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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
MRS. HARRISON.
Gossip About the Wife OF the Repub-
lican Nominee for President.

ncan Nominee IOr PRESIDENT.
From the NelC York Press
No woman has figured in Washington
society better able to fill the position of
mistress of the white house than Mrs. Ben
jamin Harrison. Well-born, well-bred and
well-educated, she has the easy charm Of a
woman of the world, yet without one tinge
of cynicism or hardness. Given the danger
Gus gift of wit, she has never used it to sting
or wound--one great reason for her per-
sonal success. There is no one society re-
spects more than clever woman who can
hold her tongue under temptation.
For her bon nots and her ciaret punch,
made after the "Tippecanoen receipt, the
wife of the republican nominee is famous,
and, be it said, she serves both with discre-
ton. Mrs. Harrison is little woman, plump
fresh and wonderfully young for one that
assumed the responsibilities of life in her
teens. AS girl she must hive been ex-
ceedingly pretty. Tho regular features,
bright dark eyes and abundant dark hair of
the matron tell that.
The lady from Indiana has one Of the
greatest charms of her sex, beautiful
little hand, every finger Of which is straight
and shapely, taperng at the ends with a
rosy nail. 1t is also very white and cared
for as a lady's hand should be. not bv n
manicure, but its owner. No such hand has
been shaken in the white house for at least
this generation. In talking, Mrs. Harrison
uses her hands to emphasize her meaning.
and does il gracefully. Her eyes, too, are
worry expressive, and nave in their depths a
certain ROBUSTNESS that is captivating.
During the last few administrations tho
capital, and through it society at large, has
felt the need of a typical Americ n woman
at the head of the executive mansion. A
woman whose antecedents, whose life and
whose personality would give wholesome
tone TO society. Ono who had the capacity
and the courage 10 lead and would be ac-
cepted rs the leader. This placs the daugb-
ter of the learned Prof. Scott Of Oxford aud
the wife Of Gen. II rrison car fiji. She has
the experience, the good feeling, tho good
breeding and the character which IL do
malds.
Mrs. Harrison Is not woman Of fashion.
but she dresses we'll and her gowns "at.n
As b her hair, II is arranged most beoon-
ingly in waves close ~ her face and drawn
back into knot fastsns low on tho neck.
Mrs. Harrison carries herself with dignity.
never degensratlng into Stiffness. $40 has
been and always viii bo woman who
knows what u due y her postion-no fenr
that any one win b. called upon b. mako
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RACING WITH SEA CRABS.
Popular Amusement Among the
Dwellers at a Watering-Place.
From the Youths Companion.

| From the Youths Companion.
AT Trouvile, where one gets so weary
every morning of the bad hour or two that
comes between the bath and the lunch, any
innovation calculated to pass away the time
is hailed with delight, and the person sug-
costing it is considered worthy Of the cross
| OF the Legion of Honor
| Some eight years ago, when every one on
the beach was talking scandal or yawning
over the morning papers, some genius
| thought OF racing with crabs and In two
days it became the standard morning amuse-
ment
| Every one was hunting for a crab. Size
was no object; speed and agility were the
requisite qualifications The track was on
| the wet, firm sand, close to the water, and
the goal was formed by pegging down at
the waters edge cord about fifty feet in
length, raised by pegs about two inches
| above the sand, SO that the crabs could pass
under the line in place of breasting it.
The starting point was about twelve feet
inland, and was a line tightly pegged down
| level with the sand. The owners distin-
gulshed their individual crabs by sticking
differently colored waters on their backs.
| Each crab was held by its owner clear of
the starting-line until the word was given;
| then they were simultaneously released, and
most curious sight ensued. Every crab
would start for the water at top speed, sid
ing along Tor dear lie. Some went as
straight as an arrow; others diverged in all
directions. Occasionally two would run
side by side, touch, clinch, and fight, grasp
ing each other with their claws, locked in
an embrace nothing but the rising tide
would release.
Others would be going right away, NOV
ing more and more quickly the nearer they
approached the water, until siding under
the tape, one or another would win.
No one was allowed to touch his crab after
the start, but as experience proved that
water would separate the fighters. it be-
came permissible to hold soaked sponge
over them and squeeze the water on the
combatants
This game became SO prevalent that spe-
cially smoothed tracks were made every
morning by the beach mon, and if phe
nomenally fleet crab was discovered he was
not allowed to return to his native element
with n single victory to his credit, but was
whipped up with small net, and deposited
in pail for safe-keeping, until required to
run again.
Betting was the order of the day, and
books we're made as for a horse-race. There
is record of one crab having won for his
owner no less than $4,000 before he slipped
under the net ard escaped, in ali probability
unconscious of his fame.
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WOOLFOLKS CAPERS.
A Search Reveals Two Weapons
Made Out of Shoe Springs.


Made Out of Shoe Springs.
MACON, GA, June 2S.-Woolfolk has
been at his old capers again. When Jailer
Birdsong, assisted by Officers Hodnett and
Holmes, made regular weekly inspection
of the prisoners and cir cells yesterday,
they discovered in the seam of the famous
nurderers undershirt a hard substance,
which proved to be two shoe springs OF
steel, which had been put in the front seam
and slipped around to the rear One had
been sharpened into knife, keen as
raz RS edge, and the other into file Fur
tier Investigation found concealed in Wool
folks blanket kind of dagger made from
piece of wire, and wrapped with
piece of blanket. When questioned, Wool
folk denied that they were TO be used upon
the jaler, AMI claimed that they were for
defense against the two negro prisoners
confined with him. While the investiga-
ton was proceeding, he handed the follow
ing note to Officer Holiness
JAILER BIRDsoSG-If you wi take me out of
this den of negroes and put me in the hosp tai
eel, swear Will not attempt to escape but
will tell you something that will be- Of great ad.
vantage and servi e to you. Tom VOOLFOLK.
His request was not complied with
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AT SHBEPSHEAD BAY.
Tempestuous Day, With Mud Ankle
Deep.

New YORK, June 2S.-The weather to-
day at Sheepshead bay was very tempestu-
Gus, and the mud ankle deep. The follow
ing were the events:
FIRST RACE-Seven furlongs. Joe Lee won
with Brother Ben second and James A. l. l.
third Time l:314
SECOND RAcE-Eive and a half furlongs
Harrisburg won, with My Fellow second
and Sorrento third. Time 1:12lS
THIRD KACE-One mile and furlong. Rupert
won, Aurelia second. Time 2:00H They were
the only starters
FOURTH RACE One mile and half Race
land won, with Maurader second and Tea
Tray third. Time 242
FIFTH RACE-Mile. Rapine won, with Royal
1861
SIXTH RACE-One and one-half miles. Bob
Miles won, with Orlando second and Chanticleer
third Time 2:45L
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LAKE CITY JoTTINGs.
The Acreage in Tobacco-Politics and
Other Matters.

Other Matters.
LAKE CITY, FLA, June 2S.-The farmers
report their crops in satisfactory condition
The frequent rain showers give them prom
Use of good yields. J. D. Taylor has, up to
this date, already cut from his seven-acre
field fifteen two-horse wagon loads of the
hnest tobacco ever housed in this county.
Dr. Valdis, an expert in the tweed" pro-
nounces 1t equal to any grown in his coun-
try-the island of Cuba. We understand
the acreage is quite large in this county,
and the prospects for good crop are prom
lslng. Tobacco barns are being built in
several localities by citizens, all of whom
are growing the best varieties of the Cuban
weed.
Messrs. Gonzalez Valdis & Co. are making
extensive improvements in their Cuba cigar
factory, and will be ready in a few days to
commence manufacturing in earnest.
THE POLITICAL FIELD.
Politics are ripening for the harvest which
comes in the near future. The democratic
executive committee met last Saturday, for
the purpose of organizing plans and work
Tor the coming campaign With such
statesmen at the masthead of the democratic
party as Cleveland for President of the
United States, and Frank 7. Fleming for
governor of Florida they are stlmu-
lated to do grand work.
The boys are going at it with confidence
The intelligence OF the nomination of
Senator Harrison for President and
Morton for vics president on the republican
ticket created no enthusiasm here 1t was
received as a matter of news, and elected
but little comment from any one.
Misunderstanding between the director
OF the agricultural experiment station and
his appo;ntees is causing some little COM
motion. 1t is rumored that charges are to
be preferred against the director, which
will cause an early convention of the board
of trustees of the college
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
A YOUTHFUL POISONER.
The Facts In the Hansontown Tragedy
Unearthed.

JACKSONVILLE. FLA, June 2S.--The case
of the HansontOwn poisoning is attracting
more attention now, and the belief is that
one heretofore unsupported is the guilty
party. He is being watched ON the quiet,
and evidence is accommodating as to his
guilt.
Lemuel Dean, a 15-year-old son, was ar
rested this noon and full particulars of the
horrible tragedy were told Young Dean
had been detected in robbing a house by his
father, who made him return the plumber
and threatened him with 100 lashes
Lomuel then coolly purchased a
box of rough on rats, and while
helping his father peel potatoes for the
family dinner, emptied most of the poison
in the kettle. The boy partially confessed,
and took the constable to the swamp where
the box was found wrapped up in old rags
and with some of the poison yet in it. The
father, George Dean, died this morning,
making three deaths already. Two other
little girls are hourly expected to die
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
THE FARMERS ALLIANCE.
The State Exchange Idea with ST. 900,
900 Capital Adopted.

ATLANTA, GA, June 2S.-The Farmers
alliance adjourned at 80 o'clock this after
noon, after a secret session of four hours
1t is understood that it was decided to
establish a state exchange, with 1000, 900
capital, but are to start with much less
capital at first. The convention is largely
attended, and the farmers are largely in
the majority. 1t is the policy of the
alliance TO strictly secret, and news
paper reporters are barred from the session.
Tho convention adjourned this afternoon to
meet subject to the call of President Jack
son.
Mr. Jackson stated positively to your
correspondent that he would not be a candi-
date for congress this year from the Fourth
district
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FLED TO MONTREAL.

A Macon Bookkeeper Short in His
Accounts About $500.
MACON, GA, June 2S.-H. C. Bowen,
bookkeeper for the large wholesale dry
goods firm of S. Waxelbaum a. Son, has
skipped to Montreal, Canada, leaving a
shortage, as far as can be ascertained, Of
So Bowen is YONG and quick and stood
high as an accountcI4t. He asked for leave
or absence few days ago TO
60 TO Tallulah Falls Not hear
ing anything from him at the end
of the time an investigation was made,
when it was discovered that he had not
been there. The shortage was then dis
covered. 1t will probably amount TO more.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
WILLIAM AND HIS DIET.
His Speech Fills the Country With
Confidence

LID OPCOCl HilAo Ju0 SOuuLTY WIN
Confidence.
BERLIN, June 2S.-The opening of the
diet was a little inferior in pomp and
dignity to the opening of the reichstae.
The heat was SO intense that Count Bocholtz
tainted.
The National Zeitung says that the
emperor's speech will fill the country with
confidence at the very outset of his reign.
The Post says the Prussian people will
hear the royal words with grateful hearts
and VOW to the emperor unshakable fidelity
and devotion.
The landtag, by a unanimous vote to-day,
agreed upon an address in reply to King
Williams speech. There was no debate
upon the motion for the adoption of the re-
ply. The members of the house upon sep
arating cheered the king.
THE CHIEF OF ADMIRALTY RESIGNS.
LONDON, June pa Berlin correspond
ent of the 81. James Gazette states that
Gen. Won Caprivi, chief of the imperial ad-
miralty. has rendered his resignation of
that office, as well as of the office he holds
in the army. The resignation will doubt
less be accepted. Tho correspondent also
states that other changes will follow.
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THE BOOK FOR BOOKKEEPERs
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to Last Page.

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to Last Page.
The MORNING NEWS Printing House is the
licensed manufacturer of
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adopted by the United States Government1
There is no book made Of equal strength. II
VIII open at any page and remain perfectly fiat
There ~ no danger OF the leaves becoming loose
1t is the only elastic binding designed to open
fat that has received the unqualified indorse
ment OF bookkeepers as well as bookbnders
Books ruled TO any pattern, made to any size
and bound in any styl'.
We are making books for a number Of firms
in this city and elsewhere, and will take pleas
ure in showing them to those interested.
THE MORNING NEWS STEAM PRINTING
HOUSE
j. H. ESTILL Proprietor
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SUMMER EXCURSIONS
POPULAR RATE,
To Charleston, Port Royal & Beaufort

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THE INSURANCE MEN.
Savannah Cotton Rates Create a Long
and Heated Discussion.

FORTRESS MONROE, VA, June 2S.-The
insurance convention spent the best part of
to-day in hearing reports of standing COM
mituees on routine business. A slight con-
cession was made to the Charleston phos-
phate mills. The subject of cotton rates at
the port of Savannah created long and
heated discussion. A committee was ap-
pointed to determine the liabilities Of ma
rine and fire companies when cotton in
which parties are interested is DESTROYED.
This is a question which has been the sub
ject Of much costly litigation.
The committee warmly commended Presi-
dent Knowles and Secretary Fleming for
valuable services.
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BALL AND BAT.
Results of the Days Battles on tn,
Diamond

Results OF the Days BATTLES on the
Diamond.
WASHINGTON, June 2S.-Base ball games
scheduled for to-day at indianapolis, Kan
sas City and Detroit were postponed, owing
to rain.
At Boston-Fourteen innings
Boston. ..... 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 o q
Washington 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 o.
Base hits-Boston IA, Washington 1. Errors
Boston H. Washington 16. Batteries
and Tate, O'Day and Deasly
At Louisville
Brooklyn. ...........8 0 4 9
Base hts-Louisvle 8, Brooklyn 10. Errors
Louisville 2 Brooklyn S. Batteries-Stratton
and Cook, Mays and Holbert.
At st. Louis
st, Louis .........O 90 90 0 0 l. 4
Cleveland ........0 0 0 0 0 0 o. 0
Base hits-St LOUIS II, Cleveland 4. Errors
st. Louis 2, Cleveland g. Batteries-hing and
Dolan, Crowell and Snyder.
At Cincinnati
S SinSln1%ti ... ! 3 III
Base hits-Cincinnati II, Baltimore 8. Errors
Cincinnati $, Baltimore Q. Batteries-Serad
and Baldwin, Shaw and O'Brien.
At Memphis
Memphis Nd Q OOO2 2 x-6
Charleston 0 0 0 3 0 0 o. 4
Earned runs Memphis 3, Charleston /.
Struck out-By Nichols 6, BOhn 4.
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TIE PANAMA LOAN.
About Two Thirds of the Shares Re
ported Taken.

PARIS, June subscriptions to the
Panama canal loan, so far. as known, amount
to 81, 500, 600 francs. Panama canal shares
have risen q francs from the lowest price
reached yesterday
LONDON, June 28-The correspondent of
the Exchange telegraph company says that
about two-thirds of the Panama loan has
been subscribed for and that the remaining
third will be taken by syndicate of bank
ers. Nothing regarding the loan has been
officially published.
A dispatch from Paris to Reuters tele-
graph company says the subscriptions are
more satisfactory than was expected AL
though the loan has not been entirely COW
cred, the remainder will finally be taken up.
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THE LAST SPIKE DRIVEN.

Completion OF the Chattanooga, Rome
and Columbus Railway.
ROME, GA, June 2s-The last spike on
the Chattanooga, Rome and Columbus
railway was driven in this city to-day
amid the screams of the locomotive and
steamboat whistles and the cheers of the
great multitude of citizens. Tho road is
completed t. Carrollton, Ga, and is l4O
miles in length. The first shovel of dirt
was thrown December |, 1887, and the last
to-day. This is asserted to be the fastest
railroad building ever done in the south.
The line will continue on to Columbus, Ca
and thence TO Savannah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
ESCAPE OF CoNvICTs.

Three Dogs Killed by the Fugitives.
ATHENS, Ga, June 2S.-News has just
reached here 20 the effect that seven con
victs escaped Sunday afternoon last. from
the camp Of Hon. James NJ. Smith, in Ogle.
thorpe county. After close chase two
were caught. A number Of dogs we're put
on their track, three Of which are reported
70 have been killed
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sP ECIAL NOTICE.
The following was found yesterday on Bull

The following was found yesterday on Bull
street;
SAVANNAH, GA, -.
DEAR PAPA-Am anxiously looking forward TO
the time when you will return home.
Mamma has had one of those bad attacks of
indigestion, and is very bilious; also has awful
headaches every day and has lost her appetite
completely. Do bring with you bottle of Dr.
Ulmer's Liver Corrector, as that is the only
medicine that will cure all such troubles
Your loving little girl. BESSIE.
Owner of above can have same by applying
in person to DR. B. f. ULMEk
II BrOughtOn street Savannah Ga
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RAIDING INCONSISTENCIES.
a Desperate Battle In Arkansas
Deputy Marshal Killed.

deputy 1HdTbHdI hIII6u.
ST. LOUIS, June 2S.-A special from Lit
tie Rock, Ark, to the Post Dispatch says:
"A desperate battle occurred between
revenue officers and moonshiners near
Black Springs, Montgomery county, yester-
day. Internal Revenue Collector Frye and
posse, raided moonshners'
camp in the vicinity. destroying three
disuileries and shortly afterward
the posse was attacked from
ambush by an armed band of moonshiners.
A regular battle ensued in which Deputy
United States Marshal Tramme was killed.
Collector Frye has photographed to Fort
Smith for reinforcements.
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HEAVY RAINFALL IN ILLINOIS.
Fifteen Thousand Acres of Growing
Corn Under Water.

OOt BLbI.
CHICAGO, June 2S.-Dispatches from
central and eastern Illinois report very
heavy rainfall yesterday. The country
roads are in bad condition, the railroads
somewhat troubled, and the crops in many
places very badly damaged. From 10000
to $1,000 acres of growing corn
are under water in one county alone. A
similar condition Of affairs is reported from
Hannibal, Mo. The bridge on the st. Louis,
keokuk and Northwestern railway, which
had been weakened by the flood, gave way
as freight train was crossing it and three
cars crashed through. None OF the crew
were injured, but the freight trains on the
road were abandoned, while passengers were
transferred around the washout
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
CITY OF SAVANNAH.

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, June Goth, 1873
Bids will be received at the Office of the Clerk
of Council until Il o'clock NJ, TUESDAY, July
10th, 1888 for printing and furnishing 500, 750
ana 1000 copies of New City Code. Information
as to style of book number of pages etc. can
be had on application at this office. Separate
bids must be made for each number of copies as
stated above.
The city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. FRANK f. REBARER
Clerk NJ CouncU
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Jailed for Bigamy.

COLUMBUS, GA, June 2s-The grand
jury to-day indicted white man named
John Lee charged with bigamy Some
years since he married Miss Lucy f. Col
den. On the 18th inst. he married Miss
Mary j. Lee. Both wives live in this city.
Lee was jailed, being unable TO raise bond.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
JACKSoNvILLE'S FINANCES.
Old Debts OF the City Troubling the
New Administration.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, June 2S.-The
city finances occasion some trouble to the
new administration. The old debts press
them a good deal, and the new city charter,
in some of its provisions regarding tha
duties of the officers, is very clumsily
drawn. Tue taxes are now being collected.
however, better than ever, and it is hoped
that tie citys financial future will be better
than its past
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no Have His Eyeball Remouen.

ATHENS, Ga, June 2s.-John William
son was struck In the eye few days ago.
by bullet from sling-shot The wound
hecame very painful and this morning
Williamson left for Atlanta, 70 have tie
eye Tell removed, as be feared he would
bose his sight entirely.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
Railroad Depot Burned.

Ell PAso, TEX, June 2S.-The Mexican
freight depot and adjoining buildings, in
Paso del Norte, were burned last night.
About seventy freight cars were also de-
stroyed, large amount of freight being
burned. The loss is about 5000 900.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
READY.MIXED PAINTS,

The celebrated F. W. Devoe & Co.'S READY
MIXED PAINTS are conceded to be the best
manufactured The most satisfactory testimo-
mails can be produced by those who have used
the paint that it is superior to all other IL
gives beautiful finish, preserves the wood. and
is put up in quantities suitable to all classes of
purchasers. F. ]. KEEPER
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
Oregon's Official Figures.

PORTLAND, ORE, June 2S.-The official
canvass Of the vote Of the state on the con
gressional election resulted as follows:
Hermann republican, 32.s2O John NJ.
Gearing (democran 25,4l2, George NJ.
Dlir iiit.. z 40
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-06-29
Shoots the Robber Dead.

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH, June 2S.-Theo-
dore Castor, farmer, was attacked on his
way home from Kingston last night b.
three brothers named Drast, who demanded
his money He shot one dead and fatally
third. who escaped.