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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-11
A puffsr Meets a Consumntiua

You have seen the duffer. says the New York
Sun--a hulking big fellow, with a bullet head
and lots of wind and fat but without an ounce
of sand in his craw. He always picks his man.
and he always means TO be certain that he has
got hold of somebody who can be bluff d and
bulldozed.
There was chap of inst this sort--a duffer
from Dutfervlle--in the crowd of passengers
obliged to wait at the depot in Decatur, Ala,
for several hours on account of a railroad acct
dent. After half an hour verybody sized him
up for what he was, but he was permitted to go
blowing around because no one wanted the eX-
element of a row. He boosted of his fights and
his victories, and he tri ID hard to picS a fuss
with two or three farmers, and finally got his
eye something good 1t was tall, slim
hollow eyed man from Ohio, who was evidently
on his way to Florida 10 die of consumption
lie had deathly look in his fac-, and as he
wandered up and down the platform he coughed
in hollow and dismal way. Duffer arranged
to meet him in his walk, and at once loudly
demanded:
did you move my valise off the seatf"
mo. sir, wasntbe reply.
well, want TO find the man who did can
mop the earth with him in two minutes"
well. don't care who it was
30. You don't! Mighty independent you "
"(io away from me, sir! 1 don't know you,
and don want to. y
Don't you! II you were only we'll man I'd
make you eat mud. As it is, don't give Inc too
much sass or I'll teach You manners
You are loafer, SRA firstclass loafer.''
said the Buckeye. as he continued TO walk
II never strike sick man, replied the other
but l will tweak your nose once just to reduce
your temperature. Now come"
He reached out with thumb and finger, but
he didn't get the nose. Instead of il he got it
bifr, bang in the face with the right and lef,
and as he went down the consumptIve kicked
him to his feet and knocked him ever a Dag.
gage truck. He didn't get up again until two
men assisted bin. He had two Dunged eyes, a
bloody nose, aud bleeding mouth. and he
looked about in a helpless way and stsmmerad
"Gen--gentlemen, lead me Off somewhere
where can be alone
When he had gone some one asked the CON
sumptive IL he wasn't afraid the exertion would
give him henorrhage. and he replied:
What do you take me for.''
Aren't you northern consumptiye on your
way SOUTH
Not for Joseph, I'm a professional contor-
ZIONIST on my way TO fill an engagement in Gin
cinnati saw that duffer sizing me up, and so
played to catch him II he should want any
thing more send him around
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The Nicaragua Canal.

The New Orleans Picayuae published an
interesting interview day or two ago with
a well-known civil engineer who had just
returned from Georgetown, Nicaragua. rel
alive to the progress that is being made in
the construction OF the Nicaragua canal
He said that the work was being pushed
forward vigorously, aud that the engineers
in charge of it were confident of completing
the canal within the time indicated by its
projectors, provided that the money needed
was furnished promptly. OF course only q
beginning has been made as yet; neverthe-
less more has been done than the general
public has any knowledge of.
There is no occasion for pointing out the
benefits that would flow to this country
from the opening of the Nicaragua canal
They are fully understood. The VIII Die of
that matter was explained when the build
ing of the Panama canal was considered,
and afterward when the Nicaragua project
was brought to the attention of the public
1t is probable that the cost of the N.clra-
qua canal will be much beyond the esti-
mates, but there is no reason to think tina.
great deal Of difficulty will be ex perencei
in getting all of the money for the enter
prise that will be needed. The obstacles TO
De overcome are much less formidable than
were those with which the engineers of the
Panama canal were confronted, and it Is
pretty safe to say that the later canal
would not have been abandoned il money
to carry On the work could have been OBJ
taiued.
The surveyed route OF tho Nicaragua
canal IS 1863 miles in length, but 10l miles
of it consists of lakes that have sufficient
water to float the largest ships. OF the re-
mainder of the route 40 miles consists of a
river that will have to be deepened, and a
canal % miles long will have to be ding.
There will be six locks in the ciual. Mica
ragua is a healthy country, except ON the
iowlands along the coast, aud there is no
probability that there will be such mortal
ity amoug the laborers as there was among
the Panama canal laborers.
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The Mississippi! Floods.

Thers is unioubte lily great de Il OF SUI
rering in the lower Mississippi Valley. Only
those who have bee Ia al inunuated coun-
try can appreciate how great it is. Thous-
ands Of people are homeless and other
thousands are living in the upper par: of
their hcu ses. They cannot get from one
place to snotae. except in boats, and in
many places boats can make 40 Roadway
against the swift currents. Within the last
week or two quite a number Of people have
bean drowned in ate nptiug u reach
places Of greater safety. Their boats have
boon dra Yn into the crevasses and dashed TO
pieces, or driven against Instructions in the
river with such force as to sink them.
Ia the inundated towns the condition of
the people IS deDlorable. They find il diff
cult 70 get anything to eat. Their gard ans
have been destroyed and there are neither
meats nor vegetables TO be obtained in the
surrounding c)untry. Much of the ir furni-
ture has bean DESTROYED, and that which
they have saved 50 fills the upper rooms of
their houses that there is very little space
left for their accommodation.
OF course the farmers are as badly or as
the people in the towns, and, in many cases,
much worse. They are is plated from their
neighbo-s and doubtless are often in need of
food. Hundreds, and perhaps thousands,
have been driven from tn Dir homes aud are
now camped on Ugh ground wait
ing for the water to recele They
suffer from the attacks Of insects and
diseases caused by exposure and the over
flow. The colored people are greater suf-
ferers than the white people, because they
are not so well provided with the means for
contending with their troubles. Without
homes. necessary clothing ami sufficient
food their situation is iudasi a sal one
The damage to property is immense. Live
stock is dying from starvation and from the
attacks of an insect known as the buffalo
gnat These gnats get into the lungs of
horses and cows, and not only cause them
great pain, but also their death.
1t will be weeks before it will be possible
TO begin preparing the fields for planting.
The flood has not yet begun to subside. In
some places the river is still rising slightly.
1t may be said, however, that the worst is
over. There is no danger Of New Orleans
being inundated nor is it probable that
there will be many mora breaks in the
levees. 1t will cost an immense amount of
money, however, to repair the damage that
the levees have suffered
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-11
What Pleased MaoArahnn-

One day Marshal MacMahon. says French
paper. during ore Of his presidential tours.
called on a certain project against whom seri-
Gus complaints had been presented at head
quarters The marshal spent the night at the
prefecture. He was an early riser aod genuine
soldier-waited upon himself and brushed his
own clothes. In the morning be stood as usual.
brush in hand. at the open window. The pre-
feet. who slept in the opposite wing, and who,
baraSsed with gloomy fOrebodDgs, had also
risen early, saw him, opened his window and
likewise began TO brush his COAT
All, Monsieur lie project, do you get up as
early as thisg''
Every day. Monsieur lie President"
Really and brush your clothes youTseif:
II am quite a soldier ia that respect.
Both went on brushing.
Look here, said the marshal, Just step
across 10 my room"
The next moment the project was deep in
conversation with the marshal. OIL whom he
made very favorable impression, and was soon
aIterrard promoted TO a more lucrative office.
Capita. fellow that, the marshal used To say
gets up early and is always at his post
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BRIGHT BITS.

McGoeGIS calls his room on the tenth floor
princely apartment on account of its royal
highness. Light.
ATA WEDpISe.-A As she moved up the aisle an
usher stopped her and said: Pardon me, are
you member OF the family
No, she answered. sweetly, Il am not; but
give me a good seat, for | might have been. -
Louisville Post.
WHY do we cali handcuff a bracelet"
asked the commissioner OF an Irish recruit at a
recent poles examination.
Faith, bekase it Is Intended for artist" re-
Piled che applicant, and he got the position at
once.-JetcsIers' Ctrcgtlar.
BRIGGS do yoli ever have to tell your wife
where you have been when you are out late o.
Braggs-O, no; she is not unreasonable. She
is perfectly satisfied to know where | haven't
been.-Ierre Hdtte Express
AGENT TO MASAGER-I have a singer / can
recommend-beautff.ll.s stylish. grand dresser.
splendid appearance
Manager-What about her voices
Agent-Do you mean to say that you require
that. toos-Blie0eitde Batter. n
'LAMPY," said the Ibis, who was sucking the
paste brush, deep in thought, can't high-tone
people live in 4 tenor-mentg''
Certainly replied the Jester, mechanically,
$50 can low-down people live in basement,
can't they! '-HurUagu LGBspOoH.
Mr.. TooTLEs who has been scolded by his
wife for being late)-If you don't like it, my
dear, why don't you strike, as factory employees
sometimes dor
Mrs Tootles-No, + won't strike but you'll
find there'll be lockout some night. Mtnsey's
Weekly.
I'm GOING TO make speech tonight" said
Congressman Blanks p, ivate secretary to his
wife.
"You make speechs''
YES; I'm going to make It tonight. and Con-
gresham Blank viii deliver it tomorrow.
Washington Post
wIFE-He has lain In this comatose condition
for weeks
Friends there nothing that win bring him
around?
Nothing but
but whatf';
1.-The opening Of the base ball season. CHI
cugo Times.
CHAUScEY CHASE icaptain of the huut Sc
verely) There! knew Just what would happen
when Ponsonby invited that Englishman to
Join us.
Ponsonby (feebly)--why captain. he's reg
ular fox hunter. and
Chauncey Chase (savagelyl-I know IT,! He
has killed our fox and broken up the club.
Lippiacoft'S Magazine.
MISS MAY TuRE-Are you going to give the
census taker your real age when he comes
round. Fayi
Miss Fay Dedrose-I suppose will have Co.
There is a penalty for making false statements,
understand.
Miss NJ. TT am so glad the census takers are
men
Miss r. D Because they say men can keep
secret. Boston Herald.
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The Stories OF the Captains Agree

Capt Roberts, OF the White Star line
steamer. Adriatic. has been severely criti
cised for his alleged failure to tow the dis
abled steamer City of Paris to Queens
town, and for proceeding on his voyage to
New York while there was doubt whether
the City of Paris would ever reach port.
The latter steamer had over one thousand
passengers and Capt Roberts was severely
condemned for his alleged heartless and
cruel conduct.
But it seems that Capt. Roberts was cou-
demned uniustly. The dispatch which
made it appear that he had not acted in
accordance with the dictates of humanit y
| and the rules regulating ocean travel was
based upon false information. The writer
of the dispatch, who was one of the pas
sengers of the City of Paris, was either SO
anxious to get the first news OF the disaster
to his paper that he did not take the necss-
sary care TO get the truth, or else he was
| more DESTROYS Of creating sensation than
to furnish the public with facts.
Capt Roberts of the Adriatic and Capt.
Watkins of the City of Paris have both told
their stories, which agree in every respect.
Capt. Roberts says that he went to the as
sistance of the City of Paris and offered to
take off her passengers if necessary. He re-
fused to tow the City of Paris to Queens
town, however, because the rules reg ulating
the management of such ships as his forbade
him to do so. His duty required him to
save life, not vessels. He staid by the City
of Paris until another steamer arrived and
agreed TO tow her to Queenstown, and until
the captain of the disabled steamer thanked
him and told him 10 proceed on his voyoge.
Capt Watkins says that this statement of
Capt. Roberts is true In every particular,
and that the conduct Of Capt. Roberts was
praiseworthy in every respect. False in
formation frequently causes great deal of
annoyance, but as a general thing the
truth is discovered sooner or later, aud
those to whom an injustice has been done
| are set right.
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How Do rhsy Account for ItY

It would be interesting low how tis
republican organs account for the demo
cratic vict 1ries ia the west. Oar dispatches
yesterday showed tast in municipal elec-
lions Il, Ohio. Indiana ANA Michigan there
hal beel grea: democratic gains. Inieei,
during the las, two weeks in the town a I'd
c)unty elections in the ives: the dem Dcrats,
as a rule, have been victorious.
The republican organs oughJ 20 furnish
an explanation of this evident change ia
political sentiment 81 the wes.. Can it be
that the republicangays becoming dtsgaSted
with republican rue. or ara tasy SIMPLY
losing their resp.c. Tor the Harris N admin
istratioa. 1t c,rlaipIy Is MT an lm.ais-
tration TO be p-oul OF. IL has dDae moth
Jag t. excite the admiration of the people,
or to earn their sympathy and supp lr5. Ii
was brought int power by SsnlsO.' Qlly
and men of his stamp, and it see rs to rely
more upon Quay and Clark 'on than any
others of the party leaders. Quay gets what
he wants for the asking and Ciarkso1 con-
tInues to do as he pleases in making changes
i'll tue post Office department. Blaine's light
appears to be obscured. IL he il consulted
az dAA N4AS NAO4AS - hbS a ~ AAV VA Az
The Presidents chief ambition appears TO
be TO get himself renominatei. He is APP
parently making great efforts to accomplish
that object. The more he makes, however,
the more unpopular he appears to become
But his tiatterers will not let him see that he
is not favorite with the public, aud the
probability is that he will not find out what
the opinion is which his party entertains of
him until the next national republican con-
vention meets and refuses t. give him even
"A complimentary vote or pass a resolution
praising his administration.
But dissatisfaction with the administra-
ton is not the only reason for the demo
cratic victories in the west There is dis
satisfaction with the republican party. The
republican tariff and pension policies do not
please the people OF the west In the Nc
Kinley tariff bill they see evidences of a dis
regard for their interests, aud in the pen
sion bin they see demagogical purpose to
win the soldiers vote at the expense of the
federal treasury. They feel that there is a
want of sincerity in all that the republican
party does, and that that party is not in
sympathy with the masses Of the people.
Doubtless when the republican organs
have been subjected to little mora prod
ding they will offer some explanation for the
democratic successes, but they will hardly
offer the explanation which they know to
be the true one. One of them has already
said something about republican apathy,
but it didn't say what the cause OF the
apathy was
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-04-11
The sunday Saloon Law.

Those soloon keepers who sell Intoxicating
liquors on Sunday are becoming acquainted
with Judge Harden. 1t is quite certa in
that they do not find the acquaintance an
agreeable one, and the more it ripens the
less agreeable they will find it.
Judge Harden is clearly in sympathy with
the law which requires dram shops to be
closed on Sunday, and in that respect he
has the hearty support of that portion of the
community that believes in sober Sunday.
He has dealt very kindly with the violators
Of the Sunday dram shop law, thinking,
perhaps. that moderate fines would cause
the law TO be respected. He has found ont.
however, that light fines do not prevent the
law from being violated, and in future those
who sell intoxicating liquors on Sunday,
within the jurisdiction of his court, may
expect very little mercy from him.
There ought to be a systematic effort
made to keep the dram shops closed on Sun
day, and TO punish those who keep their
dram shops open in defiance of the law. If
the city would lend helping hand in this
matter it would not be diffic 1lt to get suffi-
cient testimony to convict every one Of the
violators of the Sunday liquor law.
Such fines as Judge Harden is now i'm
posing upon the violators of the Sunday
liquor law will have good effect Few, if
any. of them will risk the paying OF fine
of $500, or even $3.50, very often, and now
that the law breakers know what they may
expect if they araconvicted Of wrong doing
they may think it wiser to obey the law
than to violate 1.-THE people ought to show
their appreciation of Judge Harden's deter
mination to enforce the Sunday liquor law
by holding up his hands in every way
they can.
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he is Your Brother.
Eronl he Raston Glohe

fOHe Htt bCStOt teCCNs
Though you may have lands aud houses.
And by thousands count your gold
Though your life be pure and spotless,
And your name untarnished, old
Yet the poorest man who passes
BY you in the street tonight,
Is, by right divine, your brother.
Though his deeds be wrong or right.
IL his heart is full of SHINING.
lis for you to set him right
IL no walks IN errors darkness,
Your hand must let in the light
Until on his darkened vision.
The bright sun of truth shall rlse
Aud light up the rugged pathway
That extends before his eyes.
You may stand with eyes averted,
And may let him go his way
But at some time in the future,
There will surely come day
When your soul must answer truly.
Whether then, your hands did righs.
Are You not your brothers keeper
Did you lead him to the Light
Did you stanchly stand beside him
In his saddest hour of need!
Did you seek a chance of doing
For his good some kindly deeds
Mindful o: his want and sorrow,
Did you overlook his sin
Open the door of forgiveness.
Let the weary wanderer in:
May be meath the tattered garment
IL a soul of finer mould
Than yours, who have lived in plenty
And in peace, with shining gold.
Can you feal that you are guiltless,
If you now his need forgets
You may say, Il am not his Keeper
But he is your brother yet.
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SUGGESTIONS FOR The SEASON.
Medical Journal.

Medical Journal.
Be specially careful OF draughts and sudden
changes.
Do not overwork- OF what use IS wealth
without health:
Keep your feet dry, bu; do not wear ove--
shoes all the time.
Remember IN at the pores of your skin when
IN health, arc always open. aud that closing
them causes sickusSs-
Dress warmly, but not heavily. woolen cloth
ing that permits the civilizations OF the body 20
escape Is the best.
Eat strengthening and hearty. bu. not too
much greasy food. Il is mistake to sapooss
that rat food contains the most Vitality
III you feel chilly at any time take drialz Of
pure whisky at once. Duffy's Pure Malt is ths
purest and best, and has the highest rccommen-
dations.
Do not call the doctor for every Slight all
ment. If you have cold, feel depressed and
lack appetite and vigor You need something to
tone ana build up ths system Nothing will d.
TINS SO readily as the pure article We have mea-
toned
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our solid.itty.
From The SdSfeafe .46.eeis7;s fIJsot.

1t is stated that number of prominent south.
the South Is Solid Whether or not the gen
tlemen inquestion succeed n explaining to the
satisfaction of mort bern reaferSis matter of
little moment The fact OF the south's solidity
in behalf of wise local go sernment. in behalf of
pure politics in behalf of intelligence, and in
behalf OF decency and morality an1 as opposed
to the rule of Ignorance ana CORRUPTION, is
assured If our enemies think that such a
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pleased 10 have their approval.
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Senator Ingalls, is in a very unhappy
frame of mind. His constituents do not
appear to be easily satisfied. and some of
them threaten to prevent his reelection if
he does not advocate their wild schemes for
improving their material condition. He
doesn't want to appear ridiculous, and he
would appear SO if he were to become the
champion of these schemes. But if he of
feuds these constituents he may have to re-
tire to private life. His situation is not an
enyiahla one
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OUR NEW YORK OFFICE.

Ms- j. j. Flynn has been appointed General
Advertising Agent of the MoRN1Ns NEWS, With
40 office at % Park Row. New York. All adver-
Using business outside of the states Of Georgia,
FLORIDA and South Carolina will be managed BY
him.
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Leaving the Ship.

on the right lines. IL takes cognizance OF
The opinion of the Republican party of
this state ia favor of this reform, and :ir pro-
poses that such opinion shall be felt. There is
a very large number of republicans who are
thoroughly in favor of great reduction in the
tariff, aud their number is increasing with each
day. They do not feel any sympathy with the
Democratic party, however, and their attraction
toward the mugwu ps IS not great. These
men want TO act as Tariff reformers without
compromising themselves by any political alli-
ancaS.