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CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY

GEAVE b. & p. DEPOT, SIXTH AND b STS.)
1915 A. M.-For all way stations, Lexington,
KY. Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, st.
Louis. Daily except Sunday. Through
Parlor Car to White sulphur Springs
II \. M.-For Newport News, Old Point Com
fort and Norfolk. Daily except sunday.
5:46 p. M.-For Louisville, Cincinnati, st.
Louis and Chicago, connecting for all
points West, Northwest and Southwest;
fast express daily; docs not stop for local
business; through Pullman service to
Louisville and Cincinnati.
For tickets and information apply at C. & o.
Railway office, 5l3 PENNSYLVANIA avenue,
under National Hotcl Va, Midland Railway
Station.
IT, w. FULLER,
General Passenger Agent.
c, W, SMITH,
General Manager.
LEANk TRIGG n. D. Passomgor AGont.
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Admin,
u,Justh,s Old STANDBY

The new perfume see beautiful story book at
drug stores free. Eastman's Aloha Perfume.
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AnOptical DelusjOn.

Talking about lightning" said pas
senger from the West, "ifyou want to see
lightning that's lightning, just go out
linhtnings for all that's out ' But iii il
never forget how was fooled out there one
day. A few days after ] got out there
was going across the prairie with a friend
ofnline, when saw something thatcaused
my hair to stand on end. 1t was streak
of lightning going across the prairie in
could hardly follow it, it went so fast
Well, says | to my friend, that beats all
the lightning ever heard tell on. I've
seen forked lightning, and sheet lightning,
and zg-zag lightning, but | never saw
lightning following the ground like that.
friend that % an yVahfe Ssys naE
rabbit exercisin' hisself, "-[Chicago Her
aid.
IL. M.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

HAVE you had a sample of Berkeley?
If not, get one. 1t is pure. Tharp, SSH
street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

IS Delicate diseases radically
cured. Consultation free. Address,
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Bulfnlo n Y
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Says the Paper World; Two ofthe bid

Says the Paper World: Two oftlfe bid
ders for the Government envelope con.
tract, on their way from Holyoke to
Washington, were talking over the stua-
ton with much assumed candor. II was
readily agreed that, ms the bids had been
registered, there could be no risk in com
Iaring notes, so each promised to mark
scratched away the papers were eX-
changed, and bothwere blank Each weasel
counted on the somnolent condition OF
the other.
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

6Io d street northwest, buys gents second
hand clothing. Note by mail attended to-.
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Baby Carriages,

reirigerators, carpets and furniture sold on
weekly on monthly payments at Smiths, 413
New Jersey avenue northwest.
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RUPTURE
RUPTURE POSITIVELY CURED

RUPTURE POSITIVELY CUKED
BY TRIUMPH TRUSS co. of New York and
Philadelphia. The only firm In the world who
dare Gadrdntee the cure of Rupture. DIR. G. W.
Burnham, the great Truss Expert, general SUI
perntendent Is now at the S r. MARC HOTEL,
corner Pennsylvania ave. and Seventh ST.,
Washington, ID. Q. He gives examination and
adviGfs.fTc and free trial of Trusses. Call or
ser6'stamp for circular and be cured. je5-1m
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

"Alderney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
ing and delivered in u ID. Ward" prints, 35c.
per d.. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet milk, DC. per at. Cream, 15c. per pint.
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BERKELEY is pure.
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1g05 aRR C0AL

COALI woo .
JOHNSON Bros,
wuARVES AND RAILROAD YARD
12th and Water SITS, 3, W,
BRANCH YARDS AND OFFICES.
Connected by Telephone.)
1902 street northwest.
1915 Seventh street northwest.
174O Pennsylvania ave. northwest.
1l12 Ninth street northwest.
Corner Sd and X streets northwest.
my IT 221 Pennsy ave. southwest,
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STEAM BOATS.

nAILY LINETo NORFOLK AND FORTRESS
~ Monroe. steamers George Leary and
Excelsior, commencing May q, 1885.
one OF these popular steamers viii leave
Seventh.street wharf DAILY, except SUNDAY,
at 80 p, m, For particulars inquire at Com
pHpy's Office, 18th 81. wharf. Telephone No.
74b-3. W. p. WEIGH, General Agent.
4 OW FARES
4 ! FORTRFSs MONROE AND NORFOLK.
FIRST,CIASS FARE. 81; ROUND TRIP, tL25.
Steamer JANE MOSELES Monday, Wednes-
day and Saturday at $3.50 y. IN.
Pssnsge and rooms secured at General ONCE,
slSth.street wharf Telephone call, 81.
POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS. Steamer
II .OMpSoN Monday " ednesdAy and Friday At
7e. m. Ho1
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Coughs, Colds and Sore Threats yield readily
TO b. II. Douglass Il Sons Capsicum Cough
Drops,
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Recent reports Of prospective changes in
the number ofsub ordinates in the office
of the Comptroller Of the Currency have
led to some gossip as to the possible re-
moval of Comptroller Cannon. Those
he will not be disturbed. The Washing
ton man OF the St. Paul Gl0Jesays: Treas
urcr Jordan is a warm personal friend Of
Cannon, and has also high opinion of
his ability as financier, and as especially
fitted for the place, and it is believed Jor-
dams influence will counteract any effort
from other quarters for his removal"
The Washington critic., 1885-07-16

The summer meeting at Monmouth con-
tinues to-day with full fields. The first
race should slo kd, pc won by pneec9Gy Duck #
homage. Portland is the fastest of the
two-year,olds, though just how he will
compare with the Western youngster,
SyntaX, it's impossible to say, Ifyou take
either Portland or the Bard to win, you
won't be far away. Duchess should win
the third event, LennoX will run well
He is one of Macdonald's surprises. King
Lion or Tabitha should win the six-fur-
long dash.
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WASHINGTON, OHIO & WESTERN r. +

General Manager.
IRANK TRlGG, n. y. Passenger Agent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
Julfus BENEDICT.

Sir Julius Benedict, whose death was
announced yesterday, was born at
Stuttgart on November 81, 1904. His
father was banker. When he was
but fourteen years Of age young Bene-
dict had so far anticipated his future
career as to play at public concert and
receive great praise as pianist. He
studied under the greatest masters
first with Hummel and afterward with
Weber, of whom he has written charm
ing biography. By Weber he was re-
commended to conduct operate perform
ances at Vienna, and afterward beca me
conductor at the San Carlo Opera
House, Naples. After a brilliant ca
reer in Germany, Italy, and France, he
went to England, and was successfully
conductor at the Lyceum Opera Bouffe,
and at Drury Lane, wherein 1888
his first English opera, "The Gipsy's
Warning" was produced with signal
success. He was conductor at Drury
Lane throughout the long operate cam
paign of Mr.. Bum, and during that
period produced "The Brides Of
Venice and "The Crusaders"
Benedict is best known to mo-
dern music-lovers by 1.-The Lily of
Killarney" first produced at Covent
Garden in the year 1852, and to this
day one of the most popular of English
operas. Besides the operas named,
Benedict produced lat Naples) "Gia-
cinta ed Ernesto "; at Stuttgart, 81
Porteghesi in Goa; and at the Ly-
ceum Opera Bouffe, Sun Ammo ed un
Giorno." The last-named might be
more correctly described as an operet-
ia. and to this class belongs " The
Bride Of Song" produced at Coyent
Garden in the year 1864. In ad-
dition to his operate works, Ben
edict composed three cantatas-" IN
dine" produced in 1860 at the Norwich
Festival; "Richard Ceur de Lion,"
produced at the Norwich Festival, 1868,
and Graziella," Birmingham Festi-
val, 1888 two orchestral symphonies
and two oratorios--" Cecilia"
produced at the Birmingham Festival,
1866, and st. Peter" Birmingham
Festival, 1870. In 1871 he was
knighted by the Queen, having long be-
fore become naturalized as an English
subject. He was also decorated by
many continental sovereigns. In 1850
he was conductor of Jenny Lind's con-
certs in the United States and Havana.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
Gentle Reminders.

The Republican papers Of Ohio are
filed with predictions that the Republic
cans will carry that State next fall.
Well, stranger things than that have
happened; but the Chicago Times re-
minds those papers that there is one
important thing that seems to have
escaped their memory. They forget,
says the Times, "that the United States
msrshsls and the bulldog revolvers
will not be on hand at that time,
and that the people Of Ohio may
not do voluntarily this year what
they did last year by compulsion."
And our Chicago contemporary might
have added that the organs forget that
in October the Republican party will
not be able to squeeze "soap" from
an army Of office-holders. Further, it is
possible that the average Republican
that was not an Office. holder will not
be inclined to part with his "soap"
with that liberality that has hitherto
characterized him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
A Letter from Judge Lybrook

Judge LyBRooK is well known to
the people of Virginia as one of the
"Big Four" who refused to allow
General MALONE to control their votes
in the Legislature. 1t is to be pre-
sumed that when he speaks he speaks
for at least respectable number Of the
men who, originally Readjusters, have
renewed their allegiance to the Demo-
cratic party. He signs his name to his
letter. For these reasons we publish
his letter, though We do not by any
means endorse his uttersnces. 1t will
enable the reader to understand at least
somo of the difficulties in the way Of
the Democratic party this year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
TO BLACKMAIL SHARON.
A witness SAP She Committed Perjury in the
Famous Divorce Suit.

A witness Says She Committed Perjury In the
Famous Divorce Suit.
A San Francisco special says In the
case of The People against Martha Will
son (colored), now under trial for per-
jury in the celebrated Sharon divorce
suit, Miss Matte Bracket, who was at
first an important witness for Miss Hill
and later for Senator Sharon, was on the
stand to-day. She acknowledged that
she also committed perjury on behalf
of Miss Hill. She said: 81 know |
have told lies against Mr.. Sharon. l
know it was a blackmailing case
against him. / know that perjury
means the State prison, and under
stand that have committed the same
offence as the criminal at the bar. |
entered into conspiracy with Miss
Hill to blackmail and defraud Mr..
Sharon, but now / want to tell the
truth, as my conscience worries me.
Miss Hill promised me 10000 in case
she won, and trunkful Of nnmade
dresses if she did not. | have not been
promised one cent to change my testi-
mony, and don't expect to receive any
thing. | was led to change my course
Of action because / found that Miss
Hill had given the business away, and
| didn't want to be Left Miss Hill
began the forgeries just after Mr.
Sharon was arrested. Icannot remem-
Der all the falsehoods swore to. When
l swore that had hidden behind bu-
reau in Mr.. Sharon's bedroom and
heard him admit that Miss Hill was his
wife, it was all false
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
A Curious Complaint.

The Chicago Tribune complains that
prohibition in Georgia is enforced
against the negro only. Considering
the Tribnne's pretended interest in the
negroes welfare, that complaint strikes
us IS being rather far-fetched and in
consistent. It would be more in keep
ing with the Tribune's method Of desl-
ing with southern questions to complain
that prohibition in Georgia was enforced
against the whites only, and that the
negroes were forced TO kill themselves
drinking thanksgiving whiskey. 1t
would appear that some one in the Tri-
bams Office has been drinking tangle-
head and needs revision.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07

A Cape May Courthouse special says
A few days ago Ephraim Sloan, An old
farmer living mile from this place,
while on his way home from Dias
creek, small village on the bay shore,
saw what he supposed was q cloud OF
smoke, but, watching it carefully until
it came over him, he was astonishsd
to find that it was q cloud nearly a
quarter Of . mile long ofthe biggest kind
Of mosquitoes. He directed the atten-
ton of several farmers to the cloud,
and all admit that Mr.. Sloan's sight did
not deceive him. 1t was heading in a
northeasterly direction, and if nothing
interfered with its progress would pro-
baby land somewhere in Atlantic
county. They are supposed to have
come from the eastern shore Of Mary
land or Delaware. They made no stop
for refreshments while In this neigh
borhood.
Several years ago similar cloud set
tied down at Dennisvilie, in this county,
and made things extremely lively for
the inhabitants, and number OF cattle
were killed by them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
A THRILLING ADVENTURE.
A Parry OF Five Thrown Out OF Their Carriage
On the EDGE OF Niagara Fails.

A Party OF Five Thrown Out OF Their Carriage
On the EDGE OF Niagara Fails.
A Buffalo excursion to Niagara Falls
was made on Wednesday by the mem.
bers of the Supreme Council Of the
Royal Arcanum. The party took car
riages for drive. In one Of the car
riages were Colonel and Mrs. William
Bloomer, Captain Frank Bloomer,
of Buffalo, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles L. Loring, Of Boston.
The route was over the new sus-
pension bridge and down the Canadian
side to the new cantilever bridge. The
road led directly under the latter, and
when near it an approaching locomotive
let out a shrill screech. Quick as a
flash the horses turned short around
and threw the driver to the ground.
They started in mad career to the Falls.
Mrs. Loring jumped, and was slammed
with great force against the iron rail-
ing which guarded the precipice.
Almost fainting, she crawled away
from the edge Of the abyss which
yawned $50 feet below. The Colonel
and his wife jumped, but Mrs. Boomer
was knocked down, and the wheels Of
the carriage passed over her ankle, in
juring it severely. When Mr.. Loring
jumped he was thrown against the stone
abutments Of the bridge at the verge Of
the precipice. He was knocked iBsensi-
bic, and had TO be carried to the hotel.
1t was supposed that he had sustained
fatal injuries, but the doctor thinks
with skilfui treatment he will come
around all right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07

General A. j. WARNER, Of Ohio,
the best-posted man in Congress, was
in New York last week in conference
with bankers, capitalists, &c. He was
interviewed on the silver question. He
said
"The talk we hear about coming
down to q silver basis is something l
can't understand. What was some
time ago prcdicted---that il silver coin
age was continued any longer gold
would 90 Immediately TO . premium,
which would take all the gold of the
country out Of circulation and leave
only the silver and paper to constitute
this volume Of money, and thereby
bring us down to silver basis--is an
impossibility. A reduction Of the
volume Of money to the silver and paper
alone would Of necessity result in q fur
ther fall Of prices, which means of
course that silver aud paper would
greatly appreciate. Gold never leaves
. country when prices are low and are
falling. 1t never leaves country
where money is appreciating. Gold
leaves . country when prices get too
high and other money becomes depre-
ciated.'
"What practical thing can be done
in the silver matter?"
"As to the settlement of the silver
question, / believe that early in the
next session Of Congress satisfactory
solution will be reached. My own idea
is that it will be by q suspension Of
coinage, and in its stead the issue Of
certificates apon the deposit Of silver
bullion brought to standard fineness
for coinage at its market price ct the
time Of deposit. In other words, none
the silver metal ut its market price.
Such q measure will have support little
dreamed Of. Its details and effect |
will not undertake at present to dis
cuss."
How about silver in Europe?"
EufOpcau utticus ubfc BVuc w VIC
farthest limit of demonstration that is
possible. They are now swinging
back. The Latin Union will be con-
tinued indefinitely. It monetizes sill
yer between France, Italy, Belgium,
Switzerland, and Greece. The next
step will be the Germanic Union for
similar purpose between the Germanic
States and Austria. 1t is all but ac-
complished now, and will be virtually
an extension Of the Latin Union. That
extension and the plan have just out
lined will 60 long way towards re-
storing better condition in the fnan-
clal world"
If Mr.. WARNER and the President
Of the United States have agreed upon
the scheme he mentions, it will be apt
to prove success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
We would advise Mr.. Rowan and bis

We would advise Mr.. Royal and his
clients--the bondholders- --not to be in
dulging in the delusive hope Of obtain
ing from Virginia . more advantageous
settlsment than that offered under the
Riddleberger bill. The questions OF
the equity and propriety OF the terms
Of that bill are no longer debatable. -
Pittsylsasia 1ribxHe.
The Hitmas is right. The people Of
Virginia have no idss Of offering to the
bondholders any terms better than
those which they still offer in the RID
DLxBERaER bill.
And - to tax-receivsble coupons,
these are not to Be thought Of ~ .
feature Of any settlement. The State
Of Virginia has had such an experience
with coupons Of that sort that she win
mover BE- willing even to listen to any
proposition to issue more Of them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07

~ development Of Ire iron mines e
that plaza " successful bsyond expects
don that they have recently opened .
new, larger, and better vein than ever
before worked. and that the prospect Is
that the supply is wellnigh inexhausti-
bic.
Mrs. Bryant, the mother of the youth
who killed young Gibson At Tye-River
depot recently, Is dead.
Rich deposits Of sntimony have been
discovered on the farm Of T. 5. Maddox,
in Pauquier county.
Two hundred and fifty thousand young
shad were put in the Rapidan river at
Rapidan station last week by the
United States Fish Commissioner.
The Tiderafer Inder says Rev. Mr..
Meade, rector Of this parish. has been
directed by his physician to abstain
from preaching for the present in con-
sequence Of trouble with his throat.
The Pulaski People says: On Mon
day Charles Nance shot James Trail in
the shoulder while crossing in the ferry
boat at Towle's ferry, in Pulaski coun-
ty. Nance was arrested and placed in
jail. Trail was not hurt seriously.
Jealous insanity is said to have been
the cause.
Tho Fredericksburg Star says {:
Active preparations are being made by
the Rappahsnnock Boat Club. of this
place, for the regatta to be held here on
July 4th by the State Association OF
Amateur 0arsmen, and the occasion
promises to be one Of unusual interest
in boating circles.
The Warren Sentinel says: The
ladies Of the Warren Memorial Asso-
citation realized from their festival in
the courthouse eS1. The sum is to
supplement one already raised for pur-
chasing marble headstones for the
graves Of the soldiers buried in Pros
pect-Hill cemetery.
A McDonald's montgomery letter
in the Blacksburg Times says: We
now have in our immediate neighbor-
hood a tannery, merchant mill, saw
mill, post-office, wagon-shop, black
smiths, boot and shoe-makers, No. ]
country store, two good church build
ings, new school-house, aud plenty of
children. Have we not many reasons
10 be elatedY
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
DAN VILE.
The Tobacco Trade-Kiiled and Wounded By
Fall OF Earth -Coiiar.Bone Broken
Church items.

The Tobacco Trade-kiIled and Wounded By
Fall or Earth Collar. Bone Broken
Church Items.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch. ]
JUNE 6, 1885.
The sales of leaf tobacco for last
month amounted to 3,467, 632 pounds I;
average, 1880. The sales for May of
last year amounted to 1,476,67l
pounds; average, sl4.41. The quantity
sold in the last eight months was TO-
096, 964,; in the corresponding eight
months Of the last tobacco year, o.
060,l pounds.
Two colored laborcrs-Jack Higgin-
botham and James Davis--were caught
Thursday by the fall of bank of earth
about three miles this side OF Pelham,
where the railroad-men are cutting out
new track. Davis was killed and
Higginbotham had two ribs broken and
received other injuries.
Alexander Moorefeld, q citizen of
the Laurel-Grove vicinity, fell from his
wagon in fit yesterday morning in
North Danville and suffered the frac-
ture Of his collar-bone. He was pro-
perly cared for and sent back home.
Bishop whittle preached at the Epis-
copal church last night and admins
tered the rite Of confirmation to forty
seven persons.
Rev. I. H. Campbell informs me
that in the revival services recently held
in North Danville there were twenty
six conversions-services held in the
Methodist church there after the special
services had been closed in Danville.
The ladies Of the Mount Vernon
Methodist church gave a supper Thurs
day night and dinner yesterday, the
proceeds to be used In an outfit for the
Sunday school and the audience-room,
and were pstronized to the extent Of
something over $500. ALPHA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07
Tn. SMALLPOX s,surss I'm Montreal.

Inc SMALLPOX Scourge In MONTREAL.
A Montreal special says Smallpox
is rapidly spreading throughout the
northeastern portion OF the city. There
were nine new cases reported to-day
and six yesterday. One of these was
in Point St. Charles, the contagion
having been carried from the east end
by one Of the Gray nuns, who, while
visiting boy in the reformatary, was
found to be suffering from the disease,
and was at once taken to the hospital.
There are several hundred boys in the
reformatory, and they will be closely
watched.
The chairman of the Board Of Health
announced to-day that the disease was
epidemic in the Northeastern district,
and that it had got beyond the control
Of the Board. The health officers are
greatly hindered by the people doing
all they can to hide the cases that
exist in their houses, and sometimes
cases are not discovered for several
days. Even medical men lend them
selves to this practice, and give out that
their patients are suffering from measles.
The people mostly pay no attention to
the orders Of the Board Of Health as
to isolation and tear down the placards
from their doors, and no steps are
taken TO prevent them. Two patients
were taken to-day out Of . house where
milk was sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-07

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Gays ss0' sne n'0nm0na a" A's0',a-
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arts and cultivation Of the taste for the