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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
FLOODS AND SHOWS.
A COAL FAMINE IN OMAHA.
Railroad BIoekades General In the
WesG-The Danger Past at New Or
Ieans-The Southern Mails from
the North Resumed.

RICHMOND, Va, February 15.-The mail
embargo, resulting from the interruption Of
trains by the carrying away of the Long
Bridge, was brought to an end yesterday
afternoon by the arrival of train bringing
about seven thousand pounds of mail mat
ter, principally letters for Richmond and
other Southern points.
New ORLEANS, February ia mass
meeting Of prominent merchants and busi-
ness men, called by the Sanitary Auxiliary
Association, was held last evening. General
Bnsssy presided.
Mayor Shakespeare stated that q large
force would be put TO work to day on the
levees, and no apprehension need be felt,
the water in the Mississippi at this point not
being as high as at the same date last year.
The weather is clear and cold. The water
in the overaowed districts is receding.
CHICAGO, February 15.-The Inter OceGaa'S
specials indicate that on cross roads and
railroad lines out of the thoroughfares there
is still virtual blockade In Illinois, Iowa
and Wisconsin.
In some localities farmers are unable
even to reach the markets. There is, there
| fore, much distress
Coal is scarce IN Omaha, there being only
| forty tons of Iowa soft coal in the city, with
! the prospect of several days blockade Of
| freight.
The loss of cattle in grazing sections will
be very heavy. Toadd to the discomftures Of
rural points heavy snow storm set In last
evening In Western Iowa and Eastern Ne
braeka.
OMiHA, February 15.-The first passenger
train since the blockade began arrived THE
morning over the Burlington road. Three
trains over the Northwestern road and three
over the Rock Island are expected to night.
The UGion Pacific Road Is practically open.
| The Republican valley branch to Lincoln,
and the Burlington and Missouri river sys-
tenn are entirely closed up. The storm
extends west to Sydney, with heavy wind
and drifting snow.
DENVER, COL, February 15-The Kansas
Pacific Railroad is showed up from Denver
| to Rockville.
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GERMANY AND EUROPE.
Points of the Forthcoming Speech
of lhe Emperor.

BERLIN, February 15.-The speech at the
opening of the Reichstag will be read by
Count Won Stollberg Wernigerode, Vice
President of the Council. It will state
that the Empire maintains peaceful
and amicable relations with all the
foreign powers; that It's political re-
lations with the great neighboriDg En-
pires are especially In eonsonance with
the friendship which personally unites the
Emperor with their rulers, and that there is
among the European powers, not only q
complete concurrence In the wish to main
tain peace, but in principle there is no diff
ference Of views concerning essential objects
of pending medistions ct Copstantiuople.
The Emperor, therefore, is confident that
an agreement among the powers win sue
ceed In averting even partial disturbance
OF the peace OF Europe, or In any case Will
be able so to restrict disturbances that they
will not affect either Germany or her neigh
bors.
The Emperor William, In his speech, read
at the opening of the Reichstag, expresses
satisfaction at the results of the new fnan-
cial policy, and says he hopes the negotia-
tions for treaties of commerce with neigh.
boring States on the basis of the new GUS
toms policy will terminate favorably.
The Emperor's speech announces stamp
tax, brewing tax and workingman's in
surGnce and trade guilds bills. Barely fifty
Deputies were present ct the opening cere-
mony.
The speech from the throne, on account
of the peaceful tendency Of its sllusions to
foreign affairs, has produced a favorable
impression. The passage referring to the
relations of Germany with the neighboring
Empires is interpreted as an indication Of a
renewal of intimate relations with Russis.
The National Gazette publishes an article,
which is believed to be Inspired. stating that
Germany has at the instance Of the other
powers put forward plan, which is gen
orally approved, arranging procedure 10 the
negotiations at Constantinople.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
IMroRTANT ARREsr OF A MAIL RoB.

IMPORTANT ARREST OF A MAIL Rob.
BER-A dispatch from Chicago, dated
February 10th, says: "Some days ago
government detectives discovered that
thefts OF mail matter were being COM
mitted on the mail cars between Roches-
ter and this city, on the Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern trains, and several
arrests were made Last night the police
made what they consider the most i'm
portant arrest for five years, in the per.
son of John p. Leist young man of
good appearance, who has been assist
ant weigher at the post office. On bis
person were found documents and money
to large amount and, under his lead,
the officers discovered in house of
ill-fame, on the south side, a large
additional amount of valuables, some Of
them in the original envelopes The
total amount recovered was $12, 900 to
SIS, 600 His method was to cut a slit
in the mail pouches and abstract the let.
ters. His arrest was not made until
about midnight, and the officials, both
of the city and post Office, obstinately re-
fused, for some unknown reason, to give
any information about him. These facts
are obtained from sources outside, but
are reliable. When captured Leist at
tempted to bluff the officers, but was
taken to the station, and when the ex-
animation revealed his guilt made full
confession. He is recognized as an old
offender.
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TROUBLE IN TENNESSEE.
A Mob at Springfield Threatens 10
lynch Five BKurderers-uII1tary
Guarding the Jail.

NASHVILLE, February ia dispatch to
the american from Springfield, in reference
to the expected mobbing OF the five negro
murderers OF LaPraede, who were sent from
Nashville yesterday morning for trial, ssys:
cat 1O:4O o'clock last night mob OF twenty
five men on horseback arrived there, and
were Immediately Joined by parties who
were noticed lounging about town all day.
They congregated about the jail, and soon
one door was forced, when Judge Stark
and Attorney General Bell approached
The former addressed the mob, who
agreed to disperse on condition that those
gentlemen would promise an immediate
trial without change OF venue. The promise
WBs given and the mob dispersed There is
some apprehension, however, that it may
return and undertake the carrying out it's
programme of lynchiug the wTetches. A
train bearing the Rock City Guards and the
Porter Rifles arrived at midnight to guard
the JAIL"
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FLORIDA'S CAPITAL.
Measures Introduced and Reported
iR the Legislature Yesterday.

TALLAHASSEE, FLA, February 15.-The
following bills were introduced and re-
ported In the Senate to day:
By Mr.. McClellan-FIxing the per diem Of
County Commissioners.
The Committee on Finance reported a
bill providing for the assessment and collec-
tion of taxes.
The Committee on Railroads reported a
bill prescribing uniform rates of fare on
railways.
In the Assembly Mr.. Bryan introduced a
bill providing for the recording Of deeds Of
lands sold for taxes.
Mr.. Cooper-A bill regulating the admis-
sion OF certain evidence In suits against tax
collectors.
Mr.. Harris-A bill regulating the license
Of physicians and the practice of medicine.
N. G. Wainwright was confirmed as Assess
sor for Bradford county.
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LONDON, February 1.-THE bill for the
protection of persons and property In Ire
land continues to make very slow progress
in the committee of the House Of Commons,
but SO far nearly all the amendments tend
ing to limit its scope have been rejected by
overwhelming majorities.
This was the case last night with an
amendment to strike out the words.
E'wherever committed" the promoters of
which pointed out that, as the bill at pres
ent stands, man will be liable to arrest on
suspicion of having committed or fucited
to all offense even IN England or the United
States, and also with an amendment pro-
viding that person to be arrested must be
In Ireland of his own free will, and not have
been brought there on some charge.
Mr.. Forster, Chief Secretary for Ireland.
during the debate made definite statement
that mere advice to tenants not to paw rent.
or to pay Grifith's valuation, would not be
deemed ground for arrest, but indictments
to acts of violence and intimidation would
be so regarded.
There still remains to be considered about
eighty amendments on the native paper.
The Irish members are steadily obstructing
the progress of the bill in committee.
The Times this morning says that at a
meeting of the executive officers of the
Land League, in Paris, on Sunday last, Mr..
Parnell stated that the funding Of 970, 900
of the League fund had finally been ar
ranged. He said a manifesto would be
issued explaining everything that had been
done in regard to the funds to the branches
Of the League, which will be published soon
after his return TO Ireland.
It was also intended, he said, that imme-
diately after the passage of the coercion bill
the Irish members of Parliament should
hold conference In Dublin. They would
then place themselves at the head of the
people, thus meeting the blow that the gov
ernment is aiming at the organization.
The House In committee resumed con-
sideration Of the coercion BILL The Home
Rule members continued to move amend
ments, which were all rejected.
Mrs. A. Nj. Sullivan, wife of the member
for Meath, visited Mr.. Davitt In prison to-
day by special permission of the Home Sec
retary. All illusions to politics were for
hidden. Mr.. Davitt spoke favorably Of his
treatment, but complaiped bitterly Of the
treacherous manner III which he was ar
rested. He expressed the belief that he
would soon be released.
LONDON, February 15.-Mr. Parnell Is not
going TO America.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

MExICos IRON MOUNTAIN. of
the great mineral wonders of Mexico,
and perhaps of the world, is the Iron
Mountain in the immediate vicinity of
Durango, in the State of Durango. The
Iron Mountain is nearly two miles IN
length, and one mile wide, and about
roo feet high. Above the surface, un-
covered and in sight, it shows about
20O. 900, 600 tons of pure ore. ready to be
shoveled or rolled, without any cost of
mining, into the furnaces to be erected
at its base. Much of this ore ranges
from 20 to 80 per cent, and some is car
ried directly to the forge. 1t works very
kindly, and easily assumes the form of
steel There is every reason to believe
ores Of such rare superiority, when sub
iect to all our modern improvements in
iron making, will produce iron and steel
unsurpassed anywhere In the world,
either in Sweden. or Biscay, in Spain, in
England, or the United States. s.-C Chi]sud-
hHG Cor. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
NGToN, February 15.-Indications for
Wednesday:
In the South Atlantic States, slightly
warmer, partly cloudy weather, possibly
followed by rain, northeseterly winds. gen.
orally shifting to southerlY, and stationary
or falling barometer.
In the Middle Atlantic States, warmer.
partly cloudy weather, possibly followed by
rain, easterly veering to southerly winds,
and falling barometer.
In the East Gulf States, cloudy weather
with light rain, warm southeast veering to
colder northwest winds, followed by rising
barometer.
In the West Gulf States, slight rain,
followed by clearing weather, winds shift-
ing to colder northerly, and rising barome-
ter.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, cloudy
weather with light rain or snow, warm
southerly veering to colder northwest winds,
and falling followed by rising barometer.
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THE NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Closing Somewhat Steadily After a
Dayss Fluctuations.

New YORK, February 15.-The stock mar
ket opened generally strong and higher, but
speculation was somewhat irregular In the
early dealings. At the first board the deal
ings became strong in tone, and the market
continued to advance throughout the
afternoon until after the second board,
the imrovement in prices ranging from
4 to 4 per cent, Texas Pacific.
Nashville and Chattanooga, Denver and Rio
Grande and Iron Mountain leading in the
upward movement. In the late dealings
in which Nashville and Chattanooga, Ele-
vated Railroad, Coal stock and New York
Central were most prominent. At the close
the market was somewhat steadier, and
prices showed fractional recovery. Oregon
Navigation rose 81 per cent. aud reacted
PERCENT. The transactions aggregated
462 900 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
A MORMON Gagged.
Charge OF Bigamy Preferred by
His Ftrst Wife.

DENVER, Col, February 15.-J. W.
Young, son of Brigham Young, who was
coming here en- route to Arizona, was ar
rested Immediately on his arrival last night
by Chas. H. Hswley, Deputy United States
Marshal, on telegraphic instructions from
the United States Marshal at Salt Lake
City, where he has been indicted for bigamy,
it is supposed at the instance of his Arst
wife.
Young was brought before the United
States Commissioner this afternoon, and
gave bond for $4,000.
His first wife, supposed to be the COM
plainant, is Phiiadelphis lady whom
Young married some years ago upon his
pledge not to practice polygamy, and who
left him when he took his second wife,
Luella Cobb. The latter was in Denver
awaiting Young's arrival.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

NEW ORLEANS, February Is. - The
PedyIsne has received letter dated British
Honduras, February 8, from Rev. Henry
Gillett, s. j., in which he says he was in
tensely interested with the precise details
of his arrest and terrible execution In
Guatemala city, as described In the Ameri-
can papers of January Oath.
Father Gillett further states that he was
never in Guatemala, and knows nothing
about the politics of that State. He requests
the publication Of this letter to relieve the
anxiety OF his fliends, and to satisfy the
claims OF truth.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
One Man KiIIed-TwO Men Fatally
and Several Seriously Injured.

NEW ORLEANS, February l5.--The La
Fourche packet Assumption, dischsrging at
the foot Of Cont street, this morning ex-
ploded her donkey boiler, tearing away part
OF the forward cabin. The damage is esti-
mated at $1,000. One man was killed, one
or two fatally, and eight more or less Sc
verely hurt. The cause OF the explosion is
not known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
DYING OF HYDROPHOBIA.
The End OF Little Minnie Lees Suf-
fering-A Watch Kept Over Her
Brother
Ne,v York Sun.

Little Minnie Lee, the story of whose
sufferings was related in the Sun, died
of hydrophobia at neon Thursday. in
her fathers home at IL Blum street, New
ark. On Wednesday night she grew
much worse. She had more violent con-
vulsions than before. and three or four
times snapped her teeth like a dog. Her
nurses and men who were called in to
hold her wore thick gloves to save them
selves from fatal scratch or bite by the
child. At last her convulsions became
so hard that it required the strength Of
four persons 10 hold her. No more ice
was given to her, because even this
brought on spasm.
At ten o'clock Thursday morning the
child became more quiet, although her
sufferings were yet terrible.
During her last hour when seemingly
conscious, she several times pointed
above her head, and, looking upward,
said:
Look! oh, how beautiful
OEce she asked, gszing upward:
''Is that for met" Just before her
death she groaned, and then quietly ex-
pired.
Charlie Lee, Minnie's brother, who
was bitten by the same dog, showed no
symptoms of hYdrophobia Thursday.
After lie choked on Wednesday when
drinking coffee he was closely watched
for the signs of the disease, but none
was observed. DR.. Hagen is giving him
medicine in the hope of warding of
hydrophobia Charlie is now at home,
and is cared for with great soliciiude.
Paul, another brother, who was also bit
ten by the dog, is staying at the house OF
Mr.. Middleton in Bergen street.
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gnttertes.

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has been renewed by an overwhelming popu-
lar vote, securing its franchise In the new con-
stitution adopted December I'd, A. o. 1879, with
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Half Tickets, One Dollar.
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The New York Tribune thinks that
Hayes came into the White House from
a very narrow circle Of political activity.
Possibly; but there was an immense
amount of unmitigated rascality in the
political circle which got him in there
Baltimore Gazette.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
THE BOER REVOLT.
RumOred Agreement Upon Terms
of Peace.

LONDON, February 15.--It is stated that
General Colley has telegraphed that the
Beers have made overtures of peace, that
proposals have been considered in the
Cabinet Council, and that reply has been
dispatched by telegraph to General ColleY,
the contents Of which are not yet known,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
Advance In Wages-A Cotton Will
Burned.

LONDON, February 15-Thc cotton manu-
fact6rers OF Ashton under Tyne have ad-
vanced the wages of their workmen ~ per
cent.
The cotton mill Of Taylor Bros, at Boil
ton, has been burned. Their loss ia ESQ, 600.
By this disaster, one hundred and fifty per
sons are thrown out of employment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
MATTERS AT MADRID.
spanish EnvOys Requested TO Re-
sIgn-SuifE Under the Press Law
AnnulIed.

MADRID, February 15.--At the Council Of
Ministers yesterday, it was resolved to re-
quest all representatives OF Spain abroad
who have not yet resigned to lender their
designations. 80
A Royal decree is published annulling all
pending suits under the press law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

DEN1soN, TEX, February ia fire broke
out in John Hallenback's confectionery
store on Sunday night, aud spreading, con-
sumed two-thirds of block of frame build
ings. Loss SOS, 900. Insurance $40, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
OUR JACKSONVILLE LETTER.

ST. Valenfine's Day-RaIIrOad Mag
nntes-HOw They TrayeI-SkataRr
Tournament-FlOFKda IIlusrraxed-
After the Gamblers-Biny HIear.,
musements-The Hos.
pftal Fair-A Grand Success-Fash-
IOn-Our Soldier BoYs-LyIng Tel.
egFams-Superauou Counsel.
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agiues.
Wines, Wines, Wines, Et,

A DIRECT importation from EclzeI Bi
IA Deideshelm, Germany--50 cases RHI
WINE, from 81 to $28 a case.
Direct importation from Eekel q Ia
Epernay, France-50 baskets OF CHAMPAGl
from $17 to $22 per basket
IS cases of FINE q YEARS OLD SHERI
direct from Spain, Nos. and 2, at $18 and
per case.
10 cases VIRMOUTH DI TORIHO.
5000 Garcia q Jauregui HAVANA NT7l
DAD SEGARS, 5000 Garcia q Jauregu Il
VANA FTGAROS SEGARH, 5000 G. & J. III
VANA INFANTES. for sale at
a. G.. Y BAN ETzZs
feb46 % BAY STREET
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

Time is too valuable to be wasted in
credulously experimenting with various
remedies when IS cent bottle Of DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup viii at once cure your cold.
febl6-lt
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
Another PIot nincoverad in Rnnaia.

LONDON, February ia copy of the
GOlos OF st. Petersburg, received In London
by mail, states that a plot has been discov-
cred to blow up the arsenal at Kieff, and
there have been numerous arrests.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
Shooting HIS Wife and Then Him.
aaIf

CoMBER, ONT, February ia farmer
named c. Keyster, sixty years Of age, living
four miles from Comber, shot and killed
his wife last night, aud afterwards shot
himself. He will probably die. A quarrel
arose over the will he had recently made.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

Smallpox prevails in Jersey City to an
alarming extent. In one house there are
eight cases, and in another there are
four cases. Both houses are situated in
the most densely populated portion of
the city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

"For several years / have had Torpid
Liver. A year ago tried, as an expert
ment, TUFTS Pills, and was surprised to find
that they accomplished sll the results Of
CalomeI without any Of It's bad effects. I
was always an unbeliever in Patent Medi-
cines, but am convinced that there is some
good In Nazareth. Z. II. GRAY,
"Augusta, Ca"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
Ship.RIegers Killed.

NEW YORK, February 15.-Three ship
riggers were instantly killed on board the
Swedish ship Cleopatra, lying at the dock
in Brooklyn, this morning, by falling off the
malDmast, which they were helping to hoist
out In order to put In a new one.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16
CoNTEsTEp ELrOTIoNs.

At meeting of the House Committee on
Elections, Representative Field, of Massa-
chusetts, made report In favor of Repre-
Kitchen, from North Carolina. The report
was adopted by the committee, who in
structed Representative Field to present it
to the House.
An adverse report was agreed to upon the
petition of Mr.. Morgan Rawls, of Georgs,
for compensation for expenses Of his con-
test.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-02-16

A Prominent CharIestOnIan Dead.
CHARLESTON, s. c., February 15.-Wm.
G. Bee, prominent cotton and rice mer-
chant Of Charleston, died to-day, aged ~
years.
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