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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
GREATEST FOR FIFTY YEARS.
More Floods Coming in Pennsylvania
and Ohio.

PITTsBURG, Feb. From present indi-
cations, this section will be visited before
morning with the greatest flood for fifty
years. All day yesterday and last night
the rain fell in torrents at all points along
the Monongahela valley, the record show
ing a total rainfall of liz inches.
This melted and carried off the snow on
the mountains, and soon the creeks and
streams were converted into small rivers,
pouring their volumes of water into the
MonOngahela. Early this morning reports
came from points above that the river was
booming, but no rise occurred here until
noon. The river then commenced swell
ing and has since been rising rapidly.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 1.-THE Ohio river is
rising nine inches an hour, and at the
same rate at Portsmouth and Catletts-
burg. Heavy ice is reported to have
reached Portsmouth. The river is thirty
six feet high at Wheeling and is begin
ming to rise again on account of the heavy
rams. The side streams will cause a rapid
rise all along the river. Big Sandy river
IS higher than it has been for ten years.
The flood in the Ohio is rising at Ports
mouth. The river marks AZ feet inches.
and is rising 4 inches an hour. At
Marietta several hundred people have
been driven from their homes by water.
The situation tonight all over Ohio and
Indiana is very threatening.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
100000 STOLEN.
John f. Betz, the Brewer, Charges. His
New York Partner with Swindling.

IUCtQttcLlbCtU
Detectives are engaged in searching for
William C. Bauer, who was associated
with John +. BetZ, the well-knOwn brew
er, of this city, in conducting a large
brewery in New York. AS stated in yes
terday's issue, criminal charges have been
preferred against Bauer by Mr.. BetZ, who
alleges that Bauer stole about 100000
from him. Mr.. Betz has also sworn out
warrans tagainst Henry Daily, a New
York lawyer; George w, Moore and
John NJ. Littell, brother-in-law of
Daily, whom he accuses of conspir-
ing with Bauer to defraud, The entire
management of the brewery in New York
was left in the hands of Bauer. who was
a cousin of Mr.. Betz, the latter's time and
attention being entirely occupied in look
ing after his brewery at York road and
Callowhill streets, in this city. 1t is
alleged that it was the continued absence
of Mr.. Betz that enabled Bauer to carry
out his schemes. Not until January
last did Mr.. Betz suspect any
thing wrong with his partner. On that day
he learned that Bauer had not been seen
for nearly a week, Investigation proved
that Bauer had allowed the business to
run down, and that the accounts of the
concern were so badly mixed as to pre-
vent any immediate knowledge of the
condition of the finances being gained. An
expert accountant has been going over the
books, and the discrepancies thus far dis
covered lead Mr.. Betz to believe that the
stealings of Bauer will not exceed $100, 900.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Killed His Mother With a Gun.
London, ". IT., Special. Tn.

A~S'S~Cfos
William Ordway, a poor but hard work
ing farmer of this town, went to Concord
Friday, leaving his wife and two sons at
home. Returning in the evening he found
his wife lying dead ON the floor IN a pool
of blood, There was a shocking wound
through her head, and portions of the skull
and brain were scattered about. The
scene in the kitchen, where the tragedy
took place, was a terrible one. A door
near the body, and which opened
into bed room, was riddled with
shot. The gun stood near a window,
and it was discovered that the barrel had
been burst in the discharge. The story
of the boy Charles is that he was making
some bullets for the gun and then put one
into the end of the weapon. While hand
ling the lock he says the gun accidentally
went off and killed his mother, who sat in
a chair. The boy when first questioned
about the matter said: 81 did not think
the gun was loaded.' The officers are
investigating the matter, as there are
stories circulated by some that the how
did not get along well with his sten-moth-
er, and that it is possible that he shot her
purpOsely,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Annual session of the 1. o. b. b.

WILMINGTON. y. c., Feb. THE sixth
annual session fDistrict Grand Lodge No.
;. l. o. B. B., was held here to-day.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year: President, d. H. Stern,
Charlottesville, Va; First Vice Presi-
dent. J. j. Cohen, Augusta, Ga; Second
Vice President, y. H. Miller, Washington,
ID. C.; Secretary, DIR. 5. B. Wolfe, Balti-
more; Treasurer, A. Goodman, Baltimore;
Sergant-at-Arms, II. Morris, Tarboro, \.
c.; Board of Control Of the Orphan
Asylum Fund. Henry S. Wolfe, Washing
ton. d. c.; w. Nordlinger, Georgetown,
ID. c.; NJ, Daniel, Baltimore, and j..
Geenfielder. Baltimore.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.
Twelve Million Dollars Needed to Con-
meet England and France
To05os, pan Nm


The probable cost of Channel tunnel
has always been a very obscure question,
and Sir Edward Watkin has hitherto been
very silent about it. Yesterday he felt
himself in position to give some figures
on this particularly important point. He
is making a tunnel, somewhere or other.
through one Of the hardest stratified rocks
he knew. This cost G3S yard, and that
means roughly f65, 900 mile. The Chan
mel tunnel would be about twenty-four
miles. Instead, however, of taking the
cost at f65,OO0 a mile, let them assume
that it would be &100,000 a mile, and
that would represent a cost of
t2, 100000 for the tunnel under the
sea. That is his estimate of the cost of
the actual tunnel. Next, he believed the
estimate of f350,000 for the tunnel to con-
meet the Chatham and Dover and the
Southeastern Railways would not be ex-
ceeded. The entire cost of the work.
therefore, came to only 93,O00,O00. With
an original outlay Of this modest kind, Sir
Edward was no doubt justified in describ-
ing the project as likely to be one of the
most profitable ever undertaken-ifp profit
ableness were the only thing to be consid-
cred. But then in this modest estimate
nothing is included for the cost of fortifi-
cations at the English end of the tunnel,
every penny of which should fall upon
those who have made them necessary.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Agrarian Outrages-HeaIy's Course

DUBLIN, Feb. THE Dublin Gazette
(Official) says the agrarian outrages in
Ireland during the month of January
accepted the evidence of John De-
vine, painter, one of the three
prisoners charged with the murder
of Policeman Cox. Devine's evidence will
be very startling.
Mr.. Healy, presiding at the first public
meeting OF the National Land League,
in Dublin, to-day, referred to his i'm
pending Imprisonment, and reiterated his
intention of pursuing the same course
which has hitherto marked his political
life.
Mr.. Davitt, in an interview held with
him by reporter to-day, said that to give
bail for good behavior toward landlordism
was impossible. He predicted the over
throw of the land monopoly. The grow
ing Importance of the Irish party in Par
lament. he said, was being recognized.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Consolidated with Savannah.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-Secretary Fol-
ger has sent to the House a letter trans
mitting the schedule for the reOrganiza-
tion of the customs service, by which he
anticipates an annual saving in salaries of
$4,000. The only Southern port of any
consequence affected by the changes pro-
posed is Savannah. 1t is proposed to con-
sOlidate with the district of Savannah the
district of Atlanta and Brunswick and to
increase the number of officers and en-
plOyes from eighteen to twenty-five, and
the cost for salaries from S23. .573 to S25. $40
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Let the Eight Begin

ST. LOUIS, Feb. "A dispatch from
MuskOga, Indian Territory, says there are
strong indications of renewal of HOSTILE
ties between the cOntending bands of
Creeks. George Porter has been appoint
ed the commander of the Chicote faction,
aud has called on all available men, and
it is said will attack the consolidated
forces of Spieche, now camped about fif-
teen miles from Okmulgee, as soon as the
weather is favorable. Both parties are
buying all the Winchester rifles and other
weapons and ammunition they can OBJ
tain
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Hamline University burned.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, Feb. THE
main building of Hamline University,
situated midway between this city and
st. Paul, which was built in 1875 at cost
of 100000, and owned by the Methodist
Episcopal Church Society of the State,
burned this morring The school of one
hundred and twenty pupils was in session
at the time, but all escaped. The library
was saved, but the school furniture was
destroyed. The total loss is $65, 900, with
an insurance of $4,000 The cause of the
fire is supposed to have been a defective
Hua
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
English steamer Founders.

LONDON, Feb. THE steamer kenmare
Castle from London for Shanghai, via the
Suez canal, foundered in the Bay of Bis
cay in a heavy gale on the I'd instant.
She sank so quickly that only one boat
could be launched, containing all the pas
sengers, numbering eight and eight of the
crew. The crew numbered forty persons.
The survivors when rescued by a French
steamer only wore their night dresses.
They were all very weak.
The Captain and First Mate of the Ken
mare Castle and thirty of the crew, who
were Asiatics, were drowned.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
The Nicaragua Canal Bill.

The bill to incorporate the Maritime
Canal Company Of Nicaragua, as reported
to the Senate, has been amended in COM
mlttee in several important particulars
The capital stock is fixed at not less than
100000 nor more than s.. .0O0. 900. and il is
authorized to issue bonds not exceeding
S5O,OOO,OOO, The provision in the original
bill prescribing the dimensions of the
canal and locks has been stricken ont.
and the following added,
The United States may exercise such
control over the canal as is now or NAV at
any time be provided by treaty with Mic
aragua, or consistent with the rights of
that government, and shall enjoy its free
use III accordance with such treaty or
rights; and should the United States see
nj for national reasons to occupy and
manage such canal, the right to do So
subject to any sovereign rights of Near
aqua, is hereby reserved and secured to
the Government of the United States.
upon the maintenance of the work and Of
all its accessories in as good condition
as when received, and upon payment to
said company each year, and propOrtion-
ally for any fraction thereof. of an
amount equal to the rate of the net earn
lngs derived from the transit due from
the canal for the year immediately pre-
ceding such occupation. But should the
Government of the United States continue
such occupation for more than one year.
1t shall hereafter pay each year to said
company, in addition to the amount afore-
said, further sum, which shall bear the
same ratio to the amount paid for the first
year of said occupation that any increase
of tonnage using the canal during such
subsequent years bears to the tonnage
which passed through the canal during the
year prior to its occupation by the Gov
ernment of the United States; provided
that the amount so paid by the United
States for any one year shall not exceed
the sum necessary to enable the company
to meet its obligations, and to divide 10
per cent. upon the capital stock after hav.
ing reserved . per cent: Of the amount re,
celYed each year for the improvement and
extension of the canal and its terminal
points and for the deterioration of prop
erty.
The bill reserves to Congress the power
to alter, amend or repeal the act when
ever in its judgment the public interests
shall REQUIRE if.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
She Had the Carnival Costumes.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. THE steamship
Dryburg Abbey, from Liverpool January
3D., arrived here last evening. Captain
Horton reports that for the first eleven
days he experienced very rough weather.
On the 27th the steamer ran aground on
Moselle bank off the Bahamas. After
hghtering portion of the cargo ON yes
sci sent from Bahama and throwing over
board another portion, consisting Of plfos-
phate, the steamer fioated off and pro-
ceeded on her voyage. She was detained
off Port Eads since Saturday by fog.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Neal and Craft Well Guarded

GLASGOW, Feb. Late last night the
troops quartered in the Jail removed back
to The train, and the prisoners with them,
1t rained necessarily until daylight this
morning, The military moved to the
camp ground, pitched tents and estab-
lished regular routine of duties. Neal
and Graft appeared in court, but on ac-
count of landslides delaying trains the
trial was postponed until Tomorrow, The
defense is ready, and Judge Brown is de-
termined the trial shall proceed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

TOURNAY, Feb. Tn the action
brought against Bishop Du Rousseaux,
of this diocese, by MOnsigneur DumOnt,
who was depOsed from the Bishopric by
the Pope in 1879, but still claims to be a
Bishop, to recover papers and securities
representing several millions of francs,
which had been distracted from the
Episcopal Palace and were taken
to America by Canon Bernard, the
civil tribunal has decided that
it is unable to prevent Monsigneur Du-
mont from assuming the title of Bishop,
and has appointed trustee to proceed to
America to recover the property, reserv-
ing all rights to MOnsigneur DumOnt in
the'eyent Of Bishop Du RousseauX contin-
uing his opposition to MOnsigneur Du-
mont regaining the possession of the same
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
MONEY KILLED HIM.
a Crazy Indian Who Could not Stand
Too Sudden Wealth.


LITTLE Rock, ARK, Feb. Last Sat
urday, when the Creek orphan money was
distributed among the tribe, one of Euche's
band received $1,000. The mans good
luck drove him crazy, and on Sunday
morning before daylight he shot two of
his companions, Kigia Brown and John
Buck, through the head while they
were sleeping. The whole camp
was aroused, and in attempting
to capture the lunatic, Jas. Barrett was
mOrtally wounded. The Indian then took
shelter under wagon and defended him
self with firearms. 1t being impossible to
capture him he was killed by we'll di-
rected yolley. The principal Chief of 4he
Usage Indians, Jos. Pawnee Nopawshee,
is dead. He was fOrty-eight years of age
and had ruled the Osages for more than
twenty wears.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
What Steamer Is m

LONDON, Feb. IA steamer of about
1900 tons burden, with black funnel and
red band around it, foundered off Cape
Cornwall Friday. 1t was impossible to
render any assistance.
A bottle has been found on Bourne
mouth beach containing a saloon ticket,
on which are written the following words /:
''Our ship is in great distress; the masts
are destroyed. Immediate help is neces-
sary. Steamer Nederland." The Red
Star Line steamer Nederland sailed from
Antwerp February Sd at p. m. for New
York. BOurnemOuth beach, where this
bottle is said to have been found, is in
SOUTHAMPTON county, England.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
To plead entity of EmbeZZIement

ST. LOUIS, Feb. THE case of Obey E.
Owens, the defaUlting teller of the Third
National Bank of this city, who is charged
with embezzling over $26O,O last spring,
and who has been in Jail ever since, was
called in the United States Court this
morning. 1t was then stated that there
would be no trial, J Owens counsel say
that he will plead guilty, He will be ar
raigned tomorrow, when he will make a
short statement, and sentence will proba-
bIv be paSsed on him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
He Married Tboo, and D,ed.

LASALLE, H., Feb. Last night,
while officiating at q marriage service,
Rev. Geo. T. Bronson, pastor Of the Con-
gregational Church in this city, fell dead
at the feet of the couple whom he was
marrying just as he pronounced them
husband and wife.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Killed the Wron0 Mo-

GALVESTON, Feb. THE Neacs' San
Antonio special says: sin shooting af-
fray at Catulla between Green McCuI-
Tough and Chas. Hogg, Judge Williams
was accidentally killed while sitting in
his office by bullet from McCullough's
nistOl.r
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

NORFOLK, VA, Feb. IA fire broke
out early this morning in the wholesale
grocery house of r. p. VOeght & Co. The
stock valued at $4,000, was destroyed.
1t was insured for $4,000. The building
was owned by the Rowland estate and the
loss thereon is about $4,000, covered by
insurance
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Weather Inhicatinns.

OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OBSERVER,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.-IndicatiOns for
Thursday:
In the South Atlantic States, local rains,
partly cloudy weather, slightly cooler,
north 10 northwest winds, stationary or
HIGHER barometer.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
NihiIism Said to be DESTROYED

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. THE Russian
police claim they have destroyed Nihilism.
The Gar walks the streets of st. Peters,
burg without an armed escort.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
swift Plnlshment for Mn-d.n

MEXICO, Feb. John II. Buchan Hen
burn, son of Sir Thomas Buchan Hen
burn, an English Baronet, was murdered
by miners on Sunday last in Pinos Itoe.
chihuahua. Five Of the murderers were
tried and shot on the following Monday.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

ATLANTA, Feb. IA special to the
Constitution says that William Dooley.
the Marshal of Hartwell, Ca, was shot
and Killed last night while standing in
Henry Aliens saloon by a shot flred from
the outside. II is thought the guilty party
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Kissimmee Hotel a Total L.

JACKSONVILLE. Feb. THE Kissim-
NEE Hotel, at Kissimmee City, is totally
burned and the inmates baggage all de-
ance $4,000. e.. 1. -.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

II. w. Eippins, BULBS Creek, Ca, says:
"Under the use of Browns Iron Bitters
my wife is recovering rapidly from mala-
ria.0
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

Is three times the man he was before he
began using "Wells' Health Renewer.v
81. Druggists.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
A Pure and Effective Hair DRESSING

COcoaine, a compound of Cocoanut Oil,
beautifies the hair, and is sure to allay all
itching and irritation OF the scalp.
The superiority Of Burnett's Flavoring
Extracts consists in their perfect purity
and strength.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

GLENN's SULPHUR SOAP is a reliable
remedy for local skin diseases.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08
Thnngh nnre and simple. and 50 mild.

Though pure and simple, and so mild,
1t might be used by any child,
Yet Sozodont's so swift and sure
That mouth and teeth with wondrous
speed
From tartar and from taint are freed
Till they become sweet, white and pure,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-08

Three Murderers Arrested in Gainesville
A New Narrow Gauge Railroad
seizure Of a DistiIIery in Jacks on
COunty-Suicide of an Old Florida
Citizen-FlOrida Sunday schools.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-29
A Charming Woman.

"A Charming woman" I've heard il said
by other women as light as she;
hut all In vain puzzle my head
To find wherein the charm may be.
Her face, indeed. is pretty enough,
And her form is quite as good as the Lest,
Where Nature has given the bony stuff.
And clever milincr all the rest.
intelligence Ycs-n u certain way
With tho feminine gift of ready speech
And knows very well what not to say
Whenever the theme transcends her reach
But turns the topic on things to wear,
From an opera cloak TO n robe de mutt
Hats. basqucs, or bonnets-'twill mako you
stare
To see how fluent the lady can be.
Her laugh il hardly "A thing to please;
For an honest laugh must always start
From gleesome mood, like n sudden breeze,
And hers is purely matter of art
A mus cuar motion made 10 show
What Nature designed to lie beneath
The finer mouth; but what can she do,
III that is ruined, to show the teeth?
To her seat in church-a good half-mile--
When the day is fine she is sure to go,
Arrayed. OF course, in the latest style
La mode de Paris has got TO show.
And she puts her hands on the velvet pew
And thinks how her praycr-booll's tint of blue
Must harmonic with her milky skin.
And what shall we say of one who walks
In fields of flowers to choose the weeds?
Reads authors of whom she never talks,
And talks of authors she never reads?
'She's charming woman" I've heard il said,
BY other women as light as she;
But all IN vain ] puzzle my head
To find wherein the charm may be.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1883-11-29
Men and Women in Tonouin.

landed ON the river banks. and found
myself in the midst OF a population diff
ering altogether from any had hereto
fore encountered over pretty wide por-
ton of the globe. Slim diminutive crea-
lures the Tonquinesc are, compared
with whom even the Bengalee OF tho
Gauges delta is giant. But, strange
TO say, the women in most cases are as
comely and fair as the men are repul-
sively ugly. But their size is ridiculous.
Of about the same stature as Goorkhas,
they on an average probably weigh no
more than half the sturdy hill man.
The men and women, when the men are
dressed at all, are dressed alike. A col
ored handkerchief is coquettishly tied
round the back of the head, and the 9th
or garments are long, loose blouse
with wide pantaloons. 1t is difficult for
the newcomer at first to distinguish the
sexes. What is most wonderful, how
ever, of the costumes now in fashion is
the head-dress which the better-off Ton
quinese ladies wear. A "mushroom-
shaped basket" might perhaps describe
it, but then the mushroom must be of
the size of drawing-room table. Add
two enormous tassels pendant on either
side, and place underneath a Malay
featured, sallow-complexioned doll of
about fifty pounds weight, and some
idea may be formed of Haiphong belle.
Men and woman, as in China, all carry
fans. Indeed, have seen coolies, whose
walking costumes was limited to fan
and the woven substitute for q fig leaf
which so often suflices for clothing in
the East. In new English settlements,
after the public-house which has attract
ed attention to the locality, the first
buildings erected are generally church
and prison. Frenchmen always begin
with cafe restaurant, and SO Haiphong
already boasts its establishment of that
description. 1t is, of course, the central
building and most marked features of
the place. 1t is strange how the French
carry their language, their manners,
and their customs with them to their
foreign possessions, but how they COM
municate them also to their subject pop
ulations. Thus, in our cafe here we
have Tonquinese mattresses, who, with
the few words of French they have
learned, have acquired also in some in
applicable manner the coquettish airs
and gait of Partisan brdsSerie attend
ants.-London Standard.