The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-01
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A DESTRUCTIVE CoNFLAGRATIoN-HE
LOSSES.
WILLIAMSBURG, Pa, April 29.-Ad estruc-
tive conflagration occurred here last night
in the lumber-yard of Hurdle & Maynard, by
which about twelve acres of manufactured
white pine lumber was totally destroyed.
Herdic & Maynard lose about 8, 000, 900 feet
Ranstead & Flynn, 10000 feet; Herbert
& Mankey, 100000 feet; in addition to a
large lot OF laths belonging to a Lockhaven
firm. Two-thirds Of the loss Is covered by
insurance. The mill OF Hurdle & Maynard
was saved by the fire departments Of Lock
haven, Watsontown, and Sunbury, which
were called upon and rendered valuable SER
vice.
THE NEW YORK ELEVATED RAILWAY
INJUNCTED.
NEW YORK, April 29.-A temporary in
junction was granted to-day until Tuesday
against the Greenwich-Street Elevated Rail-
way Company, when they are to show cause
why it should not be made permanent, re-
straining them from constructing the road
across the Battery Park. The property
holders in the vicinity were applicants.
NEW YORK ITEMS.
New YORK. April 29.-Ex-Governor Dix
presides over the bar committee now in
vestigating charges against Charles O'Conor
in the Forrest divorce case. 81
While subsidiary silver coin is worth in
gold S44 cents to the dollar, and fractional
notes only $50 cents gold to the dollar, both
are at a premium in the market of 2 to per
cent. in greenbacks, owing to the scarcity OF
small change.
THE GOVERNMENT RECEIVERS MONEY
WRONGFULLY PAID.
NEW YORK, April 29.-Some four years
ago number of bankers and brokers OF this
city were swindled out Of $4,000 by coun-
terfeit 100 United States bonds. These
bonds the brokers sent to the Treasury De-
partment, before their character was dis
covered, for redemption, and received the
proceeds. After the bogus character was
discovered the Government instituted suit
to recover the amount. The case was tried
in the United States District Court, which
resulted in a verdict for the Government.
THE PRIZE-TICKET.
NEW ORLEANS, April 29.-In the Louisi-
ala State lottery to-day ticket No. 1882
drew one hundred thousand dollars in gold.
CONDITION OF COMMODORE VANDERBILT.
NEW YORK, April 29.-The World says
Vanderbilt has undergone careful eXami-
nation, and it has been discovered that his
physical system is rapidly going to pieces.
He suffers from a complication OF diseases.
Besides hemoerhoidS, he has disease Of the
bladder and hernia. T.
DECLINE IN COTTON AND THE CAUSES.
NEW YORK, April 29.-During the week
at the Cotton Exchange prices on spot have
declined to 7-16c. This was caused by
a weak market in Liverpool, 4 decline in
gold exchange, dizziness OF trade. and press.
IRE OF stock to be delivered on May notices.
There has also been q natural sympathy with
futures, which show very marked decline
for the week. ..-.
TIE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION.
PHILADELPHIA, April 29.-The Centennial
Commissioners to-day determined to close
the grounds and buildings on Sunday during
the exhibition. They allot certain portions
OF Fairmont Park, during said time, for the
use OF State and visiting military, in the wes
park, between Bridgeland and Mount Pros
pcct, and prescribe lengthy rules and regu'
lations to govern them during their stay or
the grounds.
BOSTON MATTERS.
Boston, April 29.-The senior students Of
Dartmouth College, who were suspened fol-
publishing an Objectionable article in the
college paper, have been restored upor
signing an apology for their offence.
Abiel T. Lifted, water register OF Cam
bridge, is deiaulter in the amount OF $4,000
and has fed.
DEATH OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF DELLA
WARE.
DOVER, April 29.-Chief-Justice Gilpar
was taken sick in the court to-day OF heart
disease and died within one hour.
INCENDIARY FIRE IN CONNECTICUT.
New HAVEN, April 29.-An incendiary
fire to-day destroyed the screw manufactor!
OF A. 7. Kennedy, in Hamden.
DESTRUCTION OF LUMBER.
WILLIAasPoRT, Me-, April 29.-Ten mil
lion feet Of lumber and one million shingle
have been burned. Loss, S125,O0O.
MURDERER HANGED.
WINNIPEG, CANADA, April 29.-Loul!
Thomas, an Iroquis Indian, was hanged
here to-day for murder.
BURNED TO DEATH
TORONTO, CANADA, April 29.-Mr. McRae
aged one hundred, was found to-day by hi
tireside, with his clothes almost burned Oft
dead.
SAN Francisco, April 29.-The Empero