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The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1881-02-03

Even so irllamahle a material as cot
ton can now be usei for the construc-
ton of iireproof buildings. 1t is con-
verteJ into paste by chemical treat
ment, which becomes "a hard is stone.
1t is moulded into large slabs, and desig-
mated "a architectural cotton.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
British Rreadstu ns.

LONDON, August S-The Mark Lane EI-
press, in its review Of the grain trade during
the past week, says: "The weather during
the week has enabled farmers, where ma
chinery was available, to thresh in the fields
There have been but few samples of the new
crop at the provincial exchanges, of which
the quality has been variable. The yield ia
not above an average. The samples,
however, do not afford an index as
to the harvest results. The Scotch
wheat crop is unfavorably reported
Trade has been uncertain on
account of harvesting. In few of the pro
vincial exchanges rates have advanced since
the holiday on account of the scarcity of
grain. Buyers were reserved and ope-
rated mesgerlY. In London the supply
has been nominal, and quotations are un
changed. The foreign trade has been ur-
changed. The supply was moderately
retioent, ahd rates on Friday were generally
against them. Attempts to enhance
provincial values merely checked
business. Flour has been in small
supply and dearer, aud trade has been gen
orally quiet, supplies being absorbed by the
consumptive demand. Maize improved 3D.
to 81. on Friday. The basis of the specu-
lative movements which eXerted a "bull"
influence on the maize trade is the,short-
ness of the fodder crops Off the coast
sixteen cargoes of breadstuffs arrived during
the week, OF which thirteen have been sold,
eleven from Atlantic and two from Califor-
mia ports. The forward trade has been almost
suspended because foreign values have been
higher than here. The quantity on passage
has decreased. The sales of English wheat
during the week were IL, 743 quarters at 46s.
3D., against Is, 144 at ABS. 90. for the cores
bonding week last Yearn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

z. Milburu, Jr, aged twelve years, In a
quarrel, shot and killed his cousin. John
McCarty, aged fourteen years, at Porters-
vile, Indiana.
Five prison convicts at Folsom, California,
broke from the guard and ran for the river
Three were killed, one wounded, and the
fifth surrendered.
Secretary Hunt has issued an order direct
ing Admiral Porter to take charge of the
United States war vessels which are to
assemble at Yorktown. The torpedo ram
Alarm will be his flagship.
Advices from Monteyideo dated June 16
state that sixteen vessels. carrying 73, 900
quintals of jerked beef, are loading there
for Cuba, and four others have sailed Tor
Cuba with 16, 500 quintaIs.
The Standards correspondent at Rome
says: "Serious proposals have been made
recently to the Pope that he should transfer
the seat of the Holy See to America, where
an independent position will be assured
him."
William Forshee, of Thorold, Ont, COM
mitted suicide by jumping from a third
story window OF hotel at St. Catharine's.
He had been drinking very hard recently,
and the day before had informed his wife
that he was not long for this world.
The Standards dispatch from Vienna saws:
ga Nihilist named Grun berg, of noble birth,
has been arrested at Belgrade. It is stated
that the police found documents upon him
proving that Nihilists and Socialists have
designed respectively on the lives OF the
Gar and Emperor William"
The Boston ship Calcutta, from Cebu for
Boston, has been totally wrecked on the
coast of Kaffraria, South Africa. Her cargo
consisted of 800 piculs of dry sugar, 7,4O0
piculs Of hemp, and IA piculs of Sapan
wood. Estimated insurance, $3.50 600 on
cargo and $4,000 on the vessel in Boston.
The dead body of Samuel Ault, butcher
of East Seventy-sixth street, New York,
has been found In East river. There ap-
pears Strong grounds for the belief that he
was the victim of foul play, as the body
was covered with bruises and blackened, as
II he had been beaten and murdered. He
was always well provided with money, but
only 10 cents were found on his body. AS
1t was collection day with him, 1t is supposed
he was murdered for his money.
A good deal Of indignation is expressed
in Washington at the Attorney Generals
Office over an opinion just rendered by
Comptroller Lawrence, of the Treasury. to
the effect that the accounting officers of the
Treasury are not to be bound by the certifi-
Gates of the United States Judges as to the
accuracy OF the accounts for fees rendered
by Marshals' clerks and United States Com
missioners, but are to determine for them.
selves whether the accounts are proper or
not.
An officer Of the jail where Guiteau is
confined SAYS the Iatter's demeanor has
lately changed from polite complacency to
i'll temper toward every attendant who
crosses bis will even in triaing matters. He
spends great deal of time in searching the
Bible for preoedents to Justify his crime,
and quotes such as he fancies suit the case.
He is preparing to make his own defense in
court, and intimates that he win astonish
the country by bis display Of legal talent on
that occasion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
An Equalization of Taxes.


We can see no reason why Senator
Westbrook's bill, which is discussed in
another column, should not pass.
1t simply aims to equalize the taxable
value of property in the State. 1t is a
notorious fact that large percentage of
tax payers return their property at much
less than its actual value. Every dollar
of undervalue by these people is dollar
added to the burdens of those who make
fair returns. An example of the differ
ence between assessment and personal
return is furnished in Atlanta The
value of city property alone returned by
the City Assessors is nearly $4,000, 900
greater than the entire value of Fulton
county as returned by the State Tax Re-
ceiVers. This makes a difference of
probably $9,5OO,OOO in Fulton county
alone.
1t must be remembered that this bill
does not propose to raise the general as
sessment. 1t simply proposes to raise
the unfair valuation to the level of the
fair valuation, and make the burden uni
form and equal. This is the most essen
tial duty of the State to its citizens. 1t
most signally fails to perform this duty as
things are at present organized. Sena-
tor Westbrook's bill is long step for
ward, and we hope it will pass-with
such amendments as may be suggested
by full discussion of the bill.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
FRENCH POLITICS.
General Apathy as to the Result of
the Elections.

LONDON, August 8.-The Paris cores
pondent of the Times says: "The country is
at present devoid Of political passion, and
after the election it will be found that the
number of persons abstaining from voting
was never so great. This is owing to there
being no programme and no struggle. NJ.
Jules Ferry will probably be the only can
didate who will oppose a revision of tie
Senate. Prince Jerome Napoleon is not a
dangerous antagonist OF the republic, and his
presence In the electoral arena will not
enhance the warmth of the contest.
The fight will be only between r.
pubilcans. 1t is easy to see that
the new Chamber of Deputies will be as
vacillating as was the old. NJ. Ferry evil
IDENTIFY intends to counteract NJ. Gambetta,
and will try to wrest from him his visible
direction Of the elections, but his influence
will be very limited, as he enjoys little
popularity outside his native district. Thus
there is no ground for believing that the
elections will produce any sensible change
in the parliamentary situation"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09

If---n sugust. come in thy regal state,
With soft. majestic grace, and brow seIene.
Though the fierce Lions reign is overpsst.
The summers heart is al thine own as yet,
And all untouched thy robe Of living green
rv the rude fingers Of the northern blast
THIS peusive smile is born Of no regret
For waning suns or dread OF Autumn sere;
Ir fuu fru.ti0n is thy beauty set
Amid thy sheaves, serene and debOnair-
Nor thine the tickle brightness Of the Spring,
Nor the false splendor Of the diving year;
10 need hast thou 10 90 borrowing
New charm from change; thy still perfection
leaves
so charm more potent than its golden rest; Z
and through thy slumbrous Moons and mel
low ewes,
LuIl-i as a child upon its mothers breast,
We dreaming count the SOW sweet hours
that pass
As diamond dust within Times magic glass
And sigh in full content, thy perfect praise:
Do There is no JOY Tut calm'-the calm OF
August days" R. J. PHILBRIcK.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
Saratoga Racea.

SARATOGA, August S-Not more than
fifteen hundred people attended the races
to-day. The weather is clear and bright.
The track was heavy.
The first race, for two-year Olds that have
not won a sweepstakes at Saratoga, five
furlongs, was won by Macduff by length,
Dickens Nettie gelding second, Mandamus
third. Drogheda fourth, Dickens Arundel
geldiDg fifth and Buxom last. Time 1:0716.
In the second race, one and one. eighth
miles. Boulevard won easily, Longtaw sec
ond, Bonfire third, Governor Hampton last.
Time 3O4A.
In the third race, welter weights, three
fourths of a mile, Sir Walter won by a
length, Ida second, Baby third, Navarro
last. Time 1:24.
Ia the fourth race, one mile, Bootiack
won, Churchill second, Gabriel third, Mary
Anderson fourth. Time 1:4S1S.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
HORRIBLE AFFRAY.
Two Vtrgtnsans in Mortal Combat
Each Killed Almost Instantly by
the Other.

A horrible affray occurred at Petersburg.
va, Friday evening, in which John w.
Green, commission merchant of that city,
and w. F. Lee, of Littleton, N. c., were
both killed. Green had just returned from
Richmond on the four O'Clock train, and,
going to Jarratt's Hotel, was introduced to
Lee, who had arrived but a few minutes be.
fore on the mail train from the South. Leo
had been drinking heavily, and Green was
also very much intoxicated. Lee asked
Green to take drink with him, and on the
latter refusing replied very insultingly.
Green retorted by applying to him a most
offensive epithet, and then both men went
out for the purpose of settling the matter.
Opposite the hotel is Tappey q Steel's
foundry, to the yard Of which the men re-
paired. Arriving there, Lee slapped Green
'Aree times, which the smaller man bore
without resenting. On being slapped the
fourth time, however. Green drew his pistol
and shot Lee, who, after being shot, jumped
upon Green and stabbed him in the throat.
Lee lived only about five minutes and Green
expired few minutes after Lee.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
BARELY ESCAPING DEATH.
Three Men Nearly Carried Over Nj
agara Falls-HOw They Were Res
cued.

A telegram from Prospect House, Nj
agara Falls, August I'd, says Three
men came as near going over the falls
here last night as any man did who still
lives to tell the story. John Lehman
and his son, and John Greenwood, all
of Chippewa, Ontario, a village short
distance from here, crossed the river this
morning in two small boats to visit some
friends on the American side. The two
Lehmans were in one boat and Green
wood was in another They set out just
before dusk to return home, and pushed
their boats into the stream, hardly more
than a mile above the falls. 1t was
an exceedingly foolhardy thing to
do, but they were familiar with
the river, and thought they could
play with the rapids little without
being hurt. They were not more than
half way across when the river became
covered with a thick fog, and the men
lost each other. 1t was impossible for
them to guide themselves IN the darkness
and mist. and they began to shout for
help. Their cries were heard on shore,
but nobody cared to venture into the
stream to run the chance of finding them
or being hurried over the falls. Their
cries, however, were answered, and the
whole town turned out to try to rescue
them. The church bells were rung, and
the large bell on the tannery, to direct
the imperiled men which way to head
their little crafts, but the roar of the
falls drowned every other sound, and
the boats were meanwhile drifting rap
idly toward the edge. Greenwood had
a small anchor attached to long line in
his boat, and he threw it out. The au-
chor, by great good luck, took hold of
a rock, and his progress was stopped.
The Lehmans drifted down to within
half mile of the falls. their course be-
ing easily traced from the shore by their
cries. Their lives were saved by their
boat striking a counter current, which
carried them against a projecting point
on the Canadian side, near the burning
spring. Greenwood was heard shouting
for help at intervals throughout the
night, but this morning when day
broke he was still riding at anchor, and
was soon raSpupd
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
New York stock uarIxat.

New YORK, August S-The stock market
was extremely dull throughout the entire
dlY, and very unfavOrably affected by the
news regarding the Presidents condition
The general tendency from the opening to
the close of business was toward lower
figures, and the fual sales were at
decline, as compared with those
of Saturday, of q to 4 per cent, the latter
in Toledo, Delaware and Burlington, Louis
vile and Nashville, Hannibal and St. Joe
preferred, New Jersey Central, Metropoli-
tan Elevated, Central Pacific and Lake
Shore being also prominent In the down
ward movement. Nashville and Chatta-
nOoga rose q per cent. IN the early deal
ings, but closed at a reaction Of 81 per cent
Sales aggregated 100, 725 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
LYNCHERS FOILED.
The Lea der of a Kansas Mob Shot
by Prisoner.

FREDoNIA, KANSAS, August s.-About
forty armed and masked men attacked the
jail here early this morning for the pur-
pose of lynching two brothers hamed Har
din, who were confined therein for the mur-
der Of a man named Connor on the 2Sth of
June. The outer door was battered down,
and the two guards overpowered, but not
until one Of the latter had passed his pistol
to one of the prisoners in the cell. John
Hoffman, leader of the assaulting party,
then approached the cell with crow
bar to break open the cell door,
when he was fired upon by the
prisoner, who had received the guards
pistol, and mortally wounded. The mob
then placed Hoffman In wagon and fled.
The Sheriff raised a posse aud as soon as
possible started in pursuit of the party. 1t
is said that Hoffman has since died. He
was a well known farmer and much re-
spected.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09

KILLED BY A LITTLE BoY.-Jobn
Goshen, New Mexico desperate. who
boasted that he had murdered three
men, was killed by the six-year- old SON
of Hallowell, near Santa Fe, the other
day. Previously he had attacked Hal
lowell without provocation, and been
knocked down. Later he called at Hal.
lowells house, found the latter's SON
playing in the yard, and asked for his
father. What is your namer asked
the boy. Goshen, " was the reply. an
see if father is at home" said the lad. ag
he went into the house. When he re-.
turned he brought a shotgun. and
Goschen received load of buckshof
before he could mount his horse. The
boy had been instructed by his father to
shoot Goshen if he called during his
parents absence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
WeatherIndIcatton.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGToN, d. G., August S.-Indications for
Tuesday:
In the South Atlantic States, local
rains, followed by clearing weather, variable
winds, mostly northeasterly, stationary OF
higher temperature and barometer.w
In the Middle States warmer fair weather,
variable winds, generally shifting to south
erlY, and stationary or falling barometer.
In the Gulf States, fair weather, light
variable winds, mostly southerly, and sta
tionary or higher temperature and barome-
ter.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, warmer,
fair weather, winds mostly southwesterIy,
and lever pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
Poor rCrop pOutIooktuIndta.

LONDON, August 8.-The Calcutta cor
respondent of the Times says: "The latest
reports from Mysore are unfavorable. Rain
is much wanted. The crops are withering,
and prices are rising. Pasturage is falling.
The prospects are decidedly gloomy, and,
unless rain falls within week, large por-
tion of the crops will be lost. A severe search
ty is inevitable. Reports from the Province
Of COory are also bad, but accounts from
other parts of India are fairly good"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
A POLAR WAVE.
VennOr's Prediction for the Third
week of August.

MONTREAL, August S.-Mr. Vennor says
we may exoect great change in the
weather about the time the new comet is in
its perihelion. when it will also be nearest
the earth. This will occur on the Goth of
the present month. During the time from
the 18th to the 10th of the present month,
instead of being burned up, as we might ex.
pect, he says we shall be nearly frozen by
frosts and strong cold northerly winds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
Enormous RussIan wheat Crop

WASHINGTON, August S.-Minister Foster
writes to the Department OF State that the
Russian wheat crop is likely to be one OF
the largest ever raised in the empire, and
that the export promises to be much
greater than usual. He understands that In
the districts tributary to the ports of Odessa
the yield is likely to be so large that
farmers think they could dispense with
hsrYests for four years TO come. An enor
nous crop is also reported in Central and
Western Russia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
llBoRING WITH FIVE inch AUeER. :

The New Atlantic and Ohio Railroad
Company have brought some fine boring
machinery to Stribling Springs, Augusta
county, Va. The company proposes
with It to investigate the mineral depos
its on the large body of 246. 900 acres
contiguous to the Stribling Springs prop.
ertY, which the syndicate has recently
purchased. With the machinery they
can bore down into the earth hundreds
of feet and bring up in solid circular
section five inches in diameter perfect
samples of every strata the auger passes
through. The work will be commenced
at once, under the direction of two scien-
tifc mineralogists and machinists from
Pennsylvania.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
THE STATE CAPITAL.
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS.
More New Bills-The Macon ana
BrunswIck Sale-The New Judicial
CIreuit-A Busy Day In Both
observation-disclosures En Route
for Rome.

ATLANTA, August Sin the House Mr.
Middlebrook, of Newton, its author, moved
a reconsideration of the bill to repeal the
State branch repositories act. The recon
sideration was granted.
The call of counties for new business was
resumed.
Mr.. Keel, of Calhoun, introduced q bill
changing the time OF holding the Superior
Court in that county.
Mr.. Post, of Coweta-A resolution calling
for joint commission of five from the
House and three from the Senate to inves-
tigate the sale of the Macon and Brunswick
Railroad
Mr. James, Of Douglass-A bill requiring
fertilizer inspectors to make special report
to the Commissioner Of Agriculture.
Mr.. Jackson, of Carroll-A bill authoriz-
ing Ordinaries and Commissioners to sell
1nsolvent tax executions. Also, bill al
lowing persons unable to do manual labor
to peddle without license.
MIR. Turner, of Floyd-A bill incorpo-
rating the Rome Canal and Water Com
panY.
Mr.. Lamb, of GlYnn--A bill defining the
powers OF the Commissioners of that coJn-
ty as to the bonds of county officers.
Mr.. Hutchins, Of Gwinnett, by request
bill allowing towns and cities to organize
chain gangs.
Mr.. Mays, of Richmond-A bill providing
tor police outside of Incorporated towns and
cities in Richmond county. Also, q bill
creating City Court in Augusta.
Mr.. Jackson. of Rlchmond-A bill amend
ing section 1862 Of the Code as to inspection
of grain.
Mr. Addiction, of Sumter, by request-A
bill to encourage immigration.
Bills on third reading:
The bill providing for the payment of GER
tain bonds to the estate of N. B. Knapp.
Passed. Also, the bill Incorporating the
Savannah Fire and Marine Insurance Com
psnY. Amended and passed
Numerous bills were tabled temporarily
or made special orders hereafter. Some un-
important local bills were passed.
The Governor has signed the bill creating
the Northeastern Judicial Circuit The
Judge and Solicitor will be elected next
Monday.
SENATE PROCEEDINGS.
In the Senate, a number of House bills
were read a second time.
The following new bills were introduced
bill to punish the offense of stealing
one or more bales of cotton.
bill to require agents OF nurseries To-
Gated in other States and doing business In
this State to pay a tax in every county
visited.
The Senate concurred in the House reso-
luton for committee to investigate the
sale OF the Macon and Brunswick Railroad,
and passed the bill revising the calendar of
the Brunswick Judicial Circuit.
The general temperance bill of the Joint
committee on temperance was introduced,
and ordered printed. The substance of the
bill was published in the NEWS of Saturday.
There is big crowd of agriculturists
here en- route to the State Agricultural
SOeietY's meeting at Rome.
Delegations of the Legion of Honor to.
day organized Grand Lodge for Georgia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE
Another Donation from George L.
Seney.

MACON. GA, August 8.-Dr. Bass tele-
graphs that Mr.. George 1. Seney has given
thirty thousand dollars additional to Wes-
leYan Female College in this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09

The huge steel plate water tank, sltu-
ated on Prices Hill, Cincinnati, con-
tanning about 2,24S, 900 gallons of water,
burst recently. Several houses In the
neighbOrhoOd were moved from their
foundations, but no lives were lost. The
tank had been in use only since the 10th
ult., as branch of the water supply of
the city, and was being filed at the time
of the accident. The los. on the tank is
$50, 600, and the damage to surrounding
property is probably not less than $lO,-
000.-ErchGnge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09
Memphis, First Rale.

MEMPHIS, August S.-The first bale of
new cotton raised in this county was re-
ceived on Saturday and was sold at auction
at noon to-day. 1t brought twenty five
cents per pound. 1t was classed as strict
middlinO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-08-09

ANNAPOLIS. Md, August S.-W. j. Logic,
of Kearneyville, w. Va. candidate for
Cadet Engineer at the Naval Academy, was
drowned near the shore yesterday whilst
bathing.