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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
BRIEF NEWS SUMMARY.

The Western Union Telegraph Company
yesterday declared dividend of IL pei
cent. for the current year.
The gas house of Wilkesbarre, Pa, was
entirely demolished by an explosion a few
days ago. The cause of the explosion Il
unknown.
VIM. NJ. Saunders, claim agent, of New
Orleans, has been debarred from practice
before the Interior Department for forgery
In pension case.
The would-be assassin, MacLean, has
been identified as the man who last summer
frequented the vicinity of Windsor Castle
and acted in suspicious manner.
An inquest was held recently at Peters
burg, New York, on Sophia Bower, who
died OF starvation. She was the widow of a
veteran of 1912, and had applied for a pen
sion, but in vain.
Three men and two women have been ar
rested at Brussels charged with completely
in the Hatton Garden Londonl post office
robbery In November last. A quantity of
jewels was found upon them.
The Patterson family of seven persons, at
Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, are seriously
Ill from eating biscuit in which arsenic was
put instead Of cream of tartar. The Young
est cnild, six years OF age, Is not expected
torecover.
The London Daily NeaOs announces that
tne report published in the St. James Gazette
OF tuesday, about a convention between
Germany and France, for the annexation bv
the latter OF Luxembourg, Is q pure inyen-
ion.
Two men entered the residence of R. 7.
hughes, In Topeka, and while one guarded
tne door the other presented a pistol at
hugnes' head and made him and his wife
lie quiet while he went through his pockets.
he obtained over 500 In cash, and checks
amounting to $50 more.
A terrific hail storm visited the Ctv nj
Mexico on Sunday evening, and the half
stones crushed In a circus tent crowded
with people to witness the performance. A
number OF persons were injured, but only
Two men, VINO were struck by falling poles.
received serious injuries.
Among the immigrant passe- aors hv the
Egypt at New York eces-.,Lly was a York
bj9 farn,I, naIe@ I 1-nen Balderstine, with
obilS" uIch consists of his wife, four
--uren, and no fewer than three mothers
in-law. he appeared both happy and con-
tented, and, on being questioned, said
that there amt no jollier family in the
world than me and the old women" They
are going West to farm.
lug 0ecEe1arf VI Ine LumDermen' 8
Exchange at Chicago reported to
the annual meeting that the past year had
been one OF the most successful ever expe-
rtenced in the Northwest. The receipts of
lumber were nearly 1900, 900 feet, shingles
500, ,OO0, 900, and lsths 104, ,00O, 600, while the
coarse forest grades by lake aggregated
2 846 600 posts, 4 1000 ties, and large
quantity of miscellaneous stuff.
A Dallas special to the Little Rock Gazette
says that the family Of j. o. Childers were
chloroformed. late Sunday night, and the
house robbed of So, 900 in diamonds, money
and other valuables. Every room in the
house was ransacked. A satchel and large
knife were found In one of the rooms, with
which the burglars expected to murder
whoever should resist. Simon Salida, col
ored, former servant, has been arrested On
suspicion Of managing the robbery.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER, WASH
NeToN, d. c., March Indications for
Thursday:
In the South Atlantic States, cloudy
weather and rain, northeast to southeast
winds, lower barometer and stationary or
a slight rise in temperature.
In the Middle Atlantic States, cloudy
weather with rain or snow, northeast to
southeast winds, lower barometer, station
sry or eight rise in temperature.
In the Gulf States, heavy raine, followed
by partly cloudy weather, falling followed
by rising barometer, variable winds and sta
tionary or slight rise In temperature.
In Tennessee and the OHIO valley, heavy
rains and cloudy weather, north to east
winds becoming variable, lower barometer
and stationary or slight rise in temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
MURDERED FOR THEIR MONEY
An Old Couple Dragged out of Bed
and Killed.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, OHIO, March S.-John
o. Massey and his wife, an old couple living
on Buck Island creek, about six miles from
this place, were found murdered this morn
ing in their house. The bodies were dlscov-
cred in the passage near the door of their
bed room, indicating that they had been
dragged from their bed and then murdered.
The victims, who owned some property,
doubtless had money in the house. The
drawer in which they usually kept 1t was
found on the floor, and had been ransacked.
There is no clew to the murderers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
THE SIX DAYS WALK.
The Winners, shares OF stakes and
Profits.

New YORK, March S.-The walkers and
managers of the lace six days pedestrian
match met this afternoon. The amount
given to each of the contestants was as fol-
lows: Hazael, $3.50 81 gate money and
$4,000 sweepstakes, Fitzgerald, s.. $50 gate
money, with s., 900 sweepstakes; Noremac,
s2, PSI 50; Hart. 81 593; Hughes, SLIPS rs,
and Sullivan, $3.50 AZ.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
BRUTAL MURDER.
Two Women AssassInated In Ken
lucky.

MOUNT VERNON, KY, March Son Mon
day night Mary Segman, of Round Stone,
and her mother, Rhoda Segman, were assas-
sinated by an unknown person. They lived
about seven miles from here. The assassin
entered their little cabin about midnight,
and shot at Mary with instantly fatal
suited with some one, and presently
returned and killed the old woman.
MarY's little children gave the alarm to the
Deighbors, when the assassin was gone.
There were nine wounds on the body of
Mary SegmaD, any one OF which would have
been fatal. The assassin fred fifteen shots
in all. There is no doubt of his having had
confederate. James Bishop, whose brother
was killed year ago at this house, has been
arrested on suspicion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
IgnatieH and Sk0heIeG.

LONDON, March S.-The Times prints a
letter from st. Petersburg, which, it says,
1t has the best reasons for knowing accu-
rately describes the situation. The letter
declares that General Skobeleff's speeches
were prearranged between him and General
lgnatieff. It is said that the object OF the
latter is to embroil matters to such a de-
gree as to create an opportunity for him to
offer his services to the Czar as Minister of
Foreign Affairs in order to straighten them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

JACKSON, MISS, March 8.-The Governor
day, all of which were confirmed by the
Legislature: Judge of the Supreme Court,
II. Fl. Chalmers; Circuit Judges, Messrs.
Buchanan, Featherstone, Roane, Timble,
Arnold, Terrell, Mayors, Calhoun, Cowan
and North; Chancellor, J. G.. Hall. DIR. T.
j. Mitchell was reappointed Superintendent
Of the Lunatic Asylum, DR.. Writ Johnston
Secretary of the State Board of Health, and
K. G. Wall Commissioner of Emigration.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

Twenty bronzes coated with vivid
green and in excellent preservation have
been found far below the surface near
Liege. They are supposed to belong to
the third century. Some of them are
admirable specimens of the best Italian
work of that period and were doubtless
brought from Italy; others are apparent
ly the rude efforts of native skill, and all
OF them are supposed to have formed
part of an ornamental fountain,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

CHESTER, Pa, March S-The session OF
the Pennsylvania Military Academy, inter
rupted by the recent burning of the acade-
my building, was resumed this afternoon in
the Ridley Park Hotel, with one hundred
and twenty cadets In attendance, among
them three new cadets. All of the one hun.
dred and forty-two cadets in attendance at
the time of the fire will return.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

WILMINGTON, N. c., March Sat meet
ing of the directors OF the North Carolina
Central Railroad, held here to day, Colonel
John M. Robinson, President of the Bay
Line, Seaboard and Roanoke, Raleigh and
CASTOR, and Raleigh and Augusta Air Line
Companies, was elected President to fill a
vacancy caused by the death OF Captain D.
r. Murchison, and Mr.. Livingston Minnis.
of Boston, was elected a director In his
stead.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
New Ra,lroaa, in tha we.,.

says: "The Rio Grande and Pecos Railroad
charter was filed late on Friday, with Gov.
Alex. Hunt, of Colorado, ex.Gov. j. W.
Tnrockmorton and Albert G. Wilcox, of
Texas, as incorporators. A road Is project
ed from Brownsville, near the mouth of the
Rio Grande, to Ell Paso, on the western
boundary. A road is contemplated to be
built along the valley river, the principal
offices to be located at Laredo, where work
has already been begun.n
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
BULLS AND BEARS.
Yesterdays Raid In wall Sire.

NEW YORK, March s.-The -E,eninq Posi-
says regarding to- day Is excitement in stocks:
"All that can be said about the market to-
day is that 1t was very successfully raided,
there apparently having been no reason for
the decline except the disposition of certain
spectators who have sufficient means and
VINO are masters Of the art of manipulation
to force prices down." >'''''N'
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
The Atlanta and Charlotte Air Line

NEW YORK, March Sat the annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the Atlanta
and Charlotte Air Line Railway Company,
held In this city to-day, 3S, 166 votes were
cast, electiDg the following directors: Hiram
". Sibley, Eugene Kelly, Richard Irwin,
J. w. II. Fogg, P. 81. Dickinson. Hiram
Sibley, Skipwith Wilmer, +. A. Lancaster,
James FL. Young, B. r. McAlpine, Jas. E.
Grannis and Robt. Stabo. The directors
elected Hiram W. Sibley President.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
ARRESTED IN THE PULPIT.
Serious Charge Against a Raptist
Minister.

RoCKLAND, Me-, March S.-Rev. Edward
d. Ellis, of Neponset, Mass, was arrested
at North Haven, Me-, last evening on the
charge Of criminality with the wife of a
resident of Thomaston. Both parties be-
long to highly respectable families. Ellis is
a Baptist clergyman, and has been holding
revival meetings in this section of the State
1or the past two years. He was arrested in
the pulpit while addressing large meeting.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
Czar and Kaiser-Church and state
In GeFmanYa

LONDON, March 6.-The Berlin correspond.
ent of the st. James Gazette says: "The Czar
has expressed a desire to avail himself of
the approaching birthday of the Emperor
William to make public manifestation of
the continuance Of friendly relations be-
tween the two empires" The same CORES
pondent says: "The committee on the eccIe-
siastcal bill rejected the whole measure on
its second reading to-day, only the Con-
servators voting in its favor.r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
CIncinnal,Is PORK showing,

CINCINNATI, March 8-Superintendent
Maxwell, of the Chamber of Commerce,
to-day submitted his report in detail of the
pork packing in Cincinnati for the past win
ter, showing a decrease as compared with
the previous year Of 137, ,547, while the de-
crease OF the aggregate yield of lard
was 6,415, $40 pounds. or other products
the statement shows 3 decrease of barrels OF
pork OF IL, 9l6, and of cut meats gross
weight Il, ,192,OS9 pounds.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
Arch bishop McCabe TO be Made a
Cardinal.

LONDON. March 8.-The Times CORE
spondent at Rome says: eat the approach
ing consistory the Pope will create seven
new Cardinals, including the Most Rev. DIR.
McCabe, Archbishop of Dublin. 1t is un.
derstood that this expresses the Pope's ap
proval of the efforts which Archbishop
McCabe made in the cause of law and order
in Ireland. The Aychbishops OF Seville and
Algiers and the Pa riarch OF Venice will also
be included"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
Cotton Futurea i'm New York

NEW YORK, March S.-The Posts cotton
market report says: Future deliveries at
the first call advanced to 100, and showed
another slight Improvement at the second
call, but were sold down subsequently and
lost 3-1OO. There are few orders from the
outside. Transactions are small, as the
market is almost entirely in the hands of
small spectators"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
An EDglish JOurnaItst ImprIsoned
In DaImatIa.

LONDON, March S.--The Manchester Guar.
dian confirms the report of the arrest at Ra-
gusa OF Mr.. Evans, its Dalmatian CORE.
spondent. 1t appears that an order was first
Issued for his expulsion, and he was about
to embark, with his wife, when he was taken
to the barracks of the gen d'armes, sppa-
rently because he was suspected of melting
the people to insurrection.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
mavor Crace,s CIttxen.h,r

NEW YORK, March Sit is rumored there
will be an investigation in regard to Mayor
Grace's citizenship. The Mayor himself
admits that he took out his naturalization
papers two days before the election, merely
as a precautionary measure, as he was In
Peru when he attained his majority.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

Many wonder how Parker's Ginger Tonic
can perform such varied cures, thinking It
simply essence Of ginger, when In fact it is
made from many valuable medicines which
act benefcially on every diseased organ.
See other column,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
JACKSONVILLE JOTTINGS.
ECHOES OF THE FAIR AND
CHANCES HERE AND THERE.

Columbia County at the Fair-Du-
Val's 'sExhibitfOn-The Inducements
She Offers-What She Nee DIS 20 FIJI
Her Vacant Lands-MOney Easier
Florida Property Looking Up
Increasing Prosperity an d IGs Signs
A Costly New HOtel-OIher Inn
prOvements- Stirring MusIc-DIs-
ttnguished VIsitOrs-OppOsIBg Cur
rents-What Strangers Purchase.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
A Murderer Wanted-The Ladies,
Land Waa~no

DUBLIN, March S.-The Gazette contains q
proclamation offering q reward of e5O0 for
Information leading to the conviction of
the murderer of the tenant Morony.
The meeting of the Ladies' Land League
yesterday acknowledged having received
&5l for the general fund and e1 ,51I for the
imprisoned Leaguers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
Tho War on BradIauob.

LONDON, March SIN the House of Com
mons last night, the Speaker, replying to a
question by Mr.. Labouchere, said it would
be disorderly for two members to attempt
to introduce Bradlaugh,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
The UbIO uttous Yankee.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, March S-An Ameri-
can company, supported by Gen. Wallace,
the United States Minister, are endeavoring
to obtain concession f.r q railway In the
province of Bagdad,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
rs Physical Perfection Worth Striv.
ing Fore

Do you wish to be perfect in mind and
body? Do you wish to be healthy and
strong in all your parts Then lay all other
remedies aside and use Browns Iron Bit
ters. 1t will surely infuse new life and new
vigor into the whole human system. II
gives perfection to every part, increases the
muscles and strengthens the nerves.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
Father Sheeby on for EUropa

New YORK, March S.-Among the pas
sengers bY the steamer Germain, which
sailed to-day for Europe. was Rev. Eugene
Sheehy, who came 10 this country last
November in the interest of the Idsh Land
League. He expresses himself as well
pleased with the result of his visit.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
Charities.


Blackweli.s Durham
Cigarettes are q novelty
because they are pure.
Over Ten Millions
sold in Chicago alone ih
Six months, proves that
they are unequaled.
They are the resultof
long experience, careful
study, and thorough 'es esx-
Perifnenting.
They are made from
the batareStand 6S$ttobac-
co, free h6m all drugs
and covered with genu-
Inc imported rice-papef.
Give them a trial once.
Your dealer has them.
Their purity and quail
ity make them a NOV
city" in the cigarette
world-pleasing you
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
MUnIted IraIand,, Iasned.

LIVERPOOL, March S.-The United Ireland
was again issued here on Tuesday. Its i'm
print bears the name of Mr.. Denver, who
was recently fined for aiding and abetting
the printing of that journal without an i'm
print as printer for VIM. O'Brien.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

Now Mr.. Tennyson might ascertain
whether a medium weight brigade made
charge at Balaklava, and do the square
thing by them if they did.-NOrrSstOsOn
Herald.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

"Wells' Health Renewer," greatest reme-
dy on earth for impotence, leanuess, sexual
debility. etc. 81, at druggists. Depot, Os-
ceola Butler, Savannah.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09
EIegance and PuritY.

Ladies who appreciate elegance and puri-
tY are using Parker's Hair Balsam. It is
the best article sold for restoring gray hair
to its original color, beauty and lustre.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

Skinny Mem.

LoNDoN, March S--Tz55 Wilson Line
steamer Apolio has been sunk off Ushant
in a collision. Six persons were drowned i
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-03-09

PARIS, March S.-A telegram from Tunis
reports that nine Europeans journeying
from Tunis to Gafsa have been murdered
between Tunis and Cairwan.
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Georgia Affairs.

psotstered st the Post Omee In Sa-
,-bs - second Glass Matter.
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THAT DISPATCH.

Some time ago the matter Of the midnie ht
dispatch of Whitelaw Reid to Pres dent Gar
6eld was referred to the United States Attorney
for this district for investigation. Reid charges
that the dispatch, which was originally pub.
As it was received here,I it was thought best to
investigate here. About the only thing that
has been discovered in regard to iti that there
is no law in force here under which such an in
vestigation could be made. Such a law exists
In almost every State. but there is none Of that
character for the District of Columbia. Mr.,
REID will have to resort TO other means to find
out how his dispatch to President Garfield 'got
OUT POToMAC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-13
Political Contributions.
MR.. BECK'S PRoHIBIToRY BILL

Mh BEN fRoHlBlTOK1 BILL.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Beck in the Senate.
yesterday, to prohibit political contributions by
employees of the government, provides that it
shall not be lawful for any person holding any
Office under the United States, or any employe
thereof to contribute or pay to any commit
tee or person, or into any fund, any money,
property or valuable thing for any political pur-
pose whatever, or to pay any assessment or per-
centage upon the income or emOluments of his
Office or position for any political purpose or to
give, lend, advance or pay any money, property
or valuable thing. with the intent or with the
assent, permission or understanding that tine
same may be applied to or for any political pur-
pose whatsoever. or to himself or herself apply
the same to any political purpose. No head OF
department or other superior officer shall HIM
self collect. or permit or allow any other person
to collect or receive from any officer or employe
in his department or under his supervision or
from any other officer or emplOye whatsoever
any assessment, percentage. contribution. gift.
loan or advance OF any money. propngty or valu-
able thing with the intent. understanding or
permission that the same shall or may be used for
any political purpose. The second section pro-
vides that any person who shall violate any provi-
sion of this act shall be deemed guilty Of a mis-
demeanOr, and. on conviction thereof. shall be
punished by Imprisonment for a term not eX-
ceeding six months and. in the discretion of the
court. by fine not exceeding S. COO. and, on
conviction. shall be forever thereafter dsquali-
fed from holding any office Of honor, profit or
trust under the United States. Any officer Of
the United States who shall violate any prOvi-
sion Of this act shall, in addition to such impris-
onment and fine. be deemed and taken to have
vacated the office held by him.