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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
How a Man Finally Gave $4,000 to
the Bible Society
From the Springfield Union.


The man is still living who, seventeen years
ago walked into the rooms of the Bible Society
in Boston and electrified the persons whom he
sound there, first by his appearance, and sec
ond, by the communication which he had TO
make His appearance betokened more than
poverty, for his shabby clothes were tied
together with strings. What in the world had
brought such a man there, was the question
every one asked himself, and the wonder can
be better imagined than described when the
stranger remarked that he had property to the
amount of $4,000. which he would like to turn
over to the society, if he could be guaranteed
10 per cent. annually upon it for the remainder
of his life, his age then being 70.
The officers suppressed their amazement as
well as they could. took his name, verified his
schedule of his possessions, and submitted the
case to the directors. They looked the matter
over in the light of actuares' tables etc. and
finally, after much elaboration, decided that
the risk was too great, and so notified the would
be donor. Not long after he came back and re-
newed his proposition to turn the money over
to the society, and said that he would be con-
tent with per cent. annually. That propo-
sition was accepted, and for some years he
appeared regularly at the expiration of the
year and drew his interest, taking $500 in cash
and the company'S note for the balance After
doing this for seven years, so he turned those
notes back to the company, saying that he had
no use for them. He is now, ut the age Of g.
blind, deaf, and crippled by a fall SO that ne
cannot walk. and the Bible Society pays the
bills for his support.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
Helping Savannah Harbor.

In another column this morning viii be
found an extract from Senator Browns
speech before the Committee on Commerce,
asking that the appropriation for
Savannah harbor in the river
and harbor bill be increased from 800, 600 to
$250000. The extracts from the COnStitu-
tion'S Washington special, and is fuller than
the MORNING NEWS special, published on
Tuesday, covering the same subject. The
MORNING NEWS had already published the
figures and statements contained in the
speech of Senator Brown, and for that rea-
son its correspondent did not think it neces-
sary to telegraph a longer dispatch with
regard TO the matter.
Senator Browns speech will be read with
great deal of interest 1t shows that he
had made himself master of his subject be-
fore he addressed the committee He stated
his points clearly, and he backed them up
with facts and figures so strongly that the
committee could hardly have been other
wise than strongly impressed in favor of
the increase asked for.
Senator Brown has always taken deep
interest in the improvement of Savannah
harbor, and it is probable that he has done
more for it than any other man.
There are those who make the mistake of
thinking that Savannah alone is interested
in having her harbor improved. The whole
of this State is interested, and also other
States. Savannah is the seaport Of g great
section Of country, extending northward
and southwark and far westward,
and this section is steadily grow
ing greater as Savannah's railroads
stretch further away from their headquar-
ters. Deeper water in her harbor means
lower freight rates, and lower rates mean
better prices for products shipped from her
wharves. and lower prices for supplies re-
ceived through her commercial arteries If
Senator Brown succeeds, therefore, In get
ting the increase for which he has asked, he
will have the satisfaction Of knowing that
his work will be helpful not only through
out his State, but far beyond its limits
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
Women in the South.
From the Anlerican MaaqEine

From the american Magazine.
The mother was the power in every house
hold; indeed, it was literally her home, very
often her properly. A New England tourist eX-
pressed to the writer his surprise at q discovery
he had madein the towns he had visited. Said
he: 1t IS always Mrs. A. s, Mrs. b. 5 house l
am invited to Mrs. C.'s house; | never hear of
the husbands house. / think | have found
really the land of womens rights after all /;
men have offices, stores and plantations, but
the women have the homes" And the manage
ment Of this home included every detail OF
domestic life, as the mistress looked well TO
the ways of her household; from breakfast
the guests were dismissed to the
library, drawing room or outdoor sports
while with her own hands sIe washed the best
china and silver before she reioined them The
necessities Of children, the wants of slaves the
requirements of visitors. the attention due her
husband, made her guide, a counsellor a legis-
lator in one-the wise matron who sees and i'm
proves opportunity, the gentle Portia whose
judgment and affection save both Shylock and
Antonio. So, In no metaphor. but in plain prose
was woman the vital breath of the Southern
home. The idea so prevalent among many who
ought TO know better, that she neither desired,
nor was capable Of. greater mental effor' than
was demanded for the comprehension and en-.
joyment of a sensational novel, appears suf1i-
GENTLY absurd when we realize that the sup
posed reasons for elfindulgence we're them
selves the prime cause Of ceaseless anxiety and
unrcmttlpg care.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
aNDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGs-Solomon's Lodge No. l, F. A. M, ;
St Andrews Society.
SPECIAL NoTICEs-St. Patrick's T. A. B. So
tciety Picnic; Notice of O'Clock Closing on
Saturdays
BASE BALIl-Savannah VS. Central Railroad.
SUMNER REsoRT-M ontvale Springs, Blount
County. Tennessee.
DESIRABLE BONDS FOR SALE-Joseph Ehlen,
Broker.
IDEAL FELT TOOTH PoLIsHER-Horsey Manu-
Featuring Co.. Utica, N. Y.
MEDIcAL-Tarrant' Settler Aperient.
DEALER IN FRUIT JARS, ETc.-G. W. Allen.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENTs-Help
Wanted; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For
Sale; Miscellaneous.
Coal AND wood. R. Thomas.
AXLE GREASE ETc.-W. D. Simkins & Co.
AUCTION SALES Elegant Household Furniture
by j. Mclaughlin & Son; Furniture, etc, by
Barton Bros.
FRAMED PICTURES ON EASY TERMs-L & B. S.
M H.
WALL PAPER, MATING, ETC.-Lindsay & Nor
gan.
PIcruC-First Annual Picnic of Chatham
Union 2s6 of Carpenters and Joiners
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
A Mothers Lament.
From the NeiO YorI

From the NetC York Sun.
All once had a little lad
Who sat upon my knee,
And thought of none and cared for none
In all the world save me;
Who ran with little hands outstretched
My coming in to greet;
And showed his joy in tender words,
Or kisses soft and sweet.
A handsome, winning little lad,
Whose head lay on ny breast,
When through the silence of the night
l sought the peace of rest.
Whose presence saved me from despair,
And gave my life ITS bloom:
Whose merry laugh and happy face
Lit up the darkest gloom.
My little lad, my little lad,
To manhood grown to-day;
All! though love him still the same,
There's something passed away
He knows of other love than mine,
His eyes are on the girls:
The hand that nestled once in mine
A moustache fondly curls.
Forevermore I've lost the lad
Who san upon my knee,
And wanted in this wide, wide world
No one TO love save me.
MARION SACKFT.r.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Congressman Martin, of Texas, became
belligerent the other day and wanted to
wipe Congressman Wade, of Missouri, from
the face of the earth. 1t seems that some
remark of Mr.. Wade's touched one of Mar
tins tender spots and the Texan at once
sent friend to demand satisfaction. The
matter was treated lightly by Mr.. Wade,
who jol1ingly said he would choose gin
sings for the fray. Mr.. Martin got hold of
the remark, and he was furious. He went
to the Missourian and shook his fist in his
face, telling him that facetiousness should
not be added TO insult. He wanted satisfac-
tion with a Long Primer s. Mr.. Wade
saw that matters were becoming serious,
and on the advice of friends he apologize ID,
and there is no longer blood on the moon.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
Misplaced SYmpathv.

Adam Morse, the colored man who
jumped his bail and went to Canada, and
who is wanted here to stand his trial for a
felonious assault, has, it seems, aroused the
sympathy Of the Foreign Anti Slavery
society in his behalf The following dis
patch, published in the New York Press,
is wonderfully like many of the dispatches
which appear in the Republican journals in
the North for the purpose of influencing
public sentiment against the South:
TORONTO, May 12-Ada n Morse, a negro,
is In prison here, awaiting exeraditlon under
a warrant from the authorities of Savan-
nah, Ga, on a charge of attempting to kill
Railway Conductor Barbee 1t appears
from a letter received here from S. r.
Scottron, Secretary of the American and
Foreign Antl-Slavery Society, that Morse
was porter on the train, ana had his little
boy with him. Barbee tried to punch holes
i'll the boys arm with ticket punch, and
succeeded two or three times, in spite of the
chld's efforts to escape Then the indig-
nant father knocked the conductor down
with a cane For this the effort is being
made to send him to the chain-gang for a
term of years.
The statements in the above dispatch are
pretty wide of the truth. Adam Morse was
not porter on train, and no conductor
attempted to punch holes in the arm of his
boy. Morse'S boy was going from Savan-
nah to a suburban resort two or three miles
out of town. The car was
of the kind used on street
railways. The boy conducted himself in
such manner as to annoy the passengers,
and the conductor warned him several times
not to continue to make himself a nuisance
Finally, losing patience, the conductor took
him by the shoulders and placed him on a
seat, and told him if he did not
keep quiet he would have to put him off the
car. That is all that took place on the car.
When the suburban resort was reached, the
boy complained to his father that he had
been ill-treated Morse concluded that he
would punish the conductor. He went to
the latter's residence for that purpose, and
made murderous assault upon him with a
club. The conductor called for assistance,
| and when the women of his family came
out of the house, Morse drew "a revolver and
| threatened to shoot them. This is the whole
story. The Foreign Anti-Slavery Society
has got hold of poor subject
to waste its sympathy upon. 1t is probable
that if Morse is brought back here he will
be made acquainted with the chain-gang
or the penitentiary, and it is doubtful if
any fair-minded member of the anti-slaverv
society will not agree, when he learns the
facts, that Morse deserves good long term
in the chain-gang.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Four or five members of the Massachu-
sets delegation in Congress have already
ANNOUNCED their determination to retire at
the end of this session, and now there is a
well defined rumor that Congressman
Longs mind is strongly bent on the same
course. He has been home to see about the
resumption of his law practice, and if the
arrangements which he desires are consum-
mated, he, too, will go upon the Massachu-
sets retired ist-a list which, by the way,
is becoming so extended that one would
think Bay State congressman retired on
full nav
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Congressman Sunset Cox is reported by
the Cincinnati TSmes-St0r as saying in re-
gard to Southern office-seekers: "These
Southern fellows want everything. They
act like hogs; and now that they have got
themselves into hole with the tariff bill,
we propose to let them get out of it as best
they can" OF course Mr.. Cox said nothing
of the sort. 1t is a campaign Islander"
Why it should be saddled on Mr.. Cox is a
mystery. He says good natured things,
and is never guilty of uttering malicious
5alsehoods
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

A New York workman, failing to borrow
"a small sum, and seeing no opportunity to
support his family, committed suicide the
other day b. cutting his throat. 1t after
ward transuired that he had a small amount
of insurance on his life, and killed himself
in order that his wife might get the money
He was steady and sober. He partially lost
hs health in the recent blizzard, and it is
charitable to suppose that he also lost his
1nind
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
Gov. Hilrs friends STATIC anal bal was mo-

Gov. Hill's friends state that he was not
a candidate for delegate at large from New
York to the St Louis conventions; that he
will have no time to attend the convention,
as he will be fully occupied in considering
the 400 bills left on his hands by tie Legis-
lature. Very likely this is a correct state
meat; but it will not deter the Republicans
from picturing a very pretty fight between
the President and the Governor, in which
the latter, having been temporarily downed
is preparing to hit back in a manner that
will interfere with Mr.. Cleveland's pros
poets. The Republicans are, at times very
amusing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Gov. Bob Taylor had hard time of it in
the Tennessee convention, but he won, and
there are great many people who are glad
he did. The Governor yet has the best part Of
his life before him, and he has the ability to
serve his State conspicuously. During his
present term he is said TO have repudiated
some Of the positions he took in the former
campaign, and owing to which he gained
many votes, but the close shave he has just
made will teach him to take his positions
with moro care and then stick to them. At
one time it looked like the convention might
adjourn without making nomination, but
Taylor had clear majority over the COM
bined vote of all other candidates ON every
ballot, and the opposition finally despaired
of defeating him, or else they preferred him
to a dark horse or another convention.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

The newspaper correspondents seem de-
termined TO bring about some relationship
between Secretary Bayard and the Presi-
dent. Until very recently they have in
sisted, Notwithstanding his denials, that
Mr. Bayard was to marry the Presidents
mother in-law; and now, that statement
having been exploded, they assert that he
will wed the Presidents sister. While it is
true that the correspondents have displayed
excellent judgment in selecting wife for
Mr.. Bayard, it is not at all improbable that
the Secretary would prefer to exercise that
right without interference
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Mr.. John B. Murray is citizen of New
York who is possessed of fortune and q
spinster sister. He is 20 years Old and is
said to have reached the seventh age do
scribed by Shakespeare(or Bacon as the case
may be-. Not long ago he took unto him
self pretty, refined and cultured young
bride, 22 years old, and it was about this
time that the spinster sister appeared upon
the scene. She didn't like the idea of young
Mrs Murray getting her brothers money,
and the other day she walked into the
Murray mansion and led the old gentleman
off by the nose, so to speak, and spirited
him away. The young wife is said to have
genuine affection for her aged mate and
if this is true, she will not rest until she has
found him and brought his spinster sister to
understand that she has transcended her
duties.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
Don't Try to Please Than.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (Denl.)
Last year, when President Cleveland went
fishing on Decoration day, the Republican pa
pers said he ought to have attended the me-
mortal services. This year, when it is proposed
to invite him to attend the services at Brooklyn,
the same papers say he ought to go fishing
They are hard to please
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
EXECUTIVE MANSION.
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Nav = 1873

WASHINGToN. u u, May g. 1888.
MY DEAR CHILD: think you are the youngest
person that l ever addressed a letter to, but
since you were good enough to send me your
photograph l ought to acknowledge your
courtesy, and if it will be satisfaction to you
when you are young woman to know that you
received letter from the President when less
than year old. will be glad to crafty you. |
must not forget to thank you for the very
pretty paper weight which you sent me, and
will only add the wish that you will happily
live beyond the time when you are able to read
your letter from the President. Your friend
GROVER CLEVELAND 4
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

There is a report in Washington that il a
tariff reform bill is not passed at this ses-
sion of Congress, an extra session will be
called. The President says the report, would
regard the failure of such a me lsure as fatal
to Che interests of the administration and
Of the Democratic party. 1t may be quite
safely said that there is no truth in this
report
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Senator Turpie's title to his seat having
been confirmed, the Senate will probably
proceed to give his fellow members taste
of Lis power Of eloquence and satire Mr..
Pendleton, of Indiana, who is travelling in
the interest of the Hendricks monument,
recently told the MORNING NEWS that
Senator Turpie has as bitter a tongue as In
gals, hut that he had brdled it during this
session, because otherwise he might array
some of the Republicans against him when
his title came to be considered There is no
particular credit in possessing a bitter
tongue, especially when it is allowed to wag
as unfortunately as Ingalls, is; but per-
haps Senator Turpie will resort to vitriolic
oratory only on occasion, which will be
very rarely, indeed. A tilt between Turpie
and ingalls,, however. would be a great pic
nic for Washingtonians.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Here is the plan of Blaine's friends at
Chicago, if a special to the New York
Herald is to be believed: In accordance
with the Maine mans Florence letter, his
name will not be presented to the conven-
ton, but it is expected nevertheless, that
when Arkansas is called her vote will lie
given for Blaine, whereat there will be
great cheering. Proceeding with the call
OF States, California and Colorado will next
fall into line, and when the first ballot is
announced, it is expected that Mr. Blaine's
strength will be so great that, if not nomi-
mated on that ballot, be will be on the next.
This plan will not commend itself to Senator
Sherman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

From he nashinpton Or

from Me Washington Critic.
Lady at the polls--I want 70 vote, sir.
Election JUDICIAL right, mum; how old are
your
Lady Gushing up)-What?
Judgc-How old are your
Lady-Do have TO tell that!
Judge-Certainly, mum.
Lady tearing up tue ticket)-Thanks don't
want to vote that Dad. Good morning
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

The South Carolina Senators appear to
know how to get big appropriations for
their State. 1t was no trouble the other day
for Senator Hampton to have the appropri-
alton for a public building in Charleston in
eassd from 100000 to $3OO,OOO
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Senator Voorhees, is to be given a recep-
ton by the Indiana Democratic Association
tonight. Having gotten well of his carbur-
Gle, he probably won't say anything that he
ought not to-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
An Opinion from Ohio.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Denl.)
They have started little Vice Presidential
boom for George II. Pendleton in Pittsburg
Mr.. Pendleton is very able gentleman, and
good Democrat, but Ohio will not be called on
to furnish candidate for Vice President this
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
THE PRESIDENT TO THE BABY.
What Mr.. Cleveland Wrote to Tiny
Tot in Pittsf1eld, Mass.

TTOUI IV6 INaUueGDVIU fTeSS.
PITTsFIELD, May 1.-THE parents of Rye T.
Parsons, 10 months old, sent President Cleve
land letter and signed her name, asking the
acceptance of a paper weight They received
the following reply:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
That's So.

From the Providence Telegram DeDl.)
In his speech ON the tariff, Mr.. Scott showed
Mr.. Randall's bill no mercy; but his earlier
characterization of it as "a bill to encourage
and perpetuate trusts really left nothing more
to be said.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
A Severe disappointment.

From the Baltimore american (Rep.)
Up to the hour of going to press, President
Cleveland mad not written the letter declining a
denomination. One term does very well in
theory, but practically it is out Of the question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

Candle ate Belva Lockwood's position on
bustles is not announced. The position of
the hustle, however. is we'll known.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
A. r. ALTMAYER d co.
ALTNAYER & CQ,

All wool imported Spring
Suitings reign supreme this
week, and for the sole and only
purpose Of crowding our Dress
Goods Department we will
make the following positively
paralyzing offer for this week
only: 1000 yards Of 40-inch
latest Partisan Suitings at 46c
per yard. Use will be lowest
cent per yard at which they
can be bought after this
week, or any time during sum,
mer. Some retailers advertise
the same goods at 81 per yard
and consider them a drive, but
our every day price is only
75c, and this week actually
cut to 48c.
To keep this astonishing
value company, we will sell all
Of our Dress Trimmings at cost.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17

All subscriptions payable in advance, and
mo paper will be delivered beyond the time
paid for. Special attention will be given to
weekly and Monthly subscriptions, and
Subscribers can make arrangements, if they
desire, to pay subscriptions at their resi-
licences, or places of business, avoiding the
Inconvenience of calling at the Business
Office.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
JUST THINK OF IT!

500 dozen Ladies' White and Fancy Hem
stitched Handkerchiefs, positively worth 1jc and
pc, to be sold on Monday and Tuesday only at
10c We are determined to sell HandkercliefS
on the above days if price will do it.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-17
FIFTY CENTS FOR TWENTY-FIVE

Is the pleasing proposition for this week The
scene of this sacrifice is our Hosiery Depart
ment, where out of 200 dozen pairs of Ladies'
excellent soc. Hosiery, 100 dozen viii be sod
this week for 25c. pair. They will be ready at
"a. NJ. Monday. So great is the bargain that
under no circumstances can we sell more than
six pairs to each customer. After this week they
will rise to 33c. pair.