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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Reported Fatal Railroad Accident.
[By telegraph to the Dlspatch.l

FLORA, ILL.,, January 2l.-The
nOrthern-bound train on the Ohio and
Mississippi railroad, while crossing a
trestlc bridge a few miles below Fair
child yesterday, was thrown from the
track and fell to the ground, distance
of ten feet, oyerturning a passenger-car
containing seventeen passengers. 1t is
reported that several persons were killed
and a large number seriously injured.
CINCINNATI, January 2l.-Oficers
of the Ohio and Mississippi railroad
say that the rumors of loss of life near
Flora, Ill. ., on the Shawneetown branch of
their road, is much exaggerated. The
train encountered broken rail, and the
baggage-car and one passenger-car were
thrown from the track. The pasSen-
gers were shaken up, but none serious
ly injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
MORNING. JANUARY
THE HONE FOR Ex.cONvTcTs.
Michael Dssn's Inssita,,sn sees iss sixth
Anuiverpary.
New York World.l

t*'t" atfA WVttul
The Home Of Industry aud Refuge,
for discharged convicts, ut No. 40 east
Houston street, entered yesterday into
the sixth year Of its existence. The
institution was founded in 1879 by
Michael Dunn, who had passed thirty
five years Of his life in various prisons
of Europe and America. Its aim is TO
provide ahorne for convicts after theirre-
lease from the penitentiary and to obtain
honest employment for those who de-
sire to lead an upright life. Yester-
days anniversary was attended by
many friends Of the Home, including
Messrs. X. Fulton Cutting, A. s.
Hatch, DIR. ii. c. Houghton, and S. T.
Gordon. While the meeting was in
progress four men appealed for help.
All were evidently but a short
time out Of prison, and professed
an earnest desire to reform. One Of
them, a tall, weak-looking young fellow.
witha tangled shock of hair and haggard
features, said Il want to lead an hon.
est life, and with Gods help | will. |
have no friends and no money. Three
days ago was released from Sing-Sing,
awreck, after serving five years term.
When went there was stout, strong
man. They put me to work in the foun-
dry; look at me now ~
He pulled up his ragged coat-sleeve,
showing shrunken, feeble arm, from
which all the flesh seemed to have been
wasted. He was taken into the Home
after Superintendent Stewart had
brief talk with him. The other men
were also admitted.
There is the way these poor fellows
come to u.s." said Mr.. Hatch, {" and you
can scarcely imagine what a change
few months makes in them. While in
the Home they are kept at work, making
brooms, brushes, and shoyels. In
few weeks we can tell whether their
professions Of reform are sincere-and
nearly all Of them are. As fast as
possible We find work for them outside
of the institution. 1t costs about $40
per month to support each man, and
surely it would be far better for the
public to expend more money in this
direction than in paying for prisons,
which only drive them deeper into
crime"
The report of the superintendent
shows that from the opening of the
Home, in 1879, l,56l men have been
taken in, of which number 10 have
been provided with employment, and,
with few exceptions, they are all lead
ing honest lives.
A debt of $4,000 has accumulated,
owing to insufficient support by the
public. The annual expenses of the
Home are about $1,000. During the
past year work has been found for l79
men. Michael Dunn, who had been in
charge since the opening of the Home,
went to San Francisco during the year
and opened a similar institution there.
"The establishment is non-secta-
rian," said Superintendent Stewart,
land its inmates are urged to join
whatever Church they choose. Many
men who but for its influence would
now be a source of danger to the COM
munity are earning their living as
clerks, mechanics, or businessmen.
But many more homes like this are
needed. and if Christian people only
appreciated the work done the contri-
buttons to it would be far greater than
they are
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Towed Ten Miles by whales.

A Southampton (Long ISLAND special
of the Goth says: There is much ex-
citement here over the capture this az
ternoon in the ocean, between East
Hampton and Amagansett, Of three
monster right whales, known to whale
men as 1.-TWO cows and a calf" The
aggregate value Of the three is estimated
at nearly $4,000. The captures were
made by the whaling crews Of the two
villages. The chase is said to have been
one Of the most dangerous and exciting
ever known in the experience of the
whalemen along this coast. The whales
were harpooned close to shore, but,
making desperate fight for life, towed
the boats fully ten miles to sea before
spouting blood. Two of the boats mar
rowly escaped being stove. Six whales
have been killed since Thursday within
a distance of twenty miles along the
coast. There are only three whales
lett ont Of the school of nine which was
sighted of here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22

colored employe who had his hand
caught in acog-wheel and badly mashed.
His hand was dressed, and he was taken
to his home, on Marshall street near
the jail.
Again, about s o'clock, the ambu-
lance was called to the Chesapeake and
Ohio depot to colored man, a driver
for Watkins, Cottrell a Co., who had
his head cut with brick during q
fight with another colored man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Conference OF Episcopal Ministers.


BALTIMORE, January 2l.-Two
meetings Of the Protestant Episcopal
ministers were held here to-day, and the
subject Of coiored missions was fully
discussed. Bishop Elliott, of Western
Texas, preached on the subject this
morning at Grace church, and tonight
Bishops Dudley, of Kentucky, and
Lyman, Of North Carolina, delivered
addresses at the Emanuel church.
Bishop Paret presided over both meet
ings, and in the afternoon held quite a
long conference with his clergy. The
Woman's Auxiliary Society also held
meeting to-day. Bishop Paret pro-
poses not only to increase the efficiency
of mission work among the colored peo-
pie in his diocese but to adopt some
means making all missions independent
Of the Board of Missions from which
they have been receiving aid. 1t is
probable that special collections will be
taken up in all the churches on some
particular Sunday in each year. The
conference is attracting considerable at
tention in church circles, and much
good work is expected to result from it,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Hastings Csurt-9rsnd Jsry-A Deer'Hsnf-
PsIice eurt-fsrssssl.

Hastings Csurt-9rsnd Jsry-A Deer-Hsnt-
Psiice eurt-fersssai.
The Hastings Court was engaged un-
til a late hour yesterday hearing the
case Of James Simmons, q colored boy
about twelve years old, charged with
breaking into the dwelling-house OF
Mrs. Ambrose and stealing therefrom
box containing a small sum of money
and other articles. He was tried by a
jury composed of four white men and
eight colored, convicted and sentenced
to ten days in jail and fined one dollar.
The case of Abram Smith (colored),
for felonious assault, was then called
and the evidence partially heard, when
the court adjourned over till 10 O'Clock
this morning.
The case OF Tyler Dabney, charged
with feloniously assaulting and cutting
Mr.. W. G. Wells, which was set for
trial yesterday, was not reached, but
possibly will be to-day.
The grand jury will meet again this
morning at 10 o'clock.
A hunting party composed OF two oi
the Messrs. Bradley, Messrs. I. M.
Fendley, J. p Robinson, - Snellings,
and Chief-of-Police Lipscomb, went out
in Chesterfield deer-hunting yesterday.
They returned soon after 6 p. NJ.
bringing with them the skin of a fine
doe shot near the county courthouse.
The gentlemen were all much pleased
with their trip.
There were no cases in the Police
Court yesterday, but there are some
important ones TO take the attention
Of the Court this morning.
Mr.. Kirkwood Mathews is recover
ing from his severe attack of rheuma-
tism, but is still confined to his room.
Owing TO the union services at the
Bainbridge Baptist church last night
there were no services at the other city
churches except at the Meade-Memorial
Episcopal church.
Mr.. Sam. Archer was reported rather
hetfer yesterday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
RICHMOND. va. THURSDAY

neither Robson nor Crane made an APP
pearance. All the same, the packed
house patiently awaited the close Of this
farce and the coming Of the favorites.
They have lost nothing Of their strength
in their hold upon popular favor, and
while the play last night did not give them
a field equal in extent to their genius
for fun-making, as shown in some other
Of their plays, yet the house was de-
lighted, and laughed its enjoyment IN
unmistakable terms. The supports very
good, and the company gives an enter
tainment that viii compel patronage.
Tonight. Forbidden Fruit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
The New Orleans Exposition.

by telegraph to the Dispatch
NEW ORLEANS, January 2l.-Sey-
eral gentlemen from Wisconsin, who
have been in daily attendance at the
Worlds Industrial and Cotton Centen-
NAL Exposition for some weeks, have
united in preparing card to the public.
They say they consider the Exposition
zone Of the greatest and grandest col
lections of valuable things and sights
ever made in the history Of civilization,
and they cordially commend it to the
patronage of the American people"
They say further that the public
health is excellent, and that the atten-
ton and accommodations furnished by
the people Of New Orleans are fairly
good, while the rates for board at pri-
vate houses are moderate. The card is
signed by Edmund ID. Holton, commits
sioner; j. NJ. Smith, alternate commits
sioner S. 7. Merritt, Beloit; Dexter
Curtis, Madison; John p. Rowe, 0sh-
kosh; and nine others from different
cities in Wisconsin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
TuOIittfe Heroes,

A Chattanooga special says Pierre
Lorillard has been travelling through
the South in the beautiful boud1ir car
The Adelina Patti" which he leases
for 800 per day. His wife and party
of friends accompany him. Last night,
in coming up the Alabama Great South
ern railway, he had his car attached to
the engine to escape the smoke. As the
train neared sharp curve in the road,
going at the rate of forty miles an hour,
two little boys were seen on the track
frantically waving their hats. They sue
ceeded in stopping the train at the brink
of an awful chasm, the bridge over
which had been floated off by torrent.
The boys had stood there for four hours
in a temperature nearly zero to save the
train from certain destruction, for had
it gone thirty yards further every car
would have dashed into the deep abyss.
A collection was taken up for the little
heroes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
ATALANCHES.
Great Loss OF Life In Piedmont and Saver-.
Towns Ovtrwheinsd.

Great Loss OF Life In Piedmont and Saver--
Towns Ovtrwheimsd.
A Rome special says News has been
received that villages in the highlands
of Piedmont and Savoy have been de-
vastated by ayalanches. Three villages
in Piedmont. including the important
village Of Frassino, have been buried
under avalanches from the Piedmontese
mountains. The town of Chau-
mont, in France, capital Of the De-
partment of Haute Marne, at the
foot Of the Vosgcs mountains,
is partly overwhelmed with snow
and many people there have been killed.
Another fatal avalanche has occurred
at Sparone, on the Dora Boltea river, a
few miles south Of Urea. Fifteen per-
sons are known to be buried under the
snow at Sparone, and most of the other
inhabitants are engaged in digging out
the survivors. The villagers who have
been made homeless are in great dis
tress, and have appealed for relief from
the royal treasury at Rome. Troops
have been sent from Rome to assist the
villagers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
KINGS AERIAL TRIP.
seIgcnnt Hammond Owns lie was Scared,
and Tells All About IL.


"Cold: Well, | should say So"
said Sergeant Hammond. OF the United
States Signal-Service Department, yes
terday, when questioned about his
aerial voyage on Monday with Pro-
fessor Samuel A. King. I'VE wore
two suits of clothes and plenty of over
coats and fur gloves, but it was snap
ping cold away up there. We hardly
expected to start on account Of the
temperature but the balloon limbcred
up in the afternoon, and we decided to
Try it,
How did you stand the flight? "
asked the reporter.
The Sergeant laughed a little and
then said 4: " | was bit nervous as we
began TO shoot up, and my heart was
uncomfortably near my mouth, butthat
wore off in few minutes. and | was
able to take observations and look over
the side. We inclined at first towards
the southeast. but on reaching a height
of 5000 feet were driven rapidly to-
wards the northeast and went over
Mount Holly. We got up only $500
feet on account of approaching dark
ness, though we expected to rise dis
tance Of two miles. In going down we
were again caught in the southeast cur
rent and landed in the midst of Mana
hawken. village six miles below Bar
negat, at little after O'Clock in the
evening, having been up about three
hours
What was the scientific result of
the trip"
II must say that was disappointed.
We started too late. you see. l took
readings of the various instruments at
different heights on the way up, but was
unable to see the instruments on the
descent because of the darkness. The
next trip we make | am going to have
an electric light along, so that it shall
not matter if We are up all night, as far
reading the instruments goes.
- You should have seen the surprise
and wondernment in that little town
when we landed there. I'll wager every
one turned ont to see US.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
NORTON DoUR.sPRGyu.
boots, SHOES. &c.

BOOTS, SHOES. &c.
Tor THIS SEASON.
GENUINE ALLIGATOR GLADSTONES,
GENUINE ALLIGATOR CLUB SACKS,
GENUINE ALLIGAToRs sHoPPING-BA0s,
GENUINE SEAL CLUB SACKS.
GENUINE SEAL sHOPPING-BAGs.
LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN's EMBROID-
Erred CLOTH AND VELVET SLIPPERS.
SEAL, ALLIGATOR. KID. AND HAIR
SLIPPERS,
BEADED SLIPPERS FOR LADIES,
And full line Of OLD LADIES' BOOTS.
TIES, and SLIPPERS.
]. A. GRIGG.
Pace Block,
de l7-tFe14 Main and Eighth streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
III o p f !

Swift's Specific has cured my cancer which
WIS very bad. ! am now In line health;
never better. Have gained twenty-five
pounds since began king Swift : Specific.
X =. BRADFORD, TiptonVille. Tenn.
CANCER FOR MANY IEARS.-A SER
want has been afflicted for many years with
"A cancer ON her nose, which resisted all
sorts Of treatment. She was cured entirely
with Swifts Specific.
JonN Hill. Druggist, Thomson. Ga.
NOSE EATEN OFF.-A young man near
this town had an eating cancer on his face,
which had destroyed his nose and was eat
ing toward his eyes. As a last resort put
him on Swift's Specific and 1t has cured him
sound and well. NJ. +. CRuMLEY. NJ. d.,
Oglethorpe. Ga.
have seen remarkable results from the
use of SwifI's specific I'm cancer. 1t has
cured several cases under my own eyes.
Rev. J. III. CAMPBELL,
Columbus, Ga.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Bank Failure.
(By telegraph to the Dispatch. !

by telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WADENA, MINI, January 2l.-The
Bank of Wadena, owned by &. :. Case,
closed its doors this morning and made
an assignment to A. Murray, the
cashier of the Merchants Bank here.
The assets are stated at s2S, 900 and the
liabilities at $4,000. 1t is thought
that not more twenty cents on the dol
lar will be paid. The bank has not
been considered in a very good shape
for some time, and depositors have
quietly been withdrawing their funds.
The failure is attributed to outside
speculation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Hastings Court.

This court yesterday heard the mo-
tion of Robert Whitlock for bail, and
refused the same. Whitlock is charged
with murder, caused by the wrecking of
train near Dill's farm last June.
The Court also heard the motion of
Joseph Cooley to set aside the verdict
of the jury which ascertained his term
Of confinement at two years in the peni-
tertiary for melting a riot on election
day. The Court reserved its decision.
The balance Of the day was devoted
TO civil cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
CANTON.

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, " Dill's Best"
Other tobaccos are being placed on the
market with tag similar in colOring to
the "Dill's Best " tag, and may mislead
consumers Of this celehsated brand Of
tobacco. To be genuine, the little yell
low tag must have on it Dill's Best"
In buying, do not ask for the little yell
low tag, as formerly, but "Dill's Best"
and see that you get what you ask for.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

THE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
Il OF THE NURSERY.-The following Is
an extract from letter written to the GER
man Reformed Messenger, at Chambers
burgh, Penn:
A BENEFACTRESS.
Just open the door for her, and Mrs. Wins
low VIII prove the American Florence Night
ingale Of the Nursery. or this We are so
sure that we will teach our "StEy" 10 say,
"A blessing on Mrs. Winslow for helping
her to survive and escape the gripping. coliek-
ing, and teething siege. MRS. WINSLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP relieves the child from
pain. and cures dysentery and dlarrhea. II
softens the gums, reduces Inflammation.
cures wind collie, and carries the infant safely
through the teething period. 1t performs
precisely what II processes to perform. every
part OF ofit-nothing less. We have neverseen
Mrs. Winslow-know her Only through the
preparation OF her Soothing syrup for
Children Teething." II we had the power
we would make her. as she is. a physical sa-
yiour TO the infant race. sold by all drug
glsts. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Ia 2O-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
New Orleans Exposition.

Parties going to the famous Exposi-
ton can provide themselves with stylish
Suits and Light-W Weight Oyercoats at bot
tom prices at the corner Of Main and
Ninth streets, where Z. b. Spence &
Son have nice stock of Worsted Suit
ings. Their speciality is fine work at
reasonable prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Bob.r. Burr.,s Birthday.

Annual celebration by the Richmond
Caledonian Club at Sanger Hall Mon
day, January &c, 1885. All persons
intending to be present are requested to
secure tickets before next Saturday
night. Tickets can be had from any
member of the Club, or from Gus. E.
Delarue, next to Dispatch Office, or at
Sanger Hall. Clansmen will report, if
possible, before P. M. Saturday the
number of tickets disposed of by them.
JOHN MAXWELL,
Chairman Of Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22

A Harrisburg PAL special Of the
Goth says: Senator Adams has received
many letters to-day praising him for in
Producing the bill to establish the whip
ping-post for wife-beaters. He is think
ing seriously Of pushing the measure
through. He introduced it reluctantly
by request. Several Of the letters are
from wives Of violent husbands, and
one is from Judge Mitchell, Of the Com
mon Pleas. He asks for a copy Of the
bill, and intimates that il properly
drawn it may receive his endorsement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
COLLECTED At THE CAPITOL.

TaAes on Personal and Real Railroad Pro-
perD-Couvicts Received.
The following is a statement of the
tax imposed for the year 1884 upon the
real and personal property and income
of railroad companies in the State, as
compiled by the Auditor Of Public Ac-
counts from the reports made to him
by the railroad companies and from the
assessment Of property made by the
Board Of Public Works pursuant to
sections 10 and 20 OF the act imposing
taxes, approved March Is, 1884 Total
value of all property, $50, ,275 ,007 .53;
tax on real and personal property at 80
cents on the sl00 for the support of the
Government, sl0s, ,S22.6l; tax on real
and personal property at 10 cents on
the 800 for the support of public
schools, $50, 252.4l net income, $780,
s22.s9; tax on net income at per
cent, s4,40l GA total tax, sl49,-
416.64.
The following convicts were received
al the penitentiary yesterday William
Graham. of Rockbridge. for five years,
for assault with intent to kill; Cyrus
Ferguson (colored), Of Lynchburg, two
years, for forgery; Step Scott (coloredD
alias Charley Davis alias Henry Davis,
eighteen years for forgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
.rhc Cberub. - ., the Tneatrc.

The friends Of Robson and Crane
came out in force last night to welcome
them on their first appearance here this
season. The three-act comedy The
Cherubs y was prefaced with q comedi-
eta called " Uncle's WILL" and in this
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22

l have a large stock Of Albums. Bisques
Bronzes. &c, still on hand, which l will
close out at cost; also. a fine assortment Of
Engravings and Picture-Frames to be sold
at low figures. L. LEWIS,
pI2 Main street,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
HEALTH is WEALTH.

NERVE AND BRAIN-TREATMENTI
n guaanteed specific for Hysterla, Dizziness,
COnVulsions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia, Head
ache, Nervous Prcstratlon caused by the use
OF alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental
Depression. Softening OF the Brain lresultlng
In insanity and leading 10 misery, decay, and
Death Premature Old Age. Loss Of Power In
either sex caused by over-exertion Of the
brain or oyer-indulgence. Each box con-
tains one months treatment; 81 box or
AK boxes for So, sent by mail. prepaid on ne
ceipt of the price. WE GUARANTEE SIX
Bon rs 20 cure any case. With each order
received by us for six boxes, accompanied
with 50, we VIII send the purchaser Our writ
ten guarantee TO refund the money II the
treatment does not effect cure. Guarantees
issued only by JOHN &. WEST a CO.,
s62 west Madison street.
nm 22-ddwly Chicago, Ill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
JAMES W. STRANGE.

ENTIRE AND ABSOLUTE SUCCESS.
Major John Whitner, of Atlanta, well and
favorably known all over the United States
as General Insurance Agent, says: " used
this remedy before the war on a large plan
iation in n great number Of cases, GlWdys
Win absolute success
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22

A lady OF Bonham. Texas writes: 81 have
been using your Female Regulator for sew
eral weeks, and with great benefit. My case
II Of long standing. and has bafiied many
physicians. have tried every medicine
could hear Of. but the Regulator Is the only
one that has ever relieved my distressing
sufferings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Mis6i Shoes

less than cost. About 200 pairs,
which we made to order for from &c to
slO, we will sell at from "a to s., cash
only, to close them out. Call early and
get your choice.
W. b. DREW & Son,
No. 500 Main street, corner Eighth
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Nupreme Court OF AnneaIs.

Frayser against Frayser and ais.
Argued by F. s. Blair for appellant
and Major Thomas c. Elder and Cap
tain William A. Anderson for appellees,
and continued until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-01-22
Old newspapers for sale at the Dis
patch counting-room.

DURKEE's SALAD-DREssISG AND Cold
MEAT SAUCE is made from the freshest,
purest, and choicest condiments obtaina-
BILE. In using IL waste, labor. anxiety, and
disappointment are prevented.