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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Suicide by Poison.

A Brockton (Mass.) special says ::
The body of Andrew G. Lawson.
Swede, was found in his room Wednes-
day. 1t was at first generally supposed
that death resulted from heart-disease,
but it now turns out that his death was
the result of persistent and studied
attempt at suicide. To-day when his
friends arrived and prepared to take
charge Of the body his effects were ex-
amined, and among them was found a
paper written in the Swedish language
and entitled " My Biography" ltcoy-
cred twenty-seyen pages of foolscap,
and proved to be an extended account
Of his life, in which he describes the
various means tried for suicidal pur-
poses, including shooting, hanging, poi
son, eating ice when heated, trying to
get cold in order to have a severe case of
pneumonia, &C. 1t states that when
only five or six years Of age he heard
his mother tell Of going to a river to
drown herself month or two before he
was born, but thinking she had no right
to sacrifice two lives she did not make
the attempt. The origin of her desire
for death was due to the fact that her
husband was a drinking man, who
often came home drunk. Lawson says
that when quite young he tried to drown
himself in a ditch. He aiterward tried
death by poison, but all his varied at
tempts were failures until this last,
when he bought four boxes of" Rough
on Rats 4" and commenced taking it in
honey, with, at last, the much-desired
effect. Medical-Examiner Paine will
not make any examination, as it is now
shown to be a clear case Of suicide.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
General Grants Condition.

fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, April 4.-Ceneral Grant
did not go to his room from the library,
where his family and Ex-Governor STAN
ford were, until III o'clock last night.
Being somewhat fatigued with his
exercise during the day, and his
mind being still occupied with the sub
jects of the family chat during the
evening, the General was wakeful
until about I O'Clock, when he fell
asleep and slept until o'clock this
morning. Less than the usual amount
of morphine was administered during
the night. 1t is probable that the Gen
eral and family will spend July at or
near Saratoga, and August be passed
on the Catskills.
General Grant took his daily drive at
noon to-day, accompanied this time by
one Of his sons and two ladies Of his
family. No physician was in the party.
At 10 o'clock tonight DR.. Douglas
made an examination Of General
Grants throat, and owing to the
patients condition concluded to stay all
night. The General is not feeling well
and is very restless.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25

By telegraph to the Dispatch.l
GAINESVILLE, TEX, April a.
The most disastrous food ever known
in this vicinity visited Gainesville We'd
nesday night and continued with little
abatement throughout Thursday. Pecan
and Elm creeks, which empty into Trim
ity river just below the city, rose with
fearful rapidity in the darkness Of night.
About 4 o'clock in the morning num-
Der of houses in the bottom were swept
away, the occupants fleeing for their
lives, leaving everything behind. One
child was drowned, but there is reason
to fear the loss Of several other lives.
From above the town three houses
passed down the stream, from which,
above the rush Of waters, cries Of dis
tress were plainly heard. The loss of
live stock in the vicinity was very seri-
Gus. Carcasses Of horses, cows, and
sheep are passing by at frequent inter-
walls. The engine-house at the water
works is submerged. The damage to
the town, and property along the river
aggregates many thousands Of dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
noub,e Tragedy I'm new Orleans.

(By telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
NEW ORLEANS, April pa ter
rible tragedy came to light to-day when
three gentlemen made their appearance
at the Office Of chief Of police and re-
ported that something mysterious had
occurred at No. l46 Orange street.
They had gone there for the purpose of
seeing Mr.. Evans, and were informed
by the servant-girl that Mr.. Evans was
not at home, and that the house was
All locked up and she could not get
into it. The girl did not suspicion
anything wrong, and seemed very much
surprised when the police visited the
house. Upon the arrival Of the officers
the front door was forced open, and
upon a bed lay two lifeless bodies.
They were those of Mrs. Amelia Evans,
wife of Sam. Evans, and Caspar Wen
gar. in the right side of the woman's
head lust above the eye was an ugly
wound, from which the brain protruded
and hung out upon the pillow. The
bullet which caused the death Of the
man had entered his left temple and
had passed completely through his
head
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Execution In south Carolina.

COLUMBIA, S. c., april PA dis
patch to the Register from Union, 5. c.,
says that Hampton Ncthers (colored,
was hanged in the jail-yard at that place
to-day for the murder of Adolphus
Abrams (also colored) in January last
He manifested no sorrow for his crime
and although he was attended to the
last by his spiritual advisers, he pro-
fessed no change Of heart. He seemed
to meet his fate without fear. lis neck
was broken and life pronounced ex
tinct in twenty-one minutes. The exc
cution was witnessed only by the Off
GERS of the law and few others.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
THE DE LONG sEARCHERS.
Rewards which They Are to Receive from
the Government.


A Washington Cd. C.) special says
Lieutenant William II. Scheutze, of the.
navy, who has been selected to carry
the presents from the United States to
the inhabitants Of the Lena delta, has
made his report to the State Depart
ment upon the most desirable articles
to purchase for presents. Lieutenant
Scheutze lis about thirty-two years
old. He weighs about two hundred
pounds, and is q man OF splendid
physique. He has been to the delta
before, having been one Of the officers
that made a search for the remains
of Lieutenant De Longs party after the
wreck of the Jeanette. 1t is not yet
definitely settled when he will start, but
he will probably go soon enough to
reach the Lena river before it freezes.
lie was asked to-day what he proposed
to take with him. He replied 81 shall
probably take thirteen or fourteen muz-
zle-loading rifles, a supply OF wrought
iron knives and axes, copper kettles,
flannel and calico for special presents,
and a quantity Of tea and tobacco for
general distribution. The Lena delta
embraces about 1000 square miles, and
has population of about 300 people, all
told. Their mode Of life is crude in
the extreme, and they have few of the
articles which are generally regarded as
absolutely essential to sustain life.
These people are very hospitable. They
divide whatever they have among them
selves, and are always ready to share
with strangers. Their communication
with the outside world is confined to
that afforded by the annual visit OF
the traders which is made in Octo-
Der and consists of one man and rein
deer Sled"
"You say you will take muzzle-load-
ing rifles and wrought-iron edge tools.
Why do you select such obsolete i'm
plements?"
''They have nothing in the shape OF
firearms but a few wrought-iron rifles
made by the natives of Yakutsk. They
carry a ball about as big as pea, and
are discharged by the aid of flint and
steel. The Russian Government allows
the sale Of gunpowder and lead to the
natives, but fixed ammunition is entire
ly unknown there. Their knives and
axes are all made Of wrought iron. Steel
would be useless in that climate, as il
is too brittle to stand the cold, and il
heated as the iron implements are heat
ed before use the temper would be
gone"
"where will you purchase the SUP
plies?"
THAT is as yet undecided; bat,
owing to the difficulties in the way oil
transportation, ] shall probably secure
most of them in Siberia. The flannel,
cotton, and rifles will be bought here,
no doubt, and the tea and tobacco GER
tainly in Siberia"
GLOW long do you expect to be
gomez"
Probably about year. shall
have to travel upward of 10000 mile;
Of the journey on sleds drawn by
horses and RENDERS"
What will be the expense Of yOur
trip"
- am going to see Lieutenant Har-
Der tomorrow, to have him assist me
in making an estimate. | think the
cost will be in the neighborhood Of
$500"
"Will this amount be deducted from
the $4,000 appropriated by Congress
for the purchase Of presents?" .
"Ne; hthink it will come from tht
contingent funds of the Navy and State
Departments.n
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25

The isstber wss IN removed, bdt shs
boots were burned. The less on build
ing, stock, etc., will amount 70 about
900, 1000.
Firc-cngincs from Ashland ana hoi-
lesion also came and did good work.
Messrs. Bridges & Co. have been burn
ed out twice at their former location IN
Hopkinton. About 200 persons will be
thrown out Of work until the shop Is
rebuilt. which will probably be soon,
the firm using the part still standing in
the mean time. The insurance is placed
through Boston agency and aggregates
about 100000, divided among some
100 companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25

omeiai Relations Suspended By Frsnce-rh
censr,-GessSaI Leaves Cairo.
ffly cable TO the Disr~ tch.l

omeiai Relations Suspended By France-rhe
censr,-GeseraI Leaves Cairo.
IBy cable to the Dispstch.l
CAIRO ria PARIS, April 24.--M.
Barreri, Consul General Of France to
Egypt, has been instructed by his Gov
eminent to suspend all official relations
with Egypt, and TO make declaration to
the Egyptian Government that France
declines to sanction the Egyptian Finan-
cial Convention and reserves to herself
complete liberty Of action.
LONDON, April PA telegram from
Alexandria to the Exchange Telegraph
Company states that the French Consul
General has informed the Khedive and
Nubar Pacha, Egyptian Foreign Minis
ter, of his instructions to suspend OFF,
cial relations with the Government Of
Egypt. The same telegram also states
that the Consul-General has left Cairo
for Alexandria to embark for Europe.
PARIS, April 24.--The breaking off
of the official relations between France
and Egypt, the announcement of which
rupture was made here this morning in
dispatch from Cairo, was entirely I'M
expected by the people, and the news
has created great sensation. This act
Of France is considered to be unmistaka-
BILE evidence that there is an under
standing between France and Russia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Virginia Postmasters.

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, April 24.-Hon.
George d. Wise has gotten the Post
master-G General appoint Mrs. Eva M.
Booker postmaster at Old Church,
Hanover, in place of Mrs. NJ. L. Alex
ander, removed. He has also had Mr..
Wells made postmaster at Bermuda
Hundreds, Chesterfield. There will be
other postmasters appointed in the
Richmond district in few days, as
there are now seven vacancies, aud a
number of removals contemplated. Vir-
GINA has two thousand and forty-seven
post-offices, and New York, Pennsyl-
vania, Ohio, and Illinois are the only
States that have a larger number.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
100000 Fire fs Massachusetts


SOUTH FRANiNoHAN, MASS,
April 24.-The largest fire in South
birmingham since 1883 occurred last
night, when the large boot-factory Of
Bridges 4 Co., on Waverly street, was
partially destroyed. The factory was
FIVE stories high, 800 feet long, and
40 feet wide, divided into sections Of
eco and 100 feet, respectively, by brick
walls. The Ere was discovered about
l:s0 this morning by the wstchman in
the packing-room on the third story,
near the centre Of the larger section.
This part OF the factory was Totally de-
stroyed. The timely arrival OF the
fire-engipe from Natick only saved ths
rest Of the building.
The flames next attacked brick
store house near BY, 100 feet by so. 10
' hieh about el2.000 worth Of leather
sld 800 csses Of bosts we're stored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
NORTH CAROLINA.
National Bank ~ Asheviiie-Railrssd and
MiIissrs Matters.

National Bank % Asheviiie -fsaiirssd and
MsIissry Matters.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, N. O., April 24.--Ashe-
vile is TO have national bank, to be
known as the First National Bank OF
Asbeyille, with capital of $4,000.
There is considerable dispute about
the Atlantic and North Carolina rail-
road. Governor Scales has consulted
many prominent citizens on the line OF
the road. He desires to obtain their
views and inform himself about the
condition Of the road. This road has
for years been thorn in the side OF the
administration. In the past two years
many improvements have been made
on the line under Colonel Whitford's
presidency.
Adjutant- General Jones will be here
tomorrow to confer with the Governor
in regard to holding an encampment oil
the State Guard in july. Twenty-Five
companies will be present at the en-
campment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
The Virginia Coupon Cases.
fBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l

WASHINGTON, April 24.--Richard
T. Merrick and Attorney-General Gar
land lin his private capacity, as coun-
sci for the State OF Virginia in the cou-
pon-tax cases will on Monday, May 4th,
ask the Supreme Court for a rehearing
Of the cases with view to securing a
reversal Of the opinion of the court
given last Monday. Should the court
grant the request the counsel for the
State will make strong fight for re-
versal of the decision upon the ground
that the court was in error in deciding
that suit against officers of the State
to compel them to receive coupons was
not suit against the State itself.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, Apru "a, 1000.
With exception Of some good sales OF
dark tobaccos the market was dull and
heavy to-day. A few parties attempted
to run of some soft reviewed stock Of
brights, but met with i'll success gene
rally. Good bright filters appeared in
better demand, but offerings Afforded
only poor selection. Fresh offerings
are small and receipts light
NEW 1oBACcos.
Dark Lugs: Common, e5a>5. so ;
medium to good, e5.s0s>6; very good
working, s6as6.50; red and colory,
/ s6.25as6.75. ~
Bright Lugs: Common, t7.50ate ;
medium to fair, eS.50sel0; good T.
very good, sllasl3; bright cutters,
sl5aslS; fine and fancy cutters, el8a
$25. u
Dark Leaf: Common, t6.5Os>7 so {;
medium, t7.Soss9; good to very good,
@lostil.5o; very good to fns, el2s
tl6.
Wrappers Common, >l2a4ls; mo.
dug, ti5at22. S0; gssd bright, t35a
80 very good bright, ts2elo; ins 4
fhnsys t<5seoe.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25

WILMINGTON, N. O., April "a
Turpentine firm at 29ic. Rosis quiet.
strained, 90c. good, 92lc. Tar frm
at clio. Crude tuYpentine steady
hard. CLIO; ysllow-dip and virgo
tl.55.
NEW YORK COTTON rUTURlA
NEW York, April 24.--Costsa--
Net receipts, 6s bales gross reeeiptA
23S bales. Futures closed stsady |;
sales, $1,000 bales; April, olQ.74s
tl0.76; May, tl0.7sael0.7e; $uDA
tl0.S5; July, el0.94sslQ.95; August,
1l1.0ls>ll.02; September, tl0.75a
el0.76; October, el0.36s1l0. al No
vember and December, ti0.2o; jana
~, tl0.27a4l0.29.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Murderer Hanged I'm Arkansas.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

ST.. LOUIS, April pa special to
the Post-Dispdteh from DalliS, Ark,
says Columbus L. MofIatt was hanged
here to-day for the murder OF William
Wehnnt. The execution was public,
and was witnessed by great crowd
The doomed man maintained his inno-
cence to the last, and met his fate with
out tremOr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25

NEW YoRK, April 24.-This has
been the dullest day since the beginning
Of the month. The whole list Is mac
tive. Fluctuations were slight, less
than per cent, and closing prices this
evening are to lower than yester'
day. Sales, l29, 900 shares.
Neon.--Stocks featureless. Money,
I per cent. Exchangs--Lcug, $50
short, ASS. Governments quiet. States
steady.
Ersniag.-Exchsnge, 4sG. Money
Hal per cent. b-Treasury balances
Gold, tl39,97l; currency, e2S, OH
Governments strong 4 per cents, l22t
8 per cents, 102 bid. Ststs bonds
very quiet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Preparations Against EpideTuic,


WASHINGTON. April 24.-The Ma
rine Hospital Bureau is informed that
the smallpox still prevails at Trieste,
Austria, but has as yet received no
confirmation of the reports that the
cholera prevails in Spain. On the con-
trary, the Bureau has received en-
phatic denisls Of the reports. Every
precaution is being taken to prevent the
introduction Of contagious diseases into
this country. The quarantine stations
at Ship island and Sapelo sound are
already in operation, and those at Cape
Charles and Delaware Breakwater will
be open May 18th. The Secretary Of
the Treasury has given orders for the
immediate repair of the revenue steamer
Manhattan, now at Baltimore, with a
view to utilizing her as quarantine
boat at Cape Charles station.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
WATCHING EACH OTHER,
The English and Russian War.vesseis ut
NorfoIk-Statement OF n British Onlser. 20
TSneciaI Telegram TO the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dlspatcn.I
NORFOLK, Va, April 24.-In an
interview with an officer Of the British
man-of-war to-day it was stated that
when the British and Russian vessels
came into port here war was daily ex-
pected, and the men on both ships were
expecting an engagement. The ships, he
said, were evenly matched as to
speed and build, and a fight be-
tween them would be close, if war
should be declared. The ship leaving
first would be allowed twenty-four
hours start. The other ship would
then follow, and when nine miles from
shore, ON the high seas the vessels
would probably engage each other.
The men on the British ship are anx-
ious for fight, but are not now inclined
TO think that there will be war between
England and Russia. At any rate the
British ship is keeping a sharp watch
on her neighbor, and will not let her
escape if war should be declared. The
captains of the two vessels are on the
best Of terms. and dined together to.
day on board the Russian ship Strelok.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Businesa Failures
IBy telegraph to the DISPATCH

New YORK, April 24.-The BUSH
ness failures throughout the country
during last week for the United States
are 2l5; Canada, 25-total Of $40
against 222 last week and 2l2 the
week previous. More than two thirds
Of the failures in the United States are
furnished by southern, western, and
Pacific States.
James W. Crossley, carpets, Of TAO
Broadway, filed an assignment to-day
for the benefit Of creditors to Louis
Grunhurt, giving preferences to the
amount Of sl3,950.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
The President Refuses to Pardon
General swain.
by telegraph to the Dispatch.l

10y ttiekiaph W the DlsPttCu.l
WASHINGTON, April 24.-Presi-
dent Cleveland has refused to exercise
the power Of executive clemency in be-
half Of General ID. G.. Swain, Judge
Acknowledgement of the Army. After
sentence of the court-martial which re-
Gently tried him was approved by Pre-
sident Arthur, and after the new Chief
Executive had assumed the duties OF
his Office, General Swain appealed to
the latter for pardon on the ground that
he had not been allowed fair trial.
The sentence Of the court was suspen-
sion from duty for twelve years on half
pay. The "half pay" will amount to
about So, 900 year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
A Postmaster Suspended.


WASHINGTON, April 24.--Postmas-
ter-General Villas to-day said that Post
master Bailey, of Camden, n. j., has
been suspended because he had admitted
that he purchased two pianos and about
one thousand dollars worth of mer-
chandise and paid for them in postage
stamps. The effect was to increase his
apparent sales of stamps. and conse-
quenily his salary--a practice which
the President did not regard as good
policy. These charges were made
against Postmaster Bailey during the
preceding Administration, and were
substantiated by the Inspectors re-
ports.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Mysterious Disappea rance.

LYNCHBURG, VA, April 24.-lsaac
Martin, a young farmer near Salem,
Va, left his home Wednesday and went
into the fields to work, and nothing has
been heard of him since.
This is the second case Of mysterious
disappearance in that immediate neigh
borhood in the last two weeks. The
list of such disappearance in the west
ern portion of the State in the past few
months is remarkable, quite number
having occurred during that time, and
no clue has ever been discovered to any
of them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE
RICHMOND, April "a, 1885.

OFFERINGS.
WHEAT.-Mixed, 1850 bushels.
Red, 76S bushels.
CoRN.-White, 294 bushels.
0ATs.-900 bushels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-Mixed, 100 bushels at
sl.06: $50 bushels on private terms.
Red, l54 bushels very good Shortberry
on private terms; II bushels common
Shortberry at SOC.
CoRN.-White, 294 bushels very
good to prime at 62 to 63c.
ON CALL-BoARD-FIRsT CALL
ll:30 A. NJ.
WHEAT. Bid. Asked.
No. 2 Red, May delivery 1904 -.
No. 2 Red, June delivery l02 -.
No. 2 Red, July delivery. 1929 1885,
CORN.
No. 2 White, April delivery. SO, -.
No. 2 White, May delivery. 500 60
No. 2 White, June delivery,
l,0eo bushels sold at Coo.
No. 2 White, June delivery,
l,000bushels sold at 59Jc
No. 2 White, July delivery. ... 62I
No. Mixed, April delivery. 5St 60
No. 2 Mixed. May delivery,
loco bushels sold at size
No. 2 Mixed, May delivery,
l,000bushels sold at 57lc
OATS.
No. Mixed, May delivery. -. 42l
No. 2 Mixed, June delivery. .. 42i
SECOND cALL-2:30P NJ.
No offerings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25

by telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
WAsHINGToN, ID. c., April a.
No further action has been taken in the
case Of Collie tor Craig, of Virginia,
who declined L. resign at the request Of
the Secretary { the Treasury. 1t has
been referred u the President, and it is
understood IN he win order the sus-
pension Of CIR &.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
The Insurrection I'm Panama.

IBF VHDIt 10 IIIt UIsIHIVH'T
PANAMA, April 24.-This afternoon
while a strong barricade was being
erected, entirely closing in the Central
and South American Cable Company's
Office, and great preparations were be-
irg made for fight, the Americans ar
rived. knocked down the barbados,
and took charge of the town. The in
surgents were recalled to their barracks
BY bugle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
Racing In England.
[By cable to the Dispatch. ]


LONDON, April 24.-At the New
market Craven meeting to-day the New
market handicap of 1000 was won by
Mr.. Manley's four-year-Old bay colt
Pizaro; Lord Hastings's three-year-old
bay colt Barnacles second, and r. b.
Bretts's three-year-old chestnut colt
the third, There were ten starters,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
[By telegraph to the Dispatch. !

yIcKsBuRG, MISS, April "a
Search for bodies was prosecuted all
Day yesterday among the ruins OF the
late fire. Six have been recovered and
identified, as follows: William r. Null
cahay, William II. Phelan, and Joseph
Dent lwhite), Hayden Canada, Richard
johnson, and Eph. Bell tcolored).
They were ali found in ths cellar Of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-25
The Use OF the sues Canal by BcIii-
Ceronts.
[By cable to the Dispatch. ]

PARIS, April 24.-The Suez Canal
Commission to-day agreed that 70 for
tiGcations shall be erected along the
canal. The Commission also discussed
the rules in connection with the passage
of belligerent vessels in time of war,
especially in regard to questions whether
pnze-yessels should be allowed to be
towed through the canal, and the length
of time belligerents should be allowed
to remain in the harborS of Port Said
and Suez. No definite action was taken
in regard to these questions.