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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
ATLANTIC AND N. c. RAILROAD
The Governor In Favor of Leasing 80 the
Hichm0nd aud Danviiic.

Especial telegram 10 tie Dlspatch.l
RALEIGH, n. c., June 25.-No pro-
position TO lease the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroadwas made at the stock
holders meeting at Moorehead to-day.
Judge Phillips decided, in the
suit to prevent voting Of split
stock, that the stock could be
voted in Solido. The stockholders
elected the following directors: j. A.
Pridgan, John Calling, and Eugene
MoIehead. j. A. Bryan was elected,
but declined. Pending the election of
some one to fill the vacancy the meet
ing adjourned until tomorrow. 1t is
thought that Henry K. Bryan will be
chosen.
Governor Scales strongly fayorS the
lease Of the road, but it is not now
thought that there will be lease this
year. The meeting may endorse or re-
commend lease. There are just now
no offers for the road, though it had been
stated that both the Wilmington and
Weldon and Richmond and Danyille
had made them. Governor Scales, IN
words and acts, expresses his opinion
in favor of the lease with proper CON
siderations and restrictions in favor of
North Carolina markets. No lease will
at any time be made without these safe
guards. lie believes the road can be
leased. 1t is the Governors idea to
lease to the Richmond and Danyille
railroad if it will give fair price, as
the North Carolina road from Charlotte
to Goldsboro', which they control under
a lease, which expires in sixteen years,
will at the end of that time revert to
the State, and if the Atlantic and
North Carolina railroad be leased for
sixteen years both leases will fall in
together, and the State will own a
splendid line from Charlotte to More
head, which could be leased for a very
large sum and yield the State a heavy
income
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
THE RICHMOND DIspATCH-.FRIDAY. JUNE 26. 1885

wreck Of the Italia. There are seventy
persons missing, and as far as known
only eight passengers were saved, while
only one OF the crew was lost. Great
est confusion ensued Immediately after
the vessel struck. The shock strainet
the vessel so that the doors of the
cabins could not be opened, thus i'm
prisoning the passengers. The cap
tain was not on deck at the
time OF the accident. The disaster
was due to wrong orders given by the
third officer, who has since committed
suicide. Great credit is bestowed on
the heroic efforts Of the purser to save
the passengers. The purser's boat was
swamped when the steamer sunk.
The passengers who escaped to the land
underwent fearful sufferings before they
reached an estate, where succOr was
promptly afforded.
An official dispatch from Chich
states that General Cacere's troops
have completely disbanded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Vessels with Yeiiow.Feyer.

lBy Telegraph 10 the Dbpatcn.I
WASHINGTON. June 2j.-The Ma
rine-IIoSpital Bureau has been officially
informed of the arrival Of the Norwe-
gian bark Nat. from Cienfucgos. at Del
aware Breakwater, quarantined with
two cases Of yellow-fever on board, and
Of the arrival Of the schooner Peter c.
Schultz, from Mobile to Philadelphia,
at Cape Charles quarantine. with sus-
picious cases of fever on board, from
which the captain had died.
The patients on the Nat we're removed
to the quarantine hospital and the yes-
sci dislnfectcd. The captain Of the
schultz has been buried on Fisherman's
island until his remains can safely be
removed to his home in New York.
The sick were removed to the hospital.
The vessel will be detained for disin-
lection,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
GENERAL GRANT.
/ Cnlcial Bulletin OF the Progress and Condi'
tien Of HIS Disease.
IRY telecranh to the DIspatch.l

ush OF Tvs biNtaNf'
tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
MI. McGREGOR, y. Y, June o.
DR.. Shrady to-day telcgraphed 20 the
Medical Record for its Saturday issue
the following official bulletin Of General
Grants condition "The progress of
the disease from which General Grant
is suffering is, barring accidental
complications, slow. Comparing the
condition Of the patient with what
il was a month ago, the changes which
have taken place can he appreciated.
Taking this period OF time into consid-
Grafton. it can be said that the swelling
under the angle Of the lower Jaw on the
right side has increased and has be-
come harder and more deeply fixed.
1t has shown tendency to
progress in a direction downward
and forward upon the right side
Of the neck. infiltration extending into
neighboring glandular structures. The
lancenating pains in those parts,
although fortunately not frequent nor
severe, have significance which can
not be ignored. The liberation on
the right side Of the base Of the
tongue has become deeper and more
irregular. although its superficial area
has not pcrceptlbly increased. His
voice has been reduced to a whisper,
due partly to inAammatory involvement
Of the vocal cords and partly to ner-
vous atony Of the latter. There is
some impairment Of the general
strength and some loss in weight,
although the appetite is unchanged
and the usual amount of nouriShment
is taken. The removal to Mt. Metre
COR has SO far proved beneficial. 1t has
enabled the patient to recover lost
ground, and thus in a measure has
counterbalanced the effects Of his local
malady."
General Grant spent nearly all day
on the piazza. The doctors have en-
deayorcd during the past week to build
up his strength. He now eats more
than he did two weeks ago, and Graves
food instead of forcing it upon himself
as medicine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
ATTEMPT At SELEMURDER.
Carpenter. the New York Wife.Mu-derer,
Tries to Kill Himself.

BY telegraph 10 tne Dlspatcn.l
NEW YORK. June 2j.-Carpenter.
on second trial for the murder Of his
wife by stabbing her to death, this
morning cut his throat in his cell in the
Tombs. His wounds are serious and
the trial is postponed ill Monday.
This is the fourth time Carpenter has
attempted suicide. 1t was noticed by
some in the courtroom yesterday that
the prisoner had an unusually StOlid
expression on his face during most Of
the day. as he sat beside iScounSel in a
listle>S sort Of way. His defence is
insanity. and his manner was supposed
TO be affected. This morning when the
deputy shcIl'is went to the TOmbS
to take Carpenter 20 court prisoner was
walking in the corridor Of the first tier.
Keepers DOnnelly and O'Brien ordered
CARPENTER to his cell. He entered. and
a moment afterward groans were heard
coming from the cell. The keepers
rushed in and found Carpenter on his
knees with his head on cot covered
with blood. lie was raised and DR..
Fitch. the prison physician. sent for.
Ii was found that the man had cut a
small cash in his neck that he had
thee trhing wounds on his stomach,
and a Slight cut on his left wrist. None
were serious. but several were pain
full. and Carpenter suffered much
loss Of blood. lie was taken to
bellevue Hospital, and word was sent
to the court that the prisoner would
probably be able to appear on Monday.
Prisoner, up to a couple Of months ago.
had his arms manacled to his sides.
lie complained that these hurt him Sc
ycIely. and they were at last removed.
At night, however, he was "muliied. =
The knife with which Carpenter cut
himself was an ordinary. table
knife, rather rusty. and had been
lately sharpened. 1t was not Of the
kind used in the prison, and how the
man secured it is a mystery. 1t was
found. after search, in soil-pan in the
corner Of his cell. His cell had been
ransacked every day TO prevent the
keeping Of weapons by the prisoner.
Judge Barrett. in adjourning the court.
stated that the prisoners act would be
thoroughly Investigated, and cOunselled
the Jurors not to read the newspaper,
for opinions as to whether Carpenter
was insane or feigning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Rn4c.RnIl NeAfprilnN.
by telegraph to the Dispatch. !

by telegraph To the Dispatch.l
Raleigh Henderson, If; Raleigh, :.
Washington No game between the
Washington and Norfolks.
Lancaster Lancaster, 10; Tren-
ton, ..
Chicago: Chicago, o; Philadelphia, ..
Cincinnati: Cincinnati. 8; Louis
Vile. :.
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh, G; St.
Louis, !.
Buffalo Buffalo, 3; New York. 5.
Birmingham, Ala. : Nashyilles, ,;
BiImirghamS, |. Twelve innings.
Macon. Ga. Atlantis, : Macon. g..
Augusta: Chattanooga. ); Angus
taS. |. Game called at the end of the
seventh inning on account Of rain.
Columbus. Ga. : Two league games
thi, afternoon. First game Memphis,
|; Columbus. o. Second game: CO.
lumbus, :; Memphis. (.
New York Metropolitan, ,; Balti-
more. 3.
Efooblyn: Brooklyn. 81; Athletic,
H.
st. Loui, st. Louis. |; Boston, 9.
Detroit: Detroit. o: Providence. =.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
WnsI,Ingfnn NOIes.
[Ry telegraph 10 the DIspatch.

10y AtitEihlI lt " tiit i'4'ifhA'tAs
WAsHINGTON. June 2j.-The Cabi-
net meeting to-day was short and I'M
important. Secretary Endicott was the
only absentee. Contrary to cXpecta-
ton, the case Of Minister Kelley was
not mentioned. 1t is understood that
no action will be taken in the matter
until the wishes of the Austrian Gov
eminent are officially communicated.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has
been informed that the recent inyestiga-
ton Of the condition Of the Sub-Trea-
sury at New Orleans shows that the
total defalcation Of the runaway Clerk
Autdemorte amounts to a little over
s25, eco.
The President to-day appointed NJ.
Glennan postmaster at Norfolk, Va.
rice J. VI. Long, suspended for par
tisanShip.
The Secretary OF the Navy has ap-
pointed a court, with Commander ~.
4. Semmes as president and Paymas-
ter r. W. Allen a. judge-adyocate, to
try Paymaster-G General Smith on charges
Of scandalouS conduct tending to the
destruction Of good morals and culpa-
bic inefliciency in the performance OF
his duty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26


LONDON, June 2j.-ln the House Of
Lords this afternoon the new Lord
High Chancellor. Sir lIardinge Clifford,
took his seat upon the WoOlsack. 1t
was announced that the bill providing
an annuity Of 10000 for the Princess
Beatrice upon her marriage with Prince
Henry Of Battenberg had received royal
assent.
The Observation-Disclosures bill and
several other bills have also received
royal assent.
In the House Of Lords the Conserva
tives occupied the Government benches.
The Marquis of Salisbury, as he en-
tered the House, was received with
cheers. In the course Of a short address
the Marquis said it was not necessary
for him to repeat the statement made by
Mr.. Gladstone last evening in the House
of Commons. lie explained that the
Queen had informed him that it was her
opinion that he might reasonably accept
Office upon assurances given by Glad
stone, her Majesty at the same time
pointing out serious injury to the pub
lie service if settlement was longer
delayed or new complications should
arise. The Marquis said he then. with
the unanimous consent of his colleagues,
thought twas his duty to assume office,
and he hoped that the next four or five
weeks would show that he had adopted
the proper course. The Marquis, in con-
Guiding his address, made an appeal for
the support of all reasonable men. The
House adjourned until the 9th Of July,
The House Of Commons adjourned t.
the same datc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26

equal in usual acreage, viii prove TO b
an ayersgecrop. The tobacco crop, with
larger acreage than usual. has been
generally planted. The general use by
the planters Of canvas over the plant
beds has diminished the rayages Of the
fly, which during the cool weather of
the spring would have been very de-
S,ructiye.
The county jail being full Of crimi-
nails. besides others being out on bail,
gives us prospect Of six felonies to
try at the next term Of the County
Court. We regret that Judge Perkins
will not be able, through sickness, to
preside Judge Farrar. Of Amelia, will
hold the court.
Senator Warwick'S road law has been
put into operation, and works well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Sentenced for Life.
lBy telegraph to the Dlspatc.

10y Ati'Ni Pii w NiAS baoBHNNHsI
New YORK, June 2j.-Judge Gil
dersleeye, in General Sessions this morn
ing, accepted the plea Of murder in the
second degree from David Quinn, who
was charged with having shot All Mon,
a Chinaman, on the afternoon Of June
9TH. Quinn was drunk at the time and
fancied that All Mon and other China
men in his company had insulted him.
lie drew a pistol and shot All Mon
dead, besides slightly wounding two
other Mongolians. Quinn's counsel
spoke Of the prisoners previous good
character. The district attorney agreed
TO accept the plea, and the judge SEN
fenced Quinn to imprisonment for life.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
A Pretty bad Wreck.
LBy telegraph to the Dispatch.

BY Telegraph 70 the DsIatcn.I
PHILADELPHIA. Pa. June o.
The revelations through the examina-
tion being made Of the management of
the ShakamaxOn Bank are astonishing.
1t is said there will scarcely be $50, 600
Of the wreck found with which to meet
Obligations. 1t is also given out that
the disclosures show that the affairs of
the bank have been managed in most
reckless manner. The statement is made
that checks were drawn without date,
loans made without security, and
that prominent politicians were contin-
ually favored. 1t is further said that
half dozen individuals profted by the
bank, and that its failure is due to
them. Many Of the depositors' books
have not been settled up for three
wears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Failed 10 settle Their Disputes.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch.l


WASHINGTON. June ga report
has been received at the Navy Depart
ment from Admiral JOuett, announcing
the failure by the parties interested to
settle the disputes in the United States
Of Colombia. lie says the political
differences between the two parties are
of such a nature that peaceable settle
ment is quite impossible at this time.
HostilitieS are likely to continue indcii-
nitely. The Government troops, he re-
ports, are marching on Barranquilla.
The revolutionary leaders, the Admiral
says, are leaders Of the Liberal party
in Colombia. The trouble on the 18TH
mus, Admiral Jouett thinks, results
from local politics, and from the fact
that many depraved characters congre-
gate there. He anticipates hard fighting
in Colombia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
POWH. TAN COUNTY.
Dra'h cr a WtlI-Known Lady-A Bit Of His
tory-Generai NeWs.

Dea'h oT q WtlI-Known Lady a BIT Of His
toy-General News.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
JUNE %, 1855.
A few days since a very aged, esti-
uatle. and wcll-known lady, Mrs.
Selma Booker. died at the hotel at Pow
latau Courthouse, where she had re-
sided since the war. Through the in
fleuce Of the late Judge OUld, whose
wife was near relative Of hers. she had
been offered residence in the Louise
Home. in Washington. established By
The muniiicence of Hon. ". W. COrcO-
Isn. but she preferred to remain for the
rest Of her life with her old friends in
PoWhatan. She was the widow Of Cap
tain Richard Booker, who commanded
sIegiment Of volunteers in the war Of
1872. raised IN Richmond city, distin-
guiShed himself in Canada, and held
several prominent positions in the cOun-
81 in the subsequent period Of his life.
Nrs. BOOker's maiden name was
Tufpin. an old and honored family Of
The county. One Of them, Thomas
Turpin. represented Powhatan county
a the famous Convention Of 1888, and
therein voted against the adoption Of
the Federal Constitution. His col
league. Colonel William Ronald, against
the wishes Of his constituents, was one
Of the eight or ten delegates who fol-
lowed the lead Of Governor Edmund
RandOlph--went over from Patrick
Henry TO Mr.. Madison and decided the
question ~ favor Of the ratification Of
the Constitution. A majority Of the
Convention, when II assembled. was
opposed 10 ratification. Governor
Randolph and his followers. by the
change OF their position, shaped the
current events that will ever tell in the
history Of ourcountry. Virginia at that
time. the most influential Of the thir-
teen States. greater in population and
territory, as she had not then parted
with Kentucky and her northwestern
territory, occupied most commanding
position. Besides. she was the ninth
State that voted. and by its own terms
upon her decision rested the fate OF the
Constitution. But for the detection Of
Colonel Ronald and the other followers
Of Governor Randolph the Constitution
Of the United States would not now be.
IS it is, the supreme law Of the land.
Imagination only can conceive what
consequences would have followed and
what great events would not have taken
place had those few delegates (who con-
'stiiuied majority Of only eight on the
test question: remained firm to the
principles and action to which they
were committed IN their election.
The wheat crop, at one time so un-
promising by the extreme winter, has
greatly improved, and, although not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Meeting Of Conservatives.
fp.~ On t,fa 80 tho nf-pntoh

bS 'hDlt ~ Nil' blNIhlNh'l
LONDON, June 25.-A private meet
ing Of the Conservative members Of Par
Lament was held to-day in the rooms
of the Carlton Club. There was a full
attendance. The presence at the meet
ing of several Conservatives from the
province of Ulster, Ireland. is regarded
as an indication that the differences re-
Gently existing between English and
Irish Conservatives has been adjusted.
The Marquis of Salisbury explained his
reasons for taking office. and said he
had already taken counsel concerning
the course to adopt for the immediate
future. The meeting unanimously ap-
proved of the action taken by the Mar
quiS Of Salisbury. 1t wa, thought.
however. that the Liberals ought to
have given more definite assurances.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
A Priests Escape from, III Tahdi,

10y NuA'lC " lhN AIS bhNNAAs
LONDON. June 2j.-Rey. Luigi Boz
nomi. an Italian missionary priest, and
for long time a captive in the camp
of Fl Mahdi, has made his escape and
arrived at Dongola. Father BonOmi
reports that all the priests made prison.
ers during the rising in the Soudan and
the march Of FL Mahdi are in good
health. The magnitude of the revolt
in Kardofan has been very much over
rated, says Father Bonomi,s but he
confirms the truth of the reports that
the forces Of FL Mahdi have been re-
peatedly defeated by the garrison of
Senoar. Father Bonomi states. how
ever, that famine and disease are
rayaging and making waste of Kardo-
fan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Failed 10 Agree.
fBv telegraph TO the Dispatch. !

lBy Telegraph 10 the Dlspatcn.J
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. June 25.-ln
the Johnson Henry murder trial at
GreeneyiIle the jury failed to agree and
the result was mistrial. The jury stood
nine for scquittal and three for cOnvic-
ton. The case has been in progress
two weeks and has attracted wide
spread attention. Senator Voorhees,,
OF Indiana, was leading counsel for the
defence. Captain E. I. johnson, for
merly Of Indiana, was arraigned for
killing Major Edwin Henry in Greene
county, Tenn, September %, 1884.
Henry seduced Johnson's wife more
than year before, and Mrs. johnson
committed suicide in Indiana.
The jury had not been discharged up
Ia 10 y. NJ,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE.
Sixty EigLth Annual Commencement De-
grees Conferred.

IBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, June 25.-The SIX
ty-eighth annual commencement of
Georgetown University, classical de-
partment, took place to-day at the col
lege. The degree of Ii. d. was con-
ferred upon Hon. Charles DENLY, re-
Gently appointed Minister to China,
and on several others. Among
those upon whom the degree of
master of arts was conferred was
Mr.. Charles OBJ. Cowardin, Of the
Richmond Dispatch. There was, as
usual, very large attendance in the
college hall. Among the many distin-
guished people present were members
Of the Chinese Legation, who were pre-
sent to witness the making of Doctor Of
Laws Of Colonel DENLY. There were
several young men from the southern
States in the graduating class. A son
Of Senator Ransom, Of North Carolina,
delivered an address on 1.-The South"
The yaledictOry was pronounced by
Walter n. Herman. son Of ex-senator
Herman. of New York.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Another Presidential, Present.

-Four cases Of pIums, preserved /" Tor
the next Democratic President" have
been sent to Cleveland from Ovid, n.
J. Perhaps plums, like the better
class Of liquors, improve with age, but
DUFFY's PURE MALT WHIsKEY is
always free from every injurious ele-
ment, whether old or new, and is the
best Of companions in health or dis
ease. II is sold by all leading drug
gists and grocers, and is invaluable in
cases Of pneumonia, cholera, malaria,
and feyers. II has wonderful effect
even in advanced cases Of consumption.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26

are called out OF the sewcrs where they
are being served by corporation labor
ers or sewcr-contractOrs laborers. This
has never before been done here, and
the strike is hard on the municipal con-
tractors and corporation employees. 1t
is believed this action will end the
strike, although the master builders
may try to supply men to fill the places
Of the bricklayers and stone-mssons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Rurstiae Ofa water-Main.
Ia telegraph 10 the DIspatch. !

READING, PA, June 25.-During
last night large Waterman leading
from Ilampden reservoir, one of Read
ing's sources Of water-supply, burst,
and houses in the vicinity for several
squares were flooded. People who
slept in the lower rooms were COM
PEELED to fly for their lives. Garden
truck was washed out considerably.
Several narrow escapes were made from
drowning. The water at its highest
was five to eight feet deep. The cell
lars and lower stories of some forty
houses were flooded. The accident
caused great excitement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Democratic Judges Of Election Ar
rested.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
NORFOLK. Va. June 2j.-ThlS af-
tcrnoon warrants were issued yJudge
Spalding. Of the County Court, for the
arrest Of the two Democratic judges Of
election at llall's-Corncr precinct.
McssrS. Thomas G. Cooke and Thomas
F. Culpcpcr, and they were carried be-
fore Justice Griffin and their cases con-
tinucd to Saturday. John :. Wise i
engaged to assist the prosecution. The
young men are charged by the Repub-
Leans with ballot-boX stuiling, and
their arrest grew out Of the Carney
Croker contested election.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
The STRIKES In Ontario.

ToRoNTo, ONT, June 2j.-Four or
five thousand men are now involved in
the builders laborers' strike. The
Bricklayers' Union met in Duilerin dali
last night and decided to call out every
man to-day who is being served by
scabs. The men will not even accept
material from apprentices; and they
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-06-26
Affairs I'm south America.

LINA ria GALVESTON, June 25.-
Ex- United States Minister Phelps died
from fever contracted while on plea
sure trip to 0roya. The Government
is making arrangements for the funeral,
and honors Of the highest description
will be paid the deceased Minister.
The new United States Minister, Mr.
Buck, has arrived here.
Advices from the South to-day say
that Mollendo is stocked with goods
awaiting the opening Of the Arequipa
line for transportation to Bolivia.
The steamship Puno arrived yester'
day with fifty-three survivors from the