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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
PLEAsANTs CASE HOPELESS.
Untiring Efforts to Retain the Place,
but Success Improbable.

Untiring Efforts to Retain the Place,
but Success Improbable.
WAsHINGTON,sJune 12.-As was antici-
pated in these dispatches, Judge RavnOr.
Solicitor of the Treasury Department, to-
day, in acting upon Collector Peasants
bond, reported adversely. The following
is his report:
"After fully considering the papers in the
matter of Lewis NJ. Pleasant, Collector
of Internal Revenue for the Third Dis
trict of Georgia, referred with his official
bond on the 7th instant, and also papers
subsequently filed in his behalf, | have
to return herewith the bond of Mr. Pleas
ant wit hOut my approval, for the reason
that L cannot certify in the face of the
strong adverse report of the District At
tOrney, that the sureties thereon are sat
isfactOry to me. l also return the other
papers submitted. l also refer herewith
several kilograms received by me from
Mr.. Pleasant and James Atkins, Esq, for
your consideration and such action as
may be proper"
n. n. Wilson, attorney for Collector
Pleasant, will make one more effort. He
has telegraphic advices to-day from Col
lectOr Pleasant that new men have offer
ed to go on his bond, or that he can add
$4,000 to the bond rejected to-day. There
is no probability that Mr.. Wilson will
succeed in having the action of to-day re-
versed. Secretary Folger did not to-
day consider the Savannah Collectorship
in any of its bearings. He will doubtless
approve the report of Solicitor RaynOr.
ID. NJ. Wilson emphatically and uneQuivo-
cally denies the report that he is an appli-
cant for Collector Peasants place. He
says that under no circumstances will he
take the place. He has filed no applica-
tiOn, that is certain. He would like. to be
Collector of Customs at Savannah, but
does not dream of the Internal Revenue
COllectOrshin there.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
WRECKED BY TORNADOEs.
Terrible storms Still Raging in Illinois
and Wisconsin,

GALENA, ILL, June IA whirlwind
passed over Elma, in the southern part of
Wisconsin, yesterday afternoon, doing
much damage. Owing to interrupted
telegraphic communication it is impossi-
bic to learn particulars. A freight train
on the Northwestern Railway was picked
up bodily, except the engine, carried from
the track and completely wrecked. Will
liam Gleason was seriously, and w. Z.
Comstock, a travelling man of Chicago,
slightly hurt.
BELOIT, WIS, June 12.-This city was
struck by a tornado about 6 o'clock last
evening, with the result of demOraIizing
the business portion of the town, killing
one man and wOunding several others.
The storm came from Il sOuthWesterly
direction and was met by a cur
rent of air. going south, causing a
rotary motion accompanied by a heavy
rain. 1t struck the western portion ofthe
city, wrecked a number of dwellings,
then passed to the heart of the city, un-
roofing number of business houses,
blowing down the Northwestern Railway
bridge, scattering the machiney room of
the Rock River Paper Mills and killing
Edward HallOran, one of the hands. The
loss will be heavy as the goods in the in
jured buildings are damaged by water.
ABILENE, KS, June ia wind storm
occurred about 10 o'clock last night
twelve miles north of here and did great
damage. Along the line of Dickson
and Clay counties thirteen houses,
barns and stables were blown
down. Several persons were injured
and little child was killed. The
small village of Industry, in Clay county,
was almost totally destroyed, all but two
houses being blown down, and it is also
reported that Wakefield, Clay county,
suffered severely. The storm was accom-
panied by rain and hail.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
RACING AT BRIGHTON.
Flyers of Note Doing Their Pretties
for a Full Grand stand.

Flyers of Note Doing Their Prettiest
for "A Full Grand stand.
NEW YORK, June 12.-The races at
Coney Island to-day opened under very
favorable auspices. The weather was
fine and the attendance immense and the
racing was good and highly enjoyed, with
the following result:
FIRST RACE-Purse $500; all ages; five
eighthS Of mile. NavassO was first,
Hickory jim second and Swift third. The
time was l:O2l4.
SECOND RACE-Selling race; purse
$500: winner tO'be sold at auction; selling
allowances: one and ene-quarter miles.
Chickadee was first, Hartford second and
Rambler third. The time was 23llA.
The winner was bought in.
THIRD RACE-FOam stakes; sweep
stakes of S23 each. 1000 added for , year
oIds: second 10 get 500; 5% miles; ~
subscribers. Burton was first, Wether's
chestnut by imported King Earnest, dam
imnorted Cyclone second, Thackeray
thifd. The time was 1881.
ForRTH RACE-COney Island stakes,
for three-Vear-Olds and upwards; sweep
stakes of SIS each: 500 added; 500 to
second: $40 subscribers; one and one
eighth miles. BOOtjack Gas first, MOnl-
tor second and Rica third. The time was
1856. 80, -,
FIFTH RACE-Purse $500, all ages Win
49, ~ any one race in 1888 of the value
Of 81 900 10 carry weight for agei Of two
such races three pounds extra; OF three
or more five pounds extra; other horses
allowed five p0undsi maldens aiioWeu
twelve pounds additional; one and one
half miles Parole was first and Free
Cold second. The time was 2:39%.
SIKH RACE-Steeple chase a sweep:
stakes of $50 each, 5000 added; ol
which 500 to second and 500 to
tbird. Horses which have not won
\ steepIe chase in 1888 allowed
seven pounds. Those who never won a
steeple chase allowed twelve pounds; tne
winners Of one steeple chase in 1888 TO
carrv weight for age; the winners OF TWO
or more i'm 1888 to carry seven pounds
extra, three horses owned by different
persons &c start; inside steeple chase
course. Jim McGowan was first, Kitty
Clsril second and spider third. The time
vxas 59.ffL %
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
UNDER AN EVIL SPIRIT.
A Frenzied Mother Attempts to Butche
her Babe

AshIand (Pd.) Special PAiGadelDhfa P,esa sth
The unusually quiet village of fountain
spring, about one and half miles distant
from this place, was thrown into a high
teVer OF excitement early this morping
through the attempt of an unnatnral
mother to murder her child The name of
the woman is Abbie Smith. Proyidino,
herself with huge butcher knife. she took
the little one In her arms and proceeded to
St'lp OF wood near by, where she placed
IL upon the ground. Kneeling bV IFS side
she raised her arm, and was lust IN the
act OF plunging the knife into it's breast
When, nearing an OutcrY near by, she
hesitated.
several nelghbOrs, noticing her peculiar
movements, had followed her. They seized
the woman just in time to rescue the child
and prevent the mother from executing
her deadly design. Being foiled in the
attempt to destroy the life of her offsprin9
she became desperate, and threafennd
vengeance and destruction on the heads
OF those who had interfered with her
wicked purpose. The child, which is
about year old, was then taken TO n
nelghDorlng house as a place of safety
and the mother allowed to depart.
Soon after this the crazed woman re-
turned TO demand her child. This being
refused, she grew frantic with rage and
SET ABOUT breaking i'll the doors and win
dows OF the house with huge stones and
Clubs. The inmates, becoming alarmed
and terrified at the demoniacal attitude of
the woman, beat hasty retreat throuob a.
rear door carrying the child with them.
BY this time an excited crowd of peonIe
had gathered about the scene, when sew
eral men rushed upon the enraged woman
and after desperate struggle, in which
she fought like a tigress, succeeded in oct
ting her under control and finally quieted
down. mat the woman is suffering from
temporary insanity there is mo doubt.
Heretofore she has been known as n ra-
tlonal and peaceable person. Size was
placed under the custody of officers of the
law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
West Pninfera
Special to the Commercial Gqs.tte

offcOeNc ~ t%to = CODtHefctQC UASfffe.
At West Point Ohio stands at the head
of the list, and of the graduating class
seven are from that State. Their stand
ing will probably be as follows: Langfilt
first, Hancock 6, Duff 90, Kennedy u.
Cochrane ~, Taggart Al, Edwards Clar-
ence 40; Root, of Indiana, is "a:
Mc2uinton AZ, ana Bundy, of Indiana,
will probably graduate 50. Pennsylyania
comes next to Ohio with five. one Of whom
stands third. Illinois also graduates five.
who are well up in the class. In the far
West, California and Nevada break in ON
the Usual record, and each graduates one.
OF the Southern States the leading posi-
ton is taken by North Carolina, which
graduates four, one of whom stands fifth
III the list. South Carolina graduates only
one, but he holds fourth place in the list.
Massachusetts has four representatives,
two OF whoa graduate close together.
being fourteenth and sixteenth in the list
New YOrh has three.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
GOuId,s wonderful yacht


The official record of the trial Trim of
Jay Gould's new steam yacht shows Thai
the Atalanta promises to make such fast
time as to throw all previous records in
the shade. For an hour and forty min
utes ON the return trip on Saturday the
engine averaged 115 revolutions minute
ana the yacht ran an average Of Il knots
an hour. The maximup speed was l6i%
knots an hour, Tie engine movement in
aiaased l,4oo horse power, which is the
highest horse power ever obtained frc'ao
an engine of the Atalanta di,aeogions and nd
this horse power, pea square foot az oTate
was the highest ever obtained ON a ma
rine engine for SO long time, The a.
lanta VIII be completed ON the 90 tI.;r "a
month"; Mr.! Gould WI, nrobabiV ., 90 'illo nn
Sus,.N W. W ~ enls ',..y and make the trip to
-ork, where his family will loih MIN
and the ocean voyage begin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
CAVALRYNIAN INJURED.
Private Simms of the Governors Horse
Guards i'm a Critical Condition.

Private Simms of the Governors Horse
Guards i'm a Critical Condition.
ATLANTA, GA, June 12.-After having
inspected several plots eligible as drill
grounds, the Governors Guards were dis
missed from ranks last night near the old
Mcpherson Barracks, ,at West End. 1t was
after s O'Clock, and several members OF
the company rode home at a rapid gait.
A friendly race was entered into between
Privates Devine and Simms. Each of the
gentlemen own remarkably fleet
footed chargers, and they soon
sped out of sight. A few minutes later
Lieutenant VOOrhis and DIR. BrOckett, a
private, discovered Mr.. Simms lying in
the road almost unconscious. He was
properly cared for with all possible
speed and an examination made,
It was found that the sufferer had sus-
tanned an ugly and perhaps fatal wound
on his left forehead, from which it Is
feared the skull was fractured. About
the BODY were a number of bruises, all of
which combined, amounted to but little.
From the nature of the wound on his fore
head, it is thought by the physicians, and
generally conceded by all, that his horse
kicked him after he fell. No one saw the
accident. but as his horses head and knees
are skinned and bruised, there is but
little doubt that his horse fell While run
ming at full speed. Tonight Mr.. Simms
is reported more comfortable, but still IN
n critical condition. His mother, who
lives in Illinois, has been telegraphed for.
He is constantly attended by members Of
the Guards and friends, Mr.. Simms is a
member of the firm of Francis, Simms
A.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
Graduates at West Point

NEwBURGH. n. Y, June 12.-The an
nual exercises at West Point were con-
cluded to-day, when the graduating class
of'S3 received diplomas with suitabl ecere-
monies. The exercises We're held under
the awning in front Of the Library
building, and the day being pleasant
many others were in attendance. The
ceremonies began with prayer by Rev.
Mr.. POstlethwaite, Chaplain of the Acade-
my, after which diplomas We're distr-
buted, the parchments being handed the
cadets in order of their standing by Sc
cretary Lincoln, who made brief, pleas
ant remark to each.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
NO DEATH IN JURY'S CUP.
THE REPORT OF HIS POISONING
BY gNVINCIBLES FALSE.

Tynan's Boast Only Harmless Piece of
BraggadociO-The Van of the Dynam-
tiers Followed by an Armed Guard to
Preventa Reseue-Continuanee of the
Trial.
LONDON, June 12.-In the House of
commons this afternoon Mr.. Trevelvn.
Chlef Secretary for Ireland, stated that
the body of Jury, the Dublin hotel keeper.
whose death it was reported was caused
Dy poison administered by Inyineibles.
mad been eXhumed, and that no trace Of
poison had been discovered. Mr.. Trevelyu
also stated that Peter lyman No. II had
Doasted after the death of Jury that he
had poisoned him, and no doubt this was
generally believed among the Invincibles.
Precautionary measures on an elaborate
scale are being taken to prevent the
rescue of the Birmingham dynamite
prisoners While they are being conveyed
TO and from the court. Twelve mounted
policemen with drawn swords surrounded
the van containing the prisoners, and no.
ncemen armed with TeYOlvers ride inside
the wagon. The streets through which
the van passes are also cleared to
allow the rapid passage of the vehicle
1he trial of the men concerned i'm the
dynamite conspiracy, who are charged
with treason and felony, was resumed
this morning. The steward of the steam
ship Parthia, on which DR.. Gallagher.
Bernard Gallagher and Ansburgh sailed
from New York in March last, was placed
ON the stand and crOss-eXamined bv Ans
0urgh, who ELECTED from the witness that
no more connection apparently existed
between Ansburgh and either of the GAL
laghers than existed between him and the
other passengers.
A boy employed in Whitehead's shop.
at Birmingham, on being called to the
stand, refused to swear that Wilson was
one OF the men who had visited his en-
ployer. Some servants at the hotel i'm
Birmingham and others from there. how
ever, swore that they saw Wilson leaving
town with a trunk which was noticeablV
heavy. After the policemen, who were con-
cerned in the arrest of the prisoners. had
gwen formal evidence, the court ad
journed.
A man named Sweeney has been ar
rested at Queenstown charged with com
pllcity in the murder of Lord Mount
morris, at Ruthenek, near CIonbar, Gal
way, in September, 1880. Sweeney had
taken passage for New York by a steamer
which leaves Queenstown tomorrow.
The prisoner recently left Cone. County
Mayo, abruptly, and inquiry into his dis
was ordered under the crimes
act
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
IMMIGRANTS FED TO CANNIBALs
Marquis De ROys Put on Trial for His
Gigantic SwindIing

PARIS, June 12.-The trial was begun
here to-day of the Marquis De ROys and
seventeen other persons, who are charged
with manslaughter, fraud and infringe
ment of the public companies and emigra-
tion laws. In July, 1877, the Marquis De
ROys advertised land for sale in the
island of Port Breton, IN Oceanica, and
inaugurated a scheme for emigration
thereto. The Legitimist papers inter-
ested themselves in the enterprise, and
100000 francs were subscribed to
further it. OF this sum the
Marquis pOcketed 2,000g00 francs.
1t is stated that 100000 hectares of land
were sold, although the island only con-
tains 1000 hectares. The Marquis had
maps of the island published in which
were indicated imaginary houses, church.
es and roads. He also instituted militia
and gendarmerie forces and the necessa-
ry civil officers. Finally he dispatched
to the island four old sailing ships
with number of emigrants, the majority
of whom perished under the most misera-
BILE circumstances. On one vessel thirty
emigrants died during the passage, $50
more died from hunger and disease after
reaching Port Breton, and five others
were captured and eaten by the natives of
the island. Only 100 of the unfortunate
people succeeded in reaching a friendly
country,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
LAW MAKING IN GERMANY,
The Governments Church Bill Re.
ferred to a Committee.

The Governments Church Bill Re-
ferred to "A Committee.
BERLIN, June 12,-The government
church bill has been referred by the lower
house of the Landtag to a committee COM
posed of twenty-one members, and the
House has adjourned until the 21st inst.
The members of the National Liberal
party have resolved to present an address
to HerrvOn Bennrigsen, who yesterday re-
signed his seat in the lower house of the
Landtag, and in the Reichstag, in which
they will praise the eminent services he
has rendered to the party, and hope for
his return to political life when the
auspices are more favorable.
In the Reichstag to-day the budget for
1SS45 passed its third reading without
amendment.
Herr Won Boetticher, Secretary of State
of the Imperial Office of the Interior, then
read the decree declaring the session
closed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
WAITS FROM WASHINGTON.
Meeting of the Cabinet and Other Legis-
lative Items.

lative Items.
WASHINGTON, June 12.-The Cabinet
meeting held to-day was short and unim-
portant. After the meeting adjourned
the President had a long conference with
Secretary Folger in regard to the question
of recognizing and consolidating inter-
nal revenue districts so as to meet the
requirements of the law. 1t is proposed
to settle this question as soon as possible,
and an announcements of some perfected
plan will be made in a lew days.
Upon his return to Washington, Secre-
tarv Chandler will advertise for sealed
proposals for the purchase of two iron
clads, two iron and twenty-siX wooden
ships, which have been condemned by
Boards of Inspection as unfit for further
naval service.
The ships to be sold which are now in
Southern navy yards, are as follows
At Port Royal, S. c., the Pawnee, 1850
tons, built in 1859 used as a ~storeship
and coal hulk; at Norfolk, Va, the Wor-
cester, $3.50 tons, dQuble-decked steamer,
built in 1865; the shawmut, 800 tons, a
wooden screw steamer, built in 1868: the
Savannah, 2,330 tons, an old wooden sail
ing frigate, launched in 1912. Proposals
for the purchase of these vessels will be
received until about Semptember 10.
The Attorney General has rendered an
opinion IN which he holds that the ques-
tion as TO what constitutes the appoint
ment of more than one member OF fam
ilv in the government service does not
come within the Jurisdiction of the Civil
Service Commission, but must be decided
by the appointing officer at the time of the
opnbint mont
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
Damages for Property Stolen ON Pull
man Car.
Pittsb1erg Special, StA.


A case of interest to every traveller ON
railroads was tried before Judge Stowe
in Common Pleas, No. l, to-day. William
Gardner had entered suit to recover dam
ages from the Pullman Palace Car Com
pany for property lost while on one of the
company's cars. He was coming from
Philadelphia, and while asleep his watch
and purse was taken from him. The
Pullman Company tried to compromise.
but Gardner was obdurate, because he
had three times been robbed on sleeping
cars. q
In presenting the case, Gardner's conn
sci took the ground that the company was
responsible as bailee, just as the driver of
an express wagon is responsible. The
company's defense, in part, was that
valuables should be placed in the safe
provided for that purpose. The Assistant
superintendent acknowledged, while ON
the stand, that a professional thief could
reach through and rob passenger in am
adjoining berth without being detected.
in the way the cars are now arranged.
The jury brought in a verdict for the
full claim with interest, An appeal will
be taken to the Supreme Court and the
matter finally decided, but in the mean
time the suits will pile up, another having
been brought today.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13

the Palm Paper Company, w Washingten. ID. G.
mas oeen IN Florida looking for a site for a N
extensive pulp mill He said that Florida's
Mltd palmettOs contain the best paper mate
M Llal tnat exists, and that the discovery is more
valuable than people can yet fully compre-
me Sumterville Tines says: Mrs. ]. II
county, gave birth few weeks since 10 a
uounie enid, which unfortunately for the
SAKE Of science, was born dead. The child
i. il = uo4Die head, joined together. but show
tnk Wo ulstlnct noses and mouths. two dis
l5 tlhSt eyes anutwo apparently Joined together
anu lour ears. Prom the arms down fhe two
,,,-l. oo,ies We're entirely separate. each having
who gave us the information Is sfrictiv ral
ti,ole anu Will vOuch for the correctness OF
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Roanoke's Commencement.

SALEM, VA, June 12.-The alumni as
sociatiOn was addressed this morning by
the annual orator, W. E. Craig, 4. NJ, Of
Staunton, Va. His subject was "The
characteristics of the progress OF the age"
The second address, by Rev. AID. Mayo
ID. D., of Boston, was on the subject,
"What is educatiOnw
Hon. John Goode, of Virginia, deliv'
cred the first address before the literary
societies in the evening. His subject was
lone Cancer that Lies Before YOU"
The second address was delivered 10y
Charles Dudley Warner, OF Connecticut
upon the subject of 'Ihe work Laio
J1pon the southern College,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13

CHICAGO, June 12.-The Macon, Ca,
Volunteers, one Of the oldest military or
ganizations Ofthe country, passed through
this city this morning on their way to
Rockford, ILL.,, where they will be enter
tanned. They return to Chicago to-mor-
row, and will remain as the guests of the
local military till Friday night.
ROCKFORD, Ill, June 12.-The Macon
Volunteers, of Macon, Ga, were ac-
corded a cordial greeting here to-day.
The public reception was held in the
fair grounds this afternoon and banquet
was given this evening. 4 holiday was
prOclaimed and the city decorated.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
Mississippi's Disheartened Republicans

JACKSON. Miss, June 12.-The Repub-
lican Executive State Committee met TO-
dav al the United States Court room. The
committee, which consists of seventeen
members, were all present Win one OF
two exceptions. John Il. Lynch was
elected Chairman. United States District
ATTORNEY Chandler, General Fitzgerald,
Colonel Morphis and a number OF other
influential Republicans were present and
took an active part in the meeting. Gen.
eyoI Chalmers is in the city. Chairman
Gvnch is said to be working quietly to
nTeyent the disorganization OF the Repub-
Iican party of the State as a polltlcal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13

NEW YORK, June 12.-The Continental
Guards of New Orleans arrived at Jersey
City at 5 O'Clock this afternoon. They
were received by the officers of the list
Regiment, New York. and conveyed in
an annex boat to the Fall River steamer.
They were received on board by delegates
of the National Lancers of Boston. The
steamer waited an hour beyond her usual
time of departure, and sailed Immediately
uDOn the embarkation
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13

A gooa Baptist clergyman OF Bergen \;
V. strong temperance man, sunereu
with kidney trouble, neuralgia and dizzi-
noes almost to blindness, over two years,
nftor iiSs0 he was told that Hop Bitters would
cure him, because he was AFRAID dol ol anu hio
nre,udiced against "Bitters. Slnce .tist nss
cure he says fhat none need fear, pul trust
in Hon Blttefs,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-06-13
Eeath in : Ianfne.

LONDON, Eng, June Intelligence
has been received of the existence of a
famine in the Kurdish districts of Asia
Minor. Many persons have died from
starvation. Grain is selling at six times
its usual prices.