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2 MACON’S PRIZE WINNERS. THE MIDDLE GEORGIA CADETS TAKE FIRST MONEY. Tho Southern Cadets of Macon Come in Second, and the Moreland Park Cadets of Atlanta Third—A Member of the Dahlonega Cadets Wins the Individual Prize. Macon, Ga., May 12.—This has been an other gala day. The rain of last night cooled the air wonderfully and laid the dust, which was well nigh stifling yesterday. At an early hour to-day visitors filled the streets, and the gay uniforms of soldiers were very conspicuous and gave the city a holiday look. To-day's trains brought to the city hundreds of people, and they mingled with the throng who were already here. At 9 o’clock the Atlanta Rifles appeared on the grounds, accompanied bv the judges, to finish the interrupted drill of yesterday. Their drilling elicited rounds of applause. It was finished at 9:53 o’clock. THE DRILL TEAM. The following is the team: Captain, A. Kneed; right guide, Kendrick; left guide, Spencer: first four, Hill, Wood, Menken and Snooks; second four, Glenn, Goldsmith, Francis and Nunnally; third four, Fleming, Winship, Staldebrook and Hill: fourth four, Wylie, Richard-on, Pash and Everett. The following were substitutes: Kuhns. Malone, Wright, H. Wright, G. Sargent, Scruggs, Mann, Welborn, Husley and Saunders. The company saluted their sponsors and marched off the grounds at double-quick. About 9:15 the Dahlonega Cadets came in with their guns in their cases. THE TEAM OF THE CADETS. The following was the drilling team: Right guide, Boddie; left guide, Rafferty; first four, McMurry, Gilbert, Hayes and McWilliams; second four, Jett, Clark, Cal houn and Shelton; third four, Reed, Mead ers, Walker and Griffith;" fourth four, Phillips, Almod, Harrison and Carmichael; Capt. J. C. Woodward, Cadet Captain; Maj, W. C. Rafferty, Commandant; substitute's, Capt. E. S. Phillips, Seltzer J. Thrasher, T. H. Thrasher, Cornelius and Ed Meadows. The squad was rigidly inspected by the judges, after which they went through the manuel and field evolutions. Their uni forms were gray, with white trimmings and helmets. At 11:06 the drill of the squad was finished, and after saluting their siionsor agdjK: maids of honor they marched from K MILLEDOEViIi.k’s pride. gJHje bugle sounded after the band played, jflgftjp 12 o’clock the Milledgoville Cadets their appearance amid great applause crowded grand stand. Their uni we much admired. They consisted of pants, gray coats, white trimmings The inspection, lasting twen %gHnutes. was close. The squad consisted guide,Hutchins; left guide,Craw first four, Miner. Wallw, Brenson and second four, Phillips, Myriek, ■■rv and Wylly; thin! four.Taylor,Skin- and Vaughn: fourth four. Hall Cole and Huberts; substitutes. Harper, and Privates Garrard The squad jiroved themselves in the manuel and field movements, they finished, gracefully saluted CM sponsor and left the ground on a movement. w'” the clinch rifles. Clinch nidi's, of Augusta, marched o’clock. They were the last coni lt was very warm and the judges al them to drink water. Their field were excellent. The drill squad of ('apt. .T. C. Levy; right guide, sj^Btiger; left guide. Fry ; first four. Walker, Constantine and Dorr; second Manglnun, I'ell's and Mil third four, Sancken, Pendleton, and Renke: fourth fourth. Levy, Neve and Weissiger. At 1 :23 o'clock ■U t Iges left this company to make up About two minutes later the saluted their sponsor and retired. ITtIF INDIVIDUAL CONTEST. e individual contest attracted a great of attention and was ono of the features ic day. e Southern Cadets, of Macon, had four in the contest, viz: Albert Jones, J. C. n, W. O. D. Rockwell and A. Thomas, e Mooreland Park Cadets entered T. leton, 11. Jones, W. Howurd and W. R. r Atlanta Rifles entered First Sergt. [ Kendrick, Second Sergt. T. S. S]x>n- Fourth Sergt. C. S. Hill and Private L Meakin. b Milledgeville Cadets ent<*refl C. G. on, Jr , T. E. Hubert, Walter Vaughn D. G Crawford. e Dahlonega Cadets entered R. A. Mc •y, G. B. Boddie, J. S. Reed and Robert lows. p Clinch Riflfs, of Augusta, had three in the drill: W. J. Levy, A. J. Rinkle, H. H. Mangum. GOING THROUGH THE DRILL. Ord. Sergt. Flynn, of the Southern Ca dets, formed them in line. The first man dropped was from the Dahlonega Cadets, because his bayonet scabbard lieeaine disar ranged and thoughtlessly he attempted to fix ft. The greatest throw out was when the command “parade rest” was given. Only seven were left—two of the Southern Cadets, one of the Atlanta Rifles, one of the Moore land Park Cadets, two of the Dahlonega Cadets and one of the Milledgeville Cadets. The next command left one man each from the Southern Ciulets, Moreland Park Cadets, Atlanta Rifles, and Dahlonega Cadets. The representative of the Atlanta Rifles was dropped next, and Sergt. Flynn, of the Southern Cadets, followed suit. DAHLONKGa’h GLORY. It was now between two well-drilled col lege boys—T. Pendleton, of the Moorland Park Cadets, and Robert Meadows, of the Dahlonega Cadets. Mr. Pendleton was a great favorite with his company aiul bail many friends hero. Finally Sir. Pendleton was thrown out on a slight error, ami the Dahlonega Cadets won through R. Meadows. After the drilling Gov. Gordon and his staff were tendered a reception at Wesleyan Ft male College. An interesting programme of an hour’s length was.gone through with by the pupils, after which the party were tendered another reception at tho residence of Mr. Nussbuum, on College street. AWARDING THE PRIZES. In the ufternoon a tremendous crowd as sembled at the park to witness tho review and the brigade drill. Five thousand j>eo ple w'ere in the iticlosuro. The brigade was m command of Lieut. Col. C. M. Wylley, General commanding, and Adjt. E. D. Hugeum. - After the review the prizes wore awarded as follows: Middle Georgia Cadets, of Milledgoville, first prize, $200; score 9.51. Southern Cadets, of Macon, second prize, $100; score 9.23. Moreland Park Cadets, of Atlanta, third prize, SSO, score 9.14. Tho remaining companies scored as foi ls w: Atlanta Rifles, 9.10. Dahlonega Cadets, 8.99. Clinch Rifles, of Augusta, 8.91 The individual prize, the Crown House fold medal, was then awarded young leadows. Capt. Lvinaii Hall, of the Moreland Park Cadet*, commanded the first battalion: Lieut. M. C. Rafferty, of the L'nited States army, the second, and Lieut. Newton, of the .Spalding Grays, the third. THE BANQUET. , To-night the banquet complimentary to the Governor aud staff came off at tile Vol unteers’ armory. Six huiuh'ed invited guests were present. After the feast the chairs were moved back and the following toasts were drank; The Governor—“ Eminent as n soldier and ttAtwnan. The State of Georgia—“ Wise in poiev, just ui conduct, moderate in action.’ 1 Ro- Mv.n-ie by Hon. Thomas Hardeman. Our Guests —“The great, heart of Macon j has an equal place for all.” Response by Cant. Wood, of the Spalding Grays. Tho citizen soldiers of Georgia—“ Dear to I the public heart cheap to the public purse.” I Response by Col. Charles H. Olmstoad, of the (Governor’s staff. “The army and navy, the right and left arms of the republic.” Response by Lieut. W, C. Raffertv, United States army. “The city of Macon.” Response by R. W. Patterson. “The law, in peace reason, in war force.” Response by Col. John S. Candler, of the Governor’s staff. “The press, the only sentinel that is never relieved.” Response by Warren D. Not tingham, of Perry, Ga. “The women, commissaries of infan try, commanders of all armies.” TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH. Two Tax Fights in Progress—The State’s Land Pirates. Atlanta, Ga., May 12. —There promises to be litigation between the Western Union Telegraph Company and tho Comptroller General on the question of special taxes, similar to that now pending in the United States Court with the Pullman Car Com pany. Under the tax act tho Western Union is levied on for 1 1-2 per cent on its' gross receipts. Supt. Brenner, of Augusta, makes two returns, the first giving the gross receipts of earnings between State points amounting to $111,58.1. The second gives < gross receipts of all business done by tho Georgia offices, amounting to $48,291. Mr. Brenner insists that the first return gives the proper basis of assessment., and refuses to pay on the second. Tho Comptroller has time and again held against this proposition and will now, as the act of 188(1 construes gross receipts to mean the full amount of all money received within the State. John S. Davidson, of Augusta, attorney of the company, lias asked for a hearing before the the Comptroller on this question, which will be granted. the telephone tax. There is also a difference between the Comptroller and Telephone Company, which is taxed $1 on each instrument in use in the State. Superintendent Cole returned 1,939. The Comptroller was not satisfied and called on the tax collectors of the cities where telephones are used for the correct number, with the following result: Athens 56, Sa vannah 400, Columbus 140, Rome 115; Ma con 235, Augusta 180, Brunswick 35, At lanta 1,236; a total of 2,397, or 458 more than were returned. SUMMER EXCURSION RATES. The Rate Committee of the General Pas senger Agents is in annual session at the office of Commissioner Slaughter to fix the summer excursion rates to the Northwest. Maj. Leigh Chalmers, Special Examiner of the Department of Justice, is inspecting the offices of the United States District At torney. Clerk Marshall after a three weeks stay in Atlanta went to Washington city to-night. The January proclamation of the Gov ernor, offering a reward of $250 for the ar rest and conviction of each land pirate in Southern Georgia, is having a good effect. G. W. Johnson lias lieen arrested in Hawk insville chargod with selling lands in Dooly under forged titles. The Solicitor General says he is an old offender and that the proof is conclusive. The offense is a felony with a penalty of from four to ten years imprison ment. STABBED IN THE SIDE. Pink Milton stabbed Bob Starnes danger ously in the side to-night at tho corner of Magnolia and Elliott streets in a row about a woman. Both men were drinking. Mil ton was arrested. The Finance Committee of the City Coun cil to-day sold $15,000 worth of At lanta gas stock, 600 shares, at $25 a share to Jones & Pratt, bankers. Tho money is to be used in putting up buildings for the Piedmont Fair Association. The sale was made for this purpose over the pro test of City Attorney Goodwin who gave it as his opinion that such an appropriation would be illegal. The Council tabled his opinion. SMACKS of jobbery. The sale is denounced here as a piece of unblushing jobbery, and an effort will be made to enjoin the city from appropriating the sum realized to tho Piedmont Associa tion. It was publicly stated here to-day that the Gate City Guards had decided to aban don their European tour, liecause of official notification from England that the company will not be allowed to trend English soil. At a meeting of the company to-night it was resolvtwl to make the tour and leave England out of the line of inarch. BLACKWOOD KIDNAPPED. Judge Roney Renders a Decision in the Famous Augusta Case. Augusta, Ga.. May 12.—An interesting case involving tho alleged kidnapping of a criminal in one State by the authorities of another was decided by Judge Roney to-day in Richmond County Superior Court. Frederick A. Blackwood, a man accused of forgery, was recently arrested in South Carolina by officers from Augusta, Ga., and brought to this Stab' for trial. The author ties of South Carolina, regarding this as an illegal invasion of the sovereignty of the State, joint'd in habeas corpus proceedings to secure the return of the prisoner to their territory. Judge Roney, in deference to comity which State's owe to one ’ another, ordered that Blackwood be taken back to Hamburg, S. C., where he had lieen arrested, and there released. The order was carried into execu tion, whereupon Blackwood was immediate ly rearrestod upon a warraiifesued out before li trial justice of Aiken county, 8. C., and committed to prison to await requisition pajiers fpim Georgia. The case has excited much interest in South Carolina, and the State was represented in the habeas corpus prrceedings in Richmond County Superior Court by Attorney General Earle. The decision is virtually that Blackwood was kidnapped and that,'Officer Stone and Mr. McNally acted without authority. It is thought that South Carolina will keep hoi eve on those gentlemen, who are held now on this side of the rivet- to answer for all crimes for which they have lieen indicted, and seek further vindication by punishing them when opportunity presents. Tho case lias been all the talk here for days. It was not thought thut Judge Roney would lilieruto the forger, but the criminal hns not gained a isiint. There is no doubt that Gov. Richardson will give him back to Georgia, and tho penitentiary will be his goal. JAUNT OF THE EDITORS. Tho Association Favorably Impressed With Brunswick. Brunswick, Ga., May 12. —Tho members of the Georgia Press Association arrived here this morning by special train from Valdosta, and were received by a large dele gation of citizens. After dinner carriages were provid-'d and the party token through the city and to various jiomt.s of interest. I .'iter la the afternoon the fire deportment gave an exhibition. A banquet was given at Ariozo Hall in the evening. The party will leave for Fernamlina and will return Friday evening. It is the gen eral opinion of the press that Brunswick is on a substantial boom. Improvements are goingon in every direction, and new enter prises are the order of the day. i Congressman Herbert to be Honored. Pensacola, Fla., May 12. -Bon. H. A. Herbert, member of Congress from Ala bama, passed through this city this morn ing to join tho Browder Club of Mont gomery, who are spending a week on the shores of Perdido Bay fishing and sporting. On their return the citizens of this city wili show sonic appreciation of Congressman Herbert’s services to this section of the country by giving an entertainment or re centiou for him. THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, MAY 13, 1887. FLORIDA'S LEGISLATURE.; No Change in the Status of the Sena torial Fight. Tallahassee, Fla., May 12. —The Gov ernor to-day signed the bill forming Osceola county; also the bill prescribing punishment for injuring or obstructing railroad tracks; also the bill allowing jurors in justices’ and county judges’ courts to be challenged in civil cases; also making the property of rail roads in the hands of their officers and agents subject to garnishment for judg ments. The Senate passed the deficiency appro priation bill and the bill incorporating the Sub Tropical Exposition. A bill forming Lake county from portions of Orange and Sumter was introauced in the Senate and passed unanimously under a suspension of the rules. The bill incorporating the St. Augustine Park Association was reported favorably. Consideration of the Railroad Commission bill was postponed until to-morrow because Senator McKinne, the introducer, was ab sent with a committee, visiting the convict camp at Live Oak. LEGALIZING CITY GOVERNMENTS. The House concurred in the Senate amend ment to the bill legalizing all the city gov ernments in the State that have lost proof of the third incorporation, so the bill now goes to the Governor. The day was consumed with bills on the their second reading. The Senate held a night session to discuss the mechanic’s lien law. The calendars are so full that regular night sessions will be necessary after this week. The State Treasurer, Comptroller and At torney General are considering the contested election returns for county officers in Her nando county. A BALLOT IN JOINT SESSION. Both houses voted for United States Sena tor to-day in joint session as follows: Perry 24 Hloxnam 20 Pasco 16 Finley 3 Mc'Vnorter 2 McKinne 3 Hood rich 13 A large number of politicians are in the city but there are no new features in the Senatorial contest. The bill making appropriations to cover last year’s expenses of the State government and constitutional convention passed both houses. Good authority says Gov. Perry will ap point Chief Justice McWhorter Senator should the Legislature adjourn without elect ing, and Gen. Finley may lie appointed Judge, with the hope of his election to the same place by the people next year. THE GORDON RAILROAD BILL. The attempt to rush through the Senate a bill declaring that Gov. Gordon, of Georgia, had forfeited all the rights and franchises granted him by the State of Florida.in the international railroad charter which became a law in 1883, failed since all recognized that it was but justice to the other contracting parties to be heard ip the matter. Should the Legislature declare the charter forfeited it does not follow that it is annulled since it is in the nature of a contract, and the rights if any of the other parties cannot be taken away without their consent. Of course if they have no rights the matter will be at an end and the lands now taken out of the market for the benefit of the Gordon railroad will be made free to all purchasers and settlers. The bill has been made a special order for Monday next, and it is expected Gov. Gordon or his attorney will lie on hand to look after his interests in the matter. THE ROAD TO THOMASVILLE, The additional time asked by the Thomas ville, Tallahassee and Gulf Railroad Com pany for the construction of their road from Thomasville, Ga, to Tallahassee has been granted, and the completion of this short link will now be assured. A bill is now on its third reading in the Senate, authorizing the Comptroller to re fund money received for taxes upon double assessments, or where the sale took place after the taxes were paid. This provides a long-felt want for the relief of persons Who have overpaid taxes but who coujif Only get relief through the Legislature. generally are small, and the Comptroller is fully competent to judge as to tho equity of the claims. The Legislature being in doubt as to its power to pass local or special legislation at the present session, requested the Governor to obtain from the Judge of the Supreme Court their opinion in the promises* The Governor complied with the request, but the Supreme Court replied that the consti tution did not authorize them to give opin ions on legislative matters pending,and they eould pass upon the constitutionality of a law when its constitutionality was ques tioned in a case before them, consequently the Legislature is still in the dark, but will probably pass many special laws to be tested in the regular way as to their validity. The lawyers of tho Legislature are divided on the question. PRESIDENT MABRY. President Mabry, of the Senate, was born in Pickens county, Ala., June 17, 1851, which makes him still a very young man notwithstanding the many prominent posi tions he lias held in this and other States. He lived for a time in Louisiana when a child and afterward moved with his father to Mississippi. Upon attaining his majority in 1872 ho was elected a delegate to the Con stitutional Convention of Mississippi held that year. Ho was twice elected Mayor of Tupelo, Miss., and removed to Florida in 1879. In 1882 he was elected to the Florida Legislature, and in 1884 was on the first liallot nominated for Lieutenant Governor, which position he now holds, being ex-officio President of the Senate. He is a popular gentleman, a wise, prompt and impartial presiding officer, and is devoted to the ad vancement of the best interests of his adopted State. Should Gov. Perry lie elected Senator Mr. Mabrv will succeed to the Governor ship, and the honor could not bo placed upon one more deserving. His rapid elevation is an encouragement to others who are now seeking homes and fame in Florida. His success is remarkable aud well earned in every particular. Senator Mallory proposes an amendment to the constitution so tnnt homemade wines from oranges and other fruits will be taken out ci the provisions of the local option law ”, regard to the sale of intoxicating liquors | and drinks. BARTOW’S GALA DAY. Tho Corner-Stone of the Now Institute Laid Before 4,000 People. Bartow, Fla., May 12.—T0-day has been a great day for Bartow. Four thousand people were present at tho ceremonies of laying the corner-stone of Summerlin In stitute, conducted by the Masonic Grand Lodge. A grand barbecue was given, forty animals being slaughter'd tofeisl the people. Thu bill of faro included other tilings in proportion. At the grounds speeches were made by the Most Worshipful Grand Mas ter, followed by others. Lacy Boyd, a boy of 12, thanked the do nor in behalf of the children of Bartow. Maggie .Johnson, aged 13 years, presented a gold cane to Jacob Summerlin, through whose generosity the institute will be built. Mr. Summerlin replied amid repeated cheers. The Orlando Band was in attendance. Tim Cantata “Flower Queen and the Cor onation of the Rose” was presented to-night by home talent at, the opera house. The building would not accommodate the audi ence and the entertainment will be repeated tomorrow night. Everything passed off quietly. One Killed and One Wounded. Atlanta, Ga.. May 12.—L. W. Couch was killed and F. N. Burdette mortally wounded nt Seneca toslay, in a fight grow ing nut of a jiersonal feui. One of them fought with a pistol and the other with a hatchet. A TAX OX YANKEE GRAIN HOW ENGLAND MIGHT MEET THE NON-INTERCOURSE POLICY. Sir Tapper,Tolls the Canadian Parlige ment that the United States Would Get the Worst of the Proposed Fight —Benefits Which He Claims Canada Would Receive. Ottawa, Ont., May 12.—Sir Charles Tupjier to-day delivered a budget speech in Parliament. The speaker said the outlook for the country was of the brightest, the only cloud on the horizon being the threat of non-intercourse on the part of the United States. All parties in Canada were agreed that it was the duty of the government to maintain Canada’s admitted rights. Before accepting the high commissionership he (Mr. Tupper) had visited Washington and hod a long interview with the late Secretary of State Frelinghuysen. THE DEMOCRATS TOO FIRM. He regretted that the government of which Secretary Frelinghuysen was a mem ber was not returned to power, not because his (Tapper's) sympathies were with either one party or the other in the United States, but because the Democratic administration, with a Republican majority in the Senate, was helpless to carry out any arrangements it might propose. His intercourse with leading statesmen of Great Britain led him to believe that the iinjieriul government would have to steadily maintain Canada’s rights. He regretted the course the Ameri can government hod pursued on the fisheries question. MUTUAL INTERESTS. He believed that the interests of the two countries were bound up in increased commercial relations and ex tended reciprocal arrangements, and that it would , be a great mis fortune if anything were to prevent recip rocal trade arrangements being arrived at. During the past flftv years the balance of trade between the United States and Can ada was $350,000,000 in favor of tho Uni ted States, and the United States had been very largely gainers under any trade sys tem in vogue between the two countries. A GRAIN TAX. , If the policy of non-intercourse was car ried out it could be met by the imperial government discriminating against grain arriving in England from United States ports. Such discrimination would greatly develop the grain producing industry iii Canada. Besides this through freight which to-day was assisting to build up New York, Boston and Portland would arrive nt Canadian ports and enormously assist in building them up, besides aiding the Cana dian railways. THE PRICE OF BREAD. He believed that the imposition of a duty on American grain by the imperial govern ment would not increase the price of bread in England, as with India and Canada in competition, the price would be kept down. He hoped and believed that the policy of non-intercourse would not lie adopt:* 1, but if it were the United States would find in Canaria a people determined on maintaining their admitted rights. FLORIDA’S METROPOLIS. Bad Weather for the Yacht Race—Had dock Apt to Live. Jacksonville, Fla., May 12.—The day proved unfavorable for the annual regatta <tf the Florida Yacht Club, both in respect to the breeze and rain. There was but little wind at the start and the competing ygchts had a slow time until a wind came up. This unfortunately brought showers of rain which lasted for several hours making the greater part of the day’s sjxirt decidedly unpleasant to the participants’ and un favorable to the hundreds of spectators who gathered earlier in tho day along the wharves and docks. The starting gun was fired at 11:05 o’clock sharp and the boats crossed the line in the following order: FIRST CLASS. Mikado, Capt. Stevens if 18 00 Estelle, Capt. Merrv 11 18 42 Cheemaun, cant. Kemps n lti oo Arrow, Capt. Canova, of Indian river 11 19 00 Tho Cheemaun won the race, crossing tho home line at 2:43:42. The Estelle was second at 2:49:09. The Arrow and Mikado were distanced. In the second class the yacht Hero, the property of Frank Wightman, of this city, and sailed by Capt. Fozzard, was an easy winner over a fifteen-mile course in two hours and five minutes. Katie 8., Capt. Williams, was a good second; the Arthur 8., Capt. Browerd, third. The Elly, Capt. Green, and the Tempest, of New Berlin, Capt. Dempsey, were distanced. The closing ball of the yacht club for the season took place to-night at the club house. It was largely attended and was a most brilliant affair. Zaeh Haddock, who was shot last evening by the Page brothers, and was thought to lie fatally wounded, was resting easier to day, and some hopes are entertained of his recovery. William Lanier and T. B. Smiley, two other parties, have been arrested to-day for alleged complicity in thp attack on the one-armed man. It is difficult to find out who did the actual shooting. Tho grand jury have taken the affair in hand. Private advices received in this city this afternoon from Starke state that N. J. Jones & Co.’s store and Thomas Sweat's residence were burned there to-day. Mr. Jones and wife and Mr. Sweat’s family came down from Starke on an excursion train to-day and visited Pablo Beach. A TRAMP ON A BED OF COALS. His Thighs Horribly Roasted and Other Parts Badly Burned. Calhoun, Ga., May 12.—G. A. Dicker son, who says he is from Mount Airy, ar rived here early this morning in a critical condition, from being burned. He and a fellow tramp camped two miles south of here last, night. While sloping by their fire, Dickerson says, his clothing caught on fire, but the supposition is that he was drunk and rolled into the fire, ns his thighs are literally baked. Both ankles and one hand are badly blistered. Clothing was Erovided by a citizen, and he made his way ere and is being cared for at the county’s pauper home, llis unknown fellow tramp deserted him, leaving him to die. SAVED BY HIS HAND. One Boy Shoots Another While Handling a Revolver. Wayckoss, Ga., May 12.—This afternoon, while a little 0-year-old son of (.’apt. E H. Crawley was handling a 32-calibre pistol which ho had obtained from another boy, the weapon was discharged and tho twill cn tend the left breast of Clinton Buchanan, soil of C. C. Buchanan. The ball was probed for, but could not lie found. It is thought that it did not penetrate uuv vital pan, as it first passed through his liand, which he had raisisl in warning to his companion, and entered his breast diagonally. The result is not, yet determined, though hopes are enter tained of its not being a fatal wound. The shooting was purely accidental. Y. M. C. A. The international Concentfim Choses Its Officers. ' I San Francisco, Cal., May 12.—The in teniational convention of the Young Men's Christian Association has elected the follow ing officers: President—Hon. S. H. Blake, of Toronto, Can. Vice Presidents—Mai. Oen. O. O. Howard of California, H. M. Willard of Vermont, E. E. Richardson of Missouri, L. C. Warner of New York. S. F. Hobbs of Alabama, C. \V . .lector ill Texas, and W. 8. Woodbridge of Minnesota. Bocretaries—George T. Coxhead of Mis souri, C. A. Mavdwell of California, and C. F. Hotchell of Connecticut. CHATTAHOOCHEE COMMITTEEMEN Judge Crisp Selects the Gentlemen to Gather the Statistics. Columbus,' Ga., May 12. In pursuance of the resolution adopted by the Chatta hoochee convention on Tuesday night Judge Crisp has appointed the following commit tee to gather statistics to be forwarded to the Columbus Board of Trade by Sent. 1, to l>e compiled and furnished to members of Congress from Georgia, Alabama and Flori da: Muscogee county, C. E. Hochstrasser, Chairman; West Point, W. H. Harrington; Chattahoochee county, James Castleberry; Stewart county, J. T. Hamson; Quitman county, Judge Albritton: Clay county, E. Paulin; Early county, W. C. Sheffield; De catur county, Jeff D. Lalabort; Lee county, Ala., J. T. Gorman; Russell comity, Ala., John C. Cheney; Barbour county, Ala., L H. Dent; Henry county, Ala., J. W. Foster; Miller county, Ga., E. B. Bush; Dougherty county', Ga., L. E. Welch; Worth county, W. A. Harris; Lee county, J. W. Forrister; Dooley, T. J. Ray:Sumter, J. A. Cobb: Macon, O. C. Cheeves: Houston, S. B. Burr; Taylor, J. P. Carson; Crawford, A. J. Danielly; Talbot, ■Henry Persons; Mitchell, J. L. Underwood; Calhoun, J. J. Beck; Liberty county', Fla., W. B. Shep herd; Franklin county, Fla., J. E. Grady; Calhoun, Fla., A. P. Higgins; Jackson, Fla., W. H. Hilton; Gadsden, Fla., W. W. Keep; Baker county, Fla., F. M. Fleming. KNIGHTS OF HONOR. Four of the Officers Made Appointive Instead of Elective. Philadelphia, Pa., May 12. —At to-day’s session of the Supreme Lodge of Knights of Honor a proposition to make the offices of Supreme Chaplain, Guide, Guardian, and Sentinel appointive instead of elective was discussed and passed. The proposition to abolish the Supreme Trustees was defeated. The annual election for supreme officers re sulted as follows: Supreme Dictator —L. A. Gratz, of Knox ville, Tenn. Supreme Vice Dictator —John T. Mil burn, of Louisville, Ky. Supreme Assistant Dictator —A. R. Sav age, of Lewiston, Me. Supreme Reporter —B. F. Nelson, of St. Louis. Supreme Treasurer —Joseph W. Branch, of St. Louis. Supreme Trustees—T. A. Pennington of Philadelphia, S. A. Lawrence of Peppcrill, Mass., and L. S. Ledbetter of Cedartown, Ga. Color Lines in Church. Charleston, S. C., May 12.—The Epis copal Convention of the diocese of South Carolina met here to-day. After the reading of Bishop Howe’s annual address and the convention sermon, by Dr. Robert Wilson, the old question of the admission of colored clergy was revived on a motion to strike out the name of Rev. Pollard, rector of St. Mark’s'Episcopal church of Charles ton from the Bishop’s list of clerical dele gates. An animated discussion followed, and the subject was finally laid over until to-morrow. Oliver at Augusta. Augusta, Ga., May 12.—Fred Oliver is here looking for a site for a cotton seed oil mill. Note Appel & Schaul’s ad. in this issue. Harnett House. Concerning a popular hotel in Savannah, Ga., the Florida Times-Union says: “We note from the hotel arrivals as published in the Savannah papers, that the Harnett House still leads all the other “hotels in the city. In fact they have as many as the others combined. There is a good install ment of Floridians always registered there.” Note Appel & Schaul's ad. in this issue. Price our groceries before purchasing else where. Strauss Bros. Dili' GOODS. Exceptional Indiicenieots H OSIER Y AT Crohan & Dooner’s SUCCESSORS TO B. F. McKenna & Cos., Ladies’ Hose. 350 dozen Ladies' black, colored and un bleached Hose at 10c. a pair. 350 dozen Ladies’ unbleached full regular made Hose at 15c. a pair, 225 dozen Ladies' black, solid colored and un bleached Hose, full regular made,, at 25c. a pair. 100 dozen Ladies' solid colored "black and un bleached Hose, full regular made, at 35c. a pair. 150 dozen Ladies' black anil solid colored Bril liant Lisle Hose at 50c., worth 75c. a pair. Misses’ Hose. 300 dozen Misses plain and ribbed black and colored Hose at 10c. a pair. A Job Lot. 160 dozen Misses’ black and colored Hose, broken sizes, at 23c., regular price 85c. and -10 c. 175 dozen Misses’plain and ribbed black and colored Hose, double heel and toes, at 25c. a pair. 50 dozen Misses’ black pud colored Brilliant Lisle Thread Hose, double knees, from 6 to B>s, at 85c. a pair. GENTLEMEN’S HALF HOSE 250 dozen Gentlemen’s British Half Hose at 15c. a pair. 200 dozen Gentlemen’s unbleached striped and solid colored British and Balbriggan Half Hose at 25c. a pair. Summer Underwear A complete assortment of all grades and sizes in Summer Underwear for Ladies, Gentlemen and Misses. White Goods! White Hoods! 3,750 yards Corded Pique at BUc. a yard. 200 pieces India Linen, 30 inches wide, at RUc. a yard. 150 pieces India Linen, 32 inches wide at 10c. a yard. 100 pieces India Linen, 32 inches wide, at 12J.6C. a yard. 75 pieces checked Nainsook, Cambric finish, 10 different patterns, at H'-ic. a yard. 40 pieces shear finished Plaid Lawns, 30 inches wide, at a yard. A full line of Bleached, Unbleached and Tur key lied Table Damask. Damask and Hack Towels, Napkins and Doylies, Marseilles and Honey Comb Quilts. A SPECIAL DRIVE. 100 dozen bleached Huek Towels, 23 inches wide and 15 inches long, at $3 per dozen; regu lar price $1 25. HIM 111. PRINTER AND BOOKBINDER. THE OLD RELIABLE ! GEO. N. NICHOLS, Printing and Binding, Hay Street. New Machinery! New Materials! Best Papers! Best Work! No JJrag. No lllwlcr. No humbug. MEETINGS. CHIPPEWA TRIBE NO. 4, LO. OF R. M. A regular meeting of this Tribe will be held THIS EVENING at 8 o’clock (and hereafter), corner Bull and Bay streets. Visiting and transient brethren fraternally in vited. S. A. BORDERS, Sachem. C. F. 51. Berniukdt, Chief of Records. ISLE OF HOPE YACHT CLUB. The annual meeting of the Isle of Hope Yacht Club will be held on SATURDAY, 11th iust., at 11 o’clock, at No. 6 Drayton street. R. M. DESIERE, Commodore. James G. Hardee, Secretary and Treasurer. FOREST CITY 111 \ CLUB. A regular monthly meeting of the Club will be held THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock. By order of E. J. KIEFFER. President. J. D. Hklmkex, Secretary and Treasurer. THE JASPER MUTUAL LOAN ASSOCIA TION. The sixty-fifth regular monthly meeting of the Jasper Mutual Loan Association will be held THIS EVENING, at 8 o’clock, at the office of Wooten A MacDonell, 118 Bryan street. P. W. MELDRIM, President. J. E. Wooten. Secretary. SPECIAL NOTICES. ~ " NO PICK. The firm of HAM & IIAAR has THIS DAY been dissolved by mutual consent. MARTIN HAAR assumes all liabilities. E. Y. HAM. SIARTIN HAAR. I thank my patrons for past trade, and solicit the continuance of same. MARTIN HAAR. .NOTICE. Policy Holders of the ALABAMA GOLD LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY are requested to meet at the office of D. G. PURSE, ESQ., No 111 Bay street. THIS AFTERNOON at 4:30. NOTICE. Savannah, Ga., May 5, 1887. We, the undersigned grocers, do hereby agree to close our respective places of business at 7 o’clock from slay 15, 1887, to Sept. 1, Saturday excepted: John Lyons & Cos., A. 51. & C. W. West, S. W. Branch, William G. Cooper, J. G. Nelson & Cos., D. B. Lester, James McGrath & Cos., R. D. slcDonald & Cos., Hirsch Brothers, slutual Co-operative As- A. H. Champion, sociation, Strauss Brothers, J. C. Thompson, Nicholas Lang, Sirs. K. Power, John Sullivan. SPECIAL NOTICE. Award of the judges of the Floral and Art Ex hibition, held at ('hath.’ m Artillery Hall last week: “Slessrs. Davis Bros., best-toned pianos, diploma." Please excuse us for mentioning the fact, but as this was our first competitive exhibit, we feel naturally more or less elated. We carry an elegant line of pianos always in stock, and front the volume of business that we now control in this line we imagine the above verdict is wide spread and unanimous. We handle the Knabe, Kranioh & Bach, Augustus, Baus & Cos. and F.stey pianos. Call or write. Prices and terms liberal. DAVIS BROS., LONG ISLAND GENUINE OYSTER BAY ASPARAGUS. ISAAC ROOS & CO., Central Market, corner slacon and Drayton. ________ TELEPHONE 330. DR. HENRY S COLDI.NG, DENTIST, Office corner Jones and Drayton streets. THE NEW BRICK COMPANY. Parties wishing to take stock in the PIONEER STEASI BRICK COSIPANY will find the subscription list at D. R. KENNEDY'S, FOR SALE. 120 Horse Power ENGINE for sale at a bar gain. Cylinder 20x30. About new and in per fect order. A. B. HART, Hake City, Fla. ULMER’S LIVER CORRECTOR. This vegetable preparation is invaluable for the restoration of tone and strength to the sys tem. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other ills, caused by a disordered liver, it cannot be excelled. Highest prizes awarded, and in dorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for Ul mer’s Liver Corrector and take no other. $1 00 a bottle. Freight paid to any address. B. F. ULSIER, 51. D., Pharmacist. Savannah. Ga. WATCHES AND JEWELRY. THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY WEDDING PRESENTS Such as DIAMONDS, FINE STERLING SIL VERWARE, ELEGANT JEWELRY, FRENCH CLOCKS, etc., is to be found at A. L. Desbouillons, 21 BULL STREET, the sole agent for the celebrated ROCKFORD RAILROAD WATCHES, and who also makes a specialty of 18-Karat Wedding Rings AND THE FINEST WATCHES. Anything you buy from him being warranted as represented. Opera Cf lasses at Cost, CORNICES* CHAS. A. COX, 46 BARNARD ST., SAVANNAH, GA., MANUFACTURER OF— GALVANIZED IIION CORNICES AND— TIN' HOOFING IN All ITS BRANCHES. The only house using machinery in doing svork. Estimates for city or country work promptly furnished. Agent for the ‘celebrated Swedish Me tallic Paint. Agent for Waiters’ Patent Tin Shingles. I AAVYKRS, doctors, ministers, merchants, lj mechanics ami ntur:>; having bix.ks, maga zines, and other printed work to lie bound or re bound can have such work done in the best style of the binder’s art at the MORNING NEVVS BINDERY. 3 Wldtaker street. CLOTHING. W E^ w made more ” this season to render our line f exert Wrn FURNISHING GOODS complete in every detail, and are pleased that the unanimous verdict is that 1w. to ** Rewarded Our EfF<,f COsa all whose wardrobes need replenish,* ani S vited to call and inspect our stock in in lie found all the main as well as 'ih! A hl ' :h little fixings that announce the wrilJ£2L ul gentleman. ° "ell-dreasej OTTR STOCK OF 1 -I I ATS comprises all the ne w and desirable shares in o. best grades of goods, aud we are plejSS ,“ th * nounce, for the benefit of the nianv wh ri w aQ ' been awaiting them, that we have rerenli a™' 9 & l vs ked t f '?' shipment of those PEw? reafon? ’ Whlch we BolJ so early SUMMPrII.OTHING we are showing an extremely elegant . tractive line, in a variety of STYLES ref TERNS and PROPORTIONS thaj enable please aud fit even the most fastidious 1 M The public is cordially invited to inspect various lines of goods. pect out A. FALK & SOX, MEN’S AND BOYS’ OUTFITTERS. our'inGstraTreFcat aligAesf which we think will repay you. " n FIEST EXCURSION TO T Y BE E! Sumer SibliiipfiM OUR New York buyer having purchased an immense stock of Children's Suits under the hammer we intend to give our customer, and the public at large the benefit of same. Note the Following: 106 Children’s Fancy Check Suits, ages 6-11 ai 11 25; worth $2 50. ' 121 Children's Silk Mixed Suits, ages 4-10 si J 1 90; worth 84. 116 Children's Gray Cheviot Suits, ages 4-10 at $2; worth 84 50. ’ 113 Children's All Wool Nigger Head Suits, are, 4-10. at 82 35; worth 84 75. 114 Children's Assorted Cassimere and Tweed Suits, ages 4-10, at $2 50; worth $5. 115 Children’s Assorted Jersey Cloth Suits, ae, 6-12, at $2 50 and $3; worth $6. 118 Children’s All Wool Cassimere Suits, age, 6-12, at $2 75; worth 85 50. 113 Children's All Wool Check Suits, ages 4-10 $2 90; worth $6 25 117 Children’s Black Cloth and Tricot Suits, ages 4-10, at $3 65; worth $6 50. 108 Children’s Imported Basket Cloth Suits ages 4-10, at $3 90; worth 87 50. Call early, as these bargains cannot last long at the above prices. APPEL & SCHAUL, One Price Clothiers, 163 roXGUESS ST. HATS. HITS! HATS! HATS! LaFar’s New Store, 39 BULL STREET. Men’s Hats, Youths* Gats, Boys’ Hats, Mackinaw Hats at 50c. DUNLAP'S FINE HATS, black and pearl color. Nascimento’s Flexible, Comforta ble Hats. Conductors’ Caps, slilitary Caps. Fine Dress Shirts, plain or pleated bosoms. sle.n’s Summer Unde.rshirts aud Drawers at 50c each. Fine Half Hose, 25c. Fine Linen Handker chiefs, 83 per dozen. Scarfs, beautiful patterns, 50c to 81 per dozen. Lawn Ties, in white and fancy patterns, 20c per dozen. Suspenders, Valises, Colin’s and Cuffs in variety. Elegant Y'achtlng Shirts. Yachting and Ten nis Shoes. Silk and Gloria Cloth Umbrellas. Fine. Men’s Garters, Patent Buttons, Studs and Sleeve Holders. Anything, from a nice Nignt Shirt to a full Suit of Clothes to order, at LaFar’s New Store, PAINTS AN DO ILS. Lloyd & ADAMsr SUCCESSORS TO A. B. COLLINS A CO., The Old Oliver Paint and Oil Hone, WILL keep a full line of Doors, Sash, Blinds '' and Builders’ Hardware, Paints, Oilß Steamboat and 51111 Supplies, Lime. 1 laswr. Cement, etc. Window Glass a specialty. sizes and kinds of Packing. A large lot of cjm size Sash, Doors and Blinds will be sold at a dis count. AT THE OLD STAND, No. 5, Whitaker St., Savannah, Ga. JOHN G. BUTLER WHITE LEADS, COLORS, OILS, GLABS W VARNISH, ETC.; READY PAINTS; RAILROAD, STEAMER AND, MILL SUPPLIES. SASHES. DOORS. BLINDS AM> BUILDERS’ HARDWARE. Sole Agent for GEORGIA LTSIE, CALCINED PIASTER, Cb- MKNT, HAIR and LAND PLASTER. 6 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia 1805. CHRIS. MIRPHY, *1865. House, Sign and Ornamental Painting TAXECUTED NEATLY and with dispatch. l j Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, winu Glauses, etc., etc. Estimates furnished onai plication. * CORNER CONGRESS AND DRAYTON Sis., Rear of Christ Church. I SOAP. For Shaving* PEARS’ SHAVING SOAP in stick and tabW, I Williams’ Yankee Shaving Soap, 7,“ “ r . Travelers’ Favorite Shaving Soap. Cuwcur Shaving Soap, Guerlain's Shaving Soap, -J lain's Snaviii,; Cream, Baziu’s Shaving 4 11 • AT STRONGS DRUG STOFfc. PLUM BKIt. L. a. McCarthy, Successor to Chas. E. Wakefield, PLCHBER, GAS and STEAAI EiTTEIs 48 Barnard street, SAVANNAH, GA. ;i."X