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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
SHERIDAN STILL STICKS.
His Condition Not Marked by a
Change for the Worse.

His Condition Not Marked by a
Change for the Worse.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-The followin ng
bulletin was issued at 10 o'clock this morn
ing:
CONSULTATION, 9:30 A. NJ, MAY 90, l88S.-Gen
Sheridan passed quiet night, sleeping most of
the time. He awoke for few moments at in
tervals of about half an hour recognizing and
cOnversng nationally with those in the room.
The respiration and pulse remain good. On the
whole the condition noted in last evenings bull
letin continues, with even slight Improvement
ROBERT NJ, 0'REILLY,
W. MATTHEWS,
CHARLES B. BYRNK,
H. G. YARRow,
The following bulletin was issued at l
o'clock this afternoon:
Since this mornings bulletin whatever
change has taken place in Gen. Sheridan's con-
dition is for the better.
ROBERT NJ. O'RIELLY,
HENRY G. YARRow.
A bulletin of Gen. Sheridan's physicians,
timed $50 o'clock tonight, said the Gen
erals condition to-day had been satisfac-
tory. His pulse, respiration, vigor of mind
and body had improved. His sleep had
been normal and restful, and his natural
functions were nearer the line of health.
SLEEPING QUIETLY.
WASHINGTON. May 80, A. MA Sheri-
dan bulletin, issued at this hour, says:
Gen. Sheridan is sleeping quietly, with no
change to chronicle"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
A VETO FOR COLUMBUS.
The President Don't Think a New
Building Needed.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The President
to-day returned to the House without his
approval the bill providing for the erection
OF a public building at Columbus, Ga.
Following is the text of the veto: "The
city of Columbus Ga, is undoubtedly a
thriving, growing city. The only present
necessity for public building there is for
the accommodation of its post office
of the House Committee that
the gross revenues of the office for the year
ending June 80, 1887, were SIC, 700. The
postmaster in a letter upon the subject,
makes the following statement: i esti-
mate the gross receipts at SIT 500 for the
fiscal year ending March 81, which will be
an increase Of nearly Z per cent. over last
years receipts
ONLY NINE EMPLOYEES.
"There are nine persons employed in the
post office at present, including the Post
master. The present quarters are leased by
the government at an annual rental of
$500. The Postmaster represents that his
accommodations are not adequate or CON
venient, and that instead of a space of !. 900
square feet which he now has, he should be
satisfied with 1900 square feet The popu-
lation of the city in 1880 was 10, 1873 1t is
claimed that it is now about 10000.
THE EXPENDITURE NOT WARRANTED.
I'm my opinion the facts presented do not
exhibit a necessity for an expenditure of
100000 to afford the increased room for
the post office, which may be desirable.
believe a private person would erect a
building abundantly sufficient for all our
postage in that city for many years TO
come for one-third of that sum.
Business prudence and good Judgment
70 ioto 70 hot
posed building should be delayed until its
necessity is more manifest, and so that it
can be better determined what expendi-
ture for such a purpose will be justified by
the continued growth of the city and the
needs of the government"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
BLAINE WRITES AGAIN.
HE SAYS He COULD NOT ACCEPT
A NOMINATION.

Acceptance Would Leave Him Open
to the Reproach of Men of Candor--
He Says His First Letter Was In
tended to Internationally Withdraw
His Name from tho Canvass
NEW IoRK, May 29.-The Tribune to-
morrow will publish tho following:
PARIS May Il, 1888
WhiteidU Reid, Esq, Editor of the New York
Tribune:
MY DEAR srR.-snce my return to Paris from
southern Italy on May s, ! We learned what
didn't before beheve) that my name may vet
be presented TO the national convention as a
candidate for the Presidential nomination OF
the Republican party. A single phrase Of my
letter OF Jan %, from Florence (Which
was decisive of everything | had per-
sonal power to decide) has been treated
as not absolutely conclusive in ultimate and
possible contingencies. On the other hand,
friends equally devoted aud disnterested have
construed my letter tas il should be construedl
to be an unconditional Withholding of my name
from the national convention. They have in
consequence given their support to eminens
gentlemen who are candidates for the Chicago
nomination, some of whom would not I
am sure, have consented TO assume that
position II | had desired to represent the party
In the Presidential conteat In 1893. II should
now, by speech or by silence, by commission or
omission, permit my name in any event, 10
come before the convention, should incur the
reproach of being uncandId with those
who have always been candid with me.
l speak, therefore, because | am not
willing to remain In doubtful
attitude. am not willing to be the cause of tho
misleading Of a single man among the millions
who have given me their suffrages and their
confidence. am not willing that even one Of
my faithful supporters in the past should think
me capable of palteriug in double sense with
my words Assuming that the presidential
nomination could by any possible chance be of.
tered to mo, could not accept ID
without leaving In the minds of
thousands Of those men the impression
that had not been free from ndiscretlon, and
therefore could not accept IL at all. The mis-
representations Of malice have no weight, but
the just dispeasure of friends / could not
patiently endure. Republican victory the pros
poets of which grow brighter every day can be
imperilled only by lack Of unity In council or by
acrimonious contest over men. The issue
of protection Is intellectually stronger and
greater than any man, for 1t concerns
the prosperity of the present and Of generations
yet to come. We're 1t possible for every voter
OF the republic to see for himself the condition
and recompense of labor In Europe, the party
of free trade in the United States would not re-
ceive the support of one wage worker between
the two oceans. II may not be directly in our
power as philanthropists TO elevate the
European laborer, but 1t will be lasting stigma
upon our craftsmanship II we permit tho
American laborer to be forced down TO the
European level, and in the end the rewards of
labor everywhere Will be advanced IL we
steadily refuse TO lower the standard at home.
Yours very sincerely JAMES G.. BLAINE.
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DUBLIN PROCLAIMED.
William O'Brien Addresses the Glens
harold Tenants.

William O'Brien Addresses the Glens-
harold Tenants.
DUBLIN, May 29.--The eviction campaign
at Loughrea has come to an end All the
tenants have paid the amounts due less the
abatement offered in order to effect settle
nent.
II Is stated in Catholic circles that the
Irish Bishops have been summoned to meet
Immediately for the consideration of their
attitude toward the Papal rescript.
The county and city of Dublin have been
proclaimed under the first section of the
crimes act
William O'Brien, addressing the Glens-
harold tenants to-day, said that Bishop
O'Dwyer, by his letter regarding the papal
rescript, had doubtless struck a heavy
blow, but the speaker firmly believed
that Sundays meeting marked tho end of
the controversy and the end of tho rescript.
The Nationalists must persevere, If only for
the sake Of the 10000 tenants under notice
of eviction, who were too poor and too
much disorganized TO form a combination,
but who were kept in their homes by the
Indirect influence of the plan of campaign
and the wholesome terror which 1t inspired
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
BALLOTS BY THE SCORE.

Maryland Democrats Having a Hard
Time to Choose Congressman.
HAvRE DE GRACE, Nd, May 29.-The
Democrats of the Second Congressional dis
trict are having hard time to select a
candidate for Congress. They met in con-
vention last Thursday, and after 1lS fruit
less ballots adjourned until to-day. This
afternoon the convention again as
sembled, and fifty-three ballots were
taken without a selection being made.
Frank T. Shaw, the present Representa-
tive, and ex-ConGressman j. F. G. Talbot,
are working hard for the nomination, but
several other candidates have friends in the
convention who refuse to agree on any one
candidate. The convention will meet again
tO-nOrrON
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
sELFRIDaE's sHoRTCoMIN Gs.
The Three Charges on Which He is t
be Tried by Court Martial.

The Three Charges on Which He is to
be Tried by Court Martial.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-The Secretary
of the Navy to-day issued an order for a
court martial to convene at the Navy De-
partment next Monday, June 4, for the
trial of Capt Thomas o. Selfridge, United
States Navy. The detail for the court is as
follows: Rear Admiral James E. Jowett,
Commodores A. Z. K Beiham, A. w.
Weaver and William P. McCann, Capts. F.
NJ. Ramsey, Joseph S. Kerett, Joseph
Fyffe, Oscar p Stanton. Edward E. Potter,
Charles S. Norton and George H. Perkins.
with Capt. George c. Reid, as judge advo-
cate.
Capt Selfridge is charged with neglect of
duty on three specifications. The first is
for not having applied for and obtained
permission from the Japanese authorities to
conduct target practice on Japanese terri
tory; the. second for not having taken
proper steps to ascertain if the practice
could be conducted with safety, and the
third for having left unexploded shells
on the island. 1t will be remembered that
several natives were killed while examining
an unexploded shell which had been left on
the island.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
ALsACE-LoRRAINE PASSPORTS.
The North German Gazettes Expla-
nation of the New Law.

nation of the New Law.
BERLIN, May 29-The North Gorman
Gazette says: "The passport regulations for
persons entering Alsace-L Lorraine are not
repriSals for certain incidents, but the out
come of policy 30 consolidate the reacqui.
sition of Alsace Lorraine, which has been
prevented by serious indictments and French
preparations for war OF revenge, espion-
age and agitation, which hghten the hos
tlllty OF Frenchmen. France, in order 70
strengthen itself, has fostered, rather than
lessened, the national hatred towards Ger
many, the increase of which prevents Ger
mans from entering France without en-
dangering their lives. The fact that Ger
many'S moderation and caution have had
no good results does not create war like
feeling, but nevertheless IL is desirable to
restrict intercourse between the two ma
tions, and therefore we will not regret if
France excludes Germans, as international
friction will thus, as far as possible be
avoided Germany's action in Alsace-I4ar-
ralne seems the cause of peace"
TWO WEEKS DELAY.
PARIS May 20-The Temps states that
persons wishing to so to Germany via
AlsaceLorraine must notify the German
embassy, from which, after a fortnights IS
delay, they will procure visa.
The government is negotiating with the
Eastern Railway Company to alter the route
of its trains in order to prevent eastward
bound passengers from going through
Alsace-Lorraine
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
SAvANNAH'S SALOONS.

Mrs. Webb Alludes to Them in the
Convention OF the w. @. T. U.
ATLANTA, GA, May 2o-The annual
convention Of the Womans Christian Tenn
perance Union met to-day at o o'clock at
the First Baptist Church, Mrs w. c. Sibley,
of Augusta presiding. There are about IS
delegates in attendance from various parts
of the State. Among those in attendance
are Mrs Rowe, Of Brunswick Mrs. Walter
b. Hill, of Macon; Mrs. S. Blanchard, of
Columbus; Mrs. Sam Jones and Mrs. w.
II. FELTON,, Of Cartersvile; Mrs George
Jones, of Dalton; Mrs. b. +. Abbott, Miss
M. II. Stokes and others, Of Atlanta; Miss
H. A. Scomp and Miss Emmie Stewart, Of
Oxford; Mrs. II. ID. Walker and Mrs
Richard Webb, of Savannah; Mrs.
Claiborne Snecd and Mrs. w. @. Sibiey, Of
Augusta, and others.
WORK OF THE DAY.
At the morning session Mrs. Sibley deliv-
cred her annual address, and several reports
were received.
At the afternoon session reports from
local unions of various places were read,
among them that of Mrs. Webb. of Savan-
nah, which was interesting. She gave an
outline Of the Jail and prison work in Sa-
vannah, and spoke of the success Of the re-
ligious work in railroad quarters. Sh0
called attention to the large number OF
saloons in Savannah.
Mrs. Sibley, i'll her speech, said Augusta
and Savannah were in the same fix, and she
longed for the day when both would be
freed from the curse of the rum traffic.
Tho exercises were quite interesting to-
night, consisting in an address of welcome
by Rev. Ii. 9. Morrison and Mrs. e. Wit.
ter, and u response by Mrs. Rowe, Of Bruns-
wick.
The convention will continue in session
tomorrow and Thursday.
Mrs. s. +. Chaplin, of Charleston, s. C.,
the womans rights advocate, is in attend
ance, and will address the convention before
it adiourns
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
A BIG SALE OF FLAN NELs.
About $2,ooo,ooo Worth Knocke
Down at Auction.

About $2,ooo,ooo Worth Knocked
Down at Auction.
New YORK, May 29.-The largest auction
sale of flannels ever held in this city was
made to-day by Faulkner, Page g. Co..
commission merchants. Over 1000
buyers were present from all parts of
tho country. About 1900 cases were sold,
aggregating about 100000. The sale
lasted all dav. Among Tia principal buyers
were II. b. Chafin & Co., Hood, Bonbright
g. Co., Wood, Brown 81 Co., and John
Wannamaker, of Philadelphia; Marshall,
Field g. Co. and j. V. Farwell g.
Co., of Chicago; hamburger, Bloom
g. Co., OF Louisville; Murphy,
Grant &c Co., of San Francisco; John
Shillito 81 Co., of Cincinnati; S. G. Doris a.
Co., OF st. Louis, and A. Lehman & Co., of
New Orleans. Scarlet fannels brought
from IL TO 25 cents, plain white, l6 to 251S
cents, and quechee white hannels from 23H
10 43M cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
GENERAL OF THE ARMY.

-No Bill to Revive the Grade Passed
by the Senate.
"'A,ShlNGToN, May 29.-In the Senate to-
j. > Tue OIL to revive the grade of General
= m,., .o United States army. introduced last
%Ji, SyT4 and reported from the Committee on
IN rr,a.aIy as9 Affairs this afternoon, was taken
te puu uo,I passed by vote of "a yeas to nays
sarrn nosaGlye votes being those of Messrs.
Tan:y,, Coke, Harris, Reagan, Salisbury,
trS tr''9 y, and Wilson, of Maryland. 1t con.
bsriSSne Sne revived rank upon Lieut.. Gen.
eaI I.lan, IL a and the rank Of Lieutenant Gen
merged in the higher grade.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
FRITZ REVIEWS TROOPS.
The Crown Prince Brigade Passes
Before His Majesty.

The Crown Prince Brigade Passes
Before His Majesty.
BERLIN, May 29.-Tbe Emperor had a
good night.
At IL o'clock this morning the Emperor
reviewed the Crown Prince brigade. His
majesty was in an open carriage and was
accompanied by the Empress. The bri-
gade, with the Crown Prince at its head,
drove twice past the Emperor and Empress,
the former standing up in the carriage and
watching the movements Of the troops with
interest. The royal pair afterward drove
along the line and later reviewed a parade
of the troops from the terrace.
The Emperor drove in an open carriage
this evening for an hour and n half. He
was accompanied by the Empress and DR..
Mackenzie. Afterward he spent an hour
in the park. His condition is favorable.
Prof. Virchof, after examining the EN-
pensr's throat, gave 1t as his opinion that
there was no glandular disease.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
BLAINYs POSITION.
The Nomination Must be Practically
Unanimous If He Accepts.

Unanimous If He Accepts.
CINCINNATI, O., May 29.--Following is
the eslct language of Whtelaw Reid,
printed in the Commercial Gazette this
morning, in Mr.. Reid's answer to the ques-
ton, "Would Blaine accept nomination"
"That's too hard question. can tell
you this. He certainly would not accept q
nomination that was fought for. 1t must
come spontaneously, unsought and unani-
nous, or j am sure he would not
take it. He does not want
it, He might not take it under
any circumstances. Ho certainly would
not take it unless an overwhelming desire
for his candidacy should be so manifest that
he was nominated without opposition in
the convention and heartburnings among
the friends of the other candidates"
The Commercials Gazette says editorially
this morning: This remark, which we
have carefully verified, coming from one SO
close to Mr.. Blaine as Mr.. Reid, is of un-
usual Significance
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
i, Freedmen's Bank Depositors.

ssr .. Ss.HlNGroN, May Ex-senator Sher-
S, Sr rom the Committee on Finance, to-
Sy h reported favorably, with amendments,
f. 6lll to reimburse denositors Of the
! ree;amen's Savings and Trust COMPANY
MOSES losses incurred by the failure Of that
|hceS y IL appropriatos 81 ,000, GOO, to be
a'ol TO tho credit of the commissioner of
|oot tSo.npany, who is, upon satisfactory
oco DI' 10 pay to depositors the amount due
|hura y tne company at the time of its
E1t r,;. Hl claims not presented for pay
BRED. Viii '"o years are to be forever
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
vAULT1NG OVER THE LAW.
Desperate Break for Liberty in Court
"A Distillery Destroyed.

ATHENS, Ga, May 20.-To-day, in the
Superior Court Of Clarke county, the case Of
Henry Foster Ccolored) was called. He was
charged with assault and battery. Foster
had an idea that he would be cleared, but
when the jury brought in a verdict of guilty
no was somewhat paralyzed, and all Of a
sudden made break for the door, leaping
over chairs, tables, and lawyers. For
tunately the sheriff met the fugitive on the
steps and he was carried safely 10 Jail.
Deputy Collector 7. L. CAN'T destroyed
an Illicit distillery this afternoon in Oconee
county, about ten miles from here, together
with 500 gallons Of beer.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
Journalists at Cnicago's Hurrah.

CHICAGO, May 29.-At meeting of the
Press Committee Of the Republican Ma
tional convention held hero to-day, it was
decided that no applications for press ac-
commodations could be considered later
than Saturday, June 2; Daily papers re-
quiring such accommodations, and which
have not yet put in their applications, are
requested to do so before the date mentioned
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
A KNIFE OF WATER.
The Missouri River Cutting Away the
Bank Opposite Sioux City.

TIC MIsbOuFI hIVBI OuIII1IB AWHy IH0
Bank Opposite Sioux City.
Sioux CITY, IA, May 29.-The Missouri
river has begun its ravages here again, and
since yesterday morning has cut 1bO feet
into the shore on tho Nebraska side, directly
opposite this city. The cutting was SO rapid
that buildings could not be moved, ana a
twostory building is hanging over the
water and will fall soon. If the cutting
keeps up at the same rate the entire town
of Covington will be swept away in few
days. The bank stands 10 or Is feet high
and great masses become diSengaged and
fall into the rapid current every few min
utes. Several years ago a good share of
the original town site was engulfed, and last
summer large tract on the Iowa side was
swallowed up
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30

Killacl hv Dynamite.

LEwEs, DEL, May %. BY an accidental
explosion Of dynamite Theodore A. Martin
and Kendall Palmer. workmen engaged in
destroying an old railroad pier at this place,
which was wrecked during the severe bliz-
zard, were blown TO atoms. w. II. Virden,
a contractor, and Burton West, workman,
were severely injured.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
COTTON FUTURES.
The Showing Made in the Annual Re-
port Of the Exchange.

NEW YORK, May 29-The annual report
of the Cotton Exchange, presented at a
meeting to-day, shows that the transactions
in cotton for future delivery this year were
2S,94, 400 bales against 2S,079,S 800 in 1887,
and %, 49,, 800 in 1856. The total present
membership is 454. The assets of the gra-
tuity fund aggregate S67,S72, of which
S47, 900 is loaned on real estate and $l7,772
Is on deposit. The fund Liabilities are
So 175. The estimated receipts Of the ex-
change for the ensuing year are SOS, 200,
and the expenses S52, 200, leaving a surplus
of S13, 800. The net balance on hand is $40,-
COG. The board of managers recommend a
reduction of the annual dues to 500
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
Louisiana's Senatorial Contest.

BATON ROUGE, La, May 29.-Two bal
lots were taken in the Democratic LegisIa-
tive caucus last night for junior United
States Senator. Both resulted as follows:
White 81, Eustis ~, Jonas %. The fourth
ballot resulted the same as the second. A
motion to adjourn sine die and postpone
the matter until the next session was made
by one of Mr.. Eustis' followers, and was lost
by vote of rs to 43 The caucus then ad-
journed till 8 o'clock tonight
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
Lightning Kills a Cow.

wAYcRoss, GA, May 29.--During heavy
thunderstorm here this afternoon the light
ming struck tree near the residence Of G.
j. Blackshear, killing a fine blooded milk
COW belonging to U. J. Williams. Ibis
makes tho third animal lost by Mr.. Will
Jams, he having lost two fine horses some
time sine
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
Writing Un Augusta.

AUGUSTA, Ga, May 30 29--Mapager j. w.
Nagle, of Frank Leslie's Weekly, accom-
panied by "A staff of correspondents and
artists, arrived in tho city tonight and VIII
be here several days. They will write up
and illustrate Augusta for q special edition
to be published for the purpose.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
Methodism 8 New Bishops consecrated

NEW YORK, May 29.-In the Methodist
Conference to-day the six new Bishops were
consecrated with impressive ceremonies.
The name of the Freedmfns' Aid Society
was changed, after much opposition, TO the
Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational
Society Of the Methodist Church.
G. II. Payne was elected Secretary of the
Board OF Education,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
MONEY FOR THE DEPARTMENTS.
Inc House Devotes the Day to the
Appropriation Bill.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-Immediately
M'er ~ the reading of the journal to-day, the
mouse went into committee of the whole,
WIN Mr.. Blount, of Georgia, in the chair,
on the legislative, executive and judicial
IIpTProprlaton bill. Consideration of the
oLI consumed the remainder Of the after
TTGon, TSo no material changes being made in it.
!E me committee finally rose and reported the
oin and Its amendments to the House.
I Holman demanded separate vote
Gm Tue amendment increasing the clerical
T TTlce OF the Civil Service Commission.
90 y " vote resulted IN 81 to 66, and the point
u Tol no quorum was made. Thereupon the
TTUuse2 TSrs2 at $50. o'clock, adjourned until
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
FLoRIDA's CONVENTION.
The Afternoon Consumed by Conte
From fernando County.

The Afternoon Consumed by a Contest
From fernando County.
ST.. AUGUSTINE, FLA, May 29.-The
State Democratic Convention Of over 400
delegates met here to-day and organized by
electing Hon. j. II. McKinne, Of Jackson
county, President, and L. Is. Wombwell, Of
Tallahassee, Secretary.
TIE afternoon session was spent by the
Committee on Credentials and the conven-
ton IN hearing a contested case from Her.
nando county, ia which the anti Mann fac
ton was seated.
An entire State ticket is TO be nominated.
Delegates 20 the st. Louis convention and
electors will be chosen, and platform
adopted tomorrow.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-05-30
An Anglo-French Dispute.

LONDON, May 29--A French gunboat has
hoisted the tri-colors in Moutre Isle, the
largest Of the Minquieres group, between
the island Of Jersey and Brittany. The
latter isle has hitherto been recognized as
part of the channel islands, aud Lord Sails
bury will maintain England's claims to It's
possessiOn