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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

THE HUMAN FIGURE. height of
the human figure is six times the length
of the feet. Whether the form is slen-
der or plump. the rule holds good; and
deviation from it is departure from the
highest beauty in proportion. The
Greeks made all the statues according to
this rule. The face, from the highest
point of the forehead, where the hair be-
gins, to the chin, is one.tenth of the
whole stature The hand, from the
wrist to the end of the middle finger, is
the same. From the top of the chest to
the highest point of the forehead is the
seventh. If the face, from the roots of
the hair to the chin, be divided into
three equal parts, the first division de-
termines the place where the eyebrows
meet, and the second the nostrils. The
height from the feet to the top of the
head is the distance between the extremi-
ties of the fingers when the arms are ex.
tended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER. WASH
INGToN, May 17.-Indications for Wednes-
day:
In the South Atlantic States, northeast
to southeast winds, rising barometer, partly
cloudy weather, with light local rains, and
slight changes IN temperature.
In the Middle States, areas of rain and
partly cloudy weather, southerlY to easterly
winds, rising barometer and stationary or
slight rise in temperature
In the Gulf States, fair weather, except
local rains In Texas, slight changes in tenn
perature, north to east winds and higher
barometer in the eastern portion, and east
to south winds In the western portions.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, partly
cloudy weather, followed during Wednesday
by local rains, winds generally from north
east TO southeast, stationary or slight rise
in barometer, and no decided change in
temperature
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
LOUISVILLE RACES.
Summaries OF the Opening Day of
the Jockey Clubs Meeting.

LOUISVILLE, May 17.-There was an i'm
mense crowd present to witness the first
days events OF the Jockey Clubs meeting.
The weather was delightful. TIE following
are the summaries:
The first race, mile and quarter, for
all ages, the first $300-Bancroft first,
Checkmate second and Gabriel third; time,
2:1014. Bancroft was a big favorite.
The Kentucky Derby, for three-year-o olds,
one and half miles, Hindoo first, Lebex
second, Alhambra third. Time 2:40. Hin
doc sold the favorite at four to one over six
in the field The horses ran in bunch for
a mile, when Hindoo went to the front and
came in hands down.
The third race. mile heats, Pope Leo was
the favorite Following is the summary:
Boulevard, 1; Frank Cheatham, 2; Mary
Anderson, 8 3. Time 1:45Sl, 1:46.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
THE AUTOCRAT'S REALM.
Mine FOund-NaVaI Officers Charg.
ed with Stealing Dynamite.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-Two naval
Lieutenants have been arrested at Cron-
stadt for a6stracting quantity of dynamite
from the Imperial Mining Department.
Energetic precautions have been taken at
Warsaw against the anti Jewish disturbances
announced for TO morrow.
The st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Cologne Gozette says: 'Yes erdsY an ensign
found mine of thirty seven pounds of gun
powder under q stone bridge ct the steamer
landing, in the street leading to the Czars-
koe Selo Railway station"
LONDON, May 1.-THE Daily NeUs' St.
Petersburg dispatch says: ''Fresh riots d.
rected against the Jews have occurred at
Smela, in the Government OF Kieff, and at
Odessa, where the Jews houses were
wrecked"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
A Good Scheme, but a Bad Precedent
Washington Post.


That Mr.. Window is proving himself
bold and original financier, will not be
questioned That he has shown great
deal of shrewdness in the manipulation
of a question which Mr.. Hayes, by his
veto of the funding bill, left in rather a
bad shape, will also be admitted. That
he is acquiring thereby much adventi-
tious popularity is already apparent.
Of the redeemable per cent. bonds,
he has up to this time provided for the
continuance of over $143, 900, 900 at 81
per cent, has received for continuance
$17, ,000, 900 more, and when "the re-
turns are all in" will probably dispose of
the remaining 100000 in the same
way.
By his zone hundred and third call,
just issued, he announces that the 5 per
cent. coupon bonds will be paid on the
18th of August, or likewise continued
as 81 per cents, at the pleasure of the
government. These amount to about
$128, 100000.
lie also gives notice that he will ex-
tend, on the same terms, $3.50, 900, 900
of the outstanding registered 5s, leaving
the remainder, nearly $50, 600, 900, to be
redeemed from the surplus revenues.
In other words, of the obligations of
the government that it now has the op-
tion of redeeming, he will have paid or
continued at the lower rate of interest
the full amount of about $3.50, ,000, 600.
In doing this, Dir. Window has ac.
complished, or proposes to accomplish,
several objects.
He has propltiated the national bank
ers who rose in revolt against the three
per cent. funding bill and intimidated
Mr.. Hayes into veto.
He has in certain sense vindicated
the Republican party of the odium that
Tapped over from the last administration
on account of Hayes action, and
He has nude for himself considerable
reputation, on which to bank politically
and otherwise hereafter.
But this is not all that Mr.. Window
has done, for it cannot be denied that.
valuable as the results of his policy NAV
prove, he is carrying i out utterly with.
out the sanction of she letter or spirit OF
the law.
His last call says: ''By virtue of the
authority conferred by law upon the Sec
retary of the Treasury" he will pay,
etc.; but there is no authority of law
conferred upon him to force or even coax
the creditors of the government into ac-
cepting lower rate of interest than the
government agreed to pay.
Herein be has usurped the powers that
belong legitimately and solely to Con-
gressl nor can failure of Congress to
exercise Its powers justify the usurpa-
tion. Without the authorization of the
legislative branch of the government,
Mr.. Window had no right to assume
legislative function, and in doing SO he
has set precedent which, under various
conceivable circumstances, might become
as dangerous to the public interests as in
this instance it is claimed to be benef-
cial.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

NAsHINGTOS, May 1.-THE funeral OF L.
: G0oughr, formerly and for many years
lae Washington agent of the New York As
s-eiat=d Press, took place at bis late resi-
lzlee 10 this cFy this afternoon. The par
.9is were thrOnged with friends, assembled
= pay The last tribute OF love and respect
every walk or life were present All the
members OF the Grand Lodge, as we'll as
representatives. Of other branches OF the
NJ teilows' order, were in attendance:
--s Oldest Inhabitants Associs ion, OF
f-ieL -e deceased was a member, was
80 represented, aud formed part OF the
procession which escorted the remains to
s. .-zls last resting place in GIenwoOd Gene
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

A MURDERoUs TEXAS MoB.-Deputy
Sheriff Clemens, of Kimball county,
left San Antonio, few days ago with
John Patton, charged with horse steal
ing. and VIM. Dunman, charged with
murder. About seventy miles west he
was stopped by four men, who demand
ed the prisoners, The Deputy yielded.
and was told to go on short distance
and wait. Presently he heard shots,
and afterwards heard that Patton had
been killed. Dunman was given the
Deruty's pistol, which the parties took
from him, and was told that Patton was
shot for killing three children of a faml.
ly named loud, and that Dunman was
released for developing the facts while
in prison with Patton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
FRANCE AND TUNIS.
The BeY's Capital Ordered TO be DC.
cupsed.

LONDON, May 17.-The Standards Tunis
dispatch, dated Monday, says: "The popu-
lation is much agitsted. The entry Of the
French troops is hourly expected. The
native troops have been ordered TO
peacefully give way "
A dispatch from Tuuis, dat ed May 16,
says: sit is now considered probable that
the French troops will not enter Tunis.
NJ Roustsn, the Minister Penipotentiarv,
and Gen. Bresrd have consequently become
unpopular with the French colony snd the
troops. The government continues to con-
ceal the terms of the treaty from the Tunis
ians."
PARIS, May 17-Telegraphic orders have
been Issued to occupy Tunis, in consequence
OF the Bey's telegram to the Porte.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

LONDON, May 17.-The Newmarket sec
~ ~ sprng meeting opened TO day. The
% cubs and fnies. distance one mile, re-
Ss-ted ia a walk over by Mr.. P. Lorlllard' S
'gen y. colt IFcquOis.
ne race for The selling welter handicap
won by Capt. Primes Joeko, j. K
,s.l sl two-yesT-old bay colt North Star
ssJ.oil and c. Brooks Franciscan Friar
e,- .le race for the Newmarket spring handi-
~ ~ l.s'ance l mile 2 furlongs and 73 yards,
avon 6y w. s Crawford's Elf King,
~ -5o4 \ De Rothschild's CommandAnt second,
= .--'d I-o'd Ilchester's Kuhleboru third. Sew
- gitau' Including P. Lorrillard's Wsllen-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
The cotton Planters, Convention.

YIcKsBURG, Miss, May 1.-THE Cotton
Planters Association are Informed that lib
eraI arrangements have been made bv
the citizens of Memphis for enter
tanning the members of the association at
tine annual convention, to be held there May
% The exhibition of improved machinery
will probably exceed In extent any previous
dIspiav ever made In the South. The ex-
hib,ts will include improved attachments for
making yarns fromseed cotton. This prom
ises to be the Target and most important
convention of cottolplanters ever held. The
fare win be reducedoue-half on all the rail-
roads and the AnchG Line steamers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

A vicar of country parish in England
had occasion lately to demonstrate with
a lowly member of his flock, who had
regularly been conspicuous by his abb
sence from the celebration of the holy
communion, for his non-attendance.
Hodge hazarded the excuse that he didn't
consider himself sufficiently qualified to
attend. why not 2" urged the vicar,
"you have been confirmed eyes.
sir, replied Hodge aud vaccinated.
too but neither Of EN- Took
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
FLASHES FROM CHARLESTON
A Boem for the Land League-COI-
Ored Troops Coming to Savannah.

CHARLESTON, May 1.-THE Charleston
branch of the Irish Land League will have
a mass meeting tomorrow night. at which
several prominent Speakers are announced
to.speak, and efforts will be made to estab-
lish the league upon firm basis. The
membership is large and influential, but the
organization is as vet In its infancy.
The Randolph Rifemen and the South
Carolina Volunteers, two OF the finest col
cred companies In this city. leave here for
Savannah tomorrow morning to participate
in the colored celebration in your city on
the 10Th inst.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
LETTER FROM THE INTERIOR.

The Central City and improvements
The Brunswick ExtensiOn-Rail-
road COmmIssiOn-Unite States
District COurt-Judges Woods and
Erskine-The whisky War Opened
Death of GSeVs. Walter Knox and
j. T.. Duncan-WeSieyan Female
College and COmmenceInent-C
John p. FOrt-ResurnSRg Editors
Dental AssOciatton-The Gallant
Knights
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
A Noted Cotton merchant Dead.

New ORLEANS. May 17.-Will;am Cum
niDgham, prominent member of the cot
ton trade, died this morning at his country
residence, near Summit, Miss Mr.. Gun
ningham was President of the Cotton Ex-
change during 1879 and 1880, and was the
first cotton buyer ever elected to that i'm
portant position. The Cotton Exchange
closed at 1 O'Clock out of respect to his
memory.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 1.-THE palace
of Midhat Pasha was suddenly surrounded
today by three battalions OF troops under
the command of an aide-de, camp of the
Sultan. Midhat. however, escaped by a
side door and took refuge at the French
consulate, whence he issued an appeal TO
the foreign Consuls for protection. The
Consuls have applied to the Ambassadors
for instructions. The Minister of Justice
has left for Syria.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
MurderinTe Tennessee.

rse----AAipHIs, May 17.-John Ledger, a we'll
1i.5sn 1ig1sn hackman, while returning from
E.ILlc' Al an early hour this morning, had
nuolses stopped by three men. He dis
:. 1ttuled and tried to persuade the men to
iest.55l proceed with his load. Being intox-
N, ,heV refused, and in the difficulty
followed Ledger was stabbed and killed
sbO o1e 60 OF the men, named Lswton Proctor,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
THE SENATE TO ADJOURN TO.
MORROW.

COnklIng Beginning His Flight
Stanley Matthews TO be shown Up
Robertson to be Confirmed To-
day-Everv senator Compelled to
show His COlOrs-BaWes Stirred
Up-AnOther MotbeFIy HOmily-
The Cases of Fish and Cramer-
Nominations and ConfirmatiOns.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

TROUBLE IN INDIAN TERRITORY
Little Rock special says that Gov. Over
ton, of the Chickasaw Nation, has gath.
cred together an army of 500 men and
has issued an order to the effect that
Texas cattle raisers and white men gen.
orally must leave the country before
June !, or force will be used.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
FROM MACON TO NEW YORK.

The Forest CItY's Slnews and
Growth-As the Ocean Steamship
Wharton the City of Columbus
a Talk with the Captain-A Visitor
from Hatteras-On the Deep I'm a
FOg-The Peril Of a MOment-Safe
In Port.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
THE STOCK BOOM.
Movements of Central ana Georgia.

AUGTsTA, GA, May 17.-Central Railroad
stock is advancing, under the belief that a
scrip dividend of 20 per cent. will soon be
declared, together with the regular annual
dividend of per cent The stock to day
wos quoted at 153 to 1919; Georgia stock,
1856 to 1877
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

Judge-see here, prisoner, if you do
any more lying you won't get off with
three years. Prisoner But. Judge. how
many years dye sppose y'd gimme If |
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

Stanley Matthews to-day took the oath Of
Office as Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court. Chief Justice Waite has relieved
Justice Bradley from duty in the Sixth cir
cult, comprising the States of Kentucky,
Tennessee, Michigan and Ohio, and assign
ed Justice Matthews to that circuit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
CONKLINGS GRAND COUP.
HOW 1T STRIKES THE COUNTRY.

Comments, Criticisms, Prophecies
and Predictions of the Press-The
Situation at Albany-EGect of the
statute Upon the EIecIfOn-A Sa-
lutte for the AdminIsIratIOn-C
ley Ont of the Field-What Re
Thinks Ofthe Succession.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
NOMINATIONS.

Among the nominations sent to the
Senate to day were Mrs, Mary H. s. Long
to be Postmaster at Charlottesville, Va, and
Rebecca A. Nabers at Holly Springs, Miss.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

q, druggists for "Rough on Rats" 1t
-, - out rats, mice, bed bugs, reaches,
lies, ants, insects. l5c. per box.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

De.fst.Yed at tbe Pest 0Eice in Sa-
,..s. zs SECOND Class B3atter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
STANLEY MATTHEWS QUALIFIED.

with the committees recommendation for
confirmation. They will be called up for
action bY the Senate to morrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
RAPID INCREASE OF BUSINESS.

On the train 1 was permitted to glance at the
returns for several months Of the agent at Mil
len, Mr. Daniel and found that the revenue
from freights was more than t1Cice as large
as during the corresponding period of last
of affairs. and vindicates the wisdom of the
late lease and virtual consolidation of the Gen.
trail with the Georgia and South Carolina
Roads.
In Savannah your correspondent took lodg-
ings for day with the irrepresSible Bresnan
who has fairly placed the MARSHALL House in
the front rank of Southern hotels. A sojourn
OF one day only was sufficient 10 evince unmls.
takably that Georgia's ancient seaport is
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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
THE "oLD CENTRAL, =

as usual, was as smooth as billiard table, and
under the immediate supervision Of SuperIn-
cision. The conductors, engineers. brakemen
and other employees are always at their posts.
and courteous to all. New roads of equal
length deviate as seldom from the exact figures
Of the thine table"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

GEORGIA. CHATHAM COUNTY. = Whereas
OF Ordinary for Letters Dismiss0ry as Admin
istratrix on the estate OF MICHAEL DAILY.
deceased.
1nsse are, thereIore 70 cite and admonish
all whom it may concern TO be and appear r.
tore said Court to make objection tif anv thew
havel on or before the FIRST MONDAY in
AUGUST NEXT, otherwise said letters WIN be
Witness the Honorable JoHN o. FERRErr.
Ofusnary fof Chatham county, this 30th dav al
April, 1884, -" - y
HAMPTON Z. FERRILL.
N.Y. aRnsm Clerk @. o. OK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18
coNFIRMAT1oNs am REPoRTa.

The Senate, In executive session, hascon.
firmed the nomination Of Frederick poug-
lass to be Recorder of Deeds for the Dis
triet of Columbia. There was some opposi-
tion and considerable debate, but he was
confirmed by an overwhelming maiority
The nominations Of Judge Robertson,
General Merritt aHd General Badeau we're
then reported back from the COMMITTEES on
Commerce and placed On the calendar,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

THE BIG COMBINATION on LAND AND SEA.
NEW YORK, May 1.-THE writer has had an
abundant opportunity for observing while
journeying from Macon to Savannah and
during his voyage on the good ship City of
Columbus to this city. what are the operations,
capacities and condition of the most important
factor in the late tripartite alliance and amalga-
nation of the greatest railways of Georgia
and South Carolina, which was effected by the
consummate management Of President
Wadlav
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

The Committee on Commerce this morn
ing decided to report in favor Of confirm
ing the nomination Of Judge Robertson as
Collector of the Port of New York, General
Merritt IS Consul General at London, and
General Badeau as Charge d. Affaires TO Dem
mark. These nominations will be reported
back to the Senate during to-dsy's executive
session, but will be, doubtless, laid oyer
under the general rule until tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-18

on the coast of North Carolina when the ship
was at least twenty miles from land
The petite stranger at first seemed badly
frightened, but soon made itself at home, and
began to pick up the crumbs that lay scattered
on the deck. OF course, the freedom of the
whole ship was extended to it.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
CRIMINAL.

KANSAS City, Nov. 10.-John T. Smarr,
q member of the firm of E. G. Coberts &
Co., grocers, was shot dead last night at
the St James Hotel by J. H. Russell, re-
Gently of Quincy. The affair grew out Of
a remark made In the court room to-day
by Smarr. The parties met last night and
Russell demanded an apology, which Smarr
refused to give. Russell then Knocked
Smarr down and the latter who is q small
man, while Russell is large and powerful,
drew knife and cnt his ANTAGONIST slight
ly. Russell then drew a revolver and Smarr
lodged behind pillar in the hotel office.
Russell fired three times, the last shot en-
tering Smarrs abdomen, killing him almost
instantly Public sentiment is on the side
of Smarr. Russell was arrested.
SPRINGFIELD, Nov. "a most diaboli-
cal outrage occurred Monday night at Sey-
mour, new railroad town on the Kansas
City, Springfield s. Memphis line. A large
number of people are gathered there living
in tents, awaiting the erection of houses.
In one of the tents there lived a newly
married man named McLane. During the
night Henry Carter and Frank Brown en-
tered the tent, and while one held a revol-
yer at McLands head the other ravished
his wife. They then changed places and
the other villain accomplished the same
vile act. The alarm was given and large
party started in pursuit. Brown has been
captured Judge Lynch viii probably set
tie the case.
FRANKFORT, KY, Nov. 9.-Wm. Rus
sell, (colored) went to the residence OF
Mrs. Hutchinson, near the Military Insti
tute, this evening and assaulted the lady
with intent to commit rape. He knocked
her down with shovel, breaking her arm,
Al - T.
subsequently captured and lodged in Jail
here.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1881-11-10
MICuIGay sIJFFERERS.

PoRT HURON, Mich, Nov, 9.-E. C.
| Cotton, Chairman of Port Huron relief
committee writes the following to D. s. Nc
Donald, Secretary OF the Michigan relief
committee, New York. There is much
| sickness occasioned by defective shelter
and exposure Much of the stock has been
and is being sold for vans of food and
shelter. The tFpeople are generally well
supplied with farming implements for I'M
mediate .neeessities.-Et If the present mode
of dealing out relief were stopped and a
definite amount of the cash given each suf
ferer the people would resume their former
occupations at once, According to our re-
vised sworn statements there win be 2,200
families in the counties st. Clair, Sa.ilac
and Huron. Each family should have at
least 800 for the winter, making total of
$220. 900 required. s.
The fears of the committee are being
now increasing in the burned districts and
general decentralization is imminent. The
Port Huron committee on behalf of their
stricken neighbors, demand of the COM
mittee an immediate distribution of the
balance of the money in their hands. We
eheerfully gave them the use of our sta
tistics and if they are not prepared for
cash distribution at once we will place our
general agent and the machinery of our of
fee at their disposal. But for humanity's
sake we ask them to place the money where
it belongs. rfz
PaRT HI1RoN CapAfTTTEE