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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
Democratic Victories reported in
Nearly Every City.


RICHMOND, VA, May 27.-rhc munic.
pal ell ction here to-day progressed
quietly. although there was considerable
excitement from the act that there was
spit in the Democratic party, the boilers
or workingmen having formed coalation
with the Republicans under the name OF
! Reformers. 4 heavy vote was polled.
/ The only contest for city officers voted
for was between ~ NJ. Lee, Dem, and
}. c. Smith, Reformer. for City Sergeant
There is little prospect that satisfactory
results Of the election can be given to-
night. Up to this hour on O'Clock re-
turns from only three precincts out OF
tweBty-touI are in. This tardiness IS
due 20 The fact that not less Toan Two and
in some cases as many az five and SIX
ditierest tickets for Aldermea and COun-
cilmen were voted in the d Il -ent wards,
and the counting of so many scratched
tickets Is consequently very SOW Ihe
supporters Of the reform tickeL nave made
he1Vy fight and Tonight they are very
iuOilsnt. claiming that they have been
successful beyond expectation by electiDg
not only majority OF their candidates
tor the City Council, but also cleo Ing
Smith, lndep- ndent or reform candidate,
for the CITY Sergeancy, over Lee, the Dem
ocratic incumbent.
STAUNTON's LARGEST VOTE.
STANTON, VA. May 27.-The largest
vote ever pOled in a municipal contest
here was cast to-day. Jacob y Ost, indie
pendent Republican for Mayor, defeated
A. G. Jordon, the present Incumbent, the
Democratic nominee, by 30 majority.
HOge. the Democratic nominee tor Treas
urer, was elected by 70 majority Nine
of the twelve Councilman were anti
primary candidates and defeated the
Democratic nominees.
SWEPT BY THE REFoRNIERs.
RICHMOND, VA, May %. | NAT
this hour returns are in from II precincts.
These show that the reform ticket has
swept the city overwhelmingly, and will
have both branches Of the City Council
by perfectly safe maj lrities. smith, indie
pendent Retormer, for City Sergeant, has
a majority of nearly 1000 over Lee, Demo-
crat, which, when the remaining 10 pre-
cincts are heard from, will be increased
to 5000 or $500.
STILL IN DOUBT.
PETERSBURG, VA, May %, l A. Mp
TO midnight the result of the municipal
election cannot be stated. The fight has
been between the Republicans and citi-
zens or reformers. Both sides seem con-
hdent of success.
ELECTED WITHOUT OPPOSITION.
DANvILLE, VA, NAV 27.-There was no
opposition TO the Democratic ticket to-
day. Fl. V. Barksdale was elected Mayor,
with all the nominees OF the Democratic
primary.
VICTORY AT ALEXANDRIA.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. MAY 27.-The cleo
ton tor STATE officers here to-day resulted
in the choice of all the Democratic nomi-
nees without opposition.
LYNCHBURG ALL RIGHT.
LYNCHBURG, VA, May 27.-In the
municipal election to-day the Democrats
elected their entire ticket.
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BUTLERs EXPERIENCE.
The War Veteran Thinks Northern
ColOred Folks Very High-Toned.
Froan az Chicaao Neao

From the Chicago Nea0s.
Samuel Butler. who came TO Chicago
from Louisville, KY, earns a living by
peddling lead-pencils, blocks OF writing
paper, and envelopes. Butler is a veteran
of the war, having lost his left hand while
serving under COl.Shaw in the oath Penn
sylvania regiment. He is a member of
Hickson post, No. "a, of Louisville. Two
weeks ago Butler secured a peddler's per-
init, and since that time has shocked Fourth
avenue cOlored society by appearing on
the street carrying a basket filled with
his wares and wearing full army suit
besides exposing in a button-hole badge
of the q. A. r.
Several days ago a committee represent
ing the wealth and culture OF Fourth
avenue society waited upon Mr.. Butler
and demanded that he remove the u. A.
r. badge. After some eXpostulation the
wounded veteran consented to this. The
next day the same committee of outraged
citizens called on Private Butler again
and demanded that he cease peddling.
Private Butler refused point blank. Yes
terday the committee appeared at the
Harrison street station and asked that
Private Butler be arrested or COM
PEELED to move off Fourth avenue. Later
in the day Private Butler himself hob
bled in.
''Pse an honest man an Pse got my
wah credenshulls," he remarked. "Dem
heightened niggers what am gwine to stop
me frum earnin' a honest libbin is mad
kase don't nab muffin to do wild 'em. Dey
says dey am gwine 10 boycott me. l don't
care fO' dem niggers; it's white
gemmen what treats a pOh niger de-
cantS Pears to me norffen, niggers am
mighty high-tOnded. Dem niggers was
safe in de norf when dis niger was wild
Col. Shaw"
Private Butler still holds the fort and
will continue TO peddle. AS a signal of
defiance of Fourth avenue society he
has readjusted his Grand Army
badge in a buttonhole of his tattered
hlousp
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MOsT,s TRIAL.
A Reporter Gives a Damaging Re-
port of His Utterances.

A Reporter Gives a Damaging Re-
port of His Utterances.
NEW YORK, May 27.-In the trial of
Most to-day the defense placed on the
stand reporter named Fleron, who was
present at the meeting at which Most
made his rank utterances. He detailed
what he heard Most say IN his speech al
ready reported. When cross examined
ne damaged the defense seriously. He
said that Most had told his hearers how
to make explosives that would kill.
and had suggested that their wives be
provided with them. The recorder drew
forth from the witness that Most had ad-
vised the use of bombs TO oppose such
action as was taken against the riotOus
strikers OF Chicago and Williamsburg
Most too had advised muskets instead of
torches in labor parades. The prosecuting
officer then dismissed the witness with this
remark to the jury; "If the jury does not
convict man who utters such sentiments
as those Of Most testified to by this wit
ness for the defense | know what the
major part of the community would do.
II the law failed to convict a man like
Most, then l would hesitate to kill him no
more than l would to kill rattlesnake.o
At this point the case was adjourned until
tomorrow.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
TRIAL TRIP OF THE ATLANTIC.
The New Defender of the Americas
Cup Fully Meets Expectations.

The New Defender of the Americas
Cup Fully Meets Expectations.
NEW YORK, May 27.-The new yacht
Atlantic went on her trial trip to-day.
She started In good breeze from the At
lantic yacht club house at Bay Ridge at
11:30 O'Clock, with nine persons aboard.
Though she worked little hard at first
she encountered the Grayling, Fanny,
Daphne, Montauk and Priscilla, and soon
demonstrated that she was faster than
any Of them. She reached her moorings
at about 4:30 O'Clock. The owners.
designer, builder and sailmaker unani
mOusly agreed, after the trial, that the
new yacht fully meets their expectations.
ICls conceded, however, that the boat is
too light. She lay very far down in the
fresh breeze that prevailed to-day. al
though when any flaw struck her the Cap
tain held her on her course without luffing
up, and she stayed where she was.
Twenty additional tons OF lead will be
placed in her from amidships aft at once
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Duffy Gives Bail.

NEW YORK, May 27.-Ex-Alderman
Michael Duffy came TO the General Ses-
sions Court to-day ard gave bail in the
sum Of Sl5, 600 to answer another charge
of bribery in connection with the fran
chise of the Thrty-fourth street cross
town railroad.
lie was arrested on an affidavit of the
District Attorney. on which Recorder
Smyth granted q bench warrant. The am
davit recites that Mr.. Duffy. in the month
Of December. 1884 attempted TO influence
the vote Of Charles b. Waite in favor OF
granting the petition Of the Ihirty-fOurth
street railroad, then before the Board Of
Aldermen, by Offering him large sum OF
money. The amount is not stated pre-.
cisely, but is said to have been several
thousand dollars.
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SHAKEN UP BY DYNAMITE.
Two Men and Building Blown tc
Atoms by the Explosive.

BARNEGAT, N. j., May 27.-An explO-
sion occurred this morning at the United
States Dynamite Works, two and half
miles from the village OF Toms River. the
vibration OF which was felt throughout
Ocean county. The building in which
the explosion occurred contained 200
pounds of dynamite and was blown to
atoms. Two men were instantly killed,
their bodies being horribly mutilated.
Several persons were at work in
the building, but had gone out
just before the accident occurred,
and thereby narrowly escaped
death. Plastering was shaken from build
ings in Toms River village, window glass
was broken at FOrked river, Is miles dis
tant. and doors were forced open by the
conclusion at WarctOwn, II miles away.
The sensation was similar 10 the effect OF
the recent earthquake. This is the third
blow up which has occurred within the
past few months at these works, but for
tunately in the other explosions no lives
were lost.
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THE STOLEN PENATEs.
How Some of the Spells OF War
May be Recovered.

May be Recovered.
WASHINGTON, May 21.-A few weeks
ago Congress passed bill authorizing the
Secretary of the Treasury to restore to
their rightful owners certain property
captured during the war and now on de-
posit in the vaults of the Treasury. This
property consists of watches, jewelry,
silver plate and other valuables that were
sent to the War Department from time to
time, much Of il having been captured in
Georgia and South Carolina during Sher-
mans march to the sea. One very large
lot belongs TO citizens of Columbia, 5. c.,
and was captured while being taken in
wagons from that city to place OF in
tended concealment.
Other articles were taken from the bod
les OF dead soldiers on the battlefield, or
from the wounded who died in the hos
pitfalls. This property has since been ly-
ing in the vaults of the Treasury unno-
ticed until Treasurer Jordan took charge,
bill to restore it to its owners. Acting
Secretary Fla rchild will write an order
tomorrow prescribing rules tor toe guild
ance OF claimants, who are requested to
furnish a description of the articles
claimed, and atiidavits to show their
ownership at the time of capture
and the circumstances under which
they were captured. Upon the receipt of
these affidavits, the Secretary will adver-
tise for two weeks, at the cost of the
claimants, in the newspapers nearest
tnelr residences, notice setting forth
the nature OF the claim and calling for
information from the public concerning
it. The Secretary will also require a bond
of not less than the value of the property
claimed to indemnify him in case it is
given to the wrong person. At the end of
a year all articles remaining unclaimed
will be advertised and taen sold at auc-
ton for the benefit of the government.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
JEROME PARK RACES.
Names of the Winning Horses and
Those Who Pushed Them Hard.

Names of the Winning Horses and
Those Who Pushed Them Hard.
New YORK, May 27.-The following
were the events at Jerome Park to-day:
FIRST RACE-For g. year-old and up wards,
seven furongs, and was won by Dry Mono, le,
with Attorney second. and KeOkuk third.
Time 30. No betting was allowed.
SECoSD RACE-FOr 3-year-Olts, mile and
one-siXteenth. IL was won by Bandala with
Linden second, and Anarchy third. Time
:55.
THIRD RAcE-was a handicap for one mile
1t was won by Amalgam. with Blackstone
second, aud Florence r. third. Time l:45}<
FOURTH RACE-Handicap; one and three
sixteenth miles. Ten Booker won, with Sap
phire second and Powhatan third. Time
2:063.
FIFTH RACE-For S-year -olds and upw ard:
three-quarters of a mi g. Cricket won, with
MoonshiEe second and McBOwling third.
Time :l3H.
SIXTH RAcE-Handicap hurdle race; one
mile and three fur ongs over six hurdles.
BrUton third. Time 2:4l15
THE LAToNIA JOCKEY CLUB.
CINCINNATI, May 27.-TO-day was the
trst of the spring meeting of the LatOnia
Jockey Club. The events:
FIRST RACE Three quarters of mile It
resulted in dead heat between Test and
Pear. Jennings, with Editor second. Time
1919.
SECOND RACE-seven- eighths of mile,
A-cen err won. with Rrevet second, and Nav
Lady th'rd. Tine lsO1F:
THIRD RACE -One mile. Endurer won,
with SIR Joseph second, and Eloise third.
Time l:431a.
FOURTH KAcE-Five- Gig hths OF a mile, Jen-
ME won, with Wary second and Valuable
third. Time a..
Gore won, with Duke OF Bourbon second, and
Laredo third. Time :03.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
CHANGE OF THE GAUGE.
What the Move Entails on the Lou
isville and Nashville Road.

What the Move Entails on the Lou
isville and Nashville Road.
NEW ORLEANS. May 27.-The gauge Of
the Louisville and Nashville railroad for
a distance OF Sll miles and the gauges of
other Southern roads will be changed on
Sunday next to the standard gauge of
feet So inches. -Four men VIII be
employed TO the mile. at which rate on
the Louisville and Nashville alone a force
OF 8,A4 men Will Oe required. Gene
raj Manager HarrahSn, OF the Louisville
and Nashville expects TO have the change
on that road completed by D O'Clock next
Sunday afternoon, but no trains will b.
moved over the road until Monday morn
ing, after a thorough inspection by the
respective division iperintendenls. In
addition 10 the change OF gauge, nearly
5000 freight cars, $50 passenger coaches,
40 sleepers, and 257 engines will be
changed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28

LEEsBURG, FLA, May 27.-The body Of
murdered man was found to-day one
mile from town. Two weeks ago G. e..
Graham suddenly disappeared and a
search was begun for him a few days ago.
The body had been thrown into pal
metto thicket and covered with moss and
brush. The body was greatly decOmposed,
but was recognized by the clothing and
letters addressed TO Graham. The skull
and both arms were broken. Suspicion
points To young Henry Brouton, who is
now under arrest. The body was found
late to-day and the inquest will be held
Tomorrow
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The General Assembly.

AUGUSTA, GA, May 27.-The seventh
day of the General Presbyterian Assembly
was devoted to routine business. The re-
port of the Committee on Education was
adopted as was also a resolution COM
mending the American Bible Society.
The afternoon session was devoted TO dis
cussion of the report of the Committee on
Theological Seminaries. The report re-
cOmmends the closing OF Columbia Theo-
logical Seminary in which DR.. Woodrow
has a professorship, DIR. Woodrow taking
an active part in the debate opposing the
report.
To-night's session was devoted to home
Missions
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
CHARLESTON AND SAVANNAH
RAILWAY.
Change Of Gauge.
SPECIAL NOTICE.
Change Of Gauge.

All regular schedules subject to change o.
abandonment, on May 3lst and june lst.
All trains between 300 q. m. and noon OF
June LIST Will be abandoned, except fast mau
No. 20, which will arrive at savannah on
schedule time, Gal a. m.
Atlantic Coast Line Express No 80, due 70
arrive at savannah at 7 p. IN. on June Isl. VD
be abandoned
Atlantic Coast Line Express No. a. viii
leave savannah at p. M June LIST. No con-
nection north OF Charleston.
Charleston Express No. 30 will leave Sayan'
nah at go p. IN, June lst.
Fast Mail No. Il will leave Savannah At Sis
p. m. june lst. with sleeper from jackson
willie TO New York.
Connections with Port Roval and Augusta
railway NJ lemassee Will be broken only De-
tween a. m and noon OF June LIST.
Regular schedules will be resumed Wednes-
day, June 2d.
It's obligatory upon passe Myers TO asceI.
tam how far they can go before boarding
trains. Z. =. Mes WINE1,
G, Z. A.
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Emnrral Snpitstinne.

DUBOSE.-The friends of Mrs. NJ. X. DU-
BOSE, and OF Mrs NJ. !. Soutter, are invited
I" attend the funeral of the former, from the
FIRST Presbyterian Church, THIS friday
AFTERNOON, at 80 O'Clock.
CULLEN.-The relatives and friends of Mrs.
ANN CULLEN and family, and OF J. j. NC
Donough and family. are respectfully invited
to attend the funeral OF the former. from the
Cathedral. at 5 P. NJ. To-Day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
FRANCOIS PRINCES.
The Expulsion and Confiscation
Bills Sent to the Bureaus.


PARIS, May 27.-The government sub
mitted its expulsion bill to the Chamber
OF Deputies this evening, and demanded
urgency Tor its consideration. The bill
empowers the government to prohibit all
members OF families which formerly
reigned In France from remaining within
the country under penalty of five years.
imprisonment. The Minister OF the In
terror is to notify the ostracised of the
prohibition against them by issuing a
decree commanding them to depart. In
submitting the bill the government an
nouncec their readiness to give imme-
d!a ate effect 10 the explosions.
JUsTIFYING THE BILL.
NJ. Demole, Minister Of Justice, read
the preamble of the bill. The preamble
says that when the republic ahrogated
the former DEGREES it was believed tie
Princes would respect national institu-
tons. On the contrary, however, they
had seized every chance to do injury TO
the republic. The time had arrived, there
fore, to put an end TO the schemes OF the
Princes. NJ Demole was frequently in
terrupted by shouts from the members OF
the Right Comte de Maile was con.
spicuous in this respect, and was finally
called to order by the President OF the
Chamber.
The House voted urgency for the bill
and referred the measure TO the bureaus.
NJ. Basly's proposal TO confscate the
properly OF the former reigning families,
and with the proceeds derived from its
sale TO endOw home for age0 and dis
tressed citizens, was also referred to the
bureaus.
Nj. Guyot introduced a resolution in
favor .oi the separation of church and
State.
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AlPPttngH.

Live Oak Lodge No. 3, /. o. o. F.
A regular meeting will be held THIS EVEN
ING at O'Clock.
full attendance is requested as Degrees
arc to be conferred.
Visiting brothers are fraternally invited.
By order of the Lodge.
THEO. BAsCH, N. G.
Attest: J. P. COLLINS. Sec'y.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
Gov. smith Fails TO stop

WEST POINT, GA, May 27.-Col. Jemi-
son. ~ Macon, was here to-day to meet
ex.G0v. Smith, who came on the evening
train, in Joint debate. When GOV. Smith
found that Col. Jemison was here to meet
him, be at once reboarded the train for
Columbus. Col. Jemison stopped over in
Atlanta and got Gov. Smiths record.
THIS perhaps leaked out and no speaking
occurred
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
BEARRE FoRFEITs MS BOND.
The Conviction in the Mrs. Kirkland
Case Followed by Flight.

The Conviction in the Mrs. Kirkland
Case Followed by Flight.
BALTIMORE, May 27.-J. G. Bearre was
convicted more than a year ago OF at
tempted felOnious assault upon Mrs. E..
Kirkland, who was a boarder in the AL
bon hotel. His room adjoined hers, and
he walked on the coping OF the roof from
the window Of his room to that of hers,
through which he effected an entrance to
her room. The case was carried TO the
Court OF Appeals and Bearre
gave bail in $4,000. The Ap-
pellate Court affirmed the verdict
which would consign the accused to
prison from two 10 ten years. When the
accused was called several DAYS ago to
receive sentence he did not appear, and
to-day his bondsmen paid the Sheriff
$1,000. This is the first instance of the
collection of forfeited bail in the history
OF the Criminal Court. Bearre is still to
be imprisoned when found.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
Mail Robberv in FLORIDA

APALACHIcOLA. FLA, MAY 27.-The
Cnted States mail arrived this afternoon
on the steamer Maid from ChattahoOchee.
Upon opening IL Postmaster John W.
Wakefield found the strap cut and all the
letters opened. There is no clue to the
r0bber, but it is supposed to have been
done between the ChattabOochee post
Office and the river before il was received
by the steamer Maid.
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Ernit, CTR.


CtHERD1ES md PLuMs are in market;
y Pc ACHE and APPLES Will soon be
here; LEMONS amt OR NNGES are plentiful,
tenn ESSEE RUT EG, choice, at zoe.
HANS. hfst class. nc i2I5c.
SHuU LDE = aud irtasfast strips, cheap
SUG Az. COFFEE, TEA, RICE, and
FLOUR. very low.
SM 'NEO TONGUES at SOC each.
CANNED GOODS at about cost
y Select WHISKY 81. BHkorM, Imperial 81,
Pine Apnie 2, Old Rye 81 G0.
GIN, RUN. and BRANDY.
Pure Port. Sherry. M adeira, Catawba. and
Angelica WINES from ] 90 20 50 per gallon.
Come aud give me a rial.
n. LLCHA NIPPON.
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BRUNSWICK, GA, May 27.-The plans
and specifications for the new hotel to be
erected at Brunswick are nearly COM
pleted, and it is expected that proposals
will be advertised for next week. The
house is to be OF brick, 27O feet in length
ana 125 feet in depth. 1t Will be four
stories in height and have ali the latest
improvements. Mr.. J. A. Wood, of New
York, is the architect.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
vIsIrOHs FRoM OHIO.
An FIX. Resident of the Buckeye
State Playing the Host.

An FIX keSldcht OF the buCk-Eye
State Playing the Host.
ATLANTA, GA. May 27.-An excursion
party, consisting largely Of the members
of the City Council of Columbus, o.,
and their friends, reached Atlanta to-day
as the guests of George W. Foster, for
merly Of Columbus, but now resident of
Atlanta. VINO came down in charge of the
party. The excursion consists of DR..
J. l.. Bancroft, J. Dent, j. L. Robinson,
Daniel sullivan, Charles French, Peter
Baker, David Brown, II. T. Guerin, l.. T.
Guerin, p. }. Conner, T. f. Meara, 9. ;.
Robinson, y. Feiles. Phillip COzelus, W.
H. Naviu, j. W. Latham. J. Nj. AlcOtt. II.
S. AlcOtt, {. j. Dumey, John TrOgus, n.
T. Bradford, Fred. Yragie and j. W.
Lingo, Chief OF the police force Of Colum-
bus. Tomorrow the party will visit the
rock quarries at LithOnia and Stone Noun
tain, and return to Columbus tomorrow
nipht
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Rev. Weeds Acceptance.

AUGUSTA, GA, May 27.-Rev. Edwin
9. Weed has formally accepted the call
to the BishOprIc OF Florida. This will be
regretted by his friends and flock here
and in Summerville, but there Is no doubt
that be is just the man for the head of the
diocese of his church. He is q clergyman
OF high culture and strong energy, of
bright piety and large ability. Bishop
Weed will be a strong addition to the
college of bishops
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-05-28
Sale OF an oil Mill.

CHARLESTON, s. O., May 27.-Tne
Charleston OIL Mill was sold to-day tor
the benefit OF the creditors Of the Charles
ton Cotton seed Oil Manufacturing Com
pany, TO A. q. Black, Of New York, rep.
resentatIve OF the American Oil Company,
who propose to establish an extensive oil
mill here,
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KiIled ON sIieht prnyncntion.

CHARLESTON, ;. c., Nav 27.-In Clar-
endOn county yesterday William A. Bar
row was shot ana killed by Thomas q.
shannon. shannon surrendered 10 the
Sheriff to-day. The cause OF the shooting
was a difference OF opinion about the
opening OF public road.