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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
Personal.

Mr.. Mackay, OF fame a. a millionaire, has
bought all the Texas lands OF Count Telfe
ner.
The late Lieutenant Lockwood, OF the
Greedy expedition, was a grandson OF the
late Chief-Justice Booth. OF Delaware.
General Mcclellan is now president of q
ranch company in Grant county, New
Mexico, owning 10000 head of cattle and
1900, 600 acres Of land.
DR.. Oliver Wendell Holiness wife has
sent q specimen OF her handiwork to the
Cincinnati coming exposition in the shape
OF fine specimen OF "needle-painting -
panel pictnring q sunset sketched by Mrs.
Holmes from her window.
Baroness Alphonse de Rothschild has
given $1,000 for the purpose Of erecting a
school in memory Of her mother, the late
Baroness Lionel de Rothschild, In connec-
ton with the English orphanage at Neully,
the gift Of the LATE NJ. Galignani.
Mr.. S. L. Clemens and Mr.. George W.
Cable will give readings the coming sea-
son. They will give the evenings enter
tainment by each reading from his own
published works and contributing original
sketches prepared especially for the occa-
sion.
Mr.. Mast, the comic artist, was seen By
town gossiper blowing smoke into the face
Of a cigar-store Indian in New York the
other day. "Studying Indians TO carica-
ture Kelly. eh?" said the writer. "Yes."
"To speak plainly, you really favor"
"Cleveland Yes, indeed; / want TO see
Mr.. Cleveland elected President"
Judge Hoar, Of Concord, Mass, has been
unhappy because both OF his boys at home
bolted from Blaine. He found consolation
In the thought that Charles, staunch Re-
publican, now out West on cattle ranch,
would stand by the party, but that last prop
also Is dashed to earth, FOR the latter writes
that he is for Cleveland In preference 10 the
maligner Of Massachusetts,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
Spirit OF The state Press.

Alexandria Gazette But Mr.. Blaine,
like ex-CommissiOner Raum, believes that
n modern politician has nothing TO do with
consistency.
Petersburg Mail: The aggressive cam.
paign" against thc Democrats has been
temporarily suspended in order to put in q
defence OF the department defalcations at
Washington.
Clinch- Valley AecS: Not exactly the old
ticket, but the same principles. the same
platform. a young. more vigorous leader,
and the everlasting fire Of liberty 20 light
its way TO triumph.
Danvile Register: And Notwithstanding
the honeyed phrases of Dir. Blaine's letter.
his party managers are even now preparing
for "bloody-shirt" campaign in the
North. and abuse OF the South will be one
OF their chief relances to fire the northern
heart.
Lynchburg Virginidn: There are ele-
ments OF constantly increasing strength IN
the candidacy Of Governor Cleveland. for
the more people hear about him the higher
will be their regard for the man whose
sterling integrity challenges the closest
scrutiny and is proof against all assaults.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
How One County has Grown since 1850
IBalnmore Manufacturers, Record.I


A few days ago the people OF BotetOurt
county, Virginia, gathered in great crowds
TO celebrate the opening OF three iron
BRIDGES across the James river. The chfi
speaker OF the occasion was Mr.. Walter n.
Johnston, one OF the leading movers in the
development Of that section. After
enumerating some Of the many advantages
OF the Old Dominion, and especially OF
Botetoort county, and giving the statistics
OK population, wealth, &C., OF that county
in 1880, As shown by the census, Dir. john
ston said:
1.-The statistics chiefly given are from the
United States census OF 1880. At that time
we had only five miles OF railroad. To-day
we have eighty miles, all built without one
dollar OF expense TO the people OF Bote-
tourt. At that time we had 10 ferry, or
wade, or swim James river. Now we have
three fine bridges. located at central points,
convenient to the people. At that time our
iron mines were idle; now that industry is
large, with one large furnace going up and
others projected. At that time our fruit
canning establishments were In their in
fancy; now this industry Is large one,
with success assured. Since 1880 there has
been material growth in every department
OF business and branch Of industry. This
would have been impossible without the
railroads.
THE outcome OF the future is dependent
upon the courage and industry OF this peo-
pie. We need more capital. This will
come The sensible, practical thing 10 do
Il to put heads and hands, our hearts and
nurses together, and start additional manu-
factories. Let the beginning be small show
The world that there, Ia money In the busi-
ness. and capitalists viii come to. en-
large and build 1t up. Few counties In
the state are blessed BY . bcnedcent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
blaine and Malone.

Washington letter-Alexandria Gazette.l
General Malone, however, is still here.
When asked this morning what he though,
OF Blaine's letter, no said he had not read
it. The interviewer expressing some sur
prise at this, he added that as Mr.. Blaine is
a statesman, he supposed his letter was a
statesmanlike paper. Being then asked IL
the fact that Mr.. Hooper intended running
as the Republican candidate for Congress
In the Petersburg district against his can.
didate, Brady, would endanger the election
OF the latter, he said be thought not, as
there was large colored majority IN that
district. In reply TO question about the
reported detection In his ranks, he said he
had no news TO give, and that all the news
be had on that subject he got from the
newspapers. The interviewer remarked
that sometimes the newspapers did not give
the best news. "Tha's So" said the ex-
boss, turning away, "and be particular 20
prlnt that statement"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
STRIKING A SUNREN ROCK.
Narrow Escape or Seven Hundred Excur.
sionists from Watery Grave.

A Boston special Of Sunday says: The
steamer Empire State, one Of the largest
excursion steamers in the h9rbOr, left her
wharf this morning with about seven hum
bred people on board for cruise along the
northern shore Of Massachusetts bay. 1t
was delightful day. and every one was
enjoying the trip to the utmost, when the
boat swung around To return at about
O'Clock. In gong down the vessel had
passed in deep water outside Tia cher's
island, about forty miles from Boston.
In returning the pilot headed for 4
channel between Thatchers and MIX
islands. Captain Phillips suggested that it
would be better 10 20 outside again, As II
was only hali-tide, but the pilot replied
that there was wafer enough, and he at
tempted TO make the passage. When half
way through the steamer struck rock,
tearing hole IN tho starhOard quarter.
through which the water rapidly poured.
The shock was n severe one, and was felt
by all on board. The passengers were re-
markedly self-possesscd, and there was no
panic. The walters and others in the
dining.rOom and hold rushed pell-me!l
upon deck. Most OF the passengers were
in the saloon and on the upper deck. and
the excitement did no, reach many OF them.
y rev NtiLtll anu CllliuItU ssItiuittis ptlt
the officers quickly pacifed them with all
sorts OF excuses. Some they told the
steamer had struck barrel, others that
some orc threw something overheard and
made a noise.
When the vessel struck she listed sharply
to port, but she soon Tighted. Then the
band began 70 play, and the people were
paclfied. The pumps were started. but
they could make no Roadway against the
rapid rise Of the water. The engines were
stopped for five minutes. a rapid examl.
nation showed that the forward compart-
ment was filling rapidly, and the vessel was
headed for Gloucester, the nearest harbor.
She reached the Gloucester wharf in
sinking condition about twenty minutes
later. The passengers were discharged
as quickly n possible, the gunWale at
that lime being only two feet above water
amidships. The passengers were brought
to Boston by special train tonight. The
officers claim that the Government charts
show eighteen feet OF water at low tide
where the ship struck. The Empire State
draws ten feet. Captain Ingraham. OF the
steamer Cambridge, which was near by at
the time. says the boat struck at point
simply marked "shoal." He often comes
through the inside passage, aud there is 10
excuse for an accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
H HAvEsECURED AN AGEN-

er WE HAVESECURED AN AGEN-
cY OF A pRRSCH-wo .EN CORSET or ONE
OF THE FINEST MAKES, AND By THIS d.
RRCT PURCHASING WE ARE ENABLED TO
OYER REAL rBENCH.wovES CoasETs AT
WAY BELOW REGULAn TRADE PRICES.
THESE CoRsBTs ABE ESPECIALLY CON-
MEsDABLE FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY
DURABILITY AND PBRBECTSE>S OF
SHAPE, WHICH CANNOT Bk FOUND ~ Do
hEsTIC-NADH CORssTS. WI SELL IN THE
LOWEST NUMBER A L0NG. HEAVILY
pONHD. DOUBLH-CLAsP CORSET At SEVEN
TY-FIvE GENTS. A HANDSOME HEAVILY
BONHD, HAND-EMBROiDERED BUST AT
EIGHTY-EIGHT CENTS. THE EUREKA. EX-
IRA FINISH, HEAVILY BONED, AND EN-
BROIDERED, AT ONE DoLLAR. POR THOSE
DESIRING AN EXrBA-LoSG CORSET WE
WOULD RECOMMEND THE yiyE-H00K-
CLASP CLARA AT oSBD0LLAR; RBGULAR
TRADE PRICE ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY
CENTS. THE GENUINE SYLVIA CORSET At
ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS, THE RE-
GULAR TwO-D0LLAB BRAND. THE PA
TENT ROMAN sPOON-BUsK CORSET AT
TWO DOL LARS AND TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
A sPLENDID-MADE, YRENCH-wOVEN COR
SET AT FIFTY CENTS. THIS AGENCY DOES
NOT IN ANY WAY CONFLICT WITH OUR
STOCK or MADE CORSBTS, WHICH IS A.
COMPLETE AS EVER. IN THIS LINE WE
WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE FEDO-
RIA AT ssvENTY-FIvE CENTS, AND THE
PARTISAN AT ONE DOLLAR, WHICH
BRANDS WE HAVE HANDLED FOR THE
LAST TIN YEARS, AND FROM WHICH EX-
FERENCE VIZ CAN RECOMMEND THEM.
AN ELEGANT MAZE CIIILD'S CORSET AT
FIFTY CENTS. AFULL LINE or DIR. WAR
NER'S CELRBRArED C0RsETS.
julius MEYER & son.
6o1 aud 500 cast Broad street.
Parties ordering through the malls will please
state size Of bust and enclose neen cents for post
age. ~ 22-ru,Th&5u
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
Foreign Facts and Gossip.

Two English ladies, who last year ira
versed the Jura, simplon, aud part OF the
Col di Tenda, on tricycle., started recently
from Porto Aaurizlo, on the Mediterranean,
for England. After journey OF forty-six
days length they arrived OF Boulogne, and
departed thence for tho other side Of the
channel.
To the city Of Paris have been presented
by the Shah OF Persia two diminutive
camels no larger than ponies. which belong
TO an exceedingly rare species, Of which
the Shah has four specimens Ia his private
stables. They win be placed In the Jardln
dcs Plsntes. In o house constructed spe-
ciAlly for them.
At Munich sub-commissioned officer
bsned Jacob killed himseli with cannon
which he had been directed 70 clean. He
put . charge into the cannon when no ono
Was pear him, and placing bis chest against
the musxle fred the vent. His body was
blown horribly 70 pieces. Il . believed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22

The news OF the sudden death OF Judge
ASA ID. DICKINSON, OF Prince Edward
county, will carry pain to many hearts. lie
had been on the bench OF the Circuit Court
for nearly fourteen years, we think, and
had performed his official duties to the sat-
isfaction Of the bar and the public. He was
a gentleman with whom it was next to i'm
possible TO differ in anger, so auliable was
he and so kindly disposed towards every
body. He leaves q good name, which is
better than riches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
democratic party regret that he has not
done Il.
rndopendents aud Independents.

In00DeUQHHto 4at- Af4teO
In IL issue Of yesterday the philadelphia
Press. BrArgE's leading organ IN Pcnn'
sslyanis, felicitates itself and its party upon
what n terms "expressions from o large
number OF wellsnown Pennsylyania To-
DEPENDENTS giving their endorsement 20 tne
Republican national ticket" and cxultlng'
" declares that "the Republican party In
mi. State at least, u united and enthusi-
astic in It, support Of BLAINE and LOGAN
Istg Let us see The Philadelphia Iimes'
Independent Republican. in Its Issue OF The
same date says:
While some OF the regulation party or
cams have been iacetlously disputing ~ 10
whether the antl-Blal I,epubt cans OF 'his
city numbered six or seven, scores OF ieid-
ing Republican businessmen have been
quietly considering how they can best ex-
prcss their opposition 10 the election oil MT.
Blaipe. Most OF the Republican opponents
of MIR. Blaine are not Of the old independent
Republican organizations, either State or
rn,iuicinal, They are businessmen who
have taken little active part in politics be-
yond contributing 10 and voting for the
marty: and the considerations which die
tate their action 90 directly tothe personai
and public qualifications OF the candidate.
The first formal expression given on the
subject viii be found In our columns to-day
over the signature OF Joseph Parrish,
name that needs 10 certificate OF character
from any. lie does not speak for himself
alone. but for many others who have freely
conferred with him. and whose names and
actions will be conspicuously noted IS the
contest progresses. They will bring into
the struggle no lingering sores OF past re-
volts. They are not professional municipal
reformers nor the Independent Repnbli-
cans Of two years ago. They are, hrst OF
all, business men. with honest business
aims, demanding honest. conservative gov
eminent, and jealous OF the good repute oil
our national rulers.
That this new element in Pennsylvania
politics will become an important ana
probably controlling factor in the pend
Ing contest is now well assured, and none
can measure the extent OF the revolt. III
II not parading with drum-corps and
bugle-blasts, nor are its active men seeking
TO be heard on the street-corners or at the
regulation centres OF political reyelry.
They will be heard from time to time In
the conflict. but they will be most dis
tinctly heard ut the polls on election-day.
And so 1t iswith the Independent move
ment in every portion Of the country in
which u has manifested itself. What is
true Of Pennsylvania is true Of New Eng
land and OF the West. The movement is
new movement, which draws its strength
not from professional municipal reiormers,
soreheads, and pot-housc politicians. but
from the best elements Of citizenship.
Those who have the interests OF the coun-
try truly at hesrt are perfectly willing to
swap the class OF Independents referred
to by the Press for the class referred to by
the Times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22


isbEient.
compsred with the vend5me column In
Paris the Barfholdi statue Is higher by a
.ew feet. COMPARED with the largest other
statue Of which the height Il known, II is
twice rs high. the statue In question beng
that Of 81. Charles Bo1omeo, on the banks
N Lake Mag giore. The height OK the Co
lossus OF Rhodes is supposed TO have been
100 feet. or 30 feet less than the height OF
Barihodi's WORK.
The SPANISH executioner, Francisco Rulz
CasteIlanos by name, after receiving his
wages few weeks ago. went with several
OF his companions into wine-store and
drank freely. ono OF the companions soon
afterward accused him OF having slangh-
tered seven men, whereupon TIE execu-
tiorer invited the fellow i0to the street. A
tight ensured, in which the executioner
wounded his assaiIant in &c breast. Police
officers soon arrested the whole party.
since DR.. Larbardi operated on the head
OF the murderer Campi, DR.. Brown Sc
qIard las undertaken simllar experiment
with dog. He wished to see whether,
after violent death in healthy state,
consciousness In n dor could be restored.
he therefore bebca,lel dog that was
familiar With his voice, another dog hay
ing beforehand been prepared Tor the
transiusion OF Us blood into the arteries NJ
the dead dogs head. No sooner did he
inject The blood than the head became
animated. the eyes opened. and on the
name CT the dog being called, an attempt
at response was made by significant
look. This is interesting and 1t Is re-
voting.
Latest advIecs from Brazil say that the
new Ministry is about TO present au impOr-
tant emancipation measure to Parliament.
Among the questions TO be submitted are
these: The liberation OF all slaves over sixty
wears Of age and what shall be done to In
sure their support-wheiher It viii deyolye
upon their eX-masters or upon the Gov
ernmcni: the proCriety Of o3Ilging freed
men to work; the augmentation OF the
emancipation fund by taxing all classes,
and whether planters should not he re-
quired to pay in addition according TO the
number OF slaves held; the localizatlon OF
slavery within the provinces; the fixing OF
e maximum price TO be paid for emancipa-
iions from the fund. and whether this
should be according to age and profession,
and also whether il should not be annually
reduced until the extinction Of slavery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
SO tits Written.

Il seems TO be written In the Book Of
Fate, u so we may speak, that GROVER
CLEvELAyp II 10 be the next President OF
the United States. His triumphal march
TO the White House has almost begun.
Mr.. BLAINE In Just where Mr.. Ci.AY vas
In 1s44. After seeking the nomination OF
hts party for years--after having been IN
ssplrsnt when Convention after Conven-
ton was beId--Mr. CLAY was q last sue
cessful, aud In 1874 received the nomL
nation at the hands Of the magnificent
old party Of which hs had been 70
long the Acknowledged head. But tho
Democratic National Convention OF 1874
met soon afterwards and nominated JAxSs
X. Polk, an unknown man. Beaten
again." Mr.. CLAY Ia said to have ex-
claimed when he frst heard Of Mr.. PoLK's
nomination. He knew that bis record Of
forty years Ia Congress was volnminous and
contained many vulnerable points, and be,
the GOLIATH Of Gath, instantly recognized
in MIR. POLK the little DAVID who was TO
STAY him. Mr.. BLAIsE, We repeat, Is now
Just where Mr.. CLAY was in 1874. He
may be GOLIATH Of Gath. and our csndL
date may be.s little fellow, unknown TO
the world. Nevertheless, the latter Is the
DAVID who will choose o smooth stcne
from the brook wherewith TO lay out the
boaster from Maine. "I will give your
flesh 10 the birds Of the air and the beasts
Of the 6eld," says the Maine giant. "My
trust is IN the TRUTH win reply CLEvE.
LAxp. BLANE's weaver's beam" Is the
tariff question. CLEvsLASD's "smooth
stone" will be tho reform OF the Govern.
ment.
Mr.. CLEVELAND has had more experience
that qualities him for the Office Of President
than had most OF the men who have been
elected President Of the United States. He
has presided over the great State Of New
York-an empire In itself. He has had
Just the same experience which Mr.. TnpEs
had had when he was nominated for Presl-
dent IN 1915. In word, be has had abun-
dant experience to qualify him to discharge
the duties Of the high Office
which he IL destined TO take on the 4th Of
March next.
What sort Of experience has Mr.. BLAINE
hadf He is not even . lawyer. He has
never been Governor even. Hts friends
ought to be the last to raise the question
Of experience.
We have said that CLEVELAND Is going
10 be elected. Whyi Because the people
wish 20 know whether they are suffering |
rom a nightmare or pot--in a word
whether they can wake up aud shake Of
! despotic form Of government or not. II
hey succeed, as succeed they will, the
yreat republic Of the West will have taken
, new lease OF life.
Long live the Republic!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22
CHARLOTTESVILLE.

Dissertation oFJcGcrson's Grave-Personai-
Shooting Afair-Raid on YnGnbonds, Etc.
correspondence Of the Richmond Dlspatch.I
JULT 81. 1884.
The burial-pace OF Jefferson has been re-
Gently dCsecrated TO the extent OF tearing
away the lock 70 the enclosure and deiacing
the ornamention Of the same. About ten
DAYS AGO a party Of northern men went
over there, and II is supposed that in their
mania for relics they disregarded the sane
city OF the place. As there Is no protection
for the monument, II will probably 20 as
The old one did, bit by bit, into the
pockets of relic-hunters.
Charlie Ferguson, OF the Philadelphia
Baseball Club. recently OF the Virginia
Club. Is at home, suffering with a strained
knee. which he received while playing at
Chicago two weeks ago. He IS one Of the
pitchers OF the Philadelphia. lie is yet
on crutches.
A shooting affair which has Just come to
LIGHT took place 1T COyesyille two weeks
ago Between Hardin Mawyer (whitc) and
George Green (colOrcd). II seems that the
colored eople bad festival ut the academy
at Coycsyille. which MawyeF attended.
While there he became engaged in Il quarrel
with Green, and shot him. Green dicd
from the effect OK which next day. A cor
oner's Jury rendered verdict that Green
came TO his death from pisiol-shOt wound
at the bands Of Hardin Mawyel. Mawyer
escaped, and has not been heard from.
The police made rad 4 lew nights ago
upon q gang OF young vagabOnd.. white
and coored, who have been sleeping for
some time in IN unOccupied stable in the
rear Of Brown q AleXauder's store. Five
OF them were captured and put IN safe
Keeping. Nearly all o! them belonged 10
other towns. There are supposed to be
about twenty in the gang. How they have
managed 10 live is a mystery. They were
boys ranging from twelve to sixteen years
OF age. The leader seems to he one o!
those New York waits sent here by char-
table society IN that city several years ago.
DUP.
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HAMPTON.


Political Mahoneites In Consultation.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatcb.l
July 10. 1884.
A number Of leading Mahoneites have
been at Old Point OF late for the purpose
Of consulting and getting their machinery
in order to begin tine campaign. Gov
ernor Cameron, General Groner, and Con-
gresham LIBBY were among the number.
There was also a representation from this
county and the county Of York. 1t Is
stated hat all is not harmonious in their
ranks, and that Congressman Libby will
not have a walkoyer for a denomination !;
that he is bitterly opposed by York county,
led by Griffin. 1t is probable their congress
sional convention will be held here.
HAMPTON.
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HENRY COUNTY.
Arrest of Richardson. the Fratracidc-Pre-
Hminary Examination.
Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l
MARTINsyILLE, VA, July 81. 1894.

Especial telegram to the Dlspatch.l
MARTINsyILLE. VA, July 81, 1884.
Benjamin +. Richardson, who killed his
brother Albert in the LeatherwOok section
OF this county some day. ago, was ordered.
in the examining court to-day, 10 be held
for the grand jury. After having been at
large about ten days he was arrested near
the home OF his mother a day or two ago.
His statement is that after some words
between his brother and himself Albert
struck him twice with piece Of plank and
continued TO push upon him. and then he
struck Albert with chair and killed him.
lie said be did not intend to kill him. and
was sorry he had done so, and went for
the doctor, but not finding him at home
went away. lie is small, miscrabe-loOk-
ing creature.
IL was in evidence thai he had been very
abusive TO his mother and had thrown
stones at her. Ii is said he had quarrclled
with Albert once before that day and had
been driven Oh by his mother, but came
back afterwards, raised another quarrel
with Albert, seized chair, and killed him.
His mother, aged and shrunken. appeared
rs witness against him, and after the trial
was over said, IL want TO say something;
Albert never struck him."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22

"a Washington editor rises TO declare
that the net result OF the GREEDY expedi-
ton was to get four miles further north
than any other expedition" II the Wash
ington editor had TO travel that four miles
he would think that the GREEDY expedition
had accomplished a great deal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-22

London teens with American sectors and
actresses Of minor Importance, attracted by
the occasional success Of American per-
formers. Some OF these strangers are glad
to work for pIttance, but most OF them
are without an engagement, and, Sicawbef-
like, waiting for something TO turn up.