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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
Boiler Explosion.

Five men were killed and two injured by .
boiler explosion in the saw-mill and handle fac
tory of wesler d Barnes, At Stone, Wayne
County, Ind, the past week. Their nagBs are:
Geo. W. Wesler, one Of the proprietors, Robert
Randall, Lewis Mann, VIM. Yankee and He'd
Clark. The water in the boiler had become ex-
hausted by reason of the pump being out of
order, and when the pump resumed work,
forcing cold water into the boiler, the explosion
occurred
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
A Regular Stampede.

1t is reported that forty thousand tickets
have boen issued at Hong Kong to be used i'm
mediately after the passage of the Anti Chinese
Bill by Chinese intending 70 immigrate to the
United States. 1t is stated that the recent un-
usual influx of Chinese is not due to importa-
tions by railroad contractors, but to the action
Of the Chinese Six Companies.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
Wrecked Train.

A passenger train was wrecked on the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad east Of Parkersburg,
W. Va, by stone which had slipped from the
side Of . cut. The engine ran into the store Of
George W. James and in . short time the
building and the entire train, with the ex-
ception of the sleeper, was consumed by fire.
John Ggley, engineer, and John Brewer, fire.
man. were killed
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
Whisky Law.

The Kentucky Senate last week passed the
House bill to punish minors for misrepresent-
ing their ages to obtain spirituous liquors,
after amending it with q provision that, II 3
bar-keeper sells liquor to minor over sixteen
years of age, believing him to be Of lawful age,
he shall not be liable to the penalty now pre-
scribed bv law
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
4 Mialaaippf Hanxfn9.

Jones (white) and Miller (coloreD were
hanged at Aberdeen, Mississippi, for the muir
der, last November, Of three young men, sons
Of Judge ]. P. Walker, of Russell County, Ala,
who were on the way across the country, driv-
ing stock to Arkansas, whence they were
moving. They were murdered while asleep for
. small amount of money which they had With
than
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

named Roderick MacLean, at Maidstone, in
1874, charged with attempting to upset train.
Since his discharge from Wells Lunatic Asylum,
MacLean has been confined in the Weston
super-Mare Asylum. When the prisoner left
the Town Hall, after his examination, twenty
men endeavored to overturn the carriage con-
taining him.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

more hubbled together on the levee. 1t is pitt
full to see them, half naked, frozen and hum
CRY. Every house at Riverton, except Duncan's
and Frank Reinach's, has either floated OF or
go damaged by washing away of blocks that
they will be unfit for habitation when the water
declines.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
Conkling Connrmed.

Roscoe Conkling's nomination to be an Asso-
ciate Justice Of the Supreme Court of the
United States uice Ward Hunt, retired, was con-
frmed in the executive session Of the Senate
March 2. The vote on the motion to confirm
was 80 yeas to IL nays. The confirmation was
subsequently made unanimous pro Jorn,a. It
is said that the twelve negative votes were cast
by Hoar, Dawes, Morrill, and Hawley, Republi-
cans, and eight Democrats, whose names are
variously given. In all the lists the names
Baysrd, Hampton, Jones, Jackson and George
appear. number Of Senators were paired.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
An Al.rusu~ Iudux or Chinese.

News from San Francisco reports that the
influx Of Chinese at that port has increased
alarmingly, averaging 1000 to 1,50O . day.
Meantime the Senators from the Pacific Coast
are using every endeavor to securing the pas
sage of the bill to stop Chinese immigration.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

A conductor On freight train, at station
near Ashtabula, discovered two burglars inside
one of the box cars, whereupon he closed and
locked the door, and telegraped ahead for Off
GERS. When the train arrived at Ashtabula
officers surrounded the car, opened it, and then
battle began. Twenty pistol shots were ex-
changed. Que Of the burglars was wounded
in three places. Both were finally captured.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
A BursIarious old Lady.

Mrs. Sarah Taylor, q lady aged sixty years,
living in Warren County, Ohio, has been con-
victed Of series of robberies, extending over
a period Of thirteen years. Mrs. Taylor formerly
was one of the respected citizens of the county,
but for the past few years has been under q
cloud Of suspicion, and an investigation
brought to light articles Of all descriptions that
have at different times been missed by her
neighbors.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

The Iowa Senate has agreed to the Constitu-
tional amendment prohibiting the manufacture
and sale Of intoxicating liquors as . beverage,
aud the measure now goes before the people.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

The three treacherous Indians, Dead Shot,
Dandy Jim and Skippy were hanged March
al Fort Grant, Arizona. When they mounted
the scaffold, they said they were happy and
would coon meet their friends. They died
without struggle.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

Advices from the west coast of Africa report
that q ferryboat, while crossing lagoon of
the Lagos, capsized and forty-seven Of sixty
persons on board drowned.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

WALT WHITMAN must have have q
dreadful time at first to get the printers
to set up his productions in the form of
poetry. .-LotOeU Citizen,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

The wrecking of q freight car loaded with
brick, near Joliet, H., killed two tramps and
badly wounded eight others, who were sscreted
in the car stealing q ride.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

Charles A. Reade, Of Newton, Massachusetts,,
who died a few days ago, left will bequeath-
ing $50, 900 to be used TO help pay OF the war
debit
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

Later particulars from England concerning
MacLean, who attempted to assassinate the
Queen, state. that he was formally in Wells
Lunatic Asylum, and was only discharged in
September last. solicitor has written to the
Mayor at Windsor, stating he defended . man
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

Lors of people are willing to rob
Peter to pay Paul, only they get tired
when their job is half done. They neg
lect to pay Paul.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
T,mb,r r,epa. rhv.rtet.

Land Commissioner Walsh has discovered
and thwarted q scheme ON the part of Wiscon-
sin and Michigan lumber and mill men to &C
quire several millions acres Of pine land in
Eastern Texas.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

A NARROW -auAaH road Of three feet
costs in construction about five-eights
as much rs brosd-guage.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

eTwo years ago George Hazard, private
banker at Auburn, Indiana, appropriated $1s,-
900 Of the depositors' money and skipped out.
Last week he was apprehended in Chicago and
arrested.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

At Bolivia, New York, while taking can Of
nitro-giycerine from . wagon, it exploded,
killing two men.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09

MADAME CHRIsrrNB NnssoN's favorite
amusement ID shooting.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
Nitro-GIyeerf.e as work.

Ten Nihilists, including one woman, have
been sentenced to death at st. Petersburg.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1882-03-09
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
8enfeneed 20 Death

The Congressional apportionment measure ID
now q law.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04
3lRW Adrertiseluenis.
SAVANNAH WEEKLY News.
For August 5, 1882.
READY THIS MORNING.
CONTENTS.

First Pdge.-Poetry: The Utterance of an
Irish Heart-Branley Farm; Chapters XXxII,
XXXIII., XXXv.-An Enormous Telescope
Anecdotes Of Standardization observanccs
Wonderful Tales from the Land of the Mid
night Sun.
Second Page-Georgia and Florida News-A
Florida Physician Fleeced in New York.
Third Washington Gossip-The Suez
Canal and Port Said-French Ironclads-Edi-
sons Latest-A Mormon Apostle-Letter from
Dodge County-A Fight for Life-What AID
miral Nicholson Saw and Did in Egypt-Scen-
tillations Of STANDARDIZATION
Fourth Page Editorial: The Negro in Poll
tics; Politics and the South Mr. Stephens
Letter of Acceptance; Radical Antics; Judge
Woods Decision on the Ku-Klux Act; The
Fight for the Next House; A Cabbage Chal-
lenge; Editorial Paragraphs.
Fifth Pdqe-Wednesday in Congress-Geor-
gia Radicals-Georgia Pathological Society
The Middle in Egypt-Charleston Flashes
Periss of the Rail-Palmetto Democrats-On
Fire at sea-American Legion of Honor; Meet
ing of Grand Council-A Romance Of Slavery
Jesse James Slayor-Brief Teleeraphic Sum-
mary-LocaI Department: Homicide; Phos.
Phate Rock in Chatham County; A Sloop Cap
tain in Trouble; ''Nobody's Child" Liabilities
of Telegraph Companies; Death of Mrs De
Montmollin The New Wa er Works. The Eec-
trio Light; The Proposed Railroad to Tybee;
Two Children Poisoned: Weather for August;
Death of an Old Pilot; An Insurance swindle
The Evening Observation-Disclosures
iSirth Page,-A Land of Milk and Honey
Letter from Dodge County-Tanahassee Topics
Letter from Irwin County-Fatal ARRAY In
Ehingham County-Letter from Atlanta-Let-
ter from scriven County-Musty Cornbread-
Agricultural-Ho Household Recipes-Advertise-
ments.
Seventh age-Recollections of Henry Clay
Cholera and Plague in the East-Moorlsh
Slave Girls of To-Day-Slightly Mixed-Specu-
lating in Miracles-He Would Lose in Pork
Cotton Manufacturing = Finely Tempered
Swords-False Assumptions as to the South.
Orange Insects Fashions at Saratoga-Adver-
tisements.
Eighth Page - Our Jacksonville Letter
Commercial-Ad DIVER tisements.
For sale at the News Depots and at the Count
ing Room OF the MORNING NEWS. Price: Five
cents copy, 50 a year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04
gre I'm = CIothIng Ssore.

Last night about half past nine O'Clock Pri
vate Watchman Walsh, on Broughton street
detected the Odor OF something burning in
the store occupied by Mr.. J. T. Cohen as q
dealer In boots, shoes, dry goods and cloth
ing, at the corner of Barnard and Broughton
streets, and examining closely he perceived
smoke issuing from the premises. He i'm
medlately fastened to station No IA, corner
Broughton and Whitaker streets, and turned
ia an alarm, which brought out the fire de-
partment very promptly.
On reaching the scene the door Of the
building was forced, when 1t was found that
the interior OF the store was thoroughly on
fire aud the goods were burning rapidly.
The fire had apparently originated about
the centre Of the store, on the western side
where were arranged shelves laden with dry
goods, boxes, etc. Chief Butler had his
for e quickly at work, and in less than half
an hour the fire was extinguished, the
flames being confined 10 the first floor. The
stock was badly damaged by fire aud water.
The building belonged to the estate OF
Holland. and was insured in companies
represented by Capt. j. F. Wheaton. There
were IS, 900 on the stock in companies rep
resented by Mr.. G. g. Fallia ant, and $1,CJO
in the agencies Of Messrs. Johnston g Poin-
dexter.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04
COMPARATIVE PRECIPITATION


Star gazers in August will find material
for great enjoyment as they look upward
on starlit nights. Venus takes the lead In
the evening sky, and is first on the pro-
gramme in her brilliant conjunction with
Mars. Jupiter takes the lead in the morn
ing sky, holding his court surrounded by
brilliants of the first order. An exhibition
of special interest may be expec'e ed on the
morning of the 9th, when the waning
crescent Of the old moon pays her respects
to the king of the stars. Evening and
morning stars are equally balanced during
the month, Venus, Mars and Uranus honor
ing the evening sky, Jupiter, Saturn and
Neptune grazing the morning sky, aud Mer-
curry dividing the honor, being half the
time morning star and half the time even
ing star. The full moon Of the 18th will
food with silver light the serene nights Of
the last week of summer. The August
meteors will give variety to the monthly
programme as they fall with their fiery
trains. Night after night, the grand cop
cave stretching above our heads, studded
with points of shining light, will furnish
studies of fresh interest to the lover of the
stars, while every movement Of every star
will illustrate the harmony, symmetry and
obedience to law that prevail In the myriad
worlds that people the boundless depths Of
space.-P To0Sdegtes Journal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04

SAVANNAH, August 3.-BdaOr Morning
BeDs: 1t is a great pleasure to see that the
spirit of yachting has blossomed, budded
and Powered, and that Savannah's old in
terest In sports aquatic rises on even terms
with the mercury. As 1t constitutes our
only summer recreation it is well that 1t Is
So The positive existence of two clubs, as
well as projected club house at one OF our
suburban resorts, speaks volumes for our
enterprise and as much for executive ability.
The writer witnessed and enjoyed the late
regatta at Isle Of Hope august y and can
not omit to compliment the entire excel
lence Of management, Ss well IS great sue
cess, of this the first regatta OF the Isle of
Hope Club-a forerunner, 1t is sincerely to
be hoped, of many more as enjoyable ones.
In the old time shirt of giving honor
where honor is due, | would call especial
attention to one of the contestants-which,
although in the second class, is 8 living
credit to industry, ability and enterprise. l
refer TO the gallant little "Uncas."
This little craft was devised, modelled
and built by Mr.. Henry G. Claghorn-with
no help from any one, except in the car
pentry work. He built her himself he
sails her himself (brother and friend), and
she has developed extraordinary speed and
sailing capacity.
Thrice has he grasped the laurel in five
contests with his "home made" little craft,
and yesterday actually beat yachts In the
first. class as far as the first turning buoy,
bringing In a winner in her own class by
several minutes.
All praise, then, to the "Uncss" aud the
young man who built her, and who has led
her three times to victory. As gentleman
aboard the steamer said Yesterday, "Well,
judging from the time made, the Uncas
might as we'll hereafter be classed among
the first class yachts"
OF course, that could not be; the express
sion was-as this letter is intended to be-
a compliment to enterprise and success, q
hurrah for industry and ability. And thanks
for being allowed the privilege of being
A SPECTATOR.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04
The following is the score:


Yesterday being the day for the meeting
of the Grand Council of the G. U. o. Of o. F..
(colored) of the State, the colored lodges of
the city, in honor of the occasion, gave a
public parade at $3.50 o'clock in the after
noon. Myrtle Lodge No 1868. Armenia
formed in procession at Chatham Hall, and.
preceded by the Guards Band, paraded
through the principal streets, under the
command of II. Holmes, Of Armenia Lodge,
as Chief Marshal, assisted by William Hous-
ton, of Myrtle Lodge, and r. Y. Smith, Of
Armor Lodge, Assistant Marshals.
The procession proceeded to the New
street church, which was packed with inter
ested spectators, where lengthy and appro-
pirate orations were delivered by Alexander
Cotton, of Armenia Lodge, and Moses Cos
ton, of Armor Lodge, the subjects being the
rise and influence of the order among the
colored citizens OF the country and the
beneficent infiuence-on the race. The sub
jects were handled in the usual style of col
cred oratory, and were well discussed by the
speakers.
After the services at the church, with
banners flying, the lodges again took up the
line of march to Chatham Hall, where they
were dismissed.
The Grand Council, composed OF repre-
sentatives of the order In the State, met In
regular convocation at Chatham Hall in the
evening and considered the regular routine
business of the order.
The display made by the lodges was very
good, and Judging by the physique OF the
PROCESSION the order is accomplishing much
among the colored people OF the country.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04
The Regatta az Isle OF Hope

The corrected time Of the boats entered
in the regatta at Isle Of Hope on Wednes-
day shows the following result: In the
Yacht class the Zinga was the winner, and
the Uncas was the winner among the bat
eaux. The Idler was cspsized, and the
Jennie s., after breaking off her bowsprit,
had the same mishsp.
The Annie Laurie, as stated, retired after
starting, but this wss caused by the Jennie
s. colliding with her and carrying away her
topmast and all attached, and doing other
damage, which rendered 1t impossible for
her to proceed in the race.
The misfortunes of the Jennie s.,
which have been already noticed, We are
informed, we're partially due to the inordi-
nate foudness of one of the crew for water
melon, and the fact that another Of the
crew is regarded as a first class "JoDah, D."
aud rarely goes out without having an up
set The Idler was cSpsized on the return.
We present herewith the
OFFICIAL RECORD
of the race, by which it will be seen that
the Zinga was the winner among the yachts
and the Uncss among the shad boats.
YACHTS.
Jennie s.-started, 1:14:9; length, "a feet
z riches.
Jule-started, 1:0S:5O; finished, sol 30;
actual time, 3:52:40; corrected time, 3:52:307S;
length, "A feet @ inches; time allowance,
go
Ztngs-started, Hills; finished. $4,000;
actual time, 3:4S:45; corrected time, 3:4S:3516 !;
length, "a feet inches; time allowance,
92S.
Meta H.--started, 1:15:42; finished, $4,000;
actual time, 4:23:1S; corrected time, 4:l5Olsz;
length. Is feet 9 inches; time allowance,
11:16L.
Idler-started, 115:45; length, IS feet
inches; time allowance, 11:l6H.
BATEAUX.
Twilight - Started, 1:17s01; finished,
4;53:CO. actual time, 3:25:59; corrected time,
3:29:O616; length, p feet IL inches; time
allowance, 6:5215.
Annie Laurie- 1tarted, 1:17:09; length,
% feet; time allowance, 11:15.
Unrestricted, 1:l6:55; finished, 4:4s:00;
SEXUAL time, 1871 05; corrected time, 3:10:35;
length, 19 feet 2 inches; time allowance,
1890.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04

The Crop Outlook and Receipts Last
Week.

According to the New York Financial
Chronicle Of the 29th inst, the total amount
of cotton received up to Friday night, July
2Sth, since the first of September, 1881, were
4. 654. 991 bales against 5, 757, 55S bales in
1881, and against 1850 902 bales in 1880,
showing falling off as compared with 1881
of 1,102, 567 bales, and as compared with
1880 at corresponding date of 225, 91l bales.
The receipts for the week ending Friday
night, July 18th, were 6, 1875 bales against
16, ISL bales in 1881, and against 10, $50 bales
in 1880.
Stocks at the interior towns on last Friday
were % 276 bales, against 5S,277 bales in
1881. Stock at Macon on Friday was 7S1
bales, against 2,774 bales in 1881 at same
date.
The total visible supply of cotton on last
Friday night was 1,666,755 bales, against
], $40, AIS in 1881. and against l ,5S4 1868 bales
at same date in 1880. These figures would
indicate decrease on last Friday night Of
ga, $50 bales, as compared with the cor
RESPONDING date in 1881, and an increase as
compared with 1880 of the same date.
Middling cotton was quoted in Liverpool
on last Friday. July Is, at Lied, and on
the corresponding date Of last year 1t was
quoted at 8 13 16d.
sable generally. although in Alabama and
Georgia there has been considerable rain.
The following are the telegraphic reports
from Georgia:
SAvANNAH.-It has rained on ave days OF
the past week, and the remainder Of the
week has been pleasant. The thermometer
has ranged from So to 81, averaging 70, and
the rainfall reached two inches and thirteen
hundredths.
AUGUSTA. have had good general
rain on five days of the past week, the rain
fail reached one inch and ffty-seven hun
dredthe. The weather is warm and sultry.
Crop accounts are favorable, and cotton is
developing encoursgingiY. The grain crop
is large and almost unprecedented. The
thermometer has averaged ", ranging from
So to 80.
MACoN.-It has rsined on three days OF
the past week, and the remainder OF the
week has been pleasant. The crop is de-
veloping promisinglY. The thermometer
has anged from "a to 81, averaging IS.
CoLUMBUs.-We have had rain on five
days of the past week, the rainfall reaching
three inches and five hundredths. We are
having too much rain. The thermometer
has averaged 70, the highest being 30, and
the lowest IS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-08-04
' YdTI AIhEl
LADIES.
A Victory for tbe StOneWalIs-The
Champion Game.

The match game of base ball played yes
terday afternoon, on the commons south of
Anderson street, between the Oglethorpes
and the stonewalls, attracted an immense
throng of spectators, It being estimated that
there were nearly two thousand spectators
present. The game was characterized by
Judges as the best that has ever been
PLAYED ia this city, and the fielding Of
the Oglethorpes was very highly com
plimented; specially was praise award
ed the playing of Rossiter, which. in
the language of an enthusiastic admirer of
the Irrational game" was simply superb.
The playing of both clubs stamps them
par excellence as ball tossers. Should
either the Stonewalls or Oglethorpes meet
the Brennans of New Orleans on the field,
there are many who predict that a great
victory would be scored for the Forest
City.