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DEUOCRiCH .11B1LEE
Sayannali Geiralfis i
Gnat Victory.
MILES OF BLAZING TORCHES
Illuminate the Streets
and Squares.
PARADE OF THE VICTORS
The City Ablaze With
Decorations.
SPEECHES AT TOE PARK.
Greetings from the Party's
Leaders.
Savannah was ablaze last night with sa
ttraiiasm and democracy.
Tbs grant democratic victory of last week
was celebrated in a manner worthy of the
results by 3,000 miter. Sad democrats, and
the dsmaostration was witnessed by ten
times as many more.
The sweeping defeat of republicanism
was portrayed in every conceivable manner
by 700 transparencies, Illustrated by the
voloes, figures and cost'imee of six times as
many happy democrats. The city turned
oat en masse to see the sight, and every
body enjoyed it.
There was a kind of suppressed excite
ment throughout the city all day. Bnsiresa
men were enthusiastic and the small bey
was eager for night to come. The smell of
sulphur and burning rosin was in the air.
OATHERtNG OF THE CLANS.
Preparations for tae parade were going
on all day. Clubs were organising and re
cruiting, torches were being procured, and
officers of the jubilee c anmittee .vfcre kept
busy issuing and explaining orders. Secre
tary Emile Graclot was rushed with appli
cations for torches all day and Justice Sam
Reynolds was kept filling them from day
light until long after dark.
“Mb tor, give me a torch,” was the ory of
every urcuin in the city.
Crowds of people came in from the
country to witness the parade, arriving by
toe afternoon and night trains and the river
steamers. Long before dark there was
“music in the air,” and the sound of
the rallying bands and the blaze of bonfires
bet okeutd the gathering of the clans. The
squares were the popular rallying points,
with blazing barrels cf rosin as beacon
lights. The First K.-giiueut and Guards
armories were the rallying points for large
clubs.
FORMING Full THE PARADE.
Sevan o’clock was the time set for the
assembling of the clubs at Bay and East
Broad streets. The first club arrived at
7.10 o'clock. Zouck’s Butcher Bovs,
mounted, 30 strong, I* J. Hodges, captain,
drew up on She south side of Bay street.
Grand Marshal G. id. Pritchard and his
aides ro l" up cioso behind aid reudezvouod
on East Broad street. The aides were finely
mounted. The following wore among the
number:
Thomas Ballarityne, K. R. Dancy,
C. Cunningham, C. A. Fleming,
W, W. Gordon, Jr., A. C. Harmon,
W. A. Friend, H. B. Kove,
W. VF. Owens, W. Q. Hull.
Geo. W. Owens, C. D. Russell,
M. 8. Baker, R. .1. Davant, Jr.,
Col. Jug. F. Gaynor, L. M, Ryals.
G. C. Myers, R. H. Maoleod,
D. B. Hull, 8. K. Mayer,
T. P. Huger, George B. McAlpln,
George 0. Gaillnrd, A. Vv. Harmon,
T. T. Chapeau, G. H. Rerashart,
G. C. Schwarz, Jr., Henry MoAlpin,
George L. Cope, John T. Uonau,
Kdw. W. Karow, Thomas Feely,
8. R. Harris, C. S. Connerat,
G. W. Drummond, A. 8. Guckeufieimer,
David Robinson.
FALLING IN LINE.
The "Lester Boys” from the Old Fort
catne rparcjjing down East Broad street just
after the grand marshal’s arrival, and wore
assigned to a position at the corner of
Broughton. They were forty strong, Mike
McQuade, captatn. The "Washington
Square Swells” marched down Bay street
fifty strong with a grand flourish. They
were dressed in fantastic uniforms'as min
strels. The Reynolds Square Boys, fifty
strong, John Bowden, captain, came next.
Mayor Schwarz rode up with Chief Green
and a squad of mounted police a little
later. The mayor joined the grand mar
shal and the police took a position at the
head of the parade.
Tbo clubs came in so rapidly that it
was almost impossible to keep count
of them, and the marshal’s
aids were kept busy assigning
them to places in line. George MoAlpin
was made general iu command of the roar
guard and had his hands full keeping his
division in order. A number of clubs came
down Bay street, but the majority came
down East Broad, the Old Fort clubs pour
ing in from the east and the up
town clubs from every street from the
west. At 7:30 o’clock 1,500 torch bearers
stretched up from Bay, and as many more
were on the march to joia them. The boys
could not resist the temptation to light
their torches, and most of the commands
came in with biazing lights.
THE LINE IN MOTION.
The order to inarch was given at 8
o’clock. Chief Green and the mounted
p- nee led the way. Grand Marshal Pritchard
aivi a body of his aides headed the pr ioesslon,
folioweri by the carriages containing the
Spensers and committee men.
in the carriages were Hon. Rufus E. Les
ter Mon. Flaming O. dußignon, Chas. F.
Freodergast, O'l Geo. A. Mercer. S. B.
Adams. Bin., W W. Osborne, Eeq., Capt.
Jno R. Dillon, FL C, Daria, John f. Row
land, SC. A. O' Byrne, Frank W el
don. J. J. Dorian and others.
The Grata way Hartrldga Mounted Club and
Zoucif' 'etcher Boys anted as an escort of
honor to the carriages.
Following the oar. iagee v. as the Jans
figure of “Iftids Sam” riding the desoo-
<-ratic mtiK Philip Misea’.ly rp-e eoted
Uncle Sam, and the repres nt inon was
g-tte:: up b T David Robinson
Heeding tbs chib* n■: f *~>t Capt. Tom
S 'reveu's Volunteer Guards Club, seventy
five strong. A flue looking body of young
tn*n tbey were, too.
The Chatham Square Club followed
by M:e Cla reland Democrat* uud Broom
Brigade, iqfi strong, under command of
Caps. G. B. Pritcfca-d, Jr.
The Modern Twilights, under Capt. John
Sweeny, came next, making a Una display,
an 1 were folio aed by several wagons bear
ing transparencies.
The Citvr Drumrnen, Capt. Manuey, bear
ing a big hat, with a pair of legs sticking
out, created a g <d deal of amusement.
“Where is Bonny V was the inscription.
The Central ra.iroad men proclaimed
*‘We will get the rertTn V3.''
THE LESTER BOYS.
The Lester Boys transparency announced
that “Lester will not be lonely in the next
Congress.”
“Tammany Hall" marched seventy-five
strong under command of Cape Jimmy
Foley.
The "Old Fort” boys were out 100 strong.
Remolds Square and tbe “Young Demo
crats” ca.mo next: both youthful organiza
tions. “We can’t vote, but we g t there
just the same." was oue of their transpa
re ciea.
Cobb’s band preceded the two best repre
sentations in line. The “Slaughterers,”
thirty strong, under command of Capt. R.
E. L. Miller, followed a guillotine on
wheels bearing two i : mense signs. “Sic
Semper Tyrannis,” said one; “Been Butch
ering,” suggestively romance! the other,
and so it ap,jearsd. Every man was in
butcher's uniform, a white apron
w:ta his breast spattered with
bl od, ad each man carried a bloody
knife. They bore aloft the blocdy beads of
Reel. Quay, McKinley, Lodge and Cannon.
This snggastire display was by the Central
railroad men.
THE “OWLS.”
The “Owls,” seventy-five strong, under
command of Capt. John Somers and Mar
shal Mike Knox,'attracted attention. The
club represented a funeral procession.
A w-igon draped in mourning headed it,
bearing a coffin inscribed on one side
“Remains of the Q. O. P.” and upon the
other side “Down Went McKinley."
On each side of the hearse marched four
negroes, armed with old muskets as a guard
of honor to the G. O. P. McKinley was sup
posed to be toe corpse, represented by Sid
ney I.ilienthal. Jim Sullivan preached the
funeral and Rod McNeal was chief mourn
ers. The "Uwls” followe 1 behind as pall
bearers and mourners. Everybody caught
on to the O. O. P. funeral.
Tne following were among the clubs in
line:
“Terrors of Yamaeraw,” C. Rocca, 100
men.
“Solid Democrats of Pooler,” -40 m in.
The “B;ue Lights” of West Broad.
The “Rapklaua and Old Hades of the Old
Port,” 50 men.
Central Railroad Club, 75 men; Capt. C.
M F. Bernhardt.
“Cat Killers,” from Anderson street, 33
boys.
“Monkey Hill Club,” H. Shivers, cap
tain, 35.
Geo. Meyer’s Club, 35 men.
It was impossible to get the names of all
the piub3, as so many were arriving at the
same time,
THE TRANSPARENCIES.
The transparencies were a feature of the
parade, and there were several hundred of
them.
Besides those already mentioned, some of
the best were: “Gray is a Fast Color,”
“Tbe Hill has Become a Mountain.”
“Hdl for the Senate, Cleveland for ’93,”
“A national, not a sectional victory,”
“Blame said it would happen,” “Ingalls is
now in gall.”
Mr. McKinley was tbe subject of numer
ous traa!paroucies aad “Down went Mc-
Kinly” was a popular motto.
Oept. Doyle was hit fore and aft. A large
transparency represented him as being left
by the congressional train. A big broad
brim bit w&3 painted on a sigh with “U
Know This” under it,
“How many white men votei for Doyle?”
inquired one igo.
A hit intended for Homebody was n big
6xß sicn bearing the picture of a man riding
in a sulky at full speed. At the top was
“Bof- re election,” at the bottom, “If Dovle
gets there I will be his secretary.”
ALONG THE ROUTE.
The lights burned brilliantly ard the
long line of march made an inspiring show.
By the time tho last club turned the corner
of Bay and East Broad streets tbe head of
the possesion was roundiug Johnson
square in to Bull street. The rnurch
iug was by fours. All told
there were 8,000 torches in line.
Crowds greeted the procession throughout
tho lino of march. The fronts of t:.e post
oflioe, the custom bouse and tho citv
exchange were packed with people. Bull
street, from Bay to Broughton, wet
one mass of humanity and John
hu square was crowded. At Bull
a.id Congress and Bull and Broughton
street! the crowd was so de.;se that it was
next to imi>ossible to make one’s way
through it. The balconies oil the Oglethorpe
Club were crowded with ladies.
As the transparencies and representations
catne into line thay were hailed with
shouts tma cheers. When the enu of the
procession had passed Bull street and goi ng
up Broughton the crowd started in a rush
for th* Do Soto and Bull. Drayton
Whitaker s reets were filled to overflowing
with people.
THE LINE OF MARCH.
Tbe line of march was up Broughton to
Went Broad, West Broad to Liberty, Lib
erty to Bull and around the De Soto to
Drayton, thenoo to the park. The proces
sion showed to its full advantage ns it
passed round the De Soto.
The march was quickly made out Dray
ton street.
Tbe line of inarch was strewn with burn
ing transparencies, broken torches and other
debris. At the Park extension part of the
line marchodjround and into the Park ex
tension from New Houston, while the re
mainder went in through the Daytou street
entrance.
the ILLUMINATIONS.
Many private residences along the line of
march were brilliantly illuminated with
Chinese lanterns.
The Pulaski house made a magnificent
display. The entire front of the building
was hung with the flags of different nations,
and from each window was bung bril
liantly illuminated and vari-colored
Chinese lanterns.
The city exchange had every gas jet
lighted. The Morning News building was
illuminated from basement to tower.
Across Bull street, from the Screven house
to Butler’s pharmacy, wai strung in large
illuminated letters. “Democracy Rules,”
and underneath it were the letters 8. T. A.
As the procession passed beneath it cheer
after cheor was giver. The display was the
work of Supt. Frank Zoller of the Travel
ers’exchange.
Fernandez’s cigar store, at Bull and
Broughton streets, was illuminated
w Ith Chinese lanterns. The
Oglethorpe club set off colored lights as
the parade passed. The new court house
was lighted from basemeut to the roof, and
was a brilliant sight.
Cohen's store, on Broughton between
Whitaker and Barnard streets, was gaily
huag with flags and streamers.
THE MARCH THROUGH LIBERTY STREET.
County Treasurer Waring Russell’s resi
dence, at Liberty and Jefferson streets, was
handsomely decorated with flag3 of all
nations ad Chinese lanterns.
Dr. Wells’ residence, on Liberty street,
near Bull, was ore of the handsomest deco
rated houses along the line of march.
Every window was illuminated, and ar
rayed around the piazza were glasses hold
ing small wax tapers.
The De Soto had every light in the house
burning, and from the Bull street prome
nade, as the procession passed, colored
lights were setoff, showing the magnificent
structure in the background.
TIIE MORNING NEWS : WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1890.
The Guard* 1 clubhouse was handsomely
decorated and kan-lsoraelv illumi ated.
AROUND THE PARK.
Among the illuminated and d-corated
i private resmences on Drayton street were
I those of Capt. John R. Dillon’*,
whica was hung from every
corner with colo-ed Chinese lanterns, as
was also Thomas Darnels' and t'u;>erinteud
eot W. H. Baker’s, which had a preitilv
arranged row lanterns on each side of
the step.-; leading to the entrance.
L Kayton's residence at Dra .’ton and
Hall streeta was a blaze of light. In
one of the large windows on the Drayton
street side was a large soup bowl, alongside
of which Uncle Bam, attired in his usual
outfit, was standing. Underneath the bowl
ware the words: • There is not enough of
us republicans left to put in the soup.”
AT THE PARK.
As the procession wheeled into the Park
extension cheer after cheer went np. and
the scene was inspiring beyond description.
Grand Marshal Pritchard lel bis parade
around the extension to the right and
formed a hollow square about the speakers’
platform, wh ch was erected immediately
..Orth of the confederate monument. After
halting the commands the bonfires we
lighted.
The executive committee and speakers
were driven to the stand, and, after laking
their places, the band played.
After the executive committee, speakers
and invited guests had b-en seated, as
many torch-bearers as could were invited
to seats.
SENATOR DU BISSON'S SPEECH.
Chairman dußlgnou began speaking a
little after 9 o'clock. Tne cneering was tre
mendous and it was several minutes before
i.e could be heard. He spoke in substance
as follows:
"I greet you to-night, fellow
democrats, in the cheering light that the
people of the whole country —north, east,
south and west—are mired in upholding
the principle! of our frey institutions. There
13 not a man in the United States who is not
interested in the events of the recent elec
tion.
“The issue of that political battle was
fought on tbs rights of the American people.
A party, drunk with power, placed
upon them uunecesary burdens of
taxation, and attempted to trample upon
the constitutional rights of American citi
zens. It even attempted to take the elec
tions out of the handi cf tbs people ana
place them in the control cf a partisan and
corrupt cingress. We know the result, an
ignominious defeat, while the Democratic
party is raised up in the high and enlight
ened estimation of a free people.
A WORD FOR REED.
“The Republican party placed a man In
the speaker’s chair who wus so unscrupulous
and corrupt that he had ripened to that
degree of infamv where he knew no shame.
But to-day the desolution of the rock of St.
Helena is no more complete or obscure than
his retirement,
“President Harrison found refuge under
a generous hat, from whence he never will
dare come forth. The hand that dares to
raise it, represents a harder heart than I
couid possibly credit to any one.
“Three years ago n message was sent to
congress, which stirred this country from
ceuter to circumference. That meaaage was
written against the advice of friends, who
said it would cost the Democratic party a
presidential election. But the man who
penned that message was the most inter
ested, and lie staked the highest office on
earth for trie good of his people. That man’s
name was Grover Cleveland.”
The crowd broke into a tremendous yell
at the mention of Cleveland's name, and
kept cheering for several minutes.
“Cleveland was defeated for re-election,”
said Senator dußiguon, “but the cause he
then championed triumphed beyond tho
question of a doubt a: the recent election,
and the Republican party has gone into de
cay forever.”
Senator dußignon’s allusion to the agri
cultural clause! of the country, which, he
said, had admirably aided in the overthrow
of republicanism, was greeted with cheers.
COL. LESTER’S SPEECH.
Congressma i Lester was given a rousing
welcome. Col. Lester spoke briefly, liis
sp-ech was full of humor nud was greeted
with cheers.
“My voice,” paid Col. Lester “cannot
reach the limits of this vast crowd, but a
voice has reached the limits of this vast
country, and it wa? the voice of triumphant
democracy. To-night we celebrate a sub
stantial victory, and democrats have
a right to be nappy, for they
see tnat the people of Amer
ica, from Maine to Florida are determined
to uphold a constitutional government. A
Reed has been shaken from a tree and Mc-
Kinley goes do wn to the bottom of a i>oUu
cai sea.
“Speaker Reed to-night sits quiet and
knows that he does not anil cannot preside
over the American people wi.h that arro
gance with which he presided over
the House of Representatives. Let
us hope that he has gone
to stay. 1 hops that a democratic Prosi
dont will occupy the presidential seat in
1592. The people will then know that,with
a democratic congress they will have a sub
stantial and stable government.’’
COL. MERCER TELLS WHY IT WAS DONE.
(Jol. Moreor was the next speaker. “On
on occasion of this kind," sail Col. Mercer,
“1 con-.ider it the duty of overy one to raise
his voice in gratification at the great
events of the recent elections. The old
Federal party tried the same unwarrant
able policy of the republicans, and went
down in a similarly disgraceful manner.”
In speaking of tho force bill, CoL Mercer
said: “That bill was not only a political
measure, but it was a blow at
the industries of the south as well.
It was intended to cause such
troubles in the south as would eventually
deter northern capitalists from investing
their money in our enterprises.”
Col. Mercer related a personal experience,
whore he and several others owned some
coal lands in Tennessee. They had
made arrangements to dispose of it
to northern capitalists, when the force bill
was passed by the House. Tha capitalists
thereupon refused to closo the deal on the
ground that if tho force bill became a law
they did not want to own any property in
the south.
DANGER IN FORCE LAW.
Col. Mercer referred to an article in
a reca.it issue of the New
York Ht-rahl by William O’Brien,
he patriot, showing the terrible results of
torce legislation in unhappy Ireland. Ho
said there is no more dinger now, however,
from the force bill in this country, for
oven should the next session of this reckless
House pass tho infamous meisure, the next
democratic House will sefuse to appropriate
money to carry out its provisions, and it
will become a dead letter.
The closing portion of Col. Mercer’s
address seemed to strike tho popular chord.
"I learned,” said he, “in my school day a
couplet which ruus thus: ’ln 1492 Colum
bus crossed the ocean blue,’ and I would
like to amend it by saying ’lf the democrats
be brave and true, they will win in 1892.”
MR. ADAMS’ SPEECH.
Chairman dußignon introduced S. B.
Adams, Esq., as a representative of the
young democracy, and he made a brilliant
speech.
"I rejoice,'’ said he, “to take part with
you in this democratic love feast aud
thanksgiving. It is gratifying to me to
see such a large and enthusiastic gathering.
It shows an interest in wh.at is fur
their whole good. It shows, also, that they
are not careless or sleeping. As I under
stand democracy in its significance, it
means government by the people and for
t ie people, and the reoeut events prove that
the peej 1 mean to rule.
“Rooubllcanism to-day mosnsjplutocraev
and wholesale robbery under the euph utus
came of protection. It is a party whose
course makes the rich richer and thi poor
poorer. Oie if its disciples is John J.
Ingalls, the apostle of hate, who assert&l
openly tliab-he was opposed to free elections,
he underestimated tua people of this coun
try when he ma<te that assertion, and they
aroie in their migjt, and, be it said to thefr
eternal credit, they have placed legal 1* in
the background.”
Mr. Adams tbr denounced in emphatic
language repablic’-n metnods generally and
the force toil in irtioular, a dbe was
greeted with great c .eenrg.
Chairman dußig oc on the tart of him
self and the committees. thanked every
body who had takes par: in toe jubilee.
THE DISPATCHES.
Betwe-n speecte* Charles F. Prcnder
g*t rrad the following letters
and telegrams from the pronrd
cent democrats invite* 1 to address tha
gathering. The one which was greeted
with the grentts applause was that from
Gov. David B. Hill.
Washi niton, D. C.. Nov. A I*o.
Charles F. Prenl -r a it, Chairman. Ktc.. .So
rjn.vri. Oa.
Desk Sir—Yoor telegram inviting me to join
io your festivities an . jubilation over tbe rescue
of last Tuesday's elr ion was forwaided to me
from Washington
It is Dot possible fir tne to be with you, but I
wili thank you to express to m.v fellow demo
crats in Savannah my sincere congratulation!
upon the unmhtaliab!* arrest placed by the
American people n> . the republican leaders
an i the.r headlong and insolent march toward
arbitrary power.
Such an exp-essior of popular sentiment re
inrigo-ates loe tope of all lovers of civil liberty
an i popular self-go* •ra-ment, eod proclaim the
vitality of the dern critic principD upon which
the best hopes of our government arc founded.
I earnestly hope : .st the representatives
of the party -vnic a year hence, will b; placed
in control of the House of Representatives, wili
comprehend tbe true significance of the late
elections.
The Republican party and Its policies have
been condemned, aul power transferred to
democratic hand!; hut it is plac6-l thre in
trust, in the confiden that it will be exercised
temperately, wssoiy and conscientiously. If It
is not. it will be recalled.
I know of no more wholesome instruction for
political parties in this country than the con
s'-ant r.-minder that' ey are always on trial be
fore the country, and at each election must
stand for judgment at the bar of an intelligent
public opinion.
Tho Republican party seems tohave forgotten
this, and to have become besotted with power
and dulled to insensibility by its long possession
and consequent abuse.
Therefore they beiiev-*d publie conscience was
dead when it was only sleeping, and they con
ceived that they could entrench themselves
permanently in p-.wer by arbitrary statutes,
and that popular disfavor could not ex
pel them. They have hal a sudden
and unexpected awakening, and I trust the r
sacc :ssors Will gather wisdom aad instruction
from their downfall.
Let us hope the dec-oeratic majority of tha
next House of Representatives will not forget
tbe conditi >cs upon which popular confidence
can be retained, nor underrate their great re
spoosibilitiss.
The plain duty of an American representative
is to base tiis popularity upon absolute fidelity
to bis ootiitituency, auu this begins in that per
sonal dignity and self-respect, taat may poesi
bly compel him to usnl-ave his constituents,
but never to mislead taem. Tbe independent
conscience of each representative is a safeguard
of the greatest value to his people. A snbser
riant creature can be no true friend nor trust
worthy agent iu any relation of life, publio or
private.
The present overthrow of tbe Republican
party is manifestly duo to tbe lack of personal
independence In opinion and action of its lead
ers, who sinned against light, and led their
party—or suffered it to ha lad to its
downfall.
Net a manly or true voice was heard
in the Bouse or in the Senate during
the late seseon froth the republican
side to warn their parry against extreme me as
ures. or to denounce with just indignarton the
destructive and un-American rules of Reed or
his offensive and b.tital methods of adminis
tration.
There were a few and faint expostulations
against some feature! of tho MoKlsiey bill
among the republicans, but tbey were snioth
ered and stifled by moral cowardice and want
of confidence in popular intelligence. I hope,
indeed, that the incoming era of democratic
administration, upon the threshold of wl.”"‘a
wo are now apparently standing, may oc
marked by individual independence of opinion
acd action, and that the Spirit of party ma y
never be allowed to cow the spirit of Amerifta i
manhood, nor silence the voice of individual
conviction.
Political parties are but agencies for popular
government, and men are the iustramenla'.i
tios through which parties must achieve tbetr
ends. Therefore, In the last analysis of gov
ernment, whether ■-f a party or of tbe nation,
the personal character of the men chosen will
prove to bo t e safest reliance of the people
who trust them.
aow ts the fir the national
democracy to send demagog'! -s to the rear and
call able men of independent character —states •
men who love the people, but do not fear or
distrust them—to the front. With character
and conscience in tbe lead, our onward muroh
to a restored constitutional government of co
equal states in one mighty union of republics
will be steady and unimpeded. Most truly lam
your fellow citizen and friend,
T. F. Bayard.
Savannah, Nov. 11, 1590.
Charles F. Premie.pant, Chairman, etc.
Mv Dear Sir—l have del,uyedacknowledging
receipt of yourfavor of Bth instant until this
morning wi.h the hope of giving a
answer, lam not in condition to accept the
invitation conveyed by it iu words so flat tering.
I mean, of course. In physical condition; for
never lief ore, upon tho occurrence of any polit
ical event, have I fet more disposed to rejoice
with my people. Nevor before have I realized
that, “the voice of the people" may indeed be
“tho voice of Cod.” We shall vainly secs the
political leader who will dure arrogate to them
selves the g ory of its utterance. To nothing
has it beea, or can it be, more properly assim
Hated than to: he voice of nature in her sub
limest action —iu tho gronn lsweli of the ocean,
in the terrific s.veop of the cyclone, in the cloud
which, “fought with heaven's artillery, cones
rattling'' through the ' foetid air: Hashing
thundering purifier. Never before, since tne
commencement of the war between the states,
have I felt that I was, in the hill significance of
the term, a citizen of the whole country: or
been able to say, with the tongue of an honest
man. that lam proud of my wholo country
north, south, east, west. But I say it to-day!
And 1 thank von for tbe opportunity of thus
saying it before the publie. very respectfully
yours, Henry R. Jackson.
Louisvii.i.b, Nov. 8, 1830.
Charles F. Prendergast, etc.:
My Dear Sir—l regret that I cannot, b i with
yon next Tuesday evening. Engagements else
where interpose imperatively. In chanting you
with all lay heart for your kind invitation, let
me say that the cause of civil liberty, as ex
pressed through the need of free elections and
just taxation, has achieved a great and sub
stantial victory the completion of which re
quires only that the leaders of demooracy
every where sit steady In the boat and stick to
the oars. Lot us, by moderation In all tilings,
set an example to an enemy reckless In all
things, and so observe the entire and per
manent confidence loaned us by the vote of the
people. Sincerely, Henry Wattesson.
Nbw York, Nov. 8, 1890.
Charles F. Prendergast, Chairman, Savannah,
Ga.
My Dear Sir—l ragret that I cannot be with
you Tuesday evening and join in your celebra
tion.
This victory, it we are prudent, will be last
ing. Very truly yours,
Roswell P. Flower,
Springfield, 111., Nov. 8. 1890.
Charles F. Prend-rgast , Eiq., Chairman on
Speakers, Savannah, Ga.:
My Dear Sta— I am in receipt of your tele
gram extending congratulations aud inviting
me to the democratic jubilee at Savannah on
Tuesday evening next, to “celebrate the glorious
ju igrnentof the American people."
I regret exee-dingly that previous engage
ments prevent my acceptance of your invita
tion. Permit me, however, to congratulate you
and the democracy of the whole country upon
the victory which was achieved at the polls on
Tuesday fast, ou both tariff reform and oppo
sition to federal interference with congressional
and state eleotions. So emphatic has been the
verdict of tue people upon these questions that
we may assume that the law-making power of
the government will respect it and give it
practical effect Again thanking you for your
invitation, 1 have the honor to be very respect
fully your obedient servant,
William M. Springer.
Washington, D. C., Nov. 9, 1890.
Mr. CharletF. Preside gast, Savannah. Ga :
Dear Sir—Ou returning home last night, I
received your telegram too late to reply.
It would givo me great pleasure to unite with
the democracy of Chatham in celebrating the
unprec dented victories accomplished in the
elections of last Tuesday. Business engage
ments will prevent my doing so. Very respect
fully yours, James H. Blount.
Altanta, Ga., Nov. 9, 1890.
Charles V. Prendergast, Ktg., Chairman Com
mittee an Sneakere, etc-, Savannah, Oa.:
Dp A H Sia—Your telegram inviting me to take
part in the jubilee in Savannah over the recent
overthrow of the Republican party, was .not
received until last night.
First, returning thanks for tbe invitation. I
beg to say tua. were I present I could aot speak.
I am suffering from a cold and an afreotioa of
BAKING POWDER.
Highest of all in Leavening Power.—U. S. Gov’t Report, Aug. 17, 1889.
Fbwder
ABSOLUTELY PURE
the throat that disable me from public speakiDg
at present.
But I feel an unspeakable joy that comae from
the victory of the democracy last Tuesday, and
I w.sh I could be with the democrats of Chatham
next Tuesday night to tell them of the ful ness
of my heart, and to say what, in my opinion,
that victory signifies. I am. with great joy.
fraternally, T. M Norwood.;;
Savannah. Ga., Nov. 11, D9O.
C. F. Prenrle< paj f, JCsq.. Chtiirntrxny
My Dear Sir—Owing to my absence from the
city, your very kind invitation to be one of the
apeakers at the democratic demonstration t bis
evening was not received br m.< until lasi night.
To day I find myself suffering from a severe
old, which is rapidly growing worse, and
which will prevent ms from participating in
tho celebration of a victory that is mors than a
mere party triumph.
I regard the result of the late elections as evi
dence of a broad, strong and deep patriotic
sentiment that will overwhelm any political
party that seeks to oppress a particular section
of our common country. If democracy is to
preserve the fruits of its victory. It can only be
done by the exercise of wisdom, justice aad
moderation. p. W. Meldrih.
Albany. N. Y., Nov. 8. 1890.
We democrats In New York can enter hearti
ly into the spirit of your jubilee over the great
victory. David B. Hill.
Covinoton, Ky., Nov. 8, 1890.
I congratulate the democracy of Savannah on
our great victory. J. G. Carlisle.
Corsicana, Tex.. Nov. 8, I*9o.
We shall unite Texas with Georgia on Tuesday
evening :n swelling the song of jubilee. Long
live democracy in the hearts of the Arneri an
people. Rookr Q. Mills.
Indianapolis, Ind.. Nov. 9, 1880.
Tbe people can be trusted; the north and the
south are at last united. Indiana will cast her
electoral vote for the democratic candidates in
1892. W a Bynum.
Washington. D. C., Nov. 8, 1890.
I unite from the bottom or iny heart with you
all in sincere gratification at the emphatic ver
dict of the pep pie just rendered.
A. H. Garland.
Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 8, 1890.
Official duties prevent. My heart is with you
in jubilee. w. J. Northks.
Charlestown, W. Va., Nov. 8, 1890.
We have a rlfcht to rejoice, for It is the cause
of free government that has triumphed.
W. L. Wilson.
New York, Nov. 10. 1890.
My good wishes are with you. You indeed
h we cause to celebrate.
Charles S. Fairchild.
Detroit, Mich., Nov. 10, Ifoo.
I join in your than Reviving to the ruler of
nations. It is the voice of the people in splendid
vindication of popular government.
Don M. Dickinson.
Augusta. Ga., Nov. 8, 1890.
I rejoice with you in democratic vtctori s.
Patrick Walsh.
Boston, Mass.. Nov. 8. 1890.
The north is ablaze, and 1 cannot go south.
Patrick A. Collins.
New York, Nov. 8. 1893,
Tbe insolence of would-be-czars, the rejection
of properly elected representatives of tbe peo
ple and the efforts to use federal force to con
trol our elections, have bsen appropriately re
buked by tho American people.
J. R. Fellows.
Telegrams of regret were reoeived also
from Upv. Jones of Alabama, Congressmaft
elact >V atson, prestdeut of the Senate, Rob
ert G. llitchell. Congressman Wise, ex-
Gov. FitzhugU Lee, Congressman Turner,
Congressman-aleot Warwick of Ohio, Hon.
J. C. C. Black, Congressman William C.
Breckinridge, Gov. Campbell of Ohio, Con
gressman Crisp and C. R. Breckinridge.
THE FIREWORKS.
At the conclusion of the speeches the fire
works were sat oft. Twenty thousand peo
ple witnessed the display. The crowd dis
pensed slowly, many remaining until the
last candle had been fired.
The affair consumed a very short time,
considering everything, and was concluded
shortly aft.r 10 o’clock. It was not two
hours and a half from the time the march
begun until the crowd dispersed, and the
city presumed its quiet.
CELEBRATION NOTES.
The procession was one of the most or
derly, pa ribtlo processions ever known in
Savannah. Everybody was happy and
gooed humor prevailed.
Amoug the aides to Grand Marshal
Pritchard was Col. John T. Gaynor of
Syracuse, N. Y., who is on the staff of
Gov. David B. Hill, and is a strong sup
porter of Hill for the presidency. Col.
Gaynor iB of the firm of Green & Gaynor,
government contractors who have scoured
the contract for improvements to Savannah
harbor and elsewhere. He is a staunch
Irishman—a native of county Cork.
Thu Butcher Bovs paid their oompliments
to the Morsi:<(> News after the parade.
The Park Extension will look like a battle
ground this morning. It was strewn with
rocket sticks, torches, broken transparen
cies, and odds and ends of everything.
The police bad little to do on account of
the parade. Oily one arrest was made and
that of a colored woman.
A large picture of Ex-Senator du Bignon
was a feature of the transparencies. It
bore the words “Chatham’s Choice,” which
sentiment was heartily indorsed by the
crowd. Mr. Norwood’s friends did not for
get him, and a large representation of the
statesman, was prominently displayed.
"Triumphant Democracy, the People’s
Choice for U. S. Senator,”*was th 9 inscrip
tion. There was also a representation of
Gov-elect Pattison, of Pennsylvania. Few
of the gentlemen so complimented would
have recognized their own likenesses, how
ever.
CITY BREVITIES.
Golden Rule Lodge No. 12, I. O. O. F.,
meets to-uight.
Savannah Castle No. 8, K. G. E., holds a
regular meeting to-night.
Nacoochee Tribe No. 24, L O. R. M.,
lights its oamp fires to-night.
A regular meeting of the ciunty commis
sioners will be held this afternoon at 4
o’clock.
Notice is given in another column that
the water will be shut off at 9 o’clock this
morning on Liberty street, from Whitaker
to West Broad, and at 2 o’clock in the
afternoon In the disrnot between Whitaker
and West Bread and Wald burg and Ander
son streets, and wiil be off a few hours.
Children Hr.joy.
The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when in
need of a laxative, and if the father or
mother be costive or bilious the most grati
fying results follow its use, so that It is the
best family remedy known and every
family should have a' bottle.— Adv.
Etornberfir’s Second Floor
Is not yet clear of Crockery, Glassware and
Xoveitto. Low prices still rule. Call and
look oFer the display.— Adv.
More adults are carried off each year
from Kidney Diseases than by any other
malady except Consumption. If Lamar’s
Extract of Bachu-and Juniper is used, there
can be no danger of Kidney troubles*-—Adv.
SOLDIERS AT A WEDDING.
The Fetzer-Browne Lferriase a Prilij
iact Event.
An unique and interesting weddi -g took
place last night at St. John’s church. Ibe
bride was Miss Btssie Browne acd the
groom was Mr. Robert Fctzer.
Tha groom, who is a member of thi Sa
vannah Cadets, wore the full dress uniform
of his company, and the company itself,
about forty strong, also in full uniform,
under co“inland of Capt. Brooks, occupied
seats in the main aisle. The groom's at
tendants were in full dress uniform.
For three-quarters of au hour before the
bridal partv reached tbe church the edifice
was crowded to its utmost seating ca-
Daeity. The bridal partv arrrived at
7 o’clock aad, preceded by the little
maids of hosor, Misses Laura Browne,
Mamie Fetzer, Louise Coleman and Mamie
Davis, marched up the aislo to the strains
of Lohengrin’s march, playod bv Mrs. E.
B. Burke. At the chancel rail Rev. O. P.
Fitzsimons and Rev. Charles H. Strong
were in waiting to perform the nuptial
ceremony.
The bride was attired in a white siiK
dress, en train, trimmed with Spanish lace.
She wore a veil and a wreath of natural
flowers.
The attendants were Mr. J. W. Rourke
and Miss Quina Fetzer, sister cf the groom,
and Mr. iV. L. Roy ail, and Miss Daisy
Browne, sister of the bride.
The ushers were Mr. R. W. Farr, Mr.
Graham McDonald, Amos A. Katchum and
Robert E. Banks.
The groom is a well-known clerk in the
tr .ffic department of the Central railroad,
and the bride is one of Savannah’s mo t
charming and accomplished young ladies.
Mr. and Mrs. Fetzer left lost night for a
short visit to Chattanooga, Tenn.
The people are happy because they can buy
Salvation Oil for twenty-five cents.
The only sura method to cure an obstinate
cough—use Dr. Buffs Cough Syrup. 3Sc.— Adv.
eamuel Kirk & eon, Baltimore.
The name that appears above is that of
one of the best known ard most reliable, as
well as one of the oldest, firms in this coun
try. In tbe south it has beon as familiar as
a household word for three-quarters of a
century. To say that your silverware, jew
elry or watch enme from “Kirk’s” has been
always a guarantee that it wa3 tbe best that
could b had for the money you paid for it.
Established reputation is a very Important,
feature in making purohases in auy lino of
goods, but more especially is it so in silver
ware, jewelry and watch :s, were buyers
must depend almost entirely upon the
seller’s reoresentations as to the or icles he
offsrs. For a quarter of a century tbe peat
card of "Samuel Kirk * Son, 114 Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Md.,” has appeared in the
Morning News. The firm, though old and
reliable and doing one of the’besti businesses
in tbe oruatry, under.itacd that if they ex
pect to retain old friends and secure nevr
ones they must extend an invitation
through the papers to that effect, and they
never fail to do m.
ANNOUNCEMENT EXTRAORDI
NARY.
W eet’a China Palace—Eeadquartsrs
for Wedding and Holiday Presents.
We have received this season the finest
line of Art Porcelains and Novelties from
all countries, the equal never yet seen in
Savannah. Our specialties are Haviland
& Co’s flue French China, Phoenix Glass
Company’s Rich Cut Glass, Reed & Bar
ton’s Silver Ware. All are simply im
mense. Cali and sea the grand display at
Wzst’s China Palace,
— Adv. 133 Broughton street-, Pavannah.
‘‘Tha Girl with a Teste for Music.”
This attractive series of papers to be pub
lished in The Youth's Companion will in
terest every girl. Tho contributors include
the famous singers—Mine. Albani, Miss
Em ;,a Jach, Mnw. Lilian Nordica, Miss
Emma Nevada and Miss Maris Vau Zandt.
Adc.
Given Away—This Saturday.
Samples Cologne. Remember special
prices this Saturday, and try 10c. box
Heidt’s celebrated Cough Drops. Heidt’s
for reliable goods at reasonable prices.—
Adv.
As She Entered the Parlor
She exclaimed, “What a lovely table!”
Yeo! Its tin "Onyx table.” Charles bought
it at M. Sternberg & Bros.’s.—
Picture Frames and Moldings. New
goods, M. T. Taylor, ISS York street.—
Adv.
Give-Him a Can* or Umbrella.
A nice Gold-headed Cane or Umbrella
suitably engraved iB a popular and inexpen
sive tribute of respect, esteem or a flection.
A larga variety at M. Sternberg & 8r0.’5.4
.4 dr.
It is said that "a cat has nine lives,” also
that “a fat tiosr die3 hardest”—hence the
old time makes continue to "sigh for the
flesh pots”—but the ‘‘Now Home” is now
wearing (he blue ribbon. Ask your neigh
bor. OlSce B ii Whitaker, corner State
Btreet.— Adv.
Fine Etchings and Engravings just
opened. M. X. Taylor, 135 York street.—
A dr.
Married in November
And all the wedding presents were supplied
by M. Sternberg & Bro.— Adv.
One minute’s thought will convince you of
the groat advantage of buying a machine
which uses only one kind of needle— even
so doth the “New Home." Office corner
State and Whitaker streets.— Adv.
A Lady Appreciates a Watch,
And the largest and most select assortment
of Ladies’ Watches and Chaius can be
found at M. Sternberg & Bro.’s.— Adv,
Oak, Pine and Lightwood
For sale by R. B. Cassells, corner Gwin
nett street and S., F. &W. Ry. Telephone
77.
k3ho Gave Him Op.
The lady was willing to sacrifice her bu
band to the “divorce mill” but she hung o:
to the wedding present*. They came from
Sternberg & Bro.’s. Verb. Lnt.—Adv.
Ladles’ Fine Stationery. M. T. Taylor,
135 York street. — Ado.
Copper Plate work a specialty. M. T.
Taylor, 135 York street.— Adv.
Husband, if your wife is a Headache suf
ferer, take home a bottle of Brad vcrotiae.—
Ado.
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