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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03
Death Of a Notorious Robber.

Ciprian La Gala. the ferOcious and des-
perate brigand who has been chained TO a
massive stone wall on the island Of Elba
for number OF years, is dead. He had
been proven guilty Of fifty murders and
numerous robberies. He was once DASH
ing and prominent officer OF militia, but
the life was too quiet for him, so he took
20 the road. In 1860 he was chosen chief
of band OF seven hundred malefactors.
whom he ruled with an iron hand. and
made lots OF money. He wore long black
beard, and pretended 10 be very religious,
attended mass and confession whenever his
duties permitted. When convicted OF so
many murders and other beinous crimes he
was doomed TO death, but Il warning from
his followers induced the authorities TO
postpone the execution from year to year,
until at last death relieved them OF what
had proven to be a large white elephant.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03
Manchester Matters.

The engine OF the Alert Fire Company
Is undergoing thorough oyerhaullng. The
work is being done by City-Engineer Lips
comb. who is assisted by competent men.
IL will be ready for use in day or two,
and will be able TO do more efhclent service
than it has ever done in the past.
Yesterday morning the storm here ragged
in great fury for some time, ana the rain
fell in torrents, but no damage has been
reported.
Services at the city churches last night
were well attended. considering the wea-
ther.
There will be no eases OF great i'm
portance in the Mayors Court this morn
ing.
The anniversary celebration OF the La
dies Sewing Circle OF the Clopton-Street
Baptist chapel will take place tonight at s
O'Clock. The meeting will be addressed by
Rev. DR.. John Harmon, OF Park-Place
Methodist church. Music and other inter-
esting exercises may be expected. No adj
mission charged. This department has
added greatly to the strength and success
of the church, for which the ladies deserve
great credit. 49,,
The newly-elected school Board will
meet at the publIc-school building to-mor-
row night at 8 O'Clock for the purpose OF
organizing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03
THE BABY SUFFERED.
A Father Breaks Into House TO Regain
His Daughter.

At haIf-past O'Clock Tuesday morning
John f.. Gamble, OF 632 north Seventh
street, effected an entrance into the house
OF his father-in-law, GOttleib MOcker, ut
the northwest corner of Marshall and
Green streets, and attempted to regain
possession Of his infant daughter from The
custody OF his wife. Gamble and his wife
were living, until about ten days ago. with
lis mother. His three or four years Of
married life was inielicitOuS, and the
couple had frequent quarrels. a few
days since the wife left her mother
in.law's residence with the little child
and took up her abode at her fathers house
Gamble had been drinking on Monday
night. and, after having secured heavy
chisel and hammer, Le entered M0cker's
backyard and forced open the rear door
with the tools. He ascended the stairs to
room where his wife and child were
sleeping. She had been aroused by the
noise. and was prepared for his reception.
He forced his way into the apartment and
seized the sleeping infant. The wife re-
sisted. and scuffle ensued for the posses
sion OF the precious morsel OF humanity.
Mocker was awakened and FASTENED TO the
rescue.
The outcries Of the struggling wife and
mother brought Officer Lex, OF the Eighth
district, to the scene. He found the trio
struggling for the infant, which would
have been nearly pulled to pieces had he
not stopped the scullle and conveyed Gam
ble 10 the statiOn-house. Magistrate Luz
kens subsequently held the irate father in
5000 bail for trial for forcible entry. Gam
Bile will call on the courts to regain posses
sion of the child.
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April Sd.

This is the anniversary OF the Eyacua-
ton. Nineteen years ago this day Rich
mond was burning; Lee was retreating !;
the United States troops were entering the
city. Many hearts, many homes, many
hopes, were wrecked. But on the surface
you find now few OF the sears left by the
accumulated disasters of that awful day.
The burnt houses have been rebuilt better
than they were. The army OF occupation ls
gone. Virginians rule the city and State,
while with the colored brother we have
lived in peace.
That future into which we vainly tried
to peer from amid the smoke and falling
walls and bursting shells Of April 3, 1865,
has not been so utterly bad after all. We
have had some troubles, leaving deep
wounds; but we have also had many bless
ings.
Who that on Evacuation day beheld the
blackened ruins OF the business portion of
the city; who that thought Of the
thousands slain and crippled in SEEM
ingly fruitless war; who that saw our
flag furled before the weeping remnant OF
one OF the grandest armies the world has
ever known-who, indeed, among the most
sangulne ever expected that we would be
as well off as we really are to-day?
Let lis be grateful,
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Rasp.RalI.

This afternoon the baseball season will
be opened here. The Providence League
Club and the Virginias will be the con-
testants. II the weather is favorable there
will doubtless be a large crowd in attend
ance. Judging from the interest mani
tested by our people in everything con-
nected with the national game, the season
Just about commencing will be very pro-
fitable one for the Association. From now
until the 1st Of October all the games
played here will be Of a character calcu-
lated to command and will doubtless re-
ceiye liberal support from the public.
For tO-day's game the Providence will
place the following nine in the field ::
Sweeney, pitcher; Murray, catcher; Start,
first base; Nava, second base; Denney.
third base; Irwin. short stop; Carroll,
left field; Hines, centre field; RadiOrd.
right field.
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DELINQUENT REAL ESTATE.
OFFICE on CITY CoLLBCToR
RICHMOND, April lls5t. ,
DELINQUENT REAL STAT T.
TAXES, 1888.

In pursuance OF an ordinance of the eity. lhar.
prepared and posted a list of DELINQUENT
TAXES on REAL ESTATE for isss, subbs',
20 the inspection Of all concerned. Further, is
pursuance Of ordinance, notice Is given in az 10,
daily papers OF the city that ~ such real e,'sie
so delinquent will be solo at auction On
THE FIRST DAY or THE MAY TERM og
THE HUsTlNCS COURT,
unless the taxes and penalty thereon have S,es
previously paid. l am further required 10y orii-
nance to publish In Que "a more Of the daily a.
pers OF the city, not less than days previoa, 70
to ,uch sale, list Of real estate delinquent ior
the taxes OF the previous year.
In conformity herewith notice Is hereby gives
that snch list will be published ia The Dispatch
SATURDAY TUE l9rn DAY or April,
AND
on SUNDAY THE 4TH DAY OF MAY.
II being the trs day Of the May term OF the iEt-
iugs Court, shall. between the hours 0f IL O'Clock
NJ and 4 O'Clock +. ". proceed to sell, in front sf
the City Han, On Broad street between Stnih aas
Tenth streets, the real estate delinquent afSte-
said. intending the penalty OF 8 pee cent.
sp a-tMy5i A. D. wOoDsoN, coilectos.
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Briefs ana Personals.

So far as heard, there Is no dissent from
the proposition favoring the election OF
delegates to the State Convention by the
people at the municipal primary, May 1st. 1t
will make the primary cost not very much
more, and II will help bring out the voters.
Mr.. Alpheus Boiling, who lately by q
fall in Danville received severe injuries,
is undergoing treatment at the Retreat for
the Sick in this city.
A fire was reported at the Second police
station at 1890 o'clock Yesterday afternoon.
Officers Brooks and b. NJ. Angle proceeded
to No. 526 north Fifth street and discov-
cred the kitchen on fire, which they eXtin-
guished without turning in an alarm.
Mr.. r. p. Barham, Of the indez-Appeai,
was in the city yesterday.
Judge Atkins has left the city on fish
ingftrip, and will be gone a day or two.
Major B. II. Nash Is often spoken Of as
candidate from this district 10 the Demo-
cratic National Convention. He Is a good
Democrat, and able aud deserving.
DR.. Hoge conducted services as usual
last night, and is now on his way to st.
Louis, where he will dedicate church on
Sunday.
The southern train due here at G:l0
o'clock yesterday evening did not arrive
until about II last night. The delay was
south OF Weldon.
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Election of Grain Inspector.

At the regular meeting OF the Board Of
Directors of the Richmond Grain aud Cot
ton Exchange held yesterday morning at
the close of Change Mr.. II. ID. Rlddick
was elected grain inspector OF this Ex-
change for the unexpired term OF the Of
flee made vacant by the resignation OF Mr..
Il. b. Grymes. Mr.. RiddicS Is well known
TO the grain-dealers Of this city, rs he was
for several years in the employ OF Messrs.
Simpson, Bass d Co., and for the last two
years has been deputy inspector OF grain,
aud employed by the Richmond Elevator
Company. His election is expected to give
great satisfaction to the trade. Resolu-
tions complimentary TO Mr.. Grymes, the re-
firing Inspector, were presented by the
chairman OF the Grain Committee and
adopted by the Board.
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THE FRENCH IN TONQUIN.
The Threat to Seize Annoy and its Effect in
England.

GnRlanu.
A London special says: Great uneasi-
ness is felt i'm commercial and political cir
cleS over the threat which has Just been
made by France to seize the Chinese port
Of Annoy and retain it until the Pekin
Government shall pay the indemnity OF
100, 0,000,000 francs, which it Is said France
proposes to exact for her operations in
TOnquin. Annoy is one OF the most impOr-
tant entrepotS for foreign trade on the
whole coast OF China, and il is a natural
result OF the history Of the port that by far
the larger portion Of its trade is con-
trolled by British mercantle-houSes.
The city was captured by a British
fleet in August, 1S41, and by the treaty Of
Marking, which was signed just one year
later, the port was forever opened to
British trade. BY supplementary treaty,
signed in October, 1S43. tariff was estab-
lished, and merchants OF other natiOnali-
ties were admitted to the same privileges
as those enjoyed by British subjects. This
concession was made voluntarily by Eng
land at time when she was in a position
to dictate her own terms, and ii now seems
TO the English mercantile mind intolcrable
that France should assume to seize what
British valOr and diplomacy had first freed
and then permitted her TO share. The
commercial journals are urging Lord
Granville. the Secretary OF state for For
eign Affairs, to address a vigorous protest
10 the French Government against such an
encrOachment upon British rights.
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Another Wonderful Cure.

Dyspepsia in any form is difficult dis
ease to treat. All sufferers know this to
their sorrow. Miss Bella ID. johnson, EN-
ployed at the st. James Hotel, has been a
martyr TO this dread disease for years. Bv
advice OF the ladies in the hotel, she placed
herself under the care Of DR.. McMullen,
the magnetic physician, and to-day she is
a well and thankful woman. Miss john
son or any OF the ladies at the hotel will
gladly answer any questions in regard TO
this case. DR.. McMullen has prolonged
his stay at the st. James Hotel. He treats
all forms OF chronic diseases. COnsul,a-
tiOnS free from A. NJ. TO q 7. NJ.
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A DOWNTOWN MERCHANT having

"A passed several slecpless nights, disturbed by
the agonies and cries OF u suffering child, aud be-
coming convinced That MRS NlNSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP was just the article needed,
procured supply for the child. ON reaching home
and acquaintmg his wife with what he had done,
she refused TO have II administered 10 the child,
she was strongly in favor of Homeopathy. That
night the child passed In suffering and the parents
without sleep. Returning home the day following,
the father found the baby still worse; aud. while
contemplating another sleeplcss night. the mother
stepped from the room 10 atteBd TO some domestic
duties and left the father with the child. During
her absence he Administered 4 portion Of the
soothing Syrup 10 the baby and said nothing.
That night all hands slept wol and the little fell
low awoke In The morning bright and happy The
mother was delighted with the sudden and won-
derful change, aud although at first offended at fbe
deception practiced upon her. has continued "a Use
the syrup, and suffering, crying babies and restless
nights have disappeared. single trial Of the ~
rup never yet failed "a relieve the baby aud over
come the prejudces of the mother.
sold 10y all druggists; 2jc. a bottle.
ap l-eOdlw
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CHEAP DIAMOND SWINDLE.
A Woman Plays Successful Game o
Fraud OH Loan Company.

Fraud OIL Loan Company.
BOsTON. April lon Friday we'll
dressed lady called at the office OF the Bos-
ton Loan Company, on Washington street,
and asked the treasurer to loan $500 or two
brillants set in the form OF ear-pendants.
She exhibited two stones OF blush tint
the purest of the kind the treasurer had
ever seen. The woman said that she pur-
chased the diamonds for $1,000 from Mr..
CrrImp, formerly Of the firm Of Shreye.
Crump q Lowe, on Washington street.
The stones were submitted to a test, when
they turned yellow and proved TO be Afri-
can stones, worth about $500. The stones
were retained, and Mr.. Crump sent to-,
who denied that he had sold any such dia-
mOnds.
In the mean time the woman disappeared
and has not been apprehended. She is
supposed to belong to New York gang
which has been at work in different cities
for the past year and not long ago victim
lied New Haven jewellers out OF $4,000.
The stones are Of yellowish hue in their
natural state. and after being cut are
treated with greasy fluid, which gives
them blush. brilliant TINT when baked in
a hot furnace. After being thus prepared
they withstand water and most fluids, but
when subjected to the test OF alcohol
they show their natural or straw col
orS. Certain jewellers and other concerns
Of this city have been swindled this way.
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Mozart Tonight.

At the earnest solicitation Of many
friends Mr.. Leo p Wheat has consented
to appear on this evenings programme.
1. Overture, "OtheIlo," (Rossini,) by Or
chestra. >. Duo, organ and piano, Fanta-
sia on g La Fayorita,' (Ketterer and Du-
randi MeSsrs. Wheat and Reinhardt. B..
Soprano solo, POlonaise from Mignon,"
(Thomas,) Miss Lizzie +. Arbuckle. T..
Selections from "Trayiata," (Yerdi.) by
Orchestra. 5. Piano soil. a, Lullaby"
b, "Thc Old Folks at Home" (Wheat.)
Mr.. Leo p. Wheat, by special request. 6.
Soprano solo, "The Fountain Minges
with the River" (GounOd,) Miss Lizzie +.
Arbuckle. I. "Inyitation to the Dance
(Webprl nv Orchestra
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no NOT FORGET

That when any article by its own merits
has acquired public confidence and patron
age IL Is at once Initiated, and the greater
che sale OF the genuine article the more tie
limitations.
Take, for instance. the host OF so-callcd
porous plasters; every one of them is en-
deayoring TO trade on the reputation Of
ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTER.
The only safe way for purchasers is to
Insist on having the genuine article, and
not allow themselves to be swlndIed by
having plasters said to be "just as good"
or containing superior Ingredients inn
posed upon thea. These are only tricks to
sell inferior goods that no more compare
with ALLCOCKS POROUS PLASTER
than copper does with gold. One trial of
ALLCOCK'S POROUS PLASTER
will convince you that 1t Is the best exter-
nal remedy ever made. II cures without
causing blisters, abrasions Of skin, or The
slightest inconvenience.
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WELL, WHAT OF IT?

What's the use growing because the wea,hcr
don't suit? The balmy days Of spring will yooa
be here. and after the season Of mild zephyrs sna
budding flowers the scorching rays of a summer
sun will make ysu sigh for perpetual snow sRd
wish for 4 blizzard. II Is not the normal con3i-
tion Of humanity to be con:ented. so agaiu W.
remark In spirit Of philosophy,
WHAT or ITY"
That eminent philosopher and poet William =.
has told us that "it /, better 10 bear the ilis ".
have than to ny to dangers we know not Of" Aud
afathful application of these lines TO our every
day lives would surely bring contentment If not
happiness. 80 cheer up, brothers, and let Us make
the best of the situation. Never miud tiie
weather 50 the wind don't blow" Itisa very roiJ
day mdeeI when the average Richmond mau fats
to extract some comfort from his surroundings.
II he is lucky enough 10 have "a wife, and wealthy
enough to buy her A Sealskn sacque, ne ill his
soul with pleasure escorting her on a shopping eI-
pedition that she may ill the hearts OF her less
fortunate sisters with envy. lfhe happens 10 De .
bachelor, he can pass Of pleasant hour in stroll
ing through the spacious and elegant saiesrooms
Of SAKS. pointing out to some favored lady friend
the beauties of thai celebrated establishment II
he Is one Of the solid cIttzans-perhaps a mem-
Der Of the "Back-Tax Listm-he can clip
coupon or two and invest ii in new spring suit
or a new Hat --latest model. Aud II he will take
the trouble to look through our Gentlemen's Fur
nishing Department, such An elegant variety Of
nObby Neck wear aud Hosiery, Collars. Cuffs, and
Handkerchiefs will stare him In the face he will
clip still another coupon, and so on TN the end of
the chapter. And again we remark, If SAhS'S
enterprise and low prices does happen TO make
few Of our competitors sick
WELL. WHAT OF ITg apH
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Six Out of Eleven.

one Of the "slates" which was pressed
upon the Board OF Public Works for men,
bers Of the Eastern Asylum Board con-
tained the names OF sir senator's.
This was more than the Board OF Public
Works could stand. They dropped three
OF the senators, though there was consider
able senatorial indignation thereat.
The members OF the House did not press
their claims like that.
In fact. among them it was generally un-
derstood that members OF the Legislature
were not to ask to be appointed upon the
Asvlum Boards.
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Experts Going 10 Pocahontas.

A special from Wilkesbarre, Pa, says
William Wesley, who has been appointed
inside superintendent OF the Pocahontas
(ya.) coal-mines, will leave tomorrow,
with twelve experienced miners and five
bosses, for that place, for the purpose OF
extinguishing the fires in the mines and
placing them in working order. These
men are all well trained In the gaseous
mines OF the Wyoming Valley, and are well
adapted to the hazardous duties they have
ventured to perform.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03
Wind. Rnln. Mowers.

Yesterday was combination March,
April day.
There was a heavy wind in the morning,
during which some damage was done to
the buildings ut the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railway wharyeS. Later there was sum
shine, calm, and a sort OF " ethereal mild
ness" Then showers fell. After that came
wind and rain. In the evening, and con-
tinuing until late in the night, at intervals,
there was "A strong gale blowing. which in
jured not few roofs and caused q mighty
rattling OF doors and windows.
There was some damage done in the city.
and more probably in the country, where
the wind had long. clear sweep.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-04-03
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed OF
yesterday:
Fanny Pegram (cOlored), an old offender,
arrested for fighting and creating dis
turbance in the bar-rOom Of Bernard Nea-
gle, was committed for twelve months in
default OF surety.
NJ. Rowe, drunk, was fined y and cost.
Harriet Anderson (colored) was fined 50
and cost for assaulting and heating Lou
Mason
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Supreme Court OF Appeals.

Hasey against Peters executors and ais
Argued by Major John W. Daniel for ap.
pellant and submitted.
Leonhardt against Mohun IL Sons.
Passed.
Garnctt and ais. against Balley'> person.
al representative. Argued by Major W. f.
c. Gregory for appellant and Colonel Will
liam Il. Aylett and Judge Joseph Christian
for appellee.
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The Asylum Boards.

Mr.. Barksdale, State Treasurer, and by
virtue OF thai office a member OF the Board
of Public Works, is preparing for publica-
tiou a statement OF the facts connected
with the appointment OF asylum directors.
His friends think that until II appears the
public should not make up their minds TO
his prejudice.
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Dion BOncicaDIs.

This great Irish comedian commences
an engagement at the Theatre next Mon
day evening in his celebrated play OF Conn
the Shaughraun, supported by a company
selected and trained by himself. New
scenery and appointments will be brought
from New York. The sale OF seats begins
Saturday at 8 a. NJ. at box-oflice OF Thea
ire.
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A DANGEROUS CASE.

ROCHESTER,, June 1. 1882. "Ten
ears ago was attacked with the most
Intense and deathly pains in my back and
-kidnegs,
Extending to the end OF my toes aud TO nv
brain:
(which made me delirious!
"From agony.
1t took three men TO hold me on my bed at
times
The doctors tried In vain TO relieve me. But
to no purpose.
Morphine end other opiatos
"Bad no eject;
"Aitertwo months was given up 10 diet
"When my wife
heard a neighbor tell what Hop Bitiers had done
for her, she at once got and gave me some. The
nrst dose cascd my brain, and seemed to go hunt
ing through my system sor the pain.
Tho second dose eased me so much that slept
two hours, something had not done for two
months. Before / had used fve bottles was we'll
and At work as hard rs any N an could for over
three weeks; hut l worked too hard for my
strength, and taking hard cold was taken with
the most acute and painful rheumatism all
through my system that was ever known. called
the doctors again. and after several weeks they
left me crpflc on crutches for hfe as they said.
met friend and told him my case, and he said
Hop Bitters had cured him aud would cure me. l
poohed al him, but he was so earnest was induced
to use them again. In less than four weeks
threw away my crutcheS aud went TO work lightly,
and kept using the bitters for five weeks, until
became rs well rs any man living, and have teen
50 Cor six years since. 1t also cured my wife, who
had been so for years. and has kept her and nv
children well and hearty with from two TO three
baes per year. There Is need to be sick AT allif
these bitters are used. j. J. BrRK, TX. Supervisor.
THAT poor invalid wife.
"Sister.
Mother
"Or daughter!
Can be made the picture OF health!
with few bottles of Hop Bitters!
"WiR you itt them Suger2"
NH 25-Tu,ThtwI&Sa
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cation OF three new fire-alarm stations in
portions OF the city that have now no pro-
lection from the city telegraph line. The
new boxes are to be put up at the corner Of
Twelfth and Clay, near Central School;
Twentieth and Broad, and Nineteenth and
Cary streets. The report is to be presented
to the Council on Monday afternoon next.