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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
A FAILING HOUSE.
The Inmate, Narrowly Escape Death IN the
Rains.

ne Dh0sh ~ 49,
Rains.
Yesterday morning at 9:G O'Clock an
alarm OF fire was turned in HON station :,
aud the department responded promptly.
IL turned out, however, that there was no
fire, but that the twO.story dwelling. an Old
and somewhat dil2pidated structure, stand
ing at No. l407 Franklin street, had fallen
in, and was a complete wreck.
On The west side Of this house an exec
yaton was being made for the purpose OF
erecting 8 new building, and this caused
the foundation OF the other house TO give
way and bring the building TO the ground.
The ruin was perfect, and in the debrLS,
which spread out some distance on the
sidewalk, could be seeu the ntnts OF
furniture and utensils Of tlade owned by
the occupants, all Unfortunately mixed
in the mass Of fallen timbers, mortar, and
rubbish.
Quite q number oi people lived in the
house. among them Mrs. Vary Carrigan
and five children. She was at the market
at tie time OF the accident. and when the
house began 10 topple all OF the children
ran out safely except little girl about
eight wears Of age. She made her escape tO
an adjacent house, with which the falling
Que communicated, aud here N the second
story secreted herself under bed. The
shock OF the falling house caused the pias-
tering 10 fall In the room she was in. but
this did the little girl no injury, and she
was rescued by the nremen.
Mr.. Lucy Owens and four children ;
Mr.. O'Donnell, 8 tailor; Nr. OLeary. a
shoemaker; and q man named Ryan also
occupied rooms in the building, but all
made their way out beioie the house fel
down.
The building was owned by Mr.. John b
Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
Brle n and Personals.

ybe newly.elocted Board Of Directors Of
the Chamber oi Commerce VIII meet in
regular monthly session this evening nc
o'clock. The committee have had one
meeting, and will have one or more To IN
yestlgate the causes of the recent failure To
work the frc-aarm telegraph. II Is m evil
dence that a Part Of the trouble n least
was due 10 the crossing OF the wires by
wires Of pirate telephone lines, Of which
there are several about town.
4 petition is being circulated among
prominent businessmen intended 10 per-
suade Nj Charles l.. Todd 10 accept, II
offered, reelection 10 the Board OF Alder-
men. The election j. 10 be by the Board,
aud to ill the vacancy caused by Mr.. Todds
refusal to qualify.
The Police Board met yesterday evening
and tried and acquitted member against
whom charges had been preferred.
The Board Of Aldermen will meet in the
Council chamber thu, evening at o'clock.
President Bass will announce the standing
committees.
Yesterday and the day before $4,000 IN
Virginia consol coupon bonds were funded
into new 3's.
General James c. Hill. editor of the
Scottsville courier and Sergeant-at-Arms
Of the House, was in the city yesterday.
The brig J. W. Parker, 3Gl tons. John
W. Kane master. cleared FOR RIO de Jsnelro
Yesterday with i,67G barrels of loIr. valued
at 81, AIS; shipped by the lisxall-Crenshaw
Compauy,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
ONE AFTER ANOTHER.
TIE Wilmington, Iea, tho yirginias-Dsyie
Ioses the GDue,

TIE Vilmingtons IIea; tho ViTginias-Dsy,e
Loses tho Game.
The WilmingtOns closed their engage
mcnt here Of two games with the Virginias
yesterday. The evening was cool and I'M
usually pleasant, and specially proptious
for ball-playing. The contest began at )
O'Clock, witnessed by several hundred per-
sons. The west end Of the grand-stand
was grncSd with quite number OF the fair
sex. which of course animated each OF the
contost.ng mines 70 put in their best lick
every time. The Wimingtons, first to the
bat, were faced by Doyle in the box. with
Norg3n to bold him, while they put in
Murphy and Lynch rs their battery. In
the first inning the visitors. by hitting Doyle
for few singles, assisted by an error or
two on the part Of the home team, scored
three runs, while the home team in turn
was banked. When Powell (the third
man out was declared ont by the umpire
tL,rc was an outbreak OF dissatisfaction
and lois OF kissing from the audience, with
cries Of "put the umpire out, "carry
him in the shade" &c. Hr. Bradley faced
the crowd and said: "Uness this Ia
stopped the game will progress no further"
This served to quiet the spectators for a
few moments, but at intervals all through
the game the cries We're repeated and the
Kissing renewed. Such behavior as this
becometh not Richmond audience, aud it
being . violation OF baseball rules, should
not be INDUCED in. While the umpire's
decisions We're many times seemingly un-
fair, they are necessarily final, and were
apparently the result Of some defect Of the
umpirc's rather than partlality. ~ they
were made against both clubs. but more
frequently in favor OF the visitors. The
fielding OF each club was good, the Vir-
.Gnias' specially so, but the weakness of
Hoyle's pitching and the heavy batting oi
the WiminctonS gave them the game.
Stratton acquitted himself honOTlbly in
right field by catching a "foul," for
which he had 10 make a long run,
and taking ia fair ily with one
hand. W. Dugan made two beau
tiiul catches in centre teld after
mutiug 2 fly that he should have taken in.
Lark.n made several quick ana fine plays
on second base. The home team were
unable to hit Murphy only for few scat
tering singles, which yielded only two
runs, and these assisted by errors by the
visitors. In the eighth inning Doyle re-
tired 10 centre field, W. Dugan from
centre lield 10 third base, and Nash 20 the
box. In the two luniags Nash pitched the
visitors only made one run. Bastian made
the Int OF the day, which yielded him q
home run. ;or which he was literally
appauded. Say made a three-bagger and
a double. Several Of the hitter were made.
The game resulted in d score OF 10 10 In
favor OF the Wilmington'.
Below i the detailed score:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
HrIQf Nen4 KteniN.

1 room in the Whitehead House, hotel
af Couyers. Ca. has been the scene recently
OF two suicides and three attempts at self
destruction.
A live turbot imported from England,
weighing eight pounds, was served up
TUESDAY at the annual dinner OF the Ich-
thyophaoous Club at the Long Beach Hotel.
The New York clearinghouse ASsocia-
tion TUESDAY had under consideration the
question Of banks stopping the payment OF
interest on deposits, and the subject OF de-
vi,ing a scheme 10 protect the clearing
house against fraudulent checks. No final
action was taken.
A Brussels special OF July Sth says:
Elections to-day for members OF the Senate
resulted in majority OF seventeen Tor the
Clericals. Considerable excitement pro
vailed IN the streets, and gendarmes were
called out TO pacify the crowds who we're
shouting and singing.
The New York State Prohibition Con-
vention met at Albany, y. Y, Tuesday.
SeyeDty-iiye delegates were elected TO the
National Convention at Pittsburgh. n
prohibition platform was adopted, with a
Woman-suflrage p.ank. \ full electoral
ticket was nominated.
Representatives OF the metal-workors OF
the country. in convention at Philadelphia,
have formed a national union, with the OBJ
iect o. shortening working hours, betterlns
Iourneymen's wages, securing sanitary pre-
cautions in their Workshop. and putting
stop to the truck or boss system.
The continued wholesale importation OF
foreigners into the bituminous cOal-fold'
OF Cleariicld. Bedford, Huntingdon, Jetcr-
son. Cambria, Blair. and Somerset, Pa, haS
aroused the most intense feeling among the
native colliers. Secret societies are being
formed TO drive the foreigners away.
The steam-tug II. G.. Coleman exploded
her boilers at Elliotts Landing, on the
Missouri river. seven miles from Boone
vile. Rosday night. All the crew. con.
sisting OF three white men and four cOlored
men, EXCEPT Captain Thompson, were
killed. TIE boat was torn to pieces. The
pilot-house was blown 200 yards away.
A London telegram says The report ol
| Colonies Mai6ndie and Ford, inspectors oi
explosives, in regard TO the recent dyn'-
mite outrages. has been made public. Inc
report concludes that the restriction OF the
lawful commerce in dynamite does not prr-
| vent outrages, and that the dynamite l.
either made here secretly or procured IN
| America.
General Greniell has gone to fortify Way
| Halia. He will also erect defences near
| Korosko. a squadron OF cavalry and TWO
cunboats have been ordered to proceed
| from Assouan to Wady Ialia. The harlu'
Of Harrington, Secretary OF State for war,
SAYS that the Government had no intention
to send an expedition TO rescue Geher "
Gordon unless such action was shown -
be imperative.
Mrs. Jennie Nouville, aged twenty-nV.t.' g.
Of ST. Louis, was run over Tuesuay ,i =
1 New York. She was taken to hosplIiii
and died soon after. She was the Wiie q, y,
A. Neuyillc, manufacturing agent OF Of
Washington street, st. Louis. CARR, e., -
johnson was the name assumed bY Mts. ~.
Neuville upon the stage, she having TO- 49,
some time been O member OF one OF 'ho
Hazel Kirke" travelling companies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
At u London Gambling Hell.

At the time when we are demanding the
suppression Of the gaming-tables at Monte
Carlo Il may be Interesting to read the i0l-
lowing account Of visit paid recently hy
a casual contributor TO a gambling hell in
London: We walked toward the Toiten-
ham-Court road that might catch the bus.
Too late. however, the las. one had gone.
There was nothing FOR me, then, but to
make up my mind to invest half a dol
lar on a cab. Ny companion suggest
cd ! should 20 in with him 10 his
club for half an hour. Agreed. |
entered. no questions asked; | suppose
the fact Of nv being In a members
company was sufficient. He opened door
and ushcrcd nc III. and the first cxcama-
ton heard was Keno" and a grtlnt OF
satisfaction. Silver was rapidly counted
and passed along to this individual. waS
considerably taken aback az the business
air Of the whole concern. Seated at a table
covered in green cloth, and not unlike a
converted liiiard-tabic, were some tWel-
ty-GVe or thirty men, each intently scanning
four or five cards bearing number Of
printed figures. The crOupicr. banker, or
whatever he may he termed, stood at the
end Of the table facing the company
and rapidly revolving box not
unlike miniature washng-machinc.
At each revolution he released an
ivory or bone-t!ckat bearing num-
Der, which he quickly called aloud, and
placed upon an index or tablet also in front
OF him. The gamcStcr, being armed or
provided Witl any number Of those print.
cd cards. for each one 81 which they have
70 pay 3d. 10 the proprietor, are also sup
pied with quantity ~ red counters. The
CARDS, all bearing different series Of ligircs.
are rapidly scanned by the holders, and ~
a number is called hy the man in charge.
tanker or whatever he may re-, u cor
responding number is covered OF the
card with a counter until such time
as one OF the card-hollcrs covers
five figures in horizontal position.
or across the card, when hc immc-
datcly calls Keno" His numbers are
checked sDd found 10 correspond with the
bankers, and the pool becomes bis. One
noticed more partiwilarly seemed 70 be
doing very well in offering short odds, ard
thus Vioying his own little game very well
indeed, his exclamation every now and
?eain, in a Kind % bastard Yankee tWlng
lcirg. "GO on with tic music Ny friend
ln less than q quarter Il an hour dropped
g., although | was given TO understand
they were only allowed l.. stakes.
Having no more silver. hc rose from the
table; he declined the change O ten
round note which two or three offered u
supply. II war now getting OH for 1 4.
". Monday morning; wc adjourned TO
the rcireehmert lar and had q couple OF
liquors. some Of thr members were lyilg
about asleep In the gaming-room, haYin2,
/ supposed, been hard hit ny the latest
American importation. keno, and who had,
apparently, no other place to lay thc!r
heads than this.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
THE COUSINS FUNERAL.
Burial OF aisses Gibson and Williams Yes
terday Norninx.

erday borninS.
The funeral OF Misses Williams and Glib.
son. the two girls drowned at Old Point
Monday. took place from So. James Bps
CORAL church yesterday morning at 10
O'Clock. The crowd was such that by 9:45
near about half OF those who came were
tnrned away with the information that the
church was full that no more could be sd-
mitted. Not only were all the seats occu-
pied but much Of the ssanding-room.
The two girls. cousins, lived within q
very short distance Of each other, aud near
Sixth and Leigh streets the two sad
professions united, and the two hearses
moved on together, and the coftins were
borne into the church, one closely follow
ing the other.
The services were conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. DR.. Joshua Peterkin, assisted by
Rev. Or. Sprigg, editor Of the Southern
Chsrckndn. The reading OF the lessons
fell with more than ordinary soiemnity
upon the hushed assemblsge, and there
were hundreds OF fearful eyes. The two
hymns sung were 81 would not live al
ways" and "Nearer, my God, 10 Thee"
Miss Williams was buried In the family
section at HOLLYWOOD and Miss Gibson In
the family section at Shockoe. The Offer
ings Of flowers were very large. They were
OF all the designs that could express the
sympathy OF the friends; that could sug-
gest the pure young hearts OF the deceased
and the blessed life OF immortality into
which they have entered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10

embarked on the steamer Chancellor.
Mayor Haynes and many prominent city
and county officers were in the vanguard.
The streets we're crowded, as usual.
Tue RICHMOND BLUES.
The Richmond Blues we're in fatigue
uniform and without arms. A large crowd
was at the dock. and on almost every breast
piece Of blue or gray ribbon fiuttersd.
When. at last, the gang-pIanS was hauled
in and the lines east oil. rousing cheer
went up from the dock as the Chancellor
slowly steamed down The Passaic. The
weather was exceedingly fine, and an ex-
cellent view was obtained OF the picturesque
Hudson.
After going about five miles the Chancel-
lor pointed her bow down the river aud
stea:sed into the East river. From the
Battery, at New York, the excursiouists
were taken to Manhattan Beach, Coney
Island.
CLAM-BAKe.
At Sea-Beach Palace an old>fashioned
clam-bake was held, and the afternoon was
devoted 10 pleasure 2pOn the beach. sup
per was taken at Manhattan Beach by
those who were rot satisfied with the clam
bake. In the evening a pyrotechnic dis.
play was made on the beach In honor OF
the Richmond visitors, and the display
was very fine and attracted large crowds.
The excursionists returned to Newark in
the evening, and enjoyed a sail up New
York bay by moonlight.
CRUEL JOKE.
A iacetious uews-6ealcr announced on
his bulletiu-boaTd here this evening that q
tug.boat had exploded ia New York bay
and killed five Of the Richmond visitors.
Fora time great excitement prevailed. The
canard was soon discovered. but not before
it had been telegraphcd over the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
A Balloon Esfray.

a Tyrone pa special says: About 3
O'Clock Saturday evening the residents o.
Centre county, about Stormestown, no.
t.ccd large object slowly approaching
and gradually descending. II proved
to be balloon OF Immense sizn,
made Of oiled siIk, measuring six
ty Icct in diameter. Cling the public
read from fence to icrcc. DR.. Elmer
Mung caught the trlpeze which hung from
the netting. and before he could get the
balloon anchor he was icrked some
twenty feet in tie air, and, falling, struck
a stump and broke several ribs. The
trapeze was again caught hy number Of
men and boys. who dragged 1t a short dis
tance. when hole was torn in il, causing
il 10 collapse. II was then rolled up and
taken 10 the office n DR.. Biglow, where II
now is. There WIS 10 basket attached 10 il.
From circulars found the supposition j.
that tre balloon was let loose at C1nncaut
Lake. IN Crawford county, Is the circ llar-
advertise "A boat-racc TO come of there on
The 18th instant. The netting i new, and
Of superior quality. As the material Of
the balloon is costly. il is not likely to have
been sent of for mere sport, and the query
is, What has become Of the occupant:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
THE BATTLE or THE MANAGERS
ColcneI McCaulI Held in Light Bail for
Trial at Special Sessions.

Irial AZ SpcSlui NtfAichH'
mcrald ofyesterGayI
At precisely O'Clock yesterday after
noon Colonel John \. McCaull entered the
,Iefgcrson-Market Police Court to answer
the charge OF assault made by MANAGER
Rudolph Aronson. OF the Casino. The
Colonel had bellgercnt expression oi
countenancc. and carried a silk umbrella
with a carved ivory head representing a
snarling pug dogs head. Manager Aron-
son was waiting for him.
Mr. Aronson testified that at o'clock on
Saturday night. in his office at the Casino,
after the dispute already described in the
Herald as to whether 800 should be de
Quoted from Colonel McCaulPs share OF
the proceeds, Colonel McCaull struck him
one blow on the head with his clenched
Gst. The Colonel's diamond rang scratched
Mr.. hronson's face. Mr. AronsOn put the
scratch in evidence. II was very red, and
extended across the left temple.
I" We were about foot and half apart, "
he said, on being cross-examlncd by 1lr.
Dittenhoefer, land we were sitting down.
/ was perfectly calm till be called me -
- liar. replied that II he said that he
was - liar. Then he struck me. II
made me slightly excited to be called
- liar"
"Only slightly excited?" asked Mr..
Dittenhoeier.
THAT is all" replied Mr.. Aronson. He
did not recollect hearing the Colonel say he
wo,,d hot strike complainant, and telling
him to keep quiet lest panic be created In
the audience. lie denied that his head was
scratched by fall against the wall.
"Was the reason why you were only
slightly excited at being called a liar that
that was Colonel McCaulFs customary
manner OF talking 10 you?" asked Mr.
Aropson's counsel, Mr.. David Lcycntrltt
"Decidedly," replied Mr. AronsOn.
The next witness was Edward Aronson,
brother OF the manager. He gave Slmi'
Lar account OF the assault and said II
was a terrific blow; something enormous
like a cannon.bal. 1t would have knocked
nv brothers eve out II he hadn't dodged.'
The ofice-boy corroborated the testimony
oi the Aronsons. This closed the case fol
the prosecution.
PROM COLONEL M'CAULI's STANDPOINT.
Colonel McCaull took the stand IN III
own behalf and glared at the Arohsoh'
and their lawyer. 1--WE were slttlnR ~
least three feet apart" he began. g SAID
what Is this hear about your dedlctihe
800 from my share Of the proceeds
have compiled with my contract and an
entitled % the money. Then, In his calm
diQnified way" continued the Colonel, imi
tating q man roaring, che said, II
don't make any difference We hat
some further argument, and he de
MED my right. Then ] said, Thii
Is In keeping with the lies yod have
been publishing about me In the papers.
He called me - liar, and i slapped nv
mouth with the tips Of my fingers. Ina
was the only blow struck. He started up
and held him. l cried that ! would no
strike him, and that he should keep guile
10 avoid a disturbance. Then i saw hl
brother Edward coming at me, and threw
out my right hand. Isuppose j may nav
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10

The Henry County Murder-Jadge Paurs
Charge-PcrsouuIs-Fra Ccunu-Fah
Tobacco-Jndre paul on the Liquor Trade.
correspondence Of the Richmond DIspatehl
DAxvuLE. VA. July9, 1894.
People from Henry cousty say That Il. +.
Richardson, who killed his brother Albert
last Sunday at the home OF their mother,
near Leaihorwood store. Henry county,
was a most diSagreeable fellow every way,
and as he was a moOnshiner besides, the
officers OF the United States were also after
him. lie was abusing his mother at a
round raie. and Albert. though about ten
wears Younger, tried 10 put check TO hln,
and when quarrel ensucd Albert. 10 de-
fend himself. took up piece OF plank.
whercupon Richardson seized chair and
beat him TO death.
Judge Paul opened The session OF the
United States District Court here Yesterday
and delivered a charge TO the grand jury
which. the LAWYERS say, had "the true ring
about il; and II only the grand juries and
officers Of his court will be guided by such
judicial utterances as they heard from
Judge Paul. we shall soon hear nothing but
words Of cOmmendation for the courts OF
the United States" As regards the intiml-
dstion Of voters, judge Paul enioiucd that
the grand Jury must conline their inquiries
to matters pertaining TO Federal elections,
and they had nothing 10 90 with state cleo
tions.
There were in town yesterday Judge j.
u. Coles, Judge HOratio Davis, District
Attorney -. &. Lewis. United States Mar
shal j. G.. Watts. L. d. GALLON, of Lynch
burg. aud W. A. Burwell and p. Bouldin.
Jr.. OF Patrick county, qualified for prlc-
tlce IN the United States Courts. n. I.
Lewis qualified as deputy clerk.
Persons from Franklin county say that
fhe crop OF whest was the best ever made
IN the county, and there was never a better
prospect as TO the crops still to mature. NO
iiouor is solu at Rocky Mount, and some OF
the merchants in the adjoining sections
have quit selling II. am told.
One OF the wealthy planters from Cas-
well county, y. C., says that the toJacco
in one Of his fields is rs high rs his shoui-
der.
Another decision Of Judge Paul's, given
to the grand Jury, has afforded much salts
faction: "In the prosecution Tor retailing
liouor without license il Is not every sell
inr that will constitute the offence oi carry
ing on the business OF retail hquoi-
dealer. II you find tha, man has merely
occasionally sold a small quantity OF liquor
TO friend or neighbor MS an accommoda-
ton, as in case OF sickness and the like, you
will not be iustifable in finding IN indict-
ment against him; but II from the evidence
before vou you believe he is engaged in
selling liquor as a busincss--ds a matter ot
fyOfic-out Of which TO make profit. and
is thus engaged in business 10 carry on
which other persons are compelled to p1y
a license, III Is liable TO indictment. Your
intelligent observation Of the Affairs and
conduct of men generally will enable you
to draw the distinction which | have en-
0cayored TO make" ALPHA.
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mozart TO-NfEht.

l. Overture lie Premier Jour de Bon
hcur," (Auber,) orchestra. 3. Violin colo.
Z" Lerende," (Wieniaro.kl,) Mr.. John
Kessnich. 8. Alto solo, - Robert, Toi que
jaime" (Meyerbeer,) Mrs. Annie Louise
Powell, OF Washington. 4. a, serenade,
Fliege,l; b, Gayo,te "Aus schooner Ieit' p
iMichaelis.) orchestra. 5. Grand duo, clari-
net and trombone, Fantasie," (BrOgialdi,,
Hessrs. Felix Jardella and A. Equi. O.
Alto solo, Goodnight and Happy
Dreams "-with clarinet obligato-(Thomas,
Mrs. Annie Louise Powell, OF ct. Cecilia
Ouartette. 7. Valse Die Hydropatenl
(Gungl,) orchestra.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-10
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