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VOL. 6.—NO. 135.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
LATEST EVENTS OF INTEREST AT
HOME AND ABROAD.
The Clnverius Trial—Damaging Evidence
Against the Prisoner— Affecting Scene
in a Western Court—Horrible Out
rage by Strikers—A Gang of
Forgers Wording (he Hanks —
General Necys Items.
Richmond, Va., May 21. —The morning
session of the Cluverius-Madison murder
trial was mainly passed in the examina
tion of several employes of the Belle Isle
nail works as to the visit of a man and wo
man to the works on the 13th of Match.
All of these witnesses concurred in their
statements as to the presence of the
couple on that day, and as to
the general description of their
appearance. Several of the witnesses testi
fied to having seen the prisoner at the city
jail and to having identified him there as
the man they had seen on the Isle, picking
him out from among a number of other
prisoners. A letter written by the prisoner
to Lilian in September last, and the poem
found in Lilian’s trunk were put in evidence
by the prosecution. The letter was read
aloud,but the reading of the poem,the charac
ter of which is very obscene, was postponed
until after recess when the court room will be
kept clear of all but those directly interested
in the case. 'The note found at the Arneri
can Hotel was offered by the prosecution,
and its admissibility argued at length.
AN AFFECTING SCENE.
Two Sisters Sentenced to States Prison.
Madison, Wis., May 21.—Margaret
Cooley, of Mitchell, Dakota, and Mrs. Re
becca Meroot, of Baraboo, Wisconsin, sis
■ ters, pleaded guilty yesterday to the charge
of perjury, and were sentenced to two years
in the State prison. B rth have nursing
infants which they take with them. They
swore falsely to establish an alibi for their
brother-in-law, a burglar. There was an
affecting scene in court when they were
sentenced.
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VEST INDIGNANT.
He Don’t Care What the Papers Say of
Him.
St. Lons, Mo., May 21.—Upon being
approached by a reporter in this city yes
terday Senator Vest said: "I don’t care to
say anything to newspaper men, or news
papers. I’ve got no use for them, and you
needn’t try to interview me. I don’t want
to appear in newspapers, but anyway I
don't care what they say.”
SHARPERS ABOUT.
Numerous Bank Forgeries Successfully
Perpetrated.
Chicago, May 21.—H. S. Strong, who
represented himself as an Eaglishman ob
tained $7,000 from the Bink of -Commerce
yesterday upon false letters of credit.
Similar forgeries have been successful in
Montreal and Toronto and a gang of men
representing themselves to be English and
Scotch farmers are in this country, working
banks in large cities.
A HORRIBLE OUTRAGE
Believed to Have Been Perpetrated by
Strikers.
Joliet, 111, May 21.-A Hungarian
named Penzdek, was found in a freight car
here yesterday desperately wounded. He
is a quarrvman, and the assault is said to
have been the work of strikers. He was
barely alive when discovered, his skull
having been fractured and lips, nose and
tongue cut off. He had also been otherwise
cut, beaten and bruised.
EOGAN’S ADMIRERS
Act Contrary to Law and Order.
Washington, May 21—Many compli
ments have been made by the citizens who
were disturbed by the firing of the Logan
salute, between 2 and 3 o’clock yesterday
morning, and the commissioners have called
upon Major Dye, Superintendent of Pi lice
to know who was responsible for the firing
the inquiry being based on the ground that
it was against all law and order.
Indians to be Returned to Their Iteserva
vation.
I* Fargo, D. T., May 21.-It is reported
that Canadian Indians from the neighbor
hood of Qi Appelle, are crossing into the
United States. Steps will be taken at once
to have them returned to their reservation
Boyton Denies Responsibility for
Odium.
New York, May 21 —Paul Boyton
says the mother and sister of Odium, are
mistaken when they bitterly denounce him
as having induced the Professor to risk bis
life by jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge.
Cut His Throat and Died.
Syracuse, N. Y., May 21—James King,
a rich farmer, 50 years old, living near Ful
ton, cut his throat from ear to ear this
morning, and died. It is said that he was
insane. ,
Probabilities.
Washington, May 21.—Indications for
* the South Atlantic States: Local rains and
h partly cloudy weather, southerly winds and
stationary temperature.
Savannah Daily Times
A BATCH OF OFFENSIVE PARTISANS'
Ordered to Get Out in Virginia.
Washington, May 21.—The President
to-day made the following appointments of
Virginia postmasters: L. W. Caldwell at
Warrenton, Va.; W. H. Ritenour at Harris
burg, Va.; John A. Revarner at Lexingtom
Va.; George R. Head at Leesburg, Va.’
A. P. Bibb at the University of Virginia;
Bruce Gibson, at Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Mary
H. 8. Long, at Charlotteville, Va. Postmas
ter General Vilas says these postmasters
were suspended in the exercise of the Presi
dent’s power of removal and because the
postmasters were partisans of such character
that they ought not be continued in service
under this administration.
A SPECK OF WAR
Caused by Shipments of Sewing Machines
to Russia.
New York, May 21.—A significant [con.
nection with the rumor of war in Europe
transpired to day. It appears that the almost
incredible number of 4,000 sewing
machines per week are being shipped to Rus
sia by one American machine company to fill
urgent orders for immense quantities of
military clothing. A large percentage of
the machines are consigned to Russia direct,
and the remainder are shipped to agents in
Germany and Belgium for transfer to the
various points where they are required for
immediate use.
A MISCREANT SENTENCED.
To be Hanged When the Governor of
Maryland Says So.
Baltimore, Md., May 21. —Howard
Cooper, the negro who was yesterday con
victed of having committed a rape on the
person of Miss Katie Gray, on April the
20th, was this morning sentenced by Judge
Stewart, to be hanged, at such time as Gov
ernor Lloyd may designate. The case will
be carried to the Court of Appeals, but with
out much hope of altering the sentence.
THE CANADIAN PARLIAMENT
Excited Over the Franchise Bill.
Ottawa, Ont., May 21 —Perhaps since
the confederation no measure in the Cana
dian Parliament has created an excitement
equal to that caused by the franchise bill
introduced by the government. The Lib
eral party are making a vigorous fight in
opposition to it, declaring it unnecessary,
and that its scope is less liberal than the
present local system.
New York Stock Market.
New York, May 21 —At 1:30 p. m. to
day quotations were:
Union Pacinc 53%
Missouri Pacilic 95%
Western Union Telegraph Co S’JJ.,
Pacific Mail 55%
Lake Shore 51%
Louisville and Nashville 33”,
Texas Pacific 19%
Denver and Rio Grande 5
Michigan Central 48
Delaware, Lackawanna & West’n 103%
Northwestern 91%
St. Paul 69%
Chicago, Burlington ami Quincy 123
Oregon Transcontinental 14%
Northern Pacific 39
Rock Island H I
Jersey- Central 35%
Memphis and Charleston 37
East Tennessee, Va. & Ga (com) 20%
East Tennessee, Va. A Ga. tpfd) 5%
Pblladelphiuand Reading 14%
Omaha (com) 20%
Omahal pill) .. 72
New York Central 83%
Kansas and Texas 18%
Erie 0%
Chicago ’Change.
Chicago, May 21.—The markets opened
stronger and firmer with some excitement
on account of continued bad crop reports,
and fears ■of a corner in corn.
Wheat fc, corn fc, provisions
5c higher. Wheat for May 87.
June 89}, July 92. Corn —May 49, June
48}, July 48.}. Oats—May 24}, June 35},
July 34}. Pork —May and June sll 15,
July sll 25. Lard—May $6 77}, June
$6 80, July $6 87.}. Short ribs—May $6 67},
Sune $5 70, July $5 77.
New York Produce Market.
New York, May 21.—Flour dull and
unchanged. Wheat—No 2 red winter for
June $1 03 bid. Corn—No. 2 mixed, 55}
for June. Oats-No. 2 mixed, for June
.‘IS-’. Pork dull, $12a12 25. Lard $7 02
Molasses quiet, 25135. Turpentine quiet
at 33. Rosin firm, strained to good 108a
1 12}. Sugar firm, refined cut loaf 7}a7J,
granulated 0 1-1616}. Coffee, quiet, fair
cargoes B}.
The Rascals Must Go.
Vicksburg, Miss:, May 21.—The Young
Men’s Democratic Club of this city number
ing 340 members, met last night and adopted
resolutions, reciting that they view with
alarm and regret the retention in office of
Republican Federal officers in this county
and Congressional district.
Launching a Yacht.
Wilmington, Del., May 21. —The yacht
built by Harlan, Hollingsworth & Co., for
Commodores Bennett and Douglass, of the
New York Yacht Club, was launched by’ her
builders at 5:30 o’clock this morning. Only
a few invited guests witnessed the launch.
The new yacht is named Priscilla.
The Convicted Dynamiters.
London, May 21.—The convicted dyna
miters, Cunningham and Burton, were re
moved from Nevrgate to Chatham prison this
afternoon.
Better.
Berlin, May 21.—The Emperor is better.
Try L. Freid’s $1 reinforced white shirt
for fit and quality.
SAVANNAH, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, MAY 21, 1885.
FROM MACON.
Grand Commandery Knights Templar—
Railroad War of Rates—Minor Mention.
Special Correspondence Daily Times.
Macon, Ga., May 20.—The Grand Com
mandery Knights Templar, of Georgia, met
in annual convention here to-day.
St. < imer Commandery under command
of Sir Knight C. M. Wiley, formed, ranks at
their Armory on Cotton avenue and Mul
berry streets, and marched to the Brown
House, where they met the visiting
Knights. From there the line of march
was down Fourth to Poplar and up Poplar
to Second, an! to Cherry street, thence to
the Armory of St. Omer Commandery.
There were five Commanderies represent
ed, by about 100 Knights. The conven
tion was held this morning, and
visitors have been riding and
looking over our city. To-night at Mul
berry Street Methodist Church the Liturgy
of the Order was read, and a
fine address delivered by Sir
Knight L. J. Burroughs, of Augusta.
After these services, which were well at
tended, the church being tilled to overflow
ing, the Knights and their friends returned
to the Brown House where a grand banquet
was tendered them by St. Omer Com
mandery, of Macon. It was a grand affair
and al! enjoyed the merry feast where wit
and humor reigned supreme.
A war of rates is waging to all points
from Macon between the Central and East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia roads. The
latter puts down tbe rates and the Central
hauls all the people. The people appreci
ate the efforts of the East Tennessee, Vir
ginia and Georgia to give them cheap
travel.
Macon is certain to have a market house
at last. A contract has been arranged be
tween the City Council and Mr. J. Dannen
berg, subject to the approval of a special
Committee on Market Building. It is gen
erally conceded that tbe building will be
ready for occupation by December Ist, next.
Tattnall square on the west side of the
city, was bid out about 1872 with the inten
tion of making it a beautiful and attractive
park, but for many reasons it has been long
neglected ■ until now. The citizens in the
vicinity have begun steps that will soon
make it as lovely as some of the parks in
Savannah. The prospects for this improve
ment are very flattering. Properiy basal
ready increased in value in the neighbor
hood. Harold.
CURIOUS FACTS.
A plot of ground set out in black walnut
and allowed to remain twenty years, it is
asserted, will yield a larger profit than in
any other mode of investment on a farm.
“In Ceylon, at leas',” says Sir James Ten
nant, “leopards have a strange fancy for the
flesh of smallpox victims, the specific odor
of the disease seemingly to strongly attract
them.”
A strange fish has been discovered off
the Morocco coast. It is a foot and a half
long, and of deep black color, and has an
enormous mouth with elastic membranes
resembling a pelican’s.
Collections of military buttons are just
now the fashionable rage. One young mem
ber of the Astor family is credited with the
possession of a string of these trinkets in
which nearly every government of the world
is represented.
It appears from the Cornell University
Register for 1884-85 that the library of that
inslit' tion contains about 51,200 volumes
and 14,000 pamphlets, and receives addi
tions now at the rate of about 5,000 volumes
annually. The library has a fund, not yet
available, of about $700,000.
“One cubic inch of gold,” siys the Jew
ellers’ Circular, “is worth $210; one cube
foot, $312,380, and one cube yard, $9,796,-
762 (counting the ounce at $18). At the
commencement of the Christian era there
were altogether $427,000,000 worth of geld,
but at the time of the discovery of Ameri
ca only $57,000,000 remained. At present
the value of all the gold in the world is
counted at $6,900,000,000.
Cocaine, the new anaesthetic, is a colorless
fluid not unlike glycerine. Under its effects
a patient at a hospital the other day sub
mitted to the ball of his eye being punctur
ed by a delicate spearhead knife, and in its
place a small suction pump inserted, which
brought, cut some pus from a sac which the
knife had punctured, and all the while the
patient, mentally conscious, chatted pleas
antly With the operator, as insensible of the
operation as though it were being perform
ed on his hat band,
A Card from Cuthbert.
This is to certify that I used Dr. Mozley’s
Lemon Elixir for neuralgia of the head and
eyes with the most marked benefits to my
general health. I would gladly have paid SSOO
for the relief it has given me at a cost of two
dollars.
H. A. Beall,
Clerk Superior Court, Randolph Co.
Cuthbert,, Ga., June 21,1884.
From North Georgia.
Mrs. N. A. McEntire writes from Spring
Place: For many years I have been a great
sufferer from indigestion, sick headaches and
nervous prostration caused from biliousness
and constipation. I tried many remedies, but
got no permanent relief until I used Dr. Moz
ley’s Lemon Elixir. I am now in better health
than for many years. My daughter has been
subject to chills and fever from her infancy.
I could get nothing to relieve her; the Lemon
Elixir has restored her to perfect health.
W. A. James, Bell Station, Ala., writes : I
have suffered greatly from indigestion or
dyspepsia. One bot tie of Lemon Elixir done
me more good than all the medicine 1 ever
taken. 59 cents and 81 per bottle.
A Prominent Minister Writes:
DR. Mozley—Dear Sir: After ten years of
great suffering from indigestion or dyspepsia
with great nervous prostration and bilious
ness, disordered kidneys and constipation, I
have been cured by four bottles of your Lemon
Elixir, and am now a well man.
Rev. C. C. Davis,
Elder M. E. Church. South,
28 Tattnall st., Atlanta, Ga.
Prepared by H. Mozley, M. D. 14 White
hall street, Atlanta, Ga.
Sold by all leading Druggists.
For sale by
LIPPMAN BROS.. Druggists,
Savannah, Ga.
L. Freid never advertises to sell at or
below cost, but guarantees good value for the
money.
THE CZAR’S POSITION
AS HE RECENTLY EXPLAINED IT
TO M. De GIERS.
He Says His Ministers Have Been Prom
ising Too Much-Russia Will Not Sub
mit to Arbitrary Demands—
General Koxnaroft* Compliment
ed—lnterview With Colonel
Zakrjewsby.
A special dispatch from St. Petersburg to
the New York Herald says: The Czar is
again under the influence of the stormy
petrels of the old Muscovite party. He
reads carefully the debates in the English
House of Commons, and has expressed
great astonishment at Lord Granville’s con
struction of the concessions which M. de
Giers is alleged to be ready to make. The
Czar is of a very impulsive nature, and
when, excited he calls his Ministers to
account with terse military abruptness. An
eye witness vouches for the accuracy of the
following piquant scene which took place
a few days ago at the imperial residence at
Gatchina:
The Czar sent his aide-de camp to sum
mon M. de Giers in hot haste to his pres
ence. When the Minister arrived the Czar
opened the conversation by saying: “M.
de Giers, you have been promising far too
much.”
M. de Giers, embarrassed, replied: “Sire,
my statements have been exaggerated in
London.”
The Czar rejoined : “My statements have
been exaggerated in my own Ministry jof
Foreign Affairs. The case is this: You
have been hammering away at me for the
last five weeks to obtain my consent to a
sort of quasi arbitration on immaterial
points in order to save (in your own words)
a point d’honneur for England. I told you
that, as the very last resort. I was ready to
agree to this merely to enable Mr. Glad
stone to back out cf a cul de sac with grace.
Then you go on and tell Lord Granville, Sir
Edward Thornton and Baron de Staalthatl
was prepared for a real arbitration. Then
your statement is in turn exaggerated in
London, until at last everybody seems to
take it for granted that Russia is ready to
yield and disgracefully submit to a foreign
decision on matters that concern solely
Russia and Afghanistan. No, M. de Giers,
I shall never give up any single essential
point, nor allow anv reflection to be placed
upon General Komaroff, who throughout
has acted with discretion aud moderation.”
After this M. de Giers offered his resig
nation, which, however, thanks to the tned
atiou of the Empress, was not accepted.
M. de Giers’ position is rather shaky, but it
is still firmly believed that the war has been
averted.
. Your correspondent has just had an in
terview wiih Colonel Zikrjewst*y, the bearer
of General Komarofl’s dispatches and tro
phies. The colonel is scarcely over thirty
years of age. He is over six feet high. He
has brown eyes, red hair and moustache,
believes in snaffle bits, wears very long
spurs and is anxious for promotion.
Correspondent—When will there be any
more fighting rn the Afghan frontier?
Colonel Zakrjewsky—Not for a long time.
The Afghans have had about enough of it to
last them for a long time.
Correspondent—Do you think that there
will be war between England and Russia ?
Colonel Zakrjewsky—Not yet. As things
now are, war between England and Afghan
istan is much more likely. The Afghans
say that they will do their very best to
destroy any English troops that enter their
territory.
Correspondent—Are the Afghans good,
fighters?
Colonel Zakrjewsky—Pretty good at fight
ing; but they are terrible fellows to worry,
raid and cut communications.
Correspondent—How long did it take
you to travel from Komaroff’s headquart
ers at Dash Lepri to St. Petersburg?
Colonel Zakrjewsky—Twenty-two days,
fifteen of which were spent on horseback.
Correspondent—Are General Komaroff’s
officers well supplied ?
Colonel Zakrjewsky—Very. Even at
Dash Kepri there is plenty of champagne
and pate de foie gras. At Mery we have
concerts and private theatricals. Altogether
the Transcaucasus and Tekke country is a
very pleasant place. Many officers have
their wives and families there. Society is
charming. There is much female beauty
among the native inhabitants.
Grape Juice for Communion.
The grape crop of A. Speer’s vineyard
last year was double that of any previous
year. His vineyards near Passaic have so
increased that he is able to keep a stock five
to six years ahead. They have become pop
ular wines among the best physicians in
New York, and largely used for Communion
purposes and for weak and aged persons.
For sale by Osceola Butler, Druggist,
corner Bull and Congress streets.
Mr. E. D. Parsons, of Rochester, N. Y., is
a well knit, fine looking, hearty appearing
gentleman. One day he was prostrated with
pain from the small of his back to the abdo
men. He says: “I wrote the person whose
name appeared in Dr. Kennedy’s ‘Favorite
Remedy’ advertisements, and he confirmed
it. From that little incident I discovered I
had stone in the bladder and gravel in the
kidneys. I used the medicine and am happy
to say 1 am now a well man.”
THE HARNETT HOUSE, SAVANNAH.
Visitors to Savannah, Ga., will find the
Harnett House a comfortable and desirable
stopping place, where the charges are mod
srate, while the uniform excellence of the
table is a subject of general remark-.-Chi
ago National Hotel Reporter.
Two Kansas City newspaper men exposed
a medium recently by squirting aniline dye
on the face of a materalized spirit. The
dye was, of course, found on the medium
after the spirit departed.
Hunt’s Remedy cures speedily bilious head
ache, costiveness, dyspepsia, strengthens the
stomach and purifies the blood.
THE REPUBLICAN BLUES.
Their Annual Prize Drill Last. Night.
The prize drill of the Republican Blues
held at their Armory last night, was a most
interesting affair. It was attended by
members of the citizen military and their
lady friends. Twenty-two men were in
line when the hour for the competitive
drill arrived, and Capt. Geo. A. Mercer
took command, and was assisted in drill
ing the men by First Lieutenant Dixon,
Second Lieutenant William G. Morrell,
and Junior Lieutenant Maccaw.
Tbe following is the order in which the
men dropped out:
1. Private Julian Strobhert.
2. Private A. J. Harris.
3. Lance Corporal H. C. Tregidigo.
4. Private D. Gregor.
5. Private M. J. O’Connor.
6. Sergeant N. Nathans.
7. Private John O’Sullivan.
8. Corporal W. H. Powell.
9. Private G. Gregor.
10. Private James Cullen.
11. Lance Corporal T. J. Farrow.
12. Corporal W. H. Smith.
13. Piivate M. A. Robinson.
14. Private S. Brandt.
15. Private W. D. Rice.
16. Sergeant J. J. Gaudrey.
17. Corporal E. 8. Muse.
18. Corporal 8. Binswanger.
19. Quartermaster Sergt. D. S Greenbaum
20. Orderly Sergeant F. P. Haupt.
21. Private Robert Cronk.
22. Sergt. and Winner, Wm. B. Spann.
The last five men deserve honorable men
ion for the manner in which they drilled.
Quartermaster M. F. Molina kept the tally
throughout the drill. The recipients of the
medals, Sergeant Spann and Private Cronk,
were complimented by Capt. Geo. A. Mer
cer. The former received the company’s
medal and the latter a gold one.
Sergeant F. P. Haupt was awarded a set
of castors,which were given bythe pay mem
bers. Joseph P. White, Quarter Master,
Sergeant Greenbaum and Corporal 8. Bin
swanger, fourth and fifth respectively will
have honorable records in the minutes of
the company. The drill gave way to danc
ing until a late hour. The members served
refreshments and had a jolly time. Ser
geant Spann is determined to keep the
company’s medal, as this is the third time
he has secured it. He won it bravely and he
gracefully wears it.
BASE BALL.
The Most Exciting Game of the Season in
Prospect.
To-morrow afternoon the most exciting
and interesting game of base ball of the
season will be played at the new park. The
Savannahs have, at considerable expense
and trouble, succeeded in pursuading the
Atlantas to visit this city and play a series
of games. They were to have played to
day, but rain prevented them from playing
in Atlanta Tueidiy whin they were engag
ed, so thatthey had to fill their contract yes
terday and to-day. The visiting club now
leads the Southern League by some games,
and is composed of good material. It has
several men of national reputation in base
ball gossip and they are said to have few
superiors. The Savannahs have in
their nine equally good men,
whom their friends and patrons are willing
to back against the leading nine in money
and encouragement. They are good players
and are anxiously awaiting an opportunity
of testing their mettle. Smith and Graves
will be the battery for the local club to-mor
row, and these men are prepared to do good
work. The Atlantas wdl come to Savannah
fresh from victorious fields and actuated by a
desire to slay the Savannahs, who have
vainly endeavored for a long time to meet
them in a series of games. The full strength
of both nines will be in the field, and the pa
trons of base ball will witness a splendid game.
Tickets can be procured at Max Krauss’
cigar store, Ed. L. Byck’s cigar store and
Davis Bros.
The following is the arrangement for the
Savannahs to play with the Atlantas:
FRIDAY.
Graves c., Smith p., Ingraham lb, Fisher
2b., Murray 3b., Cruso ss., Butler If., Burke
cf., Nichols rs.
SATURDAY.
Gillen c,Nichols p., Ingraham lb , Fisher
2b., Murray 3b., Cruso ss., Butler If., Fitz cf.,
M ullally rs
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
P. A. Glenn, Colored, Tries to Kill Him
self by Taking Laudanum.
This morning, shortly after 11 o’clock, a
negro whitewasher named P. A. Glenn, liv
ing at 27 McDonough street, attempted to
commit suicide by swallowing the contents
of two vials of laudanum. He told his land
lady that he intended to kill himself, as he
was tired of living. The family sent for
Dr. E. 11. Nicholls, who promptly
attended and administered hypodermic in
jections of a drug used on such occasions.
The man, who is about 34 years of age, said
he was tired of life and wanted to die; but
since he had found out how difficult it was
to die, he was sorry. His wife and friends
walked him for hours, paddled him with clubs
rolled him on the fleor and did everythnig
to keep the poison from operating. The
prompt attention paid him by the physi
cian and the remedies resorted to, saved
Glenn’s life. When a Times reporter saw
him about 1:20 o’clock to-day he was being
walked about the yard in the rear of the
house, and rigidly paddled. Glenn is a
well known whitewasher, and has been
despondent for several days. He will
not die, as he probably tock an overdose.
Lisle thread shirty for sale cheap at L
Freid’s.
“ROUGH ON COUGHS.”
Ask for “Rough on Coughs,” for Coughs
Colds, Boie Throat, Hoarseness. Troche
15c. Liquid, 25.
S6OO A YEAR
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
A Successful Convention and Enjoyable
Time.
DuGuesclin Division, Uniformed Knights
of Pythias, and the delegates from the local
lodges to the Grand Lodge session, which,
was recently held in Augusta, returned thia
morning. They report having a successful
convention and an enjoyable time. On their
arrival in Augusta they were received by
Knight Adolph Brandt, representative to
to the Supreme Grand Lodge, and were es
corted by Vigilant Lodge to the Planter’s
Hotel, where they were quartered.
The Grand Lodge met on Tuesday at 9 a.
m. and adjourned after transacting some im
portant secret work until yesterday when
the following officers were elected:
Past Grand Chancellor—C. E. Wakefield,
cf Savannah.
Grand Chancellor—Claud Estes, of
Gainesville.
Grand Vice Chancellor—John Juchter,
of Savannah.
Grand Prelate—W. C. Pease, of Colum
bus.
Grand Master of the Lodge— M. M. Hill,
of Augusta.
Grand Keeper of the Records and Seal—
W H. Bowne, of Savannah.
Grand Matter at Arms—S. C. Lee, of
Savannah.
Grand Inside Guard—A. M. Hayward, of
Brunswick.
Grand Outside Guard—Julius Prager, of
Augusta.
Supreme Representative to the Supreme
Lodge of the World—Adolph Brandt, of
Augusta.
The Grand Lodge then adjourned to meet
in Gainesville next year.
On Tuesday the Knights took the cars
and went to the Schuetzen Park, where a
barbecue was prepared for them. This was
something new to many of the Knights and
was highly enjoyed. On Wednesday a con
cert was given at the park by the Union
Cornet Band, of this city. The members
played excellently well, and the people
of Augusta commended them highly
on their playing and conduct.
De Gue.din Uniform Division last night
serenaded the mayor and aldermen, who
were in council, after which they marched
to the depot and departed for Savannah.
The delegates from the various towns left
last night and to-day feeling highly pleased
at the success of the convention, and the
manner in which they were treated in Au
gusta.
HELD FOR MANSLAUGHTER.
George Williams Found Guilty at the
Coroner’s Inquest.
George Williams, the colored man who
was arrested Tuesday night for shooting
and killing Phoebe Williams in a house on
Poplar and Harrison street, was yesterday
returned to jail for trial at the Superior
Court. The jury of inquest found him
guilty of manslaughter. The body was
composed of three white and nine colored
men. The scene of the shooting was a small
house on the west side of Poplar and four
doors north of Harrison. Yesterday, when
a Times reporter went there to attend the
inquest, he found the Coroner surrounded
by several hundred colored people of all
sizes and ages. The greatest excitement
prevailed and the streets were blocked by
the crowd, which surged backward and for
ward, anxious to obtain a glance of the
murdered woman. The prisoner was
shackled in the back yard and was
guartled by Constable JoeSymons.
The prisoner is a young negro of brutal
aspect. He sat stolidly in the yarol conver
sing with friends and the Roach woman,
with whom he was criminally intimate, and
who was the main witness against him. He
was released from the penitentiary about a
year ago, where he served a sentence impos
ed by the Superior Court. The sight present
ed yesterday afternoon and evening at that
little, old, dilapidated house illustrated the
depths of,‘passion and feeling, and would
make a picture, if photographed, that would
be an interesting study.
A NEW DRAMA
To be Presented by the Fords.
Manager James C. Shaw, of the Ford
Dramatic Association, has under considera
tion the presentation of the drama “Lost in
London.” This is not the “Lights o’ Lon
don.” It is an entirely different play, in
which there is a very realistic coal mine
scene. Miners in cottumes with fire lamps
in their hate, picks in their hands, and a
chorus ot fifteen voices singing “Down in a
Coal Mine,” are observed. Another feature
which will be in this seme is the fact of
miners descending into the mine through
the shaft. One cf Savannah’s vest vocalists
will sing the trill song of “Gircfle-Girolia.'’
DEATH BY DROWNING
Os a Former Savacnahian.
A letter was received to-day by an official
ia this city, announcing the death of Mr.
William Steele, formerly cf this city and a
member of the firm of Bergman & Steele,
the well-known stevedores. The letter
states that Steele was accidentally drowned
May 12th, from a wharf in New Orleans,
and that he left a wife and several children
in destitute circumstances. Deceased was a
member of DeKalb Lodge No. 9,1. O. O. F.
New Jersey Wine Sent to Europe*
Mr. Speer, of New Jersey, has a reputa
tion extending over the whole Union and
in Europe as being a reliable producer of
pure wines. His Port Grape Wine is or
dered by families in Dresden, London and
Paris for its superior medicinal virtues, and
its blood-making quality, owing to the iron
contained in the soil in which the vino
grows.
For sale by Osceola Butler, Druggist,
corner Bull and Congress streets.