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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
The Great Rivera Remarkable
Change of Front.

A Washington dispatch of March 10th
says: can editorial in the New York
Times to-day on The Mississippi River, >
has caused considerable comment among
Congressman. The existing destructive
overflow and the terrible suffering and
destitution of thousands of people in the
Mississippi valley have apparently
worked change of view in the minds
of many regarding the duty of the
National Government. After referring
to the total estimate of the Mississippi
River Commission for the permanent
Improvement of the Mississippi, the
Times says: Let the amount be doubled
or tripled; add to the known and meas
urable obstacles to the work others un-
known and not estimable, such as inter
ruptions from floods, the necessity
in some localities of building not only
levee but a costly foundation
for it, and the probable formation Of
mud banks and shoals changed by the
current, and it is still evident that sim
ply to prevent these most destructive
Overfows and putting quite out of sight
the improvement of navigation. this
work, some how and some time, must be
done. The South looks to national aid
for its accomplishment, and however
great the disinclination of thoughtful
men to return to the policy which
brought the transcontinental railroads
into existence, it must be admitted that
the array of arguments in favor of that
course is already formidable and gains
new force with each occurring flood or
interruption of navigation through
drought This much, at least, NAV.
be said - that the prevention of
disasters like that which has now
visited the dwellers on the Mis-.
sissippi banks, and the creation of
permanent navigable channel in stream
which with its tributaries reaches nine
teen States and three Territories. and
may become the cheapest highway of
transportation for the products OF two
thirds of the total area of the United
States, are objects far more worthy of
encouragement from the Federal Gov
ernment than any ocean steamer lines or
projected canals or ship railways which
have been or can be suggested. If this
government work can be done by State
or corporate means so much the better.
but it is not yet clear 1t IS thus achiev..
able. The whole questionNis a Droper
subject for the immediate and careful
consideration of Congress in order that
if the nation declines the task some other
means for its accomplishment may be
found"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
New Work. stock Market.

NEW YORK, March 13.-Share speculation
opened In the main weak and "A 70 % per
cent. lower than Saturdays close, New Jer-
sey Central, Reading, and Memphis and
Charleston being prominent in the decline,
while Manhattan Elevated opened II per
cent. higher. In the early dealings the gen
eral market fell off q to l per cent. the lat
ter for Delaware, Lackawanna and Western,
while New jersey Central sold down So per
cent. at 7415. This was succeeded by an
advance ranging from d to 3per cent New
Jersey Central, Missouri Pacific, Delaware
Lackswanna and Western, Western Union,
and Nashville ard Chattanooga being most
conspicuous in the upward movement. New
Jersey Central afterward sold down and
advanced ~ per cent, aud Louisville and
Nashville fell off g per cent. and sold up
TX per cent.
Subsequently decline of X to IL in the
general list and 215 in New Jersey Central
was succeeded in the carly part of the after
noon by an advance, the market selling up,
with occasional frac tional reactions, d to
3& per cent, New Jersey Central, Missouri
Pacific, Reading, Manhattan, and Western
Union being most prominent in the ad-
vance, while Richmond and Danville fell off
per cent. to 10. but afterward regained 2
per cent. New jersey Central sold down
~ aud recovered per cent, and Missouri
Pacific fell off l and sold up X. Subse-
quently a decline of e to II per cent,
New Jersey Central and Missouri Pacific
leading therein, was followed in the late
trade by an advance of a to ~ per cent,
New Jersey Central, Manhattan Elevated,
Missouri Pacific. Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western and Reading being prominent
therein, while Richmond and Danville sold
up 81 per cert. at 11715.
In the final dealings New Jersey Central
fell off Il and Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western 1S per cent. The market closed
irregular, but in the main firmer. Transao-
tions aggregated 475 600 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
Rreadstnfrs I'm britain.

LONDON, March 13.-The Marx Lane Ez
press in its review of the grain trade for the
past week says: "Crop prospects are ex-
ceedingly favorable for this time, OF the
year. The markets are dropping. Supplies
are restricted and prices LAID. lower. The
foreign trade continues inanimate. The
supply is large, and prices are still declin-
ing, having fallen 2s. The off coast mar
ket was literally supplied. Twenty-seven
cargoes arrived, of which eight were sold,
including cargo of Red California, at 49s.
The floating bulk has slightly decreased.
About hall is from America. Trade forward
was very quiet, sales dropping. Flour was
freely offered, and values were lower. For
eign was extremely dull and Is. lower.
There was less inquiry for barley. Foreign
was slow. Oats were unchanged. Foreign
was in moderate supply and values were
maintained. The supply of maize was
small, and the demand feeble. Quotations,
however, were maintained. The sales of
English wheat were 80, ,054 quarters at AS.
Cd. per quarter, against 81, ,685 quarters at
ABS. Sd. per quarter for the corresponding
week last year"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
THE EUROPEAN WAR REPORTS.
A Reassuring Dispatch From Lon
don.

dispatch from New York to the London
Standard says that reports of an impending
European war telegraphed hence are affect
ing the American markets. There is moth
ing known here to justify such reports.
Gen. Skobeleff's speech caused uneasiness by
directing attention to the points of differ
ence existing between the Austrian and Rus
sian policies, and this has given occasion for
various somewhat sensational kilograms
from the continental capitals and from the
EAst-such, for example, as the report in
the Tunes Thursday concerning the appre-
tensions of war felt by the palace
party at Coustantinople. But there is
no new fact developed since the speech of
General Skobelef pointing to the likelihood
OF disturbance. On the contrary, there
are signs OF subsistence of the tension to
which the speech gave rise. One of these
is the impending appointment of an Aus
trian ambassador In place of Count Ksluock-
sky at st. Petersburg. and another the
announcement that the Ru ssian Grand Duke
Vladimir will shortly pass through Vienns
coupled with semi official denial by Aus
tria that he is intrusted with any mission,
because, considering the uuclouded reIa-
tions between Austria and Russia, none
such Is required. The prompt and cordial
recognition of the Servlan kingdom by
Austria is considered to show that
the Austrians have satisfactory
assurances that King Milan is
not inclined to favor Pan-SlavIst intrigues.
The principal danger of complications be-
tween Russia ard Austria, as explained by
80. K" in a recent letter from Moscow,
would arise from Austria becoming embroil-
ed with Montenegro and Servia. The pos
sibility OF such an embodiment is becoming
less, as, Notwithstanding the conflicting
accounts, the Austrians appear to be getting
the better of the insurrection by a system
ut combined movements. The taking of
Ubli is one Of these, by means of which
troops, starting respectively from Castel-
nuvO and CattarO, are hemming in the Cri-
vosicians, cutting them off on one side from
the Montenegrin frontier, and on the other
from Herzegovina.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
LOWERING WAGES.
Extensive Reductions on WOrssed
Work In Lawrence.

LAWRENCE, MASS, March 13.-The opera
tives in the combing, 81 inning, drawing and
weaving looms of the worsted department
of the Central Pacific Mills have been notl-
fed that after March 295h there will be re-
duction in their wages, averaging, it is IN
derstood, between and 10 per cent. The
operatives affected to express great dissatis-
faction. There are rumors of similar action
to be taken by other mills, but no official
notice has yet been given.
The weavers in the upper room of the
Central Pacific mills stopped work this
morning, and a committee was appointed to
walt upon the Superintendent. The reduc-
tiOn of wages is conf1ed entirely to the
worsted department. In the weaving room
twenty-three gIales are manufactured
There will be no reduction on twelve grades.
On the others it will average six cents
per cut, higher priced grades being
reduced 20 cents per cut. The other reduc-
tions are as follows: Section hands on
jlcquards from 81 35 TO 50 20. Section
hands on plain work So 20 to 50 Section
girls 81 40 to 81 80. The reductions are all
on white work. On fancy work in the
lower department the reduction Is one quar-
ter of a cent per shade. The upper room
hands started their looms after dinner, but
those in the lower rooms did not resume
until threatened with discharge, when all
but two started their looms. The mill au-
thorities do not now anticipate a general
strike. The reduction is assigned to the
Inability OF the corporation to decide on the
demand for worsted goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

Vice Admiral Juares has presented to
King Alfonso bis letters of recall as ambas-
sador of France.
M MalsieuX, prominent member of the
Commune, has committed suicide on ac-
count OF destitution.
Rev. Henry Highland Garnett, co,ored,
our Minister to Liberia, died at Monrovia on
the 18th of February.
Lucien Butheaux ana John Willy were
drowned on Sunday, at New Orleans, bv. the
upsetting of skiff. Both were residents
of that city.
Mr.. ScOville has arrived in Chicago. He
says that as soon as the bill of exceptions
IN Guitesu's case is ready he will retire
from the defense.
The French Senate on Saturday, by vote
OF 145 to So, adopted q resolution favoring
the granting of railway tickets for legisla-
tors at nominal rates.
The thief who defrauded DIR. Evans, the
American dentist, in Paris, out of one mil
lion francs, and who was arrested in Bel
gium, was the DOCTORS secretary.
An attempt was made recently to wreck
a passenger train on the Texas Central
Road by piling crOssties on the track built
on trestle work. The GOODNESS Of the en-
gineer saved the train.
At Georgetown, Ohio, Alexander King, go
years old, was shot and probably fatally in
jured by his nephew. The latter was show
Ing how he would act If assaulted, when
the pistol went off accidentally.
A man giving his name as George Ed
munds, whose appearance is said to tally
with the description given Of the assassin Of
Mrs. Bell, 10 Boston, was found 10 the sta
ton house at Salem, Mass, aud arrested.
He had blood stains, which be could not
account for, on his clothes and handker-
chief.
Santa Fe special Gays: "Shortly before
midnight two men entered the laundry of
Long Kee, placed moose around his neck,
and nearly strsngled him. The Chinaman
resisted, when they dubbed him with a re-
volver, irfllcting probably fatal wounds,
and then robbed him of 800. The assail-
ants escaped. No clew."
The Postmaster General has declared that
Charles K. Wilson, of Washington, has
been conducting a fraudulent enterprise
through the mails, and has forbidden the
delivery of any money order or registered
letter addressed to him. Wilson, 1t is al
legged, "sent out circulars soliciting fut-
scriptions to the Washington Home CON-
pd9aiOn, a paper which he claimed to manage,
promising that the 999th subscriber would
receive fine piano. He then notified each
person replying that he WAS the lucky sub
scriber, and asked for q remittance to cover
boxing and expense OF shipment, which
was generally forth coming"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
VICTORIA'S GRATITUDE.
Returning Thanks 30 Her own aud
the People OF Other Nations.

LONDON, March 13-The supplement of
the Gazette says: "The Queen has written to
Sir VIM. Harcourt, Secretary of State for
the Home Department, that she wishes be-
fore she leaves England to express from her
heart how very deeply she is touched by the
outburst Of enthusiastic loyalty. affection
and devotion which the painful event OF the
I'd inst called forth from all classes and
from all parts of her vast empire, as
well as by the universal sympathy
evinced by the sovereigns and peoples
Of other nations. The Queen cannot suffl-
cientlv express how deeply she is gratifed
by these demonstrations. She wishes to
convey to all, from the highest to the
bumblest, her warmest and most heart
felt thanks. The Queen says It has ever
been her greatest object to do all she can
for her subjects, to uphold her honor
and the glory of her country, as
well to promote the prosperity and
happiness Of those over whom she has
reigned so long. These efforts will be cor
tinued increasingly TO the last hour of her
life. The Queen thanks God that He spared
her beloved daughter, who is her constant
and devoted companion, and those who were
with her In the moment of danger, as well
as herself. She prays that He will continue
to protect her for her peoples sake as He
has hitherto so protected her."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
RIDDLED WITH BULLETS.
ATROCIOUS MURDER IN TEN
NESSEE.
A Revenue officer Shot Down by a
Band OF MOOnshiners From Ann
bush-ThirsY Wounds la HIS Body.

NASHVILLE, March ia special from
McMinnville says: 80. NJ. Davis, the cele-
brated raider of moonshiners, was wayiaid
and killed this afternoon about three miles
from McMinnville. Thos. Vickers, who
was with Davis, says there were twenty
men in the gang that did the shooting"
Davis was Deputy United States Reve-
nue. Collector. his body was brought to
McMinnville this evening after an inquest
had been held. HIS assassins were conceal
ed behind pile Of logs, covered wi h fresh
ly cut cedar boughs, and were armed with
shotguns and pistols. Vickers, the compan-
ion of Davis, was riding by his side, and a
man named Campbell and others of the rev.
enue party were following about a quarter
of mile behind. When Davis was shot off
his horse Vckers gallopsd back to the
others, and Campbell and his party coming
up, saw one of the assassins run out from
the brush and put his pistol to Davis head
and shoot. Oyster cans were found behind
the smbuscade freshly opened. They had
been purchased In McMinnvllle, at Martins
store. Davis brains were shot out, and
there were over thirty bullet holes in his
body.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
THE OMAHA STRIKERS.
Fight Between the Mob and the
Troops.

OMAHA, NEB., March 13.-The militia now
in this city to protect the non-striking
laborers were annoyed last evening by g
gathering of men and boys, who threw
brickbats at the officers, hitting several Of
them. A squad of soldiers finally charged
In the crowd to drive it back from the
militia quarters, and several of the assail-
ants were severely wounded by bayonets.
One of the wounded named G. P. Armstrong,
formerly machinist, who was wounded in
the breast, was taken to the guard-house.
He was supposed to be only slightly hurt,
but has died from his wound. He had been
slightly under the influence of liquor, and
was abusing the soldiers. When sober he
was inOffensive. The occurrence was not
generally known in the city last night, but
it threatens to greatly complicate the
troubles.
LATER Work was resumed this morn
ing on the contract left by the strikers. An
inquest upon Armstrong, the citizen who
died last night from a bayonet wound, is In
progress. There is less excitement in
the city than had been anticipated. The
strikers have made no demonstration thus
Far
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
THE LATE CZAR.
EAis Son and the Empress Visit His
TOmb-MenOrtal SsrYIces-LOnd don
Socialists Rejoicing.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 13.-The ami
versary of the death of the Gar Alexander
IL, who was assassinated a year ago. was
celebrated to-day by solemn service at the
Cathedral of st. Peter and st. Paul.
LONDON, March 13-A dispatch from ST..
Petersburg says: "The Gar visited his
fathers tomb to-day. He drove in an open
carriage to the chapel on the scene of the
murder, which was guarded by two compa-
MES of infantry. The Gar and Empress
prayed there and drove to the Winter Palace,
subsequently returning to Gatschins. Ami.
versary services were also held in Berlin,
Paris, London and ConstantinopIe.
At a meeting of the Social Democratic
Club of London, to commemorate what they
designated as "the glorious execution of the
Car Alexander II ;" resolutions were passed
thanking those who We're instruments in the
accomplishment of the deed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
HORhIBLE BRUTALITY.
A Negro Boy Cuts n White WOmon's
Throat.

CHARLOTTE, NJ c., March 13 y esterday
a most eowardly and brutal attempt at mur.
der was made few miles from this place
Miss Sallie NJ. Moore started to church
about IL a. m. and was followed by negro
boy named Ben Withers, aged only about
fifteen years. A short distance from the
house he struck the woman over the head
with a large stick, which felled her to the
ground. He subsequently cut her throat
and left her for dead. Pursuit was made
almost instantly, and the negro was arrested
aud placed in jail No cause has been as
signed for the deed. The woman was alive
this morning, and may possibly recover.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
Wealth OF Georgia.

Editor Morning Nescs: 1t has been said by
some who professed to know that Georgia was
growing poorer every day; that a certain
class Of farmers who bought corn. meat, hay
and fertilizers articles that should be raised at
home, were growing poorer every day. There
would seem to be some show of truth in the
assertion. Men who violate the first principles
of domestic economy viii always be poor, es-
pecialIy the farmer.
From the Comptroller Generals report be-
fore me, just issued. giving the value of the
taxable property for 1851, it is pleasing fact
to know that Georgia iS not growing poorer
but richer. The total value OF property for
1880 was $s-2 2Ol6977. For 1881 it was SS7O, $685.
SSs, an increase in value Of Sls,977,6l1 over
1ooO
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
A MIDNIGHT STRUGGLE
Between a Wealthy Farmer and
Printer.

A dispatch from Lancaster, PENNSYLVANIA
dated on SATURDAY., states that the village OF
Bellemonte was the scene of midnight en-
counter between A. P McIlvaine, wealthy
farmer, and George McGflpin, printer,
Wednesday night McGilpip, few years
ago, was employed by McIlvsine, but subse-
Quently learned the printing trade. On
Nor day he went ostensibly to pay a visit
to McIlvaine. He was kindly welcomed bv
his old employer, and everything went
smoothly until midnight Of Wednesday.
his sleep by MeGfpIn moaning as
II 10 great agony. He Immediately went
to the room and found McGilpin suffering
from alleged cramp In the stomach. He
quickly brought glass OF brandy, and re-
quested the man to drink it, which he did.
GcGilpin handed the glass back: then
jumped to the rear of McIlvsine, and locked
the door Drawing pistol, he pointed it
at McIlvaine's head, and threatened to kill
him If he made any noise. McIlvaine rushed
at McGllpin, when terrible struggle en-
of McGilpin's hand. The noise
awakened Mrs. McIlvaine, who, when
she saw the nature OF the contest,
ran down stairs, picked up the dinner
bell, and, going outside, sounded an alarm,
which was responded to by several of the
neighbors. During this time the fight was
kept up between the two men, McGilpin
making strenuous efforts to escape, as he
had heard the alarm given. He finally sue
ceeded In breaking away, but was met at the
door by some Of the neighbors. He then
ran up stairs, jumped into bed, and eov-
cred himself up with bedclothing, and when
the others came into the room he feigned
insanity. This dodge did not work, how
ever. One of the irate Deighbors seized him
by the hair and dragged him down stairs,
where he was securely fastened, and in the
morning taken before Justice Of the Peace,
who consigned him to jail. He had written
bound MeIivaine to reveal nothing that
occurred under penalty Of death. Among
his effects found were two reyolvers, two
boxes of cartridges, bowie knife, razors.
false beard, bottle Of chloroform, and a
sponge.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
General Grants Sinecure.
Toronto Globe.


If General Ulysses Grant were man
OF moderate ambition in money matters
he would be content with the snug little
sum of about half q million dollars
which he has already received in private
gifts from the people of the United
States. If he were a sensitive man he
would rather run the risk of facing all
the horrors of poverty with that sum
safely invested than that of having his
disinterestedness called in question as
the result OF Senator LOgan's determined
effort to have bis name placed on the
retired list with no duties and full pav.
Former Generals and Presidents
have performed nObler service to
the State with much smaller means
than General Grant when with his over
Whelming hosts he crushed the rebels
before Richmond. or when for two terms
he winked at corruption and dispensed
to fayorltes the national patronage from
the White House The country which
could not complete a monument to
Washington, and which has done little
or no'hing since his time for a long list
of ex Presidents and their widows. Isl
hardly likely 10 make vice of generosi-
ty while creating bad precedent in his
favor If General Grant does not soon
put stop to the everlasting clamor of
his admirers for something for him he
will be in danger of having his name
written in the annals of his country as
that of the meanest and gTeeaiest of all
Its benefactors and Presidents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
ARTHUR'S SLOWNESS
ExeItIDg Discomfort Among Office
Seekers.

A special from Washington states that
discoatent over the Presidents slcwness is
daily increasing among a large number Of
offiee-seesers. This discomfort is spreading
to the hotels and boarding houses where
these CfTice-seekers linger long and have
long unpaid bills. Something besides care
fulnezs In making what we call good nomi-
nations, or IN making removals is the cau1 e
of the Presidents slOwness in many in
stances, and It is this fact which is puzzliDg
the politicians. A prominent stalwart said
a few days ago: "There has been a vacancy
in a Federal Office in my State for five
months. and have been to the President a
score of times this winter urging that the
place be filed, but nothing has been done. "
There is large number OF cases OF this
sort, snd there are many officials In the city
whose terms have expired and who are seek
ing resppointment. They have been wait
ing from week 10 week. and some of them
from month to month to learn their fate,
but most Of them can get but little satisfac-
ton from the President. There is a grow
ing belief that Arthur is working on some
definite plan looking to the next Presidential
contest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-14
The Outlook In Ereland-AnO3heF
VIM a sr Ia Glare.

LONDON, March 13.-The Daily NeaoS spe-
clal correspondent at Killarney says he
believes that matters are rapidly meDding
In Ireland. Numbers OF tenants, he says,
are coming forward to claim the advantages
OF the land act.
A farmer named Connell and his wife
were shot in their legs at Feacle. county
Glare, on Saturday, and It is expected they
will die. This case is exactly similar TO the
shooting of farmer Moroney a fortnight ago,
when an armed party attacked his house,
shot him through the legs, stabbed one of
his sons and shot another son.