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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-10-20
The GreeIy ReI:er Kxpelltion.

OFFICIAL REPORT OF LIEUTENANT GARLINC-
TON, COMMANDER OF THE PARTY.
ny telegraph TO the Dispatch.
WASHINGTON, October 19.-The Secre-
tsry OF War has received from the Chief
Signal Officer the official report Of Lieu
tenant l.. 4. Darlington, commander Of
the recent Arctic expedition to Smith
Sound for the relief OF the Signal Service
party in Lady Franklin bay. The report
confirms the statements first made by Com
mander WIldes. OF the Yantic, with regard
to the behavior Of Captain Pixies crew.
At the first alarm OF danger he ssys those
on duty abandoned their posts and ran TO
save their own property IN the forccaStle,
and us soon as the stores began 10 20 over
the ships side they commenced to appro-
pirate everything they wanted, breaking
open and rifing boxes and bags OF private
clothing and stealing their contents
Captain Pike said, in reply to Lieutenant
GarlingtOn's protests, that he was power
less TO prevent this pundering Of the ship,
and that the men OF his crew were the
worst lot Of scOundrels he ever saw. IN
explanation Of his course in starting south
ward after the wreck Of the Proteus instead
Of waiting Cor the Yantic, Lieutenant Gar
the Yantic could get 20 LittIeton Island
through such ice as they had encountered;
and second. that he expected to find at
Cape York the Swedish steamer Sophia,
and TO avail himself u her assistance in
carrying out Is isr as possible, HOtwlth-
standing the disaster, the plan for Lleuten-
ant Greely's relief. With regard TO the
much-diScuSSed supplementary orders,
Lieutenant Darlington says:
"Thc only instructions / ever received
are the original instructions published at
the time. An unsigned written paper was
enclosed in M envelope with my lnStruc-
tiOns. This paper Is simply m authentic
Gated copy OF memorandum prepared by
IN officer in the signal Office. was In
formed that this memorandum was TO have
been furnished the Secretary OF the Navy
to form basis OF instructions TO be given
the commander OF the vessel ordered 10 ac-
company the Proteus. The paper was not
addressed or Signcd-.indced it bore no Of
Gcial marks whatever. have never at any
time regarded it Us an order, and 1 was
surprised to find the statement published
that this paper was the supplementary in
structons."
General Hazen, in transmitting Lieuten-
ant Garlington's report to the Secretary OF
War, bas written letter, in which he says
that the question Of supplementary orders
referred to by Lieutenant Darlington Us
having been raised, and in unisirness to
himself, is in substance correctly stated by
him, and the structures made upon him, so
far as they refer to the question OF disobe-
diencc, have been unwarranted. General
IIazen adds that with regard to several
otter poinIs Lieutenant Darlington has
been asked for further explanations, which
will be transmitted 10 the Secretary Of War
WHOM received
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The business Throughout the Coun.
[By telegraph to the pIspateh.l

New YORK. October 19.--A mercantile
agency reports that the business situation
does not improve. There il n manifest
shrinkage in the volume OF trade indicated
by very marked decline in exchanges at
this point, which is shared in by returns
from seven OF the largest commercial GEN.
tres. Eleven cities show slight gain in
business. while al nine leading points there
is large loss locally. The demand for
merchandise shows a decline in volume as
the season approaches the close; but there
has been a fair amount OF profit in the
transactions OF the week, az prices have
been pretty steadily maintained. Col
lechons have been good, and notwitlI-
standing the large increase in the
number OF failures, the losses as vet by
bad debts DO not impair the expectation Of
q fairly profitable season. The grain mar
kets have been irregular, and closed weak
at about previous rates. There has been n
slight variation in the price OF cotton. with
a tendency somewhat downward. Pork
and lard have been fairly steady without
slight variation in prices. No special
change in wool. The money market con-
tinues to show remarkable case, there being
a plethora Of money for everything
except stock speculation. The bank de-
posts amount to nearly $780, 600, show
ing an increase OF $50, 900, 600 rs compared
with last year, indicating a large with
drawal OF money from speculation. The
business failures throughout the United
States and Canada reported to New York
during the week number 2i3. as against
1877 last wcek-an increase OF So. The in
crease is mainly in the New England States,
South, and West. Failures are on the in
crease in Canada.
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II is gratifying TO say that Mr.. Smiths
son Is now ENJOYING the best OF health,
and the family relieved Of nm incubus,
which must have been most terrible.
THR HIsTok OF MAD STONES.
An inquiry I'M the history OF these
stones made by one 10 has devoted much
study to the subject, hydrophobia shows
that they are not yer, merous. He said /:
"Thcre are about de Of them In the
United States. Many sands OF ntcIi-
gent people are ready 10 1t them in pre-
ference TO all other rene Many thou
sands have trusted then 4 | shall be
happy to refer you 10 case, which they
baye been successfully uset
"Thcrc are two theori, as 10 their
origin. One is that they are chemically
formed in the stomach OF the deer. after
the manner OF calcul in the bladder and
kidneys. Another, and | think more
plausible, and supported by their history
and appearance. is that they are mineral
products. Both kinds may exist, how
ever.
"Thcrc is tridition among the owners
81 these gems. more valuable Than the
Kohinoor, that they are found in Italy, on
the shores OF the Mediterranean. Some
have come from Germany, others from
South America. In India similar stones
are kept IN the temples OF the priests for
the benefit OF persons bitten by venomous
serpents, and are called by them snake
stones.
cover two hundred years ago they were
spoken OF by the French medical authori-
ties. PridcauX, an old French medical au-
thority, says OF their discovery that the
4 l.. - E 4
the maidstone was discovered many years
ago in switzerland by some young men
hcrding stock. One Of them was bitten on
the hand by poisonous reptile. A porous
stone, which they were throwing for amuse-
ment, was laid on the swollen and painful
spot. To their amaZement IL Afforded i'm
mediate relief. This led 10 the discovery
Of number Of similar stones, which have
been scattered all over the world. This
adds one more TO the accidental discoveries
which have benefited the world"
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ShOs b. am Editor.

A New Orleans telegram says: Mr.. Paul
NilIars has garden, in which are many
fine pecan trees. lie has been very much
ANNOYED OF late by youthful pilferers, who
break hi' fences down and steal his fruit.
Thursday evening Isadore Joseph, colored
youth. aged fourteen years, broke picket
of his fence and entered the premises with
the intention OF stealing some pecanS. Viii
lars saw the hoy, and, arming himself with
revolver, fired with the intention OF
frightening the boy away. The bullet.
however, took effect i'm the lads right
bresst, just below the nipple, passing al
most through the body and periorating the
left lung, causing dangerous il not fatal
wound. Yllars is Seyenty-fye years old.
and has for many wears been the leading
editorial writer OF the New Orleans Bee,
the French daily paper, from which he had
recently retired TO enjoy the pleasures OF
his suburban home.
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Pension Figures.

Nv lelcgfiph TO inc Dihpttch.I
W AsuINGTON, October 19.-The report OF
the Commissioner OF Pensions for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 1888. shows that there
were 1903 COS pensioners on the roll lathe end
Of the fiscal year. During the year the
names Of 796 whose pensions had been
dropped previously were restored to the
roll, making 3S.0jS pensions added during
the year, an excess Of 1865 over the pre-
ceding year. The average annual value OF
each pension was Sl0G, and the aggregate
annual value OF all pensions was
So, 245, 192-an increase OF $1,000, 094.
The amount paid for pensions WAS
$50, OG4, OO9, exceeding their annual
value by several million dollars. The
bulk Of this excess was on account OF
arrears OF pensions covering the period
prior to the allowance OF claims. The APP
preparation for salary, fees, &c, TO pension
agents was exhausted, and there is a bal
ance due agents. The whole number OF
claims filed since 1861 was SSG,l Of
which SO, 93S were allowed. During the
same time S62l. 073, 297 was paid for PEN
sions and costs OF disbursement.
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TIMELY ADVICE.

| have bean troubled with kldnev-discasc and
gravel for long time, with severe pains in my
limbs and back, with Inflammation Of bladder.
NV suiierngs were terrible | tried several ply
scians, all to no purpose. l found that l was
growing very feeble. | was discouraged. and lost
faith I'm physicians and medicine, when a friend
from Maiden. who had been cured by Hunts
Remedy Of gravel and liver complaint, recon-
mendcd IL 10 me, and from the trst bottle COM
menced 10 improve. and three bottles have en-
tirely cured me- and | heartily thank my friend
for his timely advice % use Hunts Remedy; for
All the pain, have gone from my back and am in
excellent condition, and | feel that a word from
me may be the means OF saving some friend that
may be suffering rs l did before taking Hunts
Remedy, the best kidney and liver cure.
SAMUEL LITTLEFIELD,
No. 1852 Washington street Boston, Mass.
MAY II, 1883.
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CIIERIFF'S REPORT.

Under date Of May G, 1883, Mr.. ISAIAH COOK.
formerly sheriff Of Skowhegan. Me-. writes as fol-
lows: d" have been afflicted for over twenty t20l
years with q weakness Of the Kidneys and liver,
and have had severe pains in The back and sides.
which were brought upon me I'm the first place by
exposure during my stay III California during the
early settlement of the land Of gold. II times my
water troubled Inc very mu III. and after trying
many different means without receiving any benc-
iii WAS induced - try Hunts Remedy. although
was much prciuliced against Il and all other medt-
cnes. / purchased a bottle at Cushing's drug
store, here in Skowhegan. and found that the
first bottle relieved al pains in The back and sides,
and have In my family used five bOttles In all,
and have found II medicine of real merit and of
great value. and have gladly recommended 1t TO
many Of my friends and neighb0rs, uni
versaily praise it I'm high terms Nouar At liberty
To use my name for the benefit Of suffering hut
mainly"
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Lord CEief-Jusfice ColeridGc I'm Wash
fnUtnn
fEy Telegraph 10 The Dispatch. !


WASHINGTON. ID. c., October 10.-Lord
Chief-Justice COleridgc visited the United
States Supreme Court to-day. entering the
courtroom in procession with the justices
at II O'Clock, and standing beside the Chief
Justice and participating in the formal sal
utation with which the assembled court
every day greets the bar. lie then took
his seat at Chicf-,IuSticc Waite's right
hand IN place Of Justice Miller. who
occupied the chair OF Justice Field
in the latter's absence. The courtroom
was crowded with spectators. After list
ening for time TO the argument in the
case Of the Board Of Liquidation against
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company, the Lord Chief Justice took
formal leave OF the court, and was shown
through the Capitol by a committee OF the
District Bar Association. This is SAID to
be the first time that any other person than
a Justice OF the court has occupied a seat
on the Supreme Court bench.
This evening Lord COlcridgc attended a
dinner given in his honor by Chiei-Justice
Waite. Among those who sat down to
dinner were the Attorney-General, all the
Justices Of the United States Supreme
Court with the exception OF Justice Field.
and the Justices OF the District Courts.
The dinner was followed by a reception.
which was largely attended, among those
present being Secretaries Teller and Lin
coin, PostmaSter-Gcncral Gresham, the
British Minister. and Ciyii-Scryicc-COm
missioner Eaton. President Arthur was
expected, but did not attend.
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a Georgia Tragedy.

ny ITITgTIT-I Nv VIC TT5TIVVTT.T
ATLANTA, GA, October ia dispatch
from Fort Gaines to the Constitution says {:
- 4 startling tragedy occurred three miles
east OF here last evening. About sundown
b. \. Jester was going TO his home on
horseback, when he was met on the road
by b. +. lIudSpeth. There has been feud
between them. IludSpeth struck Jester
with fence-rail, and the latter Stabbed
his assailant near the heart. lIudspeth
then drew pistol and fred two shots
one OF which struck Jester in the forehead,
the ball ranging under the skin to the back
Of the head. Jester again closed with his
enemy and stabbed him in the right breast,
when IIudspeth fell and almost immedi-
ately expired. Jester has not been AZ
rested -
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The switchmen's Strike i'm ST. Louis

lBy telegraph e. the D!spatch.I
ST. LOUIS, October 1.-THE strikers held
u largely-atteuded secret meeting at Tur-
ner's Hall last night, reporters being
rigidly excluded. 1t has been ascertained.
however, that they took hopeful view OF
the situation, and decided to stand out
firmly till their demands are acceded TO.
new feature in the case was developed
last night which may lead 10 more serious
trouble than has been apprehended.
Ii appears that five men, represent
ing the switchmcn OF Kansas City,
Atchi,on, st. Joseph, and Omaha,
arrived here yesterday and circulated
quietly among the strikers, encouraging
them in their movement, and stating that
II they held out two or three days longer all
the switchmen in tile places named would
join i'm the strike. unless the railroad COM
panies agreed t. pay them Chicago wages.
Ii is further asserted by the strikers here
that the yard-men OF Terre HIaute, IN
dianapolis, and other places east Of the
Mississippi, are very uneasy and discon-
tented, and could DC easily induced TO Join
the movement. The western committee
claims that the men they represent are
very determined in their purpose, and that
il the railway managers DO not advance
their wages Saturday or Monday will see
them all out. There are 200 switchmen
employed ut Kansas city and Do at each OF
the other places mentioned.
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Post-OHice Statistics.
IN telegrnnh d the nlsnntch. !

10y b'tt-Adlil ~ AAt ifl-llhlthsI
WASHINGTON, October l9.-Ihe annual
report OF the Superintendent OF the Free
Delivery Letter Carrier System shows 104
offices, employing $3.50 carriers i'm opera
ton al the close OF the fiscal year ended
June 30, 1883. During the year 1924, $751;
70l pieces Of mail matter were delivered
and cOlected-an increase OF nearly rs per
cent. over the number OF pieces handled
the preceding year. The total cost OF the
service FOR the year was %. 173. 33G-an in
crease Of more than 20 per cent. over the
cost for 1882. The aversge cost per piece
for matter handled Is lilo mills-an it,
crease OF 10 OF a mill per piece over the
cost for the previous year. The excess OF
postage on local matter over the total cost
OF the service was Sl,02l 1874. There were
collected and delivered during the year
79l ,7Gs.G99 letters. POI, 1882 postal cards,
and 2GS.3l9.S47 newspapers. The follow
ing shows the aggregate number OF pieces
Of mail matter handled at a number Of the
southern cities: Atlanta. C,4SS,-
SOS; Augusta, ,G93531; Charleston, 3,2i0,-
4GS; Lynchburg. 213,G22; New Orleans,
11,7G3,3W; Louisville, 1860, 2G4.
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WnsilinxfOrl Races.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispaich.i

iBy telegraph 10 the pisuaich'l
WASHINGTON, October l9.-TEcrc was a
large attendance at the Jockey-Club grounds
to-day.
First race-Cne mile, all ages-won by
Rica; Carsaci second, Elector third. Time,
1:lS.
Second race three-quarters Of mile,
all ages-Wandcring won: Gonialon Sc
cOnd, POlonia third. Time, l:l4.
Third race-POtomac stakes, one mile
and five furlongs-won 10y Drake Carter;
George Kinney second, Henry Il. third.
Time, 1853.
Fourth race-mile heats. all ages-won
by Hartford; AranZa second; the others
drawn after the second heat. Time: l:4i4,
1:44l, 1:47t. AranZa won the second heat.
The steeple-chase over the regular course
was won by Ranger; Abraham second.
Helois went wrong. and got so far behind
rs TO be out OF the race.
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woman Sentenced to DEATH.
TIE CANADIAN CONVENIENT Will PROBABLY
COMMUTE TIE SENTENCE.

COMMUTE TIE SENTENCE.
A Toronto (Canads) spcci,l says SEN
ttnce OF death has been passed upon a wo-
man named Maria McCabe at the Went
worth Assizes. She was arTagned and
pleaded guilty TO the charge Of numbering
her illegitimatc son by drowning him in an
unused cistern nearly full OF water. A
painful scene was witnessed when the
unfortunate woman stood up to receive
sentence. In answer TO the question il
she had anything TO say why sentence
Of death should not be passed
upon her she uttered few words In afsl-
tering voice. Judge Morrison, who pre-
sided, then directed that she be taken from
the dock to q position near his chair, evil
IDENTITY fearing his ability TO trust his voice
10 carry the fatal words across the court
room to the dock. Amid a death-likc
silence his Honor donned the black cap,
and with tears streaming down his cOunte-
nance he pronounced sentence upon the
prisoner. lie expressed the sorrow he felt
at having TO carry out such Il terrible
duty, and referred 10 the pitiiul cir
cumstances which surrounded the case.
and assured the trembling woman, who
could scarcely support herself by the
aid Of . chair, that he would do
his utmost TO have the Government re-
nit the capital sentence. Proceeding, the
Judge said: "The sentence Of this court
on YOU, Maria McCabe, is that you be
taken TO the place from whence you came,
and that on the 18th OF December next you
be taken 10 the place OF execution aud be
hanged by the neck until you are dead,
and may God have mercy on your soul.
An agonized shrek pierced the silence Of
the court aS the last words were uttered,
and the condemned woman WAS borue from
the court in afainting condition. 1t is pro-
babe the petition, largely signed. will be
presented to the Government TO commute
the sentence.
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Rrighton-Beach Races.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch'l

NEW YORK. October l9.-First race
three quarters OF mile-Eva Slye Won;
Lottie IL. second, Holy Rood third. Time,
1881.
Second race-three quarters Of mile
Lena won; Blue Rebel second, Blue String
third. Time, l:l9l.
Third race-one and one eighth miles
Metropolis won; Brunswick second, DIZZY
Blonde third. Time, 1:ljG. French pools
paid $3.50.
Fourth race-one mile-Laura Glass
Won; Ferg Kyle second, Little Fred third.
Time, las. French pools paid $500.
Fiith race-one and quarter miles
Marshall won: Bose Dam second, Babcock
third. Tine, 2:llt.
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ny Telegraph.
NEW YORK.
NEW XoRK a,

NEW York. october 10, 1899.
stocks opened strong, with general Improve
meat ~ prices of4esa. oregon Fans Continental
aud Northern Pacific preferred being the most
conspicuous. The former sold up 10 40: the latter
10 6J. The bear pressure ax4inst these shtrcs was
less marked. Western Union. Lackawanna. and
Lake shore were freely sold. The first named was
weaker on The Withdrawal Of support. and lost on
report that the Pennsylvania Com pany had ortlcr-
ed 4 cut ~ meet the LacsawlnE1 rates after 4.
NJ Western Union was pres scd foe sale. and fell
of 10 rs. This affected he whole market unfl-
yorabiy. Oregon Transcontinent,l sold down 2H,
to BY; North Pacific Is. ~ 2fN: preferred -, 10
6Ok; Lake Shore Is, 70 ai's; Omaha /. 20 3lh;
ac 2. TO 90. Central Pacific ',.fo 62l Lackawan-
ma /. 10 ll3; kansas X. 10 6Zs. Kansas and
Texas, /. TO 2l.; Manitoba u. to I0J: Texas
Pacific l. 20 20k. 4 slight rally then took place,
hut the pressure against Western Union and Lack
av'anna WIS renewed. The former railing III To rs,
the latter TO / III Many other actye stocks also
Northwestern attracted attention for IT. strength,
thr price not having fallen below lL7s. In the
ace ct ne attack on the other market Nelr 2 4.
VI. the shares were bu0yant. selling up 20 il6l for
common. and l3Sh for preferred The reason as
signed Tor the advance WIS report That ". IL
Vanderbilt had purchased $4,000 sh1res OF stock,
W IS stated the price paid WIS I'm the ne ghborhood
Of lls. ltwa3 also said that Mr. Vanderbilt has
had about 7.uOU shares of stock transferred into
his name TO-DAY. About this time tho announce
ment WAS made by the pennsylyanlt passenger
agent mat mat road had not ordered cut In rates.
Thee reports stimulated the demand for nearly
every stock on the list. and general Improve
ment IN prices ensued. -. Pant rose 10 96k,
Northern pacidc u 264, preferred 10 62k Chica-
90. Burlington and Quincy 10 1897. Lake shore To
964 Reading to 50A.. Louisville and Nashville TO
Az. Omaha 30 80, preferred 10 "a Near the close
there was reaction Of .hej.. the latter Northern
Pacific preferred. Lackawann, was weaker and
selling was renewed. Jersey Central was lcss active
to-day. In the early dealing there difference
If l between cash and regular: hut latter on stock
was easy Tor loaning purposes. the final rate being
3 per diem. Compared with last nights closing,
prices are sA4 lower for Lackawanna, Canada
Southern. 81. Paul. Lake shore. Mexican Central,
Could stocks, New York Central Wizards. and
W e.tern I Mon Northwest. Omaha preferred. and
Fort Wayne are ,di higher. In spocilities. Ches-
apetke and Onto advanced ]. 90 IA Long Island
=. 10 81; Louisville. New Albany. and Chicago
~. To 40; Manhattan Elevated %. 10 i44: Man
haitian Beach L., to IL; Minneapolis and i. Loais
], 10 10; Erie preferred !. 10 10; ~. Louis and
san Francisco 81, 10 "a; Metropolitan Elevated
declined /, 10 81. Transactions, % 900 shares.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE. October l9.-Virnnis new lO-iO's,
81 new IS, 81. BID to-day.