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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

The St. Louis Post Dispatch furnishes
this Tit of political history, pertinent to tho
discussion of Mr.. CiaYton's ASA si1ati
Murders growing out # politics we're far
more common during the days Of carpet-
bag ascendency in Arkansas nan they ever
have been since, and democrats ~ proml-
nent and popular as Col John NJ. Clayton
were assassinated with impunity and with
out any protest or censure from republican
legislatures in the north. The man who
shot and killed Gen. HindmAn through \
window Of his own house In Helena, just
after he had finished stumping the distri &c
for the democra ic candidate against f.ozaa
II. Roots, has never been d covered or
punished" The attention Of to rspuD leans
is directed to this. Republca need 30 be
reminded sometimes that they are not a.
good as they pretend to be.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

The republican newspapers, and some Of
the Independent ones, are suggesting that
Representative Clifton r. Breckenridge, of
Arkansas, should decline to occupy his seat
in the next congress, and should ask for an
other election, in view of the circumstances
surrounding the assassination Of John NJ.
Clayton, who was his opponent in the No
vember election. Mr.. Clayton claimed
that he was elected, and had given a notice
to Mr.. Breckenridge Of his intention to con.
test the latter's election. He was en-
gagged in taking testimony when be was
assassinated Mr. Brecknridge was asked
day or two ago whether be intended to
adopt the suggestion of the republican
papers. In answer he said: 81
do not wish 10 state what conclusion
have come to, or that have come to any
conclusion. If / contemplated any step
now, or at any future time, of this charac-
ter, my first communication would be to
my immediate people; and / may add that
if | contemplated such a step would GER
tainly confer as fully as possible with my
people before taking any final action The
House of the fifty-first congress is the law
full tribunal to determine the legality Of my
title and all that relates thereto. For me,
now, to enter into the popular discussion
and seek TO forestall a Judicial finding
uld not be generous to my dead oppo-
nent"
The proper course for Mr.. Breckenridge
to pursue is TO retain his seat and let con
gress decide whether or not be is entitled 10
IL Thara pxisfs no raason whafavar Univ
he should resign.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
A Wedding Present.

friend of mine was married some time ago
Not q common, every day sort of friend whom
you meet, smile at, and are hypocriticaly affa
BILE to; and who. on sucn occasions sends you
an ornate wedding card in three envelopes and
a tissue wrapper.
And that's why | made a fool OF myself
intended to send the dear boy someth ing,
but neglected it until the wedding day was at
hand; then, stricken with remOrse, / wrote him
a few congratulatory lines such as are used in
the best society, and consequ ntly by the most
complete letter writers, and added:
I'm going TO send you something-not a
wedding present q thought that neat turn,
but some little trifie that you may appreciate,
if only in the spirit in which it is given
have fricn ,ly acquaintance in various COM
mercial pursuits and dropped in on jeweier
that evening.
"A suitable present? Why, easy enough
diamonds. Just let me show YOU" But as he
stuck his head below the counter preparatory
to lifting out tray, percoa ell softly and inn
pecunously through the doorway.
saw I'd have 20 get disinteresed advice. |
knew that on the same principle the hardware
dealer would recommend parlor stove and
the butcher suggest quarter of beef and a
half dozen links of bologna; so | called on a
female acquaintance
why, something in the line OF slverware is
the proper thing, she began, but broke IN:
why, | shouldn't wonder il he has 100
pounds Of that already; don't want to give
what everybody else does"
"Oh, yes; well, does b read"
Don't mention books l protested "he
could start a circulating brary now"
And music? III isn't a musician"
NO mournfuliy.
He sent YOU an invitation to the weddng:"
after q thoughtful pause.
Moo there were none issued. He wrote
me not 10 expect it
"Oh well, II that's the case you needn't send
him anything"
Then administered myself three mental box
toed kicks. ana tod her. in bankrupt accents
what an ass I'd been.
We failed tO reach a dacieion apd $3.50
away with wild, hunted look in my face [
sometimes found myself waking out OF a coma.
tose state before some show window which had
attracted my impotent gaze, only to move Off
In wandering, uncertain fashion, that was a
puzzle 10 the police.
Sometimes at my work I'd lose this awful
sense Of responsibility, only to nave It come
bacH upon me like a December nightmare in
which the covers had rolled up behind.
II was wearing upon me- and one evening I
sneaked up town and in fit of desperation
bought photograph album.
Aud that why paragraph in a letter | re.
ceived 70 lay reads: You don't know how we
appreciate your token OF kindly remembrance:
none Of the other four we received will com.
pare with Il
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

When Senator Ferry was president of the
Senate, and the duty devolved upon him of
opening the envelopes containing the elect
oral votes and declaring the result, he
expressed fear that he would be assassinated.
That was in 1876, when Mr. Tilden was
elected, and when Mr.. Hayes was counted
in. Senator ingalls,, who will open the
envelopes and declare the result next
Wednesday, does not fear assassination. as
the result of the election is not in doubt.
The count will take place under the pro-
visions of the new law, approved Feb 8,
1887. Both houses, after first selecting two
tellers each, will NEE, in the House of
Representatives, the president of the Senate
presiding. Mr.. ingalls, will open the GER
tifcates and hand them TO he tellers, who
will compile the result and hand it back to
him, and he will then declare it and the
ceremony will be over This, OF course. is
on the assumption that no objection will be
raised to any certificate. In case OF objec-
ton which is not probable this time, the
houses must retire separately and pass upon
the question.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
Ia a Woman at the Bottom OF 1t,

10 h W. VIC DOLLOul OI IL
1t is generally supposed that the trouble
between this country and Germany had its
foundation in the seeming determination Of
Germany to establish a ruler in Samoa who
would favor German interests, aud through
whom Samoa would eventually become a
German dependency. According to the
Milwaukee Chronicle however, the trouble
antedated the usurpation Of the throne by
Tamasese, and a woman is at the bottom
Of it,
The Chronicles story is that about year
ago the officers Of German vessel lying in
the harb0r at Apia requested the daughter
Of the kings commanding general to come
aboard and execute for their amusement a
native dance. The young woman, whose
name was Faapla, refused, and the officers
felt that they had been snubbed. This feel
ing was intensified when some time after
ward the American cruiser Adams came
into harbor, and Faapia, clothed in bushes
and smiles, and perhaps other light apparel
that did not interfere with her movements,
came on deck and executed the dance
for the Americans. The German officers
felt that they must do something 10 get
even with the Americans and with Faapia,
and they captured King Malietoa and
transported him TO a distant island.
Mataafa was afterward elected ruler, but
the Germans refused to recognize him
They induced Tamasese to claim the title of
king, and they gave him their support.
This is probably an unjustifable attempt
to shift responsibility upon woman. The
Chronicle adduces no evidence to support
its assertions 1t doesn't give the name Of
its informant, but contents itself with say
ing that he is United States naval officer.
Until it brings forward its proof, the pub
lie will believe that it has deliberately
slandered gentle maiden OF Samoa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
From the Ne1r YORK. .SYar.

FT'Om t6e NelO F0TE Sur.
l met Lew Dockstader, the MINSTREL in the
Hoffman house yesterday Since he left his
theater where he was not making a great deal
of money, and took to the road with his com
pany, he has done a large business. When he
was in Bangor, Ne, last week he went into a
barber shop to get shaved. He was barely
seated when the proprietor and his colored
assistant became engaged in a wordy dispute
over something done by the colored gentleman
Don't let that occur again. said the proprie-
tor. This is my last warning"
What does l care bout you're warning
answered the assistant I'm do as l jis'
please"
well, you ara getting pretty independent,
anyhow said the proprietor excitedly, 80 III
discharge you now.
Discharge away" calculated the independ-
ent, with a look of supreme contempt. Il guess
dere is plenty of whiskers all over de state"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
Examined as to Moral Character.
From the Albany Express

II O"F VIC <IIOV47tY 119F77 W.
Some amusing incidents happen at the civil
service examinations which the laws now re-
quire to be passed by candidates for official
positions ana clerkships 1t was at an exami-
nation here in Boston that young woman
found herself confronted with this question:
Are you of good moral characters"
She was very much amused at the question,
and in doubt how to treat it, Calling the exam
liner to her desk she said. about the question:
Il have the reputation of being of good moral
character. But you know reputation is what
people think Of US, while character is what
God and the angels a0ow OF US, and that don t
want to tell III rsssar0 a-
The examiner said she need not worry.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

What is the meaning Of this talk about
Mr.. Blaine refusing 10 become Secretary Of
Statel Surely Mr Blaine IS not goiag 10
decline an Off . after trying SO hard % get
itt Perhaps the matter mig be explained
thus: Mr.. Blaine wants to be premier, and
he wants TO be the real head Of the govern
ment. He doesn't want an nti-Blaine
cabinet. Therefore he allows his friends TO
intimate that if a Blaine cabinet is not
formed, the Maine man will decline, aud
Furthermore that he will show Gen Har-
rison who is the biggest man in the Repub-
lican party. Mr.. Blaiue's wishes will prob
ably be considered very carefully by Gen.
Harrison.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
INlEX TO NAV ADVERTISEMENTS

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SPECIAL NoT1cE-Agents Wanted for the
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York.
CIRCULARS Nos. 1873 AND 3-,Railroad Com
mission of Georgia.
GREAT SLAUGHTER SALE-Lindsay & Morgan.
AUCTION SALE-Furniture Carpets etc, by
O. H Dorset.
CHEAP COLUMN ADVERTISEMENTS 49, Help
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Sale; Lost; Miscellaneous.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

NJ. W. Merriam, an eccentric school
master, of Suffolk county, New jersey, who
died few days ago. adopted quite novel
way to prevent his will from being con-
tected He left al his property to the fed
eral government for the reason that it was
rich and could afford to fight his sister if
she contested his will. It is probable
that his estate will amount to 100000. The
executor, c. B. Ackerly, in searching for
the assets, found $s1, 900 In Msrriam's room.
1t was tucked away in old letters, books,
and corners of old trunks and valises The
sister to whom he referred in his will is said
TO have fortune of 100000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

Mr.. George Heidel, an Indiana farmer.
has played ghost for the last time, and now
he is a genuine spirit. One Of his neghbors
was a negro who was superstitious. Mr..
Heidel undertook to scare him by rigging
himself out as ghost and appearing sud
denly before him. The negro was on his
way home, with an AZ on his shoulder, and
he became so greatly frightened when the
"ghost" obstructed his way and made mys-
ferrous signs that he almost unconsciously
struck out with the ak, hitting Mr.. Heidel
on the head and killing him. No doubt a
good many Of the alleged ghosts that are
seen these days would get out VI the way Of
Q man with an az.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
H S Final Farewell.


He had been wondering for some time how
he could escape rom the tolls that were gently
creeping around hin and break the spell Of soft
converse and witcning eyes An opportunity
came at last AS She ended spirited descrip-
ton OF her journey through the Alps she said
impUlsively. "Oh, Mr. Slowpace, | thing you
ough- to travel.' He looked at her rigidly,
rose slowly, and grasped his hat. NO woman
shall say that twice to me- he remarked with
firm and desperate voice Il knew it was
after II o'clock, but thought-that isl hoped
no matter. Farewell, Miss Phineweb-I will
travelr' And he did-with alacriJy.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

The Hon. Cassius III. Clay. of Kentucky,
wants to go into the Harrison cabinet, and
be is sending to the southern press marked
copies Of newspapers containing compli-
mentary illusions to himself. The southern
democratic newspapers have no objection
TO Mr.. Clay going in, but they are not en-
gagged in helping a republican President
elect form the cabinet, and they would
probably agree that Mr.. Clay had better
send the marked copies in question to Gen.
Harrison.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

The republican Senate is at work on
bill against trusts, but if that bouy should
pass an effective antitrust bill, it probably
would be because the democrats had much
to do with the provisions The republicans
and the trusts are on very good terms
Antitrust bills, however, are likely to be
passed by good many state legislatures.
Such bills have been introduced lately by
democrats in the Indiana, Illinois and West
Virginia legislatures
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
Startling Reflections.
Fro,a the Baltimore Sun tDen,.)

Man at present submits to control at home
willingly, knowing that abroad he may lift up
his head and by his vote direct the affairs Of the
nation. What will be left TO thin, it is asked, il
woman masters both spheres? VIII be not. I'M
less his spirit is utterly broken, rebel and with
brute force rend the state organized on fem-
nine princplest This is to be feared. But it is
also possible that. te npted with hopes of quiet,
the male voter will submit and even consent to
be disfranchised, with the result that the bur
dens. he now bears will be shifted to fairer
shoulders
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
Neyada's Remarkable Condition.

From the P1iiladelphid Record lDemD
While Vermont is almost stationary. Nevada
Is the only state OF the union that is actually
oecllnng in population. The legislator Of
Nevada IS about to propose to California to
cede three counties in order b arrest the de-
ch9e OF the state. In view Of tue fact that Ne
Vada IS a mere political appendaKe Of ali
lorna, giving to the latter state practically
four members Of the Unite states Senate, this
Is not an unreasonable request Bat California
VIII hardly give il serious consideration.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

From the Boston Courier.

From the Boston Courier.
And row we are made one" he said; all
my anxiety IS over and you are my sweet little
wife at last
Yes, dearest" size replied, IT the knot is
tied
- What thing ii would be he said mus
ingly. if we should ever cease to love each
other
Don't think Of such thing"
But o., Mamie, if we ever should"
We'll, there one consolation" she said,
sweetly, it amt far to Chicago
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
Politics VS.. Business.
From, the Ne,, Work Star tDe,,

fTONt lie NelD fOrk NIdT IDeNJ
The republican senators have determined
upon an aggressive policy regards the
southern question: and committees now max.
lag Investigations will have their power con-
tinued after March 4. The subject will be
brought up under the Evarts resolution. and
public business will have to wait until the re-
publicans have waved the bloody shirt to
their hearts content
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

The date Of the International Maritime
Conference, to be held in Washington next
fall, has not been fixed, but the arrange
ments for holding it are being pushed. The
commissioners TO represent this country
have not been appointed, and it is probable
that Mr.. Cleveland will leave their appoint
ment to his successor. The last power to
signify its acceptance Of the invitation to
take part in the proceedings was Great
Britain. Germany, France. Brazil, Spain,
Italy, Japan, Sweden, Denmark, Chill
Hawaii. the Netherlands, Norway, aud
Uruguay had previously accepted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

Each member of the Indiana legislature
is said to carry a horse pistol. This safe
ment is made by a northern newspaper.
Gen. Harrison might call attention to it in
his inaugural address.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

Miss Francis Willard is writing book,
which will be called "Glimpses of Fifty
Years" 1t is an autobiography. So Miss
Willard is at least fifty years old, is shel
Who would have thought she would admit
sSs
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

The New York Graphic thinks the Ohio
man will be on top after all in the next adj
ministration. 1t says Gen. Harrison was
born in Ohio; Mr.. Blaine, who will probably
be Secretary of State, was partly reared in
Ohio: Gen. Alger who may be Secretary #
War, was born in Ohio In order to give
Ohio enough to satisfy her for all time" it
proposes Whitelaw Reid, who was born in
Ohio, Senator Sherman, Gov. Foraker and
ex-Gov. Foster for other cabinet places.
But would that satisfy Ohio1 Hardly. 1t
would only cause her to cry for more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

jack the Ripper appears to have taken
np his abode in Maugua, Nicaragua. A
letter from that city Of the date Of Jan. "a
says that six women have been murdered in
that city recently, aud all of them were
mutilated in he same manner as were the
victims Of Jack the Ripper in Whitechapel,
London. All the murders occurred within
period Of ten DAYS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

Gov. Beaver, of Pennsylvania, will go TO
Washington in few days, and will remain
there until after Harrison's Inauguration.
The White Cap epidemic in Pennsylvania
does not abate. What was Beaver elected
To dot
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11
CURRENT COMMENT.
Punish the Jokers.

From the Philadelphia Times Indl
The White Cap jokers have gone far enough.
squad or two Of them should now be run
down and stood in the stocks for several hours
WIN goo1 lashiDg to tor Of WITH a year or
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

TIE Chicago clearing house has decided
that hereafter gold coins should be received
at the banks only at their actual value, as
shown by weight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-11

GLASGOW PAPER says "One Of the persons
worst MT by the Panama collapse Is an Ameri.
can girl who some years ago married French
count Being al enthusiastic admirer Of NJ.
de lesseps she invested all her money in canal
stock. Her handsome furs and wraps are now
Elysee. ~
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1889-05-17
TRAINING CHILDREN.

Good breeding, like charity. should be-
gin at home. The days arc passed when
children used to rise the moment their
parents entered the room where they were
and stand until they hpd received permits
sion to sit. But the mistake is now made
usually iii the other direction, OF allowing
small boys and girls too much license TO
disturb the peace ofthe household. | think
the best way to train children in courtesy
would be to observe toward them a sernpu-
loas politeness. l would go as far as TO
say that We should make it a point to listen
to children without interrnpting them, and
answer them sincerely and respectfully, as
if they we're grown-up. And indeed many
of their wise, quaint sayings are far better
worth listening 10 than the stefcetyped
commonplace Of most morning callers.
OF course to allow uninterrupted chatter
would be to surrender the rcpose Of the
household, but it IS very easy If children
are themselves s%crupalouslY taught to re-
speet the convenience Of others and when
to talk aud when to be silent.
Ia child is brought up in the constant
exercise Of courtesy toward brothers and
sisters aud playniates, as well as toward
parents and pncles and aunts, it will haze
little to learn as It grows older. know a
bright and bewitehing child who was well
instructed in table etiquette, but who for
got her lessons sometimes, as even cid
people do now and then. The arrange
ment was made with her that for every
solecism Of this sort she was to pay a fine
Of five cents, while for every similar care
l~essness she should discover in her elders
she was to exact a fine Of ten cents, their
experience in life being longer than hers.
You may be sure that Miss Bright Eyes
watched the proceedings at the table very
carefully. No slightest disregard Of the
most conventional etiquette escaped her
quick vision, and she was an infexible
creditor and faithful debtor. It was the
prettiest sight to see her, when conscious of
some failure on her wi part, go hesitating-
ly to her m~oney-box aud pay eheerfully
her little tribute to the outraged proprie-
ties.-Lomise Chandler Mlultoa.