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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-07

MARsEILLEs, July 6.-Four hundred
Italians employed in an Old factory here
struck and endeavored te wreck the
factory. They were dispersed by police
men, who charged them with drawn swords.
1t is feared there will be a renewal of the
rioting.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-07
TIE DAILY ARGUS.

Saturday July z, 1888.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-07

ROME July 6.-The remf3ns of Senator
Cipriani have been cremated here. This is
the first case of cremation in Rome.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1883-07-07

CALCUTTA, July G.-Heavy floods have pre-
vailed in Surah, causing great damage to
property and some loss of life. The waters
are now subsiding. Traffic On the railways is
interrupted
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
Sanded Cotton.



The matter of sanded cotton, which was
discussed with a great deal Of acrimony
last year, seems likely to be brought up
again in connection with this years pick
iRg. We must, however, confess our sur
prise at the step taken in the matter by
the Savannah Cotton Exchange. a COM
mittec from the Exchange have been
making active inquiries, and has made a
report by which they propose to remedy
any evil that may exist. 1t is
true that the report, in the first place,
Indignantly denies that there
ever has been any loading of cotton bales
with sand and dirt as a make-weight at
any of the presses in that city. The pres
ence Of sand in injurious quantities is adj
mitted and regretted, but it is declared
to be due to misfortune and to careless
ness, not to dishonesty. In some of the
regions tributary to Savannah, where the
soil is light and sandy, and the plants
grow small, either heavy rains or high
winds will tend to fill the open bOlls with
sand, and this the planters have not been
careful to clean out. Unfortunately,
neither sellers nor buyers have dis
eliminated against this dirty product. As
the merchants have paid the same price
and put the same marks on it as on clean
and carefully handled cotton, the grow
ers. finding they gained nothing by being
at more pains and more expense to pro-
duce a clean crop, have grown more and
more negligent in this respect. The re-
port recommends the factors to sort and
classify their purchases closely, and to
notify producers that sharp discrimina-
tions will be made and much lower prices
paid for the lower grades.
That may be very true so far as the Sa-
vannah market is concerned, but it Will
not apply generally. The Exchange
ought to come right down to the truth of
the whole matter and say that it is en-
tirely the fault of the cotton buyer and
not at all with the producer. That some
cotton cannot be baled as clean and in as
good order as other cotton, no one who
knows anything about it will deny; but
that the cotton producer realizes as
much for the inferior grade is all
bosh. They don't, and neither do they
expect it. The trouble is with the
agents sent out by manufacturing insti-
buttons to buy cotton for their mills when
they know nothing at all about the CLASH
fication. They make their purchases
from factors whose business it is to get
the best prices they can and it does not
make any heavier the pocket of the
former. Any mill that sends our cotton
factors orders for cotton may rest assured
that no sanded cotton will be put upon
them unless it is by special instructions.
The exchange should be well enough
posted to understand this.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
wEsLEYAN coMMENoEMENr.
The Closing Exercises-The Loose Sys
tenn Not to be Abolished.


MACON, GA, July 1.-THE Wesleyan
commencement for 1888 is at an end. The
grand structure of this venerable but ac-
tive E.mother of female colleges" is all
astir tonight. The sweet girl graduate
and undergraduate is packing up her
graduating dress preparing to emigrate
to the homes they love so well.
Nv last brought US to Tuesday. On
that morning the ''secOnd section" Of the
senior. class read their essays.
After the Young ladies finished reading,
Howard Van Epps, Esq, of Atlanta, made
the annual address. His subject was
s'Lilies." He took, as you may suppose,
the reference in the Bible to these flowers
of the field. These he applied in happy
and ingenious style to the ideal young la
dies. He did not. however, apply literally
the part where ''lillies' are said to toll
not, neither do they spin" Mr.. Van Epps
is a man of splendid appearance, hne ora
tOrical power and fOrcible expression.
His address was well received by all.
Last night the annual concert was
given. An immense audience was pres
ent. Contrary to custom, instead OF
diversified programme, an Operetta called
the ''TyrOlien Queen" was performed. The
change was not relished. The Operetta
was a failure as to interest. Nor does 1t
give an opportunity to display the skill
acquired in music, either vocal or instru-
mental. In the latter none whatever is
afforded. But the young ladies performed
well. All went through their
parts with ease and grace. Hampered as
they were by the play, some rose above
their entanglements and showed excellent
talent. AS for the appearance of the
singers it was lovely. Seldom have more
beautiful girls adorned Wesleyan's stage.
This morning was commencement day.
The third section Of the senior class
appeared with their new dresses and
manuscripts. The performance was
much better than before. The first honor
had been awarded to Miss Willie g. Rey-
nOlds. IOf GAINESVILLE; the second honor
to Miss Matte Dawson, of Macon. The
best readers and writer's of the day We're
undoubtedly Miss Eugenla Blount, of
Macon, and Miss Emmie Frazer, of Ala
bama Both did eXcellently. After
the comforting of degrees the med
ais were awarded as fol-
lows For best essayist, to Miss Rey-
nOlds; for penmanship, Miss Reynolds;
tor painting, Miss Matte Tigner; for
drawing, Miss Matte Tigner; for vocal
music. Miss LOula Mcintosh; for instru-
mental music i'm special class, Miss Sas-
ser; for essay on temperance, Miss Susie
Dewy: for elOcuti0n, Miss EugenIa
BlOunt: for instrumental and vocal mu-
sic. Miss Frazer. If have Ommitted any
l beg pardon. They were rather abund-
ant, and | write from memory.
The Board of Trustees have recOnsid-
cred their action i'm abOlshing the lease
system They seemed unable to try Il
new thing. They are quite conservative.
The same wheel horses will pull the edu-
catiOnal carriage next year. They have
no disposition to jump the traces, and the
Board of Trustees are satisfied with their
work. No doubt many people and several
ambitious colts would like to see a
change. But the wheel horses are happy.
SII
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
Musical Melange.
In italy there are II opera houses.

In Italy there are II opera houses.
Mrs. Haynesworth, President Arthur's
sister, it is said, sings like nightingale.
John A. McCaull has purchased an
other opera by John Strauss. 1t is called
venetian Nights
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg has altered
her plans, and will not return from abroad
until August 10.
NJ. A. Rubenstein, the eminent COM
poser and pianist, has received the third
class of the Order of Saint Vladimir.
Mr.. Abbey has made a contract with
Madame Sembrich, the prima donna, for
30 nights in this country at $4,000 per
night, or 100000.
The Queen of ROumania, writing under
the name of Carmen Silvia, has invited
the Swedish composer, HaHstroem, to
compose the music for new opera writ
ten by her.
Verdi has returned to Milan for the pur-
pose of putting the last touches to his
opera, 'EDon Carlos" which has been re-
duced to four acts, and which is soon to
appear in print.
Gov. Benjamin Franklin Butler is said
to have been once a magnificent tenor,
but his frequent speaking in Congress, on
the stump and at the bar. has injured
his voice, and now, if anything, it is a
falsetto.
The Hess Opera Company will summer
in Milwaukee and play occasionally
through Wisconsin and Michigan towns,
besides filling in four weeks at Schlitz's
Summer Park Theatre. in Milwaukee.
Mr.. Carl Rosa has acquired for two
years, the sole right to perform Carmen"
in England in English, and has COM
missioned Mr.. Thomas and Mr.. Mac
kenzie to write new operas for his next
London season.
A young lady on leaving a concert re-
Gently, expressed her delight with the eX-
cellent music and said that she was par
ticularly pleased with that piece from the
Twelfth Massachusetts" meaning Mo
zart's 18th Mass.
Mr.. Henry Lyons has been temporarily
appointed as teacher of instrumental mu-
sic at the House of Refuge, vice Prof.
Edward f. Grady, deceased. Mr.. G. Cady
johnson has been appointed teacher of
vocal music at the same institution.
That handsome, but very eccentric wO-
man, says the London Truth, Princess
Pignatelli, is about to become a public
singer to the great disgust of her relations,
whom she delights in tOrmenting. She is
is a sister of the beautiful Countess Po-
tOcka, of Vienna, with whom she is at
daggers drawn.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13

The Chatham Artillery have abandoned
their trip 10 Chalybeate Springs this sea-
son.
Palestine Commandery No. :, knights
Templar. Will hold "A regular conclaNe To-
night.
The petit jury Of the Superior Court
will meet on Monday. the last jury day oil
the June term.
The NEWS acknowledges a pleasant call
Yesterday from Benz. I. Allen, editor oil
the Netr Era.
The Baptist Church choir will give a
uicnic and excursion TO Montgomery
next Thursday, the 18th instant.
Chief Engineer Wise thinks trains will
mass over the Brunswick and Western
bridge across the Flint by the lst OF Au-
gust.
The nineteenth regular monthly meet
ing of the Jasper Mutual Loan AssOcla-
ton will be held at S:3O tonight. at Me
tr0politan Hall.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
savannah Mutual Loan Association was
held last night and $1,000 loaned at -, II,
4tI and 447s per cent.
The grand jury Of the Superior Court
will meet at 10 o'clock to-day ana proba-
bis will make their general presentmehts
and Doe discharged for the term.
Among the exports yesterday ~ lhc
steamship City of Columbus, for Boston,
were A.. COS watermelOns. the largest ship
meut of this kind Of fruit this season.
The pilot boat Peerless" which left
here on Tuesday last for Tybee, to take
mart i'm the ocean race, when of the en-
trance to Port Royal, carried away her
maiumast This prevented her from sail
ing in the race Charleston Ae'rS.
An electric light shone for the first time
last night at the intersection OF hunting
don and Whitaker streets, very effectively
illuminating the western half OF tOrsyth
Park and that portion Of the city between
Whitaker and Tattnall and CASTOR ana
Hall streets.
The death Of W. y. Bennett, popular
and intelligent Young man, - years old
son of William II. Bennett. formerly
British Vice Consul at Savannah. after
wards resident of DOugherty county.
principal agent Of the Georgia Land and
Lumber Company, is announced to have
occurred az Athens, Ga, Of consumption.
The base ball interest is lively in Co
fumbus. The clubs there are trying 10
enclose the grounds, and the Enquirer
Sun thinks the gate money would pay
the expense of the enclosure IN few
weeks. especially if the Savannah and
New Orleans clubs play there. They are
willing 10 entertain these clubs merely To
see them play.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
Marriage at Athens.

The nuptials Of Mr.. George ID. Thomas
and Miss Katie Morton, of Athens, were
celebrated in that city, at the residence
Of the brides father, on Thursday even
inc The Constitution says:
ssThe residence was beautifully iIlumi-
mated and decorated. Many visiting friends
49, Ia I'm attendance, and never did couple
1oOt happier. The bride and groom are
18th very popular members Of Athens
oo.il The groom is one of our leading
ss..-,,oi,gars of the bar. and is young gen.
tIeman of marked ability. The bride is
tbe eldest daughter Of Colonel and Mrs.
W !. Morton and granddaughter OF the
late lamented John hite. one gt g qSlS =,
80 TUcv Cobb Institute, and is young
1a5v III MANY accomplishments"
The groom is well known IN savannah
enninfV.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
ye--eI Strnck Inv lightning.

ON Wednesday afternoon, about two
O'Clock. while Messrs. p. Powers, John
Rafferty,, Thomas Mage, Michael Hennes-
sv. Charles Carroll, and Dennis Council,
of this city, were sitting under a tarpau-
lin on the sloOp Nora, which was an
chored near the steamboat pier at Tybee,
during heavy shower of rain, the mast
of the boat was struck by lightning, and
one Of the occupants Of the vessel, Mr..
Rafferty,. severely shocked. so as to be, for
several minutes. unable to move his limbs.
The electric fluid, in its descent, cut a
wedge-shaped piece of wood from the top
OF the mast. and passed across
wide sheet Of copper
which was bound around the
mast. when it split off a piece Of the stick
four or five inches wide, two inches thick
and fifteen feet in length. All trace OF
the course Of the lightning on the wood
disappears at a point about eighteen
inches above the deck, the mast below
being perfectly intact. Parties who were
in another boat near by, and other per-
sons on shore witnessed the flash and re-
ported that for minute or two afterwards
? small cloud of smoke assembled from the
deck of the craft, which, during that
short period, seemed to be on fire. The
pscaDe of the party on board from injury
was miraculous and it seems to be a mys-
terv how the boat escaped serious mis-
ham,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
COURT CALENDAR.
superior Court

Hon. A. z. ADAMS, Judge presiding.
The court met yesterday. at the usual
hour and disposed of the following cases:
State VS.. VIM. J. Smith. Misdemeanor.
Keeping house open on Sabbath. Prlso-
ner plead guilty and sentenced to pay a
fine of 800 and costs or serve three
months in Jail without labor.
State VS.. VIM. J. Smith. Misdemeanor.
Selling liquor to minors. In the above
case Gazaway HartTidge, attorney for de-
fendent. filed demurrer for Indictment.
After hearing from attorneys on both SIDES
the court rendered judgment sustaining
the demurrer and quashing the lndlct-
ment.
Mrs. E. A Woodbridge ct al, COM
plainants, and Mrs. F. V. Woodbridge ct
al, defendants. In equity. In the above
case a decree was rendered by consent OF
all parties, partitiOning the property,
the subject matter of the bill.
John F. Schroeder, complainant, and
John B. Epstein, trustee, and Nathaniel
Epstein. defendants. In equity. Amend
ment to a bill filed and allowed and origi-
nal bill dismissed as to John B. Epstein,
and the December term of the court made
the appearance term Of said cause.
Court adjourned until 10 a. m. to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
THE MADLEY MEMORIAL.
Action of the Resident Directors in
Macon.

Action of the Resident Directors in
Macon.
In accordance with the request con-
tanned in the circular recently issued by
the Directors of the Wadley Memorial
Association, the Directors resident in
Macon held a meeting and a local board
was organized by the election Of Major
W. +. Shellman as Chairman and A. C..
Knapp as Secretary. After an inter-
change of views. it was decided TO APP
point a committee of five from each de-
partment here to obtain the signatures of
those in their respective departments who
desire TO join the association by subscrib-
ing to the memorial fund.
The following committees were ap-
pointed for this purpose, viz:
Car Department.. a. Knight, Ii. ID.
X. Hembre, w. A. Goodyear, ii. Jordan,
!. F.. Warren.
Road Department Central RailrOad-W.
NJ. stevens, NJ. c. Tarver, ii. J. Ivev, J.
b. Stevens, j. Estes.
Train Service Departments. c. HOge,
G. ). Dasher, G.. b. Smith, w. NJ. Brant-
ley, J. G.. Skinner.
Motive Department-D. NJ. Gugel, O. l.
Harrington, J. G. McGOlrick, q. ID. Was
ner, c. G. Ialbird.
Roadway Department Southwestern and
Montgomery and Eufaula-B. +. Hudson,
T. J. Gurr, W. W. Poole, c. f. Clark, 4.
! +. Clifton.
Macon Agency-A. {. Knapp, II. II.
Collier, J. F. Dasher, ii. j. Harvey, +. NJ.
Freeman
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
The Chatham's Target at Atlanta.

The target used in the Calling gun prac-
tice at Rose Dhu, on the 4th, by the Chat
ham Artillery, has been sent to Atlanta,
and is now on exhibition in the Office of
AdjUtant General Stephens. The Atlanta
Journal says nothing like it has ever be-
fore been seen in Georgia.
''These cloth targets show that at a dis
lance of three hundred yards, out of two
hundred rounds fired, one hundred and
siXty-five took effect in the target. The
first case of forty rounds was fired direct.
that is, the piece was standing, and all
the balls took effect in the target, seven in
the centre, seventeen in the ring and six
teen in the immediate vicinity. The other
one hundred and sixty rounds were fired
with the gun working automatically with
the oscillation attached.
1.-The first test of this gun has proved its
deadly character, and persons who feel an
interest in the subject would enjoy a
glance at the targets now at the Adjutant
Generals office"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13


Your garments cover you with the
graceful stamp of an excellent tailor, or
else you've been wise enough to Gull from
Mitchelps select stock a ''fit'' that was
never surpassed.
Mitchell, you know, was formerly at
"A Whitaker street, but found his quarters
cramped, wanted room to stretch his arms
when he felt like yawning, so to speak, so
he is now installed in his handsome and
rOOmy premises, 159 BrOughtOn street.
Plenty of good clothing on hand, and it
must be sold, and lciU be sold. Ask any
merchant tailor in Savannah as to the
character of Mitchell's clothing. There is
room for all. Clothes that WON'T fit
iUiU be made to lit, at HitchelpS expense,
too. Solid and bona fide inducements
offered to mechanics, railroad men, steam
boat men, and the public generally.
MitchelFs suits speak for themselves.
Don't forget the number, 159 BroughtOn
street. SIMON MITCHELL.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
NIore About the Bis BaIe of cotton.

\ smart Aleck, who signs himself "De-
mOcritus' in the Savannah NEWS, con-
stitutes himself the mOuthpiece Of the Sa-
vannah Cotton Exchange, and says in
effect that the first BALE shipped from
Albany is not genuine He says, Il do
not wish to make any disagTeeable insin-
uations, but only give expression to the
general opinion of our local experts,
whose views We're expressed by the we'll
known Mr.. F. Lee G. Staple as follows
1T don't look like new cotton; it don't
smell like new cotton and - tilt amt new
cotton, for here's an old dried up cock
spur in it,
We are loath to believe that the Savan-
nah Cotton Exchange will allow Mr..
Fleece Staple,' while trying to fleece a
good man Of his good name, to fleece them
of their reputation. If the Savannah Cot
ton Exchange has done this thing, they
will have TO take water, for Mr.. Jones, we
are assured by his friends, will take steps
TO establish his claims beyond doubt. He
is now absent in Atlanta, but if the Sa-
vannah Cotton Exchange will officially
pass upon this bale, Mr.. Jones will con-
fuse them. However, we cannot believe
the Exchange will allow Mr.. 'Fleece Sta
ple' to speak for them. He merely
wanted to get in Mr.. +. Lee G. Staples as
a piece of very smart wit. That is all. He
has got his wit in PRINT now, and should
sit dOwn.-Albdng NetCS and Advertiser.
The Atlanta correspondent of the Macon
TELEGRAPH on Wednesday met the well
known first bale man of Southwest GeOr-
gia, who has been in the capital several
days enjoying the congratulations of his
friends over the first bale of cotton which
he recently put on the market. He was
somewhat annoyed, SAYS the cOrrespOn-
dent, about a charge to which his atten-
ton was called, that his bale was made
up in part of old cotton. He denied the
charge promptly and somewhat vigor-
Ously. and thought that it was either made
as a joke by some of his friends or circu-
lated maliciOusly by his enemies. He
says the bale was purely new cotton, and
the fact can be easily proved. He can
establish the fact beyond a doubt, and will
do so if the quality of the cotton is called
in question by any responsible party"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
Home Items.
-"All your own fault
Ii you remain sick when you can
Col hon hiftprs thai npNpr= EiIiL.

Get hop bitters that never-Fai1.
The weakest woman, smallest child,
and sickest invalid can use hop bitters
with safety and great good.
Old men lettering around from Rheuma-
tism, kidney troubles or any weakness
win be almost new by using hop bitters.
My wife and daughter were made
healthy by the use of hop bitters, and l
Clergyman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13

Mr.. George 4. Burdett, No. 100 Front
street. Worcester, Mass, has just sent us
the following, directly to the point:
being afflicted with ailments to which
all humanity is subject sooner or later,
read carefully the advertisement regard
ing the remarkable curative powers OF
Hunts Remedy, and as it seemed to apply
to my case exactly, purchased a bottle
Of the medicine at Jannery's drug store
in this city, and having used it with most
beneficial results in my own case, my
wife and son also commenced its use, and
it has most decidedly improved their
health, and we shall continue its use in
our family under such favorable results"
ADyi L. 1888
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
STRENGTH to- vigorouslv nnsh a hnsines

Strength to vigorously push a business,
strength to study for profession, strength
to regulate a household, strength to do a
days labor without physical pain. Do
you desire strength? If you are broken
down, have no energy, feel as if life was
and restored to robust health and strength
by taking Browns Iron Bitters, a sure
cure for dyspepsia, malaria, weakness
and all diseases requiring a true, reliable,
nOn.alcOhOlic tonic. 1t acts on the blood,
nerves and muscles and regulates every
part of the system.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
- Mnter 10 be- shut Of

The water viii be shut off at O'Clock
+t,is morning in the district bounded on
a. north by Hull street, south by Taylor
-4 .aast by Whitaker street and west
p. -l TTost BROAD street. also in the district
-, = &c Wbitaker street and to Abercorn
'ss,sasf between Hull and Perry streets, for
fl,a nurpose of making connections to the
tension of mains on Harris and ChaTl-
-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
Hot Weather Apparel.

The Savannahian in the white hat and
light colored coat will be interested in
knowing that so high an authority as the
London Lancet asserts that light-colored
clothing substances approaching to white
do not part with their heat so readily as
dark. White is the color of the Polar bear
and the bear of the tropics is black. The
coal black negro suffers less from the sun
rays than the white Caucasian. Hence
light clothes in winter and dark clothes
in summer seems to be following out the
natural order of things.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13

In the vicinity of the Market, on Tuesday
last, by a gentleman past the prime of
life, an opportunity of getting into one of
Appel Bros nObby and comfortable suits.
The finder of a misft or dissatisfied
customer of Appel Bros, the live
clothiers, 1853 Congress street, will be lib
orally dealt with and shown our fine line
of furnishing goods, hats, etc, on appli-
catiOn-AdC
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-13
THE Blue AND GREEN.

4 Close Game Between the OglethOrpes
and Forest Citys Anticipated.
The interest in the game to be played
between the above clubs this afternoon
at Base Ball Park. Is running high, and
the friends Of both Will undoubtedly rally
i'm large numbers. 1t is seldom that the
patrons Of the sport in this city have a
chance to see two mines so evenly match
ed come together, and as the grounds have
been put IN good order, the score will
hardly get into double figures. The street
lars will rnn direct To the grounds.