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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
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The Old Man Lacked Nerve

An episode OF intense dramatic interest 90.
CURED last week in one of the big Long Branch
gambling houses, says ToDn Topics A young
man about % years of age sat at the faro table
engrossed In play. He bad just placed stack
of chips for final hazard between four cards,
when lie CHANGED to raise his eyes from the
table and saw familiar form rise from a seat
at the opposite side OF the ROOM where he had
been o rapt observer Of the roulette wheel It
was his father The young man, believing the
"guv'n nor" had not seen him playing quickly
moved away from the table. calmly Lit a cigar
cite, and left the chips to their fate The father,
however. had seen bis son at play, but as he was
In the same boat himself the parental reproof
would DO naturally somewhat incongruous and
out of place
However, when the young man ceased to
play his sire moved toward the table and waited
for the card to turn which should sweep away
his otfspring's pile. One turn, and the pile
doubled. Next turn he'll loose" thought the
guv'nor. Not so, Again the pile doubled
why don't the - young scoundrel rake it
in ~ mentally gaspcd the overwrought parent.
Again aud again the bets doubled in favor Of
the youth, who sat la2ily pufiiag his cigarette
with the non-interest of an on-looker who had
not chip on the board. There was over 81, 900
TO his credit. and the luck that seemed to wait
upon his tied hands must surely turn on the
next card The dealer smiled out through the
cloud of cigar smoke and prepared TO make an
other turn. The other players wore watching
the stack and marveling at the young mans
nerve. when the father yelled out in great ex-
element
Hold on What the devil do you mean, you
young scoundrelS What kind of a limit do you
playf" And he swept the winning or into his
hat, to the transient disgust Of the dealer, who
smiled moment later as the winning card
turned up again.
Much obliged, pap" said the young game
ster. II never would have raked 'em in. I
didn't think you were on, and didn't want to
give myself away. But / say, guv'nor, you
oughtnt to daily with this sort o. thing. You
haven't got the nerve"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
Mr. Iitchman,s Letter.


Mr.. Charles H. Litchman, the general
secretary of tho Knights OF Labor, Is ap-
ra-e,tiy anxious for little more notoriety
than he is at present enjoying, and has
therefore offered to serve the Republican
party in any position in which 1t may Dc
willing to employ him. His letter to Mr'
Quay, the chairman of the Republican
national campaign committee which ap-
peared in our dispatches yesterday, indi-
Gates that lie has not studied carefully some
very important matters which have direct
bearing upon the wages of American work
ingmen.
MA very large part of his letter is devoted
to discussion of the effect of foreign i'm
migration upon wages. He declares that
this immigration is most potent factor In
reducing wages, and therefore must be re-
stricted. Holding these views, why is it
that he is so anxious to contribute to the
success of the Republican party? Do not
all the facts go to show that that party has
been chiefly instrumental in stimulating for
eign immigration A committee OF con-
gress, having majority of democrats upon
it and which was suggested by democrat,
has been taking testimony in New York
and Boston for several weeks for the pur-
pose of finding out whether the laws against
the importation of contract labor were be-
ing violated. and also, who were stimu-
lating this immigration, and who were ben
Gifted by it. Those who have followed
the testimony have been convinced that the
republican manufacturers and mine owners
are the ones who profit by this imported
labor. In order to get cheaper labor they
have even gone so far as to pay the passage
to this country of European laborers, and
have deducted the passage money from the
wages Of laborers thus secured. In the silk
mills of New Jersey. in the mines and fac
tories of Pennsylvania, and upon tho rail
roads of New York these laborers are found
by the thousands. They receive less wages
than were paid to native laborers, whose
places they took. And yet it is the party
to which the importers of European labor
ers belong which Mr.. Litchman wants to
help to return to power.
1t would be interesting to know whether
the Knights of Labor approve of Mr.. Litch-
mans course. 1t is difficult to see how
they can, if they are looking out for their
own interests. They know very well that
during all the years the republican party
was in power, it never attempted to restrict
European immigration. The reason it did
not, was that its friends the monopolists,
were the bene1ciaries of this immigration.
1t was not until the Democratic party got
control Of the government. that an attempt
was made to restrict this immigration and
protect native laborers against it.
If the truth could be obtained, it would
doubtless appear that Mr.. Litchman is not
so anxious to promote the welfare of Ameri-
can workingmen as he is to advance some
interest of his own, and if the Knights of
Labor are wise, they viii investigate him,
and when they have shown what sort Of a
man he is, they will dismiss him from their
organization. He certainly is not friend
of native workingmen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
Would be Popular in Kentucky.
ON the Ne,o York Tribune.


Senator Beck has among bis friends Pres
byterian clergyman who lives in the northern
part OF New York and who is an excellent judge
of horse flesh Il shall never forget" said
Beck the other day, ''our first meeting 1t was
ut a planters, near Lexington, who raises some
very fine colts every year Accompanied by
our host, we took u stroll one morning among
the barns and stables aud looked at the stock,
when presently couple of colts, six weeks old,
were brought out for our inspection by one OF
the stable boys.
Those are Morgan colts, said the clergy
man. ~
Why exclaimed ip surprise and over
joyed at finding man of the cloth who seemed
to know something about horses, do yon know
Morgan colt when you see it?' Certainly,
said the clergyman promptly or an Eclipse
colt for that matter
We'll, " continued Beck ut was the first time
had ever met q minister who knew a Morgan
horse or any other at sight; and we have been
fast friends ever since Why, sir, )" added Beck.
In burst of enthusiasm and admiration for bis
friends knowledge of horse flesh, that man
could have a call to any church in Kentucky"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
1t Wasn't a Success.
From the CHICAGO Moil.

One evening was sent to interview Mr. Rob
ert T. Lincoln, That was about the time he was
preparing to accept the portfolio of the War
Department in President Garfleld's cabinet
Mr.. Lincoln was In the parlor of bis house, then
on Wabash avenue. He was reading a newspa-
per when was shown In. He did not get I'D
and for moment he did rot raise his eyes.
When be did it was not with the least surprise
/ sat down of my own accord. / stated the
name of the paper which | represented and
went into some detail as to the Information that
was desired. His close attention to this state
ment encouraged me and l felt that the inter
view was going to be success. When the
statement finished his eyes went to his
newspaper. waited, surprising, of course
that he was framing, mentally, his reply [
waited until the silence became oppressive and
ventured to remind him of the question that
had been asked He raised his eyes a moment
and then replied
I do not wish to be interviewed. You must
excuse me-"
did not insist. l would as soon have ex-
pected an icicle to thaw in January out at the
crib as to have had him give me any informa-
ton then | pulled myself together, backed
out, and said good evening. AS did SO he was
absorbed in his newspaper. ! found my way to
the door unaided, and passed through it, And
yet | am told that when Mr.. Lincoln was a
member OF the cabinet in Washington he was
quite a social card.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
DR.. Hamilton,a Modified Order.

AS expected, the order of Surgeon General
Hamilton prohibiting the railroads from
carrying refugees from Jacksonville until
they bad passed ten days in the refugee
camps, to determine whether or not they
had the germs of fever in their system,
aroused a great deal of indignation in that
city. The people don't like to feel that
they are isolated. Many of those who have
not left the city have not made up their
minds whether they intend to do
so or not. They are simply await
ing developments. They are contin-
ually hoping that there will be some
signs of abatement in the disease, or that it
will continue to be mild as at present. They
expect to leave the city, however, if they
become satisfied that the whole population
will be attacked, or that the fever will be-
come more malignant.
The surgeon general has modified his order
somewhat. Excursion trains are to be pro-
vided, and those who will give their word
that they will not attempt to enter any Of
the seaboard cities will be taken to such
places as will receive them. Doubtless
great many will avail themselves of this
privilege. Perhaps it would have been
better if the surgeon general had given
notice couple of weeks ago, that after
certain date refugees would not be per-
mitted to leave Jacksonville until after be-
ing quarantined in the refugee camps, and
that all who intended to leave should do so
before that date. DR.. Duncan, of this city,
suggested that course, but it is probable
that not many more would have left the in
fected place than have already done SO.
They would have waited, just as they have
been waiting, to see whether the epidemic
would assume such proportions as to make it
extremely hazardous to remain.
While everywhere there is sympathy for
the people of Jacksonville, there is at the
same time feeling that no precaution
should be neglected to prevent the fever
from spreading to other localities. All
should be done for them that it is possible
TO do, but no risks should be incurred that
do not promise them any benefit. The
check which has been placed upon the move
ments of refugees should not be followed by
any relaxation of quarantine restrictions
by the southern coast cities. Their quaran-
tine officers cannot be too vigilant. No one
from the infected district should be per-
mitted within their limits until the danger
is DaSt
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
The Meeting of Two Cranks.
From the Mem York Tribune

From The Ne1O York ITibune.
Some remarkable cranks find their way to
Washington There was time when the white
seek the capitol A few days ago an ancient
and venerable specimen Of this kind
found his way to the Senate wing of
the capitol, and proving the old adage
that fools rush in where angels fear to
tread, accosted Senator Edmunds. II have
a message for you from st. Peter " he said in a
sepulchral tone. 1t took some gentle entreaty
on Senator Edmund's part to start the heavenly
messenger upstairs. he was directed to look for
Senator Ingalls,. He found the Kansas son.
ator sitting in the Vice Presidents ROOM 81
have message for you from st. Peter" said
the crank In an impressive manner. Senator
Ingalls, drew himself to bis full height. II do
not receive messages from st. Peter at this
hour, he said; an answer which puzzled the
crank, but which proved conclusive.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Philadelphia is now excited about sup
posed case of Asiatic cholera. For some
months she has been trying to stamp out
smallpox, then case of suspected yellow
fever occurred, and now comes cholera
Mrs Beidecker arrived there three weeks
ago from New York, where she had just
landed from Hamburg steamer. She has
been sick ever since, and quite sensation
has been created lately by the statement
that she hos cholera.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Tho viii Of the late Charles Croker, a
Pacific coast millionaire and railroad mag
nate. shows that he was worth over S25 ,0o0,-
600, divided as follows: Real estate, 81, $780,
600; stocks and bonds, sl2, 900, 900; accounts,
81, 500, 900; promissory notes, ss,50O,0o0
cash, $1,000, 900 One-half of the estate is
bequeathed TO his wife, and it does not ap-
pear that anything is given to public chart
ties. So much the worse for the memory
of Mr. Crocker
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

II we are 10 believe the representations
of enthusiasts Of each political party, both
Mr.. Cleveland and Gen. Harrison will be
elected by very decided majorities. Ii is
evident that somsbody is going to be
greatly disappointed in the result. VIII it
be tho democrats or the republicanss The
democrats seem to be conflicting a vigor-
Gus campaign, aud they are making no
blunders. Their chances Of --reeess arc ex-
cellent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
He Know the Countersign.
El.n,,. fho yIr1 eb q, <xya.. Dat

The colored brother has a wonderful capacity
for adapting word to his senses. During the
war, said a well-known veteran, 1--WE often had
trouble in getting up list of countersigns. 1
had the matter in charge, and took a list of Eu-
ropean battles 1t was a coored regiment
The countersign for the night was Austerlitz. ;
In the evening tried to get into the lines and
Dat amt right, sab, said the darkey, and he
called the provost, who was also colored. When
that officer came complained that the sentry
didn't know the countersign.
What is it, sah asked the provost of me-
"'Austerlitz, answered.
You are wrong, sah' said he. was put
under arrest, and it took the colonel to get me
out What do you suppose the darkies had
made out of the original countersignY oyster
shells '"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

It is said that Gen. Harrison will make
public his letter of acceptance in a few
days, having become tired of waiting for
Mr.. Clsveland's The republican plan seems
to be to divert attention from the fisheries
message, but it is safe to assume that Gen.
Harrison's letter won't create very great
or lasting sensation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Gov. Hill was approached by an Epening
Post reporter the other day ard asked if it
was true that no would not be n candidate
for denomination. He reflected moment,
smiled pleasantly, and declined to say any
thing about his intentions. The latest gos-
sip in New York is that Secretary Whitney
is to be brought forward as tho administra-
ton candidate. This, however, is no doubt
incorrect. Mr.. Cleveland, only few days
ago, declared his determination not to in
telfere III state politics. He never has done
SO since no became President and if Mr..
Whitney is nominated for governor, it will
be without the administration influence.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

A convention of farmers and laborers has
nominated Mr.. Ignatius Donnelly for
governor of Minnesota 1t would be inter
esting to know what Donneliy has ever
done to commend himself to the farmers
and lahorerS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
Better Than the Old Way.

President Cleveland'S contribution of $4,000
to the democratic campaign fund should serve
have at heart the party's success In the pending
contest. In this as in other things Mr.. Oleve-
land shows how widely he has departed from
can administrations the rule used TO be for the
Presidents to sew up their pockets about cam
paign times and to turn the Jay Hubbells loose
on the poor underpaid department clerks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

A Dayton, O., Irishman, who voted for
Mr. Blaine in 1884, has presented Mr.. Cleve-
land with horseshoe made out of Am.ri-
can steel, and ornamented with horse
shoe nail from each state of the Union.
With rabbits foot, the left ear of a bat,
and several horseshoes, it is little wonder
that MIR. Cleveland is q lucky man
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
Notice.

The MORNING News PRINTING HOUSE
has been Incorporated under the laws Of the
State as "THE MORNING NEWS" There
will be no change, however, in ats manage
nent. J. Fl. EsTILL, President.
Sept. /, 1888.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Millionaires seem to have charmed lives
How many instances can DO called to mind
in which one of Thorn was killed in rail-
road accldenti George Gould escaped with
hardly bruise in a disaster of this sort in
Georgia this year, and now Claus Spreckels,
the Pacific coast sugar king, has passed
through wreck on tho Union Pacific road
without injury. Isthis because millionaires
arc scarce, or is it because they ride in
private coaches, which are placed where
there will be the least danger in case Of
accidenti
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
Feels Very Hopeful.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer (Dent.)
We believe that Cleveland and Thurman viii
be elected. They will carry every state carried
by Cleveland and Hendricks in 1884, and have
more than even chances in Michigan, California,
Nevada, with fair prospects OF Minnesota.
And Ohio is not certain state for Ben Harrison
by anY means
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
Out of His Line.
Fron, The Defroft free Pr

From, The Detroit free Press.
"Moses!' he shouted, as he came rushing into
the store Just as a stranger passed out, did
you sell him something's"
No"
You let him go oudt und doan' make
salel"
We doan' hat der goods he wants"
What vhas dotY''
He WANTS bathing suit"
What Und you doan' sell him one Of dose
SIX dollar oil-skin suits for three dollar Moses
Moses! But it vhas plain ash day dot you can't
run some clothing peesness! You had better
hire out NIT some junk shopl"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Chairman Diclkie, of the prohibition cam
paign committee, says his party is going
into the fight heart and soul, and will poll
three times as many votes as it did in 1884.
All right. If it does, the democrats won't
be injured
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

If the reports that people come into the
city from Jacksonville without showing
their health certificates and without being
asked any questions, are correct, there is a
neglect of duty somewhere. The RESPONSE
bility for keeping out refugees rests upon the
authorities. 1t is their duty to see that a
strict quarantine is maintained. If the in.
spectors are not discharging their duties,
let them be discharged and men appointed
in their places who win. We do not know
how much foundation there is for these re-
ports, but they should be investigated at
OnCa
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Mrs Langtry expects to sail for Europe
to-day, to obtain some new dresses and a
new play. Mr.. Fred Gerhard sailed for
Europe the other day, but of course that
has nothing to do with Mrs. Langtry's sud
dan dapo rtIlra
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
The republicans in Illinois are working a

rhe republicans in Illinois are working a
new scheme. They are trying to get the
women interested in the campaign, and
young ladies especially are expected to
urge their young men aoquaintances to
vote the republican ticket. If Mrs. Cleve-
lane should conclude to visit Chicago, it
would be difficult for the young ladies to
make their work tell.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
REWARD.
$685. REWARD

A REWARD Of s5S5-Sis5 by the citizens 4!
George E. .Malsby, $50 By Governor 9
viii be paid for one ALEX ANDERSON delis
cred TO the Sheriff Of Emanuel county. Geo
gia. He 70 about six feet high, wei4ft
17j pounds. 20 to . years old, very black, squas
and slings himself whom walking. Has neb5
wound IN the back Of right hand from piaol
ball. w. o. WADLEY, Rogers. ca
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

The mother and sister of Hugh M. Brooks,
who was lately hanged in st. Louis. have
sailed for their home in England. Their
memories of America will be anything but
pleasant
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

General Secretary Litchman of the
knights of Labor wants the workingmen to
throw away their votes on Harrison, but
the probability is that the workingmen
will do nothing of the sort. They will find
IL TO their interest to vote for Cleveland and
tariff reform. Why should they vote for a
man who said that q dollar day was
enough for a workingmani
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
They Dwelt in Buncombe.
From. the Neu YORK Graphic indy

T'O"' '''e I'ou7 Z V'S UT UT'''O VI''1''J
When President Cleveland's tariff message
was sent to congress the republicans declared it
their intention to use it as a campaign docu-
Inent. They have evidently found out it was
loaded, for they don't seem 70 have used it to
any great extent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
CURRENT COMMENT.
Deserves announcement.

President Cleveland believes this is good
administration, and why shouldn't he contrib
ute any sum he can afford toward its contin-
uancey And il other federal employees follow
his good example, what harmY
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

Congressman wilkins, of Ohio, has just
returned to Washington from a visit to
democratic headquarters in New York, and
management everything moves lks clock
work Mr.. Brice is showing himself to be
the right man in the right place.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

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bad. but it isn't as bad as an epidemic of
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-01

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