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MILLUDGEVILLK ASYLI’M.
ME. KENAN DEMANDS THAT IT BE
FULLY INVESTIGATED.
The Examination Made by the Legisla
tive Board of Visitors Characterized
as a Mere Sham Reconsideration of
the Vote on the Insurance Bill De
feated—The New Bills of the Day.
Atlanta, Ga.. Aug. 4. In the Senate
to-day the opponents of the insurance bill
tried to have tiie voto of yesterday recon
Biderod, hut failed.
The following new bills were introduced:
By Mr. Brantley of the Third—To regulate
the inspection and sale of naval stores.
By Mr. Daniel, of the Thirteenth—To pre
vent the spread of hydrophobia.
The bill introduced by Mr. Powell to de
fine and regulate fidelity insurance passed.
The now Senator, Mr. Smith, of the
Twenty-first district, was assigned to the
Committees on Internal Improvements,
Agriculture, Lunatic Asylum, Academy for
the Blind, Petitions and Engrossing.
The balance of the day was spent in first
reading of House bills and, second, reading
of all bills.
In the House.
lu the House to day Mr. Preston, of Jas
per county, offered a resolution to adjourn
to Monday on account of the great damage
by the storm, so that the members could go
home and look after their affairs. The reso
lution was tabled.
Mr. tttewart, of Rockdale, moved to re
consider the action of the House yesterday
in adopting the resolution of Air. Kenan for
the uppointiuent of a special committee to
visit the lunatic asylum and report upon its
condition.
Mr. Stewart suid that the regular com
mittoe on the lunatic asylum had under
consideration at the time of the adoption of
the resolution the appointment of a sub
committee to visit the asylum and maketbo
investigation sought. He thought it dis
courteous to the cor.miitti** to tuko this
matter out of tlieir hands. It was a reflec
tion upon the committee to assume that
they would cover up anything.
Mr. Kenan, of Baldwin, said that he hud
had sixteen years experience its the manage
ment of the asylum, and he thought ho knew
tile necessity for the investigation. He had
been for twenty days urging the Asylum
Committee to make it. He had uot found
one of the committee sent to the asylum
last winter who would say that he had made
a satisfactory examination into the matters
complained of. He denied that he was op
posed to the asylum. The House had waited
patiently for a full report upon its condition
and management.
A MEKE SHAM.
The last examination was a mere sham.
He did not think the House ought to gratify
a few gentlemen of the Asylum Committee.
He declared emphatically that there were
wrongsat the Asylum that ought to he right
cd.He read from the reports of the institution
to show a grand increase of the sums paid
for wages and for stationery, etc., until they
amouat to over $50,00(1. He asked where
were the results of the scientific treatment
of the patients. The rejiorts falleel to show
them. He asked whether the House would
go into the child's play of reconsidering its
action with these facts before it. He said that
a white woman had been buried among ne
groes, and when her relatives sought to
have her remains exhumed the fii-st body
dug up was that of a negro woman, show
ing gross carelessness in murking the resting
places of the dead. The asylum had never
had a thorough examination since Gov.
(Smith had sent Dr. Bozeman there. He
called ui>on uny member to rise and affirm
that there had been such an investigation,
and no one reported. He moved to table
the motion, which prevailed.
THE REFORMATORY BILL.
The special order was Dr. Felton's re
formatory bill. In committee of the whole
Mr. Arnbeim resumed his speech inoiiim
sition. He objected to the original bill be
cause it iucluiled all convicts. This had
been amende I in the sulutitute. He ob
jected second because it created three tms
tec; with power to create, any number of
office*. That still remains in the substitute.
He objected third because it vests the trus
tess with power to fix the salaries
of the oflicere created bv them. This was
an extraordinary delegation of p< >wer —one
not given to the governor, lie objected
fourth because upon the commission of the
must trival offenses their perpetrators must
lie sent to the house of eorr'ctlon chained
with hardened female convicts. This pro
vision had been cork-screwed Into
the bill. He objected fifth because
by its provisions the most liardemsl female
convicts and youthful offenders were to lie
confin’d and worked together. That had
not been eliminated by the substitute.
These youths were to be worked with,
females who have forgotten their re
spect for both God and man. He
objected, sixth, because the record of
penitentiaries shows that most convicts un
dor lt> years of ago are sentoneed forliienous
crime*. He objected seventh, liecause no
provision is made for furnishing discharged
convict* with clothes, etc., as the law now
requires. He objected eighth, because the
co-t of this reform prison would bo u ter
rifle and continued drain upon tho treasury
of the State. He contended that the ap
propriation made bv the bill would be only
a small portion of uie expense of the sys
tem.
mr. ahxhkim'h srßSTiTrm
Mr. Amheini hail the Clerk read as a part
of his argument a substitute for the bill
which be intended to offer, viz.: “A bill to
acquire the present lessee., to establish dis
tinct and setiamto camps for all female <swi
victs and all male convicts under lb years
of age. these camp* to be kept distinct and
aeparate from those of male convicts over
16.” His substitute contains elaborate de
tails for carrying out this main provision.
K also requires the separation of the white
and black convicts aiuhproscrilioK the hours
of lalxir, and makes other requirements for
the humane treatment of the convicts.
Mr. Arnlieun. resuming, said that the bill
just mad embodied nis kh<a. on the subject
of convict earn ami punishment He was
aware that the gentleman from Bartow had
cut off his substitute by offering a p: ior
substitute, and that be was left no altenm
Live but to oppose lioth the bill and the sub
stitute. Ho agree 1 with the gentleiqpn from
Bartow that Christianity was a great civil
i usr. Standing here as a Jew, lie gave this
testimony of its glorious effects, but the dec
alogue also contained grand truths and ob
ligations which should l>e enforced, and
when it is iiropot* and to tax the honest citizen
tlrat tho criminal muy l*> support’d in idle
ncsi, be ojpxd it, and hud the approval
of his own o. nacionce, and he doubted not
of the divinity.
SIMMONS' OPPOSITION,
Mr. Simmons, of (Sumter, opposed the
bill. He said lie was prepurid to hoar such
sentiment* as tlione attend* by (lie gentle
man from Bartow from Harriet Beecher
SStowe. but he was surprised to hear them on
this floor. He relat’d a poetic dream which
lie had of the olysiumof the gentleman from
Bartow, hu‘ hi’ dream was dispelled by u
view of tht real system proposed. Ho
deprecated the raking up of questions calcu
lated to create divisions between the races.
AN OKI) FIGURE.
Tho gentleman from Bartow, with the
banner of Prohibition in one band, appeal
ing to the white voters and the banner of the
rcfoimatory school iu the other, appealing
f> the colored voters, might be n strong
figure in IHWt- He did not bolieve that lie
cured whether the bill pass’d or not. He
would accomplish his end in either
cveut. 11” would not ullow tho bill
to go bock to a committee for
it* report U|sn it, lioeauo lie wanted it to bo
“my bill.'' lie vindicated the doctor’s com
parison of hf> bill with the labors of John
Howard, and run ns a suggestive parallel
I’Ctvv’sni them, ending in the crazi e s* of
Howard and the commission by Lis own
son of a crime which sent him
to the prison. He alluded to the readiness
of the doctor to accept ail the proposed
amendments to his bill, and his finally
bringing in a substitute as a reason why it
should not now be passed, but should be re
ported upon by a committee, and presented
in proper shajie. The committee reported
progress, and the house adjourned.
STATE CAPITAL CRAYONS.
The Naval Stores Bill Introduced-Bar
Association Proceedings.
Atlanta, Aug. 4.— The naval stores bill
was introduced in the Senate to-day by Mr.
Brantley, the same as sent to the News
except section 5, which is stricken out, and
to go into effect in December instead of
January. Mr. Brantley thinks the bill will
he generally satisfactory to all parties.
The Judiciary (tommitteeof the Senate this
afternoon decided on an adverse report on
the Brody lull by a vote of 5 to 4.
A large delegation is in the city to-night
of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
mid Fireman, in opposition to the bill to re
quire engineers to take out a license ami the
bill in regard to color blindness applying to
engineers and firemen. The former Vail will
Is- withdrawn to-morrow, and the prospect
of the passage of the color blindness bill is
considered extremely poor.
THE HAH ASSOCIATION.
The Bar Association adjourned this after
noon. Judge Erwin read the report of the
Committee on Jurisprudence and Law Re
form The committee recommended the
enactment of the two statutes proposed by
the American Bur Association, one to pre
vent fraudulent divorces and one relating
to acknowledgments of instruments affecting
real estate. The oommitt -e endorsed Judge
Clurkc’s paper on the Apis-Bate Courts, and
an act to tie drafted therefrom, They also
recommended a law to make deeds, inert
gages and liens of all kinds operative
against third parties from the t ime
they are filed in the Clerk's
office. On the subject of -'Punishment
<>f Fraud,” and reaching the projs-rty of a
debtor concealed from creditors. The com
mittee recommended two acts. One “to pro
vide for the more complete examination of
witnesses" and one “to provide for supple
mentary proceedings against judgment
debtors and others. "
R. H. Lanier, of Macon, read an able pa
per oil “Usury Laws a-s Affecting Bocurities
lor Debt.”
PUBLIC SENTIMENT.
He showed how public sentiment on the
subject of usury had piogrtwsod from the
time when the taking of any sum of money
whatever for the use of money until the
present time. Usury, as now defined, is the
collection of more than the legal rate of in
terest. He attacked vigorously the princi
ple of the law (cat would work
Hie forfeiture ol the whole
debt. The remission of excessive
interest he held to be sufficient. He attacked
the decision in the case of Broach vs. Kelly,
where it was held that a mortgage could
not bo foreclosed, because it was u usurious
contract. He held that m cases
where a mortgage was soeurity
for debt if usurious rates were
charged and the debtor sought to sot aside
the contract on that ground, he should bo
required nt least to bring to Court the
money for which the mortgage was secu
rity, which was the property of the mort
gage, before he asked that the contract 1*
declared void.
DISCUSSED AT LENGTH.
This point ho discussed at some length,
and maintained that in this case there was
tho same equity for the creditors that there
was in the Byrd ease, which had been pre
viously decided by tho court in favor of the
creditors.
E. \V. Palmer read a paper on “Restric
tions of Evidence.”
Judge Hammond n the report of the
Committee on D-gol Proceedings. F. G.
dußignon. P. L. Myiiatt and r. W. Mel
driin were appointed us delegates to tho
American Bar Association. The visiting
members were tendered a complimentary
breakfast at the Kimball House this morn
ing by Hoko Smith.
THE PENITENTIARY COMMITTEE.
The Penitentiary Investigating Commit
tee met this afternoon. Capt. W D. Grunt,
in responding to the resolution of the com
mittee, produced all the original papers per
taining to tlu- sale of his interest in the
Usee and tho indemnifying bond. Messrs.
Towers and Lowe gave the opinion that un
der the bill (lending four wardens would ho
required, e.t an estimate,! exsst to the Htate
of $5.0(X1 annually. The committee expect
to finish Saturday.
The Governor issue- 1 un order to -lay dis
charging Simon and Minervu Block, in tho
iienitentiary from Decatur county for
burglary, anew trial having been granted
and they were allowed to pit ad guilty to
Inrceuv from tho house and sentenced to
two months and ten days.
A stranger named W. D. Ferguson tried
to board n construction train at Braswell,
on the East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor
gia railroad, to-day, when he fell under the
curs, the wheels crushing both legs so liadlv
that they were amputated by Dr. E. if.
Adair, of Kockmart, the man dying under
tho knlfo.
SUNSHINE AT GR T FKIN.
Some of the Damage Done by the
Downpour and Fiood.
Griffin, Aug. 4.— After an almost un
ceasing ruin of six days i lie sun enme forth
Wednesday morning and ventured to show
himself through the rifts in the clouds with
some small promise of fair weather. The
rains of tho past week have been luiprepe
deutod in the history of this section, mid
considerable damage to crops and properly
is rc|>ortod on all sides. Cellars have over
flow'd, mill dams have been washed away,
chimneys have Is--n undermined and cotton
mid corn has been blown down mid washed
away. Report* lrom Flint river say that
the fiver has bi-en eight inches liiglier than
ever known before, mid hundreds of acres
of cotton and corn along the bottoms that
would have yielded abundantly have boon
either drowned out or washed away. The
extent of the damage is not yet known, nor
can it lie estimated. A few days of fair
weather will bring things out wonderfully,
and when the farmers get over the hint's
mused by the long wet sis-ll they nmv find
that crops are not so badly injured as they
at first supposed
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.
Capture of a Rapist Who Escaped
From Marion’s Jail.
Columbus, Ga. , Aug. 4. —During a severe
electrical storm at ')|'lika, Ala., to-dav
lightning struck two houses, badly shocking
ladies in each house, hut not seriously
hurting them or damaging pro|ierty.
Dan lirooks, the negro charg
ed witli rape, wlio with
two others broke jail at Buena Vista, Ma
rion county, Tuesday night, was to-dav cap
tured by Sheriff Richards, of Talbot
county. •
Avery heavy rain fell most of this after
noon. The indications point to more rain.
Tile river has fallen a great deal, but it is
teared it will rise again.
Minnesota’s Indians.
Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 4.—A special
from Aitken, Minn., says the squaws con
fined in jail there for threatening to kill a
woman nave been released ns the authorities
wore is awe of the bocks, who had
assembled in large numbers. Couriers
have arrived at Aitken from Willow river
bearing the Intelligence that the Indians are
killing stock belonging to the settlers. In
dian Agent HUeehau, of Brninerd, will be
consul'l and decisive measures taken to
stop the outrages.
Two New Cases at Key Weßt.
Key West, August 4.—Two new cases
of yellow fever have been nqsii ti'l by the
B icd of Health since yesterday, hilt no
deaths.
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY", AUGUST 5, 1887.
IMMIGRATION TO FLORIDA.
Important Steps Taken by the Asso
ciation at Its Meeting.
Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 4. —The Flor
ida Immigration Association held another
session this morning and elected an Execu
tive Committee of one from each county
■represented. This committee wa delegated
(lowers to choose officers for the Florida Im
migration Association, and pending the
election of these officers the Association ad
journed to meet again at Murray Hall in
the afternoon. In tho afternoon
at 2:30 o’clock the convention
started from Jacksonville for Faldo Bench,
mid assembled for work in Murray Hall ana
elect'd the following permanent officers of
tliy Executive Committee of the Immigra
tion Association of Jacksonville: J. J.
Daniel, of Jacksonville, President; First
Vice President, J. P. Wall, of Tampa;
Second Vice President, J. L. In
gals, of Madison; Third Vice President,
Samuel Swann, of Kenmndina; Fourth
Vice President Martin Griffin, of Palatka;
Fifth Vice President C. C. Bontield, of De-
Funiak Springs; Sixth W. R. Robinson, of
Gainesville; Secretary and Treasury VV. T
Forlies, of Jacksonville, A committee of
seven wero also appointed, called the Con
tral Executive Committee. These commit
teemea will do the work of tho society,
and are as follows: J. J. Daniel,
U'. T. Forhes, C. B. McClenny, C. ('.
Hernia, Roliert Bullock, Walter Gwynn and
Martin Griffin. It was then decided that
the General Executive Committee should
hold a meeting with the transportation
companies to-morrow morning to arrange
al* mt. rates. Tho President was also in
stmeted to nppoint tlin-■ delegates to the
Southern Agents Association. Tho asso
ciation having been permanently formed,
adjourned to a superb banquet, which was
prepared by the Board of Trade for their
licnefit, nt Murray Hall. After the banquet
the association adjourned, but will be sub
ject to the rail of the Executive Committee
whenever the latter deems it necessary.
A whitomiui named Henry Knne was ar
rested to-dav by the authorities, and charged
with scuttling the steamer Twilight
Sunday. It is thought Knne cut Engineer
Connor's throat also. Kane was arrested
along with a man named Houghton as they
were acting suspiciously
(Jnite u sensation was caused in Jackson
ville to-day as ail effort was made to contest,
the will of Mrs. R. W. Earle, who died
aDuit three weeks ago. leaving $15,000 to
her daughter Ida and leaving out her hus
band and son. The disinherited ones claim
that Mi-s. Earle was insane at the time.
Some lively developments are cx(iis'ted.
PENSACOLA POINTERS.
A System of Sewerage to bo Put in—
A Big Yachting Event Ahead.
Pensacola, Fla., August 4.— C01.
George E. Waring of Connecticut was to
day the guest of the City Commissioners of
this city, and tho Board of Health of this
county. Col. Waring is the engineer who
planned and supervised the present, system
of sewerage in Memphis, Tenn. He is here at
the instance of the City Commissioners and
Board of Health. Ho was taken in charge
by a committee from these two bodice and
shown tho entire city and the formation of
the shores along the oily front. He will
make plans and specifications for n system
of sewerage for tin city, the want of which
has long been felt.
In response to a call a largo number of
citizens assembled to-day at Cleveland anil
Perry Hall to arrange the preliminary for
a national yacht regatta to take place next
winter. The citizens responded liberally
to the furtherance of the event . Tho Louis
ville and Nashville railroad also made a
lilieral contribution and next winter wifi lie
witnessed in Pensacola one of the grandest
regattas that ever took place in Southern
waters.
THE SPARTANBURG ENCAMPMENT.
The Farmers are Having an Enjoyable
Time.
The second duy of the Farmers' Encamp
ment at Spartanburg, S. C., says a special
to the News and Courier , was much finer
than the first day and the attendance was
far greater. The number present was esti
mated to bo (i,OOO.
North Carolina is well represented, there
being present farmers from Polk, Hender
son and Rutherford counties Most of these
are encnmiied out in the groves that, sur
round the Farmers’ City. They have
brought with them all their domestic im
pedimenta and arc prepared for a stay of
indefinite length, if necessary. It is re
ported to-night that a train of :!00 wagons
from Rutherford county is on the wav to
the city and may ho expected to arrive to
morrow. There has been also a large in
crease *♦ the attendance from all parts of
this State, and especially from Charleston
and the low country, there being prominent
and representative planters hero from all
the son islands, Berkeley, Barnwell, Hamp
ton and Colleton counties.
There was a big crush under the pavilion
when the usual morning mooting was called
to order. All the seats were ix-cupicd and
the crowd overflowed in all directions be
yond the limits of the building. The Hon.
j. M. Walker presided over the exercises,
which were opened with prayer by the Rev.
R. H. Reed. Among the distinguished
guests at the Encampment, others than
those previously noted, are the Hon. J. J.
Hemphill and Superintendent of Education
,1 IT. Rice, who wets) invited to seats upon
tho stage.
THK SPEECHES OF THE DAY.
The lirst address at the morning session
was delivered by State Chemist Philip E.
Cbazal on the subject generally of tho
official inspection of fertilizers—the princi
pies which underlie it and the practical difli
culti-'i which stand in the wav of a recog
nition of its value by the fanner
Tho second address was delivered by Col.
\. P Butler, State Commissioner of Agri
culture, who prefaced his remarks l>y con
gratulating the grange upon the success of
’’this great, meeting." He said that it hud
probnlily surpassed in numbers and in work
of practical value to planters any similar
gathering that has ever lioon held in
South Carolina. He considered the pres
ent success of the encampment the
most convincing proof of its perinauence as
an institution. Col. Butler’s address was de
voted to tho discussion of the liars to tho
progress of the farmer. He denied that the
farmers of the State are (icing impoverished
by uiiVthmgemanating from the executive,
Legislative or judicial branches of the
State Government, and that if there wore
anything that it could lx- pr<miptly re
moved. Humming up. Col. Butler sugges
ted as remedies for the present difficulties
the diversity of crops, the practice of rigid
economy, the improvement of the tenant
system, more indejieiidence of factors and
merchants, intelligent use of commercial
fertilizers, improved methods of agriculture,
and the use of improved implements.
The next address was that of the Hon. D.
I*. Duncan, who regretted the absence of
Col. Lipscomb, who was, as he said, the
originator of mid tiriine mover in the onto r
prise. Preshieiif Duncan’s speech was and •
voted princiisilly to a discussion of tho best
methods of ixlucating farmers and farmers
children. It was n carefully )>i'e|m-,s 1 esvi v,
of which it would be impossililc to give in
a paragraph or two an intelligent idea.
The aliovo address closed the rooming
hour. A stock sliow and tho State Agricui
turnl exhibit occupied the attention of the
visitors until 3 o’clock, the hour for the
opening of the afternoon session.
AN ADDRESS BY TUX GOVERNOR.
Gov. Richardson, who arrived this morn
ing, attended the afternoon meeting and
was, of course, called ii|Mm for a sjiceeli.
He was introduced felicitously bv Mr.
N. K. Walker, upon which Gov. Richardson
res|ioiided. congratulating the State Grange
ifisiii the splendid attendamvand oxpn s-mg
the hope that with each returning Encamp
meat its proportions would increase, and
that the farmers, of whom he was proud to
be on*-, would reecivs Iti tile coming years
the full benefits of the enterprise. [Ap
plause.]
CONGRESSMAN HEMPniLL.
The Hon. J. J. Hemphill, in response to a
call, delivered a humorous and taking little
speech, which was repeatedly cheered and
applauded.
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
The last speaker was Secretary Ludwig,
of the North Carolina State Grange, who
addressed the meeting on the subjet of
wiiat the North Carolina Grange was
doing.
THE MILITARY DRILLS.
At 6:30 this afternoon tho first bri
gade driil was held and was commanded by
(ten. Rich boa rg, Capt. E. Bacon officer of
the day.
The following companies participated:
Sumter Guards, Edisto Hides, Fort
Motto Guards, Greenville Guards, Butler
Guards, tho Morgan Rifles and Newberry
Rifles.
The parade was witnessed by a very large
concourse, and was p rformed in a manner
creditable to the military of this State. An
inspection of the Morgan Rifles was held
this evening by Adjt. Gen. Bonham.
Among the exhibits of machinery which
were placed in position to day were the
Eagle Screw baling press of F. \\ . YVagoner
& Cos., Charleston. S. C.; Wood’s harvesting
machinery of Hoosiek Falls, N. Y., and the
exhibit of the Piedmont wagon factory of
Hickory, N. C.
THE LADIES IN UNIFORM.
The kirmiss and flag drill at the court
hous' to-night, given under tho auspices of
the Helen Chalmers Literary Association,
was a signally successful social affair. The
court room was a scone of brilliant decora
tion. The booths were presided over by
young ladies in various national costumes.
The attendance was particularly large, as
the affair was given tor the benefit of Hpart
nnhurg’t, favorites, the Morgan Rifles. The
flag drill was executed by the following
young ladies as sponsors for the companies:
Kupiter Guards, .Mi-s Ernestine Ileinit.sh;
Fort Motte Guards, Miss R ina Alien: Mor
gan Rifles,Miss Nellie Elforcl ;Butler Guards,
Miss Fannie Biake: Greenville Guards. Miss
11. Emerson; Maiming Guards. Miss Clarice
Colton; Edisto Rifles, Mi's Mildrisi Tlionip
son; Laurens Guards, Miss Carrie McMakin;
Newberry Rifles, Miss Helen McMakin;
Richland Volunteers, Miss Bessie Means;
North Carolina troops. Miss Body Hardy:
South Carolina, Miss Helen Russell; Geor
gia, Miss E. B. Chase. The flag company
was under command of Capt. E. Bacon, the
uniform being a blue skirl and body with
white trimmings, and black felt hats with
black plumes The evolutions of their gal
lant military sisters were largely cheered by
the various companies present.
The whole of the morning up to midday
and thereafter was. of couse, employed by
the thousands of visitors to the grounds in
critically examining the various attractions
which the lix-al < onmiittee hail provided for
their entertainment. As was cx|noted, and
as was quite natural, Spartanburg is more
fully represented in the way of a display
than any other city in this or the other
States interested.
FLORIDA’S RAILROAD COMMISSION
Short Sketches of Judge McWhorter
and Mr. Hines.
The News published yesterday a sketch
of Judge Vann, of the Florida Railroad
Commission. Following are brief sketches
of the two other nu mbers of the commis
sion: Judge George G. McWhorter was born
at Coosawda, Autauga county, Ala., on
Feb. 27, 183d. lie was educated at the Uni
versity of Alabama and the University of
Georgia, and. having lieen admitted to the
practice of law, removed to Florida in 1857,
stttling in Milton, Santa Rosa county, which
has : inc been his home. He soon estab
lished a reputation as a learned counsellor
and an eloquent advocate, aml secured a )k>-
sition in the front rank of his profession in
his adopted State. Of tine presence, with
happy readiness of sjieech. with great fertility
of resources in iiis quick perception and
knowledge of law and human nature, he had
strength before a jury that was almost ir
resistible. In the management of-intricate
causes in civil practice his power of conceu
(ratl analytical thought enable him to
cut directly through irrelevant matter to
the heart of the suhj>ct. He is a leaned
lawyer, one familiar with the law ns
a science, and well versed with the com
mon and statute law of the land. His lit
erarv tastes and domestic habits inclined
to private rather than public life, while his
ability fitted him for any official position.
Judge McWhorter was Speaker of the
Florida Assembly in the legislative session
of 1877; was u fresidential elector on the
Democratic ticket in 1884, and was ap
pointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
of Florida in January, 1885. The ability,
dignity and impartiality with which he pre
sided over this important tribunal justified
the high opinion of him expressed by all
who know him.
Hon. William Hines lives near Webster,
Humtar county. He is a farmer and fruit
grower and is between 45 and 50 years old.
Ho was a member of the Legislature of 18-85,
and proved a useful and influential member
of that body. Although anew member he
made quite a reputation. Ho came from
Louisinna and was engaged in the com
mission business in New Orleans before
moving to Florida. Physically he is a
strong, healthy gentleman of commanding
presence and mentally is broad ami libera!
in his views.
Chattanooga s Census.
Chattanooga, Tenn., Aug. 4.—-A care
ful and reliable census of the population of
Chatlauooga shows 30,003 inhabitants.
This is an increase of 34 per cent, in the
past twelve months and 300 per rent, since
1880. The census just taken is the result of
a house to home canvass. The increase in
manufacturing and commercial interests is
as great us that of population.
Appointed by Gov. Perry.
Tallahassee, Fla. , Aug. 4. —Gov. Perry
to-day appointed Luton M. Jones Judge.
A. W. On cm-Attorney and C. 11 Buckmaii
Clerk of the Duval County Criminal Court..
Weather Indications.
[Special indications for Georgia.
RAIN Alabama and Western Florida:
Local rains, winds gencrnlly south
crly, slight changes in temperature.
Comparison of mea i temperature at Kiwi
null. Aug. 3. 1887, and the moan of sumo day for
fifteen years.
j Depart lire | Tola!
Mean Tf.xprratpki 1 from tiio Departure
Menu Since
for 13 years Aug. 3 'is".l - or Man. 1.1887.
M 0 si 3 -I- 0.8 j 424 0
i || > '
SjSfCInSSL
.Ut 75 ! : 4!) ! .- 1 Ilf.
Maximum temperature KM), minimum tom
peralure 73!).
The height of the river at Augusta at
1:33 o’clock |. in. yesterday i Augusta time)
was .TJ 1 fis't —a naeof U 4 during tlio past
twenty-four hours.
Cotton R-gion Bulletin for ‘JI hours end
mg Bp. ui., Aug. 3 1687. 75th Meridian
time.
Districts T Avskaob.
yMax. Min. Raln
“ Dons. Tclll P Temp fall.
1. Wilmington : 1) W ?2 j .09
2. rlmrlrKtnn i 8 90 i 74 I . 11
3. Atigutta. I 11 90 j 72 j 01
4. Kuvunnuli.. j 18 94 72 80
t). Atlanta t 12 90 72 l 19
0. Moutvoiuvry | 0 92 72 } 48
7. Mobile. !l DO 72 I 00
8. New I irlcaus I 13 !! 72 i 17
11. Gulveslon 1(1 XI 74 I 00
10, Vicksburg 3 04 72 ! .ik‘
II Little Kook i ‘.Hi 78 00
12. Memphis ,18 UP 74 , 04
Averages. i .... i .... I ....
BASE BALL.
The Amateurs Defeat the Mont
gomerys by a Score of 13 to 12.
The Amateurs and Montgomerys played
one of a series of games at the Base Ball
I’ark yesterday, and as Uoual, the Savannah
club came out ahead. The score stood as
follows:
AMATEURS.
A.B. R. 18. r.O. A. E.
Mercer, p 5 33 2 7 0
Ennis, if 4 3 1 1 0 1
Youngblood, 2b 5 4 1 13 1
Kpear, 3t> . 5 2 2 5 33
iiam, c 4 0 1 2 3 0
Corley, ss .. 5 0 1 1 4
Blooawortll, c. f 5 0 1 0 1 1
McHugh 1b.... 4 0 1 15 0 0
Tilton, rf 4 1 1 0 0 2
Totals 41 13 12 27 21 10
MONTGOMERYS.
A.B. R. 18. P.O. A. E.
T. Halligan, 3b 4 2 1 2 0 4
Smith, c 5 3 1 5 5 0
Horton. 2b -. 4 2 1 7 3 1
J. Halligan.ss 5 2 1 0 2 3
Morrisey, p. . 5 0 1 0 0 3
Williams, lb 5 0 3 7 0 2
Golden, rf ,5 1 0 0 0 2
C. O'Byrue. If 4 1 1 2 0 0
Charles O'Bytne, cf 5 1 1 1 0 1
Totals 42 12 10 24 16 14
INNINGS.
Amateurs. 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 6—lß
Montgomery 8 0 2 1 0 0 0 6 o—l 2
SUMMARY.
Kuns earned—Amateurs 5, Montgomery 5.
Two-base hits—Smith, Ennis, Mercer, Horton.
Ham.
Struck out—By Mercer 1.
Bases on lialls—By Mercer 1.
Bases given for hitting rnaa with ball—By
Mercer 3, by Morrisey 2.
Passed bulls— Ham 1, Smith 3.
Wild pitches Mercer 1.
Time of game—2 hoursand 40 minutes.
Umpire—Smith.
RAISINS IN THE PUDDING.
Charleston Finds Birmingham a Very
Palatable Dish.
Charleston, S. C., Aug. 4.—The Bir
mingham pudding; promised at one time
during the game to-day to be a very indiges
tible dish to Charh'-.ton. Hunglor and Hines
were put up by the locals, and Webber and
Snyder by the visitors. In the third inning
Hines had his hand split open by a foul bai!
tip, and v.as disabled, whereupon Childs
was put in to catch. Smith, who had been
umpiring very unsatisfactorily,was sent into
right field, and Grady, with his broken col
lar bone. was put up to umpire. Tho acci
dent to limes, which will disabio him for
several weeks, leaves Charleston with but
one catcher. For seven innings the game
was splendidly played, ami belonged to any
body. Both pitchers (lid excellent work,
as (lid the outfields, and the hits
were kept down. In the eighth
inning, however, the game developed into a
comedy of errors. A wild throw of Man
ning's from second to first, when ho had an
excellent chance to make a double play,
scored two runs for Charleston, and after
that the visitors lost their heads and the
locals added five runs to their score. Sny
der, the Birmingham catcher, won the ad
miration of everybody by has splendid work
is:hind the bat. Following is the score:
Charleston 02000050 x— 7
lunniuguam 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1— 4
Errors—Cbiyiefaton 4. Birmingham 8. Base
hits—Charleston 8, Birmingham 5. Two base
hits Wllllam.
Total base hits—Charleston 9. Birmingham 7.
Earned runs—Charleston 1.
left on base—Charleston 6, Birmingham 3.
Bases stolen —Charleston 2. Birmingham i.
Struck out—By llutiglarG, Webber 3.
Bases on bail—Chaileston 3. Birmingham 3.
Double play —Glenn anti Williams.
Time—One hour and fifty minutes.
Umpires—Smith and Grady.
A GREAT GAME OF BALL.
New Orleans Beats Memphis in a Hard-
Fought Battle.
New Orleans, Aug. 4. —The umpire
question is still troubling this city. Because
New Orleans, with Mannion’s umpiring
fresh in memory, refused to allow Memphis
to alternate in selecting umpires, Andrews
would not allow his men to play. After
the irate crowd of 3,(KM jeered Wally for a
quarter of an hour the visitors took
the field. Canipau umpired, and gave
Memphis the lx-st of everything. The game
was magnificent, and lsith batteries did
great tv. rk, and received fine supjsirt. There
was little hitting done, but three actual
hits being made off Ewing and seven off
Smith. Stealing second wus difficult, and
runners had to hug the bastes.
Vaughn made a double play olf a foul tip.
Powell made a run in the first on a base on
balls, a steal and Cartwright’s single. In
the fourth Fuller’s two-bagger and Klus
tnan’s single yielded another. These
were all the runs made in the
game. Memphis rame near tying
the score in the sixth. Smith reached first
on Cartwright’s error, and Andrews hit
what looked like a home run to right field,
but I’owell jumped into the air after a hard
run anti pulled the ball down with one hand.
The other phenomenal play of the game
was a one-handed catch by MoKoough at
short on which he made a double play by a
lightning throw to first. The following is
the score:
New Orleans. 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 o—2
Memphis 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o—o
Batteries Smith and Crotty, Ewing and
Vaughn.
Base hits -New Orleans 8, Memphis 6.
Stolen liases New Orleans 4. Memphis 1.
Errors New Orleans 3. Memphis 4.
Games Elsewhere.
At St. Louis —
St. Louis 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0— 7
Cincinnati 10000 0 00 I—2
Baf* hits—St. Louis 15, Cincinnati 9. Errors -
St. Louis 2, Cincinnati 0.
At Detroit—
Detroit 0 0004020 6—12
Bouton 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 7 o—ll
Base iiits Detroit 25, Boston 19. Errors—De
troit 3, Boston 1.
At Chicago—Ten innings.
Chicago 0 15 2 0 0 0 1 0 0-9
Philadelphia 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 ,J 3 4—13
Uoae nits—Chicago IH, Philadelphia 20. Er
rors -Chicago 11. Philadelphia 7.
At Louisville —
Louisville 0000 1 000 I—2
Cleveland 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 o—l
Base hits - Louisville 10. Cleveland 7. Errors
Dullsville 3.
At Brooklyn—
Brooklyn. 0000003 1 0— 4
Baltimore. 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 3 7
Base hits— Brooklyn 11, Buititnore 13. Errors
-Brooklyn 6. Baltimore 0
At Philadelphia- •
Athletic 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 2 o—lo
Metrojjolitan . 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2- 3
Base hits Athletic 19. Metropolitan 6. Er
rors -Athletic 1. Metro|>oiitan 3.
PULLED UP BY HIS JOCKEY.
The Occupants of the Grand Stand
Hl the Crookeduesrj.
Saratoga, Aug. 4. —To-day's races wore
os follows:
First Rack— Three-quarters of a mile Pearl
lemntigs won. with (d*Miior second, and Clinmv
third. Time 1:1644. -
Nwoxp Racf, Clarendon ITml stakes, for
3 year olds; one and throo-slxteenth miles
(•oliah won, with second, and (ilonsprav
third. Time 2:w. Brittle took th** load at tlm
f.iil of the llag and held It to within a few yards
of the finish. v*h ni Murphy, her Jockey, seemed
to pull up to allow (loitnb to win. which he did
Iv a bead, (ilenspr iy was four lengths away.
lfir .es from rhe gruod stand Hlmwel thodis
approval of the uudl* nee j.t the result.
Third
olds, three fourths of a mile. Eninoroe uf Nor
folk won. with Kingfisher second and SSutan
third. Time 1:17.
Forum Rack Selling race; one mile. Wary
won. with Phil I/**wis w cond and IVluiout third.
Time I:46^*.
Kikth Hai*f. -Free handicap hurdle race: mile
and a quarter, over fl e hurdles. Wheatly won.
with Uieunarui second and liznro third. Time
Delayed Ten Hour a.
Toccoa, Ga , Aug. 4. Four slides on the
Air Line road near this place cruised the
delay of the trams for ten hours Monday
uight.
Mr. S. L. Kwling, of this place, diud Mon
day night.
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.
McGLASHAN— The frieuds and acquaintance
of Angus R. McOlasban and his wife, Mary
Anne McGlashan. are respectfully requested to
attend the funeral of the latter from their resi
dence, No. 0 State street, at 4:30 THIS AFTER
NOON.
HARTFELDER—The friends and relatives of
Mr. and Mrs. I>. .1. Hartfeliler and family are re
spectfully invited to attend the funeral of Ter
rel L , only son of Mr. and Mrs. L .1. Hart
feider, from residence corner of Waldburg and
Habersham streets, at 10 o'clock TIHS .MORN
ING.
M EETINGS.
LANDRI'M LODGE NO Is. f. AND A. 31.
A regular communication of this L Age A
will he held THIS .Friday) EVEN _ V
ING. at 8:15 o'clock.
Tile M. 31. Degree will lie conferred. f Nr \
Members of sister Lodges and transient breth
ren are cordially invited to attend. Bv order of
F. H. BbOOPWOHTU, W. M.
H. E. Wilson, Secretary.
PULASKI COUNCIL NO. 153. 11. A.
A regular meeting of this Council will be held
THIS (Friday) EVENING, at 8 o'clock.
.1. H. CAVANAUGH, R.
Clarence S. Connerat, Secretary.
FIRsT VOLUNTEER REGIMENT OF
GEORGIA.
Headquarters |
First Volunteer Reoiuent Or Georgia, >
Savannah. Ga., Aug. 5, 1887. )
A meeting of the Board of Officers of the First
Volunteer Regiment of Georgia will be heid at
the King Room of tho City Exchange at 12 noon
THIS DAY. The object of the meeting is, in
compliance with a request from the mass meet
ing of citizens held on the 2d inst., to unite with
other organizations in an invitation to President
Cleveland ami his wife to visit this city in Oc
tober. Every officer of the regiment is re
quested to be present. Bv order
JOHN SCHWARZ,
Major Commanding.
Robert G. Gaii.i.ard,
First Lieut, and Adj't.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE TO WATER TAKERS.
Office Water Works, i
Savannah, Aug. 5, 1887. i
The water wifi be shut off at ten (10) o’clock
THIS (Friday) MORNING in the district included
from Bn lugbton to Bryan street and West Broad
to Abereorn street, and also on Bay street from
East to West Broad street, for the purpose of
repairing break in sewer oil Bay street, and will
remain off several hours. A. N. MILLER,
Superintendent.
.MELON'S, MELONS.
Two cars of Fine Melons in Central railroad
cotton yard, for sale very, very cheap.
J. S. COLLINS & CO.
THE MORNING NEWS
STEAM PRINTING HOUSE,
3 Whitaker Street.
The Job Department of the Morninq News,
embracing
JOB AND BOOK PRINTING,
LITHOGRAPHING AND ENGRAVING,
BOOK BINDING AND ACCOUNT BOOK
MANUFACTURING,
is the most complete in the South. It is thorough
ly equipped with the most improved machinery,
employs a large force of competent workmen,
and carries a full stock of papers of all
descriptions.
These facilities enable the establishment to
execute orders for anything in the above lines
at the shortest notice and the lowest prices con
sistent with good work. Corporations, mer
chants, manufacturers, mechanics and business
men generally, societies and committees, are
requested to get estimates from the MORNING
NEWS STEA3I PRINTING HOUSE before send
ing their orders abroad. J. H. ESTILL.
RECEIVER’S NOTICE.
Barberville, Fla., July 27th, 1887.
All parties holding claims against the firm of
BROWN & ODUM, of Barberville, Florida, are
hereby notified to send in same at once to me.
By order of the court.
JCISEPH LICHTENSTINE, Receiver.
UK. HENRY s FOLDING,
DENTIST,
Office corner Jones and Drayton streets.
ELMER’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 liy eminent medical men. Ask for Ul
mer's Liver Corrector and take no other. $11)0
a “bottle. Freight paid to any address.
B. F. ULMER, M. D.,
Pharmacist, Savannah, Ga.
PLUMBER.
l. a. McCarthy,
Successor to Chas. E. Wakefield,
PLI MBER, GAS and STEAM FITTER,
IS Barnard street, SAVANNAH, GA.
Telephone 373.
HOTELS.
Fifth Avenue Hotel,
MADISON SQUARE, N. V.
r PHE largest, best appointed, and most liber
ally managed hotel in the city, with the most
central and delightful locution.
HITCHCOCK. DARLINO & CO.
A. H. DARLING, formerly of the Battle House,
Mobile.
HIRAM HITCHCOCK, formerly of tho St.
Charles Hotel, New Orleans.
NEW HOTEL TOGNI,
(Formerly St. Mark's.*
Newnan Street, near Bay. Jacksonville, Fla.
WINTER AND SUMMER.
r pH E MOST central House in the city. Near
1 l'ost Otliee, Street Cars and all I ernes.
New and Elegant Furniture. Electric Hells,
Baths, Etc. $x 50 to per day.
JOHN R. TOGNI, Proprietor.
MARSHALL HOUSE
SAVANNAH, - - GA
/ KO. L HODGES, Proprietor. Formerly of
\ ■ tin* Met r>p* lit an ll i New York, and tin
CJrand Union, fWuto/Ta Sprmapt. Location cen
tral. All jtaiis of th * city ana pJuees of inter
est aco#M*ible • v sin-.it cars constantly pns*iu;g
the door. special n JjonTKmu to ihose visit
ing tbj city !• • justness t>r pleastKo.
DUB'S SCREVEN HOUSE"
r |"'HlS POPULAR Hotel Is now provided with
Ia PotM'iignr Elevator (the only oik- In tho
city* and has lieeu remodeled ami newlv fur
nished The proprietor, who bv recent purehuso
is also the owner of the establishment, .pan-,
neither pains nor expense in the entertainment
of his guests. The iutronage of Florida visit
ors is earnestly invited. The table of tin
Screven House is supplied with every luxury
that the markets at homo or abroad can uilord.
THE MORRISON HOUSE.
One of the largest Boarding Houses In tho
Smith.
\FFORDK pleasant South roomii, good hoard
with P*ire Artc‘ iau Watw, nt prttvm In suit
tlitmi* wishing tab!-. tvgular or trnn*i'‘iit accom
modations. Northeast corner Br’./h*on and
Drarton stroet*, opporfU* 3i.uuh.ill House
AMUSEMENTS.
savannah" theatre*
MONDAY EVENING, AUGUST 8.
grand Benefit
FOR THE KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
announcemenTextraordinary.
A RARE TREAT IN STORE.
More Comedy! Fun -Again!
THE FORDS,
IN BRONSON HOWARD'S
SARATOGA,
OR, PISTOLS FOR SEVEN.
Twenty funny characters requiring every
member of the Association for its production.
Head the grer cast <n the bills. New and t*lo
gantdresses. Singing by entire company.
Tickets sl, 50c. and 45c. Reserved seats on
sale at I)uvis Bros.' without extra charge. Box
sheet opens Saturday at 8:30 a. in.
SUMMER RESORTS.
The Sweet Water Park Hotel,
AT SALT SPRINGS, GA.,
IS NOW OPENED for tho reception of guests.
Rate of board from sl2 50 to $lB per
week. In architectural design, finish and
general appointments the Sweet Water
Park Hotel lias few equals in the South. The
fame of the Salt Springs water as a cura
tive agent of great value in the treatment of all
forms of dyspepsia and indigestion, blood, skin,
bladder and kidney diseases is now fully estab
lished. For all information, etc., address J. D.
EILLINGS, Manager, Salt Springs, Ga.
o*eaii House
TV BEE ISLAND, GEORGIA.
BATHING unsurpassed on the Atlantic
C? coast. Comfortable rooms, neatly fur
nished. Fare the best the market affords.
Bathing suits supplied. Terms moderate.
GEO. D. HODGES. Proprietor.
S. G. HEALY & CO~
PROPRIETORS.
SALT SPRING, NEAR ALSTELL, GEORGIA
Y\” VTF.R almost a sjiecific for Dyspepsia, Kid-
VI ney Trouble and Cutaneous Diseases.
Orders for water and all information addressed
to tlie firm at Austell, Ga.
THE COLUMBIAN,
SARATOGA SPRINGS.
THE FAVORITE HOTEL OF P ' VAXNAHIANS
Opens June 25th.
JAMES M. CASE, Proprietor.
NEW YORK BOARD.
AND 1,707 Broadway, cower 54th.
• i House kept by a Southern lady: loca
tion desirable Refers by permission to Col.
John Screven, Savannah.
T'iE WHITLOCK HOUSE in Marietta, G*.,
i combines privileges and conveniences of a
first-class hotel, and the comforts and pleasures
of a home. Capacity, about one hundred and
fifty guests. Large,' handsome, well furnished
rooms; best of Uds: table good; large shaded
grounds, covered with blue grass: I awn Tennis,
Croquet, Billiards and Bowling Alley, all free
for guests. Prices more moderate than any
other house in Georgia for the accommodations.
M (i WHITLOCK. Owner and Proprietor.
riANDA HOUSE, NEW YORK, 17 Lafayette
V Place. Centrally located; .American plan:
large Southern patronage: a really select, good
house, from £1 60 per lav. Write for circular.
W. W. UKQUfIART, Proprietor.
Mountain lake, giles county, vl
Elevation 4,‘Hfc) feet. Pure, cool air and
water. No hay fever or mosquitoes. Grand
scenery. Unequaled attractions. Rates j>er
month $-1) to §SO. Write for pamphlet. Ad
dress MANAGER.
r pHOUSANP ISLANDS.—Westminsterfeiotol,
I Westminster Park, Alexandria Bay, N. Y.—
“Unquestionably the finest loeatvm in tlio
Thousand Islands." Harper's May*nine, Sept. %
1881. Send for descriptive pamphlet. H. F.
INGLEHART, Proprietor.
EXCU RSIONS.
International Steamsliip fo. Line
—of—
“ Palace Steamers’'
BETWEEN
Boston, Portland, East
port and St. John, N. 8.,
With Connections to atl Parts of the
Provinces.
PORTLAND DAY DINE.
Steamers Nave Commercial Wbarf, Boston,
8:30 a m . every Monday, Wednesday and Fri
day for Portland, malting the trip in T hours,
affording excellent coast scenery.
KASTPOUT AND ST JOftN LINE.
Steamers leave Boston 8:30 a. m , and Portland
sp. M every Monday, Wednesday and Friday
for Eustport and St. John.
ST. JOHN DIREOT LINE.
A steamer will leave Boston every Thursday
at 8 a M. for St. John direct.
ANNAPt II.IS LINE.
A steamer will leave Boston every Monday and
Thursday at Ba. M. for Annapolis. N. S., con
necting for Yarmouth, Digbv, Halifax, etc.
J. B. COYLE, Jr.. E. A. WALDRON,
Manager. Portland, Me. Gen. Paas. Agt
G- R A K D
Sunday Excursion.
STEAMER POPE CATLIN
Will leave wharf foot AVtercorn street, on
SUNDAY, AUG. 7th, at 2 o’clock p. m., for au
excursion to T 1 OLE. arouud Bell Buoy,
the iu./Ii Lazaretto Creek and WARSAW
SOUND, reuniting passing THUNDERBOLT,
BONAVENTURS and SCIIUKTZEN PARK.
Fare. 50c. Refreshments s rved on lioard.
This boat can ho chartered tor excursions.
CliarlestoQ & SavaaualiHy.
in! fork lilis!
Through Pullmau Sorvico.
C COMMENCING June ISth n through Pullman
i BtiflVt service will bo ivwloivd jlaily by-
Su\annuli and Hot Spriu&s, N. C., via
Spirtanbuifc and Auhvillo.
Leave &iv*nnah 12:25 pin
ly.MVh riiarlcglnn 4:-V p 111
I/ uvo Columbia
Arrivo tsportmiburK 2:20 am
Arrive Awlievill*
Arrive Hot Spring QiUOain
EXCURSION BATES.
To SPARTANBURG #l3 30
To ASHEVILLE.. 17l">
To HOT SPRINGS 17 1/5
Sleeping car reservations and tickets good
until Oct. 31st, 1887, can Is' had at BRl'-N 3
TICKET OFFICE, Hull street, and ut depot
E. V. McSWINEY,
Gen. Pass Agt.
CONTRACTORS.
P. J. FALLON,
RUDER AND CONTRACTOR,
■:2 DRAYTON STREET, SAVANNAH.
Jr*BTIMA'TES promptly lur oudiua*
J uf any churn