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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Railroads in the United States.

The railroads have been great developers
of this country. They have done more, per-
haps, than any other agency to make it
what it is. As it is the greatest nation in
the world, SO has it the most magnifi-
cent system of railroads. No other nation can
compare with it in the number of miles of
road, and. in fact, the mileage in the United
States is not very far from being as great
as that of the rest of the world combined
Our roads possess superior advantages for
long distance travel, and the cost of travel
is less than in other countries. A firSt-class
ticket in the United States costs one-half
less per mile than it does in England, and
may be purchased for less than second-class
tickets cost in any part of Europe.
The number of miles of railroad in the
United States at the end of 1887 was 149, 9l3,
and the number of people employed by the
railroad companies was 100000 In addi-
ton, 100000 people were employed in the
factories, etc., connected with railroading.
Estimating that each one of these employees
must support three persons-a low estimate
there were in this country at that time
$4,000 people dependent for living on
the railroads. The earnings of the compa-
MES were S33, 000,0 900 greater than in 1886,
and the passenger and tonnage traffic Is
per cent. greater.
1t is not unusual to hear railroad compa.
MES abused. They deserve, however, a
great deal of consideration from the people.
OF course. most of them make money-that
is what the roads were built for, but they
should be satisfied with reasonable profits
No city or town can have too many rail-
roads. They are developers. Savannah
could very well afford to put forth greater
efforts than she has in the past to secure
additional roads
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
The Whyo Gang.

! About eight years ago the whyo gang
was organized in the Fourth and Sixth
wards of New York. Its membership was
composed of men and youths from among
the criminal GLASSES, and its object was to
steal and to commit highway robbery
| There was no peculiar form to be gone
through with in order to become member,
and the only qualification required was the
| ability to get away with the property of
| other people. Even young boys, who had
learned to steal, were admitted to member
ship, and were given opportunities of
showing their fitness for places in the PEN
itentiaries
For time the whyos held high carnival.
They stole from public and private hotses,
robbed men on the street, and frequently
committed murder The organization
waxed strong, aud became terror to re-
spectacle people. But after while the
members found serious obstacles in the way
of a continuance of lawlessness. One by
one they were arrested, tried, convicted
and sentenced to the penitentiary. Their
ranks began to be thinned out. One of
their number, Driscoll by name, was hanged
leader, Owney Bruen, was sent to the pen
itentiary for assaulting saloon-keeper be-
cause he refused to hand over to him money
demanded of him. Now it is said that
there are not more than dozen of them
left, and they have become so
uneasy that they are rarely
heard from. The execution of the law has
caused them to be very much less Jealous
in their work than they were formerly, and
in fact they have suspended operations for a
season. They are without leader. and
they know the officers of the law are ready
to take them in as soon as the opportunity
is presented.
There are plenty of man of this stripe in
all large cities, though they may not be SO
well organized, or may be without organiza-
ton. A few brave and watchful officers
can do much to bring them to justice, and
to relieve from infamy the districts which
are made notorious by the work of such
man
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
obardler At the Crank Again.

Evidently Senator Chandler, of New
Hampshire, was not satisfied with the way
in which Senators Evarts and Spooner have
managed that old concern, the southern out
rage mill, lately, for when his resolution look
ing to an inquiry into the methods OF the late
Louisiana election was taken up, the other
day, he resumed control of the machine
with the determination to turn the crank at
a lIvelier rate than ever. He is hardly
satisfied with his effort, however. In fact,
| he must feel that his attempt to grind out
campaign capital for his party was dismal
failure 1t was effectually blocked by SEN
ators Gibson, of Louisiana, and Reagan
and Coke, of Texas, who showed up the
political scavenger from New Hampshire in
his true colors.
They told him in plain language that his
efforts were part of political programme;
that his charges of political murder and In
timidation in the south were false; that he
himself did not believe them, and that the
country is tired of hearing him reiterate
charges that have been exploded long ago.
OF course every citizen who understands
the political situation in the south knows
that these southern senators are right.
The rebuke would have been felt keenly
by most men, but it is doubtful if it had
any special effect upon Chandler, who has
been shown so often that he is wrong as to
be by this time proof against rebuke. This
was demonstrated by his brazen manner of
repeating the ISLANDERS.
Is it not incomprehensible that Chandler
should refer to the last Louisiana election
TO prove his charges! The fact that he
does so is very strong evidence that he only
wants a pretext for waving the bloody shirt
That election is not open to the charge of
being unfairly conducted. Both the demo-
cratic and republican candidates announced
their determination to see that every quail
fled voter was accorded the privilege of
voting as he wished and no obstacle was
thrown in their way. The result was an
unusually large democratic majority, and
many colored people voted voluntarily for
the democratic candidate.
The country understands the situation.
The democratic congressman and press have
explained repeatedly and satisfactorily that
the colored voters of the south have long
since lost much of their interest in cleo
lions, because they found there was no
profit to them in electing carpet baggers to
office, and because they are not as greatly
affected as the white voters by the success
or failure of any party. Why go over the
ground again every time Senator Chandler
chooses to make an exhibition of his hatred
of the south, and of his mistaken idea that
political capital can still be gotten out of
the outrage mill.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Penelope's Words of Comfort

From the CHICAGO Tribune
Penelope can't you say something to soften
the blow:'' implored the young man.
oh, Philip. Philip! What can l sayy 1t is
all over between u.s."
That doesn't soften it any, "reioined Philip.
that's what you said before"
And the unhappy youth looked mournfully at
$40 volume of poems he had presented her
few months before and heaved a sigh so deep
SO profound, that it made his shoes perceptibiy
tighter.
man builds all his hopes on the promise of a
young woman, and that young woman deliber-
ately goes back on that promise, it knocks the
props, as it were out from under his homes and
they come down, kerswash You may have a
perception.so time, Penelope he added with
increasing gloom, "of the feelings of human
being standing by wreck of this kind and look
ing at the debris of his own happiness"
Il couldn't help it, Philip she replied 81
have become satisfied that we were not made
for each other. We should not be happy to-
gether. We
ut is because 1 am mugwumpg" he de-
handed
mo. Phillip, 1t is not that; 1 think, with
proper nursing, you would recover from that in
personal appearance, your position in society,
your habits''-
MY habitsr' he exclaimed 81 hope not.
Penelope 'Witherspoon, never in my lie took
drink of anything Intoxicating, never chewed
tobacco, never smoked a cigar. never went to a
circus, and never was in a ball room. don't
drink tea or cofee, eat peanuts, chew gum read
novels, swear, gamble lie, use snuff play check
ers, sit up late at night, go to theaters eat be-
tween meals. nor read Amee Rives never
kissed young woman in my life"
SO far as my experience goes" asserted
Penelope, retrospectvely, Il can certify that
you have not, Philip" she added with a glow
of tender womanly sympathy on her face, you
asked me to say something to soften the blow
think can foresee great future for you
Your habits have fitted you for shining ca
reer."
In what capacity. may 1 askP"
las a S500-a-week freak in dime museum ~
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Proctor's Last Essays.

! A series of popular scientific articles, by
the late Prof Richard A. Proctor, the emil
nent astronomer and author, will appear in
the MORNING NEWS on the dates announced
below.
The article in this series upon "Plagues
and Pestilence" was received only the week
before the authors death, and was written
apropos of the yellow fever in Florida.
Indeed the whole series is Prof. Proctor's
last popular scientific work for newspaper
publication.
They are expected to attract great atten-
tion throughout the whole country, and will
prove a valuable addition to scientific lore
which no one can well afford to lose They
were obtainable by the MORNING NEWS
only on account of its prominence in the
world of journalism, and have an especial
interest for the newspaper readers of the
southeast
These articles. six in number, are upon
the following topics:
/. For September 2S
PLAGUE AND PEsTILENcE.
2. For September 80.
LEARNING THE STARS.
8. For October 7.
Our Two BRAINS.
4. For October IA.
FAMOUS COMETS.
5. For October 81.
ARE MEN ADvANcINa2
6. For October 49,
GREAT TELESCOPES.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Another American girl has married no.
bleman-that is, she thought she had until
a few days ago. Lord Mckenzie, of
Scotland, some time ago made his appear
ance in Flagtown, N. j.. and it was not
long before he had married one of the
young ladies of the town, and had bought
ON time $4,000 farm. The other day the
"nobleman's" brother arrived there, and d.
vulged the fact that the impostor's name is
Edward Hugh Dick, and that he is the black
sheep of tie family. The young ladies OF
Flagtown will be more careful in future
how they accept the attentions of alleged
noblemen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

The esteemed radical organs which are
offering Mr. Cleveland so much free advice
concerning his future conduct in the CAM
paign are informed that the President is
able TO pay for their advice when he needs
it. He doesn't need it now. Ever since he
was inaugurated as President, he has
demonstrated his ability to take care of
himself, and on several occasions he has
shown that he is a better politician than
any republican in the country. Send your
advice TO Mr.. Blaine and Gen. Harrison,
esteemed organs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Seeking the Beauties of Nature.
From the Detroit Free Press

From the Detroit Free Press.
Are there any objects Of special interest in
this locality" asked party of tourists OF ar
aged rural resident in Missouri.
The old man reflected a moment and then
said:
"Aint been to see Sile Dagg's set O. tripets,
hev you? All boys, AM
mo" hastily Interrupted the spokesman of
the party, you don't understand we''-
You'd orter go an see Bob Peterson's Berk-
shire shotes; they amt but three months old
and they weigh
b We are looking for
Il do'no but got little curiosity of my own
back here in the shape of punkin that weighs
nigh onto 60 pounds an is still growin'"
You don't understand; we are looking for
beauties of nature; choice bits of scenery, etc ="
"Oh, scenery? Wal, / do'no es they is any
scenery round here; never heard of it if they
was. But tell you them shotes of Bob's is
with
Bnt the tourists had gone
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

General Manager Jeffrey, Of the Illinois
Central railroad, speaking OF the northern
travel next winter, says: "Yes, think the
travel to Florida will be lessened 10 some
extent, although there would be really no
danger in people going 10 their accustomed
resorts after the epidemic is over" OF
course there would be no danger. II another
blizzard should strike the north this winter,
It would find great many Of the people Of
that section away--in Florida.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

One of the most anxious of the republi-
can editors has entered upon defense of
the speeches Gen. Harrison is making, and
states that the general "has not said word
which his political enemies can effectively
employ as target for destructive criti-
cism." This may be quite true. Gen. Har-
rison has made speeches at the rate of four
or five week since he was nominated, and
what has he saidl Nothing-absolutely
nC+bipc
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
An Irish Love Song.

Oh the leaves are green,
And an emerald sheen
Do the fragrant fields now wear;
And the lark's sweet song
Rings clear and strong,
And Swells in the balmy air;
Bright flash the streams,
The sunshine CLEANS,
But my heart is sad to-day,
For my thoughts must roam
ger the oceans foam,
To lover far away.
He's away afar-
Meath the western star,
In "Minnie's" fertile land:
Beyond the sea
He tolls for me
True heart and stalwart hand.
The war and strife
or strange new life,
And the city's pomp are vain.
His heart e'er Strays
To the olden days
And the first fond love again.
And the time rolls by,
And grieve and sigh
In my lonely village home;
But sadness flies
When my dreams arise
OF the charming days to come;
For my lover bold,
With bright red gold,
Again will seek our shore;
Sweet bliss and joy
Shall, without alloy,
Be mine for ever more.
---nichdel KaUundh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Ex-Congressman Converse denies in
positive language that he has gone over to
the republicans. He says: 81 am anxious
for the success of the Democratic party.
and wish to do anything in my power to
enable it to retain favor and keep in con-
troll of the government. l am democrat,
and my views on questions that have been
made prominent in this canvass, namely, a
tariff and internal revenue, are expressed
in the national democratic platform of 1884,
and were well known
That is generally the way the pretended
hops of democrats to republicanism turn
out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Yes, How Many?

From the Netc York Grarhic Ind)
Now comes Murat Hastead and accuses the
Old Roman of having publicly declared that
this is a white mans government" Goodness
gracious! Yet Just wait moment. How many
negroes have the republicans put in any sort of
a paying Office in states which the grand old
party controls? Did the republicans of the
north ever nominate block man for congress?
How many of them have been made members
of the Legislature or even common councilmen
in the biggest republican towns? Have any?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Sympathy for the brute creation runs in
the Bergh family. The other day, in New
York, niece Of the late Henry Bergh, of
the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals, was walking up Broadway,
when she noticed man trying to make
lean horse pull very heavily laden truck.
The man was using the whip very vigor-
ously, and the horse reeled under the severe
stress. Miss Bergh called a policema n, who
took the driver in hand.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

The Persian minister with the long name
hasn't arrived in Washington, but letter
has arrived there for him in advance, and il
is supposed he will put in his appearance
after while. The minister's name is Hadie
Hossien Kouti Khan Motsmed ell Versari.
If he will drop his HIS, also his KS, he will
get along better.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

1t was stated the other day in New York
that Gen. Fisk, prohibition candidate for
President, had withdrawn from the race.
Gen. Fisk was asked about it mo" said
hc, lit isn't true. am in the field till cleo
ton day. ] have been ill for the past week
or two, and have sought the mountains for
recuperation. l will renew my political
work this week" Another false republican
rumor nailed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Another Curiosity.

From the Boston Herald (ITId.)
Snowman Barnum isn't offering to sell his
real estate this year in anticipation of Cleve-.
lands election. He has learned the folly of that
performance. He thinks he sees dire calamity
in the Mills bill, however. Its passage he
thinks, would envelop Bridgeport Ia industrial
darkness, and close up ali the manufactures
there. The tariff bugaboo appears to have
been engaged to travel with the greatest show
on earth
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Physicians in New York are not disposed
to believe that Mr.. Edison has found solu-
ton which will exterminate the yellow
fever germ. According to the New York
World, they laugh at his specific. This
would seem to indicate that they know a
great deal more about the subject than Mr.
Edison does. If they do, why don't they go
to work and discover remedyq
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29
Not a Conquering Hero.
From the Ne,o York Times (Ird1

fTom The Neto YORK TUNES IItd)
MIR. Blaine will come to New York, then,
where more than in any eastern city the real
nature and effect of the baleful conspiracies
known as trusts are thoroughly understood,
with the bad odor of his defense and apology as
to trusts clinging to his garments. He will come
to a community where he has a considerable
number of followers who have been discouraged
and alarmed by his curious course.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

1t is stated that the mysterious London
fend who is numbering women in that city
is believed by many to be an American
This is distinction to which America lays
no claims
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

A good many of the newspapers take a
cheerful view of the fever epidemic. They
say that 1t has about run its course in
Florida, and that it won't amount to much
III Alabama and Mississippi 1t is hoped
that they are correct
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Gen. Harrison's speeches seem to be liber-
ally punctured by applause. This is easily
explained. Gen. Harrison has adopted the
plan of editing his speeches, and he inserts
"applause," great applause" tremendous
applause" etc, when needed to help the
heavy speeches along.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Monday will be busy day in thisclty.
The public schools open ON that day, and
young Savannahians will once more turn
their attention to their books. Except
during the recent rainy spells, the boys and
girls have had pleasant vacation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

The rumor that Mr.. Andrew Carnegie is
stumping Scotland for Mr.. Blaine is no
doubt false, basely false. In the first place,
it is doubtful if Scotland's vote would be
counted by the electoral college, and in the
next place it is Mr. b. Harrison, of Indiana,
who is running against Mr.. Cleveland.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

The New York Tribune talks about "the
Cleveland-Hill unpleasantness." AS has
been explained heretofore, the Cleveland
Hill unpleasantness exists in the magma
ton of the republican organs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Manageable English noblemen, with or
without fortunes, are said to be scarce
Young ladies who belong to the ''bong
tong" and who are able to pay for titles,
have gobbled most Of them up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Mr.. Blaine to Chairman Quay, when
the two meet in New York city: "Ah!
senator, l trust "For GODS sake,
Blaine" interrupts Chairman Quay,
don't use that word. Somebody might
hear You.n
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

Mr.. George Law, of New York, the man
who gives away money so literally when he
gets on a SPREE has been heard from again.
He is perfectly sober this time, and he offers
TO give $4,000 to the campaign fund if Mr..
Roswell p. Flower is nominated by the
democrats for mayor of New York,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-09-29

The New York Press calls on the business
men to take action in the campaign. They
will take action fast enough. When the re-
turns come in, the Press will wish they
hadn't been so active.