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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Fatal Railroad Accident.

Yesterday morning the west-bound loca
express train on the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, due at Louisa Courthouse at 12:4G
colliGcd with IN east-bound through freight
short distance below the east switch al
that place.
COwell, the engineer on the passenger
train, was knocked through his cab-win-
dow and had his leg broken. The fireman
on the passenger train, Andrew Walton,
Jr., from near lIewlctfs, was killed, his
body beinS horribly nlangIed.
Seeing that the collision was inevitable,
ne had attempted to Jump clear Of the
danger, but fell in place where he was
caught and crushed.
The freight train had attempted TO back
of on the siding to allow the passenger
train the track, but when the latter came
up the locomotive and tender OF the
former had not cleared the track; hence
the passenger train ran into the freight.
The track was obstructed about three or
four hours. One OF the locomotives was
badly injured.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Guitcau's Skeleton.

THE BONES OF THE ASSASSIN PUT TOGETHER
AND HIDDEN IN A MUSEUM.
A Washington special says Guiteau's
skeleton has at last been ariiculated and
| hidden in private room OF the Army
| Medical Museum, the scene OF the aSsaS-
sination OF the late President Lincoln, but
| it has been deemed best TO deny the public
admission to the room, at least for the pre-
sent. An improved French method was
adopted for placing the bones in position,
the vertebr9 being held in position by
| three large brass screws attached TO a per-
pendicular brass rod about an inch In
diameter. One OF the most skiliuI anat-
omists in this country Superintended the
operation, and great c. was taken to see
| that none OF the bones carried of by
relic-seekers. When .,au's body was
first brought to the y.useum daring en-
ployG succeeded in eluding the watchman
and cut off small piece Of flesh, which he
has since exhibited in alcohol.
Repeated polishing and bleaching has
given the articulated skeleton the appear
ance of an ivory figure, and the few who
have been allowed access to the room in
which it is stored pronounce it a most
creditable piece OF anatomical work. Upon
the occasion OF Sergeant MasOn's recent
visit TO Washington he was invited to call
at the museum and inspect the bones Of
the assassin who had caused him so much
trouble. The visitor eyed the skeleton Gu
rously and could not refrain from shaking
his fist and muttering: "Your bones
caused heap Of trouble in this land"
Other relics OF the assassin which are pre-
served in the museum were shown the
Sergeant, and he expressed himself much
gratified at finding his intended victim had
been so safely secured. 1t will be useless,
however, for visitors to attempt TO see the
skeleton. as the museum authorities have
been compelled TO adopt stringent rules
against allowing strangers in the private
room where il is kept.
One OF the first inquiries OF the tourist,
after climbing the three tiers Of iron steps
leading into the museum proper. is for
Guiteal's skeleton, or anything that be-
longed to the assassin, and hundreds are
daily disappointed by the watchman's
stereotyped answer, There is nothing Of
the sort on exhibition, sir" 1t is likely,
however, that in the course Of few years
the skeleton will be exposed TO the public,
after properly. case has been pre-
pared for its exhibition.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Death OF Mr.. John Netfles.

Mr. John Nettles. an old and well-known
citizen, was found dead in his bed Tues
day morning. He had retired to rest the
night before fairly well, and it is sup
posed died OF heart-disease; for though
he had reached the advanced age OF eighty
two, bis general health was considered to
be good.
The deceased was carpenter and builder
by trade, and in that business amassed a
snug fortune. most OF which reverses OF
later days swept from him.
He was for many years presiding justice
Of Ilenrico County Court under the old
magistcrial system, and his good, strong
sense made him IN efficient and popular
officer. For some tiMe after the war be
kept woodward on seventeenth street
near Broad. but within few years past
gave it up, and did the same business in a
small way on the lot attached to his resi-
dence. Broad and Twenty-Gfth streets.
Deceased was married twice, and his sec
ond wife survives.
His funeral will take place from Trinity
church this morning at 10 O'Clock. lie was
the Oldest surviving member OF the Sunday
school OF that church.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Election OF Officers.

jefferson Lodge, No. %. Knights OF Py-
thias, elected the following officers at their
regular convention last night: 7. b. VIII
liams. past chancellor; Wilton L. Atkin-
son. chancellor commander; George W.
Kersey, yice-chancellor; George Duncan,
prelate: =. Whitlock, master OF eXche-
ouer: II. y. Northen, master OF finance f;
!. r. Lamkin, keeper OF records and seal ;
Frank Chapman, master-at-arms Robert
II Briggs, representative to Grand Lodge;
r. Il. Briggs, John Lindsay. and Il. b.
Williams, trustees; George Fieldous, inner
guard; Benjamin A. Hancock, outer
guard.
At regular meeting OF Elba Council,
Royal Arcanum, held last night at Laube's
Hall. the following officers were elected :
William Walker, regent; Walter +.
Orange. vice-regent; John Z. Hankins,
orator; c. w. Tyler, secretary; James b..
Angle. collector: L. p. Campbell, treas
urer: George w. Saunders, chaplain; j..
Edward Hankins, guide; Montrose Angle,
warden: A. Nunnamaker, sentry; John
r. Hankins, Il. l.. Courtney, and Joseph
w. Laube, trustees: DR.. Jenifer Garnett
and DIR. j. s. ID. Cullen. medical exam
liners.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Arthur In Danger

A CRANK WHO SAID HE HAD RECEIVED M
srHUcTI0Ns TO ASsAssJNATE THE PREsI-
DENT.
The following sensation comes from
Washington: President Arthur's visit TO
New York on the occasion OF the Evacua-
tlon-day ceremonies was marred consid-
erably by the suspicious actions of crank
| In the vicinity OF the formers apartments
at the Fifth-Avenue Hotel. The story was
kept quiet, and even the President was not
informed till recently that his life had been
IN jeopardy. 1t came out, however when
he was in New York last week TO attend
the New England dinner. for il was
deemed best to change his rooms at
the Fifth Avenue and TO acmaint
him with the reason which PROMPTED
this action. Besides this precaution, de-
tectives were stationed i'm the corridor
leading to the rooms occupied by the
President. and no one unless well vouched
for was allowed access to the Executive.
No violent demonstration was attempted
by the crank arrested on Evacuatic0 .dav.
but on searching hIm at police head
quarters 4 bowie knife and a loaded re-
volver were found in his hip-pocket. He
declared that he had received instructions
i w oNA' W ~hiAhti - MS PREDECESSOR III lIit
White House had been treated, and from
| his actions there is no reason 10 doubt that
be would have attempted to assassnate the
President had the opportunity been given
| him.
A guest of the Fifth Avenue detected
the scoundrcl skulkiBg in the hallway and
was induced to pay attention to him by be-
ing subjected to close scrutiny as he
passed the fellow. Without giving an
alarm by which the suspected person could
be enabled to escape, the gentleman, after
convincing himself that the fellow was
an intruder who meant mischief to
the President, quickly went to the
office OF the hotel and informed the
night-watchman OF the result of his OBJ
servations. Several male employees accom-
panied the watchman TO the scene and pre-.
vailed upon the would-be assassin to ac-
company them downstairs, and he was
subsequently taken to police headquarters.
All this was accomplished without the
President or any OK the other guests being
aware that anything was transpiring, and,
as stated before, it only came out when the
Presidents quarters were changed during
| his recent visit. The authority for this
statement is unqueStloned, and the facts
are detailed substantially as they occurred.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
WHO Is MRS. WINSLOW?

As this question Is frequently asked. Will sim
ply say that she Is lady who for upwards Of thirty
years has untiringly devoted her time and talent.
as female phy scian and nurse, principally among
children. She has especially studied the conslitu-
tion and wants Of this numerous class and, as a
result OF this effort and practical. knowledge, OBJ
tained in a lifetime spent as a nurse and physi-
elan, she has compounded Soothing syrup for
children teething. II, operates like magic-giying
rest and health-lnd Il, moreover. 20 regulate
the bowels. In consequence OF this article Mrs.
Wlnslow Is becoming world-renowned as = bene-
factor of her race; children certainly DO RISE Up
and bless her; especially Is this the case In this
city. Vast quantities of the Soothing syrup are
DAILY sold and used here. We think Mrs. Wins
low has lmmortalized her name by this inyaluabk
article and we sincerely believe thousands OF chill
dren have been saved from an eiriy grave by its
timely use and that millions ye. unborn will share
Its benefits, AMI unite In calling her blessed. No
MOTHER has DISCHARGED her duty 10 her suffering
little one IN our opinion, until she has given 1t
the benefit of MRS. WISsL0w'S SOOTHING
SYRUP. Try II, moihers-Tny n Now Ladies'
Visitor, New York city. Sold by all druggists.
25 cents bottle. de 27-eodlw
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A Hermit.

The Blacksburg (Va.) Ne1cs says :: There
is hermit living in Salt-Pond mountain,
aged between forly-fye and fifty years,
who Is recluse enough to satisfy the most
exacling. He lives on the game which he
traps or shoots, and rarely speaks to fel-
low-being, his only companion being a
large deer-hound. He makes no use Of
vegetables in any form, living on flesh
alone, which he eats, as the humor seizes
him, raw or cooked. He has lived thus
alone since early youth, making bis home
in a cave, which he has fancifully lined
with the skins OF the animals he has killed.
The above particulars are learned from
gentleman who met this strange being in
the mountains. and by him was taken to bis
cavern home.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
a iEaDDy Day.

Many little one to whom JOY is 4
stranger will be made happy to-day by the
Indies OF The Young Women's Christian
Temperance Union, who will give dinner
and Christmas-trce 10 the poor of the city
at Old-AIarkct Hall from / to O'Clock.
Tickets OF admission will be required.
The ladies were there yesterday fixing up
and receiving such articles rs were sent
them. They will be there again from 8
O'Clock this morning 20 perfect their ar
rangemeAts. and will he very glad to re-
ceiye any articles OF food, clothing, toys,
confectioneries, mottos, pictures; indeed.
ANYTHING that will be useful, entertaining,
instructive. or amusing, which may be sent
them for the purpose Of thus aiding the
poor. There are many who would be gad
to help them that the ladies have not been
able to call on. They request that all such
should send their contributions 10 the Old
Market Hall. care OF Captain Bigger. this
morning. Small articles or money may be
left with George ID. Pleasanis d son. ll0ii
Main street.
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Police Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
J. S. Woodbridge and Edward Grace
were fined 50 each for fighting in the street
Thomas Mccarthy was fined s. for beat
ing j. II. Pitman.
Angelina Taylor, for entering the dwell
ing-house OF Susan West and stealing. one
lot of clothing. was jailed for fifteen days.
James Robinson (colored) was lined 20
for beating his wife.
r. A. Harrison, charged with carrying
concea,ed weapons. The case was con-
tinued till Friday.
]. III. Shonbergcr, charged with being
drunk ana carrying concealed weapons.
The ease was continued till Monday.
William ii. Smith (colored), charged with
being Gisorderly on the street and carrying
concealed weapons. The case was con-
tinucd TILL Monday.
A number OF persons were lined for be-
Ing drunk and disorderly on the street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Mozart 10. Night.

The handsome and distinguished youn2
vocalist. Miss Eta Maddox. of Baltimore
mezzo-soprano-has been secured for this
evenings programme. !. Overture. Ca
liph OF Bagdad," tBoieldieu,) Amateur Or
chestra; ,. Soprano solo, "RobertO che
T'adoro," Meyerbeer,) Miss Eta Maddox,
OF Baltimore; 3. Violin solo. "1st Con-
certo." de Beriot,) Mr. John Kessnich; 4.
Selections from prince Methusalem,"
(StrausS,) Amateur Orchestra; ). Soprano
solo, .Alpine Flowers" (Wekerlin,) Miss
Eta Maddox; 6. Clarinet solo, "Balo in
Mischera." Verdi Mr.. Felix Jardella; l..
"My Queen Waltz" Bucalossi,) Amateur
Orchestra
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27

Personals and Briefs.

Rev. Preston ii. Nash conducted the
services ut st. James church Christmas.
day, and Bishop Whittle preached 10 .
large congregation. The decorations were
unusually claste and pretty and the music
was very pleasing.
Moore-Memorial church was beautifully
decorated with evergrecn-cedar, holly,
Ivy, &c.-banners with scriptural inscrip.
tions thereon in Gilt letters, and by white
drapery OF the chancel appurtenarces, a
large white cross partly concealed by
twining ivy, and over the centre pendant
Maltese cross lighted by miniature lets OF
gas, the general eifec; OF all the decorations
being both beautiful aud impressive. The
services were conducted by the rector
Rev. DIR. ID. +. Sprigg), who preached an
eloquent discourse illustrative Of the festi-
val celebrated, and OF its grand lessons OF
humility and gratitude. He closed by
wishing for all bis parishioners that this
Christmas would prove to them the hap
piest OF all their happy returns Of the
blessed day.
Rev. j. u. Tyler, the beloved pastor who
lately had charge OF the Seventh-Street
Christian church, preached to bis old con-
gregation last night. He is en- route to
Brooklyn, n. T., to take charge OF q
church there, having resigned the pastor
ate OF the church in Atlanta. Ga. TO which
he went from the Seventh-Street church
here.
The name OF Mr.. Charles Shervin was
accidentally omitted i'm the publication
Christmas morning OF the members OF st.
Patrick's church choir. Mr.. Shervin sang
the bass solo in the I" IncdrndtuS (" OF the
mass.
Thomas Hewlett (colored). recently be.
fore the Police Court, is not Thomas X.
Hewlett, long n resident OF Richmond.
Saturday. the 22d. at the Old Dominion
Iron and Nail-Works. Bell Isle, Mr.. J. ID.
Baird. assistant superintendent, was the
recipient OF handsome gold-headed cane,
suitably inscribed. The presentation was
made BY the hands OF the guide-mill. Mr..
Baird returned thanks briefly but heartily,
and wished the men happy Christmas.
Ii is Mason Mitchell, 4 former resident
OF Richmond, who Is the leading man at
the Old Drury-Lane Theatre, London. lie
went to England with the Mary Anderson
company.
Tonight at the Broad-Street Methodist
church there will be a Christmas-tree enter
tainmcnt, and some new and very novel
and original designs will be witnessed.
The Governor has pardOned John +.
Smith, sentenced from Henry county 10
! the State prison for three years for ma
liciOus stabbing. The reasons assigned
are that the long confinement OF Smith in
the county jail had already caused him tC
suffer sentence in excess OF that asceI.
tanned by the jury.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Mrs. E.angfry.

Tonight our people will have IN oppor-
tunity OF seeing Mrs. LanStry, about whose
personal appearance and private history
enough has been said in the public prints
TO warrant the sudden taking OF OF the au-
thors II the object spoken OF had been a
southern lady. Mrs. Langtry will open Il
three.nights' engagement at the Theatre by
taking the leading part in "She stoops to
Conquer" Tomorrow night she will
play the "IIunchback,' Saturday matinee
!. She Stoops to Conquer" will be repeated,
and Saturday night the 'SchOol for Scan
dal" will be given. Each night viii see n
full house,
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Ea.lc,tNSfpr.

Yesterday evening Mr. William Johnson,
a mailer on Belle Isle, was very seriously
injured by the explosion OF a musket,
Severa! small boys had been using an old
musket-barrel instead Of flre-crackers nil
day, and Mr.. Johnson, who was passing,
stopped to see them fire it, when the gun
burst and about one fourth Of the barrel
struck him in the right groin, inflictlng a
very ugly cash. Mr.. Johnson was taken
to his home and DR.. Mathews was sent for,
who rendered the Necessary and.
Monday evening Josh Harris icolored)
was accidentally shot in the left hand by
John Branch, also colored. On the same
evening Mat Fowler (colOred) shot himself
in the hand while exhibiting his pistol to
some OF his friends.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
NICE LoT OF NEw-YEAR CARDS just opened
al L. LEwIs'S, 9l2 Main street. Selling low.

Dr.. WGLDORs CoD-LIyER OIL AND LIME. 90
maids need no longer dread 20 take that great
specific for Consumption. Asthmi. and threaten
Ing Coughs -C0d-Liyer Oh and Lime As pre-
parelby DR.. Wilbor II IS robbed Of the nauseaiing
taste, and also emb0dies preparation of the Phos-
plate of Lime. giving nature the very article re-
quired TO aid the healing qualities Of the OH. and
10 ro-cIclte where disease las destroyed. II also
forms 4 remarkable tonic, and win cause weak
and debiiitatel persons 10 become strong ana ro-
bust. II should bc kept In every family for instant
use the first appearance of coughs or Irritation
Of the lungs Manufactured only by A. B. VIII
BOR, Chemist Eoston. sold by All druggists.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
The Norfolk Registration.

The Norfolk Landmdrk Of Tuesday says
On Yesterday Mr.. Il. ID. DOYLE, chairman
the Democratic Executive Committed
called on Judge George Blow, OF the Cii
cult Court, and presented the names
gentlemen whom he wished appointed q
registrars and judges OF election under tn
new registration bill, but was informed b
his Honor that he would be unable I
make the appointments until Wednesda
the 2Gth instant. which is the day upo
which the registration should commence.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Late Weather Report.

tspcciai teieRrim 10 tie Dispatchl
WASHINGTON. ID. c., December 27-l.1O
a. M.-For the Middle States, warmer.
fair weather, followed by rain, increasing
southerIy winds. falling barometer, follow
ed Thursday night by winds shifting to
northerly, and rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, warmer.
iair weather, followed by local rains. east.
erly winds, veering to southerly, lower ba-
rometer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
A Broad.Street improvement.

Mr.. Felix Jardella opened on Monday
last at 326 east Broad street the Broad
Street Saloon. It has been entirely refitted
and supplied with the best Wines, Liquors,
and Cigars. A speciality will be made 10
the keeping OF fine Oysters. Mr.. Jardella's
reputation and integrity as a musician OF
standing In this community entities his
management to the confidence Of the
public. Go to Broad-Street Saloon for
good Wines and Liquors, Cigars, Oysters,
and Pool,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
hoy Drowned.

Yesterday evening little boy named
Patrick Phelan. who lived at 3j01 Lester
street, Rockets, fell into Gillie's creek,
and was drowned. He was only four
wears old. and. in company with some COM
panions, was playing on the creek-bank at
a point near the gas-workS. His COM
rades were unable TO render him any aid.
The coroner was duly notified, but deemed
an inquest unnecessary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Thc Nigh, After Christmas.

Twas the night after Christmas; the boys were
awake,
After stufing with turkey, and pudding. and cake
And doughnuts, and Oys.ers ana plunis, ana inince
pies;
There were meanings aud groanings and piteous
40 NV stomach" 20 Mosesl" 40 helpl" II
shall die" 80
How wish that hadn't had hall as mncn ple, ,
a d noiher!r .Come. huriy!n 20 what shall |
do2- 49,
"a Bring something 10 cure met" "Boo-hoo!"
aud "a Boo-h0oi"
And mother, alarmed by the racket and noise,
Ran In to see what she coulu do for the boys,
Perry Dayis's Pain-kilier she brought Tor relief.
Ana soon made nm end OF their noise ana thelr
And then there was quiet ami Joy In the house,
Aud each Of the lads vas as still rs q mouse
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27

MoETUARY REPORT for week ending De
ccmber %: Whole number of deaths IN the
city. exclusive OF still-births, 29-white,
IA: colored, 10. Rate OF mortality ol
whole population was 1886 per 1000 pei
annun-white population, 1888 per l,OOC
per annum; colored population, 2i:S' pei
900 ner nnnum.
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uanlon Wins Another Race.

SAN Francisco. December 2G.-Edwai d
Hanlon. champion oarsman, and George
w. Lee rowed an exhibition shell-race yes
terday over the new course at Oakland,
three miles long. Hanlon won easily in Is
minutes and 43 seconds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27

INSURANCE AGENT APPOINTED. Mr.. A.
B. Bolts has been appointed agent OF the
Mutual Assurance Society Of Virginia, for
Fredericksburg, TO ill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death Of Hon. Charles Hern-
don. MIR. Bolts Il an efficient and popular
insurance-man. and the appointment is an
excellent one.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27
Games. aiames. Ssames

Reduced prices. Smashed-Up Locomo.
tives. Mechanical Puzzle for boys, Ameri.
can Fire Department. Sectional Railroad
Puzzle, Old Maid improved, Excursion to
Coney Island, Authors, improved to,
Money, Lagomca, Word-Making and
Word-Taking, Parcheesi, a.
n. LEONARD's. 90S Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27

BURNETr's COCAINE. the best and cheap
est hair-dressiDg. II kills dandruA, nIIays
irritation, and promotes vigorous growth
OF the hair.
Burnett's Flavoring Extracts are invari-
ably acknowledged the purest and best.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-27

English Cbatterboy, 75c.; All the Gill
Poets, I5c. Some hundred varieties OF
books OF lending authors ~ per cent
cheaper than Richmond regular prices
Come and see and save money.
y. LEoNARD, 90S Main street.