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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Manager Abbey and Little Josef.

Josef Hoffman,, the boy pianist who has
lately created such sensation in this
country, will not play any more this sea-
son, nor is it probable that he will play
again soon. Acting upon the advice
of a physician, his father has termi-
mated his American tour. The contract
called for eighty-One concerts Josef has
given fifty-two, and it is said that the
fatigue of travel and of late hours and the
excitement of appearing in public have
brought him to the verge of nervous pros
tration.
Some weeks ago Mr.. Elbridge T. Gerry,
of New York, representing the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
asked Mayor Hewitt to interfere in behalf
of the young pianist, insisting that his
health was being impaired. The Mayor
had him examined by physicians, who said
he was in good condition. The number of
his concerts, however, was limited by the
Mayor to four a week Whether Mr.
Gerry's representation was correct or not.
the boy has now been withdrawn, and his
parents and physicians say it was not done
a day too soon.
the boys father Mr.. Casimer Holman, for
breach of contract. He has paid out on n
Pullman car, orchestra, advertising, hall
hire and other expenses S37, 800, expecting
that the concerts would be completed, and
adding to this his estimated profits if the
other twenty nine performances had taken
place, he thinks he is out $51 800, and for
that amount he sues.
Can he compel Mr.. Hofmann to pay him
this sum! The contract is properly exc
cuted, but sickness or physical inability would
be legal excuse for not fulfilling it, If it can
be shown that the public performances
were too severe a strain upon the boy, and
that their continuance would jeopardize his
health, Mr.. Hoffman, will not have to paw.
The statements of physicians are conflicting.
Rlose who examined the prodigy before
Mayor Hewitt declared him to be in sound
condition. That was several weeks ago.
The one who was consulted few days ago
by Mr.. Holman says his health is already
impaired, and would be undermined by
continuance of the concerts
The boy has excited extraordinary in
terest in this country, and is undoubtedly
possessed of genius. If the promise of his
youth is fulfilled, he will rank high among
the worlds artists Whether or not, there
fore, he is really in the condition repre-
scented by his father, it is fortunate that he
is to be given an opportunity to get the
benefit of thorough musical education.
The world will probably be the gamer by
the course it is proposed he shall pursue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Mr.. Nc Adoo's Resolutions.

The resolutions which Mr.. McAdoo. Of
New Jersey. has introduced into the House,
relative to the issue which has arisen be
tween England and Venezuela, are timely.
There is a good deal of talk ia this country
about the Monroe doctrine in connection
with this issue, and it is advisable to know
whether 1t has any application 20 the issue
in question. The resolutions call for any
information that may be in the possession OF
the State Department which will throw
light upon the matter
The Monroe doctrine is an old one, but it
has a good deal of vitality in it, and it is
quite certain that it will be enforced if the
occasion for doing so arises. Secretary
Bayard is very conservative and is not
particularly anxious 10 draw attention TO
himself by any uncalled for interference in
the affairs of other countries, but he can be
depended upon to take whatever steps may
be necessary to uphold American honor,
and to carry out any clearly recognized pol
icy of this country.
The trouble between England and Nene-
zuea is of long standing. In 1903 England
came into possession of what is now known
as British Guiana. She obtained it from
the Dutch. who held the country when Ven
ezuela was a province of Spain. Between
the Dutch and the people Of Venezuela there
was dispute about the territory known as
Yuruari, and this dispute was continued
when the English obtained Guiana and
Venezuela became free State.
Yuruari is quite a large territOry-as
large, perhaps, as the State Of New York.
Since 1908 England has been trying to obtain
from Venezuela some sort of a settlement
with regard to it, but as there were very
few Venezuelans in it, and as it was not
known to be particularly valuable, neither
country was very active in the matter.
Within the last few years. however, rich
gold mines have been discovered in it, and
great number of English and German
miners have settled within its limits. These
miners have lately been demanding some
sort of protection, and England, failing to
induce Venezuela to come to a settlement Of
the boundary question, took possession Of
the disputed territory.
Venezuela now claims that she has been
robbed of her rightful possessions, and she
wants this country to help her regain the
territory which, from all accounts, is well
worth reganing. She cites the Monroe doc
trine as a reason why this country should
give her the assistance for which she asks
But does the Monroe doctrine applys The
dispute is older than the Monroe doctrine.
Whatever claim the Dutch had England
has. This country may offer advice and
sympathy TO Venezuela, but unless 1t can
be clearly shown that the Monroe doctrine
has been violated, and it appears to be
doubtful if it can, it is hardly probable that
this government will interfere in Venezu-
elias behalf. The facts in the case however,
will doubtless be fully presented by the
answer to Mr. McAdoO's resolutions.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
advice to the Girl of the Period.
Eronl the TenlnLe b

from me cnptS I5ttF.
You will have to know Latin, and Logic, and
Greek,
You will have to be able correctly to speak
OF the Earth in Aphelion, OF the Moon and its
Phases,
OF the three laws of Newton, of gases expanding,
OF how to preserve equilibrium when standing,
OF What is the green colorng matter in plants,
OF the structure Of elephants, beetles and ants;
You should also be able to huenty chatter
On the prevalent opinions OF Mind and of Matter.
Never mud learning ito play or ITO sing
To be able TO please is no longer the thing;
Don't trouble your head about baking and cook
ing,
Red faces and fingers aren't student-like look
ing;
In all household duties whateer there's to do
Let your brothers see to it, they've more time
than you;
At table gulp down your food, don't try to talk,
Don't waste precious time by taking walk,
Don't heed the broad hints about spelling your
looks,
Let health, beauty, pleasure go, stick to your
books;
Be sure a fixed hatred of mankind you show,
superior women don't marry" you know
When years have gone by, if you find, when too
late,
That your love for book lore, and for mankind
you hate,
Have brought no repose, but heartrending
pain,
And you wish you could live your life over
again,
Whatever occurs don't show what you feel,
Let no one imagine the grief you conceal,
But rather bequeath what you have TO a col
lege,
And in dying, proclaim, There is nothing like
knowledge
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Secretary Bavard's ANNOYANCE.

Secretary Bayard is annoyed by the at
tacks which the Republicans are making on
the fisheries treaty. Some of the New Eng
land Senators condemn ed it before they had
given it any consideration, and the Repub-
lcan press generally criticise it unfavora-
bly,. The New York Tribune calls it "a
shameful treaty. and says that it marks
the lowest uont of degradation which
American diplomacy has ever reached"
: his, of course, is not intelligent criticism.
1t is only an attempt 10 bellttle the work OF
a Democratic administration. If no room
had been left for American fishermen to
find the least fault the Republicans would
have condemned the treaty. 1t is their pol
icy to do so. They are not going to admit
that the Democrats can do anything that is
worthy of praise Mr.. Bayard therefore,
ought not to permit himself to be goaded
into exhibitions of temper by what he sees
in the Republican prints
Some of the Canadian papers think the
treaty good one for Canada, and others
say that this country has gained decided
diplomatic victory. There are the same
differences Of opinion in the Dominion rela-
ClNc w Nhc bltdl1 CIdJ lltIC diC III Wis
country. The truth doubtless is that most
Of the opinions of it that have been ex
pressed were based upon an imperfect
knowledge of its meanings.
About the only things complained of in
this country are that American fishermen
do not get free bait in Canadian ports and
are hot permitted there to transfer fish in
bond. Mr.. Putnam, one of the American
Commissioners, in an interview points out
that it has been proven before Congress
ional committee that American fishermen
do not want the right to purchase bait.
With regard to the right of transhipment in
bond he expressed the opinion that this
country would have nothing to complain of
when the treaty was thoroughly under
stood
The treaty will be made the occasion by
the Republicans for attacking the admins
tration. This was to be expected There is
not much doubt that the Democrats will be
able to successfully repel the attacks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Downing the Devil.


THAT reminds me" said Col. Tucker TO the
bank President. Several years ago / was
experimenting the building OF the dyke at the
head of Browns Island Ton the Ohio river Just
below the old wing dam on the line OF which we
were building the dyke, was Il famous place for
taking bass and jackfish at certain seasons One
morning an unusual number OF amateur anglers
had gathered there from various quarters. They
were having very poor success. The fish
wouldn't bite. Al length Parson g., rector OF
the church OF s., appeared on the scene The
dominie's outfit was rather unclerical In appear.
anee, aud none Of the workmeu knew who he
was but knew him very we'll. He soon had
his tackle In order. and was not long IN finding
the fish. As the sport progressed and the Par.
sons string rapidly grew m numbers one of
the workmen wa 10 filed with admiration for
his skin that he called out 20 him above the
roar ~ the water, Say. mister. you beat the
devil The parsOn looked solemnly over his
shoulder and answered back a. be reeled n,
another jack. That's my trade my friend
I've been trying bard ~ beat him az al points
for the Last ten or hfieen years With more on
less success. am glad you think can down
bin a. this bisinesh There wa y quifzic1l
look 90 TIE mau'H fare az be took hoid n ia
slesibaffov handles add sent on aifh bis
Worf, Ihe euioymeut ~ thar hrirf inlefsleal
w4s Ah mice aad AefAgnon
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
The Festival.

The Jasper Festival began in rain and
ended in rain, and yet it was very sue
cessful festival The number of visitors
present was very large, and Savannah
regrets on their account, more than her
own, that the weather was not more favor
able. The programme, however, was car
ried out i'll full, and it cannot be said that
more was promised than was performed.
impression would have been produced, and
the enjoyment would have been greater.
1t is impossible, however, to control the
weather
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
A New Kind of italian Lovers.

Mr.. James Payn, the novelist (says the Critic
is the editor of the COrJlhH Magazine, and adj
joining his sanctnm in Waterloo place is the
Office If medical and surgical journal. One
day hi door was opened by pale-faced and
LONG h tired person. who in answer to his inter
rogatIve glance, said slowly and obviously: 81
have brought you little thing on Sarcoma and
Carcinoma" Il am sorry TO say. sir" replied
Mr., Payn blsndly, that we have all the poetry
on hand that we can use at present" The Wis
itor did not withdraw, however, Poetry" he
exclaimed, this is not poetry 1t is an essay
for the medical journal on two tumors-Sar-
coma and Carcinoma Il beg your pardon. !,
the editor said, unruffied by his mistake. II
thought they were Italian lovers" The long
haired gentleman was medical professor. who
had Numbered into the wrong office
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
wilkfe Collins Two Enemies.

Every one will be sorry to hear that Mr.
Wlkie Collins is again suffering from his old
enemy the govt, which has pursued him with
fendish malignity for years The famous nov
eist once related to me with his own lips the
history of The Moonstone, - and said that some
of the most entertaining scenes of that exciting
novel were dictated when in the grasp of the
govt devil. If govt Is the enemy of his old age
ghosts prosecuted him when he was yonng, so
that the life of the popular novelist has not been
all beer and skittles. when l was writing The
Woman in White,'' said Mr.. Collins, Il often
used to take pmy work little before mid
night and work into the small hours of the
morning. Then the most horrible monsters,
with green eyes, frightful fans, and loing
tongues, would meet me on the staircase and
follow me to bed, not once, but night after
night. OF course they were the result of over
work, and rest banished them from my over
wrought brain ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
GEN. HAIGHPs BOLD PLEA.
1t Wasn't Based on the Merits, but 1t
Staggered the Plaintiff.
From the Ne1c York S

From, the Netc York Sun.
A part of the history of Gen. Charles Haight,
the prosecutor of the Monmouth County Pleas,
who has been securing New Jersey for Pete
Bowling, the murderer of old Robert Hamilton
is that he was a law partner of Joel Parker and
a member of Congress. Here is some more OF
it: One day before he Yves elected 10 Congress
he went down to what was then Upper Squan-
KUN, but is now Farmingdale, on cunning ex-
cursion. He had met with Indifferent success
when he came to the farm adjoining that of
Jacob Van Note Meeting resident OF the
vicinity, the general remarked that game was
scarce, and received for reply the remark that
there was plenty of game on Jackey Van
Notes, 80 and the information. but he won't let
you gun on him "
'Oh, | guess he will, " replied the General.
mo he won't" was the rejOnder, and he II
have you arrested quicker n you can say scat II
you try it,"
well I'll try it, any way, said the General,
and he did He had not gone more than half
over one field when Uncle Jakey saw him, and
before he had been hunting an hour a constable
arrested him. The General did not offer any
protest, but accompanied the officer and Mr..
Van Note to Justice Brinley, cheerfully chat
ting with both constable and farmer as ne went
along Arrived at the Justices Office he was
accused of trespassng and at once denied the
allegation to the surprise of justice, constable
and farmer
Why Mr. Haight, you were certainly on Mr..
Van Notes premises" said Justice Brinley
piled the lawyer, Indignantly. Mr. Van Note
began to storm and rage, but the General was
firm in the stand he had taken.
"Mayit please the court" he said, II plead
title in the land and if the court cannot try this
case, as it certainly cannot, it must go to
higher tribunal
After this the General sat down upon con
venient chair and began to fonde his dog.
"Of course" remarked Justice Brinley, Il
cannot try land title, and the case will have to
go to Freehold" Mr.. Man Vote, after look
ing at the lawyer and taking his dimensions,
turned to the Justice and inquired: How much
will it cost me at Freehold. 'SquireY
We'll. that depends upon who you have for
lawyer and how much you pay him, replied the
Justice.
The General arose, walked slowly over to Mr..
Van Note, and, looking him straight In the eyes,
said, Give me $50 and I'll put the case through
for you
Uncle Jakey saw the point and, bidding JUS
tice Brinley good-day, invited the General home
to dinner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

Mr.. Chauncey NJ. Depew's Chicago speech
this week is construed by some as putting
him in the race for President. The occa-
sion was the celebration of Washington's
birthday. Mr.. Depew went out of his way to
attack Cleveland and tariff reform, and only
his peroration was given to Washington.
In an interview the day before, he said
man could not very well refuse a nomna
ton for President. II he wishes to be
candidate, nobody has the right to restrain
him. He seems to be most popular, how
ever, just after dinner, and unfortunately
for him most of the voting in an election is
done before the dinner hour arrives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
Visiting-Card scran-Books.
From the Philadelphia Times.

Some of the ladies' of Washington save the
visiting cards they receive and paste them in
scrap books for preservation as souvenirs Thew
are quite pleasant mementoes OF Washington
life particularly if the collection contains the
one is continually reading about in the newspa-
pers A Senator's wife or any lady of social
prominence usually gets a large bowlful of
cards at every reception, but they are often du-
poates, and the sum total for the season will
not be more than three or four hundred, for
that is about the number of habitual callers at
the capital l know of lady now spending her
thirteenth season in Washington who has pre-
served the card of every person that has called
upon her during this entire time. They fill half
dozen large scrap books, and are several thou
sand in number.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

II was Mr.. John Mcguire who became so
much excited during one of DIR. McGlynn's
speeches the other night that he died from
heart disease. Mcguire was a member Of
St. Stephens church, of which McGlynn
was formerly pastor. He was at the same
time an ardent admirer Of McGlynn. The
Anti Poverty Socety's meetings are re-
Rarded by the Catholic church as unlawful
assemblies, and any Catholic who attends
them is liable 10 be accommodated. This
being the case, II has been decided that
Mcguire cannot be- buried la the church
cemetery, though he owned "a lot there Hi
body has been placed IN a vault IN Green.
wood cemetery, and DR. McGynn has nd-
ylssd bic family b take legal measures
against ihe church authorities ~ compel
them - allow his burial Ia tue oenietefy.
aLls tAe family has about dsoidsd - Do.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
All Through Their Wives.
From Chambers, Journal

Fenimore Cooper became a novelist through
his wife's challenge. One evening while read
ing a novel, he threw it down saying: ~ be-
lieve could write better book myself" Let
me see you do it, said hls wife, with smile. In
a few days he had written several chapters of
"Precaution," which, when finished, he pub
lished at his own expense The novel attracted
little attention, but 1t gave Cooper an nkling of
his capacity for story-writing. and the Spy. -
his next novel, appealed so strongly to the pa
triotic sympathies OF his countrymen that Il
became great success. Hawthorne too, was
induced to write the Scarlet Letter" by re-
mark of his wife
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

Theodore P. S5urtevant, of Boston, sued
Sheriff Sprague for $4,000 and got $500
He was probably satisfied with that Some
months ago Sturtevant was sent to jail
and while there he had a habit of singing
the "Sweet Bye and Bye" Sheriff Sprague
did not appreciate the dulcet tones in which
he warbled that refrain, and went for him
with a pair of stout boots. When Sturte-
want was released he brought suit, and the
jury thought the Sheriff had gotten $500
worth of music, or that the ex prisoner had
gotten that amount of kicking.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
INDEX TO new ADVERTISEMENTS

SPECIAL NoTICEs-Notice to Ladies of Savan-
nah, Beden & Kent: Dissolution. J. s. Rozier q
Co; Dr. Duncan's Return; The Lfienthal' S
Bankrupt Stock; Notice, J. H. Frazier; Notice
of Rattle.
AUCTION SALES Household and Kitchen Fur
piture Etc by |. d. Lakoche's Sons.
STEAMSHIP SCHEDULE-Ocean steamship Co
PUBLISHERS AND MANUFACTURERS SUBsCRIP-
r1oN Book AGENcY-C P. Rossignol, Manager
WANrEp-Southern Lands, A. Westingard
GRAsp TrMEs COOK SrovE-Cornwel & Chip
man.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISE MENTs Help wanted f;
Fmployment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale; Mis-
cellaneous.
MEETING Jasper Festival Committee.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
An Astonishing Virginian.

From Me Terds Strings.
A rather wild sample of one of the first fami.
lies Of Virginia, Mr.. Randolph by name, In
yltcd an Austin young lady, Miss Esmeralda
Longconin, TO take buggy ride with him.
II prefer not, :" She replied.
You object TO riding out with met What is
your objection he asked In astonishment
MY uncle has forbidden me 10 do So Mr.
Randolph He says you are no gentleman"
We'll, Miss Longcoiin, II swearing a little.
drinking little and gambling little does not
constitute mo gentleman, then your uncle
don't know gentleman when he sees one"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25
A CURIOUS superstition.

II seems that the superstition that no mar.
rlhge can b. happy one unless tho bride has
one hair Of every member ~ her family sewn
into the lining ~ her wedding gown is 40 longer
iopop0ly ~ the lr0nch. a young lady vas
q. fried a. ~. Jude'a, kenEington, few days
40 who ba1a general collection ~ bair-eVeh
ipcluding one from tie fnYOrlte pet dog made
ana aitAched ~ much luportaHce ~ II a. ~
shlea hef ffepsl maid brought from Paris Tor
tAe NrdalaF dfsA
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

blind Tom" appeared at Fcrd's Opera
House in Baltimore the other night, and
was enthusiastically received 1t would
seem that the legal complications that pre-
vented his appearance on the stage have
been removed. lie is said 10 have re
markable memory, aud in Baltimore il was
put 10 a convincing test A Mr.. Stoddard
met him seventeen years ago, aud had not
conversed with him since. Going up TO
him, he said, How are you, Tomr The
reply came Instantly, "How Rre you, Mr.
Stoliardf
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

Gen. Boulanger appears to be almost for
gotten since the change in the presidency
of France. His name is rarely metioned in
the American papers. He is said to be
quietly pursuing his military duties and
taking no part in politics. He broke silence
long enough the other day to send to the
press letter protesting against the use of
his name by gossips in connection with va
rionS matters.
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1t is being whispered about that the Hill
boom has been abandoned since it was
ascertained in Washington the other day
that the Tammanyites and other New
Workers who looked in upon the Democratic
Committee were all Cleveland men. There
never has been fill boom worth mention
ing
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-25

Senator Vest, of Missouri, thinks the
Vice Presidential candidate of the Demo-
Gratis will come from Indiana and that his
name will be Voorhees,. The Indiana Sena-
tor would make an excellent Vice Presi-
dent, and so would many other Democrats
who could be named.