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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

j. r. Keene's four-year-old colt, Fox
hail, has been put on the private sale list
price 1000 guineas.
The dynamite works at Llanelly, Wales
exploded yesterday, killing five and wound
ing nine men.
!. The London Times correspondent al
Paris says: "The fall on the bourse is chiefly
to circumstances of settlement"
Extensive floods have occurred IN various
parts Of France. There were several
wrecks on the west coast, and some lives
were lost.
Snow fell yesterday at Boston and all
along the upper Hudson river and at Buf-
falo, and rain at Plttsburg, Cincinnati and
Milwaukee.
The Congressional River Inspection Com
mittee left Memphis yesterday morning at
O'Clock for New Orleans. They did not
inspect the harbor at that point.
While dense fog prevailed yesterday
morning a freight train on the Troy and
Boston road ran into the rear of train
ahead, wrecking thirteen cars and killing
one brakeman.
A special dispatch from Bolton, Texas,
states that a fire occurred there about
o'clock yesterday morning, which DESTROYED
property to the amount of over $30, 600. The
losses are covered by insurance.
At the Grassy Island mines, at OIvphant.
Pa, Thursday night, Thomas Williams and
Albert Williams were instantly killed and
Sylvester Williams fatally injured by the
fall Of the roof Of the mine several feet
thick.
A Cabinet session Of two hours duration
was held yesterday. The time was wholly
devoted to the consideration Of questions
connected with the forthcoming Presiden-
tial message and department reports. No
political or official changes were discussed
Yesterday was field day for the bear
spectators In the on Exchange at Pitts
burg. Reports were received in the fore
noon Of new free flowing wells in Forest
county Up to noou the sales reached
5000, 900 barrels, and the net decline was
12c. barrel.
Don Nicolas de Plerols, ex-Dlctator of
Peru, arrived in Washington yesterday. A
New York Asso lated Press reporter inter
viewed him, but the net result was the
statement that, while he should be happy to
meet the head Of our State Department (he
had come here for that purpose), he could
add nothing to the statement already pub
lished segarding the object of his visit to
the United States. He will remain in Wash
ington several days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
New York Stock NTarLet-

NEW YORK, November 17.-Share specu-
latlon opened weak and prices in the main
were a fraction lower than at Yesterdays
close. The market continued weak in the
early dealings, and under the lead OF
Delaware, Lackswsnna and Western and
Oregon and Trsnscontinental, the list
fell fell OF 4 to II per cent.
ranging from Il to ~ per cent. took
place, IN which Northern Pacific preferred
and common, Louisville and Nashville and
Union Pacific were most conspicuous. The
market then became heavy, and about mid
day Reading sold down IA, Denver and Rio
Grande ~, st. Paul II, and
the remainder of the list d
to per cent, the latter for
Louisville and Nashville, Northwestern and
Cincinnati, Sandusky and Cleveland. Early
In the afternoon there was q rally of 16 to
preferred, but this was subse quently fol-
lowed by reaction, which carried
price down 4 to ~ per cent.
Denver and Rio Grande, Texas Pacific
and Delaware and Hudson leading
the downward movement. This was fol-
lowed by recovery of d to ~ per cent,
the latter for Northern Pacific preferred,
but subsequently this was partly lost, Della
ware, LackswanDa and Western leading the
decline OF e to T per cent. In the late
trade the general list sold up a per cent,
while Oregon and Transcontinental ad
vanced to 81 from S316 at noon, but at
the close lost 19s per cent. In the final
dealings Northern Pacific common advanced
to 46 and preferred to 94%, their highest
prices during the day. The market closed
feverish and irregular. The changes
from Yesterdays closing prices are
irregular, but generally a to pa
lower, Richmond and West Point, Delaware,
Lsckswanns and Western, r 3ading and
Texas Pacific being prominent in the days
transactions, while Oregon and Transcon-
tinental was 21s Northern Pacific preferred
rs and common l per cent. higher. The
day as whole was very irregular and un-
settled, with Northern Pacific and Trans
continental as strong features. Transactions
aggregated 49,, 800 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
PERU AND CHILLI.
Failure of the Latest Peace Negotiations
Anarchy in the Provinces.

dispatch from Panama to the New York
Herald states that the negotiations COM
menced by the Chilian government with
Garcia Calderon, through the mediation of
Mr.. Logan, are reported to have finally te-
minated, and Calderon is said to have re-
turned to his place of confinement at Angel.
1t is believed that he at first agreed to cede
to Chill Tarapaca, Tacna and africa. to the the
line OF the river Sams, but after
ward changed his opinion on the
matter, snd was only disposed to cede the
hrst OF these provinces, to the line of the
Valley OF CamarOnes. This put tempo
rary termination to the conferences. Sub
sequently they were renewed, having as a
basis the conditional surrender of Taena and
africa, the ultimate ownership to be deter
mined by the United States at the expiration
OF fifteen years. Now, as already stated.
the discussion has terminated aud it is prob
able the Chilians will next treat with Igle-
slas or Pierol8, should the latter come ont
Meanwhile the situation In Peru is be-
coming worse day by day. The departments
OF Junin, AYacucho, Arequipa, Pnno and
Cuzco, where the undisciplined forces of
Caceres and MonterO are to be found. are in
lsmentably miserable state. The fields
reaped by the Montoneros, or uucultivAted
from want OF security and laborers, hardly
produce the crops indispensable for the food
supply Tor the so called army of AreuutDa
anu Ol Gn6 DanulJJl VINO make war, not uDOn
the Chilians, but upon their own countrvmep.
No authorities, properly speaking, exist
there, because the military chiefs hold at
their disposal the lives and fortunes of the
unfortunate inhabitants. In the districts
occupied by the Chilians the Peruvians are
forced to pay war contributions, while for
eigners are indirectly placed in the same
category by being compelled 20 pay import
and other duties, which are far higher than
under the Peruvian regime and which are
ordered and collected by the military. Near
Iarata guerilla band appeared a short
time ago, led By the famous Peruvian Colo
mel, Albarracin. A troop of cavalry was
sent out from Tacna under command of
Vargas, and the baDditti were Surprised and
completely destroyed. Albarracin, his son.
some officers and many soldiers being killed
on the field.
General Caceres has Issued a furious
proclamation against Iglesias. Speaking of
Mr.. Logan's efforts on behalf Of pesce. a
writer In one of the dailies remarks: 'sWhat-
ever may be the results which the future
may produce through the friendly interfer-
enee OF Mr.. Logan, all OF US Chilians are
under great obligations to him, since his
efforts have undoubtedly been inspired bv
a noble desire tc bring about an era of peace,
labor and noble emulation, progress and
general wel-5eing In place Of the state of
ruin, iDquietude, hatred and bloodshed In
which we have been too long enveloped.
Should peace not result from the present
efforts 1t will not be the fault of the media
tor. but that Of those interested In the con-
tinuance Of the strife"
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RUN DOWN BY A STEAMER.
Eight Persons Drowned Near New York.

Eight Persons Drowned Near New York.
NEW YORK, November 1.-THE steamer
City of Worcester ran into the barge Signal,
on East river, opposite South Fifth street,
Williamsburg last night. The barge was
taken toward the Brooklyn navy yard,
filled rapidly and sank before the
shore was reached, with Captain Will
liam Taylor, his mother, wife and three
children and two deck hands. A
tug steamed toward the sinking craft, but
owing to the darkness It was difficult to
distinguish objects in the water. the Cap
tain was rescued, but the others could no
where be seen, and evidently had been
carried to the bottom of the river by the
sinking barge.
This morning the bodies of Mrs. Eliza
beth Taylor, aged eighty-one years, and
Mrs. Harriet Taylor, aged forty-one years,
who were drowned last night by the sinking
of the barge Saginaw mot Signal as before
repOrted) by the steamer City Of Wor-
cester, were recovered from East
river. The bodies of Captain Taylor's two
children have not yet been found. The pi-
lot of the tug boat, Samuel J. Lennox, and
Of the City of Worcester, respectively, ac-
cuse each other of having caused the scci-
dent. A strict investigation is to be made
to fix the responsibility for the accident.
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FEDERAL SECURITIES.
RumOrs as to Secretary FOlger's Policy.

WASHINGTON, November lit is ru-
mored as probability that Secretary Folger
will recommend to Congress In his annual
report that measures be taken for the re-
demption of the 4 and AZ per cent. bonds,
which will not mature until 1907 and 1891
respectively. 1t is said that he does not IA
vor the proposition to buy these bonds
in open market, and is inclined to submit
all questions relative to their redemption to
Congress. 1t is also said that the Secretary
is not disposed to take any action In regard
to the current per cents, but will submit
proposition concerning them to Congress.
Another report widely circulated to-day Is
that a call for Sl7 ,000, 900 of continued fves
will be made about the end of November.
Secretary Folger declines to answer any
questions in regard to the various state
ments, and 1t is therefore impossible to
verify them at present.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
CRIME IN IRELAND.
Casey COnvieted-The Huddy Murder.

DUBLIN, November 17.-PAtrick Casey
has been found guilty at Dublin of the mur.
der Of Bridget Joyce, and sentenced to
death. The jury were out only eleven
minutes. Carey will be hanged on Deem
Der Is. Casey on being sentenced protested
his innocence.
After Casey's sentence, Miles joyce was
arraigned for the murder of the old woman.
the mother Of Jno. Joyce. Mr.. Mslley, one
OF the counsel for the defense, applied for a
postponement OF the trial of Joyce because
Indignation was aroused and the pub
hcstion Of the evidence in the pro-
ceedlng cases was calculated to
prejudice the jury and prevent fair trial.
The Attorney General opposed the motion.
and commended the public press TOR the
manner in which it had acted In connection
with these trials. Application for the post
ponement was refused. Mr.. Malley chal-
lenged the jurors on the ground that they
didn't stand indifferently between the
crown and the prisoner.
1t Is stated that an informer has commu-
nicated to the government full particulars
OF the murder Of the two Huddys, Lord
Ardilaun's balliffs, whose bodies were found
In Lough Mask. Three persons are In Gus.
tody charged with the murder, who will be
tried in Dublin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
UTAH.
Canvassing the Election Returns.

SALT LAKE CITY, November 1.-THE Ed.
munds Commission have appointed Judge
Goodwin, Col. Sells and D. C. Mclaughlin,
Gentiles, and Judge Dusenberry and Frank
lyn s. Richards, Mormons, to constitute the
canvassing board They canvassed the vote
for Delegate till Friday, finding for Cain
23,039, for Vauzlle 1885, and IL scat
tering. The seventh precinct, which
registered 1876 voters, has not been heard
from. Before the canvass began Vauzile
protested against votes for Cain being
counted because the tickets contained his
name for the vacancy in the Forty-seventh
Congress, making the ticket so large that it
could be distinguished through the envelope
from the Gentle ticket, and because Cain is
polygamist. The commission overruled
the protest on the ground that the
ticket was not in violation of the
laws Of the Territory or the order
Of the commission, and that it is not spe-
officially charged and proved that Cain is
q polygamist. Before the certificate was
issued, Vauzille protested against its issue,
on the ground that by the organic act the
Secretary must canvass votes for the Dele
gate and the Governor issue the certificate,
and that the returns were incomplete; but
this protest was overruled by the commits
sion, and the certificate was issued. The
commission has sent q full report Of Its
proceedings to Secretary Teller.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
FIRE UNDERWRITERS.
of the American Association.

Meeting of the American Association.
New YORK, November 17.-In the session
OF the Fire Underwriters Of America to- day,
during the discussion of a resolution fixing
the rate of commission to be paid to local
agents at Is per cent. except in certain
cities to be designated by the advisory
committee, President briggs, of the
Williamsburg City Company in
speaking of the rates fixed by the tariff
associated in the dry goods directory of New
York, said that for five years, up to within
three months ago, the losses in the dry
goods district over receipts exceeded $4,-
100000. In other words the companies had
been paying property owners two dollars
and ten cents for every dollar then paid the
companies.
The rates in this district he claimed were
not one half what they should be. AS to
sugar houses, five per cent. wonld not pay
the losses. There was less honesty and less
integrity in the management of this busi-
ness than any other. The resolution was
referred to the business committee, who re-
ported upon it favorably, and It was adopt
ed. After the election of officers the asso-
citation adjourned sine die.
W. r. Lyman, Of New Orleans, was chosen
one of the Vice Presidents. The remaining
officers are Northern and Eastern men.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
THE MISSISSIPPI.
Testimony of Pilots as to the Improve
ments.

HELENA, ARK, November 1.-THE Con-
gressionsl Mississippi Investigating Com
mittee arrived here to-day. The afternoon
was occupied with an examination OF three
pilots, Isaac D. Cough, Cove Holmes and
Daniel E. Powell, all of whom gave testi-
monY as to the general character of the gov
eminent work on the Mississippi river. The
substance Of their evidence was that the
river, in their opinion, had not
been improved during the last twenty wears
beyond the taking out of snsgs aud putting
up government lights. They said 1t would
be good thing If the Mississippi could be
confined within the prescribed limits, but
they did not believe any such limiting Of
the river would be possible. Mr.. TorralI.
one Of the oldest pilots on the river, said
he believed the work being put up now by
the government to protect the banks would
be washed away during the coming
season because similar experiments had
been tried before at Cairo, Memphis and
Vicksburg, where the banks were in the
most favorable condition for a test, but the
moment the current shifted the works were
washed away. At Vicksburg they were
washed out IN the middle Of the river,
so that they had become an obstruc-
tion 20 navigation. Where mat supports
were put in strong enough to resist the
current, the sudden shifting of that current
might bring 1t above the protected banks,
and then the effect is TO at once cut out and
lay waste all the so called protection. The
cut off made from time to time, during high
water, temporarily shortens the channel,
but the river forces its way into new bends
below, so that the channels length remains
about the same.
Testimony was given upon the subject OF
the sudden shifting of the channel Of the
river just above the Helena channel. Where
the boats now run is where land was three
years ago. The old channel is three miles
inland.
The pilots are all agreed in the opinion
that the current Of the river, when directed
against any Of its shores, is resistless, and
that any artificial means employed to re-
strain it would fail. The committee left
here this evening to inspect the works at
Lake Providence Reach, sixty miles above
Vicksburg.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
A Virginia Tragedy,

RICHMOND, November 17.-In Pittsylvania
county last evening Silas Massey, aged 81,
was killed by q negro named Wash Ellis,
who was employed as a laborer by Massey's
father. The young man had chided the ne
gro for negligence IN his work about the
farm, when the latter, with sudden fury,
seized heavy hoe and struck Massey on
the right temple, crushing his skull. Massey
died after a few hours unconsciousness.
Ellis was arrested and taken to the county
jail. The only witness to the crime was the
father of the victim.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
POLITICS IN SPAIN,
Recruits for the Dynastie Left-The Gov
ernment's Revenues.

MADRID, November 17-At meeting of
Republicans, who acknowledged the leader
ship Of Seniors Martos and Echagaray, It was
resolved by vote of 85 to 4 to form a part OF
the Dynastic Left. This decision does no:
imply the abandonment of Republican prin-
ciples, as Marshal 5errano's programme
leaves those who adhere to it at liberty to
remain consistent Republicans.
A semi official journal, the CoyrespondenciO
d'ESpG'1a states that at a Cabinet Council
Senior Camacho, Minister of Finance de-
clared that, despite the exceptional state of
affairs In some provinces, owing to bad
crops, the revenue had considerably In
creased. He said the financial measure be
had introduced had produced very satis-
factory results.
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coosA RIVER GEORGIA. AND ALABAMA.

The project for improvement consists in rro
viding channel at least 50 feet broad and
feet deep at low water, between Rome and
Greensport, distance of 164 miles and an ev.
tension Of this Improvement by locks and dan3s
around the Ten Islands Shoals, and eyentnaIIv
to the Selma, Rome and Dalton Railroad croeS-
ing "a miles below Greensport ODerations
successfully carried on during the wear and a
survey made OF the lower river from the Ten
lslands Shoals canal to Broken Arrow Shoals
ABOUT "a miles, upon which to base estimates
ana plans to open navigation to the st. clair
county coal fields. The total amount ex-
pended TO Jnne 30 last is $685., ,142 79, and has
LesulIed IN securing a fair, navigable channel
peeween Rome and Greensport. The appro-
prlatlon OF $50 600 asked for is to be applied
to continuing the work on the Ten fIslanos
shoals canal, putting in lock gates, ETC., and
extending the improvements to point near
the upper edges OF the coal fields OF st. Clair
county, Ala and in still further improving
navigation above Greensport. The amount re-
quired for finishing the project under way is
$lSS,647.
oosrENAULA AND CoosAwATTEE RIVERS.
The total amount expended to June 30
last Is S24 S58 IL, which has secured a good
chapnelin the Coosawattee sufficient for ali its
commerce, and on the Oostenaula a much
Improved cha mel below Calhoun, Ga. The
available funds-S141 S6-Will be expended in
removing the abandoned bridge piers at Rome.
There appears to be no commercial necessity
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
THEFLAMES IN BALTIMORE.
A Number of Produce Houses Damaged.

BALTIMORE, November IA fire broke
out this morning in the wholesale house Of
Gilbert, Bros. & Co., on Howard street.
The flames burst out suddenly, enveloping
the lower floors. The employees escaped
without serious injury. Six young women
at work on the fourth floor were all safely
rescued by the firemen and brought down
on ladders.
The firm estimate their stock destroyed at
S22, 900, upon which there is an insurance
of $4,000. The warehouses Of Carver &
Mathews, Geo. r. Stsley & Co., Hartman Il
Schuver and Geo. Heimsn, all -four and
produce dealers, were each damaged about
Al 600 by water, and are all fully insured.
The damage to Gilbert Bros. & Co.'s ware
house IL about $4, 600.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18

The New York Satn'S Wall street possin
says OF James Gordon Bennett's new oceap
telegraph cable scheme: "Mr. Bennett came
only to sign the papers necessary for incor-
porsting new cable scheme in Connection
with Mr.. Garrett, of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, and few other capitalists. The
making and laying of the cable are to cost
", SOO QUO, Of which Mr.. Bennett subscribes
S4,OOO,OOO, and promises another million IL
second cable is necessary, the total capital
to be raised to 5000, 900. The new eabIe ia
to be worked In connection with the Rata
more AND Ohio telegraph system, and the
Aerdtd advises the Western papers not to
make any contracts with the Western Union
until Mr.. Bennett is ready to serve them"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
Cotton Futures in New York.

New YORK, November II The Posts
cotton market report says: Culture delive-
riee, after having gained at first 1-100c.,
advanced another 6-1OOc. to 4-1OOc. A set
back OF 3-100c. to 4-100c. was recovered,
but before and at the third call lower bids
were again accepted, November selling at
10 56c., December at 10 42c.. February at
10 54c., March at 10 &c., May at 10 SIC.
and August at 10 17c., which prices are
10 1OOc. to 6-1OOc. above yesterdays closing
quotations ,,
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Explosion in a Nitro Yan1t.

ALLENTOWN, Pa, November 17.-An ex-
plosion occurred at noon to-day in the nitre
vault at the Cold Spring Powder Works,
several miles south of this city. H. c.
Welsh, the superintendent, who entered the
vault shortly before the explosion, is miss
ing, and It is believed that he has been
killed. Search is being made for his body.
A few small fragments or flesh and clothing
perintendent Welsh lost his life, but not
enough to distinguish any portion of a hu-
man body.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18
Rreadstuffs in Britain.

LIVERPOOL, November IA leading
weekly grain circular says: "Wheat con-
tinues steady aud is rather dearer. Prices
in most country markets are Sd. to Is.
higher for foreign wheat, but business is
inactive. Cargoes off coast are in fair de-
mand and firmly held. A moderate number
have been sold for shipment at full prices
here and in neighboring markets. Only retail
business has been done in wheat at extreme
prices. At to-dsy's market there was a
moderate attendance. There was a mode
rate demand for wheat for consumption at
late prices. Flour was quiet was firm. Corn
was q to Id. higher, the advance being
caused by constantly decreasing stocks"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-18

LIVERPOOL, November 17.-This weeks
circular of the Liverpool Cotton Brokers'
Association says: "Cotton has been in
increased demand, and quotations are gen.
orally steadily maintained. American has
been in fair daily demand, without material
change, except in prices for higher grades,
which are generally 1-16d. lower. In sea
island there was a moderate business at
rather easier prices. Florida was neglected.
Futures, after several unimportant huclua-
tions, closed dull, but at 1-64d. to 2-64d.
advance on the week.
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MERIT REWARDED.
Praise for Deserving Signal officer.

WASHINGTON, November II. - General
Hazen, Chief Signal officer of the Army,
has issued the following general order:
"The Chief Signal Officer invites atten-
ton to the conduct Of Sergeant Michael Nc
Gauran, of this corps, at Pensacola during
the past season. When yellow fever visited
that city, in the face Of an epidemic,
which unnerves the bravest men, Sergeant
McGauran attended promptly and quietly
to his station duties, asked neither favors,
a change, additional help or relief, but
maintained an unbroken series of observs-
tions, which are Of great valwe in the study
of the development and progress Of the
epidemic. His faithfulness under these
trying circumstances entities him to public
commendation."