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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
KImban Talking Up the Exposition.

ATLANTA, June 16.-H. l. Kimball, DIrec-
tor General of the International Cotton Ex-
position, to be held in this city the last three
months of the present year, left last evening
for the North and West. Ia response to in
vitations of the cotton exchanges aud com
mercial boards he will address them 10 the
interest Of the Exposition as follows: New
York, Saturday, June IS; Boston, Monday,
June 20; Chicago, Wednesday, June %; St.
Louis, Thursday, June %; Louisville, FRI
day, June "a; Nashville, Saturday, June 25.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
Executive Appointments.

WASHINGTON, June 16 Hon. J. A. Bent
ley rendered his resignation this afternoon
as Commissioner of Pensions, and w. W.
Dudley, who is now United States Marshal
of Indiana, was appointed in his place.
The President tod day also appointed
Judge n c. cFarland, of Kansas, as Com
missioner of the General Land Office, to fill
the vacancy caused by the recent resigna-
tion OF General williamson. Mrs. Belle NJ.
Burchill was to day appointed by the Presi-
dent Postmaster at Fort Worth, Texas, vice
Jno. P. Alexander, removed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

LATE GUEssEs BY Mr.. VENNoR. in
letter to the Cincinnati Commercial.
dated Montreal, Canada, June 4, Mr..
Henry s. Vennor. the weather prophet,
writes: II am glad to notice that light
rains have fallen in your section of coun-
try, and that the condition of the crops
is improving. You will remember that
my leading prediction for the early part
of the summer of 1881 held forth dry
weather and cool and wet for the Md
summer months. l further think from
the present standpoint that the latter
part of June and much of July will be
stormy and wet. with alterations (brieD
of very excessive heat and mugginess'
August, on the whole, bids fair to be
pleasant and favorable to agriculture. :"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
The Discovery of silk.
Hatters' Gazette.

The discovery of silk Is attributed to
one of the wives of the Emperor of
China, Hoang-ti, who reigned about two
thousand years before the Christian era
and since that time special spot has
been allotted in the gardens of the Chi
nese royal palace to the cultivation of
the mulberry tree called in Chinese the
golden tree"-and to the keeping of
silkworms. The first silk dress in history
was made, not for sovereign nor for a
pretty woman, but for the monster in
human shape, Heliogabalus. Per-
sian Monks, who came to Con-
stantinople, revealed to the
Emperor Justinian the secret of the pro-
duction of silk, and gave him some silk
worms. From Greece the art passed
into Italy at the end of the thirteenth
century. When the Popes left Rome to
settle at Avinton, France, they intro
duced into that country the secret which
had been kept by the Italians, and Louis
XI. established at Tours manufactory
of silk fabrics. Francis l. founded the
Lyons silk works, which to this dav
have kept the first ranks. Henry H., of
France, wore the first pair of silk hose
ever made, at the wedding of his
sister The word satin" ," which in the
original was applied to all silk stuffs in
general, has since the last century been
used to designate only tissues which
present lustred surface. The discovery
of this particular brilliant stuff was ac-
cidental. Octavio Mai, a silk weaver,
finding business very dull and not
knowing what to invent to give a new
impulse to the trade, was one day pac-
ing to and fro before his loom. Every
time he passed the machine, with no def
mite object in view, he pulled little threads
from the warp and put them to his
mouth, which soon after he spat out.
Later on he found the little ball of silk
on the floor of his workshop and was
attracted by the brilliant appearance of
the threads. He repeated the expert
ment, and by using certain mucilaginous
preparations, succeeded in giving satin
to the world.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
A TENNESSEE TRAGEDY.
A Revenue Omcer shoots His Cousin
-LynehiDg Feared.

KNOXVILLE, June 16.-YesterdaY after
noon, near Rogersville, about seventy miles
above Knoxville, a man named Lsrkin was
shot and killed by his cousin, George T..
Larkin, a Deputy United States Marshal,
Larkin had violated the revenue law,
aud his cousin went to arrest him.
Finding him In field Larkin
resisted and was shot down. Geo. I. Lar
kin started for Knoxville, but was arrested
by the Sheriff and carried back to Rogers
Vile to-day. 1t was feared that the prisoner
would be lynched. The Governor was tele-
graphed for aid. Governor Hawkins has
ordered the Knoxville r fies to repair to
the scene OF excitement and protect the
prisoner from violence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
a w.nt of JurtsdIctiOn.

New ORLEANS, June 16.-A special from
Monroe, Ls, Saturday, reported the death
of three colored roustabOuts on the steam
boat D. Stein. on Bayou Bartholomew, from
snnstroke. Yesterday Aaron Kennedy, col
ored- went before Commissioner Lane and
desired to make an affidavit against Chas.
HancoW. the mate of the steamboat, charg-
ing him with having killed three men by
knocking them over the head with loaded
cane and brass knuckles. The Commis-
sioner decided that he had no jurisdiction,
aud the matter rests,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
Roanoke College.

SALEM, Va, June 16-The closing exer-
cises OF Roanoke College took place to day
President Decher announced the election OF
Charles W. Britton, of Lyncbburg, Virginis,
and PeYton L. Terry, of Big Lick, Virginia,
as members of the Board of Trustees The
session just closed has been successful
The financial condition of the college is
improving, and the prospects for the COM
ing year are fattt ring. The buildings will be
improved during the vacation season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

NORFOLK, June 16.-The United States
steamship Alliance, G. II. Wadleigh COM
mander, sailed at eleven o'clock to-day for
q four months cruise between Norway and
Spitzbergen, In search OF the missing
steamer Jeannette and her party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
The cruises of the Naval cadets.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, June 16-The Consti
tuition, with the first and third classes of
cadet midshipmen, sailed to-day, and the
Dale, with the second and fourth classes,
will leave soon. The Standish, with the
first class of cadet engineers, and the May
flower, with the second class, sailed Tues
day,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
The PeriIs az rhe Gar,

BERLIN, June 16.-News from st. Peters
burg states that the officers and crew of the
guard chip lying off Peterhof, where the
Russian Imperial family will shortly take
UP its residence, haye been changed in con-
sequence of the discovery Of a number Of
revolutionary proclamstions on board, aud
that there have been many arrests in con-
nection with the affair."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
Big Blaze Near Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, June 16.-The Adams White
Lead Company's works in Baltimore county,
west of the city. and near the track of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, was destroyed
by fire this morning. Loss SIS, 900 on the
building, machinery and stock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

LONDON, June 16 It is reported that
objection has been formally lodged against
Foxhall as the winner of the race for the
Grand prir de Paris on account of an infor
mality regarding the presentation of his
certificate prior to that race.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

Prince Alexander ana His People,
LoSDoN, June 16.-A dispatch from Sofa
to Reuters Telegram Company says:
"Phnce Alexander has started on tour of
military inspection. He has reached
Weaizar, where 10000 persons welcomed
him and presented addresses declaring thai
the Bulgarians have unanimously accepted
the conditions Prince Alexander named In
his proclamation
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

The proposition to turn Mammoth
Cave into mushroom garden is meet
ing with favor. The conversion of the
great resort iato mushroom farm is not,
we are assured, to interfere with the ia
gress and egress of visitors. TAey will
have the extra felicity Of partaking of
mushroom stews daily Courier. Jour
aak
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

There is to be an election in the Chero-
kee Nation on the first of August for
members of the National Council and
various other officers. Chief Bushyhead
has issued his proclamation to that ef-
feet, and the candidates are getting on
their war paint.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
AmurdererLvnched.

CINCINNATI, June 16.-A Santa Fe special
says: "Last Saturday, in Taos county, Juan
Monterea abused his aged mother, and Leon
NJ. Gallagher demonstrated, whereupon
Monterea killed Gallagher with q hoe.
Monterea was arrested, and on Saturday
night was lynched by the citizens"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

Des Moines has a praying band of
women who hold services every Sunday
in the jail A member became infatuated
with handsome young horse thief and
planned to help him escape by Disgusting
him in woman's clothes as one of the
band. But she failed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
The SIouxaud Creea at war,

ST. PAUL. MINI, June 16-A special to
the Pioneer Press from Winnepeg says: "War
has broken oct between the Sioux and the
Crees, and battle has been fought near
Woody Mountain, In which twenty-sight Of
the former were Killed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

NEW YORK. June I6.-The sloop yacht
Silence, which leaves on Saturday, the 18th
instant, per steamer Louisiana for New Or
leans to sail a match race for 5000, cap
sized yesterday afternoon during her trial
trim
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

Captainl Bogardus' feat of breaking
five hundred glass balls in twenty-five
minutes and fifteen seconds has been ex-
celled by Philadelphia man, who was
carrying basket of glass balls to
shooting range and stepped on banana
peel. =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
Cutting Rates on wheat and Flour.

ST.. LOUIS, June 16.-It was reported on
Change to-day that one or more Eastern
roads were cutting rates on wheat and -four
to New York and Boston to 90 cents per 100,
which is 3 cents lower to New York and
cents lower to Boston than the late reduc-
ton made by Commissioner Fink.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
AHorrihIe Death.

NORFOLK, VA, June 16.-Chas. Foyle,
employed in the engine room of the South
ard Cotton Compress, attempted to-day to
cross the path of the piston rod of one Of
the boilers and was caught by the piston rod
and disemboweled. He died instantly.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
! he Big Brooklyn FIRE.

NEW YORK, June 16-The fire at the
Pierrepont stores, in Brooklyn, is still
smouldering. The loss is now estimated at
from half a million to a million or more dol
lars. About two hundred merchants had
goods stored in the building.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

DEsMoINEs, Iowa, June 16 The Demo
cratic State Convention assembled here this
morning. Col. E D. Fem, of Story county,
was chosen temporary Chairman, and after
the appointment of the usual committees
the convention took a recess.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
battle In Algeria.

ALeIERs, June 16-An official report says
that the native Algerine forces have annihi-
lated an insurgent tribe. The insurgents
left sixty six dead on the field and carried
away many wounded. Many camels were
captured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

Jew boys are preferred to any others
as Office boys by numbers of Christians
in New York. They are found to be
exceptionally intelligent and trustwor-
thy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
LETTER FROM JASPER, FLA.
Progress OF the Tr1al-SIOW Work
Motion and Debate Thereon

JASPER. FLA, June 15.-After the presenta-
ton Of the following petition, the court ad-
iourned yesterday to permit counsel to ex-
anime authorities:
In Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit of
Florida. for Hamilton county, at special
term A ID. 1881, The state of Florida VS..
Charles H. Savage aud Howard E. James.
Indictment for murder.
To the Hon +. !. Vdnn, Judge: Your petl-
TONERS Charles H. Savage and Howard E.
lanes would most respectfully show to the
court that at the April or spring term OF the
Circuit Court OF Madison county, State of
Florida. your petitioners were ind cted for the
murder Of one Frank p. Patters n, which in
1ictInent and criminal prosecution so instituted
is still pending against your petitioners IN the
Circuit Court of Hamilton county, vi thin the
Third Judicial Circuit of Florida: and your Pc
titione-. Charles II. Savage, further shows that
no murder was committed. but, on the ether
hand. the killing was , eommit'ea ,n a.I IN his his
own life; that at the time the alleged
act for which h was indicted was
committed, he was and still is an officer OF the
United States, o-wit; a Deputy United states
Marshal of the United States, and the act for
which he was indicted was performed in his
own necessary self-defense, while engaged in
the duties OF his ONCE as Deputy United states
Marshal, and he was acting by and under the
authority Of the laws Of the United ststes and
was done under and by right Of his of1ice. to-
wit: as Deputy United States Marshal
States Marshal he was present at Madison. in
said county OF Madison, on the Sth day Of Feb
ruary A b. 1881, the Gate of the alleged MUIR
der. in bis above official capacity, under regu-
lar appointment from seph II. Durkee, Esq.
United states Marshal for the Northern district
of FLORIDA, for the purpose Cr summopipg and
calling witnesses and maintaining order in the
Contested Congressional election case between
fSoratio Bisbee, Jr., and Jesse j. Finley in the
Second Congressional election district OF
FIorfda ia which testimony was then and
there b. ing taken in the court house OF Msdi-
son and that at the time Of said alleged mur-
der he was in the regular and lawful DIS
charye of his duty as Deputy Marsnai
aforssajd when he was assaulted by the said
Frank n Patterson, and whatever he did at
eaid assault wsz done to save his own life.
And your petitioner. hQYard Z. James, says
that at the time Of the alleges murder ne was
q illness duly summoned TO testify n TINS
above mentioned contested election case be
tween Horaxio Bisbee. Jr., and J. J. Finley,
and that being 50 present, he did no act 20
wards the killing or murder OF sald r. &. fat-
tarzou In view Of these facts your petItlonsrs
pray thai said cause be removed ron the the III. Ut.
ccuit Court OF Hamilton to the Circuit Court q
the United States for Ina Northern Dlstrict q
Florida for trial And as In duty bound tney
will ever pray. ~, =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

1t is said that Lorillard promised the
Episcopalians of Jobstown, L. l., that
he would build them church if his
horse won the Derby, and they say that
he always keeps his word.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
BRITISH TOPICS.

American AgftatOFs TO be Made the
Subject of HnquIrY-The Govern
ment's TraRsVaaI POlIcy-The Tele-
graph Employer Grievances-De-
bate on the Land BiII-An TmpOr-
tant Amendment Defeated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

,.,ered az the Post ONCE In Sa-
os second Glass Matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
u. W, WHttAt
}. NJ. STRIPPING,
A A KEEnuw

Attorneys for petitioners,
This morning the motion was thoroughly
disc-Issed. pro and cofl. by the attorneys. At
the conclusion Of the argument an aogourn-
ment was had TO $3.50 p m. when Col Nhiee,
Stare Attorney. will conclude
> n Is generally thought that the motion will
he oyerraiei In this event the case viii 90 to
tr;sI and the work of empanneling jury will
--,,.sncs This .businezs ytn consume day
or longer. A uenire has issued tsr eighteen
snr.s- much larger panel wln pe res uasel:
The WeSGhar is exceedingiy not; ana last
night was scoToher, ". - =
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Red Rugs, Roachss.

x2ats mice. ants, flies, yermins mosqul-
.oas srssects. etc. cleared out by "kougn
on Rsts.D i5c, boxes Of druggists
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
WHOSE MONEY WAS IT?
A SCREW LOOSE IN THE BRI-
Berry.

Money He Drew from the Bank
Intact and IdenGIfled-AnOth
BaIlOt-An Adjournment Not In
the Power of the Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

ALBANY, N. Y, June 16.-The joint con-
Vention met at noon. The following is the
vofa fo- CoDl,l,ro-,s .,,ooo..o..
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

Wheeler took nearly all of Rogers votes.
The convention then proceeded to vote
to fill the long term vacancy, with the fol-
lowing result:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-12-04
Bank Directors Duties.

Washington, q The comptroller of
currency, IN his annual report, says the
recent failure Of the Mechanics Bank,
Newark, has called the attention of pub
lie depositors to the duties Of bank direo-
tors and of examiners of national banks.
The duties of the board of director is
plainly defined, and however innocent
they may be Of any intention to wrong
they are responsible for the safety of the
funds committed to their care. If it can
be shown that any of them had notice Of
illegal transactions, it is serious ques-
ton whether they are not legally bound
TO make good the loss which may occur,
and it is a question whether they are not
also liable for losses which may occur
from neglect of duty even without notice.
Examination should be periodically
made by competent committee selected
from the board Of directors. They have
the whole resources Ofthe bank at their
command, and ifthey have any reason
% suspect dishonesty or fraud, it is their
business to investigate thoroughly and
they should employ an expert TO assist IN
so doing.
Number of banks passing dividends
the present year, IT'S. In $50, 400; in 20,
4U4, ana IN 30; 90. huuureus OF H.
stances occurred annually, and many
were occurring daily wherein banks, un-
der the report of On examiner are notified
of violations of the act, and are brought
under the discipline Of the law. The re-
cords of this Office show the only one
among all the examiners eyer appointed,
has been found guilty eff wrong doing.
Speaking ofthe Pacific National, Boston,
the controller says the directors had all
the information in reference to the illegal
and irregular methods ofthe banks which
have since caused its ruin. His letter in
aoy properly conducted bank, addressed
by him to the board of directors, COM
posed as in these instances of prominent
merchants and business men, should
have been sufficient to correct the abuse
and save the bank from the disaster,
which occurred. The law shoald be so
amended as. to make it criminal offense
for an officer of a bank to clandestin ely
make loans either by the use Of certif.
Gates, as in this case or otherwise.