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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-15

tenant. There are at present only two
candidates for the offices
Miss Sallie Lou Peabody arrived satur-
day night from Sanford, Fla, and is the
guest OF her brother. Mr.. Prenuss Pea
body.
John T. Brantley left this morning for
marietta, where he will spend some days.
c. H. F. Ficken returned Tonight from
Midtown, Lowndes county.
Walter Grace has returned from vir-
GINA.
Rev. w. II. Scruggs went to oliver to-
day to assist Rev. MIR. Arne in a series
of meetings.
Miss Cook has returned home, after an
absence of several weeks.
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River steamars Departed.

Steamer Harry G. Day, Hadden, Stoney
Bluff.-R, a. lvey, manager.
Steamer w. s. Cook. Garnett, Augusta
w. T. Gibson, manager.
Steamer Louisa, Boulineau, Augusta
r. A. Ivey, manager.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-15

Steamship Kansas City, New York.
Bark Paragon (Nor), Runcorn.
Bark Vinka (AusO, Trieste.
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Vessels CIcnred Yesterday.


Steamship Chattahoochee, Lewis, New
York.-Ocean Steamship Company.
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FOR BLUFFTON.

On and after Sept. 4 Steamer Do
retta will leave Savannah daily ex-
cept Sunday at d. IN. for Button
and intermediate landings. Leav-
ing BlufftOn at Z a. IN.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-15

Murderer Gust captured in dive TO
his companion)-"Good-by, pard; we
shall meet again in the wax figure mu-
seum."-Fliegende Blatter.
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FOR BEAUFORT AND BLUFFToN.

Steamer Clifton leaves foot Bull street
at $3.50 a. m. Monday, Wednesday and
Friday. Stopping at Bluffton on Friday.
Returning via Button on Monday.
H. s. WESTCOTT, Agent.
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Notice to Mariners.

Washington, Sept. 1l.-Notlce Is giver
by the lighthouse board that Coney Island
channel gas buoy. showing red light
ana which was brought IN for repairs July
~ VIII be permanently discontinued Sept
10 II VIII be replaced at the same lOca-
tlon by red spar buoy No. 4. Bearings
Centennial Tower, Conev Island. E q N
Old Orchard Shoal lighthouse. SW by W
a w; Coney Island lighthouse, n by w.
Bearings are magnetic and given APP
proximately.
Notice is also given that on or about
sept. D. Plum Beach Shoal bell buoy. sta
TONED on the easterly edge OF the shoal
making off from Plum Beach, western
passage OF Narragansett Bay, will be per-
manently discontinued. The fog bell es-
tablished at Plum Beach light station rem
ders this bell buoy unnecessary.
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savannah Almanac.

Sun rises to-day at $50 and sets at Cos
High water at Tybee to day at 1O:11 a.
M, and IL p. m. High water at Savan-
nah one hour later.
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steamer Passengers.

The time ball on Cotton Exchange drops
II m, 18th meridian time.
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Pilot charts and all photographic infor-
nation will be furnished masters of YES
sells free of charge in United States by
geographic office, in custom house. Cap
tains are requested to call at the office
Reports of wrecks and derelicts received
for transmission to the navy department.
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TO The ALTAR!
Furniture, Carpets and Stoves.

There will be quite of their
We i've
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-15

Another Augusta Mill Resumes
WOrk-A Syndicate to work Gcor-
gia's Mineral Bcds-Bud Fuller
Tries to Break Jaii-A ChivaIrOus
MotOrman-Sardines on the West
Florida Coast-A Wife objects ia IA
whisky.
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The British steamship Strathisla has
been chartered by Wilder & Co, for a car
go from Savannah to Liverpool. She is
due 10 arrive here Sept IS from Macassar,
Celebes Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24
OFFICIAL.
TO CITE TAX PAYERS.

COLLECTORS OFFICE, Juno 81, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills for
1897 are now in the hands of the collector,
The attention of parties interested ia respect.
fully called to the following extract from the
revenue bill Of that Year:
Upon all bills paid in full By the LIST day
Of July, 1897, the Collector Of Taxes shall
allow discount of ten per GEN., and on all
bills paid by tho LIST day Of September, 1887.
he shall allow q discount of fvo per cent.
and on al bills not paid on the LIST day OF
December, 1897, there shall be assessed and
collected penalty of i've per cent. upon the
amount OF said bills and on al bills remain
ing unpaid on the 1st day of Ju'e. 1898,
damages at the rate of six pc: centum pei
annum shall be pail"
Tax payers would do well bcall and pay
at once in order to avoid the r1sh and crowd
usually present on the last da!s in which the
iscount is allowed. Bring list to make
sure you get bills for all your property, as the
collector will not be responsible, or allow the
discount after the time fixed ty law.
P.F. GORMAN,
ie24 tjy1 Collector Of City Taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

THE PUBLIC ScHooLs.-The com
mencement exercises of the public
schools were continued to-day with the
closing of Hallowell school-the color
ed girls division. The teachers of this
school are Margaret E. Darnell, princi
pal; Louisa r. Cabaniss, Bessie K.
Sprigg3, Sarah ]. Derrick, Maggie A.
White aud Harriet E. Thornton. The
exercises were held in Hallowell School
building and the programme of music,
recitations, etc., were well rendered.
The certificates of distinction were
awarded by the Clerk of School Board
and Superintendent Kemper made on
appropriate address. The Superin-
tendent's medal was awarded to Mary
Bentley and this will be presented to-
morrow night at the Opera House,
when Hallowell and Snowden schools
will join in rendering cantata.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

WRDD1NG.-Mr. Ernest Simms, OF
lower Fairfax, and Miss Bette Hall,
daughter of Mr.. John r. Hall, OF Po-
hick, were quietly married yesterday
evening at lockwood" Theological
Seminary, by Rev. Prof. Wallis. After
the wedding ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Simms drove to Pohick, which will be
their future home. The bride was a
former parishioner of Professor Wal
lis during his reotorship OF old Pohick
Church. Those present at the we'd
ding and their numerous friends IN
lower Fairfax wish for the bride and
groom Il long and happy lite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

committee of Alexandria Council and the
graves of the deceased mcmbera were marked
with floral emblems of tho order.
The County Supervisors met to-day and
audited number of accounts for road work.
The settlement with the county officers was
begun and the board adjourned till Monday
next
The stable in the rear of Mr.. J. C. Pullin's
store on north Royal street was entered by
thieves last night who stole grind stone and
barrel of corn.
Cooper & Co. g Circus will exhibit here to.
morrow. This show is highly spoken of by
the newspapers of the cities in which it has
exhibited.
Those who are required to take out gov
eminent liquor licenses are reminded that
such licenses expire on the 3Oth instant.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Jane Griffin
took place this afternoon. The services were
conducted oy Rev. Mr.. McDougle.
Repairs to the Third Colored Baptist
Church, which was damaged by the storm
last September, were begun to day.
There will be preaching and special music
at Lea street Chapel tonight at o'clock.
All are cordially invited.
Mr. Joseph Broders will soon erect hand
some residence in North West Alexandra
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24
JR. o. U. A. MAJ the regula,

JR. O. U. A. MAJ the regular
meeting of J. w. Jackson Council, Jr.
o. U. a. NJ, held last night, two appli.
cations for membership were received.
Nominations for the various Offices were
closed and the election will take place
next Wednesday night. 1t was decided
to give the first excursion of the season
to Colonial Beach next month, and a
committee was empowered to make all
necessary arrangements and set apart
the date. An invitation from BelleHavel
Council to attend q flag raising at theft
hall on south Fairfax street, on Mon
day, July 9Th, was accepted. On next
Wednesday night the council will hold
it's last meeting in Sarepta Hall as they
will move to Jr. o. U. A. NJ. ball on
south Fairfax street on July LIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A refreshing shower of rain fell this
evening.
This has been one of the warmest
days of the season.
Mr.. Harper w. Kidwell died at his
home in Baltimore yesterday.
Two games of baseball will be blay
ed at National Park, Washington, to-
morrow afternoon.
The tug Juno was hauled out on the
ways at the shipy ard yesterday when
it was found that her shaft had been
broken.
A regular weekly meeting Of Alexan.
dria Council, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, will be
held tonight. The semi.annual cleo
ton of officers will take place, and an
interesting meeting is promised.
In Washington yesterday Mr.. War
field was notified to close the Smith
garbage crematory and that he must
make other arrangements for Gre
mating the garbage at his earliest con-
venience.
It is reported that the headquarters
of the trainmen on this division of the
Southern Railway will soon be moved
to Monroe, the new town near Lynch
burg. Then several railroad men will,
it is said, be compelled to remove from
this city.
Officer Ferguson this morning arrest
ed man who at first gave his name as
Charles Shelton, but later Crapt Swain;
q
robbery at Culpeper q few nights ago.
Deputy Constable H. j. Leary, OF Gull
pepper, arrived here this evening, took
charge of Swain and will take him
back to Culpeper this evening on tie
charge of being the thief.
Great complaint Is made by Alexan.
driaps of the poor accommodations fur
nished them by the Southern Railway
on the Leesburg branch. On Sunday
evenings, they 4 y, the late train down
was not run into this city, but passen-
gers had to so to Washington and
Come home on the electric cars. This,
thew say, causes additional delay and
expense and is q discrimination against
Alexandria.
The trial OF Paul biancn2lu, ConAueu III
Norfolk on the charge of mnrdering John
Christians en-, the mate Of the American bark
Justin 81. Ingersoll on the high seas, will
begin in a day or two. The members Of the
crew will be brought to this city to testify
before the grand jury against Blanchard,
whose plea will be self-defense.
A meeting Of members of the Law and
Order Lesgue of Del Ray was recently held,
aud after some discussion the present school
trustees of Jefferson district were endorsed
and a committee was appointed to notify the
County Superintendent of Schools.
driver for Mr.. WIN. Rogers while riding
colt ON the western outskirts of the city
this morning was thrown and quite badly
bruised. The horse ran off and WAS caught
by Special Officer Genzberger near the river
front.
Yesterday being Royal Arcanum day the
cemeteries nesr this city were visited by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases
were disposed of this morning
John Pettitt, arrested by Officer
Lyles for disorderly conduct and as,
sault, was fined $40 and in default OF
payment sent to the chain gang.
Mary Springfield, arrested by officer
Sherwood for contempt of court, was
fined $3.50 and in default Of payment
sent to the work house.
Catherine Tirnbers, Sarah Johnson,
Celia Johnson, VIM. Saunders and
Richard Williams, all oolored. arrested
by Officers Young, Belts and Lyles for
disorderly conduct, were fined IS each,
and in default of payment the men
were sent to the chain gang and the
women to the work house.
Night Report.--Last night was clear
and mild. Six prisoners were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Milton Snellings
and Mrs. Alice Wilkinson were mar
ried last night at the parsonage of the
Baptist Church by Rev. J. II. Butler.
The ceremony was witnessed by NUN.
Der of the friends of the bride and the
groom.
One of the most beautiful weddings
OF the June season occurred in Wash
ington last evening at S o'clock at the
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church, the contracting parties being
Miss Florence Caroline Grigg, the only
daughter of Mr.. aud Mrs. Samuel
Grigg, formerly of this city, and Mr..
Edward Lyon Chapman, of Monroe,
Mich.
On last Wednesday evening Mr..
Frank n. Grunwell, of Washington,
and Miss Henrietta Skidmore, of this
CITY, were married Mt the residence OF
the brides parents. 1907 Prince street.
The bride was attired III white organ.
die, trimmed in Valenciennes lace.
Mr.. A. B. Cole, of Washington, was
sroomsman and Miss Nora Fissell, of
this city, was bridesmaid
Among those in Richmond to stand
the examinations before the State
board of medical examiners are Drs. ].
NJ. Hopkins and r. S Black burn, of
Alexandria, and J. NJ Turner, of Front
Royal.
Miss Annie NInnigerode is visiting
the home of Mrs E. P. Turner, at The
Plains.
Mr.. James McGahey, a prominent
young business man of this city, and
Miss Catherine Fannon, of Burke's
Station, will be married at Falls
Church this evening by Rev. Father
Tierney. Mr.. Dennis Sullivan and
Miss Maggie Bashford will accompany
the prospective bride and groom to
Falls Church.
Engineer Jerry Crump, of the South.
ern Railway, id seriously ill at his home
in this city with appendicitis. He is
being attended by Dr. O'Brisn.
a1r. Lee B. Henry, of Selma, N. c.,
Is visiting friends in this city.
Lt..Col. Grayson Tyler, Of Prince
William county. of the old Seventeenth
Virginia Infantry, G. s. A., was in the
city to-day and was warmly greett d
by his old comrades and friends IN this
city.
During the closing exercises of Lee
School at Peabody Hill yesterday Su-
perinteudent of Schools Kemper was
presented by the pupils OF Lee School
No. 1 with we'll executed and hand.
somely framed drawing, the work Of
one of the pupils OF the school-Misa
Justine Angelo.
Mr.. John II. Moore and Miss Matte
Pickett, daughter of Mr.. G. K. Pickett,
all of Fairfax, were married yesterday
evening at the parsonage of the Baptist
Church in this city by Rev. ]. 81. But
Ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

Received juno 18Th five new numbers OF
American Lady Corsets, and we invite all
wearers to an early inspection. This make
OF Corse.s excel in fit. comfort and lasting re.
mombrance of durability. A fact that every
buyer should consider before ,perimenting
with inferior makes.
New No /. See above cut. French Ger
cd Corset of recent construction built OIL
modern scientific requirements. We cannot
speak in too high praise of this model of
comfort and the refreshing thought Of entire
satisfaction attained in wearing the most de-
lightful feeling Corset in the world. Tho
American Lady Corsets are shaped in figures
ofliving models and every conceivable iota
OF improvement is made and realized by the
recipient of this graceful addition and at
Effectiveness demanded by women. All sizes
Price ST.
New No 2. A French Gored Corset of high
or grade and more elaborate decorations in
silk and handsome trimming All melan-
choly feelings vanish and the brightest hope
of renewed animation is born anew by wes,
ing the American Lady Corsets ALI Sizes
Price $1.50.
New No. g. American Lady Corsets ma
terial Fronch coutil and boned, long waist,
six hooks and full bust with silk embroidery,
Ill BIN OTuhUlSuLluR LuC
Corset to degree of beauty. and built to re-
sist pressure from stout person. All sizes.
Price 81.
New No. 4. A cool, light weight summer
Corset for the hottest weather Made of India
Linen. This Corset will make warm weather
humiliating and yield to tie demand of
science. The American Lady Corsets have
made a Corset for perfection that has no
equal. Wearing qualities grand, fitting the
wearer with grace and rewarding the owner
with beautiful thoughts of ocstatic bliss. All
sizes. Price 81.
New No. 5. A Lace Net Work Corset OF
breezy features. A refrigerator of coolness
All hot, sultry spells harnessed and life seems
blessing. We have revolutionized the Cor
set business in this city with the best makes
of Standard Corsets. The American Lady
Coraots now occupy the highest point of sue
cess in the list of renowned popularity. All
Sizes Price ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

KILLED BY A TRAIN.-Mr.J John D .Pur-
cell, of this city, q patient at the Yves
tern State Hospital, at Staunton, was
instantly killed yesterday afternoon at
$40 o'clock, at tho Baltimore and Ohio
depot, in that place. 1t is said that
Purcell has been suffering with suicide
mania, but he was thought we'll enough
to be trusted outside. He was at the
B. & o. depot, which is near the hos.
pital grounds, sitting on the track, and
when told to get up and move of threw
himself backwards across the track,
and the train ran over him, killing him
instantly. 1t is regarded as a case OF
suicide. His remains were brought
here for interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY COMMENCE
MENT DAY.-The exercises of this day
began at eleven o'clock this morning
in the Seminary Chapeb with Bishop
Peterkin, of West Virginia, acting for
Bishop White, president of the Sem
mary. Bishop Whittle and the profess
sors occupied seats on the platform In
front of the chancel.
Bishop Peterkin opened the exer-
cises with prayer, after which four
members of the graduating class read
essays. The students and the titles OF
their essays are IS follows:
William Henry Laird, of Virginia,
The work and influence of DIR.
Arnold of Rugby; William Norwood
Tillinghast, of South Carolina, ST..
Augustine and his work; William
Henry Osmond, of Virginia, John
Locke and his Philosophy; Walter
Byron Stehl, of Delaware, The Servant
of Jehovah in the Prophecy of Isaiah.
The essays were we'll written and
were heard by large and attentive
audience. On the conclusion OF the
ESSAYS a recess was taken till the after
noon. COLLATION. was served to the Wis
itors in the Seminary refectory at two
o'clock.
At half-past three o'clock the bishops,
professors and students Of the Semina'
~ with large assembly of friends met
in the chapel for the delivery OF d.
ploras and the address to the gradual,
Ing class. Six graduates received
Diplomas, viz: Sanders r. Guignard, OF
south Carolina; William Henry Laird,
of Virginia; William Henry Osmond, OF
Virginia; U pton Beall Thomas, OF South,
ern Virginia, and William Norwood
Tillinghast, of South Carolina. The
address was delivered to the graduating
class by the Rev. John McGill, ID. D..
of Falls Church. 1t was full OF the
earnestness and deep spirituality sc
characteristic of DIR. McGill.
On Wednesday night the missionary
service was held in the chapel. Mis-
sionary prayers were read by the Rev
Thompson Cole, secretary of the Amer
lean Church Missionary Society, anc
an able and interesting service was
preached by the Rev. DR.. Tiffany, arcn
deacon of New York.
The attendance at the commencement
has been very good and the weather sc
far has been delightful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. &:
If Norton presidin9.-L. A. Bailey, OF
Washington, was admitted to practice
in this court. MI I'D
G. 81. Yohe, admir-, C. t. a.; argued anu
submitted. - c,.o,,,,
Court for this city to-day in the case OF
White vs.. Farmers and Mechanics ~
surance Company directing. distriou-
tion of funds in the hands OF the re-
ceiver,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24
DIssoL0rIoN OF PARTNERSHIP.

The general public arc hereby notified that
the partnership existing between W. E. Ston-
nol and w. E Barton, then doing business as
dealers in fine groceries, provisions and &c oeral
merchandise in the store at the corner of King
and Columbus streets. in the city of Alcxan.
drhl in tho State of Virginia, under the firm
name of STONNELL q BARTON, was dis
solved by mutual consent june 16, 1S97.
Those to whom the late firm is indebted By
reason of dealings between February L. 1897,
and June 16, 1897 1.-THE term during which
the partnership was in forcc), will pie 'sc
promptly present their claims to W. E. Bar
ton, with whom all persons indebted to tho
late firm will also please settle promptly, ut
the store formerly occupied by the sid firm.
w. E. STONNELL,
w. E. BARTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

CHARTER.-Judge Norton to-day
granted charter to the E. E. Down
ham Company, the objects of which are
to conduct a general liquor business
The capital stock is to be $4,000 aud
the officers are E, E. Downhsm, Presi-
dent, Harry Downham secretary and
Sarah M. Downham, treasurer-all OF
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

RECEIPTS.
From NJ. B. Harlow, Treasurer:
For note No 7, given by the
City Council in part payment
electric light plant. dated Nov.
20, 1889, for 81 400, and in
terest for one year at per
centum ............... $1,4S4 90
For interest at 6 per centum on
notes of 81, 400 each for one
year, say on $4,000, being
notes Nos. s. 8 and 10,
given by the City Council in
payment of electric light plant
and purchased Dec. 16, 1895,
sinking Fund '.',...,.......... 252 90
For interest on sd, 200 register
cd coupon bonds, issue of 1879,
from January 1, 1896. to Jam 80
uary /, 1897. at 3 65........ 1913 30
For interest on $4,000 register
cd coupon bonds. issue of 1879,
from July 1, 1896, to January
1, 1907, at 3.65................. 40 IA
rom Lambert D.
Lyles, Clerk Of
Market: Market
rents collected
from June 1,
1896, to June 1,
1897: Butchers $1,454 rs
Hucksters ......... $50 33
Country people,. 1904 95
Cook shops. ITO 90
Fish benches. ITO 90
$3,716 on
Less market OK.
clerk -. ...... 1876 as 1850 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24
AyaIuabh prescription.

Editor Morriso OF the Worthington,
Ind, "Sun," wites: "You have q
valuable PRESCRIPTION in Electric Bit
ters, and l can ceerfully recommend
it for Constipation and Sick Headache,
and as a general S stem tonic it has no
equal" Mrs. Anlie Stehle, POPS Cot
tage Grove Ave-, Chicago, was all run
down.. could noteat nor digest food,
had backache which never left her
and felt tired anG weary, but six bot
ties of Electric Bitters restored her
health and rentwed her strength.
Prices so cents AMI S100. Get Bot
tie at E. L. Allen Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-06-24

DIED IN WAsH1NaToN.-Mr. q. s.
Barbour, better known as "Slice" Bar
hour. died in Washington this morning.
MIR. Barbour was native OF Fauqaie,r
county and during the war served gal
lantly in Mosby's command. After the
war he came to this city and was en-
Gagged In the feed business of Barbour &
Erwin. He subsequently moved to
washington, where he lived till the
time of his death.