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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
Attempt to Burn the Steamship
BOthnia,


An apparently deliberate attempt was
made on Sunday evening to burn the
Cunard Line steamer Bothnia, lying at
pier 40, North river, New York. The
motive of the attempt is unexplained.
Visitors had been coming and going all
day, and at Z o'clock two tall, dark fea-
tured men, with black mustaches and
dark clothes, passed through the gate to
the steamer. They said they wished to
see Boatswain Jackson. They were in
formed by the steward that Jackson was
asleep, and they said they would wait.
They shortly after left, and the steward,
who was carrying a tray to the chief
stewards room, which is abaft the main
saloon, noticed peculiar smell in the
rassageway. AS he passed a certain
point the friction of his feet on the car
pet caused a glow, which developed
into a blaze, with a strong smell
of phosphorus. The steward raised
an alarm and with help threw the carpet
overheard. On investigation the carpet
was found to be soaked apparently with
gasoline and a phosphate solution that
would cause fire by friction. Four
bottles were found in the hallway which
were thought from the smell to have
contained phosphate and gasoline. 1t
was concluded that the strangers men
toned had brought them aboard with
incendiary designs. The opinion was
credited by some of the officers of the
company that it was an attempt of the
'skirmishers" to injure British trade
and British vessels. The company en-
deavored to suppress the affair. The
clue to the two men is being followed
I'D. 1t is said that explosives have been
previously offered as freight and have
been refused by the Cunard line and
other English steamers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

In the city of Brooklyn a contest is in
progress which may work discomfort, if
not actual harm, to Plymouth Church.
Henry Ward Beecher spoke Monday
evening at a public meeting for one of
the candidates for Mayor. A rival can
didate is Mr.. Tracy, the lawyer who de
Tended Beecher in his suit with Tilton.
1t is claimed that Tracy did more than
any other lawyer to secure his acquittal
and that the present course of Mr..
Beecher is ungrateful. All this is likely
to cause disturbance in Plymouth
Church.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Mr.. Thompson, ex-Secretary of the
Navy, President of the American branch
of the Panama Canal Company, has is
sued statement of the present status of
the works, compiled from the reports of
the engineers engaged in the enterprise.
According to Mr.. Thompson, the scheme
is progressing favorably; the Isthmus is
terrestrial paradise, while as far as
sickness and fever are concerned but q
fatal cases have occurred since the work
began. Mr.. Thompson winds up his re-
port as follows:
Work on the canal has been COM
menced. The company now have 200
cars, 10 locomotives, 2 pOntoons, 2 steam
cranes, II fiat boats, 2 dredges, with
change pieces, ribbon saws, rails, ETC., a
part of which Is already at Colon and
the remainder is on the way. The store
houses at Colon cover an area of 2, 400
metres, and are full. Five barges and
two steamboats, are plying upon the Cha
gres river Another steamboat at Pana-
ma is used for photographic surveys of
the bay The fears which have been en-
tertained by some that the company
would be unable to obtain sufficient
number of laborers are not likely to be
realized. Adjoining provinces will fur
nish more men than can be employed"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The star route prosecutions are drag
ging along in so very leisurely manner
as to induce a suspicion that the defense
anticipates relief from Congress in De
cember, and that the government is quite
willing to delay proceedings until the
arrival of such relief. 1t will be very
remarkable indeed if with such men as
George Bliss and Robert G.. Ingersoll
upon the prosecution and defense, re-
spectively, any damage is done to the
prominent Republicans who manage the
star route rings,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
Guiteau's Hopeless refense.

Crazy people only, says the st. Louis
Republican, can blame Guiteau's counsel
for resting his defense upon the technical
questions of malpractice and insanity,
and the courts will have to allow him all
needed latitude in his endeavor to sustain
these defenses, but after all it is hope
less task. All the subtleties of the legal
and medical hair-splitters cannot wipe
out the one vital fact that it is more i'm
portant for society to hang such mad
men as Guiteau than the worst of sane
murderers. Whatever mistakes the courts
have made heretofore in accepting in
sanity as defense in murder cases, it is
not prejudicing this case too much to
say that they dare not tolerate it in
the matter of Guiteau. As the laws
stand insanity is defense, but such
insanity as that of Guiteau should not
be the kind the law enforces the courts
to accept as defense. He is crazy, but
it is so plain that he was not insane in
the way that ought to save him from the
halter, that nobody can doubt the fail
ure of that defense. The question Of
malpractice will be just as vainly raised,
for without deciding whether there was
malpractice or not, it can safely be said
that such an overwhelming weight of
evidence against it, both in the profes-
sional standing of the witnesses and in
their number, will be given to the jury
that they will be bound to declare the
doctors did all that could be done. In
plain words Guiteau's fate is as certainly
fixed as if sentence had already been
passed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The New York Republican State Com
mittee are casting greedy eyes upon the
salaries of the Federal officials and en-
plOyes located in New York as furnish
ing a rich mine for campaign use. They
are debating the levy of an assessment
of three per cent 1t is pretty certain to
be made, and the civil service reformers
of Republican proclivities will then roll
their eyes in silent protest and proceed
to stultify themselves by actively aiding
campaign which violates a primary
principle of their alleged creed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

It is reported in Washington that Sec
Rotary Blaine presses the acceptance OF
his resignation; that he has concluded
not to remain in the Cabinet, even if re
auested to do so by the President Mr..
Blaine is to be candidate for President
before the Republican National COnven-
too of 1884, and he believes that he can
do better for himself outside Of the
Cabinet than inside He will retire and
devote himself to the organization Of the
Blaine forces within the Republican
party. and make a contest against Sher-
man and the rest, as a Garfield man OF
the most limpid water.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The first number of the American
Register, a weekly Democratic paper
published in Washington, made its ap-
pearance Saturday. 1t is started under
the auspices of Judge T. W. BARLEY,
Judge j. S. Black, Senator Lamar. Hon.
A. II. Stephens, and other gentlemen of
experience and ability. Connected with
the editorial staff are VIM. Adelotte, Of
Pennsylvania, and Colonel w. II. Nc
Cardle, of Mississippi.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The election IN New York next month
does not promise to call forth any en-
thusiasm, if the result of the registra
ton in New York city is any evidence.
On the first day of the registration Only
80, 61O persons stepped forward to regis
ter, as against Y. 5SS last year. 1t is
likely that light vote win be polled.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The Harrisburg Telegraph, stalwart
Republican paper, and the immediate
organ of the Camerons, does not take
the huge dose of David Davis kindly,
and in fact rejects it from its stomach in
this emphatic way:
ITO be defeated by a statesman like
Senator Bayard has some honor in it, but
to be victorious with a man like David
Davis, who has neither political convic-
tions nor personal reliability, is the emp
test thing in the way of success any
party ever achieved. There is no de-
basement in Bayard, while in Davis there
is everything that is politically repug-
nant."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Ex-senator Mcdonald Dem. Ind. is
working to secure the rejection by the
Senate Of Colonel Dudley's nomination
as Commissioner of Pensions, alleging
that, as United States Marshal, Mr. Dud-
ley prostituted his Office to political pur
poses, and exceeded his legal authority
in the appointment of election deputy
marshals.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

A SoCKDoLAGER. Senator Davis in
1880 was of the opinion that in twenty
years of domination by the Republicans
chronic abuses have become fastened
upon the public service, " and that moth
ing short of the sternest remedy give:
any promise of effective reform, and the
first step towards it is change of rulers.
And yet the New York Times in 1881 i:
of the opinion that Senator Davis is In
known sympathy with all the more i'm
portant purposes of the Republican
party" although the only Republican
who has so far agreed with Senator
Davis as practically to apply the ''stern
remedy" of ga change of rulers" is Mr..
G. ]. Guiteau. -Neao York World.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

A Washington special says: There is
loud complaint against Commissioner OF
Pensions Dudley, because he has dis
charged a number of efficient clerks in
the Pension Bureau because they had
been in the Confederate army. Ex-Sena-
tor Mcdonald is here and will make a
fight to defeat Dudley's confirmation on
account of illegal acts in the Indiana
campaign while he was United States
Marshal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

When the Democrats elect anybody to
an Office the Republicans say the Demo
Gratis have ''seized" such and such an
Office. When the Republicans seize and
steal the Presidency of the United States
they call the process fairly and honest
" electins" the President
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

1t is reported that President Arthur,
when recently approached on the matter
of the stringency of the money market
in New York, replied that no stringency
was perceptible in the legitimate business
transactions of the country; that the
condition of affairs in Wall street in no
way concerned the administration; that
Wall street transactions are merely bet
ting transactions in which one man
wagers his money upon an adva ce, and
another upon a decline, Of prices; and
that the bet is an even one in which the
government has no business to interfere
one way or the other. These are re-
markedly sensible views, but as, since
their reputed author has held the Presi-
dency, the Treasury Department has
taken measures to relieve the Wall street
stringency, it must be concluded that
they represent Mr.. Arthur's opinions
rather than President Arthur's policy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The French are having their old ex-
perienCe with the Arabs The latter are
particularly good at an smbuscsde, and
that is why the Algerian occupation cost
France so much money. In Tunis they
seem to have many Abd-el-kadeIs to
face, and if they get through with the
Tunisisn business on less $500, 600, 900
they may consider themselves very for
innate
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1881.

At his death Washington was the
richest President we ever had. He left
an estate worth $500, 600. And he never
travelled round the world nor handed
round his hat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The recent gale along the coasts Of
England and the continent was terribly
destructive to shipping and life. The
total loss is estimated at $40, 900, 0OO-of
which England loses $50. 900. 900. Many
lives have also been lost. There were
no premonitions of the storm, and it
broke with terrific force along the
coasts named. No precautions were pos
sible, and the damage done is well nigh
irreparahle.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Caught on Corn" is head line that
can be found almost every day In the
Western papers. The partial failure Of
the corn crop and the uncertainty about
the exact production, as well as the fire
quent Corners that have been organized,
have played havoc with the grain dealers,
and more Of them have been bankrupted
than any previous season.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

There are four tickets in the field in
Wisconsin-the Republican, PrOhibi-
zionist, Greenback and Democratic -
but. judging from past elections, the
absorption Of Republican votes by the
Greenbackers- and Temperance people
viii not make a sufficient hole in the Re
publican party to bury General Rusk,
its candidate for Governor.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Ex-Representative Finley, of Ohio,
says that BOokwalter, the Democratic
candidate, was defeated by Foster be
cause a good many Old-line Democrats
had no faith in their candidates DemOc-
racy, and hence would not turn out to
vote for him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

The Princess Louise will soon join her
husband, the Marquis of Lorne, in Cana
da. The VicerOy, it is said, will ere
long resign his post, owing to the cool
ness existing between bis father and
Premier Gladstone on account of the
Irish land act. There are plenty OF
British Radicals willing to take the $50.
600 nnsition.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Mrs. Bennett rushed upon her hus-
band without warning, as he sat in their
kitchen at London, N. H., and almost
killed him with an axe. ga man came
in and struck you" she Immediately
cried. and it is thought she really be-
lieved so, an hallucination having taken
possession of her mind
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Gas nearly" says the New York Times
Rep.). "as we can get at the meaning of
the somewhat vague and often contra
dictory language of those who advocate
high tariff, it amounts to this, that no
duties should be lowered which enable
any American manufacturers to get high
prices for their goods, even though these
duties are oppressive to other manufac-
turers."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
mo,bers Don,t Know

how many children are punished for be-
ing uncouth, willful, and indifferent to in
struetions or rewards, simply because they
are out Of health An intelligent lady said
of a child of this kind: "Mothers should
know that II they would give the little ones
moderate doses Of Hop Bitters for two OF
three weeks the children would be all q
parent could desire"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Anti-Chinese talk IS again heard IL
California, preliminary to the assembling
Of Congress. Two bills are in prepare
ton by which it viii be sought to entire
" exclude the Celestials from the State.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Welded AT THE FOURTH ATTEMPT
A young lady was welded at Lewiston,
Maine, few days ago. Three times
she had been engaged prior to her final
betrothal. Her first affianced died of
consumption. Her second was prostra-
ted with smallpox, and died a few days
before the time fixed for their marriage.
Her third intended was accidentally
drowned on the eve of their wedding
day. Her fourth love lived to marry
her
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21

Fat David Horner came from his corner,
To look at Republican pie;
He put Ia his thumb, and he took big PLAN,
And said what smart boy am !"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
MagnuIia Balm.

For sale by Lippman Bros. and solomons & Co
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
for SaIe.


ENOR SALE OR RENT, a RICE PLANTATION
Il OF $50 acres of fresh land, on Lake Peig.
neur, In the parish Of Iberia, lying next to the
large and well known estate of Joe Jefferson
The soil is exceedingly fertile, and nature has
supplied every condition to make this the most
desirable location for profitable rice culture in
the State. Water for irrigation the most i'm.
portant factor in this crop, is to be had simply
and easily at any season desired Not a
single operation required but can be performed
with machinery, and with but a 1.-THE of the
labor, and at less than half the minimum ex.
pense essential to the river places For de.
tailed information apply to X MAXWELL
Esq, Of MeSsrs. Maxwell & Peale, IS Caron.
delet street, or to the undersigned at Grand
Marias post office. w. w. FLOOD.
EOR SALE, 30 Lots at bargain, on East
Il Broad, and near Anderson street. Ap-
ply to r. B. REPPARD. No. 20 Bay street
7 UMBER KINDLINGs. OAK, PINE and
LIGHTwooD. For sale by
BACON & BROOKS
TOR SALE, 1 26-PLANER and WATCHER,
Richardson Merriman & Co. make. Planes
70 wide thick, and matches 16x416 thick
splendid machine at great bargain. Cost
new u, 800, and is practically as good as new.
Full description, price and any further par
ticulars given upon application. Address
Lock Box 1915,
Fitchburg, Mass
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
for 8Ent.

ITO RENT, from November /, 1881, that do
Il sirable carriage repository southeast cue NC
ner or Bay and West Broad streets; also toois
for manufacturing. Apply to Il F NF sTTIS
VILE, Commercial Building.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
David w eiSbein

Gents. come to usSfor
your DRESS SHIRTS,
your UNDERWEAR,
your COLLARS. your
HOSE and HANDKER-
CHIEFS and TIES. We
have q line equal to any
In the city. and you can
save one half your
money.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-10-21
Come to us for your
RIBBONS!

CORSEIS, BUTIONS
and LINEN HANDKER-
CHIEFS. We have just
received the finest quail
ties, which we offer at
positively one-half the
cost Of importation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28
By i1rccn ~ Wise

HoS! Estate Agents and Auctioncers)
tEf FIkTUE OF 4 DEGREE Of THE
81 Circuit Court OF alexandria county. VI,
rendered 81 ils MEy term, 1881. in tho suit OF
Joseph b. Nelson vs. JOshus Puiney, in c3sn-
ce'y, Tho undersigned, commissioner therein
named, WILL oler for sale ST public auction, OR
SAIU hDA.Y, the 18th Day o. October. 1881, in
front Of the Market Building on Fairfax street.
at II o,clock M, The following described REAL
ESTATE, TO wit:
AiTHACE OF LAND in the county Of Ale1-
sndria, adjoining the lands Of Harvey Bailey
bnd SeWei B. Cor6elt, the -Four Mile Run and
Inc Arlington Turnpike Said tract OF land ia
bounded ard described in deed from Bailey
oud wife to Peter UsvlH, recorded in liber K No.
9p. 45 OF the land records OF Alexandria county.
10 winch r3tcrcnco Is made, and contsins now
ABOUT ONE hUNDkBD 8ND SEVEN
AGRES moro or Ices.
Lerms OF Sale: Cssh as to coets of suit a. d sslo
snd as 10 The sum CT S. leO9l with interest there
on from Sept. l1ih, 1881 and as TO the residue of
tAe purchase money, # any, upon credit OF six
we've and el&teen months, with interest from
date Of sale The bonds Of the purchaser with
Hood security to be taken for the deferred psy.
lnents. and the title to be retained until thew are
paid. CHAkLES X STUaRT' "-o
sep9-ts Crmn,,- of Saio
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28

s4 Ask your druggist for copy of Young
Mems Frlcud"-and read it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28

BY Z. T. LQcss, Auc,ionoer,

u
5pf VIRTUE cf 3 dead of .Tust e.ecu:aa by
- George l.. i-ehtOn, bearing dsio or, ino l4,h
day O: March, l9TU snd OF record ia the Lend
records ior the city of Aeza1Gris. Va, lhsr o.
l. psRe utr Inc su oscr DOR, rs trustee in tho said
Gsed named. 81 the rtquess OF the beneficiary
'Aefe'n umed, will expose io7 gsle st public
"Uctio', on SAru RDaY, the 10Th day ci Uc.
;9,h"r, 1881, nj IL n in front Of ,hi Narke.
houSo, on hoyal street, rEnEMGNT snd
i''> ct bt.0U " u in the ssid city Of Aleysn.
hris, situated on INC cast sid. OF Royal stren,
Dct"con Wolfe and Wilkes s.reets. il fro5L on
hoyn! tree; ~ Zoe! sud extending esstTardiy in
Depth Cd feet. '
Terms Of sale Csgh.
scpii Zawts Il. Q. CLAUGHTON. Trpstee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28

{ NOM MMlSSlONNkS' SALE OF VaLUa.
~ BILE LAND NEAR MOUNT VERNON.
In FhlHFAA COU UNTY-Under and hy vir-
lue OF Lac decree OF the Circuit Cour. of Fairfax
county, pronounced ct its June term, 1881, in
the suit therein pending OF McUsuey and others
sgalnst Mc WlIIisms and others, the undersigu-
cd, named in said Decree will, on WEUN IS.
DAY the 18th day of September, 1881, in front
OF the Postot!ice in the city of Alex andris, Va
at II O'Clock m sell to the highest bidder, 81
public auction, tha. valuable tract Of land known
- MOI Nj ZkPHYk containing "a. .5;-lCO
acres. This farm lies near Mount Vernon, is of
nno soil naturally, susceptible of easy improve
mont snd mny be Conveniently divided into
several farms, End will be offered, il desired, in
convenient parcels.
Terms OF Sale: Erough cash in hard TO p.y
the expenses CT sale aud the sum OF 81 SS3 46
with in!eIes! thereon from the llth dsy of Au.
gust lo7o, Ill day Of sale, and the residue in
lhFee equal snnusl payments, 10 bear interest
from the d'y Of sale, TO be secured by tho bonds
OF the purchaser. with approved personal secur-
lty. and retention Of title TO the property sold
until tho last payments is mace. Persons desirin g
TO purchase are referred TO s ferguson Beach.
esq, Alexandria. Va, or to Moore ~ Son, Fair.
fax Court House VS..
THOMAS Il. LOVE c.,
H, w. THOMAS, Commrs'
THOMAS MOORE, OF 0ale'
Fairfax cGunty, augZ9-2.wiW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28

SAVE THE CID PArER.-Never throw away
old paper. If you have no wish to sell it. use it
in the house. Some housekeepers prefer it 10
cloth for cleaning many articles OF furniture.
For instance, : volume written by lady who
prided herself on her experience and tact says:
"Aftor stove has been blsckened it can be
kept looking very we'll for long time by rub-
biDg it with paper every morning Rubbing
with paper is a much nicer way of keeping the
outside of a tea kettle, coffee pot aud teapot
bright and clean than the old way Of washing
them in suds. Rubbing with paper is also the
best way of polishing knives; tinware aud spoons
they shine like new silver. For polishing mir
rors. windows, lamp chimneys, etc, paper is
better than dry cloth. Preserves and pickles
keep much better if brown paper instead OF cloth
is tied over thej Canned fruit is net go ant
to mould if piece of writing paper, cut to ft
the can, ls laid directly on the fruit. Paper i.
much better to put under carpet than straw
hxchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28

NOVELTY STYLES AND FAsHIoN-not to b.
ercelled by any HouSe-Hi be ready for distrl-
butinn on next Monday morning at l. EIcH.
BERGs. sep22.lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28

CLoAKs. CIRCULARS. DoLLMANs, WALKING
JACKETS HoRLocKs and ULsTERs to be open.
ed tuesday LII ,rnlr s at L. EIcRBERa's.
sen22 lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-09-28
HEALTH is WEALTH.

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MENT; q specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Uon.
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indulgence. which leads to misery, decay and
death. One box will cure recent cases. Each
oo1 contains one months treatment. One dollar
box, or six boxes for five dollars; sent by mail
prepaid on receipt of price We guarantee six
boxes to cure sny case. With each order re-
coiVed by us for six boxes, accompanied with
1--we dollars, we will send the purchaser our writ
Ten guarantee to return the money If tho treat
ment does not effect cure. Guarantees issued
BY JANNEY u CO., Druggists Ale1andria,
Va, Wholesale and retail agents. Orders by
mail will receive prompt attention, MARI