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TROPIC LANDS.
THE TIDAL WAVE IN COLOMBIA.
villages Swept Away Earthquakes
Revolution in Eeuador-Chili- Peru
Peace Negotiations Progressing.

PANAMA, October 2O.-The Colombian Gov
eminent has learned of an outbreak of
smallpox at Emperador. There are FIVE
cases OF yellow fever in the Canal hospital
to-day. The United States steamer Sara
toga arrived at Colon yesterday. All well
on board.
Last month the district of San Bias, in
this State, was visited on the 9TH bv series
OF TIDAL movements, which did damage to
HE and property. From accounts given
by an Indian, It appears that the
uue ran out great distance
and on its return swept away VII
lagos built on the beach and in the different
islands OF the archipelago and on the main
land. The outflow and inflow occurred four
times In day, the greatest damage being
done by third wave. The villages of RIO
Coco Isla, Padona and Napscandi, on the
Islands OF the same name, were also swept
away and more than forty persons were
drowned.
At PlaYon Grande every house was washed
down, but only two persons were drowned.
PlaVon Chico, which adjoins it, also suf-
fered sixteen persons lost their lives at
Aqufla Cande Island, and several thousand
collars worth OF imported goods was swept
into the sea. The village st Red Banana
and Motquito have also been flooded. The
people are left homeless ana their goods
destroyed. Other villages must have suf-
Tered, but the particulars had not reached
San Bias.
SAN SALVADOR, October 2O.-A slight
shock OF earthquake occurred at 7:3O to-
day: The dry season appears to have now
set in.
LIMA, PERU, October 2l.-At lao a. m.
to-day slight shock of earthquake occurred
here.
News from Arequipa says the official acts
OF the Provisional Government show that
they are marching headlong toward a fatal
END. The Prefect of Areq uipa rendered his
resignation, but the Supreme Government
refused to accept 1t, because a. present his
services cannot be dispensed with.
PANAMA, October 2l.-Rumors are cur
reHt In Ecuador that a revolution, headed
by Alfaro, is again making headway, and
future operations will be carried on In the
interior, and not as formerly, on the coast.
AlIaro Is said to have number of men with
MIN, and at last accounts was within four
days march of Quito, which he hoped to
take by surprise. Alfaro's great drawback
is the need of money,
WASHINGTON, October 21.-Senor Elmore.
the Peruvian Minister In Washington, to-
night received a cable dispatch from DR..
Kosas, the Minister of Peru in Paris. in
forming him that peace negotiations be-
tween Chill and Peru are still in progress
10 Chill, and that Plerola, the ex-DictatOr of
Peru, who has heretofore been reported en-
route for Peru, is still In Paris.
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The Jeanette Inquiry.

WASHINGTON, October 21.-The examina-
tiOn of Lieutenant Danenhower was con-
tinued before the Jeanette board of in
quirY to-day. He testified that the sudden
disaster to the ship was anticipated, and
when she first entered the pack prepara-
tions were made to abandon her
The condition of the men when landed
on the ice was good. with the exception
of Chipp, who was disabled and prostrated
by what was supposed to be tin poisoning
Witness was disabled by the condition of his
eyes and Alexy was affected with the ulcer
alton of one Of his legs. Several men were
affected by tin poisoning and prostrated few
days later. Everything that circumstances
would permit was done to save the Jeanette.
The force brought to bear on the Jeanette
was sufficient to crush any ship that could
possibly be constructed, If she were held in
the same position as the Jeanette. Wit
ness was asked what he would have done II
he had been in command Of the Jeanette
at the time she entered the pack, and re-
piled:
81 should have tried to get out of the
pack on the evening OF September 6th."
"What would have been the prospects Of
your succeeding in getting clear of the ice
at that timeSn
AnsWer-"Good -
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FROM PANAMA.
The Recent Earthquake-The De Les
seps Canal.

The Recent Earthquake-The De Les
seps Canal.
Mr.. Moses Wssserman, of San Francisco.
arrived 10 Chicago Tuesday direct from PAN
anna, and to a Tribune reporter he gave a
graphic description of the earthquake which
was felt at the latter place September and
the following day. The bling motion,
he says, was from south to north, and the
shock lasted about two seconds Had It
been longer the town would have been de-
stroyed. The shock was felt about $50 a.
m.s and was perceptible throughout the
whole town. The cathedral was mass of
ruins and the town hall was seriously
injured. The Panama Railroad was
damaged to q considerable extent. The
trains were abandoned on account of the
dilapidated condition of the track. The Sec
ond shock was felt the following day and
created great CONSERVATION. This was more
severe, but was OF less duration. The peo-
pie were greatly frightened, and for ten davs
thereafter the majority of them deserted
their houses and slept In the plazas or streets
Professions were formed in which holy plc
lures and crosses were carried, while the
priests petitioned for relief from the terrible
visitation. The earthquake was also felt at
Aspinwall, and there three persons lost their
lives In jumping from the windows of their
shaking homes.
Mr.. Wasserman also had considerable tn
say about the work on the Panama canal.
which ne considers good deal of a failure.
The company has, he says, expended about
SO, 100000 and have very little to show for
it. Over 100000 has been expended
on tneir railroad, and this scheme alone
win require about Sll ,0O0, 600 more. They
have eleven miles of road. The chief monu-
ment OF the enterprise is two fine hospitals,
very elaboratelY built. Every day two tuner
al trains leave the city and come back
loaded with the remains of the workmen,
who are dropping of by scores. The gen
eral feeling, even among the employees.
according to Mr.. Wasserman, is that the
canal Will never oe successful until it is put
under the control of Americans. Ii "a now
managed by French officers. At the present
rate Of expenditure, he says, the canal win
cost at least $500 600, 900 before it can be
completed.
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ana regular; and her complexion was OF a
clear ivory white. She wore a crimson me-
rino dress, plainly made, closely fitting. and
relieved only by narrow white ruffles at
throat and wrists.
Only for moment they paused, and then
they walked OUT Of the room, and the pretty
picture disappeared.
They went to Odslite's chamber. where.
In privacy. the proud lady could tell the
daughter HER MoTHER's SECRRT-a secret
so terrible that she believed 1t would com
pei the poor girl to give up her Young
dream of happiness with her chosen lover.
Leonidas Force, whom she idolized, and
accept life of misery as the wife OF Colonel
Angus Anglesea, heartless adventurer,
whom she loathed. The above we publish
as a specimen chapter; but the continuation
of this story will be found only in the N. 7.
Ledger. Ask for the number dated Novem-
Der 4 which can now be had at any news
Office or book store. II you are not within
reach OF a news office, you can have the
Lsdger mailed to you for one year by send
ing three dollars to Robert Bonner, pub
Usher, ls2 William street, New York.
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LAND LEAGUE FUNDS.
An Old Charge Revamped.

LONDON, October 22-An anonymous
communication appeared in the Irish Times
last week, In which it was asserted by the
writer, who pretends to base his conclusions
on an examination of the financial state
ments Of the Ladies' Land League as they
appeared from time to time in the Dublin
papers, and comparison of the same with
Mr.. Esgan's statement to the late National
Conference, that there was an under esti-
mate by Eagan of receipts for
the general ltund of the Land League Of
925, ,9S6, and an over estimate of legitimate
expenditure by Ell, 1854, which were un-
accounted for. Justin Mccarthy, member
of Parliament, aud Mr.. Michael Davitt,
who are trustees Of the Land League fund,
and Mr.. Mccarthy, Jr., who is acting as his
fathers secretary, have been interviewed
on the subject. They declare, from their
personal knowledge, that the above allega-
tions are utterly unfounded, and are q re-
hash of charges which have been circu-
lating among the landlords party ever since
the Land league was organized.
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SUCC0R THE SUFFERING.
PENSACOLA'S SAD PLIGHT.
Htfty-twO New Cases of Fever-Distress
Increasing-The ScOurge in Mexico.

PENSACOLA, October 21.-The weather is
now quite cool, but up to this time the
change has not increased the mortality.
only three deaths being reported to- day.
The number of cases has slightly decreased,
but as three physicians are off duty It is
probable that many cases are unreported.
Forty cases were officially reported today.
Total cases to date, 1853; deaths, 161.
PENSACOLA, October 22.-Fifty-two new
cases OF yellow fever are reported TO-DAY.
but only one death. Among the new cases
are the wife OF the Captain of the German
bark Emma and two or three of the crew
OF that vessel. The total number of cases
TO date Is 1,970, and the total deaths 1862.
The destitution and distress here are
not diminishing, but increases with the du-
ration OF the epidemic. The quarantine
Will continue for some time, according to
present indications. The expenditures for
relief are very heavy, and the contributions.
with some local exceptions, are very small.
causing much uneSsiness to the Board of
Health, which Is also the almoner for the
community at large.
NEW YORK, October 21-The Maritime
Exchange to-day received $242 for the Pen
saeola relief fund, making $2,2S2 in all.
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, October 21.-Much
Indignation is expressed by the citizens at
the mails not leaving here, now that the
city is healthy.
Affairs at Mier and Camargo are improv-
ing. The weather is pleasant.
WASHINGTON, October 22-Surgeon Gen
ersl Hamilton, of the Marine Hospital Ser
vice, furnished the following summary OF the
progress OF the yellow fever at Brownsville
and Pensacola during the past week. Dur
ing the week fifteen cases of yellow fever
and two deaths have been reported
from Brownsville, making the
total during the prevalence Of
the epidemic 1851 cases and ia deaths.
From Pensacola, Fla. the official reports by
mail have been received as follows: October
II, 80 cases and 6 deaths; October 13, 46
cases and deaths; October IA, So cases and
deaths; October 16, 20 cases and deaths;
October II, so cases and 8 deaths; October
10, 90 cases and 3 deaths. Total 377 cases
aud "A deaths. Previously reported 1,3S9
cases and lbs deaths.
BROWNSVILLE, October 22.-Dr. Rudelpo
Matas has gone to the relief OF the sick at
Mier. The yellow fever is yet very preva-
lent there, and the physicians all are down.
The weather is pleasant.
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EGYPT.
The Trial of the RebeIs-ArabPs De-
fense.

LONDON, October 21.-A correspondent OF
the Times at Cairo says: "Very little docu-
mentary evidence has been adduced in the
examination Of the rebel prisoners, beyond
the file of Arab Pasha's official Journal,
published in Cairo during the campaign.
Arab has admitted nothing. He has not
initiated his colleagues in seeking to throw
the blame on Others"
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany from Cairo states that according to an
agreement arrived at between Meesrs.
BrOadley and Napier, Arabi's counsel, and
the government lawyer in regard to the
course OF procedure, the Euglish counsel
will have access to Arab and the right of
recalling witnesses for the prosecution for
cross examination; Of calling witnesses for
defense, and OF examining the evidence
given during the preliminary investigation.
Counsel expect that the Egyptian Govern
ment will appoint several additional mem
bers on the court martial, who will be able
to speak English, and will generally take
steps to raise the proceedings to the dignity
Of great State trial.
GENEVA, October 21-Ninet, who was
Arab Pasha's European adviser, declares
that he received no reward for his services,
and that he can prove bv documents that
the evacuation Of Alexandra and the de-
Tense OF the country were ordered by the
Ministry and sanctioned by the Khedive.
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A Plague-stricken vessel.

FORTRESS MONROE, Va, October 21.-The
Spanish steamer Believer, from New York
for the West Indies, arrived here this after
noon, having IN tow the French brigantine
with coffee. The vessel was picked up
yesterday morning about one hundred and
twenty-five miles east of Cape Henry, with
only three men on board. The Captain,
two mates and six men had died from yell
low fever on the passage.
The vessel was drifting about when picked
up. She was towed to the quarantine
grounds below Norfolk and the authorities
notified. The Believer will proceed on her
VOYAGE tonight.
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THE SIGNAL SERVICE.


WASHINGTON. October 21.-The report of
the Chief Signal Officer of the Army for
the fiscal year ended June 80, 1882, says the
system Of reports for the benefit of the cot
ton interests has been thoroughly organized
and successfully operated since September,
1881.
The local system of warnings of the
spproach OF northers in the southwestern
section OF the country and Texas has been
continued with gratifying results, and all
railroads traversing the sections visited by
these destructive storms are inactive
cooperation with the Signal office in the
execution Of this important work. These
storms are attended by areas of high ba-
rometer, which first appear in the extreme
northwest, and warnings are generally re-
ceived in the threatened localities from 10
to "A hours in advance, thus giving ample
time Tor agriculturists, ranchemen and
Others who may be able to receive notiica-
tions to prepare for their approach.
The system of frost warnings for the bene-
mt OF the sugar interest in Louisiana has
been continued during the coming year.
1t is proposed to telegraph frost warnings
direct from the Signal Office to all telegraph
offices Ia the sugar growing sections.
A new district has been established In
Texas, consisting of Fort Bird, Brazorla,
Wharton and Matagorda counties. Frost
warnings for this district will be sent to
Galveston, Texas, the Cotton Exchange at
that point assuming charge of their distri-
button.
It is proposed to establish during the
coming fall q system of frost warnings
similar to those mentioned above for the
benefit OF the tobacco growing interests of
the country. Points have been selected as
centres to which warnings Will be tele-
graphed, and arrangements have been made
with the telegraph and railroad companies
for their rapid distribution from these points
throughout the tobacco growing section of
the country. These warnings are received
as rule from thirty-six to forty-eight
hours In advance of a cold wave.
service similar in all respects to this,
but for the benefit of orange growers of
Florida, Is also in operation. Notifications
of anticipated frosts are telegraphed to the
Signal Service Observer at jacksonville,
who communicates the warnings by all
available means to those interested In orange
culture throughout the State.
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GONE TO PIECES.
a steamer Wrecked on the Pacific Coast.

VICTORIA, B. g., October 22.-Informa-
ton is brought by an Indian courier from
the west coast of Vsncouver's Island that
British steamer, supposed to be named
Wambe, from Hong Kong for Victoria, has
been lost off Clooqust, forty-fve miles north
of Juande Fucs strait. The ship has gone
to pieces. Three bodies have been picked
up, but no living persons have been seen.
1t is supposed that several hundred passen-
gers, to be employed on railway works, and
large amount OF Chinese goods, were on
board
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Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH.
NGToN, D. c., October 22-Indications
for Monday:
In the South Atlantic and East Gulf States,
local rains, slightly warmer and partly cloudy
weather, nartherly to easterlY winds, In the
East Gulf States higher barometer, In the
northern portion of the South Atlantic
States lower barometer.
In the West Gulf States, fair weather,
northerly winds, stationary or slight fall In
temperature, higher barometer in the eastern
portion.
In New England and the Middle Atlantic
States, warmer, partly cloudy weather and
local rains, lower barometer, northeast
winds, shifting to south and west.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, slightly
cooler, partly cloudy weather, with light
local rains in Tennessee, northwest to south
west winds, higher barometer.
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New YORK, October %, IL A. .M-The
stock market opened per cent. higher than
1t closed Saturday for Illinois Central. V
per cent. for Texas Pacific, ~ lower for
Richmond aid Danville, IL for West Point,
ana irregular but generally Is TO per cent.
lower for the remainder of the list. During
the past hour the market has been onIv
fairly active and weak. AT IL O'Clock there
was a decline of Is to ~ per cent, in
which Wabash preferred, New Jersey Cen
tral, Louisville and Nashville and Western
Union were most conspicuous.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-10-23

WAsHINGToN, October 21-The annual
report Of the Commissioner of Indian AT.
fairs for the year ended June Both. 1882.
was given to the press to-day. Commits
stoner Price says the operations and results
OF the last year at the different agencies
compare favorably with any preceding year.
Land has been opened to cultivation, houses
for Indian residences have been built.
schools opened, and 10 various ways the
cause OF civilization generally advanced. The
co operation Of religious societies Is regarded
by the Commissioner as an important auxiI-
larY In the education and civilization of the
Indians. He points to the benefits derived
from the work of the religious societies in
the past few ye ars, but urges liberal appro-
priation for educational purposes.
Inc Importance OF surveying the reserva-
ton lands is also urged, the Commissioner
asserting thai the-lack of definite bounda-
ries Is fearful source of strife between
the Indians and their white neighbors.
Ihe evils OF cash annuities are commented
upon, and instances mentioned where, soon
after cash payment to the UteA, nine
tenths OF the entire sum was
spent in Salt Lake CITY for
firearms, ammunition and whisky. The In
dian population at sixty agencies on June
3Oth last is estimated at 246, ,932 Adding
to this number Indians not under control of
as<cul6, the COtdl NUMBER OF Indians In the
United States is estimated at 1862. 1866.
The Commissioner comments severely upon
the iniqutty Of the liquor traffic
among the Indians. He recommends greater
strfngencY generally in the laws on the sub
Ject, and particularly urges the repeal Of the
statutes allowing army officers to introduce
liquor into the Indian country. Legislation is
suggested to prevent intrusion upon Indian
lands, such as the attempts Of Payne's Okla>
homa colony. Legislation is also required
for the better protection of Indian timber
lands, and the attention of Congress is
called to the imperfect system of laws gov
erning the Indians upon their reservations.
Respecting Indian schools the Commits
sioner reports that exclusive of the five CIV
ilized tribes in the Indian Territory, sos
Indian pupils attended school during the
past year. Industrial training schools for
boys at the agencies are receiving more at
tentton each year, and during the past year
at tifty-seven schools fourteen hundred and
twenty eight acres of land were under culti-
Walton. The appropriation for educational
purposes during the current year is $780,
600, and the Commissioner asks for 1920, 900
for the next year.
Touching the allotment of land in sever
atty to the Indians the Commissioner earn
estly indorses this plan, believing that the
future welfare of the Indians depend upon
giving them severalty interest in the lands.
This plsnI he thinks, is one of the KEY to
the solution OF the Indian question.
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SYSTEMATIC YlLLAINY.
An Alleged Murderer's Confession Re-
tracted.

CINCINNATI, October 21.-Fred. Captain,
who was arrested on suspicion of the MUIR
der of A. w. Ross, at Glendale, October s,
confessed Yesterday that colored man who
was arrested few days ago was the prin-
cipal murderer; that he induced Captain to
join him in the robbery of Ross at his house,
but Ross not being at home they waited for
him at the railroad crossing, and Harris hit
him with stone and beat him over the
head with club. Captain said he ran away
and Harris did the robbing. Captain was
before the Coroner to-day as 8 witness, and,
to the surprise of the crowd gath
cred to hear his confession,
said he knew nothing about the murder,
he admitting making the confession, but
said he was coaxed into making 1t by Jno
Mount, who had been put in jail with him.
He said Mount told him Harris and
Fred Captain, senior, were in jail ana Har-
ris was about to make a statement putting
the murder on him and bis father. Mount
told him his only safety lay in telling his
story first, and showed him how he could
tell story that would implicste Harris and
the elder Captain, and let witness go free.
Mount said there was a large reward, aud
witness would get big share of It, He at
last consented, but added: ''I have sincerely
repented since, and hope God will forgive
me
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PIMLICO.


PIMLICo, Md, October 21.-The first race,
the Eclectic stakes. one mile, Gano won,
Express second, Breeze third. Time 1:45s<.
The second race, the Breckinridge stakes,
two miles, Carley B. won, Miss Lilly second,
HilaritY third. Time 3:40A.
The third race, handicap purse, one and
half miles, Parole won, Gen. Morgan Sc
cond, Amazon third. Time 1:403<
The fourth race, one mile, Duke of Mon
talbsne won, Farewell second. Harry Cow
third. Time 1:46I.
The fifth race was the Bowie stakes, four
mile heats. Hartford was first off in the
start, with Bushwhacker second, Ella War
field last. In the upper turn Bushwhacker
went to the front and ran through three and
half miles at not less than two and fire.
quently five lengths in front of Hartford,
and Ella Warfield trailing six lengths
behind. Ella Warfield then ran up. and in
the last half Of the fourth mile went to
the front, passing the last quarter half a
length aheadso sof Bushwhacker aud Hartford
ten lengths behind. Ella WafGeld finished
the heat six lengths In fr8n Bash whacker
and Hartford distanced Time 1s85h.
In the second neat B0sEMNankee ned off
in the start and held the leaz IS Esekfnish
In the third MILE Ella Warn e - pEshed,
and passing the half-mile pole Of tba thlrd
mile, ran up and was on nearly even terms.
but Bushwhacker shook her oza Ahanah.
when they passed the stand. CompIHasna khN
third mile she was only head behasin iii
the lower turn she again fell off and II l8M
whacker kept his pace and won Che 3ASk
heat by dozen lengths. Time TAO.
When the horses were called to the raak
for the third heat daylight had passed5lbslk
the moon shone with sufficient brightAes II
give faint view of them on the ED8N 8
side OF the track from the gk8nd sland
Bushwhacker was first aqax. ana At
the first quarter led by thxea isn iss l1e
widened the gap to foura*eun -. which he
held through the dH1f Eee sna third
miles. At the Nbd HILL third
mile Ella Waraeld & 4 Hi q fort and
closed up tw9lA S#EIeh she held
around the turn, MD, kfter getting into the
back stretch NENRhed the girth Of Bush
Whacker at the Fhalf mile pole, but in the
lower turn he shook her off and made the
gap wider than ever. The old horse finish
ed the heat and the race running by dozen
lengths Time 0.061/