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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-14
Personals and RrieGS.

General G. W. c. Lee, president Of
Washington and Lee University, was in
the city yesterday. He leaves this morning
for the Hot Springs.
Mr.. II. VI. Budd, another Of the striking
operators Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company, yesterday returned to work.
Mr.. Budd is ranked rs a tirst-claSs opera
tor.
The Richmond Boat Club crew Will row
in the Columbia regatta at Washington to-
day. The crew will be composed Of Messrs.
Lewis and Ned. Rawlings, Gordon Fry,
and David Edmunds. G. p. IIawes, cox
swain.
MesSrs. G.. w. Brooks and W. c. Loram
OF Petersburg, were IN the city yesterday.
TIE Dutch brig AlbatrosS, 172 tons, j
J. Lupkes master, cleared yesterday foi
San Jose do Norte, Brazil, with $40 bar
rels flour, shipped by the IIaXall-Crenshaw
Company, and valued at S11,SS2.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Committee on Relief Of the Poor will be
held this evening at O'Clock. Contracts
will be awarded for the ensuing quarter
for furnishing the department with sup
plies.
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Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Sallie Brown (colored), an old offender,
was arrested for being drunk. She was
Jailed for six months in default OF surety.
Edward Eddlington (coIored), for being
drunk and resisting the police, was fined
$50 and required to give surety to be OF
good behavior for twelve months. Com
mitted to Jail in default.
Lucy Hill (cOlored) was fined S5 for using
indecent language in the streets.
James Tompkins and John Watkins
(both colored), suspicious characters, were
found guilty OF stealing one lot OF pears
from j. b. Cartwright and each jailed for
fifteen days.
Joseph Devine was fined so FOR lighting
in the street, and was required to give bond
to be OF good behavior for twelve months.
Walter Mosby. for creating disturbance
in the street, was fined 50.
Frederick Peyton (colored) was fined $40
for being dlsOrderly in the street.
Sylvia Peasants (colored), drunk and
disorderly. Fined So.
Thomas Dobbins was fined g. for being
drunk.
Henry Dudley, small colored boy,
charged with assaulting and wounding
Orange Lewis with a rock, was fined SO
and Jailed for twcnty-four hours.
Joseph Keller was fined Sl5 for assault
ing and choking Mrs. Ann Cohen.
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NInnchcSfpr NeWa.

The City Central Committee met Satur-
day night. and meetings were called for the
various wards on wednesday night at S
O'Clock for the purpose of electing dele
gates to the conventions to be held at Bon
Air and Maiden's Adventure for the nomi-
nation of candidates for the Senate and
House OF Delegates. Other business was
transacted looking to a thorough organiza-
ton and full vote in the coming election.
The committee will meet again Saturday
evening next ut s o'clock. The several
ward meetings will be held rs follows
First and Second Wards, at the MavorS
Courtroom; Third Ward, at Owens Hall ;
Fourth Ward in rear Of Bowen & Bradley
Brothers store.
Tonight the ladies Of the Ninth-Street
Methodist church will commence their
lawn-party at the Clopton mansion. The
affair promises to bea pleasant one in every
respect.
The Mechanics Building-Fund Com
pany will hold their first meeting at Fire
mems Hall tomorrow night.
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.frer0ne Attendnnce.



No report from Leigh.str mission. There
were 81 new scholars. conversions, bdptlslns'
and deaths reported during the month.
The quartettc by Masters Herbert, Flem-
inc. Charles. and Walter Phillips, sons OF
the superintendent OF the Sidney school,
deserves special mention.
President EllysOn made the request that
all Of the schools adopt the plan OF bring
Ing out the children and have them partlci-
pate in the exercises Of the meetings.
Rev. Thomas Hume, OF Norfolk, Va,
addressed the Association in appropriate
terms. He spoke Of the fact that the vir-
tues and good deeds of the present were
visited upon the children As much so as
the effects OF evil deeds, and remarked that
il was in the reach Of every parent to be-
qucath to their children this invaluable
legacy, which was worth more than riches,
and would prove 4 blessing to them all
through life.
Rev. William H. Williams, OF st. Louis,
Mo-, followed with some touching remarks
on "LoSt." lie said it was terrible thing
TO he lost; that none, however. need be
lost: that Christ had declared, 81 am the
wav," and invited all TO enter that, the
safer, easy, and only way and be saved.
After the usual collections had been taken
the Association adjourned to meet the Sec
ond Sunday in September with the Beech
inbrook Mission school. Bencdiction by
Rev. William j. Shipman.
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A sunimerP Picture.

Suburban villas, cosy cottages, and quaint
country homes, with embowered yeran-
das and inviting lawns, are pretty scenes Of
animation now. Youth groups among the
shade trees like Dresden shepherds and
shepherdesscs. or while away the hours in
games upon the green shayen sward. Age,
seated in capacious and luxurious porch
chairs, chats Of other days, lives dfresh in
the happiness OF its children. or fans itself
into slumber and dreams. There are fcasts
OF ices and fruits among cOteries, little par
lor games Of chess and whist, arm in arm
walks and tete-d-tc'eS among lovers. Eve
ming comes. These are sensible people.
To bed early is the rule. \ brief consul
tation among parents and children as to
how the day has been passed and how all
feel A little rubbing OF Willie with Per-
ry Davis's Pain-kiler, always on hand, for
that bruise with the tenniS-ball; a dose for
Sue. who has cramps from eating her ices
too fast; strong application for papa,
who has a rheumatic kink in his shoulder;
a taste for mamma. who has touch Of sum
mer complaint, and then all retire to sound
sleep and new health and pleasure on the
morrow.
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Two Hundred and Fifty
Years Ago.

Now YORK Times lCttCr.I
In your issue OF Sunday, August 3, I'M
der the heading Of Scientific Gossip, you
say tha. "the Chevalier Frederic Fran
chetti, engineer at Leghorn. referred VI.
de Parville to a curious passage in
Galileo's Dialogues touching the possible
origin OF the electric telegraph
find the same in dialogue l., page %,
in "sThomas Salisbury" translation
printed by William Leybourne, London,
1GG1,-viz:
&" SaqrddC. You put me in mind OF Il
man who would have sold me secret.
how to correspond by means Of certain
sympathy of magnetic needles, with one
that should be 1000 or 1900 miles distant,
and telling him that | would willingly
buy the same, but that | desired first TO see
the experiment thereof, and that it did
suffice me TO make it. | being in one cham
Der and he in the next, he answered me
that in so small distance one could not
so well perceive the operation; whereupon
| turned him going, telling him that | had
no mind al that time TO take a journey to
grand Cairo or TO MuscOvy to make the
experiment; but that il he would 20 him
self would perform the other part-stay-
ing in Venice"
In the margin it says: a Jest put
upon one that would sell a certain secret
for holding correspondence with a person
a thousand miles Off.
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THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE OF
IL THE NfrRSFRY

The following is an extract from letter written
TO the German Reformed Messenger, at Cham
bersburg, Penn.
A BENEFACTRESS.
Just open the door for her, and Mrs. Winslow
will prove The American Florence Nightingale Of
the Nursery. or this we so sure that We will
teach oar "susy" to say, ~ blessing on Mrs.
Winsow 4" for helping her 10 survive and escape
tho gripping, colicking, and teething siege. MRS.
WINsLOW's SOOTHING SYRUP relieves tie
child from pain, and cures dyscntery and diar-
rhea. u softens the gums, reduces Inflammation.
cures wind-coilc, and carries the infant safely
through the tecthing period II performs precisely
what II processes 10 perform, every part Of it-no-
thing less. We have never seen Mrs. W,nslow-
know her only through the preparation Of her
Soothing Syrup for Children Teething.n IL we
had the power we would make her, as she is, n
physical savior to the infant race. Sold by sll
druggists Twenty-Five cents bottle.
nm I 1.Qo
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Methodist sunday.school Society.

| The regular monthly meeting OF the
Methodist Sunday-Scho0l Society OF Rich
mond and Manchester was held at Man.
chester Methodist church Sunday afternoon
at 4 o'clock-A. l.. West (presiden) in the
chair, Charles u. Rady secretary.
The meeting was opened with singing
by the school and prayer by Rev. John NJ.
Campbell, OF New Kent county.
Mr.. j. X. Perdue, superintendent OF
Manchester school. made very eucourag-
ing report Of the condition OF the school.
The teachers and officers are doing their
work with carnestness. A number Of
teachers and scholars are absent from the
city, and the roll is therefore much smaller,
but considering the fact that there are three
Methodist schools in Manchester the roll is
considered very good one. He urged the
members OF the church to come forward
and help the school.
=, The President then introduced Professor
T.. Louis Ide, Of the Lutheran church in
this city, formerly superintendent OF Sun
day school in Staunton. He addressed the
meeting-subject, "The Christian Sol
Cier,v He gave graphic account Of the
military system OF Prussia-said to be the
finest in the Notwithstanding how every
man 10 ibialS ~ NOl'iiti, anu wv ''N
conduct himself thereafter. From this
illustration he set forth In very earnest
manner and with fine effect the privileges
and duties OF the Christian soldier. He
made an appeal TO the parents to place their
children early in life in the army OF Christ,
and not to allow them TO join the enemy
first, to be reclaimed hereafter.
Mr.. T. l.. ID. Waliord also addressed
the meeting-snbiect, "The Last Words
OF Joshua" He made an earnest enforce
ment OF the main points OF the morning
lesson, dwelling especially on the determi-
nation Of Joshua, " As for me and my
house, we will serve the Lord" He urged
the importance of early conservation 10 the
service Of God. lie urged the adult MEM
bers OF the Church to join the old-folks'
class in the Sunday school.
Rev. Il. T.. Wilson, pastor OF Manchester
church, made few pertinent remarks en-
forcing the thought suggested by the con-
sideration OF the "Christlan soldier" He
also insisted on the Importance OF teaching
Church doctrines as set forth in the
Word OF God.
The services were enliyened by sweet
and soul-stirring Sunday-school hymns,
sung by the scholars OF the school in eX-
cellent style, accompanied by the cornet
and organ.
The following is summary OF superin-
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Brief News items.

The convent OF Villa Maria, at Monk
lands, Canada, the interior OF which is
rapidly approaching completion, will, ii is
said. cost about $1,000, 900, and will be one
of the finest buildings OF the kind on the
continent.
Brussels has forbidden the management
of theatres to introduce fire or explosives in
the scenes without the permission Of the
authorities, and then only under prescribed
conditions. When firearms are used the
firing shall not be in the direction OF the
spectators.
A letter from Crown Prince Frederick
William to Prince Bismarck is gazetted.
The Crown Prince says he Is convinced
that Germans are desirous OF giving sue
cor TO friends in adversely, and he and his
wife have therefore placed their names at
the head Of subscription list in aid OF the
people who suffered by the recent earth
quake in Ischia.
A Washington telegram says: President
Arthur is booked for Il full summers enjoy
ment OF one kind and another. When he
returns from the West he is to join his
family at Block Island. and then he is going
on another fishing trip that has not hereto
fore been announced. The location Is
Hayermeyer's Point, on the Great South
bay, near Babylon, l.. /. The Presidents
party will include Secretaries Lincoln,
Folger, and Teller, and Postmaster
General Gresham, and the date set
for their arrival Is September goth.
The matter was arranged through
correspondence conducted by Secretary
Lincoln, who has written letter accepting
for the President and his galaxy Of Cab
met ministers. The present arrangement
Is that they will spend some days at this
quiet place on the coast, where there Is
more fishing and other sensible fuA than
there Is Of fashion. 1t is not improbable
that Internal Revenue Commissioner Evans
may be asked to make one OF the party.
Colonel Evans is good fisherman, and en-
Toys the sport as heartily a. does the Pres
idcnk. y4 ~ ,a-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-14
Died from Her Injuries.

II is not Il surprise that Grace Sherwood.
the Young woman who was so badly burned
last Saturday morning at 1921 Franklin
street. should have succumbed to the effects
OF her injuries. She died Sunday morning
shortly after o'clock. Her suiierings
were severe. but they were borne hero
icaIly. and it was remarked by the lew
present that the poor girlmet death brayely.
None OF her relatives were present. In the
midst of comparative strangers. away from
home and friends. this misguided and way
ward Girl paid the penalty that sooner or
later falls TO the lot OF those who, forgetful
OF the price OF principle, or, tempted by
the evil. .doer. falls into his snare. Every
thing that could be done TO alleviate her
suflerincs was done for Grace Sherwood
while living, and when Death claimed her
for his own. and it was found that she had
none OF this worlds goods, thoughtful and
kind friends, and strangers even, opened
their hearts and purses and provided for
her decent sepulture.
The funeral ceremonies, conducted by
the Rev. w. c. Schacfl'er, OF the Church Of
the Redeemer, "took place from the building
I'm which the Girl met her death. and was
attended by small crowd OF her acqua'nt-
ances. The procession afterwards moved
out 10 OakwoOd cemetery, WITHIN the quiet
shades OF which the remains were laid to
rest. The casket was very nice one, and
bore the inscription, "At Rest" The pro-
cession TO Oakwood was quite lengthy, and
evidenced the sympathy for unfortunate
Jennie Mason, the real name OF the de-
cpaspd
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-14
The Drought.

A gentleman just from Buffalo Lithia
Springs reports that in ali the southern tier
of counties east Of the Petersburg railroad
and the adjoining counties OF North Caro-
lima. and as far west and south as Char
lotte. there has been no general rain for
period OF two months; in some sections
none at all for that length Of time. The
uplond corn is lost; no amount OF rain
will make Il crop. In lowands there will
be probably half crop. As to tobacco
and cotton, there is time for much out
come in these under the effects OF early
rains, but the yield must under the most
favorable circumstances be very short.
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In MeuOrian,

The remains OF Mr.. William Oscar Saun-
ders. who died in this city Saturday, were
taken TO the residence OF his father-in-law,
w. c. Shelton, Esq, in Hanover county,
where they were inferred on Sunday. De-
ceased, during the late war, was good
Confederate soldier, serving faithfully TO
the end. In his business relations since
that time he made many warm friends, who
will remember him only with the kind!iest
feelings. He was a man OF unblemished
character, and he sank to rest without
leaving an enemy behind.
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n,ssoIvesI. hut NOT Removed

The firm OF Heller & Co. having been
dissolved by Mr.. j. NJ. Wertheimcr with
drawing, the BOOT AND SHOE BUSINESS
will be continued by William Heller at the
old stard, 5l7 Broad street, under the for
mer name OF Heller x Co.
We shall. rs heretofore, keep only first
class. reliable goods AT satisfactory prices.
Thankful for the patronage to the late
firm, we respectfully solicit a continuance.
HELLER 4 Co.,
Jl7 east Broad street.
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friends are confident that, though they
my be beaten, the st. Louis will find In
them ''foemen worthy OF their STEEL
The game'will begin at half-past 4 O'Clock
sharp.
The manager Of the Yireinias, in order
to avoid any delay or rush at the gates. has
placed tickets on sale at C.. +. Johnston's
for the benefit OF the general public.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-14

TOURNAMENT AT NATURAL E.-The
Richmond and Allegheny Railroad Com
pany issue. round-trip tickets at a very
low rate to the Natural Bridge for the ben
eft Of those who wish to attend the tour
nament at that place tomorrow. The en-
tertainment is to be under the auspices OF
the Virginia Tournament Association, and
includes also a ball, races, and illumination
of the bridge.
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FYrS.-IT Is HEALTHFUL AND NUTRI-
TIOUs. II contains within Itself the highly nutr-
iious and strcngth-giving phOsphates which are
required by the system, the same that are found IN
meat, fish, corn, and wheat. Ordinary baking-pOw-
ders, cream tartar yeast, &c, do not contain any
nutritivc qualities but are In many very inu
riOus compounds.
Secoad.-IT WILL NOT DETERIORATE or
lose strength by age. The peculiar manner Of pack
ing prevents any loss Of strength after the package
Is sOpen. All ordinary bakingpowders lose strength
after being opened.
7ztrd.-IT Is PURE. The characteristic form
OF package Obylates the necessity OF reducing the
strength by the addition OF starch -four, In order
To make II keep, as is customary in the manufsc-
fure Of ordinary baking-powder.
Fouyth.-IT is RELIABLE and does not vary In
quality. The high standing and character OF the
inventor professor T.. ~ Horsford, of Cambridge
aud the reputation Of the manufacturers 1.-THE Rum
ford Chemical Works, Of Providence, Il. l.) Is a
guarantee that the goods will always be Of uniform
quality and as represented.
FTnL-ITIsE ECONOMICAL as II Is rs per cent
stronger than the common baking powders and 80
per cent. stronger than the best baking-powder
made.
SfrtA.-IT REQUIRES LESS SHORTENING.
and Is better than ali other baking powders. The
bread, biscuit, &C., made with 1t are moist and
palatabie when cold.
The "Horsford Almanac and Cook Book" sent
free upon application 70 the
RUMFORD CHEMICAL WORKS,
Providence, II.
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Rase Ball.
A SPIRITED AND INTERESTING GAME EXPECTED
THIS AFTER;OoN.

THIS AFTERNOON.
The anticipation Of witnessing the finest
contest az hall of the season will doubtless
attract all lovers of the national game to
the grounds of the Virginia Baseball. As
sociation this afternoon. The st. Louis
Club. against whom our home nine are to
play, has proved itself in its numerous en-.
connters with other clubs OF the American
Association TO be second TO none. They
lie the Athletics in the Association race for
the championship, each having won forty.
five games, the Athletics only holding the
first place by having lost less games. 1t
will be readily seen, therefore, that the
Virgnias will have no child's play. but
will have TO put their best foot foremost II
they don't want to be served as they. them
selves have served other clubs recently.
They can play 8 good game and their
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-14
DICHMOND COLLEGE,
IN RICHMOND. VA.

The next session begins sEPTEMBEH 60,
1888, and continues Tsne months.
FACULTY.
EDMUND HARRISON, 4. ~, Professor OF
Lar n.
II. II. HARRIS, VI. A., LII. d., Professor of
Greek.
A. B. BROWN. ID. d.. Professor Of English.
EDWARD u. SMITH, y. A., Professor Of M1the-
MATES.
CHARI Es II. WINSTON, NJ. ALL. d.. P7o-
fcssor OF Physics.
q. PURYEAR, A. NJ, IL. d., Professor Of Chex-
istry.
WILLIAM d. THOMAS. MA, D.. Profess
Professors HARRIS and SMITH, Modern Lam
guages.
EXPENSES OF A RESIDENT STUDENT.
Two hundred and four dollars per nnc mouths
session cover all the expen e. of entrance fees.
tuition, board, fuel lights, and washing. Eighty
seven dollars and fifty cents viii meet the expenses
Of a nonresident student.
Within the last year more than 100000 has
been expended In buildings aud improvements.
greatly increasing the comfort and conyenicnceOt
students, and enarging the facilities of the Igsu-
tuition.
The sanitary arrangements of The college are
exceptionally good.
The location Is high and healthful, embracing
thirteen acres of land.
For catalogues apply at the bookstores. or ad-
dress n. PURNEA
iy S-:Se 20 Chairman.
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EscaDe Of a Convict.

Yesterday a colored convict at the peni.
tentiary, while engaged at work on the
building intended for the accommodation Of
female prisoners. succeeded In getting
hold OF the clothing OF a workman named
Stokes, and putting them on made:.his way
beyond the prison enclosure, AT last &C.
counts be had not been recaptured
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-08-14
Late weather Report.

Especial telegram TO thc Dispaich.l
WASHINGTON, ID. c., August 14-1 A.
M-For the Middle Atlantic States, gen.
orally fair, cooler weather, winds mostly
north to west. rising barometer.
For the South Atlantic States. fair wea-
ther. winds mostly southwesterly, rising
barometer, stationary or lower tempera-
ture.
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Rapfisf lyOufhIy Sunday school.

The monthly meeting Of the Baptist
Sunday-School Association OF Richmond
and Manchester was held Sunday afternoon
with the Sidney school. President William
Elyson presided; Robert \. Gary, secre-
tarv. The exercises opened with singing
by the school. Prayer by Rev. DR.. J. Will
liam Jones. The superintendents' reports
were read, and the result was as follows:
irerO0e 4ffeDduncS
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BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

Regular Monthly Scssion-Defeat or the
Electric Light-Busiress from the Other
Branch-Dr. Wexford scorches the SUPER
intendent or schools, and Brands Him rs
incompetent for the Ofice-He also Gives
the state Board of Education n Heavy
Blow, and Declares that lie has the Peo-
pie Behind Him In His stntement-Mr
Dickcrson Thinks the Board Past Be-
coming Old Foaics.
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e.n.uss Original Iime.A Adc.

drawn from three magnificent fountains,
Is the coolest drink this hot weather. Hun
dreds Of Indies and gentlemen visit them
daily
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Liverpool and London and Globe sn-
surance (Omnany.

The Liverpool and London and Globe
Insurance Company, the largest fire insur-
ance company in the world. has paid over
half million OF dollars in losses in the
State OF Virginia since 1865, and is the only
foreign fire insurance company that has in
vested money in real estate in our city.
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rTIIE AGONIES OF BILIOUS COLIC,
L THE INDESCRIBABLE PANGS OF
CHRONIC lNDIGESTIoN; TIE DEBII;ITY il,,
A COSTIVE HABIT. MAY BE CEHTAlNLY
AVOIDED By REGULATING THE S1SIEM
WITH THAT AGREEABLE AND REFRESH-
ING STANDARD PREPARATION, TAR
RANTS SELTZtR APERItNT. PROCURA-
BILE Ar ALL DRUGGISTS. au 1l-Sa,Tu&Th
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I. MARY'S COLLEGE,

GARIBALDI. GAsToN COUNTY, NC,
conducted by the Benedictlne Fathers. Terms,
tl70 per collegiate year OF TEN MONTHS.
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rjnu0-MOying.

We move pianos carefully, taking re-
sponsibllity, at two and upwards.
RAMOS Il Moses,
9l4 Main street.
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II is absolutely necessary fol every one
10 have pure medicinal liquors. w. ID.
Blair & Co.. 1909 east Main, don't deal in
any but pure goods.