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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-11-08
FREIGHTS.

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1'- ara freely of rel, ald at reduced figures,
%. ep1- tonnage for coastwise business con
,1l-~ scarce and in demand. In OF shore
-,l=-s nothing IS doing at present Our
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l---e-. Brunswick ard Satilla, from Sc
t. ..- reid here for change c. load
is -1--. We -a1re. TO Baltimore ana Chesa-
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g. T.u- a1rL - .lEI0 o.: to South America
On r-ar.sI porcs1 81 5OSsl5 UJi &c
a--a --r riders sinher SIS s535s.,
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RxifYngEs.
Savannah, Florida & Wesfsra RI
SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
SAvANNAu NovaTnhar K II

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, November 8
~ 1881, Passenger Trains on this road viii rur
as follows.
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SAVANNAH MARKET

OFFICE OF THE MORNING 3s NEWS
This market opened firm with
.-... demand. aud closed unchanged sales
VI. r,r~04as
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s7s- The market. well supplied with
-.I-.-- tonnage, bOth steam and SAIL IS dull
National Republican., 1881-08-23
VALE, TACHmYNTist
The Descendant Of AieIbIades and De
nnoathenen Departs.

DIR. Emanuel Tachmyntis, the long
haired Greek, who from his peculiar appearance
and alarming cudgel created terror among tho
small children aud nervous people, has at last
been sent out Of the city. lie recently scraped an
acquaintance with Attorney. General MaoVeagh,
but that official snubbed him amer little while.
Tachmyntis then threatened to read Greek poem
to MacVeagh in seven cantos. MocVeagh had
him arrested and sent to jail After an imprison-
ment OF several weeks the Greek became clamor-
Gus for liberty, and having passport in his pocket
contribution was taken up to defray his expenses
TO New York, where he will take passage home.
Judge Bundy released him yesterday. His bag
gage consisted of large dry-goods box, eight va
lisos, and q trunk, filled with copies of The RE-
PUBLICAN Post, Critic, and star ten old Washington
City Directories, empty tomato cans and cham
pagne bottles, rags, crab-shels, sardne boxes q
copy of 0vlds "Art Of Love- seven old boots, and
a watering-can. His landlord, who has not
bcon able to get into his room since he
first occupied II, and others who were
present when the door was opened, were as.
founded and almost overpowered at the stencil
which came from II. When he first secured the
room, three months ago, he placed big paddock
on the door, and nobody has been allowed to enter
but Tachmyntis until yesterday II looked and
smeled like an aged junk-shop. Amer his box
trunk. and valises were checked the Doctor was
taken to restaurant near the Baltimore and Ohio
depot and fed, He ate a pound OF butter, in con-
nection with other little dellcacies in the shape Of
pound Of beefsteak, five cars Of corn. loaf OF
bread, a keg of beer, watermelon two cantaloupes
and vineyard of grapes, The officers of the law
cried Bon roydgei as the train moved of with its
living load Of real estate II is not supposed that
Tachmyntis will need anything TO eat until he ar
rives In his native land-Grease.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
THE sPENCERIAN COLLEGE.
Royal Tributes 10 Its Excellence by Gen.
oral r. A. WALKER.

The Spencerian Business College, which
Is now open for the reception of students for the
full business course, ,hasrecentyissued an attract
i've pamphlet, containing fine address to the stu
dents by James A. Garfield and the following royal
tribute to the Business College graduates by GEN
eral Francis A. Walker, superintendent of the Cen
sus:
/ have been invited to deliver OH behalf of the
principals of this institution the diplomas of grad
uaton to the members of the class of 1851 It gives
me great pleasure to do so. Not only from the
deep interest which every professional educator
must feel in the ceremonies which appropriately
mark the close OF career Of instruction and dis
cipline, but also because the occasion affords me
the welcome opportunity to express, as shall do
briefly. the very high estimate which observation
has led me to form Of the characero of the training
impaired to the pupils of this school.
Month by month during the past year as the exl.
gencies of our Office, hastily built up from the
ground for purely temporary purpose, have
ceran College, the conviction has deepcned In my
mind that in this institution Washington possesses
most admirable school for the training OF Young
men and young women for the practical duties OF
business and professional life
hold In my hand schedule which bears the
years, who on the list of May were under my
official care and within the range of my personal
observation.
one inefficient needless, or ill-trained person.
With one or possibly two exceptions all have
proved themselves to be distinctly above the aver.
age of clerical character and competency. Ofthe
seventeen nine appear OH the list with the highest
credit attributed on the records of the office. Is 1t
not therefore Just to say that these graduates of the
Spencerian College have, as body, not only done
honor to the public service but have reflected
great credit on the able and faithful teachers here
present?
know of no more severe and searching test
than the dnily work of statistical office TO dis.
cover not merely the amount of information pos.
sessed by person, but also his or her essential
character as to diligence. carefulness, patience,
| attention to duty, and fidelity to trust; and SO
the pupils of this school that would not hesitate
on behalf ofthe public service, to accept an appl
cant without further proof by examination or tes-
timony than the simple certificate of his gradua.
| tion.
| Feeling thus strongly in regard to the value of
and theoretical information impaired In the in.
strnction here given, find peculiar pleasure In
delivering TO the members OF the class of 1881 the
| diplomas of their honorable graduation,
National Republican., 1881-08-23
An Army Omcer In Trouble.

The San Antonio (Tex.) Express has in
formation from Fort Davis to the effect that Lieu
tenant II. Flppcr, colored, and second lieutenant
ofCompany c, Tenth Cavalry, colored regiment,
has been arrested and confined in the guard house
there on charge of defrauding the Government
out of about $1,000 1t tseems from the reports that
Flipper was entrusted with the functions OF COM
missary of substance, aud in the disposition of
supplies got behind in his accounts. In explana-
tion Flipper told Colonel shafter, commanding,
that the funds were on deposit at the bank. There
is other evidence to criminate him. 1t is also re-
ported that a telegram has been received stating
that some friend Of Flipper will make the def
cheney good. court of inquiry will doubtless be
convened shortly, when the facts In the case will
be divulged. Lieutenant Flipper was the author
of book entitled 1.-THE Colored Cadet" giving his
experiences at West Point.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

Rev. Father De Wolf, S. j., has been
appointed assistant pastor of St. Marys Church,
w. II. Payne, of Franklin Junction, yir-
glnia Midland Railway, was in the city yesterday
on short visit to friends.
Samuel q. Brent, esq, Commonwealth's
attorney, returned home yesterday from short
visit to Rappahannock and Culpeper.
The county court, Judge Sangster,
opened It's August termYat the Columbus street
court; house yesterday The term Will probably
be short one,
In consequence of the repairs going on
at the station house the several persons arrested
of the building.
Mrs. Charles Unruh and her son Willie,
Of westmoreland County, Virginia, and Miss Ida
Padelfa, of Boston, visiting at the residence of
Mr.. Harrison Jacobs.
Mr.. +. NJ. Mills, q well-known resident
Of Jefferson district, win probably be appointed
to-day by Judge Sangster one OF the county super
visOrs, vice H. b. Plnn, resigned.
Captain ], b. Archer, the manager of
the Potomac Manufacturing Company. left Satur-
day for Boston on business connected with the
establishment of the new iron works In this city.
One hundred and eight carloads of
live stock passed through here over the Virginia
Midland Railway for Baltimore oh Saturday night
last. This stock is shipped from Baltimore to
Europe.
The repairs to the large ways at the
ship.yaTd wore completed Saturday, The Poto.
mac Ferry steamer CITY OF W hsnlllglOn, Wnlcn mas
been undergoing inspection in Washington, is
again at the yard undergoing repairs.
The window glass;, 400 panes-for the
Pioneer Mills arrived yesterday morning on the
steamer Norfolk from philadelphia, The window
for the reception of the panes, Messrs Isaac Rudd
4 Bro. commenced yesterday morning putting
them in.
John Burke Mosby, the man for whose
arrest warrant was issued by the mayor Friday
evening charging him with stealing two children
nom COloTed woman named Williams, In whose
possession they were placed by their mother, has
of vagranis living on the outskirts Of the city,
claims to be gypsy. lie is said 10 have several
wives living, The mother Of the children, who is
now dead, was his mistress
------e------
National Republican., 1881-08-23
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Granville T. sayers has been appointed
postmaster at Kyle Va
There were 39,643 pounds of manufac-
tured tobacco exported from Petersburg during the
week ending August 20.
The Norfolk County electoral board has
elected James G. Old school commissioner for Butts
Road magisteral district
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad Com
pany have determined to build a branch road from
the depot to the Luray Cayerns.
On and after Wednesday, August "a, at
twelve o'clock at night, navigation will be closed
on the canal between Lynchburg and the mouth Of
North River.
The long-continued drought has caused
widespread destruction OF crops in Campbell and
the surrounding counties, and farmers are greatly
demoralzed at the prospects.
+. A. Read, esq, Grand Captain-General
of Knights Templars in Virginia, has been to York
town for several days past on business connected
with the Masonic display at the centennial cele-
bration.
The Loudoun County Agricultural So
ciety announces that Hon. James g. Blaine will
deliver an address at their fair, which will begin
on the Goth of September at Leesburg and continue
four days.
The freight matter received in Peters
burg via the Norfolk and Western Railroad during
the week which ended Saturday comprised lH,S ,S95
pounds of sumac, ,Iol bags OF peanuts, l9l hogs
heads of tobacco 505 bags OF corn and 562 bags OF
wheat
With "Jeems' River" flowing by its
doors, Richmond has water fnmine, and the
State wants people to notice that "here is city
that has a common council and exacts from 1t no
performance of duty" But there is nothing odd
In that
Mckinney, the Bourbon candidate for
attorney general in Virginia, Is credited with say
ing that he was afraid of Daniels record on the
debt, currency, and school questions. II was like
pepper box too full of holes to be useful In this
canvass. George Muschback, one of the ablest
Bourbon stump speakers, said the other day that
Daniel did not stand ghost of a chance Of elec-
ton this fall.
One of the finest lighthouses in the
world is the one now being erected at Cape Henry,
1t measures from top to base 155 feet; diameter at
the base 30 feet at the top, 10 feet. 1t has six
stories, and above there is a service room, watch
room, and lantern room. II Is constructed of cast
iron and the interior Is sheetiron. The light room
is circular steel Frame 10 feet in diameter and
feet high. The glass used for the chimneys will be
of French glass.
During last week Bishop Whittle visited
| the Episcopal churches in Southwest Virginia,
preaching at all of them, and confirming classes
| ut most of them. On Thursday the Bishop visited
the handsome little church at Dublin, in Pulaski
| County, and confirmed class ofthree penops-
| two gentlemen and one lady-and baptized thein-
fant child of the rector, Rev: Mr.. Lawrence. The
number of combinations in the Southwest, we un-
derstand, has been quite large.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
THE COMING REGATTA.
Further Discussion ns 90 the Course-A
General Desire for - Change.

THEREpuBLIcAN'sartioley yesterday morn
ing the selection of the course for the national
regatta caused much comment in boating circles
during the day and last evening, Several persons
who have boating interests at heart have about
concluded 1t will be better to show up the milk in
the cocoanut in this matter than to have Washing
ton barred out entirely hereafter as n point for
holding the national regattas 1t is be-
lieyed that but very few can see the
races at all unless they are fortunate enough to
have n ticket to the grand stand (Which will not
hold one-tenth of the people who come here) or
secure slab aud float amid the pale green slime of
the fragrant Kidwell Bottoms. We hope the man
ayers of the regatta will look into the question of
the location of the course and grand stand in a
manner which will insure the least amount of
growing "af(cr the races are over"
National Republican., 1881-08-23
ANOTHER HOMICIDE.
James Curry Dies from InJurIes Inflicted
by Bcrt Cross.

James Curry, ayoung colored man who
resided at the corner of Twelfth and streets
southeast, died yesterday morning from injuries
received ten days ago by receiving kick or blow
In his right temple by another colorcd man named
Bert Cross, Mention was made in THE RRPuBLI.
CAN Of the fight the day following its occurrence,
1t appears they quarreed because, 1t is alleged,
some one insulted Cross wife, Curry worked the
following day but was taken sick some days after,
since which time he has been in his bed,
Coroner Patterson was notified OF the death
yesterday morning and, in view Of all the crcum.
stances concluded TO hold an inquest to-day DIR.
Harigan made an autopsy Of the body yesterday,
and will make a report on the same at the inquest
to-day There Is considerable disagreement as re.
CARDS the facts the story being that Curry nsulted
the wife of Cross, Cross is under arrest and will
be allowed to give his testimony before the jury
lo.day. Curry was but Meniy.twO years Of age.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
The MoseIey Aground.

The steamer Jane MoseIey, on herWay
up the river from Piney Point Sunday night with
an excursion party on board, after running into a
watermelon boat ran aground near Indian Head
about eleven O'clock and did not get off until nearly
daybreak arriving in Washington between four
and five o'clock yesterday morning When the
accident occurred, which caused considerable con-
sternaton among the exeursonists, Captain Haney
was on the lower deck OF the steamer looking aler
things, as 1t was very dark and rainy. The water
melon boat was not damaged.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
nIcScIs Races To-day.

Some very interesting bicycle races will
take place at Iowa Circle this afternoon at half.
past Ave O'clock under the management OF Master
Hobart Berrien Of the otto Club, who is considered
one OF the finest juvenile riders in the District
The programme contcmplates hundred yard
quarter mile half mile, mlle two mile, and slow
race. Five entries have already been made the
oldest rider being but twelve years Of age The
boys have not yet succeeded in borrowing a stop
watch, lat It is to be hoped that some one will be
present with this indispensable article, In order
that correct time can be taken.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
RrnmInrnt ArrIrnIa.

EbbU.-A, V. Whitney, Cincinnati; II.
A. springett, U. S. A.; Alex. Barclay. 81 Paul,
MINI. T. II. Timby, New York; NJ. N. Wisdom,
New orleans; r. NJ. Chatterton, Baltimore; l.. II
Rogers. New York; W. J. Phillips, Texas.
81. Jdmes.-W. A. Lind, New York
Francis Taggart, Brooklyn; W. l.. Norris, Illinois; /;
A. Weather, Cincinnati. ohio; II. @. Herbel, st.
Louis; Dr. Cliff, Baltimore.
Metropoltdn.-S. c. Seymour, Cohoes, N.
". Samuel II. Watkins Dctroit Rev. d. Keeling
Harrisburg; r. A. whitescarer and Thomas
Murray Virginia
81. Mdrc.-J. Lewis and w. A. Lind
New York; u. r. Mcclure, Louisville, KY; II. r.
Harris, Maryland; William J. Nelson, Philadcl-
phia.
Imperiol.-P. Burke, John Calleghan,
Mobile, Ala; A. II. Evans, Cassvile; W. 7. Horton,
Pennsylvania; @. w. Baird U. N.
WormleyS-W. II. Brownson, U. S. ~;
Joseph p. Smith, Philadelphia; s. Il. Emmons,
New York.
Arlington.-Frank Ostrander, Milwau-
keo; Fred Phillips Tarboro', N. C.
Riggs-H. w. Knight, New York T.
W. woolAey, New orleans.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
Ameeting of the active members of the

Ameeting of the active members of the
corps was held last night at the armory on Penn
sylvania avenue. Letters accepting honorary
membership in the corps were read from Commits
sioner of the Land oflce N G. Mcfarland, Lieuten-
ant Z. r. Clark, Tenth Infantry, and General John
Edwards. The following-named persons were
elected honorary members; Mrs. Emily Thornton
Charles, Major II. L. Crawford, Captain NJ. r. Thorp
Captain W. w. Granger, A. II. Chase. Major Samuel
Mcdonald. Captain John d. Isler, Daniel A. Gros-
venor, and A. G. Johnson
The "vcts." nrc in good trim, and are getting
along splendidy
National Republican., 1881-08-23
DISTRICT BREvITIEs.
The XVnniher To-Day.

For The Middle Atlantic States, including
ne District Of Columbia, fair ,cedther, pinds mostly
northery generally shifting 10 southeosery, stationary
or ioiccr temperature, higher pressure.
The thermometric readings yesterday were as
follows: "a. M, 100; II a. M, $3.50; p M, $50;
Up. m sl.6o; II p, M, 72o; maximum, s7.Soi mini
num- G71o
National Republican., 1881-08-23
UNION VETERANS.
Meetings OF tho Honorary and Active
Members or the Corps.

The honorary members of the Union
Veteran Corps met last night at the parors OF the
Lyon House, 1924 street. George Il. Corson in the
chair L. L. Grant secretary. Colonel l. S. Tichenor
from the committee on organization, reported a
constitution and bylaws, which was adopted A
motion to elect permanent officers to serve for the
ensuing year was postponed for week. The hon
orary members are contemplating the idea of
challenging the honorary members of the other
militia organizations of the District for q target
shooting match some time in October.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
LOCAL MENTION.
Dr. Bovce's Turkish Ba,h.

Now is your time to save 2j percent on blankets
at Young's, 736 Seventh street
National Republican., 1881-08-23
DIRECT TO LOWER CEDAR POINT.

Grabbing, Fishing, Boating, Saltwater Bathing
New Bathing Suits and Shoes)
The fine and fast steamer
j. W. TEIONTP50HT,
newly furnished. has been chartered by the propri-
etOrs of Lower Cedar Point and Will daily (from
SATURDAY. July 80, including Sundays) leaving
the companys wharf foot OF sixth street. Mt 83D a.
sharp, arriving at LOWER CEDAR POINT at 1890 p.
M; leaving at $3.50. will reach Washington at 10 p m
Meals furnished on boat and grounds Mt 30 cents
Professor webcr's Uniform Brass and String Band
are engaged for the season on the boat and at tho
Point. Flrst-class accommodations. Delightful time
Positively no improper person allowed on the boat or
grounds, Officers will be stationed at.both places 10
refuse admlttance to such. -
For the accommodation Of visitors checks Will be
given for parcels lett at the Point for safekeepng
Fare. 80 cents, round trip; children under twelve
years half price.
Parties wishing to make arrangements for eTcur-
sons to Lower Cedar Point Will apply on the boat at
the office OF st. James Hotel or OF W. $. R0ose 1913
Pennsylvania avenue. au1Jtf
National Republican., 1881-08-23
Excursions.
CoLoNEL ROGERS MUSICAL EXCURSION
~ THIS CTuesdAy) EVENING, at go.
Beautiful Orrnn Given Away.

rINHE BECRHAM PRIZE TO BE AGAIN SHOT
u FoR-M1LITARY EXCUliS1oN AND RIFLE
MATCH under the auspices OF the Alexandria Light
Infantry, 20 Giymont, FRIDAY August2G. 1891. The
following companies Will take part in the match;
washington Light Infantry Corps, Union Veteran
Corps, and the Alexandria Light Infantry, Steamer
w. w. CORCORAN Will leave her wharf, foot Of Sew
enth street, at $50 m. aud 5:3O y. Steamer Ex-
celsior VIII leave her wharf at p m. Parties leaving
ON the Excelsior will reach 0lymont in time to see
the most Interesting part Of the match. Referees
Colonel w. q. Moore, Captain s. ~. Thomson, and
Captain q. McBurney, Jr Tickets, 80 cents; children.
% cents nu2O-5te
National Republican., 1881-08-23
The NntJonnI Nnfc.Deposit Company

Tur highest cash price paid for dresses and gents
clothing watches jewclry, etc. Call or address
Herzog 3OS Ninth st., near Pennsylvania ave.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
The shcdd Bn,h..

Only Turkish bath in the city, 500 4 st., near Ju
dietary So Best shampooer this side Of New York.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
ARRIVAL OF PASSENGER TRAINS.
CnnRECrnn To MAY q 1881.
nItImorc aud Potomac Depot, corner
Baltimore md Ohio Depot, corner New
JeracN nNcnmc md q atrecL.
MORNING.
Nphiiu and Ikait

AAhfANaN HNHfs
Y.,Philn. and Bait.
eN ...,,s,,..,,s,,..,,stus, s.lO
tPhila., Bait. and way 6:23
tPittsb'g, Columbus,
Gin. and ST. Louis. $50
tPhila. ami ". Y. OK 7:3j
Balt. aud way stains. $50
Fred'k Point Of Rocks
and way stAtlOns.... s:2i
Bait. and Aniiap. ex.. $50
Martinsburg and Ha-
gerstOwn &C. (Met.
brRnclll "...",-,...,,.,. gf5
tBn,t. and way stains
lAnnap. on Sund'y) 1870
tBnlt or ..,,,...,.,,,,,,,.,.l0;30
Bait. and Laurel eI..ll;30
TTainsmarked 7 daily.
daily cNcppt SUNDAY.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
wiIhon's Fever aud Ague Tonic

" Brown CHEMICAL coNrASY. Baltimore, Md.
National Republican., 1881-08-23

Turkish, Russian, and sulphur Baths. 90S Il
street only first. class bath in the city.
National Republican., 1881-08-23

Captain G. A. Lyon, of the Pension Of
fee, has returned from Coney Island and the coast
OF Long Island.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
Notice to Mt. Vernon Passengers.
2Hmueenenfe.
FORD'S OPERA-Ho Sc.

FORD'S OPERA-HOUSE.
FRIDAY, SATURDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT.
AUGUST 20 AND q.
ANTHONY, ELLIS 4 HATHAWAY'S
MAJESTIC CONSOLIDATED AGGREGATION,
Making this the grandest constellation ever organ
lied for price of admission.
4 UNITED SHOWS a
Ravel's Newly -HatChed Humpty- -Dumpty.
Miaco's Double Specially and Novelty Company.
Parker-Ross International Dog show. - ,
Gray & Manning's Musical Congress, together WITH
the most surprising novelty of the age the renowned
EAST INDIAN PR1ESTESS SADWAH,
averitabe Prestess OF the Sun.
This Company travel In their own Palace Drawing
Room Car over the rail, which will open for the In.
spect!on of the public on Friday August &C. from IL
to o'clock. ,.
BE- Look ont for the Grotesque Street Parade az
HAS on day OF exhibition.
National Republican., 1881-08-23
"AIdcrnry Dairy wag.

"AIdcrney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Aldcrncy butter churned every morning,
and delivered In 1Ab Ward prints, at 35c per lb.
Also cottage cheese Sc per ball butermilk, &C. per
quart and sweet milk, Sc. per quart.
National Republican., 1881-08-23

You can publish three-line ADVERTISE
ment ofwant rent for sale, or lost three times for
twenty-five cents in THE REPUBLICAN.
National Republican., 1881-08-23

For Cls and Ftrer and oil Diseases caused BY mnia.
rial poisoning Of blood. ,rdrdnted cure. Price,
81. For sale by all d,pg.isis. TThGs