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COW HIDED BY A* MAYOR.
IWO PROMINENT MEN STIR UP
JACKSONVILLE.
LaVilla’s Mayor and a Prominent
Merchant Lose Their Tempera in an
Argument on the Half Holiday Ques
tion Masonic Observances of St.
John’s Day.
Jacksonville, June 24.—Jacksonville
ba.i a sensation this morning.
It was a horse-whipping affair, and the
principals were J. E. T. Bowden, a lending
merchant of Jacksonville and Mayor of
la Villa, and S. Ritzwollen, also a promi
nent merchant of Jacksonville and one of
the largest property holders in this city.
A few days ago an effort was made to
give the retail clerks in town a half holiday
every Thursday, and nearly all the mer
chants in town consented, except Mr. Ritz
wollen. Yesterday afternoon, Mr. Bowden,
in passing Mr. Ritzwollen’s store, remarked
that the tatter should close.
WARMING CP.
3lr. Ritzwollen. incensed at Mr. Bowden's
remarks, flew into a passion and roundly
denounced his competitor's course as Mayor
of LaVilla, and finally wound up his tirade
of abuse by insinuating that Mr. Bowden
secretly burned his (Bowden’s) store, about
two winters ago, to get the insurance.
This was more than the Mayor of LaVilla
could stand, and forgetting his dignity as a
public official, he invited his accuser out on
the side walk and promised “to do him up
in lively style," but the wily Ritzwollen,
whose a’verdupois is considerable, refused to
come to the scratch.
Finding that Mr. Ritzwollen would not
leave his store, Mr. Bowden threatened that
the first time he caught him on the streets
he would cowhide him, and this morning
the opportunity presented itself.
PLYING THE COWHIDE.
Mr. Ritzwollen was walking on Bay street,
opposite Keene's millinery store, and ut
terly unconscious of any trouble, when Mr.
80-cden met him, the latter having a huge
cowhide in his hand. Before Mr. Ritzwol
len could do anything Mr. Bowden brought
the whip down with terrific swiftness on his
shoulders, and for a few seconds a
lively sight was presented to the
crowd which gathered. The assaulted man
fle l into the millinery establishment, which
was filled with ladies, closely pursued by
the infuriated Bowden, who still continued
to ply the lash until bystanders interfered
and separated the two men. Mr. Bowden
then left, having declared himself perfectly
pi tided.
The event has created a big sensation in
the city owing to the prominence of the par
ties.
Jacksonville's theatre.
Since the burning of the Park Theatre
here about six weeks ago Jacksonville has
been very much exercised over the building
of anew theatre, lieeause it was feared that
William Astor, the millionaire owner of the
lot where the former theatre stood, would
not rent the plot for twenty years. The
directors were unwilling to build a theatre
unless Mr. Astor promised to lease them the
lot. Several other sites were talked of, but
no definite action was taken, and it was
feared that Jacksonville would be without a
theatre this summer. To-night, however, a
telegram was received from Mr. Astor, who
has just returned from Europe, stating bis
willingness to rent the former site for twenty
years at *8()0 per annum. Asa result of
this information the directors will meet to
morrow, and immediately take steps to in
sure the erection of anew building.
Jacksonville was invaded to-night by a
fire company from Rome, Ga. The com
pany has been on a week’s excursion, visit
ing Brunswick and the adjoining islands.
The company is in charge of Chief Heay and
will prouabfy visit Bt. Augustine to-morrow
and then return home.
The South Florida railroad wiil after next
Monday run only one through train daily
from (Sanford to Tampa on account of the
quarantine regulations.
Pablo Beach was visited to-day by a white
Masonic excursion 300 strong.
WELAKA WRINKLES.
Orange Prospects Railroad Talk
Decay of the Steamer Trade.
Melaka, Fla., June 24.—Our unusunl
dry spell has come to an end. We are now
having copious rains, which will be of much
benefit to fruits and crops. Corn is now
rilking and melons are plentiful. The pros
pect* for an orange crop are much below
the average, and much rust is now visible.
People are trying various remedies, and it
is believed by many that slaked lime dusted
through the trees when rust first makes its
appearance will check it The short crop Is
due no doubt to the severe cold of eighteen
months ago.
We are now all quite jubilant at the
prospects of a railroad through this place,
going from Polatka, on the east side of the
liver, to a point on the rail
road running from Astor to Eustis,
to be called the Palalka, Welaka and Lake
railroad. It will run through a fine section
of country, and passing many well settled
spots and fine orange groves. The people
through a section ulong here, four and one
quarter miles, are expected to contribute
fIO,OOO. which is enough to grade and tie
the road for that distance. The State lands
lieing all gone, it now falls upon those in
terested along the line to make donations.
Three thousand dollars was rais-d toward it
in a very short time, at a meeting held
lately. All seem to lie in earnest.
The days of heavy stcamboating seem to
have passed now, only two through steamers
are on the river. A year ago or more theie
were twenty passing up and down contin
ually. Not a boat of the Deßary line is
now on the river.
Mr. J. Tennick, formerly General Passen
ger Agent of the Deßary line, is a moving
spirit m this new railroad project. He has
a large interest in property here, through
which the road will jwtss.
A OOTTON MILL SCHEME.
Augusta Capitalists Think of Putting
Up 30,000 Spindles.
Auousta, (la., June 24.—A project lias
been put on foot by capitalists to establish
at the Ixs-ks, seven miles from the city, on
the .Savannah river, a 90,000 spindle cotton
mill. The parties and attorneys interested
in the scheme nave been in conference to
day witli the city authorities with a view to
arranging for thp use of waste water which
is not utilised by the Augusta canal, but is
provided by the river dam. Mai. W. T.
Llary, of this city, is the lawyer interested.
lo llarrishurg, a suburb, to night the Hal
vttion Army wus rocked, and a female sol
dier named Fondam was seriously cut in
the face. No arrests were made. The ex
citement was intense at the time, and a gen
eral row was only prevented by cooler
heads.
Ocala Occaaionals.
Ocala, June 22. —The Eastern Convoca
tion of Florida met at Grace church Mon
day. The services were well attended.
The paper on church unity was particularly
riteresting and was thoroughly discussed,
the Rev. C. H. Nash, of the Baptist church
tieing present and joining in the discussion.
During a recent thunderstorm the First
National Bank of Ocala was struck bv
lightning and several iiersons throughout
the building were stunned and shocked, but
there were no serious effects. The building
was only slightly damaged. The lightning
struck the flag staff of the Free ami
jumping from that to the ornamental stone
wort, loosened and dislocated several large
block'- In the Free Press room it com
pletely demolished a picture hanging against
the wall, leaving no other traces.
The vegetable growers have shipped every
thing they have to ship and still prices are
food.
As electrical current that struck a town at
Nyark. N. Y„ during a storm Ibis seek, is ssid
to have violently removpd a slipix-i from the
loot of a lb-year-old girl without injuring her.
ST. JOHN’S DAY.
Masons Celebrate the Anniversary
With Feasts and Toasts.
Eastman, Ga.. June 24.—This will be a
long-remembei-ed day in Eastman. The
Grand Lodge organized at Lietch Hall,
while the Eastman and visiting lodges met
at Stokes’ warehouse aud then escorted the
Grand Lodge to the Masonic Temple, which
was dedicated with appropriate ceremonies.
The address delivered at the court house by
Grand Master John 8. Davidson was one of
the finest speeches ever made in Eastman.
The attendance was large. To-night an ele
gant hanquet was given at Upland s Hob-1.
It was greatly enjoyed by all. The East
man brass liand furnished music during the
dav.
The following are the toasts and senti
ments ar the Masonic lianquet of Eastman
Lodge No. 279, at the Uplands Hotel:
1. The Grand Lodge and the Grand Mas
ter. Proposed by C. T. Latimer; resjxin.se
by J. 8. Davidson.
2. To our invitol guests—We give you a
cordial welcome to our tic-arts and homes.
Projxised by W. A. I'avis.
3. The day we celebrate—Our ancient
patron. St. John the Baptist. Response by
Charles D. Devmore.
4. City of Eastman. Response by Wil
liam Pitt Eastman.
5. The Pulpit—God's exjxisitory medium,
the nation’s necessity, the .soul's danger sig
nal, society's safety, and mankind's friend.
Resjxmse by Rev. J. I>. Anthony.
6. The Press—The silent police of society
and infinitely more serviceable than all the
constables in Christendom. Rfsjxm.se by J.
F. Hansom.
' 7. Our Educational Advantages. Re
sponse by Henry Coleman.
8. Our commercial interests. Response
by E. H. Bacon.
9. Our lodge—its progress, its accom
plishments and its future. Response by
W. B. Whiddon.
10. Woman—lovable, pure, kind-hearted
and beautiful. Resjxmse by P. A. Jessup.
11. Our Worshipful Master—active, vigi
lant and attentive. Resjxmse by J. T. Col
cord.
12. May every brother learn to live
within the compass and act ujxin the square.
Response by J. Bishop, Jr.
13. Our public men. Resjxmse by D. M.
Roberts.
14. Let u* {toast every brother, both ancient
and young,
Who governs his passions and bridles his tongue.
Resjxmse by E. A. Smith.
Kissler’s band made music for the ban
quet.
DULY OBSERVED AT WAYCROSS.
Waycross, Ga., Juno 24.—T0-day was
celebrated as Mason's day in Wa3 T cross,
commemorative of the patron saint, St.
John the Baptist. Waycross Lxlge No.
305. F. and A. M., together with the visit
ing brethren from sister lodges, met at
their rooms at 11 o'clock and forming in
line marched to the Bajitist church, led by
Deputy Grand Master J. M. Rushing, of
Valdosta, Worshipful Master A. M. Moore,
of Blackshear, and AVorshijiful Master C. C.
Ruehanan, of Waycross lodge. The spacious
church was soon filled, every available
seat being taken. Worshipful Master
Buchanan then introduced Deputy
Grand Master Rushing, who delivered a
masterly address ujxm the subject in hand.
He was followed briefly by W. M. A. M.
Moore. At the close of this address the
members of the craft, together with the in
vited guests, repaired to the court house
aod riartook of a sumptuous repast, which
had been spread by the ladies. Some of
the business houses were closed ami the day
was enjoyed as one of fraternal greeting
ami good will.
king’s ferry celebration.
Folkston, Ga., June 24.—The Masonic
celebration at King’s Ferry, Ida., to-day
was a grand success, despite the unsettled
condition of the weather in the forenoon.
The crowd was large, and all seemed to en
ioy the day to the utmost. The njx>akers,
Col. Baker and Mr. McWilliams, acquitted
themselves very creditably indeed. That,
taken with the "fact that the dinner was of
the very best and of the nicest quality and
extremely bountiful, made the day one of
the most enjoyable that some of us ever saw.
Mrs. Charlotte N. Mclntosh.
Trenton (If. J.) True American, June 20.
On the bluff overlooking the Delaware
river above the State House stands an old
fashioned white house, built in 1800 by
Joseph Higliec, then a. resident of Rich
mond, V'a.. who chose this site for his sum
mer home, and called it Richmond Hill.
And hero on June 17, 1801, was bom a
daughter, Charlotte Neilson Higbee.
The older residents of Trenton re
member well the hospitality that
formerly distinguished tlio old
place, the grace of its inmates and fame of
its guests. Among the seven sisters, none
excelled the subject of this sketch in all that
is worthy of admiration and love in a
woman. Col. John Houstoun Mclntosh, of
Florida, married another daughter, aud
some time alter her death married her sister
Charlotte, who thus liecanie and always
continued to be the loving mother of her
sister’s children. Col. Mclntosh died in
Savannah, Ga., in 1852, and soon after
wards Mrs. Mclntosh removed with her
family to Trenton, and has occupied Rich
mond Hill ever since. On last Friday even
ing, about 8 o’clock, surrounded by her
three devoted children, she passed away
from earth as peaceably and happily as she
hail sojourned In it for so many years. The
first child born in the old house she was the
last one to live in it. To those who knew
her no words are needed, to those who knew
her not, no words ait) adequate to portray
the excellencies of her character. Pious,
charitable, amialiic. loving and forgiving,
she influenced and bliist everybody around
her, and they appreciated her virtues and
henelicence, ana are thankful to have seen
and felt her faith in God and sympathy with
man kind.
The Gushing Girl of the Day.
From the Missouri Republican.
The Jgushing girl is a nineteenth century
production. She giggles from the time she
her eyes in the morning until she says
amen to the Lord at night and puts her fluffy
little head on the pillow. She says “thanks
awfully" for “I thonkyou.” She thinksthe
grand, lugubrious music of the “Htahat
Sluter” "too sweet for anything.” A kitten
with its eyes as yet unopened, the Niagara
Fulls and Mr. Gladstone nil an' “just too
utterly charming and lovely for any earthly
use.” Her adjectives are all in the super
lative. She will gush over a pumpkin,over
her sister's new baby, over a doggerel
rhyme, over everything she sees, everything
she bears, over everybody she knows. It
she is here to-night she will say to me as she
does of the weather —as she did of her new
bonnet -that I’m either "simply grand,” or
"simply horrid.”
Nature'll Funny Freaks.
h’rom the New York Star.
Crabs, which are supposed to shod their
shells every year, do not often shod them
aft*r they have attained their full size, and
the creatures become victims to barnacles
and all sort of marine growths that fasten
themselves ujvm the shell. A remarkable
example of this pmy lie seen in the Rrltish
Museum, where lias been placed an old crab
of the edible species, with some half a dozen
oysters of a largo size fix..’, tc Its Iwick,
which load, ever increasing, the old crub
was doomed to carry to the end of its days.
Another curious specimen preserved is that
of a hairy crab, which, though not larger
itself than a walnut, is saddled with a sponge
as big an a man’s list. .
To bo Remembered.
Allcock’s Porous Plaster is the only
one which contains valuable curative prop
erties; it never fails to do all that is claimed
for it; it does n<# blister or irritate the skin;
it can be worn for weeks without pain or
inconvenience; It is the household medicine
chest,; it stands on its own merits as it has
done for a quarter of n century; its valua
ble irgredients are foun.l in none of its imi
tations. and it can bo hiul of all druggists.
TIIE MORNING NEWS: SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1887.
INSANE ON HIS WEDDING DAY.
Attempted Suicide of a Young Man
Ruined by Gambling.
From the Seta York Sun.
Glen View. Pa., June 12. —On Monday
last Walter Wade, a millionaire, and a bold,
dashing stock and jirovision speculator,
came home from California to fulfill a
promise of marriage with Miss Fanny
Eckert, which was to take place at noon on
Thursday. The most elaborate prejjara
tions had been made, and the relatives and
friends of the young lady waited with every
emotion of pleasure for the happy event.
But Wade’s recent ill-luck in foe s|s-r il
lative field drove him to despair, and rather
than face the disappointment which would
inevitably follow, be attempted suicide on
Wednesday, and now lies hojxdessiy insane
at the home of his parents, some distance
from this place. Walter is the only son of
J. Werner Wade, who soon after his mar
riage fell heir to a large fortune. After
the young man had comjileted his collegi
ate studies and graduated with high
honors, the question came up as to what
profession would be most desirable for him
to follow. His father strongly advocate* 1
the practice of law, while his mother fav
ored his entering the ministry. The young
man decided to take a trip to California lie
fore settling down, and so informed his
parents. They entreated him to remain at
home, but all to no purpose. Apjiealing to
his father be said: “Loan me *I,OOO and I
will return it with inti rest. ’’ His father im
mediately filled out a check for the amount
and handed it to him. The next day, after
sjiending an hour with his intended bride, he
started for California in jiursuitof fame ami
fortune. Four years afterward his family
and friends were surprised to see him arrive
home. He entered his father’s house as
though his absence hail been but fora day.
drew- up a chair to where his father sat, and
taking from a well-filled jxxket look $1,240.
he handed the money to his fathec, saying:
“Here is the borrowed money, with 6 jx-r
cent, interest.” This was ail so rapidly done
that Mr. Wade had hardly time to realize
who it was and what it meant. As he
related to his jxtrents, he had met. with
phenomenal success, and by shrewd and
conservative speculation, had amassed over
$1,000,000.
After a few days’ stay, during which
time he renewed his pledges of love to Miss
Eckert, who in the four years of waiting
never doubted his sincerity, he departed
again. Letter after letter was received by
her, in which lie lx lasted of his continued
success, and said that he was now jx-rfact
ing arrangements to come home to remain.
The wedding was therefore fixed for June
16. But his character was too weak to re
sist the social temptations thnt now beset
him. An irresitible fondness for wine and
champagne supjx-rs took possession of him,
which was soon followed by every form of
wild and reckless dissipation. Then luck
turned against him, ana he began to lose
money, until his fortune was nearly all
swept away. Depressed in spirits the dash
ing sjxiculator returned home. His general
ajijiearance was dejected, but by the aid of
a stimulant he managed to assume his old
time sjiirits. In this way the suspicion that
might otherwise have been excited was
overcome
On Wednesday afternoon he remarked to
his father that he desired to write some
business letters, and for that jiurjxise he re
tired to his room, giving instraetions that
his privacy be not intruded ujxm. Every
thing in the way of preparation for the
wedding next (lay had reached a point of
eomjileteness, and at 5 j>. in. a friend of the
groom called to see him. As the matter
was urgent, his father went up
railed him. He rejieated the call, ana, re
ceiving no resjxmse, forced the door open.
To his horror, he beheld his son suspended
from a halter strap, with the other end
knotted around the top of the bedpost,
almost dead from strangulation. He quickly
cut the strap, placed tne body on the bed,
and then quietly but quickly summoned a
physician. The doctor said that another
minute would have jirodueed death, and
that, while he might jxesibly survive, he
would lie hopelessly insane. The business
letters which he was supposed to be writing
tells the rest of the story:
Dearest Fanny- For more than ten’ years
have I kept you ivitiently waiting for what you
always called the supreme moment of your life,
when you were to become my happy wide, and
now. while you are busily engaged in preparing
for the event, I stand on tin thresholu of the
grave, writing you an eternal farewell 1 have both
ueceived and uisapjiolnteil you. Since my ret urn
home you have, no doubt, noticed my dejected
appearance, for which, of course, there must be
some reason. It was my purpose to sec you to
night and confess the reckless dis.ainaUon l have
reveled in, and the squandering of the fortune
which I had hoped would contribute so much to
our comfort and happiness; but it would be
cruel to go that far and then conceal from you
the plans 1 had arranged for suicide. 1 decided,
therefore, to let matters take their own
course, and content myself by writing the cause
of the trouble. But I will torture your feelings
no longer by keeping you in suspense. The pref
ace already given is sufficient, and I will he ex
plicit. Gambling, that bane of fame aDd for
tilin', has iieon my ruin. For many months I
had a constant mu of ill-luck. The ardor of
gambling, unlike every other passion, is rather
fncreasisl than diminished by loss and disap
pointment. Without being warned, therefore,
by ill-success, 1 still went on until the very last
dollar of my money was gone. I then began to
draw gradually on the SIO,OOO you placed in my
bands for safe keeping until the day of our
marriage in small amounts. Following the bent
of my evil genius, sum after sum was taken,
ami all alike buried in that accursed vortex
winch had already swallowed up 60 much from
me.
My friends, hearing of my misfortune, shun
ned me. refusing to ruiso even a dollar to meet
my obligations. The day of our wedding was
rapidly uppriaching, and now the thought
drives me mod. I came home, not to keep my
promise, because under the cireumstanoos that
Is Impossible, but to die bankrupt and disgraced.
The heaviest losses 1 sustained were in stocks
last December, and more recently in wheat and
pork. A detailed account of the transactions is
unnecessary, as the newspapers have furnished
it in full. However, the money is gone, and I
am the victim, paying the penalty with my life,
which 1 cheerfully soerlllce rather than see you
suiter a single disappoiulm -nt financially. For
get sad forgive us, darling, and may umCM
of consolation comfort you in the trying posi
tion 1 unfortunately caused you to be placed in.
Farewell, Fanny, farewell. Remorsefully but
affectionately yours, Walter.
The following was addressed to his
parents:
My Dear Parents —Only those who contem
plate self-destruction can feel and realize the
full extent of the remorse it produces. With
every preliminary arrangement perfected for
my marriage to-morrow, I find myself one of
those unfortunate creatures about to end a mis
erable existence. Considering the circum
stances which surround the sudnen termination
of my wretchedness, my feelings can therefore
belter he Itnagined than described. While you
are looking forward with much hnppiuessfor
an event, which little you now think can never
tnke place, I ant preparing for death, and to lie
my own executioner. You arostartled. blit there
is worse to come. 1 am bunkrupt, penniless.
I have lost every dollar of my own, and also the
SIO,OOO which, you remember, Fanny placed In
my hands for safe keeping. I thought, foolish
ly so. that the fortune w hich favored me imme
diately after my first efforts would always lie
mine, and I grew reckless. The hand of
fate raised itself against me, and
utter ruin is the result. With every
cherished hope blasted, what should I live
for* As suffering is the proper tax we pay
for folly, I am w illing to make the sacrifice.
Eighteen months ago I attached my name to a
paper the prospectus of which was a profitable
land scheme it originated w ith sharpers and
1 was victimized. Periodical sprees were in
dulged in. and, with a hope of retrieving some
of my losses, I came East for a change. I was a
liersistent bull on the stock market and lost
heavily last December. I thereafter invested
heavily in p<-vs wheat, and was completely
menovied Every dollar I could raise wus buried
in that accursed vortex. Oh, father, could the
post only for a moment be recalled, what
pleasure It would bo. Had 1 listened to the ad
monitions of wisdom, my situation would he far
different than what it now is, though it Is use
less now to regret. Only one tiling more re
mains -to give you all an eternal farewell. I
have written a letter to Fanny, which I desire
that yog deliver in person as soon after my
death ns ]N>s*ible Don’t keep her In suspense.
Let her know the worst. Tell her my dying
wish is that she yet may enjoy thot felicity
which she ho truly deserves to posses*. Fare
well, a last farewell. Your unfortunate
'Valter.
Mr. Wade was in no way reserved in re
lating in detail a full history of the cose,
which he said might be a warning to others,
but the price was deal' to him. He noticed
that Walt -r’s nppoaramvganfci materially
changed rince his last visit, but he never
thought ot financial troubles. He hojx-d
that lie reached him in time to save his life,
immediately after the occurrence the house
was closed. ami Miss Eckert and a few
friends were quietly uotitbsL Miss Eckert
was completely prostrated. For a few
hours to-day she sat bv the bedside of her
lover and listened to his ravings over the
stock and provision markets. Wade is 35
years old.
DIDN’T WANT TO DISGRACE HIM.
Why the General’s Old Body Servant
Wouldn’t Smoke a Cheap Cigar.
From the Sew York Tribune.
Gen. is an old-time Southerner,
▼ery vain about his jxrsona! appearance and
very proud of his cigars, which are about as
good as can be bought, for the General has
plenty of money. The General has a negro
valet who has grown old in his service, and
feels that his long years of faithful service
ought to entitle him to some privileges which
would not be granted to a younger servitor.
The old negro flattzrs himself that he bears
a strong jiersonal resemblance to his master,
and among his colored acquaintances is
known as “The Gin’el.” Of course Gen.
rfoes not recogniz- this alleged resem
blance and would, without hesitation,
shoot the man who dared insinuate, in
his presence, that the remotest resemblance
existed.
One day Gen. gave his valet one of
his old dressing gowns. Soon thereafter,
Gen. began to miss some of his high
priced cigars. He suspected the old negro of
taking the cigars, and to make his tempta
tion lighter gave him a box of cheap cigars,
together with a strong hint of his suspi
cions. Still the good cigars continued to dis
ajijx-ar. At last Gen. lost all jiatience,
an*l plainly charged the old negro with
the theft.
“You old,black rascal, ’’ he thundered, “I
know you’ve stolen those cigars, and you
had better tell the truth or I’ll have you
shot, hang me if I don't.”
The darkey was too scared to speak for a
moment, but he teas it long without some
thing to say for hiinsrif. and as he went on
witii his defense grew quite jubilant in man
ner, feeling assured that he would be acquit
ted. This is what he said:
“Now Gin’e), I axes you to let me ’splain.
’Sense me, Gin’el, please. I clar fo’ de Lord
1 amlt stold dem see-gars. I ain’t stole
millin' since I jined de church, mor’n six
monts ago. Gin’el, you ’members dat ole
dressin gown dat you gib me. Well, when I
goes home and puts on dat dressin' gown an’
jiuts b if my feet on de mantel, jes like I see
v> >u do, my ole ’oman she say, T ’clar
Wiilyum Henry, yu does look mi’ty like de
Gin’el.’ An’ I tells you, Gin’el, I does feel
pow’ful like you, but somehow I ain’t jes
like you. I wants som’pin. I keejis think
in’ and thinkin’ wat it mout be. Den my
ole ’oman, she say agin, ‘I ’clar Wiilyum
Henry, ef you jes had one ob de Gin’el’s fine
si e-gars yu’d look jes like him. Well,
Gin’el, when I gets one ob dem fine see-gars
I knows I looks jes like you, ’cos I feelslike
you.”
“But you old black reprobate,” broke in
the General, “why didn’t you smoke one of
the cigars I gave you and leave mine alone.”
The old negro drew himself up proudly,
and looked reproachfully at his master while
he replied:
“Gin’el, I’se knowed you nigh onto fifty
yeers, an’ I’se niver knowed you to smoke a
poo’ see-gar. I doesn't want to disgrace yer.
Gin'el. Howse I gwinb to look like you wid
ajxXJ* see-gar in my mout?”
The General never answered the ques
tion.
Weather Indications.
I - 1 Special indications for Georgia:
FAIR Fair weather, easterly, shifting to
Isoutherlv. winds, stationary temjier
ature.
Comparison of mean temperature at Savan
nah. June 24, 1887. anti the mean of same day for
fifteen years.
Departure I Total
Mean Temperature from the Departure
— j Mean Since
for 15 years June 24, 'B7. j -{- or Jan. 1,1887.
80 8 | 76.3 J -4 5 285 1
Comparative rainfall Statement:
Mean Daily Amount D
Amount tor for Mean Since
16 Years. June 24, 87. or _ Jj an . u m7 _
.231 I .300 | -|- 066 I —7.711
Maximum temperature 83.0, minimum tem
perature 71.9.
The Height of the river at Augusta at
1:3o o’clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta time)
was 7.8| feet —a fall of 0.6 feet during the
post twenty-four hours.
Cotton Region Bulletin for 24 hours end
ing 6p. in., June 24, 1887, 75th Meridian
time.
Districts. j Average.
Max Min. Rain
* itions Tem P Tera P fall.
1. Wilmington j 11 87 67 .19
2. Charleston ! 8 88 70 .30
3. Augusta 12 91 66
4. Savannah 11 90 70 .08
5. Atlanta 13 88 69
6. Montgmifery 9 90 62
7. Mobile 9 92 57
8. New Orleans. 13 93 65
9. Galveston 21 96 69
10. Vicksburg 5 91 64
11 Little Rock ! 14 89 60
12. Memphis 19 86 54
Averages i | 90.0 63 5 .05
Observations taken at the same moment
of time nt all stations.
Savaxxah, June 14, !):36 p. m.. city time.
Temperature. I
Direction. 5
. . . __ •*.
Velocity. ?|
Rainfall.
Name
or
Stations.
Portland 70 8W 1 Clear.
Boston . 725W.14 Cloudy,
Block Island 62 S W 13:— Fair.
New York city ... 70 N)V C ear.
Philadelphia 70 N s .00,Clou.
Washington city 70 N 6 Clear.
Norfolk , 70 8 K.. ... Fair.
Charlotte 72 N ... ( lear.
Hatters* 76 t ~i Fair.
Wilmington 78 8 W:| Clear.
< Charleston | 78 8 .. I— Fair.
Augusta 78 N>V .. (’’.ear.
Savannah 76 8 E Clear.
Jacksonville 76 NE .88 Clear.
Key West 78 S 8 Light rain.
Atlanta 72 NW 8 C’ear.
Pensacola 78 AV ("ear.
Mobile 78.8 W C;eir.
Montgomery 78 N K | . i clear.
Vicksburg 78 N El.. Clear.
Now Orleans 78 S E and Fair.
Shreveport 82|S K.,i ;Clear.
Fort Smith 78,8 E Fair
Galveston 80 S ft Clear.
Corpus Christi 80 E 12, . . Fair.
Palestine 7H 1 S 9 Clear.
Browuesvtllc 78-S W I ~ Clear.
Rio Grande
Knoxville 66:N K ... Clear.
Memphis : 74 N E 6 ... Clear.
Nashville | 72 N Fair.
Louisville 70 .. . j Cloudy
Indianapolis | B'SW i Fair.
Cincinnati 7o S E ..1.... Fair.
Pittsburg 62 N ...'Clear.
Buffalo 5S W 7 Clear.
Cleveland 60 S 6 . ..•clear,
Marquette 46 NW ; . . Clear.
Chicago • 64 8 E 7].,.. Clear.
Duluth 50 A K Clear.
St. Paul 68 E ... <dear.
Davenport 68 s 6 ...Clear.
Cairo JO N H Cindy.
St. Louis 661 8 ! 05 i loudy.
l en venworth... . 62 S E 9 .01 Cloudy.
Omaha 6818 E !0 Cloudy.
Yankton 66 8 E 7 C -r.
Bismarck 74 S E 87 1 air.
Deadwnod 7o 8 6 ...jClear.
Cheyenne I 74 8 40 Fair.
North Platte 1 72 K 71.. Fair.
Podge City I 74|N E,13|. .. Clear.
Santa Fe | 72| XRd iClenr.
O. N. Salisbury, Signal Corps, U.S. Army.
Most Remarkable
In its effects and useful in ite application,
the fragrant BOZUDONT has Ixxxime the
most |xiuu!ar dentifrice iu existence. ’Ti*
used anti .ireised by everybody.
FUNERAL, INVITATIONS.
HOPKINR.—The friends and relatives of 11 -
Margaret M. Hopkins and of James R. Hopkins
and family and T. J. Brown and family, are re
spectfully invited to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Margaret M Hopkiss. from her late residence.
New Houston, third door from Jefferson street,
at 4:30 o clock THIS AFTERNOON.
DEATHS.
OETJEN.—Dk-d. in the morning, at 3 o'clock.
June 24th. I). Oetjen. youngest son of Mr. and
Sirs. D. Oetjen. Funeral occurred in the after
noon.
MEETiNGS.
SPECIAL NOTICE^
A meeting of tbesuhscrihprsto the stock of the
GREENWICH PARK ASSOCIATION will he
held THIS MORNING, at 12 o'clock, at the office
of the undersigned, 113 Bay street All sub
scribers are requested to be present.
GEORGE IV. OWENS. Chairman.
Special notices,
notice.
Any neglect on the part of drivers of the
Scavenger Carts in attending to their duty, will
please be reported to me at once, either in per
son or by mail, and same shall have prompt
attention. Housekeepers will please see that
the trash is put in boxes or barrels and placed
.where the drivers can get it conveniently, and
with as little delay as possible.
E. E. CHEATHAM, Superintendent,
167 Perry Street, corner Barnard.
A NEW POOL AM) BILLI ARD PARLOR
Will be opened THIS EVENING, in connection
with the Saloon and Restaurant, at tfee MER
CHANTS' EXCHANGE. A fine Lunch will he
served. Terrapin Soup. Salads, etc.: everything
to tempt the most dainty appetite. At my old
stand, 149)4 Congress street. All my friends
and the public are cordially invited. Respect
fully, C. F. GRAHAM.
ANOTHER VERY PRETTY
Lot of WHITE STRAW HATS received per
steamer Tallahassee. Also a small lot of
FINE FELT AND CLOTH SOFT HATS,
For sale very low by JAUDON,
130 St. Julian Street.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The well-known SEASIDE PAVILION at
Tyhee will be open on SATURDAY and regu
larly thereafter. The Eating Department will
be strietly first-class, served well and at low
prices. Bathing suits furnished.
JOHN WRIGHT.
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FROM JULY
Bth TO JULY 13th, INCLUSIVE.
JAMES COBB,
Secretary.
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.
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. ULMER, M. D„
Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga.
DR. HENRY 8 FOLDING,
DENTIST,
Office corner Jones and Drayton streets.
ELECTION >OTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH. 1
Office Clerk op Cornell., -
Savannah, Ga., June Kith, 1887. \
Under and by virtue of a resolution adopted
by Council nt meeting of ,fune 15th, 1887, Coun
cil will elect at its next regular meeting, that is
to say on WEDNESDAY, June 2i)th. '.snt, a Cor
poration Attorney to fill vacancy occasioned by
the resignation of H. C. Cunningham. Salary
$1,500 per annum. Applicants must hand in
their applications to the Cleric of Council at or
before 2 o'clock v. M., WEDNESDAY, June tilth,
1887. By order of Council.
FRANK E. HEIS ARF.It,
Clerk of Council.
SAVINGS DEPARTMEM
-OF
SAVANNAH BANK & TRUST CO.
4%
Allowed on deposits, subject
to Bank regulations
and contract.
GRAND FREE LUNCH
T^-isriaHT.
Mcmfrurtle Soup,
.Roast Beef,
Etc., Etc., Etc.,
AT 170 BROUGHTON STREET.
CHAS. KOLSHORN & BRO.
FOB BAJJB.
HOTEL SITE FOR SALE.
THE site known as the United States Bur
racks, Savannah, Ga.. purchased for hotel
purposes. is offered for s.ile, conditioned on the
erection of a modern hotel of not less than 200
rooms within two years from delivery of titles.
Tbproperty i centrally located, munim •.’•Jo
by 801 feet, with streets on all sides, cue of
which Is the promenado of the city, and faces
south on a beautiful park, Savannah has gas,
electric lights, river and artesian water works,
street railroads, paid (Ire department, splendid
police force, etc. It Is the headquarters of two
extensive railroad systems, and the southern
terminus of four steamship lines. It is nn
active commercial centre, as well ns one of the
handsomest and healthiest cities in the Union.
This is the best opening to-day ill the South for
a first-class hotel. For further particulars ad
dress E. A. WEli,or ED. F. NEUFVILLE, Sa
vannah. Ga,
State
or
Weather.
amusements.
SAVANNAH THEATRE.
Tuesday and Wednesday,
JUNE 328 AND 320.*
GRAND FAMILY MATINEE
Wednesday Afternoon at 3 O'clock.
THE EVENT oF THE SEASON
The First and Onlv Double Bill.
THE FORDS!
In DRAMA AND FARCE.
The Beautiful Pastoral Drama
DORA!
Founded on Tennvson's Poem. To be followed
by the Roaring Farce
THE YOUTH WHO NEVER SAW A WOMAN.
Prices :3c., 50c.. and 25c. Seats on sale at
DAVIS BROS.' without extra charge. Matinee
Prices 50e . and 23c. Box Sheet opens Monday
at 8:00 o'clock.
BASE BALL PARK.
AMITE® Vi. BAY STREET NINE,
THIS AFTERNOON AT 4:30 O’CLOCK.
Admission 25c. Ladies free.
SUMMER RESORTS.
INTVALE SPRINGS,
Blount County, - Tennessee,
THIS Health Resort will be open May Ist. 1887.
The most celebrated Dyspeptic Water
known. Elegant Hotel and Grounds. Excellent
Table. Telephone connection with Knoxville.
Rates: Si per day: $25 per month for May and
June: $2 per day, $lO and sl2 per week, $33 and
S4O p,. r month for July and August. Half rates
for children. J. C. ENGEL. Prop.
MOUNTAIN HOUSE!,
Cornwall Heights, New York,
ON slope of Storm King Mountain; elevation
1,200 feet. Now open for reception of
guests. Climate positive cure for malaria.
Healthiest summer resort in United States: 1)4
hours from New York by West Shore railroad,
2>4 by Mary Powell. Dancing in grand pavilion
every night. Electric bells, new bowling alley,
billiard parlor, tennis court, horseback lading.
Refers to Austin R. My res, of editorial staff
Savannah Morning News. Address J. W.
MEAGHER.
POPULAR PRICES.
Congress Hall.
SARATOGA SPRINGS,
Accommodates 1.000 persons. Rates. $3 per day
for rooms, except those on parlor and firsUloors.
Open from June 18 to Oct. 1. *
CLEMENT A COX, Proprietors.
H. S. CLEMENT. Manager.
THE KENSINGTON.
Union Avenue, opposite Congress Springs Park,
Saratoga Springs, N, Y.
OPENS SATURDAY, JUNE 18th.
For particulars address 229 Broadway, Room
18, N. Y., or 120 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y.
PAUL C'. GREN ING. Proprietor. _
M’HE WATAUGA HOTEL, Blowing Rock, K.
1 C. In the mountains of North Carolina.
4.000 feet above the sea. Easily accessible. Medi
cal graduate on the premises. Terms the low
est in North Carolina. Opened June Ist for the
season. For information address WATAUGA
HOTEL CO., Blowing Rock, N. C.
r pHOU.SANb TsLANrfs.—Westminster Hotel,
J Westminster Park, Alexandria Bay, N. Y -
"Unquestionably the finest location in the
Thousand Islands.”— Harper's Magazine, Sept.,
1881. Send for descriptive pamphlet. H. F.
INGLEHART. Proprietor.
HOTELS.
WASHINGTON HOTEL
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 Cells. New Dining Room and
all modern improvements. Polite attendance
and unsurpassed table.
NEW HOTEL TOGNI,
(Formerly St. Mark's.)
Newnan Street, near Bay, Jacksonville, Fla.
WINTER AND SUMMER.
THE MOST centra! House in the city. Near
Post Office, Street Cars and all Ferries.
New arid Elegant Furniture. Electric Bells,
Baths, Etc. $2 30 to $3 per day.
JOHN B. TOGNI, Proprietor.
DUB’S SCREVEN HOUSE.
'THUS POPULAR Hotel !s now provided with
J a Passenger Elevator (the only one in the
city) and has been remodeled and newly fur
nished. The proprietor, who by recent purchase
is also the owner of the establishment, spares
neither pains nor expense in the entertainment
of his guests. The patronage of Florida visit
ors is earnestly invited The table of the
Screven House is supplied with every luxury
that the markets at home, or abroad can afford.
MARSHALL HOUSE,
SAVANNAH, - - GA.
EO. D. HODGES, Proprietor. Formerly of
’ T the Metropolitan Hotel. New York, ana the
Grand Union, Saratoga Springs. Location cen
tral. All part* of the city and places of inter
est accessible by street cars < on .tartly iwissing
the doors. Special inducements to those visit
ing the city for business or pleas tre.
THE MORRISON HOUSE.
One of the Largest Boarding Houses in the
South.
\FFORDS pleasant South rooms, good board
with pure Artesian Water, at prices to suit
those wishing table, regular or transient accom
modations. Northeast corner Broughton and
Drayton streets, opposite Marshall House.
FREIGHT RATES.
The State of Gkoroia, i
Office of the Railroad Commission, l
Atlanta. Ga., June 81,1881. )
Oami'bellWau.ace, Chairman, 1
L. N. Trammell, } Commissioners.
Alex. 8. Erwin, |
CIRCULAR NO. GO.
CHANGE IN CLASSIFICATION.
ON and after the first day of July, 1887, the
following changes in the Commissioners’
Classification will take elfect:
Calicoes, oth Class.
Powders and Mashing Compounds Ac.. 4th
CUIKS.
Pearline, 4th Ola#*.
Heed Mustard, tith Cl a**.
By order of the Board:
CAMPHELL WALLACE, Chairman.
A. O. BnincoE, Secretary.
PARKER’mNGER TONIC
rt tJ, Vlt/?.:A' n ‘, K **!!• " , ! ,k Lin.pi, AKhnia, hull
\*< n n. In ' an] I urns, h-xhaiiKtion. Coitibininirthe nuM
valuuoo m'AhrmesviihJaiiuu'iatiingrr, i tetris a aura.
wtA ti'V" '' r °VS r vH-*vo uukiiowuao other rcinetlioa
Mcttk l.iings, i.hctthiAU-m, female Complaints, and the
y ressl.nalllsof theMomach, Uver, K.>uncvumißowcli
" w 'ho wmiifl recover
their heal th by tha timely ium, or pAXKFn’ablXfixu Toxic.
It tsnew l.fcomt rtuiu-ih to the ay. tl 00a. at Luu
gists Hucox A Cos., iw William Street, N. vT
COUGH REMEDIES
AYOW’ CHERRY PECTORAL, Jayne'. Ex
£*■ pectorant. Hales Honey ami Tar, Bosohee s
Uerman Syrup, Bull k Cough Syrup, Piso's Cure,
AT
BUTLER’S PHARMACY,
LULL AND CONGRESS STREETS.
EXCURSIONS.
Charleston and Savannah Ry.
Reduction in Rates
—TO
NEW YORK,
THIS company has now on sale ticket*
at sls to New York via Atlantic Coast
Line and the magnificent steamships 0 £
the Old Dominion S. S. Company, sailing from
Norfolk. Va., every Monday. Tuesday, Wednes
day, Thursday and Saturday, arriving at New
York on following evenings.
Passeugers should take train 78 leaving Savan
nah at 8:23 p. it. on days previous to those men
tioned above.
This route affords a delightful sea trip, avoid
ing Caf>e Hatteras.
Pullman accommodations and elegant state
rooms secured on application to Wm. Bren
T. A., 22 Bull street, or‘J. B. Oliveros, T
Depot. E. P. McSWINEY,
Gen. Pass Agent.
Claistoi aaTSamni
3R_A.IIj"W-AFST.
Summer Excursions
Commencing SUNDAY, MAY 15th. this Com
pany will sell round trip tickets to
CHARLESTON, BEAUFORT AND
PORT ROYAL,
By following Trains and at following Rates:
By train leaving Sundays only, at 6:45 a. m. ; re
turning, leave Charleston at 3:35 p. m., Port
Royal 3:30 and Beaufort 3:45 p. sc. same
day $i oo
By train leaving Sunday only at 6:45 a. m,; re
turning, leave Charleston Monday morn
tog $2 00
By train leaving Saturday at 8:23 p. m. ; return
ing, leave Charleston Monday morning. $2 50
By train leaving Saturday at 12:26 p. m.: return
ing, leave Charleston Monday morning,. $3 00
Tickets for sale at WM BREN’S, Bull street
and at Depot. E P. McSWINEY,
Gen. Pass. Agent.
DRY GOODS.
ncTti o eT.
Preparatory to Taking Stock
I will offer Special Inducements in
MY ENTIRE STOCK,
With exception of my Empire State Shirt.
THE following goods will be sold cheaper than
ever offered in Savannah:
Summer and India Silk*.
Cream, White and Light Shades of Albatross.
Colored and Black all Wool Dress Goods.
Black Camel’s Hair Grenadines at 85c.; 40-inch
wide.
Printed Linen Lawns at less than cost.
Real Scotch Ginghams at less than cost.
Black Henriettas at $1 40 and $1 75; sold at
$2 and $2 25.
Ladies' and Children’s Silk and Lisle Thread
Hose in black and colored.
Ladies' and Children’s Undervests; best goods
in the market.
Linen Sheeting and Pillow-Case Linen.
Cream and White Table Damask.
9-4 White Damask at $1; former price $1 50.
Napkins and Doylies in cream and white.
Linen Damask Towels in white and colored
bordered.
Linen Buck in white and colored bordered.
Pantry Crash Doylies at great reduction.
The above goods will be offered at prices to
insure quick sale.
J. P. GERMAINE,
i j
Next to Furber’s, 132 Broughton street.
GRAIN AND HAY".
Cargo Eastern Hay!
WESTERN HAY.
20,000 bushels CHOICE MILLING WHITE
CORN.
5.000 bushels MIXED CORN.
ai.O'iO bushels HEAVY MIXED OATS.
100,000 pounds WHEAT BRAN.
100,000 FRESH CORN EYES.
1,000 bushels COW PEAS.
CLAY, speckled, white and mixed.
Grits, Meal, Lemons,
Oranges and Vegetables.
STOCK FEED, ETC., ETC.
Call for prices on carloads.
T. P. BOND & CO.,
155 Hay Street. _
Cow Peas.
ALL KIND OF SEED AND FEED PEAS
VERY CHEAP.
—ALSO--
Hay and Grain.
—BY—
G.S.McALPIN
172 BAY STREET.
PAINTS AND OILS.
LLOYD i, ADA MS, T
SUCCESSORS TO A. B. COLLINS A CO.,
The Old Oliver Paint and Oil House,
YYTILL keep a full line of Doors, Sash, Blinds
V v and Builders' Hardware, Paints, Oils,
Steamboat and Mill Supplies, Lime, Plaster,
Cement, etc. Window Glass a specialty. AH
sixes unci kinds of Packing. A large lot of odd
size Sash, Doors and Blinds will be sold at a dis
count.
AT THE OLD STXNt*.
No. 5, Whitaker St., Savannah, Ga
JOHN G. BUTLER
Ur HITE LEADS, COLORS, OILS, GLASS,
VARNISH. ETC.: READY MINED
PAINTS: RAILROAD, STEAMER AND Mibb
SUPPLIES, SASHES, DOORS. BLINDS AND
BUILDERS' HARDWARE. Sole Agent for
GEORGIA LIME. CALCINED PLASTER, CE
MENT, HAIR and LAND PLASTER.
6 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia
1865. CHRIS. MURPHY, 1865.
House, Sign and Ornamental Painting
TAXECUTED NEATLY and with dl*;*K'b
PaintH, Oils, Varnishes, Brushes, Window
Glasses, eto., x eto. Estimates furnished on ap
plication.
CORNER CONGRESS AND DRAYTON STS.,
Rear of Christ Church.
RUSTLESS EOS fIPE.
EQUAL TO GALVANIZED PIPE, AT
MUCH LESS PRICE.
Weed & Cornwell.
T AWYERR, doctors, ministers, merchant*.
1 j mechanic* and other* having book*,
7.in***. and other printed work tone bound nr
bound can have such work done in the l>e '£[V u -n
of the hinder’* art at the ***
KINPEKY, Z Whitaker fttreot.