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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
a sensations, story from no.ssa.

tBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
B.,sToS, October 26.-The morning
papers tell sensational story in con-
nectior with the mysterious arrest Of .
woman here Saturday night. The pris-
oner is said TO be the principal n con-
spiracy TO murder a prominent young
lady Of the West End. The young lady
is said TO be heir to considerable pro-
perty, and by getting rid OF her the
property would fall into their hands.
Some time ago the conspirators started
TO put their plans in operation BY
attempting to poison her. Although
the young lady suffered considerably by
the infamous work, she finally recovered.
Her would-be murderers decided to
adopt other means OF taking her life.
Their plan was to have the young lady
enticed to Baltimore, where the next
attempt to kill her was TO be made.
They then hired fellow in this city to
perform the work, advancing him money
to carry out their schemes. This mans
heart failed him, however, and he
acquainted the police with the story,
still pretending to. his employers that
be was willing to do their bidding. For
two weeks detectives have been watch
ing every move made by the conspira-
tors. and on Saturday afternoon they
had such a strong case against the
woman that they decided to arrest her.
The police are hard at work collecting
evidence, and very startling develop
ments are expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Accidents ON the Rail.
[By telegra PHI 20 the Dispatch. ]

WINNIPEG. MANITOBA, October &c.
The sleeper attached to the west-bound
express on the Port Arthur division Of
the Canadian Pacific railroad jumped
the track near Savsnse, and was dragged
& quarter Of mile in 3 ditch. There
were eighteen passengers in the car at
the time. including the officers of A
battery, Kingston, Ont. on the way to
the Northwest TO relieve their COM
rsdes. Several persons were slightly
injured, but none seriously. Just al
day flight the following morning the ex-
press ran into freight train with great
force, wrecking the engine and express
car Of the former and the caboose on
the freight, which caught fire and
burned four cars Of freight. The dam
age is estimated at 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
roRAKER's HYPOCRISY.
Hls SPEECH Ar STANTON.


IN. u,eees sbsrs 2~fs Nsrsh Of shs fs'e-
,,.r- ,seoetenes. tDs,aeesits. ssd an Ef-
ssrs 20 nsmteczia-
lspecsxi telegram 10 the Dispaich.I
STArxToN. Va. October TO-
Henry S. Walker and X. 5. Thomas
smoke 10 q large Democratic meeting
tc.6.y, Thomas led of in fine effort.
Many who have heard Walker before
sa, this was the best speech he ever
made. lie quoted from foraker's
bloodv-shirt speeches in Ohio, whilst
Foraker. ct the Republican meeting,
Was saying that he would say In Viz
einia what be said in Ohio. but said 1t
not.
A Joint discussion was offered Fora
ker. bat he declined. The Republicans
we're addressed by Foraker and Page
Morris. Foraker explained why he
came 70 yirginis--to aid the Repuoli-
cans because Of the effect OF success
upon the party in a national aspect.
lie declined to discuss State issues,
referred TO them but seldom. ana not
once TO Malone, Blair, or any Republic
cxn leader except Ycst, whose defeat Tor
Congress be deprecated and whose cleo
.;on ne.t time he said was sure.
He opened and closed with the contest
in 1856 for Congress, when Yost, he
said. would pat Tucker TO fight. He
made references to the reconstruction
laws and TO several local matters, in
which latter references he blundered
every time. In giving local evidences
Of he "evils" which had come be-
cause Of Cleveland's election he showed
that be had been badly posted by his
informAnts. For instance, he said that
in stanton ten men had been idle since
the presidential election to one before
il. lie also stated that the Republi-
CANS established the free schools in
Virginia. lie said two Richmond
pspers had criticised his course In
coming to Virginia, doing him injustice.
lie had said nothing north Of the Ohio
river he would not say here. lie read
from the Richmond papers the COM
nents upon him. but he aid not read
line from al Ohio or any other speech
which caused the comments to be made
by ihe Richmond editors. lie had
fine opportunityto furnish his audience
with the particular point upon which be
was criticised, and to quote what ne did
saw but he didnot doit. His references
10 Lee, Jackson. Bragg, Hood, and other
Confederate leaders and soldiers, were
as beautiful and as pleasing as the most
ardent southerner could desire, and all
this was thrice repeated. He said he
was a Union soldier and with Sherman,
and mentioned incidents Of his kind ac-
ton at Atlanta to Coniederates. The
burden Of his speech was about the
tariff, secession, and slavery, making
the Democratic party responsible for
everything which brought hard times
upon the country. lie claimed that
the Republicans had always saved it
from mlsrule, and would again. The
speech was adroit, stamped with in
sincerity. and covered up more than it
deyClOped,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
B,oody right with Illicit Disuriers.

By telegraph TO the Dispaich.l
NASHVILLE Tenn, October Co.
A dispatch from Tracy City, Grundy
county, gives the details Of bloody
encounter between party Of illicit dis
tillers and citizens. W. F. Hobbs and
Calvin Upton were arrested for selling
wildcat whiskey in the woods near that
town. There are no Federal officers at
the place and the men were tried before
a civil magistrate and acquitted. They
at once drove the wagon and bar
rel Of whiskey short distance
from town and began selling again.
and considerable drunkenness and
several fights resulted. Later in
the night JEFF and Bill Smith and Dave
Baker went to the camp and gave the
wildcatters a severe beating. Early
yesterday morning Upton and Hobbs
borrowed shot-guns with the avowed
purpose of killing Baker and others.
They went to Bakers house and called
him out, but before Upton could shoot
Baker wrested the gun from Hobbs
and, wheeling, fired it at Upton. Both
guns were discharged simultaneously,
Upton falling mortally wounded and
Baker severely. Some Of the partici-
pants were caught. but Hobbs escaped.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
1.-The Seven Ravens -

by bcitkfhpu W tlc DisptiChsl
PHILADELPHIA, October 26.-Wil-
liam J. Gilmore, proprietor Of the New
Central Theatre, was this morning ar
raigned before Judge Biddle on the
charge Of obscene libel preferred by
Josiah Leeds. The charge was based
upon the exhibition of a picture repre-
senting characters in the spectacular
production Of 1.-The Seven Ravens"
which it advertised TO be performed at
the theatre some time ago. 1t twas hung
up on the outside Of the theatre. The
question was left by the Court to the
Jury to determine from the picture
itself whether it was. as charged, an in
decent publication. The jury, after .
short deliberation, returned verdict Of
guilty. Counsel for Gilmore said the
picture was no worse than similar ones
exhi tied in front Of other theatres
where there was ballet. The Judge
said it was time to put q stop to this
sort Of thing. The whole object was
to get the people into the place to see
nude women. lie did not, however,
think that Gilmore, as a single excep-
ton, ought to be made severe exam
pie Of. lie was fined sl00.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
An Old Cotton Case Decided.


WASHINGTON, October 2G.-The
United States Supreme Court to-day
rendered its decision in the cotton case
of f. f. Lamar, Of Georgia, against
Hugh McCulloch, ex-Secretary Of the
Treasury. Suit was brought in 1873
in the Circuit Court of the United
States for the Southern district Of New
York TO recover moneys paid into the
Treasury as the proceeds of sale Of
several hundred bales of captured or
abandoned cotton. 1t was decided for
the defendant on the ground that the
law gives to the Court of Claims exclu-
sive jurisdiction in the class Of cases
to which this one belongs. The Su-
preme Court affirmed the decision Of
the Circuit Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27

effective orator on tho stamp--so per.
saAsive with The people that, 1t the
special request Of the State Committee,
he consented 70 continue with General
Lee during the remainder Of the can
vsss. lie makes = magnificent speech,
and In . mastery way unfolds before
the people the principles and practices
Of the Republican party, their doings
in Congress, and what they viii do j!
they gain control Of the national and
State governments. He is an accom-
plished and skilful dcbater, and during
his several terms in Congress has been
ore Of the truest friends Of Virginia
and the South.
An interesting incident Of General
Lees visit 20 Blacks and Whites on
Saturday is related by gentleman who
was present. The Committee Of Recep-
ton from Petersburg were invited to
dine with General lee and his party.
During the dinner fifteen beautiful little
maidens appeared at the door of the
hail, and through their chosen '.spokes-
man F" asked gentleman If General
Lee would object TO giving them kiss.
DIR. f. G. Booth, the county chairman,
announced the presence Of "a light bri-
gade" at the door, whose object
was TO charge upon the General and
capture him. When the General
understood the character and OBJ
jet Of the 4" light brigade" be
gallsntly threw open his arms and in
vited them TO charge. This they did,
and each received kiss and al en-
brace. Congressman Mcmillan, Of Ten
nessee, who witnessed the scene, aud
who, by the way, is bachelor, arose
with mock appearance OF jealousy on
his face, and declared that this was the
first occasion since his acquaintance
with General Lee that he had known
that accomplished gentleman and SOL
der to be guilty Of selfshness. In this
instance he had appropriated every
thing and had invited no one to share
his pleasure.
II is stated by one who was present
that General Lee was escorted by over
1900 mounted men on his visit TO Farm
vile on Saturday.
The Academy Of Music being engaged
on Tuesday and Wednesday nights Of
this week by a theatrical company.
Senator John Sherman, of Ohio, will
not speak here until Thursday night.
II is reported that Mr.. Foraker will
also be with him then.
Hon. John S. Wise was in the city a
brief while yesterday. and was &C
companicd to the Richmond train by
Senator Malone.
An effort is to be made to establish
a national bank here. The movement
was insugurated by the Chamber Of
Commerce, and a committee has been
appointed to wait upon the citizens to
ascertain the extent Of their willing
ness to aid the scheme.
The Democrats Of Dinwiddie county
had a big barbecue at the Courthouse
to-day, and a barbecue will be given at
Wakefield. in Sussex county, on
Wednesday, at which distinguished
speakers will be present.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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Foreign Notes.
by cable 10 Inc Dlspatch.l


LONDON. October 2G.-Lord George
Hamilton, First Lord of the Admiralty,
speaking at Ealing tonight, said the
Conservatives intended to add 10 the
navy during the next two years nine
heavy iron-clads aggregating $4,000
tons.
LONDON. 0ctobg 26.-The Peace
Arbitration Association have sent to
Queen Victoria 4 petition in favor OF
the Communication of the death-sentencc
Of Louis Rel.
DUBLIN, October 2G.-At the Athen-
~ meeting there was long discussion.
Parnell in his speech dwelt on the dam
gers Of disunion V here there are 50
many powerful opposing interests.
LONDON, October 26.-Miss Helen
Tay Tor, Radical candidate for member
Of Parliament for Camberwell, held her
first election-meetiDg tonight. The
meeting was disturbed by free fight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
John mcCur,ough's Condition,

lbF LrItIIapI TO JIG I7IhIWIVH.I
PHILADELPHIA, October 26.-JOhn
Mccullough, the demented actor, who
was brought from the Bloomingdale In
sane Asylum, n. y, TO his home, in
this city, on Sunday in a pitiable con-
dition, is reported to have been per-
ceptibly improved by the change to his
own home. AIr. johnson, who accom-
panied him, says Il think he is 60
ing to get better not that he will ever
be able to 90 on the stage again, bat
be will be able to get about, and will
retain to some extent his faculties.
Already great improvement is percep-
fihle.N
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.

Coed trees Of General Lees yisIs-An Incl
DEE, Of the Siseks-and-w whites Reception
Sbsrmss's speech Psiiuesi Notes
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch ]
PETERSBURG, October &c, 1885.
The enthusiasm created by the visit
and speech Of General Fitz Lee on Sat-
urday has not yet subsidized. II will
be fels until the close Of the election
on the Sd Of November, and in the COM
pscter organization and harder work OF
the Democracy during the intervening
days. General Lee, accompanied by
Hon. Benton Mcmillan. Of Tennessee,
left the city yesterday for Southampton
county. where they speak to-day. And
in this connection il may be stated that
Mr.. Mcmillan is doing noble service for
the Virginia Democracy in this cam
psien. He was visiting in the taoun-
ssins Of Southeast Virginia, where he
met General Lee, and ct the REQUEST OF
the latter, be made one or more
speeches. lie proved himself sach an
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
P4GE DEMOCRATS HAPPY.
ue Republicans Wanted JOiut Discussion
aud Got IL.

Tie Republicans Wanted Joiut Discussion
and Got IL.
Special telegram 10 the Dispach.l
LURAY, Va. October 2G.-The
Democrats Of Page are jubilant to-
night, and have good reason to be. The
Republicans here have been clsmoring
for Joint discussion, and to-day court
dayl they got their fll. Hon. r. A.
Ayers, General Eppa Hunton, and Col
onel c. 7. 0'Ferrall were billed to
speak here to-day on the Democratic
side. while Brown Allen had been an
nounced TO champion the waning for
tunes Of Repubhcanism.
Hon. W. X. Alexander, Of Winches-
ter, happened to be present, and, to
accommodate the Republicans, the
terms of Joint discussion between
this gentleman and Mr.. Allen w}re
agreed upon, although the arrangements
prevented Ayers, Hunton, and O'fer-
Iall from addressing the people in the
DAYTIME. | doubt if any man ever got
such terrific castigation on the
stump as Alexander inflicted on Al
len. by the terms Of the discus
sion Alexander had the closing
speech but the Republicans couldn't
stand the fire. They incontinently fled
the field at the close Of Aliens second
speech amid the jeers and taunts Of the
oyenoyed Democrats, who asked them
il they wanted more joint discussions,
and sbouted to them to come back and
hear it out. But nothing short Of
Gordon Of bayonets would have stop
ped the 5iscomfited Republicans, who
were fleeing from the wrath to come.
1t is day long to be remembered
with pride by the sturdy Democracy Of
Page. and the ballot-box on Tuesday
next will show that we gained votes by
the discussion. Alexander is s giant
on the stump, and greater tavorite
than ever with the Valley Democrats.
Tonight Ayers, 0'Ferrall, Hunton, and
$. 5. Turner addressed a large and en-
thusiastic audience at Oriole Hall. Ex-
pect good news from Page election
night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Frfghtful DtAasfer IN Frnnce
IBY cable 10 the Dlspaich.l

PARIS, October 26.-Dispatches
from Periguex, capital Of the Depart
inent of Dordogne, state that frightful
accident has occurred at the ChAncelade
quarries. near that town. While large
body Of workmen were engaged in
taking out stone the quarries suddenly
fell in, destroying q village situated on
the ground above the stone pits, and
killing a large number of persons.
Many are buried in the ruins and it is
doubtful if any Of them can be rescued
in time to save their lives. Troops nave
been sent TO the scene Of the disaster to
aid in the work Of relief.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27

ear--ten on each side. When near
oakdale, without seconds warning,
all the men on one side were swept of
in some way At present unknown, but
probably by . falling tree or telegraph
pole. Nine of the men were either
killed or injured. The ambulance has
been ordered at the Massachusetts,
General Hospital to be in readiness for
the injured men, who, it is expected,
VIII arrive here this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Hefuse 60 Make . Change.
fBy teif afs Nh 10 the Dlxuafes !

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, October
26.--The Holston Conference Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South to-
day rejected the proposition to change
the name to the Methodist Episcopal
Church in Ameriea " by vote Of ll9
to /; and also tabled resolution by a
vote OF 20 TO &c to recommend TO the
General Assembly to omit the word
I" South"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Charles city Democrats.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch. J
CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA,

Correspondence cfthe Richmond Dispatch.
CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA, !
October &c, 1885.
Our prospects here grow brighter
with each day, and the Malone party
is fast dwindling under the vigorous
and telling work Of our true and staunch
nominee for the House Of Delegates,
d. G. Tyler. He addressed meeting
Of the citizens Of the county at Har-
woods store on Saturday last in a fine
and effective speech, carrying the au-
dience with him from the beginning.
He was followed by the Malone csndi-
date, who labUed in vain, and was evil
IDENTIFY discouraged. He used half of
his time. Captain John Lamb, our
senatorial canvasser, closed the discus
sion in a stirring appeal. The days
work will count well for the Demo-
cracy. w. IL.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
The Pan-aa,I Gaxeste Trial.

by cHDie 70 IIlo IIbphICH.I
LONDON. October 26.-The trial of
Mr.. Stead, editor of the PaILAGU Ga
rette, and other prisoners in the Arm
strong abduction case, was resumed to-
day before Justice Lopez, at the Cen
trsl Criminal Court. Mrs. Ann Brough-
ton, neighbor of Mrs. Armstrong, who
introduced the latter to Mrs. Jarrett,
was examined for the prosecution. She
repeatedly contradicted herself. and de-
MED that Mrs. Armstrong had asked
her about the character Of Mrs. Jarrett.
or that Mrs. Jarrett had asked whether
the girl was pure, as was asserted by
Mrs. Armstrong in her testimony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27

NEW YORK. October ss.--The stock mar
Ret was very active and strong ~ the OPEN
ing. the sales for the INT half hour amount.
ing 20 over 90. 900 shares. Prices opened
IAN higher. although GfHbgeu we're
heavy, and the opening prices we're ~ OF
about the hest OF the day. Both The ac-
tivity and the advance eliminated IN aDsat
half an hour. and from that tine unn. 3
O'Clock the market was weak. although tue
decline was net continuous. AMER mode.
rate yielding IN prices the market would
zine. 10 lie followed by renewed Yea kness.
and again steady to firm quotations. This
feature continued 10 the close. and IA the
fiDal dealings, although somewhat irrcgu-
lar. prices were generally about steady NJ
OF near the low est quotations reached. aud
- 10 2lf lower than the ciOse saturday.
New Jersey Central showed q net loss OF
~. Reading was down IA and delaware
and Hudson AZ. Lake Shore tx. New York
Central ~, and SorthsrS iaciacs ~.
among the leading bear operators who
were on the bun side short while ago are
1ould and Woerishafier. with their follow
INK. ard Canmsck. some add u. q. Nils
10 the list. They claim tnet. while m al.
yaDce was Justified Ny the improvement IN
The general busi meas. 10 has been ton rapid.
The weakness in Northwestcfns was in the
face OF O large increase IN earnings for tue
past week. sales 43i 600 shares.
4 O0n.-SiocKs dzll and steady. Money
isa2 per cent. kxchange-long. 4sSi..
hort. ls5s. Governments neglected.
Ereaisg. -Exchenge ass. Money, saz
per cent. Sub-Treasury ha.ances--1oid,
SEQ. Oss. O0O currency, si5.06l 600. Gov
eruinents steady; per cents, 1881. 3 per
cents. io3s bid. State bonds steady
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Hung Is,mscif with a strap.

Especial telegram 10 The Dispatch.l
DANvILLE, VA, October GA
man named Abrams was arrested on
Thursday last for robbery at Reds
vile, n. c., and sent TO Yanceyyille
jail. On Sunday be took strap from
his waist and hung himself. His re-
mains were brought to Danville and
buried.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Fatal Row at - Dance.

by Telegraph 20 Tue Dlspatch.I
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, October Co.
A Tines Union special says In a DIFF
hculty at a dance near Ocala, Marion
county, Fla, on Friday night. Lamar
Williams, while being elected from the
room, shot William Chapple and Fos-
ter Wright. Chnpple died and Wright
cannot recover. All are colored.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27

by telegraph 70 Inc DisptIch.I
MADISON, FLA, October 26.-Rev.
Alfred Coffee, colored preacher, is in
jail for the murder Of his thirteen-year-
old son. The boy had sold three pounds
Of cotton 10 country store. The boys
skull was fractured and his head beaten
to a Jelly. The father first used a
plough-line, then thick peach switch,
then a brush-brcom, winding up with
= plank four feet long, which was broken
into fragments. The boy fell dead IN
der the blows. The father said he did
il TO make the child honest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
The Pope and the M;kado Of Japan.
Try cable 10 the Dspatchf

ROME October 26.-The Pope re-
Gently wrote to the Mikado Of Japan
thanking him for protection he had az
forded missionaries in Japan. The
Mikado has replied to the letter, as
surfing his Holiness that he will con-
tinue to protect missionaries. and an
nouncing that be will dispatch an EN-
bassy to the Vatican.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
nrrun1nrr Aolnhor d 1904

WHEAT.-Whit..5 so bushels. Mixed. loss
bushels. Red. ? 2i6 bushels. Total 1884
bushels.
CoRN.-white. 7s9 bushels. Mixed. 2.42O
bushels.
OATs.-l O96 bushels.
RfE.-12 bushels.
IEAs-s2 bushels.
SAILS REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-N bite. 50 bushels fair AZ sSe
Mixed $40 bushels ~ 96c. 10 SlO2. Red,
500 bushels very good LOngberry on pr-
vate terms: 100 bushels very good LOag-
berry stSI.O3: lao bushels common 10 very
GOOD short berry at Is 20 &c.
CoRS.-Wnite. lss Durhes very cool w
giuia l0.d at SOC: s94 bushels common g.
prime Virginia new 1T so u 55c.
OAIs.-N inter. 81 bushels very good Viz
GINA al soc. Spring, ~ bushels very good
Virginia 81 SIC.
RYE.-l2 bushels very good or private
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27

LYNCHBURG, Va, October 90
This evening James 6. Hughes, pre-
scription-clerk in the drugstore Of W.
A. Strother 4 Son, went into the cellar
with lighted candle, and as he passed
a barrel of varnish a tremendous explo-
sion occurred. knocking Hughes down /;
and his clothing catching fire, he was
frightfully burned. The flames spread
to the building, and for time de-
structive conhsgration seemed immi-
nent, but by strenuous exertions the
firemen got the flames under control.
The loss will reach several thousand
dollars.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
woman Home Missions.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
PHILADELPHIA, October 26.--At
to-dsy's meeting Of the General Board
Of Managers OF the Woman's Home
Missionary Society the subjects con-
sidered were, :" Work Among Illiterate
Whites, The Savannah work." and
"WOIk in the South"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-10-27
Arrested TN Madrid.

I'D CEUlt 10 tIIo HlfIEIIHsT
MADRID. October 26.-Zuba Zaretta.
an officer in the War Office, and Senior
Gil, chief editor Of military paper,
have been arrested on the charge Of
plotting with Zourilla against the Gov
eminent. They will be tried by court
martial. The affair causes q sensation.