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2 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. ’ i t b _ 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’.” Many People Refuse to Take Cod Liver Oil on account of its unpleasant taste. This difficulty has been overcome in Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos phitos. It being as palatable ns milk, and the most valuable remedy known for the treatment of consumption, scrofula and bronchitis, general debility, wasting diseases of children, chronic coughs and colds, has caused physicians in all parts of the world to use it. Physicians report otu - little pa tients take it with pleasure. Try Scott's Emulsion and be convinced. Light ’Weight F,urines* and Press Suits for geuts, ul 11. H. Levy ,y Bro's. A complete lino of Underwear at Appel & Bchn llls. lit: Congress street 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. 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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. —™■■ i ■ < 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.