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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Ye Cannibal and Ye Missionaree.
E,.ntla The Hnr1,nrd InnnnOn


A cannibal lived on a cannibal isle,
And was thinner than thin could be;
His legs were as lean as the tail of a rat.
His head ratified round in his number five hat
And he left no mark on the sand where he sat
Oh, woful sight was he!
So he was
A dismal sight was he
Now there came to this island from over the
main
A laudable missionaries;
His weight was three hundred and forty-three
pound,
His paunch and his jowls and his tonsure were
round.
And he left a mark where he sat on the ground
Just two and a half feet by three,
So he did .
Just two and half feet by three. .
But the moral I'm trying to teach in my song
You soon will be able 10 see.
For the christian proved docie and teachable
quite:
He learnt from the heather the thing that was
right.
And one Sunday morning as soon as twas light.
He ate up the canibaleel
Yes he did
He ate I'D the cannibalee
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
The Nicaragua Canal Bill.

Gen. Spinola, of New York, is leading
the opposition in the House to the Nicara-
qua canal bill The ground Of his hostility
| to it is apparently that there is no limit to
the amount of stock which the company
can issue, but there seems to be some doubt
whether the real reason is not wholly DIFF
ferent one. The friends of the bill feel conf
dent that a majority of the House is in
/ favor of it. The difficulty is to get vote
upon it. There are SO many ways to pre-
vent vote that its passage may be pre-
vented at this session Of congress.
Notwithstanding the fact that very little
| Of the Panama canal stock is held in this
country, that enterprise appears to have
good many American supporters. The
suspicion is that they are paid supporters,
and it is even charged that strong lobby
/ in its behalf is maintained in Washington.
! OF course if the Nicaragua canal were to
/ be undertaken, there would be very little
| probability of the compile ion Of the Panama
canal within the next half century, if ever,
| because il would be ab ut impossible TO get
the necessary amount of money. The greater
part Of the work necessary to complete it
remains to be done. No attempt even has
been made to solve the most difficult of the
engineering problems which it presents.
The company which is constructing it has
collapsed, and unless the French govern
mant comes to it's assistance work upon it
must stop.
The prospect that the Panama canal will
be abandoned for an indefinite period, if not
altogether, has greatly improved the pros
poets of the Nicaragua enterprise In fact,
the latter enterprise has always been popu-
lar in this country, aud there is no reason to
doubt that if congress were to grant the
charter which the Nicaragua company asks
the money to construct the canal would be
quickly subscribed.
Il would DO more to the interest of this
country TO have the Nicaraguan than the
Panama canal, because it would be wholly
an American work, and would be virtually
under the CO ltrol of this country. Why
there should be any hesitation, therefore, on
the part of the House to pass the Nicaragua
bill, particularly when no financial assist
ance is asked from the government, is one
of the things which it is not easy to under
stand,
The Nicaragua Canal Company is fully
organized, and will go on with the work of
constructing the canal, even if congress re-
fuses to grant it a charter. 1t has state
charter, which grants it ample powers. but
a charter from congress would give the en-
terpriSe greater prominence, and enable the
company to raise money to better advan-
tage If there are convincing reasons why
congress should not pass toe Nicaragua bin,
they have not cropped out yet. 1t can
hardly be possible that the bankrupt
Panama Canal Company has influence
enough at Washington to defeat the bill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Finished the Argument.

From the San Francisco Chronicle.
They were always very polite to each other
when they were arguing, and when they con-
tradicted one another very fiat il was always
with a most deliberately polite preface. They
had it the other night,
~ beg your pardon, dear, but you really
must be mistaken. 1t was"
'No. my sweet, you're wrong. II was"
NOW, darling, know better Didn't !"
Really, wife, you are away off, because I"
"My dear John, you are mistaken, quite mis-
taken"
''well, since you know all about It, Of course
L"
at is you who knows all about it, / merely
say"
"You don't know anything about IL. You're
all wrong"
At this point the voices we're getting rather
high, aud the small kid. playing with her doll
house in tn corner, suddenly got up, pulled her
lit g skirts out. and said:
II guess I'll get out of this.
And she took three big steps toward the door
Then father and mother looked at her and then
at each other, and il was too much for them.
The argument was all over
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Set Your Shoes With Diamonds for a
Nickel
From the Albany Telegram.


Ibid it ever occur to you," said a chemist,
what a remarkable and unique process the
backing of boots is? You see, we smear the
boot with preparation of boneblack, which is
entirely devoid of luster, and then, by the fric-
ton of dry brush make it shine like the sun.
There is not another process like this anywhere
In the arts, so far as know, and never read
anywhere any scientific explanation of the pr
cess. have theory of my own however,
which will give you for what it is worth. The
key to the mystery lies in the fact that a
diamond is nothing but crystalhzed carbon. The
backing is little more than carbon paste, and
the friction of hair brush, being one of the
most efficient methods of generating electricity,
has the effect of crystallzing the carbon of the
backing AS soon as this is done the boot is
covered with millions of infinitely small
diamonds. and, of course begins TO shine as a
mass of diamonds would. OF course this is not
a perfect explanation of the phenomenon.
What part the other Ingredients of the backing
play and especially why is it that the backing
must be moistened, cannot tell; perhaps some
one else can. But feel pretty sure that the
bootblacks are engaged all day in turning black
ing into diamonds
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

= Three children, the Oldest of whom was
not 10 years old, reached Galveston, Tex,
the other day, having Travelled alone from
Germany. Their father left Germany for
this country three years ago, and recently
his wife, who did not accompany him, died
He wrote for the children to be sent to him,
and they were started out after having had
placed around their waists leather belts,
from which we're suspended pieces of paste
board with the inscription: These chill
dren. three of them, are bound for Calves
ton, Tex, where they will find their father
They are on the way from Germany. Their
tickets are in their pockets" None Of them
could speak a word Of English. The
amount Of attention which is accorded
travellers these days makes such trips posi-
BILE.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Gen. Hsrrison's private secretary, Mr..
Halford, is a rival of Mrs Shaw as a
whistler, but there is no doubt that he is
the strictest kind of a temperance man. A
few nights ago he assisted the celebrated
temperance lecturer, Francis Murphy, in
conducting a temperance meeting in In
dianapolis, and delivered an address that
was more effective than that delivered by
Murphy. He was chiefly instrumental in
having local option plank put into the re-
publican state platform in the last cam
paign in Indiana.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Two more entries from the south have
been made for cabinet positions They are
W. d. Bradley, of Kentucky, and Felix
Angus, publisher of the Baltimore Ameri-
can. There are at least dozen men in the
south whose alleged claims TO cabinet posi-
tions are being pushed, and yet it is possible
that the south won't bo represented in the
cabinet.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Rough on Mr.. Hewitt.

From the Providence Telegram (Dem.)
The man calling himself Abram S. Hewitt will
go into history as the mayor who wrote $4,000
letters during his single term, made about
l,4uO cranky speeches, insulted 1,460 citizens
Two for every day of his term, accomplished
nothing for the benefit of the city and went out
OF Office universally unlamented, having come
in third in the race at the polls.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The English money lenders ought to be-
come wealthy if they do any considerable
amount of business-in fact, they ought
soon to have the earth. One Il them was
in court in London the other day, and the
fact was developed that he had cha. ged as
much as 1000 per cent. The judge thought
5 per cent. was emo gin, and he cut down
the interest to that figure. The English
usurer appears to be sort Of omnivorous
animal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

If Gen. Harrison doesn't give New York
a place in the cabi ct, there is likely to be q
good deal of dissatisfaction in that state.
If he does, a row is likely to be raised by the
disappointed faction. Gen. Harrison has
need to use a great deal Of tact.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Senator Riddleberger hasn't resigned
vet, aud he isn't likely to. His term will
he out in a few months, and then lac will re-
tire probably permanently. Thedemocrats
won't miss him, and the republicans will be
particularly glad to get rid of him.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The belief grows stronger in Washington
that Mr.. Cleveland will veto the direct tax
bill if it reaches him. There can be but
little doubt that it will reach him, as the
Senate is about certain to concur in the
House amendments to the bill. According
to the Washington gossips, there
fore, the country is to be given an
other sensation. and the republican organs
will have something more to rave about.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The alleged cabinet builders are still at
work. They ASSERT that Gov. Foraker, of
Ohio, has accepted an offer of the Attorney
Generalship. They assume to feel satisfied
that such is the fact, but no doubt Foraker
retains his seat on tine anxious bench.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Blaine, Foraker and Mahone-that would
be a nice trio for cabinet positions, wouldn't
iti Does anyone think that if these men
should be appointed, the south would be
treated fairlyi Probably, however, they
won't be appointed. Let us hope they
WON'T
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Edison's Latest.

If anybody, except Thomas Aus Edison,
had suggested the possibility of a talking
newspaper, he would have been the laugh
ing-stock of the country; but Mr.. Edison
says he is at work on one, and, somehow or
other, people believe he is going to suc-
coed with it.
His talking newspaper will be nothing
more than the photograph put to a new
use 1t has been demonstrated that the
photograph can bottle up the human voice,
so to speak, and reproduce the
tones months or years afterward.
1t has been shown that lair
speeches may be recorded by the
photograph and let loose at any time and
place. Mr. Edison was not satisfied with
those achievements of his invention, how
ever, and lately he has been at work on
what he calls the correspondence phono-
gram-a peculiar composition which, after
having had traced upon it by the phono-
graphic needle the events of the day, will
be multiplied to any extent and sold to sub
scribers, who will have only to wrap it
around the cylinder of the monograph,
turn a crank, and listen to the news Mr..
Edison thinks this will be great thing for
people who cannot read.
There is big field open to the talking
newspaper. 1t might give. in the tones of
the speakers, the best parts of speeches de-
livered in congress, delight subscribers with
the choicest lines of new operas, reproduce,
as they were spoken, the words of Mary
Anderson, Jane Hadiug, Coquelin, Booth
or Barrett, and it might preach the sermons
of Talmage. or turn out the droll wit of
Sam Jones. In short, there Is scarcely any
thing in this line that it might not do, if
perfected.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
Proposes to Help Herself.

From the PHILADELPHIA Record (Dem)
The Georgia House of Representatives has
passed an appropriation of S500.000 for educa
tlonal purposes, and the passage of the bill by the
Senate is considered sure. This appropriation
indicates that the people of Georgia are not
raise money for common schools.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Now that United States district attor-
ney has been appointed in Indiana, who is
not afraid to investigate the charges of
bribery brought against Col. Dudley. let
the investigation proceed. The corruption
of voters in Indiana must be checked.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Among the republicans who want to sue
coed Senator SALISBURY, Of Delaware, are
two, named Marvel and Treat. 1t might
be somewhat marvellous to see a republican
representing Delaware in the Senate, but it
won't be a treat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The Earl of Devon is a bachelor Of AZ,
and he hasn't a cent that he can call bis
own, but he is the head of a very ancient
English family, and he is an earl. He
should come to this country, and gobble up
one of the wealthy young women who
dream of titles.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The press of the country is taking notice
of the fact that the Georgia House has ap-
propriated 100000 for educational pur-
poses. OF course the notice is favorable to
Georgia. 1t is hardly probable that the
Senate will not sustain the House in giving
the state better public schools.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Very Likely He Would.
From Che Boston Herald Und.l.

FFUW We Boston Herald IInd.1.
Minister Belmont went through the Senate
swlmmingly. TIE report that Dir. Blaine would
prevent ms confirmation appears to have lacked
the essential element of truth Probably, how
ever. Minister Belmont Will hear from Premier
Blaine soon after March next
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Foraker's Queer Proclamation.

From the Mem YORK. World Dem)
Gov. Foraker of Ohio has issued a proclama
ton asserting that the White Caps have perma-
nently disappeared. 1t is to be hoped that this
is so. But Foraker's edct recalls Gilbert's
Alikado. When tat potentate ordered thing
done 1t was considered done, whether or not it
was done
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The democratic executive committee took
the proper action last night. 1t was the
only action it could take and retain the
confidence OF the party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The st. Louis Republic wants to know
where are the great poems by American
poets. They are probably at the bottom of
the waste basket.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Slightly Premature.
Eronl The EpocI

Absent minded Minister Ito sexton after the
second lesson)--A wedding party waiting in
the vestibnle. Is everything all ready. Mr..
ParkerY
Sexton-Yes, sir; yes, sir.
Minister STRENGTHENING himself up)--The
children to be baptized will now be brought for
ward.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

1t was stated recently that the Duke of
Westminster had sold his famous racer,
"Ormonde," to an American for large
sum, but such is not the fact. Mr.. Will
lam Easton, of New York, wants to buy
the Derby winner, and has offered al5, 900
for him, but the duke has not decided
whether or not he win part with him. Mr..
Easton's representative is in London, and
will use every endeavor to bring the animal
TO this country
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Ex-senator Herman, of New York. was
ia Washington the other day, and called on
the President. He thinks Mr.. Cleveland
win return to Buffalo shortly after March
4. and II all probability he is right
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

The White Caps seem to be springing
into existence In quite number of states,
snost Of which are on the other side Of
Mason and Dixon's line.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Speaking of the future of Nevada, Sena-
tor Stewart said the other day: ut is a
mistake to think that Nevada will not in
crease in population. The state has a per-
manent mining industry, but outside Of
that it has some good agricultural land,
and is capable of sustaining population of
about 100000 Agriculture is an increasing
industry in the state" Nevada cast about
IL, 600 votes for President in 1884, and about
the same number this year. There seems
to be a plenty of room for improvement.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19

Mr.. William Hearst, son of Senator
Hearst, of California, and editor of the San
Francisco Examiner, is in London. 1t was
reported when he left this country that he
had married few hours previously, but
the report was incorrect The young man
thought it was very amusing, and he said
he was only taking rest after the fatigu-
ing work of the campaign. The public
will be disposed to regard this remark as
somewhat amusing, as very few people, if
any, have heard of young Hearst having
done much political work.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
Gen. Harrison and Annexation.

If the Indianapolis Journal expresses the
views of Gen. Harrison, and, as far as po-
itical matters are concerned, there is some
reason for thinking it does, Congressman
Butterworth's proposition looking to the
| annexation of Canada will receive no en-
couragement from the next administration.
The Jou1n al is satisfied that the people Of
the United States are not yearning for the
possession of Canada, and it does not be-
lieve that the British government has any
idea of parting with her. 1t takes the
ground that it will be time enough for this
country to consider the annexation question
when the British government shows dis
position to discuss it, or Canada indicates a
desire to become part of the Union.
Congressman Butter worth doubtless acted
without consulting with any of the leaders
of his party when he introduced his resolu-
ton, and he had no ground for thinking
that it would receive favorable consider
ton. Perhaps he hoped to gain only little
cheap notoriety, although it must be adj
mitted that he is not demagogue, and that
he has not heretofore acted in any matter
with the sole Iesire of getting himself talked
I about.
Annexation of Canada to this country is
long way in the future. if, in fact. it ever
occurs There may be commercial union
between the two countries one Of these
days, but there will have to be great
change in the public sentiment of both
countries before there is political union.
This country has all the territory it wants
at present. The new states which will be
admitted into the Union from the territory
it already has will make the number of
states fully as great it ought to be.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-19
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-13
PERSONAL.

The Los Angeles Times and Tribune, both
publish in full Mr. Reeds speech made there
the Saturday before election. The meeting
was marked by great enthusiasm and Mr..
Reed had wonderfully cordial reception.
The Tribune says it is safe to say that no
Los Angeles audience ever enjoyed politi-
cal speech so much, or were wrought to such
pitch of enthusiasm as was the one that
listened to Mr. Reed. In the course of his
address Mr.. Reed alluded to Lord Sackville's
letter in these words: ''Do you know any
straying minister of free trade country
that is not today, within the limits of diplo-
macy, suggesting the election of Grover
Cleveland?" and the allusion was greeted
with shouts of laughter and applause. Mr..
Reeds receptian along the Pacific coast was
one continued ovation. Everywhere he
spoke audiences unprecedented in numbers
listened to and applauded his eloquence and
keen dissection of the professions and con-
duct of the Democrats.
The Tom Reed Club of Ogden, Utah,
contributed $1,000 to the National Republican
committee and paid the bills of a speaker in
Indiana through the campaign
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-11-13
Left In the Bed.

The other day >two men stopped at the
City Hotel and took room. In the morn
ing, when the chamberfnaid entered-the
room, she found in the bed pucketbook,
She notified the proprietor. Mr.. SWEET, and
the clerk took possession of it. The pocket
book contained an endorsed check on a New
Haven bank for $1,000 drawn by T.W.
ration q cs'p to the order of J. L. Morgan,
and another for $500 on the veazie Nat
ional Bank. Bangor, to the same order
drawn by Smith, Thompson & Co. There
was also package of Bank of England
notes and bond. At noon one of the men
came In and asked for the pock.t book. Mr..
SWEET declined to give 1t up. until the other
man, who had been with him the night pre-
ylous, was present, and until the III mt clerk
identified Them This was done Later and
the men left. The men were registered as
james Morton and W. II. Smith ul Bangor.
Probably everything was all straight. but IL
seemed odd that men could ~ away and
leave so much property behind them.