Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-03-05

DOMESTIC.
Details OF the Death OF Alex. II. Stephens.
ATLANTA, March 4th.-Stephens' death
occurred at half-past g. Abcat o'clock in
the morning it was evident that he was much
weaker. and that the crisis was approaching.
The doctors plsced q strong mustard plaster
on his wrist, and let it remain twenty min
utes. When it was removed there was not
the slightest sign of inflammation, showing
that there was very little vitality left. At
half past his extremities became cold and
clammy, and assumed q purplish hue. As
the end drew near, Stephens was lying on his
back, his head turned slightly to the right
a husky rattle in the throat, that had been
plainly perceptible earlier in the night. had
ceased entirely. There was no more heavy
breathing, and not the slightest gasping. At
a quarter. past 8 the family were called in, and
after breathing almost imperceptib'y few
moments he died without the slightest tire.
NOR. The news of his death created the pro.
foundest sensation, as it was not known
To-day his remains lay ia state
in tho executive mansion, and we're viewed
by 10000 people. Ia the afternoon a meet
ing of citizens was held, at which addresses
were delivered by Senator Colquitt, Judge
Logan, E. B. Leckley and other prominent
citizans. A citizsns' committee was appoint
ed to cooperate with committee from the
Legislature and State.house officers in the
conduct of the funeral. The remains viii lie
in state at the Capitol until buried on Wed
nesday or Thursday.
Stephens made his will some time ego. He
leaves $4,000 to the children Of his late
brother, Judge Stephens. The rest of the
estate, barring few minor bsquests, gees to
his nephew, Colonel john Stephens. What
the estate will foot up depends largely on the
sale Of his new history of the Uaited States.
He made about $4,000 on The War Be-
tween the States" His new book is selling
well. Above the requests the estate viii
probably pay $4,000.
The Flooded District.
ST. LeUIs, March 4th.-The latest news
from the overhowej country along the lower
Mississippi river is shat the sunk lands in the
st. Francis river region are entirely sub
merged, and nearly as far down as Helena,
but there are places above water. People
are living in the upper Stories or floating
around on RATS or in boats. Most OF them,
however, have deserted the country and gone
to tbs high land back from the river. Several
lives are reported lost in this region, but no
definite Information is given. Five railroad
laborerF, lost in the overflow, were picked up
in boat day or two ago IN q starving coz
iitiop, having been without food for week.
All the bayous in this region are rising
rapidly, and great volume of water is pour
ing to the southwark, which will reach
Helena about Tuesday. New Madrid. which
is further north, is submerged, with from
two to four feet of water in all the sheets.
There is scarcely q hcusa in town, In the
lower part which is not in the water. The
whole country back Of this, as far up as
Cairo, on the Missouri side, from Hickman
south for over fifty miles, is inundated, and
much property in the way of corn, live stock,
fences, etc destroyed. No great amount of
suffering is reported.
Steamboat Capsized and Sunk.
New ORLEANS, March 4th.-News has
been received that the steamboat Yazoo,
hepcs last evening for Bayou Macon and
Vensaa while turning point last night dur.
ing high wind, cspsizsd and sunk near Red
Church. The boat and cargo are 3 total loss.
It is believed number Of lives were lest. The
Times Democrats Donaldsville special says
This morning of o'clock the steamer Yazoo,
az Bonnet Core, struck al obstruction sup
posed to be q log, and commenced TO fill. She
was landed and ANAL line put out, which
parted, and the boat sank. The following
passengers we're picked up By the steamer st.
John upon the floating debts J. B. S1lli-
van, Captain W. B. Fauke, r. E. Cooley,
pilot Bell, Curtis, the bsr1eeper; J. r.
Richardson and Miss Daniel, passengers;
Alfonzo, the barber; Grant Miller, the
third cook, and six roustabouts. It is hoped
the balance of the crew got ashore while the
lire was being made fast.
4 Clergyman on the "PsssiOn Play"
New YoRK, March h.-Rev. George w.
Gallagher, pastor Of the Fourth Unitarian
Church, on East One Hundred and Twenty.
eight street. preached last evening on "The
Merits Of the Passion Play" A friend of his
had been moved to tears on witnessing it in
San Francisco. The play contained many
fine passages, but its main charm was in the
scenery, which was close representation Of
the actual scene. If Morse had called it an
exhibition of New Testament events and
customs he would have been better under.
stood. There would have been less objection,
and he would have been praised instead OF
cried down. The name condemned it. Its
sentiment was excellent, and there was
nothing in it immoral.
Marriage ION the Sly
ST. LOUIS, March 4th.-A secret has just
been revealed here. Senator Tabor. Of Colo
RADIO, and Miss Elizabeth McCourt, of Osh-
kosh, Wis were privately married here on
the 30th of last September. The ceremony
took place In the law offics OF Colonel d. 81.
Dyer, friend Of the Senator. and was per.
formed by John NJ. Young. Justice of the
Peace, and witnessed by brother of Miss
McCourt, who accompanied her to st. Louis
for the purpose. 1t is stated on the authority
of Colonel Dyer that the ceremony was kept
secret because st that time, although Tabor
had been granted decree of divorce from his
first wife, she had a suit against him for ali
mony, aud it was feared that the announce
ment Of this marriage might complicate mat
ters.
Wedding Guests Poisoned.
WABASH (Ind.), March 4sh.-At recep-
ton given after the marriage of Clarence
Bruner and Nettie Petit last night, some
food served contained poisonous substance
as to-day about one hundred guests have been
seized with violent cramping in the stomach.
some being quite sick. II is reported that
croton oil had been struggled into the ice
cream freezsr, but the rumor does not appear
to be well founded. None of those who par.
took are seriously i'll.
The BraldwOod Disaster.
BRAIDwooD (Ill.), March 4th.-The water
at the Diamond mine was lowered two feet
to-day. It now stands at GA feet below the
original level. Twenty-one feet remains to
be pumped out. One Of the largest pumps
broke down, and remained idle all day. They
expect to lower the water three feet to-day.
A Healthy Business.
LEBANON pal, March 4th.-Phares Gas.
sidy died to-day, aged 102 years. He was
railroad contractor.
WeiI-KnOwn Confederate Cavalry officer
Dead.
BALTIMORE, March 4th.-Colonel Harry
Gilmore, the we'll known Confederate cavalry
officer died tonight, aged 45 years.
Death Of an Ex-Indian Commissioner.
COLUMBUS TO- J, March 4th.-Hon. Nelson
J. Turner, formerly member of the Board
of Indian Commissioners, died in Circleville
to-day. aged 6S years.
TnerinOmetrIcaI.
CHICAGO March 4,h.-Highest tempers-
ture to. day. S5' /; lowest. 20.
NEW York, March 4.h.-Highest tempera.
turs to-day, 33'; lowest. IL.
FOREIGN.
The "BIsck Hand" Society.
MADRID, March 4th.-Another chief of
the Black Hand" Society has been arrested
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