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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19
De Cullud Bard's Banquet.
LIZ B. Cake in Philadelphia Press.

Heah's a niggah wants ter figgah
In dis polishin de plate;
AS an eatah, now, my meatah
Am jess not de world calls great.
Use poet, if you know it,
Poh-at ebryting | tries;
'Cept composin' wot knows in
Chickens jess de frying size.
is f1neah as lineah,
'Cordin' to de winnin' signs,
Den Anon or Tennyson-
Speakin', COS, of f1shin' lines.
AS fob Bacon, no mistakin'
Dat in skillet or in rhyme,
Eggs or yam. sab, son of Ham, sab,
Kin jess down him ebry time.
Now de "sonnet," wy, dog on it,
has sawn it by de cawd;
An de ''draymah, dars no name fob
All de loads dat has drawd.
Comes to ''f1ggah," den dis niggah
Amt de dedicated stripe;
Kind o. grope, sab, on a trope, sab,
But he gifts dar on de tripe.
Chicken salad am ballad:
is VerSed In eDry way;
But fob waitah's divine inflatahs.
Fresh fried eggs am jess my LAY"
An de lode" sab, is load, sab,
OATS rerspirin' like to me;
Oars no KNOWN wot I'se owein'-
Browning owed, o my poetree.
".
Scan de poet an he'll show it
In de greatness OBJ his feet;
Mine am Seben by eleben,
An OATS mighty hard to beat.
Wen it's put, sab, by de foot, sab,
Use de poet fob de track;
But if readin' shows who's leadin',
Use not read bekase Use black.
VI.
Heah's coon, sab, wants spoon, sab,
In dis barbecue of bards;
Shows de Nine no cullud line,
Lots OBJ poets an blackgards.
'Taint no joke, sab. it's moke, sab,
An pomer 20 heahs knock.
Writin' men, wy, ebry pen
Hab black sheep in de flock!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19
Re Didn't Hurry.

From the Chicago Mail Qnd.).
lis in evidence that Controller of the Cur
renCy Lacey knew Of the Keystone bank
crookedness last February. A fine government
official, -ruly. and one who should shine among
the gang Il leeches and corruptionists that has
made the Harrison administration SO notorious
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19

While the eastern cities are sweltering
with the excessive heat Chicago is engaged
in legal wrangle over the heating of street
cars. Before it is over the contestants will
probably have to stop to wipe the perspira-
ton from their agitated features. Talking
about supplying the cars with ice water
would be much more appropriate to the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19
Imposing Upon Industry.

From the NerD York advertiser (I,sd.).
There has been so much dirty linen displayed
before the London public lately that the 10000
laundresses Of the city now meet in the open
street and threaten to go on strike.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19

Whether the supply of lava is short, or
there has been a strike or lockout, cannot
be ascertained. But Mount Vesuvius has
shut down indefinitely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19

That pugilistic New York priest was con-
spicuously out of place stationed at church
bearing the reassuring name of All Saints.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-06-19
CURRENT COMMENT.
Much al,ke in Methods.

From the Neto York World (Dern.)
John Wanamaker may not be as bad a man
{ as the Quay whom his collections sustained, but
the two have very similar methods of seeking a
vindication.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

Judge halnes .zs the occupant Of
police court henea yesterday. dhe
assistant Judge was not attic h iesye she
house. TIE sirst dusy Of the ladgs was
10 dispose q = large namher u dranks
that had been accommodating during tie
interregnnm. Pal Moran. John Hell
Eel. J. J. o'Brlen. john Brophy and
Charles iierbsler were sent 20 lail lar
twelve DAYS each. J. +. LuadiFe pad
i the 81 = ana costs, aud lac sentence
Of Michael Finn MAS suspended lA
April =.
The following cases were adjourned.
Ray Heagle. George Holman. Hsfnaaa
Brown ana George Ileieman, ossal-
derry, slh; MAliaIn Goodyear. lsToeny
mere than So, 10th; cland Scott, deadly
assault, 5tn; Frank klamp. bar OBJ
suuctson, 10th
Rock Mood, whom Benjamin Powers
had accuses of stealing a plan goi<.
ing. was discharged.
Eddie Ross IL 8 wee little hil of fer
low charged with The fearful crime Il
stealing two watches. A plea % gusigs
WAS entered and The case was referred
to Stale Agent holoomo, and adjourned
10 next TUESDAY.
Frank Doas icson made another plea
for the Liberty OF las client, Henry
Meyer, under = reduction OF hail from
500 10 $500. He charged that the
prosecution ls dllatory IA the exaaina-
ton OF h4s client, and lns added fact OF
the indisposip0a q tae TWO Judges s
making i great hardship upon She
young man, who has already been IA
jail several weeks. The court woul
not consent 10 reduce the bal. and all
parties agreed that the examination
should proceed today without fall.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
MAKE NO ERROR!

HyOu have made up your
mind that You need medical
assistance, employ only the
best. Go at once to DIR. S.
CLAY TODD, 16N N. Division
St, Wenham block, rooms
4, 3 and 4, Grand Rapids,
Mich. He will save YOU
much expense and loss Of
time. DIR. TOdd's hospital
and other experience in
foreign countries, together
with his purely Vegetable
and harmless remedies, inn
ported directly from those
countries, and 2j years
special practice in the
largest cities in the United
States, renders him pecul-
iarly fitted for the work of
curing apparently hopeless
eases. DIR. Todd is in his
office frOm'9 in the morning
to : at night. Every day
but Sunday.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
GENERAL JOHNSTON.
The Life OF the Lately Deceased
Confederate Leader.
= Han beloved ~ Ersesas sad Ensn3es-
His Services In the Fiersaa WAr-Gss-
eral sherman's Frie~asAip for
nkS CAA~f Antagonist

Joseph Kggleston Johnston Was born
II Prince k1w ard county. Va. II Feb
rusry, 1907. be was educated ~ the
United States military academy al Nest
Point graduated in lsss in the sane
SASS with een- K E. Lee. He served
for some years in the engineering de-
pArtment Of the army, AID Was AID 20
Gen Winfield Scott In the Seminole
war. De was bresetted captain for
bravery in the war with tAe Florida In
Aans- On one occasion while in COM
nand of . small reoonnoitering party
ae was surprised by the Indians. and
aearly all the officers were killed be-
tore the men could be rallied Lieut.
Johnston succeeded in getting the men
together and conducted an orderly re-
treat for seven miles. A ball struck
aim on the forehead and graxed along
he entire top of his head. The uniform
worn by him in this fight was long pre-
served by his friends. IL having no less
shan thirty bullet holes IN H.
lie served In the Florida war Of
ls42-4S. and from that time until the
Mexican war was engaged in topo-
graphical and other engineering work,
among which was the running IF the
northern and southern boundaries Of
the United States. He was in nearly
every important engagement in the
hostilities with Mexico. being breyetted
lieutenant colonel and colonel in April.
is4T. At both Chepultepec and Cerro
Gordo he was severely wounded. At
tho former Gen. Scott reported that
Col. Johnston was the first 10 plant
regimental colors upon the Mexican
fortress. He was mustered out OF
service as lieutenant colonel of volun-
teeSs, but by q special act of congress
he was reinstated 10 his former rank OF
captain of Typographical engineers
April 81, 1861. when he resigned 10
enter the confederate service, he was
quartermaster general of the United
States army. He was at once made
major general Of volunteers in the
army of Virginia. and assisted Gen.
Lee in organizing the state troops at
Richmond. He took part in several
preliminary slSirrnishes. and arrived on
the battlefield OF Manassas in time
to turn defeat into glorious vic
tory. He was wounded at the
battle of Seven Pines Ia May, 1852,
and was incapacitsted for active
service until the following fall An
gust 81 of that year he was made one OF
the five full generals by act of the con-
federate congress. In March. 1853. he
was assigned to the command of the de-
partment of the southwest. The fol-
lowing December he was transferred TO
command the army of Tennessee.
He opposed Sherman vigorously IN
his march to the sea. but was at last
compelled to yield 70 overwhelming
odds and resources. He consulted in
Greensboro, N. c., with President
Davis when on his way south April
is. just nine days after the capitulation
of Lee, Gen. Johnston surrendered his
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
YOUNG
-ASD-
Middle

NERVOUS DEBILITY, NERVOUS
Weakness, resulting from early indls-
cretaos nAnd excuses Of manhood. over
work or the brain. improper treatment
OF some otaer diseases. improper use Of
instruments IN examinations and treat
ment OF some other diseases. hereditary
weakness. etc, causing lost manhood.
impoteney, barrenness. inability to col
leet ideas or remember word during
conversation; making the sufferer lose
confidence IN every one, even himself,
causing continual worry and anxiety
about troubles that never come; some
times causing Epilepsy. often causing
insanity. one form of Deafness, Paral-
ysls, Nervousness and Heart Disease,
inability TO conduct business, etc.
THIS disease, with all It's complica-
tons. is always cured by Or. ;. Clay
Todd, Is North Divlsion-st.. Wenham
block, rooms ]. and 4. Grand Rapids.
Mich. Call Immediately.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
ASTHMA So YEARS.
RAPIDLY RECOVERING.

/ had asthma 50 years very bad,
sometimes had to 60 to bed, and the
treatments took from physicians were
of no use until l employed DR.. Clay
Todd, Is North Division-st., Wenham
block, rooms /, and 4. Grand
Rapids, Mich. have been taking his
medicine one month, and no.with-
standing my recent trip of two weeks
to Canada | have continued to improve
steadily. and have only had one bad
spell since i began his treatment. and
that was when | was in Canada. | now
breathe freer, especially in the last
week or ten days. and take longer
walks without experiencing difficulty;
in fact, feel that my dreadful COM
plant is leaving me. ! am 66 years of
age. y III. lEREA,
Cor. Charles-st. and Wealthy-ave.,
Jan. IL, 1891. Grand Rapids, Mich.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
CATARRH CURED

CATARRH.-This dreadful disease,
only slight congestion of the mucous
membrane of the nose at first, increases
with each cold until 1t spreads through
out the whole mucous system. affecting
the throat, ears, bronchial tubes, stom-
aeh, ETC., causing deafness, lung dis
eases, dyspepsia and many other dis
trcssiDg and dangerous complaints.
full account of your present condition
and the treatment you require, will be
given you free of charge by DIR. s. Clay
Todd. rs North Divlslon-st., Rooms /, 3
5 and 4. GrandRapids, Mich.
Catarrh, deafness, rheumatism, ner-
vous debility, impotence and all dis
eases resulting from early indiscretions
and excuses of manhood, all di seasesof
the urinary organs, partial paralysis,
varicocelle. ruptures, tumors, scrofula,
old sores, dropsy, skin diseases, liver
and kidney complaints, heart diseases.
shortness of breath, back of head.
small OK back, etc, including all female
complaints and chronic diseases cured
quickly and permanently.
If you are nervous, restless, irritable,
sleepless or wake after horrid dreams.
tired mornings, with dull headache,
bad taste IN the mouth, sometimes dis
charges, and 90 about your employ.
ment without life, energy and ambition,
desire TO be alone, gloomy forebodings,
a disposition to worry and fret about
trouble ahead that never comes, spells
of feeling afraid or uncertain, some
times low spirits, you are suffering from
nervous debility and exhaustion of
nerve power. which may end in utter
prossrstion. insanity and death.
. 81
and WEAKNESS. with tired Hhnbs, numb
ness, trembling, pricsIy sensations, cold
feet and legs. you are advancing to that
most serious disease. paralysis.
II your head aches, feels numb and
tired, with strange sensations. loss of
memory, and you think with difficulty,
or you are sleepless at night. With drow-
s,ness aud dulIness during the day. the
nerve and brain fatigue may soon. run
into insanity or death.
10 you have any OF these feelings do
rot neglect them or they viii end ~ par
slYsis. insanity. prostrssson or death.
As you value your life 40 not neglect
these warnings. Tine and experience
have shown, and hundreds Of starting
and marvellous cures have proved. that
these diseases are perfectly and CON-
pletely cured BY DIR. ). Clay Todd. No.
Is North DivlsioD-sf.. Nsunsna block
rooms }. 2 and 4. Grand Rapids.
Under the use Of TT. :. Clay Todd q
remarkable remedies. eli thess symp-
toms yield AL BY mage, snd strength
Of nerves. vieor Of hrsln, vitality Of
hlood and health Of body are soon re-
stored.
H- rernedie. are purely vegesabls
and hsrsssie snd can sniy Re Obtained
At hi@ Office.
DR.. TODD compounds he pfe@erip-
tees before each paslsnt n hls olisee.
nR. TUDif~ efflae = as Is Worth
ftv.s.oe-st.. Neffaf0 hiessk. rooms i. 3
sad frafsd Kabsfs. Nisb.
His sn@d seinss .gr~s . 81 the stomach
sna yuu een est snYtaiHa Ysts eissssssss
lie . "a Bts offsee ffe~s > - 80 ezssfti.
rs salsi ~ 80 sssnisss ever day
tft ~nadsys.
Cal. evsrYAa<iT. AfrisnalF tsis -
fesf Ysss4 sotttffa,
Las 1hsfg<si kspsf 1aFss
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

THE LATE GEN. JOSEPH l. JOHNSTON.
forces to Gen. Sherman. The articles
Of agreement entered into between
Johnston and Sherman were in the great
est degree honorable. and provided that
the confederates should carry their
arms to the capitals of their respective
states and deposit them In the arsenals
there. This proposition was rejected
by the federal government, and on the
Goth of the same month the two gen.
erals again signed articles. these latter
being the same terms a. those agreed
upon by Lee and Grant. During his mil
itary career In several wars Gen John
ston was in all wounded ten times
Gen. Johnston after the war became
successfully president Of railroad COM
pany In Arkansas, OF an express COM
pany In Virginia. and an insurance agent
In Georgia He was elected 10 congress
from the Richmond district In 1877 and
next saw public life as commissioner Of
railroads, which Office he held under
President Cleveland's administration.
In person Gen. Johnston was man of
slender build. of not more than medium
height and with kindly, pleasant face.
Gen. Johnstcn's manner w. very
quiet and self-contained- He had q
handsome, intellectual face. His fore
head was broad and full. bis eyes blue.
bis nose straight. and a white mustsche
and short, white beard covered the
lower part Of his face. He was de-
voted friend Of Gen sherman, e whom
he surrendered. Gen sherman had for
him an almost boyish affection. Fer
several years Gen. Johnston vas al the
head Of the bureau Of Pacific railroad
accounts In the interior department.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

Gu X ED

had terrible steady backache for
four years without any let up al all;
sometimes | could hardly straighten
up. Could not ride IN wagon on ac-
count OF the greater jar of the wagon.
and have walked rather than ride. 1
have now been under the treatment of
DIR. ;. CLAY TODD, l6 North Divl-
slon-st.. Wenham block, rooms l. 3 and
4, Grand Rapids, Mich, ten days, and
yesterday | rode % miles and nine
miles today IN wagon without pain
at all-the first time for four years. |
would cheerfully recommend DR..
Todd TO those who have great pain in
their backs. AVERY DOWNER,
October IS, 1890. Alpine, Mich.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Judgment nj Last.

Benjamin Frankinberge was given q
judgement against the Central Trust
Company yesterday in the United States
Court for s.. 1896. This 10 an old ca o.
that has been IN the courts for several
years, brought to recover on bonds ls-
sued 10y the village OF NIles for n water
works system. Mr.. Frsnkenberge pur-
chased ten OF these bonds and has re-
covered the amount with interest.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Handling the Mails.

The number of pieces Of mail handled
at the post-otiice for the month of
March amounted 10 l.ll4,l26. The
fatal postage on all local matter col
lected by carriers and on ali local mat
ter deposited IN the Office was 1892 .0s.
The total amount of stamps and cards
sold wss S96o0.l3; $2479.75 was re-
ceived from the sale OF envelops. To-
tai amount received at the Office dur
ing the moth. ST., 3siq2.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

Like the glee men OF old, the Ann
Arbor students stormed the Grand las,
night with . rollicking style of music
that had the abandon of the middle
ages and the efiervescence of the Amer
lean College student. There was a VIM
aud freshness about the singing that
evoked recall after recall. The Banjo
Club played with remarkable precision
and expression. and aroused much en-
thusissnl.--Pioneer Press. Hartman's
Hall, April 10.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Y. NJ. c. A. Convention.

The State Y. II. c. A committee will
hold convention in this city. begin
ming April II. There are about thirty
associations IN the State, and the presi-
dent and secretary OF each association
are expected 10 be in attendance. III.
g. Van lyle. of Detroit. president OF
the State committee. will be present
Invitations have been issued 10 mem
bers of the various associations in the
State, and a profitable meeting is an
tcipated.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

George II. Jacobs, for the past seven
years trusted empioye of the Valley
City Milling Company, IS . Republican
candidate for the Office Of city marshal.
Mr.. Jacobs has always been . staunch
Republican, and Is man who faith
fully performs his duty wherever he
finds il. IL the convention sees fit TO
nominate him for the Office ii will
make no mistake. for he 10 worthy and
competent. and will fill the Office with
credit TO himself and to the city.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Tried by Eleven.

Juryman J. \. Proctor, of Caledonia,
who has been sssting in the case Of
Lewis Emery against the council of
Three Rivers, IN the United States
Court, was excused yesterday morning
by the consent OF the counsel for both
parties. Mr.. Proctor was taken vio-
lenily III and could not serve. The
case was continued with eleven jury
men.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Letting the Stalls.

J. II. wtbey, superintendent OF The
speed department at the Kent county
fair grounds. vii be nj The grounds
after next week 10 attend 20 letting
stalls 10 eli who wish 20 engage them
for the season. The season vii begin
Aprii / and close September 10.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Peninsular Furniture Co. Again,

The Cochrane d NJ Her Furniture
Company, OF lonia has begun suit in
the circuit court against the Peninsulsr
Furniture Company 10 recover s.. 100.
The bill recItes that the plaintiff holds
10y assignment from khnsmsn a Linz
bert, and from the Grand Rapids Brass
Company, claims aggregatlng 81 800
and also a claim of It's own against the
defendant, 10 the amount of 5000.
suits IN punishment against the Old
National bank and the Fourth National
Bank are begun 10 tie up 81 400 of
money belonging TO the Peninsula,
Company.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Animal Report

The annual report Of the Goshen
Sweeper Company was filed yesterday
IN the Office of ths county clerk. Tie
capital stock IL 100000. Of which 81
600 j. pad in. The debts Of the cor
poration are sl4 500 81 ;credH -. ss722 %
The principal stockholders are &. q
Comsiock aud Frances Betelher, who
hold 2UD0 shares each.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

The circulation is ts~such two sete ~
obtaining their motive power from the
heart acting ss force pump. Alcohol
increases the pulsssions. and ~ the
blood is .ent from THE hsart 20 The ex
tremities faster than the veins can take
u up again ~ return ". congestion ~
sulss. and THE noee. being . remote pee
ton ~ the circulsaion. reddens and
finally e~corn-s diseas~d This. bow
ever. Is pos different from ether o-rsns
81 the hrdys AL sve ccsnr>ssed and sim
Garly diseased ~ the Ne of alcohol
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

rsesy nanassr w.s 1eat;y and trip's
aasuins ~ NaAdss fn0fbing woala
Rsye pfeSaiiea s-a the sud ~ let
tie sssfs staft IL Nss e4esl - = nsefst
81 Ia ttfAea 1spetss-t usage II lisans
iissssa.as Hal. Apfa IA.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

Treatment that Has lseen Tried In This
City for Over Two Years and
Has Never Failed.

have a sure remedy for curing the
grippe. / have been using IT for the
past two years in treatment Of the dis
ease in this city, and il has never failed
III any case. Call on T. w. Chafy, room
Al, in the McReynolds' block. Cansl-st.
In case of failure to cure the money
will be refunded.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
Mnrtsaeed His Stable.

Jerome l. Lee gave a chstei mort
gage upon bis entire livery stock 20
James NJ. lee yesterday. The mort
ssre ia security Tor debt Of $3.50.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04
ST. Cecelia Musicale.

Col. NJ. A. Aldrlch, accompanied by
Mayor uhi, appeared before the ladies
Of the ST. Cecilia society yesterday and
gave a detailed description of the CON-
ing JOINT entertainment OF the Press
Club and 81. Cecells. Much enghusi-
ssm was shown by the ladies. and las
remarks were warmly app.suded. Tie
following musical program WAS gwen:
Reading. History OF Musical Instruments
Mrs II. J. s.nllcy.
homsnce --.--..-------.---. .---.-.---..seh1 mann
folcl&iee boiilAi
Miss Mabel Brown.
Slufnber Song Porter
Mrs. Aldu0rth.
Mrs Palmer.
llAno Duet hendel
Misses Gay aad Goodrich.
Solo. ''Ihouaff ]. * a Flower. Wilson Smith
Miss Fanny Earle.
-'A~siSaA AtS44>
Miss Nellie Young.
al'fise .r.-.--. -----.--f accTc~s
octave study ........ kD-lak
Mrs. Osborne.
Trio. Water Nymphs' Smart
Aesdzmes Nichols. stevens and Pstten.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

Re cure sna sttead The millinery
opening FRIDAY and saturday AZ a.
Sbufh iAsision- az
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

Twenty. Eve thousand dollars worth
ot Furniture At cut price.
MK1 so~, MATTE a Co..
"a, as and AZ CAnal-st.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-04-04

The perfume - TO vselets. tire pssri-
~ - 80 liiy, TIE gov ct tise rese. and
re fsusn of Hsf~ cntBbne IN Foxxouiss
woaaFous fowaef.