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Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-04
CURRENT PARAGRAPHS.
Incidents and Accidents.

"A Mrs. Lord, Of New Haven, Conn,
a very fleshy lady, broke one of her legs
in singular manner the other day. She
had been suffering from pain in the limb
for some time and the bone gave way
simply from the weight of her body.
A stray ball from some unknown per-
sons revolver was the occasion OF the
killing of Louis Armbruster at st. Louis,
Mo-, few days ago. All efforts of the
police to discover the person who made
such a careless use Of fire arms have
proved unavaiiing.
"A child in Westfield, VT, not three
years old, has recently been freed from
remarkable number Of worms. In seven
successive days there were 40 of them
from four to eight inches long, and one
fourth Of the whole were elected from
the stomach by vomiting.
From Alexandria, Va, comes the
story of a love-sick girl who, because her
father forbade marriage, put all her
lovers letters into bushel basket, set
fire to them, and then sat down in the
flames, on suicide intent. She was badly,
but providentially not fatally, burned.
An old lady named Electa Miller,
while visiting at her sons residence in
Collins Depot, Conn, recently, mistook
the cellar door for door leading to an
adjoining apartment and fell headlong to
the bottom Of the cellar stairs. Her
skull was fractured and she died shortly
after.
"A crazy man named Charles f.. King
recently fatally wounded Mrs. Dora
Bremen, of st. Louis, because she would
not desert her husband and marry him.
He then attempted to shoot himself,
failed, and gave himself over to the
tender mercies of the police force of the
city.
Mrs. John Wachtel, an old resident
of Lancaster, Ohio, some twelve years
ago ran a needle in her breast and failed
TO have it extracted, as it never caused
her either pain or inconvenience. A few
days ago the lady felt strange, pricking
sensation in bunnion on one Of her
feet, and on examination found the point
of needle protruding. 1t was .aken
out, and appears to be the same needle
she lost In her breast twelve years be-
fore.
"A fourteen-year-old boy broke his
arm at Lancaster, Pa, the other day.
He was snow-balling with other boys and
expressed determination to throw
SNOWFALL over the top Of bell-tower.
He made several unsuccessful attempts,
and in making final good effort" the
bone of his right arm was broken square
off between the elbow and shoulder. He
was standing in the middle of the street
at the time, and had no opportunity of
striking it against any outside obstacle,
and there seems to be no doubt that the
bone was fractured by an unusual exer-
ton Of muscular force The other bows
say that "his arm cracked like pistol"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-04
NAME

The report discusses and approves of
the new features introduced into the
Iowa school system by the last Legisla-
ture, and especially of the plan Of an
Industrial Exposition. 1t is carefully
written and abounds with statements
calculated to impress the reader with the
Importance and vigor OF our common
school polity--I0aoa State Register.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-04
Iowa Education.

The State Superintendent OF Education
has just completed his annual report Tor
transmisson to Washington, from which
the following interesting statistics are
cleaned: There are Y, 2l9 districts IN the
State, being gain during the year OF
003. The whole number OF schools
taught WAS 0,263 and the average mum,
Der Of months 675. Teachers employed
16,993; males, $3.50, females, lo,!la
The average compensation paid to males
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-04

A OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Englishmass
spoken of by the Liverpool Post, W
lately made wager that he would hi
a toad's head of, eat an ounce TWIST o
tobacco and follow this up with three
raw potatoes. The bet was the price o
the tobacco and two gallons OF beer
which was easily won.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-04

"A Newark lass, becoming annoyed
at the attentions of young divinity stu
dent, told him that he looked sappy
enough to be the principal OF giiPs
seminary.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-02-04
Foreign Gossip.

The affection of her old subjects for
Isabella Is exhibited in their cordial invi
tation to her to take up her residence In
Barcelona, 3l5 miles from Madrid.
AT Douay man has been tried for
violation of a sepulchre," because he
poured half glass of gin on comrades
grave, having previously swallowed the
other half. 1t had been long previously
agreed between them that they should
take last glass together in that way.
1t is said that the increased quantity
of olive oil now manufactured in Tunis
is so great as TO be likely to produce a
material depression in the price of this
article. About 800 tons, valued at near
ly 800, 900, have been shipped during the
past year to England, France and Italy.
There recently died in Belgium a
lady of fortune named Nine. Monsieur,
who had singular mania for the hoard
ing of articles of dress. After her death
an examination of her effects revealed an
unusual state of things. There were
mountains OF dress goods uncut, and bear
ing the tradesmen's price labels, besides
hundreds OF bonnets, dresses made up,
cloaks, shawls and various specimens OF
the modiste's art. 1t is believed that the
sale of this accumulation of goods will
realize $50. 900.
The Paris gossips call the marriage
Of Mile. Giula Strakosch, daughter of Mr.
Maurice Srakosch and niece of Patti
(Marquise de Caux), with NJ. Ernst Bour.
dillon, q young and rising advocate OF the
Cour d'Appel. asplendid match--a love.
match in the bargain, thing not always
found In France. M. Bourdillon is
handsome young fellow, of very polished
manners, and win certainly make his
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

PERPETUAL BUILDING, LOAN AND TRUST
CoMrANY.-An act Of the General Assembly
passed on one OF The last days of the session
incorporated the Richmond Perpetual Build
ing, Loan and Trust Company. Moses
Mlllhscr, n. w. Nelson, William Lo-
venstcin, John J. Wright, j. Thompson
Brown, B. Becher, II. c. q. Hartman,
Julius Straus, a. NJ. Kelley, T. w. Hoen-
niger, y. HaSsell, Henry Bodeker, W.
J. Westwood, II. ID. Dauforlh, Henry Wal
lcrstein, Henry Gunst. Samson Hirsh, L.
Wagner, +. J. Levy. W. 4. Quar!cs, J. +.
Hankins, together with such other persons
as may be hereafter associated with them,
are authorized TO receive deposits and
savings, 10 borrow money, and create loans
for the purpose of advancing upon buildings
and lands. and for such other objects as may
promote the interest Of the company, and for
The purpose of enabling persons Of limited
means TO purchase homestcads for their iami-
lies.
The stock Is to consist Of not less than one
thousand nor more than five thousand unre.
deemed shares, at the par value of two hun
drcd dollars each, payable in such install
ments as the board of directors may pre-.
scribe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

INTERESTING TO THE VOTERS OF RICHMOND.
The General Assembly passed an act amend
Ing section 10 Of chapter Of the Code SO as
TO read as follows:
The Common Council or Board of Trus-
tees of each city and town having more than
5000 inhabitants shall appoint for each ward
as many voting.paces or precincts as they
may deem necessary. and shall prescribe and
cause to be published the boundaries of such
votipg.places or precincts; and no voter
shall cast his ballot save at the voting. place
OF the precinct wherein be lives: Provided,
hoaceUer, That every person offering to vote
shall have been resident Of the ward in
which he offers to vote for thirty days next
preceding any election at which he offers to
vote: Provided, That when any voter re-
moves from one ward TO another within
thirty days of an election it shall be lawful
for him to vote in the ward from which
be removed until he has acquired the right
to vote in the ward to which he removes {:
Provided, That in case Of the lawful change
or rearrangement of wards it shall be the
duty of the registrar Of each ward to trans.
fer at once, and without application, every
voter to the ward in which be is placed or
thrown by such change or Encouragement Of
wards, and thenceiorth such voter shall
vote in the ward into which he is so placed
or thrown without having resided therein
for thirty days"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

ASSEMBLY HALL-PRivATE THEATHICALs.-
The society drama Of saratoga" was pre-.
sented at Assembly HILL last night to Il Urge
and brilliant audience by a pany OF ANA
teurS Of this city. The play is one of somc
merit, and was well chosen inasmu:h as the
characters in it gave opportunity for disply
OF the peculiar talents of those taking part.
|; was placed upon the stage in good style
the coStumcrg was suitable, and the actors
and actresses knew their parts, and spoke
and moved about with an easy confidence,
which 1T once relieved The audience Of those
apprehensi0ns Of failure naturally felt ut am
ateur entertainments. The evening was q
thoroughly enjoyable one TO all who attend.
ed. The cast of characters was is follows ::
Mr.. Robert Sacket', VIII loved OF wisely but four
we'll, Mr.. Samuel n; Pniiam; Jack Benedict. 4
chin of IN, regular" sort, In for everything regu-
lar. Mr. Byrd Warwick; Para Vanderpool, the
paren, Of The pcrlos, Mr. John Is. pu, cell; The
srhonl." Mr. John L. Cowardn; Remington pere,
travelling for pleasure and never fndng IT, Mr. :.
Sprlgy Campbell; Sir Mortimer Muttonleq, the
nride OF the Saratoga pdzzls MIR. A. 5. Watkins !;
Mr. Cornelius Wetherree, the "old bachelor" " OF
the period, Mr. Charles Rolling; Mr; Luidlngton
" hist the "sweli' OF the wells" Mr. +. ID: oie-
ger; Fr-darlck Augustus Garter, inc youth or me
of This or any other period, Mr. james Fox;
Gyp tue walter of tn. future, the presei anI nj tne
past, and the al S he nsI,a aIaagm o 1S MT on ~
the prltle of the saratosa seasOn-uP to "laTks,"
and In for everything awful" Miss Ward; Lucy
Garter the bride Of the reriod and the PRIDE or the
9IHarend0p,'' Mrs. Harrison; olivia hls,on' the
widow of the period, Airs. &. ~. Bolton; VirRihla
Vanderpool, the pet of The Unlon Mis-! Rel!e fiea'
s,nls: Mrs. Vanderpnol, mother OF the Refioo'
sIiss ienue peasants Llly isangsT2pne anu az az
Ogden, the glory OF "hat'ius' MIS- i'"' '''i 1-N
Niss 4 PleasuuIS,
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would have saved him from the prospect of

would have saved him from the prospect Of
death by hanging, but as he has been con-
stantly searched after under the indictment
of the grand jury 10 1864 he will be oolged
to meet the case on the facts that can be pre-
sentcd at the trial. There Is no doubt that,
having been influentialiy defended all these
wears. he will have shrewd counsel Tor MS
trial; but as he docs not deny the shooting
the defence will probably rely upon the cir.
cumstarccs that Colonel Butler was armed
when he visited Lausbury, and the prevalent
statement that the marshal first drew
Il deadly weapon. 1t is not likely.
as intimsted, that his political friends
who have connived, if not assisted,
at his freedom for so long a time will be
brough, into much prominence by the trial,
for il will hinge more on the circumstances
Of the shooting than the immunity from ar
rest The lapse of years will interfere to the
benefit of the prisoner, for several persons
whose testimony before the grand jury made
the Indictment are dead; but it is sill be-
lieycd that a conviction can be gained.
Should this be so, the penalty will be the hrst
in this district under the direction OF the
United States authorities, and among very
limited list in the whole country. Inc GOV
crnmcnt has not hung anybody since Mrs.
Suralt and others pcrShed on the scatloid Tor
the murder Of Mr.. Lincoln, and the previous
cases are few.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

"TnE FIRE-FIESD" TO HAVE "A New
TR1AL.-Tbe Supreme Court of Appeals,
through its president, Judge Moncure, yes.
terday decided the case of Hillary Page us.
The Commonwealth. Page was some weeks
ago tried upon al Indictment charging him
In its first and second counts with burning
two houses, and in its third count with burn
ing barn in which certain persons "usu.
ally lodged" on the farm Of Colonel Frank
G.. Rufliu. in Chesterfield county. He was
found guilty on the third count and sem
fenced TO death. Appeal was taken to the
Supreme Court on the ground that the barn
in question was not dwelling-houSe in con-
temptation Of law, and therefore the sentence
Of the Circuit Court OF Chesterfield was er-
roneous. The Supreme Court decided that
Page should have new trial as asked upon
the third count, and should be acquitted on
the other two counts. The Circuit Court Of
Chester field is, however, empowered toenter
n0lle prosequi as to this third count, and TO
try the prisoner upon any indictment now
stlnding or which may hereafter be found
against him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

The BROAD STREET CASE DECISION OF
TIE SUPREME CoURT.-In the Supreme Court
of Appeals yesterday Judge Christian de-
livered the opinion of the majority Of the
judges in the case Of the Richmond, Fred.
ericksburS ard Potomac Railroad Company
rs. The City Of Richmond. The Court de-
clared the ordinance of the City Council pro-
hibiting the use of steam-eDgiues on Broad
street legal and valid, and said that it im-
posed no hardship upon the company, nor
did it entitle it to claim from the city any
compensation as damages. The judgment OF
the Circuit Court OF Richmond, imposing a
fine of $500 for violation of this ordinance,
was affirmed. 1t is understood that the rail.
road company will take measures to carry
the case before the Supreme Court Of the
United States. Judge Moncure did not sill
in this case, and Judge Staples delivered a
dissenting opinion.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

Police COURT, YESTERDAY Alphcus
George, charged with stealing one coat and
hat valued at Sc from William Ii. Brown,
was discharged.
Parker Elicit ard Sarah Perkins, guilty OF
creating disturbance in the street, were
fined - each
William Harris, charged with assaulting
and striking A. j. Andrews with a stick.
was fined sl5 and bound over to keep the
peace.
A. j. Andrews, charged on cross.war.
rant with asslulting and attempting to cut
William Harris with knife, was required to
give security for his good behavior.
Henry Cephas, charged with being a com.
mon thief and yagraut, was sent to iail for
ninety days in default of surety.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

The failure to spell "cassinette as at.
thorized by Webster, at the Opera. House
spelling-match on Saturday night, occasioned
u good deal of merrineut. When the word
was given out there were eleven spoilers upon
the floor. and although it was spelled in
eleven different ways not one Of all those
ways was right according to Webster"
Some of the boys" who were present, and
who forty years ago were clerks in country
dry.goods stores, say that they have sold
many yards Of the material for breeches =
it being the fashionable material for "store-
clothes" in those days-and they always
charged it as "casiuet and they ought to
h now, for they fixed the manner of spelling
that word before Noah got out that una
br,lp, ID ark of his Cincinnati Commercial.
lBut Worcester spells it the same way.
How about thati
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

TRUE AND FALSE ASPHALT PAvEMESTs.-
To the Editor Of The Tribune: Sir,-I ob.
served in a recent issue Of the Tribune some
statements relative to asphalt pavements, and
was much pleased to see the intelligent aud
reasonable view taken of the subject in your
article. The great drawback to the intro
duction of the pure asphalt pavement in this
country has been the use Of numerous "con-
cretes" which are called asphaltum, but
which are asphalt only in name. The
asphalt pavements in Europe are now no
more Of an experiment than the railroads in
that or in this country. venture the asser-
ton that there has never been pure
asphalt roadway laid in this country that has
shown the least indications of failing after
five years Of heavy wear. The so-called
asphalts made OF coal-tar, pitch, roSin, sand,
gravel, aud other substances which do not
90 into the formation of true asphalt pave
ment, have been failures. trust the time is
not far distant when the streets of New
York and other large cities OF our country
will be paved with the true asphalt, and
then the citizens will have the great benefit
of their most frequented theroughtares coy-
cred with a smooth and durable pavement,
free from noise at all times, from dust in sum.
mcr and from mud in winter. j. b.
Galceaon, TEXAS, March II, 1870.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

REMANDED TO JAlL.-Richard Johnson, the
negro man who stands charged with robbery,
in Alabama, and who was arrest
ed by Mr.. William +. Knox, of this city, in
Louisa county, appeared before Judge Gui-
gon yesterday on writ of habeaS corpus for
bail or discharge. After an examination the
accused was remanded to Jail to await q
requisition from tue Governor Of Alabama.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

OPINIONS OF TIE PULPIT AND THE PRESS M
REGARD TO THE LEE" GALLERY:
The best PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY iu the Uuttcd
States. CHRISTIAN OBSERvRa.
Has never been surpassed, 80 far as my obserya-
tion goes, In this style OF art. n
REV j. l.. BURROWS.
This well-known GALLERY shows q steady i'm
proyenent in style and artistic skill.
. CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN \.
The PICTURES are admirably and tAstefully ar
ranged. REV. j. b. JETER.
Beautiful, artistic, ana accurate LrKEyEssEs.
REV. G. &. BITING.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

COMPLAINT AGAINST A CAPTAIN.-A seaman
named Andrew Peterson entered complaint
Yesterday before Commissioner Atkins
against Captain Burns, of the ship Ida War.
rem, now in the dock, for ill.treatment and
cruel punishment while on her way TO this
port. A warrant for the arrest Of Captain
Barns was issued.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

Editors Nspatch,-In an Item quoted to-
day from the Rochester Democrat the state
nent made relative to brother OF "Lotta"
being bartender Is untrue. She has no
bro her Eugene. have known her inti-
mstely for several years, and of her two
orothers-George and Ashworth-oue Is In
Germany and the other Is Ia Lawrence,
Mass. and | am sure that Lotta will not
admit she absorbs all the talent In her family.
Respectfully yours, HENRY Bowler.
Spring Park BreUery, Richmond, April 1,
1o7S =
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

CRY CoUNcIL.-There will be joint ses-
sion on the Board of Aldermen and Common
Council this afternoon at O'Clock, at the
Council cha.. ber, TO consider response to
Judge Gln,eonS rule in relation to the condl'
tion of the city jail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

FAIR OF THE GRAcESrREET PREsBYrERIAH
CHURcH.-The ladies Of DR.. Reads CHURCH
are now holding fair opposite the post
office, which Is conducted with skill and dis.
cretion. The ladies of this church are striV.
ing to pay their church debt, and deserve to
succeed. A beautiful array Of needle-work
and fancy articles will be found in the fair.
room. The restaurant is under the chargsl
of skilful managers, and is supplied with
everything that can tempt the palate. Go
and see for yourselves. The fair will close
m Saturday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

CoRosERs' JuRlEs.-The Governor has ap-
proved the bill passed by the General Assem-
bly, reducing the number of persons sum-
mOned to serve on coroners' juries from
twelve to six; providing for their payment,
and also for a reduction in the coroners' fees
except he is physician.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

REApY-NIApE CLoTHISG-In addition to thsir
stock of goods for their tailoring department. E. Is.
SPENCE < SON have large and well-lssorted sock
of Ready. made Clo'hng, including handsome
Prince Albert and Single. bre. .sted Frock Coats "f
English Worsted and large variety OF Cashmere
Suits ut all prices. Their stock OF White 'esiS ID
very large, iuclndinS several new styles )us' OUT
Call at the old house and examine their STOCK.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

II. MCCORMICK, 10 A. NJ, ore thousand cho'ce
apple. pear, and peach trees.
AUGUSTINE ROYALL, IL A. NJ, tract of land
In Che. terield county about eight miles from
Manchester.
JAMES SM.TAYLOR, ~ E. H., house and lot on
the south side Of Main between Fifteenth and
Seventeenth streets, kI own rs the Aanslou
House"
COOK & LAUGHTOS. 10 A. NJ, household fur
ni,ure cooking.stGves see'i-po.atoes, apples, &C.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

CITY TAX ON DoGs.-Auditor Royster has
issued so far 2,4l9 license.medals for male
and % for female dogs. For each Of the
former $3.50 was paid; tor each of the latter
So. Total from dog-medals, s3,62S. The
Police Justice has turned into the Treasury
some three or four hundred dollars Of fines
imposed upon parties who did not get their
medals in time. Auditor Royster has also
issued 19s goat-medals, for which was paid
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

susDAY.ScuooL ExHlBr1oN.--An eXniDl.
ton will be given Tonight by the puplis el
St. Peters Cathedral Sunday school at Vis'
einia Opera.House. the object being 10 de'
vote the proceeds to clothing the poor chii,
dren of the parish. The entertainment VIII
embrace vocal and instrumental music, Ia,
bleaux, dialogues, farces, &c. 1t is hoped
that the efforts of the young folks in 80 wor'
thy a cause may meet with substantial en-
nni1rauarnenf
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THE DISPATCH.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING:
q CAgu-rYvARfSpry m ADVANCE.

BOARD OF Governor Kemper
yesterday appointed Messrs. Charles Camp
bell, j. B. Cary, and NJ. L. Straus Board Of
Directors Of the Penitentiary in place of
Messrs. George Bargamin, Samuel Naceub-
bin, and W. d. Chesterman, who have served
for fifteen months past.s
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

FLOUR INsPECTIoEs.-'rhe following is q
statement of the -four inspected in Rich
mond during the past month ,10s barrels
family, 4, 119 barrels extra supertine, 1874 bar
rels supertiEe, 395 barrels fine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

INSTITUTION OF YnsABLE DIVISION, SoSs CT
TEMpzRAscE.-Tbis new division, recently
organized by the members OF Springfield
Division in the locality OF Eighteenth and
Venabe streets, will be instituted to night at
Sprirg gtield Hall. G. w. P. Yandersllce will
be present. This division commences It's
existence with excellent prospects, and Will
In short time no doubt rival it's older sister
divisions. The election and installation OF
its officers will also take place at the same
time.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

FINES IMPOSED AND CoLLECTED.-During
the past monta fines amounting to Sl,427.50
were imposed by the Police Justice, and the
sum Of SS54.25 was collected.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

LEVY BROTHERS have q lot Of BUsrLgS which
they are closing out at 2j, 80. and 5oc.-Just half
the regular prices. These BUsTLEs c.n he easily
adjusted TO- the present sty.e.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

WALLPAPER, WINDOW SHADES, &C.-We have
just received all the latest styles of WALLPAPER.
wISDow.sHADES, CoaNICES, SoTTINGnAM-LACE
CURTAINS, &c. BOOTH & Co,
Tenth street between Main and Bank.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-02

PUBLIC PR1srlsG.-T Superintendent of
Public Printing will to-day let % con.
tract the prlnting Of the State for the next
twelve months.