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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
SOME HOPEFUL SIGNS.
COLONEL BLACK SLIGHTLY I'M.
PROVED.
The Patient I'm q Cheerful Mood
The Doctors EncOuraged-SeaFIe
Fever In the HOuse-The Children
Sent 90 Baltimore

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-About noon to-
day there was q change for the better in
Representative Blacks condition. 1t was
slight change, but one which warrants the
doctors in saying that the worst cannot
occur inside of twenty four hours. To-
night the pulse is 1O4, the lowest it has
been since the attack. The temperature is
normal and the respiration easy. The pa
tient was able this evening to move foot
and his right thumb little. Paralysis, of
course, continues. He has taken an un-
usual amount of nourishment since noon.
That nourishment has consisted of milk
punches, with beef tea, the first that hehas
been able to take since he was stricken.
On the whole, the outlook tonight is more
favorable than that of last night, though
his ultimate recovery is yet regarded as al
most hopeless.
Mr.. Black tonight expressed himself as
feeling better. ''Twice in my life,'' be said,
''I have fooled the doctors, and 1 hope to
fool them again. Miss Annie Black
arrived to-day from Florida, and is at her
fathers bedside. All of the members of
the family are now with the stricken Con-
gresham, except daughter, who is In At
lanta.
WASHINGTON, March 19.-Representative
Black has been easier to-day than for num-
Der Of days. His easiness continues to-
night. His pulse has gone down to ninety
five, with temperature and respiration nor
NAL. His friends feel that there is more
reason for hope than there has been for the
past few days, though there is no confidence
in his final recovery. He continues to take
nourishment.
His mind remains remarkably clear. To-
night he said to gentleman who was sit
tiug up with him: 81 am a dead man all
over. There is only one spot where there is
any vitality left, and that is my head.
could read newspaper If some one would
hold it for me, or dictate speech now as
well as at any time of nv iife."
One great difficulty In giving the patient
ease has been in the bed. The proper kind
of sick bed could not be procured here.
Philadelphia was telegraphed to, but the
proper bed could not be obtained there.
to the White House to see If such
a bed could not be found among
the many sent there during President Gar
fields Illness. President Arthur was more
than anxious to allow what was wanted to
be taken away. The very kind OF bed
described was procured aud the sick man
placed on it tonight.
MisfOrtunes never come siuglV! Scarlet
fever tonight has broken out in the house
where the sick man and his family are quar-
tered. To-day the children were sent to
Baltimore on this account.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
A Texas Tragedy.

We have already published a short ac-
count, received by the Associated Press, of
the recent killing of Ex Mayor Thurmond
In the County Court room at Dallas, by
Robert K. Cowart, prominent lawyer. AS
Mr.. Cowart is a native of Georgia, the fol-
lowing particulars of the affair will be read
with interest. Advices from that city, dated
on Tuesday last, say:
''This city was thrown into the greatest
state of excitement 1t has ever experienced
on q similar occasion about one O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon, by the announcement
that Ex-Mayor j. NJ. Thurmond had been
shot and killed, in the County Court room,
by Robert E. Cowart, a prominent lawyer
Thurmond was also a member of the legal
profession, and about the most notorious
character as lawyer and local politician In
the entire State. A bitter feeling has ex-
listed for nearly three years between the par
ties. Thurmond, about three years ago, was
voted out of the Office of Mayor by the City
Council for lack of confidence, after long
and bitter struggle, in which COwart acted as
chief attorney for the city. At the special
election following Thurmond was candf-
date for reelection and Cowart stumped
the city against him, securing his defeat
after most bitter contest. Since that time
Thurmond has had many narrow escapes
from serious personal violence on account
OF his bitter, venomous sentiments and his
violent expression OF hatred for his enemies
and opponents. This state of things had
been growing worse during the present mu-
nicipal canvass, sThurmond being candi-
date for Alderman from the Second ward.
and it is said prompting certain bitter arti-
cles against Cowart and Others in a new
evening paper. The two met to-day In the
court house, and, after an exchange of ugly
words, in which Thurmond appears to have
been the aggressor, both men almost stimuli
taneously drew their pistols. Cowart fired,
the ball passing directly through his an
tagonist's head, blowing out his brains
and causing instant death. The statement
of the witnesses would indicate clear case
of self-defense.
"Thurmond was well known throughout
Colorado, California, Montana and Texas.
He was, it is alleged, driven from Montana
years ago by vigilants because he was the
legal defender of the road agents. He was
native OF Kentucky, aged about forty-five
years, and was District Judge in Texas dur
Ing the administration of Edmund ]. Davis.
"Cowart is a native of Atlanta, Ca. about
35 years old, and stands high at the Dallas
bar. The principal attorneys Of the cftv
volunteered to defend him. He is under
arrest. Fully 5000 people poured through
the court house to view Thurmond's re-
mains. Cowsrt was released on 5000 bond.
the verdict of the Coroner's jury being that
he killed Thurmond in self defense. The
matter will go before the grand jury, which
is now In session." ~
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
ESTABLISHED 1850.

side of the break at the Live Oak Grove
crevasse have been secured, and the belief
is that the break win be closed. News is
received almost daily at the State Engineers
office OF the closing Of small breaks In the
levees between New Orleans and Baton
Rouge. In conversation to-day with 81. B.
Thompson, Secretary of the Board of State
Engineers, the following information was
gathered concerning the crevasses In this
State from the Arkansas line to the mouth
of the river. Also on Bayous La Fourche
and Atchafslaya.
The Ashton crevssses have been open
since 1867. They begin near the upper line
OF Carroll parish and extend into Arkansas
with an estimated length of eight miles. In
Madison parish there are crevasses at
Omega, Buckner, MorsZa, MillIken's Bend,
Delta, Briggs and Diamond Island. The
bend last named has been open since 1867.
In Tensas parish, at Woodburn, Buckner,
Point Pleasant, Ship Bayou, Hard Times,
Fordheld, Hard Scrabble and Kemp. In
Concordis parish, at Claremont and Glass
cock, the latter open since 1874. In Point
Coupee parish, at Morganzia, oppo-
site Coupe, the former open since
1874. In Ascension parish, at the Landry
place. In st. John the Baptist parish at Bon
met Care, open since 1874. In st. Bernard
parish, at the Story plantation. In PLAQUE
mines parish, at Live Oak Grove. All the
aboye are on the right bank of the Missis-
sippi river except the Landry place, Bonnet
Care and the Story place, these three being
on the left bank. There are four crevasses
at AtchafalsYs, Sutton's, on the left bank,
in Point Coupee parish, Yellow bayou and
the upper Winn tract, in Averill
parish, and the lower Winn tract,
in Landry parish. The three last named
are the right bank. There is also crevasse
RaUnn Ia ffn -
back levees are reported broken about Lake
Concordia, False river and elsewhere.
MEMPHIS, March 19.-The river declined
two inches to-day, and is falling steadily at
all points. AT Helena, Arkansas, It fell TWO
inches, and the outlook there Is much
brighter. As soon as the water ceases run
ming through the crevasses below that city,
the overflow can be easily drained off from
the city. The country south of here Is
swarming with buffalo gnats, and much
stock that was saved from drowning by the
overflow is being killed by these insects.
A special from Helena, Arkansas, says:
''The latest advices from the upper st.
Francis river report that the people In that
section are almost reduced to cannibalism,
that they have eaten carcasses for several
days, and now have the appearance of per-
sons about to become insane from starvation.
Col. A. H. johnson, President of the Arkansas
Midland Railway, who returned to day from,
Hot Springs, having come down to Helena
by skif from the mouth of the St. Francis
river, says that the scenes along the river
were most distressing. The stencil from dead
animals Is sickening, and when the water de-
clines 1t will be still more fearful. The earth
Is covered with thick Shiny substance, and
with reptiles OF every kind, and the miasma
from decaYing vegetable matter will ineVi-
tably be serious in its consequences"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20

NEW YORK, March 1S Share specula-
tions opened strong and q to ~ per cent.
higher than yesterdays closing prices,
Chesapeake and Ohio and st. Louis and San
Francisco first preferred being prominent
in the advance. Nashville aud Chattanooga
and Richmond and Danville, however, each
opened ~ per cent. lower In the
early trade, after a decline of 1Ss% per
cent, the latter for Denver and Rio Grande,
an advance of Ha2H per cent. was re-
corded, in which Omaha common, Michf-
gan Central, Denver and Rio Grande, AL on
and Terre Haute common, Ontario and
Western and Western Union were the most
conspicuous.
In the early part of the afternoon the gen
eral list fell off a to d per cent, New
Reading, Louisville and Nashville and Mis-
souri, Pacific being prominent in the decline,
while Lake Erie and Western sold up
u, st. Paul. Minneapolis and Manitoba ~,
Nashville and Chattanooga IL and
Colorado coal per cent. This was sue
ceeded by an advance of Is to u, Peoria,
Decatur and Evansville, Michigan Central,
Nashville and Chattanooga, Texas PACT
fic and Omaha preferred being
prominent in the upward movement,
but in the late dealings a general decline of
"A to ~ per cent. took place, Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western, New Jersey Cen
trsl preferred leading the downward move
ment In the final dealings, Texas Pacific
recovered q, Omaha common %, and
Peoria, Decatur and Evansville "a per cent.
The market closed irregular, but in the main
weaker, although prices generally are
higher than at yesterdays close. The
transactions aggregated 520, 900 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

The Pacific Bank, Of Boston, reopened its
doors on Saturday and resumed business.
The death of NJ. PelIetfer de St. Remv.
the French flnancier, is announced in Paris.
No material change has taken place since
Saturday night In the condition OF Repre-
sentative Allen.
The committee of the French Chamber OF
Deputies to examine NJ. Boysett's proposal
for abolishing the Concordat has elected M.
Paul Bert as President.
Frederick Shurer, employed by Jacob
Wirth, lager beer bother. of Boston, has
disappeared with about $500, collected
from Wirth's customers.
The dwelling of Alfred Willis, at Cardiff.
Ontario, was burned recently, and his three
children, aged respectively IS months,
years and IL years, were burned to death.
Flfty-one members of the opposition in
the Servain Skuptschina have resigned, and
the Assembly will be prorogued until after
the election Of new members TO ill their
places.
The Senate Committee on Territories
has adopted the House bill for the admis-
sion OF Dakota as a State as a substitute for
the Senate bill on the subject, but made
various amendments to the measure.
Two masked burglars entered the house
VI OdluuCl AGMtSs near
Station, Berks county, Pa, few nights
ago, bound Lewis and his wife, and then
made off with about 81 800 cash, found in
the house.
A miscreant attempted to murder NJ. Sa-
vignol, Inspector of the National Insurance
Company, by shooting him with a revolver
in a railway carriage, near the Aries juno
ton, on the Lyons Railway. The would-be
assassin robbed NJ. Savignol and made his
escape.
There is brisk demand for farm hands
at Castle Garden from almost all parts of
the country, and wages are going up rapidly
in consequence. Superintendent Jackson
says he sent off 40 Germans, Swedes and
English for various points South aud West,
and these are to receive from SIS TO $50 per
month and found, whereas, a fortnight ago,
the prices paid were but $40 to $12 per
month.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
MURDER AND SUICIDE.


JACKSONVILLE, March 19.-There was a
terrible tragedy this afternoon in Fernan-
dina, involving a murder and suicide.
Charles Angel, member of the Assembly
for Nassau county, had visited man named
Was. Pretty soon there was discharge
of firearms. The alarmed neighbors entered
and found Angel dead, having received two
loads of buckshOt. Waas had severed the
arteries of his left arm, and was in a dying
condition. Both parties were German, old
citizens and Republicans. The cause OF the
difficulty has not yet been ascertained.
There is much excitement in the town.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
THE PORTE AND AMERICA.
The Sultan Has an Inter estIng Talk
with General Wallace.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, March 19-General
Lew Wallace, the United States Minister,
spent several hours with the Sultan on
Saturday. The Sultan sought much infor-
nation concerning America, especially in
regard to the judicial system in use and the
mode of collecting taxes. General Wallace
states that the Sultan displayed a shrewd,
penetrating intellect, and expressed most
friendly sentiment for America. General
Wallace denies having supported an Ameri-
can company's project for obtaining con-
cession for railway in the province OF
Bagdad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
SOUTHERN FREIGHTS.
Arbitrary Rates Established.

CHICAGO, March 8-Representstives of
various railroads and fast freight lines north
of the Ohio river, leading from Chicago,
Peoria and St. Louis to points south of Ohio,
held an adjourned meeting Yester-
day and established arbitrary rates on
Southern business, which will 60 into
effect March 9th. They agreed upon a
division of Southern territory. This action
places the roads north Of the river in an in
dependent position, where their business
will no longer be affected by differences be-
tween the Southern Railway and Steamship
Association and the Cincinnati Southern and
other non association roads. Lines north Of
the river will charge their pro rates of new
arbitraries on all through business, and
hereafter all cuts will have to be borne by
the Southern lines. The representative Of
the Cincinnati Southern refused to attend
the meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
weather Indications.

OFFIoE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
IEGToN, D. c., March l9.-Indications for
Monday:
In the South Atlantic States, fair weather,
slight fall in temperature, winds shifting to
east and south, and higher barometer in the
northern portion.
In the Middle States, generally fair
weather, except in the extreme southern
portion, local rains, northwest winds, shift
ing to easterly, rising followed by falling
barometer, stationary or slight fall in tenn
peratuTe.
In the Gulf States, southeast to south
west winds, fair weather, slight changes in
temperature, stationary or slowly falling
barometer.
In Tennessee and the Ohio valley, slightly
warmer east to south winds, light rains, and
partly cloudy weather, with lower parome-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
CHILI-PERU.
Reported Terms Which the Former
Offers.

LONDON, March 18.-Advic9s from Buenos
Ayres to February "a state that Walker
Blaine was about to resign his mission
and return to the United States with Mr..
TrescOtt, the new American Envoy. 1t is
expected a protocol has been signed at
Santiago, wherein; Chilli declares she
meant; no offense to the United States by
the arrest OF Senior Cslderon. Mr.. Trescott
repudiates Hurlbut's action as offensive to
Chilli. The Chilian Government declares
that it will not treat with Senor Calderon,
and will make peace only on the following
conditions, viz: The cession of Tarapaca in
perpetual; the occupation of Peru as far as
Maquenqua until an indemnity Of 500, ,000,-
600 is paid and the possession of half of the
Guano Islands of Peru. Mr.. Trescott agreed
to these conditions, and has forwarded
copy Of them to Washington.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
SMALL POX.
Ravages of the Plague In Virginia
and Pennsylvania.

LYNCHBURG, VA, March 18-There is in
tense excitement in Bedford county over
the smallpox there. Three deaths have
occurred within the past few days, in the
Little Otter District, and as many people re-
fused to be vaccinated great apprehension
of the spread of the disease is entertained.
PHILADELPHIA, March 1S.-The Bulletins
special from Reading says: Especial tele-
grams show that the smallpox scourge is
making sad havoc In the districts. 1t is re-
ported to- day for the first time that all along
South Mountain, from Macungie, Lehigh
county, to Shawsack, Berks county, the
plague is spreading, and in many instances
entire families, one consisting of eight per
sons, are afflicted. Advices from South
Bethlehem show that over two hundred
cases exist and the probabilities are that the
entire town will be quarantined. The dis
ease has spread to Htlestown and numer-
GUS cases are reported. The Nazareth pest
house is full and the Poor Directors refused
to receive any more sufferers"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
PERILS OF THE DEEP.
Rescue OF a Ships Crew-FOur Men
Drowned.

PRovINCETowN, MASS, March 19.-The
brig Addie Berson has arrived here, having
on board the Captain and fourteen of the
crew Of the ship Screamer, from Philadel-
phia for NV York, which sunk on the 10th
inst in latitude 34:3S north, longitude 74:47
west. The Screamer encountered violent
gale on the night of the 9th, and on the
morning Of the 10th sprang leak. The
water gained steadily and the Captain had
to run up a signal of distress, which was
answered by Captain Millett, of the brig
Addie Benson, who succeeded with consid-
erable difficulty in rescuing the Screamer's
crew, with the exception of four men, who
were lost.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Rice CulIuFe-State TaxatiOn-Sa me
Census Facts-A Breeze In the Dead
letter Office.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-The census office
has completed the work of making up the
figures in regard to the rice production in 1879.
The following is the summary by States, the
total number Of acres under cultivation being
174 173; the number of pounds produced,
11O191,s7 and the average yield per acre
being 632:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
THE LAWRENCE STRIKERS.
The Movement Growing FOrmid-
able.

LAWRENCE, MASS, March 1S-The strike
of the weavers this afternoon puts more
alarming aspect upon affairs. There are
now $1,000 spindles vacated by the ring
spinners and 800 looms imperative, besides
the entire carding and picker departments.
The number OF strikers is now swollen to
over 700, and other weavers at the Central
Pacific mill, numbering 400, declare tonight
their intention not to resume work on Mon
day. The strike of the weavers was unex-
pected at this time as the reduction in their
wages will not take place before the 9th,
but such a strong pressure had been
brought to bear upon them that they would
not continue at their looms.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20

LOUISVILLE, March 18-The large stern
wheel steamer Montana was blown over
on the dam at the head of the canal about
eleven O'Clock, and now lies in precarious
condition. with every probability of break
ing in two. The accident was caused by a
blockade of coal barges at the en-
trance of the canal. The Montana is an l, 100
tons boat and was on her wsv from Pitts
burg to st. Louis with large miscellaneous
cargo. A barge is at the steamer and a
large gang Of men are removing her freight.
The steamer has a portion of her hull
baoken, and is hogged badly just under the
boilers. 1t is expected she can be released
before dark. 1t will be necessary to dock
her before she can proceed on her voyage.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20

The Senate Committee on Foreign Re-
latiOns recently received the reply of the
State Department to a resolution asking
what had been done in the matter Of
certain American citizens arrested in
Ireland under the coercion act. Secre-
tary Frelinghuysen on the 4th of March
directed Minister Lowell by cable to ask
that Americans detained under the coer
ciOn act shall be brought to a speedy
trial Mr.. Lowell reports by cable that
he has obeyed the directions of the State
Department. and this will doubtless be.
done.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
Sfnclrafn Lnnhnn.

LONDON, March 18.-The Ec0110nllSt OF
this week says: 1.-The rate of discount for
bank bills, sixty days to three months, is q
a3as per cent, and for trade bills, sixty days
to three months. 315a4 per cent. American
railroads were firm. Ohio and Mississippi
advanced 3, st. Louis and San Francisco
preferred ~, do. common /, Oregon and
California preferred, Central Pacific, Lake
Shore and Wabash preferred l each, aud
Erie preferred points. Denver and Rio
Grande common is 2 points lower"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
A Tobacco Factory Robbed by
Thieves.

WASHINGTON, March 1S.-Revenue Agent
Brooks, of Greensboro, N. c., reports in
regard to the seizure Of the tobacco factory
of Eugene johnson, in the Sixth District Of
North Carolina. that on the night of the
10th inst. party of masked men broke into
the factory, overpowered Deputy Collector
Hobson, who was in charge of seized
property, and stole twenty nine boxes OF
manufactured tobacco, and that he (Brooks)
is doing everything in his power to recap
ture the tobacco and the thieves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-20
The FLAMES I'm WtnstoDN n &.

RALEIGH. N. c., March 18.-E special to
the NesoS and Observer reports fire at Win
stoD, N. q. The losses are as followsl j. A.
Veach's harness shop an entire loss; the
Singer machine Office partial loss; Mrs. R.
Gray's two small stores, dwelling aud fur
niture. Gray 81 Martin, druggists, sus-
tanned a heavy loss by the removal Of stock.
The fire is under control. The full amount
OF the losses and insurance is not known.
The fire is supposed to have been the work
of an tnpandfarV