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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

There Is here an increased probable sup
ply Of 344 600 bales of 400 pounds. AS
prices. instead of sinking below 6%d, have
advanced to 65sd. for spot cotton, and to
6Td. TO I'd. for distant futures, the large
stock with which the season commenced
NAV safely be trenched upon to the extent
OF 376, 200 bales, as the quantity left will
still be over 200, 600 bales larger than in
September, 1884, and nearly 500 600 bales
larger than in September, 1880. In October
we estimated the probable requirements of
Europe at rs, 400 bales per week, but as
activity reigned In every manufacturing
centre, and as prices promised to be rather
lower than In the previous season, we
thought 1t possible that the actual consump-
tiou might reach 129 0C0 bales per week.
Now, however, with the changed aspect of
affairs, brought about by higher prices, and
by the dis covery that the leading markets
are full of stocks. it is doubtful If the rate
Will exceed 900 bales per week, while 1t
may be slightly less. If we add together
the 344, coo bales increased supply from
India, ETC., the $4,000 bales to be taken
out of stock, and the 50 900 bales reduced
estimate of consumption, we get a total of
no 600 bales of four hundred pounds, or
nearly 100000 bales of American weight,
which, deducted from the 6,2l5, 900 bales
American, apparently required in October,
leaves only 5,5l2,000 wanted under the
pired since that date. 1t would no doubt have
better suited the interests of our critics II
we had attempted to show that the world
could not do with less than 6,2l5, ,000 bales,
but we never try to square present circum-
stances with previous forecasts: when a
change takes place we accept the alteraii )r,
and at once proceed to examine the situa-
tiOn from the new standpoint.
In our October report we estimated the
requirements of the United States, Canada
and Mexico, at about 100000 bales more
than In 1901; but in January we placed the
excess at only $4,000 bales. We did this on
the ground that the rate of consumption
would be restricted to the higher average
range Of prices, while the wants of spinners
in 1872 would als) be diminished by the
using up Of some portion of the stocks at
the mills at the close OF 1880 1. In this
connection we may state that a valued New
England correspondent estimates that the
consumption of cotton In the production of
mixed fabrics (wool and cotton) which was
exceptionally large last season, will this
season be reduced by at least 60, 900 bales
1t should be borne In mind that our Janu-
airy estimates we're based on an American
crop OF 5,5OO,OOO bales; we believe, how
ever, that the yield will come out much
larger than this, and conse quentlv that the
deliveries to both American and European
spinners may exceed our estimates. Our
contention is not that the crop will be so
small as 5,500,000, but that II 1t should, as
some say, not exceed this figure, there will,
nevertheless, be plenty of cotton for the
worlds requirements. The nearer the crop
is to 5000, 600 the lower will be the average
price, and the greater the deliveries to con-
sumers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
A FIENDISH ACT.
An Unexplained d Attempt 80 Burn an
InOnensIve Couple.
PhiIadelnhih Preae.

An unusual attempt al arson was made
late on Sunday night at the dwelling of Jas.
Watts, No. 1903 Otis street, which might
have been attended with grave results had
it not been discovered in the nick Of time
by the intended victims. Some scoundrel
saturated long piece Of canton flannel
with coal oil, and after placing 1t lengthwise
across the bottom of the kitchen door of the
house set fire to It, The oil ran over the
door sill and soaked into the floor and car
pet, and the odor of the burning wool
aroused Mr.. aud Mrs. Watts, who had Just
retired. They ran down stairs 10 find the
lower rooms filed with smoke and the fire
smouldering. The door had been pleentI-
fully besprinkled with the infammable fluid,
and was on fire more than half way mp.
Who the perpetrator could be, or what
was the object of such a fiendish act. Mr..
Watts has not the remotest idea. He has
no known enemies, and is reputed to be a
remarkably quiet and inoffensive man. The
attempt was evidently made by a man, for
the prints of heavy boots were found In the
soft earth in the garden, and also the marks
of boot nails on the back fence, which the
incendiary scaled to accomplish his pur-
pose. None Of the neighbors heard any
noise, but two boys employed In bakery
next door were alarmed about 11:30 O'Clock
by the violent barking of watch dog, but
were afraid to venture out to learn the
cause.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
A ST. LOUIS HORROR.
Explosion i'm a Rolling Mill A
Number of LabOrers Terribly
ScRlded and Wounded.

ST. LOUIS, February 23.-One Of the boil
ers in the blooming mill of the Vulcan
Wheel Works, South st. Louis, exploded
with terrific force to day. About one hun
dred men were working in the mill at the
time, of whom Michael Cookery, John Do
LAM Frank Chambers and Oliver Andrew
were fatally injured, being terribly scalded,
besides having their limbs broken. Robert
COtter had three ri bs broken and was severe
lY burned. Mike Conner sustained com
pound fracture of the leg aud several scalds.
Frank Lotus and Thos. Brannsn were also
badly scalded, aud three others were seri-
Ously hurt. The smoke stack was blown
down and the mill otherwise considerably
damaged
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

Second Day of the Fair-A Throne
Fit for FlOra-TaIIahassee Takes
she Premium on FIOwers-LeOn
Makes a Good Display Also OfSub-
staDtIaIs-FlOFfdaB Beats sbe World
on VegetabIes-VIsItO Delighted
and AsTOR1shed-COIlec of Sta
pie Products Large and Excellent
Fine Results Expected.
JACKSONVILLE, February %. On entering tho
Fair building this morning, the visitor was
greeted with a beautiful spectacle. a gorgeous
throne for the Goddess Flora and her retinue
of wood nymphs. Upon a back ground of
Spanish moss reposed an array of rare and
beautiful roses OF varied colors and intermedi
ate shades, thickly interspersed with camellia
japonica, embracing all the varieties from the
pure white to the pink, crimson and variegat-
ed, with many other specimens from the do
main Of flowers. If the fair ladies
Of Tallahassee, who furnished these gems.
could have heard but tithe of the wonder
and admiration that the display elected. they
would have felC amply repaid for their labors.
The assortment was most tastefulIy arranged
by the dexterous fingers Of Mrs Fred I. Meyers.
and showed to the greatest advantage Those
who looked, fingered and looked again, and re.
turned to discover new attractions. The col
lection is TO be renewed each morning by fresh
supplies, and the claim of Tallahassee to be
considered the veritable abode of Flora is es-
tablished and will never again be denied
10 addition, Leon county has forwarded a
very excellent and creditable display Of oats.
rye, corn. rice, peas, bales of hay, black moss
cotton, ETC., In sufficient variety, quality and
quantity to establish her claim as an agrioul-
tural community of no unimportant preten-
sions.
In the way of vegetables Florida CHALLENGES |
the rest Of her sister States com mbined ~ pre- |
sent such q collection as is now on SAnlbltlon- |
ltis simply matter of impossibjley for them, IN /
the aggregate, TO make silailar show OF such |
products, raised in the open air, In Intdw1nter.
such huge, firm aud rotund cabbages, such |
plump and Juicy tomatoes; such crisp and |
dewy lettuce; such monster turnips; such well /
filed pods of English peas; such new irish po-
tatoes. mixed with pink radisbeS yellow car
- Loes, canin1%ers' Sew York. Bosto1 o1 ssea sna
~ rbica GO oF August, but hardly sooner
HilS re the sights that impress stranoers |
perhaps more strongly than do even our fr,1its
with the superiority of our soil and climats'
no induces them to doubt whether thew are Il,
slelr own or In foreign country. : =
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

E-- rut merrliy.
raefIv Chreriiy,
,,..-.e.f r-'IS from the steeple tower,
Hle-' 'ullF. feaTfuily,
Turf.Iv. tearfuiiy.
,f,vsfH tr- bride from her maiden power.
1..-ra-- IS none in the fair summer sky;
s--fi-- fin benson down from on highi
-tss-.r -i.r l1Id as The train moves along.
.H.r1r the bride that the sun shineth on"
EreII ou- drearily.
Measured ard YEARLY,
c.+r.7f f-l- from the steeple gr5y.
p-f-s-s chanting lOWly;
Solemn y, slowly
nth -r.. llrse from the portal to-day.
44.-.-s from the Ieaden clouds heavily fall
1-..r-r. over the plume and the pail;
,..---.Ii Do folk as the train moves along.
.Fsrry OBJ e dead that the rain TaiGeth on"
T.I fEc hour Cf prime
N-rIn ard vpsper chime,
r-rsfUIi u-ls from the steeple high
boiling ike holy waves,
Ov-rtte iOwly graves,
r.,-.--r.- rraveT-fraughf into the sky.
sl---r ii. T. Ies. on your light-st notes teach;
s-.-r is the preaching your iron tongues
p.-.ils r. lie from the bud to the bloom.
ui-..r- tI.. lead 10 their rest IN the tomb.
Teal CIt evermOTe-
Peal as We pealed of yoTe.
Rave 0.t bells on each Sabbath dsy,
Tn sunshine and giacueSs.
Thr0 clouds ard thro' sadness,
p--f-f 7ni burial have passed away.
-..rs Hr--s D. assures with death are still rife
Tar 5rHat Death ever lradeth 70 Litei
Til.f.ur- lfbHr and death Is our rest.
IF bspay tue Living, the Dead are the blest.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
FLORIDA STATE FAIR.
Jacksonville ThrODged-The MiiG-
tary Display-The Rrhs Match
The TOurnament-Gran Ball.

JACKSONVILLE, February 23-There was
the largest attendance of the week at the
Fair to-day. The trains and steamers arriv-
ing last night and this morning were
crowded. Hotels and boarding houses are
filed to Overfiowing with visitors.
There was a fine military display Of COM
panies from elsewhere. The Guards and
Ca cts, of Gainesville, the Jacksonville
Light Infantry and Artillery were on the
grounds. The premium was awarded TO
the Gainesville Guards. The jacksonville
Artillery team took the premium in the rife
contest.
There was also fine tournament. Mr..
Polhill, OF Hamilton, was the successful
knight.
There are large additions to the general
exhibit. The Fair is a success in all par
ticulars. The grand military ball comes off
tonight. The weather is splendid, and The
city is In holiday attire.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Weniher Inhteattnna.

0FFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
ISegoN, d. c., February % Indications for
FriCay
In he Middle and South Atlantic States,
fair Weather, northerly winds, stationary
temperdure, and stationary or higher pres
sure.
In the East Gulf States, fair weather,
winds mosOy northeasterly, stationary tenn
perature and PRESSURE.
In the Wesa Gulf States, partly cloudy
weather, winds mostly easterly. and nearly
stationary Temperature and pressure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio Valley. fair
weather, northwesteTy winds becoming
variable, and stationary or higher tempera.
ture and pressure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
BULLS AND BEARS.
A Lively Day on the New York Stock
Exchange.

NEW YORK, February 23-The Post,
financial article says: "This afternoon wit
messed more excitement and wider fuctua-
tions in the stock market than has been
seen on any day for many months, and for a
few minutes between l and 2 O'Clock the
market was in a condition of panic. It was
at this time that the price of Richmond and
DanVille stock fell eighty nine points.
and that several stocks, which are
well distributed among many holders, fell
from two to seven points. This condition
Of panic did not continue up to 2 O'Clock,
and in the last hour, while the market was
1eVerish and unsettled, yet no one seemed
anxious to sell without regard to price,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

MADRID, February % Cardinal Jseo-
bini. the Pontifcal Secretary Of State, has
written letter TO the Archbishop Of Toledo,
ia which he says that, considering the fears
which have been aroused in various quar-
tiers IS to the presence Of great number OF
pilgrims in EOuae, aud the dissens'ons In
many dioceses IN regard 70 the formation
OF the committees, the Pope des.res 10 sub
stitute regional pilgrimsges, which would
arrive in Rome sueeessiyely for a national
pilQrimage
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

LONDON, February % AT a meeting Of
Scotch iron masters at Glasgow yesterday,
II was agreed, subject to the approval Of
Englsh masters, to prolong for six months
the agreement restricting the manufacture
Of iron.
The delegates of the Bolton operative
spinners Overwhelmingly decided at great
meeting last evening to take ballot of the
entire body of operatives as to the advIsa-
bility of striking for an increase Of five per
cent. on wages.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
The Flood at VandalIa.

YANDALIA, Ills, February 90, - The
floods have done great damage to the rail-
roads and private property about this place.
Two miles south OF here large piece Of the
roadbed on the Vandalia Railway gave way,
precipitating an engine and caboose into
the river. John DanniDgan, the conductor,
and E. H. Thompson, a brakeman, were
drowned. The bodies have not been re-
covered
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

v-r rId-.l'-.'
-- -r-Ir wrappers. -
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Fears OF a ShiDWreck.

ST. JOHN, N. F., February % "A dis
patch from Cape Race leads to the belief
that another terrible shipwreck has hap
pened on this coast. This morning large
sheet of ice, bearing a quantity of wreck,
toated towards the west, impelled by a
strong northeast gale. Among the articles
discernible were an anchor, a seaman's
chest, a gaff, several pieces of rope, and
also: what appeared to be the body of a
man in a recumbent position. The storm
is still raging
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
JEWISH REFUGEES.
Over Three Hundred Arrive at
Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, February 23-The steam
ship Illinois, with 325 Russian Jewish
refugees on board, arrived in the
river to-day. They bear marks of hard
ship, and tell distressful stories. The relief
committee met them at New Castle and
informed them of the plans for their benefit.
They are profoundly impressed with what
they have heard, particularly of the offers
of homes in the South. Most of them are
tradesmen, and only few farmers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

New YORK, February % The RDsts
COTTON market report says; cat the lowest
point of the market prices ruled 16 lOeals-
lO0c. below those of last Tuesday at the
close. At the third call March brought
IL 4lc.. April was held at IL Gle, May sold
gust IL 23c., September IL 77A1l 7Sc., Octo
Der II 26e.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Death OF a Prominent Mason.

81: LOUIS, February 23-Ssmuel II.
Owens, Past Grand Master of the Masonic
Grand Lodge of this State, and present
Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter of
Royal Arch Masons, and Grand Treasurer of
the Ancient Order of United Workmen of
Missouri, died in this city last night after
brief illness. He was also well known
among Masons throughout the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

arrangements to live with him. and sold his ef-
fects preparatory to this step, when death
broke up the contract. The widow disputes
Vida's claim to heirship as the only heir The
estate is worth about "a 600. so lively lawsuit
may result, and we shall have in a small way a
TichbOrne claimant Whether it is the real
Sir Roger OF an impOstor, the court will have
80
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
TWO VIrgtnIa murderers Rscnpe.

LYNCHBURG, VA, February 23-Charles
Jones, sentenced to eighteen years in State
prison for murder, and Randolph Moffat,
awaiting trial for murder, escaped from
Wythe county all by digging through the
wall. Picket, Moffet's sccomplice, was too
fat to get through the hole, and was obliged
to stay behind.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
NIIasOn,a Husband Bead.

PARIS, February 23.-M. Rouseaud, Nine.
Nilsson's husband, who became insane dur
ing the excitement attending the recent
financial crisis, died yesterday In lunatic
asylum.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
The VaIne oIaRanar

CHICAGO, February 2S.[Ouring race at
jockey riding the mare Bale of Nelson.
either by negligence or by design, rode
against the stallion Wolvertu, throwing
him down and killing him. A aft for the
value of the horse, which Wa stated At
0,000, was brought, and after atwo days'
trial, the jury yesterday returned verdict
for 81 500
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Later from tI.e FLOODS.

MEMPHIS, February 23.-The officers of
the steamer Dean Adams report a break in
the levee at the Mound place, Bolivar coun-
ty, Miss. opposite Arkansas City, which In,
uadsted q large area Of country and Will
destroy many cattle and other stock. The
break occurred early Tuesday morning dur
ing the prevalence of a strong wind. A
special from Helena, Arkansas, says the
river Is recediDg slowly at that point.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
A Miraculous Escapc.

NEW YORK, February 2S.-The brig Pearl,
OF New Haven, which arrived this after
noon from Port Spain, Trinidad, brought
Napoleon Metharen, seaman from the lost
steamship Bahama. Metharen was picked
up on the 10th in latitude 1926, longitude
1912 He had been floating on deck house
six days.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
A Star Rou,er,s Rondsmen Mulcted.

PHILADELPHIA, February 23.-In the Uni
tee States District Court this morning, j Judge
Baker gave decision for the government
in FIVE civil suits against LeGrande Ensign
and Christian Price, sureties on the bonds
OF Benjamin b. Wiley, star route mail con-
tractor. The three judgments against En-
sign amounted to $18,700 and costs, and two
AGAINST Price to $40 900 and costs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

LONDON, February 23.-The Court of Ap-
peals has reversed the decision Of the Court
OF Queens Bench granting. ..Bradlaugh new
uial M IN Ehs ease OF Clark vs.. Bradlaugh,
With costs against Bradlaugh.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

ATLANTA, February 23.-A special from
Canton reports the killing of O man named
Davis by s. L. Shaw, who made his escape.
Both were convict guards on the Marietta
and North Georgia Railroad, now being
graded through Pickens county.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
The Iron mouutain Road clear

ST. LOUIS, February 23-The obstruc-
tions on the Iron Mountain Road at Cave
Cliff have been cleared away, and train
left for Texas last night. Passengers from
the South, numbering two or three hun
dred, were brought here on the steamer
John B. Maude. The mails from Texas
were also brought up in the same way.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

PETERSBURG, February % Intelligence
lust received says that the wind storm night
before last Was very destructive in the sd-
jtcent counties, blowing down barns,
knees, trees aud telegraph poles and doing
rfher damage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
The House then, at O'Clock, took re-
| -

The House then, at 5 o'clock, took re-
cess until 7:30.
The evening session is for the considera-
ton OF the District of Columbia Code bill.
ANDY CLARKE BOUNCED.
A new Collector of Internal Revenue for
the Second district of Georgia will be nomi-
mated by the President tomorrow in place
of Andrew Clarke. 1t is the general i'm
preston that the name of VIM. Fl. Johnson,
of Columbus, will be sent in.
GENERAL RUCKER RETIRED.
General Rucker was to-day placed on the
retired list and Gen. Ingalls, nominated for
Quartermaster General.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
what DavItt,s ELECTION rTeans,

LONDON, February % "A Dublin dispatch
to the Times says: "The selection and re-
turn of DAvitt as member of the House OF
Commons for Meath was effected in defer.
ence to the views of the Parnellites, who, on
the question of Davitt's eligibility coming
before the House they intended to raise a
question in regard to his imprisonment"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Hungaria and ServIa.

BELGRADE, February 23.-The Hungarian
Government has objected to the delivery Of
a hundred thousand rifles ordered by Servia,
because it apprehends that change in the
government Of Servia would bring into
power the party sympathizing with the Bos-
MAN insurgents.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

CITY OF MEXICO, February 23.-At ten
o'clock to- day the government commenced
the construction of telegraph line from
Oaxaca south to Tehuantepec, and north to
the Vera Cruz Railroad, evidently for ser
vice In event of war with Guatemala.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
The Readlng Ea1lroaa suataInet .

READING, Pa, February 2S. - Judge
bag enman to day rendered a decision to
he effect that the Reading Railroad Compa
ilY's issue of deferred bonds is legal, that it
isWiS.in the power of said company to issue
noods "shout naming time for redemp-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

LoNDo,e- February 23-J. NJ. Healv
MemI-f OF Parliament for Wexford. who
b. returned from America, where he went
IN the interest of the Land League. speaks
In the highest terms of the success Of his
mission Va nAs
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

NEW YORK, February 28.-Herman and
Henry Ba' zer, composing the firm OF Her
man Batter 81 Bro, have made an assign
ment to James Mclean giving preferenc. IS
amounting to $105,7Ql.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

PARIS, February 23.-The appointments
OF M. Roustan, as Minister at Washington.
and NJ. Cambon, formerly Prefect of the
department Of the Nordas, Minister to
Tunis have been gazetted.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

For all pulmonary ,prinary and djgestive
diseases, and affections = the heart and
brain, use Browns Iron Bitters. (. strenguA.
ems every part, and cures by its soothing
and refrelhing effect,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

Singing, smarting, irritation Of the uri-
rary passages. diseased discharges, cured
ty ssBuchupaiba-" Druggists. Depot, os-
cola Butler, SaYannah,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Rent Reductions In 0ork

CORK, February 90. The sub-Commis-
sioners of the Land Court yesterday reduced
the rent OF two of Mr.. Bence Jones' tenant
farmers from $50 and el76 to Esq and ESQ
respectively,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
Goal on FIRE.

cSssg6s I'm 6II PA Ar lEIsssbEgaEy ga fire to-day
s.ssorsS ~ .ne "l m nrnnerty valued at slo0. 600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24
OLD CHURCH BELLS.

,.,t.,rr.d st tise Post OGlee I'm Sa'
-.T, .a second Glass Matter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-24

had severe attacks of gravel and kidney
trouble was unable to get any medicine or
doctor to cure me until used Hop Bitters,
and they cured me In short time.-A DIS
TINGUIsHED LAWYER OF WAYNE Co., N. Y,