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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

CEINE-THREAD.-WeNU@>
Dare now ofYerfng fun stock
of Seine-Thread. consisting OF al numbers
and qualities; Seine -1wines. eli sikas Lines.
Yawking, Selne-Corks, Corkwood. tisher-
mems on Clothing. single and double. we
ting on hand, and win give specially low
prices TO buyers In largo ouantities. Haul.
beine Netting made to order ana pefieet
goods guaranteed.
corner Seventeenth and Franklin streets,
Richmond, Va. Solo Importers OF the cei-
ehrAted Lon- Brand eine-Threads war
nnted 70 give satisfsction. ~ 10
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CTNLAMp WITH ALL THE M
PERSONAL.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EX-
IL ECUTOR Of w. II. AGREE. deceased.
all parties having claims againt the estate
are requested TO present the same to me for
settlement. and those indebted thereto TO
settle with me.
CHARLES f. BRAUER.
Executor OF w. II. Acree. deceased.
NH 2e-Suit Stall 80. First Market.
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EFY 90 RRB RRR gEH Nm NTITT
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I 200 4 4 BEKEs Mn T -

Broad-Sireet store near Ninth street.
Green Grocery. Second and Canal streets.
Cary street Store near Thirteenth street.
Boarding House, Fourteenth near Main
street.
Clark streets.
Store and Dwelling. 1900 east Main street.
store and Dwelling, Fourteenth near Main
street.
James River Brewery and Grounds.
West End Park and Garden.
- Brewery and Ice House west Cla, street.
Professional Offices, Ninth street.
ALSO.
Small houses to rooms-s0 10 slo per
month.
BROWN a co
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

Treatise on Blood and SKIN Diseases mailed
free.
TIE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY.
Drawer 3, Atlanta. Ga. or $50 west Twen-
ty-third street. New York. NH 2S-1w
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rArLoRs Axp CLernlrRs.

John LATOUCHE, MER->n
81 CHANT TAILOR, No. ( Tenth
street, has just received bis full line Of .W
SPRING G0ODS-T0o MANY GoODS-bnt
sold. THE COST OF FINE TAILORING
win be graded to suit the times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

EOR RENT, FROM APRIL 18TH, G
II a HOTEL OR BOARDING-HOCSE "a
at Waynesboro'. in the Valley OF virginia,
twelve miles from Staunton, on the mesa
peske and ohio railway and near the Shen-
andoah- Valley railroad.
Also. a NEW AND ELlGIBLY-LOCATED
BRICK STORE, with three desirable rooms
above, In the same town, from March 2oth.
Apply to W. W.A.WHlTESCAREEk Ek; Agent
Waynesboro' Va, or TO THOMAS HUME,
Jr.. Norfolk, Va. mn 2O-ZtaW4W
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HEALTH is WEALTH.

Dk. r.. Y. W EsSlS
NERVE AND BRAIN-TREATMENT.
Q guaranteed specific for Hysteria, Dizziness,
Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Head
ache, Nervous Prostration caused by the use
Of alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness. Mental
Depression, Softening OF the Brain (resulting
In Insanity and leading 70 misery, decay, and
either sex. caused by oyer-exertion OF the
brain or over-indulgence. Each box con-
tains one months treatment; 81 box. or
ceipt OF the price. WE GUARANTEE SIX
BOXES 10 cure any case. With each order
received by Us for six boxes. accompanied
with eo, we will send the purchaser Oar writ
ten guarantee TO refund the money ~ the
treatment does not effect q cure. Guarantees
i9ued only by JOHN O. WEST a CO.,
ee2 west Madison street.
an 22-d&wiv Chicago, Ill.
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OF latest imported SWISS GCIPCRE
6Ol AND COS BROAD STREET.
III
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SILKS,

department In which we have made rapid
strides In late years by our unfilnching pur-
pose to cell only that which is reliable, and
at the very lowest prices.
Some prices here are phenomenal. but in
every Instance you will find fabrics exactly
as represented.
TRICOTINES, an entirely new fabric
we are making a speciality OF an elegant
quality at 81.
Then there are SOLID-COL0RED GROS-
GRAIN SILKS ut 37sc.. and STEEL-MIXED
SILKS at 33c., and ILLUMINATED
STRIPE SUMNER SILKS at Social well
worth Use, and which are perfect in every
respect.
Then comes finer quality STRIPE SUM-
MER SILKS. almost every conceivable
shade at 4ec.
At use. we have all shades AUDlBERT'S
GROs-GRAIN SILKS well worth 81.
We could only buys!x pieces OF CoLoRED
ALL-slLK SURAH. which we will sell at
s5c.--lt Is the regular sl.25 quality.
COLORED ALL-SILK RHADAMES, "a
inches wide, flst quality. at sl.lj; value
sl.50.
We have a special number Of BLACK
ALL-SlLK SURAH at 75c., value Sl.l0;
and a specially rich quality at 95c.. value
sl.35.
Also. q special quality OF BLACK ALL
SILK RHADAMA at 90c. value si.35.
Lowest possible prices ON the new fabrics
Of TRICOTINES, FABLES, FRANCAISE
CLOTH OF AMERICA, &c.
In Richmond we alone sell LYONS REG
ULAR and GOLD-BAND BLACK SlLkS,
every yard OF which IL guaranteed when
sold, and on which goods we have gained
an enviable reputation. A fresh impOrta-
tiOn just received in all qualities from sjc.
to $3.50.
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EOURQUREAN, PRICE, TEMPLE

EOURQUREAN, PRICE, TEMPLE
Il q co.
NEW ARRIVAL OF
SPRING GOODS.
SPRING TRICoTINEs,
SPRING CAsHMEREs.
SPRING COMBINATION sUTTINGs.
in the richest blendngs OF Beige and sap"
phire Ciel and Granite. Brown and Ciei.
Brown and sapphire. Marne-Blue and Car.
dinal, and Black and White.
MoHAIRs, PLAIDs. BATIsrE, and
SERGEs, In the late spring shades, such -
| Absynthes. Bronze, Rcsedas. Olives, rans,
Drabs. Blues. Greens, sc.
An exquisite novelty I'm FIGURED AND
| PLAIN TRICoTINE SILK, soft and lustrous
| I'm nnish, and Stimulates Jersey webbing In
| texture.
Novelty In FRENCH BATIsTE, In dark
grounds, with dark and light brown shot
| into them: Others are shot with dark and
light cardinals. myrtle and gold. and myrtle
and cardinal. Very popular.
Choice selections Of BROCADE SILKS.
| In Ecrt. Turquoise. Absynthe. and Cardinal.
richly embossed In plush flowers and
sprays.
Novelty In READY-MADE SUITS for
travelling and other wear-something enc
tirely new and very stylish. 49,
ALBATRoss. SHOODAS. and MUSLIN
SUITS, embossed In howers, birds, &r.
Many attractions In our
BLACK-GOODS STOCK.
II has never before been as full VI de-
sirabe goods as at present.
LINEN sHEETINGs, DAMAsKs, ana
NAPKINS, In new ami complete eroft4
ment.
NEW PARAsoLs--
handsomest brought to this citys
ENGLISH CLUB PAkAsoLs.
EN- TOUT CAS-,
COACHING PARAs0Lss
DRESS PARASOLS.
RAIN AND sUN-UMBRELLAa.
SPRING JERSEYS for ladies and chill.
dren. comprising all the latest cuts and
designs.
beautiful assortment OF
ECHARPES PARiSlENNES.
Just out this season
Striking novelties In EsCURIAL. MARs
QUIsE. ORIENTAL. and EGyPrIAN
LACES.
GUIPURE DE GEUE-new and pretty.
EGYPTIAN NET. embroidered In colors-.
new and elegant.
EScURIAN and GUIPURE SPANISH EEx
in black and cream.
ANTIQUE VAL NET, with Lace Ia matshS
Dust out this season. -
EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFsf frsU
soc. to 50 apiece.
splendid stock Of
EMBRoIDERIES.
in NAINsoOK, cAMBRiC. and IRISH
POINT.
| Novelties In CoLoRED EMBROfDERfEa,
F0URQUREAN. PRICE. TEMPLE 4 CO.
| fmh 70 29&Apl 81
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EOR RENT. G
$500 per annum-BRICK DWELLING No.
1913 Floyd street, in perfect order.
Possession at once.
S2OO-BkICK DWELLING in the East
End, with III ACRES OF LAND at
tached
s1OO-FRAME DWELLING on Dobson
street.
sl2c-FRAME DWELLING. south Cherry
street.
sls0-BRICK DWELLING. south Cherry
street.
slOO-FRAME DWELLING. south Laurel
street.
sl2O-FRAME DWELLING. south Linden
street.
ssoo-FRAME DWELLING. north Fifth
street.
sIsO-FRAME DWELLING No. 800 west
Cary street.
s940-BRlCK STORE No. 1lO5 Basin bank.
s24O-NEW BRICK DWELLING, Beech
street near Grove avenue.
Apply to CHEWING & ROSE.
NH 1q-1t No. ) north Tenth street.
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An exquisite novelty In FIGURED AND
PLAIN TRIC0TiNE SILK, soft and lustro,us
In nnish, and Stimulates Jersey webbing In
texture.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

MoHAIRS, PLAIDS. BArlSTE, and
SERGES. In the late spring shades, such -
Absynthes. Bronze, Rcsedas. Olives, rans,
Drabs Blues. Greens, sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

For six or eight years suffered with ulcers
On my right leg. was treated with lOdlds
Of Potassium and Mercury, and l became
helpless. six bottles of Swift's Specific
made a permanent cure.
NJ. u: WILSON, Gainesville. Ga.
February rs. 1855.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

Novelty In FRENCH BATIsTE, In dark
grounds, with dark and light brown shot
into them: others are shot with dark and
light cardinals. myrtle and gold, and myrtle
and cardinal. Very popular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
FOR s A L E. G
BRICK DWELLING on Fifth near Leigh
street.
BRICK DWELLING on Leigh between
Fourth and Fifth streets.
BRICK DWELLING on Tenth and
streets.
BRICK DWELLING on Beech street near
Grove avenue.
BRICK DWELLING on Beech near Main.
BRICK DWELLING on Cherry near Cary,
Also. a GREAT MANY OTHER DWELL
INGS in various sections OF the city. Apply
10 CHEWNING & ROSE.
NH 2e.it No. 8 north Tenth street.
Tor RENT, BRICK DWELL IN
Il ING No. sol west Main street; -
rooms.
BRICK DWELLING No. 4l3 west Clay
street; rooms.
BRICK DWELLING No. 2o2 west Clay
street: q rooms. .- 80,
Apply TO SUTTON Co.,
ohoo- Su TkTh3t Ii0s Main street.
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THE RICHMOND PROGRESS.

II -
Owing to the large demand mede for the
last issue OF the PROGRESS, containing the
historical illustrations of the city for three
generations-ls00,1 1880, and Stowe nave
caused to be prepared sufficient number,
with SPRING SUPPLEMENT-, for all to
have a copy, which we will take much
pleasure In sending free to all applicants.
J. THOMPSON BROWN 4 co.
NH 20-3t
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WANTED, MY FRIENDS AND
w THE PUBLIC TO KNOW that | am
receiving by railroad i've carloads Of AN
THRAClTE COAL direct from the mines.
The best i'm the city. Buy IL and try II and
you VIII buy IL again. Prices guaranteed
satisfactory. H. %. GARY.
No. lS south Eighth street. between Cary
and Main. mn 29-Su. WSSuSt
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Treatise on the Health aud Happiness OF
Woman mailed free.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.,
NH 27.diw&wft Box 20. Atlanta, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

Never before have We carried such eom-
pleie line Of goods.
Every department Is laden with the new
est and most novel. We win attempt to de-
reriDe some OF those departments in which
the NEW GOODS arrived the first of the
week. but the goods have arrived 80 fast
and there are so many that many OF the
plums we may forget to mention. We VIII
begin with
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

Choice selections Of BROCADE SILKS.
In Ecru Turquoise. Absyn,he. and Cardinal.
richly embossed In plush flowers and
sprays.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

MALARIAL POISON.
We have used Swift s Specific in our family
as an antidote for malarial poison for two
or three years. and have never known 10 to
fail in single instance. W. G. FURLow.
Sumter county, Ga, September IL, 1884.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

Novelty In READY-MADE SUITS for
travelling and other wear-something enc
tirely new and very stylish. ,-.
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NH 2s-it
METAL POISON.

am coppersmith by trade, and the
small PARTICLES OF brass and copper from
fling got into sores on my arms and pol
soned my whole system. Mercury admins
tered brought ON rheumatism, and Ibecame
n helpless invalid. took two dozen bottles
Of Sv-ifts Specific. My legs, arms, and
hands are all right again. | use them with
out pain. My restorat ion Is due to ). :. =.
PETER Il. LOVE, Augusta, Ga.
January 9, 1855.
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hooks. STATIONERY. &c.
:. THE RICHMOND PROGRESS, "
l. WITH SUPPLEMENT-.

Get one. Free. Three eyentful epochs OF
Richmond's history beautifully illustrated
Fresh, new property Just thrown on the
market. j. THOMPSON BROWN & co.
NH 29-3t
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ALBATROSS, SHOODAS, and MUSLIN
SUITS, embossed In lowers, birds, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-29

SPRING tOMBiNAIloN SulTlNtS'
in the richest blendings OF Beige and sap
phire. Ciel and Granite. Brown and Ciei.
Brown and sapphire. Marine-Blue and Care
dinal, and Black and White.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08

derful performance and acted accoringy nnc souts
appaued with hands and feet and invested ~ Iowos s
for the decoration the racers, the more youn'u p
of the crowd yelled and whisted Its approval Al .e sn
men responded well and 1t was generally conceuou '"'
the Last day of the the most interesunsI r
BeIween $50 and 10 o'clock Walsh, rhiinps ,' hkes'
Allen and Robinson had the track 10 ineihsevSess. Ss
Donovan had decided TO stop at lO9o mn.s nu ne
closest followers were satisfied to follow MS eAampo
and end the contest. At the request OF tne anasos
he appeared on the track at ~ ocioon; d
He was greeted with storm OF apphusso , anu
n roller lskate made Of flowers was gwen W nan, h,,.
AT 1920 Captain Williams turned the hands OF tne oiA
til they pointed to midnight The crown hpp,aHdd,, =,
Ten minutes later the Captain nodded 10 inc pu anu
PLAYED Home, Sweet Home Hundfeds .ook .l,o .ni Nh.
and trooped ont Of the Garden Ihe racers na1 .neI
skates removed and gathered around referee IL r.
All the men he'd great difficulty in Walking aier taeiI
skates were removed. They placed their Ieet on @ .nS
didn't want TO break any. They took short strides anu
some of them held their hands their hips as they
walked Donovan said "This hurts worse thah sk"t'
ing" The Others agreed with lin. ~ a,.
Robinson asked Manager DuIrant when " the my
dollar men to be paid Mr Durraht saa ne
knew nothing about pay except Tor the iour ie,hs
men, well, this is break Z said EoDinsoi, anu NV no
went and took counsel with his fellows Who n,u io
mained the track twelve hours ana SUPPOSE .n.y
were 10 Get S5Ozeaeh. Referee Myers presente Dono
van with 1900 and medal. The latter ls OF goo, VI
handsome design and contains eight sina uiaino'.a'
Mr. Myers told sDOnoyan that II cost 500 BOY ~ S %
cei yed $3.50 and said Thank you" OMela got Sloo
ana smiled as he took IT. Maddox cutched Sloo anu
smiled too. The crowd cheered the winners'
The fun score for the race as follows:
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
SULLIYAN TO FIGHT RY4M.
THE LAST CHALLENGE OF WESTERN PUGiLisi
ACCHPTED--To SPAR WITH MCAff"hf'
tar TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIDUNEl

tnr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE.
posrox March John L. Sullivan, after repeat
ed,v declining to fight his old adversary PADDY"
RYAN. defeating WHOM at New-orleans several years
ogo gave him the title of champion of the world. has
at length scon senttd to contest Tor Toooo ana
diamond belt offered by Richard X. Fox. OF New
York. The following is .Sullivan's reply through his
fai'''' ~ BosroS. March g. 1885.
Mr. Fox: Your telegram OF to-day Is at hand. John
desires me TO say that he will tight MIR. Ryan in any
town of fhe United States where he will be assured OF
,oce protection for the belt offered by YOU
the heht to be decided under the London prize ring
rules with or without gloves, as chosen by Mr. Ryan;
Will be in New-YOrk IN q week or ttn days, ana VIII
call upon YOU to arrange for the preliminary details
PATsrY SHEPPARD, tor JOHN l.. SULLIVAN.
sbenpard expresses confidence in Sullivans ability to
win Ho said that he was to act as suli,yans trainer
his reputation that Sullivan would again prove himseu
10 be the champion of the world" Mr. Sheppard said
that sullivan had been in strict training for the last
two weeks and during that time has not tasted inox-
icatinc liquor lie said that Sullivan had made many
mistakes in the past few months, and now begins 70
realize the mischief he has done. " lie IL not ms DAD s
he is panted" said Mr. Sheppard, and in future Will
show the people of Boston that he can be gentleman
Before the affair with Ryan comes oil, Mr. sheppard
said that Sullivan is TO spar McCarey and he showeu
an agreement, the original of which was mailed TO
Philadelphia yesterday for signature. The match Is TO
be four rounds, Marquis OF Queensberry rules wi.n
gloves scientific points TO count the winner Is 70 tlhe
m per cent of the gross receipts and the loser 80 per
cent the exhibition to take place in Philadelphia on
Monday evening, March 30: - 49, ,,,
The agrcemt nj signed by Sullivan and Sheppard
and il was supposed that il would receive the sig-
natures of McCafrey and Billy" OBrien, his backer'
Richard K Fox deposited $500 with Harry" Hill
Yesterday TO bind the match between Sullivan ana
RYAN Some time ago Ryan issued a challenge to hght
any man IN the world sullivan preferred, ulder
the above conditions, aud backed up ms . cnni
lenge with forfeit OF 800 deposited with chicago
sporting paper Richard X. Fox sent dispatch 10 oui
van March asking him II nc would ngnt hy az az , ,
offering 10 back him. prompt reply was received itou
Sheppard saying that Sullivan would light Ryan under @
the conditions named in the challenge and Fox was
authorize 10 make the match Fox at once sent cheek
for $500 to Harry Hill. and MESSAGE to Charles =;
The challenge had been accepted and asking for meet
ing with either Davis Ryan to arrange the preIIui-
narics :or the fight. The meeting will be held IN ms
ritv ON March l6 and Harry Hill VIII be the fna stake
holder.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
ESCAPE OF DIR. QUIGLEY From JAIL.

ACCUSED OF AR7oN AND GRAVE-RoBBERf-soOEE|
ING THE TURNKEY BEHIND THE DOOR,
DEs MONIES. Iowa, March 7.-Advices from
Mount Ayr say that Dr. Ell Quigey under two indet-
ments grave robbery and arson. broke jail on we'd
nesday night and still large. While the turnkey was
passing In food to the prisoners Quigey succeeded In
pushing him behind heavy iron door and squeezing
him until nearly helpless. Quigley then pushed the
turnkey inside and jumped to the outside door ana
escaped IN the darkness. reward Is offered Tor MS
arrest The crime for which Dr. Quigley was imprs-
oned Is a. follows:
fire was disco yered in his Office at Redding Ia the
morning OF July 49, 1888, and the partially burned body
OF n dead man was found cot which was ablaze Al
first Il was thought be the body OF Dr. Quigey Dnt
an examination proved 1t to be the heades trunk OF the
partly decomposed body OF a man named Lynch VINO
died and was buried early in June. Further invesuga-
on revealed the fact that Dr. Qugley had disappeared
aud had life insurance policy or $1,000 IN tne
Northwestern Mutual OF Milwaukee, and $4,000 In inc
Rankers Association both taken out within year. anu
the conclusion was reached that Lyncs grave had been
robbed his body placed in Dr. Qugeys oihce ana tne
preInses fired In urtherancc OF scheme 10 swinue Tue
Insurance comp anies. Dr. A. T.. King. OF Mount AYR
was arrested as alleged accomplice OF Qugley ana
held TO await the action OF the Grand jury Z. ,.
Pucsley; "a merchant ana grain buyer OF Re'lding was
also arrested the charge OF being an accompce III the
same affair
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
CELEBRATING HIS NINETIETH BIRTHDAY
" CAMPMFETING" JOHN ALLEN IN BOSTON
REMINIsCENCES-TIIE INAUGURAL
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBuSEl

"CAMPMRRTING" JOHN ALLEN IS BOSTON
gEMISIsCENCEs-TIIE INAUGURAL
TBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBuSEl
BosToN, March THE venerable Methodist
preacher widely known "Campneeting" John Allen.
ia in Boston quietly celebrating his nnctieh birthday.
The old gentleman is lively and vigorous as many men
OF sixty and enjoys life greatly
"You were Chaplain OF the Maine Legislature, l
believe, Mr. Allen for some timer said Journal re-
porter.
"Yes" was the quick response, and smile OF recol-
lection lighted up his face gave em Scripture In the
Legislature years. and didn't need Bible either
can remember whole chapters by heart; read them
through and through. you know but didn't try TO com
nit them. l remember that In tho Legislature was
called on to pray for q Governor lie wasn't the
same politics AS l. so | just prayed that ho
might be the best Governor IN the state-f possible.
Then there another Governor and he differed from
me. too prayed that he might be as wise as serpent
and as harmless as a dove" -
How did you pray for the legislators, Mr.. Allen =
"The legislatorsi l Just prayed. . Lord, enable
them to condense and to be able to
stop when they get through One day went to the SEN
enable them to bring order out OF chaos and confusion
The president reprOved me for II, but asked him II
that wasn't what he wanted"
lie asked II he ever used manuscript, and said
that he never did.
He was asked II he had read the inaugural.
Yes, read his address through and don't any
thing terrible bad deep In It, IL commonplace.
Some things could be construed either way the
Mr. Allen told how he once cornered u lawyer In his
town on election day "Ailen" said the OF legal
requirements how are you going To vote l want to
know for I'm determined tovote the opposite"
"Tm going TO vote right
"By George " exclaimed he OF tho bar you've got
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
SEEING WOULD BE BELIEVING

G. b. Holmes, president OF the Chicago City
Railway Company who expected to appear before
Cable Railroad Cosmission in this city, and explain the
working OF the system his road has sent letter
10 the counsel OF the NewYork Cable Railway Company
I'm which he says that he Is too i'll and to busy to
undertake the trip. He adds: III the
angel Gabriel himself to visit your
city and offer testimony would only be oarooned by
the public press and the effect of II your commission
crs would be almost destroyed But II you can bring
them here, was the original Railway
Commission, and let them with their own
ewes there i TO the construction and method OF
operation they be made 10 understand how perfectly
adapted 10 IL to the business for which IL Is Intended
and will be satisfied, they cannot be In any other
way, Of its desirabity. need not tell you that
| shall most happy to do all In my power, II you
can prevail upon them TO come here TO further your
ends; for there is nothing connected with this system
from top to that needs covering or any white
washing. Those points wherein II has failed this winter
for short time really the exceptions which prove
the rule and confirm confidence, and nobody con
nected with this company would for moment think or
disposing OF his interest because Of any experience
have had during this unprecedented winter"
Mr. Holmes promises to embody his experiences and
views In affidavit and send II to the Commission.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-08
FLOODS CAUSED by ZOE DAMS IN IOWA.

KEOKUK, Iowa, March 7.-AnOther heavy
ice gorge formed In the Des Moines River about two
miles from Its mouth. and caused o rapid rise in the
stream large section Of the Egyptian Levee gave way
and strong of water rushed down the Alexan-
dria bottom lands. The Keokuk and st. Louis line rail-
way track covered with two feet OF water above Alex
andria and trains sent from Burlington to Quincy
the Chicago. Burlington and Quincy track In Hi
nols The Rock Island Road suffered considerably. and
trains running the North Road and the
Council Bluffs and Kansas Road. by way OF Donclson aud
FarnngtOD. The iron bridge Sugar Creek In Rock
Island Is out of ne and two smaller bridges dam
aged Four miles OF track under water The gorge
al Eddyye Iowa. extends up the river for fye miles,
and the piled up fifteen feet high In several places
The railroad bridge at tho mouth Of tho pes Mones is
still IN danger from gorge.