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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
The New York Sock market.

NEW YORK, February 15 Share speculation
opened at a general decline from yesterday Is
closing quotations of Is q per cent, the latter
for Oregon Navigation. In the early deal
ings the market recorded rapid decline OF
Ha31s per cent, Denver and Rio Grande,
Wabash preferred and common, Texas Pa
cifc, and Ohio and Mississippi beiEg promi-
nent in the downward movement. At IL
O'Clock the decline was checked by recov
cry of 1sa1% per cent, Denver and Rio
Grande ana Wabash preferred leading
therein, but in the early part of the after
noon. under pressure to sell, prices fell off
Aa25s per cent, in which Wabash common
and preferred, Kansas and Texas, Louis-
vile and Nashville, Missouri Pacific and
Manhattan Elevated were conspicuous.
In the late dealings the market advanced
Is to IL per cent, Manhattan Elevated,
OHIO Central. Wabash preferred, and Den
yer and RiS Grande being prominent in the
upward movement, after which decline of
3 TO 2 per cent. took place, Richmond and
Allegheny, Memphis and Charleston, New
jersey Central and ST. Paul being promi-
nent therein, while Hannibal and 8 Joseph
preferred advanced 2A and Peoria, Deca-
tor and Evansville % per cent. Richmond
and Danyille sold down from 22415 TO 2l5
but in the final dealings recovered per
cent. The market closed weak. Sales ag-
gregating $40, 300 shares.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
NO HARM DONE.
Senators Smith and RIddleberger
Mutually Explain.

RICHMOND, February 15.-The rumors
which have prevailed since yesterday after
noon to the effect that Senators Smith, Of
Alexandria, and Riddleberger meditated a
hostile meeting were given their quietus to-
day In the Senate chamber by Smith, who,
rising to a question of personal priv
lege, and referring to the differences
which occurred the day before be-
tween the Senator from Shenandoah
and himself, frankly confessed that he left
the house on that occasion with no very
kindly feelings. Since then he had been
assured by his friends, and his own cooler
reflection confirmed their opinion, that be
should have been satisfied with the dis-
claimer made by the Senator. He was now
satisfied that he (Mr. Riddleberger) had said
all that be (Smith) had right 10 exact from
the gentleman, and he took this occasion of
expressing his regret for the offensive lam
gCage he had used.
Riddleberger said be had meant on yes
terday to say everything that would be sat
isfactory to the Senator from Alexandria
He never meant to DO less than that, which
he deemed would satisfy him, and be hoped
the Senator now felt as kindly towards him
as he (Riddleberger) felt towards the sena-
tor. The gentlemen then met on the floor
and cordially shook hands.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
SOTELDO'S FUNERAL.
A Large Attendance of Journalists
and Public Officials.

WASHINGTON, February 15--The funeral
Of A. M. Soteldo, Jr., took place at half
past three o'clock this afternoon from his
late residence 10 Iowa Circle. The funeral
was largely attended. Besides the profes-
sIonal associates of Mr.. soteldo, nearly every
Washing on bureau was represented. There
were a number of Representatives in Con-
gress and other prominent government
officers present. The following gentlemen
acted as pail bearers: T. c. Bickford. OF
the New York Tribune; Harry P. Goodwin,
OF the Washington Star; Wm. G. Mcbride,
of the Cincinnati Enquirer Walter Alder,
of the Boston AdoertiSer; Gen. H. V. Boyn.
ton, of the Cincinnsti Gazette; P. V. De
Graw, of the New York Associated Press;
Col L. Q. Washington, of the New Orleans
Pcdypne, and Maj. Jno. W. Carson, former
ly OF the New York Tines The services
were conducted by the Rev. Father Hughes.
The remains were deposited in the receiving
vault at Mt. Olvet Cemetery. The final
interment will be in Spring Grove Gene
terry, Cincinnati.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

This increase somewhat indicated the
yield Of the December returns, but still falls
short Of the indications of the condition In
October, when the average was 66 against
S5 in October of 1880. That aver
age OF condition pointed to about
$4,000 bales. In October, 1879,
the average was so. On this basis the
comparison by the October condition would
point to result fully as large. 1t is proba-
BILE that the panic and depression naturally
caused by the reduced product ton has had
slightly conservative tendency upon
those final returns. Yet, the Discrepancy
between these and previous returns of con-
dition are not wide, showing an inevitably
large reduction in the yield.
The returns of area make the increase
over the acreage in 1881 about per cent,
and the total acreage about sixteen and
half million acres. The returns of losses by
the cotton caterpillar indicate an aggregate
loss of about three hundred thousand bales.
The heaviest losses are in Florida, per
cent; Louisiana, IL; Alabama, 10; Mississtp-
pi, 10; Arkansas, 3 1-10; Georgia, 6-10;
Texas, 4; South Carolina, 25 TO- VerV
small losses occurred in North Carolina and
Tennessee and none in Missouri and Vir-
ginia.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

A novel sort of witness took the stand
the other day in West Chester, Pa, to
prove her own identity. She was moth
ing else than a hen whose owner charged
that she had been stolen. He proposed
to prove his ownership by an exhibition
of her vocal powers, which he had
trained to a surprising degree by taking
advantage of the demands of nature.
"Annle, sing for corn" said the owner,
whereupon the hen gave utterance to a
series of noises of high order of merit,
in view of her natural limitations, though
scarcely up to the standard of the nightin-
gale. There was no doubt of the identi-
ty of the fowl, but the Judge thought it
possible that she might have strayed
over to the defendant, and ordered his
acQuittal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
HELD FOR MURDER.
Two Weldon Men In Jail for Kill
ing a Hog Thief.

PETERSBURG, February 15.-Gray Latham,
a citizen of Weldon, N. c., was arrested at
that place yesterday afternoon for killing
Rufus Fields, colored, some nights ago. He
was taken to Halifax, N. c., last night and
placed in jail to await trial at the next term
of court. Laphsm killed Fields while the
latter wins stealing hogs from the premises
of Mr.. Emory. by whom the former had
been employed as a watchman.
7. E. Clarke, another citizen of Weldon,
was also arrested on the charge of being i'm
plicated in the murder, ana admitted to bail
in $500. These arrests were made at the in
stance Of q colored man who acted as Coro-
ner, and much indignation is felt at Weldon
in consequence.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
The New Orleans Carnival.

The approaching carnival at New Or
leans promises to be more attractive than
any of its predecessors since the war,
and the attendance will doubtless tax the
accommodations of the city. Memphis,
Tenn, and Vicksburg, Miss, will for
various reasons omit their annual dis
plays which will cause the concentration
of visitors at New Orleans principally,
as the display at Mobile will of course
be on a much less extensive scale. New
Orleans Is already wearing her most
genial aspect, and the evidences of the
presence of spring-green vegetation and
blooming howers-are observable on
every hand owing to the unusual mild
ness of the season in that section, The
programme for the carnival is an exten-
sive one, and it is doubtful whether it
could be successfully carried out in any
other city of the country. Mardi Gras
this year falls on the 21st of February,
but the carnival will really be einaugurated
by a procession of the "Kaights of
Momus" on Thursday evening next, which
promises to be one Of the finest specta-
cles yet presented. Monday, the Goth,
will be signalized by the grand entry of
''His Majesty, the Ancient King OF the
Carnival, into the city, where he will be
received with an ovation. Monday even
ing the "Krewe of Proteus, mystic
society, will appear for the first time,
and it is given out that they Will astonish
all spectators by the magnifcence of the
Protean display. About noon of the
21st, Mardi Gras. Rex will appear with
great procession, accompanied by the
societies of PhunnV PhOrtv Phellows
and the Independent Order of the Moon,
whose comic representations, it is
claimed, will excel anything of the kind
IN the past. On the evening of the 21st
the most ancient of the secret societies,
the famous "Mystic Krewe of Comus,
will celebrate its twenty fifth anniversary
by splendid pageant. There will be-
numerous other attractions, such as
balls of all descriptions, concerts, sport
ing events, etc., which will render the
short period Of the carnival one of al
most continuous excitement and diver
sion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Cotton Futuyesto New York.

NEW YORK, February 15.-The Posts cot
ton market report says: Future deliveries
at the first call opened 7-l00 lower, but ad
vanced Immediately, and the call closed
about 10-l0O to IL 100 higher than yesterday
at the closing. After the call prices rose
100, May for instance IL 7lc. II 72c. to
IL 7Sc but lost again until May was sold at
ii 66c. AT the second call May brought
II re, IL 73c., and was run up after the call,
at 1:l5 p. m. to 1l:Sl. This will best show
the unsettled and feverish state OF the mar
ket AS soon as the demand falls eff or
orders arrive to sell prices will fall, and on
the contrary renewed buying sends them
up. Opinion as TO the near future evident
ly differs good deal. Upon the whole the
feeling would seem to improve. AT least the
recent great depression has come to an
end -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
BALD MOUNTAIN FALLING.
A Section of the Peak TumbIes Into
the Valley.

WASHINGTON, February ia special
from Asheville, N. c., says: "On Monday
section of Bald Mountain, half a mile
square, slid off into the valley with a crash
that shook the earth and frightened the in
habitants for miles around. Their terror
was as great. but not so long continued, as
four years ago, when 1t was expected that
Bald Mountain would become a volcano.
No explanation is offered, but many specu-
lations are made. The people are afraid to
venture upon q close examination.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
weather indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
INGTos, d. c., February i5.-Indicstions for
Thursday
In the South Atlantic States, partly cloudy
weather, local rains, variable winds, sta
tionary or higher temperature and stationary
pressure.
Ia the Middle Atlantic States, fair weather
sOuthwesterly winds, stationary or lower
pressure.
In the Gulf States, partly cloudy weather,
local rains, warmer southerly winds, sta
tionary or lower pressure.
In Tennessee and the Ohio Valley, increas-
ing cloudiness with local rains, stationar or
higher temperature, lower pressure, south
eTly winds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Tammany Turns Traitor.

ALBANY, n. Y, February 10 The As
sembly to day ballc'ed for Clerk. All the
TammsDy members voted for Mi
chael J. DOugherty, but just previ-
Gus to the announcement OF The
vote Mr.. Costello announced his inten-
tiOn TO change his vote, and 10 explanation
said the Tsmmany men accepted the gaunt-
let which had been thrown down for them,
aud were prepared to fight the issue all
winter. He then changed his vote to Ed
ward N. johnson, Republican, and the re-
naming Tsmmany members made the same
change. The result was the election of
johnson BY a vote of 65 to 50.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Iacr'e
- -

If we add The wages paid 1856, ,476, 1850
in 1880 and the value of the materials
used ($191, ,271 .150), we get $246, 747, ,935
as the cost of the whole product Take
this from the value of the product ($296,-
557, $685. and we have $40, 800, 750 as the
profit which the manufacturers made out
of the years business. This is over 21
per cent. on the capital invested ($191,-
271, ,150)-certainly good round profit
And yet the IRON and steel manufactu-
rers are inCessantly telling us that unless
their industry is protected by still higher
duties on foreign iron aud steel, it will
be broken down by competition, their
furnaces closed, and their employees
turned out to swell the ranks of idleness.
Again, the protectionists tell US that
high duties benefit American working
men mainly, but the figures do not strik-
ingly bear out this theory. There were
14O,978 hands employed in this industry,
and the aggregate wages paid them was
$55, ,476, 785, which is less than $400 q
year to the man-not an affluent living
for the skilled workmen engaged in the
business. 1t is very clear that the larger
share of profits of iron and steel manu-
facture in 1880 went into the pockets of
the capitalist employers, and only a mod
crate share to their WOrkmen,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
MEXICO.
San Luis POIosi waking Up.

CITY OF MEXICO, February 15.-The Gov
ernor OF San Luis Potosi has issued proc
lamation, requesting the citizens Of that
State, for their best interests, to forward
railroad construction by furnishing the
needed labOrers and granting every privi-
lege to the Mexican Central Company. The
same progressive spirit is manifested by a
legislative Cecree that national bank bills
shall constitute legal tender in the State
office,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Billings, the Actor
Suicide.

NEW YORK, February 15.-The funeral Of
A. D. Billings, of South Carolina. the young
actor at the Union Square Theatre who
committed suicide, took place to-day from
his late residence, the services being con-
Quoted by the Rev. DR.. Haughton of the
Church of the TRANSPORTATION (the "little
church around the corner''). The theatri-
cal profession was well represented. The
body was inferred In Evergreen Cemetery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Relief for Jewish Refngess.

PHILADELPHIA, February 15-A public
meeting of Christians and Jews was held at
the Mayors Office this afternoon to make
provision for the Jewish refugees from Rus
sia, who are now on their way to this port,
aud are expected here about the 22d inst
Hon. Horatio Gates Jones called the meet
ing to order, aud Mayor King presided.
Anthony j. Drexel was elected Treasurer.
Five thousand one hundred and seventy
dollars was subscribed to-day, and it was
resolved to hold another public meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
TIE COTTON CROP.
Report of the Agricultural Depart
ments

WASHINGTON, February 15.-The follow
ing has been issued by the Department of
Agriculture:
A supplementary cotton return made
after the close of the harvest, with an effort
for unusual completeness, has resulted in
obtaining county estimates, covering seven
tenths of the entire field of production, or
five hundred and six counties. The
December return represented but forty-three
per cent. Of the cotton area. The INQUIRY
calling for a comparison with last year's
product was divided. first, to show the re-
suit on the basis of equal areas; second,
modification BY increase or decrease Of acre
age. The result makes the State percentages
of last YEARS. product as follows:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

There is No condition so low as to be
hopeless, nor any plane so high as to be
without fear. Many use Browns Iron Bit.
ters in heakh as well as in sickness. II is
NATURES best assistant in keeping health and
in restoring health. Its use will make you
and all YOUR family healthy, robust and
strong, ana save much loss Of time and
heavy Decor bills.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

"Do you mean to call me liar?"
asked one railroad man of another rail
road man during a dispute on business
they had on Austin avenue yesterday.
mo, Colonel, don't mean to call you
liar. On the contrary, say you are the
only man in town who tells the truth all
the time, but I'm offering a reward of
twenty-five dollars and chrome to any
other man who will say he believes me
when l say you never lie," was the re-
sponse. "Well, I'm glad you took it
back" replied the other party, as they
shook. I6rdS SittingS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
THE YIRGINIA READJUSTERS.
of the n asseF 1Een-IIIddlebeFg
Deneuaces Him as a FeIOn.

RICHMOND, February 15.-The Readiuster
troubles thicken. Last night in caucus, the
boiling members OF the party agreed to
abide by the decision of the csucus; but
when Massey, the present incum-
bent, was nominated for Auditor
OF Public Accounts Senator Riddleberger
said he would resign his seat and 90 home
before he would vote for him, and denounc-
ed Massey as felOp. whereupOn the latter's
friends left the caucus Great excitement
followed the exit of the Massey men The
caucus az 1890 ?. m. renOminatsi s. Brown
Allen, of Augusta, for Auditor of Public
Accounts and adjourned
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

New YORK, February l5-The CONNER
ciGl Advertiser says: ''The failures in New
Orleans yesterday do not affect parties here
except Mr.. Hentz to the extent of $25, 900,
as special partner in house there. The
break yesterday afternoon here was due to
sales here for New Orleans account, as that
market could not take as much. Rumors
OF trouble in houses here yesterday were not
confirmed, and are thought to be without
fOundation.n -
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
The Land League FINANCES.

WATERBURY,, Conn, February 10 Rev.
Lawrence Walsh, of this city, Treasurer of
the Irish National Land League, reports
having received from Chicago, for the tund,
from d csmber to February IA, S45, l67.
Also that he has sent $50 553 in all to Treas
ufer Eagan since last October. He expects
TO send 81, 600 more this week.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Fire New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, February 15.-There was
a fire last night in the store of d, L. Ranlett
& Co., dealers in cordage, bagging, etc.
Loss by fire and water is $4,000. The in-
surance is 5000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
A smooIh ComnIerinn

Can be had by every lady who will use
Parker's Ginger Tonic. Regulating the in
ternal organs and purifying the blood, it
quickly removes pimples and gives healthy
bloom to the cheek. Read about it in other
column.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
The Paris Rnnrae.

LONDON, February 15-Paris advices say:
Cuisines on the b0urse closed firm all
around. But few OF the spectators who
had heavy accounts to settle found the ne
cessarY resources"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Rnssians Want War.

VIENNA, February l5.-The Ncl0 Free Press
lesrns from st. Petersburg that the disposi-
tiOns OF the Emperor and NJ. Giers, seere-
~ for Foreign Affairs, are fully peaceful,
out those Immediately around the Gar are
Inclined to war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

A prominent business man in Mime
apolis, while being examined for life
insurance policy recently, revealed the
fact that he did not know how old he
was, where he was born or the names of
his parents. At time when he esti-
mates that he was about five years old he
found himself wandering about in the
streets without home, a friend or a
name. He managed to make living
until about twelve years old, when he
himself selected the name that he now
BEARS
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Eagan for Meath.

LONDON, February 15.-The Roman Cath
olic clergy of .the diocese of Meath have
recommended Mr.. Patrick Eagan as the
candidate of the Irish party for the vacancy
in the House of Commons from that con
Sullivan
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
The FrancO.EngIIsh Commercial
TFeaEv

LONDON, February Is The Paris cores
pondent of the Manches er Guardian says:
"The exact position in regard to the com
merclal treaty is that England had for some
months been persisting in her demand for
reductions of duties on woolens and cottons
80 TO 20 centimes respectively below those
fixed in 1860, in return for a reduction of
England's wine duties by half. France has
not replied.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Labor TroubIes an Fan River,

FALL RIVER, Mass, February 15-As the
meeting of the sp1nners last nigh. discus
sion took place relative to the grievances
existing at the various mills. Meetings are
to be held and the officials will be inter
viewed for improved spinning. A report
on rules is to be made at the next meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Seventeen IrIsh BarOnIes Pro-
claimed.

DUBLIN, February l5.-The Official Gazette
proclaims five baronies of the county Ros-
common and twelve baronies of the county
Waterford.
AT meeting Of the Ladies's League the
receipt of the following sums of money
was acknowledged To the general fund
el3S, and to the prisoners maintenance
fund e367.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Senator HuI Gersing Along Well.

PHILADELPHIA, February 15.-Notwith-
standing the reports to the contrary, the
authorities at the Jefferson Medical College
informed q :, preventative Of the Associated
Press at 6 ~ m. that Senator HIPS condi-
tion was very favorable, and that the opera
tion on the Senator's mouth, performed
about week ago. was highly satisfac-
tory one. Mr.. Hill was now getting along
well.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
BISHOP WIGHTMAN
Dies at HIS Home In CharIe,ton.

CHARLESTON, February 15.-Bishop VIM.
May WightmaD, of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, died at his residence in this
city this morning, after an Illness OF over
eighteen months, aged "A years.
Bishop Wightman was licensed to preach
In 1927, was successfully professor il Ran
dOlph Macon College, Va, editor of the
Southern Christian Ad0ocate, President of
Wexford College, s c., and Chancellor Of
he Southern University at Greensboro, Ala
He was elected Bishop in 1866. He was a
fine scholar pulpit orator of rare power,
and universally popular.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Iron and Steel Profits.

The census sometimes tells intererting
tales, and the story it tells about out iron
and steel industry in 1880 is particu-
larly instructive at the present time.
The following figures are an epitome of
iron and steel production in the United
States in the years 1880 and 1870:
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
Arrival of a shIpwrecked crew.

NEW YORK, February 15-The ship Jessie
Burrill has arrived from Lisbon, bringing
the crew of the brig Jennie Morton, from
Wilmington, N. c., for Baltimore, aban-
doned in water logged and dismasted con-
dition on the OH inst.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
AnnoKnnce Avoided.

Gray hairs are honorable, but their pre-
mature appearance is annoying. Parker's
Hair Balsam prevents the annoyance by
promptly restoring the youthful color.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16

The report of the Roman board of sta
tistics shows that on the night of the 31st
of December, 1881, the population of
Rome and her suburbs numbered 167.-
327 males and 132. 965 females, total of
300,292 souls. The increase of the popu-
lation in the last ten years has been 52,-
416.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-02-16
THE kRKANSAS FLOODS.
ApprehensIOns SubsIding - Great
Damage from the Overflow.

NEW ORLEANS, February ia Helena
special says: "The river commenced falling
and the apprehension from the overflow sub
siding. The steamer Mike Davis has re-
turOed from the oveIhowed section on the
St. Francis river, and reports great damage
there from the high water. This boat is
doing great service in removing families and
stock TO q safe place"