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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
Holidays For the Press.

For several days the MORNING NEWS will
miss the visits Of many Of its weekly ex-
changes. The editors of these exchanges
are enjoying Christmas-not merely day,
but week of Christmas They have mis-
sion which no other class of newspapers
can fill; they have remained faithfully at
their posts during the year that is about to
end, and it is pleasant TO reflect that they
can take resting spell that will enable
them to enter more vigorously upon the
next years work.
There are no holidays for the great ma
jority of the daily newspapers So far as
their work is concerned, Christmas, Fourth
of July, Thanksgi wing and the other holi-
days are in no way different from other
days. Whether or not their REIMBURSEMENT
of these holidays has resulted in gain for
the press or the public it is not probable
that there will be return to the old GUS
tom of taking day off when they occur.
Twenty years ago, the MORNING NEWS
was issued only six days in the week, there
being no number on Sundays, and the
demand for one was resisted as long as pos
sible. Finally, however, the fast mails
brought the Sunday editions of the north
ern dailies TO the south. Sunday journals
were established. and the MORNING News
was compelled TO issue Sunday edition, or
to allow portion of its field to be covered
by others. The Sunday edition has become
the leading edition, and it is growing in
interest and popularity.
The probability is that in few years the
leading dailies throughout the country will
issue both morning and evening editions
| The example has been set already by some
of them in the most populous cities. 1t is
among the probabilities also that the time
is not very distant when the weekly
press will cease altogether to take rest
during Christmas and Fourth of July
weeks
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
sherman's Talk to Colored Men.

A delegation of colored men called on
Senator Sherman a few days ago, and in a
short address to them he made some state
ments which are attracting the attention of
the northern press. Among other things
he said: $50 far as the constitution and the
laws OF our country can do it you now stand
before me invested with every right of free
men. In all the northern states, and ia
some Of the southern states, they are freely
conceded and openly enjoyed by you. If
in some of the southern states these rights
are denied to you, you must remember and
make allowance for the opinions and
prejudices of ages and for your enforced
Ignorance, the necessary result of slavery.
But it is certain that these prejudices will
disappear as you acquire education and
property and that you can win by your
moderation and good conduct the respect
and confidence. of the sons of those who
held you or your ancestors as slaves. If
you suffer injustice under the shadow of
the past, remember that never before in
human history did an emancipated race or
class make such progress in SO short time
as you have done"
men no harm In fact, they will do them
good. They are much wiser than some
remarks made by Gen. Sherman in the
North american ReUiew few weeks ago,
in which he talked about the colored people
taking up arms and that sort of stuff.
Senator Sherman, however, seems to be-
lieve that in some of the southern states the
colored people do not enjoy all the rights
which the laws give them. 1t is quite safe
to say that they have no cause to complain.
1t is true that there is color line in the
south, and against that some of the colored
people protest, but is not that line very
distinct in the north, where there is not so
much reason for ita If the senator will be
as fair to the white people of the south as
he is to the colored people, he Will have no
occasion to say that the rights of the colored
people are denied to them in any southern
state
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
Geography of the Present Day.


1t is to be presumed that all the school boys
and school girls of the present day are familiar
with fact which many of the grown people
who studied American geography twenty or
more years ago may not bs aware Of The fact
was mentioned by ex-Gov. Hoadly of Ohio at
the New England dinner on Forefathers' day in
this city. He said he had thought he knew
something about the west until two years ago,
when, sitting on top of California stage
coach, the driver put this question to him:
MAY ask where ye be from, stranger?'
I'm from New York
THAT'S amusin' stranger. I'm an eastern
man myself, born an reared in Kansas
Laughter.
The stage driver said ex-Gov. Hoadly,
started me TO thinking, and it was not long be-
fore knew that Topeka is 400 miles east of the
geographical center of the United States
Cheers. Ex-Gov. Hoadly then described his
visit 10 Alaska in the far vest
After giving a moment of thought to this dia-
logue, those of our readers who have not
studied geography at school for the past twenty
years had better look at any recent map of the
United States on which our Alaskan poses.
sions appear They will see that the Califor-
MAN stage driver Of Kansas birth was not in
the wrong when he spoke Of himself as an
eastern mani
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
BRIGHT BITS,

Miss DAsH-O, by the way Mrs. Highmind
have you heard the latest slang expressionsg
Mrs. Highmind-Is suppose SO, dear, You have
been here almost an hour Philadelphia
Record
FIRST BosToN GIRL (referring to gayIy-at
tired miss who had just passed)-Did you ever
see such taste? she must be color blind.
Second Boston Girl-Ex 1crable! Her dress is
as inartistic as rainbow Philadelphia Rec
ora
WIFE-Shall put your diamond studs in your
Husband-What on earth are you thinking of
DO you want to ruin me? l have meeting
with my creditors this neutrality-suspicious.
Weekly.
Cant a woman kiss her dog if she wants
toy writes a fair subscriber. Well yes, she
can now, but she couldn't while Henry Bergh
was alive. All, the poor dogs will never know
what friend they lost when Henry died
BlTdette.
MISS NAN TucKET-Yes, John, 1 think YOU
have chosen a good time to see old ocean.
Almost every day go down to the beach and
see the white caps come rolling in
Cousin John Qrom OhiO)-Oh Lord! and then
he fled, nor paused to look behind.-Te1re Hatste
Express.
In A HOTEL DINING RooM.-'sFresh" Drummer
What is your name, Miss?
Waitress-Pearl.
Second Drummer-Ah! are you the pearl of
great price?
Waitress-No; i am the pearl before swine
america. 9~A
Il DON'T see why you can't get rich. You
sell a handspring for 81 so that only costs you
10 cents"
THAT maybe true, sir, but we have to keep
three clerks to wait on the lady shoppers, and
we must got cur money back in some way
.Jetceiers' Weeifiy.
WITH a rashness which he never realized until
too late, he had kissed the Boston girl right on
the mouth. "Never do that again, sirl'' she
said.
''MM Miss Waldo, said he ''if the Lord let's
me thaw out this time l will never attempt the
like again-at least without an overcoat. y
Truth.
WELL FIXED FOR DIRT.-Farmar's wife to
tramp-Well, now that you have got your cold
meat, l suppose you would like Worcestershire
sauce, French mustard, cream salad, ground
celery
Tramp-Madam. don't want the earth
Farmers wife--I shouldn't think you would
You have got more than your share of it on
your face now.=-BurLtngton Free Press.
VALoRoUs. BUT DISCREET II Angry woman
stopping in front of building)-John, this is
where the YeIDer is printed. The editor II never
call reception at my house shindig again
the villain! Have you the cowhide all right?
Come on. Well go in!
Husband bursting with rage, but retaining
his presence of mind)-Naria I'll stay out here
to see that no one enters TO interrupt you
How's the cowhide? Lay it on well-the cow
ardiY ScOundrell- ClicQ0) Tjf blLuP
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
The Haytien Republic Indemnity.

1t is not probable that this government
will adopt harsh measures for the collection
of the indemnity demanded of Hayti for
the detention of the Haytien Republic.
The vessel having been released. the col
lection of the indemnity will, doubtless,
be made through the ordinary diplomatic
channels The amount of it will have to
be agreed upon, and it will take consider
able time to reach an agreement.
1t is quite safe to say that the Haytian
government is in no condition at present to
pay an indemnity, however small the sum
might be.
Gen. Legitime now insists that he is the
legitimate president of the republic. He
received A out of the "a votes of the
constituent assembly for that place the
other day, and it may be that he will sue
coed in establishing his authority. He has
no money in his treasury, however, and the
prospect for getting any soon is not promis-
ing. Indeed, it is extremely probable that
the owners of the Haytien Republic will
have to wait good while for the damages
which they claim.
Solomon, when president. raised Hayti's
SiouAt W par. IL ID ~ dooub zcIo AOW, WlUn
very little prospect of improving. Unless
Gen. Legitime proves himself to be a
much ADLER man than he has the
credit of being. Hayti will be disturbed by
revolutions for long time. If another
Solomon were to come to the front she
might have peace and prosperity. Hayti
wasn't much of a republic, however, under
his rule. and il isn't likely she will be n gen.
uiue republic underanybody's rule. Until
she becomes more civilized she is more
likely to enjoy peace and prosperity under
despot than under a president who re-
spects the laws.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
Don't Tampsr with Your Face.
From the Ne,o York Sun.


II read recently" said bright young mar
ried woman that there is now way of re-
moving hairs from woman's lip by the use of
electricity. That is not new, and l want TO
sound a note of warning to any woman who
may be tempted to use it. have very dear
friend who was classmate of mine in college.
She was a real pretty girl, but she was greatly
annoyed at the fact that few hairs were grow
ing on her chin and upper lip. They really did
not look bad, more like the down on a beautiful
peach than anything else, but they were eye
sores to her.
''She tried everything to get rid of them, and
finally was persuaded to try electricity. An ex-
perienced physician performed the operation,
and left her face as smooth as a billiard ball.
Six weeks later the hairs returned, greatly in
creased in size and several shades darker. This
time they really did look bad and the poor girl
was almost wild. She has never been able to do
anything with them since, and, unless she clips
them every day-a very tiresome operation
her face looks as though she was really growing
beard The best way for a woman is to leave
her face alone. She only spoils it by tam
Deringr
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
The House Drainage Appropriation.

The House Drainage Appropriation.
In the city budget for the coming year
s45, 600 is appropriated for house drainage.
This sum is hardly sufficient to provide any
considerable part of the city with house
drainage system 1t is certainly not suf-
ficient to drain the section east of East Broad
street and that west of West Broad street,
which, according to the opinion entertained
by council a few weeks ago, ought TO be
provided with house drainage system this
winter.
Is the opinion entertained by any consid-
cradle number of intelligent people of the
city that house drainage system is not
necessary: Ii it is, the fact has not become
apparent On the contrary, nobody seems
to question the imperative necessity for a
house drainage system. 1t is admitted by
those who believe in the importation theory
of yellow fever, as well as those who insist
that the fever is of local origin, that the
prompt removal of filth beyond the city'S
limits is absolutely essential for the preser-
walton of the city's health. 1t is also ad-
united that an epidemic would cause a loss
to the city of five, or even ten, times as
great as the cost Of drainage system for
the removal of filth.
Assuming therefore, that a house drain
age system must be provided sooner or later,
the question which presents itself is, Why
delay in providing it! I he delay is danger
Gus. By putting off the sanitary improve
ments that must be made eventually the
probability that the city will have to bear
fhn Of tbo Of
drainage system is increased.
1t is commended that taxpayers will
not bear an increase in taxation. How Is it
known trey will not? The question has
never yet teen resented to them squarely.
They will nave to bear it if the council de-
cides they shall, and it is probable that they
would rather bear it than run tie risk of
having the value of their property greatly
deprecated by an epidemic.
= But why not make property bear part
of the cost of a drainage system! There is
a law authorizing the council to assess
property for two-thirds of the cost of a
system. The city would not have a great
deal of trouble in raising the other third.
A slight increase in the rate of taxation
would be sufficient.
The house drainage problem is one that
the city must solve. Delay only adds to
the difficulty in solving it. When it is known
that its prompt solution has been deter
mined upon, the whole city will breathe
more freely, and the anxiety that is notice
able when warm weather approaches, and
from which the city has not been free for a
dozen years, will then disappear.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28

1t is thought that the census of 1890 will
show an increase of population over 1880 of
II, 900, 900, making the number of inhabi-
tants of the United States 81, 000000 The
details of the census are being considered,
and several suggestions have been made by
different parties. One is that the number
of surviving ex-union and ex-confederate
soldiers be ascertained; another is that the
recorded Indebtedness of the people be
found out, and another Is to make COM
plete classification of the colored people Of
the south, stating how many are pure
negroes, and how many are mulattoes,
quadroons and octoroons. A census taken
on the last named point would have to be
compared with that to be taken in 1900 in
order 10 show the increase or decrease in
these persons.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28

Virginia's next state election will take
place next NOVEMBER, but there is already
a good deal of talk among the democrats
with regard to whom they will nominate
for governor. They seem to think they
will need a very strong man, as the Har-
rison administration probably will help
Gen. Malone in his attempt to turn the
state over to the republicans. Among the
probable candidates mentioned are Messrs.
Richard F. Beirne, G. T. O'Ferrell, P. w.
Mckinney. James W. Marshall and Samuel
Woodson Venabe. Mr.. Venable's name,
however, seems to be more favorably re-
ceived than any other. Mr. Venable is not
an orator, but he is man Of solid attain
ments, and it is said that he can shake
hands and converse with more voters in a
given time than any other man in the state.
No doubt he would be a strong candidate,
but what's the matter with running Gov.
Fitzhugh Lee againi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
The Pen Amelie Writes With.
Fron, the PhiIodelphfa Press.


Mr.. Amelie Rives-C hanler expected to spend
Christmas in Paris with his bride, but he ordered
made for her in New York what is probably the
most costly pen aud inl1stand IN the world. The
author of 1.-THE Quick or the Dead" has always
used gold pen to write her copper-plate manu-
scripts with, and this has been held by big,
heavy penholder. The one ordered by Mr..
Amelie Rives-C hanler is, therefore, not too
heavy for her use, though it is made of gold in
the likeness of quill, the pen not being in
serted but forming the end of the gold quill
just as the ordinary one taken from the goose's
wing does. Around the stem of the pen are
etched delicate wreaths of laurel, and the
feither of the quill is an exquisite piece of gold
smiths work, each ray of the plume being
separate and set with the tiniest diamonds 1t
is not whit heav er than the thick old silver
handled pen with which "Herod and Marianne
was written, and with every movement flashes
with the brilliance and fire of the lady's Owl
heroines. The inkstand has a big block for the
base. covered with gold. and the initials, "a
r. c." forming monogram in diamonds on
the front, surrounded by another laurel wreath
The ink-wel itself is a small, old-fashioned gold
casket, lined with glass, which is carried by
pair of blind cupids, whose bows and arrow
shafts are crusted with little diamonds.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28

Mr.. Sellers, the late district attorney for
Indiana, refuses to say anything concerning
certain statements att ibuted to him the
other day. 1t was stated that, in converse
ton with Judge Suit, all intimate friend, be
said he was convinced that the democrats
had fallen into trap set for them by Col.
Dudley that Dudley's letter was placed
where it would fall into the hands Of the
democrats; that only one copy was mailed
and that Dudley depended on the democrats
to give publicity to its contents, 50 as to
cause them to concentrate their funds on
Indiana, while the republicans worked in
New York, and so as to furnish the republi-
can election managers in Indiana with the
assurance that they would be supplied plen-
tifully with funds to buy votes. Nobody is
compelled to believe this story. Mr.. Sell
ler's resignation, coming at the time and
under the circumstances it did, was extra
ordinary.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
Deceived.
From the Cartoon

From the Cartoon.
What, married! My Lillian married,
Great heavens, it cannot be SO!
And yet here it is in the paper.
And happened fortnight ago.
A wife: why, twas only in August,
That leaving her down by the sea,
She swore by the round moon above us,
She would ever be faithful to me.
And now she is wed to another,
IL my poor eyes can believe;
oh false oh most faithless of women
So cruelty me to deceived
OF course meant nothing-was only
Killing time-but, swear It's shame
To think that that innocent maiden
Was all the while doing the same
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
Eight Bellies from Belfast, Me.

Bangor SPEC al to Ne,O YorI; sun.
While other sections of this healthy corner of
the country are Boosting about lone elderly
ladies of great business capabilities. Belfast,
down in Waldo county, points with pride to a
whole family of women who are not only smart,
but young into the bargain. These are eight
SISTERS, ana tney ca ry on an extensive tarm JUST
outside of Belfast. Their mother is dead and
their father is barely able to do a few chores
about the place, so that all of the farm work is
done by the girls They keep several cows, a
horse, four oxen that are never yoked, 500
hens, hogs in plenty, ducks and geese galore
and thirteen cats. They get out their own wood
in winter, at which season only two of them are
at home, the others being employed in Boston,
two as teachers in the public schools All
spend their summers at home, where they have
a good me as well as run the farm
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28

The Baltimore American says: "No
name has yet been suggested for cabinet
position that would not reflect credit upon
the Office" Is that true? Let's see. Mr..
Blaine has been suggested for Secretary of
State. He is brilliant man, but not a
solid one. His name is connected with no
wise legislation, but with some very aues-
tionable acts. He would make very fussy,
sensational premier, but not safe one.
Gen. Malone has been suggested for a cabi-
net position. Does he reflect credit upon
anything? Gen. Chalmers Of Mississippi
has been suggested. Would Chalmers be
an ornament to the cabinet? And how
about ex- President Hayess Gen. Harrison
can get very good cabinet out of the Re-
publican party, but he will have to be
careful. There is a great deal of sham in
that party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

MEETINGs-Young Mems Democratic Club;
Live Oak Lodge No. 3. l. o. o. F.; Palestine
Commandery No. 2, X. T.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-Notice to Water Takers;
Rattle Notice; Pixies Pharmacy; as to Bills
against German Steamship Donar, and British
Steamship Napier; Notice to Liquor Dealers,
Hampton L. Ferrill, Ordinary; Notice of Part
nership, Bennett & Cohn; Simon Gazan for
Sheriff; City Election Notice; Choice Dancy
Oranges, ID. Y. Dancy.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDULE-Ocean Steamship Com.
pany.
SYRUP-C. NJ. Gilbert & Co.
CHEAP COLUMN Advertisement-Help Wanted
Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale
Lost; Rattle; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-28
The Capable Man.


Subsequently the train drew up deliberately
at Allegheny Spring, and after Mr.. Westing-
houses asthmatic brake caught its breath, the
voice of the Tall Man addressing the Short Man,
as they faced each other in turned seats, came
clear and distinct:
II tell you he's smart, said the Tall Man
YES" assented the Short Man.
We'll, tell you he's more than that; he's
coming down heavily on the ''whackin'." Hes
smart anyhow you're a mind to take him."
Eyes, that's right " said the Short Man.
81 tell you he is one Of the smartest men in
America" continued the Tall Man, growing
more enthusiastic 'One Of the snartest men
in America"
THAT ant putin IL none too strong" re-
piled the short man, also beginning TO warm up
He's one OF the smartest / ever knowed any
thing bout that's a fact"
The passengers were becoming interested
We wondered which one of the country's
distinguished men was under discussion. A
who was republican, offered 10 bet $40 with
his seat mate, mugwump travelling for n
Maiden lane tewelry house, that they were
talking about James @. Blaine.
THAT what answered the Tall Man. You
see he's got the head on him. and then he's got
the git-upand-git too. There ant no doubt
bout him bein' right smart man
=, II wished ! were as smart said the Short
Tin goin to hire him 10 work for me after
the hollerdays, when we git 10 putin up ice. q"
volunteered the Tall Man. where do you
think he would do the best-on the pond or In
the Ice houseg"
oh, pat him In the ice house eyerytin Q, " r..
Piled the Short Man. "iill would do well on
the pond ~ COURSE, cause man as smart as
be ~ ~ all right anywhere. but he'd DO better la
the house. lie can Jes yank the stufiin out o.
The biz blocks. know that from the way seen
him handle the hogs whom jeff Shoenfclt butch
erred -
Then the travelling man from the Worth
street firm pat be head out Of the window aud
let u bump along On the grand Alieghany seen.
cry a. the train moved on