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2 THE STATE CAPITAL. GOVERNOR GORDON AND STAFF OFF FOR NASHVILLE. They Will Assist in Laying the Cor nerstone of the National Exposition of American Industries—No Meeting of the Capitol Commision—Pardons Applied For. Atlanta, Ga., May 36. —Gov. Gordon and the following members of his staff went to Nashville in a special sleeper this even ing, where they will to-morrow participate in the ceremonies of laying the corner stone of the National Exposition of American In dustries: Adjt. Gen. Kell, Lieut. Cols. Grantland of Griffin, West and Anderson of Atlanta, Waring of Cement, Daly of Macon, Murphy of Bartlesville, and Harper and Smith of Rome. The party will be back Saturday morning. New petitions signed by SOO citizens of Whitfield were presented to the Governor to-day for the commutation of sentence of William Holman, who is to hang next week. THE CAPITOL COMMISSION. The Capitol Commission were to have had their monthly meeting this morning, but no quorum was present, only Cook and Miller being here. Mr. Thomas, of Athens, was telegraphed for and he came to-night and the session was held at the Kimball at 10 o’clock, The monthly estimate was *13,816, which was approved and a warrant drawn. BROUGHT TO TIME. The Singer Sewing Machine Company settled with the State to-day by paying the tax fi. fa. of SV4O, after a levy on twenty-four machines. PARDON APPLIED FOR. Argument was made before the Governor to-day by Hon. W. J. Pike, for the pardon of Sanford T. Perkle, of Jackson county, under sentence of seven years for man slaughter. He has served five years. Grigsby E. Thomas, Captain of the City Light Guards, of Columbus, has resigned. The Secretary and Mrs. Lamar passed through Atlanta this afternoon for Macon. UNFOUNDED STORIES. Idle Jacksonville Rumors In Regard to Yellow Fever. Jacksonville, Fla., May 26.—Postal CSerk Allen, who arrived from Tampa to day, states that it Is rumored in Tampa that Key West physicians have declai-ed the yellow fever epidemic and that four new ckses are reported. This report is disbe lieved bv the Board of Healtn here, who stated that they have been solemnly prom ised by Dr. Porter, president of the Board at Key West, that he would inform Jack sonville if the disease spread at all. Quite an excitement was caused in Jack sonville this afternoon over a report that Tampa had one case, but this is untrue. ANOTHER DEATH AT KEY WEST. Key West, Fla., May 16.—The excite ment occasioned by the appearance here of yellow fever was' revived to-day by the death of a cigarmaker named Minden,' who came here a short time ago from New York. He was boarding at the residence where the sickness originated. This makes four cases to date and three deaths. POLICE SCATTERED. A Small-Pox Patient Takes An Airing in Jersey City. Jersey City, N. J., May 26.—James Williams (colored) on Tuesday morning was found suffering from small-pox at his home, No. 329 Tenth street, this city. An ambu lance was sent to remove him to the Snake Hill pest house, but he escajicd before it ar rived. Nothing was heard of Williams until to-night, when he entered the Grove street police station and said “I've got small-pox, and mu tired of teing hounded by the police.” Those in the building, ex cept Sergt. Buckliee, got. out hurriedly. Two officers were detailed to watch Williams until an ambulance urrived, but he again escaped and walked down town to the Gregory street jiolice station, where he caused another stanqiode. He then walked around the comer to police hcadquartel's, where Detective Holtie took him in charge. He was finally sent to Snake Hill. Williams said he had beeu all over New York and Brooklyn, but could not find anyone to keep him. County Physician Converse fears that Williams had'spread contagion in his wandering. FRIGHTFUL MORTALITY. The Cholera Epidemic at Buenos Ayres Kills Thousands. Philadelphia, May 26. Chiof Officer Gay, of the bark Macleod, of St. John, In. 8., which arrived at this port to-day from Buenos Ayres, tells a frightful story of the deaths from cholera in that portion Df the Argentine Republic. He says that while his vessel was lying in the harbor of Buenos Ayres the people of that city and suburb* were dying off like sheep, and the disease seemed to be spreading like wild-fire. The wife of the Captain of the bark Golden Rule, chief mate and one man of the bark Bremen, and four men of the bark Wylo, who were stricken down with the disease, died while the Macleod was in port. DIED BY HUNDREDS. As fast ns cases were discovered the patients were removed to the hospital in the city adjoining which is an open lot. When death relieved the victims of their suffering they were at onee removed to this lot and their beds burned. No idea could he formed by the chief officers of the number of cases or deaths occurring daily. BROOKLYN RACES. Saxony Wins First Race and Ten Strike the Second. New York, May Ufi.— The following were the events at the Brooklyn Jockey Club at Gravesend today: First Race For a purse of sfiOO. seven fur longs. Maxnnv won, MarkUuut second, and Editor third. Time I:2RVi. Second Race— One mile. Ten Strike won Telledoe second, and Stone Ruck third. Tim-' 1:424. Third Rack- Mile and one-sixteenth rj|n tnound won, Suiter second, and Al Rood third Time 1:B0V 4 . Fourth Race One mile and a furlong Hand over won. Monopole second, and Orlflamme third. Time iiMlg. Firrn Race -Five furlongs. Tea Tray won, Mercury second, and Bay Ridge third. Time 1:08. Sixth Rack- Three-quarter mile. Blue Line won, Ma.v f-ady and Tambourette dead heat for lecond. Time 1:1">4. LATONIA RACES. Lewis Clark and Rto Grande Tie One Another on 1:45 1-2. Cincinnati, May 2f>. — There were twenty - Mie entries in the first rare at tetouia, so they were divided into two, with the same money and conditions. The following were the events: First Race— One mile. Lewis Clark won, Ln Belle N. second and Alamo third Time ];4gL£. Second Back. -Same conditions. Rio (irande won, Jennie McFarland second and Osoeola third Time 1:41% Third Race -Seven furlongs. Bat Donovan won. Girola second and Miss Florence third. Time l:3f>4. Fourth If ace Five furlongs. Waif won, Colamore second and Orange Girl third. Time 1:00. Fifth Race— One mile and seventy yards. Irish Pai won, Elgin second and Ktrklin third. Time 1:484- Sixth Race— Nine furlongs. Volante won, Duke of Bourlwm second and Mollle McCarthy third. Time 1:074. lowans who dislike prohibition ascribe to ft the late and backward spring, declaring that they cannot even get one swallow to sake a summer.—Nan Francisco Alta. LOWER WAGES. Iron Masters Insist that Wages Must Be Reduced. Pittsburg, May 28.—An important but very quiet meeting of the Western Iron Association was held here yesterday after noon. The notices of the gathering were issued by the President, A. F. Keating, sev eral days ago, and every important mill embraced in the organization was repre sented. The object of the meeting was to discuss the wages for next year and to ap- K)int a committee to confer with a similar >dy from the Amalgamated Association. FOR THEMSELVES ONLY. It was difficult to obtain any information on the deliberation of the iron masters, but it was definitely learned that the scale will not be as quickly arranged as last year. The discussion on the trade showed that the unusually heavy importation of foreign material has greatly affected the iron in dustry in this country. It was argued that if affairs continue as during the past few woeks it will be impossible to pay the present scale of wages. The Amalgamated Association, as already stated, will demand the scale of 18X3-84, which is practically an increase of 10 per cent. No conference committee was appointed, the matter being left to the members in the different dis tricts. A big POOL. Pittsburg, May 20. —It was learned to night that at a meeting of the sheet iron and tin plate manufacturers here to-day, a jxxd was formed to regulate the prices. All the sheet iron and tin manufacturers in the country were represented. SOUTHERN CANDIDATES For the Vacancy on the Supreme Bench. From the Cincinnati Enquirer. Washington, May 25.—1 made inqui ries in an official quarter about the persons in the Southern States who are named for Judge Woods’ place on the Su preme bench. Said my informant: “That place ought to go to Randolph Tucker, of Virginia, or Senator Morgan, of Alabama. Morgan is a close student, a man of legal mind, and he would gratify the South aud be a good Judge.” “ What is the matter with Pugh?” “He is a substantial man, too, not as much of a student as Morgan, and not always as careful of his habits; but he would make a good Judge. Tucker, however, is expected by the Virginia element. He has had very little to do with politics in his life. His politics has been purely incidental, while he has practiced law with assiduity and ambition. He is 64 years old, and that is said to be to his prejudice at the White House. The only man in Virginia mentioned in comparison with him is Mr. Robinson, of Charlottesville, who has been at the bar a long time,. and in cases of tho largest class which pertain to the Bouth. There are no other men in Virginia being discussed.” OTHER AVAILABLE SOUTHERNERS. “Are there no good lawyers in the Caro linas!” “Formerly there were some men at the Charleston bar of high reputation. At present 1 can think of nobody particularly. In North Carolina is Judge Merriman, once in the United States Senate, but thore is no one else there liable to lie selected. In Geor gia there is a little talk about Mr. Ham mond. Not improbably the President will put upon tho Supreme bench the Judge he made in Tennessee, Howell Jackson. He is a fair man, a good lawyer, and it is perhaps the safest selection that could be made. "Randolph Tucker would be the most bril liant selection and give more social and his torical satisfaction to Virginia than any other man. The circuit does not embrace States like Kentucky and Missouri, and if Cleveland should take a man from anywhere but the South proper at this time it would make a huge indignation. Some think he would like to reward some New York mau. but Ido not believe he would dare do it. Senator George, of Mississippi, is a good man, though he may not lie considered in the light of a Justice by all persons. I am told that in New' Orleans there are two or three strongmen. Oneof them is named Senunes, who came from Maryland, and is of the same general family as Raphael Senunes, of Ala bama. Another is a man with an unpro nounceable name, who was associated in the law business with Judah P. Benjamin. It is contended in some quarters that a man who goes on the Supreme tench ought to have a wide range of practice such us a city like New Orleans only affords in the South. There is nobody in Texas being mentioned for the place.’’ A POPULAR ERROR. I mentioned to another person close to the Supreme Court the present condition of that bench and the change now about to be com menced in its constitution. Said he: “There is a popular idea that the law allowing judges to retire at the age of 70 means that they must retire, and there is a certain pressure to get them out when they attain that age. The law was not de signed to make any man w ith a good head on his shoulders and good faculties leave his situation. Thero is Justice Bradley; he has had such experiences in all eases of patent law that it gives him no labor to look through a case of that kind when it comes before him for adjudication. If you were to retire him from the Supreme bench he would Erobably die in a year. Ho has become at ora* in that place, and there he ought to stay as long as Providence lets him. The same is the ease with Judge Miller, who is probably the ablest man on the bench. He likes the work, and takes up his cases with a healthfulness which insures his living. Judge Field is 70 years of ago, but he re tains all his powors,'and you could find no man in the country to be substituted for any of those Judges I have mentioned and tUf the bill.” AN OPINION OF JUDGE WOODS. “What kind of a man was Judge Wood#;” “Woods went through his work without attracting attention either in hostility or much encomium. He was hardly the sort of man to have selected for the degree of causes which come before the Supreme liench. He probably felt some modesty in that regal'd, and, therefore, got through to the time of his death in the quietest way. Grant made him a Circuit Judge, which was promotion enough. Hayes took the Ohio view of his op portunity, and appointed Judge Woods as from Newark. He has consequently never Iwen regarded in the South as an exponent of that section. Harlan, coining from Ken tucky, (listers that State from getting this place, which Woods has left vacant.” “May not the President pick a Judge from Southern Indiana contiguous to the South—some such man as McDonald or Nibluckf” “Well, if he should do that you will sre the finest racket ever yet raised in the Southern States.” The Killing of Gambrell. Jackson, Mirs., May 20.—Evidence in the habeas corpus <'aso of Hamilton ami others, charged with conspiring to assassi nate Editor Gambrell, came to an end to-day, and the Judge adjourned the ease to June 7, when he will hear the arguments. In the meantime the stenographer will write up the testimony, and at that date the argu ment will he made by counsel. Figures and tlie negro Hardy are admitted to temporary hail in $3,000 each, to appear before the Judge on June 7. The others will remain in custody. Omaha Dame (reading a paper!—lt is so encouraging to find the subject of domestic and foreign missions receiving so much at tention. The will of Eleazer T. Slater, who died near Medina, N. Y., Inst week, gives $200,000 to missionary societies. Omaha Man —At home or abroad J “Both. The pajier says it is to be equally divided between the Synodical Board of Foreign Missions and the Niagara Presby tery .” "Well. I’m glad they've got to work on the*" hackmen at last .—Omaha World. THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1887. LOST A RICH BONANZA. ADVENTURES OF AN EXTRAOR DINARY WIFE HUNTER. Incidents in Which a Father-in-Law, a Handsome Daughter, a Knife and a Brace of Gallant Colonels Play Inter esting Star Engagements. From the Neto York Star. A dramatic scene occurred in the hand some lobby of the Hoffman House early Monday evening. A tall, powerfully built mau, with an intelligent face and flashing dark eyes, stood over Col. Frank A. Burr, the well-known journalist, and with an up lifted knife, threatened to send him to an other sphere. “If you tell the truth,” he was heard to say, “I will kill you to-morrow morn ing.” Despite the fearful threat Col. Burr did not look frightened. He coolly leaned his left arm against one of the big pillars in the beautiful corridor, and calmly looking the man in the eye seemed to invito further con ference. Col. Tom Ochiltree, hearing the threaten ing words, rushed to the spot, supposing his fellow Colonel’s life was in danger. The journalist assured him there was no cause for alarm, and added that he would join him presently. The tall mail then closed his knife and walked away. “Remember,” said he, as he departed, “if yon tell the truth to morrow- morning I am a ruined man, and I will kill myself, before doing so, however, I will kill you.” To the people who clustered about him Col. Burr said that the man was George D. Lawson, once a w-ell-know-n journalist. “Vou should have shot the fellow down,” interrupted Col. Ochiltree impulsively. “Oh, no,” returned Col. Burr, who had smelled gunpowder on many a battlefield, “that fellow wouldn’t kill anybody,” and then he proceeded to unfold a tale. “That man, said he, “has boon married several times, and one wife at least, by whom he has had three children, I know to be living. I accidentally heard the other day that Law son was about to be married to a charming little lady who is the editor of a weekly publication in this city, and who re sides at Maywood, N. J. I was astonished to hear this, knowing that Lawson had a wife, and stated so to my informants, and they then told me that it was certainly my duty to write to the father of the young lady, informing him of Lawson’s character and of the fact that he had a wife, and I did so.” It appears that Law-son visited his in tended shortly after her father had received Col. Burr’s letter, and the angry father charged him with having a wife. Law-son denied this, and convinced the father that there was a conspiracy against him. He supposed then that the matter was settled, but the next day, to his surprise, a very ladylike little woman w-ith three small chil dren presented themselves at the young lady’s nome at Maywood. She introduced herself as Mrs. George D. Lawson. Law-son appeared on the scene, and in the woman’s presence denied that he had ever married ner, although he acknowledged that he was the father of the children. The poor woman and the children took their departure with a heavy heart, and Lawson remained behind and convinced the young lady, who had promised to become his wife, that he had powerful enemies working against him, ana that he was an innocent victim of a base plot. This had the effect of intensifying the young lady’s affection, and she refused to believe any thing but what came from his lips. The practical old father, however, believed that 1-awson was not a desirable son-in-law, al though he was still inclined to gratify his daughter in her desire to marry Lawson. He wrote to Col. Burr, telling him Lawson had denied his statement, and requested that Col. Burr would meet him at 10 o,'clock Tuesday morning at the Hoffman House and confront Lawson with the statement. Lawson then came over to New York, and knowing the part that Col. Burr had taken, tried to bulldoze him, as described, when he met him Monday night in the Hoffman House. He opened the conversation with Col. Bun- bv asking tho loan of *IOO to en able him to buy his wedding suit, and added: “If I get that girl, I am fixed,” urged he. “She has an income of S2OO per month, which will keep mo very nicely. If Ido not marry hpr, I must starve; and rather than do that I will commit suicide.” After this scene, everybody who knew Col. Burr, had him recite the story over and over again. He was telling the story to a rty of friends, among whom was Charles Bacon, formerly law partner to Gov. Hill. “Lawson?” said Bacon, scratching his heat! and interrupting Col. Burr. “Why, I used to work with him when he was the edi torial writer of the Hartford Cowant, and lent him SIOO with which he bought his wedding suit when he married a hoarding house keeper in Hartford, whom he after ward cruelly deserted.” ' “Why, I know him,” spoke up Royal Merrill. “The man is one of the most re markable men in this country. Ido not know a more brilliant person living than he is; he seems to have the faculty of making woman believe anything he tells her. Be sides, lie’s a fine artist. Lawson has played the same part in eleven different cases that I know of. R. W. Patterson, of the Chica f o Tribune , Alfonso Ross, of the Boston iecord, B. P. Shillubei- (Mrs. Partington), of Chelsea, Mass., E. F. Waters, of the Bos ton A river finer, J. Littlefield, cashier of the Boston Advertiser, nud Charles B. Danforth, of the Boston Herald, and C. H. Andrews, of the same paper, are familiar with these cases.” Lawson has an interesting history. He is the son of Sir Peter Lawson, who was a dis tinguished member of the Canadian Parlia ment. Lawson was educated at Trinity College. Dublin, for the Episcopal ministry; but. long before he took his degree, it was evident that he was not intended by nature to grace the pulpit. He went to Canada ana drifted into journalism, and since then has held responsible positions on leading papers in the United States. He is a bril liant man and a very scholarly writer. lie is familiar with every subject, end speaks five different languages fluently, but nis pe culiar ways always led to his discharge, and more than one newspn|*'r has found it necessary to announce his discharge by an editorial jiaragraph. Charles P. Bacon tells a story of Lawson’s experience in Hartford which well illus trates the man's character. When on the Cwirant he was leading editorial writer, and a great ninny of his editorials were huj> posed to be written by Senator Hawley. His tine abilities, both as a journalist and as a conversationalist, made his company much sought after, and he soon was the welcome guest of a number of the best families in that city. When Marshall Jewell was Gov ernor lie took a great fancy to Lawson, and Mrs. Jewell frequently hod him nt dinner at her house, and nldisl him materially in ob taining a foothold in society. The newspaper men were very proud' of him. Olio timo there was a banquet given, and it was annoimce.l that such men as Charles Dud ley Warner, Mark Twain and Senator Haw ley would make speeches. Mr. tewson was also invited and n toast was given him to respond 10, hut lie had not the money with which to appear there in evening dress. His newspaper friends, however, agreed to furnish him the money with which to pur chase it, knowing ho would reflect honor upon the profession. He was one of the last speakers, and when he had finished con frat illations were showered upon him. Marl: wain said it was one of the most brilliant speeches he ever listened to, and Lawson wus by all odds the lion of the occasion. It was the unanimous prediction on Mon day night that after the exposure by Col. Burr Lawson would not have the audacity to confront Col. Burr in the presence of his would-be fathor-in-law the next morning; but when the hour arrived yesterday mor ning Lawson was on hand. He managed to work his way into the graces of Chief Clerk Wall of the Hoffman House, and had in formed him of his intended marriage, Mr. Wall had set aside a private parlor, and Lawson, the young lady (father,Clerk Wall, CoL Burr, Mr. Bacon and two or three oth ers went in there. They were no sooner seated than Lawson stood up, and, with an opon knife in his hand, commenced to de nounce CoL Burr in the most bitter terms. “That man,” said he, “has no standing in any community or occupation: and, outside of his limited circle of acquaintances, is comparatively unknown Now I deny his charge as an infamous one, and I state that he is the chief actor in a conspiracy to ruin my future. lam a man now of 50 years of age, although Ido not look it, and I admit here that I have been guilt}- of indiscretions in my youth; but fortunately 1 am now about to marry one of the fairest daughters of New Jersey, and I shall endeavor to make my mark in the world.” Col. Burr puffed a cigar quietly and could only gaze in wonderment at the sublime audacity of the man. Finally he gained his vok e. “You may abuse me all you like, you scoundrel,” he retorted. "I have come here to do my duty to society by exposing you to the father of an innocent girl whom you wish to ruin, and you cannot defeat my pur pose by making me lose rav temper. What you say alwut me flow will pass, but after this occasion, should you ever speak to me again, you will regret it.” At this moment Mr. Bacon entered the room. It was supposed that Lawson would pretend to forget him, hut, to the suiprise of every one, he said: “Hello! Bacon, my old Hartford friend.” Mr. Bacon then said that his puqiose there was to say that he was a witness to a mar riage in 1871 of Lawson to a Hartford lady. Lawson said: “This is so; but the lady is dead.” Then he entered into a violent invective against his alleged enemies, flourishing a knife in the face of Col. Burr. He finally became so excited that it was feared that he would make an assault upon the Colonel and Clerk Wall, who acted as a kind of moderator, took hold of him and tried to make him put the knife up. The poor old father of the girl, who is a large, fine looking old farmer of the “Joshua Whitcomb” type, at times shed tears, as Lawson told him of his great achievements in life. He said that he had made some of the greatest statesmen that this count:}- hail ever known, and then referred to his high standing at the national capital. “My friend, Mr. Wail,” he eloquently urged, “can state how I stand here, for he was over there a few weeks ago and met me.” “Yc% had better not quote me,” said Mr. Wall, “because everybody over there says that you are a dead teat.” “I must say that I cannot permit you to marry my daughter, Mr. Lawson,” said the father. “Then,” said Lawson, majestically waving his hand, “I waive you aside. Begone 1 I am done with you; but I will marry your daughter yet, and you will then regreat that you ever doubted my veracity.” After another oratorical effort the party broke up, with Lawson vowing vengeance against CoL Burr. As he was leaving the room he turned to Mr. Bacon and said: “You are a nice friend to go and give a fellow away like that.” “It’s my duty to expose rascality, partic ularly where a poor innocent girl is con cerned,” said Mr. Bacon. “I suppose you are one of those friends who, if you caught an acquaintance committing burglary, would try to shield him and then demand that he would divide the ‘swag.’ ” The poor old Jcrseyman, whose face showed that he was heartbroken, handed Lawson a letter. Lawson opened the envel ope, and found that it contained several pages of closely written manuscript. As he perused it his face was wreathed in smiles, and then he gave it to Clerk Wall to read. It appeal’s that the letter was from the young lady, stating that she had the fullest confidence in him and that she loved him with all her heart, that she believed this to be a conspiracy, but that she knew that he was as pure and spotless as an angel. Lawson waved the letter over his head, and shouted: “The whole crowd can go to Hades. I will have the girl anyway.” In reply to a telegram sent by Mr. Bacon to Hartford, the following dispatch was re ceived last evening: Hartford, May 24. tewton's wife is living here. Her maiden name was Hale. \V S. Hotchkiss. Editor Hartford Times. BLAINE’S FOE. The Man Who Instituted Charges Against the Plumed Knight. A Woodhaven, L 1., dispatch to the Brooklyn Eagle says: A domestic smash-up in the beautiful village of Richmond Hill has caused a sensation which will roach as far as Boston and Chicago. Jacob B. Shep herd and his wife have agreed to disagree and live apart. This lady is Mrs. Shepherd number two, her predecessor in Jacob’s broad affections being still in the flesh and a resident of Sag Harbor, L. I. When Mr. 'Shepherd cast her off a great scandal re sulted. Mrs. Shepherd number two was formerly Mrs. Lyman. She was the wife of the agri cultural editor of the New York Tribune. who bought land in Richmond Hill and started to build a flue residence on the hill which is commonly called the backbone of Long Island. Mr. Lyman died suddenly from small-pox and left his family in straightened circumstances. Mrs. Lyman was a writer, and managed by her pen to support the family, which included several boys. She built a modest home in Rich mond Hill and kind friends lent her valua ble assistance in tho struggle for existence. Jacob R. Shepherd came from Boston to Long Island with a reputation os a preacher, lawyer and financier. He was commonly called the “Rev.” Mr. Shepherd, and was regarded as a fully ordained clergyman. He was a member of the syndicate which purchased the South Side railroad of Long Island, then anew en terprise. aud v.-hlch. finally became bankrupt and was teught by the Poppenhousens, who failed, the whole system being absorbed by Corbin. Mr. Shepherd will probably lie more readily recalled as the man who insti tuted charges against James G. Blaine as Secretary of State in President Garfield’s Cabinet for alleged fraud in connection with certain South American guano contracts. It was during this investigation that the Secretary of State and Congressman Perry Belmont had their famous bout. Mr. Shepherd was examined at groat length, and for a time figured as an inter national character, but latterly had not been heal'd of outside of Richmond Hil). When Mr. Shepherd came to reside in Richmond Hill no had a wife and several children, and they seemed to be a happy family. Mr. Shepherd preached in some church nearly every Sunday, and his ability in that line was said to te first class. Mrs. Lyman, the widow, was living in compara tive obscurity and respected by everybody. She visited at Mr. Shepherd's, and the latter und hi ’rife returned tho calls. Presently ♦h- breath of scandal began floating through the village. Mr. Shepherd and Mrs. Ly mah were thought to te too often in each other’s company, while Mrs. Shepherd was at home, attending to her domestic duties. It was said to be Mrs. Lyman’s brilliant mind that captivated the lawyer preacher. All of a sudden Mrs. Shepherd was without a home in Richmond Hil! lx*causn her hus tend had obtained a Western divorce and married Mrs. Lyman. Since that time Mr, Shepherd and wife number two have resided in Richmorel Hill, in tho house from which Mrs. Shepherd number one was rxis lled, the widow’s cottage being tenanted by a family named Wyeth. This property, since the separation from wife number two lias become a bone of Contention, Mr. Shepherd demanding the rent and Mi's. Shepherd for bidding the tenant to pay. Mrs. Shepherd's sons, of the name of Ly man, having grown to te self-sustaining young mm, have furni-Vd their mother with a lm:ne In Now York city. Mr. Shep herd has with him some of the children by his first marriage and others of them are with their mother in Sag Harbor. “You and Joins don’t seem to be as thick as von were. Does lie owe you any money f” “No. He mints to.” —Town Topics. MARRIAGES. BROECK.—Married, on May 10th, by the Rev. T. T. Christian. Mr. J. D. Sim kins, of Florida, and Miss Florence Ten Brokcx, of this city. Fl'X EI tVII WIT AT IO NS. CREGAR.—The relatives and friends of Charles B. and Willie M. Cregar are invited to attend the funeral of their infant daughter from their residence, No. 40 President street, THIS AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock. SPECIAL NOTICES! WESLEY SIX DA Y SCHOOL PICNIC Will be held at MONTGOMERY TUESDAY, MAY 31st. Trains will leave Anderson street at 9:30 a. M., sun time. Tickets can be had from the officers of the School, at the School next Sunday and at the train. Whole tickets, 40c.; half tickets, 20c. SAVANNAH RIFLE ABSOCIATON. Savannah, Ga., May 27th, 1887. The Coast Line Railroad, having repaired the switch, the Special Car of this Association will leave West Broad street at THREE O’CLOCK p. m., (instead of 2:00, as heretofore,) every FRI DAY AFTERNOON (commencing THIS DAY) until further notice. JOHN M. BRYAN, Secretary and Treasurer. CITY TAXES. City Marshal’s Office, ) Savannah, May 27th, 1887. f The real estate of all persons in arrears for City Taxes for 1886 has been levied on, and will b; advertised for sale on the 7th day of JUNE next. Titles will be made to purchasers the day after the sale, or as soon thereafter as con venient. ROBERT J. WADE, City Marshal. DR. MONTAGUE L. EOYD Has removed his office and residence to 159 LIBERTY STREET, between Whitaker and Barnard. LIMITED COPARTNERSHIP. The limited copartnership heretofore existing was renewed ana extended under the law s of Georgia on May 19th, 1887, between JACOB A. EINSTEIN and FRANK A. EINSTEIN, of Sa vannah, Ga., as general partners, and L. S. EINSTEIN, of Savannah, Ga.. as special part ner, beginning on the above stated day and to terminate on the 19th of May, 1892, under the firm name of A. EINSTEIN'S SONS, for the transaction of a wholesale boot and shoe busi ness, said special partner contributing to the stock the sum of $50,000 (Fifty Thousand Dollars). Certificate has been placed on record, filed and registered in the Clerk’s office of the Superior Court of Chatham county, Georgia, JACOB A. EINSTEIN, FRANK A. EINSTEIN, L. 8. EINSTEIN. REMOVAL. DR. B. S. PURSE Has removed his office and residence to 140 Liberty, between Whitaker and Bull streets. FOR SALE. 120 Horse Power ENGINE for sale at a bar gain. Cylinder 20x30. About new aud in per fect order. A. B. HART. Lake City, Fla. DR. HENRY 8 FOLDING, DENTIST, Office corner Jones and Drayton streets. 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. Si 00 a bottle. Freight paid to any address. B. F. ULMER, M. D., Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga. FURNISHING GOODS. Look! Look! JUST WHAT YOU NEED. Gentlemen's Fine Night Shirts For U. Fine Jeans Drawers at 5Cc. per pair. Gauze Undershirts, long or short sleeves, 50c. White Lawn Bows, $1 per dozen. White Ties at 15c. per dozen; §1 50 per gross. Fancy Percale Scarfs, 60c, per dozen. 4-in-hand Ties, wash goods, 81 per dozen. White Duck Vests, from $1 to $2 50. British Half Hose, seamless, 25c. White Duck Helmets, Hammocks, White Flannel Shirts and Hats for Yachting- FINE SUMMER CLOTHING AND DRESS SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER. We guarantee a fit in every case. Sole agents for Dunlap's Fine Hats and Nasci mento's Comfortable Self Conforming Hats, so comfortable yo the head in hot weather. Beau tiful Pearl Hats, and the new STIFF-BRIM MACKINAW HAT. Sun Umbrellas, Gloria Cloth Umbrellas, never cut like the silk will. Buck-Horn Handle Walking Canes, Fancy Un derwear, and anything needed by men for Sum mer wear at LaFar’s New Store, 20 Bull street, Hamilton’s Old Stand. MILLINERY. Olf AND lil'LL STREETS. SAXONY WOOL. 2 Hanks 25c. MIDNIGHT WOOL 20c. Hank. SHETLAND FLOSS 10c. Hank. INFANTS' CAPS from 15c. to $2 50. SUN BONNETS from 10c. to $1 75. CROCKED SACKS from 50c. to 52. All new goods, latest stitches and best shaped SACKS. Nothing to compare with them in the city. Full line of ARRASENE, CHENILLE, RIB EEUSINE, I'ILLOSELLE and CREWEL. STAMPING at short notice. Mrs. K. POWER, 137 St. Julian Street. PROPOSALS W ANTED. Proposals Wanted. BIDS will he received up to the Ist of JUNE for the buildin-s on the eastern half of lot on the comer of Whitaker, President and State streets, and also for excavating to the depth of si <. feet the lot above mentioned, measuring fio by tsi feet. The buildings to be removed within ten days and the excavating to be finished by the first of July, 18S*. Bids must be made separately. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids. J. H. ESTILL. D. R. THOM AS. T M CUNNINGHAM, RUFUS E. LESTER, Committee Union Society. EXCURSIONS. mWMm FROM Any Regular Station ON THE LINE OF THE Savannah, Florida & Western Railway TO EITHER SAVANNAH OR JACKSONVILLE. A SERIES OF SPECIAL WEEKLY EXCURSIONS Will bo inaugurated on SATURDAY, May 28. These Special Excursion Tickets will be sold only under the following conditions: They will be good only for such regular trains as named by station agent selling the same, and will be sold only- for such regular train as leave stations between the hour of 12 noon on Satur day and arrive at Savannah or Jacksonville by 12:06 noon on Sunday. Also from any regular station to Pablo Beach and return, $3, good to return on Monday follow ing date of sale, or with Supper Lodging and Breakfast included, at Murray Hall Hotel, 85. Four regular daily trains Jacksonville to Pablo Beach. Special train (Saturday only) leaves Jacksonville for tlje Beach at 7:50 p, m. Baggage will not be checked free on these special tickets. Full information given by local agents. WM. P. HARDEE, J. L. ADAMS, Gen. Pass. Agent. Pass. Agent. Savannah, Florida & Western Railway SPECIAL Weekly Excursions -TO FLORIDA,! Commencing on Saturday, May 28th. SAVANNAH TO Jacksonville and return $2 00 Pablo Beach and return 83 00 Tickets will be good only on days and trains as given in the following SCHEDULE: Leave Savannah Saturday 1:30 p. m., 7:35 p. m., Sunday 7 :06 a. m. Arrive Jacksonville Saturday 7:35 p. m., Sun day 5:3) A. M., 12:00 noon. Special train leaves Jacksonville for Pablo Beach Saturday 7:50 p. m. RETURNING, Leave Jacksonville Sunday 7:00 A. M.. 2:05 p. M., 9:90 p. M. Arrive Savannah Sunday 12:06 p. m., 7:58 p. m., Monday 6:10 a. m. The S3 00 ticket to Pablo Beach will also be good to return on any regular train leaving Jacksonville on Monday following date of sale. Four regular daily trains Jacksonville to Pablo Beach. Tickets Savannah to Pablo Beach and return, including supper, lodging and breakfast at the elegant Murray Hall Hotel, 85 00. or the some with one and three-quarter days’ board, $7 50. Baggage will not be checked free on these special tickets. Tickets at Bren's and Passenger Station. WM. P. HARDEE’ J. L. ADAMS, Gen. Pass Agent. Pass. Agent. W.VH TIES AN I> JEWELR\\ 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 C-rlasses nt Post. CORNICES? C HAS. A. COX, 46 BARNARD 8T„ SAVANNAH, GA., —MANUFACTURER OF— GALVANIZED IRON CORNICES AND TIN ROOFING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. The only house using machinery in doing work. Estimates for city or country work promptly furnished. Agent for the celebrated Swedish Me tallic Paint. Agent for Walters’ Patent Tin Shingles. IRON works, McDoiiiit k Ballantyne, IRON FOUNDERS, Machinists, Boiler Makers and Blacksmiths, MANUFACTURERS OF STATIONARY and PORTABLE ENGINES, VERTICAL UNDER-RUNNER and TOY-RUNNER CORN MILLS. O UOAR MILLS and PANS on hand nnd for 1 ” wale, all of the best material and lowest prices. Ala.. Agents for the Chicago Tire and Spring Works, and the Unproved Ebberman Boiler Feeder. All orders promptly attended to. UNDER 1 VK lilt. w. i>. 111 x sir UNDERTAKER DEALER IN ALL KINDS OP COFFINS AND CASKETS, 43 Hullwlt-o.'t. Residence 69 liberty street. GEORGIA. DRUGS VXD MEDICINES; cough: remedies 4 VERS' CHERRY PECTORAL, .Tuyne's Lx a \ puctomnt, Half's floury and Tar, Boscbee'a German Syrup, Bull'* Couj;ii Syrup, Piso'a Cure, PHARMACY, r‘ CiRE3S STREETS. SUMMER RESORTS. Sail Spring" fi[ AUSTELL, GA. week. The accommodations are first-?ifl p ? r every respect. For further dress T. J. MAY, Proprietor Austell G a MONWALE SPRINGS, Blount County, - Tennessee. THIS Health Resort will be open Mav Ist The most celebrated Dyspeptic wl. known. Elegant Hotel and Table. Telephone connection with Knox nil? Rates: $1 per day; $25 per month for Mav and June; $2 per day, ?10 amt sl2 per wee k ’B* ? I ssasr* ,or CLAFLIN HOUSE; Among the “Berkshire Hills." BECKET, MASS. Twelve Hundred Feet above the sea Ran.*, nah reference. Address * a ari * A. G. CROSS, Proprietor THE WHITE SILPHIIiIPRIM GREENBRIER COUNTY, W. VA. The most celebrated of aU the Mountain Resorts, and one of the oldest and most ponuLr of Amencan Watering places, wiU open for Th •, lul, ° L Eievation above tide-water 2,000 feet; surrounding mountains. 3 500 feet Send for pamphlet describing hycienic advan tages- B. F. EAKLK. Sup't the Columbian; SARATOGA SPRINGS, THE FAVORITE HOTEL OF SAVANNAHUN3 Opens June 35th. JAMES M. CASE, Proprietor. CLARENDON HOTEL, ' Saratoga Springs, IV. Y, OPENS JUNE 25th. Popular rates S3 00 per day P. STEINFELD, Proprietor. CATSKILL MOUNTAINS; GLENW’OOD HOTEL, 'y'HE finest and healthiest place in the moun tains. AU kinds of amusements. Board $1 Send for circular. , V. BRAMSON. Catskill, N. Y. V ORTHERN HlLLS.—Boarders received at 1 > “Brookside Farm,'’ a pleasant resort among the celebrated Berkshire Hills: 1.500 feet above sea level; good roads, beautiful drives and ram bles; good table; terms from $6 to $9 per week. Address J. A. ROYCE, Lanesboro, Berkshire county, Mass. BUTCHER HOUSE; PAWLING, N. Y., on the Harlem raUroad; a large brick structure, first class in every particular. Now open. Terms reasonable. Seud for circulars. WM. H. BURROUGHS. _ Proprietor. CAPON SPRINGS AND BATHS, ~ AUtaJine Lithia and Superior Iron Waters, Hamp shire county, W. Va.—This celebrated mountain resort for health and pleasure ; Baths of any temperature; a summer climate unsurpassed; a charming summer home with its many improve ments, accommodating 800 guests, opens Jun* Ist. Send for circular and rate sheet (for medi cal and other testimony). WM. H. SALE, Pro prietor. r PHE WATAUGA HOTEL, Blowing Rock. N. J- C. In the mountains of North Carolina. 4,000 feet above the sea. EasUy accessible. Medi cal graduate on the premises. Terms the low est in North Carol* oa. Opened June Ist for the season. For information address WATAUGA HOTEL CO.. Blowing Rock, N. C. MOUNTAIN LAKE, GILES COUNTY. VA Elevation 4,000 feet. Pure, cool air and water. No hay fever or mosquitoes. Grand scenery. Unequuled attractions. Rates per month S4O to SSO. Write for pamphlet. Ad dress manager. HOTELS. washTngtonlhotel 7th and Chestnut Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JOHN TRACY, PROPRIETOR. RATES, $3 50 PER DAY. Centrally located, only a short walk from Penn’a and Reading Depots. New Passenger Elevator, Electric Bells, New Dining Room and all modern improvements. Polite attendance and unsurpassed table, NEW HOTEL TOGNL (Formerly St. Mark's.) Newnan Street, near Bay, Jacksonville, Fla. THE MOST central House in the city. Near Post Office, Street Cars and all Ferries. New and Elegant Furniture. Electric Bells, Baths, Etc. $2 50 to $3 per day. JOHN B. TOGNI, Proprietor. S. A. UPSON, Manager. MARSHALL HOUSE, SAVANNAH, - - GA GEO. D. HODGES, Proprietor. Formerly of the Metropolitan Hotel, New York, and tns Grand Union, Saratoga Springs. Location cen tral. All parts of the city and places of inter est accessible by street cars constantly passing the doors. Special inducements to those visit ing the city for business or pleasure. DUB’S SCREVEN HOUSE. 'T'HIS POPULAR Hotel is now provided with Ia Passenger Elevator (the only one m“ city) and has been remodeled and newly rur maned. The proprietor, who by recent, purenasj Is also the owner of the establishment, spaiy neither pains nor expense in the entertainme of his guests. The patronage of Florida M® l ors is earnestly invited. The table of t Screven House’is supplied with every lum? Hint the : iarkets.it home or abroad can a.ion*. ’ THE MORRISON HOUSE- One of the Largest Boarding Houses in tl* South. \ FFORDS piMaant South rooms, good with pure Artesin n Water, at prices to s™ those wishing table, regular or transient nc modations. Northeast corner Broughton Drayton streets, opposite Marshall H"tisc___^ GRAIN AND HAY. Keystone Mixed Feed, SEED AND FEED COW PEAS. —ALSO— Hay and Grain. -n- ■ i J TOOTH PASTK._ F<) R Tll E T E ETH ORIENTAL TOOTH PASTE, Chatry Paste, Charcoal Tooth FMte.. Wi jOJ Cream Dentifrice, Lyons' Tooth Tablet Tooth Soap, Thomson'* Tooth Soap, Tootb Heap, Tooth Poer* and AJ at STRONG'S DRUG STORK, corn** “ua Perry street Una.