Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-03-05
DetalIs Of the peath Of alex. u. stepaens

DOMESTIC.
Details OF the Death OF Alex. II. stephens.
ATLANTA, March 4th.-Stephens' death
occurred at half-past 8. Abeat 2 o'clock in
the morning it was evident that he was much
weaker, and that the crisis was approaching.
The doctors placed strong mustard plaster
on his wrist, and let it remain twenty min
utes. When it Was removed there WAS not
the slightest sign of Inflammation, showing
that there was very little vitality left. At
half past his extremities became cold and
clammy, and assumed a purplish hue. As
the end drew near, Stephens was lying on his
back, his head turned slightly to the right.
A husky rattle in the throat, that had been
plainly perceptible earlier in the night. had
ceased entirely. There was no more heavy
breathing, and not the slightest gasping. At
qlsrter.past 8 the family were called in, and
after breathing almost imperceptib,y few
moments he died without the slightest tire.
NOR. The news of his death created the pro.
foundest sensation, as it was not known
that he wRs so near deaths door.
To-day his remains lay ia state
in tho executive mansiop, and were viewed
by 0,00O people. Ia the afternoon meet
ing of citizens was held, at which addresses
were delivered by Senator Colquitt, Judge
Logan, E. B. Leckley and other prominent
citizans. A citizens committee was appoint
ed to cooperate with a committee from the
Legislature and State.house officers in the
conduct of the funeral. The remains will lie
in state at the Capitol until buried on Wed
nesday or Thursday.
Stephens made his will some time ego. He
leaves $4,000 to the children of his late
brother, Judge Stephens. The rest of the
estate, barring few minor bsquests, gees to
his nephew, Colonel john Stephens. What
the estate will foot up depends largely on the
sale of his new history of the United Statss
He made about $50, 600 on "The War Be-.
tween the States" His new book ia selling
probably pay $4,000.
The Flooded District.
ST. LeUIs, March 4th.-The latest news
from the overhowei country along the lower
Mississippi river is that the sunk lands in the
st. Francis river region are entirely cub
merged, and nearly as far down as Helena,
but there are places above water. People
are living in the upper stories, or floating
around on RATS or in boats. Most of them,
however, have deserted the country and gone
to tbs high land back from the river Several
lives are reported lost in this region, but no
definite information Is given. Five railroad
laborerF, lost in the overflow, were picked up
in boat a day or two ago il a starving coz
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All the bayous in this region are rising
rapidly, and great volume of water is pour
ing to the southwark, which will reach
Helena about Tuesday. New Madrid, which
is further north, is submerged, with from
two to four feet of water in all the streets.
There is scarcely house in town, il the
lower part, which is not in the water. The
whole country back of this, as far up as
Cairo. on the Missouri side, from Hickman
south for over fifty miles, is inundated, and
much property in the way of corn, live stock,
fences, etc, destroyed. No great amount Of
suffering is reported.
Steam boat Capslzed and Sunk.
New ORLEANS, March 4th.-News has
been received that the steamboat Yazoo,
hencs last evening for Bayou Macon and
Vensas. while turning a point last night dur
ing high wind, cspsizsd and sunk near Red
Church. The boat and cargo are a total loss.
It il believed number Of lives were lest The
Times Democrats Donaldsville special says
This morning at l o'clock the steamer Yazoo,
az Bonnet Core, struck an obstruction sup
posed to be q log, and commenced TO fill. She
was landed and q amal line put out. which
parted, and the boat sank. The following
passengers were picked mp By the steamer st.
John upon the floating debts; J. b. SGili-
van, Captain W. B. Fauke. r. E. Cooley,
pilot Bell. Curtis, the barkeeper; J. II.
Richardson and Miss Daniel, passengers !;
Alfonzo, the barber; Grant Miller, the
third cook, and six roustabouts. It is hoped
the balance of the crew got ashore while the
line was being made fast.
A Clergyman on the "PasstOn PIsy."
NEW YoRK, March 4sh h.-Rev. George w.
Gallagher, pastor Of the Fourth Unitarian
Church, on East One Hundred and Twenty.
eight street, preached last evening on The
Merits Of the Passion Play" A friend fhis
had been moved to tears on witnessing it in
San Francisco. The play conteined many
fine passages, but its main charm was in the
scenery, which was close representation of
the acsusl scene. II Morse had called it an
exhibition of New Testament events and
customs he would have been better under
stood. There would have been less objection,
and he would have been praised instead OF
cried down. The name condemned it. It's
sentiment was excellent and there was
nothing in it immoral
A Marriage sen the Sly"
ST. LOUIS, March 4th.-A secret has just
been revealed here. Senator Tabor, of Colo
RADIO, and Miss Elizabeth McCourt, of Osh-
kosh, Wis were privately married here on
tha 30sh of last September. The ceremony
took place in the law ofics OF Colonel d. 81.
Dyer, o friend Of the Senator. and was per.
IOEIflSu DY UOuu M Ouuks Du5IiC6 OI It6
Peace, and witnessed by brother of Miss
McCourt, who accompanied her to st. Louis
for the purpose. It is stated on the authority
OF Colonel Dyer that the ceremony was kept
secret because st that time, although Tabor
mad been granted decree of divorce from his
first wife, she had suit against him for ali.
mony, aud it was feared that the announce
ment of this marriage might complicate mat
ters.
Wedding Guests Poisoned.
WABASH Qnd.), March 4sh-At recep-
ton given after the marriage of Clarence
Bruner and Nettie Petit last night, some
food served contained poisonous substance,
as to. day about ore hundred guests have been
seized with violent crampiug in the stomach,
some being quite sick. It is reported that
croton oil had been smuggled into the ice
cream freezer, but the rumor does not appear
to be well founded. None of those who par
took are seriously i'll.
The Braidwood Disaster.
BRAIDwooD Qn), March 4th.-Ths water
at the Diamond mine was lowered two feet
to-day. It now stands at GA feet below the
original level. Twenty-one feet remains to
be pumped out. One Of the largest pumps
broke down, and remained idle all day. They
expect to lower the water three feet to-day.
Healthy Business.
LEBANON PA. D March 4th.-Phares Cas-
sidy died to-day, aged 102 years. He was
railroad contractor.
WeII-KnOwn Confederate Cavalry 0nlcer
Dead.
BALTIMORE, March 4th.-Colonel Harry
Gilmore, tie wall known Confederate cavalry
officer. died Tonight, aged 45 years.
Death OF an Ex-Indian Commissioners.
COLUMBUS 20 }, March 4sh.-Hon. Nelson
J. Turner, formerly member of the Board
of Indian Commissioners, died in Circleville
to-day. aged 63 years.
TnerinOmefrlcal.
CHICAGO. March 4.h.-Highess tempera-
ture today. 35' !; lowest, 21'.
NEW YoRK, March 4th.-Highest tempera.
turs today, 33'; lowest, IL.