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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, Le1ing-

VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, Lexing-
' ington, Va. This well known State insti-
tuition has been in successful operation since
1889, and having been recognized bv the act of
Marc 8, 1882, with new Board of Visitors,
and the re election of the old Faculty, is now
prepared to supply, upon the best terms, the
distinctive advantages of a general Scientific
and Military School, upon the basis Of the
United States Military Academy at West Point,
and upon the same system so successfully
pursued before the war. The Faculty, which
once included Gen. Stonewall Jackson, Gen. R
e. Rodes and Com. NJ. F. MaurY, now consists
of the following Superintendent and Profess
sors: Gen. Francis II. Smith, LID Superin
tendent and Professor Nah and Moral
} philosophy; Gen T. H. Williamson, PROBES or
Practical Eng, etc Col chip, Com. Cadets
and Pref Tactics; Col. !. NJ. Brooke, Professor
Physics; Colonel NJ B. Hardin, Professor Gen
eral and Applied Chemistry, eec. Colonel 7
NJ Semmes, Prof. Modern Languages, etc
Col. ]. W. Lyel Prof. math. and Logic; Col.
J. H. Morrison, Adjunct Prof. Chemistry, etc;
Col. e w. Nichols, Prof. Civil and Military
Engineering and Astronomy. Under the direc-
ton Of an efficient Finance Committee OF the
Board of Visitors, and with an enl rged an
nuity from the State, expenses Of cadets are
reduced to the lowest rates. Session opens
September 1. For information or appoint
ment, address GEN. f. h. SMITH,
Superintendent.
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AFoxon Bay street.

= Last night the private Waterman on Bay
street, betseen Whitaker and Barnard, wac
startled by seeing red fox Of good size run
across the street towards the bluff. The
animal was SO quick in his movements that
the Waterman was unable 20 capture him.
ReynaTd, with mop, skip and jump, dis
appeared down the alleyWsY on the north
side OF Bay street, and was seen no more.
Where he came from and whittier he went
8 9 mystery.
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ID, X. Y. U. B. r.

ANY party solving above conundrum will
be literally rewarded with thanks by Appel
Brothers, the popular clothiers, 1853 Con-
gress street, who, by the way, are closing
out their entire stock of clothing and hats
at a sacrifice, preparatory to receiving their
extensive fall and winter stock. A positive
reduction of IS per cent. on all goods. This
slaughter in prices will continue positively
for but two weeks only.-Ads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

How few there are who are aware
That soon the gums and teeth decay,
Unless they are brushed with greatest care
With Sozodont from day to day;
For this great dentifrice we know
VIII keep them pure and white as snow.
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aartiun Sales go-1au.
AUCTION Sale
By s. D. LaROCisE's SONS.

P. q. WARD. AucTIovrv.
THIS DAY, IN front Of store. 1853 Bay street
lot Of HAY, BRAN, CORN EYES A..
aged, $50 ms. BACON, FLOUR. SOAP 9F Hst1
POWDERS, CANNED GOODS. CRorIRI F4IyI
consisting Of TEA SETS. PLATES, PTTCHFp1aa'
CHAMBERS, EWERS and BASINS DTSHFS
case Of COATS, PANTS and VEsT9 Srr - : :.
HATS. 8 SINGLE BEDSTEADS. new SEWN
MACHINE in good order, / WARDR0RF
REFRIGERAToR, 8 WATCHES, good WORK
HOkSE ma
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Yesterday morning, We are informed, Po-
,iceman Grogan arrested a negro man who
Is supposed to be sn escaped convict from
na a. the camps up the country. He was
eeFen 10 the barracks, where he viii be held
~ await inquiry.
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Chr 1uruiuq Mtlrs.
- Il CIoaina tha Van.

limo - NA1aAAA sA& W as
northern msil 500 and Pr
-hsrlsston, 500 and P. H.
Port Royal Railroad. 8 and sPM
For al points IN Florida. 1910 A n AMI r n.
Macon and Brunswick Railroad. iOs40 A. \.
and P. n.
brunswick and Albany Railroad 10 A. n. and
g.
81 q ". & r, 1910 4 n. snd SPIN
Brunswick, Darien and Doboy, 'O:40 A. \. and
9P.N.
an points west Of Dupont on Savannah,
FLORIDA and Western Railroad, 4P.N.
Western mail, via Central Railroad, A \.
and $50 P. ~
Mlll5dgeville and EatOnton. $3.50 Pm
HaWknsville, i0:40 A. n and P. n
Savannah Kiver. Tuesday, P. n
On Sunday, mail for all points, 10 A. n
Once hours from $50 A. n to $3.50 P. n.
Money Order window open from $50 A. \. 70
$50 p r.
1 p. 4. on Sunday.
REsLsTER NAIL
Northern P. \.
Southern 10 A. n.
Wccraru
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

This evening q mass meeting Of the
Democracy viii be held at st. Andrews
Hall for the purpose OF electing delegates to
attend the Congressional Convention which
assemblies in this city on the 9th of Septem-
Der. l. is expected that there will be q
large turn out. The meeting will be called
% order st quarter past eight O'Clock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

md Sun Umbrellas, all sizes, at LsFsr's.-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

At Sae regular meeting OF Pulaski Loan
Association, held last evening, the following
sales we're made; In series A So 600 at 25 per
cent. premium; in series 3 81 900 were sold
a 48 per cent. premium. and $4,000 at 40
per cent.
Major n. o. TiltOn and Mr.. Isaiah A. Solo
mons we're elected d'r-ciOrs to ill vacancies.
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hlEaaI ObasrvaLIona.

COTTON BELT BULLETIN.
For the tWenty-four hours ending August Q,
1852. 5 p. m.
AVERAGE.
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RESOLUTION

The following resolutions were offered and
adopted:
By Commissioner Estill-
WHEREAS, 1t appearing from the exami-
nation by the board of the books of the Tax
Collector, that out OF 1879 polls on the d.
gest of 1881, only 2 066 have been collected,
the balance, 5,211, beng insolveut, and that
nearly all such insolvent polls comprise peo-
pie who are dead or have removed from the
county, we, therefore, recommend that the
Receiver Of Tax Returns be directed to re-
wise his digest, putting upon the same only
the actual residents Of this county.
By Commissioner Casey
Resol'ed, That Commissioner j. 81. Estill
be authorized TO employ Mr.. Augustus
Schwaab to do such work as may be neces-
sary at the Cuyler Swamp canal, and be
also authorized to audit all accounts and
transact such other business necessary in
the construction of said canal.
By Commissioner Estill-
RESOLVED, That the ianitors of the court
house be hereafter under the charge of the
Clerk of this board.
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4nneraI snritattuns.

REINKEN-The friends and acquaintance
of AUGUST RKIEKEN and his brothers, Henry
and hichard Reinken. and Herman Hesse AND
family. are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral Of the former, from the corner Of
est Boundary and Railroad streets, at 4
o'clocIx THIS AFTERNOON
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

A novel bonnet is made entirely of bu-
giles Of iridescent colors laid In lattice pat
tern; this forms the bonnet, and there is no
frame beneath it. The trimming is s
wreath of leaves on the brim and strings Of
two shades of green satin ribon.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

3 svAL sERv.5s 0BsERFA TIoSs At tO:sa P. n.
fsavAsEAH EEAs TIEEl, AUGUST 3. 1882
The following observations are taken AZ the
same moment OF time at AL the stations
nsmeG-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

MESsRS. GEO. V. HECKER & co. regret
to announce that their Croto Flour Mills, 1876
to 25 Cherry street, New York, were destroyed
by fire. Our Metropolitan Mill, No. 265 Cherry
street, has a capacity mucn larger than the
Croton. Therefore our customers may rely on
their orders being promptly filled. as hereto
fore GEO. Y. HECKER & co.
Savannah office, 176 Bay street.
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Notice.

All bills against the barque marie spatz"
and owners must be presented at my office by
or before IL NJ. THIS DAY, or be debarred pay
ment. T. 7. CHAPEAU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

For gas consumed after the FIRST OF
AUGUST next by the patrons of this Company
(exct pit those using carburetors) the price will
be Two Dollars and Eighty Gents (S2 S0) per
thousand cubic feet and discount of ten per
cent. will be made for prompt payments.
j. F. GILMER,
President and Treasurer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Extract Minutes OF Council. July 10. 1891
BY Alderman Roberts
Resolved That notice be duly given in the
several city daily papers that previous to the
erection, material repair or alteration of any
building within the corporate limits, applica-
ton in form shall be made, and permit from
Council obtained; and that the police be in
structed 70 notice and report all such work
commanded from this date
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Having procured the patent right to manu-
facture and sell Rays Patent Sun Shades
for several counties, win inform the pub
lie that have now on hand supply of the
same. B. h. Levy, corner Congress and
jefferson streets.-Ads.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Indications for the South Atlantic States
tO-dsY; Fair weather, northwest to south
west winds, higher barometer, and station
ary or lower temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

A paying Drug Store Ia wanted. South
western Georgia or Florida preferred. Adj
dress, with full particulars, II. D, care sa-
yannah NKWs.-Adv,
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Meetinas

Irish Jasper Greens.
Attend a special meeting Of the corps THIS
Thursday EVENING at O'Clock sharp.
Final ARRANGEMENTS for Indian Spring trip will
be made. Come prepared to pay assessment.
Friends Of the corps desiring to go on the ex-
cursion must make arrangements for tickets
with the commi tee before tomorrow. ?. n,
at the office Of p ]. O'Connor, Esq. 108 Bryan
street. lover Southern Bank
By order OF JAMES McGRATH.
Lieutenant Commanding.
T. / DALEY O q
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

BAN SOaps-BaGh Soaps
And Toilet Waters, at LaFsr's.-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Neither the Captain nor Consigneee Of the
British barkentine MARY Frost, " Williams Mas
ter. will be responsible for any debts contract
ed by her crew.
A. MINIS & SONS,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

For those who are exposed to the sun
Rays Patent Sun Shades. For sale at B. H
Levy's, corner Congress and Jefferson
streets.-Adg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10
index 20 New Advertisements.

Northern RM
Southern 10 A. n.
Western 5P.M.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Duck Suits, Sack Coats, Vests and Trousers,
at the Famous New York Clothing House,
40 Congress street.-AdV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

For Hats, Underwear, Neckwear, Shirts,
ETC.. 90 to Levy's.-Ad0.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Just received one hundred suits Of Mid
dlesex Flannels. at B. II. Levy's.-Adv.
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M&RSIsGLL HOUSE

wants, ard fable suppIied with all
he subs aatIafs and Injuries OF
aOme and foreign markets, no one
ever leaves dissatisfied. E0teFRains
more guests than all others COM
bIned.
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RiauDs aud Organs.
PARTNER WANTED.

TN consequence of the burning of factory,
Il desire additional capital in my business. To
either an active or silent partner good inter
est Is guaranteed, and an excellent opening Is
offered in a well established business. Address
LEWIS @. TEBEAU, 1876 Bay street.
SAVANNAH, August 8, 1882.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

White Vests-FancY Vests.
And Busters for travellers, at LsFar's.-Adv.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

For sick headache and acid stomach,
41.nss's Salias Apsyisut WI give entire re-
Tef. Sold everywhere.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

THE shipping and commission business
heretofore carried ON by GAUDRY &
WALKER will be continued by the under
signed GEO. P. WALKER
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10
NOTICE.

T WILL continue the Ship Brokerage and Com
l. mission Business on my own account from
this date Thanking the customers OF the late
firm for their patronage, 1 beg a continuance
of the same for myself AL business entrusted
to me shall receive the best attention.
JULIUS GAUDRY.
SAVANNAH GA AupIIst 10Th 1892
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10
RIVER Renort.

The height Of the river at Augusta at 1:4l
O'Clock p. N. yesterday was five feet eight
inches, a fall OF five inches during the pre-
ceding twenty four hours.
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Notice.
Card TO the PnhIie.

During my absence from the city Mr.. W. f.
Chaplin, Jr., is my duly authorized agent
John O. SMITH
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Neck Ties. Collars, Linen Cuffs.
Earl and Wilson's, and others, at LsFar's
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Neck Wear. watch FObs,
Sleeve buttons and studs, At LaFar's.-Aas.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Vest BuGEOns-Half Hose
And Linen Handkerchiefs, at LsFar's.-AdU.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

Fishing Hats and blue FLANNEL
shirts,
For NARROWING parties, at -.aFar's.-Adv.
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sUNDRIrs AT AUCuoN.
KENNEDY & BLUM, AuctIoueer.
THURSDAY 10Th inst ar II o,o,o..-

IS cases imported ST JULIEN WINE. sound
25 cases imported NJ DOC VINE, sound n
barr els SOUND FLOU :, so sacks BRAN !
NEW SINGER MACHINE, cost $50 in perfeet
order, CHEST TOOLS. 2 DESKS, / large OF
FICE TABLE. 5 gross MASON'S BLACKIN0
2 dozen large CaROMOS. II gross TIN WASH
BASINS. SIDEBOARD, CHAIR EXTEV SION
etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10

The board then adjourned until the sec
ond Wednesday In September next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-10
SpeftaI gOttfEs.
C0nsigneas, Notice.

Schooner "Menawa," from New York. is dis
charging at foot Of Drayton street. Consignees
will please attend to reception Of their goods
accordingly.
JOS. A. ROBERTS & CO.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-03
COMHENCEMENT ar VEST POINT.

fPRoM A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUNE.l
WEST POINT June 2.-When reyeie sounded
Yesterday morning and the cadets looked out at the drz
zng rain, the members of the first class unanimously
solved to apply for positions in the Signal Service In
order to favorable weather for the time OF tho
graduation exercises. The soldegly young fellows con
cealed their gray "swallow-tals " and immacu-
late white trousers under heavy cape overcoats
and marched to the library. Here they were awaited
by the first committee OF the Academic Board,
and the instructors III gunnery aud practical military
cheering. second committee lay in wait like many
spiders nvited the walk their paror
Room ], in the Academic Building This committee fell
upon various members OF the third class pobed them
with searching Questions relating to knotty points
mathematics.
The members Of the Board Of Visitors were apparently
here incognito, for their formal reception Is set
down for to-day; nevertheless with the ex-
ceptiOn Of the three COngrcssmen they were here
Aside from the Board Of Visitors and their families
there very few guests here rs yet The visitors of
were present at the examinations which lasted
from until ana from untiLS Meantime the clouds
had happily broken away, and the afternoon was bright
and sunny Here and there cadets were showing lar
from Cranst0ns At a quarter-past "a brisk
drum beat rang out nom before the bar
winch was i'll sea coast battery drill About
hy cadets from the first and second GLASSES formed In
line aud marched down 10 The shore battery at the
waters edge the northern side of Post. The
targets placed against high bank the foot of
Crows-ne.t-st about mile away across the bay Tho
$1,000 Alter the targets vere Welt hatered Ut
mortar bombs curying graceful flight high in ine air
had descended upon CrOWsneht, II was time dinner
and the thoroughly deafened returned 10 rms
hotel The evening was quietly spent by many who
were present Wednesday nights hop at Cranston's
and therefore believed in early hours.
To-day the frst class was examined in Spanish the
second philosophy add the fourth class ELish
studios At y. General Howard, with the military
and academic stans, marched 10 Cranny's Hotel
and formally received the Board OF YlsitOrs AZ
5l5 o'clock the first class fired a salute of
fifteen guns the Held batteries honor OF the via
tiers latter, under the OF the officers
aud professors in the department. proceeded to the re-
viewing point and the Of cadets marched past I'm
review, the Academic band playing. After the review
the Board NsteTs, the officers of the military aud Ac-
adeInc STATS and the members OF the FIRST class
entertained by Mrs General Howard at
her cottage where q collation. served This conclu-
ded the proceedings VI the day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-03
RAILROAD Ne US.
RIVAL LINES IN COLORADO.

About two weeks ago the Denver and New
Orleans Railroad opened It's line from Denver TO fueDlo
This was virtually parallel to the Denver ana RIO
Grande Road. hot competition in passenger rates
almost Immediately ensued, and the fare between INC
two cities is 81, against 81 80 before the war began
Ex-Governor John Evans president OF the Denver anu
New Orleans Railroad Company who Is now III this CITY
said last night TO a TRIBUNE reporter
"The extraordinary opposition made by the Denver
and Rio Grande Company to tho Denver and New
orleans Railroad enterprise is to all reasonable men
friendly relations between the two companies
on any reasonable business view OF the
case Tie Rio Grande is gauge and is intended
10 bring its business from the mountain mining regions
20 the plains. It's eastern and southern railroad
connections are its outlets to the East and the outer
world. The Denver and New-Orleans is broad
or standard gauge line Its main object is to
connect the system Of railroads which Is to ex-
tend from Denver to and over the New Northwest
with Atlantic dewater on the Gulf OF Mexico Calves
ton and New-Orleans They Obstruced crossing OF
their raok-Our entrance the Union Depot at Denver
until beat them in the courts, and now they cut
their rates iniure Now cutting rates injuries their
away their profits on the part of their
road from which they derive their principal
earnings company did not want to cut rates, but
will now insist fair division of the competitive bus
on an equitable basis before any settlement of the
difficulty is made In fact ii is certain that no ADJUST
of rates between the Union Pacific Burlington and
Quincy Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Denver
and Rio Grande be carried that does not include
fair arrangement with the Denver and New-Orleahs
Company for its share of the business between Denver
PueDlO.N
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-03
MIR. FINK,S DECLINATION.

At their recent meeting the trunk line presi-
dents prevailed upon Mr. Fink to remain Commissioner.
lie therefore wrote President Baldwin, of the Lous
Vile and Nashville Railroad Company, declining the
presidency of that company, which was offered him
months ago. After apoogizing for the delay
in replying TO offer, Mr. Fink in his letter says:
"The delay has not been from any fault OF mine and
regret il the more as am now compelled 10 decline TO
accept the position. 1t Is thought by the management Of
the railroads with which connected that the
severance of my connection with the work in at
this would seriously embarTass its progress, and
do not feel that ought to take any steps that would
sonal fee ings would have gladly accepted position
which would bring back to "A work with which have
been connected from its infancy, and upon which have
spent the best years my life The reelection, however
that you other friends have OverVaued the services
which you expected TO render lessons the regret
which feel al having to dsappOnt you by declining the
position. The practical management OF your road Il in
the hands of able officers and have doubt that they
will reach the best possible results in the future they
haXe II he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-03

bankruptcy Of these institutions, who secured 10 tne
selves hundreds OF thousands OF dollars belonging 10 @
ton of the receiver and his counsel, Henry j. h
robbery OF the policy holders and to day
and continuing his infamous career IN Wessorn Nth
company. N. ID. Morgan former onicer OF tno money
America has likewise been permitted to retain money
gtmatey received from the funds 6elo9gS e
ncnt of the five companee under Receiver Pierson dr
Ing the FIVE years Of his occupancy are Sapsapal
expenses His necessary travelling expenses
cost the pocyhoders nearly $500 and his ineden.
eXpenses fool mn $1,000 This receiver has ihhhageu
affairs 10 his own advantage without much regard 10 le
Court or the pocy-hcders No dividends nave D'en
paid TO the general policy holders OF these companies
during the five years There good reason 10 believe
that the affairs OF these corporations VIII be coseu W
an early day Unless change made IN the pfesen'
method of winding iBs0lvent Institutions there IL no
sign indicate that creditors will be fairy treated OF
ordcr OF the Court"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-06-03

Irorn session of 1891 The record shows tna' in he
were introduced in the Assembly introduced 957
mber passed was about 500 In inc
ano nnnaber Of 200 bills was leIt While
nnusuai me- thn order of third reading, Wiuie
IN the only two GeWa yet Enacted upon
oosh Is,te valne Chief among them was the pln re-
Sncing the rates of fare on the elsya'e N 10 abolish
e,o, ~ canal Auditor also among these DIS
The amendment to the Constitution proNdns d4r The
,",sI sessions of the Legislature when passeu ano
XsseT,hIy was lost in the Senate laat myhI tnls
sct Of destruction the natural end OF u
sS6onn OF Brooklyn, said, there seemed 10 nc
ost5ra drift TO pass everything. The reckless leglsa
,on i'm the opinion OF most competent observers mere
Va "a dine 10 the facl that there no Responsible m
toTity majority of Democrats was elected ny tS pSo
ME But by their quarrels the Offices OF inc Ng
iatnre they excited divisions that could not be heau
among themselves 1henCetOrward all sense OF reslIi
sibiiy for legislation seemed to have vanished from 'o
minds OF members