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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

The hay crop Of Illinois is officially re-
ported to be the largest ever known in that
State.
The straight-out Republicans of the
Second district of Virginia Yesterday re-
nominated Mr.. Dezendorf for Congress.
The French newspapers of Quebec claim
that many miraculous cures occurred during
a recent pilgrimage to the shrine of St.
Anne Beaupre.
A violent storm Of rain and hail caused
damage estimated at $1,000 In st. Josepn,
Mo, recently. Much damage is reported to
have been done by similar storms in various
parts Of Missouri and Kansas.
George IT. Reeder, son of a former Gov
ernor Of Kansas, and recently one of the
editors and proprietors Of the Easton, Penn,
Express, was found wandering in one of the
streets of Brooklyn, few days ago, insane.
The House Commerce Committee have
decided to report faVorsblY, with amend
ments, Mr.. Deuster's bill to regulate the
carriage of passengers by sea. As amended
the bill has been approved by steamboat
men now in Washington.
A two-year-old child OF Malvin Smith, q
wealthy gentleman of Montreal, was ab-
Quoted recently. A note was left on the
child's pillow, demanding $4,000 in gold
as ransom, and threatening the murder of
the little one in case Of refusal. The miss
ing child was found on a doorstep the next
night.
A telegram from the City OF Mexico saws
It is reported there that Senior Herrera, the
Guatemala Minister to Mexico, has hee,, in
structed to meet Barrios in Washington IN
connection with the Mexican Guatemalan
question. The Monitor Republicaao saws on
this subiect:. president Barrios' going to
Washington for the avowed purpose of ar
ranging the question with Mexico presents
It IN new and alarming shape,n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21

FROM POVERTY TO AFFLUENCE. Two
years ago an Englishman named Edger.
ton Davis, ragged and weary, arrived
at Connellsville, Pa, where he has been
in the employ of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, first as a coal HEAVIER, then as a
grease wiper, and latterly in the carpen-
ter shop. He kept up correspondence
with his wife in England, who has lust
informed him by letter that by the death
of an uncle he succeeds to the title of
Earl of Elsemere, with an income of
ESQ, 900 year. His story is an interest
ing one. Born at Liverpool, in 1887, he
was educated at Eton. Then reverses
came and he learned the trade of a cabi-
net-maker, and subsequently engaged in
business with an extensive coal and iron
firm. Then health failed him and he
came to America, landing in New York.
After repeated misfortunes there he went
to Philadelphia, where he was robbed of
what remained of his effects. After an
unsuccessful effort to recover his stolen
property, in which all lis resources were
dissipated, he then became a tramp, and
visited all the cities of the United States,
terminating his nOmadic life with his
appearance at COnnellsville two years
ago. He is man of good address and
prepossessing appearance, and though
his accession to wealth and station is
sudden, it causes less surprise than might
be expected. He left Thursday for bis
home in England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
THE TURF.
YesteTday's Races atSAratOga, Mon
mouth Park and Brighton Beach.

SARATOGA, July 2O-The first race, for a
purse OF $500, one mile, was won by frankie
b. Boofjsck second, John Davis third.
Time 1:441%.
Ane second race, the Saratoga stakes, for
year oIds, three-quarters OF a mile.
George Kinney won, Barnes second Rond,
holder third. Time 1861.
The third race, the Pocahontas stakas %.
three-Y -Year-old fillies, $50 each, half forfeit
hundred yards, had thirty-four nominations.
Pinafore won, Laura Glass second, and
Square Dance third. Time 2l615.
The fourth race, a free handicap steeple-
chase, $500, Trouble won, Judge Burnett
second, and Rose third. Time 3:O215.
MONMOUTH PARK, N. j., July 20 The
first race, handicap sweepstakes, for all
ages, $25 each, with $500 added, three
quarters Of q mile. Bedouin won Sir Hugh
second, Mary Anderson third. Time 1:I6H.
The second race, for purse of 500 for
maiden two year olds, three-quarters Of q
mile, Bella won, the Fan Fan colt second,
and Magnate third. Time 1:l71S.
The third race, for all ages, one mile,
Mary Anderson won, Corsair shcOnd, Sweet
Home third, Time LA.
The fourth race, for all ages, one and a
quarter miles, Aella won, GirO1a second,
Hllarity third. Time 2:1315.
The fifth race, for all ages, one and one
eighth miles, Hospsdor won. Time 1:5S.
The sixth race, a hurdle race, one and
one-half miles over six hurdles, Felix won,
Kitty Clark second, Bernardine third. Time
2:51H
BRIGHToN BEACH, July 20.-The first race,
for all ages, three-fourths OF a mile, Garfield
won, Col. Sellers second, Ida third. Time
1:1615.
The second race, for all ages, three fourths
Of a mile, Flower of Kildare won, Hota-
chimie second, Vanguard third. Time
1861.
The third race, for all ages, one and
quarter miles, Traveller won, B. Line second,
Olkdale third. Time 2:1415.
The fourth race, sex allowances, one and
half miles, Aieckament won, Lucy May
second, Tospy third. Time 2:37.
The fifth race, steeplechase over the
short course, Bridecake won, Ingomar sec
ond, Delaware third. Time 2:45.
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The Citadel at Cairo.
Metr YORK Times

The citadel of Cairo. which is now being
strengthened and furnished with stores for
a garrison of 1900 men, in expectation of
England's threatened attack, stands on a
steep, rocky bluff above the city, the rela-
tive positions of the two being verv much
like those of the capitol and the lower town
at Washington. 1t was the favorlte residence
OF the famous Egyptian dictator Of the last
generation, Mehemet Ali Pasha, who
strongly fortified 1t and kept number of
heavy cannon constantly pointed from its
walls at the city below TO overaWe the dis
affection which his iron rule inevitably
produced. The walls are still in toIerabIe
repair, and might give some trouble To a
force unprovided with heavy siege artil-
lery.
Above the ramparts are visible at a con-
siderable distance the tall slender. white
minarets of the Muhammediseh MOSQUE.
built by Mehemet Ali. This Is one of The
principal ornaments of Cairo, its interior
being decorated with a richness Of cOlorfnp
unmatched in the wolld, except, perhaps.
by the Alhambra Palace at Granada. In
front of the main entrance lies vast paved
quadrangle, surrounded by low coIonnade
whichshas acquired a tragic historical re-
noWn as the scene Of the famous "messacre
OF the Mamelukes, by order OF the Pasha.
Mehemet, finding in the turbulent inde-
pendence of these warlike chiefs formida.
BILE obstacle to his cherished scheme OF
absolute power, invited them to BANQUET
In the court yard Of the citadel.
Ihey rashlY accepted the treacherous
courtesy, and were suddenly fred upon IN
the midst of their revel by a detachment of
soldiers concealed in the encircling colon-
made. All perished save one, the son of the
principal chief, who alone preserving his
presence OF mind, threw himself upon the
ground and succeeded in reaching his horse,
which was tied to an adjoining pillar.
Spr1nging upon Its oack he cut his way
through his swaTmlng assailants and. find
Ing the gates shut against him, took fyinp
leap from the top of the wall, height of
eighty feet. The horse was killed on the
spot bEt the daring Mameluke, escaping
with broken limb, crawled away and hid
nimsen before he could be overtaken.
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NEW York Stoek market,

New YORK, July 20.-Share speculation
was strong at the opening, and with few
unimportant exceptions prices showed an
advance on the closing sales of yesterday.
During the first hour of business the ten
dency was toward higher figures, and under
brisk purchases an improvement of Is to
per cent. was recorded, Canada Southern,
Memphis and Charleston, Lake Erie and
Western, Denver and Rio Grande, Lake
Shore, New Jersey Central and Western
Union leading therein. About IL o'clock a
reolizing movement was developed, which
resulted In a general reaction Of Is to l q
per cent. After midday the dealings
again assumed a strong tone, and the
greater portion of the decline was
recovered, Ohio Central being notably
strong, and selling up 295 per cent. This
was followed by another reaction, and
speculation was somewhat feverish in the
late dealings, but closed steady at an ad-
vance on the days transactions OF d to "a
per cent, Canada Southern, Ohio Central,
New Jersey Central, Louisville and Nash
vile and Western Union being most promi-
Dent in the rise. Oregon and Transconti-
mental declined "a per cent. from yester-
day. st. Paul, Minneapolis and Manitoba
opened at 100, ex privilege, receded to 12S,
but recovered to 1895. Transactions ag-
QrsgRted All 600 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
POLITICAL ASSESSMENTS.
The Uaited states Circuit Court of
New York AfH rms the Conviction
of Curtis.

NEW YORK, July 2O.-The case Of Gen.
Newton NJ. Curtis, ex-Treasury Agent, who
was indicted, tried and convicted in the
United States Circuit Court before Judge
Benedict for collecting money from office
holders for political purposes, again came
up to-day, when decision was rendered by
the court in baac, composed OF Judges Wal.
lace, Benedict and Brown, on a motion for a
new trial and in arrest OF Judgment, which
was argued fortnight ago. Judge Bene.
dict said that the court was unanimous
in its conclusions, affirming the coDstitu-
tOnslity Of the statute under which Curtis
was indicted. He then handed down an
opinion prepared by Judge Wallace, In
which all the Judges concurred. At the
conclusion Of the opinion a decision was
given, denying the motion for arrest of
Judgment aud new trial.
District Attorney WoOdfOrd moved for
sentence, when Curtis counsel moved for a
suspensiOn of sentence, adding that he in
tended carrying the case to the United
States Supreme Court. Judge Benedict
said the passing OF sentence would not pre-
vent the case being carried to the Supreme
Court. He then sentenced Curtis to pay a
fine of S., 900 each on the first and eighth
counts of the indictment, making 10000,
the prisoner to stand committed until the
fine is paid.
Curtis was removed to the Marshaps
office. II was expected that the fine would
be paid during the afternoon.
L 4ter in the afternoon General Curtis was
placed in charge of his counsel, who was
placed under a United States Deputy Mar
sbal, pending an application to Chief Justice
Waite, who is at present at Lyme, Conn,
for writ of habeas corpus, returnable be-
fore the Supreme Court OF the United
States. Curtis counsel said he would
not defer making application for the
writ later than tomorrow. Should Chief
Justice Waite grant the writ he will de.
termine whether he will hear argument
himself or make it returnable before the
full bench of the Supreme Court in Wash
ingtoD. Application for the writ is to be
made to further test the constitutiOnality Of
the act OF Congress under which Curtis was
convicted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
PALMETTO DEMOCRATS.
Charleston and Berkeley County
Conventions.

CHARLESTON, July 20.-The Democratic
Convention of the new county of Charleston
met to-day, aud elected twenty-eight dele
gates to the State Nominating Convention,
which meets at Columbia August l.
OF the twenty eight delegates elected
twentv-twO will probably vote for Lieut..
Gov Kennedy for Governor. Four are IN
derstood to be In favor of General Brattau,
and two are undecided. The convention
unanimously adopted resolutions indorsing
G. r. Miles, of this city, for the position of
Attorney General.
The Berkeley County Convention met
Yesterday, and elected twelve delegates,
most of whom, It is thought, will support
General Kennedy, who will probably go
into the convention with a large support
from the low and middle counties of the
State
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21

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stand lv tHa n.-eI steer steadily,
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such hearts vfI make the ports they seek,
Noultr-r what winds hf7w."
-HGTper's Weekly.
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weather indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
IEsToE. D. c., July 20.-Indications for
Friday:
In the South Atlantic States, partly cloudy
weather, local rains, winds westerly to
southwesterly, and stationary temperature
and pressure.
Ia the Middle Atlantic States, clearing
weather, winds mostly nOrthwesterly, sta
tionary or lower temperature, and higher
pr ssure.
u the East Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, local rains, variable winds, and
stationary temperature aud pressure.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather,
variable winds, and stationary temperature
aud pressure.
Iu Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, local
rains followed by clearing weather, variable
winds, mostly northerly, and stationary or
lower temperature and higher pressure,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
FLASHES FROM ATLANTA.
Hon. L. N. TrsmmeIl's Residence
struck By Li&htntUg-AgaIn the
COaIIGIOn-SenatOrI IHiIl.

ATLANTA, July 20-The residence of Col.
L. N. Trammell, of Dalton, was struck by
lightning last night and destroyed. The
loss above the insurance is 81 500.
A meeting here to-day of Liberals
issued call for a convention on August
18th, with delegates from every county, to
form Liberal party in Georgia.
There was great excitement on the streets
here this afternoon owing to the reported
death Of Senator Hill, but It was unfounded.
He is better to day than for several days
past. Yet he is likely to die at any mo-
ment, OF he may live for weeks.
An Associated Press agent called on the
Senator at $50 O'Clock tonight. He is
weaker than he was yesterday, and his con-
dition is growing exceedingly critical. His
mind is clear, and he realizes that he may
die at any moment. Il is not known what
progress the cancer has made in eating the
carotid artery. Death may result from
either exhaustion or the severlng OF the ar
tery. Great sorrow is felt.
WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator Hll's
daughter left here this morning for Atlanta,
in response to a telegram summOnlng her to
the supposed deathbed OF her father.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21

From the following which we find in the
Rome Courier. it will BE- seen that the city is on
q firm financial basis: The old bonded debt
OF the city has been adjusted IN full, and her
entire present bonded debt Is only $4,000,
with ali power taken away by the General
Assembly TO increase this debt st tax not
exceeding one per cent. the city has Tor the
past six or seven years me- al. ODngauonS each
year TO the last dollar, and ID nea thy sur
plus remaining IN the treasury. Inc past
year. with a tax Of one per cent, the city
met all obligations and had surplus OF
seven thousand dollars in the Treasury,
at the end OF the year, NOT taxing into
consideration the Oneeighth OF one per cent.
for the new city hall building. Without build
irg the new city hail. with the tax OF one and
one-elghth per cent, the surplus would have
DeenS : llltUO The present year The tax Is one per
cent, and notwithstanding the extra outlay OF
tb,UuO or q, GOO TO complete and equip the new
city hail. and the setting aside of the $4,000 TO
meet the January interest. without some un-
foTeseen accident, there will be good balance
IN the Treasury TO the credit Of the ensuing ad-
ministratiOn."
The following extract from the general pre-
sentiment OF the grand jury Of Hancock county
shows the animus OF that county: We are
unwilling that an opportunity 10 arraign be-
fore the public the liquor traffic, with ali its
evils, shall pass unimprOved. It's cost 10 the
county Is 50 stupendOus that any figures we
might give would convict US OF trhng. he
amount Of life destroyed, the amount OF in
dustTy sacrificed, the amount of bread iraus-
formed into poison, the shame, the sorrow, the
poverty. the crime, the Wild waste Of vital and
financial resC urces, wrought by the appetite
which fosters and EratInes, make an aggre-
gate 50 vast that we wonder the people on I
Use as one man and declare thai this great
curse shall exit no longer. We call upon ali
good citizens OF every race and station, and
especially upon all those who are in au-
thorlty, 70 unIte by precept and example to
oTlve from our county this great evil tuat is
poisoning our civilization at its fountain. We
earnestly recommend that all existing laws.
municipal or general. looking D ITS restriction
Em1 eXtirpatiOn be executed IN the most
stringent manner. We commend the action or
the Judge Of the County g. urt in exercising
ihe discretion z ven him BY the Code of the State
by r~-using 10 issue license 10 retail dealers III
ardent spirits We recommend further that
our Senators and Representatives in the mex
General Assembly enCeavOr TO secure the
pa sage OF act 70 prOhioit entirely the sale OF
SpnltuOus liquors in the county OF Hancock,
70 become operative alter it shall have been
ratified by the qualified voters Of the county.
And 10 secure the passage Of general local
option Law for the whole state
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
Cotton Futures In New York.

NEW YORK, July 20.-The F0St's cotton
report says; Culture deliveries, after de-
cining to 2 per cent, advanced to 6
per cent, and the market was steady. At
the third call July broughu12 &c, August
II Csc. to u 76,., September IL 45c., Novem-
ber11 re, May - Bic. and June II 43c. The
first bale Of cotton Of the new crop was sold
to-day by auction to Waldron 81 Tainter at
15c. for shipment to Liverpool. 1t was
raised by P. W. Jones, OF Baker county,
Ca, sold to A. B. Weslow d Co., of Al
bany, Ga, and shipped by them to Tolar,
Hart q Coz
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MATTERS IN HAYTI.
A Great Fire at POrt-3u-PrInce,

HAVANA, July 2O.-Passengers who have
arrived at Santiago de Cuba from Port au-
Prince, report that fire had destroyed IS
houses near the Plaza Morado, the best
quarter of the town, including several dry
goods, fancy goods and jewelry shops.
Outlaws plundered the building during the
fire. There were several large ships in the
port.
The Spanish mail steamer Mejlco has
brought to Santiago de Cuba seven Haytlen
Generals, who were implicated in the late
revolution, and had taken refuge at the
French Consulate. 1t is reported that the
Spanish, French and Liberian Consuls have
been prescribed by President SOlomau, and
have gone to Jamaica on board Spanish
mail steamer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
Texas DemOcraEa.

GALVESTON, July 2O.-The Democratic
State Convention to-day completed the
nominations for State officers by the selec-
tioH of Marion Martin, of Navarro, for
Lieutenant Governor for Comptroller,
w. J. Spain for Commissioner Of the Land
Office, N. q. Walsh for Treasurer, @. G.
Lubback for Attorney General, John D.
Templeton. The proceedings so far has
been conspicuous for unanimity of feeling,
all candidates Withdrawing promptly, leav-
ing the field to the most prominent candi-
dates,
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S*-~s-s>--
A TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT.
That Alleged French Cabinet Crisis.

LONDON, July 20.-A Daily NeaCs dispatch
from Paris states that NJ. de Freycinet has
placed the designations of himself and his
colleagues in the hands of President Grevy.
The latter urgently begged them to with
draw their designations. There is not the
slightest possibility that Gambetta will be
summoned to form Ministry.
A Paris dispatch to the Times says NJ.
Goblat, Minister of the Interior, has ten
dered his resignation, which will be accept
ed. This will probably end the Ministerial
crisis
PARIS, July 20.-In the Chamber OF Depu-
ties to day several Deputies declared that
their votes yesterday were in no way aimed
against the Cabinet. NJ. Ferry stated that
President Grevy had refused to accept the
resignation of the Ministers.
AS some Radical members endeavored to
reopen the discussion on the question Of a
central Marie, the Chamber finally passed,
by a vote Of 276 to l05, an order OF the day,
implying confidence in the government and
leaving aside the question of the Marie.
The crisis is therefore ended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-21
Eniorable SundaE School Picnic

EDEN. July 2O-EdifOr MOTltRq Nei0s: An
unusually large number of the citizers Of Ell
finRhsm met at the Millar Sundsy school yes
terday, the occasion being the annual picnic OF
the school. Mr.. Helmie. the Superintendent,
read his report, which showed the schools to be
in a fourishiDg co-dition. Sixty scholare are
enrolled. of which number twenty-five have
been pre- sent at all sessions during the year.
Appropriate addresses were made by Rev
Mr.. Austin, Of the Lutheran Church. and Rev.
Geo. A. Blount, OF the Baptist Church; also, by
Messrs. Helmie and Exley.
A marked peculiarly OF these gatherings is
the religious exercises which mingle with the
social pigment Of the day.
The table was loaded with good things. which
gave general satisfaction especially TO the
youngsters.
In the sfter5oon the children were formed
in line, to receive from the officers of the
school presents N candy aud cake, which had
been thoughtfully provided for them by kind
friends.
The dav passed pleasantly for all: nothing
Occurred which could gjga~ rain q any.
BETA.
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FIFTEEN LIVES LOST.
The Sinking of the John Wilson.

New ORLEANS, July 20.-The officers oil
the steamboat John Wilson, which struck q
snag and sunk in the Atchafslaya river on
Sunday night, have arrived here. The clerk
reports the loss of fifteen lives, as follows
Ben Hess, engineer; Frank Henderson,
cook; Sarah Tucker, second chambermaidi
George Walker, fireman; two children of
Mr.. E. Leblanc, of Poplar Grove plantation;
George Stewart, a deck passenger; Frank
Cole, Ed. Reed, Augustus Nelson, Charles
and Louis Marshall, Gus Jones, Joe VII
iams and Wooiford Scott, roustabOuts.