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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
Car Load of GunPOWder IgRIted
in Council BIuHs-Great Destrue.
tiOn Wrought.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa, September 81
At five O'Clock last evening, just at the close
of the Garfield memorial exercises, the city
was shaken to its very centre by a terrific
explosion. Instantly great volumes Of
smoke were seen to ascend in the south
western part of the city. An investigs-
ton of the cause of the explosion
disclosed the fact that on Saturday last
car load OF gunpowder, billed as common
blasting powder, reached here over the
c., R., l. 81 P. r. r . on its way to Denver,
Colorado. The Union Pacific Company
refused to receive the dangerous freight,
and the car was returned
to the railroad yards, when from some
cause 1t exploded with fearful force last
evening. The conclusion demolished the
company's round house and repair shops, of
brick, and the freight house, of frame, be-
sides forty or fifty freight cars, and dug a
hole in the ground fifteen feet deep and
forty five feet in diameter. Large windows
in all parts of the city were shattered to
pieces, pieces OF plastering torn from houses
and havoc strewn in all directions. Win
dows were even broken by conclusion in
Omaha, on the opposite side of the river,
and as far as Missouri Valley Junction, twen-
ty miles north of us. The loss will foot up
several hundred thousand dollars.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
New York stock Market.

NEW YORK, September N.-The stock
market opened strong and higher, but was
somewhat irregular in the early dealings,
At first, speculation became stronger, and
toward noon prices took sharp upward
turn, the highest figures Of the day being
current shortly after midday. There was an
Improvement from Saturdays closing quo.
the latter in Alton aad Terre Haute, ditto
preferred, Reading, Hannibal and st. Joseph
preferred, Peoria, Decatur and Evansville,
and Delaware, Lackswanna and Western
being also prominent therein.
During the afternoon speculation was fe-
verish and uneasy, and became quite depress-
ing IN the late dealings. The final sales show
ed decline from the highest point, ranging
from to 3B per cent, the latter in Alton
and Terre Haute, ditto preferred, Hannibal
and st. Joe, Michigan Central and Oregon
and Nevada being also conspicuous In the
downward movement. Transactions ag-
gregate 389, 735 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
THE STAR ROUTE THIEVES.
Their Trials TO Go On-COI. COrkhIII
Out of the Case.

WASHINGTON, September 27.-The star
route cases will be presented to the grand
jury next week. 1t is now stated that the
Post Office Department officials say7that all
the evidence is in necessary to convict, and
they are ready for a trial at any moment.
They spesk very slightinglY of District
Attorney Corkhill, and hint that the recent
postponement of the cases was due to him
alone, and that 1t is possible that he may
be under the influence of the star route
iobbers. The burden of the prosecution
has been taken out of his hands and will
rest with ex District Attorney Bliss, of New
York, and the other special counsel en-
pIoyed by the government. The star route
thieves have, through their many iRfiuen-
ces, endeavored to induce President Arthur
to call off the prosecution and let it drop
gradually and surely, but the President has
ordered that the prosecution 90 ahead and
convict all who are guilty in that big steal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
The Cotton Corner.

LONDON, September 27.-The TINES this
morning says: "Good authority calculates
that with a weeks stoppage of two
thirds of the trade 10000 bales
would be left in the hands of the
cotton corner at Liverpool. which explains
why the corner was not materially affected
by the recent stoppage, that number of
bales being small compared with the amount
cornered."
MANCHESTER, September 27.-Ata meeting
to dav of the Yorkshire cotton spinners and
doublers, representing 100000 spindles, it
was ur animously resolved to work four
DAYS weekly for four months, commencing
forthwith.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Brain Development and Moral Char
London Ldncei


1t is not surprising to find the unlearn-
ed in things medical unable to under
stand that brain development, which of
course is generally matter of heredity,
determines character. Such, however,
is, and must needs be, the fact. Wheth-
er the mind is something outside mat
ter which acts through or by the brain,
as musician may use musical Instru-
ment, or whether, as some think, what
we call mind Is simply brain function, it
should be manifest on consideration that
upon the quality and conformation of
mans brain must depend his mental ca
pacity; and, consequently, also, his
characteristics, both intellectual and
moral. We are not disposed to urge spe-
cialties of development as excuses for
conduct, because, given an average
degree of intelligence and fairly
strong will power, the individual
is clearly responsible for his ac-
tions; but it must not be forgot
ten that his instincts OF right or
wrong, and the faculty of judgment
with which he distinguished between
good and evil, will be acute or dull in
proportion as his brain is developed. The
mind is in large sense the character of
man, and as directly dependent on the
physical growth of his brain as the speed
of a race horse is dependent on its
muscular development. This is not
sufficiently recognized, and because it is
not we every now and again find silly
remarks in print such as the following:
THE convolutiOns of the brain may have
something to do with the difference be-
tween mediocrity and genius, but at
present they are not recognized in the
law courts, and 1t is difficult to see how
they can be-" with such weak and wide
moral reflections as that 'it would be
scarcely satisfactory to a pickpocket to
have his brains (sic) examined, in order
to prove to those he left behind that he
really could not help being a thief |"
And yet the facts are sufficiently plain
and simple, so plain and simple that any
one should be able to understand them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

A CURIOUS LAVA curious provision
of the criminal code of Germany, for
which there is no analogy in English or
American legislation, makes deliberate
homicide, where it is perpetrated at the
request of the victim, lesser grade of
crime than murder, and places it within
the discretion of the courts TO impose as
low a sentence as three years imprison-
ment for the offense. Under this law
miller's apprentice of Berlin has just
been sentenced for cutting his wifes
throat. He was out of work and mon
ey. and he and his wife formed the reso-
Intiou TO commit suic de together by
taking poison. His wife, however,
drained The cup containing the mixture
alone. leaving none for him, and after
awhile begged him to kill her at once, to
nut an end to the suffering that ensued.
He complied with her request by max
ing several gashes in her throat. inns
state of facts was deemed sufficient to
warrant a sentence of only four years
imprisonment.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
COTTON PICKERs.
Three Machines Exhibited at the
Memphis Cotton Exchange.
Memphis Avotonchs.

MSHtpttS AtUtQncRe.
Yesterday was field day at the Cot
ton Exchange for cotton pickers, models
of no less than three being on exhibition
at one time, viz !: Hutton's cotton picker.
Of Memphis, the Pugh gin saw picker,
of Covington. and DR.. Dooley's cotton
picker, of Forrest City, Arkansas. A
sketch of the first two has been given in
the A0alGnche. OF the third it is
claimed by Dr. Dooley that one man and
TWO horses or mules are all the help
needed Tor the machine. The driver
sacks and throws the cotton overheard
as the machine goes from turn to turn.
This machine will gather no bolls, limbs
or trash, except the leaf trash adhering
to the open bolls. All the dirt and dust
will be shaken off. He has been work
ing every possible plan to gather cotton
by machinery, and says he has found
none that will compare at all with the
one he has patented. 1t can be used as
soon as enough cotton is open TO Justify
running it. If all the cotton is open,
the machine can pick eight acres
per day, or as fast as it can be
driven by the team. He say no machine
can ever succeed that gathers bolls, limbs
and trash. His calculation is that each
machine will cost to build it 800. and
a margin to manufacturer of $50. It
will sell for $3.50, allowing him $100 on
each machine. He thinks at $3.50 for a
machine every man raising fifty acres of
good cotton will save the cost
of the machine and expenses on
the first crop, and the machine
will last ten years if carefully
handled and preserved. He has had
several applications for machine at
$500 for this season; but he will not be
able to put up but one machine by Octo-
Der 10. His aim was to begin manufac-
turing at Memphis, but he says the mau-
facturers in this city could not do work
as small as his spindles of steel; there
fore he is now on his way to Cincinnati
to get one manufactured
Whatever may be the outcome of the
various cotton picking machines already
patented, il is safe to say that the in
ventive genius of the country will vet
accomplish the construction of ma
chine that will pick cotton, which viii
be as great boon to the South as the in
vention of McCormick's reaper was to
the Northwest
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Painting q Moral.

NEW YORK, September 27.-The Board of
Managers of the National Temperance So
ciety to-day adopted resolutions Of sorrow
at the death of the late President Garfield
and sympathy with his family The resolu-
tions also commend the example of the de-
ceased in following the precedent set by bis
immediate predecessor by excluding intoxi-
eating beverages from the table Of the
White House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
THE APACHE TROUBLES.
Gradual Surrender of the HOstiIes.

SAN Francisco, September ga dis
patch from Camp Thomas, dated September
26, says: twenty-five men, women and
children came from the hostiles and surren-
dered. They were disarmed and placed
under guard. Quite a number of hostile
bucks came into the reservation last night
and gave themselves uD to the military.
Later reports from Apache this after
noon announce the surrender of another
Still later advlces from the agency say that
the hostiles, who last week refused to sur
render, have come in and have been on
fiued by the military. There are u OF
thought to be over forty-five hostiles Of the
entire number that are not prisoners. The
outbreak, which at one time promised to be
serious, is about over. A military commits
sion to try.the murderers will meet here in
a few daVsp
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
CHARLESTON FLASHES.
The WaIsh-TurRcr ShOOtfng-The
Coming Electric Light.

CHARLESTON, s. c., September 27.-The
inquest on the body of James D. Turner,
who was killed yesterday by James F.
Walsh, has been postponed until to NOR
row. The affair creates considerable ex-
element here. Walsh claims that he shot
Turner IN self-defense.
The City Council, at its meeting to night,
granted permission to the Uuited States
Electric Light Company to run their polls
and wires through the streets. The com
pany have applied for a charter, and
Charleston will enjoy the electric light in
the near future.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

deet boldly the onset and battle it down.
Don't borrow trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

VICE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR PREDE-
CEssoRs.-It is not entirely unreasonable
that Vice Presidents, selected as ours
have been, should uniformly reverse
the general policy Of their immediate
predecessors. Tyler did it; Fillmore
did it; Johnson did it, and Arthur is
reasonably certain to do 1t. And why?
The answer is simple and logical. Vice
Presidents represent nothing. They are
nominated to meet some present and
accidental political necessity, generally
resulting from the nomination of the
Presidential candidate. They, therefore,
represent no great sentiment in the party,
and they become clphers in the admins
tration. They gravitate into estrange-
ment because they are voiceless; the dis
appointments of the party naturally
cluster about them until they become
the central figure of the opposition, and
when they succeed to the power that dis
regarded them they fall into the arms of
those who were not in sympathy with
the elected President AS long as Vice
Presidents are subjected to the ordinary
laws of human nature they will be the
natural antagonists of the President, his
policy and his friends. .-PhiLG. Times.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Brighton Reach Races.

BRIGHTON BEACH, September 27-The
first race, a mile and half, Brambaletta
won, Kitty Clark second, Battle third. Time
2:44.
The second race, seven-eighths of mile,
Viola won, Bride Cake second, By the Way
third. Time 1:30.
In the third race, mile and quarter, Va
grant won, Woodraft second, Enniskillen
third. Time 2I1.
In the fourth race, a handicap steeple
chase, King Dutchman won, Major Wheeler
second, Lizzie d. third. Time 2:52.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
COLLIDING TRAINS.
Serious smash Up on the Richmond
and Petersburg Road.

RICHMOND, VA, September 27.-The
fast mail train bound South
and the Northern bound mail
train of the Atlantic Coast Line, collided
last evening near Chester, on the Richmond
and Petersburg Road. Both engines and
baggage and mail cars of each train
were badly smashed. Fortunately no one
was fatally hurt. Postal agents Roukers
and Hawkins were severely hurt,
and several others sustained slight
injuries. The engineers aud firemen of
both trains saved themselvesby jump.
ing off. The accident is attributed 10
disregard of orders on the part of the con-
ductor and engineer of the northern bound
train, which should have remained at Ches.
ter until the fast mail train had passed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
The Flyers at LoufsvIIIe.

LOUISVILLE, KY, September 27.-The
fall meeting of the Louisville Jockey Club
opened to-day with a heavy track. The
first race, dash of three-quarters Of a
mile, was won by Frenchie Shy, Leona
second, Sly Dance third. Time 1:20H.
The second race, two miles, was won by
Fellow Play, Hegiaz second, Lizzie 8. third.
Time 3:341S.
The third race, mile heats, was won by
Ada, Jack Haverlv second, Pride third.
Time 1:461I, 1:47N, 1:511S. Jack Hav-
erlV won the first heat.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
An Old Xyoman,s Advice.

Aunt Rachel, writing TO the Cincinnati
Enquirer, says: "When you feel unwell and
think you must take medicine, for goodness
sake get the BEST II you need a remedy
that will make you regular in your habits,
give you good natural appetite, make your
skin clear and smooth, and remove all spots
and blemishes that indicates i'll health; If
you wish to be free from mental depression,
fretfulness, peevlshness, wakeful1ess and
other disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
NM Lncu e. McCnrmick. Corinpton. XIV

Mrs. Lucy E. Mccormick, Covington, KY,
writes: "MY constitution was completely
shattered by rheumatism. 1 suffered in
tensely; stimulants only gave me temporary
relief. tried Browns Iron Bltters. 1t has
cured me completely. and believe perma-
nentlY. After using two bottles, felt bet
ter and stronger than ever did In all my
life before"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

II British energy is not aroused Brit
ish trade will receive death blow here,
as we now receive from the Yankees car
riages, organs, furniture. timber, doors,
windows Ia box frame is sold here for
less than / can buy the timber), plows,
ayes. hatchets, spades, nails, locks,
hinges and general ironmongery, gar
den seats. india-rubber hose, perambula-
tors (much prettier articles than anything
have seen from the old country, and
lately l see large quantity Of saws; in
fact, English hardware in general is
being rapidly driven from these parts =
Australian correspondence Of an English
paper.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
THE STATE CAPITAL.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AD-
JOURNED.

Final Proceedings of the Two
HOuses-NO Changes In the Com
Wet Lease SYstem-The Motion TO
Reconsider the General Temper
1nce Bib Voted DOWn-A Number
of Measures Disposed Of-COmpIi-
menIs 30 the Chatham Artillery
The opera House RIOters-The
State Road Lease.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
socialists, congress at Barcelona,

LONDON. September 27.-A dispatch
from Barcelona says that the International
Socialist Congress has assembled in that
city, with five hundred delegate IS attending.
1t has appeared that the terms Of the mani
festo are to be sent to all the Socialist socie-
ties. A communication from a number Of
Russians In London concurs In the objects
of the Congress. The President and Secre-
tary of the Congress have been arrested for
expressing their approval of the proceed
ings of the Nihilists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
The Land Leagues Funds,

DUBLIN, September 27.-At the weekly
meeting to day Of the Land League itWas
announced that 1859 had been received
since the last meeting, of which e500 came
from Victoria. Mr.. Parnell denied that any
League.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

MEMPHIS, September 27-W. t. Boteter
was shot and killed at Scrsnten's Landing,
A k insas, twenty miles below this city, last
night, by Deputy Sheriff Jere Wood. The
two men qusrrelled on Sunday over bust
ness transaction. Boteter came to Memphis
Yesterday and on his return home last night,
as he stepped ashore from the steamer, was
shot down by Wood.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Ane.perado KILLED.

DURANGO, Col, September %. - Ike
Stockton, one OF the leaders of the notOri-
GUS Stockton-Iskridge gang of desperadoes,
who is wanted in New Mexico on the
charges of rape, arson and other crimes,
was fatally shot yesterday while resisting
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Wreck and Death on the California
CnoGt

SAN Francisco, September ga dis
patch from Spanish Town, San MateO coun-
ty, says: "The ship Holesburg, from New
York, loaded with railroad iron for Oregon,
struck rock at Hairsm beach at midnight
Monday and went to pieces. OF her crew
of twenty-four persons, nine men, with the
Captain and one boy, aged thirteen. were
drowned. The bodies have not been recov-
-od u
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

WASHINGTON, September 27.-Iu the
United States Court at Alexandra, Virginia,
to-day the case of w. NJ. Carmichael,
charged with sending to Senator Vance a
seurrilous postal card about Senator Ma
hone. was postponed until January next.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
COnkIfugites ROItfng.

UTICA, n Y, September 27.-At the Sec
ond Assembly District Convention to-day,
William s. Bartlett, of Clinton, an anti
stalwart, was elected Chairman by vote of
withdrew and elected a contesting delega-
tion to the State Convention.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
AIabama,s Trtbute Of Sorrow.

SELMA, September 27.-Specials to the
Times from every leading point in Alabama
show that yesterday was universally OBJ
served. Bells were tolled, funeral guns
fired, memorial services held, and every
and widespread.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
The ADglO-French Commercial
Treaty.

LONDON, September 27.-The Manchester
Guardians dispatch from Paris says: "The
Anglo French commissioners for the revision
of tariffs discussed the subject of cotton
yarns yesterday. There are complaints as
to the manner in which the French COM
missioners received delegates representing
this branch of English industry.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

Provided the great organs of the body are
not irreparablV injured, there are few DIS
eases that TUFTS Pills will not cure. IneY
concentrate the vitality Of the system Ine
Liver, the Spleen, the Heart and the Kid
neYs are brought into harmonious action
and health; long life and vigor Of mind and
body follow their use. The first dose often
astonishes the patient.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

extraordinary and almost incredible
story of cruelty comes from Jersey City,
where mother is charged with delib-
erately starving her child to death, and
announcing its death, providing a coffin,
and actually arranging the body as if
for burial before it had breathed its last.
When its condition was discovered, star
vation was so far advanced that life
could not be saved This remarkable
parent is charged by her own sister with
having lost three other children in the
same way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

In pursuance to a resolution, adopted
at the meeting last May. the Association
will meet in Atlanta on Thursday, Oc-
tObeT 9th. J. H EsTILL,
President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

Improper medicines only aggrayate human
diseases. Don'texperiment with your health.
II you don't just know what ails you, use
Browns Iron Bitters. It win strengthen you
and assist nature in removing every symp-
tom Of distress.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
RnY State InIYeraaIIaIa.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, September 27.-The
State Universalists' Convention opened here
to day with large attendance. Rev. G. w.
BIddle was chosen President. The reports
of the Secretary and Treasurer showed the
condition of the church to be prosperous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Important hallway Consolidation.

LITTLE Rock, ARK, September 27.-The
Directors of the Paramore Narrow Gauge
Railway met here to day and consolidated
the Missouri and Arkansas Lines. The
length Of the line will be over l 600 miles,
its terminus being the City of Mexico.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
Cholera Mecca.

ALEXANDRIA, September H.-The SAM
tary Commission has received a telegram
from Djiddah, in Arabia, announcing that
cholera has broken out among the pilgrims
at Mecca,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

Don't borrow trOuhle-it springs in each path
A harvest that heareth an aftermath:
l. plan eth itself with plenteOus seed.
And is gathered in sorrow by hearts that bleed
DOu't borrow trouble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28

v-1 ubeeTibers VIII please observe the
ou their wrappers.
n rrrrr oU7 A aruVrDTF1V,-rs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-09-28
A Costly Canada Fire.

DUNDAs, ONT, September 27.-A fire this
merning burned the Dufferin Hotel and
nearly the entire block in which it was
situated. Loss S25, 900.