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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

A TOwbOat Blown up and Sunk
-Four Of the Crew Missing

MEMPHIS, March 1s-The towboat John
Means, Of the St. Louis and New Orleans
Transportation Company. en- route to st.
Louis, exploded her boilers last evening
near Oseeola, Arkansas, ninety miles up the
river, and sunk out OF sight almost imme-
diatelY. She carried a crew OF twenty-six
men, four Of whom, John Seals, pilot, 8
deck hand named Morris, and two fremen,
Germans are missing, and are supposed to
be drowned. Charles Purroll, the pilot on
watch at the time of the accident. was
blown into the river and had leg broken.
Tom Cannon, a deck hand, had his skull
fractured; VIM. r. Woodbridge, the second
cook, was scalded on the neck and legs.
Capt. Mcclellan was also slightly burned on
the head. When the boat sunk five bsrges
loaded with railroad iron and block tin,
which she was towing, foated on down the
river. Capt. Mcclellan and the wounded
men were brought here this morning by the
Belle OF Memphis. The Captain has re-
turned to the scene of the disaster with q
tug to secure the barges.
Later Investigation of the disaster only
shows the gross neglect Of the engineers Of
the i'll fated steamer. Her boilers were in a
leaky condition ever since passing Vicks-
burg. Some repairs were made here last
Wednesday, but the boilers still leaked.
Her tow was very heavy, and at times 1t was
almost impossible for her to stem the cur
rent. Morris Fitzgerald is the name of the
deck hand who is missing. 1t is impossible
TO obtain the names of the two firemen.
When last seen John Seals, the pilot, was
just over the boiler when 1t exploded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

In speaking of the financial standing
of the new Cabinet the general verdict
is that it is composed of men ''poor, but
honest" In the matter of dollars and
cents, Hayes had poor Cabinet, Grants
Secretary of State alone being able to
buy the worldly possessions of the whole
lot. The Cabinet of President Garfield,
however, is even poorer than that of
the last administration. Garfield, how
ever, is himself poor, his intimate
friends say not worth over $780, it
every item of his property was brought
to the auction block. HIS Secretary of
the Treasury, Window, is rated as worth
about 100000, and is one of the
wealthiest men in the Cabinet. The
wealthiest one is MacVeagh, but he is
by no means millionaire. Blaine is well
off, but not very rich. The rest, Kirk
wood, James, Hunt and Lincoln
are all poor men. James has nothing but
his salary as Postmaster in New York
Hunt has no property, and Kirkwood is
in very moderate circumstances. The
two "well-tO-do" men are Blaine and
MacVeagh. The cry that the rich men
are gobbling the government is strikingly
controvert, by the financial status of
the present administration There are q
hundred men in New York city who are
worth more than Garfield and his entire
Cabinet, with lot of other leading
officials thrown in. To have lot of
millionaires in the Cabinet would be
very pleasant for society people in Wash
ington. The entertainments would be
glorious and the late suppers greatly re-
dound to the benefit of doctors, but the
effect onthe country at large would not
be wholesome.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

How SOME OF THE IRISH RELIEF
MONEY WAS SPENT.-Last year when
subscriptions were being raised in this
country for the sufferers by famine in
Ireland, there were some suspicious and
careful mortals who urged the people
not to send money to Ireland through
the hands Of Mr.. Parnell or any member
of the Land League for fear the money
would not be used for the purpose for
which it was intended. A large amount
of money was sent, however, passing
through the hands of Messrs. Parnell,
Dillon and others, and we have never
heard word of complaint as to the
manner in which that money was
spent. AT the same time the money
was being raised in the United
States the Canadian Parliament
voted $100, 600 to the Irish sufferers, and
expressly stipulated that the money
should be paid in cash to the British
Government, and be by it expended for
food for the suffering people. 1t now
turns out that the government, after
having solemnly promised to see the
money spent as intended, passed it over
to outside parties, who allowed a con-
siderable time to elapse before dollar
of it was used. When finally it was
used not one penny went to buy food for
the starving thousands, but it was do
mated to the purchase of fishing boats
and tackle for certain Irish fishermen.
How much of the money was really
spent, even for the purposes noted above,
is not positively known, and an order of
inquiry has been introduced into the
Canadian Parliament.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

A remarkable case of trance, catalepsy,
or some form of suspended conscious
ness, is attracting much attention in Le-
high county, Pa. The subject is Ger
man about forty-fve years of age. He
fell asleep, apparently, in his chair near
the stove in the dining room at the hotel
at Fogelsburg. Efforts to awaken him
proved futile. Medical aid was sum-
moned, and he was conveyed to room
in the almshouse, as he was a stranger
without friends in the place. Since that
time-nearly six weeks ago-he has lain
prone upon his back, and has given
no sign of life except an almost imper-
ceptible breathing. Upon three occasions
his attendants noticed that his breathing
had ceased entirely, and the mans death
was reported. Before burial, however,
it was noticed that breathing had again
begun. Very small quantities of liquid
nourishment have been poured down his
throat, but there is no apparent action
of the digestive organs. There has been
no wasting of the body. His physical
condition is normal, and his color and
general appearance betoken perfect
health. Prominent medical and sci
entifc men have been invited to investi-
gate the case. A prayer book in one of
the pockets of the patient Econtains the
name Of John Gyumspere, and is the
only thing that has been found upon him
to indicate his identity. His home is
unknown. Apparently he has been a
more than ordinary person.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
Was 1t RetributiOn :
Nashville american.

Believing in no condolences or retri
buttons, except such as flow from crime
as effects from causes, we call attention
to one fact in connection with the Gar S
death for the benefit of those who do.
His wedding ring was shattered and
prt sstd into his fingers. Which one of
his wedding rings is not mentioned
whether that one which sttested law
full alliance which he broke and shat
tered before the assassin shattered the
ring, or that which signified his union
with the mistress who broke the
Czarina's heart and drove her to give
a formally lawful place to the
woman who had already usurped
her seat in the very palace. Of
course it signifies nothing except.
perhaps, to call attention to the fact
that faithlessness, perhaps, bore here its
usual fruit, and in that sense there was,
doubtless, retribution. the man who
broke faith in one relation was not faith
full in others, and he who felt himself
above the ties of allegiance were also
severed by his own acts and the man has
gone down into ruin, which has not been
IN illogical result from his own career.
The cOwardly assassin, too, falls victim
to his own crime and the measure of
Justice is so far full, and the demonstra-
lion of the logically evil results of evil
is complete.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
ENGLAND AND HER REALM
THE ARMS BILL THROUGH THE
HOUSE OF LORDS.
The Negotiations with the Beers
The British Forces Still Advancing
-ParlfamenI Thanked For the
Vote Of Coincidence ON the Death
Of the Czar-The Proposed Evaeua
tIOn OF CandRhar.

LONDON, March 1S.-In the House of
Commons this afternoon Mr. Gladstone, re-
plying to a question BY Sir Stafford North
cote, said he hoped to have news from the
Transvaal tomorrow, and to be able to
communicate it to the House on Monday,
the Premier evidently meaning news Of an
arrangement for peace.
Lord Harrington, Secretary of State for
India, replying to Sir Stafford Nortbcote,
said the paragraph puonsned IN the 1tnaes,
that 1t was intended to complete
the evacuation Of Candahar by
the 18th OF April, ETC., was not
officially communicated, and was inaccurate
The negotiations at Cabul, he said, have
been pending for some time, and he had tel
egraphed to the Marquis of Ripon, the Gov
ernor General, for such statement on
the subject as could be made without dis
advantage to the public service.
Sir Charles Dixie, Under Foreign Secre-
tary, replying to question, declared that
no settlement had yet been made in the ne
gotlatlons at Constantinople.
A message from the Queen was read
thanking che House for the address relative
to the late Gar, and also a letter from
Prince Labanoff, the Russian Ambassador to
Earl Granville, Foreign Secretary, commu-
nicating the Emperor's WaImest thanks TO
the House of Commons and the House of
Lords.
In the House of Lords to-day the army
bill was read for the last time and passed.
A dispatch from Newcastle, Natal, says:
at is stated that the armistice between the
British aud the Beers has been prolonged
to the 2lst inst. No details OF the peace
negotiations are allowed to tradspire here.
They occasion great dissatisfaction both in
military and civic circles"
NEWCASTLE, NATAL, March 18.-Desplte
the peace negotiations the British troops
are being vigorously pushed toward the
camp at Mount Prospect, and it is affirmed
that the Beers are rortifyingaLoigne's Neck.
The Beers now acknowledge that they lost
fifty men in the battle of Msjela Hill.
The opinion is gaining ground here that
the Beers will not accept Sir Evelyn Woods
conditions of peace.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
L,verpoo1 Rre.1stu0. marker,

LIVERPOOL, March 18.-The leading grain
circular says: /: "The grain trade has been
stronger In all its branches. A renewed
upward tendency was observed, many spot
markets being one shilling dearer in conse-
quence of the revival of the consumptive
demand and the scarcity OF farmers sup
plies. Wheat cargoes in all positions have
been in better request. and European deeti-
nations were 3D. higher. There
has been fair business In wheat
here since Tuesday, and prices
improved 1885, I'd. Corn was shade dearer.
To-day the market was well attended.
Wheat was in good demand, with a strong
feeling. White was Id. and 2i. dearer.
Flour of all qualities was in better inquiry,
at unchanged prices. All sorts Of corn, in
the presence of healthy consumptive
trade, further improved.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
weather Indications.

OFFICE GRIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
NGToN, March 1S.-Indications for Satur-
day:
In the South Atlantic States, northeast
to southeast winds, cloudy weather with
rain, nearly stationary temperature and
generally lower barometer.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather dur
ing Saturday, winds shifting to colder
northwesterly, with rising barometer.
In the East Gulf States, cloudy weather
with occasional rain, southeasterlV winds,
becoming variable, and falling possibly fol-
lowed by rising barometer.
In the Middle States, cloudy weather
with rain, northeasteriy winds, generally
higher temperature and stationary or lower
barometer.
In the Ohio valley and Tennessee,
cloudy weather with rain, northeasterly
backing to colder northwesterly winds, and
falling followed in the western part by ris-
ing barometer
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
The New York stock Market.

NRw YORK, March 18.-The stock market
opened strong and generally higher, but in
the early dealings prices declined from Is
to "a per cent. At the first board specula-
tion became strong and an advance was re-
corded. The upward movement continued
to the second board, when the improvement
In values ranged from to 3per cent,
Nashville and Chattanooga, Alton and Terre
Haute, Canada Southern, Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western, Delaware and Hudson,
Pacific Mail and Lake Shore being most
prominent therein.
In the later dealings reaction Of from
d to per cent. took place, the latter in
Pacific Mail and Nashville and Chattanooga.
At the close there was a fractional recovery
in most cases. Toledo, Delaware and Bur
lipgton rose from per cent to 30, and
reacted to 29sl. The total sales were 267,
600 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
CAROLINA JUSTICE.
One Murderer Hanged and Two
Convicted at Marion Yesterday.

CHARLESTON, March 1S.-A special to the
Neacs and Courier reports that James Black,
colored, was executed at Marion to-day for
the murder of Eli Wilcox, colored. He had
been reprieved twice. Black made an ef-
fort to address the crowd, but words failed
him, and he said nothing.
At Up. m. the prop was removed, and, to
the horror OF the spectators, the rope broke,
and Black fell heavily to the floor below,
splitting blood aud calling for water. Egh-
teen minutes later the trap was sprung a
second time, and Black died of strangula-
ton. Black weighed one hundred and
fifty pounds. The rope broke just at the
end of the knot, and was completely rotteu.
Richard and Ben James, colored, were
convicted at Marion, to-day, by q mixed
jury, of the murder of ID. NJ. Harrell, in
August last, and were sentenced to be
hanged on June 3. Louis James, the third
negro accused, was acquitted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
LOTTERIES IN ITALY.
Enormous Sums Yearly Paid to the
Government by the People.
Wiener 4AIInemefne Zeit,no.

An employe of the Italian lotto ad-
ministration has recently published an
interesting pamphlet Prospecting the lotto
playing in Italy, 10 which rich and poor,
learned and unlearned, are addicted with
equal passion, and which contributes
considerable item to the government
revenue. Not counting the Island of
Sardinia, the lottery in 1879 brought no
less than 81, ,513 269 lire into the Treas
ury. The total amount of prizes was
81 GA, 126 lire and the net income TO the
government %, 721 ,613 lire. The sixty
seven chief provincial towns, with 629
lottery offices and a population of 4, ,019,-
400 inhabitants, caused the enormous
sum of AZ, ,031 ,S14 lire to flow into the
Treasury. The rural districts, with 1 ,102
offices and %. 145, ,074 inhabitants, con-
trIbuted 81 ,461 Asa lire; in other words,
the population of the chief provincial
towns paid voluntary tax of 10 lire II
centesimi per capita, that of the rural
districts only lire IL centesimi, making
an average of 2 lire 5S centesimi for
every Italian subject of either sex. The
Basilicata, the two Calabrsas, the Alb
bruZZes, Mollse, the Marks and Umbria,
containing the smallest number of per
sons unable to read or write, furnish also
the smallest amount in lotto moneys, as
well as in direct and indirect taxes. The
provinces with the greatest number of
persons not able to read and write and
a population of 10,533, 1884 souls,
spent 81 ,689, sos lire for lottery play
ing, l. e., 2 % lire per capita, and the
remaining ones 2.22 lire for each inbabi.
tant. People play more where the
game is facilitated by large number of
lottery offices. Twenty-fOur provinces
with 1879 offices expended 90 ,22S 25f
lire; the Other 43 provinces with 452 Of
fees only 10, 2S5, oil lire, making an av-
erage OF 4 lire II centesimi for the form
er and lire - centesimi head for the
latter. In those provinces which pay
larger quota of taxes the inhabitants are
more given to playing. As a curious
and at the same time regretable fact be it
mentioned that the city of Turin, with
80 per cent. of persons unable to read
and write, pays on an average 1913 lire
a head to the lotto administration; Milan,
with an equal percentage, 9.41 lire; Ven
ice. with AZ per cent. IA 20 lire; Genoa,
with 6S per cent, 500 lire; Rome, with
so per cent, 1891 lire; Florence, with 65
per cent, 1888 lire; Bologna, with 6S
per cent. 6.70, and Naples, with go per
cent, 10 81 lire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
A cabinet crisis in Vienna.

LONDON, March 1S.-A dispatch from
Vienna to the Manchester Guardian says:
''In consequence of the refusal of the Aus
trian and Hungarian Diets to pass vote of
coincidence on the occasion of the death of
the Czar, 1t is probable that Baron Won Hay
merle, the Austrian Premier, will resign.
Count Kalnoky, Ambassador ct st. Peters
burg, is his presumptiye successor"
VIENNA, March 1S.-The NeW Free Press
and Idg6latt announce that Baron Won Hay
merle has resigned and that Count KalnokY
will succeed him.
The Wiener R'esSe declares that the reports
of the resignation Of Baron Won HaYmerle
are unfounded.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
The Week in NIIneing Lane.

LONDON, March 1S.-In Mincing Lane
markets during the present week the changes
have been few. The chief features have
been some increase in the demand for coffee,
the latest sales in several cases showing re-
covery of Is. to 2s. per cwt. upon rates last
quoted. Important movements in Brazil for
American and an advance in the New York
market has restored confidence. Prices
are considerably lower than at the same
date last year. There has been a large
business In Burmah rice cargoes. Tea re-
mains fat. The inquiry for low sugar con-
tinues, but traders will not sell at current
rates. Other kinds were firm. A few car
goes off coast were sold. Refined was
more active at better prices.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
Livernool Cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL, March 1S-This weeks circu-
lar of the Cotton Brokers' Association says:
Cotton has been in moderate demand. In
the early part of the week prices
were irregular and lower, but on
Wednesday they were frmer. To-
day (Thursday) the decline was
partially recovered and the demand was
Increased. American early In the week was
in more demand, and prices gave way.
Business has since improved, and
last weeks prices were resumed.
Sea island was In better request at unchang-
ed rates. Futures opened dull, and con-
tinued weak. prices declining 1-16d. on
Tuesday. Since then they have become
advance. "
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
RloodV ARRAY In LouIsiana.

NEW ORLEANS, March 1S.-A special from
Monroe says serious difficulty occurred on
Bayou de Sair yesterday, in which F. l..
Ludeling, a son OF ex.Chief Justice Lude-
ling, was almost instantly killed, w. s..
Dinkgrsve slightly wounded in both arms.
Michenor, who killed Ludeling and
wounded DlnkgraVe. was an oYerseer on
the Stubbs plantation adjoining that Of the
Ludelings.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

Too MUCH ONO FOR CoNKLING.-
Senator Conkling thinks there is good
deal of Ohio in it. He thus spoke OF the
inauguration to friend: ''The President
was escorted to the capital by an ONO
company. The officer in command OF
the whole column was an Ohio General
The officer chiefly prominent in the IN
auguration preparations was an Ohio
Adiutant General. He was seated by
an Ohio President, and was escorted to
and into the Senate by an Ohio Senator.
He was sworn in by a Chief Justice from
Ohio, and returned to the White House,
as he came out of it, in charge of Ohio
officers. Two of his Cabinet are virtu-
ally from Ohio, and so known to all
Ohio men. The next day Chief Justice
Cartier, of the Supreme Court district,
also a noted citizen of Ohio, was called
upon to swear in this Cabinet of the new
Ohio man Washington correspondence
Of the Cincinnati Gazette.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

The Graphic reports Congressman
Townsend as saying: Mr.. Robt Lincoln
Is really an able man. He is forty-two
years of age, very good looking, COM
mands a large legal practice, is highly
respected by all who know him, genial
in temperament, and is paid SIS. 600
yearly by one New England insurance
company alone for transacting their law
business. He has the reputation of be.
ing very able lawyer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
singular Charge Against a New
Yorker

NEW YoRK, March 1S--Miss Alberta
Gray, native Of Virginia, who has been in
the city about two months, caused the ar
rest of Phillip Levy, Of No. IL West Tenth
street, on the charge Of robbery and assault.
Last evening he called to see her and while
alone with her In the parlor, tore FROM her
ears pair OF diamond earrings worth five
hundred dollars. Miss Gray says she is
the daughter OF Virginia clergyman.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
The New French Loan.

PARIS, March 1S.--Up to Q o'clock this
morning the new loan of 1,030, ,000, 900 francs
In 3 per cent. rentes was more than thirty
times covered.
LONDON, March 18.-The FinGncier says
the English subscriptions to the new French
loan exceeded ESQ, ,O00 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
The Manchester Market.

LONDON, March 1S-The Manchester
Guardian, In its commercial article this
morning, says the market is very steady. In
some cases sellers are not quite so easy to
deal with, aud the sales are comparatively
small. A slight rally In the cotton market
and the Improvement in the weather has
distinct influence In strengthening the posi-
ton Of producers, although they have done
little towards increasing the demand.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19
MARCH DRAWING.

1850 Prizes. liz 100
Whole tickets, 81 Half Tickets, 81; q Tickets.
$50; 55 Tickets, 800.
Remit Money or Bank Draft In Letter, or
send by Express. DON'T SEND BY REGIS
TERED LETTER OR POST OFFICE ORDER.
Orders OF s. and upward, by Express, can be
sent at our expense. Address all order TO r. NJ
BOARDMAN, Courier-JouFnal Building, Louls-
way, New York.
JNO. B. FERNANDEZ, Agent,
Cor. Boil and Broughton sts., Savannah, Ga.
mh1-Tu. III. .S&w4w
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

ST. LOUIS, March 1S--B0th houses of the
Missouri Legislature adopted Yesterday re-
solutions Of sympathy With the Irish peo-
pie, and q salute In honor Of St. Patrick was
fired By the Adiutant General under instruc-
tons from the Legislature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-03-19

TELEGRAPHING UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
During a recent heavy snow storm IN
Great Britain, by which the telegraph
wires. were broken down, it became
necessary to send message from Peter
head to Aberdeen. the towns being only
twenty-six miles apart There is cable
from Peterhead to Egorsund, in Nor
way; so the message was sent thither
under the North sea, translated into
Norwegian, thence by land wires by way
of Arendal to Christiana, thence to
Gothenburg. in Sweden. from there by
cable to Newcastle, in England. where
the message was turned into English
again and wired to Aberdeen by way of
Edinburgh. the entire time consumed in
the Transmission being only six hours.