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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

The Chicago Inter Ocean, in discuss
ing technical education, says:
"Thcse schools schools Of technolo-
gy, &c.,) educate the mind while train
ing the hand, and the graduates from
these workshops must prove an lrre-
sistible force in the future, and the
workman must become thinker as
well as a machine, OF be swept away
by the new order. This system OF
education tends to make young men
self-Ieliant, creates for them an indie
pcndenee, enables them to stand upon
an assured footing. With the exam
pies now before them, parents can per-
ceive the advantage Of giving their sons
and daughters practical training for
a particular pursuit, rather than per-
nit them to fall victims to the drudgery
Of clerkships and chance employment"
What the Inter- Ocean says is true to
the letter. What is more, it is only
question Of time when the cities that
fail to recognize practically that fact will
suffer by reason Of their neglect. Not
only will these cities fail in respect of
the matter of industrial progress, but
their young men especially will
be sent elsewhere to be odu-
Gated for special industrial pur-
suits, and, having been so educated,
will seek such fields as demand skilled
and intelligent labor. There is a
wealth Of suggestions to the people of
Richmond in the above extract from
our Chicago contemporary. When we
Richmond's natural advan-
lagos as a manufacturing centre, no city
IN the Union has more to gain than she
has by giving substantial encourage
nent to technical education.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
may look out to hear that every Demo-

may look out to hear that every Demo-
crat in Prince Edward is at work.
The Baptist Association Of this dis
trict meets here to-day. A large at
tendance is expected, and our town has
made ample preparations to entertain
them.
On Friday night the dwelling Of Mr..
James Forbes, in Buckingham, was en-
tirely consumed by fire. The inmates
barely escaped, and much valuable fur
niture and clothing was destroyed.
The drought continues, and farmers
say crops are suffering, which up to this
time have given fair promise of an
abundant yield. AJAX.
Another Account Of the Speaking.
FARMvILLE, VA, August II, 1885.
This is cOurt-day. The Malone can
yasser, Craig, opened the campaign with
a furious attack upon Mckinney for
saying that Readiusters hereabouts are
known by the kink of the hair and the
color of the skin. Mckinney arose in
his wrath, denied the charge, and COM
pletely squelched this attempt to ar
rsign the blacks against the whites,
and poured such a storm of invectiOn
upon the impudence that ventured to
attack the lion in his den that made the
Democrats prouder Of Mckinney than
ever. lie is nothing daunted by his
failure to get the nomination for Gov
ernor, and will fight, as he promised,
from the "rising of the sun to the going
down thereof" lie is as true as steel
and as bold as he is true. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
the State for district schools, sls,-
34l.93. ALPHA.

the State Tor district SCHOOLS, slS,-
34l.93. ALPHA.
AUGUST Is, 1885.
The colored woman Bette Edmund
son. who was GU. and stabbed by the
negro man William Eggleston on Sat
urday night, is still living and has
gained strength. Yesterday morning
DR.. Barksdale and Mayor Graves took
down her statement of the occurrence,
under the belief that the wounds would
prove fatal. She gave full and de-
tailed statement Of the manner in which
Eggleston attacked and stabbed her.
There were reports in town yesterday
that a white man named Hood had been
shot at some place about three miles
from town on Saturday night. The
best that can be learned is that at New
Hope school.house, about three miles
away towards the Mountain-Hil sec
ton, while a dance amongst colored
people was in progress a fight occurred
between some white men and some ne
groes, and white man named w. T.
Hood was dangerously wounded by
somebody and a negro named Wash
ington Ferguson was stabbed. Joe
Burks white man was arrested yester-
day on a charge Of doing the stabbing,
and bailed TO appear in court to-mor-
row. ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
4 RESIDENCE BURNED.

Narrow Escape OF Mr.. forbes's Family from
Ills Burning Residence, in Buckingham.
Correspondence fthe Richmond Dispatch. !
New STORE, VA, August II, 1885.
Last Saturday Mr.. James II. Forbes's
house was burned, together with all of
his furniture, &c. Mr.. Forbes discover
ed the fire about or o'clock A. NJ,
and he at once awakened his sons, who
were in an Office in the yard, and the
other inmates of the house, who were
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Forbes This son
and daughter-in-law), Misses Mamie
and Nettie Forbes daughters Of Colo
mel W. W. Forbes, and Miss Berta
Forbes. Mr.. Cleveland Forbes and
wife and the Misses Forbes were sleep
ing in the second story of tho house,
and they had scarcely five min
uteS in which to escape from the
time the fire was discovered un-
til the house fell in. 1t was i'm
possible for them to escape by the stair
case, and Cleveland let his wife down
from the window by holding on to the
window-sill with one hand. She was
right much bruised but not seriously
hurt by the fall. lie attempted to hold
on to the window until ladder could
be brought, but fell to the ground and
was also very much bruised. A ladder
was then put up to the window Of the
room occupied by Misses Mamie and
Nettie Forbes, and they escaped safely
to the ground; but just as Miss Nettie
reached the bottom Of the ladder Clcye-
land threw a trunk out Of the window,
which struck her and knocked her
down, but fortunately she escaped Sc
rious injury. None of the others were
hurt at all.
Nothing was saved out Of the house.
All Of the furniture. piano. two gold
watches, money, clothing, in fact every
thing, was destroyed. The house was
large frame building, and was so far
gone when the fire was discovered that
it was impossible to save anything.
There was no insurance on the building.
The fire is believed to have caught from
the cook-room in the basement, and was
entirely accidental.
Protracted meetings are being held at
the various churches and great interest
is manifested in the meetings.
The crops of corn and tobacco are
very good. j.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

Colonel j. RICHARD LEwELLEN
and Mr.. w. S. COPELAND, who re-
Gently purchased the Danyille Regis
ter, have more than fulfilled their
promise to make the paper one which
the people of Danvlle would be proud
of. Yesterday the Register swelled out
to twenty-eight columns and put on a
new dress. It's whole appearance ad-
vertises Danville as live city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
ALBEMARLE NOMINATIONS.
Good Democratic Work.. Richard Wing
field for senate and ". ID. Dabney and VI.
l.. Var Dorcn for House.

Good Democratic Work.. Richard Wing
field for senate and ". ID. Dabney and VI.
l.. Var Dorcn for House.
Correspondence of the Richmond Dspa tch. !
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
August Is, 1885.
The Senatorial Convention met yes
terday at the courthouse. Mr.. f. NJ.
Wills was made temporary chairman
and Mr.. f. b. Davis, Of Lindsay's, was
made secretary.
a Committee OH Credentials was APP
pointed, and it was found thatthere were
present thirty delegates from Albemarls
and six from Greene. The temporary
organization was made the permanent
one. The Convention resolved that the
delegates from Greene should cast the
full vote of the county. Mr.. Grigsby,
Of Greene. renOminated Senator J.
Richard Wingfield, and Mr.. K. S.
Thomas, Of the same county, nominal
ted General James G.. Field for senator.
When the ballot had proceeded about
half way to completion the sentiment
for Mr.. Wingfeld was so overwhelming
that General Field was withdrawn and
the former gentleman nominated unani-
mously. Mr.. Wingfcld, who had posi-
lively declined to run, could not resist
the urgent request Of the Convention.
Mr.. Wingiield's speech of acceptance
aroused a great deal Of enthusiasm.
The Convention was then reorganized
for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for the House. Mr.. Wills was
made chairman. Mr.. Walter d. Dab
ney, Mr.. NJ. L. Van Doren, and Major
Hill were placed in nomination. The
only show of contest was between
MesSrs. Van Doren and Hill, Mr.. Dab
ney receiving the unanimous vote of
the Convention. Mr.. Hill received II
and Van Doren Is. The nominees
thanked the Convention for the honor.
and pledged themselves to make an
active canvass.
Mr.. Dabney is the law partner of
John B. Moon, ESQ.,, one of the pre-
sent Albemarle delegates, and Mr.. Van |
Doren is successful farmer and presi- |
dent Of the Scottsville Fair. QUIZ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

The Chicago Tribune, Radical Repub-
lican, says the advance of the negroes
during the last twenty years has been
in the face Of appalling difficulties.
Very true. No sooner were the ne
groes "set free" than they were re-
enslayed by the Republican party and
chained hand and foot to the Radical
juggernaut. But they have advanced
all the same. By educating them and
giving them employment and encour-
aging them<O be good citizens, the
white people Of the South are gradu-
ally bringing about their second and
real emancipation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

The Tribune is evidently laboring
under the delusion that it can get a
Republican victory in Virginia out of
the "Danville incident" Within the
last ten days il has luggsd Danville
into its columns wherever it was
possible to DO so. As we said
recently, we have not the slight
est objection to the Tri6uns's discuss
ing the Dsnville incident, for if the
Republicans can stand having the
whole truth about Danville rctold, Ger.
tainly the Democrats can. However.
we would Offer the Tribune one little
piece Of advice before 1t proceeds fur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

The Philadelphia Press says there is
a cheering prospect ahead for the
iron trade" A boom in the iron bust
ness means boom in everything else
and now what becomes of the Stalwart
prediction that the election of CLEvE-
LAND meant universal business
smaShf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

The Philadelphia NORTH american
says; 1.-The shrinking process con-
tirues in the case of poor KELLEY"
Mistake. 1t is with the poor organs that
abused KMLEY that the shrinking pro-
cess continues. KELLEY is getting
bigger every day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

We have received from r. Z. Lee
Camp, No. l, Confederate Veterans,
neat little pamphlet containing the adj
dress Of Colonel ARCHER ANDERSON
on the opening Of the Lee-Camp Sol
diers' Home. For sale by all the city
booksellers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

Their 10 rs mad career--that Is, that It
enieavor to penetrate the inmost re-
cessss Of the slleged heart OF JOHN
SHERMAN and see what that worthy
thinks Of the Danville incident as a
Radical campaign investment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
ROOTS. SHOES. &c

w B. DREW Il son, wsp
w MANUFACTURERS OF H&H
GENTLEAEN'S FINE BOOTS ANDI -.
SHOES
in the latest fash ionn bic STYLES. Fitguaran-
taed. and warranted not TO squeak. Misnts
on hand At cost.
Repairing neatly and promptly done.
500 Main street. corner Eighth.
au 9-eod2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
q
EsEAKHS.

BOSSlEUN.-Died. at Harrisonburg Va,
Tuesday morning. 18th instant. CYRUS
PARK BR, infant son OF Cyrus and NJ Par
ker bossieuX; aged five months and five
DAYS
Funeral from residence Of parents. No. 7
west Grace street, ~ Q clock THIS MORN
ING. Relatives and friends invited 10 at
teEd.
PARKER.-Died ut his fathers residence.
NJ 10 O'Clock L. NJ, August II 1883. En-
NETT j., son OF John W aud Mary ]. Par
ker; aged seventeen years
The funeral will take place from his faith
ers residence. el4 west Clay street at 3
O'Clock i. NJ. on WEDNESDAY. Friends
and acquaintance ARE Invited % attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

But what to do with GosUCH ?"
exclsims the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
We would suggest that few yards of
rope would not cost much.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
ro Our Observation-Disclosures.

Ask any one of the above in Rich
mond if the Pure Double-Stamped Cane
Rum, sold by Messrs. W. d. Blair &
Co., Richmond, Va, is not the best and
purest ever offered on this market since
the war. The price is very low. Send
for sample to 100 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
HOrsford's Acid Phosphate
AS A NERVE FOOD.

As 4 NEHNE FOOD.
DR.. j. W. Smith, Wellington, o.,
seys: " In impaired nervous supply
have used it to advantage"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

The Chicago Mail says: KEILEY's
fight is now the country's fight" That
is the right view to take of the matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
NEW BOOKS.-The Lady with tho

~ Rubies, from the German ~ r.. NarI,t.
translated by Ms. Wsier. sI45. TIC Man.
rice Mystery, by John Fslen Cooke. 25r..
Barbara ieathcote Trial by Rosa y. Cary,
25c.; AUlnay Tower. hy a1thDr on d. O1e
summer, Si.50; Letters from Hell. bv Mac
Donald, 81. Uncle RemuS unabridged.
Soc: LIE and Times OF the ryle-,. by f. a.
Tyler volume 2. 50; . Tender Dolores ~
the Duchess. poe.
WEST. JOHNSTON & Co.
aug 9ll Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
BRIEF COMMENT.

irregularities have been found in
the Government carpenter-shops." a
plane case, doubtless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
STMNER RISORTs.

AIILLBORO' SPRINGS.
VA CAPACITY, $50.
BAIH COUNTY. Va. August ~. le-T
HUNTING and FISHING SEASON De-.
gins this day. Deer abundant: Pheasanfs.
turkeys and Fishing unsurpassed. Ample
provision made fuE the accommodation OF
spOrtSmen.
TERMS Per day, s. 80; per week. $3.50:
per month. $40. Address
r.. g. PElTON.
Milboro' Springs. Bath coAuty. Va.
M low
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
NATURAL BRIDGE FOREST.

The three hotels Will open under me sum-
mer management Zzu. Everything
"a our power has been done % couf.u.e ms
rare attractions OF This cool. c.,tu. AMI
comfortable place. Tie Annapolis Band a
rc-engaged. There arr eight miles of care
rage-roads within the park. The livery
II excellent. Send f'r pamphlet.
j. Il. PEfTOS. Supennteni.n
fy 1-2m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
TO SUMNER BOARDERS.

Fresh mountain mir. pure water delight
fu scenery. pleasant wa Ks aud drives. ran.
road and telegraph to all points ane boat
ing and bsss-fshlng. \ pleasant homo
away from the summer heats at reasonable
rates Address
WILLIAM VI. STATION.
IurNaulu.
an l5.Gts Rofotouf, county \.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
Id POINT COMFORT, VA.
HYGEIA HOTEL.
SITUATED ONE HUNDRED YARDS FU0N FoQI
MaAFnF

oAlN al EDoNk HUNDRED YARDS FADM FDGr
MONROE.
Open al the year. Accommodates /. 600
guests. Equal 10 any hotel IN the United
states. Surroundings picturesque and MS
torlc. Appointments. table. and service uu-
eXCeNed. Bathing boating fishing anil
drN Ing specially attractive. Terms Jess fur
equal accommodations than any resort in
tue country. Pure ocean mir. frce from IA.
lara and conducive 20 refreshing sleep
send for descriptive pamphlet.
fe Dam II DfItfhfftfE Ffrlf.rf..f..r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
MARRIAGES.

WINN--WILSON.-A in Richmond
Va, August 18th, by Rev. Father j. l.. Tier
nan, JOHN W. VIM. Of Richmond. to
Mrs, FRANCES 5. WILSON, OF Pennsyl-
vania.
Petersburg papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

WIGWAM PAWNEE TRIBE, No.
w %. j. o. X. N.-CInEFs AND Bro
TliERS: You are hereby notified to meet NJ
your wigwam on the 10th sleep. sturgeon
moon. fourth run. low sun. common era
August 10th, at L. 81, TO pay the last tri-
butte OF respect 10 our deceased brother,
WILLIAM WRIGHT.
by order OF the Sachem.
j. I. BURROUGHS, G. OF X.
Members will provide themselves with
white gloves. Members OF sister tribes are
Invited to attend. au le-lts
GALLFGo-M Mills MANUFACTURING Co.,
RICHMOND, VA. August 9, 1855. !
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
Il THE GALLEGO-MIL MANUFACrU-
RING COMPANY call an important meet
Ing Of the stockholders OF said company az
their Office on THURSDAY the 10th day
of Septe mber 1855, at IL O'Clock noon.
THOMAS Il. EEESEE. Secretary.
an -7ots
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
PfRS0a AI.

RICHNoNp, August 4 I-s5.
NOTICE.-WE HAVE THIS DAY
~ appointed THOMAS q. WILLIAMS
our agent to conduct the DRUG BUSINESS
Al the corner Of seventeenth ant Broad
streets 10 buy and sell fOr cash only
an 9-2w BODBkER BROTHERS.
OUR STORE CLOSES AT 6 p. VI.
~ daily. excepting SATURDAY. until
Wrther notice. KAUFMAN & Co.
Jy 26-lm Ala east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
GTEAMER GEMS EXCUR- -1-,.II'aJ
~ SIONS 10 DREWRY'S --tz&aSs@ks
BLUFF, PlC-NICGROCNDS

NIEAMER GEMS ENCU r -sisaJ
- SIONS 10 DREWRY'S -.ts<ASsaks
BLUFF PICNIC GROUNDS,
LEAVE EVERY
SATURDAY, SUNDAY. and MONDAY,
At : a. ST.. II \. NJ. Z. NJ. aud JP. VI.
WEDNESDAY. at =. II.
lfewry Buf Is now open exclusively
fu this steamer as an excursion resort and
picnic grounds. with beautiful scenery,
house for dancing, rustic seats. swings
quOils. &c, &c, and eXcurs.O on Sis can stop
or There and take the Gem last trip back
10 Richmond.
From Twenty second and Dock streets
Leave cars at Twenty second AMI Main
streets. Music and refreshments. Emerson
Upright Grand Piano.
Fare - DreWrv Bluff: Round trip. 2jc.
Ne charge for children under i've years. so
improper persons allowed aboard. Just the
trip tor inValidS and children.
The GEN also makes a trip 10 CLARE
MONT and Intern ediate land ms TUESDAYS
and Thursdays at . y. NJ, returning on
Wednesdays and Fridays. Freight received
Mondays and Wednesdays.
The GEM can be chartered at low rates.
Capacity fOr BOO persons. Apply early 10
II. V. OWEN. Agent,
Twenty-secOnd and Dock streets.
Jy 9-tSeZ6
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19


FISH AND CRAB SUPPER.
street CARS connect both going and re-
turning. Delightful family excursions.
Perfect order. No Objectionable persons a.
lowed.
VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT COMPANY.
IS %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
ct. MARY'S SCHOOL.
DICHMOND SEMINARY.
IL No. 3 EAST GRACE STREET.
RICHMOND, VA.
JOHN II. POWELL Principal;
Mis-. +. q. pENTON, I Associate
Mrs. j. X. GARNETT ! Principals.

The thirteenth session OF this BOARD
ING AND DAN.SCHOOL FOR YOU Nc
LADIES Will begin SEPTEMBER p, 1859.
and close June 10 1856.
Thoroughly convinced OF tho great ad-
vantage OF such instruction. we have an
neXed kINDERGARrEN DEPAKr-
MENT for iUlc bOgs and iris between the
ages OF (0iUr and cigh years. This Will b.
under the management OF Miss VIRGINIA
X. SNYDER, "A lady well known In this city as
All accomplished and successful teacher I'm
this her specially. Comfortable rooms are
provided upon the same hoor with the rest
OF the school, bW irUhDW SHy cORtuct or
connection b.ith 10
Apply for catalogue NJ the bookstores or
tOeltber Principal. is l9-~u, WNF3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
EDUCATIONAL.
CIGNOR S. D'ANNA,
~ INSTRUCTOR IN VOCAL CULTURE
Qtallsn method)

TEACHER OF PlANO-PLAYING.
Application may be made at walter ID.
Moeea a Co T. Oh Main street. au le-1m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
BOOKS, STATIONERY, DC.
au1o RANDOLPH = rNGLlsH.

ERESII SUPPLIES or THE FAST
d SELLING BOOKS: Miss Cleveland
Studics OF George Eliot. Admiral Por'ors
Harry Marine. Zen Hur. The Fair Col,
ZorosAier, Vain Pofe holdings Aulnay Tow
er Boots and Saddles, ana all tle new
Books ana Magazines as soon a. isNgoI
81 l6-eod&w BkCkMIIIi MPAEtTAN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
VoELKER's BAND.

Popular prices: Gentlemen. SOC: ladies and
children. 2jc. underline years, free.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
MEETINGS.

HEADQUARTERS RICH w
- M0ND CONMANDERY, No. 2, X
X: r., RICHMOND, VA, August ~, ~
leeo.-SPECIAB Orders: Sir/
Knights Attend n called assembly OF the
COinmnndery at the Asylum, 81, AlbaDs
Hal, THIS Wednesday, EVENING at
O'Clock. Citizens dress.
by order OF JAMES III. CAPBRs. Eminent
Commander. GEORGE A. AINSLIE,
Captain-General.
Attest: S. MEG. FISHER, Recorder.
au IQ-It
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

SCHEDULE:
Leave Richmond. 7 \. NJ; bermuda, $50
A. NJ: city Point, 0:ij 4. NJ. and other
landings at usual hour Arrive Old Points p.
VI. Take steamer for Washington fun moon
and arrive there \. NJ. Tuesday. Remain
in Washington Tuesday until r. VI. (Or q
arrive Old Point 7 \. NJ. Wednesday; remain
al Old Point TN > =. NJ. Wednesday; then
take steamer Ariel and remain aboard that
night FREE OF CHARGE and come up TO
riNerlaudings and Richmond Thursday, ar
irving here about 4.3O +. NJ.
au lG VIRGINIA STEAMBOAT co.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19

SPECIAL ATTRACTION
FOR Thursday, August 2Oth-Captain Franz
CtNNISGHAM viii sing faYOrite selections.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-19
.sTUESDAY AND THURSDAY
L MOONLIGHTS."
DUTCH GAP.

STEAMER ARIEL.
EVERY 4 ESpAI AND THURSDAY
NIGHT
Leave at 1870 p. NJ. return ut 1880 p. VI,
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INSTITUTE, VA.

CHAS. l.. COOKE. General S,speTfRtendcHf:
MRS. Il. s. CHILDS, Associdte Principal
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-27
Of
PERSONAL FEELING AGAINST ANY ONE.
Death ofa Prominent Telegrapher

CHICAGO, March 26.-Gen. Arson Stager,
who for some time has been suffering from
a number of complaints, including Bright's
disease. died at 3 this morning. He was
born in Ontsno county, New York,
April 2s. 1925. He began work as tele-
graph operator in Philadelphia. Two years
afterward be was made chief operator Of the
National lines at Cincinnati, aud in 1852 he
was appointed superintendent Of the lines Of
the Mississippi Printing Telegraph company.
He took prominent part in organizing the
various lines and interests leased BY and
con soiidsted with the Western Union Tcle-
graph company, and, upon the organization
of that company, he was made its general
superintendent. In 1861 he was appointed
By the secretary of war chief Of the United
States military telegraph. He organized the
military telegraph and was com nisslened
colonel and aide-de-caB and assigned to duty
in the war department, and was brevetted
brigadier general at the close Of the rebellion.
st the close of the war be resumed his posi-
ton zs general superintendent Of the West
ern Union, which posShe retained until the
consolidation Of the Western Union and
American Union companies