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COMMENCEMENT AT LAGRANGE.
The Exercises the Most Successful in
the Colleges History.

The Exercises the Most Successful in
the Colleges History.
LAGRANGE, GA, June 14-This was com
mencement day at the Southern female
(Cox's) college This well-known institu-
ton has completed its most prosperous SEES
sion, and by a general verdict has Just
finished its most brilliant commencement.
Its attendance and attachments this year
have been phenomenal.
The sermon was delivered by Rev. DIR. Il.
H. Mcdonald of Atlanta.
The literary exercises were novel, consist
ing of discussions, by the juniors, of Tenny
son, and by the seniors, of Shakespeare's
women.
The evolutionary contest was spirited and
the celebration of the Clionion literary soci-
ETY. was highly entertaining At the latter
exercise a debate was held on the subject
"Should commandments be abolishedY
The POc CIiOn, q most readable sheet
made its appearance. The old officers
retired with neat speeches, and the officers
elect took their places
UNSURPASSED MUSIC.
The music, for which the institution is
famous, was unsurpassed. The class in this
department numbers 14S and employs six
artists. The young ladies' orchestra is
lodbulSS anu bltJ Jt6 CldSSlC
selections in grand STYLE
A fine address was delivered by Hon. j.
II. Pittman of LaGrange.
Only twenty-six young ladies graduated
this year, as the standard has been raised
considerably.
Prof. C. c. Cox, principal of the literary
department, married last week Miss Mamie
B. Bacon of Columbus, Miss. She is a
daughter of Milton K. Bacon, founder of
hn iG paa nod 1al; et Il
honor graduate of the Normal college at
Nashville, and was late mistress OF Latin in
the State industrial institute and college Of
Mississippi.
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49,, OFrlCh CLEhk OF COUNCIL, June o, 1873, {
The following sections of ordinance passed
rep. Il, lS0, is published for information.
BY order of the Mayor.
FRANK f. REBARER.
Clerk of Council
SECTION 4. Be it further ordained. that il shall
be the duty of every physician or otner person
practlclng medicine in the city of Savannah 10
report TO the Board of Sanitary Commissioners
every case OF small pox, yellow fever or other
lhlectlous, contagious or pestilential disease
when ne may be called upon to treat within the
Guy limits; said report to be made within
twenty -FOUR hours after he shall have ascer-
famed the character of the case and TO specifv
the name of the patient and the locality of the
mousse III which such person is to be found and
Tor every violation Of this provision the guilty
party snail upon conviction before the police
court 6e liable to fine or Imprisonment or both
in the discretion of the court: such fine NOT 10
exceed SlOO and such imprisonment not to ex-
eeed thirty days. But whenever any disease
mas been declared epidemic by the Board of
sanitary Commissioners il shall not be required
1naG lurtner cases be so reported.
sec. o. That every citizen upon whose premises
mere may occur any case of small pox yellow
fever or other infectious or presidential disease
not under the charge of any physician shall In
IKE manner, as ordained in the preceding sec.
Ion, report the facts to the Board of Sanitary
commissioners, and for failure or refusal To
make such report shall upon conviction before
ehe PONCE court, be liable TO fine or imprison-
n eht OF ootn In the discretion Of the court such
nne not 10 exceed 500 and such Imprisonment
not TO exceed thirty days But Whenever anv
disease has been declared epidemic NV the
BOARD OF Sanitary Commissioners IL shnll NOT bo
qreuired that further cases shall be so reported.
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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.

The Senate Passes the Concurrent
Resolution on the Subject.
WASHINGTON, June IA. In the senate to-
day the concurrent resolution reported yes
terday from the committee on foreign rela-
tons as to international arbitration,
was taken up and passed. 1t requests the
President TO invite from time TO time, as fit
occasions may arise, Negotiations with any
government with which the United States
has or may have diplomatic relations, to
the end that any differences or disputes
arising between the two governments which
cannot be adjusted by diplomatic agency,
may be referred to arbitration, and be
peaceably adjusted by such means
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COLUMBUS CHAPTERS.
The Convention of the Fourth Con
Rressional District Called.

The Convention of the Fourth Con
Rressional District Called.
COLUMBUS, GA, June lathe demo-
cratic executive committee of the Fourth
congressional district met at noon to-day
in the court house for tho purpose of nam
ing the time and place of holding the next
convention to nominate n candidate for
congress from the Fourth district. Every
county in the district was represented ex-
cept Heard and Chattahoochee. The COM
mittee decided to hold the convention in
this city on Tuesday, Aug IA. No other
business was transacted. The meeting was
harmonious
Only two cases were disposed of in Mus
cogee superior court to-day.
The Queen City brass band gave one of
their open air concerts at the court house
park tonight Several hundred people
turned out. Refreshments were served, the
proceeds of which go toward buying new
instruments.
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The Old Roman at Home.
From the Neto York World

COLUMBUS. o., June l0-"When was
leaving for Europe few years ago with my
wife," said William G. Deshler, a wealthy
banker and republican of this city, to a
Judge Thurman blank power of attorney
and said: III should meet with any acci,,
dent, want you TO have the settling up of
my estate. There is no other man living.
democrat or republican, whom l would
trust to that extent. but | knew that in
Judge Thurman's hands, my property
would be perfectly SAFE lam republican.
and expect to vote against Judge Thurman
but no human being can successfully asail
his honor or his integrity
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MILLEDGEvILLE's DUMMY LINE
No Doubt That 1t Will soon be
Built and in Operation.

Built and in Operation.
MIILEDGEvILLE, GA, June 12.-The
stockholders met in council chamber again
to day and completed arrangements to pro-
coed at once to building dummy street
car line to connect the Georgia railroad
depot and the asylum, running through the
heart of the town. A contractor from
Macon, who is now building a similar line
there, together with some of the stock
holders, rode over and made casual sur
vey of the route sufficient TO determine
that little less than $40, 600 will build
it, The city has passed an ordinance
granting all franchises and the right of
way, and committee Of five was appointed
to confer with the local board Of trustees of
the asylum at their regular quarterly meet
ing June 20 in regard TO getting right of
way and terminus at the asylum. The peo-
pile of the city are enthusiastic on the sub
ject IL will prove great convenience to
The thousands who annually visit the asy-
lum, besides an immense saving in freights
to the institution.
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Death Down the Chimney.

EAToNToN, GA, June 14-During a
thunder storm this evening Charles Alecks,
acolored man living on w. G.. Grifiin's
ming, while sitting in his house. A negro
woman in the same room was badly
shocked. The bolt came down the chimney
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Voluntary Manslaughter.

MACON, GA, June 14.--The trial of Dave
Bowman for the murder of George Carter,
near Summeriield. on the night of MAY Is,
ended to-day in Bib superior court by the
attorneys for the state, and defendant
agreeing TO a verdict of voluntary man
slaughter. Thus Tyler and Bowman, who
each killed man on the same night, near
tie same place, received the same verdict.
Sentence has not yet been pronounced.
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ALBANY, GA, June 14.-An ordinance
is to be submitted to the citizens for a vote
for or against the issue of bonds to the
amount of $4,000 for the purchase and
erection of an electric light plant and
system Of water works and sewerage for
Albany. The cost of the electric light
plant is estimated at 10000, and of the
water works and sewerage at $55,000
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IN JAIL AFTER HER TIME.
A Negress Seeking Financial Redress
for a Grievous Wrong.

ATLANTA, GA, June 14.-Charlotte
Jones Ccolored) to-day filed a suit for SO, 900
damages against John w. helms, ex-princi-
pal keeper of the penitentiary, and his
bondsmen, j. M. Wilson and J. F. Maddox,
ard also against John r. Towers, principal
keeper, and f. T. Shubrick, assistant
Keeper Of the penitentiary. The petitioner
CHAINS that in 1881 she was convinted in the
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Making an opening for Bills.

WASHINGTON, June AIN the house to-
day Mr. Townshend Of Illinois offered a
resolution providing for the consideration
Of bills by unanimous consent for half an
hour every morning. The resolution was
referred 10 the committee on rules.
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SURVIVORS OF GETTYSBURG.
Those in the Government Service May
Attend the Reunion,

InOSe IN the Government service May
Attend the Reunion.
WASHINGTON, June 14.-In the senate
to-day the seaate's joint resolution granting
leave Of absence without deduction of pay
or the annual leave, to all persons in the
employment of the government who were
present at the battle of Gettysburg,
whether on the union or confed-
crate side, to attend the reunion
there on July 3 next, was adopted after
being amended by striking out the words as
to union and confederate sides, and making
it simply apply to all persons
now in the government service who
took part in tho battle. 1t covers the ex-
confederates now in the government service
without indicating them in terms which Mr.
Blair characterized, ''as case of sticking
in the bark"
Mr.. Hoar retorted TO this remark by say
ing that it was barking at the stick
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ULMER's LIVER CORRECrOR

This vegetable preparations Invaluable for
the restoration OF tone and strength to the sys-
tenn. For Dyspepsia, Constipation and other
ills, caused by a disordered liver, it cannot be
excelled Highest prizes awarded, and in
dorsed by eminent medical men. Ask for IN.
mer's Liver Corrector and take no other. 500
nbottle. Freight paid to any address
B. F. ULMER, NJ. D.,
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THE BOOK FOR BOOKKEEPERs
1t VIII Open Out Perfectly Flat From First
TO Last Page.

It VIII Open Out Perfectly Fiat From First
to Last Page.
The MORNING NEWS Printing House is the
licensed manufacturer of
BRONSON'S FLAT OPENING BLANK BOOKS
adopted by the United States Government.)
There is no book made of equal strength It
will open at any page and remain perfectly fiat
There is 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 bookbinders
Books ruled to any pattern, made to any size
and bound in any styla.
We are making books for 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
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UNDER CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
The Railway Mail Service Employees to
Go on the List.

WASHINGTON, June IA President Cleve-
land will, in few days, issue an order
placing the 5000 employees of the railway
mail service, under the civil service rules,
These men are now appointed at the pleas
ure of the Postmaster General and given
probationary appointments of six months If
their work during that time is satisfactory
they are given permanent appointments.
They are examined from time to time on
the practical working OF the service, and
promoted on merit. Under this system
about half of the number appointed by the
republican administration are still IN office.
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READY-MIXED PAINS.

The celebrated F. W. Devoe & Co s READY
MIXED PAINTS are conceded to he the best
manufactured, The most satisfactory testimo-
malls 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. E / KITCHENER
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IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.

The senate then proceeded to the consid-
GRAFTON of executive business. The doors
were reopened at $3.50 o'clock and the
senate for half an hour resumed legislative
business. The bill appropriating $275, 900
for the reconstruction of the government
dam at Rock Island, which was washed
away by the food, was passed
The senate then adjourned TO Monday.
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Savannah, June 70, 1888.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

CENTRAL R. r. AND BANKING Co. OF GEORGIA
SAVANNAH, GA, June 9Th. 1888
dividend of 81 per share from the earnings
of this Company and its dependencies has been
declared payable on and after the 22d inst. to
the stockholders of record this day
The transfer books of the Company will be
closed from to-day until the 23d inst
T. NJ CUNNINGHAM Cashier
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- UNAfER SCHOOL for ladies in all advanced
- polite branches; metropolitan advantages:
proximity and frequent rapid transit TO nearby
resorts. Send for circular giving full details
VAN NORMAN INSTITUTE established 1s57l
~ Central Park west, New York.
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PENCE FOR THE POSTS.
The Senate Passes the Appropriation
Bill With Amendments

WASHINGTON, June 14-In the senate to-
day the postoffice appropriation bill was
taken up. An item was inserted making
postage on seeds, cuttings, roots, bulbs and
scions l cent for every eight ounces or frac-
ton thereof. All the other amendments
were agreed to, several democratic senators
declaring them. elves opposed to the $500, 900
foreign mail subsidy amendment, but de-
cltning to call for the yeas and nays lest
there might not be quorum voting, while
Mr.. Brown said he thought the amendment
a wise one.
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Appropriations for Agriculture.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-In the senate to-
day the amendments to the agricultural ap-
preparation bill adding several items and
increasing the amount were agreed to and
the bill passed
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Killed by a Train.

BLAcKsHEAR, GA, June l4.-Ben Harris
(colored) was run over and killed by
passenger train No. 6, here last night. The
supposition is that he was drunk and went
to sleep on tie track.
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Peru's New Minister,

WASHINGTON, June 14.-Dr Felix c. c.
Zegala, the new Peruvian minister, was
presented to the President to-day by Secre-
tary Bayard, and presented his credentials
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FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

EGAN.-The friends and acquaintance of
Patrick EGAN and family. are respectfully in
dence, No. 6 Hall street, at 4 o'clock THIS
AFTERNOON.
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Bond Offerings.

WASHINGTON, June 14.-The bond Of
ferings to the treasury to-day aggregated
S., $50, 900 and the acceptances S92, 500 is at
1270Q127M, and Sl5. 900 AS at 1857.
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EXCURSIONS.
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.
POPULAR RATE,
To Charleston, Port Royal G Beaufort

The Charleston & Savannah R'y Co,
VIII sell Excursion Tickets at following roto..
Leave Savannah 12:48 p NJ SATURDAY. re
turning leave Charleston not later than
7:20 A. M. Monday. Observation-Disclosures. "a m
Leave Savannah 1923 p NJ Saturday re- w
turning leave Charleston not later than
7:20 A. M Monday. ...... ......... 80 sn
Leave Savannah Gas A. NJ. Sunday, return. "
ing leave Charleston not later than 7:2o
A. NJ. Monday. .... .............e 20 m
Leave Savannah 6:i5 A. NJ. Sunday, return
ing leave Charleston same evening Z, m
Leave Savannah 6:45 A. NJ Sunday, return.
turning leave Port Royal and Beaufort
same evening. .......... ~ a. m
Tickets on sale at Bren's Office % Bull streat
and at Passenger Stations.
e. p. MCSWINEY, G, P ACT
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NOTICE.

TO THOSE WHO USE FOUNTAINS.
From this date the price of Soda Water in
fountains will be at the former price, viz:
Fourteen gallons. .......................$ 1 70
Ten gallons. Observation-Disclosures. / 25
And those who keep a fountain over one
week. will be required to pay at the rate of 10
cents per day for their use.
Affixed price will be made for those who have
their own fountains which they send to be
charged. QUINAN & STUDER.
G. EBBERWEIN.
ED MOYLE.
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]. H. ESTILL, Proprietor.
PROF. p. NJ. WHITMAN

Graduate Optician, ia South Broad street.
Office hours: 9 A. NJ. to 2 and 3 to 6PM Cor
reefs all errors of the Eye and furnishes proper
Glasses. CONSULTATION FREE.
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EDUCATIONAL.

Pongee Coats and Vests at SO 30 and upward
at Appel g. Schauls. One Price Clothiers
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NOTICE.


CITY OF SAVANNAH !
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, May 80, 1888. (
Complaint has been made to this office that
coIored boys formerly in the service Of the
Chimney Contractors, are sweeping chin
neyS without authority. Owners of property
and occupants of houses are hereby requested
not to permit chimneys on their premises to be
swept except on notice from the Chimney Con
tractors. FRANK +. REBARER
Clerk of Council
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FLORIDA's METROPOLIS.
Excitement Over Ellaville's Lynching
The State Democratic Committee.

Excitement Over Ellaville's Lynching
The State Democratic Committee.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. June l4.-The colored
people here are very much agitated over the
reported lynching at Ellaville, and think of
calling public meeting to protest against
the murder, as they say, of one OF their
race. Nothing further has been received
here regarding the trouble, but as large
force OF armed men went from Madison TO
guard the town, more trouble was feared
there at one time Details regarding the
crime and its sudden punishment are hard
to get.
THE DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE.
The state democratic executive COMMITTEES
met at II o'clock to organize. There was
full attendance.
Permanent organization was effected by
electng w. d. Chipley of Pensacola chair
man, and l.. B. Wombwell of Jacksonville
secretary. The committee divided the state
into four districts and elected n vice chair
man for three, as follows: West Florida
Will be looked after by Col. Chipley; the
district west of the Suwannee and east of
the Apelachicola rivers was given in charge
OF Col. Patrick Houstoun, with headquart-
ers at Tallahassee; the southern tier of
counties were put under the jurisdiction OF
IA. ii. Mabry. His headquarters are still
to be selected by him.
The eastern tier of counties is to be over
looked by E. j. TRAY, with headquarters at
Jacksonville Mr.. Wombwell is to give his
time entirely to committee work, and he
VIII be located during the campaign at
Tallahassee
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MONEY TO ARM THEM.

of domestic manufacture for the vessels
authorized to be built, 100000 is appro-
priated, and an appropriation of "a 900, 600
is made for beginning the construction of
the vessels.
Other items Of interest in the bill are an
increase of $3.50 for modern guns and
$50, 600 for guns for the training squadron.
Under the construction bureau and under
the head of public works, aggregating
81, 326, 156 Tor about twice the current appro-
priation) are 1926, 900 for the League Island
navy yard. $4,000 for locating a dry dock
on the gulf; $S3, $40 for the Brooklyn navy
yard; S114, 4S8 for the Norfolk navy yard /;
$154, 200 for the Mare Island California;
navy yard, including 1000 for providing
extra tools for steel ship repairing, and
$4,000 for repairs and preservation of the
navy yards.
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FOR CHARTER.
SCHOONER FAIRFIELD.
Apply at Business Office MORNING NEWS.
DIVIDEND

The BRUSH ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER Co., |
SAVANNAH, GA, June 14th, 1888.
A dividend of THREE DOLLARS per share
from the earnings of this Company for the past
six months, has been declared, payable on and
after JULY /, 1888.
SAMUEL P. HAMILTON, President
S. S. GUCKENHEIMER, Secretary.
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BUILDING UP THE NAVY.
THE APPROPRIATIONS BILL WILL
SOON BE REPORTED.

Its Aggregate Will Approximate the
Appropriation for the Present Year
Three New Steel Cruisers and an
Armored Cruiser Provided For
Their Armament Also Covered
WASHINGTON, June 14-The naval ap-
preparation bill has been completed in COM
mittee, and will be reported to the house in
day or two. The report has not been so
far perfected as to show the total appro-
priation carried by the bill, but with the
exceptions hereafter noted, it is believed to
approximate the appropriation for the cur
rent fiscal year.
NEW VESSELS AUTHORIZED.
The items of greatest interest relate to
new vessels, and the sections of the bill
touching these is substantially as follows:
For the purpose of further increasing the
naval establishment, the President is au-
thorized to have constructed by contract
two steel cruisers of about 5000 tons
displacement at a cost, exclusive of
armament and excluding any premium that
may be paid for increased speed of not more
than 81 100000 each; one steel cruiser of
about $500 tons, to cost not more than
81, 10000, and an armored cruiser of about
1000 tons, to cost not more than So, 500, 900.
SPEED OF THE CRUISERS.
The 5000 tons cruisers are to be built
under guarantee to run at least nineteen
knots per hour, and the {, 300-ton vessel at
least twenty knots, and in each case the
contractor is to receive $1,000 for each
quarter of knot made above the require
ment, and to forfeit $4,000 for each failure
of quarter of knot below the require
ment.
At least one OF the vessels is to built at
United States navy yard, and any or all of
them may be constructed in the event of a
failure to make the contracts at reasonable
prices.
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WORK MAPPED OUT.

Much campaign work was mapped out
and will be begun at once. The session adj
Journed at 2 O'clock this afternoon.
The headquarters of the Florida farmers
exchange in this city have been established
and are now in full operation, receiving
supplies for sale to consumers and mer-
chants, and purchasing goods and shipping
to farmers in various portions of the state.
President Wilson seems to be much en-
couraged at the outlook for the future of
the alliance and this exchange department.
The Evening Gazette, the new republican
organ, made Its debut this evening.
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ORDINANCE

CITY OF SAVANNAH,
OFFICE CLERK OF COUNCIL, June G, 1893.
me following sections of ordinance passed
Feb. 81, 1877, is published for information
By order of the Mayor