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MERCER UNIVERSITY.
A Largo Graduating Class and a Fine
Baccalaureate AddresS.
Macon, Ga., June 80. —The Morning
News has already had the leading facte of
the forty-fifth anniversary of Mercer Uni
versity and the accompanying commence
ment exercises, which have been the lead
ing events in Macon the present week. Mer
cer is gradually but surely taking root in
the South, and steadily increasing in popu
larity. Including the sub-freshman class,
numbering thirty, ISO young men have
drawn inspiration from it during the past
collegiate year.
The largest c’ass, thirty-throe, ever gradu
ated from the University, was that of this
yeas. They left, not boron.; receiving, in his
baccalaureate address, the wisest and most
tender and appropriate admonitions from
their revered President, Rev. A. J. Battle,
D. D.. ns to their future walk in life. Tin y
are a tine body of young men, and the vale
dictorian, Mr. Robert E. Ryals, who bore
a,wav the first honor, and several other
speakers whose names it would lie invidious
to mention, reflected groat honor upon the
institution.
Mercer University, named in honor of its
founder, was chartered and organized in
1836. Planted originally at Peufleld, Ga.,
it was removed, after the war, at the earnest
solicitation of her citizens, to Macon. It
has graduated over 7UO youths, of whom
135 are ministers of the gospel. Of her
alumni, 535 still survive, a majority resid
ing in the Southern States, but some on the
other side of Mason and Dixon’s line, and a
few beyond the border of the Union, in dis
tant t'amula.
In many instances they have grandly
illustrated Georgia and their alma mater in
the executive chair, upon the tented field, in
State and national legislation, in the pulpit,
at the bar, in the judiciary, on the hustings,
as agriculturists, merchants and manufac
turers, and, in short, every field where
genius, enterprise and probity are in requi
sition. Of the faculty it can be said that in
proportion to number, it would be difficult
to find t heir peers at any seminary of learn
ing in the country.
The accomplished President, Rev. A. J.
Battle, IX IX, is the author of an admirable
treatise upon “The Will,” and a model dis
ciplinarian and typical Southern gentle
man. In literary and society circles, also,
be is a potent factor for good in the com
munity. For fifteen years lie has occupied
his exalted [losition, and is more strongly
entrenched than over in the confidence and
affections of the people.
Of Prof. S. P. Sanford, who graduated from
Franklin College in 1833, and for forty-nine
years has devoted his life and eminent abili
ties to Mercer, it is scarcely necessary to
speak. His reputation as an author and
mathematician is national, and the best evi
dence of this is that even iron-clad Maine has
adopted his admirable series of text-books
for her common schools. The sales of theso
books during the past year footed up 04,000
volumes.
Prof. J. E. Willet, who for forty long
years has graced his chair, is justly con
sidered on authority in naturnl history. As
an entomologist , his investigations of the
origin and habits of the cotton caterpillar
ana the best means of destroying this dire
ful pest, under a commission from the gen
eral government, are too known for
comment.
The philosopher and learned logician,
Prof. J. J. Brantley, for more than twenty
years has given all the powers cf his acute
intellect to the service of the uni
versity. Having charge of the Belles
Lettre department, his plastic hand
was plainly to he discerned in
the distinct utterances, good grammar and
graceful gesticulation of nearly all the ora
tors who spoke at the commencement
Prof. AY. ft. Manly, who succeeds, in the
chair of ancient languages, the lamented
Steel, albeit, n young man, greatly distin
guished himself at the University of Vir
ginia, and has already won a high reputa
tion as a linguist and thorough instructor.
Prof. Ryals, the popular divine and
learned theologian, has occupied the chair
of theology for,' four years, and eternity
only can reveal the power and efficacy of
his faithful teachings.
Prof. Emerson George, who conducts the
preparatory school, is also a ripe scholar
and skillful teacher. In short, as above
stated, the entire fuculty of Mercer will
compare favorably with any other corps of
educators North or South.
The address before the literary societies
by Rev. R. 11. Harris, of Columbus, Ga,
was replete with wit and fervid eloquence.
He was for the “old South” all the time, and
so is the writer.
Hon. Lloyd Cleveland, of Griffin, Ga.,
delivered the sophomore and junior medals
in an impassioiud speech, sjiarkling with
oratorical gems. The commencement ser
mon of Dr. Ellis, of Baltimore, won golden
opinions.
Next year Mercer will celebrate her semi
centennial anniversary, and the trustees
have determined to signalizo the occasion
with many new and striking improvements
to their time-honored institution. It will bo
a grand reunion of the Baptists of Georgia.
H. H. J.
THOMASVILLE’S COMMENCEMENT.
Close of the Brightest Yoar In the In
stitution’s History.
Thomasville, June 30,—The commence
ment exercises of the South Georgia Agri
cultural and Mechanical College just closed
mark the brightest year in the history of
that institution. It reflected credit upon
this branch of the State University, and
justly entitles Thomasville to bo known as
the classic city of Southwest Georgia. The
city has been crowded with visitors from all
parts of the State. Chancellor Moll was in
attendance.
On Monday night Hon. P. W. Meldrim,
of Savannah, delivered a short, hut able
and appropriate address, the remainder of
that evening being devoted to music and
recitations by the female scholar’s and ex
ercises by the students in tho primary de
partments. The medal for the best recita
tion, though closely contested, wa-s awarded
to Miss Birdie Woodson, of this city.
Tire declamations Tuesday night were
very fine, the medal for the best dcclaimer
being awarded to Dixon Tharin, of Suvan
nali.
The debate, “Whether the mind of wo
man is, as a rule, inferior to that of man,”
which followed the declamation, was con
ducted by four memliers of the Ben Hill
Debating Society, and proved a very at
tractive feature of the exercises. The young
gentlemen handled their subject with a
skill worthy of older men, and settled to
the satisfaction of a very highly
intelligent people the negative side
of the question. Chancellor Moll
was delighted to witness the
flourishing condition of this branch of the
State University. The truth is the institu
tion is worthy the united support of this en
tire section of the State.
This year there were 18(1 matriculates,
some being from New York and Massachu
setts, A prominent Eastern gentleman only
recently bought a lot with the intention of
moving here to educate his boys.
Tlie gayeties closed with a hop, given at
the college chapel Wednesday night by the
members of the lien Hill Literary Society.
South Carolina’s Race War.
Charleston, June 30.—The reports in
circulation with regard to tho excitement
and race troubles in Greeneville and Pickens
counties, of this State, greatly exaggerate
the condition of uifairs. There is some local
uneasiness, but no expectation of a collision.
Tlie colured people and some of the whites
are forming labor associations, but no vio
lence is even remotely probable.
Crops Damaged by Drought.
Burlington, Win., June 30.-A drought
ha> practically destroyed all crops in this
vicinity. The ground is becoming so drv in
the low laud* that the on willow
trees are falling off. Wheat and rye are so
thin that, the dry ground cun lie seen be
tween the rows. T.ussols are coming out ou
earlv corn stalks and in most places the
turns ore but two foot high.
PUPILS OF THE SISTERS.
Tho Eleventh Annual Commencement
of St. Joseph’s Academy.
AVashington, Ga., Juno 30.—The last
week of June is always one of interest to the
friends of education in AVashington, Ga.,
being devoted to the annual examinations
and commencement of St. Joseph’s
Academy. On Tuesday, June 28, the pre
paratory and C classes were examined in the
presence of a large audience, visitors being
from Savannah, Atlanta, Augusta, Charles
ton and other cities. Classes in cate
chism, arithmetic, grammar, geog
raphy, United States history,
ancient history, algebra, physiology and nat
ural philosophy showed great proficiency
in their recitations and testified to a year of
earnest study. The physiology class had
beautiful crayon drawings to illustrate their
answers, and the philosophy class not only
gave the “reason why,” but showed by their
deft use of philosophical apparatus their
familiarity with exjterimentai science. The
morning of Juno 29, was devoted to the ex
amination of B and A collegiate classes.
THOROUGH REVIEWS.
Thorough reviews were male in church
history, botany, astronomy, geometry,
English literature, chemistry and trigonom
etry. The chemistry class was especially
interesting in its illustrations of experi
ments, handling chemicals with the dex
terity of a chemist. The classes in geometry
and trigonometry were most skillful in their
demonstration of theorems and solution of
problems, working with a rapidity that
denoted thorough acquaintance with the
higher mathematics. The astronomy class
gave anew feature to their examination by
drawing tho constellations on the blackboard
as they described them. The exercises were
agreeably diversified by recitations, select
readings and vocal music. Too much praise
cannot be given to the Bisters and young
ladies for the brilliant success of the exam
inations closing tiie school year, for the
proficiency of the pupils showed a thorough
course of training, only attainable by earnest
efforts.
TAINTING AND NEEDLEWORK.
Having seen the excellence of the classes
in the educational department we were
called to witness the artistic ability of the
classes in painting and neediewnrK, a fine
display being made of embroidery, crayon
paintings in water colors, oil and
china. At 5 o’clock the visitors assembled
for the examination of the music classes.
Tho pupils showed a great knowledge of
the theory of music and proved the practice
by tho rendition of difficult selections. The
commencement, however, was the evont of
the academy to the seven graduates, and at
7:30 o’clock this evening the young ladies
greeted a large number of relatives and
friends. The following programme was
given in a manner highly creditable to the
young ladies and the teachers of St. Joseph:
Salutatory: “Crystallization,” Miss. K.
Banning. Duet: “Sparkling Dew," Misses
M. Gatins and A. Bodell. Essay: “Sunset
of Old Age,” Miss K. James. Duet: “Dreams
of Heaven.” Miss J. Kehoe and K. Trout.
Essay: “Household Fairies.” Vocal quar
tette: “Sunrise,” Misses K. Banning, J. Ke
hoe, K. Trout, and S. do Montmollin. Es
say: “Glass House,” Miss J. Vogel. Piano
solo: “Irish Diamonds,” Miss M. Murphy.
Duet: Butterfly Galop,” Misses J. Vogel
and K. Banning. Essay: “The Family
Album.” Miss J. Kehoe. Vocal solo: “Ave
Maria,” Miss K. Trout. Piano solo: “Car
nival of A T enice,” Miss K. James. Song:
“Come Join the Merry Dance,” Misses J.
Kehoe, M. Murphy, K. Trout, K. Banning,
AY. Turner and 8. do Montmollin. Piano
solo: “Norma,” Miss A. Daly. Essay:
“Mother,” Miss M. Gatins. Vocal quar
tette: “Moonlight on the Lake,” Misses K.
Trout, J. Kehoe, M. Fowler and 8. De-
Montmollin. Piano solo: “Bohemian Girl,”
Miss A, Bodell. Valedictory: “Songs of
Seven,” Miss M. Murphy.
Rev. Father O’Brien addressed tho gradu
ates, and in a few touching remarks re
vealed his deep interest in their welfare.
He then proceeded to the distribution of
prizes, awarding to each of the graduates,
Miss K. Banning, M. Philpot, J. Vogel, M.
Gatins, K. James, J. KeliooandM. Murphy,
a diploma, laurel crown and gold medal.
GOLD MEDALS AWARDED.
Gold medals were awarded to other pupils
as follows: Miss A. Duly, senior scnolar
ship and mathematics; Miss A. Bodell, gen
eral excellence; Miss K. Trout, composition;
Miss 8. Dalonan, first honor C. collegiate
class; Miss K. O’Connor, second honor C.
collegiate class; Miss 8. de Montmollin,
first honor A. grammar class; Miss M.
Davis, second honor A. grammar class;
Miss A. Purtell, first honor B. gram
mar class; Miss A. Sullivan, domestic
economy. Gold pen to Miss E. Butler,
for improvement in writing; crowns to
Misses M. Fowler and M. O’Connor, for ex
emplary deportment, and book premiums to
pupils present the entire year, and whose
average equaled or exceeded 85 per cent.
The eleventh annual commencement was
ono gratifying to pupils and patrons and
merits the many congratulat ions given by
the appreciative friends who lingered to ex
press their pleasure with the dosing exer
cises of 1887.
, , ON THE TURF.
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Good Cards Bring Out a Large Crowd
at Sheepshead Bay.
New York, June SO.—A combination of
fine weather and a good card brought out a
very large attendance to tho Shrepshead Bay
races to-day. Hanover won the Emporium
in the fast time of 2:35%, despite his crush
ing weight of 133 pounds. Tho events were
as follows:
First Rack— For two-year olds; three-quar
ters of a mile. Tea Tray won, with llayridge
second and Pocatello third. Time 1: 15%.
Second Race For three-year-olds and up
ward ; one mile. Troubadour won, with Gon
fallon second, and Duplex third. Time 1:45.
Thibd Hack - One mile and three-sixteenths;
ledoogers won, with Ekwood second, and
Frank Ward third. Time 2:02.
Fourth Race—Emporium stakes 8-year-olds,
one and a half miles. Hanover won with Dun
binejseeond and Oneko third. Time 2:85%.
Fifth Rack— One and one-eighth miles.
Brown Duke won with Tina B. second and lioaz
third. Time 1:58%
Sixth Rack— One mile on the turf. < 'lmetaw
won with Warderment second and Grenadier
third. Time 1:44.
Chicago’s races.
Chicago, June 30.— T0-day’s races here
were as follows:
First Race -Three-quarters of a mile. Da
nella won, with Artiste second and Mirth third*
Time 1:18.
Second Rack Mile. Aurelia won, with Car
negie second and no third. Time 1:44.
Third Rack —Mile. Miss Ford won, with Wary
second and Hindoo Rose third. Time 1:24.
Fourth Race- One and a quarter miles. Irish
Rnt won, with Guldllea second and Wuhoo third.
Time 2:10.
Firm Rack One and a quarter miles Brook
ful won. with Tray Cloud second ami Kensing
ton third. Time 2:11%.
Sixth Race - Mile heats. Tennessee won hot h
in tlie lead Time 1:50% and 1:55. Osceola was
second in the first heat and all the others were
distanced.
RACI.NO in ENGLAND.
London, June 30.—1n the rare for the
gold cup at the New Castle and Gosforth
Park summer meeting to-day. there were
only two starters. Lady Mtr caster and do
nation. Lady Muncaster won by a length.
The betting was 7 to 4on lwi v M uncaster.
The race for the Heaton-Deleval plate of
1,000 sovereigns, for two-year-olds, was won
hv Friday, with Kor second, and Fire Water
a had third. There were seventeen starters.
The V indsor July meeting was opened to
day. The race for the Royal plate of 1,500
sovereigns, for two-year olds, was won by
Ayrshire, with Hark second, and. Toscano
third. There were seven starters. Ayr
shire was the favorite.
Harnett House.
Concerning a popular hotel in Savannah,
Ga., tho Florida Time's-Union says: “We
not*) from the hotel arrivals as published in
the Savannah papers, that the Harnett
House still lends all the other hotels in the
city. In fmt they have as many as the
others combined. There is a good install
ment of Floridians always registered tiiariy”
THE MORNING NF.AVS: FRIDAY. JULY 1, 1887.
PETROLEUM IN WILKES.
No Doubt About the Existence of Oil
at Anthony Shoals.
From the Athens (Ga.) Banner-Watchman.
A few days since a Banner- Watchman
man met Mr. Bhubrick, and asked that he
give him a history of the oil sensation in
Wilkes county.
Mr. Shubriek seemed entirely confident
that there was a deposit of petroleum near
the Anthony Shoals, on Broad river, and
says that arrangements are now being mude
to test the matter. It will take some
time to get everything ready, how
ever, as the point whore the oil
signs are found is in an out-of-the
way place and distant from the railroad.
Hence, before toe well is started tanks will
Is* built to catch and preserve the oil, for
otherwise it would be a total waste. Ho
confident are the owners of this property
that they will “strike ile,” that they will
have everything ready to save every gallon
of the flow as soon as it begins. It is esti
mated that an outlay of $5,0(X1 will bo suf
ficient to assure the existence of petroleum
in paying quantities, if it is there, and be
fore fall the well will be sunk.
Mr. Shubriek says the presence of oil was
discovered several years ago by Mr. Cade,
while digging a mill race. Tho negroes, in
turning over a large rock in the trench,
were driven from their work by the strong
odor of petroleum that steamed from tho
earth. Mr. Cade’s attention was called to
tho discovery, but he did not know what to
make of it. He collected a handfull of tho
clay, which was saturated with a glutinous
substance resembling gas tar, and sent it to
I)r. Bynum Bell, a very scientific man, of
Elbert county. Dr. Bell examined tho clay
and told Mr. Cade that it certainly showed
traces of petroleum, hut in what
quantities he could not tell. This clay,
when dried, would burn like tinder when a
match was stuck to it,and gave forth the odor
of keroeene. Such an impression did this
make on Mr. Cade, that when he sold tho
place he insisted on inserting a provision in
the deed reserving a half Interest in any oil
discovery made at this particular spot. The
property then changed hands several times,
but none of the purchasers gave the oil
clause in the deed any thought. At length
Hon. Frank Colley and Mr. Shubriek
bought the land, as it had upon it
one of the finest water powers in the
State. Ia order to get the projected
AVashington and Elbert on railroad to pass
it, these gentlemen then gave way interests
in the property to a number of prominent
gentlemen of AVashington. It was only a
few days since, in looking at the deed, that
the oil reservation clause was found, which
led to an investigation. A son of the elder
Cade, who reserved tho oil, when asked
about it, said he had no faith in the thing,
and laughed at his father for insisting on
putting any such ridiculous provision
m the deed; that he would sell his interest in
the petroleum deposit for a bottle of whisky,
and consider that he had made a good trade.
But not in the slightest deterred by this,
Messrs. Shubriek and Colley determined to
see what there was in it. Some of the rock
and mud were at once secured, dried and
powdered up It at once llamed into a blaze
when touched by u match, and gave forth a
strong smell of kerosene. At different
places on the land, near tho river bank, tho
tar-like substance was found oozing from
between cracks in the stone, and would
ignite into a blaze on being touched with a
lighted match. Several old people living
around there were asked about this discov
ery, and they said it had been there
ever since they could remember;
that people used to come there and col
lect the tar in bottles and carry it off to
rub with as a cure for rheumatism, as it
was considered a great remedy. These gen
tlemen had shallow pits dug at different
places on the land, and the deeper they
went the stronger the petroleum signs be
came. It was after this that Mr. Shubriek
went to Atlanta and interested with him
Col. Baum and Capt. E. P. Howell. These
gentlemen visited the spot in person, and
Col. Baum, who has hod a great deal to do
with oil wells, stated that there was un
doubtedly a petroleum deposit at, this place,
but could not toll in what* quantities it ex
isted. This could only lie discovered by
boring. The signs, however, were unmis
takable, and were sufficient to authorize an
expenditure for the purpose. Col. Baum
remarked to Capt. Howell that if they did
“strike ile,” he would give away the Con
stitution newspaper as something too small
for him.
Since the publication of this discovery,
Air. Shubriek has received a great many
letters from scientific men and capitalists up
North asking for further particulars. There
is nothing to prevent the existence of petro
leum at this point. It is a mistaken idea
about oil being found in regions where coal
exists. It Is true that it is formed among
coal, but like artesian water, is carried a
distance of from 100 to 200 miles from the
coal field, anti deposited in lurge natural
tanks In the earth, among rocks, from which
receptacle It is drawn. The coal fields in
Northern Georgia are just the proper dis
tance to make a deposit of oil at this point.
It is impossible to overestimate the benefit
that a discovery of petroleum wonld be to
our section of tlio State. It would not only
make every land-owner around Anthony
Shoals a millionaire, but enhance tho value
of property for miles up and down Broad
river and all over this section of Georgia—
for an oil field is not confined to any narrow
limits. A Madison or a Banks county
farmer is just as apt to strike oil ns a man
near Anthony Shoals. AVe shall look to this
new discovery with great interest, and
eagerly watch its development. There is no
doubt about petroleum lieing secreted be
neath the surface of the earth on Broad
river, in AVilkes county, hut the question to
lie tested is, AVill the deposit prove remu
neratively large! This matter will soon he
tested. There is no reason why the Broad
river belt of country in Georgia should not
prove as great a bonanza as the petroleum
regions of Pennsylvania.
We and I.
From Harper's Magazine for July.
The majority of mankind is unwilling to
have other than a large “1” in any under
taking which is successful, and more than
willing to share failure with an equally
large “We.” Colonel ll—of Virginia,
had some negroes quarrying rook, with old
Uncle Ned as foreman. One morning the
Colonel rode over to the quarry, and after
the usual good morning said: “Well, Ned,
how are we getting along?” “Dar ’tis a’gin.
We! —how’s we gettin’ erlong? Marse
Chawlcs, I'se er-quarryin’ dis here rock.
You ’minds me uv er passcl er coons
oz went er huntin’ deer in tie
swamp. Bam—you ’members
him—Mnrso Torm’s Sam? —well, Sam
he wuz boss er de batch, an’ after dey done
rot up deir pine-knot torches, an’ wuz er
waitin’ in de brush, Sam he spied sumpin’
er-movin’, an’ bo up wid’s gun, an’ bind)!
sumpin’ drapped, an’ one er de boys sez,
‘Ump! ain’t we lucky? dur's one areatly;
we’s got one, shuab.’ An’ Sum ho.tn’ned
round, he did, an’ sez, sez he, ‘Not so much
we, of yer please—l kilt dnt nr deer.’ An’
dey all went tor haln skin it, an’ lo an’ be
hold! it war Marse Term’s pot colt ; out cr
de gray mar’ what he foteh from Ricbmum,
an’ Sain he looked kinder skoort, he did, an'
sez, sez he, ‘Boys, 'ain’t we jes played h—l’
An' ebery one uv ’em answered, ‘Not so
much we, ef yer please; you done kill dnt
colt.’ An’ Marse Chawlee, I’s er quarryin’
dis here rock, an’ we's gittin’ erlong only
middlin’.”
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DID HE KILL HIS SWEETHEART?
They Were Courting in the Parlor
When the Fatal Shot Was Fired.
The New York World has the following
dispatch from Jeffersonville, Ind.: John Al
dridge heard a pistol shot in his house about
11 o’clock last night and hurried down-stairs.
Going into the parlor, where his daughter
Sarah was receiving a call from George
Jeckel, her affianced, he was mot by Jeckel,
very pale and much excited. Jeckel was
coming from one part of the room and in
the other lay the girl prostrate. Aldridge
rushed to her, and finding her unconscious,
lifted her to the sofa and called his wife. A
ball entered her left temple and came out
behind her right ear.
Jeckel said she had shot herself. Blie died
at 6 o’clock tills morning without regaining
consciousness. Jeffersonville people are
much excited over the affair, being unable
to determine whether it Is suicide or mur
der, Jeckel is under arrest.
Mr. Aldridge said to-day; “IVhen I en
tered the parlor I saw Jeckel, who I knew
was making a call on my daughter, walking
from the far corner of the room. His face
was pale, and he was very much excited.
‘AVhere is Bettie,’ I asked. ‘I don’t know,’
he answered. ‘Well, well,’ I said, ‘you must
have murdered her.’ ‘No,’ he said, ‘she took
ray pistol while I was asleep and killed her
self with it. I had nothing to do
with it.’ AVith that he left the house.
In a half hour he returned and asked if Bet
tie was still alive. I told him yes, but
further than that had no conversation with
him.” Mr. Aldridge could see no cause why
his daughter should commit suicide. She
was a Bout to make a visit to Alabama. She
said to her father on tho afternoon liefore
her death: “ Jeckel does not want me to go. ”
“Why not?” asked her father.
“Because,” she said, “he doesn’t want me
to leave him.”
“Well,” said her father, “go, if you feel
like it.”
“She replied: “I do want to go and I
will.”
This is the only conversation she had with
her father. She was 18 years old and un
usually happy and light-fiearted.
Jeckel was seen in the Jeffersonville jail.
He said he knew no more than any one else
about the tragedy. “She was my sweet
heart. AVe hail been keeping company for
over a year and were engaged to be mar
ried. No date was fixed, but the wedding
would have taken place in about two
months. I went to see her last night and
we sat on the sofa together. I went to sleep.
I generally went to sleep when I went to see
her. When I dozed off I had my arm around
her and her head was lying on my breast.
When I awoke I saw her lying bleeding on
the floor. I was so frightened I didn’t know
what to do.”
"Had you been drinking?” asked the re
porter.
“I had only a couple of glasses of beer.”
“Didn’t her father accuse you of murder
ing her?”
“Yes,” he answered, “he did. I clapped
my hands to my head and said, ‘For God’s
sake, don’t accuse me of that.’ ”
Jeckel is 23 years old and a machinist.
In giving what he knew of the affair he was
very much affected and broke down and
cried continually. The reporter asked him
if he could assign any cause why the girl
should have committed suicide. “Well," he
said, “she told me she loved me and hated
to leave me.”
Weather Indications.
I Special indications for Georgia:
FAIR Fair weather, southeasterly winds,
Islight changes in temperature.
Comparison of mean temperature at Savan
nah, June 30, 1887, and the mean of same day for
fifteen years.
I Departure I Total
Mean Temperature from the Departure
Mean Since
for 15 years June 30, ’B7. -]- or Jan. 1,1887.
88.2 i 74 3 7.0 BB4 3
Comparative rainfall statement:
Mean Dolly:
Amount for for
16 Years. June 30,’87. |
.284 . 010 I— .224 | —1.438
Maximum temperature 80.4, minimum tem
perature C7.fi.
The height of the river at Augusta at
1:33 o’clock p. m. yesterday (Augusta time)
was fi.O feet—no change during tho
past twenty-four hours.
A Poor, Weak Slater,
who is suffering from ailments peculiar to
her sex, dreading to go to a physician, but
knowing she needs medical help, will find,
in Dr. Pierce’s “Favorite Prescription,” a
preparation which will give Iter strength
and new life through the restoration of all
her organs to their natural and healthy ac
tion. It is the result of many years of study
and practice by a thoroughly scientific
physician, who has made those troubles a
specialty. To be had of all druggists.
The recent cool wave was caused by a heavy
arrival of (louts' Pongee Suits and other thin
garments at B. H. bevy & Bro's.
CLOTHING.
OUR STOCK at all times containing the
apparel of correct and seasonable taste is
now complete with an assortment of goods
which will lie found especially interesting for
those preparing for the country.
Particula attention is invited to our line of
DUSTERS,
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS,
Bathing Suits,
House and Lounging Coats,
NEGLIGEE CAPS,
POJA M A S ,
And the many little fixings which add so
materially to comfort and appearance during
an Outing.
We are also showing several novelties in
SUMMER WEAR,
which are delight fully cool and of the styles
and fabrics used in fashionable centres. We
will consider it a pleasure to show any one
through our stock.
A. FALK & SON.
EDUC VTION AL.
AUGUSTA FEMALE SEMINARY,
STAUNTON, VA.
Miss Mary J. Baldwin, Principal.
Upon" Brpt. Ist, IB>*7. Closri June, 1888.
X UNSURPASSED location, buildings, grounds
J and appointments. Full corps of teachers.
Unrivalled advantages in Music, Languages,
Elocution, Art, Bookkeeping and Physical Cul
ture. Board, etc., etc . with full English Course
8250 for the entire session of 9 mouths. For full
particulars apply to the ivincipal for Catalogue.
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iok SALE.
P<>r Salt* Cheap
OEOTIONSof STEAMER FLORIDA'S CABIN,
iri entirely water-proof, well suited for making
sheds; also, a fine lot of
FIRE WOOD.
Annlv on Wharf, font of Drayton at 10*1 •
MEETINGS.
LAVDHUI LODGE 510 IS, fTaXD A. M.
A regular communication of this Lodge a
will be held THIS (Friday) EVEN
ING, at 8:15 o'clock. \ JsT
The M. M. Decree will be conferred. 'wr \
Members of sister Lodges and transient breth
ren are cordially invite* to attend. By order of
F. D. BLOODWORTII, W. M.
H. E. Wmeox, Secretary.
MVTITLE LODGE NO. 6, K. OF P.
A regular meeting of this Lodge will
be hold THIS EVENING, at 8 o'clock. £
Sister Lodges and transient Knights lil
are invited. Ej&gun
GEO. C. HUMMEL. C. C. \
_ VV utittQ Rcbswa, Jb., K. of K. and S.
IHISH N ATIONAL LL At;l F. OF IMBBICA
The regular quarterly.meeting of Branch 464,
Irish National League of America, will be held
at Catholic Library Hall, on THIS (Friday)
EVENING, at 8 o'clock.
A full attendance is requested.
P. J. O'CONNOR, President.
T. H. O Ponoyan. Recording Secretary.
PULASKI COUNCIL NO. I S3, R. A.
A regular meeting of this Council will be held
THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 8 o’clock.
„ J. H. CAVANAUGH, R.
Clarence S. Connerat, Secretary.
THE OGLETHORPE SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY.
Savannah, Ga., July Ist, ISB7.
A meeting of stockholders is called to assem
ble at the office of the Company. 120 Bryan
street, at 4o’elock THIS (Friday) AFTERNOON,
for the purpose of deciding upon an increase of
capital stock ($25,000), and for other purposes.
By order of the Board of Directors.
JOHN M. BRYAN, Cashier,
DIVIDEND IYO. 33.
Southern Bank of the State of Georoia, {
Savannah, Ga., June 30th, 1887. )
A semi-annual dividend of FIVE (5) PER
CENT, upon the capital stock of this Bank has
been declared, payable on demand.
JAMES SULLIVAN, Cashier,
NOTICE.
Department of Savinos, 1
Southern Bank of the State of Georgia, V
Savannah, July Ist, 1887. I
Interest for the second quarter of the present
year is due THIS DAY, and will be paid on de
mand.
Depositors desiring to have interest entered
up to their creelt, will please band in their books
on and after the 10th instant.
JOSEPH COPPS, Accountant.
DIVIDEND NO. 41.
Merchants' National Benk of Savannah, I
Savannah, Ga., June 30, 1887. f
This Bank has declared a semi-annual divi
dend of 4 PER CENT., payable on demand.
THOMAS GADSDEN, Cashier,
THE OGLETHORPE SAVINGS AND
THCeT COMPANY.
120 Bryan Street, \
Savannah, Ga., July Ist, 1887. f
Interest for the second quarter is now due,
and payable on demand. Depositors will please
leave their Pass Books to be balanced
JOHN M. BRYAN, Cashier.
NOTICE.
Savannah, Georgia, Ist July, 1887, 1
Savings Department of
- Bank and Trust Company. \
Interest for the SECOND QUARTER of the
present year is now due, and will be paid on
demand. Depositors will please leave their
books at the bank to be balanced.
JAMES H. HUNTER, Cashier.
ODD FELLOWS’ HALL ASSOCIATION.
Coupon No. 3 of the bonds of the above Asso
ciation, due July Ist, will lie paid at the office of
the undersigned, corner Bull and Bay streets,
EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURS
DAY and FRIDAY, from 2 p. m. to 0 p. m.
J. MENDEL, Treasurer.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
F. GUTMAN
Has removed to his old store,
141 BROUGHTON STREET.
potatoes: potatoes:
CHOICE NEW YORK POTATOES,
CABBAGES AND ONIONS.
FOR SALE CHEAP AT
JOHN LYONS & CO.’S.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.
City Treasurer's Office, 1
Savannah, Ga , July I, 1887. f
The following taxes are now due:
REAL ESTATE, second quarter. 1887.
STOCK IN TRADE, second quarter, 1887.
FURNITURE, ETC., second quarter, 1887.
MONEY, SOLVENT DEBTS, ETC., second
quarter, 1887.
WATER RENTS, six months in advance, from
July 1, 1887, to Jan. 1, 1888.
GROUND RENTS, two or more quarters in
arrears.
A discount of ten per cent, will be allowed
upon all of the above (except Ground Rents) if
paid within Fifteen Days after July Ist.
CHARLES S. HARDEE, City Treasurer.
NOTICE.
DR. LANIER has associated DR. CUBBEDGE
with him in practice, and they will devote
special attention to both branches, Operative
and Prosthetic Dentistry. No. 136 Broughton
street.
June 29, 1887,
M ARIETTA AND NORTH GEORGIA H R.
Coupons on the bonds of the Marietta and
North Georgia Railroad, due July Ist, will be
paid on presentation at the office of James U.
Jackson, Augusta. Ga., or Boody, McLellan &
Cos., 57 Broadway, New York.
R. M. PULSIFER, President.
DR. HENRY 8 GOLDING,
DENTIST,
Office corner Jones and Drayton streets.
ULMER'S LIVER CORRECTOR.
This vegetable preparation is invaluable for
the restoration of tone and strength to tho 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. ULMEIt, M. D„
Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga.
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< OPAR I N ERSHIP NOTICES.
Notice of Dissolution.
Savannah, Ga„ July Ist. 1887.
r PHF. firm of LI .E A MARTIN is this day dis
-1 solved bv mutual consent. Mu. J. W. LEF.
retiring and Mu. J. H. MARTIN continuing the
business at old stand, Jefferson street, as
suming all liabilities of the tlrm.
J. H. MARTIN.
J. W. LEE.
'TMIANKFUL to my friends for past patronage
1 I hope by strict application to business to
merit a continuance of the same.
Reepect fully, J. 11. MARTIN.
r h of7iiaw ke s ,
\\ r ITH another expert Oculist, will lie at
A A Butler’s Pharmacy for a few davs, where
HAWK EH' CRYSTALLIZED LENSES can lie
had. All Eyes fitted.
BUTLER’S PHARMACY,
COU. BULL AND CONGRESS STREETS.
A M U SEMENTS.
The Savannah Vaolit Club
MILL CELEBRATE THE
FOURTH OF JULY
By a Regatta Over the Club
Course from Club House.
YACHTS TO START AT 12 O’CLOCK.
THIRST CLASS—Cabin Yachts, 30 feet and
1 over. Prize 350.
Third Class—Open Yachts, over 23 feet and
lesa than 27 feet. Prize SSO.
Fourth Class—Open Yachts, 23 feet and un
der. Prize $25
Fifth Class—Shad Boats and Bateaux. Prize
$25.
Yachts must be entered by 12 o’clock on SAT
URDAY, 2d July, at the office of M. A. COHEN,
Treasurer.
Yaehts"‘salling for a prize must have a mem
ber of the Club on board throughout the race.
Yachts must report to the Sailing Committee
by 11:30 o'clock the day of race.
WM. HONE,
Commodore.
TIE FOURTH AT THUNDERBOLT.
r I''HE Colt Race advertised to come off overthe
1 Thunderbolt Park Course on JULY* 4th for
a purse of SIOO, divided, closed with the follow
ing entries:
Mike Kelly enters s. m. Maggie K.
James Mulligan enters... g. s. Geo. Washington.
M. J. Doyle enters b. m. Maggie D.
Geo. Baldridge enters g. g. Freddie B.
M. J. DOYLE,
Proprietor.
FOURTH OFJULY, 1887.
G-x*aoo-cL 3?±o:n-±o
OF THE
Catholic Library Association,
AT GREENWICH PARK.
Schedule—Cars leave Bolton street at 9:30,
10:85 and 11:45 a. m., and 2,3, 4 and sp. M.
Tickets 50 cents, for sale by members of the
association and at Connor's and Fernandez’s
stores.
EXCURSIONS.
Charleston & Savaimahliy.
1 fcrMiiitas!
Through Pullman Service.
COMMENCING June 12th a through Pullman
Buffet service will lie rendered dally be
tw'een Savannah and Hot Springs, N. C., via
Spartanburg and Ashville.
Leave Savannah 12:26 p m
Leave Charleston 4:55 p m
Leave Columbia 10:20 p m
Arrive Spartanburg 2:20 am
Arrive Asheville 7:00 a m
Arrive Hot Springs 9:00 am
EXCURSION RATES.
To SPARTANBURG sl3 30
To ASHEVILLE 17 15
To HOT SPRINGS 17 15
Sleeping car reservations and tickets good
until Oct. 31st, 1887, can be had at BREN'S
TICKET OFFICE, Bull street, and at depot.
E. P. McSWINEY,
Gen. Pass. Agt.
Charleston and Savannah Ry.
Reduction in Rates
-TO—
NEW YORK.
'THUS company has now on sale tickets
-I at sls to New York via Atlantic Coast
Line and the magnificent steamships of
the Old Dominion S. S. Company, sailing from
Norfolk, Va., every Monday, Tuesday, Wednes
day, Thill'S'lay and Saturday, arriving at New
York ou following evenings. Meals and state
room on steamships ii abided.
Passengers should take train 78 leaving Savan
nah at 8:23 p. m. on days previous to those men
tioned above.
This route affords a delightful sea trip, avoid
ing Cape Hatteras.
Pullman accommodations and elegant state
rooms secured on application to Wm. Bren,
T. A^ 22 Bull street, or J. B. Oliveros, T. A.,
Depot. E. P. McSWINEY.
Gen. Pass Agent.
FOR CHARTER.
FOR EXCURSIONS!
BARGF. WARSAW, Towed by Steam Tug
WINPENNY. Church and Sunday School
Picnics solicited, being provided with Awnings,
Benches, Stools and other requirements for the
safety and comfort of passengers. Tybee Bell
Buoy, Warsaw, Potter’s Grove and other mints
selected by committees. Apply to GEO. F.
BYRNES, office No. 6 Drayton street.
“proposals wanted.
Proposa Is lor t onst run ion of Public Building*.
Office of Ass’t Quartermaster, U. S. A., )
No. 2 Peters St., West End, >
Atlanta, Ga., June 27th, 1887. )
CEALEP PROPOSAL 1 -: in triplicate, subject to
* ' usual conditions, will be received at this
office until 11 o’clock a. m. Friday, Aug. sth,
1887, central time, at which time and place they
will lie opened in the presence of all attending
bidders, for the construction of the U. S, mili
tary reservation, near Atlanta. Ga., of the fol
lowing described public buildings, viz.:
Four 1 4) double sets of officers’ quarters.
Two (2) double sets of N. C. O. quarters.
One (1) stable.
One (1) quartermaster’s store house.
One (1) oil house.
The government reserves the right to reject
any or all bids, or parts thereof, and to waive
defects.
Blank proposals, plans and specifications and
instructions as to bidding, terms of contract,
payment, etc., will be furnished on application
to this office.
Envelopes containing proposals must be
marked, "Proposals for Construction of Public
Buildings," and addressed to the undersigned.
J. W. JACOBS,
Capt. and Ass’t Quartermaster U. R. A.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Savannah. Ga., June 30tb, 1887.
BIDS are solicited, either in whole or in part,
for the work of moving, repairing and im
proving t lie into Georgia Military Academy, on
Abereorn near Huntington street. Said work is
to Is* carried out aceordingto plans and specifi
cations. \v tiicli can be seen at the office of JOHN
J. NEVITT, architect. No. 28 Commercial Build
ing, Bay street. Bids will Is* received for one week
from date. The committee reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
Major JOHN SCHWARZ,
Lieut. J. F. BROOKS.
Lieut. J. M. MAC!'AW.
Committee of Board of Officers First Volunteer
Regiment of Georgia.
BRICK.'
Wm. P. Bailey & Cos.,
BRICK MANUFACTURERS,
KEEP CONSTANTLY ON HAND, in large
quantities, ut their yard on the SPRING-
F1 ELI) PLANTATION, and will deliver the same
in any part of the city upon the shortest notice.
Tlie ltest
Well Brick, Pressed Brick, Hard Brown Brick,
Gray Brick, Soft Brown Brick.
Orricr. Corner Bull and Broughton, at RI
MON 1. VZAN’S CIGAR STORK, where uU or
ders will receive prompt a: tint inn.
SUMMER RESORTS.
Momrsfii
Blount County, • Tennessee.
THIS Health Resort will be open May Ist, 1887.
The most celebrated Dyspeptic Watei
known. Elegant Hotel and Grounds. Excellent
Table. Telephone connection with Knoxville.
Rates: $1 per day; $25 per month for May and
June; $2 per day, $lO and sl2 per week, $35 and
$11) tier 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; ljqj
hours from New York by West Shore railroad,
2Li by Mary Powell. Dancing in grand pavilion
every night. Electric bells, new bowling alley,
billiard parlor, tennis court, horseback riding.
Refers to Austin K. Myres, of editorial staff
Savannah Morning News. Address J. W.
MEAGHER.
BIEMAM’S HOTEL,
Walhalla, S. C.
CITUATED at foot of the Blue Ridge Moun
IO tains. Delightful summer resort. Good
climate. Excellent water. Also, a direct hack
line to Highlands, N. C. Terms reasonable.
D. BIEMANN & SON,
Proprietors.
McABOY HOUSE, LYNN,' N. C.
IATELY remodeled and refurnished. Bath
J rooms and modern sanitary arrangements.
Terms $25 per month.
For further information address
L. S. BELL.
(Carriages meet each train.)
DAGGERS WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
BOTETOURT COUNTY, VA.,
YI7TLLopen JUNE 20. Circulars to he had
V? at this office.
BEAN & TAYLOR,
Managers.
ARDEN PARK HOTEL AND COTTAGES
ARDEN, N. C.
'|''F.NTH successful season. Now open. Send
L for descriptive circular. E. G. KEMBLE &
CO., Proprietors.
Yf OUNTAIN LAKE. GILES COUNTY, VA.
A l Elevation 4,000 feet. Pure, cool air and
water. No hay fever or mosquitoes. Grand
scenery. Unequaled attractions. Rates per
month S4O to SSO. Write for pamphlet. Ad
dress MANAGER.
'T'HE WATAUGA HOTEL, Blowing Rock, N.
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 tha
season. For information address WATAUGA
HOTEL CO., Blowing Rock, N. C.
THOUSAND ISLANDS.—Westminster Hotel,
1 Westminster Park, Alexandria Bay, N. Y.—
“Unquestionably the finest location in tha
Thousand Islands.”— Harper's Magazine , Sept,
1881. Send for descriptive pamphlet. H. F.
INGLEHART, Proprietor.
HOTELS.
Fifth Avenue Hotel,
MADISON SQUARE, N. Y.
r |'' HE largest, best appointed, and most liber
ally managed hotel in the city, with the most
central and delightful location.
HITCHCOCK, DARLING & CO.
A. B. DARLING, formerly of the Battle House,
Mobile.
HIRAM HITCHCOCK, formerly of the St.
Charles Hotel, New Orleans.
WASHDiIiToN HOTEL
7th are! ChestnuJ 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 TOGNI,’
(Formerly St. Mark’s.)
Newnan Street, near Bay, Jacksonville, Fla.
WINTER AND SUMMER.
r T''HF. MOST central House in the city. Near
-1 Post Office, Street Cars and ail Ferries.
New and Elegant Furniture. Electric Bellas
Baths, Etc. $2 50 to $8 per day.
JOHN B. TOGNI, Proprietor.
DUB’S SCREVEN HOUSR
THIS POPULAR Hotel is now provided with
a Passenger Elevator (the only one in tha
city) and has been remodeled and newly fur
nished. The proprietor, who bv recent purchase
is also the owner of the establishment, spares
neither pains nor expense in the entertainment
of his guests. Tho patronage of Florida visit
ors is earnestly invited. The table of tbe
Screven House is supplied with every luxury
that the markets at home or abroad can a (Toro.
MARSHALL HOUSE!
SAVANNAH, - - GA.
D. HODGES, Proprietor. Formerly of
■ I the Metropolitan Hotel. New York, and the
Grand Union, Saratoga Springs. Location cen
tral All parts of the city and places of inter
est accessible by street care constantly passing
the doore. Special inducements to those visit
ing the city for business or pleasure.
THE MORRISON HOUSE. ”
One of tho Largest Boarding Houses in tha
South.
AFFORDS pleasant South rooms, good board
with pure Artesian Water, at prices to suit
those wishing table, regular or transient aocom
mod.ttions. Northeast corner Broughton and
Drayton streets, opposite Marshall House.
COTTON M’.l'.l) WANTED.
TO PRODUCERS AND SHOWS
—of—
COTTON SEED.
TIIF SOUTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY
will be ready to buy Cotton Soed by SepL
Ist, lss?, and will want it shipped to our Mills ft*
Atlanta and Savaunah. Ga., and Colunihttr
S. C.. whichever city is nearest to you, by raw
road.
Mr 0. FITZSIMONB is our Traveling AgcqA
and will take part in discussions as to the rela
tive value 0 f Cotton Seed and Cotton Seed Meal
at any agricultural meetings, If they desire it.
We consider tills Important, as there are
many • rroneous ideas about buying, selling and
exchanging Seed for Meal.
Adil•••ss all communications to SOUTHERN
COTTon OIL COMPANY, and send your post
office address to tho mill that is nearest you, if
you wish us to quote you price*.
We ask shippers to l-ememiier that it Is the
erection of our Mills that will give you liettor
prices 1 bis year, and link your support in ret urn.
We refer you to the tranks in the above cities
for our financial responsibility.
SOUTHERN COTTON OIL COMPANY.
P. S. OLIVER BROS, beg to inform shippers
that they have no connection with the “Oliver
Oil Company" .Hills at Columbia, S. C.. and
Cearlotto, N. C. Although these Mills will run
underlie name of "Oliver Oil Companies,”
they are owned by the AMERICAN COTTON
OIL TItUST.
Shipper* wishing to deal with the OLIVER
HKDS. Hill please ship to SOUTHERN COTTON
OIL COMPANY MILLS.
OLIVER BROTHERS.
Former Owners Oliver Oil Company Mills.