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NEW ADFERTISEMENTs.
THE SPRING TERM Of the session for
l. 1867 Of the
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College

viii commence on Monday, January 24th,
1887. Tuition free. Board from IS to 90 per
mouth, and all other expenses at cost.
There is thorough Business Course in con-
nectlon with the Agricultural, Mechanical,
aud Literary features OF this Institution.
Students recetved at any time.
For circularp and Information, address,
L. L. LOMAX, President,
dece-4t Blacksburg, VI,
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FIRE AT CL1FToN.-The old planning mill
at Clifton, Allegheny county, was burned
on Sunday night of last week. The Iade-
pendent says
sThe building of the old mill was one of
the Oldest in the place, and belonged to the
Williamson estate. The machinery bslong-
ed to Mr. A. Jack Accord, and he informs US
that his loss is about eight hundred dollars.
Mr.. A. A. McAlister and Mayor Bowles,
lost lumber that they had in the building.
Messrs A. j. Accord, ST., and A. ]. Accord,
Jr., G. G. Thacker and r. L. Barnett lost
their carpenters tools that they kept in the
building. There was no insurance The
fire is supposed to have originated by the
friction caused by the machinery which was
left running on Saturday night and had
been running all day Sunday, Or else it was
the work of an incendiary. This mill will
be great loss to the town, for it was used
by nearly all of our workingmen, and much
Of the fins work used in building was
there"
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A PATHETIC APPEAL FROM PRIsoNER's
MOTHER AND FATHER.
His Ercellency Fazhugk Lee, Governor Of
Virginia:


MOTHER AND FATHER.
His Ercellency FHzhugk Lee, Governor of
Tirginia:
This appeal is made to your Exceliency
in behalf of our dear son, Thomas ], Gu.
verius, one who has always been the pride
of loving fathers and mothers heart. No
one can ever imagine the anguish of our
bosoms when making this appeal to your
Excellency for life so dear; one who has
been always looked upon to comfort and
cheer us in now cur last years. How can
We express ourselves to your Excellency,
who has now TO decide whether our boy is
to lire or die Can we beg your Excel
lency to save his lifes If your Excellency
believe him guilty, punish him other than
death, that he may live to see the day when
the world will know he il innocent-for
some day right will be known, and our dear
son will have paid the debt for an alleged
crime (if one) deserved by another.
He is not guilty. No, never did be the
crime of which he is charged. There are
some saying, "Let him de-" They forget
that every word uttered against drives o
dagger deeper into the parents' heart. Age
is ever upon US, and i'll health has ever for
bid our visiting our dear son. How can we
bid him farewell as the victim of another's
deed9 We pray your Excellency to save
his life; do not allow it to be taken. Think
of the great mystery around this sad case,
and the bleeding bosoms of loving parents,
brother, and aunt, along with many others,
before your Excellenoy says that he must
die. Wrongs that have been practiced
against him are fast coming to light, and
after it is too late those who are crying for
his life will see their error. No one knows
that he is guilty. It is mere circumstantial
evidence that even causes belief. Will 1t
do for life, which is 50 precious to US all, to
be taken on such grounds?
We cannot say more. Your Excellency
is parent, and can imagine our sufferings
at this time. Leaving you to decide the
fate of our dear son, i0e beg you to sore his
life. Your Excellenoy, whom we have tho
honor to serve, do not take his life. Pray
ing that you will hear fathers and moth
er's plea, we subscribe ourselves.
Your humble servants,
R. W. CLUvERIus,
MARY A. CLUvERIus.
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ROANOKE DAILY TIMEs.-We have re-
ceived the first copy Of the Roanoke Daily
Times, by the Times Printing Company,
dated the 30th of November. 1t is quito
neat six column paper. and should sue
coed, as we hope it will, in that new and
dourishing city.
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WHAT IT AMOUNTS TO.
The Richmond Dispatch says

The Richmond Dispatch says
Cluverius's statements above amount to
an out and-eut denial Of all the allegations
against him in connection with the death
Of Lillian Madison.
The affidavit of DR.. Calvin johnson is m
attempt to show that Lillian Madison was
not at Belle Isle, where numerous witnesses
for the Cemmonwealth placed her between
10 and o'clock.
The chief evidence of the Commonwealth
with which Cluverius's statement conflicts
is ssthe torn ~note;;" the evidence of the
clerk and servants of the American Hotel;
that of tho two women from the house on
Fifteenth street; that of the various Belle
Isle witnesses; that Of Mr.. A. r. James
(who says he saw accused and diseased
standing together near the American Hotel,
on the Twelfth street side0 that of Mr..
Morgan Treat, who thought he saw prison.
or in the hotel about P. NJ, but was not
positive; that Of the servant, Tyler, who
gave an accent Of the interview between
Lillian and prisoner in the American Hotel
parlor, whore the ruse Of the Curtis letter
was first heard of-heard of before it was
known that the letter was in existence; that
of the tug house boy, the street car driver,
and DR.. Strattou; that Of the finding of the
watch key, scratches on the hand, clsthes-
bag, dOnble-line of tracks in the reservoir
grounds. &c.. &C.. &c.
The prisoners statements, together with
the affidavits, were accompanied by a mum.
Der of newspapers containing notices favor
able to himself"
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MR.. HENLEY UNABLE TO SWEAR THAT He
SAW CLUyERIUs AT MOZART HALL

Mr.. HENLEY UNABLE TO SWEAR THAT he
SAW CLUvERIUs AT MOZART HALL.
Mr.. B. W. Henley, from whom an afida-
Wit was obtained to the effect that he saw
Cluverius at Mozart Hall the night Of Lii
lian Madison's death, called upon the Gov
ernor Monday afternoon, having been re-
quessed SO to do by Mr.. w. B. Cluverius,
brother of the condemned man. The Gov
ernor asked Mr.. Henley the direct question:
Scan you take q solemn oath before me
that you saw Thomas ]. Cluverius. the pri-
soner, at Mozart Hall the night of Lillian
Madison's death %
To this Mr.. Henley replied:
While l have vague impression of
having seen him there cannot take q
solemn oath that I saw him there"
Mr.. Henley further said that he did not
intend the statement he made to be an affi-
davit, and was not aware at the time that
the young man to whom the statement was
made was notary public.
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have been stood on her feet inside of the
fence, and then thrown face foremost into
the water, as the Commonwealth claims,
! for it is also claimed that she was senseless
and Timber"
In reference to his failure at the trial to
account for his whereabouts on the night
of the 18th, he says
"Your petitioner could give no account
of himself because at that time his lips
were sealed. He can now testify as any
| other witness. This great and important
change in the laws of this State has been
made since your petitioner was tried. An
appeal to your Excellency being his only
redress, your petitioner has prepared state
ment of his movements during the day and
night of the 18th of March, with the names
of the people that he saw, which he makes
part Of this petition, and prays that he
be given the benefit of it in deciding this
his final appeal for his life, in conviction
founded largely ON his enforced silence
As to the evidence of the watch-key and
the reason why it was not permitted to be
opened, he says
s'As to the key, your petitioner asserted,
and asserts now, that he never saw that key
uutli pIOutCcu dSdiust Aiiu III CoUEt. AOur
petitioner also knew that the witness had
never fixed key for him. Was it, there
fore, surprising that his counsel objected
to the witness opening the key, not know
ing whether his motives were honest or
that he only wanted in this way to strength
en- his testimony? No person would have
been more anxious at any time to have that
key opened than your petitioner could he
know that the witness honestly expected
to find therein something to help him de-
eide whether he did fix the key or not"
80 "That members of the jury have since
the trial stated that they were acting under
\ misunderstanding of the law, and part,
at least declaring that the evidence did not
justify the rerdict, and that the verdict could
never have been recorded had the law been
understood.
Can anything add to the simple state
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18

festo to his constituents. He says 1t Is
an easy matter To draft an alternative
to Mir. Gladstone's home rule scheme
which would give to Ireland wide self
government, and Mt the same time leave
the imperial Parliament intact. lie de-
clsres that he will oppose any scheme
TO buy out the Irish landlords win Eng
lish money.
A circular signed by Thomas Power
OConn0r, member of Parliament, has
been Issued to 400 branches or the Irish
National League in Great Britain. u
orders the formation of election commit
tees and other preparations for the
coming struggle, and says that explicit
Instructions TO cordially aud energetl'
cally support the Gladstonian Liberals
Will be forwarded later.
PARNELLITE REBELLION.
The Standard pronounces Lord Hart
ington's manifesto straightforward and
courageous statement. The most signili-
cant passage of IL, the paper says, is re-
served for the last, and refers to Parnell'
lite obstruction in Parliament as rebellion.
This" says the Standard, sis the first
time that a leading statesman has had
the moral courage to suggest publicly
wpat thousands have been thinking in
private. 1t will serve TO remind English
men that II they do not wish to be at the
mercy of Parnell they have the remedy
in their own hands"
The Times, commenting on the mani
testo, says: "These are the sentiments Ol
statesman ana OF an Engllshman. They
are in marked contrast TO the denuncia-
ton Of everything the country has done
in its past struggles against the intracta.
BILE evils and with the cowardly policy OF
unconditional surrender, which Is all that
Mr.. Gladstone has TO offer.
sLIGo's INFORMER.
SLIGO. June 17.-Patriek keely, a car.
penter, has turned inf0rmer in connRc.
tion with the recent troubles in this city
lie states thav Pat Carren, James Cleary
and himself emerged from tavern on
Friday night, and committed the outrage
at the Roman Catholic cathedral. On
saturday they collected crowds OF people
and harangued them, charging the out.
rage on the PrOtestants and melting their
hearers to avenge the victims OF the riots
at Belfast. Carren has been arrested, and
admits his guilt. Cleary has fled from
the city.
Ceary has been arrested and confesses
his guilt. 1t is stated that three men are
all anxious TO turn infOrIner in order to
obtain the reward OF el00 offered for the
discovery Of the perpetrators OF the out
rage. All three are Catholic tradesmen
DRILLING OF THE oRANGEMEN.
DUBLIN, June 17.-The Armagh magis,
trates have dismissed the charge of Illegal
drilling entered against the Rich Hill
Orangemen. Henceforth the Orangemen
will drill openly.
$4,000 FOR THE FUND.
BosToN, June ia great festival and
ball in aid Of the Irish parliamentary
fund came off this evening. The profits
will probably reach $4,000. Gov. Robin
son introduced Gov. Hill, OF New York
He was received with great enthusiasm
He was followed by Comptroller Chaplin
of New York, JEFF. Chandler, Of Washing
ton, and Congressman =. A. Collins.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
CIVIL SERVICE APPoINTEEs.
Senator Ingalls, Puts Series of
Questions to the President.

Senator Ingalls, Puts Series of
Questions to the President.
WASHINGTON, June 17.-FolIowing is
the full text OF the resolution submitted
by Senator Ingalls, to day:
Resol0ed. That the President be requested. /.
il in his opinion n It Incompatible with public
interest, to furnish the Senate the following
information:
!. The number of clerks now embraced
within the provisions OF the civil service act
OF Jan. 16. 1888. who were removed from Office
in the several executivesdep epartments, and the
number OF such clerks who were appointed TO
office IN the several executive departments
under the civil service rules from July g, 1898,
to March 4, 1855, not including in such re-
movais and appointments clerks excepted
from examination by rule 10 Of the amended
civil service rules.
2 The number of clerks embraced within
the provisions Of the OWL service act Of Jan.
IL, 1888. who were removed from office IN the
several executive departments ard the num-
ber OF such clerks who were appointed to Office
in the several executive departm ents under the
civil service rules from March 4, 1885. 70 June
Is, 1886. not including in such removals and
appointments clerks excepted from eNamlna-
tion by rule 10 Of the amended civil service
rules.
g. The number and names OF the chiefs Of
division and chief clerks who were removed
from Office in the several executive DEPART
ments from July is, 1888. TO March 4, 1885. and
the number and names Of such chiefs or divis-
ion and chief clerks who were appointed to
Office during the eame period and the number
OF such appointments which were made by
promotion.
4. The number and names Of the chiefs Of
division and chief clerks who were removed
from Office IN the several executive depart
ments from March 4, 1885. To June Is. 1856 and
the number and names Of such chiefs OF di-
vision aud chief clerks who were appointed 10
Office during the same period and the number
Of such appointments which were made by
promotion.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
INSIGNIA OF THE CARDINAL.
The Delegates from the Vatican to
be Extended the Usual Courtesies.

The Delegates from the Vatican TO
be Extended the Usual Courtesies.
WAsHINGToN, June 1.-THE Treasury
Department has received letter from
John ID. Kelley, Jr., President, ETC., saw
ing that the Papal delegates on their way
TO Baltimore conveying the insignia OF
his high Office TO Cardinal Gibbons, Arch
bishop Of Baltimore, will arrive at New
York on OF about Sunday, June 20. on the
steamer Seryia, and requesting that their
baggage and effects 30 passed free OF
duty, that the usual courtesiea In
such cases be extended 70 them, and that
q committee from 81. Michaers Ass0cla-
tion be appointed 10 receive them, have
use OF a revenue cutter Tor the purpose OF
meeting the steamer and escOrting the
Papal delegation 10 tho Pennsylvania
railroad station at Jersey City. Acting
Secretary Fairchild has decided % COM
ply with the request and has instructed
the Collector Of Customs at New York 10
extend all needful cOurtcsles aud facili-
Ties Ia The premises.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18

MUNICH. June 17.-Amoug the docu.
ments which have been submitted TO the
Diet TO prove the insanity OF the late King
Ludwig is the decree OF the dead monarch
sentencing all the ministers to death
copies OF which were sent to all the men,
bers Of the government, and the decree
sentencing number of the ministers 10
Punishment TO America. The aflidayIts OF
thirty persons have also been submitted, in
which IL 10 stated that the King injured
them by throwing at them knives, china
and glass. There is also document re-
lating TO the proposal OF the King TO form
a cabinet, with his valet as president.
The late King left no will. DIR. Schleiss
denies giving an opinion upon the Kings
condition or publishing a report in the
newspapers. He says that chronic in
nammation OF the cerebral membranes
Justfes the theory Of King Ludwig's In
sanity, and that the normal condition ofthe
cerebellum explains the faculty Of clear
judgment possessed by the King, In spite
OF the fact that in other respects his mind
was diseased.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS.
The Amount for the Next Fiscal
Year Stated at $11,S40, ,S5S.

WASHINGTON, June 17.--Mr. Herbert
OF Alabama, Chairman Of the Committee
on Naval Affairs, to-day moved that the
House go into committee of the whole on
the naval appropriation bill.
Mr.. O'Neill, OF Missouri, antagonized
the motion with request that the House
consider bills reported from the Commit
tee on Labor, but Mr.. Herbert's motion
prevailed, and the House at O'Clock
went into committee OF the whole on the
naval appropriation bill.
Mr.. Herbert explained that the bill APP
propriated for the next fiscal year $ll,-
S4S,S5S, while the aggregate of the ap-
preparations for the current year was
Sl5,029, 704. The last bill contained an
item Of $l,S95,000 for an Increase oc the
navy, which was omitted from the bill
under consideration. The committee had
endeavored to report perfectly fair bill,
that should appropriate enough money to
insure against deficiency bill, but this
was not the time TO indulge in the creation
OF new establishments such as training
schools. The country needed first new
ships, new guns, and a general increase
in the naval establishment. He then pro-
ceeded to explain in detail the provision 3
OF the bill, aud took occasion to impress
upon the committee the necessity of a
buOiouSu reorganization Oh Jne CIVIL
establishment OF the navy.
PREVIOUS EXPENDITURES CRITICISED.
He criticised the expenditures previ-
ously made by the Bureau of COnstruc-
ton and Repairs, and expressed the opin-
ion that only enough money should be ap.
propriated fOr,the bureau to enable the old
navy to be kept in decent repair until
Congress took the steps it should take to
build new navy. There was no appro-
priatlOn in the bill for new cruisers OF for
the completion of the double-turreted
monitors, both OF those objects being
provided for in the bill for the
construction OF new navy.
The appropriations for monitors
was left out of the bill because the Com.
mittee on Naval Affairs believed that the
fact that some provision was made for the
construction OF navy In this bill would
be used as an argument why the other
measure should never be reached for con-
sideratiOn.
Mr.. Hepburn, OF Iowa, made a speech
in reply TO that made by Mr.. Wheeler, OF
Alabama, relative to Edwin NJ. Stanton
and then the committee rose and the
House at O'Clock adjourned.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
WEBsTER's STATUE.
UnveiIing of Benz. Pierce Cheney's
Present to New Hampshire.

Unveiling of Benz. Pierce Cheney's
Present to New Hampshire.
CONCORD, N. H., June 17.-Tbe statue
of Daniel Webster, presented to the State
by Benjamin Pierce Cheney, of Boston, was
dedicated today with imposing civic and
military ceremonies. The statue has been
erected in the State House park, about
100 yards east of the capitol. The pedestal
is of the finest Concord granite, and was
designed by Thomas Ball, who also exc
cuted the model Of the statue at Florence.
Italy, the casting being made at Munich.
1t is feet high and weighs 1000 pounds.
Tho weather was everything that could
be desired. The mum Der of visitors to the
city is estimated at 10000, and it is by far
the largest gathering ever seen here on a
public day. Cows. Hill, of New York,
and Robinson, Of Massachusetts, were
among the guests. President Cleveland
sent letter OF regret, paying a tribute to
the memory of Webster.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
FRENCH COLONIZATION.
The New Uebrides Placed Under
the Flag of the Republic.

The New Bebrides Placed Under
the Flag of the Republic.
LONDON, June 17.-speciaI advIces
from Noumea, the capital of New Caledo-
MIA, received late this afternoon, state
that the French man-of-war Dives has re-
turned from her expedition to the New
Hebrides. It's officers say that the expe-
dition landed troops and hoisted the
French flag over the islands Of Sandwich
and MalacolO. After establishing the
military posts deemed necessary Tor the
protection OF French interests the resi-
dents, irrespective OF nationality, were
notified that France had taken possession.
NOumean newspapers congratulate
France on her annexation OF the New
Hebrides Islands in defiance of England
and her colonies. New south Wales has
dispatched a strong protest TO London
against the French annexation.
MERELY TEMPORARY MEASURES.
PARIS, June lila Temps reasserts
that tue government has given no orders
likely TO cause a belief that France has
annexed tho New Hebrides. 1t says that
merely temporary measures have been
taken to protect French subjects.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
FRANCES NEW CARDINALS.

President Grevy Hands the Red Be
rettas TO the New Dignitaries.
PARIS, June l7.-President Grevy per-
formed the usual ceremonial attending
the handing Of the red berettas to the
three new French Cardinals created at the
recent papal conslstory. Cardinal Ber
nadon responded for his colleagues. He
said: "rhis new dignity gives
still more sacred character TO our
obligations toward the church OF France,
AS French Cardinals We viii not cease 90
pray 90 God for France. We shall teach
according 30 Christ obedience 10 the laws
divine and human and respect Tor the 90.
tnblisned authority"
Precedent GrHyy replied. thpnklng tho
Cardinal for the continents expressed on
their behalf, which DO said rec0neiiod the
interests Of the church and those Of
France.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
THoMPsoNs MADNESS.
The Father of the Unfortunate
Bridegroom at His Bedside.

The Father of the Unfortunate
Bridegroom at His Bedside.
NEW YORK, June 17.--Rev. DR.. Thomp-
son, father of young W. b. Thompson,
who shot his bride and himself last Tues.
day, arrived here tonight. He had a %
yearOld son with him and at once re-
paired to the hospital to see the young
murderer. The latter to-day evidenced a
desire to live until his father should ar
rive. The pair were together but twenty
minutes, and the preacher went Sc
cretly from the hospital after leaving his
son.Iti is possible that the operation OF lap
9rtOmy may be performed tomorrow. The
luggage of young Thompson and his dead
bride was examined this evening. In her
trunk was found the usual clothing and
trinkets Of wOman's outfit. In his Valise
were found two pawn tickets. One was
an old one, but the other showed that in
this city on June 10 the young murderer
had pawned a watch for $500.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
oHIo's LAW MAKERS.
The State Supreme Court Sustains
the Republicans.

The State Supreme Court Sustains
the Republicans.
COLUMBUS, o., June lin the quo
warrantO case brought by the Cincinnati
Board OF Public Works the Supreme Court
this evening refused the writ. This sus.
tains the new board Of public affairs ap
pointed by Gov. Foraker and establishes
the legality Of the State Senate as reor.
ganized by the Republicans after the de.
parture OF the Democratic Senators. II
also settles the Legality OF the ws au,
thOrzing State loan OF $500. .000-
the redistricting OF the state for Congress
slonal purposes and all acts OF the Legis-
iature.
A decision Ia expected in the Dow
liquor tax law case next Tuesday. Mean
time the attorneys OF the liquor dealers
are preparing 70 test II ia the United
States COurfa.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18

PARTS, june I'm. Goblet, Minister
Of Public Instruction, has prohibited the
meeting OF the Church Congress arranged
10 be held at Toulouse. The Archbishop
Of Toulouse protests that the congress Is
10 be devotional and not deliberatiVe, and
denies that the Oflice OF Public lnstruc-
tion has the power 30 prohibit it's meeting.
rne Archbishop announces that the con.
gress will therefore be held despite M.
Gobiets orders.
Savannah morning news., 1886-06-18
Northern Paoific's Forfeiture.

WAsHINGToN, June 1.-THE House
Committee on Public Lands took up 70.
day the bill which passed the Senate
Tuesday, forfeiting the Wallula and the
Cascade sections OF the unearned land
grant OF the Northern Pacific railroad,
aud by a vote Of s 10 struck out all after
the enacting clause and inserted the
House bill, which forfeits all the land
grant not earned on July 4, 1879, prac-
tically the whole grant west OF Bis
marck Oak