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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09


Rid Gloves. three buttons, al 69c.;
silk Handkerchiefs--th finest assOrt- |
ment we have ever had-at prices way /
down;
Lace Eichues;
Lace Ties:
Crepe Lisse Rulings;
Jewelry in perfect imitation OF the real |
both as 10 design and finish;
Rhine Pebbles, set In solid sllver-these |
goods we have magnificent assOrt- /
ment of in Combs. Jersey Pins, Hair
Pins. Lace. Pins, &C.;
Plated Jewelrv-SleeVe-B Buttons, Scarf
Pins, sets of Jewelry, Ear-Riugs. Fin
ger-Rings, and Gentlemen's Scarf
Pins;
shopping soc:
Bags with straps-a novelty;
Combination Muh and Satchel Ia va
riety Of surs TO match the wraps so |
much worn this season;
Fur Nuffs at fl.39;
Fur Muff- p, and Collars to match;
skating Collars, In fur-sOmethlng ne" /
and nobby;
French Fans:
Ostrich Feather Fans. $40:
Norsted Leggins for ladies;
Handsome SETS of Oriental Lace Collars |
and Cuffs;
silk Hosiery;
Gcntlemen's FHr-TOp GlOveS-a very |
acceptable and useful present.;
Novelties of every kind.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

FLANNEL Suitings, l24c.;
! Georgia RrOcades, go
Plaid Dress Goods, exc;
C0lOred Satins, Doc;
Ga CiOaktugs, Sl.5c;
I Colonel silk NelYcts. $3.50;
Mems Menno Vests, 25c. 10 81;
Z Ladies MeTinO Vests. soc. 10 ~;
Childs' MerinO Vests. soc. 10 81
Tycoon Reps, 1916;
Ladies' ClOaks, Sl.39;
satin he Lion Circular al.
/ White Baskets AT 81 a.
Magnificent Atwood Blankets, I3-4'
At.lO:
Black jersey CtQlh. 81
Black BrOcade Sill, Toe
Brocade Plush reduced from - 90 To
4 1892:
Plain and striped Etamine;
| ColOred Neiycteens. 0Oc.,
Black Nelyeleens, 4Oc. 10 : 20
Black SILK Velvet, ~ 20 70 So;
"a Black TricOt, Sl.lO:
42-inch Billiard Cloth, ri
43-inch Black Armure ~ Soc.
Dress Patterns of beautiful designs IN
Plaids and solid Goods. OF patterns
OF IL and IA yards, at the ast0nlsh,
iuglv low prices OF Sl.4l, ~ 81 ana
s3.42:
Cheap CaicOes, suitable for servants;
Heaa- Haadkerchiefs-als very popu-
lar presen. for servants:
Stocklpzs at 10, l2is, and l5c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-12-09

A number OF artists Of Cleveland, Ohio,
have formed an art union. which proposes
to get a charter and build gallery.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
OIL Works burned.

New YORK, August 21.-This afternoon
a large tank, containing several thousand
gallons OF oil, exploded in the South
Brooklyn Oil Work. The burning oil ran
in every direction. John Reynolds, an old
man, was overtaken by the burning stream
and, it is thought, fatally burned. Joseph
Dennis was burned about the face, and
Michael Cavanaugh about the body. Sam
uel Love, fireman, was blown from
the engine while on his way to the fire.
and seriously injured. Before the fire
men arrived another tank exploded,
setting fire 10 the entire works.
The flames continued spreading until the
buildings were in ruins The works were
owned by Borne, Scrymer d Co. Their
loss on the buildings, machinery and stock
is about 10000 dollars. Hardly had the
firemen reached the enginehouse when
another alarm was sounded. Sparks from
the oil works had ignited the sulphur
works of Daniel Gray, at Ninth street and
Gowanus canal. Before the flames were
extinguished the damage done is estimated
at p 900 dollars, insured. The oil works
were insured
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
THE KILLEDOF A DAY,

Nashville, August 27.-Last night John
Proctor, saloon-keeper at Adairsville,
KY, was killed by Alexander Crawford
and son, at Crocker's Cross Roads, ten
miles from Springfield, Tenn.
Cincinnati, August 27.-Harry Packard
OF Hartford, CT, an employe of Barnum's s.
was crushed this morning by one of the
elephants, and afterward died at the Gin
cinnati Hospital.
Poughkeepsie, August 27.-Henry l.
Mitchell and an unknown person, both OF
Boston, had their skulls crushed at Ros-
phil Pnlman seenerh a1 TftfeeliRg tie bdsrd rde on
road.
Cleveland. August 27.-Camp, who was
shot Friday evening by Oattlee in quar-
rel over debt, died at an early hour thi.
morning. Oattlee, who has been in jai
since the shooting, will be charged will
murder.
Jersey City, August 27.-Two butchers
Alexander Nichols and James Thompson
quarreled this morning concerning bust
ness. Nichols stabbed Thompson with
large butcher-knife, inflicting probably
| fatal wound.
Savannah, Ga, August 27.-Near Col
! quit, Miller county, few nights ago, tw'
negroes entered the bed-chamber of
prominent society lady with the object,
| is believed, to outrage and murder hei
She was awakened by the touch of one o
the men, and put them to flight with a pis
tol. Sunday one of the negroes was car
tured and shot dead in cell. The othe
has not vet been captured.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

Mr. EMILE KARsr resident French Con-
sui at st. Louis, recently received letter
from the Association Franchise pour
PAvancement DIES Sciences, inviting Capt.
James B. Eads to attend q congress Of the
association at Rouen, France. The pur-
pose Of the meeting is TO take into con-
sideration the question of the improve
nent Of tl,e riyer Seine. The Viscount
PaHLG 'Abzae, consqi-qeneral Of France at
New Orleans, who j. we'll informed as to
the value of the service rendered by Capt.
Eads in the building of the ietties at the
mouth of the Mississippi, wrote Mr.. Karst
a special letter requesting him to use his
influence with Capt Eads to induce him
to honor the congress with his presence.
This is u well.deseryed compliment to one
Of the greatest engineers oar e94Ftry has
produced, q man TO whom the people OF
the Mississippi VAiley are moro deeply in
debted than 10 any hundred sf the ablest
men that have preceded him.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
AN EXTENSIVE FIRE
At San Antonio, Tex, Caused by Ne
grO's Carelessness--TwO Hundred
Thousand Dollars
Worth Of Property DestrOyed--Three
Persons Badly Burned and Two
Firemen Injured.

Special To the Appeal
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, August 27.-At ) ~
O'Clock pm, this evening negro was fill
ing an alcohol can near naked light. near
Hugo & Schmeltzer's grocery and wine
store, adjoining Gross's Bank, when it
ignited, and in n few minutes the whole
store was burned out. The British Asso-
citation reading-rooms, chess and checker
club-room and several offices were burned
out. Three persons were badly burned
and two firemen injured The bank and
other adjoining premises were saved, but
much damage was done by the fire and
water. No true estimate has yet been
made, but it is supposed that the loss will
be: about 100000 dollars, of which over
hall is insured
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
A THRILLING RIDE.
A Party Of Sight-Seers Carried Down a
Mountain Side at Break-Neek Speed
by a Runawy
Railroad Train---An Almost Miraculous
Escape from Being Dashed
TO Death.

HELENA, MoxT, August 25-A party OF
sight-seers had a thrilling adventure on the
newly-cOnstructed Northern Pacific line.
across the main range of the Rocky Noun
tains, at Mullen tunnel, fourteen miles west
OF this city. The part of the road referred
to is known as the Overland Line" lover
head of Mullen tunnel, and crosses the
summit at an altitude of about 1000 feet
above the sea level. Being only intended
for temporary use, the overhead line is
very steep and crooked, and the strongest
OF locomotives are required for pulling the
trains over the mountains. Yesterday
Prof. X. II. Hover, accompanied by his
wife and five friends, went out to the tun-
mel on the construction train for the pur-
pose of going over the overhead lines, and
such trips, despite the danger, are quite
popular.
About half way up the mountain the ca
Aboose occupied by the party was left
standing with locked brakes on the main
track. Suddenly a Swede appeared on the
bank above, and began shouting at them
in an excited manner in his native
tongue. Prof. Hover rushed out on
| the uphill platform, and saw, rounding
curve not more than 100 yards
| up the mountain side, a runaway
train coming down from the summit.
" az tOihiepsth vi Al NtiSlllllg
$4,000 pounds and eight flat cars heavily
loaded with railroad iron. 1t was coming
like an avalanche. There was no time to
get the ladies out of the caboose, and to
be struck by the runaway train could have
but one result, the hurting of the caboose
train, which stood at a sharp curve in the
road, into the gorge below.
| Prof. Hover sprang TO loosen the brake,
and the Swede, who had scrambled down
the bank, grasped it the same instant The
oaboose then started down the mountain
with frightful velocity, and the runaway
train came laundering along behind with
increased speed. The engineer remained
at his post, clutching the lever, but revers-
ing his engine was of no avail in checking
its wild course, and only increased
the danger of its flying the track, and soon
the caboose was overtaken, but as it was
going almost as fast a. the train there were
no serious consequences, and all rushed
down the mountain together, and caboose,
locomotive and iron-cars all kept the track
Although the speed attained was terrific,
all reached the valley below in safety.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

THERE was a furry in Memphis and
Charleston stock on Saturday, and it ad-
vanced seysrai points, The New York
correspondent Of the Cincinnati Fines-lStdr,
who sent that paper this news, says that
this was due TO the belief that the Seney-
Scott syndicate had secured absolute con-
troll Of the property. The road is leased
by the East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor-
gia, which is controlled by that syndicate,
ls,it there las heel more or less trouble
and dispute about the lease, which this
reported purchase, if true, will set at rest.
The Memphis and Charleston is an impor-
tan. link in the Southwestern system, and
if the Seney syndicate has got a firmer
hold of it, the fact is doubly interesting, in
View of the belief that Ne. Geary Il, Scott
has entered the syndicate With view of
arranging close connection between the
Southwestern and Southeastern systems.
The Memphis and Charleston meets the
Gould system at Memphis
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

SUICIDE is altogether too prevalent. To-
day we give the particulars OF several
cases, which, added to those already re-
corded for August, make record that sur
passes that OF any other month of this
year, for in no other month Of 1888, so far,
have there been so many cases of suicide
reported, including all classes of persons
and various methods of taking off. This
extraordinary showing cannot be at
tributed to the presence OF any great popu-
lar excitement. We have had no panic
no epidemic. no religious crusade, and nc
tuDnlt in politics. The month has dealt
kindly and felicitously with us ihall re
spects; and yet the suicide record il
specially heavy and appalling as to ou
rDftntry
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

TIE dramatic outlook is a very promis-
ing one Irving, the great English actor,
Booth, the still greater American actor,
besides John Mccullough, Lawrence Bar
rett, Thomas Keene, Joseph Jefferson,
Mary Anderson and Mile. Rhea, are to ap-
pear in what is termed the legitimate drama
and number of new plays are TO be pre-
sented by new companies OF great strength.
The stage never in any previous year
promised 50 much that is good, and Mem
phis, our manager promises, is to have her
full share of the very best attractions.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
WIRE WAITS.

Washington, August q. = Requiem
masses were celebrated here for Cham
bord.
Louisville, August 27---The Trades As
sembly of this city had parade and pic
mic to-day,
Eastport, Me, August 27.-Secretary
Chandler held a reception to-day on board
the Tallapoosa.
Dubuque, Ia, August 27.---Gen. John
Hodgdon, ex-mayor of the city, died this
morning, aged eighty-three.
Wilmington, Del, August 81. - Five
prisoners escaped from the Dover Jail, two
of them notorious negro burglars.
Washington, August 27.-Issue of stand
ard silver dollars from the mints for the
week ending, S442,999; corresponding
period last year, S122, 800.
Philadelphia, August 27.--All the pool
rooms in the city where pools had been
sold on horse races, were closed to-day.
An injunction was threatened.
Boston, August a7.---At meeting of the
creditors of Joseph f. Paul q Co., lumber
dealers, to-day, it was agreed to accept his
proposition of forty cents on the dollar.
Chautauqua, August 27-Gen. Durbin
Ward of Ohio, has Just passed through
here with Beta Theta ri party, on his
way to the forty-fourth annual convention
of the fraternity at Saratoga.
indianapolis, August 27.-The directors
of the Farmers Bank of Richmond have
given notice that the affairs of the bank
wifi be closed up, but all depoaitors will
be paid in full after the Sd Of September
New Orleans, August 27.--The physician
III charge OF ship Island reports that there
is not now any yellow-fcver there, the fif
teen vessels in anchorage being cleansed
and fumigated preparatory to departure
for their destination.
Raleigh, n. G., August 27.-This morn
! ing Henry jones was hanged for the mur
| der OF Deputy Sheriff Avis II. Blake last
| Year The execution was private. Jones
made profession of religion, and was re-
markably self-possessed before the execu
| ton.
Cincinnati, August 27.-John Reber, one
of the oldest importers and breeders o
| blooded horses, died at noon to-day at Ian
caster. o. He was the first owner of i'm
| ported Bonnie Scotland. Among the noted
horses imported by him were Hurrah anC
kirledallv. 49, "
Baltimore, August GA number O
delegates to the quadrennial national con
vention of the Bohemian Turner Asso
citation, which meets in this city Tuesday
arrived to-day from Eastern and Western
cities. The delegates Were entertained a
| the neN, BuhemlaIl Hatl.
Boston, August 27.-The poisoning o
valuable imported cattle at government
quarantine was in consequence of careless
ness in selecting grounds and drnkin!
place On laIia formerly ,potato-tield anC
strongly impregnated with paris green, o
which considerable quantities were founC
sick, all the property OF Leonard, Of Noun
Leonard, Mo.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

THE leading literary club of New Orleans
has a majority of Creoles. Mr.. q. w. Ca
BILE, in his books, whose subjects are in old
New Orleans, has described the Creoles,
and has become famous. But when he
was proposed a. a member Of their club,
the very nomination was regarded as an
insult, and he was rejected. Mr.. Cable
Ilas one source of consolation, says the
New York Herald. He ranks as a novelist
beside Bret Harte, and far above Henry
,James and W. ID. Howells.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

}. Lemp, charged with violating the Sun
day law by keeping his beer saloon open
on Sunday. The Court decided that the
Downing law does not repeal the special
act OF 1857, which was submitted to vote
of the people and carried, and which per-
mits the sale OF beverages and refreshments
other than distilled liquors, on any day in
the week. The Court then instructed the
jury to acquit, which was done, and the
beer-saloons and garden-keepers are hap
py. This decision does not permit dram
shops which sell liquors TO keep open, hut
applies only TO the sale of other than dis
titled LIQUORS
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
MARY CHURCHILL.
The Young Girl Who SO Mysteriously
Disappeared from 1T. Louis,
Reported to
Have Been Discovered in Two Cities
Her Fondness for Young Men,
Valuable Disclosures.

PHILADELPHIA, August 27.-A telegram
received here tonight announced that Col.
Churchill, OF st. Louis, had letter from
jeremiah Ryan, l29 Paramount avenue, in
this city, to the effect that Churchill's miss
ing daughter was in that neighborhood \
visit to the number given disclosed the
fact that Ryan was unknown. The house
is occupied by a German named Smith,
who is an uphOlsterer. He declared he
never heard OF Ryan. Old residents said
they had never heard of the name A
thorough search in that locality failed to
elicit any clew. The acting chief of police
has sent out from the central station full
description of the missing girl, with in
structions that every effort be made to dis
cover her whereabouts
Ldter.-The report that Mary Churchill
was found at Keokuk this morning proves
to have been untrue. The lady said to
have been OH the train IN route to st. Louis
was another person entirely. There are
no definite tidings yet Of Miss Churchill.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

&CoL. MIKE SHERIDAN, the historian OF
the Arthur excursion party, continues to
vex the public ear and invite the curses OF
the press by long accounts OF the fishing
ventures of his excelleDcy. Why the
Associated Press permits 80 gross IN abuse
of its privileges passes our comprehension.
Ten lines a day are about rs much as the
movements OF our hapdoodle President
is worth. Col. Mike should be ordered
to join his regiment ii he has one, and the
work of recording Arthur's advance along
the line of the Rockies be committed to
some one less wordy and more sensible,
and less OF a tOadY.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
Startling Reye,a,ions.P Promi-e.,

PITTsBuRG, August PA report of the
inspection of prisoners in Allegheny
county by the Woman's Auxiliary Com
mittee tothe State Board of Charities just
forwarded to Harrisburg makes startling
revelation in regard to the Pittsburg Jail
The report characterizes the cells as cham.
bers Of horror, and condemns the Jail as
an. outrage ON the community. In the
cells which were only Intended for two
been crowded at one time They are dark
and badly ventilated, the only light in
many being from grated doors. Criminals o.
the worst type and young boys, hardened
women and young girls just starting OF
the road to ruin have been cQmpclled tc
| associate t0get..ef. \ new jail has beer
recommended.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
The New Postage s,.mp,

WASIUNGroS, August 27,-The Postoffice
Department has selected as the color for
the new four-cent, or double-rate, stamp a
shade in green, somewhat darker than that
in which the present three-cent stamp is
printed. As the three-cent stamp Will be
retired from circulation, no errors are
likely ia arise from similarity OF color
i'he new stamp bears profile likeness OF
Andrew Jackson The distribution to
postmasters of the new two-cent stamp will
begin on September lst, and il is believed
everything will he i'll readiness for the
change OF letter postage on October LIST.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

THE catalogue of horrors increases rather
than diminishcs, says the New York World
The fate of the yacht Mystery has been
settled by the discovery of the losS yachts
men; four bathers have been drowned to-
gether at Wells Beach, in Maine; two we'll
known citizens of New York are reported
drowned at Wheeling; the regular eleva-
tor accident has recurred; the murder and
suicide combination has been tried again,
this time in Illinois, and these little cpl
sodes, with the Frank James murder trial,
the Cameron inquest and other incidents,
make summer papers ghastly reading.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

to Toronto last evening and saws that he is
tired out and will rest few days. He
goes to the Carlton Place regatta on the
9th of September, and after that to Gin
cinnati. No official arrangement has been
made in regard to his race with Iaycock,
but Hanlan says he will go to Australia and
row Laycock if reasonable expenses are
paid. Hanlan will not row another race
in which there are more than three starters.
He says the prospects of race at Lachine
between Courtney and himself for 5000
dollars are no brighter.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

THR New York World fears that in en-
tertaining Lord Chief Justice Cnleridge, OF
England, certain elements OF American
society will pass the line where proper
courtesy ends and toadying begins, and
will offer him fGlS0me honors that will be
unpleasant to him and disereditable to us
For instance, the cottagers of Newport
have adopted plan OF reception which is
based on the idea that they represent the
moral and intellectual forces which have
made this country what it is" The un
blushing effrontery OF few rich mon ap
pearing with such claim and offering the
visitor reception in such character il
too ridiculous
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
Half n Million Dollars Worth Of Prop
erty Destroyed.

WmLIAMSpORT, PA, August 27.-A lire
this evening in the saw-mill of Finly,
Young Il Co, at Meckly, destroyed it. The
flames, spreading northward, destroyed
the office OF the firm and Merriman 4
Sons, then entered the lumber yards and
burned over the square, destroying 4
large quantity of lumber and piles. At
midnight the fire is still burning, but with
prospect OF soon being subdued. Several
dwellings and barns were also burned. 1t
is estimated from 25,000,000 to 10000 900
feet of lumber was burned, and the total
loss is expected to reach half a million
dollars.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
Saratoga Races.

SARATOGA, August 27.-First Race.-One
mile. Won by Flyaway; Powhatan sec
ond, Envoy third. Time, :46A.
Second Race.-Mile and quarter. Won
by Rosaline; Violator second, Beaver Wick
third. Time, 2:11a.
Third Race.-Mile and seventy yards.
Won by Buccaneer; Lizzie Flynn second,
Mask third Time, / ASH.
Fourth -Three-quarters OF mile.
Won by Freeland; Capias second, Bose
Sedan third. Time, 1:l5.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
DESOTO DEMOCRACY.
Nominating Convention at HernandO-
The Party Unit i'm the County.

oTcviui ti.~-A Arr--I-l -
HERNANDo, August 27.-The Democratic
Convention to-d5y nominated full county
ticket, except for Chancery Court clerk,
The contest between Jones and West for
the clerks office was so close that the con-
vention referred it back to the people, to
be acted on the 22d OF September. This
course was satisfactory to all parties and
the greatest harmony prevails. Delegates
were appointed 10 the District Conven-
tion, and resolution adopted fayoring
the holding of Il District Convention. The
Hon Ira D. Oglesby was unanimously in
dorsed for district attorney. The Democ-
racy of DesotO were never more solidly
united and defeat is impossible.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28
YellOw-Fever Prevented.
DnIu 10. N ns-..rGi
NFw Wong 0ctoher 70. is

NEW YORK, October 80, 1873. J
HOLMAN LIVER PAD COMPANY:
GENTLEMES-I was in Havana six weeks
during the time that Yellow-Fever was at
its hight. Myself and crew of eight all
wore DIR. Holman's Pad, and not one of us
was attacked with the fever, nor with any
sickness whatever. This i consider most
remarkable, for others all around us we're
dying by scores i consider that DIR. Hol-
mans Pad is the only thing that can be
relied upon as an absolute preventive OF
Yellow and other fevers. 1t was put to a
most severe test in our cases. Yours re-
spectfully, J. n. CLARK, Master.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-08-28

"No amount of pure ocean air in the
lungs can neutralizc the bad effects of pol
luted water in the stomach. In looking
for country boarding-place it is quite
proper to compare bills of fare and the
quality of the mattresses on the beds; but
unless the water supply of a house other
wise satisfactory is beyond the possibility
of pollution the family in search of health
should look elsewhere" So SAYS the New
York Herald, and the APPEAL indorsing it
~ sound sense suggests it rs especially
worthy the attention of the Memphis
WATER COMPANY