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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
A PLOT F0ILED.
Attempt TO Fire "a Virginia Jail.


PETERSBURG, VA, March ia daring
attempt was made last night to burn the
county jail of Prince George, and this morn
ing plans had been matured to assasstnate
W. D. Templar, the Jailer The
criminal in both acts is Henry
Harris, a negro, who was convicted
Yesterday at the County Court Of house
breaking, and sentenced to the penitentiary
for three years. The floor of the jail is
somewhat burned, and but for the timely
discovery the building would have
been consumed and the prisoners either
burned to death or liberated. The infor-
nation, which prevented the destruction of
the jail and the assassination OF the jailer,
was furnished by negro prisoner named
George Coleman, convicted at the same
time with Harris and sentenced to the peni-
tentiarY for three years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
CLUB AND PISTOL.
Two Knoxville Editors at Outs.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, March 11.-This even
ing shooting affray occurred between Jas.
W. Wallace, editor of the Tribune Demo
craft, and VIM. Rule, editor Of the Chronicle
(Republican) The Chronicle this morning
contained an article charging the Tribune
with publishing a sensational article and
lying out of it. 1t also branded the editors
of the Tribune as towards and puppies.
Wallace met Rule on the street this evening
and demanded a retraction. Rule refused,
and struck Wallace over the head with a
cane aud drew back to strike again, when
Wallace drew a revolver and shot at Rule
twice, the powder burning the latter's face.
Rule fell, but was not hurt, and ran into a
store. Wallace walked off He afterwards
gave himself up and gave bonds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Baltimore Conference M. Z. church.

BALTIMORE, March y The elders and
deacons elected by the Baltimore Confer
ence OF the II. E Church were ordained to-
day by Bishop Wiley-the deacons at the
morning. service in the Broadway NJ. E.
Church, and the elders at the Madison
Square NJ. f. Church in the afternoon. The
elders are Leteher B. Wilson, Charles T.
House, Trovilla Z. Peters, Lewis L. Brown
and Edward Smith, local deacon. The
deacons were w. d. Morgan and w. P s.
Duncan. members Of the conference, and
Lewis H. Cole and VIM. Lsmbright, local
preachers. Bishop Wiley preached in the
morning on ''The Evidence of the Divinity
OF Christ in His Works and Words.' The
Bishop was assisted In ordaining the elders
by Rev. Thos. Hanlon, priest Of the Penn
ington, n. j., Seminary. Rev. l. NJ Reid,
missionary Secretary OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church, preached on "The Bible
the Best OF Books" +"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

Francis Alphonse Wey. the distinguished
littersteur, is dead.
Miss Mary Nsgle, beautiful girl is years
of age, was burned to death in the residence
of JOseph Millen, which was destroyed by
fire at N0rwalk, Ohio, recently.
The papers in the FHpper court martial
case have been submitted to the Secretary
OF War. 1t is believed the sentence will be
mitigated to light punishment
The Western Association Of Window Glass
Manufacturers, in session at Pittsburg,
unanimously resolved to advance prices to
3 per cent, according to the quality OF the
goods.
While Mrs. NJ. Hayes was sitting by the
fire in Kingston, H., her clothing caught
fire, but her life was saved ~ her ten-year-
old step-son. who tore the clothing from
her body. Both received severe burns.
The United States flagship Tennessee
arrived at New Orleans Yesterday morning
from Hampton Roads, and anchored in front
of the city. The KearsGrge viii depart about
the middle OF the week for the West Indies.
The Cork Manufacturers Association Of
the United S'ates-Eepresenting nine tenths
of the trade in the countrY-met recently in
Lancaster, Pa, and agreed upon an advance
of 20 per cent. in the price OF manufactured
eOrks.
The Russian Nihilists in Geneva have
issued a declaration that II the execution of
the recently condemned Nihilists, which are
to take place shortly at st. Petersburg, are
not averted that their deaths will be
avenged.
One child has died and three persons are
sick OF g mysterious disease in one house in
Winchester, Massachusetts,. A consulta-
ton Of physicians, held on Wednesday, re-
suited in the decision that those now sick
have the cerebrO-spinal meningitis, but no
conclusion was reached regarding the child.
William Tillv, Henry Mainow, John Sno-
bin, George Cullan and Arthur AlgeUer
have been arrested by detectives at different
points on the Iron Mountain Railroad, be-
tween Poplar Bluff, Mo, and Little Rock.
Ark, charged With burning several thou
sand cords of wood belonging to the road,
and for attempting to wreck trains a few
weeks ago. The entire party is in jail at
Keusett, Mo. Two have turned States
evidence. The testimony against them Is
ssid to be conclusive, and they will be pros
ecuted 10 the fullest extent Of the Law.
The new house which Mr.. Samuel ]. TIL
den is building on the site of his former
mansion, Is Grsmercy Park, will be one OF
the costliest on Manhattan Island, the esti-
mates running ell the way from $400 600 TO
$500, 600 The materials used are Scotch
red sandstone, Reueville brownstone and
Mslne granite. The whole front of the
house Is one mass of elaborate carving,
wherever the Carlisle stone is used, and upon
this psrt OF the work no fewer than forty
men have been employed for several months.
The style is mixed Gothic and Renaissance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
DIR. LAMSON.
Further Testimony In the Great
EDgltsh Poisoning Case.

LONDON, March 11.-In the trial of DR..
Lamson to-day. DR.. Stevenson, lecturer on
Forensic Medicine at Guys Hospital, one
of the principal experts called for the
prosecution, though deposing to the pres
enee of aconitine in the medicines in de-
cessed's possession and in his viscera after
death, admitted in the cross-examination
that symptoms of aconitine poisoning are
practically unknown, except possibly In a
single case. The defense. by pressing this
line, hope to show that John may have died
from the effects Of pressure on the arteries
caused by the curvature of the spine. The
general opinion, however, is that DIR. Lam
sons case is hopeless. The case was ad-
journed until Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

Found AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS.
-On the Goth of June, 1850. lady of
this city had taken from her room a
beautiful gold watch, chain and locket.
Every effort was made at the time to re-
cover it, and suspicion rested on several,
but no clue could ever be gotten to it.
Yes 'erday a servant was raking under a
barn on the premises to get out some
eggs, when, to the surprise of all, she
drew out the long lost watch. The mo
rocco case was r0tted at the bottom, but
the watch, chain, etc., was found to be
in perfect order and as if its rust had
been but a week instead of twenty-five
years old-Raleigh IN CO. NeWs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
The RebeIs In Tnnia.

PARIS, March II 1t is reported that the
Tunisian insurgents have proclaimed Ali
Kalifs, their leader, Bey Of Tunis. French
flying columns will be dispatched from
Gafsa and Gabes in the direction OF the
TripOlitan frontier.
TUNIs, March 12.-The italian Consul
General here has protested against the in
security of life and property in the Re
gency. He declares that he will hold the
Bey responsible In the event of Italians
losing their lives.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

A TEXAS ATHLETE ACHING FOR A
FIGHT.-The Dallas, Texas, Herald has
information from Waxahatchie that a
well known athlete, named George
Williams, claiming to be the strongest
man in Texas, and a scientific boxer, is
about to challenge John L. Sullivan for
a championship prize fight. Williams
was formerly an admirer and promoter.
of the manly art in Montana, and won
two prize fights there with Territorial
celebrities; is nearly six feet high, weighs
24O pounds. and claims that he can train
down to 200 pounds. His friends are
confident that if the match is made and
Williams properly handled for six
months he can whip Sullivan. Williams
holds out 200 pound weights, one in
each hand, and allows a man to sit
astride of the extended arm and write
his name on the wall. His friends say
they mean business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

T am the Pastor Of the Baptist Church
here, and an educated physician. l am not
in practice, but am my sole family physi-
clan, and advise in many chronic cases.
Over year ago ] recommended your Hop
Bittters to my invalid wife, who has been
under medical treatment OF six of Albanyis
best physicians several years. She has be-
come thoroughly cured of her various COM
plieated diseases by their use. We both
recommend them to our friends, many of
whom have also been cured OF their various
ailments by them.
Rev. E. z. WARREN.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
SERGEANT MASON.
Terms of His Sensence-PetiIfOns to
the President.

New YORK, March 1.-THE sentence Of
Sergeant Mason, who fired at Guiteau, has
been approved by General Hancock. The
sentence is that he be dishonorably dis
charged, with the loss of all pay and allow
ances. ard be confined in the penitentiary
at hard labor for eight years.
TOLEDO, O., March ia petition to
President Arthur for the pardon of Ser
geant Mason was circulated here to day. 1t
has already received the signatures of a
large number of prominent business men.
The grounds presented for the exercise of
executive clemency are the excitement
under which the shooting was done, and
claiming that punishment enough has been
suffered to meet the demands of military
discipline.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Cotton Futures in New York

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE Posts cotton
market report says: Future deliveries have
been in fair demand, partly for covering
and partly to fill new orders from specula-
tors. There were slight fluctuations, but
on the whole the movement continued up
ward, and at the highest point the price had
advanced Is 100 to 20,100 since yesterday.
Then the offerings increased. The market
closed weak at a decline OF 100 to 100,
but March was l7-100 dearer. The balance
of the list were IL 100 TO 14I00 dearer."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

LONDON, March 1.-THE Economist this
week says; "The rate of discount for
bank bills, sixty days to three months, is
81 to 3% per cent, and for trade bills,
sixty days to three months, 3}4 to per
cent. There can be no doubt that General
Skobeleff Is utterances materially affected
Russia's position in the European market,
especially at Berlin.
'There has been sharp relapse In Amer
ican railroads. owing to violent fluctuations
in New York. Denver and Rio Grande,
Louisville and Nashville and ST. Louis and
San Francisco preferred shares have fallen
6 each; st. Louis and San Francisco COM
mon 4, Central Pacific, Ohio and Mississippi,
Oregon and California and Wabash 1 each.
st. Louis bridge preferred advanced and
Cairo and Vincennes preferred l."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

President McCosh, of Princeton Col
lege, denies the report published in sew
eral New York papers that he was to re.
tire from the Presidency of that institu-
ton. He states that he knows of no
'troubles" or differences" in Princeton
College at present. During all his in
cumbency he has lived in harmony with
trustees, faculty, alumni and students.
When the time comes for him to retire
from the Presidency, he says he will an
nounce it at once and publicly to the
board of trustees.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Steel Rails for the Natchez, Red
RiVeK and TeVna RahlrOnd.

New ORLEANS, March 1.-THE steamer
Ocean King, which arrived here Yesterday
from Antwerp, brought fifteen hundred tons
of steel rails for the Natchez, Red River
and Texas Railroad, of which Hiram R.
Steele is President. The Ocean King is now
transferring her cargo to the tteamboat
Henry Frank for Natchez. The duties paid
to day on this cargo were $42.0l6. Judge
Steele reports satisfactory progress in the
construction of the road Another cargo
of steel rails for this road will arrive here
I'm about twenty days,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

A landlord in Cleveland locked man
and his wife in room, because thev
were about moving away without nav
ing their rent. and tnen telephoned TO 3
ponce. station enat he had q burglar
locked up and assistance was desired as
quickly as possible Three hIsty and
well armed officers ran all the way to
the place, and then walked back to head
quarters without having made an arrest.
The landlord explained that he thought
be had hit upon aclever plan to secure
bis rent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
A NTsxed vvres,Itng mntcb.

ling match between Ross, of Louisville, and
O'Donnell, OF Toronto, tonight was de-
cided in favor of Ross. The first round,
collar and elbow, was gained by O'Donnell
in six minutes. The second round, catch as
catch can, was won by Ross in six and a
half minutes. Third round was won by
O'Donnel, collar and elbow, in thirteen
minutes. The next two falls were won by
Ross, side hold, in one minute, and the
catch as catch can in three minutes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
HxichmOnd and DanvlIle's Balance
Sheet.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE statement of
the financial condition of the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company, covering the
six months ending March 81, 1882, shows
the net earnings estimating for the unex-
pired portion of the quarter at the rate of
Increase already made) to be S475, 900, with
fixed charges amounting to $685. 130, leaving
a surplus of $169, $40, over four per cent. on
the company's capital stock for the quarter,
and an increase OF 65 per cent. over the
corresponding quarter of last year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
The international shooting match.

LONDON, March 11.-Sir Henry Halford
forwards to the papers his correspondence
with Colonel Wingste in reference to the
international shooting match. Sir Henry
writes: cit may now, therefore, be con-
sidered as settled that the match will take
place at CreedmOor In 1882, and at VIM
bledon in 1888. The committee
calls upon the foremost shots
among the volunteers and practice with
special reference to participating in this
contest" He adds that nothing short Of
the best work of the best men the coun-
try can produce will insure success for the
British volunteer service"
The Gdzette, commenting on the result of
the negotiations, says ave may now con-
fdently hope that our international military
shooting match will be an event, If not
yearly, at least of very frequent occurrence.
The great ingenuity and energy of the
Americans give the hope that It Will lead to
great improvements in military rifles and
team shootings."-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

PETERSBURG, VA, March 12.-P. P. Nc
Cracken, formerly a member Of the Board
of Supervisors of the township of Bradford,
Michigan, who is charged with the embez-
element of $4,000 of the funds OF the
township, was arrested at his home in Ches-
terfeld county this morning, on warrant
issued by Governor Cameron, requisition
from the Governor Of Michigan for Nc
Cracken having previously been served on
the Governor Of this State.
Sheriff Charter, of Bradford, left this
afternoon with his prisoner for Michigan.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

: LONDON, March 11.-Mr. Shaw, United
States Consul at Manchester, has ordered a
special report to be made on The adultera-
tion Of cotton discovered at Oldham, and
promises to submit the same to his govern
ment. l. is stated that U nited States Min
lister Lowell will shortly visit Manchester to
inquire into the allegations of the cotton
spinners regarding adulteration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
IEGTOE, D. g., March l2.-Indications for
Monday:
Ia the South Atlantic States, light rains
and partly cloudy weather, southerly to
westerly winds, lower barometer, and slight
change in temperature.
In the Gulf States, local rains, varying in
the western portions, southerly winds, shift
ing to vest and north, followed by rising
barometer, and in the western portion
slight change in temperal ure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, rain
followed by clearing weather, falling fol-
lowed by rising barometer, variable winds,
shifting to west and north and nearly sta
tiOnary temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Tea Treatment in ChIna.
Fronl Bishop Marvira's Trapels.

Here, for the first time, we were taken
into "Tea-hOng," where they were pre-
pairing tea for the foreign market; that
is, running it. 1t is subjected to degree
of heat as hot as a man can bear his
hand in for short time, for which pur-
pose it is put into iron vessels over fur
naces. While in its process of heating
it is stirred actively by mems hands, the
man changing from one hand to the
other at short intervals, the heat being
too great to be borne long even by those
accustomed to it. Into these vessels a
handful of coloring matter is cast, con-
sisting of -- what? do not know
what all. Prussian blue, we were told.
enters into the compound and, with our
eyes, we saw indigo being pulverized for
this purpose. have never relished tea
in America, and l think shall never
drink it there again. Here, in China,
where it is used pure, it is a delightful
beverage. If can't get it without in
digo hereafter, think | shall not take it
at all. You can get no respectable Chi
namen to drink it after it has been doc
tored for the foreign market, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

The bridge which is to span East river
and connect New York and Brooklyn,
it is now promised, will be completed
and open for travel by March 1, 1888.
It has already cost $14, 600, 900, and Mon
day the board of trustees resolved that
the people of the two cities should stand
and deliver cool million and quarter
before the structure can be completed.
The total cost by time Of competition, if
it is not increased, viii not be far from
sixteen millions.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
The VI.ible supply OF COTTON.

NEW YORK, March 1.-THE total visible
supply of cotton for the world is 3,049, ,476
bales, of which 1880, 1896 bales are Ameri-
can, against 3,00S, l52 and 2.535 ,078 bales
respectively last year. The receipts of
cotton at all the interior towns for the week
were Is, ,442 bales. The receipts from plan
tations 81, GAS bales. Crop in sight 1885,
I2Q hall
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

The recent local elections in New
York show large Democratic gains in all
directions. A case in point is the citv
of Oswego, which gave Republican
majority of $50 in November, and now
elects Democratic Mayor by 200 ma
jority. The New York Times declares
that the results ''are not particularly en-
couraging to those who are speculating
on the chances of Republican success
this fall" The Tammany Republican
coalition promises to prove an unprofita-
BILE barter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
France and RgvOt.

CAIRO, March 12.-The retirement of NJ.
DeBlignieres, the French Controller: General,
Is elieved TO signify the abandonment by
France of the policy hitherto strongly advo-
Gated by NJ. Blignieres.
PARIS, March I'm. Brediff, Chief of
the Department OF Accounts in the Minis
try of Foreign Affairs, will temporarily sue
ceed NJ. De BlignieFes as French Controller
General in Egypt.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
CompnIsorY Educatlon in France.

PARIS, March 1.-THE Senate to- day, dis
cussing the compulsory primary education
bill, rejected, by vote of 167 to 1913, the
amendment by NJ. Jules Simon requiring
schoolmasters to teach their pupils their
duty toward God and country. This amend
Senatorial election, but was rejected by the
Chamber of Deputies.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Necroe. R,otIDg IN Nor,h carolina.

RALEIGH, March 12.-Fully one hundred
whites and negroes engaged in a riot yester-
day at Third Creek, this State. A negro
attacked white man, and when the latter
defended himself more negroes took part,
when whites came to the aid Of the man
attacked. Troops went to the scene and
arrested many of the rioters and placed
them in iail
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Anatrn In Mexicn.

CITY OF MEXICO, March 1.-THE Mexi-
can press are combining in the denunciation
of the importation of negro labor for en-
ployment on the branch Of the Mexican
Central Railroad from Tampico to San Luis
Potosi. The government is asked to insist
on the employment Of native labor.
The first death from yellow fever this
season occurred in Vera Cruz Yesterday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Terrible Tale from the ocean.

FORTRESS MONROE, Va, March 12.-In a
box picked up on the beach here to-day the
following message was found; "WhO ever
picks this up report that the schooner Fleet
wing is in a terrible condition and about to
be wrecked off Cape Charles. No hope for
a soul on board"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
A Convention of Toledo Democrats
10 be Called.

TOLEDO, OHIO, March 1.-THE Demo-
cratic Executive Committee, in this city,
decided this afternoon to call a mass con-
vention, to be held In Music Hall on the
27th inst, to nominate city officers. No
primary meetings will be held and no dele
gates elected. The convention will deter
mine its own method of procedure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
The Utah Legislature AdtOurns
Sine Die,

SALT LAKE CITY, March 1.-THE Legisla-
ture adjourned sine die last evening. 10
the closing speeches there was tacit recog-
milton Of the fact that the day of polyga-
nous legislation was now forever passed, /,
and their final adieu to the halls where, for
twenty-five sessions, they had upheld the
standard Of theocracY was not without GER
tain dignity and pathos.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13

WASHINGTON, March 1l.-In reply to
request from Governor McEnery, the Secre-
tary of War has ordered one hundred thou
sand rations to be delivered to the Commits
sioner at New Orleans for the sufferers by
fha dood
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
OwnersbIp of ocean cables.

PARIS, March I'm. De Freycinet. Presi-
dent of the Council aud Minister of Foreign
Affairs, announces that he has invited the
maritime powers to send delegates to an
international congress to regulate the
question as to the ownership of submarine
noh h1ac
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
The PLANES In GOldsboro.

RALEIGH, N. c., March 1.-Two brick
stores at Goldsboro were totally DESTROYED
by fire early yesterday morning. They were
occupied by w. s. ?. Royal, A. Kent, and
known. The building was insured for S4,-
600. The loss on the stock is heavy.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
The Transit of Venus.

NEW YORK, March ia Hartford
Conn special says; "The imperial COM
mission of German scientists, who will
Venus on the 9th of December next, will
establish posts Of observation In Charleston,
s. c. and In this citVn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-13
Resolved TO Demand an Advance In
Wxuea

LONDON, March lin consequence Of
the repeal Of the Indian cotton duties the
Blackburn weavers have resolved to press
for an advance In wages.