The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-06-14

The Lynchburg Virqinidn states that
during the past year the net revenue OF the
Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio road, after
paying for quantity Of steel rail and all
The repairs and improvements crowded into
that period. was over 100000. The an
nual accruing interest on all the bonds OF
the company, including those held by the
English and Dutch. is about $3.50, 900. And
so, sitter paying running expenses and for
extensive improvements, the net revenue
during the last year was more than $780,.
900.
James Bacon, young man OF Washing
ton county, a few days ago was riding a
mule dust taken from q plough, sitting
sideways, holding the harness about him.
In passing over ledge OF rock the mule
either stumbled or jumped from fright,
throwing bacon of. He fell TO tue ground
on his feet, but his foot became entangled
in the harness, and the mule becoming
frightened dashed off at fearful rate, drag.
ging bacon feet-foremost after it, and
killing him in a few minutes.
According to the Chicago Times the man
more responsible than any other for the un-
fortunate nomination OF General Arthur,
the ciyiI.service debaucher, OF New York,
was Howard Carroll, correspondent OF the
New York Times. The delegation from
the Empire State wavered. II feared Ar
thur might be beaten, and was unwilling,
therefore, to present his name, but Carroll
came forward, and, by plain, knOck-down
talk-sheer bulldozing- compelled the nom
ination OF Arthur.
The Shenandoah Valley says that Elder
Samuel Wompler, Tenth Legion, Va, {
minister OF the German Baptists (runkers)
i ninety years Of age, and still continues
10 preach. He preached very good ser
mon on last Sunday at Newdale, Rocking
ham county, and his voice Is sufficient,
strong TO be heard distinctly all over Tho
house.
The Chicago Tribune gives The names o.
the following Virginia delegates as victims
for Garfield on the last ballot: George 4
Bowden, D. II. Russell, j. f. Wilson, Rob
err Norton. w. l.. Fernald, William Brown
The vote has been heretofore given as Il
for Grant; for Garfield.
The Tidecater Inde1 represents that the
harvest in that section Essex county,, which
commenced on the 3lst ultimo, is the ear
lest ever known. The crop OF straw Il
smaller than usual, but the farmers Amos
universally represent the heads as well hliet
and the grain OF good quality.
Mrs. Susan Dawson, an aged and highly
respected lady, widow OF Kew. Leroy r
Dawson, and mother Of Mr. James M. Daw
son. Of Carroll, died OF apoplexy on las
Friday night.
Rev. J. j. Kahn, Catholic bishop OF Wes'
Virginia. was registered in Paris. France
June 10; also, Rev. ID. OConor, OF Wes
Virginia, and w. Penn Lewis, Of Balti
more.
Alexandra Dumas, Jr., during the last six
years has received from the Theatre Fran
caise royalties 10 the amount OF s44,600
Victor Hugo has received $4,000.
Two Indians from the Indian Territory,
one OF them Il clergyman, were among the
delegates 10 the General Assembly oil the
Southern Presbyterian Church.
The Stewart Cathedral, at Garden City,
will have DO seats, but will be furnished
with mats. upon which the worshippers
may kneel - eef ~ -
The New York Tribune quotes Hon.
Samuel j. Tilden as pronouncing the
Chicago nominations very weak.
Ex-Governor Seymour will address the
young ladies at Wells College commence
ment this week. f
A worm, supposed TO be the army worm,
has made Its appearance In several sections
OF the Valley in large numbers.
The Miller Manual School trustees
have purchased 100 acres OF land at S40 per
acre. II adjoins the school tract.
Hon. George o. Davenport, a prominent
coIored lawyer Of Wheeling, w. va, died
Thursday.
The Shenandoah Hdltsp thinks the wheat
crop will be large one. The quality Is
excellent.
Bishop whIttle was In Lynchburg
Thursday.