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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
WEBB's BODY RECOVERED.
An Ugly Wound on His Head Reveal
the Cause of His Death.

An Ugly Wound on His Head Reveals
the Cause of His Death.
BUFFALO, July 2S.-A special dispatch
from Lewiston says that Capt. Webb's
body was found in the river there to-day.
and has been fully identified.
QUEENSTOWN, ONT, July 2S.-The
body of Capt. Webb was found floating
in the river a short distance below Lew
iston, n. Y, this afternoon and verdict
of ''fOund drowned" was rendered. Dur
ing the examination of the body ragged
cut was discovered on the top of his head
about three inches in length which opened
sufficient to expose the skull. 1t had the
appearance of having been inflicted bv a
rock or other hard, rough substance, and
it is supposed to have been done
at the entrance to the whirlpool
where the rocks in places project above
the surface of the water and where the
current is the widest. This wound was
considered sufficient in itself to have
caused death, and it is thought that he
sank Immediately after receiving it. The
body was placed in coffin and removed
to Suspension Bridge, n. Y, where it
will be prepared for shipment to Boston,
Mass, where Mrs. Webb is residing.
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SENIOR BARCA A SUICIDE.
THE SPANISH MINISTER ENDS
HIS LIFE IN NEW YORK.

He Fires Bullet into His Brain at the
AlbemarIe HOteI-FinanciaI Reverses
the Cause-A Pathetic Story of Des-
peratiOn and Love for His Family.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-Senor Barca,
the Spanish Minister to the United States,
committed suicide this morning, at the
Albemarle House, New York. The
news created great astonishment in
diplomatic circles here, and no reason
could be assigned for the rash deed. Ii
is understood that Senior Barca left a
bundle of letters which will not be made
pu0hc, and which, possibly, may explain
his reason for committing the rash act.
The house of the Spanish Legation here is
closed, and, consequently, no in
formation could be obtained from
Senior Barca's Official associates.
NEW YORK, July 30, "a. Mt is now
clearly shown that Senior Barca had pre-
meditated suicide for several DAYS.
Yesterday he wrote about twenty letters
to his family and friends.
His wife and youngest daughter were
at Long Branch.
The shooting was done with large
sized Colts revolver, and the bali entered
the brain.
One of his letters addressed to the
Spanish Consul General stated that he
intended TO kill himself because his
troubles were more than he could bear.
lie also asked him to take charge of his
effects and to look after his wire and
daughter.
The letter gave no details as to the ma
ture of the troubles referred to. 1t is be-
lieyed, however, that they were of a tlnan-
cial character. 1t is said that he had
been living beyond his means and that in
striving to eXtricate himself from his
difficulties by speculation in Wall street
he became plunged in deeper ones. His
friends assert the belief that these
troubles preyed on his mind until he be-
came tenn pOrarilY insane
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EGYPT IN THE THROES.
Cotton Worms and the Rise of the Nil
Added to the Cholera Plague.

COTTON worms and the Rise of the Nile
Added to the Cholera Plague.
ALEXANDRIA, July 2S.-The ravages by
the cotton worm and the rapid rise of the
Nile cause great anxiety here.
The number of deaths from cholera at
Cairo yesterday were 277. Among the num-
Der were three British soldiers. AT
Chibin there were 105 deaths from the
disease, at Mehalla 80, at Tantah 2S. and
at Ismalia 3, including British soldier
at the latter place.
Several cases of cholera were reported
in this city to-day, one of which was fatal.
If the epidemic attacks the British troops
the camp will be formed outside of the
Rosetta Gate and another at Ramleh.
CAIRO, July 2S.-There was rapid de-
crease in the number of deaths from
cholera in the Bonlok quarter Of this CITY
yesterday. 1,100 of the inhabitants have
removed to ZOurah.
LONDON, July 2S.-The custom house
authorities continue to give clean bills of
health to vessels leaving here. The in
spection ordered by the American Con-
sulate so far has shown no case of cholera
or contagious disease on vessels sailing
for America.
LONDON, July 29.-The recent report
that cholera had appeared at ROstov is
officially denied. The deaths from cholera
on Saturday numbered 322 at Cairo, in
Guiding British soldiers, II at Zifteh, II
at Barrage, "a at Mehalla, 81 at Shibin, 6
at IantaV, and 81 at GhiZeh.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30

the strike began. Manager Clark and his
Two chlef operators constitute the force
IN the main office. In the Western Union
office there is no change.
PITTsBURG, Pa, July 2S.-This morn
ing the check boys made a demand on the
western Union for Is per cent. advance
OF wages and shorter hours, but the in
crease was refused, and at / O'Clock this
afternoon five boys and one delivery clerk
quit work. Their places were immedi-
ately supplied. The Western Union had
1ye accessions to the operating force to-
day and the strikers gained one from the
Baltimore and Ohio Company. The
American Rapid is doing a heavy busi-
ness. The strikers are as firm and conf
dent as ever.
TORONTO, July 2S.-The business of the
Great Northwestern Telegraph Company
lines continue to go forward satisfactory
ly. An additional number of striking
operators returned to work to-day, and
others have made application for re-en-
gagement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30

SOUTH BEND, IND, July 2S.-Ths re-
treat and assembly of Teachers and Mis-.
sionary Order in the Catholic Church
known as the Holy Cross has just been
concluded at Notre Dame University.
About 800 members of the order from all
parts of the United States We're present.
Rev. Alexis Oranges was chosen Proyin-
cial of the order; Rev. =. =. Carney, As
sistant Provincial; Rev. Daniel S. Hill
lard, Master of NOvices; Rev. L. Laterns,
Superior of Professed Members: and
Brothers Emanuel and Leander, Projects
of Discipline of Notre Dame University; /;
Rev. Thomas E. Walsh. President Of
Notre Dame University; Rev. James
Hurth, President of st. JOseph's College,
Cincinnati, and Rev. J. Keif President of
the Sacred Heart College, at Watertown,
Wisconsin,
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ARTHUR ON THE CARS.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY OFF
FOR LOUISVILLE.

Secretary Folger's Aversion to Sunday
Travelling Delays the Start Until This
MorninR-COnvenienc of the Special
Train-A Short Stop at White Sulphur
Springs.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-President
Arthur arrived in Washington
to the White House, where he spent the
day in company with cOngenial friends,
and received those members of his Cabi-
net who happened TO be in town. 1t was
his original intention to have started this
evening for Louisville, Kentucky, where
he will open the great exhibition on We'd
nesday. Secretary FOlger, however, desir-
ed to accompany him, but frankly told
the President that he had conscientious
scruples against travelling ON Sunday, and
for this reason he felt that he could not
accompany the Presidential party. Presi-
dent Arthur said that he desired to have
as many of his Cabinet accompany him
as could go, and that he had particularly
desired the Secretary's company on the
journey. However, if Mr.. Folger would
not go on the evening train, he thought
that the matter could be arranged very
easily. The President consulted a time
table and, after talking the matter over
with some of the railroad officials, it was
determined to start at four O'clock Mon
day morning, only a few hours later than
was originally intended. This solution
Of the difficulty was satisfactory TO both
the President and Secretary FOlger.
The Presidential party leaves via the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. 1t will
consist Of the President, Secretaries Fol
ger and Lincoln, Postmaster General
Gresham, Commissioner of Internal
Revenue Evans, Major o. L. Pruden, the
acting private secretary to the President,
and Assistant Superintendent of Railway
Mail Service Jameson, accompanied by
Col. j.. Mason Brown, DIR. d. w. Yam
deli and j. Eakins, the commit
tee of citizens of Louisville. who
will act as escort on the part
of that city. Tonight the party went on
board the palace coaches i'm which the
trip will be made and slept there, in
order to Qbviate the necessity for an early
start from the White House in the morn
ing. The special train conveying the
party will consist of two palace coaches
and baggage car, one of the coaches
being fitted up as a dining car.
1t will be in charge of W. E.
Arnold, agent of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Company at Louisville, and will be
run on a special schedule to Greenbrier
White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia,
aud thence to Louisville. The train will
arrive at the springs in the afternoon to-
morrow, and willnOt leave until . O'Clock
Tuesday morning.
The President and the members of his
Cabinet will open the Louisville EXposi-
ton at noon on Wednesday.
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1000 LIVES BY EARTHQUAKE
The CatacOmbed Ground Near Naples
Proves a Yawning Abyss.

Ihe CatacOmDed Ground Near Naples
Proves a Yawning Abyss.
LONDON, July 29.-The town of Casa
micciOla, on the island of Ischia, near
Naples, was almOstentirely destroyed by
an earthquake last night. The neighbor-
ing towns of Fario and Lacceameno were
greatly damaged. One hundred persons.
more or less, severely injured have ar
rived at Naples by steamers. The num-
of people killed is not known. Steamers
loaded with injured people are constantly
arriving here from the scene of the earth
quake. The hospitals are filled with suf-
ferers.
ROME, July 29.-The Minister of Public
Works has gone to Casamicciola to or
ganiZe measures of relief. The shocks
began at half-past nine O'Clock last night.
At that hour majority of the people of
the upper classes were at the theatres.
Nearly all of the houses in town col
lapsed. 1t is estimated that 1000 persons
were killed and 800 injured. A number
of steamers have been brought into SER
vice to carry the injured to Naples. The
impression produced by the disaster is
indescribable. Many of the victims belong
to good families.
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MIR. BLATR's FUNERAL.
Many Distinguished Persons Pay Their
Last Tribute to the Dead.

Many Distinguished Persons Pay Their
Last Tribute to the Dead.
WASHINGTON, July 29.-The funeral
services over the remains of the late Mont
gOmery Blair were held at Mortuary
Chapel, in Rock Greek Cemetery, at half
past 3 O'Clock this evening. There was a
large attendance of prominent persons
from Maryland and from this city.
Among them Secretaries Lincoln and
FOlger, Postmaster General Gresham,
Generals Meigs, Emory and Wright, and
DR.. Basil Norris, of the United States
army. The widow of the deceased, his
sister, three of his sons and other
members of his family We're also present.
Rev. Mr.. Averitt, of Silver Springs
Church, Maryland, and Rev. W. A. Leon
ard and Rev. Mr.. Buck, of this city,
Oficiated. The pall-bearers were seven
members of the Silver Springs Church
vestry, of which Mr.. Blair was a member.
The interment was made in Rock Creek
Cemetery.
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A SORTIE FROM HANOI.
Col. Badens Kills 200 Annamites with
the Loss of IL FrenchmOn.

Col. Badens Kills 900 Annamites with
the Loss of IL FrenchmOn.
PARIS, July 2S.-A dispatch was re-
ceived at the Ministry of Marine to-day
announcing that the French troops had
made a sortie from Hanoi, in1icting
severe loss on the enemy. The dispatch
says that Colonel Badens made a sOrtie
on the 18th from Hanoi, with five hundred
men. He captured seven pieces of artil-
lery and killed one thousand of the enemy.
The loss of the French in the movement
was but eleven men.
The military attache of the Chinese Le-
cation in Berlin has recently passed
through Paris. While here he took occa-
sion to call on M. ChalIemel Lecour, Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, and to give him
pacific assurances as to the action of
China in the Tonquin matter. He said
that the sole object of China in massing
troops on the TOnquin frontier, was to be
in readiness to repel any demonstration
nv tho black fiaO
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Return of the Rifemen-

LONDON, July 2S.-AmOng the passen-
gers on the steamer Abyssinia, which
sailed from Liverpool to-day for New
York are NJ. w. Ball, w. L. Cash, T. J..
DOlan, G. Joiner, j. NJ. Pollard, DIR. s. j.
Scott and Lieutenant Walter Scott of the
American Rife Team and the Earl of
Mayo. The other members of the team
will sail on August II.
The EOtuRteeF Seroice Gazette praises
the work of both the American and British
Rifle Teams in the late contest at VIM
bledon, and says that it hopes that the
English and Americans will have a sim
liar match each year.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
Weather Indications.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER,
WASHINGTON, DC, July 29.-Indications
for Monday:
In the South Atlantic States, partly
cloudy weather and local rains, north
easterly winds on North Carolina coast,
and nOrthwesterly winds in southern pOr-
tion, stationary or rising barometer, and
lower temperature.
In the Middle Atlantic States, fair
weather. northwest winds, rising barom-
eter, and stationary or lower temperature.
In the East Gulf States, generally fair
weather with variable winds, stationary
or lower barometer and temperature.
In the. West Gulf States. generally fair
weather, southerly winds, stationary or
lower barometer, aud nearly stationary
temperature.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
Gresham and DauDhin,

WASHINGTON, July 80. - Postmaster
General Gresham said tonight, when
asked about the Louisiana Lottery regu-
lations; 81 had originally intended to issue
an order tomorrow restricting the pay
ment of money orders which were evil
IDENTIFY intended for the Louisiana Lottery
Company to NJ. a. Dauphin as Cashier of
one of the New Orleans banks. / shall,
however, withhold the order until after
my return from my Western trip with the
President"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
SWITCHED INTO COLLISION.
All the Train Hands Save Their Lives,
but One Loses an Eye.

All the Train Hands Save Their Lives,
but One Loses an Eye.
CLEVELAND, July pa collision oc-
CURED at Harbor Greek, on the Lake
Shore Road, to-day by fast passenger
train running into a siding from an open
switch and telescoping a freight train.
Engineer Bates and fireman John Con-
rad jumped and saved their lives. Several
cars were completely wrecked. Edward,
Frank and John Barker were asleep in
the cabOOse when the others jumped.
They escaped, but were badly scalded by
steam, though not fatally. Those who
jumped sustained serious but not fatal
injuries. COnrad's eye was gOuged out.
No passengers were hurt beyond some
cOntusiOns.
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APeaee Convention

LONDON, July 2S.-A dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Berne says that the
convention between Switzerland and the
United States, according to which any
differences between the two republics are
to be settled by arbitration, is about to be
submitted to the Swiss Federal Assembly.
The convention has been accepted bv f6e
United States.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
st. Louis Mayor Not Tmpeached

ST. LOUIS, July 2s.-The Municipal
Assembly held nearly all night session
last night trying the charges against the
Mayor. The latter denied their right to
sit in his case, but the majority voted to
proceed. There was almost constant
wrangling between the majority and
minority factions. 1t resulted in a defeat
of the effort to impeach the Mayor by a
vote of I for to ) against, not the two
thirds majority as required by the char
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
MRS. MORDAUNTs DIVORCE.
III er Plea for AlimOny and Counsel Fees
not Allowed by the Court.

not Allowed by the Court.
NEW YORK, July 28.-Judge Cullen, in
the Supreme Court to-day, rendered de-
cisiOn on the motion for alimony and
counsel fees in the suit for divorce brought
by Mrs. Fanny Mordaunt against Frank
Mordaunt, the actor. Charges of infidelity
are made in the suit by both the plaintiff
and defendant, and Mrs. Mordaunt accused
her husband of abandonment and intoXi-
cation, while he denied these charges and
asserted that it was unsafe for him to
live with her on account of her temper.
The court denied the motion, and says that
as she admits the adultery charges made
against her by the defendant she is not
lite
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Killed in a Mine shaft

GAINESVILLE, ILL, July 29.-Henry
Slaatzand George Keiser were killed in
a pit of the central coal shaft Yesterday.
by the fall of a large amount of slate and
coal
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Road Agents Rob a Stage

HELENA, MONTANA, July pa stage
that left here this morning for Deer
Lodge was stopped by two road agents
about eighteen miles from the latter
place. The robbers went through the
passengers and the treasure box. The
mail agent here says that there was very
little of value in the treasure box. The
amount taken from passengers and mails
is not yet known. Officers have started
in pursuit.
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Nine prisoners Take F1irht

NILES, MICH, July 29.-Nine of the
fourteen prisoners in the county iaiI at
Bernen Springs yesterday, tunnelled un-
der the cells and escaped, Two have
been captured, and large posse is
searching for the nfhars
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30

NASHVILLE, July 29.-In the Polk case
yesterday, Judge Allen Overruled the mo-
tion for new trial and passed sentence
upon the prisoner. The case was appeal
ed to the Supreme Court, and the bond
raised to $4,000, which was given.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
A BOTTLE FROM THE SEA,

The Ship Cape of Good Hope Reported
sunk Off Cuba.
GALVESTON, July 2S.-A special from
Matagorda says that the following mes
sage was found in bottle ON the beach !:
1.-The finder will report this. We are now
in sinking condition, with all our boats
washed away and the pumps all stopped.
We are off Cuba and have lost three men
overheard. We have no fresh water. On
board of ship Cape of Good Hope.
Signed JOHN JOHNSON, Mate"
Eiob7,,to9,,t O0,J
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NORWICH, CONN, July 29.-Lightning
did considerable damage in this vicinity
last night. During the storm landslide
occurred at Dayville, covering up the
track of the Norwich and W orcester road.
The midnight train was thrown from the
track, and the head brakeman, named
Avery, was killed and six cars smashed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
EdisontO the FroDt

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-The Board of
Examiners in the Chief of the Patent Of
flee to-day, rendered a decision reversing
former decision OF the Examiner of In
references. and awarding priority of in
yention to Thomas A. Edison for an sim
candescent conductor for an electric lamp
formed of carbonized paper.O
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
$3.50, 900 Lost in a Fire at Lincoln.

LINCOLN, NEB., July pa fire this
morning destroyed ten business buildings.
The loss is $250,0O0. Leighton & Brown,
wholesale druggists, are the heaviest
losers
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30
GOULD's SIDE OF THE STORY.
The Commercial Advertiser BoOms the
Stock JObbing Theory.

NEW YORK, July 2S.-This afternoon
the Western Union Company telegraphed
the following ''bulletin' to the local man.
ayers in various parts of the country, with
the understanding that it was to be given
to the public:
Ihlngs were in pretty good shape all
Che AFTERNOON. Some little delay was Oc-
casloned In the East by a storm. The
G10ntmerctdt. Advertiser this evening says:
Ihe situation may now be summed up
as follows: The Western Union Tele-
graph Company has managed in spite of
the hoWllng of portion of the press, and
the threats of the strikers to bring things
into such shape that it is now certain
that all the worst annoyance and DELAYS
incident to temporary disarrangement
OF its vast system have been reached, and
satisfactorily overcome. Day after day
additional operators have been assigned
to work, offices have been reopened,
and the delay and confusion
of the first few days has been steadily
remedied. On the other hand, if the
strikers have secured any advantages no
one is aware of the fact but themselves,
They have failed to demOralize the tele-
graph business, and throw commercial
circles into the confusion they antici
pated. The treasury of the Brotherhood
Win lUS HuHureuS OF thousands OF dollars.
and the resolutions of sympathizing labor
ers in other organizations, have brought
them no substantial relief IN the Way of
cash. The company has so far surmount-
ed It's difficulties that to-day the notices
that messages were subject to DELAY have
been taken down, and it is doing its busi-
ness as usual, and, what is of
the greatest significance, without the
aid OF the strikers. If the Western Union
Telegraph Company is able to transact
business here without fear of DELAY, it is
plain that the backbone of the strike is
broken, and that now it is only a ques-
tion of time when the deluded strikers
VIII discover the base uses to which they
have been put. We would advise the
operators who were led into this foolish
business to examine and see what kind of
intercourse there was between the few
men who controlled their actions
and the unscrupulOus and reck-
less Wall street jobbers, who
have been engaged for months in
the effort to break down Western Union
stock. Perhaps the deceived operators
Will discover that while they have been
victims others not so deserving have been
feathering their nests. 1t is very
dangerous proceeding to commit great
responsibility to the hands of few men
who can be easy manipulated, and who
are exposed to the temptation that must
beset men who have it in their power to
easily cripple the business of the country,
and if the operators have been sold out
they have had severe but needed
lesson"
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Mexico's Debt settlement.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 28.-It is under
stood that the President has sent to Carlos
Rivas, in London, power of attorney to
settle with the British bondholders, with
certain notifications. Only s15,00O. 600
in bonds are 10 be issued. The additional
f4,7O0,0O0 in bonds, first agreed upon for
the expenses of the bondholders' commit
tee, will not be issued. The bonds will be
signed in Mexico. The coupons Will be-
gin bearing interest July 1, 1884.
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No WORK for CIiford I-lnvd

DUBLIN, July 2S.-Owing to the quiet
ness of the country the government have
dispensed with the services of Mr.. Clifford
Lloyd, Resident Magistrate, from the spe-
cial duty to which he had been tempora-
rily ASSIGNED
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Five Colored Men Drowned.

YICKsBURG, July pa dispatch from
Mayersville says that during a severe
storm there last evening several boats on
the river containing ten cOlored men cap
sized, and five Of the number drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-07-30

CINCINNATI July 28.-The Cincinnati,
New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railroad
Company to-day subscribed $25, 900 for the
New Orleans Exposition, TO be held I'm
December of next year.
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bishops Using Their power.

BERLIN, July 2S.-The Catholic Bishops
have begun to use the powers granted
them under the provisions of the govern
ment church bill recently passed. They
have ordered all Wears and candidates
for the priesthood to return to Prussia.