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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE.
ELEVENTH YEAR OMAHA ' MONDAY MORNING , MARCH 20 , 1882.
\ THE NATIONAL CAPITAL ,
The Chinese Bill Discussed in
the House.
The Most Interesting Part
Being : a Mild Reproof to
the Pacific Coast ,
For doing Against the Bo-
publican Party and Then
Asking Its Aid.
Miscellaneous Notes of n National
Character
CONGRESS.
National Associated I'rws.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE BOUSE.
WASHINGTON , March 18. The house
considered the Chinese bill. Mr.
Spoor ( Ga. ) supported it because the
people of the Pacific slope needed its
. The Chinese in California
Emtoction.
old the state down and lessoned ita
developments greatly and what it was
asking was by the unanimous vote of
the people of the Pacific coast.
Mr. Moore opposed the bill , arguing
there is no occasion for so much alarm
regarding the people of whom there
is but 1 to every 00 of our own. Ho
referred to the remarks of'Senator
George touching the colored vote , in
timating it was an indication there are
hopes they may some day bo again
disfranchised.
Mr. Williams ( \Vis. ) said the bill
violated the principles of the treaty
and the principles upon which ' our
country is founded. They talk o'f pro
visions of a republican platform as if
it was framed to influence the vote of
California. Though I do not assort
that it was , how did that state respond
spend ?
Mr. Page replied that the Mercy
letter , though not believed genuine
by the mass of voters , had its effect
nnd but for it the state would have re
sponded differently , and alluded to the
fact that the people of the state were
groaning over the veto by the presi
dent of a former bill.
To this Mr. Williams replied as ono
president vetoed that bill ho hoped another
'
other would'this. ( Applause. )
Mr. Skinner ( N. Y. ) opposed the
bill , saying the demand for such n law
was purely sectional and the princi
ples were in opposition to these of our
government.
Mr. Carpenter ( Iowa ) said the bill
was to prevent the coming of workingmen -
ingmen and ho should not support it.
Mr. Brumm ( Pa. ) read from the
Sermon on the Mount , claiming these
sentiments were the highest standard.
The Rontiment expressed by those who
have opposed the bill wore as nothing
as compared with theso. Those opposing
the bill were , holding untenable
grounds. By it you make strata in
society. You introduce into the re
public the grim principles which made
plebians and patricians in Rome. |
, Without coming to any conclusion
on the bill , the house adjourned.
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CAFITAITNOTES
National Aaaodated frees ' ' '
MISCELLANEOUS.
WASHINGTON , March 18 , Shiphord
'
did no't appear before the house com
mittee on foreign affairs , but sent a
letter thnt hq had been suddenly at
tacked with malaria. Th < 5 committee
sent n messenger to investigate if it
was necessary to issue a summary pro
cess for him.
John Russell Youug's commission
ns minister to China , and C. A. Lo
gon's as minister to Chili was signed
by the president to-day.
Congressmen Allen and Black were
bettor to-day.
The house committee on coinage
agreed to report favorably the bill for
a mint nt St. .Louis.
The house committee on Missis
sippi river improvements ngrood to n
bill increasing the appropriation
8700,000 , including that portion of
the river between St. Paul and
Cairo.
The senate foreign committee held
a special meeting this afternoon to
X , consider the Nicaragua canal bill.
A favorable report will probably bo
agreed on.
An amendment will bo offered to
the Chinese bill on Monday to pro
hibit the importation of coolies nnd
servile laboiors , but not including
free and skilled laboiurs.
WASHINGTON , March 19. Ex-Sena
tor Doraey left to-day for his rancho
in Now Mexico , having just made n
purchase of 15,000 head of cattle , and
is going there to look after them.
Ho expecis to bo absent about a
month , and expresses grout anxiety
for the trial to go on immediately.
Judge Blatchford'a nomination is
still in the judiciary committo , which
has not mot since the name was sent
in last Monday. A favorable report
will probably bo agreed on to-morrow.
Inquiries at the stnto department
and residence of Mr. Blaine regard
ing the double report that Trescott
had signed the protocol with Chili
and Walker Blaine was about to resign
elicit in each case the response that
no information of this nature has
been received.
Secretary Hunt is much improved ,
and ia expected to gp out to-morrow ,
Tlio Star Ronto Counsel.
National AM Delated 1'resj ,
WASHINGTON , March 18 , The cor-
rcapondonco between Cook of the
special counsel for Iho government
and Attorney General Browator , in
relation to Cook's withdrawal from
the star route cases , excites comment
among congressmen and politicians.
In his letter of resignation Col.- Cook
says his respect for Brewstor requires
ha should state the reasons for resig
nation. Ho cites that ho was em
ployed by Garfield , and took charge
before Col. George Bliss came in the
cases. Cook complains that he had
not been consulted , When Mao-
Veigh retired ho was only induced to
remain for certain good reasons.
In response Brewster saya the letter
is a surprise , nnd cannot see the necessity
cessity for it. The cases were confided
fidod to Bliss , Cook nnd himself w
public CMOS not political cases. Thoj
nro pro bono publicu. They wore
confided to all of us aa lawyers , nol
as politicians. He declares ho wai
instructed by the president to give
thorn the most vigilant aUontion. nnd
act with earnestness to n practical re
sult. Ho adds : "I cannot permil
the publication you appear to raise
bjr reference to your having boon ro <
taincd by the administration past
without objection. You are not responsible <
sponsiblo to any particular administra
tion ns political responsibility , 'noi
were thnjo caics or are they to bo con
founded or associated with any idea 01
policy supposed to bo connected witli
nny administration. Thpy nro insti <
tuted for the purpose of justice , nnd
will bo conducted by counsel upon the
principles that regulate the ndminis
tration of justice , and not with reference
once to the wishes or politics. of nnj
president no matter what his name bp
Mr. Bliss , to whom the matter wai
committed at the instance of the
postofBco department , by whom hi
was specially invited , has oxporioncot
peculiar skill in methodizing and or
ganizing and executing all that wai
necessary to prepare in the way foi
securing , binding over nnd indictmonl
of the nccusod , nnd did secure those
results. The.indictments nro found ,
and nro soon to bo tried before a jury ,
At this jun'oturo on these trials you
announce to riyb'you propose to with
draw. You say this n moat appropri
ate time , nnd submit the matter tome
mo for my consideration nnd action.
Of that you must judge both as to
the necessity for withdrawing and the
fitness of .tho time , All I can say is
to acknowledge your request , and re
turn thank's for your civil expressions
of porso'nal and professional respect
In an interview Cook says there
was a constant effort to freeze him
out , nnd Bliss told Bra water Cook
must not bo lot into nil secrets of the
cases. Cook details the freezing out
process in a column to a reporter , and
is severe on Bjisa. , '
Slew > EXa Brother.
National Associated Press.
OIIEKAW , S. 0. , March 19. Ches
terfield has boon horrified by a trage
dy remarkable in the history of crime.
The prominent figures in the tragedy
were William nnd John Baker ,
brothers , the fdrmor n young man nnd
widower who had fallen in love with
his pretty niece , the daughter of his
brother John Baker , who opposed hia
suit. For this roison there had not
been much good feolintr between the
two men. They mot early in the
night at John's house , William having
repaired there to sue the young lady
with whom ho was so much in love.
Both men had been drinking and
William was inclined to be noisy. Ho
managed in some way to get hold of
his brother's'pistol and deliberately
fired it off in the room. His brother
remonstrated with him for his conduct
nnd William ngam fired , whether at
John or not is not known definitely.
A scuffle ensued , both men being
game and strong. William could not
use the pistol in such close quarters
and managed to 4wwKiknifo.tyHis
brottieV had'dofio the-ciine-thing and
a desperate hand "to hand encounter
with knives took place. William was
first to succumb , his , .brother's blade
having pierced vital parts. He fell to
the floor and died in n short time.
John was dangerously but not fatally
stabbed. His daughter rushed into
the room in time to see her young
undo die while her father was deadly
pale from hia wounds. John Baker
surrendered but claims ho slow his
brother in aelf-defenao. The tragedy
creates intense excitement , both men
being popular citizens.
Moro Riolmoss.
'atlonal Associated fro& > .
CHICAGO , March 18. Mrs. Nellie
Cunningham , the attractive wife of
Win. B. Cunningham , n lawyer of this
city , was captured by n detective liv
ing in n house of assignation in flag-
rnnto delicto with n masher named
Israel Mnsscn , and both taken to the
police station. Both were fined. M. .
Cuunhighnm to-day filed a poti'ion
for divorce , It is alleged her incipient
insanity is the canso of her fall. If
the Buit is contested the names of
several prominent business men will
be connected with the scandal.
Bastardy Arrest
National Autoclatod Piesa.
ST. PAUL , March 18. John E.
Ofstio , n prominent merchant of Min
neapolis , was arrested and taken to
Willtnar , Minn. , charged with bas
tardy by Miss Annie Johnson , of the
latter place. The girl claims she wae
Reduced while employed by Ofstio in
hit ) store and ' .hat ho sent her to Chicago
cage last September , Ahero shu gave
birth .to a child. Ofalio then deserted
her and she came to Willman where
she has friends. It is stated thai
Ofatio has settled the matter b/ pay <
ing the girl $2,000.
Tbe Frlilcy 'Elder.
National Associated f rtwa.
ST. PAUL , Minn. , March 18. Ii
the trial of Elder Atwater foradulterj
at Menomeo , Wia , , to-day , the defendant
fondant testified that when in tin
bushes ho did not put his arm aroune
Mias Northrup but may have put hii
hand on her shoulder. They won
sitting on a log and ho reproved ho ;
for dancing , which was against tin
rules of the church. Ho was guilty o
no improprieties. Ho had n paronta
feeling for Miss Northrup and ma ;
have kissed her once or twice.
Suicide.
National AuotlitoJ I'reua.
TOI-KKA , Kaa. , March 18. John K
Lodt , aged CO years , living ulono 01
the outskirts of the city , was founc
dead in his house to-day with a bullo
hole in his head , He had been dcai
two days at least , oa ho had not bcoi
HPOII since Thursday. Financia
troubles were the causes which led t <
the net. Ho was formerly a wim
merchant in Brooklyn , where sovpra
members of hia family now reside
nnd waa at one Urns well off.
MADDENED MILL MEN
Who Have Struck on the Law
rence Mills ,
Joined by Hundreds of th <
Female Operatives , Also
* Indignant.
They Claim They Cannot Liv <
Honestly on Sixty-eight
Cents a Day.
Labor Mooting in Chicago , nn (
Other DlaptitohcB-
Kationnl Associated Prow.
LAWRENCE , Mass. , March 19. Tin
great atriko is the nil-absorbing topi
to-day. It is stated that Superinten
dent Stone , of the Pacific mills , ha
visited the Catholic pricsta and nakc <
them to interfere in the interests o
harmony nnd good order. This monv
ing Father Rngan , Catholic priest
preached a sermon strongly condom
nine ; the strike and the notion of th <
strikers , and urging them to submit tc
corporation regulations. A very bitter
tor feeling against the priest was
aroused , and n largo number of the
congregation loft the church durinj
the sormon.
An informal mooting of the
striking women was hold this
afternoon , lasting for several
hours , at which great fooling
was manifested. The corporation wat
denounced , but the sentiment tvaa ad
vanced that the Pacific mill might got
along without them they could gel
along without thoPacific mill. Fathoi
Regan was denounced for his course.
Finally the meeting tempered down
and it was admitted that at the reduced <
ducod wages they would got about aa
muck as the same class receive else-
where. Ono girl thought she would
bo willing to go to work if the Pacific
mill authorities would makosomo con
cessions in recognition of their claims ,
oven if very slight. This view of the
case met with moro and more favoi
in after talk , though a largo proportion
tion insisted that they never would
go to work until they got their old
wages. It is evident thnt the fooling
looking to a compromise , howovoi
small the concession may bo , is fast
gaining ground among many of the
operatives.
D. A. Lawrence , member of the
legislature from Lawrence , in nn in-
trrviow this afternoon improved the
strikers' nction. He said they hnd
endured the tyranny of the present
management as long as they could ,
aarticularly the violation of the 10
tiour law and arrears of wages. Ho
said the principal opponent of the bill
before the present legislature to pre
vent arrears of wages had boon an
ngont of the Pacific mills.
Mayor Broone , in an interview , at
tributed the present trouble to the
change of management nnd unneces
sary bulldozing spirit of the present
authorities , Ho said Lawrence al
ways had been a prosperous commu-
member of the committee which wat
to meet Treasurer Saltonstall tomorrow
row at Boston ho would do all he
could , to effect- compromise. ' - 'He
hoped to bo nblo to adjust- matters
without doby. Ho feared , however ,
the remaining 1,800 weavers would
strike to-morrow.
OinoAdO , March 19. At a masa
meeting hold to-day under the auspices
of the trades' assembly , resolutione
were adopted denouncing iho Chinese
as "scabs" and expressing detestation
of nil men who patronize Chinese
laundries ; branding as an unwarranted
abuse of power the use of the nrmy ,
militia , police or constables , to protect
the property of legalized robbers ; de
nouncing the landlords of Chicago a :
outrageous extortioners and criminal
law breakers. Speeches wore made
denouncing the governor of Nebraska
tor hia action relative to the Omaha
strike.
ClNKSfcATl , 0. , March 19. The
carpenters' union announce & mass
mooting on Tuesday to arrange for c
general strike. This results from hav
ing received from the bosses no ana # 01
to the ao w schedule of prices furnishoc
for the season.
NEW STATSVILLK , 0. , March 18 ,
The miners hold n mass meeting nnc
it was decided to stop all mines unti
the price was settled between this val
ley and Hocking , A few mines wen
allowed to run to-day and Monday.
ST. LOUIH , March 18. The striking
painters of this city , some GOO in hum
bor , propose to form a big cooperative
tivo association.
LAWIIENUU , Mass. , March 18.
Throe hundred and iifty weavers ii
the Central Pacific mills struck tint
afternoon , stopping 900 looms. Tin
worsted weavers of the same mil
struck to-day , stopping 1,800 looms
The females among the strikers saj
they cannot live honestly on 08 centi
a day.
Fires.
National AutocIaUd I'rens.
DAYTON , O. , March 18. A fin
originating in M. B , Parmlio's largi
dry goodH stpro this morning do
atroyed Parmlio'a stock and damagei
the stocks of William H. Klofabor
fruits , on the east , and Burnatom &
Co , , fancy goods , on the west o
.Pnrmlio'a. The loss amounts totQO.
000 , with an insurance 'of 37,000
It wna the most destructive fire tha
has occurred in Dayton since th
burning of the.opora houa'o thirteen
years Bgb. The origin of the fire i
supposed to bo a dcfectivo furnace
f BUOOKLYK , N. Y. , March 18. Th
losses by the burning this morning o
the four story brick building , occupio
by Pond's extract factory , and othc
buildings , will aggregate 8260,000 ; in
surance about $170,000.
NEW OABTLE , Pa. , March 18. ,
fire last night destroyed the frani
engine house of the Now Caitlo & 01
City railway. Three engines inaid
were badly damaged and a caboos
nnd two box cars filled with froigh
were burned. The origin of the fir
is unknown. Low , | 30,000.
NKW YORK , March 18. A fire to
night in the five story building at 2 (
Warren street , occupied by Harwoot
A Bockwith , importers and manufacturers
turors of toys , caused a low of $25 ,
000 ; fully insured.
Mexican Matter *
National Associated Pnwa.
SANTA FE , March 18.Govornoi
Sheldon has received n dispatch fron
Cnpt Black , of the Shakcspenr (
guard , n territorial milit'n ' company ,
to the effect that yesterday sovont )
mountain Apaoho scouts enroutod tc
the * reservation wont on warpath ,
near Gild river , killing ono man ,
Another dispatch was Utod at Lords'
burg , n station on the Southern Pa'
cifio road , 150 ratios northwest ol
Elpaso. Texas. General James W.
Foreytho , in charge of opera
tions m southern Mexico , wet
immediately ordered to prepare n
command of six companies of Fourth
cavalry nnd two companies of the
Thirteenth infantry to take the field
nt a moment's notice , and scouts wore
dispatched to ascertain the truth of
the report. If true , serious diflicultioa
nro apprehended , as those scouts had
been enlisted in the regular army nnd
wbro on route to San Carlo's to bo dis
charged. Iho exposed mining camps
hnd settlements in the southern part
of the territory have been wnrp.od o !
the danger.
, -r-
The cabinet is considering the treaty
proposed by Guatemala for the icttlo-
mont of boundary dillloultica. The
treaty conditions have not boon made
iblic. It is repotted that interna
tional commission will be appointed
to settle the diyputo , and that the
terms of the treaty will"bo essentially
from a Mexican position.'with a few
modifications which the Mexican gov
ernment will accept.
A Moxuter Petition.
National Aeoclatod I'nses.
CHICAGO , March 18. A monstoi
petition , "handsomely mounted on a
roller , is to be sent to Washington to
night preying for the pardon of Sergeant -
geant Mason. Tlio petition contains
about 100,000 names nnd measures
over eight hundred feet in length.
CHICAGO , Mnroh 10. The petitions
circulated about the city t for the par
don of Sergeant Maaon within the
past few days hayo reached ono hun
dred thousand signatures. Ono peti
tion is thirty foot in length and con
tains 1,200 names. Alderman Jones ,
who has the matter in charge , trans
mitted the petition to President Ar
thur last evening ,
NEW YOIIK , March 19. The Garfield -
field club , of this city , is engaged in
sending blank petitions to nil parts of
the country in the case of Sergeant
Mason. They propose to obtain n
million names and send "a committee
with the list to Washington to present
it to the president. Petitions are to
bo sent to every state in the union.
Eioap * of * Vawmjc Mmrderer .
National /MoriaUxl fntt. ' i
MILWAUKEE , Much ' 19. Herman
Hildroth , the l-y9tr jbj boy who
shot an killed hi * ftp'/atner and at-
f hia raotfaaj kud
hi |
ho past few weeks , escaped this morn
ing. It seems that the jailor asked
.ho boy to fill the furnace with coal ,
and shortly after proceeding to the
aek the boy called out that something
vas wrong with the furnaco. The
ailer hastened to the spot , leaving
he door ajar. The boy quickly
darted out of the door , locking it und
aking the key , Ho escaped to the
streets , and has not boon captnrod. A
) lacksmith was summoned , who with
difficulty out off the bars to release
imprisoned jailer ,
Nitro Glycerine Explosion.
National Associated Pros' .
BlAUQUETTEMich. , March 19. The
Lake Superior Powder company ,
whoso packing house was blown up on
; ho Ctli , suffered by another terrible
explosion this morning. Four men
wore mixing the elements of nitre
jlycerino when the mass exploded
with a terrific shock. The men , no
ticing signs of trouble in the com
pound , fled and escaped narrowly. The
mixing house roof was blown into the
air and the walls of the building blown
out , when tho' roof fell back on the
ruins. Loss , $0,000.
How a Minister Got Off.
National AtnotUUd Pitta.
CHICAGO , March 18. - < The case ol
Miss May Sheridan agairjt the Rev.
Michael Fiuity , on the charge of at
tempted rape , which has boon before
the public for several weeks , wa ;
brought to a sudden termination thie
afternoon by the complairantchanginft
the charge to disorderly conduct , upon
which the juttico fined him $10 , Tin
evidence of the minister's guilt wat
said to bo sufficient , but the yaunp
lady had become weary o ! the notoriety <
oty ot the scandal.
Drummer * in Teuu
Notional AwocUted Pice * .
AUHTIN , Texas , March 18 Tin
commercial men in Texts have beer
greatly narrated by th ( . bill poatora
and many of them have been arrcatoc
for violating the bill prater's law , tc
put a i ton to it. The comptroller to
day decided that commercial men cai
solicit trade in person , is post bills
circulate notes and pamrjilets or cardi
without paying bill nriiter's license
granting them this pnvaoge.
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Cornell nud T < ronto.
National Associated 1'rco ,
TOHONTO , Ont. , Mare * 18. A dial
leneo has been received from student
of Cornell to row the ( reahmon cro\ \
of eight from the university of Tc
ronto. The Torontoa iecidud to roi
the Cornells a four oarei race first.
Ouitouu <
National Auoclatcd Pjcaa ,
WASHINGTON , March 18-Guitea
has written to Col. Oo > k , asking hii
to take charge of his caio in the coui
in bane. Settlement of the bill of 01
ceptionswill probably bo complete
on Tuesday.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS ,
Resnlt of Another Allogoi
Fonian Plot ,
Gorman Nowopapora Do NetLike
Like tha Appointment of
Miniator Sargent.
Serious Acoidont to Emperor
William While Leaving
a Theater.
Miioellnnootu NOTOH that Cnmo
Ovortko Cable.
Nillonal Associated Prom.
ST. PETKitsnyno , March 10. The
Bouffa theater in this city caught fire
during a performance last night , an
fiudionco of about 000 being present.
The audience became panic-stricken ,
and made a rush for the doors. Dur
ing the panic and excitement that fol
lowed many persons wore injured ,
but none wore killed. The theater
was entirely destroyed.
The Russian expedition will start
next summer to explore the districts
in the neighborhood of the mouth of
the Loim. A private steamer has
boon placed at the disposal of the
American search expedition.
VIENNA , March 19. The Frcmdon-
blatt states that the Austrian foreign
office contradicts the report of the in
tention of Austria to annex Bosnia.
CONSTANTINOPLE , March 19. The
sultan received Gon. Wallace , the
American minister to Turkey , yester
day , and granted him n special nudi-
onco.
onco.BniiLiN
BniiLiN , March 19. Newspapers in
this city criticise very severely the
appointment of Sargent as American
minister to Germany , whom they
style as an unGt successor to men
liito Bancroft , Bayard Taylor and
Prof. White.
The Prussian chambers hayo passed
a bill nationalizing railway lines.
The emperor of Germany , while
leaving the Academy of Music last
evening slipped when near the foot of
the stairr , severely bruising his riijht
mn and log , from the effects of which
lie will bo confined to his room for
loverat days. No serious results ,
tiowevor , are anticipated.
PARIS , March 19. Three columns
of French troops will open a forty
days' campaign to suppress the insur
rection in southern Tunis.
The French government yontordny
introduced a bill in the chamber of
deputies giving witnesses 4n courts of
aw the option of taking an oath or
making n formation.
LONDON , March 20. The Albert
docks in this city were sot on fire yes
terday , and it is supposed to bo
[ > art of a Fenian plot of which the
government had been warned. The
lira was quickly suppressed.
NEW YOBK , March 18 The offices
of the Russian , German , ( Austro-
Hungarian and Frcuch consols were
Vlsitedby many persons inquiring
boui&e'wsiivYanittrjr' * JTJtd'IUoflHm
conius stated that the reports are
probably exaggerations and would
not say whether or not ho thought
was probable. All , the information
he had was from newspapers. The
German consul's assistants thought ii
ho Czar stands by Bkoboloff there
might bo war. The French consul
lad nothing to say. At the Austro-
luugarian consulate hopes were ox-
irossod that the cloud would blow
> vor.
JCho Floods.
National Associated I'I-CBS.
ST. Louis , March 18. Captain
[ loilly , of the Hteamor City of Vlcks-
jurg , speaking of the desolation and
suffering caused by the ( foods in the
Mississippi valley , says : "No one
can form any conception of it unless
jy personal inspection. " Ho gives
the following as a list of breaks in the
main levee : Fryar's Point , Lake
Dharles , Putlunntha , Ludlow , Rose-
dale , Riverton , Boliver , Kentucky
Landing , Franklin , Bongos , and
Glonooo , all oiniif [ Mississippi. Ho
recommends thatn a number of
skiffs bo manned by men familiar
with the owumps nnd woods of the
loodcd district a .d sent out on a pro-
.ractudhunt for the watorbound in-
iabiUnts. This , ho says , is th only
way muny of the sufferers will ofor bo
reached. There is no prospect that
ho stock will bo kept ahvo until the
loads subside. Out of th.'oo hundred
and twonty-nmo landings , between
Vicksburg and St. Loui , his boat in
enabled to make only thirty-six. At
imny of these there is great danger
.hut the hurticano root and chimneys
will bo torn off by overhanging boughs.
YAZOO CITY , Miss.March 18. The
river nt this point rove six inches dur
ing the night and in at least one foot
nbovo the highest water-mark of I8C7.
Refugees to the number of 1,200 were
MBistud during the night and boats
have gone back for more , The court
house is packed , sidewalks crowded
ixnd every house from cellar to gurrett
Is filled. The destruction of property
is no longer considered , but that of
human life. Two thirds of the refu
gees are utterly destitute. They ro-
gin houses crowded with human
Eort , both white and colored , as
washed away , the inmates finding
watery graves. The Yuzoo is now
emphatically a river of death , both to
man and beast.
MuMMim , March 1'J. Nowa from
below is of a very serious character ,
Thousands of people all along , thf
Mississippi are in a dcstituto'condY
tion , having lied to the highlands fdi
safety. Many lives have boon losl
and the report of the loss of mulei
and other stock is very great , especi
ally in Louisiana arid Mississippi
Nearly a hundred thousand peopli
look for government rations. . People
plo on the upper St. Francis havi
boon living on carcasses and are on tin
point of starvation. Muny presen
the appearance of insanity , produce *
by starvation A gontliman lwli <
canio down from Hot Springs , Ark.
says the scones along the river arc
most appalling. The shores are cor <
orod with slime and the stench from
dead animals and reptiles is most ro <
veiling , and Jlkoly to produce pesti-
lenco.
Brief Telegram * .
National AMoclated Prow.
BRLLKPLAINI , la , , March 18. Prof.
Lodimor Placer , the greatest scholar ,
philosopher mid teacher among the
Bohemians in this country , died hero
yesterday , ngod 74. Ho came to this
country in 1801) ) and was author of
several philosophical , a-sthotical and
political works.
KCINCINNVTI , March 10. Wm. Bel-
chain , the old Bailer convicted of mur-
lor in the first degree , was this morn-
ng sentenced to hang July 14.
ST. Louis , March 18. The sus
pension of the St. Louis Daily News
his morning was somewhat of a sur
prise. The paper started on the model
of the Now York Sun last fall and had
a good deal of capital , Extravagance
n the management is given as the
CAUSO of suspension.
CINCINNATI , March 18. Herman
L'uhrman was killed in Burbon's safe
actory by being caught between the
elevator and floor.
NEW YOHK , March 18 , Duncan 0.
loss , the Scotch champion , has been
ihnllotigcd to wrcstlo for $500 a side
by Ewing.
ST. LOUIH , March 18.Ross has ac-
ioptod the challenge of Edward Lib-
> y , the English mixed wrestler chnm-
non , for $500 , provided the contest
akoa place in Louisville within three
weeks ,
BOSTON , March 18. The Pacific Na-
ional bank resumed payment to-day.
iho deposits for the day equal the
iaafts.
LOUISVILLE , March 18.--Miss Em
ma Key , eldest daughter of ex-Post-
nastor General Key , was tluown from
a buggy by a runaway horau this iftor-
10011 nt Chattanooga , Tenn. , falling
load foremost down an embankment
of nine foot , striking a ahai p rook and
remaining unconscious for the mosv of
ho time since.
PHILADELPHIA , March II ) . The
low Catholic Church of Our Lady of
ho Nativity , located at Port Richmond -
mend , was dedicated to-day with 5m-
losing ceremonies.
WASHINGTON , March 19. The
Washington branch of the American
Tact society was addressed by Rev. L.
It. Shearer , ox-Ministor Foster , and
3opresontativo Dingloy , ot Maino.
the latter deplored the hindrance to
evangelical work by anti- Chinese legis-
ation.
llooKFOHi ) , Ills , , March 10 Sis
Van Valkorburg , n young lady , was
engaged to a young man who married
mother girl yesterday. She awal-
owed a dose of laudanum last night
and physicians saved her lifo with
difficulty.
BLOOMINOTOK , His. , March 10 Last
evening the store of Rowoll & John-
on was entered by burplars who
> low opou the safe and stole throe
thousand in notes and cash. The
lostofilco was also robbed of a quan-
; ity of stamps.
Steamer Htaok on a Dam *
National AMoebted I'reM.
j March..l8. ! The largo
to St. Louis , after stopping hero to
take on freight , started down the
river from hero to-day , intending
to go through the canal. A strong
wind was blowing at the time nnd an
empty coal Vargo had Jbeon blown out
across the head of the canal. This
was safely passed , when another ob-
itaclo was encountered , the steamer
Thomas W. Moans nnd a bargo. An
effort to pass those caused the > Mon
tana to bo carried with the strongcur-
rent over the dam , nnd it stuck fast
, vhon about half wny over the dam.
Pears are entertained that the boat
will break in 'two. The Montana is
hroo years old and is strongly con
structed. She is 252 feet long and is
valued at $30,000. She carried GOO
ons of freight and a dozen passen-
; ero. No lives were lost.
Small Pox.
National Atuodatod Preu.
NOUFOLK , March 18 There are
ifty cases of small pox in Bolts'
load and Pleasant Grove townships ,
his county. The disease is of a ran-
Ijnwnt tyoo and is confined to negroes.
t is increasing.
EAHTON , Pa. , March 18 The poor
lirectprs of Northampton to-day
inssod n resolution not to receive
mall pox patients in the noat-houin
tear the a'ms-houBO ' , as the place is
crowded to the utmost. This causes
considerable condemnation in Sou'h
iothlohem , as tlu-ro mo pi aspects of
n'iru Hinall piix cues then * and tin
) < . .t house is lull. ThuroniQ reported
o night 1711 c/iH / ( n in South Bethlo-
iomand50i , Dothlcheinj 15 iloitlm
lave oucunvd.
i d Shamming.
Utiuual AbHCCiaUiU I'teasf.
NKW YOKK , March 18. Opinion if
divided here as to the sickness of
Shipbord , who was to appear to-day
> eforo the house committee at Wash-
ngtou. An evening paper here prints
a dispatch from Richmond Hill , Ship-
lord s homo , saying Shiphord is not
at homo. At his ofllco the reporter
was told he was at homo.
Deputy Sergeant at Arms
Kavanagh telegraphs Chairman
Williams that Mr , Shiphord was
really ill , but will leave for Washing
ton on Monday morning , bringing hie
physician's certificate
'Indications.
Nttlonai Assod tcd I'rcs' .
March 20. For UK
lower Mibsoun valley : Light rain
and partly cloudy weather , wind
shifting to south and west in th
southern portions , with slight rise ii
temperature , and falling followed b
rising barometer. ]
Failed.
National Amodated rieaii
CINCINNATI , March 18 J. II
Lovenstein , manufacturer of clothinj
to-day made an assignment to Moxc
H , Marks. Liabilities estimated i
, $100,000 aueti , | 80,000 ,
GARFIELD'S MONUMENT.
Moro Money Koefled for ite
Erection ,
The Committee Now Have
Over Ono Hundred Thou-
oand Dollars.
But More Than as Much
Again is Necessary for
a Grand Success.
Hence They Mnka This Appeal
toThoir
National Amoelated frtn
CLEVRUND , 0. , March 18. To the
public : The GarGold monument com-
mittro are pleased to announce that
over $100,000 liavo already been given
by a generous people for a monument
at Gen. Garfiold's grave. This wo bo-
licvo is a larger sum than has over
boon voluntarily contributed in so
brief n time for n monument to any
person. Wo have therefore assurance
of croat success. Of this sum over
$75,000 have been given by the people -
plo of Cleveland j the remainder came
from every state and territory in the
union , and from several foreign coun
tries. Wo believe that the people of
this country deslro that this monument
ment shall no1 bo a local or a state
monument , but national , and worthy
of nil tha people. To this end $250-
000 should bo raised , of which Ohio
will furnish one-half , the other half
distributed among all the states and
territories in proportion to their
wealth and population. This makes
the amount small from each. To
raise this , the committee have per
fected arrangements in most of the
states nnd territories whereby an op
portunity will bo given to all to con
tribute. The comnnttoo desire to
second the elTortflby a now appeal to
the country to raise the balance de
sired. Wo do not intend or with to
interfere with any plans that may bo
adopted in different states and terri
tories. Wo know that there are
thousands of committees throughout
the land who only wait for some ono
to take the load to solicit contribu
tions , and who would not willingly
consent to have part in this move
ment. The moneys already received
by us are drawing interest in the
banks of this city. No stops have
boon taken towards a design for a
monument. None can bo until the
amount of money to bo expend od ia
known. As early as ii advisable a
National Garfield Monument associa
tion will bo organized under the laws
of Ohio , and trustees will bo desig
nated from different portions of _ the
country , to whom will bo committed
the work of erecting a monument.
The movements that have boon and
are now being inaugurated throughout
the country deserve quick and earnest
encouragement. The amount desired
wo hope may be speedily raised.
In conclusion , we respectfully re
quest the weakly and daily press of
the United Htatcn to publish this state
ment : and , so fat as can bo done with
satisfaction , ' - to" lend < it a slsianco"in .
pushing forward the work to an early
and successful conclusion.
Respecttully submitted.
( Sinned )
J. H. WADE , )
H. B. PAYNK , > Committee.
JoSKl'U PUUKINS. )
J. H. RUODKH , Secretary.
Marine Intollieimoe.
National Associated I'roai.
NEW YOUK , March 18. Sailed
The Italy nnd the Republic for Liv
erpool , the Lord of the Isles for Lon
don , the Odor for Bremen. '
Arrived Tlio Dovonia from Glas
gow , and the Batavia from Liverpool.
BRISTOL , March 18. Arrived The
Cornwall from Now York.
ROTTEKUAM , March 18. Arrived
The P. Calond from Now York.
QUEF.NBTOWN , March 18. Arrived
The Parthia from Now York.
HAVKB , March 18. Sailed The
Westphalia for Now York.
LIVERPOOL , March 19. Arrived
The City of Paris and the Parthia from
Now York.
LONDON , March 19. Arrived The
Bolivia from New York.
ANTWEKP , March 19. Bailed The
Switzerland for Now York.
SOUTHAMITON , March 19. Bailed
The America from Bremen for Now
York.
Bitwius , Mnroh 19. Sailed The
Neoku , f a Now Ymk.
IlAMinnwi , March 19. Sailed The
AUriiiv'fa f r Now York.
HAVUK , BLi'ch 19 Sailed On the
18th , the Canada for Now "iork.
QUEKNHTOWN , March 19. Sailed
The burvia for Now York.
Railroad Bond * Affected.
National AaMCUted treat.
PHILADELPHIA , March 18 , Judge
Fintellpr to-day decided in favor of
the plaintiff * in the case of MoEliott
againtt the Pittsburg & Stoubonvillo
railroad company , which was a claim
by Gwynno & Days , of Now York , on
the fund of $1,000,000 upon fifteen
$1,000 first mortgage bonds of the
railroad company deposited by them
with the late John Edward Thompson
I as trustee The entire million issue
_ f bonds in hold by the Pennsylvania
railroad nnd it is understood the deci
sion will effect the great bulk of the
issue.
Swindling the Mint.
National Associated 1'roas.
NEW OIU.KANB , March 19. A man
giving his name as II. S. Howard de
posited two bricks purporting to bo
gold nt the United Btates mint and
was given a receipt for BO many
ounces of gold valued nt $15,000.
Upon examination the nssayor found
the bricks to bo made of brass with a
thin covering of gold. Circulars were
immediately scattered oror the city to
warn the public against nogotiatmg
\i\io \ \ receipt ,