davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

A Taylorsville (Ga.) telegram says !:
Several weeks ago gentleman arrived
here. giving the name of II. G. Mills.
He sought out several Freemasons,
from whom ne claimed the protection
of the order, telling a story which, rs
soon as il became known to the ladies,
gained for him unusual attention.
He declared that he was refugee
from jacksonville, Fla, where he
was under charge Of murder,
committed in August, having killed
negro policeman for knocking white
lady off the sidewalk. He left imme-
diately, as the negroes were making at
tempts to mob him, and went to Stock
bridge, Ga, where he was engaged
largely in mercantile business. On
Christmas night, while in his store, it
was surrounded by negro policemen
from Florida, who ATTEMPTED to arrest
him. but he made his escape through .
back window. He claimed TO own a
fine farm near Joliet, and exhibited
many evidences of wealth. He thus
gained the confidence and sympathies
of all with whom he came in con-
tact and received pressing invitations to
partake Of hospitalities, which he
willingly accepted, the Masons doing
their part by him to perfection. De-
velopments have shown him to be a
swindler, however, using the story of
his persecution as cloak under which
TO gain access to Masonic confidence
and pocket-books. His character was
not discovered here until he had victim
lied many people, when he skipped out
to renew his game elsewhere. Evi-
dence is now at hand which shows that
he has played this Masonic dodge in
Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Ala
bama.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Making Railway Travel Safe.
Paris Gaulois. ]

An apparatus has just been invented
which is simply astounding, for with it
the traveller need no longer fear any ac-
cidents. Safety will be assured on rail-
roads. This apparatus permits the en-
ploye charged with the duty to see in a
mirror the entire section Of the road he
is to control, with all the trains in mo-
tion, and he knows at every instant just
exactly where each train is. When
one of them approaches another at dis
tance which is dangerous he can imme-
diately signal the menaced train. The
apparatus consists of sheet of Opaque
glass, on which the rails are indicated
by horizontal lines and the stations
by vertical ones, numbered. Little ar
rows, representing the trains, move
along the horizontal lines. They are
put in motion by aid of electricity, de-
yelOped by the contact of metallic
brushes attached to the locomotives
with zinc bands placed along the rails.
The train thus continually traces its
trajectory on the glass Indicator. The
apparatus was exhibited some days ago
in Germany to commission of Berlin
gcienfistS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Funeral or Mrs. Mckinney-The PaGe-Bowen
Cases-Street Lights.

Cases-Street Lights.
The Hastings Court was formally
opened yesterday morning, but on ac-
count of the funeral of Mrs. Sarah H..
Mckinney, sister-in-law Of the Judge,
the court adjourned over till 10 o'clock
this morning. The case Of Tyler Dab
ncy Ccolored), charged with feloniously
assaulting and cutting Mr.. W. c. Wells,
will likely be tried to-day.
The cases Of Commonwealth 's-Attor-
ney Page and Mr.. j. 7. Bowen will be
tried next week, possibly Wednesday.
The parties accused are anxious for a
speedy trial that the public may know
what their friends are now fully conf
dent of-that they are innocent. Mr..
Bowen's case likely would have been
reached in the Hastings Court Yesterday
had not notice been given that the court
would not be in session.
Two weeks ago last night there was
resolution passed unanimously by the
City Council authorizing the Committee
on Light to buy three dozen Deitz au-
tomato selfextinguishing lamps, and
making an appropriation of $3.50 for
same. As far as has been seen by the
public no action has been taken in this
matter. Such nights as some that we have
had during that time have added to the
general desire that the committee shall
soon have our streets lighted.
There were no cases of Importance
in the Mayors Court yesterday. JUS
ticc Perdue disposed of several small
civil cases.
The Musical and Dramatic Associa-
tion of this city are rehearsing play
which they propose to present in a short
timo-poSsibly some time i'll February.
Next Tuesday night is the regular
meeting Of the City School Board. At
the last regular appointment there was
no quorum present, so this will be the
only meeting in two months. and it is
desired that full and prompt attend
ance shall be had.
The many friends oi Mr.. hlrkwood
Mathews will be glad to learn that he
is sufficiently recovered from his severe
attack of rheumatism to be able to be
on the street again.
1t began to snow here about 4 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon it, however,
changed few minutes later and went
to hailing. The hail was of short dura-
tion here. while up the Danylle road it
lasted much longer and fell more thickly
and in larger PARTICLES. 1t then COM
menced 10 rain and freeze just about
dark. and at late hour of the night the
indications were that the sleet Of to-
day will equal that Of last Christmas
eve.
The lights on Mayo's bridge such a
night as last night are very highly ap-
preciated by the passing pedestrians,
and. indeed, they are of great help at
all times Of night.
There were several dances in town
last night, and the young bellies and
beaux enjoyed themselves until a late
hour moving to the musical strains.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
THE MECHANICS INSTITUTE.
Meeting or the Board or Managers Last
Ninht-imporiant Committees Appointed.

Meeting or the Beard or Managers Last
Night-imporiant Committees Appointed.
A meeting of the Board Of Managers
Of the Mechanics Institute was held at
the Building Exchange last night, and
the following committees were ap-
pointed:
On Exhibition Ashton Starke,
chairman Harry b. Owens, Joseph b.
Welsh, L. Wiley Davis, j. W. Thomas,
Lewis Ginter, j. j. Montague.
On Inventions |. S. Tower, chair
man; NJ. J. Westwood. W. r. High
am, Robert Whittst, W. E. Simons.
On Lectures Lyon G. Tyler, chair
man +. r. Archer, Preston Belvin.
On Library: W. L. Sheppard, chair
man; DR.. c. II. Chalkley, I. n. Page.
On Schools Overton Howard, T. n.
Carter, j. c. Lamb.
On Hall Captain NJ. J. Dimmock,
W. r. Higham, George w. Thomas,
Ashton Starke, William l.. Sheppard,
W. E. Simons.
OH ulaHCe Joiln Wv, %. 81. hohtd-
que, Lewis Ginter, Preston Belvin, T..
n. Page.
On Canvassing John OFT. Lyon G..
Tyler, Preston Belyin, T. n. Page,
Thomas Elicit.
Plans for pushing the enterprise were
discussed and perfected; and resolu-
tions were adopted extending the cor
dial thanks of the Board to j. j. Mon
tasue for drawing-boards. to White
hurst & Owens for blackboards, and
to David Wilson and Mayfeld & Co.
for painting the same.
The next regular meeting of the
Board will occur on the third Tuesday
in February.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
SAFEGUARD.

The fatal rapIdIty with which slight Colds
and Cc1ghs frequently develop into the
grnvess maladles Of the throat and lungs Is a
consideration which should impei every
prudent person TO keep AZ hand. as house
hold remedy. bottle OF AYERS CHERRY
PICTORIAL.
Nothing else gives such immediate relief
and works so sure cure In all affections oil
this class, That eminent physician, Profess
sor y. Sweetzer. OF the Maine Medical School,
Brunswick, Me-, says:
Medical science has produced no other
anodyne expectorant NO good as AYEk's
CHERRY PICTORIAL. " Is invaluable for
Diseases OF the throat and lungs."
The same opinion In expressed by the WE'LL
known Dr. l.. J. Addison, OF Chicago, Ill.,
who Gays:
OF continuous study and practice OF medi-
cine, any preparation OF 80 great value as
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL for treat
ment Of diseases OF the throat and lungs. III
not only breaks up colds and cures severe
coughs. but IL IL more effective than any
thing else in relieving even the most serious
bronchial and pulmonary affections
AYERS CHERRY PECTORAL
n not new claimantfor popular confidence,
but medicine which Is to-day saving tne
lives OF thethird generation who have come
into being since it was first offered TO the
There ia not n household In which this In
valuable remedy has once been introauoe9
where its use has ever been abandoned, and
there Is not person who has ever given IL a
proper trial for any throat or lung-disease
susceptible Of cure who has not been made
well by it. -
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL has In
nnuberless instances cured obstinate cases
of chronic Bronchitis. LAnygitis, and even
acute Pneumonia. and has saved many pa
tients in the earlier stages OF Pulmonary
Consumption. IL is n medicine that only re-
auires to be Ia ken in small doses, is pleasant
TO the taste. and in needed in every house
where there are children, as there is nothing
so good as AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL
for treatment Of Group aud Whooping-
Cough.
These are all plain facts, which can be
verified by anybody, and should be remem-
bered by everybody.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL prepared
by DIR. J. &. AVER q CO., Lowell, Mass.
sold 10y all druggists. ia 24-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Sudden Death OF n Lady.

Mrs. Bowie. wife of Mr.. A. Bowie,
Jr., died very suddenly yesterday morn
ing at her husbands store. at the south
west corner of Broad and Fifth streets.
She was feeling very well indeed at
breakfast, and walked to the store. but
after reaching it became i'll and soon
died-from internal hemorrhage, it is
supposed.
Mr.. Bowie was serving on the grand
jury of the Hastings Court when he
was notified of his wife's death. The
grand jury Immediately adjourned in
order to release him from duty.
Mrs. Bowie's body was removed to
her home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
TOICING WRONGS OF TEXAS.
Governor Ireland on the Murder of Women
and Children by MexIcans.

Governor Ireland on the Murder Of Women
and Children by nexIcnns.
Governor Ireland, of Texas, in his
inaugural address, uses the following
language
Since my late message to the two
houses was penned the knowledge has
reached me of the perpetratiOn Of Sc
ries Of horrible crimes, murders, and
thefts on Texas soil by incursiOns Of
predatory bands from Mexico. Since it
has become known that neither Mexico
nor the United States will surrender
one of its own citizens to be taken
to the other Government to be tried for
crime the people on the right bank of
the Rio Grande have become embolden-
ed, and they stand on Mexican soil COW
cred with the blood Of our women and
children, and their booths in sight of
our people. have made repeated ef-
forts through the Secretary of State to
induce discussion of the propriety of so
amending the treaty Of 1861 as to per-
nit any one, no matter where his ale
giance may be, to be extradited, but no
results have followed. Commercial
treaties and money affairs seem to be of
more Importance than the blood of our
people.
In the last few days have written to
the President, giving him full accounts
of the condition Of affairs on the Rio
Grande, and have also informed him
that Texas can, if need be, protect her
self. and minute companies and State
troops on that border have been di-
rected to protect our people without
Difference TO aice points of international
law.
If the Federal troops, whose duty it
is under the Constitution, are too ten
der to patrol the border, or if the few
companies in the interior, TO make
show at drcss-parades, are Of more inn
portance, it would seem that their
presence on our soil is Of little practi-
cal use.
The Governor concludes with the
statement that his remarks were not
intended for criticism Of the command
ing officer in Texas (meaning General
Stanley, but criticism Of the general
management Of the War Department.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Declined.

A Chicago special of Thursday says :
Regarding a recent dispatch from San
Francisco stating that the Transconti-
mental Association had elected G. w.
Smith, at present general manager OF
the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. COM
missioner Of the Association. adyices
have been received here stating that
Mr.. Smith has positively declined to ac-
cept the position. The Association in
structed the Executive Committee to
select a commissioner. In the mean
while l.. G. Cannon will continue in the
position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Restoring . Baftle.FIag.

BY Telegraph % the Dispatch,I
ST. LOUIS, January ga Jefferson
City NO. special to the st-Dispateh
says: In the Senate this morning Sen
ator Van Cleaye, from the Committee
on Militia, reported joint resolution
TO restore to the surviving officers of the
Twenty-sixth regiment of South Caro-
lima Volunteers, late Confederate States
Army, their battle-fag, captured from
them at Fort Steadman, March 25,
1865. now in possession of the Ad-
jutant-General; also, to substitute in the
State armory for such battle-hag white
flag with an inscription showing what it
represents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
A Double Trsgedy Prevented.

An Albany telegram of the 22d says :;
Frank Nugent was committed for trial
to-day on the charge Of attempting the
death of his mother. Nugent, while
crazed with rum, set fire to his own
clothing, and while it was blazing at
tempted to draw his mother towards
him in order to set her clothing on fire.
He declares that he knows nothing Of
the circumstances. An officer extin-
guished the flames, and probably saved
the lives Of both.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

Two important filters are described
in the Journal de PhdTmacie ct Chemte.
The Chamberland filter consists of a
porous cylinder Of ground porcelain
burned to such heat that it is capable
of transmitting liquids but not solids.
1t is used in Pastcur's laboratory for
separating microbia from their culture
liquids. Pasteur has found that on fill
tering with it the most impure waters
the germs of microbia cannot pass
through it. In the Maigren filter the
acting medium is mixture Of powdered
hydrate Of lime and Of bone-black.
This apparatus is said to be capable of
removing not merely suspended but dis
solved impurities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Death OF General Muse.

General r. J. Muse died at his home,
in this city, yesterday, in the seventy
seventh year Of his age. He was born
in Essex, and represented that county
and King and Queen in the House of
Delegates before the war. At one time
he was brigadier-general in the State
militia. For a good many years past
he was a citizen of Richmond, and was
well known and highly esteemed here.
He was a quiet, unpretending gentle
man, devoted to his State and loyal to
her interests. His funeral will take
place this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
A dangerous Fseast. .

A few days ago Mr.. Bernard Dos
well was riding through Bulliield, a
plantation near Hanover Junction be-
longing to his father, Major Thomas w.
boswell. He was about to pass drove
Of hogs when his attention was called
10 the fact that one Of them. a fierco
boar, was making an attack upon his
horse. At first he paid but little no
tice to the animal, but the boar meant
business, and inflicted several severe
cashes on the horse. and Mr.. boswell
sought safety for himself and horse by
rapid retreat. The fact being reported,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Foreign shipments.

The NOrwegiaxfbrig Jonas Rien,
Rathji master, Cleared yesterday for
Rio Grande do Sui, or Pelotas, with
l.6sO barrels Of -four, valued at IS, 224,
shipped by Dunlop & McCance.
Also, the American brig Belle of the
Bay, Welton master, with 500 bun
dies of hoops, valued at s5,9lO, for
Cardenas Cuba
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

About fify pair, which We made 70
order from ell to els, we will sell sor
u and ~. Fifty pair mishs shoes ieit
at a and e5, cash only. to close them
out. Call early ard get your choice.
w. b. DREW 4 Son,
600 Main street, corner Eighth street.


Consumers Of " Dill's Best" tobacco
will please notice carefully the yellow
tag on the same, and see that It has the
wording in black letters, 4" Dill's Best"
Other tobaccos are being placed on the
market with tag similar in coloring 70
the Dill's Best " tag, and may m'siead
consumers Of this celebrated brand OF
tobacco. To be genuine, the little yel-
low tag must have on it Z" Dill's best" !"
In buying. do not ask for the little yeI-
low tag, as formerly, but "Dilrs Best"
and see that you get what you ash for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

it was found that the same hog had be-
fore attacked people, and il was decided
TO kill him. He was found and shot
six times before he fell, and it was
found necessary to beat his head to
pieces even then in order to dispatch
him. After all Of this was done and
the hog was left for dead he moved him
self considerable distance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

authorized agents, to whom they had
each paid money to secure employment.
Deserted in the woods, miles away from
any habitation, they started for the
nearest settlement, which only six out
of the gang of thirty are reported TO
have reached. II is stated that one OF
the party perished from hunger and
fatigue, his body having been found in
the snow, but as to the fate Of the others
who are still missing nothing is known.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

Lumly, the treasurer, and Mr.. Mallory,
the county clerk, of Grayson county,
reached the courtroom few minutes
after the grand jury adjourned. They
are important witnesses in the Smith
case. and as they live over three hun
dred miles from Richmond they will be
forced TO remain until next Tuesday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

L He fIVhENNE NlNlI iNuAbt
l. OF THE NURSERY.-rhe following Is
an extract from letter written 10 the Ger
man Reformed Messenger, st Chambers
burgh Penn;
\ BENEFACTRESS.
Just open the door for her and Mrs. Wins
low will prove the American Florence Night
lngale OF the Nursery. or this we are 80
sure that We will teach our "susy" 10 say,
e. \ blessing on Ms. Winslow for helping
her to survive and escape the gripping. colick-
ing. and teething siege. Mrs. wINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP relieves the child from
pain, and cures dyseniery and dlarrhIa. IL
softens the gums reduces Inflammation.
cures wind cole and carries the infant safely
through the teething period. IL performs
precisely what IL processes % perform, every
part Of it-nothing less. We have neyerseen
Mis-. Winslow-know her oRly through the
preparation Of her Soothing syrup for
Children Teething." II we had the power
we would make her. as she is. n physical ss-
vour To the infant mace. sold 10y all drug
gists. Twenty-Five cents "A bottle.
ia 2O-eodtw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
CAvED HER LIFE.
RIDGE. McISrosH COUNTY. Ga.

KfDEE, NcINIt@H VOVFTf' WA.
IDr. J. Brddfeid: Dear sir--I have taken
several bottles Of your Female Regulator
tor diseases Of sixteen-yean' standing. and
realiy Jeliere 7 Gse cured entirely, for which
please accept my heartfelt thanks and most
profound gratitude. know your medicine
saved my life, 80 you see cannot speak 100
highly In its favor. have recommended IL
10 several OF my friends who are suffering
rs was. Yours very respectfully.
Mrs. W. Il. STEBBINS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Robson and Crane.

A large house welcomed Robson and
Crane at the Theatre last night in Our
Boarding House. the rain and sleet not
being able to dampen the desire to see
the comedians. Everybody, as usual,
was delighted. To-day at the matinee
The Cherubs will be played, and to-
night the engagement here will close
with Sharps and Flats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
New Threes wanted.

Governor Cameron has in his hands
for investment in new 3's 1902. Is of
the income of the Miller Manual-LabOr
School and s20, % accumulated in
the Literary Fund, and will receive pro-
posals for furnishing same up to Feb
ruary lst. The bonds will be required
to bear all the coupons maturing subse-
quent to January |. 1885.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Henrieo-Court Items.

The Circuit Court of Henrico was in
session yesterday disposing Of civil and
coupon cases. About fourteen of the
latter were decided.
The County Court will be in session
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

An Ottawa (0nt.) special says Great
anxiety is felt here for the safety of
number Of laborers who in November
last was sent up from Toronto by un-
scrupulous agents to work on the CAL
lander and Gravenhurstrailway. When
the men arrived at Stony creek they
found they had been victims Of un-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
MINERAL WATERS.

NTAUKESHA GLENN MINERAL
w WATER, PURE DRINKING WA
TER from the Waukesha Glenn Springs
Waukesha, delivered in any part OF the
world. The demand for the celebrated
water by our leading families as regular
drinking water Is daily increasing: lnvalu-
able In all kidney and liver difficulties For
sale by leading druggists, sample-rooms,
grocers or direct from spring IN barrels,
half's and glass bottles. Address
I. III. BRYANT.
no s-Sa, ,Tu&Thly Waukeshs, Wis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

A telegram from New York. received
yesterday morning, announces the death
there of Henry Schott, Esq, we'll
known printer Of this city. He was
in New York attending to patent
which he had on feed-guides to a cylin-
der press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
stafe Roarti of Education.

The State Board Of Education met
yesterday and elected o. B. Mears SUI
perintendent of schools for Princess
Anne county, and ordered their presi-
dent (the Governop to invest in new 3's
about 100000 in money which is to the
credit of the literary fund.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24

have O large stock OF Albums. Bisquesi
Bronzes, &C. still on hand. which I viii
close out at cost, also. a Gr.e assortment Of
Engravings and Picture-frames to be sold
at low figures. l.. LEWIS,
eI2 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
ATLANTA, Ga.


Dr. J. Bradfcld: Dear Sir,-Some fifteen
years ago l examined the recipe of Female
Regulator. and carefully studied authorities
In regard 10 its cOmpOnents, and then. as
well as now. pronounce 10 20 be the most
scientific and skilful combination Of the
really reliable remedial vegetable agents
known to science, To act directly on the
affected organs and parts sympathizlng di-
rectly with them; and, therefore, providing
n ,ljeeffc remedy for all diseases for which IT
is recommended. Yours truly,
JESSE BORING. NJ. D., ID. ID.
Treatise on the Health and Happiness OF
Woman mailed free 30 any address.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR CO,
Ia 23-dIw&wlt Box 2s. Atlanta. Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Hnsfinr~ Conrs

The grand jury met yesterday and
examined several witnesses in the case
of the Commonwealth rs. William Il.
Smith and adjourned over ill next
Tuesday evening at $50 o'clock. Mr..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-24
Nain.street Building Sold.

The Virginia Home Insurance Com
pany have sold their building, l0l4
east Main street, TO the Mutual Assu-
rance Society Of Virginia for a37, 500,