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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

NEW YORK, February Share sspecula-
tion opened stroBg aud per cent. higher
than Yesterdays closing prices for Rich
mond and Danville, Der cent. higher for
Chicago and New 0 leans, and 4 to l1[
per cent. higher for the rest OF the list, the
latter for San Francisco first preferred,
while Marietta preferred opened %, and
Alton aud Terra II Aute per cent. lower.
In the early dealings the general market
sold up 3 to % per cent, the latter for st.
Paul, while Richmond and Danville ad-
vanced 4 per cent. to 220, Northwest COM
mon 3 per cent. to l34, and preferred 31<
per cent. to ia.
Subsequently the market became weaker,
and between boards a decline of u to IL
per cent, was recorded, in which Northern
Pacific preferred, New Jersey Central,
Northwestern and New York Central were
most conspicuous. In the late dealings the
market recorded an advance, with occa-
sional fractional reactions OF 4 to ~ per
cent, in which Northwestern common,
Richmond and Danville, Northern Pacific
preferred, and Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western were most prominent. Alton and
Terre Haute closed 1 per cent. lower. The
market closed strong at the highest point of
the day. Transactions aggregated 300, 900
shares.
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THOSE INCOME BONDS.
"stOckhOIder'' Replies 20 ''Another
SGOckhOlder.o

SAVANNAH, February 1.-EiitOr Morning
Meas: In your issue of this morning can
other Stockholder" asks me to answer some
questions through your valuable columns
$50 all of US stockholders, pro and con, may
be enlightened on the subject" He then
"comes down to business and states what
he considers the Alexander scheme"
Now this version of the scheme may or
may not be the correct one, but l am not
enough in the confidence of the Board of
Directors to enlighten him on the subject.
He then asks the question, "Who Owns
the Ocean Steamship Company ?" | give Is
up, and beg to refer him to the Board of
Directors of the company and to their legal
adviser.
To the second query: "If the Central Rail-
road is the owner of the Ocean Steamship
Company, why give away 81 500, 900 to the
stockholders OF the Southwestern RailroadsD
| answer that it would be worse than folly
to give away this sum to the Southwestern
Railroad stockholders unless they are en-
titled to it. II they are not entitled to It let
"Another Stakeholder" suggest how the
matter can be brought to test.
II the Central Railroad stockholders can
retain this 81 800 600 90. or auv other sum,
without giving the Southwestern any, let
the method be pointed out for the benefit OF
the Central Railroad directors, for no doubt,
it is exactly what they wish to do, prOVided
Il is legal ana right to 60 so.
Yours respectfully,
STOCKHOLDER.
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THE UNION GENERALE.
The Cause of it's Failure-GrOss HIiG.
representations.

PARIS, February lit is believed that
legal proceedings VIII be commenced
against the Union Generate. 1t is stated
that its suspension was caused by the re-
fusal OF the bonded bank TO pay
$17,000,000 francs, which had been de-
pended upon to enable the Union
Generate TO meet it's liabilities. Thirty one
strong boxes in the Union Generates vaults
We're found empty, and an examination of
its books proved that when NJ. Bontout
stated It's profits were $1,000 600 francs there
was really deficit OF 90, 600 ,000 fraucs.
LONDON, February The Paris cores
pondent of the Times says: "No serious
steps have yet been taken to assist some
sixty or seventy members OF the outside
market, whose position is believed 10 be
precarious. DuTing January from seventy
TO eighty million francs worth of Nal pO-
Icons passed from the Bank of Eogland to
the Bank of France, and since Tuesday the
latteT's stock of metal has increased by
forty millions of francs.
The passage in the ministerial statement
referring to the financial situation says it
shows nothing that ought to alarm, but it
demands certain precautions. For the pres
ent the State cannot entertain the question
OF conversion, etc.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

The bank of Spain has raised the rate of
discount to per cent.
Mr.. Berry, of California, has introduced
in the House a Till making the Pres
ideBt ineligible for 8 second term, and Civ
ing an annual pension Of $1,000 after the
first.
While Mrs. Annie Starr was getting break
fast at her home in Allegheny City, Pa, her
Clothes caught fire from a stove, and before
the flames could be extinguisned she was
burned so badly that recovery is impos-
sible.
a dispatch from Cabul says that 8 reign
OF terror exists in that city. The Ameer is
executing all the leaders OF the rec"nt op-
position and cOnhscating their estates. He
has ! 100 political prisoners confined in the
prison awaiting h!s order.
A reservoir burst at Calais recently, and
the torrent destroyed a school house and
two other buildings occupied at the time.
A few inmates e-csped. The number lost
l. unknown. Twenty-seven bodies have
been recovered from he ruins.
A woman swaiting trial with other Nlhi-
Ii Is st s Petersburg has gone mad. OF
$50 political eXiles, 32S have been liberated,
AID the sentence of the remainder reduced.
Extraordinary precautions hsve been taken
to assure the safety of the Emperor on the
occasion Of the coronation.
The Cincinnati Gazette's Msrysvlle, O.,
special says that Mr.. Jeffries and his wife
wrre indicted for assault and battery. The
offeuse consisted in tortuTing child eigh-
teen months old, which they had adopted.
Their mode OF punishment was to fasten
the child's hands In a steel trap, and then
beat It.
To facilitate the withdrawal of mutilsted
coin from circulation, the superlntendents
OF minis are authorized to purchase United
States silver coin Of standard ineness in
sums Of three dollars and upwards without
melting, and assays paying at the rate Of
one dollsr per ounce for the standard silver
contained.
Taxpayers in Kansas City, No, are con-
sidera6lv exercised over the discovery of q
systemaIicsly planned scheme TO rob them.
Tae allegations are that County Collector
Greene has been increasing the valuation
from 81 600 TO $40 900, snd when taxes were
paid pocketing the difference. The in
creased valuation on Kansas City properly
alone Is about 81 600 COO. 1t is impossible
to determine, without investigation, how
much money has been fraudulently made.
The case Of the State against Mckinley,
the man who murdered another convict
some time since in the Nashville peniten
tisry by cutting his head open with
Ratchet, has been concluded 10 tie Criminal
Court by the jury returning a verdict OF
guilty OF murder IN the first degree, as
charged in the Indictment The counsel
for the defense moved for q new trial and
arrest Of judgment. II this is refused an
appeal TO the Supreme Court will probably
be taken.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

80, 1888, and, II at the end Of that perio
the survivors of the war with Mexic
and their widows shall then be pensioned
IS per month, the Commissioner estimates
the amounts, which will be required fo-
the years ending with 1905. at 81, ,347, ,6l5,-
593, of which 81, ,264 ,229 977 are rebellion
claims filed prior to June 30, 1880; $31, ,500.-
600 rebellion claims filed after June 30.
1880; $51, ,921 ,6l6 Mexican war claims. The
amounts grow gradually less annually from
$62, 100000 to $23 100000
BLAINE's PROPOSED CONGRESS OF REPUBLICS.
The dispatch of Secretary Blaine is pub
llshed, inviting a conference of the North
and South American republics to meet in
Washington next yesr, for the purpose Of
promoting peace on theAmericsn continents
bg avoiding possible future wars and end
ing the positive conflict through pacific
counses or impartial arbitration. This is
part of the correspondence called for by
the resolution in the Senate to day, but IL
is published prematurely with many errors
and an important omission in to-day's New
York Herald and several Western papers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
SOUTH CAROLINA JOCKEY CLUB.


CHARLESTON, February 1.-The spring
meeting OF the South Caroliua Jockey Club
began to-day. The weather was fine and
the track was In good condition.
In the first race, three quarter mile dash,
for all ages, for purse of $3.50. seven start
ed. Pride won by neck, beating Sportsman,
Jim Nelson third, Clara fourth, King Dutch
man fifth, Lyon sixth and Pacific last.
Time 1:19. Sportsman was the faYorite
in the pools.
The second race was a selling race, one
and One-eighth mile, for all ages, for q
purse of $500, six started. Col. Sellers won
by half a length, Cape Clear second, Keno
third, Helen Wallace fourth, Vagabond
fifth and Montague sixth. Time 2:06.
The third race, a mile dash for all ages,
for purse of $50, resulted, Lynchpin
first, Bonnie Castle second, Pride third,
Keno fourth, Independent distanced. Time
1:48.
In this race Lynchpin sold in the field at
any odds.
Ia the closing race, one mile and quar-
ter, for all ages, for purse of 5000, three
started. Ballast won easily by six lengths,
Glenrock second and Franklin third. Time
2:23
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THE RUSSIAN JEWS.
Great Indignation Meeting I'm Lon
dOns

LONDON, February IA meeting called
by the Lord Mayor at the instance of distin-
guished citizens to protest against the out
RACES committed upon the Jews In Russia
was held to day at the Mansion house. The
hall was crowded long before the hour at
which the proceedings were to begin. The
Lord Mayor presided. Among the eminent
persons present were the Archbishop of
Canterbury, Cardinal Manning, the Earl of
ShaftesbuTy. Sir Alexander T. Gait, Canon
Farrar and Mr.. Moody. Several members Of
the Rothchild family and all the leading
Israelites of the city attended the meeting.
Alfred Tennyson was not present, but let
ter from him was read, In which he said:
81 am dismayed at the madness, at the
hatred evinced against the Jews. II the
unspeakable barbarities being committed
are universally denounced, it is only be-
cause they are so alien to the spirit OF the
age as to be almost incredible. The gov
ernment, however, may have reason to
fear that official Intervention would do
more harm than gOOdn
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
IRATE STATESMEN.
Two South Carolina Senators at
Outs.

COLUMBIA, 8. c., February Last week
an alteration occurred In debate in the
Senate between Senator Rob Fishburne, of
COlleton county, and Senator A. T. smythe,
Of Charleston. 1t was rumored that Fish
burne had made threats Of personal VIC
lence, against Smythe. Yesterday morning
both were arrested by Sheriff Rowan,
a deposition regarding an attempt
ed breach of the peace having
been made by two members Of the Legisa-
ture. The two Senators were carried before
Trial Justice Marshall, who required each
to give bonds in the sum of S., ,000, upon an
understanding that the matter was about 10
be peacefully adjusted. The information
upon which the warrants had been Issued
was. however, withdrawn. Late In thr
afternoon Senator Fishburne was again
arrested upon an affidavit Of q citizen and
committed to jail. Friends are making
strenuous efforts to effect reconciliation.
which, 1t is thought, will transpire to-day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The National Agricultural COnven-
HiOn.

NEW YORK, February 1.-The first annual
convention of the American Agricultural
Association began to-day shortly after noon.
About seventy delegates were present.
President N. T. Sprague, in his annual ad-
dress, alluded to the death of the late Presi-
dent of the association, Hon. John Merry
man, of Maryland, and other mem
bers, among them General A. T.
Torbert, Of Delaware, and Professor
w. H. Chambers, of Alabama. After the
recess officers were elected for the ensuing
year, including the following: President, N.
T. Sprsgue, Of Vermont; Senior Vice Presi-
dent, Henry E. Alvord, of New York; Sec
retary, J. H. Reall, of New York; Treasurer,
P. NJ. Mckinney. Directors, F. D. Moul-
ton, of New York; Thos. A. Gait, of Iii
nois; w. H. Wheeler, of Nebraska; John
G Holly, of New Jersey; Judson G. Stevens,
of Ohio; H. l. Kimball, of Georgia; George
A. Crawford, of Kansas; J. B. Grinnell, of
Iowa; W. A. Pollock, of Missouri; Gen. W.
H. jackson, of Tennessee; T. s. Gold, of
Connecticut; r. s. Saunders. of Virginia,
and A. NJ. FnlfOrd, of Maryland.
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o bacC0.
ADOubleTruth

We have said a good
deal lately about the
PURITY of our cigarettes
and all that we have said
about them is equally
true of the Long Cut.
The Leaf Tobacco from
which Blackwell's Dur
ham Long Cut is manu-
factured, possesses a
very desirable feature
that no other tobacco
can lay claim to, viz: the
almost total absence of
Nitrates and Nicotine. ;
Step into your deal
ers' and ask for a pack
age of Blackwell's Dur
ham Long Cut and see
if it isn't just what you
have been longing for.
Don't be imposed on by
limitations, Get, the
genuine.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

provement desired. If Congress will only make
a liberal appropriation for this purpose during
the present session. we shall soon have twenty
feet Of water on the st. Johns bar, and one of
the finest and safest harbors on the Atlantic
coast. This is a work not only Of local. but also
national value and importance.
Our merchants are moving in the matter of
tenderi"g grand excursion to the farmers
and merchants OF the interior during fair
week Among the features of the occasion
will be a splendid banquet to the visitors As
the city will be full of amusements at that
time. the sffair promises to be most enioya-
BILE in every respect.
The tourist season has fairly commenced,
and the lists of arrivals at the various hotels
occupy large space in the daily papers. No
table persons from every portion OF the coun-
try are here-men of mark in their home cir
cles, and Bay street. on a pleasant day, con-
tsinS representatives from every quarter Of this
wide Union, and all are pleased with Florida.
W. n. B.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The Garfield monumeDtFu Fuud.

NEW YORK, February Mayor Grace, as
Chairman of the national Garfield monu-
ment fund, made public letter this even
ing, setting forth that number OF gentle
men had consented to receive subscriptions,
which win be received by the committee
for any amount not exceeding 800 by each
person. The treasurer to-day received
81 ,223. and the committee hopes promptly
10 ra Sc $4,000, the amount expected OF
this city.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

WASHINGTON, February 1.-The debt
statement issued to-day shows the decrease
of the public debt during the month of
JaEuary to be $l2 97S S36 36. Cash in the
Treasury S246, OPS 46S SO, gold GER
t'ticates outstanding $5, ,188,12 silver
certificates outstanding $6S, ,999, 60
certificates of deposit outstanding S11 400,
OOO refundiDg certificates outstanding
$3.50, 100, legal tenders outstanding S346-
6Sl 0l6, fractional currency outstanding
$7,069 493 67, cash balance available $143,-
QOl e62 90 -
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insure perfect it. But the difacuity once
surm0unted. according to diversified light,
knowledge and experience, basuues douriehed
and have held their own ever since. only
changing from long to short from points to
cuirass, from cuirass to lappei or coat . and
so on ad fnfinitum-for where would be the
occupation of fashion makers and fashion
writers, If fashions did not change with the
moonS JENNY JUNE
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Fire In Knoxville, Tenn.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, February Ia fire
broke out in Davis q Co.'s collar factory
last night, and In half an hour the brick
building and all its contents were destroyed.
Loss So 500. The fire communicated to a
block of frame buildings on Gay street, in
the old part of the city, and in short time
three buildings were consumed. The fire
was then got under control and the re-
mainder Of the block was saved. Total loss
about $40 600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
JACKSONVILLE JOTTTNGS.
PROMISES OF THINGS THAT ARE
TOBE.

A ROseate PrOspect-PrOphecIes that
VIII be Fulfilled-GOVernOr BlOx-
ham'A Brilliant Administration
The Key Note, and the Music IL Set
In MOIIOn-FIOTfda an FL Dorado
Low Taxes and Increased Assess
meDts-HOw 30 Make Up Our Loss
In CODgressmen-FIO FIOrfda,s PRICES
at AGIanta-G -GeOrgians Pouring In
HI. ~. Grady-GOVernOr BIOxham-
Philadelphia FisheTmeH-O For
eIgn. .BO Orn OItfZens@St. Johns Bar
An Early SpriDg-Amuseme
NOIes.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The Mississippi Legislature shows in

The Mississippi Legislature shows in
clination to grapple the railroad prob
lem and follow another States expert
ment in regulating passenger and freight
tariffs on the railroads within the bor-
ders of the State. A bill to this effect
was introduced on the 25th. but it wisely
encourages new railroads and the build
ing of others by exempting them from
the operation of the law for ten years.
Perhaps it were better to put them un-
der the rule, and exempt them from
taxation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
weather EnaIcaItona.

OFFICE CHIEF SIeNAL OBSERVER, WASH
NGFOE, d. c., February l.-Indicstions for
Thursday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
light variable winds, stationary or higher
temperature and barometer.
10 the Middle Atlantic States, fair weather,
winds mostly westerly, stationary or higher
temperature and pressure.
In the East Gulf States, warmer, fair
weather, light variable winds, and stationary
or higher pressure.
In the Vest Gulf States, warmer, fair
weather, wiEds mostly southeasterly, and
stationary pressure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, fair
weather, winds mostly westerly, stationary
o. higher temperature and press sure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02

New YORK, February 1.-The steamship
Richmond, from West Point, Va, went
ashore near Bedloe's Island, at $3.50 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon. 1t was showing
heavily at tn time, and the pilot got out of
his course. A tug boat went to the assist
ance of the Richmond and towed her off.
She received no damage, and at once pro-
ceeded to her pier.
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KILLED ON THE RAILS.
A Negro Struck by a Train on the
Port Royal Railroad.

PORT ROYAL, February IA negro man
named Abraham Hill, aged about fifty years,
while crossing the railroad near Cages mill,
early this morning, was knocked off by the
incoming freight train, and almost instantly
killed. His body was recovered. A Coro-
ner's jury held an inquest and returned a
verdict of accidental death, exonerating the
railroad company.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
TOBACCO GROWERS.
A Hint from the Petersburg Manu-.
facIurers TO the Planters.

PETERSBURG, VA, February IA special
meeting of the Board of Trade of Tobacco
Manufacturers In this place was held yes
terday at the Tobacco Exchange, for the
purpose of framing and adopting an address
to the tobacco planters of Virginia and North
Carolina, urging the importance of the culti-
vation of barley tobacco instead Of Virginia
leaf, in places where the latter fails to prOvs
remunefative. Ten thousand copies Of the
address will be printed and distributed
through the above named States. The press
of Virginia and North Carolina is requested
to give the matter favorable consideration
and wide circulation.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The London "E1mes'' on TrescOtt's
NI1aaIOn.

LONDON, February 1.-The Times, in a
leader this morning, says: "The mediation
in the South American war, such as Mr..
FrelinghuYsen has commissioned Mr.. Tres
colt to undertake, is tainted with no designs
of private profit for the arbitrstors, except
that which peace must bring to all. English
men must be permitted to regard the at
tempt with sincere good will, as II devised
on their special behalf"
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SHOCKING TRAGEDY.
A Woman Wins Her SIsteT's Lover
and Helps Him 20 Murder Her.

New YORK, February IA special from
Kingston, s. c., reports that Anderson Sin
gleton and Lucinda Tlsdsle attacked Ph@be
Tisdale, a sister of Lucinda's, In their resi-
dence, near that place, and murdered her in
the most brutal manner. 1t is stated that
Singleton for some months past has been
paying marked attention to the murdered
woman. Lucinda managed to win his affec-
tions, and after he had discarded Phoebe
they de ecided to kill her.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
DR.. FELTON,
Proclaim. His Platform at Augusta.

AUGUSTA, February 1.-W. H. FELTON,,
the leader of the Independents in Georgia,
opened the campaign here last night In a
speech Of two hours. He declared in favor
OF the abolition of the poll tax and of ma
tional banks; for an unlimited currency: for
Id and silver coinage; for silver certii-
cares, and for the abolition Of the convict
system,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Large Rent Reduesions In Cork.

CORK, February 1.-The Commissioners
under the Land Act made remarkable reduc-
tions in rent yesterday. The rent of farm
on Lord Egmont's property was reduced
from 8S4 to ;e33, and the rents of several
others were reduced 45 per cent.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
The LeaRne Funda Safe

LONDON, February 1.-The Press Associa-
ton ssysi awe are requested to contradict
the rumor that portion of the funds of the
Land League was invested in the Union
Generate. Most of the Leagues money is
invested In American securities"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
SMALLPOX.
Malignant Outbreak I'm BrunSWiCk
County. Virginia.

PETERSBURG, VA, February 1.-Small-
pox OF malignant type has broken out in
Brunswick county. In several instances
the disease has proved fatal The churches
and school houses have been closed. A
county hospital has been established. When
first discovered the disease was thought to
be chicken pox
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
A Fireman Killed and Others In
juFed.

LoCKPoRT, N. Y, February Three
large Touring mills, owned by Thornton &
Chester, Arnold & Little and Gibson &
Purser, were burned to-day. Loss Sl25, 900.
Assistant Chief Engineer of the fire depart
ment, George Wood, was cut off by the
flames in one of the buildings, jumped from
the third story window and was killed.
Several other firemen were injured.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
A spanish Pilgrimage TO 90 TO Rome

MADRID, February 1 The Catholic Jour
nal, the SiglO Flsldro, publishes an appeal to
the people signed by the Bishop of Madrid
and committee OF the proposed pilgrimage
to Rome. 1t mentions the riot during the
removal of the remains of Pope Plus TX.
He declares that the Pope is being perse-
cuted, despoiled and held a prisoner by the
sectarlans of liberalism, and that the Pope
desires a Spanish pilgrimage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Land Leaguers Eseleased.

DUBLIN, February 1.-The Court of
Queens Bench, On the ground that no
otfense was charged In the summons, has
granted conditional order for bhe release
behavior,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-02
Three LadIeR Drowned. 4.

BALTIMORE, February Ia dispatch from
Broadway, Rockingham county, Va, says ::
"The two daughters OF Michael Faidley,
aged eighteen and thirteen, and Miss Lena
Wilt were drowned in the Shenandoah river
on Monday They attempted to cross on an
unsafe bridge and fell In. Two bodies have
been recovered. That of the older Miss
Faidley has not been found"