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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
LACKED ONE OF a HUNDRED.

june Ended with Mercury at 90 De-
grees AMI Probably Broke the
Record.
Mercury went within one degree of high
water mark yesterday. At o'clock the
thermometer up in the weather office reg
istered 80 degrees Down la the streets
standard thermometers registered as high
as lO2 degrees in the shade. The mean
temperature for the day was So degrees.
an excess Of degrees
June will go on record as the hottest
month Savannahlans have experienced in
years, II ever there has been a hotter one.
In spite of the fact that the first OF the
month was remarkably cool the excess OF
temperature Is n degrees and most of that
has been accumulated within the last two
weeks.
The weather is hot all over the country.
The highest temperatures yesterday were
reported from Georgia, Florida and Ala
bama. Savannah, Atlanta Montgomery
and Jacksonville were the hottest places
There is no sign Of let up in the heat.
The indications sent out from the weather
bureau al midnight were Continued warm
weather"
The heat yesterday afternoon and last
night was more severely felt than al any
time yet. There was hardly a breeze stir
ring and the air was sitting
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tles shall be made. as in this section nro-
VideG Ior or shall provide for the trans
Ter during such period from the dutiable
ilst OF this act to the free list thereof of
such goods, wares and merchandise he
ing the natural products of such foreign
country or countries and not of the United
states, and shall provide for the retention
upon the free list of this act during a
speclned period not exceeding FIVE years.
OF such goods, wares and merchandise
now included in said free list, as may be
designated therein; and when any such
treaty snail have been duly ratified and
pubic proclamation made accordingly
then and thereafter the duties which shall
oe collected by the United States, under
any of the designated goods, wares and
merchandise from the foreign country
with which such treaty has been made,
shaH, during the period provided for, pay
the duties specified and provided for in
such treaty and none other"
Inc reciprocity amendment went over It
Mr.. Allisons request.
The vote was then taken on the coal
paragraph as changed, and it was agreed
TO by 81 TO q. one democrat, Mr. Mem
cry. and Messrs Teller and Mantle, voted
with the republicans in the affirmative.
and Messrs. Kyle and Heitfeld with the
democrats, in the negative.
Mr. White moved a provision to the coal
paragraph, allowing a drawback of duty
on coal brought into the country and af-
terWard used by American vessels in the
coasting trade. The proViso went over.
number of changes were made in diff
terent paragraphs and then the free list
was taken up
Paragraph $50, animals etc, for breed
ing purposes, was amended TO allow cat
lie which have strayed across the Mexican
border to be brought hack
The paragraph placing cotton bagging
on the free list went over by general con-
sent. Burlaps charcoal and coal tar pro-
ducts also went over Mr.. Quay stating
that it had been agreed upon in caucus
that these articles were to go on the duti-
able list.
Mineral salts were restored to the free
list as in the House bill.
A new paragraph was inserted placing
Paris Sreen and London purple on the free
list.
Paragraph 628, covering seeds on the free
spinach seeds, and sugar beet was restor-
ed to the free list.
A new paragraph was added to the free
list, viz: Foreign postage stamps, cancell-
ed and uncancelled.
Mr.. Bacon of Georgia gave notice of a
new paragraph placing cotton ties, for
baling cotton. cut to lengths, or without
buckles, on the free list. The amendment
went over.
Quite number of minor paragraphs of
the free list went over for future consid-
Grafton.
At SIS o'clock, the bill was laid aside
and, after an executive session, the Sen
ate adjourned.
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LOCAL personal.

Mr.. A. s. Mcmillan of BeIleyille Is in
the city.
Mr.. J. W. wilson Of statesboro is in
the city.
Mr. George NJ. Brinson Of stIlimore is
In the city.
Mr.. J. @. Little came over yesterday
from Louisville.
w. II. Martin of Tampa Is IN the CITY,
a guest Of the De Soto.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. r. Branham OF Atlanta
are registered at the De Soto.
Cant. John Brown and Mr. John Hagan
Of Darien are guests OF the Pulaski.
Among the guests at the Screven yes
terday was Mr.. J. A. Carr OF claxton.
Among the visitors In the city yester-
dav was Mr.. G. w. Warn OF Live Oak,
Fla.
Amone the visitors that we're here yes
terdav we're Mr. and Mrs. w. II. Hearn Of
Eatonton.
Me- and Mrs. Leroy Smith Of Barlow
were among the arrivals at the Pulaski
yesterday
Among the guests yesterday at the Pu-
lsskl were Mr.. and Mrs. G. Whitehurst Of
Sandersville.
Among the arrivals In the city yesterday
was Mr.. w. r. Wilcox, who came down
from Aiendale, 3. G.
Messrs. J. J. y. Morei and W. II. At
kius Of Sylvania came over yesterday. reg
istering at the screven.
Mr.. c. NJ. Hoist and Miss Hoist left last
night on the steamer d. II. Miller TO spend
the summer IN Virginia.
Col. J. II. Estill who was elected one Of
the managers OF the lyceum, having de-
clined, Mr.. J. r. Lewis OF the Morning
News. has been elected in his place.
Mr.. ]. r. crohan received q letter this
week from his son Frank, who Is at st.
Mlchaers College. al Toronto, announcing
that he had won the commercial medal in
= class Of twenty-five. He was presented
with the medal IN a special address by
the president Of the college, who also pre-
scented him with eight books at the same
time. In addition 20 the medal Crohan
drew two other prizes. which he competed
for with others. His general average was
97ik. The young man Is 70 years Of age,
and has only been az that college since
September. having been sent 10 a colder
climate for the benefit Of his health. He
will spend another year at the institution.
His friends viii be proud 10 hear OF the
progress he has made.
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NEW LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS.
JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG CHOSEN FOR
THE POSITION.

bernard n. Green Nominated For
suDerintendent of the Library
Building and ACCOMPLISHMENTS 81.
Loomis of Ohio Nominated to Be
Minister to Venezuela-Five Nomf-
nations Made For COnsulships-A
sketch of the New Librarian.
washington. June SO.-The President to-
day sent to the Senate the following NOM
inat:ons
John Russell Young of Pennsylvania to
be librarian of congress.
Bernard r. Green of the District of
Columbia, to be superintendent of the IL
brary building and grounds.
Francis b. LOOMS of Ohio, to be envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiarX
to Venezuela.
To BE Consuls-
Henry Bordewich of Minnesota, at Chris
tans, Norway.
John @. Caldwell of Kansas. at San
Jose. Costa Rica.
Philip C. Ham of Iowa, at Trinidad
West Indies
Louis Lange, Jr, of Illinois, at Bremen,
Germany.
Joseph ]. Stevens of Indiana, at Ply
mouth, England.
John Russell Young, the first chief exc
cutive of the magnificent new congress
sional library, soon TO be opened to the
public. was born IN Bennington, Pa, in
i841 and was educated in the puphc
schools. He is not a college bred man, but
by his own endeavors, has taken high
rank as a finished writer. He began work
as A reporter on the Philadelphia Press,
and at the beginning of the civil war join
ed the army of the Potomac as war
CORRESPONDENT Subsequently he started
newspaper in Philadelphia, and another IN
New York city. He studied law and was
admitted TO the bar. but after pracuclng
awhile went to Europe as correspondent OF
the New York Herald, and as its repre-
sentative accompanied Gen. Grant around
the world in 1877 He was appointed minis
ter to China in 1882 and Tiled the position
until the accession of President Cleveland.
II Is understood that his first assistant
will be A. r. Spofford who has been con-
nected With the congressional library since
1851 most Of the time as librarian-in-chleI.
one of the important offices to be flled
Is that of register of copyrights a place
created under the recent act OF congress
for the government of the library. The
leading applicant for this pace Is Mrs.
Virginia Campbell Thompson, who was
appointed postmaster of Louisville, KY
bv President Hayes and continued in Of
Ace by Presidents Garfield and Arthur,
among her indorsers being President
Grant. Mrs. Thompson Is daughter Of
Alexander Campbell founder Of the Christ
ian church, and she has the earnest back
ing for the place she seeks OF Senators
Deboe Elkins and Hanna.
Rernard r. Green, the new superintend-
emit of the library building and grounds,
has had an important share In the work
81 construction OF the new building. He is
a civil engineer Of ability and was the chief
assistant OF Gen. Casey in the construction
of the new building, al the details OF the
work being left 70 him.
The Senate confirmed the following nom
nations: ,,,-.,
he librarian Of congress.
Bernard r. Green OF the District Of Co
lunnbia. 20 be superintendent Of the H.
brary building and grounds.
Also a number Of consuls general, con-
suIs and postmasters
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ROMANCE or LOVE.
l.. II. strum of ValdOsta and Miss Par
.ker Marry After a Long Suit.

keE MHfEE amer ~ AfDhS 1NAAs
Brunswick, Ga. June 30,--A romantic
marriage occurred in the parlors Of Hotel
St. Simon last night. Louis Henry strum
OF Valdosta and Miss Margaret Lula
Parker of Boston were the contracting
parties. At S:15 the orchestra was in the
midst of one OF it's livelest waltzes when
a signal was given. The music ceased sud-
denly, and the whlrling figures came to a
ston quickly The bridal party entered,
and the dancers and other guests crowded
around the sides of the room and block
AIDED the parlor windows TO catch
glimpse of the unusual proceedings. Rev.
Ed r. Cook stepped forward and pro-
nounced them man and wife. The orches-
ira caught his closing words In the strains
of passionate waltz, and the entire party
led by the happy couple. danced merrlly
for few moments.
Back of the marriage lies a love attalr
of ten years duration. The couple had
been sweethearts since childhood, ana az
ter a lapse Of ten years met again IN Hen
derson, N. C.. In 1898 they parted 20 enter
school in different parts Of the country ana
this separation continued until a rev
wears later He returned once 10 claim
his bride but on account OF her mother s
illness was forced to leave her home with
ont her. Four years ago she entered the
Massachusetts, General Hospital, from
which she graduated In @. Lately MI
Strum has been pressing his SUIT WIN re-
newed vigor and arrangements were mn
alIy made 10 have the wedding occur to-
day at the De Soto hotel In sa-
vanna.h. Cards to this efect
were sent out and last week the bride
started south to meet her intended az ga
yannah. She was taken i'll at norfolk
and wired him to come 10 her. Untortu-
nate,r. however she gave the wrong ad-
dress and when Mr.. strum reached Nor
folk his bride-to-be could not be found:
brisk search finally located her at her
cousins home and as son as she could
travel they started for st. Simons. The
brides cousin, Miss NJ. l.. Dunn OF Hen
derson. ". c., accompanied them and all
are happy In the successful ending OF the
trim
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

Before he started on his visit TO Eng
land, the King Of Siam formally opened
the first section Of the Korst railroad.
which has recently been completed be-
tween Bangkok andClyathia, and the first
sod Of which was cut by him in 1892 The
opening Of the FIRST section. which is four
and half miles IN length was made the
occasion Of much pomp. As his majesty
began 10 drive the spikes the priests
chanted the prayers usually recited al
state ceremonies. The king drove In two
hammer with an ivory handle, and a gold
spanner with a handle covered with vel
vet. The queen then went 20 the other
end Of the rail. and a set Of implements
was also handed 10 her. which she used
The royal party returned 10 tho pavilion,
where addresses we're delivered.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
Fretwem & NlehoI. pI..orxed.

The firm Of Fretwell & Nichols has been
dissolved by mutual consent. Mr.. ]. w
Fretwell assumes all the liabilities and
Will close up the firms business. He will
continue the stationery and paper business
at the present location at Bull and Bav
streets. Mr.. W. N. Nichols will continue
the printing and stationery business at
Nos. and z Bay street, west, adjoining
the present store. Both members OF the
dissolved firm bespeak for each other a
continuance of the patronage they enioyed'
when In partnership. The firm has been
In business twenty-four years and is one
or the best known business houses In the
city.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
VALDOsTA TO PLAY SAVANNAH.
The Visitors Count on Giving the Lo-
Gals a Lively Game

The Visitors Count on Giving the Lo-
Gals a Lively Game.
Valdosta, Ca, June 9O-The Valdosta
ball club will leave here in the morning
for Savannah TO play the Savannahs a
couple of games-Friday and Saturday
evening. The Vadostas have been doing
some very fine playing lately,t and they
confidently expect to hold the savannahs
down to an interesting game, at least.
They carry team considerably strength
ened. with Commit and Ballantine as their
prize battery Conniff struck out twenty
three men in game with brownsville
during the Quitman carnival, and eighteen
men Tor Quitman in a game since then.
lie is a phenomenal pitcher. and If he
does not fool the Savannahs he will make
them do some good figuring. Harper win
play second for Valdosta. and the entire
team is made up of equally strong bali
players
The midsummer carnival week after
next is exciting all of the attention of
the people here at present The races Of
that occasion promise to be the best ever
put on in this section of the state. Some
OF the fastest horses from Savannah.
Jacksonville Charleston, Augusta and
other places have been entered, and II is
expected that there will be in the neigh
porhood Of 100 fast horses here at that
time. The bicycle races are also attraat.
ing much attention.
Gen. John b. Gordon will be here IN At
tend the reunion of the old confederate
veterans and the Ladies' Memorial Assoc
clauon is going to spread a fine banquet
for the old vets"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
CITY BREvITIEs.

solomons Lodge No. /. f. e. A. NJ, meets
tonight The r. c. degree will be con.
ferred.
The National Bank Of Savannah has de-
clared dividend Of $3.50 share. payable
on and after to-day.
The Merchants National bank has de-
clared a dividend OF $3.50 q share. payable
on and after to-day.
The Southern Bank OF the State OF
Georgia has declared dividend Of 81 Der
share. payable on and after today
Mrs. Mahaia Myers, an aged white wo.
man. living OF 8 Ann street. requests the
Morning News 10 say that she h sick and
poor. and asks the kindly disposed TO heir
her
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

A stereopticon exhibition will be given
al Barbee q Bandys. at Isle OF Hope. to-
night, and will be repeated al a matinee
tomorrow. The exhibition will be given
with dissolving view apparatus. and will
include views OF Bible scenes, in colors.
places Of interest In the old world ana
In the new, and a series of mechanical
and comic views. Besides the views an
exhibition will be given OF the gramo-
phone, or talking machine. The exhibition
will be an event with the residents of
Isle Of Hope. and an attraction TO visitors.
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BAGGAGE FROM EUROPE.
senate Committee FavOrs a Limit OE
800 Per Person.

Washington, June So.-The republican
members of the Senate finance committee
consumed several hours tonight putting
the finishing touches on the tariff bill and
practically adjusted all the paragraphs
mat have been passed over. The most
important action was to agree to the
House provision limiting to 500 in value
the amount Of baggage of persons arriv-
tho in the United states that may be ad-
mitted free Of duty
'rbe amendment to be proposed by the
committee will be In different language
erorn the provision In the House bill, but
Is designed to accomplish practically the
aan,e result.
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WOMAN KILLED ny LIGHTNING.
a Baby In Her Arms Has Its Eye. Pus
out by the Same Flash.


stlllmore Ca. June sO.--Mrs. J. W..
Thompson was killed by lightning i've
miles west Of swalnsboro. IN this county.
yesterday She held a small baby IN her
arms at the time. It's eyes we're put out
by the shock. but Il is doing well ana
hopes are entertained OF les recovery The
house she was m was literally torn 10
pieces
c. r. Bargeron's house. in this place,
was struck by lightning yesterday after
noon The family was IN the house ne
the time except Mr.. Bargeron. who vas
az his store. While all were badly shocked
no serious damage was DONE The bolt
entered al the stove nue and passed
through the floor TO the ground.
Jesse Bunion, negro man about %
years old. was tried this afternoon before
Judge Sutton charged with assault with
intent 20 commit rape on a i3-yca~-oid
white girl at the Edenheld hotel Monday
night The girls name Is Georgia Waters
and she n a granddaughter OF Mr.. n.
Edenheld proprietor OF the hotel
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
wAYcRoss NEWS WAITS.
lee Cream FestIvaI-BRlI Game and
sham Battle.

waycross. Ca, June 5o.-The ladies' Of
the Presbyterian church this afternoon at
4 o'clock opened an ice cream festival at
the old Butler store. near the postonice
on Plant avenue. The profits will 30 to
the church fund for renovating the
church.
The funeral services OF little Mildred.
infant daughter Of Or Rippard occurred
this morning. Rev. r. A. Brown OF the
Presbyterian church officiating.
The opening ball game In Waycross Will
occur Friday az the new ball park. be-
tween Biackshear and the local nine. A.
ter the game the Waycross Rifles will give
a sham battle.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
AbbexllIe,s Guantanamo

Abbeville. Ca, June SO.-The South Geor-
gia Chautauqua is now in fun blast. The
attendance has been large and satisfactory
from the beginning. and Is Increasing dali
~. The visitors without exception, express
astonishment AT the excellence Of the pro
gramme which Increases In interest and
amusement.
general rain fell IN this section yes
terday, which was In several localities OF
the county the salvation Of the growing
crops.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

Tonight the Reds and Blacks viii try
conclusions at indoor base ball at he
Young Mems CHRISTIAN Association GYM
nasium. A spirited rivalry exists between
the two teams, and each viii make an ef-
fort to win. The game begins at O'clock.
Fans will be provided for the visitors. >
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

The firm Of G. L. Montague 4 Co. has
been dissolved BY the death Of Mr.. Mon.
tague. ltH successor Is the firm Of VIII.
cox. Ives A. Co The new hrm will carry
on the same business as that heretofore
done by Montague a Co. and viii sign
In liduidation and assume all the asset.
and liabilities of Montague q Co The
new firm As composed OF Meesre. G. n
wilcox, A. J. Ives, w p. Wilcox and J
l.. Lawt0n.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
DROWNED IN THE DARDANELLEs

sixteen Lives Lost rs "a Result If n
Collision.
Constantinople June 90-A collision took
Place in the Dardanelles to-day between
the German vessels Remnik and Berthil-
de. The former sank almost Instantly.
and fourteen OF her crew were drowned
while boat that was sent 10 the rescue
by the Austrian guardship was capsized
drowning two men.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

Toilet m. June 3O.--W. .. Ryan Of
ppaidwood. secretary Of the Miners As
collation.. to-day issued a call for all min
ors OF the Wilmington field 70 attend a
mass meeting tomorrow morning. II Is
hoiieved mat strike Of over 10000 miners
~ ne illinois coal fields is imminent
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

Windsor. June G.-To-day the aged poor
OF the district had their jubilee dinner.
and the queen, accompanied BY Empress
Frederick and Princess Henry Of Prussia.
drove unattended 70 visit them.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

DIR Sheldon Jackson. The s0perintend-
ent Of schools In Alaska. has been ap-
pointed a special agent BY he Secretary
Of Agriculture 10 investigate the aRrictfit-
ural and horticultural resources Of that
region.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

A Norwegian sailor. while on his wav
10 his vessel with a companion, stepped
overheard from the dock between Barnard
and Jefferson streets last night. and was
drowned
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GIVEN $500 FOR A BROKEN LEG
Big Verdict Against VnnderbiIt's
Agent at AsheviIIe.

N"NIHt NJ HSHtNIITc.
Charlotte, ~ c., June S0-The United
States court at Asheville, in the case Of
j. Edward Hunt VS.. Charles McNamee.
awarded the plaintiff $500 damages. Mr..
McNamee is George w. Vanderbilts
agent. Mr.. Hunts leg was broken by a
stone which was blasted from an exca
walton for the building of the Young Mems
Institute, school for colored youth
which Vanderbilt was erecting In Asbe-
vile. The stone flew over a three-story
building before II landed on Mr. Hunts
leg The defendant appeals to the court
of appeals
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01
RUNS OF THE RACERS.
ItubicOn and Harry Reed Runs a
Dead Heat at sheepshead.


New York, June Soft was intensely
hot at Sheepshead Bay to-day, but there
was an excellent attendance at the track
Summaries follow;
First Race-Five furlongs. Dead heat by
three lengths between Rubicon, 6 to l, and
Harry Reed, 2 to s. with Hanwell, 30 to l,
third. Time 1:03 1-5.
Second Race-One and one sixteenths
mile. Azure, to ,, won, with Draw Lad,
Il to 5, second and Rifle, to l, third.
Time 1925.
Third Race-Spring stakes, Futurity
course Fire Arm, to 5, won, with Mirth-
full, Y to 8, second, and Laudeman, II to 8,
third. Time Ill.
Fourth Race-One mile and three fur
longs Connoiseur, 10 to 1, won. with
Dutch Skater, Il to ., second, and Ben
Elder, to l. third. Time PA As.
Fifth Race-Five and a half furlongs.
Geisha, Il to /, won, with Handpress, 7 to
3 second and Nosey, 2 to l. third. Time
1907 40
Sixth Race-Bay Hurdle, two miles. Kill
kenny, II to ;, won, with Mckee, 2 to l,
second, and Flushing, 10 l, third. Time
$50.
st. oLuis.. Mo, June 9O-Two favorites,
three second choices and an outsider won
at the fair grounds to-day. The track was
heavy and the weather hot The attend
ance was $500. Summaries follow:
First Race-One mile. Siddubia, Is to
5. won, with Al Miles, 30 to 1, second, and
Bravy. Z to 2, third. Time 1:56
Second Race-For 2-year-olds, five and a
half furlongs. Lucky Star, 10 TO 5, won,
with Liebe Rose. even, second, and School
Girl Is to /, third. Time LII,
fstr1 r.rarrfa II on.or limo
II to g won, with Lady Britannia, - too
second, and Mamie LIS Sister, to ?,
third Time 1:39.
Fourth Race-Six furlongs. Macy, II to
5. won. with Gath. 10 TO 20, second and
Goshen. II to 2, third. Time 1:20i5.
Fifth Race-For 2-year-olds, five and a
half furongs. Myriam G., Is to 5. won,
with r. Coop IS to 5, second, and Moch,
to 49, third. Time l:169a
sixth Race-One mile. r. B. c.. even.
won. with The Ghost, 20 to l. second, and
Couronne dor. to 1. third. Time 1:52A
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-07-01

Thomasville. Ca, June 30--Alderman c.
~ Smith has introduced o resolution In
council looking towards the paving OF
jackson street from the Savannah. Florida
and Western railroad 70 Crawford street.
This would BE- a great Improvement.