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Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES CONTROL
The Standard oil Company said to
be Working to Secure Ii.

The Standard oil Company Salu 10
be Working to Secure 1t.
AUGUSTA, GA, June 16.-lt has been
discovered that there was considerable
mystery wrapt in a large number OF
transactions in Central stock of late, and
! that parties in Augusta were largely in
terested. Calling at the office of John
Jay Cohen, large dealer in Central
stock, the News correspondent
found Mr.. Cohen out and could
obtain no oinformatlon; but another broker
was met in front Of Mr.. Cohen's Office.
When asked if there was not something
going on in Central, he gave knowing
smile, and said that he was not in 1t If
there was. On being closely questioned,
what he knew re was bound
by secrecy not to tell. The correspondent
then went further on the trail. He first
met a prominent capitalist and when
asked the latter said: "Yes. have just
learned in great secrecy that DR.. j. A. A.
West was candidate for President of the
Central Railroad" and when he told
of the gigantic scheme and the anount
of money involved, and the manner in
which DR.. West and his friends were to
get possession of the railroad, the cores
pondent opened wide his ears in dumb
astonishment. A prominent cotton mer-
chant happened by and 1T was found out
that it was no secret that DIR. j. A.
A. West and Maj. Il. p. Branch
were openly trying to get possession of
the Central for a number Of English capt.
talists, and that they were willing to give
par if they could get over one-half of the
stock, and that they had decided to make
a proposition to the holders of
the stock, the substance of
which proposition is that If the
parties VIII put their stock in bank for a
limited length of time, until Messrs.
Branch and West can see if they can get
controlling interest, Messrs. Branch
and W est will give contract to pay par
for the stock if they get the necessary
amount. And" said the gentleman,
81 would not be surprised were they to
succeed" Another gentleman, when
asked, said, "Yes. l have heard OF the
sensation. and l understand positively
that the English capitalists are no other
people than the Standard Oil Com
pany. You can readily see what a
big thing it would be. Why,"
said he, ''suppOse, for little over $3,500,-
900, the entire Central system could be OBJ
tained, with all the branches it owns, it
would be a tremendous bargain, and
would really be getting the stock of the
Central for 80 cents on the dollar,
for after they get control
they need not declare a dividend for
twenty years." Another stock dealer
was seen, and said there was a scheme OF
different nature being put inUO shape by
which the control of the stock
was to be obtained. Meeting a
trustee of the Richmond Academy,
where DR.. West held prOfessorship, the
reporter asked if he knew anything of the
sensation. "Yes." said he, 81 have Just
heard that DR.. West will be a candidate
for the Presidency of the Central, and it
is more than possible, hear, that he will
get it.o
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Desper ate Remedies Not REQUIRED.


You have probably read of or heard of the
individual whose wardrobe was so scant that
he was compelled to go to bed whenever he
wanted his shirt washed. This little story
may or may not hold water. but it savors de-
cidedly OF ''chestnuts.n This extremity can
hardly reach any man nova days, as for a
half dollar and fifty cent piece we can sell you
an excellent Unlaundried Shirt, as good as
many that are sold for dollar. This is not a
poorly made, cheap garment. but a frst-class
article that we are enabled to offer at about
One-half its value. Our stock of Gents,
Youths aud Boys Summer Clothing has not
been allowed TO run down by any means, and
we ask attention to our suits and prices.
Come in and glance over our display of real
Seersucker Suits, Silk PaiamAs, Alpacas etc.
If You are going to a summer resort you'd
better provide yourself with Collars, Cuffs,
Shirts, etc, to last you during your absence,
as we will sell you better articles for less
money than you can get abroad. Remember,
we have one price only, and that the lowest.
A. FALK Il Son, successors to l. L. Falk &
Co., Congress, Whitaker and St, Julian streets.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
A GHOST AT DoDD,s HILL.
1t Eludes One Hundred Men Who
Went to Capture Il.


Went to Capture lt.
New YORK, June 13.-Tne people living
at Dodd's Hill, Orange, N. j., have been
wildly excited for the past two weeks
over the appearance of what was sup
posed to be a ghost. Strange stories OF
his ghostship's appearance were told, and
many people had been frightened almost
to death. There was hardly person re-
siding near DOdd's Hill who was brave
enough to cross the hill after dark. At
last meeting was called, and commit
tee OF lOO was appointed to Investigate the
specter and find why he was lurking
around the hill. Thursday night was Sc
lected for the investigation and the 100
brave Dodd Hillerites marched forth to
the combat, while their wives and daugh-
ters stayed home and prayedsfor their safe
return. 1t was exactly II O'Clock when
the trembling braves saw a form arise,
apparently from the earth. Some OF them
estimated it's height at about $50 feet.
For moment the thing stood perfectly
still, when one of the bravest Of the in
Vestigators tremblnglY picked up a
stone and threw it at the figure. The aim
was good, and when the stone struck the
ghOst the stone stopped. The hobgoblin
didn't stop, as he saw his chance to show
how ghost could run, and he took ad-
vantage of it, leaving behind his ghOstly
ralments, and appearing TO his pursuers
to be medium sized, heet-footed boy.
The ghostly raiments consisted of sheet
covered with PHOSPHORUS, and the head
light was found to be a broom covered
with some OF the same material. Dodd
HIllerites will hold a meeting, and it is
said will offer reward Of $1,000 for the
culprPs capture, provided the captor
will agree to let each citizen kick the
priaOnnr
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
MEltCER's GRADUATES.
The Last Section of the Senior Glass
Read Their ESSAYS.

The Last Section of the Senior Glass
Read Their Essays.
MACON, GA, June 16.-The last section
Of the senior class of Mercer University
read essays to large and enthusiastic
audience this morning. The exercises
were very interesting, all the young
ladies appearing to fine advantage. DIR.
Bass conferred degrees on the class and
presented the following medals: Paint
ing, TO Miss Merit Murpbree; drawing, to
Miss Minnie Rice; penmaDship, to Miss
Annie Hyer; vocal senior medal, to Miss
Annie Allen; instrumental music med
ais, one to Miss Rosa RedenhOm, one to
Miss Matte WilkersOD, and one to Miss
Lizzie Wiley; the medal for special
music pupils, to Miss NJ, Luse; oil paint
ing, to Miss Emily Hines; oil painting
and china work, to Miss Laura Palmer
medal for English composition, to
Miss Dora Adams; medal for
elocutIOn, to Miss Merit Muphree. To-
night occurred the anniversary of the
Ciceronian and Phi Delta societies of
Mercer University. Mr.. j. ID. Howard was
the anniversarian for the Phi Delta So
cietY, and K. j. McMath for the Cicero
niau. Their speeches were very good,
and the audience was highly pleased.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
DEATHS WORK AT COLUMBUS.
Two Highly Respected Citizens Call
ed to Their Last Rest.

Two Highly Respected Citizens Call
ed to Their Last Rest.
COLUMBUS, GA, June 16.-Tim Mark
ham, one Of the oldest citizens OF Celum-
bus, died tonight. He was very popu-
lar man, and at the time OF his death was
treasurer of Muscogee county, which posi-
tiOu he has held and filed very accepta.
bly, for the last twenty years. He leaves
two sons, his wife having died about
three weeks ago.
Col. Samuel Bell, Justice Of the Peace,
died this morning. He was highly re.
spected citizen, and originally came from
Tennessee.
Invitations are out for a moonlight pic
(Which VIII be given tomorrow night.
In honor OF Miss Bacon, Of Macon.
In the shooting match to-day samuel
French won the first prize, breaking out
OF IL rubber balloons.
"A white man named joseph Mills was
dangerously II not fatally stabbed in tue
bowels tonight at 10:30 O'clock on upper
Dglethorpe street, The stabbing was
done by an unknown negro. Mills is an
employe at the Swift mandatory and
was drinking at the time Of the difficulty.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
THE SUBSCRIBERS.
WHY DODGE HAD TO GO.
The Inspector Who Handled Miss
Folsom's Baggage.

Folsom's Baggage.
WASHINGTON, June 13.-A rather
singular case of offensive partisanship
has been developed by the Presidents
marriage. ]. B. Dodge was an Inspector
of Customs in the New York custom
house district when Miss Folsom landed
in New York two weeks ago. Mr.. Dodge
is no longer government official and he
is here to see about it. He was detailed
to 90 on the revenue cutter Chandler to
pass Miss FolsOm's baggage. During the
trip ne became acquainted with Col. Dan
Lamont and was treated courteously by
that gentleman, who appeared 10 be very
well satisfied with the handling of the
baggage. 1t is probable that Inspector
Dodge has been somewhat free in his
comments concerning the alleged viola
tion OF the law in the manner IN which
her baggage was put ashore, as he was
shortly atterward removed without know
ing the reason why. He is here now and
is talking at great rate.
Visiting the White House he was re-
| fused an audience by Col. La mont. Then
he went over to the Treasury, and alter
vainly seeking the desired Information
from other sources got direct response
from Secretary Smith.
"Otfensive partisanship," said Mr..
Smith.
"When and where" demanded Mr..
| Dodge.
"Ien years ago, at Meadville, Pa, >" was
the response, and the eX-inspector came
away wrathy. He thinks the real reason
for his sudden decapitation is in connec-
tion with Miss Folsom's baggage, which
he declares was landed contrary to law
by being put off at an unusual point With
out orders from the Secretary OF the
Treasury and without examination.
Tuis, however, will scarcely help ex-In-
spectOr Dodge.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
EXPECTING TO LYNCH WOMEN.
Two Servant Girls Hunted For Ven
geance irrespective OF Law.

EedIct irrespective OF LAW.
From he Ne,o York Herdld.
FREDERICKsBURG, VA, June r.
About thirty miles from Fredericksburg
lived William Walter, an old gentleman
OF 80 years, and his maiden sister Jane,
who were supposed TO nave saved up
some money which they Kept In the
house. They are near relatives of Judge
Roe Walter, of Spotsylyania, and are
well known. Last night, between the
hours Of 10 and II O'Clock, two
c0lOred servant girls employed in
the house entered the chambers OF
the old people and attempted tnelr mur-
der by beating them Win clubs. The
girls then rausacked the house and
escaped with The spOils. Miss Walter is
said TO be dead from her Injuries, but
william Is able 10 tell the story Of tue
girls crime. Sheriff Harris is In pursuit
VI toe fugiiiYes, and aucn is the feeling in
the county that 10 Ia believed if the crimi-
nails are caught summary punishment
Will be Inflicted by the lawloss people in
spite Ofthe EFFORT OF the sheriff 10 protect
the girls.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
New Yorl,s Debt INV.

ALBANY, June 16.-The Governor has
signed the act promoted by Erastus
Winan and others amending the law re-
garding imprisonment tor debt. Here
after six months is 10 be the limit of i'm
prsonment on arrests in civil actions,
and the operation OF the law releases
within five days all prisoners in Ludlow
street jail. New York. and elsewhere who
have been incarcerated beyond six
months.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

Special indications for Georgia to-day:
Local rains and nearly stationary tenn
perature.
For North Carolina. South Carolina,
Georgia, Florida and Alabama: Local
rains, nearly stationary temperature and
variable winds, generally southerly.
The height Of the river at Augusta at
1888 O'Clock .. n. yesterday (AugusJa
tlmel was 9.5 feet-a rise of 0.5 foot dur
ing preceding "a hours.
Comparative statement OF temperature
at Savannah June Is, 1885 aud 1886:
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
SHOT AT A MILL.
A Small Debt Ends in Trouble which
MAY Result in Death.

May Result in Death.
WAYCROss, GA, June 16.-At Lees
mill, on the Brunswick and Western rail-
road, to-day b. w. Furlong shot 'Chuc"
Brock in the abdomen, the ball entering
at the side and coming out below the
navel. Furiong is the proprietor of a saw
mill and Brock was employed as a fire.
man on the Brunswick and Western rail-
road. FurlOng owed Brock small
amount of money for services rendered.
When the freight train arrived Brock
got down of Of bis engine and, with a
wrench in nand, went to Furlnng's com
missary, where he aud Furlong had some
words. Furlong cursed Brock, where.
npon Brock struck at hlm with the
wrench. FOrlong then fired. The wound
is serious, though not necessarily fatal.
Brock was carried to Brunswick.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Return of a Fugitive.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL, June l6.-James e.
Chandler, President OF the Farmers Ma
tional Bank at Bushnell, who was indicted
by the grand jury of the United States
District Court a year ago for conspiracy
to defraud the United States, voluntarily
appeared before the court to-day, pleaded
guilty, and was sentenced TO the peniten-
tiarv for TWO years. He jumped a bond of
$4,000 and went to Mexico after his in-
dictment.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Savannah and Tybee Railway Com
pany.

Books of Subscription to the Capital Stock
of the SAVANNAH AND TYBEE RAIL
WAY COMPANY. in accordance with Sec
tion III. of the Charter granted at the last
session of the Legislature, will be opened at
the office of D. G. Purse, Ill Bay street, on
MONDAY, JUNE IA, at 10 A. M, and remain
open four weeks. D. G. PURSE,
Chairman Incorporators s and T. Rv
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

Mr.. Cecil Gabbett, General Manager OF
the Western Railway Company of Ala.
bama. is registered al the scrryen House.
Mr. Gabbet accompanied ex.President
Jefferson Davis on bis trip 10 Savannah.
aud IL was in Mr Gnbhefts private car
that the ox.President Travelled AN the way
from BeauyOir 10 Savannah aud back
home again.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
The Number of Hands I;nised.

EALDosrA. GA, June l6.-The dis.
patch 10 The NEws relative 10 the Gordon
meeting here is misleading. IL states
tbat when Gen. Gordon asked all WHO
favored hlm for Governor TO hold up their
nAhus thlrty-i0ur hands were raised. n
bloulu nave read toree-iourths OF all
present raised their hands. There were
belWeen 500 and l.OlO nrnsenf.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

TALLAHASSEE, fla, June l6.-Eyery.
thing indicates that the interstate tour.
nament next week Will be a grand sue
cess. Monday the Pensacola and Talla-
hassee clubs will shoot for the
championship badge Of Florida. The
interstate contest occurs on Tuesday
wednesday VIII be devoted to general
sweepstakes shooting.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

SANTIAGO, CHILL, June 16.-During the
elections here yesterday great riot oc-
Cured. Forty persons were killed and
many were wounded. The hospitals are
full Of injured persons. Senior Dinator. a
prominent member OF the Radical party,
was killed. The result of the elections is
supposed TO be in favor of the Liberals.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Gen. Jordan Wins.

NEW YORK, June l6.-A verdict in
favor Of tine defendant was rem dered in
tue United States District Court to-day
IN the suit brought by the government
against Gen. Thomas Jordan for the re-
cOyery OF an alleged shortage OF $4,000
in his accounts while acting as quarter
master during the Mexican war.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Notice to Stockholders.

SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD CoMPANY,l
OFFICE MACON, GA. June u, 1886.
Dividend No. 65 of THREE DOLLARS
AND FIFTY CENTS per share'will be paid
the Stock holders of this company on and af-
ter the 23d inst.
stockholders receiving their dividends in
Macon will be paid at the Central Georgia
Central Railroad Bank OF that city.
W. s. BRANTLY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
The Iron scaIe signnd.

PITTsBURG. June 10. - rne conference
committee Of the iron manufacturers
signed the scale of the Amalgamated
Convention this evening and the ilOn
mills throughout the country viii
nun another year without stopping.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

hEw YORK, June i6.-W. u. THOMPSON
lies conscious In a hospital tonight, but
peritonftis has developed. Though there Ia
YET a chance Of recovery. tbe doctors
say me chance is fran indeld, Thompson
rct refuses 20 talk.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

MONTPELIER, W., June l6.-The Re-
publican State Convention TODAY nOmi-
mated Lieut.. GOV. OfmsDee 40 ihe iiepun-
licau candidate Tor Governor on tbe lrst
ballot
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Arhirrntinn IsnilelI.

sPRINGFlELD, lLL., June l6.-At a
mass meeting OF miners Of the Third
District held here today strike through
out the district was ordered This Is "A
case where arbitration was failure.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
BACON OR GORDON.
A Word or Two ON the Subject

Word or Two on the Subject.
The contest for Governor between Bacon
and Gordon will no doubt be a very exciting
one, and one that will no doubt interest
great number or people; In tact, we have
never seen such an exciting race for the re-
spective position before; but just to think, in
all this excitement the people have never for
a moment forgotten the great bargains in
Clothing, Hats and Gents Furnishing Goods
at Appel Bros. old stand, l63 Congress street.
There is but little doubt Tut that the people
are finding out that am really selling Cloth
ing for less money than auy other house in
the city. i have already bought my second
crop of Spring Clothing for this season, which
speaks for itself, but as the season is advanc-
ing and l have still large stock TO select
from, have decided TO put the razor in the
prices Of some las The knife can't cut sharp
enough to suit mel, aud | intend to make
things lively. To those in need of anything
in my line would respectfully invite to call
around and see for yourself, as | mean busi-
ness. Remember, alterations free of charge.
Appel boys in charge to wait on their many
friends and customers. j. PERLIHsKI, 1853
Congress street. Opposite the Market.-Ado.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
The WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

WESI VIRGINIA..
IMMEDIATELY on the line of the great
Chesapeake and ONO Railroad. The most
celebrated of all the mountain resorts, and
one OF the Oldest and most popular OF
AMERICAN WATERING PLACES,
will open for the season June l. Elevation
above tide water 1000 feet; surrounding
mountains, $500 feet. For pamphlets desert
bing hygiene advantages, address
Il. II. EAKLE, Superfnt tenCent.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
An EMMY Honor

NASHVILLE, June 16.--rhe State Re-
publican Convention to-day nominated
Hon. A. A. Taylor, OF East Tennessee, for
Governor and adoptnd their plaliorma.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Holman IicnOfninntpd
Local Psr,ouai

INDIANAPOLIs. June l6.-William $.
Holman was renominated for Congress to.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

Cotton-regIOn bulletin TOR "a hours end
ing June Is, 1886, 6 p. m, Eastern time
DIS rRICTS AVERAGED
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

cred Lion" Elixlris pleasant and a.
sfme time efBcienL
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
me Hibernian SOcietY
Sprriai zlntirre.
Notice.

All bills against the British steamship
"Viola," Murray, Master, must be presented
at our Office on or before u M. THURSDAY,
June l7th, or payment thereof will be de-
barred. A. MINIS & SONS,
CoosiOnaas
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
HOT TO tn 6 MOUNTAINsi

HUNT HOUSE, GAINESVILLE, GA, ). H.
IL HUNT. Proprietor. Having renovated
ana added to my three story, 20 room brick
house. in which l entertained last season a
large number Of persons from Florida and
south Georgia; also, having leased park OF
four acres adJoining my lot. in which is loca-
Tea sprIng OF delicious water, / would ask
that those desiring good fare, cola. clear
water, and salnbrious atmosphere either call
IN person or correspond with me Immediately.
House located 200 feet from public square and
street railroad. Terms $40 per month. S. per
week, 81 per day; special rates to families
j. II. HUNT,
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
ROckbrjdge Alum Springs

VIRGINIA,
Now OPEN FOR GUESTs-carac acity 700.
~ The new management will welcome his
Ola friends and endeavor to make 1t pleasant
Tor those who visit the Springs this season.
Ihe only watering place in the mountains
that has all substantial brick buildings. The
pretttest lawn IN Virginia. The water dhat
Whl be for the exclusive use of those stop
ping at this hotelD Is acknowledged to be the
only purely medicinal water in Virginia.
JAS. a. FkAZIEiS, Proprietor.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Drntiatru.
DENTAL OFFICE.
DrS. ]. W. & T. S. Daniel,
Congress street, near Whitaker.
UrtrrilIartnm.
Saylnnah Veterinary Iniir


DROWN's IRON BlTTERs relieved Mr..
ID T.. MARROW. Waldburg street, savannah,
GL.. Of troublesome Indigestion. lie says he
fceia stronger and better Ia every way since
taking it.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
2tRFfiunH.

SOlOmOn's Lodge No. 1, f. and A. M.
A regular Communication will be a
held at ri asonic Temple THIS Thurs ~
day. EVENING, June II, 5SS5, at S NJ
O'Clock.
Visiting and transient brethren fraternally
invited.
The E A. Degree will be conferred.
BY order j. R. SAUSSY, w. M.
THOS. II. LAIRD. Secretary.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

Pearl and Maple stiG Hats at Belsinger's
"a Mhitaker street.-Adp.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17

+There Will be no early train from Mont
gomery on either Sunday or Monday morn
ing3.
For Montgomery only. Passengers for Isle
OF Hope can 20 via Montgomery by this train
without extra change.
8.25 p. NJ. is the last train from city Sunday
afternoon.
1880 P. NJ will be the last train from city
Saturday evening.
On Sundays an extra direct train Will leave
city for Montgomery at M. and returning
8 y. N. and ?. NJ.
Last tram from Isle Of Hope on SUNDAY 1880
Pm. j. II. JOHNSTON,
presideut
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-17
Suburban Railwau.
City and Suburban R'Y

SAVANNAH, GA. June II, 1885.
ON and after MONDAY, Attn inst, the |
~ following schedule will be run on the |
Suburban Line:
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1886-05-01
4 Word to Workers.

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Indictment weather, it they confne you to the
desk and are of nature to involve wear and
GEAR OF the brain :ssnd nervous strain, You nay
require some renoyating tonic. Hostetter,s
Stonache Bitters is tho article for you it stim-
aiases Inc failing energies, invigorates the BODY
ana cheers the mind. 1t enables the system to
throw off the facilitating effects OF undne :.
f'gne, gives renewed vigor to the organs of ai.
gestion. arouses the liver when inactive. which
1t very often is with people whose pursuits ara
penentsrs, renews the faded appetite. and en-
safe and its credentials. which censsat ia the the
nearly endorsement of persons of eyery ciass IF
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