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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
THE DISEASE AT DAMIETrA.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-N. +. Stevens,
United states Consul At smyrIa. writes 10 the National
Board OF Health. under date OF July 49, as follows:
"The from Egypt less alarming tnan at the time
my report. Facts have u light tending 10
show that disease which IL decmating the DOpula
ton OF Damet.a not Asiatc cholera, but malignant
local distemper caused by the hlthy condition Of the
town the unclean habits OF its lower classes. whose
principal article Of food s hsn caught from water pol
lutsd and poisoned by being used as receptacle for
Oal the OF dIsea,od animals ETC. Daring the
British occupation many animals pershed, and their
bodies dumped into the regardless Of cOnse
quences.
This theory Is strengthened by the following facts
a. The disease irst made ,ls appearance in Damietta
on June A. but not made public until June 20, at
which time the deathrae became too large for longer
couceament ~ Tie mortality Is conhued almost
wholly 10 natives who disregard In their mode Of living
all SANITARY requirement J) Thc disease is limited 10
a sI0a territory a. Its previous course on tue sup
pJsitiOu that II is A-auc cholera cannot De traced
(5) The disease does spread with the rapidity or
Aslac cholera III 1868 the caOera was only twO days
III travelling from Damiejtd 10 Aexandria.
Z" | may add tnu some OF the best physicians or
Smyrna do not regard the present scOurge In Egypt as
cholera Win the stringent measures taken 10
cOnne IL within its present limits. IL ID fair
tnat It's ravagcs Will not be mucl further extended,
although the death rates snow little dimhuton IA YETI
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TIE r4ILrREs IN TIE sHoE rRADk

Dover, y. H., Aug. i.-Chlrlcs w. Glenn
ents's snoe factory wls attached ns moraing by the
dclury shor on two wrts In favor Of Boston banks for
s3I 900 Clements hal for special partner Fayctte
shaw and had IA ,tores In Dover. Boston, Randolph,
Rockand, Hayrrhil snd Lynn 1t generally believed
failure would nave occurred out Tor 51aHs
failure Thc clements factory Ia the largest In the city
and contributed grcaty to ITS prosperity.
BosrOS Aug. 4.-TAe Boston Journal says that Glenn
ents made ass gnmeuts 10 General A. T. Martin and r.
A. wyman The Liabilities 5000 assets un
known Clements employed nearly 900 uandH IN Ills
various factories.
Ros rON Aug. AT meeting OF tho creditors OF +.
Shaw Brothers. held recently the firm stated It II SAID
that their liabilities, including accommodation paper
and everything that could under the head OF in
debedne-s were So 200 900 aud their assets ~ 0000
nearly all OF which vas Immediately convertible The
failure laid 10 fact that house found It's paper
hard 10 negotiate and chose through ths means 10 rgh
ts anairs.
Bosros Aug 4-Two more tcavy failures to-day have
thoroughly unsettled the shoe and leather trade The
first that OF G. W. Clements boot and sn0e mauufac-
turer for half million was expected by everybody and
caused fresh uueasines,.
The second, late this afternoon that OF the great
leather house OF Icrscy. Whittier wyman. The fall Of
this house entirely pected aad the greatest
apprehension. Messrs. Hcrsey, whittier Wyman had
no business dealings with r. Shaw & Bros. 10
whose Suspension all the other failures have been due
and II Il feared this new weakness will entail fresh
series OF No satisizc planauOn OF Her
Whittier * Nynan'A failure Is gwen. Iney nave
very business IN aud curried leather AZ
The OF Purcbasc aud Fe1eraslA and their credit
has placed very high Their Liabilities Will cOnsld
erably exceed half million OF dollars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
CRIMES AND CASUALnES-BY TELEGRAPH
FATHERS INFAMOUS CRIMES.

A
PHILADELPHIA Aug 4.-Francis iilmmcsback. a
German years Of TO day committed TO
prison default OF Sl0O1) bill the charge OF gross
OF his children Pauline sixteen. aud
Mary, age fourteen.
SUICIDE OF A FORMER DooRKEEPER
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-Andrew Z. Sinlth. Tor
many years door Keeper at the Executive Mansion shot
himself and cannot recover At the beginning
of hs transferred from the
Executive Mansion to the POsC Olce Department. but was
discharged on July |.
IYNcHED FOR NUMBERING HIS DAUGHTER.
PINE BLUFF. Ark, AuZ. IA man named Barker,
who Hurricane Greek Ia the centre OF the state
Killed hs daughter upon the OF her Intention
certain man against his wishes, The neighDors
hung Barker in his front doorysrc.
FATAL RESULT OF A BOYS QUARREL
PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 4.-Jalnes SueIl, age seven,
OF No l2S Petersst. died this afternoon from injuries
which are sand being with
brick by playmate Howard shaw who Is OF the
had childish quarrel about today and
Of the neighbors say mat shaw threw bck while others
u stone step. The 10y shaw was placed In custody
ATROCIoUs ASSAULT BY A VAGRANT
BALTIMORE, Aug. 4.-Advlces from sandy Hook
district Washington County report an arocons outrage on
OLD daughter Of Cornelius Nirza welknOwn and
highly respectable citizen by tramp The tramp was ar
rested at Harpers Ferry but escaped from his captors
AN E5CAPING PRISONER KILLED.
FORT WAYNE. Ind, Aug. 4.-Wllliam Mannix.
afternoon Fox confined in jail and escaped this
morning Upon being rearestod he attempted 10 escAps
again, when the officer shot him.
A DEFAULTINa TREASURER PARDoNEp
LoUtsyIIIE. Ky Aug 4-rhe Governor par, par
doned the deanng treasurer last night ANA
he win return 10 Lousyile touay'
SUICIDE FROM REMoRsE. 90, - -.
CHICAGO, Aug. 4-P0hceman Jonn ma,, WI F,u,rnss
seriously wSSnsSs s s.adOs SsR TSeGn:
suicide to-day The is1 OF eis pss Ssath
apon I the pohcenan's mind ana impellsd hm '" ''' ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
PACIFIC ANNEXA 4ION SCHEMES.
WISHES OF The AUSTRALIAN COLONIES.

WISHES OF The AUSTRALIAN COLONIES
LONDON, Aug 4.--The Australian Agents General
in London have presented long statement TO Lord
Derby Minister of the Colonies, relative to tho
sons of the Australians for desiring the
OF or the establishment of protectorate over the
Western Pacific Islands and portion of New
Guinea. They point out the anarchy existing there,
and the danger of the establishment of French penal
settlements The Agents-General give direct as
surance that the colonies Will recognize the neces-
sIty OF contributing to tho cost OF the policy they
ask England TO pursue. and are wiling TO place
themselves in position 10 act unitcdly the ma
ter and in concert with England, although they
cannot hastily decide the large question of fedora
tion The Daily Ac,Cs IN editorial reviews favor.
ably the paper present ed by the Agents-General 10
Lord Derby.
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ANXIOUS TO FOLLOW CAPTAIN WEBB.
CAPTAIN J. u. RHODES SAYS THAT HE WILL SWIM
THROUGH THE RAPIDS
Inv ECe ,Pu tn ruE TRfnIrSF

CAPTAIN j. II. RHODES SAYS THAT HE WILL SWIM
THROUGH THE RAPIDS.
lBY TELEGRAPH THE TRlBUSEl
LoCKPoRT, n. Y, Aug. 4.-Captain j. ID.
Rhodes Of Salamanca sw INNER OF some note, having
life preserving armor patene by himself, who in 1877
dove from staging hundred feet high The ferry
landing o, the Niagara River. writes TO superin
tendent Nelson OF Prospect Park Niagara Falls that he
will armor ana give $1,000 bonds To swim the
repids and whirlpool any time between September and
November 25 He desired TO make arrangement with
the Park Company. offering 10 deposit ST. 900 with It as
security. Mr. Nelson declining 10 be party IN
the suicidal attempt Rhodes then replied that he should
10 10 the falls II the authorities would not give him
opportunity he would cross TO the Canada side from
Captain Webb's starting point and show to the world
that iies saving viii allow him to accomplish
the feat
lie says: not for any notoriey or ey that
shall attempt bu purely 10 demonstrate thai the ar
Will, with my additional sreng D. carry me safely
through. shall 10 the falls within nine days aud
mike my points and carry my plans and The nrst
person who shall endeayOr To rcard my progress Will
take under my arm lrd give him a batn"
An oil barrel ha filed with water then headed tight
and decorated with = safely through the rapids
this mOrnine and at no time was II entirely submerged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
THE MoNARCHICAL PLOTS In FRANCE.

LONDON, Aug. 4.-The Paris correspondents OF
the London papers do not consider the plot 10
restore the monarchy in France of serious
character. Two coachmen who arrested had
papers in their possession which indicated the
existence of secret Lcgitimist committee of action
The Standard says this committee consisted OF
servants and small tradesm.n. The Paris Temps
treats the matter as without importance.
PARIS Aug 1.-The Temps says: " Tho Official
police report declares that political organization
possessed OF various means OF action exists IN
France apparently patronized by LegItimis chiefs.
The Public Prosecutor has been instructed TO con-
duct he trial of the arrested conspirators Several
Legiimists Will be examined
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
YELLOW FEVER on THE GULF

MOBILE, Ala, Aug. 4.-The revenue cutter
Forward while on a cruise outside sand Island, OF
Mobile Bay yesterday spoke the Norwegian bark Vasco
a Cana. from Vera Cruz, with yellow fever bvard
The sick were reported 10 be convaescng and needing
no assistance The bark prohibited from coming
nearer than miles from Mobile bar and pilot was
not allowed TO board. The vessel was criered TO
Ship Island, aud set sail al once VITA fair wind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
BURIAL OF BISHOP TORDoRA.

lBY THE CENTRAL AND s~UTH AMERICAN cARrEI
LIMA, Aug. 4, via GalvestOn.-The body OF
Bishop Tordora conveyed to the Cathedral yester
day for the usual funeral and was buried TO-DAY
with great ceremony He Constitutional Delegate
of Monteros Government. Bishop OF Cuzco and l1oeri
apOs. and Dean of the Lima Cathedral ~
GUAYAQUII- Aug 4. via Galyeston.-Sehor semblahtes
one OF Alfaros Ministers. died at o'clock to-day.
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EAR1HQUAKEAT Ar FORIO AND ISOHIA.

THREE PERSONS TAKEN FROM THE RUINS.
LONDON, Aug 4.-Another earthquake was felt
at the towns Of Forio and lschia on the island of
Ischia, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon Several
houses at Foro collapsed Three persons who were
bured in the ruins were extricated ahye.
Queen Victoria has sent a telegram to King Hum
bert rendering her sympathy with the Italian peo-
pie over the recent catastrophe in lschia. King
huinbert in reply thanked the Queen for her sym-
patny saving that the Italians regard the English
Win ieolinxs OF the warlncst frendsnip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
COLONEL ILGES UNDER ARREST

WASHINGTON, Aug. A. -Lieutenant-Colonel
Guido Iees 18th Infantry, recently tried Tor dupnoa-
ton Of his pay accounts during 1882 has been ordered
by General Terry from st. Paul. where he was
tred TO his station Fort Assnboine, Montana ierr-
tory. Persons familiar with military law are Oh tne
opinion that this order ia an ntmaton that the court
recommend Colonel llges De suspended
or possibly, only repmandsd. This opinion 10 srengtn
ened by clause Ia the order which directs him 10 re-
turn his post and await the PRONUNCIATION
VI the proceedings If his c0artmarLaL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
AN EGYPTIAN CARGO FOR AMERICA.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 4. - Information was
received by Collector Hartranft to-day
to the effect that large cargo of skins
and hair had been sent from Cairo and Alexandria.
Egypt, consigned to this port, on July 8. The
health authorities were immediately informed. The
invoices did not state upon what vessel the infected
articles were sent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
roRFIGS NOTFS

PkRTs. Aug. f.-Connt Fouchcr dc Carcii has bcea
appointed French Am Daassdor az Vienna
BFRLrS Aug 4.-The election of Herr IInel as Deputy
for the Rendsburg district OF Kiel is assured.
vienna. Aug. A Journal here announces that an
interview Is about 20 take place between Count
Kalaogy, the ro.Hungauan Minister Of Foreign
Affairs aud Prince Bisnarck. decide a proionga
ton Of the treaty Of alliance between Germany and
Austria. Hungary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
SOUTH AMERICAN AFFAIRS.
THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CALDERoN.

lBY THE CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAN cABLkl
LIMA, Aug. 4, via Galveston, Tex.-Ihe
correspondent of Ell Concrete Valparaiso writes tna
IL is stated that the gotatons with Garcia CaderoD
respecting his acceptance OF the terms OF peace ssneu
with General Igesias advancing favoraby lie an
Peruvian eI Minister OF War; who is about to start Tor
Call
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KILLED BY RAILWAY TRAINS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TmBuSE.l

KINGSTON, Aug. 4.-.George Know. jr, a
teamster who lived at saugertles was killed on West
Shore Railroad crossing Mount Marion station last
night He heard whistle aud was warned by another
man not 10 attempt the tracks He was drunk
said be knew his business AMI drove on The team
was also killed. ,
BENJAMIN Brace md son killed ON a railway
crossing near West Camp this afternoon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
RED STAR STEAMER LAUNCHED.

LrvEkPooL Aug. 4-The new Red Star Line
steamer Wcsternland. which will be added to the
fleet of that line plying between New-fork and
Antwerp. was launched successfully here to-day.
She Is the first launched OF two steamers being built
bv tue LAIRD Brothers for the company. and is the
largest vessel ever built the Mercy She made
of steel aud IL of 5000 tons burden. She Is 45O
feet long aud ~ feet wide. aud can accommodate
$50 passengers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
TOPICS IN THE DOMINION

AGUARD FOR THE MARQUIS OF LANsDOW OWNE
OTTAWA, Ont Aug 4.-Owing to recent threats
made by the snynclbles. guard is to be mounted
at Rideau Hall, after the arrival of the Marquis of
Lansdowne. and Is to be supplied with ball cart
ridges
Lord Lorne and the Princess Louise will remain
at Quebec until the arrival of Lord Lansdowne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
LAKE PROPELLERS SOLD.

BUFFALO, n. u, Aug. 4.-The propellers Cuba
and Nebraska, OF the Commercial Line, which were
seized two weeks ago to satisfy Judgment OF S6l7OOo
obtained by Cornelia Hamilton, administrative OF the
estate of W. Ensign aguins O. W. Holt. disposed
OF at a sherns sale today. The iron propeller CuOa'
valued at 100000 knocked down 10 s. Rogers for
Mrs Hamilton for $4,000. The Nebraska, against
which Colonel Bliss OF Cleveland. holds mor:gaSe OF
$4,000 whicn j. valued al $4,000 was also DID IN
by Mr. Rogers for $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
4 roy DROWNED IN LAKE GEORGE.

LAKE GEORGE, N. Y, Aug. 4.-This after
noon two boys age 1lteen years, named William shep-
herd. OF Baltimore and william NJ. Colwell, OF New
York while In row nfty feet iron Fort Will
lam Henry Dock, attempted both at the same moment
to sec IRE n hat whoa OF them had LOST and upset
the boat. shepherd drowned but COlweu was res
cned lust rs he was going down the last time shep
hard a. hndv WA recovered
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LIFE IN PERIL 1T NEWPORE

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. Aug. 4.-General j. II.
Van Aeu OF York, his grandson. granddaughter,
and footman had narrow escape with their lives at
Newport evening They dri ging on Bellevue
ave- when the horses ran away The grandson and
footman we're throw out aud former seriously
injured Tho continued until one OF them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
A DEMAND TO WITHDRAW CHINESE TROOPS

LONDON. Aug. "A dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph Company from Paris says that NJ.
Chsleme Lacour, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has
had an interview with the MarquisTseng the Chinese
Ambassador and, 1t is reported, the former de-
manded the withdrawal of the Chinese troops mop
the Innnnin frontier.
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4 PILGRIMAGE OF KNIGHTS 7EMPLAR.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 4.-Mary Commandery
of the Knights Templar left here to-day for San Fran
CISCO where they will take part in the riennia conclaye
OF the Grand Encampment Of Knights Tempar. AZ
Hornesve the party will be joined by the Pittsburg
md
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
HAYLAN CHALLENGED BY LAYcocK.

MELBOURNE, Aug. 4.-Laycock. the Australian
sculler, has issued q challenge TO Hanlan to row
race for the championship OF he world on the Para
malta New South Wsles) course, the stakes to be
f1.000 side.
TORONTO. Out, Aug. A cable dispatch to The
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MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN NEWS
FRANCE AND THE VATICAN.

ROME. Aug. 4-The negotiations between the
Vatican and France in regard to religions affairs
have through the letter of President Gr6vy. re-
suited in accord on the principal questions at issue
Instructions III accordance with the Arrangement
made have been sent to the Papal Nuncio at Para
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EXCITEMENT OvER ME JEWIsH TRLAL.

LONDON, Aug. 4.-There is great excitement in
Hungary over the result of the trial of the Jews
accused of numbering Esther Soiymosi. At Pres
burg a mob of anti -Semitcs gathered and became
so hostile in their demonstrations ag unst the Jews
that the authorities compelled to order out
the military to disperse them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
STdBBED BY A JEALOUS WIFE.

TROY, N. Y, Aug. 4.-Theophllus Abare,
living Peru Clinton County, was found dylhg III
bed Thursday morning with knife wounds In his
neck Hs wife hgs fed It is believed she IL insane
on jealousy. The Coroners jury found ihat lis WIG
probably committed tho deed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
SUICIDE on 4 RAILROAD TRAIN

PIrTsBURG. Aug. &c. W. Karns, who
WAS on his way from Kansas City to his home in
yenango County, enn. committed suicide by
sbootng himself on the day express the Pan Handle
Railroad this morning this city. IL Is supposed
nat he was mentally unsOund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
oDoNNELL SAID TO BE THOMAS PHELAN.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Aug. 4.-The belief is cur
rent among Irishmen that O'Donnell who killed
James Carey identical with Captain James Phelan OF
this city Phean started for Dublin months ago.
ostensiby look after legacy left by distant
movements except that he arrived Dublin during the
progress the Phenx Park murder trial The descrp
ton OF O'Donnep. az given by the Cape Town oorre-
spondent taes exactly with that OF Phelan,Ias being
feet TALL Gbout fortyhye years Of With dark air.
blue eyes and a slight paralysis of one hand Pbeau
lived in this city about twenty-five years and has taken
an active part In local politics. and has been known
an avowed Nationalist and man OF courage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
QUARANTINE AT CONsTANTlNoPLE.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Aug 4.-Thc International San
itary Council will impose twenty-five days quaran-
tue on vessels which have had cases of cholera on
board. Other rigid restrictions will also be en-
forced.
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Mail says that no distance date is specified the
details being left until Hanlan is heard from'
HANLAN SAYS HE WILL ACCEPT.
ST. PAUL, Mimi. Aug. albanian says he VIII
accept Laycocks challenge in case 1t is bona nue.
He was given a banquet here tonight by the MIL
nesota Boat Club.
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CHOLERA AND YELLOW FEVER.
FIVE DEATHS IN ALEXANDRIA.

ALEX ANDRIA, Aug. 4.--Five deaths from cholera
occurred here yesterday.
SIMLA, Aug. 4.-The Indian Government will send
to Egypt seven doctors aud forty assistants
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-08-05
CLAIMING TO BE O'DoNNELLS BROTHER
A MAN WHO SAYS THAT CAREY's MURDERER WAS
ALWAYS WILD.

WASHINGTON, Aug 4.-Ihe Republican pub
fishes interview with Cornelius ODonnell an Irish
man who claims to be brother Of the ODobnell who
shot the Dublin nformer Carey Port Eliza BETH South
Africa
Mr. ODonnen said "My brother left Chicago where
live ab sut eight months ago and said that he was go
ing to Ireland to help the suffering people there i'm
plored him do So knowing what the result might
be. He did not heed my advice however. and started
the steamer Alaska in November last, arriving in
Dublin about two weeks after | received cable de-
spatch about months ago from him. announcing that
he going to start for South Africa with his wife TO
settle there That is the last heard from HIM until
read the despatch announcing the shooting. My
brother was always a wild, unmanageable sort of a
fellow and has been around the world several times
He married Chicago woman named Burns, by whom
he had two wochildren, who in Chicago am going
South and may possibly to Port Elizabeth. but do
not think shall -"
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what to do with it, 1t has been decided to melt it
PHASES OF THE IRISH AGITATION.

ACTION OF THE IRISH NATIONAL LEAGUE
CONVENTION OF ALL THE SOCIETIES IN THE
WORLD TO BE HELD.
LONDON, Aug. 4.-7he Times publishes letter
which states that the Irish National League has de-
cided to call series of conventions in all the coun
ties of Ireland with view to choosing Central
Executive Council Arrangements are being made
to resume the propaganda for securing an Irish Par
lament, peasant proprietary, and the adoption Of
other measures desired by the Irish 1t is also in
tended to hold in the autumn of 1884 general
vention of the Irish societies throughout the world
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-17
The Outlook at ueIena

MEMPHIS, March lG.-A special to the
Associated Press from Helena, Arkansas,
says The river has declined four inches in
the past twelve hours ending at a. m. The
gauge registers torty-ive feet. This indi.
Gates much more rapid fall than any time
passing out, and will keep pace with The do.
cline OF the river, going from this section
south and through White river, as well as
through numerous creeks. There was n
pig iire back in the country in Mssissippi
last night, flames from which could be- seen
mere, supposed to be the house of .John
Powell. The building was full of negro
refugees, and in ten feet of the water, There
IS some anxiety felt for their fate. Parties
dispatched to inquire into particulars have
not returned. i"'e
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-03-17
The Hog at Chlcacn

CHICAGO March lG.-Howard, White &
CO.'S commercial circular shows; HOG,
packed in this market for the year endinc
March |, 1883 was, 4,223. 900; decreased
$4,000, compared with last year; packing
during the past summer season, ,665 600
decrease, l,OGi000, compared with last
sud summers packing; winter season, 2,57S..
wv; Increase, 10000, compared with last
winters, The falling OIL in the agrreeate
IS attributed to the decreased snpplv of
hogs IN the country, higher prices and
restrictions on expectations making packers
cautious. Tue average weight of hos
packed during the summer is, 2ls' apains,
2l3 in 1881, and 23l in 1880 average weirht
OF winter season, 255, against 25G the IRE.
% ylous year: Cattle slaughtered the past
Lard, 2sl, 600 tierces; mess pork 96l GOO
barrels total, $4,000 sweet picked hams
l2o,VoO terces; green h,ms, %. .22S 000
pounds; other hams, 81 Al goo bounds.
sweet picked shoulders 1900 tierces,
green and dry. salt shoulders, 81, SO Oo0
pounds; short ribs, 76, 277 600 pounds short
clear, Il 5,VOpounds long clear, 25,o55,s
1Jo pounds; other sides and fancy outs
Y, 70 ss5W pounds; jacks and bellies, 1859.