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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31
sTEANIFRs TIEDluP.
TENNEssERs EXPERIENCE.
Railroad Tracks Washec d Out.and Many
Bridges swept Away by the Flood.

Railroad Tracks Washed Out and Many
Bridges swept Away by the Flood.
CHATTkNooGA, March 3O.4-Un2rece-
-dented rains have fallen in this section for
the past 4S hours, the total rainfall vary
ing from 8 to 10 inches throughout the
upper Tennessee water shed. Ats O'Clock
tonight the river here marked 35% feet,
and was rising a. the rate or 10 inches
per hour. Advices from above indicate
that the rise will reach IS feet, and may
go to 80 feet. No passenger or freight
trains on any of the eight railroads
have left the city or arrived
since last night, and there is
no prospect of traffic being resumed to-
morrow. On the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia and Georgia railroad heavy wash
4Outs and slides have occurred between
here and LOud0n, Tenn, and.heavy slides.
ION the Georgia division of the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia. On the
Cincinnati Southern a small bridge at
&ROck creek has been carried away. The
tracks of the Nashville. and CHATTANOOGA,
: Alabama Great Southern, and Memphis
and Charleston railroads at the foot OF
Lookout Mountain are undermined by
torrents OF water and the bridges
in the vicinity of the mountain are in.
danger. An engine on the Alabama
Great Southern railway ran into land
slide, and was precipitated down an en-
sbankment. No one was seriously hurt.
On the Western and Atlantic railroad a
culYeTt was washed out near Graysyille,
and a.slide occurred at the mouth of the
tunnelnear Tunnel Hill. No damage OF
consequence can be done here unless
the river rises over 4S feet. Dispatches
from lockwood, Tenn, say that
200 feet Of the railroad track has been
washed out, and the coke ovens Of the
R0ane Iron Company are badly damaged.
At Emory Gap, Emory Run, marks 10,
feet, and the bridge over the Cincinnati
southern road isin danger. At Dayton,
Tenn, the backwaters are inundatiDg
the town, and many are driven from
their homes. AT Rising Eawn, Ga, the.
water flooded the. coal mines, and one'
miner was drowned. The Rising Fawni
furnaces was compelled TO shut down,
and coal famine'is apprehended at,Day-i
ton and lockwood unless traffic TO-
speedily resumed, and the same is proba-
BILE here, which'wfll compel the largest
iron plants TO shut down.
ALL EAST TENNESSEE AFFECTED.
KNOXVILLE, TENN, March 3O.-A
heavy ratn has been falling for 36 hours
all over East Tennessee and will prevent
any trains leaving before noon tomorrow.
Heavy landslides on the Knoxville and
Ohio road will stop trains for nearly q
week. The Tennessee river he rising rap
idly, with prospect ofthe greatest flood
in 10 years.
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outrageous and infamous action which
nao ever been Perpetratsd upon any COM
munitY. be did not know rom what in
nuence this came unless 1t came from
man who had paid himselfa salary out of
the children's school fundtwo years after
he went out OF office.
Mr.. McMhlin-To whom does the gen.
tleman referf
Mr.. Houk-You know just as well as
anybody on earth. L laYe the record If
you come round privately.
Mr.. McMillin-I Insist that when a
man goes to assassintte character-and
this is uRmitigated assassinaJion-he
should have-the .boldnsss to do it like
man.
Mr.. Houk-I have the boldness to tell
you privately, or to meet it in any other
way.
GROWING MORE DIRECT.
MIR. Mc0Eblin-No man ought to attempt
to do that indirectly which he has not the
I boidness to do diieetly. l undertake to
say that the man he igattemptig to reach
is the equal OF any man he canbo OF
knowing, and win not, under therules
OF this House. sayhow FAR he is the supe-
Srior of this individual G Mr.. Houk in all
sthat constitutes manhood.
Mr.>Houk suggested that there were
: plenty Of men on Pennsylvania avenue
now who were the superiors OF his col
league.
Mr.. McMillinwoulde express the opinion
III 1t were parliamentaFy-that there
were mentn the penitentiary who were
the superiorsi OF his colleague.
Mr.. Houk had no doubt that his COL
leagues superiOrs had been hanged in
prisons.
After this exchange of compliments the
matter dropped andsthe committee rose.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31

The Grim Harvester Claims One of
Burks's Most Progressive Planters.

The Grim Harvester Claims One of
Burks's Most PrOgressive Planters.
WAYNEsBoRo, GA, March 30.-Dr. w.
'B. Jones, one Of the most prominent cfti-
zens Of this county, died last night at his
residence at Birdsville, Burke county. it
is supposed from sudden attack OF
sheart disease. His wife discovered in the
night that he was breathing very heavily,
and got up and called. one OF bis sons. BY
the time they returned TO the bed they
found that the Doctor had breathed his
last. DR.. Jones, though advanced in
life, wac a very vigorous, hale, and
hearty planter. He was the young
est of four brothers, all noted
and distinguished gentlemen, two
Of these survive him, Judge Joseph
B. and Col. Henry Wilkes. DR.. Jones at
the time of his death was about 50 years
old. He, with his sons, were actively en-
gagged in a seed farm, at bis old home
ssead at BiTdsville, which they had made
a success of. He has been on the execu-
tive committee of the State Agricultural
Society for years, and was one Of its most
prominent and useful members. He
leaves a fond wife and family Of devoted
sons, and a multitude Of strong and de-
voted friends 10 mourn his loss.
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SURRENDER OF THE APAOHEs.
The News Confirmed At Washington,
But Reticencs Maintained.

The News Confirmed at Washington,
But Ketioencs Maintained.
FORT BOWIE, ARR, March 30.-News
was received here to-day that the four
Apache chiefs, Geronimo, Chihuahua,
Nana-and Natchez, with 80 bucks and 4S
squaws, Internationally surrendered to
Gen. Crook near San BernardinO ranch,
on the Mexican line, Saturday. The cap
nves were placed in charge of Lieut..
'Maus, who is now conducting them to
this point.
THE NEWS CONFIRMED.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-It Is under
stood that the War Department has re-
ceived official confirmation OF the reported
surrender Of Geronimo and his band, but
for some unexplained reason neither the
Secretary, Lieutenant General nor Adju-
tant General will admit that such is the
case. IL is also said that the disposition
Of the captured drenegadesswas considered
at the CabiDet-meeting to-day, and action
was postponed'until the views OF Seere-
stary Lamar and other members OF the
Cabinet, who were unable to he present
at the meeting, in regard to the matter
shall have'beenmade known to the Presi-
dent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31
MERRICK MADE JUDGE.
The Adverse Report Of the Judiciary
Committee Defeated.

The Adverse Report Of the Judiciary
Committee Defeated.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-The nomina-
ton Of Judge William NJ. Merrick, Of the
bench Of this District, was confirmed by
the Senate in executive'session to-day,
after a long discussion, by a vote Of
nearly two to one. 1t had been reported
adversely from the Committee on judi
ciary. The principal ground Of objection
was the age OF the nominee-6S Vears-lt
being deemed inexpedient TO put into
public position a man who after
short term OF service could retire ON a
pension. Judge Merrick's war record
was also rehearsed. II was said, too,
that being upon the bench in similar
position 10 that he now fills, he used his
power TO embarrass the officers Of the
government to such an extent that Con-
gress legislated him out OF office. He
did not, however, lack vigorous defense.
His soundness as a jurist, and upright
ness as a man, were youched for upon
both sides OF the chamber. and the ver-
dict OF tho Judiciary Committee was
reversed.
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hoped to get trans through by tonight.
The washouts on the East Tennessee.
Virginia and Georgia railroad north of
Selma have stopped the mails, ana trains
from Wetumpka report that the bridge
across the Co0sa river at that point was
washed away last night. The loss Is
$40, 900.
Specials from Opelika report that a
construction train went through a bridge
over the Tallapoosa river on.the COlum-
bus and Western road, between Opelika
and Danville. The engine and two cars,
with the engineer and Is hands went
down. 1t is feared that some OF the men
are lost. Great cries OF distress were
,heard.but nothing as to their fate is yet
known
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MANNING GAINS SLOWLY.

The Physicians Report Very Little
Change in the Secretary's Condition.
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-'tThere is
nothing to report in Secretary Manning's
case" saidDr. Lincoln att O'Clock this
morning. "He is about the same as yes
terday." He continued: "He has lost no
ground and has gained none. His i'm
provement is very slow and tedious. In
all probability it will be sometime yet be-
fore any markedimprovement takes place.
We do not expect it at least" Neither OF
the physicians spoke as encOuragingly as
they did yesterday. The best that can be
said ia that he is no worse,
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BELGIUMs OUTBREAKS.
Peace Nearly Restored at OharlerOI ana
Liege and Troops Leaving.

Peace Nearly Restored at OharlerOI ana
Liege and Troops Leaving.
BRUSSELS, March 3O.-Quiet has noa
only been restored at Charleroi, but the
strikers are generally returning to work.
The only locality where the disturbancea
have increased is the central coal mining
district.
Adyices from Liege say that quiet has
been restored. The troops which have
been stationed at CharlerOi and Liege are
leaving those places for TOurnay and
Mons. The Governor Of Liege has prOm4
Ised the striking miners that he will ln1
tercede tor them with their employers with
the object OF securing Tor workmen an
increase OF wages.
FRENCHMEN GOING TO THE SCENE.
PARIS, March BON. ROchefort and NJ
La Guerre have left Paris for Charleroi,
to look into the labor troubles there. The
authorities have seized the edition OF am
anarchist paper printed in Brussels and
sent here to be circulated.
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LoGAN's CHESTNUT.
CARRoLLToNs CoRPsEs.
Mr.. Reagan Objects to the Proposed
C0nRressiOnaI.I alton.

Mr.. Reagan Objects to the Proposed
I.InvestigatiOn.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-In the House
to-day MIR. Randall, of Pennsylvania,
asked unanimous consent to offer the fol-
lowing resolution:
Reso5ged, That committee Of FIVE members
be appointed whose duty It shall be to investi-
gate the cireumstances.and causes attending
the killing on March IS. 1885, in Carrollton,
Miss, of a number OF colored citizens Of said
}State.
Mr.. Reagan, of Texas, objected on the
ground that Congress had no jurisdiction
over the matter.
Mr.. Randall then asked to have the
resolution referred, but Mr.. Reagan OBJ.
jected, Notwithstanding the request N ade
by Mr.. BarKsdale. of Mississippi, in be-
half Of the Mississippi delegation, that
there might be no objection. The House
then adjourned.
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LsHOT THRoUGH THE HEART.
A Quarrel Between Pool Players Ends
In an AIdermAn'a DEATH.

A Quarrel Between Pool Players Ends
In an AldermAn's Death.
LAREDO, TEX, March 3O.--AIderman
Henry Douglass was shot and killed yes
terday morning In the Commercial hotel,
by Alexander Menly, of'COrpus Christi.
Menly and young'man named Burbank,
had spentsthe nightsplayiDg pin-pool, AL
derman Douglass watching the game.
Early in the morning they all repairedto
the hotel bar, where a aquarrel ensued be-
tween Menly and Burbank. The former
drew his revolver and fired. The bullet
grazed Burbank and passed dthrough,Doug-
lass heart. Menly was arrested. There
is great deal OF excitement over the
tragedy, and threats of lYnchin0 are
made. Douglass was from Pennsylvania,
and was,One Of the most popular railroad
men in this section.
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LADY's DERANGEMENT.
Tired of Life At so, She Seeks Death in
Creek, but IL Rescued.

Tired of Life at so. she Seeks Death in
Greek, but IL Rescued.
CANTON, GA, March 30.-Our usually
quiet village was considerably excited
last evening by the report that Mrs.
Allen Keith, a very quiet andrespected
lady. was missing from her home, three
miles north of town. From some remarks
she had made TO her daughter during the
day, 1t was feared she intended suicide.
soon her husband and family aroused the
.neighborhoOd, who turned out to search
for her. Runners came'to town, and men
,and boys, on horses and on foot joined In
the search. She was traced
through ilel Is and plantations,
and along roads some five
miles to a small creek on the Cartersville
road, where she was found some twenty
feet below the road in the creek lodged
against water rack. She was rescued
iby the pursuing party, and on their re-
turn tried 10 choke berseIf with shawl.
Mrs. Keith is an estImable lady and has
every comfort at home. No cause is
known for this strange act, except some
sudden alteration OF mind. The only ex-
planation given by her is that she had
lived long enough. She is about 90 years
CII
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TrenhoIm's Nomination.

WASHINGTON, March 3O.--Civil servica
Commissioner TrenhOlm's nomination t0l
be Comptroller Of the Currency is said to-
have given rise TO some discussion in the
Senate Committee on Finance today
The pronounced opposition Of two or three
Democratic members OF the committed
was sufficient 10 keep it from going to the
subcommittee in the usual course, and ID
still remains in its first stage OF c0nsider-
alton awaiting some information from the
Secretary OF the Treasury respecting the
influences which secured the nomination. l
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31

NEW ORLEANS, March 30.--The steamer
Mary Lewis. connecting boat OF the Nor
gan railroad line, while coming down
Bayon Teche this morning came into COL
lison with Lagonda bridge. The steamer
sank m ten minutes IN 2T feet Of water.
The second engineer and cook were
drowned. The boat aud her cargo will
iproye,a total loss.
While the steamer Barmore was en-
gagged in saving the cargo and machinery
iof the Mary Lewis she exploded her boiler.
Four men we're blown overheard and
drowned. Five others are badly injured.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Another Instance of Newspaper Enter
prise Creates a stir.

Another Instance of Newspaper Enter
prise Creates a stir.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-The Senate
in secret session to-day discussed the be-
trayal of executive secrets. A copy OF
the New York Sun Of this morning, con-.
tanning the text of the report of the FL
nance Committee in the case of Collector.
Stearns, of Vermont, from which the in
junction Of secrecy was to be removed,
was laid before the body, and a proposition
was made that the Committee on Privi-
'leges and Elections should make an in
vestigation of the case. The members of
that committee expressed their disinch
nation to enter upon the, thankless task,
and suggested that special committee
take it up.
LoGAN'S CHESTNUT.
Mr.. Logan told the old story of two
newspaper men, ,6he efoundationsiof whose
fortunes were laid several years ago
when they were arrested and locked up
by order of the Senate. The Senate, he
said, rather ignObly backed down in that
instance, and he was opposed to any at
tempt to repeat the experience unless
there could be an understanding all
around that the matter should be carried
through vigorously. Thereupon the pro-
position was laid on the table.
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TWO NEGROES BYNCHED.
Citizena OF Tennessee Avenge the MUIR
der of a Prominent Resident.

CitizenH OF Tennessee AVenge the MUIR
der of a Prominent Resident.
NASHVILLE, TENN, March 30.-Daniel
Gushree, a prominent citizen of Crockett
county, was murdered ten days ago by
Weakly Ridley and TObe Williams,
negroes. who we're arrested and lodged in
jail at Alamo. The crime excIted the
greatest indignation. Word has Just been
,receIved'here tnatea yesterday morn
ling mob numbering 700 persons appeared
,at the jail and demanded the prisoners.
Tine jailar demurred. but was forced 10
give upthe keys. The mob entered the
,ceIl IN which the negroes were confined,
and taking them outside lynehed them
without ceremony. After the prisoners
were pronounced dead the mob quietly
dispersed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31
Admisslon or Territories.

WASHINGTON, March 3O.-In the Senate
to-day the Washington Territory bill was
taken up, Senator Platt taking the floor
in its support.
Mr.. VOORHEES, introduced bill for the
admission OF the Territory Of Montana In
place or the bnI originally introduced by
him. The bill now introduced, Mr.. Noor-
hees said, was an enabling act, while the
first bill provided for immediate admis-
sion OF the Territory.
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LoGAN's ARMY BILL.

The Senator Answers the Arguments of
the Measures Opponents.
WASHINGTON, March 3O.-In the Sem
ate to-day, on motion of Mr.. Logan, the
bill to increase the efficiency Of the army
was taken up and its consideration pro-
ceeded with. Mr.. Logan took the floor
and continued his remarksin support OF
the bill, and IN cOntroVentiOn of.bhe aFgu-
ments presented against the bill by the
Senator'S opposing 1t. After further de-
bate by Senators Logan, Allison and Tel
Ter the bill was laid aside.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31
FIRED IN sELF-DEFENsE.
The Proprietor OF a Restaurant at MIL
ON shoots q Negro.

The Proprietor or "A hestaurant at Mill
On shoots a Negro.
MILLEN, GA, March 3O.-This morning
Mr.. Mead, proprietor Of a restaurant
here. shot and very probably fatally
wounded q negro employed as porter at
the Milien hotel. This negro about three
weeks since had a tight with MIR. Mead
on the railroad platform and with some
kind OF a blunt instrument beat Mr..
NJ cad M, badly. This morning the negro
was In a saloon and Mr.. Mead walked in
on him. This being close quarters,
the negro thought Mr.. Mead was after
him. The negro stood behind the door,
and as Mr.. Mead entered struck him q
'feariuhblOw with what one present says
must have been a sling shot. The negro
followed up the attack by olinching Mr..
N cad, whereupon Mr.. Mead drew his
pistol and with great difficulty shot the
negro.
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MOTHER AND CHILD PERISH.
Terrible Result Of an Early Morning
Fire at Bronson.

Terrible Result of an Early Morning
Fire at Bronson.
BRONSON, MICH, March S0.--Fire vis-
lited Bronson this morning, destroying a
fine new block OF stores which was built
last summer. One of the terrible fea-
lures Of the fire is the death of Mrs. Pim-
othy Hurley and her daughter May, aged
10 years, who were burned. Mr.. Hurley
and three children, q boy aged 16,. another
aged 10, and q baby about years and 6
months old are terribly burned. Charles
Straehley, a baker employed by Mr.. Hur-
ley. is badly cut about the face and head.
The fire company did effective work, saw
ing the business portion OF the village
-Four stores were burned. The loss is
$4,000. The bodies of Mrs. Hurley and
her daughter have been recovered, burned
beyond recognition.
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wREOKING OF A TRAIN.
The Perpetrators of the Crime Believed
to he Known.

to he Known.
PARSONS, KAN, March 3O.--Passenger
train No. l54, nOrth-bound, was ditched
five miles south, of here, and the engine,
mail car, and baggage car were thrown
down an embankment. The mail car
struck against a telegraph pole and broke
it. The only one seriously hurt wassMail
Agent Moore, who has been taken to his
home at Usage Mission. The track will
be cleared to-day. Thewreck was caused
by fish plate being removed and the rails
spread. The FISH plate was then spiked
down so the rails could not possibly get
to their places, thereby making n wreck
inevitable. Great indignation Is mani
tested by the citizens against the perpe-
traitors Of the crime, and tits most likely
that the guilty ones win be arrested and
punished, as detectives have obtained
some clues as TO who the guilty parties
are.
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Pensncoln,s Coming Drlll.

PENSACOLA, FLA, March 30.-Thet
Dispatch, a vessel belonging TO the North
Atlantic squadron, arrived Ia port today.
The Dispatch Is a dispatch boat OF the
fleet, and will remain in attendance on
the feet during the coming naval drill
The citizens have chartered several steam-
ers 10 transport visitors 70 the bay 70 Wit
ness the sea manmuVering OF the heet.
Many prominent persons are expected 20
be present at the drill, among others Secre-
tary w hitney and Chairman Herbert, %
the Naval Committee.
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A Fnctorv Undermined.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, March 3O.--A
special from Prattyllle, IA miles west Of
shere, states that the cotton factory there
has been undermined and mas fallen In,
and is a total wreck. The loss Is $50 900.
Two hundred laboTers are thrown out OF
employment. II. and j. Faber are the
princinnl oWnara
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A Cyclone Strikes a Church.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, March 30.-A
special states that a cyclone swept across
a portion OF Bullock county, about 90
miles east OF here to-day, and in its path
struck a negro church in which afuneral
was going on. The church was blown
downrand four persons were killed and
ten badly injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31

Vance and Civil Service Reform.
WASHINGTON, March 30.-In the sens
ate to-day MIR. Vance gave notice that
after the morning business tomorrow be
would call up his bill for the repeal on
the civil service law, for the purpose OF
addressing the Senate upon 1t. After an
executive session the Senate adj0urneda
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31

NEW ORLEANS, March 30.--An open,
section OF Woods cotton press, corner of
Canal and Where streets was fred by
lightning during a severe thunder storm
this morning. Eight hundred bales 0f oot-
ton were partially destroyed. The loss s
estimated at 0,0o0. 10 Is iully insured.
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A Sunday school AssocIatIon.

BLAcKsHEAR. GA, March 3O.-The
Pierce County sunday School Association
WAS reOrganized sunday afternoon, aud q
full board of officers elected. The Asso-
citation will send delegates 10 the state
Convention at Macon.
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Killed M a sawmllI.

WAYcRoss, Ga, March 3O.-s. b.
Bunker, bookkeeper for George Walter at
the Waltertown mills here, was almost
Instantly killed this afternoon. He had
gone from the Office 10 thesmhl, and while
passing the saw a piece OF board from the
saw struck himin the back with terrible
force. He was a man much liked.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31
on STRUCK in Loulsiana,

NEW ORLEANS, March 3O.-Nows has
been received from Lake Charles that
In boring wells at the sulphur mines oil
was struck at a depth OF $50 feet and is
now flowing 200 barrels daily.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-03-31
civil service Classification.

WASHINGTON, March 3Q.-In the Housa
to-day Mr.. Cox, Of North Carolina, on
behalf OF the Committee on Civil Service
Reform. called up the bill 20 secure an
equitable classification and compensation
OF certain officers Of the United states,
but the reading or the report lasted until
the morning hour expired.
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Ex-Presidient Davis, Visit.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, March 30.-Ex-
President Jefferson DAVIS has fixed April
% rs the date Of his lecture here in be-
half OF the monument 10 the Confederate
dead. The next day after the lecture
he will lay the corner stone Of the monu-