The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-01-27

Money is so plentiful In Philadelphia
that capitalists cannot obtain more THIN
four per cent. by loaning it on mortgages
of real estate.
The Marquis of HEREFORD, who was
thrown from bis horse and kicked while
hunting at Btcester on the 21st instant,
died Friday from the effects OF the injuries
then received.
On Wednesday man employed near
Allentown. Pa, In the Allegheny oil-feld,
was thrown five rods by the explosion OF
glycerine with which he was about to shoot
well. The derrick was scattered over
acres of ground; but, strange to say, the
man, though badly lacerated, is still alive.
| Seven lads belonging to the reformatory
| ship Clarence. which was damaged by fire
ia the river Mersey on the 18th instant,
| have been arrested at Liverpool upon the
charge Of setting fire TO the vessel. One
| OF the lads has confessed that there were
twelve of their uuiuber who were concern
ed in plot to burn the ship for the pur-
pose of efiecting their escape.
The Khedye summoned TO Cairo Ameer
! Abd-el-ShakOor, son OF the late Sultan OF
Darfour. and offered to cede to him the
province of Darfour on condition that free
dom OF commerce should be maintained and
the slave trade suppressed. promising that
he would not be required TO pay tribute.
Abd-el-Shakoor intimated that he would
probably accept the offer.
| Twenty of the Liberal papers in Eng
| land are now owned by an American
syndicate with an American millionaire at
their head. The headquarters OF the es-
tablishmeut are at Birmingham, and the
editorial manager boasts that he can speak
TO 100000 people every day. One, at
least. OF the London dalies is believed to
belong to the syndicate.
The ten-mile skating race for the cham
pionship OF America took place Friday
evening at Washington Park, Brooklyn.
Axel Paulsen, the Norwegian, won easily,
beating all previous records, In 80 minutes
u seconds; Il. A. Elliott, OF Montreal.
Canadian champion. was second, in AZ
minutes 10 seconds; and George Phillips,
the fastest American amateur skater, third,
in AZ minutes SO 1-j seconds. There were
ten entries.
A terrible affair occurred in the village
Of Curran, Ont, Friday evening. Mrs.
Beaulne, wife OF IsadOre Beaulne, a mer-
chant. died last night, and the body was
laid out for burial. At 4 O'Clock FRIDAY
afternoon the house caught fire and was
totally consumed. Mr.. Beaulne,s eldest
daughter, aged eighteen, who was very III.
was rescued with great difficulty. ii is
feared that the shock may cause her death.
Ira Lewis, countryman, put up at ho-
tei III Whliamsport, Pa, on Thursday
night. and was found nearly dead the next
morning from the escape OF gas. When
rcsuscitated he was asked to explain how
It happened. lie replied that he turned OF
the gas. but afterwards turned it on again
without lighting, In order to have it ready
IN the morning, as he wanted to get up
early.
The Emperor was well enough Friday
10 receive the various officials, who came
to present their usual reports. 4 book
containing some bitter articles upon Berlin
society which recently appeared in the
NouceNe Rerue OF Paris has been seized in
this city by the authorities. The articles
are grossly libelous OF the Emperor William,
the imperial family, and the German min.
istry. The work has created irritation at
German court.
A mixed train on the Lake Erie and
Western road was wrecked near Button
Ohio, Friday morning by broken rail. A
passenger-car turned over and caught fire.
The conductor saved the lives OF the pas
senge.s by extinguishing the fire with
snow. He then went to Button for ear
riages to convey the wounded 10 a hotel.
freezing bis face during the journey. One
OF the brakeinen bad both feet frozen. The
Injured passengers are James w. Shaw, OF
Nebraska, scapula fractured and badly
bruised; A. j. Owens, Button, cut about
the head; .. $. Langan. Button, arm
badly burnt, head cut, and injured inter-
naily; Mrs. i.augan, cut about the head
and face. Several other persons received
fuis,or t.,;,yyirs