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2 WILL MALONEY RETURN? A DISAGREEABLE QUESTION FOR MR. SHARP. A Sensational Story from Montreal that the Much Wanted “Billy” Has Dis appeared—Texas Siftings’ Editor too Sweet for the Prosecution—Yester day’s Proceedings in the Case. > t kw York, June 15. —The jury and the counsel were tardy in their arrival at the Sharp trial to-day. The stories telegraphed from Jjachine and Montreal, Can., to the effect that ‘‘Billy” Maloney, the expatriated ex-Reading Clerk of the Board of Aldermen, had disappeared from his hotel, and could not be found, either in Montreal, and was supposed to have come to New York to testify against Sharp, created quite a flurry among the reporters, but it did not seem to disturb the equanimity of Mr. Sharador the counsel for the other side. Mr. Sharp’s counsel smiled at the suggestion that Maloney is coming or is here, and Mr. Semple of the prosecution, said that Aie prosecution had not secured Maloney, does not expect to secure him, and more than that he was not Deeded. Fifty-five of the twentieth panel of 150 talesmen answered to their names. Alexan der E. Sweet, editor of Texas Siftings, was given a seat in the jury box, but was im mediately challenged by the prosecution. SHARP IN CUSTODY. The jury in the sharp case was completed this afternoon and the oath was adminis tered at 4 o’clock. Judge Barrett then brought up the question of Mr. Sharp's commitment. He said he did not want to endanger the defendant’s life, and after some discussion it was decided to have a squad of deputies guard the prisoner in his own house. The Judge asked Sheriff Grant not to lock Mr. Sharp up, but the Sheriff maintained that he did not care to be re sponsible for Mr. Sharp’s safekeeping unless be was locked up. He said Sheriff Brennan had been jailed for allowing Harry Genett to escape, and he did not care to run a similar risk, although Mr. Shaiq* was willing to indemnify him for any risks of this nature that he might run. It was finally decided, however, that in ac cordance with Mr. Sharp's proposal an adequate force of deputies should be detailed to guard him. Under Sheriffs Sexton and Deputies Burke and Currain were detailed to this duty. After a discussion between Mr. Nicoll and the Court Mr. Nicoll said he would be ready to proceed with the case at 7 o'clock. HOURS OF COURT DECIDED OS. The jurors oil learning that they could not go home desired to proceed with the trial at that time ami the court so ordered. Judge Barrett gave the jurors permission to name the neftirs in which the court shall sit during the trial. After a consultation they named 10 a. m. to Ip. m.; 2p. m. to op. m., and 7p.m.to 10 p. m. These hours were unsatisfactory to the court, anil it was finally decided to hold court from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. and from 2 p. m. to 6:30 p. m. each week day except Sat urday, when the single session will be from 9a.m. to noon. The Judge addressed the jurors, expressing his regret that he could not permit them to go to their houses, and assured them that all reasonable wishes of theirs should l*e complied with. A recess until 7 o’clock was then taken, the jury being escort' si to the Astor House by the officers of the court who will have charge of them during the trial. Mr. Sharp also went out to lunch in charge of the three deputies, who will have charge of him. aBl ON THE QUI VIVE. No Chance for Yellow Fever Refugees Getting Into Indian River. Jacksonville, June 15. —Capt. K. P. Paddison, commanding the steamer Rock ledge, which runs on Indian river, arrived in this city to-day, and in an interview with your correspondent stated that the east coast of Florida from Key West to Indian River Inlet was effectually guarded. "There arc only three places that refugees from Key West can enter in at,” said the Captain, "and they are Lake Worth, Jupi ter Inlet and Indian River Inlet. These three inlets are the only means of ingress into the Indian river, and they are well looked alter. "It would simply be impossible under the present circumstances for the refugees to stop along the coast and endeavor to come overland to the settlements, for a glance at the map will show that the everglades stretch almost along the entire coast up to the mouth of the Cndian river, and these swamps are impassable. To give you an idea how rigorously the quarantine is en forced, I will give you a case in point. The two Beard brothel's, who live in tout, section, and derive a livelihood from selling fruits from the West Indies, have just returned from the Bahamas, and, although well known by everybody in that locality, are quarantined for fifteen days at the Indian river inlet, and nothing will induce the citizens of that section to permit the Beard boys from leaving their schooner. Even suppose the boys should slip through the- Indian river inlet, they could not reach any point north without passing some of the many villages which are built all along the banks, and each of these settlements care fully scrutinize every passing craft. “Again at Titusville there is a double auarantine and anybody would have a hard ine in running ” this' blockade. As for myself I have not the slightest apprehension that yellow fever will be introduced into kfca State via the Indian river.” JACKSONVILLE TOPICS. Suicided at St. Augustine—The News- Herald’s New Managing Editor. Jacksonville, Fla., June 15.—A white man named Marlin, while on a spree at St. Augustine to-day, suicided with morphine. NEW SHIPYARD. T. G. Edmonston, of Gainesv4le, will start a shipyard at St. Augustine soon. RABIES AT CALHOUN. A telegram received in Jacksonville this evening states there is great excitement in Calhoun county over the facts of dogs and cows attacked with rabies, and many of the people were bitten. Little Eddie, a 10-year-old son of James Harrison, was mn over today by a wagon and seriously injured. QUILL DRIVERB. The Florida Press Association met- in Feniandina to-day with twenty-five editors present, and twenty-five now members elected. Fifteen were put on the retired list, ns they had retired from active journalism. To-night a grand banquet and ball was tendered them by the Fernandina people. NEW MANAGING EDITOR. J. R. Varnum, formerly editor-in-chief of the Aries, Jacksonville, was elected to-day by the directors of the News-Herald as managing editor, and enters upon his duties to-morrow Springfield Itemized. Springfield. Ga. . June 15.—The farm •rs arc well up with their work. Crops are very clear*. and, up to last week, looked very fine end promising but they havefailed Some, anil unless we get rain soon, early eorn will lie badly hurt. Gardens nre nearly destroyed by the drought. There was some ram last w s:k in some sections of the coun ty but ot her sections are very dry and the weather has been very coni now for several days, the mercury lieing as low as 58. Kay West’a Favorable Report. Key \\ kmt, June 15.—There have Is.s-n no new cases of vcllnw fever since vesterdav. Rinl bat on. iw*nth. There are 15 sick per- Soiis uudi , treatment at present. 4of whom •r* declared to be convalescent, and the re eover ** UA ’ t< ’ ,ie tl.c road to l'o (*egFt. t '** * uro * t ‘“medy tor catarrh—Dr. WESLEYAN’S COMMENCEMENT. The Sweet Girl Graduates in Force— A Macon -‘Duel.” Macon, Ga., June 15.—The forty-ninth commencement of the Wesleyan Female College was concluded to-day in the pres ence of a tremendous crowd and amid much enthusiasm. The salutatory, the second honor, was read by Miss Emala P. Turnbull, of Monticello, F'ln., and the valedictory, the first honor, by Miss Sallie G. Boone, of Macon. The rest of the programme consisted of reading of original essays by the third section of the senior class, embracing twelve young ladies. At the conclusion of the valedictory address the degrees were conferred upon the senior class as follows: Misses Annie Anderson, Macon; Pearl Banks, Columbus; Bailie Boone, Macon; Mattie Bryan Brown, Macon; Ella flurnly, Madison. Maud Campbell, Macon; Oriola Cheeues, Montezuma; W illie B. Cushman, Columbus; Julia DeLorch, Excelsior; Laura Danber, Augusta; Fannie Hall, Eastman; Fannie Hendrix, Mamie Henry, Annie Holmes and Georgia Hobson. Macon; Louisa Hunter, Bibb county, Jennie Martin, Sanford, Fla; Carrie McAffee, Culloden; Maud McCrary, Macon; Eva McDonald, Cuthbert; Anna Merritt, Americas; Josse Monroe, Quincy, Fla.; Ida Murray, Fort Valley, Ida Nevin, Rome; Brownie Newsome, Macon; Mattie Newsome, Macon; Alice Parish, Savannah; Rhoda Paramore, Madison, Fla.; Mamie Perkins, Monticello, Fla.; Beulah Pound, Macon; Maggie Roberts, Macon; Hattie Rogers, Macon; Waherini Rogers, Macon; Carrie Sessions, Marietta; Blanche Sessions, Grahams; Delia Shepard, Amftri eus; Hettie Smith, Columbus; Pauline Spain, Darlington, S. C.; Pearl Swatts, Barnesville; Emma and Virginia Turnbull, Monticello, Fla.: Mary Wharton, Baltimore, Md.; Daisy White, Macon, and Josie Wil liams, Eastman. degrf.es conferrf.b. The degree of musical .baccalaureate was conferred on Misses Boone, DeLorch,Martin, Merrill, Mansel, Murry, Sessions, Smith and Swatts. The following received honorable men tion: Misses Banks, Brown. Burney. Dun bar, Hobson, Meritt, McAfee, Monroe, Par ramore, Perkins, Spain, Turnbull. The prize picture frames were awarded for the best painting to Berta Henderson; best drawing, Mary Cobb. The following medals were awarded: 1 ‘Solomon,” best Eng lish composition, Emala P. Turnbull, of Monticello, Fla. The Burke medal on elo cution, Ida Nevin, of Rome. The trustee medal for painting, Brownie Newsome, of Macon. Trustees’ medal for drawing, Pearl Banks, of Columbus. Trustees’ medal for penmanship, Laura Dunbar, of Augusta. Faculty medal for vocal music, Ida Neviu, of Rome. The faculty medal for piano players, Ida Murry, Fort Valley; Pearl Swatts, Barnesville. Williams’ medal, posture and execution, Jessie Monroe, Quincy, Fla. President’s medal, special music, Nannie Mclntosh, Oxford. Smith medal, special for painting, Lillian Brewer, Macon. Grason medal, art, Mamie Johnson, Tennessee. A BI.OODY “DULE” PREVENTED. Messrs. Banks Hill and Charlie Little, two well-known young men, for some personal affront, passed a challenge to mortal com bat to-day. The seconds chosen were Mr. Claude Hunt anil S. P. Gugel, resjiectively. These arranged to make a farce of it. Mr. Little was afterwards brought into the secret, “Hoi-se pistols at twenty paces, at 7:30 o’clock, at the Cen tral railroad’s old round-house in East Macon,” were the preliminaries agreed on. Two referees were chosen, and at the appointed time the parties responded to the scene. Two blank shots were ex changed in the twilight. At the second shot Mr. Little fell, apparently wounded, and was taken up anil brought to the city. Explanation afterwards followed, and tne whole affair wound up in a good-natured way. It produced something of a sensation among those who were not in the secret. WORDS FROM THE WESLEYAN. The Commencement Exercises There— Miss Parish's Essay. Macon, Ga., June 14.—A short letter from the midst of the commencement cele brations of the Wesleyan Female College may not be amiss. Very little, compara tively, is known in Savannah concerning tho record, achievements and present stand ing of this mother of female colleges Although the oldest chartered college de voted to the education of the gentler sex in the world, although it has graduated more than 1,100 pupils, and it is about entering ujwn the fiftieth year of its illustrious exist ence with a magnificent and a completed building. Savannah has sent to its walls very few of her daughters, anil has always been conspicuous in Tier lack of patronage. The institution has always been eminently worthy of ]>atronage, its location anil sur roundings advantageous, and the facilities offered for the right kind of an education exceptionally good In view of this, and the proximity to Savannah, it seems re markable that so few of our girls are sent here. . There have been 284 matriculates during the present year. There are fortv-flve in the present graduating class. Yesterday and to-daw have been filled up with the usual commencement exercises, and to morrow will be commencement day—the special day of the week. Among the seniors reading to-day was Miss Alice Parish, of our city, a daughter of Mr. George W. Your corres pondent has had the pleasure of hear ing her read and of listening to hearty enconiums of her standing and conduct from the President of the college. She has taken a most excellent class standing, is popular among her fellow students aud with the faculty, and leaves behind her a record of which tier friends may well feel proud. The subject of her essay to-day was “The Forest City,” and right” worthily did she treat her theme, eliciting hearty applause and compliments. Next year will l*e celebrated the semi centennial of tho Wesleyan, and the year will be celebrated in a way tlmt our (wipers throughout the State ought to indorse with special emphasis The Board of Trustees and the faculty have begun measures link ing to the raising this year of $50,000 for the purpose of building and equipping n build ing to be known as the “Pierce Memorial Hall.” In this it is projnised to have thoroughly taught bookkeeping, typewrit ing. stenography, telegraphy and other in dustries and occupations designed to prepare our girls for honor able unit remunerative employment. In other words, the Wesleyan proposes to establish, in addition to her present depart ments. a technological and industrial school for girls, and to make the expense incident to it* attendance very moderate. The authorities have recognized the demand of the women of the country for the special training and education contemplated, ami desires in this way to attempt to meet this demand. Your corres(sindent has alwavs had u pronounced Boutherner’s an tipathy to everything which looks like the unsexing of our women, as jeopardizing their womanliness and refinement. But he is obliged to recognize the necessity now for our paying special attention to practical things, and to endeavor to furnish proper employment for the large number of unemployed and ite pendent females in the country. Cortxira tious and business men are employing tho sex more and more in the positions indicated, and if <mr girls are not made ii*ni|>etent to til' them they will lx* imported from other sections and our girls will be shut up gener ally to the necessity of employment, that is hardly supporting, such as sewing and tenoning, which generally offigs a bleak prospect to those com* ix I led to earn a living. The projected en j ter prise will evidently meet with general | favor. It strikes a responsive chord and ; starts with bright auspices. The purpose and spirit of the plan nre fully in Keeping with the record of the Wesleyan -one full of tumefactions to the sex which it would |h. I, i id ennoble. tin I’m THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY, JUNE 1(1, 1887. OIL IN WILKES COUNTY. Terrible Tragedy Near Atlanta—Lieut. Roasignol Resigns. Atlanta, Ga., June 15.—News reached here to-day of a horrible suicide at Sandy Springs Camp Ground, eight miles from this city. Yesterday, Jonathan Owens, a farmer, aged 77, tried to cut his throat with a razor, which his wife took from fiim before he could destroy himself and ran out to tell the neighbors. While she was gone Owens took off his shoes and socks and taking down a double-barreled shot gun, placed the muzzle in his mouth and resting the butt on the floor, pressed the trigger with his right great toe, the contents of the gun passed through liis mouth and blew the back of his head off’, killing him iustantly. He stated to his wife before killing himself that he was tired of life, and that God had been too good to him in allowing him to live so long. He was in comfortable circum stances, and leaves a wife and seven mar ried children. There was no evidence going to show insanity at the Coroner’s inquest, which was held to-day. The discovery of oil is reported from Wilkes county, nineteen miles above Wash ington, on the Broad river. A party of Wilkes county gentlemen interested in its discovery have been here for several days consulting with experts. The specimens of oil were examined here and thought to be of the same character as found in the Penn sylvania oil wells. It appeared in a very heavy deposit. A sample was sent to a reliable chemist for analysis and if he reports it satisfactory Col. Baum, of artesian fame, will go to Wilkes county with his machinery to bore for the deposit. The gentlemen concerned are san guine and have taken options on all the land in the neighborhood. The Adjutant General has received and accepted the resignation of Charles P. Ros signol Lieutenant Savannah Volunteer Guards. An executive warrant was drawn in favor of the Treasurer for $564 18 for interest on coupons paid. FREE DELIVERY SERVICE. A Negro Carrier Appointed at Colum bus—Boy Robbers Sent to Jail. Columbus, Ga., June 15. —Postmaster William Watt has received notice of the appointment of carriers for the free delivery system, which goes into effect in this city on July 1. They are as follows: First dis trict, William H. Kennedy; Second district, W. H. Johnston; Third district, Amos E. Wilson (colored), and the Four! h district, Janies D. Slade, who will lie superintendent of the delivery service. Mr. Kennedy said to-night that he would not accept the appointment as he is not willing to serve on the force with a negro. There are others who cannot under stand why a negro who has been a Republi can should have been appointed as sub car rier. The postmaster will probably supply the vacancy caused by the refusal of Mr. Kennedy to accept the appointment. Yestorday afternoon two small white boys, about 10 years old, one familiarly known as "Bob the Kid,” tiie other as Will Lloyd, were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Lessinger who found them with a quantity of eggs in the outhouse yard. It was ascertained that they had stolen them from the Schusseis residence on Second avenue. They were before Mayor Grimes this morning charged with disorderly conduit and were .sent to jail for three days. The boys confessed having stolen articles of value from several residences in the city, among them a gold chain. A SENSATIONAL CASE. Detailed Account of an Arson Case Just Ended at Marianna. Marianna, Fla., June 14. —The notable and sensational arson ease, in which two prominent citizens of the neighborhood of Greenwood figured conspicuously, has just been concluded here, after a week’s tedious investigation, resulting in the acquittal of three of the four that were indicted by the grand jury. The following is a brief history of the case: In 1 ssi e. T. C. Dickinson and D. W. Williams, of Greenwood, owned jointly a steam gin in the neighborhood. Each be coming dissatisfied dissolved, Mr. Dickinson becoming the owner of the property. Mr. Williams complained that in the settlement Mr. Dickinson had swindled him out of a large sum of money in the transaction, and being a passionate man often took occasion to s]x*ak of Mr. Dickinson very unkindly, and wishing that the gin would be burned, as the evidence disclosed. On the night of Dec. 16 last the gin was destroyed by fire, and a few days thereafter a negro, Prior Wheeler, who was in the employ of Mr. Dickinson at the gin, confessed to firing the same, stating that he was induced to do so by D. W. Williams, W. L. Garrett, and a negro, Tom Smith, stating that Mr. Wil liams had promised to give him forty acres of land and SSO in cash to do so, and that Mr. Garrett had offered to allow him a con siderable sum as a credit on his account, he (Prior Wheeler) being indebted to Mr. Gar rett at his store, and that Tom (Smith fur nished him the oil. All were acquitted ex cept Prior Wheeler. FLORIDA’S SUPREME COURT. Resolutions of Respect to Late Judge Westcott—Death Warrant Signed. Tallahassee, Fla., June 15.—Chief Justice McWhorter, of the State Supreme Court, has concluded to continue presiding over the Supreme Court for the present at least. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT. When the court convened this morning, Attorney General Cooper mentioned the recent death of ex-Associate Justice James D. Wescott, and read the resolutions that hod been framed by the committee, com posed of Hon. A. W. Blount of Pensacola, lion. R. A. Davis of Palatka, and Attorney General Cooper. Gen. Cooper then spoke briefly of the life and usefulness of the late eminent Judge Associate. Justice Raney, who had long been Judge Westcott’s most intimate friend and was his successor on the Supreme Bench, replied • for the court and pronounced a graceful eulogy on the career of the deceased Judge. The (Supreme Court then adjourned till to morrow as a further mark of respect, and ordered that the resolutions be entered on the record. Mr. C. C. Cochran, of Palatka, was ad mitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the State. The Supreme Court dix'ket is full and the oral arguments will be heard by the court until July 3. A DEATH WARRANT SIGNED. Gov. Perry has signed the death warrant for the execution of Levy Peterson, at Ocala, for the murder of Capt. Starke. SIO,OOO Blaze at Alkon. Augusta, Ga. , June 15.—Fire originat ing in Chaffee’s stable and undertaker's establishment in Aiken, S. C., to-day, de stroyed that building and caused a loss of •10,000. Rough on Rats,” Clears out rats, mire, roaches, flies, ants, bedbugs, lieetles, insects, skunks, jack rail bits, sparrows, gophers. 15c. At druggists. “Rough on Corns.” Ask for Wells’ "Hough on Corns.” Quick relief, complete cure. Coras, waits, bun ions. I.V. “Rough on Itch.” “Rough on Itch” cures skin humors, erup tions, ring-worm, tetter, salt rheum, frosted feet, chilblains, itch, ivy poison, barber's itch. 50c. jam. “Rough on Catarrh” Corrects offensive odor* at once. ('omplete cure of worst chronic canes; also unequaled as gargle for diphtheria, sore throat, lout brcAt.ii .Vk. BETWEEN STRONG FIRES. A BEWILDERED AND SORELY PER PLEXED SULTAN. If He Suits England, Russia and France are Angered-England Getting Im patient-Dynamite Plot Against the Queen Rumored Earthquake in France but no Lives Lost. Constantinople. June 15.—M. Nelidoff, the Russian Ambassador here, has re minded Turkey of her liability toWussia be cause of the indemnity due on the account of the Russo-Turkish war, and has inti mated that if the liability is not met, Russia will take pledges to guarantee its payment. Count DeMontebella, the French Ambassa dor, and M. Nelidoff have had a conference w ith Iviamie Pacha, the President of the Council of Ministers. It has been intimated to the Porte that Turkey need not entertain ney fears respecting the outcome of her conduct in not concluding the new Egyptian convention with Englanil. ENGLAND INSISTS ON HER TERMS. Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, the special English representative to Turkey with reference to Egyptian affairs, has been in structed by his government to adhere to the terms of the convention with regard to the Anglo-Tui-kish treaty recently concluded between Turkey and England. SEVERELY SHOCKED. Paris, July 15.— Earthquake visited Roehes-sur-Rognon, in the Department of the Haute Marne to-day. The people were frightened into a temporary panic, but no serious damage was done. THE ALSACE-LORRAINE TRIALS. Berlin, June 15. —The evidence taken yesterday in the trial at Leipsic of the mem bers of the French Patriotic league, who are accused of high treason, showed that Block, one of the prisoners, had donated largely to the Repubtiqm Francoises fund for the erection of a monument to M. Gam betta. The taking of evidence against the accused was concluded to-day. M. Humbert, another of the prisoners, admitted that ho had contributed to the funds of the Patriotic League, but denied that he was aware that the objects of the league wore illegal. Another of the accused pleaded that he only gave to the League 10 francs in order to obtain the medals. The Police Inspector deposed that it was a Frenchman who divulged the names of the members of the league to the German authorities. The final arguments will be offered to-morrow. IMPORTANT GERMAN MEASURES. On the sugar tax bill a compromise has been effected between the Conservatives, the National Liberals and Centre, by which they have agreed to accept Count Chamare’s proposals. These include anew tax of 80 pfennings on beet root and 12 marks per hundred weight on the sugar consumed in Germany, and a bounty of 8 1-2 marks on exported raw sugar, 9 marks, 77 pfennings on first-class refined sugar and 9 marks. 10 pfennings on second class sugar. Herr Rickert lias introduced in the Reichstag an important proposal, namely, to annul some vexatious regulations connected with the corn trade. The National and Centre parties will support him. The Reichstag to-day adopted an additional provision of the spirit tax bill to the effect that in ease the tax shall hereafter be imposed upon the spirits now free from taxation there shall still be allowed to publicans and dealers 40 litres and to others 10 litres free from duty. THE EMPEROR AGAIN DOWN. Emperor William yesterday caught a fresh cold, and owing to this and the effects of his recent illness, he is somewhat weak and requires rest. The doubtful tone of this bulletin has renewed the alarm on the Bourse. The Ford Dent sc k Zeitung denies the assertion of the Paris Temps that Germany is joining with England to actively intervene m Bulgaria. “Germany,” says the Zeitung, “will not take the initia tive in Bulgaria, although she could not refuse her services, if requested by Russia, for the nurpo.se of ending the present diffi culties.” ROYAL ARRIVALS. London, June 15. —The Crown Prince and Princess of Germany have arrived at Nor wood. RUSSIA’S NEW DUTIES. St. Petersburg, June 15. —Russia has de cided to increase the duties on cotton yarns and starch. RUSSIA’S NEW RAILWAY. Simla, June 15. —The Russian railway has been completed to a point twenty miles south of ChardjuL CHIPLEY DOTS. . General News from a Prosperous Florida Town. Chipi-EY, Fla., June 15.—There will be erected here in the near future a large and commodious hotel of fifty rooms or more, a convenience very much needed for the traveling public. There has been something over 112,000 pounds of wool shipped from here this sea son to date. Show us a town of 800 pop ulation that can say as much. The crops are looking exceedingly well, cotton especially so. This is a great rice country. I*ots of it planted and it is look ing well. A large rice mill will bo erected here this summer for the new crop. Another large mill, with machinery for manufacturing sash, doors, blinds, etc., attached, is going up. The parties hope to be in running order in thirty days. The machinery will arrive in a very few days. Our barbecue for July 5 is assuming mammoth proportions and promises to be a grand success. In addition to the speeches from notable men and music and a variety of other entertainments during the day there will be a grand display of fireworks itt night. The Importance of the Royal Voice. From the London World,. There seems to be a universal feeling that the voice of a monarch, whether it be vox Dei or populi, or only primi ministri, should at any rate be able to make itself heard by the ears of his subjects, and a voiceless commander in-chief is, from the sentimetal point of view (and your German is nothing if not sentimental), impossible. As well might a great nation be governed by the cast-metal king imagined by Jean Paul Richter! The great Chancellor, with his practical sagacity, felt this. nml interposed to pre vent the Prince’s voice from being sacrificed to a doubtful diagnosis; and it is interesting that, Prince Bismarck's view should reypive its strongest justification, from the scientific standpoint, from Dr. Virchow, who is his most determined political opponent. It may be hoped that the skill of our English throat medicine man may avail to save the Her man empire and its rulers from any em barrassing complications. When the keenest political insight, the most advanced science, and the ri(*ost medical experience agree ns to the course to be taken, it i.- desirable that I advice given with -i.ch well founded au thority should be allowed to prevail. A few years aoo it was thought Improper for a woman t<> I* • n foreign missionarv utifcss she were a missionary's wife. Now there are 2,400 unmarried women in the mission field. Said handsome Tom to smiling Nell, "Where di I yo i ft .id Ilia: myth* sjiell That hover* round your every smile. And would my throbbing heart beguile?” Quoth laughing Noll. “You silly boy, hi bOZODONT -tue cream of Joy. Advice to Mothers. Mrs. WirisNr.v’s Soothing Syrup should always lie used when children ore cutting teeth. It reitrves tile little suffer at once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the chilli trow pain and too little cherub it wakes ns "bright as it button.” It is very peasant, to taste It, soothes the child, softens the gums, allays ail jvtin, re lieves wind, regulates the Ixiwels, and is the beet known remedy for dim rluea, whether aid- lug from teething or other cuumo. 25 route, a l*ltle. DR. CORSON’S LECTURE. Some Views of an Effingham County Man With Regard to It. Editor Morning News: Dr. E. R. Cor son’s lecture he Georgia Historical Society on the colored race in the United States may have been a most excellent one in many respects, both entertaining and instructive, but some of his propositions and conclusions seem to be at variance with facts. That the African race is an inferior race and that it can never gain the ascendancy over the white race all admit, but that it must eventually die out, or become so merged into the dominant race as to finally lose its identity, is a statement easier made tlian proven. If the census returns of 1880 are worthy of admission as evidence, the negro race is not only not dying out, but is more rapidly inereasi ng than the white race. It is true that the doctor is disposed to rule out this testi mony, but this should not be allowed until positive proof is given that it is utterly false and unreliable. According to the census of 1870 the white population of the United States at that time was 33,589,877: in 1880 it was 43,402,- 070, an increase of 20 per cent, in ten years. During the same j>eriod the negro popula tion increased from 4,880,000 to 0,580,793, an increase of 34 4-5 per cent. The difference in the ratio of increase is more marked when we remember the large number of foreigners who came to this country between 1870 and 1880. Should the present ratio of increase continue, which, in view of the constantly growing foreign population, is not probable, the negro popu lation will eventually not only equal, but even outnumber the white population. Should this very improbable result ever be reached, there need be no alarm as to which race will be in the ascendancy. The people of superior intelligence and morality will always control tno government. If the census returns are reliable, one thing is evi dent—that is, the negro race is not dying out. The fact is further supported by the official* mortuary report of the city of Savannah for the week ending June 3, 1887. White population, 26,(575; colored population, 19,- 111; dettths—white, 20; blacks, 14. Annual ratio per 1,000 population for week—whites, 38.9; blacks. 38.2. The ratio of deaths is nearly equal, the statistics being slightly in favor of the negro. The theory of miscegenation is not a very palatable one, especially to Southern people, and it seems to be no better sustained than the statement that the race is dying out. Taking the logic of facts as they stand, it is more reasonable to suppose that the negro will absorb the mulatto than that they shall be absorbed by the whites. It is a fact well known to informed South ern men that there are more “black” negroes than mulattoes. It is also true that a majority of the mulatto children pow being born are from parents both of w hom are mulattoes, or one is a mulatto and the other a black. Comparatively few colored children of the present day have w'hite fathers, and the number is growing beauti fully less. This is strong inferential evi dence that the diffusion of education and the light of the gospel among the negroes is making them a better people, more virtuous and more intelligent. The number of negro children (black or mulatto) born outside of lawful wedlock was never smaller than at present. Marriages between whites: and negroes are of the rarest occurrence, and when found are from the lowest walks of society. Public opinion must be completely revo lutionized before the theory of miscegena tion can become in the slightest degree plausible, but as the genuine negro largely outnumbers the mulatto, and as there is less wickedness among the whites and negroes looking to the perpetuation of the mulatto than formerly, it is highly probable that the negro will finally absorb the mulatto. This is certain, if some white men will be less in timate with a race whom they profess to de spise. If the whites will improve the edu cational advantages offered them, and will give their children proper moral and relig ious training, and at the same time do all they can to improve the moral, intellectual and spiritual con dition of the negro, the country will alwavs be sober, industrious and prosperous. The best interest of both races will be advanced and the destiny of each will be ordained by a wise and belli ficent Providence. The future of the negro is a problem,that no man can solve. Every effort in this direction is mere conjecture. It is known only to God. In the light of Christianity our duty is to do them all the good we can. Christ died for every creature and tasted death for every man, 'and if the Christian does not condescend to lift up the lowly and depraved of every race and clime the disci ple is above his Master. It is a severe criti cism upon the purity of any individual or a nation that refuses to aid in a work which the Master died to accomplish. Let every citizen, patriot and Christian do all he can to build up the material and spir itual interests of his country, and do all the good he can to all the people he can, and he will do much to sup press crime and bless his fellow man. “Righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any [>e<>ple.'’ “When the righteous are in authority the people #e joico, but when the wicked beareth rule the people mourn.” This divine truth should inspire us to use every effort to diffuse intelligence, morality and righteousness among all the people, that our nation may be exalted and that the strongholds of Satan and sin may be de stroyed. Then shall we be a nation whose God is the Lord and whose people shall re joice, and the problems which no man can solve will be committed to the wisdom of Almighty God. W. C. Davis. Springfield, Effingham county, Ga., June 14. Weather Indications. Special indications for Georgia: FAIR Easterly shifting to southerly winds, |fair weather, slight changes in temperature. Comparison of mean temperature at Savan nah, June IS, 1837, and the mean of same day for fifteen years. Departure I Total Mean Temperature j from the ! Departure 1 Mean j Since for 15 years June 15, 'B7.' -|- or , Jan. 1,1887. 80,8 it:: B,fl j )g.fl Comparative rainfall statement: Mean Daily Amount |.. T " , ; u Amount for for botn the Dep t ure ■ j June lfl, W “ail® .0 2*4 j —7.285 Maximum temperature 83.1, minimum tem perature 06.2. The height of the river at Augusta at 1:83 o’clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta time) nm twenW-four hours, iflt'otton Region Bulletin for 8-1 hours end Big Op. m., June 15, 1887,75 th Meridian "line. Districts. | Averacik. Name Max. Min. lliin lions. T "’“P Temp fall. l. Wilmington it | 87 '• til I ... 8. Charleston I M : 1(0 (ti 8. August'i 18 D8 Hi | _ 4. Savannah 13 tn 00 ; ... 6. Atlanta 13 ill 64 ... 0. Montgomery a 65 ( 8 ... 7. Mobile 8 65 58 8. New Orleans. .... 18 03 ! 64 j ... fl. Galveston 81 Hu 70 ... 10. Vie, ..111/ 4 (V| ip I 11. Little KoCIC 15 HO I 00 | ... 12. Memphis I 19 63 I 58 ... Averages. 91.0 ; 52.2 . ... Near Romford Corner, in Maine, a gentleman riding on 11 liucklssird overtook a rather weary looking gentleman nnd lady on the highway, whom he invited to ride. The lady took a seat IstsMe the proprietor of the team and the gen -1 I'tuhi got, on behind. The ilrlver wea much surprised when he arrived at the public house in the t ill age to hear the man on bahitid accosted a* Gov. Linz. FUXEKAL IN "CITATIONS. McALLISTER.—The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. A McAllister are respectfully in vited to attend the funeral of their infant daughter. Nettie, from their residence, 178 Waldhurg street. THIS AFTERNOON at 4 o'clock. ~ M EETINGB. SOLOVIOVS I.OHOE \O fF. A A. M. A regular communication will be held a at Masonic Temple THIS (Thursday) EVENING, June Kith. 58s?, at Bo'clock. Xif Visiting and transient brethren fra ' sr \ teriuilly and cordially invited. By order J. R. SAUSSY, W. M. Thomas H. Laird. Secretary. 'special notices. NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS. Southwestern Railroad Company, t Office Macon, June 14th, 1887. f Dividend No. 87 of THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS per share will be paid the Stock holders of this Company on and after the 22d inst. Stockholders receiving their dividends in Macon will Ire paid at the Central Georgia Bank of this city—those at Savannah at the Central Railroad Bank of that city. W. S. BRANTLY, Sec, and Treas. SPECIAL NOTICE. Having purchased the stock and good will of the “Paris Novelty Store,” lSVljfi Broughton street, I will sell the stock, consisting of Fancy Goods and Notions, at figures lower than can be bought anywhere, so as to close out the entire stock in order to make room for a different line of goods. A. S. COHEN. SPECIAL NOTICE. FOR SALE. 3 Shares Southern Mutual Loan Association stock, 11th installment of sls each, $1(55, paid in. Also, FOR RENT, A nicely furnished house, on New Houston street, until Oct. Ist, 1887. for sls per month; present occupant now paying S3O per month for house unfurnished. Apply to H. C. DAVIS, 42 and 44 Bull Street. TO THE BONDHOLDERS OF THE SAVAN NAH SCHITETZEN GESELLSCH AFT. You are hereby notified to present your re ceipts for bonds at the law office of Lester & Ravenel and receive your pro rata share of the fund in court from sale of Schuetzen Park. SIMON GUCKENHEIMER, JACOB PAULSEN, June 13th, 1887. Trustees and Receivers. NOTICE TO RAILROAD CONTRACTORS. We, the undersigned, have contracted for building the Savannah, Dublin and Western Railroad. All who wish to make contracts for grading, trestling or furnishing ties, will apply to CARPENTER, GRANT, MUNDAY & CO., Pulaski House, Savannah, Ga. Good prices paid for same. SPECIAL NOTICE. From this date and until further notice the STEAMER KATIE will be withdrawn from the Savannah river, for the purpose of general over hauling. Due notice will be given of the re sumption of her route. JOHN LAWTON, ’ Manager. DR. HENRY S FOLDING, DENTIST, Office comer Jones and Drayton streets. CLMERS 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. ULMER, M. D„ Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga. SAI.I >ONS. GRANDOPENING! Our friends and the public are hereby respectfully invited to partake LUNCH AT THE Grrand Opening: of our Salooi,Billiara&Poolßooffls AT 170 BROUGHTON ST.. On SATURDAY, (he iSlh Inst., at 6 P. M. Respectfully, CHAS. KOLSHORN & BRO. INSURANCE. The Savanna!) Fire & Marine Ins. Cos. CAPITAL $200,000. OFFICE 93 BAY STREET. WM. GARRARD, LEWIS KAYTON, President. Vice President. W. 11. DANIEL. Secretary. I>l KECTORS, JNO. L. HAMMOND, HERMAN MYERS, GEORGE J. BALDWIN, SAMUEL MEINHARD, J. 11. ESTJLL, L. KAYTON, WM. GARRARD, I. O. HAAS, W H. DANIEL, ANDREW HANLEY, J. B. DUCKWORTH, DAVID WELLS, C. R. WOODS. Note, On July Ist the office of the company will he at (17 1 toy street, the building now occu pied as the Cotton Exchange, OAK TT BS, 200 OAK TUBS, With three Galvanized Hoops on each Tub, the same In which our Fine Butter is shipped. For sale low, at A. M. & C. W. WI-ST’S. IRON IMPE. RUSTLESS IRON PIPE. EQUAL TO GALVANIZED PIPE, AT MUCH LESS PRICE. Weed & Cornwell. T°< ’OUNTV ( IFTICERS—Books and I rerptired liy county officers for the uaeof the courta. or'for oflUv use, supplied to order by tit- MORNING NEWS PRINTING HOUSE. 8 Vi 1 it.ikei street. Sat .inliah AMUSEMENTS. SAVANNAH THEATRE Thursday and Friday, June 16 and 17. The Fords. Their opening a grand success. The Press and Public unanimous in their praise. Their efforts appreciated. On above dates we have the honor to present to our many friends T. W. Robertson s charm ing Comedy HOME, .13 presented at 'Wallack’s Theatre, New York. preceded by the Famous Quarrel Scene From Julius Caesar, by special request. ? HOMAS f McCab* CASSIUS Mr. Lawrence Hanley. Sale of Reserved Seats commences TUESDAY DAVIS BROS.’ without extra charge Prices 75c., 50c. and 25c B 3 PICNICS. Remember the Orpins] THE ANNUAL PICNIC! OF THE St. John the Baptist’s T. A. B. Society c WILL BE GIVEN “ Thursday, June 16,1887, AT Mont go in e r. y! FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE Orphan Boys of Washington,Ga. TICKETS 25c. and 50c.; can be purchased at , J ' „ B ;. Fernandez’s, E. M. Connor's, J G Keller & Cos s, W. F. Reid's, P. B. Reid's, from the lady collectors, and from members of tha society. Refreshments on the grounds. Dinner 25c Cars leave Anderson street at 9:30, 10:25, 13 2.25, 3:35, 4:30, 7. Leave Montgomery at 6,7, 8! MILLINERY. Unmerciful! Will we cut the prices down until the bulk is cleared out of our MILLINERY AND PARASOLS! PLATSHEK’S, 138 Broughton. Street, Offers the following bran new elegant goods, with view of closing them out, at prices less than any house in this city: 1 500 and Elwls Ladies' Hats at sc. Misses’ well trimmed School Hats at 25c. 500 Ladies’ and Misses' $1 Straw Shapes re duced to 50c. each. 400 Ladies’ and Misses' elegant Novelty and Plain Straw Shapes reduced from $1 50 to 75c. each. 600 Misses' Handsome Trimmed Hats at 50c each; our former $1 goods. Artificial Flower Bunches, Os trich Tips, Ribbons and Silks will be uniformly slaughtered. 1 lot Ladies’ 22-inch Satcsn Coaching Para sols, light patterns, down to 50c. and 75c.; regu lar 81 50 value. 1 lot Ladies’ 20-inch Satin Parasols, lined in white colors, down to 81, Si 25, 81 50; our for mer prices S2. $2 50, S3. 1 lot Children's Sateen Parasols, light and dark patterns, down to 50c. and 75c.; was Si, 81 50. Over 500 pieces Twilled Silk Parasols in 20, 88, 04 . 26 and 28-inch lengths, with Natural, Ebony, White Cellulcfid, Silver and Gold Handles, at great ly reduced prices. Also cur entire line of novelties in Parasols (which we have not space to mention) will be sold at nearly your own price. We have them, the prices are down, and at such prices they will go fast. P. S.—Country orders promptly filled. CLOTHING. OUR STOCK at all times containing the apparel of correct and seasonable taste is now complete with an assortment of goods which will bo found especially interesting for those preparing for the coustrv. Partieula attention is inv.ced to our line of DUSTERS, NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, Bathing Suits, House and Lounging Coats, NEGLIGEE CAPS, P O J A M A S, And the many little fixings which add so materially to comfort and apjWarance during an Outing. We are also showing several novelties in SUMMER WEAR, which are delightfully cool and of the styles am I fabrics used ip fashionable centres. *' will consider it a pleasure to show any one through our stock. A. FALK & SON, STEAM LAUNDRY. . SAVANNAH STEAM LUM 131 Congress Street. Blanket? aifiacß totals Cleaned as Good as New. SEE OUR NEW REDUCED PRICE LIST. Work Called Cor anil JDpllvpr^ ( n DEKTAKBK. W. I>. D I Xo N, undertaker DEAXJCR IN lU, KIND* or I COFFINS AND CASKETS,! 43 Bull street. Residence 59 Liberty sta* I SAVANNAH. GEORGIA. 1