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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
Ice Eating Flies.


"Every time / see a blue-bottIe nv >,
said the Nautical Cop at Eighth and
Chestnut streets, as he made a grab Mt
one OF the insects buzzing in front of his
nose, sit reminds OF the day that | saw
the BIG cloud of blue ice-flies in Siberia
Don't think ! ever mentioned if. did -
Let me see-I think it was in the fall of
1850. Our vessel was ice-bound on the
coast OF Siberia, and off to
lee'ard about two hundred yards
was an iceberg about thirty feet
high. 1t was just about noontime. and
the sun was shining brightly. | had
taken my trick at the wheel and was lying.
IN the to'castle, when the mate came run
nInS for'rerd and woke me up. Turn
out, you lubber,' says he, 'lf You want to
see the greatest thing you ever saw in
your life. There's big cloud of ice flies
coming down from the north, and We'll be
sure to get out of here inside the next
hour
Il hadn't the least idea what the mate
meant, hut l Obeyed orders and scram-
bled up on deck. | looked over the star
board bow, and way up north could see
what appeared to be big black patch in
the blue sky. As it came nearer. / saw
that the cloud was composed of millions
and millions of little blue-bOdied flies
with long wings and web feet. q hone
to goodness they don't skip the berg said
the Captain, looking at the flock with his
glass, or were good to stay here another
week, and if-by jOye' he continued.
they've struck it,
This remark was caused by the fact
that the cloud had settled on the iceberg.
Now, sir, what do YOU think happened? /?
Why, dog-gone my buttons if that cloud
OF Mes didn't eat up every speck of that
berg inside of thIrty-eight minutes Yes.
sir. There wasn't a piece big enough
left to make glass of lemonade. Eat IL
up clear and clean, and let us get out
without any trouble.'
How was it possible for the flies 10
avoid being frozen to deathg" asked the
listener.
Pm not puzzle column, neither a
walking answer to i4npertinent ques-
tiOns," said the Nautical COP.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
A TRAMP WINS MILLIONS.
SHIPBUILDER ROACH TELLS
THE STORY OF HIS LIFE.

He Gives His Views on the Labor Ones
ton-GOvernment Legislation Ger
tainty-The Cry for Free Ships Started
by England-The Betterment of Work
ingmenl
NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-John Roach. fbe
shipbuilder, was examined as n witness
to-day by the subcommittee of the Sem
ate Committee on Education and Labor.
now investigating the relations between
capital and labor. He said that he en-
ployed about 5000 0men, who We're engaged
in about thirty different branches Of
work. The pay roll in his business last
year amounted to $l.5S7. 900. In his shin
yard at Chester over /, 800 men were en-
ployed, whose wages averaged 50 10 per
DAY. TWO hundred and eighty-seyen of
these men owned their own houses the
Yalne OF which ranged from ST 900
to $l,3O0. He did not think
that there was any reason
MhV any industrious man could not own
his own home. On the other hand. he
knew many who were in poverty who had
had 1t in their power to become indie
pendent. He (the witness had begun to
work at twelve shillings per week. and
many time, in order to pay his board. he
had watched for an opportunity to work
over time. At one time he was a tramp
on the prairlCs of Illinois, without dollar
IN his pocket. Since he began to work the
condition of the workingman had
gradually improved, and the hours
OF labor had been reduced. He
believed that the government was
bound to legislate in the interest of
the Worklngmen. Labor must co-oDerate
with capital. 1t would never do for labor
to combine against capital. He was not
opposed to trades unions and would not
deny employment to a man because he
belonged TO trades union. He allowed
his men to amuse themselves with trades
unions Just as with their religion or their
politics, but he wOnl never allow anv
combination OF men to run his shop. His
employees must treat with him indiyid-
ualIy. On the question of free ships Mr..
Roacn testified at some length. He
SAID that the subject of labor i'm this
country was Intimately connected with
that of free ships. Great Britain. he
SAID, had fostered its own ship-building
industry by starting in this country a cry
for free ships. If the shipping industry
IN this country could not support itself
he thought the government should come to
Its assistance. The cause of the decay of
American shipping was that the English
people had obtained monopoly OF ship
building. Great Britain had obtained this
great monopoly by holding out such in
ducements to ship-builders in the way of
dividends and subsidies that the latter
were able to build ships cheaper than any
one else. The United States, he said.
could have as many ships on the ocean
to-day as Great Britain ii it were not for
the difference in the first cost Of the shin.
% per cent. of which was for labor
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
a Diamond Citv
Boston Saturdag Egeni01 Go.e,,

SoStOM DttHTNUY n CCNi1U ffOz09fe
Saratoga is at present a city of dia-
mOnds. Never before have so many Of
these gems been displayed here. In the
glare and glitter Of diamonds that bedeck
the fingers, wrists and ears of the wife
ana daughters of Cr9sus you at last stare
about tor the relief Of a hand that does NOT
suggest the display in the window Of y
jewelers. shop. Such a variation is To be.
found now and then, and the effect is
really refreshing. The tapering white
hand of my raYing hoauty was unadorned
OF gems. But such instances are few and
far between, and hands as rule are
plethOric in diamonds. Like the hotels
the fingers are crowded until accom-
mOdatl0ns for more rings are lack
Ing. They overflow even to the forefinger
usually sacred to the one little treasure of
yellow diamond pertaining to the pen-
slve shopgirl or the hucOlic belle. 1t is "A
circumstance worthy of remark that the
largest diamonds are Invariably worn in
the ears Of the oldest dOWagers. A main.
OF s0lltaires with the superfices Of anIckeI
a-cent piece glitter and blaze up and down
the garden piaZZas of the hotel i'm proX-
unity to the frizzy wig of youthful hue.
the de%lcately rOuged cheeks and the Oen
cIled eyebrows Of the most mature woman
in the house. Beyond a certain size a dia-
mOnd loses all air Of refinement, becomes
ineffably vulgar, and seems 10 impart an
air Of Yulgarty 10 its wearer. These gems
may be seen in their greatest nrofusion
during the morning concert, where they
flash with an almost aggressive splendor.
Those who profess TO know insist that
heads are nodded and hands keen time to
L0thlan's music simply to give life and
effect to the diamonds
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
WAR ALMOST INEVITABLE.
The Franco Chinese EmbrOgliO Grow
ing More Serinns DaiIY


LONDON, Sept. A dispatch to the
Times from Hong Kong, dated to-day,
states that 700 troops from Shanghai, on
their way 10 Canton, passed through
Hong Kong to-day. More troops are ar
riving from Shanghai.
A dispatch to the Standard from Hong
Kong, dated to-day, states that the 5000
troops that crossed the line at MOngkai
yesterday have entered TOnquin territory,
and are stated to be marching in the di-
rectlon of HardnOng, where two French
companies are stationed. The mission
aries have fled from the stations on the
route taken by the Chinese troops. Two
Annamite converts have been killed at
MOngkai, where the Chinese troops
crossed at Issea, a port on the frontier
line.
The StaRdar6S dispatch from Hong
Kong states that 5000 Chinese troops sta
toned at Pakai have been ordered to the
front. The Annamites still threaten
Namdinh. There was much excitement
IN Hong Kong upon receipt of the news
that the Chinese troops are crossing
Mongkai. This news, if confirmed, means
that China has accepted the gage that
France has thrown down, and that war is
inevitable.
PARIS, Sept. A Cabinet meeting
was held to-day at which Prime Minister
Perry presided. After consultation the
Cabinet decided to send large reinforce
ments to TOnquin, consisting of troops
from Algeria and the Foreign Legion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05

Tareu springs has two good hotels.
SHuterviue is entirely free from sickness.
te4ar hey has quarantined against Pensa-
COLA
uyr-fly sail vessels touched at Cedar Key
a-t week..
Ten ei the best billiard players i'm Jackson
'.ile nlli compete Tor handsome cue.
There are over ten thousand pine logs in
Fela.u1re Mil boom near Cedar Key
I.-.ar which viii take Alachua's exhibits
-' Louisville VIII leave next Wednes lay.
~ureJu.y 18th $4,000 worth of real estate
mas changed ownership In Marion county.
Sweet Potatoes sell at Hftv cents buShel,
e-t are always Iu steady demand at sumter
Guayas retail iu the SumteryiIle market 40
-lil TO sixty cents per peck. and are very
-clrce.
James Hinzou, ot Monroe county. raised "a
"alermelon TINS season which weighed sew
eltv pounds
Thirtv-fve fishermen have arrived ,t
iet4- Key from North Carolina 90 engage I'm
-a--f vocation.
There are now four saw mills within two
uu..- 0t >amteryllie. and Yet the demand for
lm.,r cannot be supplied.
I Be- Wyatt. manager OF Fair oaks. Col.
Fosters EraideutoWn home. says hc viii mo-
lHaHt ship 250.000 oranges this season
L.A. Fuller. of Hamilton county. ha. in
Vented fire escape and q painters ladder.
t1i.a, he saws. VIII De of great benefit 10 man
A-ll generally.
An uHsuccessful effort WAS made at Orange
gHE last week TO obtain water by means oi "a
.-len we'll. After several trials the under
'-A-l was abandoned.
40 meeting y the Germania Minstrels.
~ nl Thursday night in the reading room
~ l-e Merchants Hotel. at Pensacola, 10 was
'-.eI j0 give an entertain nenk for the
B4tAi 40 the afflicted people Of the Naval
Ae--rration
l-e Baptist Church building at Sumterville
h'" under good headWay. and work Is rap
.s E.-res-iug. The walls are up and the
i.l soon oc on. The building Is , by -
rg- .Ae ceiling l6 90 - feet from f0or. ycstI
Hy 20 and the stecple viii be Is feet.
tL" young girls and their brother IA small
rTf save made hy working in Faber's cedar
49, -l Aitesena Otie. enough money over
@@ @@ at4Ie a genteel support to buy an organ.
~ i- Hi them Is taking music lessons They
+e bought nice house and lot and are paw
-s l'f Do ly Installmcnts-
1le contract for the sumter county court
-,e -,e was let TO GTaysOn 4 Brantlv. con-
-4.iprs- Of alaha. for 800. These gentle
-I gave very acceptable bond for $1,000
@Ai bound themselves 10 have the buildin9
,llADleted and in readiness for inspection OF
Mn tftnd jury az the spring term. Work
a- --N+hence just as soon as the lumber l.
-Le ground. the bill for same having al
-s peeH ennded in 10 the mill.
~ 14e braideaJqWn Progress says: FLORIDA
.een entitled 70 2 certain number Of COM
- y Ne feabody scholarships in the Tennes-
-'VlIhal college, and in 1851 g public an
for for-eeiinent was made through the papers
H. Ipbllcants by the Superintendent OF Pub
uelion az Tallahassee, We have seen
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
ARTHUR'S TRIP EAST.
Informal Receptions rendered the Par.
ty Along the Route.

ty Along the Route.
WAsHINGTON, Sept. 4.-President Ar
thur and Secretary Of War Lincoln are ex-
pected to return to Washington Friday
night.
81. PAUL. MINI, Sept. 4.-President
Arthur and his party arrived here at 3
O'Clock yesterday morning, and were met
at the depot by the State maltia and es-
corted to the capitol building, where
lunch was spread and an informal recep-
tion took place, after which he left for
Lake MinnetOnka to be present at the St.
PauPs banquet to President Willard and
his guests.
CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-The special train
conveying President Arthur, Gen. Sheri-
dan and other members Of the Yellow
stone party which left this city one month
ago yesterday, arrived from st. Paul over
the Northwestern Road at O'Clock to-
day. A great crowd witnessed their ar
rival, but the official reception, owing to
the uncertainty as to the time Of their ar
rival, was informal
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
GHOULS LYNCHED.

They Robbed a Lady's Grave to Secure
an Arm Bone for Conjuring Purposes.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. A special to the
Picay,He says: "At Edward, Miss, to-
day two negroes, named James King and
George Gaddis, We're arrested charged
with having robbed the grave of Mrs. Hat
tie Howell. They confessed their guilt,
informing the officers that they stole the
body for the purpose of securing the bones
of one arm which they used in carrying
on their profession as conjurers.
When the news Of the robbery became
known crowd of $50 men assembled, and
requested the Sheriff to turn over the
prisoners. The request was refused. In
the confusion which prevailed GaddIs,
one of the prisoners, attempted to escape,
but was riddled with bullets by the in
furiated mob. The Sheriff was then over
powered, and the other prisoner was
taken from Jail and hanged.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
JAMES NEAR HIS END.
The Arguments for and Against {
Prisoner still in Progress.

The Arguments for and Against the
Prisoner still in Progress.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. A dispatch from
Gallatin says that the arguments in the
trial Of Frank James progressed to-day.
Judge Hecklin opened for the State this
morning. He made no special points, but
read good deal from the testimony, and
claimed that the Identification of Frank
James was complete and the attempt
to prove an alibi was a farce. Col. Stover,
of Independence, followed for the defense.
He argued in favor Of the four men theory.
and showed the incompleteness OF the
identification Of the prisoners by the State,
and the thOrOughness of the alibi as pro-
ven by the defense. He also called atten-
tiOn to the interested motives of Dick
Liddell and his accomplices the Fords ).
4 recess was then taken,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
DE CHAMBORD's SUCCESSOR.
All the MOnarchists RaIIying ArOun,
the Count de Paris

All the MOnarchists RaIIying Around
the Count de Paris.
GORITz, Sept. Am American General
was among the foreign representatives at
the funeral of the Count de Chambord.
The flag OF the POntifical Zouaves flOated
on the funeral car. On the arrival of the
cortege at the Cathedral the body was
placed on a large catalogue and the
Archbishop celebrated mass. The cor
tege reformed and amid the tolling of
bells started for the monastery of Cos
tagna Nizna. Upon its arrival at the
monastery the Monks chanted the fune-
raj dIrge and the coffin was carried into
the building. The company then dis
persed.
The several groups of French ROyalists
held meetings here yesterday, at which
resolutions were adopted declaring in
favor of the Count de Paris as the sue
cessor of the Count de Chambord. One
of the resolutions is signed by the Count
de ROuchefoucauld, and expresses de-
yOtion to the principles of the monarchy,
and welcomes the Count de Paris as the
head of the House of Orleans. Another
resolution, signed by the Baron de
Lareenty, recognizes the Count de Paris
as the representative of those principles.
The address was sent to the Countess de
ChambOrd.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
McDermntt,s Trial

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 4.-James McDer-
mott, who was arrested on suspicion of
having been connected with the dynamite
conspiracy, was brought before the court
again to-day and was further remanded
to Jail at the request of the counsel for the
prosecution, who stated that the pocket
book found among the prisoners effects
their nature was not indicated. Nc
Dcrmott complained to the Judge, as an
American citizen, that he was subjected
to very harsh treatment, and stated that
he was not even aware of the nature of
the charges against him.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05

THE HAGUE, Sept. 4.-The condition Of
the district of Lamporg, Sumatra, is ter
rible, and everything in the district, for a
distance of five leagues inland, has been
destroyed. Thousands of dead are lying
on the ground, and it is impossible to ap-
prOach them for their interment, because
of the natives being furiOusly angered
against the Dutchmen, whom they hold
responsible for the calamity on account
Of the Acheen war.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
sTEGLITz's CATAsrRoPHE.
Ihirty-Nine Lives Lost in the Railroad
Massacre at the Station.

BERLIN. sept. 4.-SeYenteen men. eigh.
teen women and four children were killed
in the railroad catastrophe at Steglitz
sunday. The train dashed into the midst
Of a large crowd, killing, cutting and
hurting people right and left. Most of
the victims belong to the artisan class.
After the accident the railway was found
covered for hundred yards with bodies
shockingly mutilated. Of family of five
persons only one escaped A sailor and
woman were decapitated. The engine
was covered with pieces of flesh, bones
ana rags and drenched with blood. The
engine driver was overcome by the hOrri-
bic sight. The remains were gathered bv
torchlight by hremen and soldiers. The
DOdles were taken to the Berlin Morgue.
A Iatal railroad disaster at SteglitZ has
long been apprehended. The government.
after Its purchase of the Berlin and Pots
dam hallway, asked the Diet to vote a
sum sufficient to alter and enlarge the
depot at Steglitz, the Minister of Finance
IN his request therefor stating
that he was unable. under
the existing dangerous circumstances.
to undertake responsibility for the
lives OF the great number of passengers
which were constantly imperilled if the
grant sought to be obtained was refused.
"A vote was taken upon this request by
the Diet, and 1t was rejected. The reac-
tlOnary press throws the blame for the
accident upon the National Liberals in
the Diet, they having refused toVOte uDOn
the question. The Emperor has ordered
a committee to make rigid inquiries into
the cause of the accident.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
KNOTr's INAUGURATION.
He Declares that the PardOning of Coz
Victs Shall be stopped

LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 4-Ten Thou
sand persons witnessed the inaugural
ton as Governor of Hon. Proctor
Knott, at Frankfort to-day. The city
was elaborately decorated Ex-Goy-
ernOr Blackburn, III his valedictory,
repeated his excuses for his numer-
Gus pardOns made before the Demo-
cratic convention here last spring, and
was patiently listened to. GOvernor-elect
Knott followed with short inaugural ad-
dress in which he said: Il declare here
distinctly and irreyocably that in no case
will l grant a pardon or remit
the penal consequences Of conviction for
any criminal Offense unless / shall be
fully satisfied that it would be unjust to
the convicted to do otherwise
After the address the inaugural oath
was administered by CHIEF Justice
Harges. The ceremonies closed about
Ofplpplr
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
NATURES CONFUSION.
The Reports from the Indies Fail to
Mitigate the Calamity.

THE HAGUE, Sept. 4.-The Governor of
the Dutch East Indies telegraphs that the
town of TellakbelOng was probably totally
destroyed by the recent volcanic eruption.
The district in which that town is sit
uated is entirely inaccessible, as the erOads
have been obliterated. Nothing has been
heard from LampOrg, ON the southern
coast of Sumatra. Some of the light houses
in the Straits are standing, but the lights
are extinct. The report of the destruc-
tion of Tjiringine by a tidal wave and the
drowning of 10000 people there is con-
firmed
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
PensacoIa's Good Health.

PENSACOLA, Sept. 4.-Mobile, Pensacola
junction and Birmingham, have abolished
quarantine against Pensacola. The city
is healthy, and there were no new cases
at the navy yard up to noon.
The Mobile quarantine, which was
raised by the Board of Health, has been
renewed by the city authorities until the
10Th inst. Reports from the naval reser-
walton for the past twenty-four hours are
to the effect that several new cases of
fever have appeared in adjoining villages,
but none in the navy yard proper. One
death has occurred in the Naval Hospital.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
VOTE BUYING IN INDIANA.

The Brady and Dorsey Interviews
Pointed Out to the Grand Jury.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Sept. 4.-When
the grand jury met yesterday, Judge Nor
ton, of the Criminal Court, laid before it a
letter from J. II. Woodard. a newspaper
correspondent, together with newspaper
slips bearing upon the Brady
and Dorsey interviews. more particu-
larly with reference to the alleged
disbursement of 100000 in this State
during the last Presidential campaign.
The court laid stress upon the bearing
which the statute of limitations might
have upon the alleged onenses, and then
turned the entire matter over Tor the con-
sideratOn of the Jury,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
Put into Port for ReDoirs.

LONDON, Sept. 4.-The Norwegian bark
Eleverher, from st. Avanger, for Charles
ton has put in at Falmouth. She is leaky
and has lost several of her sails.
HALIFAX, n. S, Sept. 4,-The steam
ship East Anglia, from Pensacola fol
London, which arrived here last Friday
for bunker of coal, and proceeded Sunday
put back yesterday, the feed pipe of one
of her boilers having burst.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05

ATCHIsoN, KANSAS, Sept. 1.-The State
Board of Agriculture estimates the wheat
crop of this State for the present season
at 35,OO0,OO0 bushels, and the corn crop at
20O,OOO,OOO bushels, the latter being the
largest crop the State has ever produced.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
Failed for 100000.

CINCINNATI, Sept. -Butterworth &
Co., manufacturers and dealers in boots
and shoes, whose embarrassment was fore
shadowed some days ago by Bradstreets,
made an assignment to-day to Richard
WOOIey, Jr., and Powell Crossley. The
nominal assets are 100000, but they will
be much reduced by the forced settle
ment. The liabilities are estimated at
900 600
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
FOUR CONVICTs PERISH.

Exploding Powder Causes Their Death
in the Mines of Alabama.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, Sept. 4.-Advices
received from the Pratt mines in jefferson
county. where the cOnYicts work in the
coal mines, say that two white convicts
were killed and two negro convicts badly
injured by an explosion Saturday after
noon of several cans of powder. The
operators who work the cOnyicts usually
keep all accidents that occur among the
latter concealed. and not until to-day did
the fact of the explosion become known.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
AN INTREPID DELIVERER.
Hnnred for Rane.

CINCINNATI, sept. A dispatch to the
1fmes-SlGr from MaysYIlle, KY, says:
samuel Bulger, cOlored, who committed
a felonOus assault on a girl twelve years
Of age, daughter of Mr.. McAuliff, while
She was on her way home from school,
was hanged to-day in the Jail yard. He
died in nine minutes after the drop fell.
The execution was private.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-09-05
Bat and Ball.

W WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.-Games of base
ball were played to-day as follows:
At Chicago-ChicagOs 13: Detroits 1.
At ButfalO-Buffalos 8: Clevelands ,.
At New 1Ork-BostOns 8, New Yorks /;
MetropOlitans :, Eclipses s. The game
was called on account of darkness.
At delphia-Athletics Il; St.
LOuises l,
At Baltimore-Columbuses 21; Balti-
mOres 4.
At Cincinnatis I; Ale
ghenys 8.
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HtLARIO BALsAII. a French nrn,,1. -

n IA17N1tAN' 414A11.'7ADj q It ICIICu CRANK W10
came to AMERICA to swim the whirlpool
rapids at Niagara, has tazen one look at
the rapids and Packed his yalise for New
York again. That's how it strikes most.
Of 'em. Trying to stop attempts to swim
the rapids by police interference is use-
less. If a look at the river won't deter a
man, nothing will,