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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
The WORLDS Fair Location.

Congressman will have little time to give
to other matters until congress selects the
city in which the worlds fair is to be held
Already they are being urged to act upon
this matter without delay, and doubtless it
will be considered at a very early day. 1t
is important that no time should be lost in
determining the question of the location,
because vast amount of work will have
to be done within very short time if the
fair is held in 1892. Already eminent archi-
tects have raised the question whether the
necessary buildings could be prepared by
the time mentioned 1t is evident, there
fore, that congress cannot afford to delay
action until next summer, or even next
spring.
Washington people seem to think their
city will get the fair, and they are already
talking about a government appropriation
of $40, 900, 900 or SIS. 100000 1t is clear that
they don't intend to invest a cent in it, but
expect to reap very rich harvest if their
hopes are realized.
The fact that New York is the metropolis
of the country, and that the fair will come
nearer being financial success there than
elsewhere, will have strong influence with
congress. That city also offers very SUBJ
stantial bonus, which is well worth consid-
ering. 1t is true that Chicago claims to
have raised bonus of $40, 100000, but it is
shrewdly suspected that Chicago's offering
has no existence except on paper. The fair
ought to be held in New Y ork, and, doubt
less, will be, unless the fight against that
city becomes so strong that congress is
forced TO choose Washington.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09

A rather curious complication may pos
sibly arise in Iowa The constitution of
that state provides that every county and
district having a number of inhabitants
equal to one-half of the ratio fixed by law
shall be entitled to one representative in
the legislature. The ratio fixed by the
legislature of 1888 was 1900 inhabitants,
and in sixteen districts, in which repub-
hcans were recently elected, the population
is less than 1900, and it seems as if these
districts are not entitled to a representative
under the constitution. 1t has been init
mated that the democrats would test the
constitutionality Of the election of the six
teen republicans.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
a Menagerie in an Ulster.


I had little idea. when l boarded a Third
avenue car that bowled quietly along past
Eighteenth street last evening, that it con.
tanned an invisible menagerie in transit. Yet
such it turned out to be.
There were only two other passengers in the
car-an elderly woman, who seemed to be run
ming pony express, as her arms were loaded
with bundles. and man in a heavy ulster,
with his head down as if asleep, and ap-
parently nursing an uncomfortable 'iag"
had not been long seated when the noise of
fighting cats heard directly under the seat
where the lady sat In an instant the pony
express was in the air, and the bundles flew to
ali parts of the car.
kill them!" she shrieked. Conductor, let
me off the car-quick!'
The conductor stepped forward to calm the
until her bundles had been gathered up the car
stopped and she had reached the sid ewalk in
safety, where she gazed after the car with the
look of person who had been snatched from
the jaws of death.
The conductor then began an investigation.
Suddenly the cats broke out again, but this time
in the coal box: There was a look of having
met and captured the enemy on the conductor S
face as he grasped the car hook and quietly
raised the lid. But only the silent, dusky Jumps
of coal met his astonished gaze. He closed the
box with bang, while the horror that comes
from the first suspicion of Jams" crept over
him.
Suddenly he jumped back and looked down;
and well he might for the voracious growl of a
ing there except the companys barred trap for
catching the change that falls from the hands
Of passengers.
Then the chirping of birds was heard above
his head and the whole car was transformed
into canary cage. Another instant and it
was a sma African forest of howls and cries of
wild beasts The conductor looked at me, but
only the alternating stare of perplexity met his
gaze.
A conviction of having ''got EN- was settling
on his face when he noticed the edges of quiz
ical smile creeping up above the coat collar of
the man in the ulster. Then he tumbled -
He asked the man if he were making that noise
and was answered with "a burst of laughter that
could not be- controlled any longer.
The gentleman would not give his name, but
said he was a well-known ventriloIu ist and had
Travelled all over England and Europe giving
exhibitions of his art. He apolOgized TO the
conductor, but said there was certain kind of
women he met in his travels that always ex-
cited an uncomfortable desire in him to spring
a menagerie under them. lie got off at Grand
street.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
Reuben Started 1t.
From the Nete York Sun.

IL was election day in town in Tennessee
and While the crowd of men on the streets
seemed good-n atured and inclined to peace.
there were several old pioneers who shook their
heads and remarked that such condition of
affairs BODIED no good. One old farmer beck
oned his son into a public stairway and said
"Look-a here, Reuben, don't you start 60 fuss
around yere to-day"
Fur Why?'
''Kase the man who starts fuss is gwine to
get chawed all to strings in no time. This crowd
is ornery, Reuben"
"Hain't gwine to tell old Parke that he stole
our hogs?" queried Reuben.
NO, slrl He'd breed fuss quicker nor scat
You just hold yerself level Reube mighty
level
Reuben promised to, and then santed his hat
on his ear and sailed out TO spit over his
shoulder. hunt old Parke up and call him a hog
thief he had scarcely got the words out of his
mouth when something hit him and he dropped,
and In less than two minutes there was fighting
for two blocks up and down the street. Reube s
old father was in the bar of the hotel taking a
drink. The sounds of conflict brought him out
just as Reube crawled up the hotel steps. He
had broken nose, a broken jaw, two black
eyes, scalp wound, a cut hand and was almost
naked.
is that you Reube!'' shouted the old man as
he bent down TO get a close look.
Reube nodded his head.
Found old Parke, and called him a hog thief
/ reckon?"
Another nod from Reuben.
We'll, told We, and now. durn yer good-fur-
nuthln' hide, hope We won't be able to dig sas-
satras fur six months to come! Howsumeyer
home when thar's fghtin' Eli sail in and warm
I'D a leetle :"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09

On Sunday, Jan. 5. the MORNING NEWS
win begin the publication of a new serial
story, entitled. "The Great Mill Street Mys-
terry" by Miss Adeline Sergeant, author of
"Jacobi's Wife," one of the most successful
of recent stories. 1.-The Great Mill Street
Mystery" is powerful story, and will run
six months. 1t has been secured at very
considerable expense, and viii appear
in the DAILY aud WEEKLY MORNING
News. 1t can be safely said that it is one
of the best stories that have been published
by the newspapers for long time, and we
feel certain that it will be greatly enjoyed
by the readers of the MORNING News.
Those who want to read it should subscribe
at once so that they will be certain to get
the numbers containing the first installment
of this great story. The story alone is we'll
worth the subscription price of the WEEKLY
MORNING NEWS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
P edrer as an Aeitator.

Pleiger, a colorsd politician of Atlanta,
seems determined to keep himself bsfore
the public. At a convention of colored
people in Atlanta week OF two ago, he
made a speech in which he sought to en-
courage the blacks of Georgia to avoid the
census Commentators, so as to decrease Geor-
gia's representation in congress and in the
electoral college. Il was a very foolish
thing for him to do. but it had the effect Of
bringing his name into the newspapers, and
probably Pledger was very well satisfied
until his unenviable notoriety began to wane.
Then he squared himself for another plunge
into the realms of what he may consider
fame. He had got taste of publicity.
after long fast, and he wanted more of it.
To appease his appetite for awhile,
Pledger went to Albany and made a speech.
1t was remarkable speech in some respects
remarkable not for its conservatism and
good sense, but for its incsndiary tone He
put himself in the position of an agitator.
His object seems to have been to incite the
colored people to insurrection. He led up
to his incendiarism in a most plausible way,
but when he became fairly aroused he left
no doubt in the minds of his hearers as to
what was his purpose. He advocated har-
mony among the races, and, having done so,
commended wildly for strife ''If white
man comes to your house, and don't treat
you right" he said, "kill him. II you die
insisting on representation in politics, glori-
Gus is the death. Wen not be satisfied
until our wives ride on the cars with the
white women" These and other like ex-
pressions were used by him, after which he
descended the platform and mopped his
brow with his coat sleeve.
As an agitator, Pledger is not likely to be
a success, for even if he should succeed in
causing strife, he and his race would gain
nothing, but would lose much. Besides
placing the nselves in open antsgonism to
their real friends, the white people, they
would probably get taste Of the law. If
Pledger knew what was for the best inter-
ests of his race in the way of advancement,
he would in future stop after he had advo-
Gated harmony.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09

Police Justice Laidlaw, of Oakland, Cal. !,
has distinguished himself in an unusual
way. Last week he and some of his friends
went out to have "a good time" They got
gloricusly drunk, smashed windows and
furniture in saloon, and seemed to own
the town several hours. Laidlaw was un-
able to preside over court next day, nor did
he appear the next, and the superior court
judge appointed substitute. The story of
the spree leaked out, but was promptly de-
MED by the judges friends. Laidlaw pre-
sided in his court the third day, and his first
act was to publicly accuse himself of being
drunk and disorderly, and to fine himself
$50. He ordered the fine entered on the
records. and promised to resign should he
ever get drunk again
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
A Skating Interlude.

Kate Putnam Osgood, in Outing.
Six months ago it was, - said he
1t seems century of changes
Since here beneath this very tree
We watched the moonlit mountain ranges
nate this gathering, skating crowd,
That so profanes our silent river.
The sacred spot where once we vowed
faith that should endure foreyerr'
And so we meet again. said he,
In the same place where then we parted;
How the old time comes back to me
The words that left us broken hearted"
Swift fell the answer from her mouth:
Speak for yourself-if you remember
The wind blows north that then blew south,
And June dies long before Decemberr'
And does a woman's heart" said he.
Change like the wind or summer weather.
Yon moon is yet the same. you see,
That shone upon us here together
Ah, nor she said, that sumner moon
Beamed with radiance mild and tender.
While this forgets the warmth of June
In winters far and frozen splendor"
'And does that mean farewell?n said he;
is lta warning to remember
That dream of June can never be
Which dies in such chill December?
Your very wordS?'' Yet, even So
She said, controlling tears and laughter
do you forget December snow
Melts in the June that follows after?'
''But shall go or stay?" said he
Searching her face with doubt and wonder
"And if you care at all for me,
Why play at keeping us asunder?"
because she smiled, while softly fell
Above her eyes their deep-fringed curtain
81 did not mean at first. but-wel,
You seemed so odiously certan!''
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09

A Washington correspondent is bothered
because Mr.. Blaine, who used to take an
interest and a part in nearly everything
political, is now very indifferent on that
line. He says that the Secretary of States
position and course are astonishing in their
sharp departure from all that he has been
in the past. From intrigue, sggressiveness
and audacity, Mr.. Blaine has become as
mild and isolated as a monk in his cloister.
he is a figure of the past. 1t is seldom that
one hears anything about him in the talk
and tattle Of Washington, aud when he is
spoken of it is to express surprise that he
should hold himself SO entirely aloof from
the affairs of the day. Often he misses an
e1tlre day at his desk, and friends who
once sat on his knee now hang around
week OF so and then go home without seq
Ing their old leader. Formerly a prompt
and confidential correspondent, he now
negiects most of the friends who write
ham, What is the matter with Mr.. Blaineg
Is he sick, or does he thiuk that the Presi-
Gent will hang himself if given enough
ropes
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09

THE SUBJECT of Robert G. Ingersolps address
before the state bar association of New York,
at Albany, Jan. ID, viii be, Grimes against
Criminals"
MARY ANDERSON is making plans for an early
appearance on the stage. She is studying 1.-The
Tempest apd hopes some day TO produce it as
1t has never yet been produced,
CAPT. HAMILTON MURRELL of the steamship
Missouri is with friends at Mount Holly, \. j.,
suffering from serious affection of his eyes.
The trouble hewever, is thought to be but
temporary.
Mr.. GLADSTONE, in an article in the Nine
teenth CeaCtu1y on election statistics, says he
believes that If an election was held now the
country would return home rule majority in
parliament of l09.
MARTIN FARQuHAR UPPER once defeated Mr.
Gladstone at Christ Church college, oxford, in
allowed aim to take one-fifth of the prize
money because he was good second.
ExGov TfoL1rbAY OF Winchester, Va, has
started on another tour of the world. He will
go from New York to San Francisco via
Panama, thence to the Sandwich and Samoan
islands, New Zealand, Tasmania, Australia, and
Africa.
in Baltimore, Md, claims to have been the first
discoverer of the peculiar effects of cocaine.
He says that as early as 1S49 he knew the prop
critics of the drug and made use of them in his
THE EMPEROR OF CHINA is said to have be-
headed court astrologist not long ago for pre-
dieting an event that failed to eventuate. 1t is
fortunate for civil service reform to say moth
ing of certain persons. that the Emperor of
China has no control over the weather depart
ment.
THE RUSSIAN EMPEROR is in constant dread of
assassination, ana this state of ever-pr sent
fear, added to the hereditary melancholy of the
Ramanof family, has so shattered his nerves
that for days together he is practically not re-
sponsible for his actions. The emperor smokes
necessarily, and endeavors to sustain his spirits
by copiOus libations of champagne and brandy.
The GREEK COLONY in Smyrna presented two
carpets of the finest texture to the Crown
Prince of Greece at his recent marriage. They
were made by some of this best worlSmen in the
village of Ousakion. which is noted for the ex-
cellent quality and beauty OF its carpets. Both
were made from the wool Of Angora goats.
During the last thirty years only two other
carpets of such fineneSs have been made in the
Levant.
STEPHEN WILLIAMSON, member of the English
parliament is travelling in this country with
his wife. Mr. williamson has served in the
House Of Commons for nine years, and at
present represents Kilmarnock, Scotland. He
and his wife have been to California and are de-
lighted with that country. MIR. Williamson
says that our oountrymen make a mistake by
going 70 the Riviera in winter when they have
California at their disposal.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
A laundering Young Lawyer.
From The Woshindton Posi-.

from me W0ShtTldt0fl Post.
Being told that in one of the Russian law
courts there 10 case which has been on the
docket for more than 400 years. we are reminded
OF the humiliating tact that our own beloved
country IS very young. Still we are proud to
say That in the brief time of our national exist
ence we have succeeded in accommodating large
and choice assortment of cases which not only
snow our excellent intentions but give evidence
that In time we will have the most elaborate and
costly collection of antique law cases in the
civilized world. We believe we have no such
chumplsh lawyers as the one of whom the story
IS told in London. When he was a young man
his father retired from practice leaving the
business to him. Within week the young
lawyer came home and proudly proclaimed
well, father have done in three days what
you couldn't do il all the years of your
practice"
WHAT is that, my song'
II have settled that Noe estate case"
Settled it, my son? Settled it, did you say?''
Yes, ather, [ settled it in three days, and I
could have done it in one if the judge had been
at home.''
Young man." said the astounded parent
GU are an ass, c0nSummate ass. Why, sir,
TOUR generations of your ancestors have lived
on that case and grown rich, aud you and your
children children might have done the same
II you mad not been an egregious ass"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
Mr.. reagan's Head in Danger.
From the Washington Pos.


Our esteemed contemporary, the Star con-
tanned on Tuesday evening an interesting ac.
count OF the reading Of the Presidents mesa 70
IN the Senate After telling of the presentation
OF the message to the Senate, the account took
a few aggressive rambles and pictured the man
ner in which the senators received it. At last
il said:
senator Reagan took advantage of the i'm
possibility of present legislation and went to
sleep in Senator Browns chair. TIE Texan has
not yet broken himself OF the habit of occur v
ing any seat other than the one allotted to nm.
Mr. Reagans eyes opened slightly when refer
ences were made TO the interstate commerce
commission and to the colored citizens of the
United States; then he relapsed into slumber
once more, with his head hanging over the back
OF the chair.
'On motion of Senator Sherman, it was laid
on the table and ordered printed
We have no doubt that Senator Sherman
made this motion in a proper spirit and we
can see that, under the circumstances. 1t was
humane TO lay it on the table, but we fear, to
have 1t printed, would not only be great ex-
pense TO the government. but would cause an
unbridgeable chasm to open between Senator
Reagan and the admistration
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09
INDEX 10 new ADVERTISEMENTS.

MEETINGS Clinton Lodge No. 81. F. & A. M.
Calanthe Lodge No. g. X. p; DeKalb Lodge
No. Q, /. o. o. f.; Magnolia Encampment No.
i, !. o. o. F.; German Friendly Society.
SPECIAL NoTIcEs-As to Bills Against Spanish
Bark Verdad; The Handsome Ladies' Combina-
lion Set to be Rallied at Merchants Exchange;
Chatham Real Estate and Improvement Com
pany; Huyler's Candies for the Holidays, at
Buffers; The Mutual Life Insurance Company
of New York, j. D. Johnston; A Card to the
Public j. D. Johnston; Fine Confectionery, J.
J. Reilly, Importer and Specialist.
STEAMSHIP ScHEDUDE-Ocean Steamship Co.
RooFING-H. w. Johns Manufacturing Co.
AUCTION SALEs-Furniture, BARRIERS Chairs,
Etc. by G. II. Dorsett; Furniture, Etc, by c. p.
Miller.
LEGAL DEMONSTRATIONS from the Clerk OF
the Court of Ordinary of Chatham County.
STAR WEEK--B. H. Levy & Bro.
CHEAP COLUMN ADvERTIsEMENrs-Help Want
cd; Employment Wanted; For Rent; For Sale:
Personal: Miscellaneous.
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Senator Sherman bobbed up not serenely
but impatiently with his bill against trusts.
Why was he in such hurry9 Possibly the
explanation is that Mr.. Blaine being an
open defender of trusts, and the President
having in his message disapproved of them
only in a half-heartei way that shows him
to be unappreciative of their danger to the
public, Sherman wants toput himself clearly
on record against them, in anticipation of
the next republican national convention.
Sherman KNOBS that trusts are getting
more and more unpopular.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-12-09

MIR. Charles G. Harrison, of Philadelphia,
who will probably be appointed minister to
Russia, is sugar trust millionaire. He is
member of the Philadelphia house of
Harrison, Frazier & Co., formerly Harri-
son, Havemeyer & Co. He was q liberal
contributor to the 100000 fund, raised by
Mr.. Wanamaker to corrupt politics, and he
seems to be clearly entitled to something,
according to the Presidents idea Of fitness
for Office
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sherman's Desperate Scheme.


From the Cincinnati Enquirer (DenI).
Mr.. Sherman and his political associates are
well aware that the people Of this country will
turn them out of power in the lower House of
congress in 1880, and out of the presidency and
the Senate in 1892, unless they are bucked and
gagged by the present congress. Hence the
federal scdeme of elections. It is intended to
country in defiance of the voice and protests of
the democratic majority. II is absolute cen
IRRITATION at one bold stroke. People who are
willing TO embrace Csesarism, because it will
Keep the Democratic party ont of power for
fifty years. take naturally to Senator Sherman's
scheme. They are deficient in brains and pa
triotiSm alike
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IL VIII Do 1t.

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the teeth, and it becomes a source of their
decay. SOZODONT will dislodge such de-
posts, and prevent the mischief. All par
ents should provide SozODONT, and thus
secure the health of their children's teeth.
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