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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
TiLDgY FAST YAILfHG.
snpsaiins to Rsss,a His PAysIest rswer-A
Hsee Ter she Prc<ieesey.


A New York special says; The re-
signation by Samuel j. Tilden Of direct
orships in three stock compsniesi in which
heis heavy owner has caused some talk
among financiers. He has always beon
so careful to be a controller Of his own
investments that search has been made
for a reason for the change Of policy.
The true one undoubtedly is that
he can no longer hope to re-
gain sufficient strength for the
slightest activity. For the first time
in his life he has spent a winter entirely
away from this city. His sumptuous
mansion in Gramercy Park, complete
in all its decorations and luxurious
furniture. even to the paintings on the
walls. has no other occupant than 4
Waterman. Tilden has not come down
from Greystone. his country place on
the Hudson, since last summer-Sep-
tembeI--nor has he been aboard his
yacht, though it was fitted up in the
fall with the means Of comfort for
cruise which its owner was understood
to contemplate. Nobody is nearer to him
than John Bigelow, whosays mir. Til
den was never in greater mental vigor
than he is to-day. The best advice which
the managers Of Mr.. Cleveland's cam
paign got in the canvass was from him."
But he would tell nothing concerning
Tilden's physical condition. A man in
equally favorable position TO know the
truth says: "Tilden will never leave
Greystoue alive. He knows il, and
that is the cause of his retirement from
the directories of railroad companies.
His health began to fail alarmingly
during his presidential campaign Of
1876, and he has steadily lost strength.
| remember that on his departure for
a European trip in the ensuing year a
notable reception was gwen to him, on
which occasion he had to be literally
carried into the house where the cere-
monies were held. That was his last
attempt to make public speech. lie
has since attended two meetings, but
only as an auditor. He is now helpless
to an extent appalling to the very few
who get the opportunity to see him.
Still. he firmly believes that he viii! i'm
prove in health--so much so that be-
lieve that he even hopes to be presiden-
ialcandidate in 1888. II was reluctantly
that he became convinced Of his physi-
cal inability to take the nomination last
summer. and his willingness to be an
adviser to President Cleveland is due
to an anxiety to contribute to a success
full Administration, in order to strength
en- the party for his own ensuing cam
paign." Such talk may be purely spec
ulatiye, but it comes from a source
which makes it interesting. The more
important fact is that Tilden is very
low, and. in spite of any possible ex-
pectation of future political activity, is
getting his financial affairs in shape for
death.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
MILTON NOTES.
Cornerstone Lsyine-The Tobacco Crop.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.

Concessions Layine-The Tobacco Crop.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
MIEToN, N. c., March Is. 1885.
Golden-Fleece Lodge, No. "A, a. r.
and A. NJ, laid the cornerstone OF
Lebanon Christian church. about six
miles from this place, on Saturday the
18th instant--W orshipful II. y. kems,
presiding master; S. Stevens, master -.
w. Lewis. senior warden Samuel
Holder. junior warden and j. Morgan
Smith. chief marshal. A large con-
course of people from the surrounding
country were gathered together to wit
ness the beautiful and impressive cere-
monies. A bountiful repast was prepared
by the good people Of the neighborhood,
and all Jared sumptuously. This
church is in a very prosperous section
of Caswell coumty-the lowlands OF
Uyco creek producing an abundance OF
grain, and the highlands being well
adapted to the raising Of fine bright
yellow tobacco, from which the farm
ers reap large revenue.
Very little Of last years crop OF
tobacco has been marketed, owing to
the fact that there has been no seasons
suitable to bring tobacco in i'll order for
handling. The crop is good one. a
large percentage Of it being very fine,
and will command a good price.
KUKLTX.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
The Virginia Coupon Cases.

WASHINGTON, March lG.-Four
cases. entitled Poindexter against
Greenhow, White against Greenhow.
Carter against Greenhow. and Moore
against Greenhow, which are known as
Virginia coupOn-tax cases. and which
were assigned for argument at the foot
of the call in the United States Supreme
Court to-day, will probably not be
reached before Wednesday or Thurs
day. In view of the importance of the
questions involved the Court to-day
gave notice that twelve hours would
be allowed for argument. so
that the cases will consume the re-
mainder of this week and perhaps one
day of next. 1t is expected that there
will be notable array OF distinguished
counsel. including William l.. Royal,
General ID. II. Chamberlain. General
Wager Swayne, and Senator Eyarts for
the bondholders, and Il. 4. Merrick,
Acknowledgement Blair Of Virginia.
and Hon. A. II. Garland now United
States Acknowledgement, hut appear
ing in his private capacity for the State
of Virginia. One of the cases comes
from the Richmond City Hastings
Court. two from the United States Cir
cult Court for the Eastern district OF
Virginia, and one from the Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
THE OLD NORTH STATE.



RALEIoH, n. c., March 16.---lt y
positively stated that the Mormons will
build = church In Rutherford county,
this State. and that two OF their elders
will conduct il, while three others work
as missionaries in North Carolina
Georgia. South Carolina, and East Ten.
nessee.
The grand jury OF Moore county has
found true bill against u. q. Cole Tor
wife-mrrder. His wife died very sud
denly last November. Suspicion pointed
to the husband as the murderer. Cole
is seyenty-six years Of age.
DEATH OF A PROMINENT METHODIST
MrSIsTER-AN MYSTERIOUS CASE.
This afternoon Rev. b. C. Phillips,
pastor of the Methodist church at Dur
ham, died there Of catarrhal fever and
pneumonia aged forty-threc. He was
one of the brightest members OF the
North Carolina Conference. The Metho-
dists Of the State feel the loss very
keenly, following as it does so soonuPon
the death Of Rev. W. c. Dalet. which
occurred last week.
A rumor is current that Governor
Jarvis is to be appointed president OF
the Atlantic and North Carolina rail-
road, which is practically owned by the
State.
Nearly year ago girl named Pear
son. aged fourteen, was in most mys-
terious manner abducted from her home
in this county. Though kilograms were
sent in all directions they failed to find
her. To-day detectives put in Jail here
John George alias John Green, charged
with aiding in the abduction. The evi-
dence duplicating him is Of recent dis
rnyary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
General washington News.
TRY telegram TO the Dispatch.l

lDg w biiN D4olN'NNsl
WASHINGTON, March l6.-The
Senate to-day confirmed John G. Black,
of Illinois, to be Pension Commissioner.
A delegation OF about two hundred
Christian workers, mostly ladies', COM
posed mainly OF the Women's Temper
ance Union and Temperance Alliance Of
the District, called at the White House
shortly before o'clock to-day. Miss
Cleveland received them in the Blue
parlor. The call was not for the pur-
pose Of making any requests regarding
TEMPERANCE matters, but Mrs. La Fetra,
who addressed Miss Cleveland in behalf
of the visitors, stated that they simply
desired TO pay their respects and to en-
press their confidence in her Christian
character. and that as mistress OF the
White House she would perform her
duty. A small pluSh-album was pre-
scented to Miss Cleveland. in which
sentiments of the visitors were in
scribei. Miss Cleveland, in reply, ex-
pressed her appreciation of the delicate
manner in which the visit was made
and her pleasure at meeting the WIS.,
itorS. The members Of the delegation
then passed into the East room, where
they were introduced to the President.
The Navy Department to-day in
structed Commander Wildes, Of the
steamer Yantic. now at New Orleans, to
supply the vessel with fuel aud proyi-
sions as soon as possible and go to liy-
ingStone, Guatemala. On arrival there
he is instructed to communicate imine-
diately with the American officials at
that place, and to use every exertion
TO protect American interests.
The president of the Central and
South American Cable Company to-day
telegraphed the Secretary of State from
New York that he had information that
vessel. supposed to have been sent by
the Government Of Guatemala. was on
It's way 10 cut the cable line. lie asked
that the company's property be pro-
tected.
The President sent the following
nomination TO the Senate to-day Jo-
seph S. Miller, Of West Virginia. Com
missioner Of Internal Revenue.
1t is authoritatiyely learned that
there is no truth in the report cabled
from a Paris newspaper that the Chr
nese Government has asked the media
ton Of the United States with France.
Mrs. Yulee, wife Of ex-senator Yulee
of Florida, died suAienly this evening
at her home. in this city.
General Sheridan received telegram
from General latch this morning stating
that upon the receipt of the Presidents
proclamation concerning the Oklahoma
lands most OF those preparing to invade
the Indian Territory decided TO return
TO their homes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
NEU' SURGICAL OPERATION.
An Instrument for the Treatment OF Dis
,a.ed Joints Tried on a sheep.


\ New York special says: DR.. Mil
ton J. Roberts performed new opera
ton at the New York Post Graduate
College and Hospital, No. 226 east
Twentieth street. yesterday afternoon.
The operation, being experimental, was
performed on a sheep with DR.. RO-
berts's new instrument, called the
electro-osteotome. This instrument is
designed for the treatment Of dis
eases in the joints, such as hip
disease. The instrument is similar III
its mode OF operating to the instru-
ments used by dentist in scraping out
the diseased cavities of teeth. 1t Is
operated by electricity and is capable
OF making 10000 revelations per min
ute. Its object Is to scrape out the
diseased portion OF the bone without
iniuring the articular surface of the
Joint. The old operation removed this
surface and left the patient with per-
manently stiff joint. The new opera
ton i, designed to leave the patient,
Joint as useful as it was before being
attacked with the disease.
The sheep used yesterday was put
under the influence of ether. Then
the doctor laid aside the muscles cover
ing the left hip-oint and and exposed
the bone. The oSteOtome was hanging
by an elastic rope from stanchlon
fastened to the operating-tablc. Near
by was Il battery to supply the cleo
tricity, operated by an assistant.
The doctor inserted his OSteo-
tome. an instrument like small
au2ur. and the electric current
was started. The anger reyoiyed with
tremendous rapidity. and DR.. Roberts
soon bored hole in the upper surface
OF the Joint. He then put into the
osteotome a drill with circular blade
ON the cnd. inserted it into the cavity
of the bone and scraped out the inside
of the Joint without destroying the
articuiar surface. With a small elcc-
tric lamp three eighths OF al inch in
diameter he illuminated and examined
the interior of the cavity and found
that he had accomplished his purpose.
A drainage pipe was then put into
the cavity. the wound sewed up aud
properly dressed. The sheep will be
kept for six weeks and then killed. IN
order that the bone NAV be examined
and the result of the operation deli
nitely asccrtaincd. 1t is expected that
the cavity will be filed up with ne"
growth Of bone. In the case OF n hui
man patient operated upon this would
be healthy bone. taking the place
of the diseased bone Scraped away
and making the joint, to use
familiar expression. las good as
new" DR. Roberts expects that If his
new method of treating joint-dlseaSe'
is successful the time required for the
treatment will be reduced from Seyera
wears to several months, with the add
ed advantage of leaving the patient
with sound and freely-moying JOINT
Several physicians who were present
yesterday regarded the operation a
successful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND.
Reported Collision Between the Russians
and Afehaus.
[By cable to the Dispatch. ]

(By cable to the Dispatch.l
CALCUTTA, March l6.-There are
reports here that an actual collision has
occurred between the Russians and AZ
ghans. The Government is very retl-
cent concerning frontier news.
LONDON, March lG.-The Times ex-
presses the belief that General Roma
Iof has gone from Askabad TO the dis
puted territory, and says if Russia IS
allowed to gain the territory by trickery
we shall have war little later only,
with the Amer OF Afghanistan dis
snsted with our folly. and Russia
Strengthened by valuable positions
gained.
In the House Of Commons this alter
noon Mr.. Gladstone. in answer to qucS-
tons regarding the settlement Of the
Russo-Afghan frontier difficulty, said
that the only foundation to be had Tor
the announcement that all amicable
agreement had been arrived at was a
promise wired by NJ. DE Giers, Russian
Minister Of Foreign Affairs, from st.
Petersburg, March 5th.
BERLIN, March l6.-Prince Bis
marck. il is stated, has, ever since the
amieable adjustment of the Anglo-Ger-
man colonial dispute, been actively eX-
er;ing all his influence with Russia to
avert the threatened war with England.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
The Railroad strikes.


ST.. LOUIS, March lG.-The Missouri
Pacific railway officials here State that
the strikers at Scdalia, Parsons. Deni-
son. and AtchisOn refuse To return to
work unless written guarantee Is
given that none of the strikers will be
discharged within a year from date.
At other places the men all returned to
work. No action has yet been taken
by the railroad officials. The general
manager OF the Wabash railroad tele-
eraphed this morning to the heads OF
the machinery and car departments of
the road stating that the wages will be
restored at once to the figures existing
before the cut.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, March To-
The strikers on the Toledo and Wabash
road tried TO stop the switch-engine this
morning, but United States deputy
marshal was immediately on each car,
and ended the trouble. The company
has offered to restore rates to the
strikers, and . o'clock this afternoon
was set for conference on the propO-
sitiOn.
ATCHIsoN, KAN. March l6.-The
local committee. after meeting this al
ternoop, declared terms Of settlement
settled, and the railroad strike ended.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
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The Fre~iaeut Gets Last.

A Washington special Of Sunday
says: The President has had a quiet
day, devoted to needed rest from the
long-drawn and selfish tales OF the
politicians. During the morning he
started out from the White House, 10
company with Colonel Lamont, TO take
a walk. Going out by the south porch,
they endeayored to reach the Washing
ing monument through the White
House grounds, and soon fcua1
their way obstructed by locked
gates. They o,ercame the obstruc-
ton by a wide detour, but not being
familiar with the country 10 the south Of
the White House, they wandered around
for some time in an adventurous way,
not caring to inform a policeman that
they were lost, but being firmly con-
,inced that they did not know the way
back. The President has not yet de-
cided upon the church he will attend.
lie will go to church. however. but will
make his selection after the people.hayc
got so used to seeing him that he will
no longer be the occasion for drawing
an unusual crowd Of curious strangers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
VIII Not submit 60 Barrios.
lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch1


LTBRRTAD, SAN SALVADOR, RIA
GALVESTON. March l6.-Thc decree
issued BY General Barrios, of Guate-
nala. proclaiming the confederation OF
the Central American States was kept
secret, and was only brought to the
knowledge Of the other four republics
March eth, when il created the greatest
Indignation. On March l4th the Con-
cress of San Salvador authorized the
Government to employ all possible
means for the defence Of the country.
which it proclaimed in state OF siege.
On account Of the attitude OF San
Salvador, which has 5000 men on the
frontier and plenty Of artillery, and
also because of the action of Mexico IN
advancing her forces toward Guate-
mala, the excitement here is subsiding.
The enthusiasm in San Salvador, both
Of the inhabitants and the Government
is increasing. and they are resolved to
die rather than accept the decree oi
General Barrios.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
Extra Session Of the senate.
fBv telegraph TO the Dispatch


WASHINGTON, March l6.-Mr.
Blair offered a resolution authorizing a
continuance Of the investigation of the
differences between capital and labor.
He said the investigation was practi-
cally concluded, and extension was de-
sired for the purpose of making re-
port. Under objection by MIR. Cock
rell. consideration was postponed until
tomorrow.
Mr.. Van Wyck's (backbone) resolu.
ton was laid before the Senate. and
Mr.. Eustis made speech, declaring the
grant Illegal.
Mr.. Teller defended the action of the
President in ordering, and the Interior
Department in issuing, patents for this
backbone land grant.
Mr.. Van Wyck soon took part in the
debate. which thereafter became largely
personal between Messrs. Teller and
Van Wyck, the latter charging Teller
with acting in the interest of railroad
corporations in number of instances
besides the one directly under deus
sion, and Mr.. Teller asserting that his
action had been strictly legal through
out, and that whatever had been
done or omitted to be done il
the interest Of corporations and
against the public welfare was the
fault entirely of the existing law. and
Mr.. Teller charged that Mr.. Van Wyck
was fully aware Of the defects in the
land laws and land grants, but had
done nothing in his official capacity tC
remedy these defects. This put Mr.
Van Wyck on the defensive, and the
debate became one of charge and coun'
ter-charge between these two gentle
men.
Finally the Senate. at $3.50 p. NJ.
went into executive session, and twenty
minutes later adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YoRK sTocK MARKET.

NEW YORK. March l6.--Thc special
feature of the stock market continues-to
be its great dullness. The combined
business Of the past three days has not
exceeded the average transactions Of .
single busy day. AT the opening Of the
Stock Exchange this morning there
were good many stop orders within a
small fraction of Saturdays closing
quotations, and Inanipulators who estab-
lished the opening quotations q shade
above those figures were thus aided in
making moderate advance on some Of
the more active stocks, New York Cen
trail gaining a. much as per cent.
during the first hour, while Lake shore.
Northwestern. and Northern Pacific
preferred were strong, scoring frac-
tionsl advance. This was followed by
a reaction after the first hour, in which
most Of the early gains were lost. and
then a dull and listless market, with
only slight changes in quotations until
later in the afternoon. when there was
another fractional decline, accompanied
by moderate increase in activity.
which was checked just before the close
Of the Board. prices finally closing
steady at or very near the lowest quo
tations Of the day. Coal stocks and
Union Pacific were among the weakest
on the list, and the latter declined
to 49,, closing at 46l-a net loss Of !.
There were rumors Of trouble be-
tween the Union and Central Pacific
companies. Southern Gould stocks
strong but quiet, Missouri Pacific show
ing a gain of I at 90l, after selling at
81. while Missouri, Kansas and Texas
is up | per cent. at 49,, after selling at
49,. Western Union declined ! and
closed at 500. Lackawanna is growing
day by day more inactive; after selling
this morning at los. the price declined
to i04, and closed with loss Of at
l04I. Sales aggregated l5I 900 shares.
Noon.-Stocks feyerish. Money,
per cent. Exchange-Long, 1881 short,
4S6. Governments steady. States
dull.
Erening.-Exchange, 4S3. Money
llsi per cent. Sub-Treasury balances
Gold, $l45,3S3; currency, s24,699
Governments dull 4 per cents, 1929
3 per cents, l0ll bid. State bonds
quiet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
White-IIouse Notes.
llir ielerrnph 10 the Dispaich.


WASHINGTON. March l6.-The con-
slant rush Of visitors to the Executive
mansion at all hours Of the day has so
encroached on the time Of the PreSi-
dent that he has felt impelled to make
q set Of rules for the reception Of Wis
itors. Hereafter he will limit his office
hours to from 10 to o'clock. except
Oh Tuesdays and Thursdays tCabl-
net-days), when they will be from
10 to l2 o'clock. During these
hours he will receive all persons who
call on official business. An hour will
also be set aside every afternoon for
the reception Of visitors who have no
business with the President, but who
merely call to pay their respects. The
President desires TO reserve the after
moons and evenings TO considering busi-
ness of his Office. and will receive no
persons outside of the hours above
specified except by special appoint
ment.
The President, accompanied by his
sisters, Miss Cleveland and Mrs. Hoyt,
attended the lecture given by Rev.
Henry Ward Bcecher tonight at the
Congregational church on the subject Of
:. Evolution and Revolution"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17
The National Republican sold.

by telegraph 90 the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON. March l6.-The Ma
GoaGi RepN6iicaR newspaper of this
city was sold to syndicate represented
by Elias w. Fox. OF St. Louis. as pur-
chaser. The price paid was $4,000,
of which sum $4,000 represented the
amount paid in cash for the stock Of
the concern. and about $4,000 debts.
principally notes against it, covered
by mortgages which are assumed
by the purchasers. The controlling
interest in the stock was held by Will
liam L. Chandler, who sometime ago
purchased the interest Of George Bliss,
who represented the New York syndi-
cate that bought out the interest OF
General Brady for 100000 about two
years ago. In the salutatory of the new
owners il is announced that the Repab-
iiean will support Republican principles
and pOlicies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-17

lby trtcsfaph 10 tue DispeCh-l
CHICAGO, March l6.-The Inter
Oceans Omaha tNeb.) special says ::
= About o'clock Sunday morning
about eighty masked men went to a
house where Thomas Jones and Mrs.
Taylor lived. near Spring rancho, Clay
county, took them to bridge few rods
away and hung them therefrom. They
were supposed to have been implicated IN
recent robbcries in that vicinity and the
murder of Edwin Roberts q month ago.
-Four other persons in the house at the
time were tied and guarded till day
break. Three OF them were warned 90
leave the county. Notice was also
served on William aud John Jeue' %
leasc the county within thirty days OF
suileS the same penalty"