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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28
The Official Count.

The Commissioners OF Election-Messrs.
David Il. Jones, II. Il. Daniel, Jr., j. D..
Cannon, William Flegenheimer, and Ro-
bert Carruthers-met yesterday morning
in the Hastings Court clerks Office and
canvassed the returns Of the late election.
The vote for the general ticket was as
certained to be as follows:
Mayor-W. G. Darlington, 2,033.
Commonwealth Attorneys. B. Wit,
9,O3S.
City Sergeant-N. VI. Lee, 2,0l6.
High Constable +. HOZinger, 2,O26.
Clerk OF Chance:y CouIt-B. ii. Berry,
2,O37.
Clerk Hastings Court-Andrcw Jinkins,
2.02G.
Clerk Circuit Court-Alfred SHIELD,
2,042.
Sherif-John w. Wright, 2,037.
City Auditor-J. B. Royster, 2,O44.
CITY Collector-Aylett II. Woodson,
2,042.
CITY Treasurer-S. G. Greenhow, s,O3I.
The vote for the ward tickets was also
canvassed, but as there was no opposition
except in Jackson Ward and correct list
Of the incoming aldermen and councilmen
having already been published, it is I'M
necessary to give figures.
The tabulatcd statement OF the vote OF
jackson Ward published in the Dispatch
of Yesterday, tailed with the official count,
except that number OF votes for council
men and justices were put down as ''scat-
tering." the parties for whom they were
cast claiming that the Use OF their names rs
candidates was unauthorized. In this ward
those who supported "the Hepublican-Re-
adiuster ticket did not vote for mayor,
&c. They only voted for members OF the
City Council and justices.
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A MIRACULOUS EScGpQ.

While party OF laborers were engaged
in lowering an iron safe from the office OF
w. j. A. McGrath, on the fifth floor OF No.
"A Park place, an accident happened, but
which, by miracle, did not cause the loss
OF life. In the process Of lowering the
guide rope had not sufficient purchase TO
keep the safe from the front OF the building,
and it caught on the sill Of the fourth floor.
A man named Frederick Williams then
climbed out OF the window, and standing
on the safe with bar pried 1t on the sill.
The shock in taking up the slack OF the
rope Immediately broke off the teeth OF the
cogwheel on the crank shaft, and the drum
loosened let the safe with its living freight
down on the run. The building Is Just at
the foot OF the stairs to the elevated station,
and Mortified shout from those who saw
the danger prevented several from stepping
out to meet IL. The massive weight struck
the heavy stone window sill on the third
floor, breaking 1t TO pieces, and when II
reached the sidewalk It made piecemeal OF
the heavy iron grating leading into the
store. The man Williams who came down
with IL almost mt the instant Of its contact
with the walk leaped out, and striking the
sidewalk on his feet staggered some dis
tance ere he fell, well shaken up but other
wise unhurt. A few minutes later he wa,
engaged In caring for the tackle belonging
to his employer, and said in reference TO tn,
occurrence, at was close shave, and
don't think I'll take another."-Ne,o forI
Herald.
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lTr,rlxst.yIarrsa for Clay Wrr,e


Mr.. George j. Hooper, Jr., introduced
the following resolution in the Council
Friday evening:
RsSolued Che Board Of Aldermen con-
curring), That the Auditor Of the city be,
and he is hereby, empowered and directed
to issue on the order OF the Committee on
Finance per cent. bonds Of the city hay-
ing thirty-four years to run from the lst OF
July, 1882, to the extent OF $4,000, or As
much thereof as may be necessary, to be
disposed OF by the Committee on Finance
in such manner and on such terms rs they
may deem best for the interests OF the city,
said bonds TO express on their face that
they are to be redccmable at the option or
pleasure OF the City Council at any time
after the expiration of ten years from the
lst OF July, 1882, the face-value OF said
bonds to he placed to the credit Of the
building Of market-house in Clay Ward,
said building to be erected in Clay Ward
under the direction Of the Committee on
Grounds and Buildings and the City En-
gineer, and at such point in the ward as
the said committee and the representatives
in the Council from Clay Ward may decide
upon: the said sum OF $40, 900, or so much
thereof as Lay be required, to be applied
to payment OF warrants on account OF said
| Improvement, to be drawn by the Commit
tee on Grounds and Buildings and certified
by the City Engineer.
Referred TO the Committee on Finance.
| This is matter in which the people Of
Clay Ward feel deep interest, and Mr..
| Uooper's course will doubtless meet with
the almost unanimous approval OF his con-
| stituentS,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

Govornor Cameron has removed the
noli.ieal disabilities OF James Thompson
tcoIorcd). OF this city, convicted OF petit
| larceny.
The body of that whole-souled gentleman
and able Journalist j. ii. A. ST. Andrew,
ESQ has been removed from Farmville to
the buriaI-ground OF his family In London.
Mr.. 81. Andrew was widely known In
| Virginia. and probably had and undoubted-
| ly deserved as many loving friends as any
man i'm IL.
Owing to a fractured arm, Nr. Henry
Exall Is confined to his residence for
time. The accident was occasioned by q
| fall I'm stepping from strcet-car.
The Richmond and Petersburg railroad
will resume its passenger and freight busi.
ness from the Byrd-Street station on Tues
day morning next.
The Governor yesterday appointed ii.
A. McCurdy, OF tie firm of Quarlcs & Nc
Curdy, notary public for the city Of Rich
mond.
The Council Committee on Claims will
meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at
the City Hall.
George A. Comfy, the famous basso, who
was drowned In New Hampshire on Thurs
day. was well known in Richmond. having
appeared here several times with Miss kel-
logg.
r. =. Hughes, OF Mecklenburg county,
who was recently appointed United States
marshal for the Eastern District OF Nir-
ginI?, has received his commission. lie will
qualify and enter upon his duties june LIST.
Deputy United States Marshal Nye Is
now in Washington settling up the ac-
counts OF Mr. Ransdell.
District Attorney John s. Wise will oc-
cupy the room i'm the custom-bousc now
occupied by Register Atkins. and the room
adjoining. The registers books VIII be
put in one OF the rooms now occupied by
the district attorney.
The post-oflice will be closed Monday
next, Both ("NationaI Decoration-day y,
from 10 \. NJ. TO $50 p. NJ.
a slight fire occurred at the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway shops yesterday morning
shortly after O'Clock, caused by the igni-
ton OF some shavings in the carpenter
shop. The flames were fortunately dis
covered 10y the watchman in time TO pre-
vent their spread. An alarm was turned
In FROM Box 81, which was responded to
by the Fire Department.
The press is vindicated. The New York
Union Club has expelled lIr. Loubat and
censured Mr.. Turnbull-pcrhaps for de-
luding three Richmond newspaper-men
into the belief that they meant to fight a
dupl
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IA passed several sleeplcss nights, disturbed by
the asonies and cries Of suffering child and be-
coming convinced that MRS. WlNsLoW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP was just the article noeded,
procured supply for the child. ON reaching home
and acquaintng his wife with what he lad done,
she refused 10 have II administered to tie child, as
she was strongly in favor of Homeopathy. That
night the child passed Ia suffering and the parents
without sleep. Returning home the day following,
the father found the baby siili worse and, while
contemplating another slcepless night, the mother
stepped from the room 10 attend 10 some domestic
duties and left the father with the child. During
her absence he administered portion OF the
Soothing syrup to the baby aud said nothing.
That night all hands slept well, and the lille fei-
low awoke I'm the morning. bright and happy. Tie
mother was delighted with the sudden and Won
derful change, and although at first offended at the
deception practiced upon her, has continued 70 use
the syrup, and suffering, crying babies and restless
nights have disappeared. single trial of the sy-
rup never yet failed 10 relieve the baby and over
come the prejudiees Of tie mother.
Fold by all druggists; 25e. a bottle.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

Briefs.-Manchester Lodge. No. IA, A.
+. and A. NJ, met last night to elect on
GERS, who will be installed on st. Johns
day, June oath.
The first regular train Of cars Is expected
to run over the new trestle bridge Of the
Richmond and Petersburg nilroad Tues
day morning. - ..,.,sit
There Is considerable talk here OF asking
the June grand jury Of the City Court, or
the Common Council at it, next meeting, TO
order an inspection to be made into the
safety OF MayO's bridge, similar to that m-
dercd In the case Of the riverside manu-
| factories, mills, &c.
The o. b. =. Club, festive organization
OF this city. bad gathering at Cersley's
Hall Friday night, In which mirth. music,
and the dance ruled the passing hours dll
3 O'Clock Saturday morning.
| On Hollywood decorstion-day, while Mr..
John Merritt and his wife, OF the Seventh
Avenue House, were buggy-riding I'm Rich
mond lin reservoir), their horse, a spirited
animal, took fright from some cause, and
dashed of at furious rate, pitching the
occupants OF the vehicle with great vio-
ence, and nearly breaking one OF Mr.. Mcr-
ritts limbs, besides in1icting serious
bruises and contusions on his wife. Both
were taken to their home I'm Manchester.
Yesterday Mr.. Merritt was able 10 be ont
with the aid OF crutches. Mrs. Merritt Is
still confined to her room. The buggy was
smashed TO degree past repair.
Mr. John Craig, whose father (ex.Coun-
Gilman Thad. Craig resides now In West
Virginia, started Yesterday morning for an
extended visit to his parent, and with the
ultimate idea Of also permanently removing
his residence thither.
A few days since q little child Of MIR. J.
n. Waymack, while playing on the floor Of
room in its fathers house fell and badly
broke its left thigh. Drs. Weisiger and
Matthews were called in and rendered the
necessary medical aud.
A lire occurred in Chesterfield county
on the line OF the Petersburg railroad
about three miles from this city at 81
O'Clock Friday night, which destroyed a
two-story frame house owned by Mary
Dangeriield (colored), whose husband Is
employed on the Danville railroad. The
fire was the result OF an accident. The en-
tire premises were destroyed. The Alert
Fire Company started with its ladder
truck, and proceeded beyond the city
limits, but the uselessness Of the proceed
ing being apparent they returned to the
civ t.a
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Excursions.

The warm weather Is now upon us, and
many persons are looking about for a
chance to escape for few hours from the
heat and dust Of the city. The following
will he OF interest to such:
One Of the most pleasant and attractive
excursions OF the season will be that OF the
Howitzers to West Point tomorrow morn
ing. An artillery target-practice Is some
thing which our people seldom have the
opportunity to witness, and none should
miss 1t. A prize-shooting with rifles will
be open TO the public, and the best shot
will he presented with handsome silver
cup. "A first-class string band will be pre-
sent, and dancing will be among the at
fractions; also, boating, fishing, &c. Spe-
cial coaches will be reserved for ladies with
or without escorts. The train leaves the
YOrk-River depot promptly at o'clock A.
NJ. Returning, it will reach Richmond
about 7 =. NJ.
Members OF Virginia and Syracuse
Lodges, Knights Of Pythias, will give an
excursion to Washington tomorrow morn
ing. The train will leave Elba, head OF
Broad street, at 5:45 o'clock. Special
coaches will be provided for colored per-
sons. A visit to the national capital is
always full of interest and pleasure, and
many will doubtless accompany our Pythian
friends on this trip.
The East-End Beneficial and Social So
cety will give an excursion to Mount
Pleasant, on the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way, tomorrow morning. Persons desiring
a short run into the country will do well to
90 on this trip. A fine programme has
been arranged, and nothing Will be lett un-
done that will contribute to the pleasure
and comfort OF the eXcurslonists.
A special train will leave the depot OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway on We'd
nesday the 31st instant at ii O'Clock A. NJ.
for the accommodation OF delegates or WIS.,
itors to the Baptist General Association,
which meets in Warrenton, Va. Tickets
for the round trip, good to return on any
Of the regular trains until June 9th will be
issued.
Marshall Lodge, Knights OF Pythias, will
give an excursion to Washington on Mon
day, June 18th. Eycursionists will have
ample time to visit tile departments and
other points OF interest in that city.
The Bon Air season has commenced, and
the Richmond and Danyille Railroad Com
pany will afford every facility to those de-
string to visit that popular resort. In adj
dition to the regular train service now in
operation scmi-weekly excursions will lie
given on Tuesday and Friday OF each
week, the train leaving Richmond at D
O'Clock u. NJ, and returning reach here at
1890 L. NJ.
An excursion-train will be run over the
eastern extension OF the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway to Newport News tomorrow
morning, leaving the Broad-Street depot
at O'Clock. This is good opportunity
for those desiring to visit. the scashore ter
minus OF this road.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

The privilege Of selling Four'h-oi-July
round-trip tickets to Old Point ana Nor
folk at the low rate OF Sl.jO, by wl'ch So
cieties will make large proiit, VIII be let
out TO the society or organization having
the largest membership.
No forfeit or money guarantee required
This privilege has never been let out De-
fore for Fourth-of-July trip. Societies
must apply before June sth to Virginia
Steamboat Company, llO9 Main street.
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u.sCHEsrER AND VICINITY.

The Ner city Council.-The Commits
sioners OF Election met at the clerks Office
Of the Hastings Court yesterday 10 canvass
the returns. The following councilmen
were declared elected: First ward, =; A.
Jones; second, Andrew and Edward oal'
larher; Third, 5. X. Owen, Jr.; Fourth,
William L. Kidd.
THE new Council is composed Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen: First ward Il. i. bar bar
lowe, Il. w. Gentry, and I. "A. Jones
Second, J. X. Perduc, Andrew ana IA
ward Gallagher; Third, III. d. owen, pr
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

HEBREW MEMoRIAL-DAY.-The ladies OF
the Hebrew Memorial Association will OBJ
serve Monday the 29th instant for decora-
ting the graves Of the soldiers in the Jewish
cemetery. They invite the ladies OF the Oak
wood and Hollywood Associations to unite
with them, and trust that flowers will be
literally contributed even by those who are
not members.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

CoNMprATIoY FOR DISABLED SOLDIERS
On this subject and in answer 10 inquiries
Auditor Brown Allen states that "the Le-
gislature just before adjournment appro..
priated $4,000 lin addition to the act OF
February "a. 1887 for those who have
heretofore received nothing. This sum
tsiO. .oOO] will pay 900 each to lee appli-
eants, and yet we have now on file 900 or
more We are selecting from the list, I'M
der the law, the requisite Misunderstanding
them. as far as may be, in the order OF their
priority, and will send the checks TO the
proper persons during the next week.
"Applications not reached by this appro'
priatian will be filed and carefully pre-
served in this Office for future action OF the
General Assembly"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound reyives the dropping spirits, inyigo-
rates and harmonizes the organic functions,
gives elasticity and firmness to the step, re-
stores the natural lustre to the eye, ana
plants on the pale cheek OF beauty the
fresh roses OF lies spring and early sum-
uner-timp
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

To WASHINGTON VIA THE CHESAPEAKE
AND ONO RAILwAY.-II. W. Fuller, Esq,
general passenger agent, announces daily
line to Washington uia the Chesapeake and
Ohio railway. The train leaves here at
1918 Z. NJ, and arrives in Washington at
7:40 A. NJ. making connection for all points
north and east. Elegant reclining-chalr
coaches have been provided for the comfort
OF passengers.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

NIETEoRIc ExHI 'IT.-About 8 O'Clock last
night an immense and brightly-beautiful
meteor was seen from this city TO cross the
southern heavens in a manner that very
nighly annihilated space, and lit up the
tirmament as with the glow Of a myriad
electric lamps. On the verge OF the hori-
zon it burst. and the golden aureole OF its in
Vulnerable particles melted into darkness
doubtless forerunner OF some OF the two or
three comets whose appearance on the 2sth
and 29th instant have been predicted both
bv American and European astronomical
star-gazers. Whatever it was, it was pretty,
and attracted good deal Of attention.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28
The West Point Fire Cases.

The eases now on trial before Judge
Wexford are on claims by Certain shippers
that the Yorl, River Railroad Company is
liable to them for loss by the fire at West
Point in 1880, notwithstanding the bills OF
lading under which the property was ship
ped stipulated for exemption from loss by
fire unless occasioned by the negligence OF
the carrier.
Another lot OF suits, which Judge Fitz-
hugh has already decided have no relation
TO the aforementioned suits, and are now
in litigation between the railroad company
and certain insurance companies. The
railroad company insists that their policies
covered the property OF all OF its shippers
i'm lis hands, and that il has right to col
lect the full amount OF their value and pay
over to the shippers, Notwithstanding Its
own exemption, and Notwithstanding any
insurance the shippers may have effected
for themselves.
The insurance companies claim that they
are liable only As indemnitors OF thcrailroad,
and that il this be not so, they are at least
entitled TO have the separate insurance OF
shippers contribute pro rata with them.
The insurance companies summoned al
parties into court OF equity to determine
the equities OF the case, and the railroad
brought its suits at common law on the
pollcies but the Chancellor has enjoined
the proceeding at law in one OF the cases, ana
rs the cases are all alike will probably do
the same as to the others, though THIS ol
course depends on circumstances.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28
Mozart HALL TUESDAY MIG

MOZART HALL TUESDAY NIGHT.-
esther, the Beautiful Queen" will be re-
pcated at Mozart Hall on Tuesday night by
Mrs. B. A. Clements and her pupils, as
sisted by the fine east which took part in
its previous presentation. The hall VIII
doubtless be crowded, not only for the real
merit OF the performance, but as an eyi-
dence OF public approval OF Mrs. Clemenis's
untiring efforts for the musical cultivation
of orr yOllnC DeOple.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

Delicious country butter, dried peaches,
best bottled beer, Bass's ale, Apollinaris
water, California wines and brandy, ana
other delicacies are for sale by Joseph NJ.
R,air grocer. S2G Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

The THEATRE. night Mr..
G. r.. Rishon. the well-known comedian,
will appear at the Theatre, Wn.n WIN ooc oo
MilIiners" The Grst-named piece being
new to our people, nothing can ps sald p,a. a a
to its merit, but the mere lac. 'i'as pisnol y,
is to appear will be sufficient 10 ,,, Srowd .1t ~
house. On Tuesday night ne VIII conclude
his engagement here with the popular pia!
Of "Wid0w Bed0tt."
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HOSIERY AN ID G l. OV u )

wllle fomi the ties
pices
Of
2c.-forn price o
Sc.
,ilss LtofCO a abut on
Among me mi yaro
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

Christian Il White are agents for the
largest wine-growing firm in America, 10,
Gated in San Francisco. Their wines ana
braudies are superior and as low as pure
articles can be sold.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Messrs. X. ID.
CbalFin & Co., real estate agents, have re-
Gently sold the farmGin Powhatan county
formerly owned by Mr.. Madison Harris,
deceased. containing s2l acres, TO Mr. D..
X. Williams, of Richland county, Ohio, Tor
S10 600.
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Grain Committee Of the Corn In.
change.

The rules and regulations OF the Corn
and Flour Exchange having recently been
amended so as to provide for the election
OF the Grain Committee by the members
instead OF by the Board OF Directors, an
election was held yesterday and the follow
ing committee chosen: X. a. Dunlop, OF
Dunlop & McCance; c. J.. Redford, with
Thomas Branch & Co.; c. II. Simpson, OF
Simpson Il Bass; p. 4. Sublett, OF Subleit
& Cary; ii. B. Tallaferro, OF Taliaferro *
Co.. Charles l.. Todd, and W. ii. Tyler,
OF TYLER & Moflett. In other words, the
committee chosen by the Board are re-
elected, and two additional members added
so as to embrace within the committee re-
presentatiyes OF all the grain interests here:
This Grain Committee will hold until
the first Wednesday in July, and thereafter
the committee will be elected annually.
They will establish the grades OF grain to
be taken into the elevator, and will nomi-
nate TO the Board OF Directors and IN
spectors. The inspector will be appointed
annually.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

AFRAGRAST BREATH Is alway- pleasure, ana
you can have it by using MEADE & BAKERS DELI
cious CARBoLIC MoUTH-WAsB. Itdcstroys the Of
fensiye odor caused by diseased gums aud dccayed
teeth. and speedily restores them 10 healthy con-
,iition Price fifty cents a bottle.
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THE COUPON CAsEs.-It has been agreed
between the counsel for the coupon-holder'
and the Commonwealth that the rest OF the
coupon cases shall be continued until The
next term OF the Hastings Court, and there
fore the Jury will not he wanted to-mor.
row. or on any other day OF the present
term OF that court.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

BEAUTIFULLY WHITE TEETH ENSURED BY
the use Of MEADE & BAKERS sAPoSISE DESTr-
PRICE, which will speedily remove incipent tartar
and scurf. Price, nifty cents a box.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

FLOWERS should Lc I'm every home, and at j. J-
HAEvEY's new store. No. west Broad strect, can
be found a large and beautiful collection of all
kinds Of Flowers. Roses. Vcrbenas, Gcraniums,
Lantanas, VOlige Plants, &c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-28

GREAT DECLINE ~ PRICES OF DRY GOODS! |!
Panic In the New York Market! our buyer on the
spot Lawns. Dress Goods, silks, satins Mattings,
Hosiery, Cottons, Cassimeres, Linens. Fans, But
tons, &C., &c. Cail early at ID. & f. MITTELDoR-
FEE'S, 527 Froad street.