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Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-09
FIRE RECORD.
Heavy Losses Caused By Ffre-Several
 Persons Perish i'm the Flames.

Heavy Losses Caused By Ffre-Several
 Persons Perish i'm che Flames.
 NASHVILLE, Tenn, March S.-The loss by the fire which originated in the wholesale drug house of Litterer & Go. in Watkins block on South Market street is estimated at $25O, ,0oo. While saving goods from the burning building, William Miller, an iron worker, Thomas Yarmouth, moulder. and Joseph Firth, mail carrier, were caught by falling walls and killed. The fire was un- doubtedly started by an incendiary.
 PHILADELPHIA, March S.-The Lolsssu patent fuel works were destroyed by fire this afternoon. The factory vas engaged in the manufacture of patent fuel, coal dust being the principal ingredient. Loss $4O,- 900, covered by insurance.
 FREDERICK, Md, March S.-A large fire oc. cured early this morning about six miles east of this city, burning the residence and outbnildings of Simon OroniEe, wealthy planter His wife in attempting to rescue her children was burned to death with one child. The other members of the family made their escape. A hired man while try ing to save some property was also burned to death The loss is very heavy. The cause of the fire is at present unkno wn.
 NEW YORK, March 9.-Shortly before mid night fire broke out in Mitchell Cos. candle factory. No. 322 and 324 Front street and extending to Nos 379 and 3S0 South street In less than ten minutes after the first alarm the entire factory was ablaze. The flames extended to B. Cosgroves cooper age, ,326 Front street. and to several dwellings. At one o'clock the fire was still raging, but under control. The losses are estimated at from $6O, GOO to $z5, GOO, partially insured.
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THE SOUTH.
Georgia.

At Rest-F0neral of the Late Governor
 Stephens-A Day of Mo zrning i'm Allan ta.
 l ATLANTA, March S-The State funeral of | the late Governor Alexander Fl. Stephens was l the most imposing and impre- sive ceremony witnessed in Atlanta for many years. The
 of this and adjoining States, including many 1 official delegations of citizens and numerous 1 military organizations All. incoming trains
 during the morning were packed with addi
 lions to the throng, which exceeded any as-
 semblage seen in this city since the opening
 day of the great exhibition. A vast contrast
 was noticeable, however, in every respect ex-
 cept that of size between the two gatherings.
 Then all was joy and hope and pleasure and
 the city was decked In the gayest of holiday attire. To day there is an expression of sin
 cere grief as over the loss of personal friend upon every face. Almost every per- son wears some badge of mourning and from almost every window hangs the black drapery of death. The memorial services began in the hall of the House of Representatives, where the body has been lying in state, at 10 a. m. The hall was densely crowded and ten times the number which it could con- tain vainly strove for admis- sion. Impressive addresses were made by ex-Governor James M. Smith, Gen. eral Robert Toombs, Hon. Martin J. Craw- ford, General Henry R. Jacksen, Senator Joseph E. Brown, Colonel c. c. Jones, ,Attor- ney- General Andersen and Dr. Fl. v. McMil- len. The most touching tribute was that of l General Toombs, who had differed from the 1 dead Governor upon almost every public | question since the war, but who l has proved himself one of his most sincere mourners. The religious service occurred at l p. m. in the same hall, which was again crowd l de to excess, but with different audience, most of those who had attended the memorial | meeting remaining away so as to afford op- 1 portunity for as many as possible to partici- pate in some portion of the services. After l the religious exercises an imposing proces- sion composed of both civic and military or- l ganizations, and including several bodies of l colored troops, was formed, and the funeral 1 car was escorted to Oakland cemetery, where | the remains were temporarily deposited in l the granite vault of David Cotting, ex-Secre- tary of State. There were no less than six l ex-Governors among the pall bearers Brown, Colquitt, Jenkins, Bullock, Conly l and Smith. It is believed that to days pa l geant was the largest funeral ever seen in l the South. of Brooklyn, who was 8 personal friend of | Governor Stephens. The procession was an l hour in passing given point. The Savan- I nah Volunteer Guards bore the State flag l the only one of the authorized design which | has yet been unfurled and which was pre- l scented to them by the hand of Governor Stephens during his recent visit to Savannah
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THE FLOODS.

Danger From Water at Various Points
 HELENA, Ark. March 8.-The river is still rising and the situation is extremely critical. Below Helena the country is all under water to a depth of from five to fifteen feet.
 NEW ORLEANS, March S.-A heavy wind and rain storm within the last twenty four hours has increased the danger of the levees all along the line, though at no point below Vicksburg is the river as high as last year. The unexpected Ohio food forced the aban- donment of the Hardscrabble and other un- completed Ievees in Louisiana, but none in good condition have thus far broken.
 MEMPHIS, Tenn, March S.-The officers of the steamer Kate Adams, from two hundred miles below here, to-day report all the unIeveed country on both aides of the river inundated and many laborlng people have left for the hills, but will return as soon as the waters subside, which will be in few days The ievees at Lacona circle are still sound and the fine cotton plantations there are dry. Carson's Landing opposite on the Mississippi side is also dry and the levees are all in good order there abouts. The Helena levee is still intact and the waters all the way up from Arkansas City here lack from four to eight inches of last years mark After being stationary here for forty eight hours and not varying an inch for a week, the river began to recede last night and has fallen over an inch. The total decline at Cairo is over six feet. The water is falling everywhere this side, hence within few days the flood will be passed and the water within it's natural banks. No stock has been drowned south of here so far.
 VIcKsBURG, Miss, March 8.-Two breaks in the levee on the east bank of the river oc- cured Monday night; one at McCloud's s, fifteen miles below Friars' Point, Miss. the other at Robard's, thirty miles below Friars' Point. The latter break is the most serious. The crevasse is about two hundred yards wide and the water is rushing through it with great velocity. These are the first breaks reported from the second Mississippi levee district. The farms of Colonel Edward Richardson near Robard have been overdowed and the water has found it's way through the break into the Yazoo river. The break of the Ellslie pro tection levee will cause the overflow of many plantations and much damage back of the delta and on the railroad to Monroe.
 ARKANSAS CrTY, March 8.-The water is rising fast Several towns hitherto consid- cred flood proof are submerged. The dana- o0o is
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gew agapn 9aig aagmningg SSyarnal aud Gparier.

Apaehes have left the reservation for Bono ra as reported by Consul Pxieto, nor have any gone since. The falsehood was reported for newspaper publication by parties inter- ested in having military post at Dragon. Truthful men acquainted with the facts, the agent says, agree that the Apaches on this reservation were never more peaceful.
 The Postofice department continues to receive mainly from the Swedish postal au- thorities, numbers of packets of printed matter (mostIy newspapers) posted in the United States, and addressed to Europe which are returned to this country because found at their destination to contain letters and other manuscript matter subject to letter rate of postage in vio- lation of the provision of the postal union convention, and in some cases articles of jewelry, which are excluded entirely from the postal union mails. Almost invariably it is found impossible to return these packages to the senders for the reason that no indica- tlon of the origin appears upon them.
 William Whiteford is under ar- rest for forging Senator Gorman's name to checks representing 1,eo0. White ford was the Senator's private secretary and upon being confronted with 8 charge of forgery confessed his guilt and pleaded for mercy. He is mere boy and every pre- caution has been taken to keep the matter out of the newspapers. The affair will prob ably ssbe settled amicably by the culprit's friends.
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FOR SALE,

AE=A Desirable Property for investment on sssH Wballey avenue; lot is 52xl50; house has six IIl tenements; will be sold low if sold soan, the living out of town and 1t being the settlement of estate; terms easy. For further particulars, call at
 MERWIN'S REAL ESTATE OFFICE, fe16 237 Chapel Street
 FOR SALE CHEAP. Afkh THE house and lot No. 200 Clinton avenue. IF Lot 100x140 acres of land situated Wood sW bridge road, two miles from center of city. Also lot on East Chapel street.
 A. M HOLMES, fe9 If 69, Church Street, Room 8.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-09
The Flight of Treasurer Egan.

Spencer has in his possession a batch oi mysterious letters from MT. Egan, the land league treasurer, dated Paris, October and November, 1881. They were found in Ca. rey's house Several detectives were sent to Paris to watch Mir. Egan's movements and keep track of him until the proper papers could be secured upon which to ask for his extradition from France. Mir. Egan noticed that he was being followed by strange men and eluded the detectives by leaving Paris ostensibly for the benefit of his health. His whereabouts at present are unknown, but il is supposed that he has gone to Spain.
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FOR SALE, AeAA THE late Residence of Deacon Atwster Treat iia 112 College street. Inquire of Ei1 na6 if HENRY E. PARDEE, Executor.
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For Sale Very Low. N& LOT in the western part of the city, within E one block of horse cars. Address n7 If New Haven, Conn.,
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WANTED. A ENTERPRISING LADY n every tow A and city to sell Madame McGee,s Coronet Car sets. Fer particulars address CORoNET CORSET CO,
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THE OLD WORLD.
Great Britain.

A Land Leaguer's Love-Biggar Pursued
 $2.OOO Damages.
 LONDON, March 8.-Fannie Hyland ob- tainea $2, GOO damages this afternoon in her suit against MT. Biggar, M. P. The case has been the reigning sensation. The defendant is the well known land league member of Parliament for Oavan, and one of the princi- pal witnesses was Patrick Egan, the treasur- CT of the land league. It is rumored that the chief reason for Egan's flight was to avoid being brought into this case likely to prove of special interest to the contributors who have been supporting the land league. The plaintiff kept boarding house in Paris, or rather she took in ''genteel bosrders, ? her guests being mostly gentlemen from for eign parts whose circumstances forced them to take temporary residence abroad MT. Biggar, M. F., was introduced to Fanny by Patrick Egan, who had for some time been enjoying her hospitality. The fact of Egan's treasurership of the land league funds was, it is said, known to Fannie Hyland and gave him an additional claim on her consideration. She naturally set herself out to please MT. Biggar. They soon became warmly attached to each other. Fanny got on Biggar's blind side, the patriotic. She once sang to him ''Old Ireland You're my Darling so melt ingly that he, in tears, fell on his knees and proposed to Fanny marriage on the spot. They did not get married right away, but they kept company, and he gave her numer- ous presents, among others several pairs of stockings. Somehow or other they parted and while Patrick Egan, the ge-between in the courtship, had gone off, MT. Biggar M. F., had to stand his trial in breach of promise suit. Mir. Biggar denied making any promises of marriage. He admitted that in 8 moment of patriotic enthusiasm he kissed Fanny Hyland for her beautiful sing of sOid Ireland" but that practically she asked him to marry her. Mr. Biggar was quite confident that he only kissed her once and had no thought of marriage and that the case is one of blackmail. Mir. Biggar has had two children and the mothers of these chil- dren are both living. With one of the ladies' he corresponds re gularly.
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THE WEST.
Michigan.

Nominations By The Greembackers.
 LANSING, March 8.-The Greenbaek State convention this afternoon nominated Thom- as R. Sherwood, of Kalamazoo, for justice of the Supreme court and Charles J. Will lit, of Graliot, for regent of the university. The Democratic half of the ticket was en- dorsed, thus completing the fusion. The convention was very stormy.
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stormv Weather lad Yarlous Points.

Stormy Weather at Various Points.
 QUEBEC, March S.-The storm appears to have completely blown over. The day was clear and bright, but very cold.
 OTTAWA, Ont, March 8.-The weather still continues cold. The thermometer to- day registered fifteen degrees below zero. The railways are still blocked and the mails late.
 ST. JoHNsBURY, Vt, March s.-The se- verest storm this winter has taken place here the past twenty-four hours. The light snow which fell previously has drifted badly. The trains are delayed and the highways are near. lv hi0ckaaed
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10 1

For Rent or For Sale,
 &fsA WITHIN 10 minutes drive from postofhce, . iis genteel Residence with or 10 rooms, nice RIN barn and sheds, any amount of fruit of aII descriptions, good hennery, well stocked with fowls about acres of land (more if desired9, fine grove of natural growth beautiful shade in front dence The location is frstelass, being situated of principal thoroughfares leading to the city HINHAN'S REAL ESTATE AGENCY, fe26 If 63 Church Street.
 FOR SALE CHEAP,
 ,sss4A IN West Haven, desirable dwelling with EId barn premises. House contains ten rooms, EIa is and in good order. Lot 50x140 feet Location Washington avenue, about 3G0 feet from Elm street. to both horse and steam railroads. Inquire of O. W. CLARK CO.,,
 134 Water Street. or fe24 If CHAS. ". CLARK, West Haven.
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GENTS in this city and vicinity to sell the best Insect Powder in the world. For particulars, address WM. SU EHERLAND, Agent
 mas 2ts AS Warren Street. Ne1g Vor.s
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NEW ENGLAND.
Massachusetts.

Muraerer's Ena-Exeeutlon rthe sGar- 2 & I'd derer Loonais st sprfngaeld. a
 SPRINGFIELD, March s.-Jossph B. Loomis was hanged at the county jail this morning st 10:40. for thesmurder of David LsveEt in Agawam Death ensued in fifteen minutes,
 but the bodywas not cut down until thirty minutes after the drop fell About two hun dred persons witnessed the execution, all the
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RX Protestant woman, situation as chamber.
 ID maid or to do second work or would do house. 'ork for small family. Apply at
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WANTED. A SITUATION by young woman to do second c 6A general housework. Inquire at Tna8 2ts 165 HAMTTT TON arRtsrsr
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l arrangements of which passed of in good or der. Loomis' spiritual adviser left him lit- tie after midnight. Loomis slept but little during the night and breakfasted on veal
 steak. He spent the early part of the morn | ing in writing farewell messages to friends
 Rev. Mir. Simmons of Worcester, who knew
 him in early life, spent part of the morning in his cell and was engaged in prayer with l him when the sheriff entered to read the death warrant Loomis walked to the scaf- fold with pale and set face, but apparently collected as when he committed his crime.
 When the scaffold was reached Sheriff San derson asked if he had anything to say. Rev. MT. Simmons then held before Loomis' eyes ia paper, and the condemned man read in clear and distinct words a short statement fully acknowledging the murder of Levett and attributing his crime entirely to rum. During the trying ordeal before the trap was sprung Loomis was deathly pale, but perfect ly calm, not tremor being visible. Heread his confession in 8 clear strong voice. Jo- seph Scott, chaplain of the jail, then offered prayer. The sheriff bade him farewell and adjusted the cap and rope and at 10:40 the gle. After hanging thirty minutes the body was taken down and delivered to the under taker for removal to Southwiek where the burial will take place tomorrow. The ar rangcments for the execution worked perfect ly, and to all appearances Loomis died in stantly and without pain. There was only the slightest contraction of muscles after the drop fell.
 The crime for which Loomis met his death on the galiows to-dny was the murder of a storekeeper named Levett on the night of Thursday, December 1, 1881. Loomis in duced Levett to hire team to take him home and next morning the body of the lat ter was found not far from Agawam bridge with bullet through his head. Loomis was arrested and one of Leyett's gloves found upon him. Other circumstantial evidence was brought against him and he WAS convict edand sentenced last December.
 The Office of Insurancs COmmissfoner.
 BOSTON, March S.-Governor Butler to- day issued writ of supersedeas declaring the office of insurance commissioner vacant. The commissioner, Julius L. Clarke, resigned February IA to take effect upon the appoint ment and qualification of his successor. The Governor at once nominated N. A. Plymp- ton. of Worcester, manager of his gube<na- torial campaign, but the council has refused thus far to confirm him. Another appoint ment ss expected soon.
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Ohio.

The Move Against IastriaetIon Ia Ger- T{asss E CINCINNATI, March 8.-Senator Dexter's bill cutting of the study of German in the public schools has created nearly as much excitement among the German population of Ohio as Smiths Sunday bill. Enquiries by
 P0st reporters show that the legislation Is premature as the German influence is strong enough to keep the language in the ourri : culum for years to come. A monster Ger man mass meeting will be held here to.mer- row evening to show indignation ct the bill. The Democratic politicians are elated.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-09
Illinois.
A Murder oomm mtttea hv EIre

Murder Com mitted by Fire.
 CHICAGO, March S.-A B. Stevens, bar Der, while sleeping on lounge in his, shop this morning was suffocated by the smoke of an incipient fire It was at first supposed the fire was accidental This evening how- ever, William Johnson was arrested on a charge of arson and murder in connection with the affair
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North Carolina.
Senator pavls, Rrtdnl rrIn.

Senator Davis Bridal Trip.
 FAYETTEVILLE, March 8.-Senasor David Davis will leave Washington on Saturday morning and will arrive at Fayetteville on Sunday, to be married on Tuesday morning and take the boat for Wilmington Thence he will go to California; stopping few days at his home in Bloomington, Illinois.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-09
Another Man Arrested.

DUBLIN, March s.--Hodnett, the man ar rested on the charge of posting package of dynamite addressed to Earl Spencer. arrived here today in charge of detective officers.
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l News by Telegraph FROM ALL QUARTERS. THE WIGGlNs STORM. No Signs of Any Great
 Storm Energy. REPORT OF TAE. SIGNAL SERVICE. The Prophet Prostrafed By the
 Results. AN ATTEMPT ON BLAlNE'S LIFE. His Carriage Fired At In
 Washington.
REPORT OF TaE SIGNAL SERVICE.
WIGGINs' STORM.

1 The Outlook asSeen by the Signal Service No Signs Of Any Great Storm Energy Fair and Warm Weather Predicted. WASHINGTON, March 8.-The chief signal officer furnishes the following special bulle- tin to the press The pressure is highest in the Middle States and lowest in Dakota. General rains have fallen on the South Allan tic and gulf coasts and occasional snow in the upper lake region. Elsewhere fair weather has prevailed. There are no indications of the development of great storm energy within the stations of observ ationof the signal service. Northeasterly winds prevail in the South Atlantic and Gulf States. Elsewhere they are light and variable, but amostly southeriy. The temperature is from fifteen to twenty degrees below the mean for the month in the Atlantic coast States. A warmer wave will move eastward of central in Missouri. Warmer, fair weath- CT is indicated on Saturday in the Gulf, in the South Atlantic and Middle States The Mississippi has fsllsn fifteen inches at Cairo. At and below Memphis it is nearly stationary and above the danger line.
 The Weather Prophet Prostrated-ButH He
 Considers He Has Done His Duty
 MONTREAL, March S.-Professor Wiggins states that he is completely prostrated by the effect of his prophecy upon the people as he has learned that some persons have gone in sane from fear, but he considers that it was his duty to predict the storm in order to save life. He promises to publish the theory on which he based his prediction after the storm has passed, and says that he considers the present weather merely the calm before the storm.
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1.-TWO smart active salesmen to such 8 new terri. II tory and liberal pay will be given, also two or three new hands taken to learn. Call at Lowell Mfg Co.,, Limited,
 fe27 If 51e CrA ATE y7p
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The jury in the case of Colonel Theodore Hyatt, president of the Pennsy1Yenia mill tary academy, charged with aggravated as- sauIt and battery on Thaddsus Lowe,s cadet, returned verdict of acquittal yesterday at Chester, Pa, the defendant to pay the costs They were out fifteen hours.
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Heavy Losses to the G1eucester Fisher

Heavy Losses to the GIeucesfer Fisher
 GLoUoEsTER, Mass, March 8.-The total loss to those dependent on the Gloucester fisheries on account of Wiggins' storm scare will be about $15O, 900. About one hundred sail are hauled up here idle. The average loss of time is about three weeks which will equal one trip to the Georges banks, and this is just the time when fish are schooling upon the Georges. Of the total loss $90, ,0oO at least is sustained by the fishermen them selves. A great many storms that have been considered very severe have been less disas- trous than this prophecy. The men are largely influenced to stay at home, by their wives, and this is not to be wondered at when, it is remembered that single storms in the re- membrance of the present generation have swept out of the community 150 husbands, sons and sweethearts at one fell swoop.
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Era,1 RvrneRelsasea.

PARIS, March 8.-Frank Byrne has beer released from prison, the English government failing to prove that he was in anyway con nected with the Phoanix Park murders or the attacks on Judge Lawson and Juror Field.
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A Eieree storm at st. bonn.

ST. JoHN N. B., March s.-The fercest storm known here in twenty years is now prevailing and it is expected that heavy dis asters will result to shipping. Several ves- sels are reported to be in danger of Cape Race. A blinding SHOW storm is now raging.
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Germany.

Prince Bismarck Has Kelspse. BERLIN, March S.-Prince Bismarck has had a serious relapse and is now confined to
 bis bed. His condition, though alarming, is
 not considered critical. 1s4l
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w "a NVNEn

NOOD FLOOR and Bench Moulders also youno w men to learn the trade. Those having experi. wanted. Apply to -F
 TROY MALLEABLE IRON CO.,