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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

New Yosk Tiruev.I
The bark Lillian NJ. vigus, Captain
Morine, arrived last evening from Lon
don and anchored off Staten Island.
She had on board Captain Larsen and
three Of the crew Of the bark Alfred,
which Was abandoned in watcrloggcd
condition on January sd. Captain
Larsen and his three men were picked
up on January 18th in latitude 81 de-
grees 40 minutes and longitude SO de-
grees, after they had been in an open
boat for two days. They reported that
eight men, the remainder Of the crew,
had been unable to leave the Alfred and
probably had been lost.
The Alfred sailed from Pensacola for
Liverpool on January LIST with cargo
Of lumber. She experienced bad
weather up to January 2lst, when a
terrific westerly gale set in. The wind
veered suddenly TO northwest, causing
heavy cross sea, in which the vessel
labored so badly that she sprung
dangerous leak. The crew kept
at the pumps almost constantly,
but they were unable to keep
the hold free from water. The storm
continued until January 23d, when the
bark rolled so violently that she appear
cd about to go over on to her beam
ends. In order to keep her upright
Captain Larsen ordered his men to cut
away the three masts. This work was
completed, and the men returned to the
pumps, but they were unable to pre-
vent the leak from gaining on them.
Before night soundings showed that
there were fourteen feet of water in the
hold.
Captain Larsen then decided to aban-
don the vessel. The largest Of his
boats was launched and a small bag Of
bread was placed in it. The ship was
laboring badly and the sea was heavy
at the time. In order to manage the
boat properly Captain Larsen con-
cluded to handle her himself. lie
ordered his second mate and two
men to get into her and he jumped after
them. Then he tried to bring the boat
under the lee of the bark in order to
take off the eight remaining members
of the crew. Owing to the heavy sea
he was unable to get alongside the YES
sci properly. His boat drifted away
before the wind, and darkness coming
on, he soon lost sight of the vessel.
For two nights and days the open
boat drifted belplessly about among the
heavy seas. There was no water on
board, and the little bread which the
men had was spoiled by the salt water.
Their sufierings from thirst were in
tense, but by frequently bailing out the
boat they managed to keep her
afloat. On January 25th they were
almost exhausted, and were giving
way to despair when the Vigus hove in
sight. She was headed almost directly
toward them. The four men stood up
in their boat and waved their hats and
shouted in order to attract the bark.
The latter ran down to the boat and
rescued its four occupants. who were
taken on board in an exhausted condi-
ton. They soon began to revive, how
ever. under the kind treatment which
they received on the bark.
Captain Larsen fears that the eight
members of his crew who remained on
the waterloggcd Alfred were washed
overheard and lost. The Alfred inca
sured 663 tons. She was twenty-five
years old and was owned in Kragers,
Norway.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
MODEST MEN

Dislike TO enter the arena of political strife.
and hence
"Full many a rose is born to blush unseen,
And waste its sweetness on the desert air"
Men who modestly advertise get them
selves left. and their goods as well on their
shelves. therefore
MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENTS
are the rule rather than the exception.
It was Frenchman who said that words
were meant TO conceal thoughts" Had he
said advertisements were intended to con-
ceal facts no would have expressed more
modern condition.
Men may be deceived for the present. bnt
time viii disclose the difference between
poor and good wares.
4 cotton worsted may deceive the mex
perienced eye, but 1t cannot circumvent
sunlight and exposure.
Holden gray and a that"
appear better under all circumstances than
Inake-believe fabrics.
ARTICLES OF REAL MERIT
are seldom made IN excess Of demand, and
when goods are thrown upon the market at
any price it is always an evidence OF want OF
merit.
These acquainted with the intrinsic values
OF the goods we usually keep in stock need
he scarcely reminded of that quality, and
We have only TO inform them that we shall
never oner any article that will not stand
the tests we put it to before placing 1t be-
fore the public
a. SAKS & Co,
STRICTLY ONE-PRfCE CLOTHlER5
1913 MAIN STREET.
Opposite Post-Oilice.)
10 ISI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Notes from the soudan.
[By cable to the Dispatch.

KoRTl. February l7.-Lord Wolse-
lev remains here. There appears to be
no prospect of an immediate departure
on his part for the front. Lord Avon
more is dead. He died Of enteric fever
at Kirbekan (the scene Of the recent bat
tie in which General Earle lost his Gfe).
General Sir Evelyn Wood has started
for the front.
General Sir Herbert Stewart. who
was wounded at the Zeriba fight near
Gubat. January 10Th, isgrowing worse
from the effects Of his wound. Ii is
now believed that he will not recover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
AIauxer.. Illegal Act.

A Wilkesbarre pa special says
The members of the bar OF this tLu-
zerne) county are considerably agitated
over breach of etiquette on the part
Of one of its members. z. A. 0ate'
and William c. Price occupy offices IN
the same building. Last week Gates
received and opened letter to Price
from Philadelphia party notifying
Mr. Price to collect a claim. Price
who learned the fact. demanded the
letter from Gates, and found his name
plainly written on the envelope ana al
the head OF the letter. Gates says u
was all a mistake. The matter mas
been placed in the hands OF the censor'
OF the bar. and Price threatens to BRING
suit against Gates.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Dynamiters I'm Switzerland.
NV cable 10 the Dispatch.l

10y CaDIt 10 IHt UIspdUVH'I
BERNE. February 1.-THE Swiss
officials have again been warned of a
plot to blow up the Federal palace with
dynamite in retaliation for the repres-
siye measures recently adopted by the
Federal Council. 1t is stated that the
police Of Geneva have discovered Sc
cret dynamite factory in that city, and
that all the workmcn employed in the
factory were Swiss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Nick Ssatesmen.
rBy telegraph to the Dispatch. J

WAsHINGToN. Feb. 17.-Speaker
Carlisle has almost entirely recovered
from his recent indisposition. lie was
at the Capitol to-day, but did not pre-
side over the session OF the H9ssc of
Representatives.
Representative Randall is suffering
from cold, and though present at the
Capitol to-day he remained during the
entire session in his commttee-room.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Frozen 10 the Bottom.

IBy Telegraph 70 the DIsPaIUH'T
LANCASTER, Pa, February H.
Owing to the danger threatening the
Pennsylvania railroad bridge at Colum-
bia in the event of an ice-break in the
Susquehanna river, the railroad officials
have decided to blast from tina immedi-
ate vicinity of the bridge. 1t was then
discovered that the river in many places
is frozen to the bottom, thus rendering
the plan impracticable. Great damage
to property along the river is appre-
hended when the ice moves off. The
river is very wide and shallow at that
point.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Vessel Ashore.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch. ]

10y ItItgfHPII I'D tIIt I7ISF1ItNH'I
SAVANNAH, GA, February H.
The schooner Charles L. Gibson went
ashore on the breakers in Warsaw
sound at o'clock Sunday night. The
tide rises and falls in her. She lies
easy. \ tug and lighter were sent to
her assistance to-day. Her cargo con-
sists of guano in bulk from Booth
Bay for this port.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
AYe.sci Wrecked.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.

by telegraph 10 the DISPATCHED
WASHINGTON, February i7.-The
signal-station at Portsmouth, n. c., re-
ports The three-masted schooner "A.
+. Crockett, 4l2 tons, from Savannah.
Ga, 10 New York, lumber-laden, came
ashore six miles north Of 0cracocke,
n. c., last night. The crew Of seven
men are all saved. The vessel is a
total loss.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Gaffau liurued.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch

by telegraph % The Dlspatch.I
NEW YORK, February T.-Threo
lighters loaded with cotton-bales. lying
at the foot of Christopher street, caught
fire to-day and were almost entirely de-
stroyed. The firemen had great diff
Guilty in preventing serious conhagra-
ton among the vessels and docks, but
finally got the fire under control. Loss
estimated at $50, 900.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
4 VERY STRANGE CASE.
A Man Charges Himself with Burglary aat
is Acquittfd- Forced Into the Act.

A Man Charges Himself with Burglary aat
h Acquittrd-- Forced Into the Act.
a Cleveland (ohio) special says: Jo-
seph Stacey, the wealthy real-estate
owner. was before Judge Hutchins in
the Police Court on Monday on charge
of burglary. He himself caused the
charge to be preferred in order that he
might have the benefit which attaches
TO decision of - Not guilty" Stacey
was out with some friends last Thurs
dav night and returned home about
midnight. In front of his resi-
dence he was held up by two
highwaymen, who covered him with
their pistols and asked for his money.
He said that he had none, and was then
marched quarter Of mile by his cap
tors to shoe-store owned by Marshall
Smith. Stacey was force1 to open a
window. enter the store, and pass out
slOO worth of shoes and the money III
the cash-drawer. The thieves removed
their plumber in a hand-cart. Stacey.
who owns several business blocks and
is worth s2j0,O told of his adyen-
lures next day, and also procured war
rant for his own arrest. He was ac-
Quilted. and will divide the cost Of the
stolen property with the owner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
The Anti.German Demonstration in
Paris.
[By cable 10 DIE DIspatch. J

by caDIe 10 Iht UIsDAIcH.I
PARIS, February l7.-Seyeral Of the
city papers approve Of the anti-Gcrman
demonstration made by the Parisians
yesterday during the funeral of the So
cialist journalist Wales. The Repub-
hque Franchise advises the German
Socialists who desire TO make Socialistic
demonstrations to go to Berlin and
make them there.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Wants Grant Permanently Shcived
lBy telegraph 20 the Dispatch.

ALBANY, February lin the AS
sembly Senator Hackers resolution
calling on Congress to pass Mr.. Ed
munds's bill to place General Grant on
the retired list was announced, when,
on motion of Mr.. Ely, it was at once
considered.
Mr.. Ely DemocraD favored the reso-
luton. He paid a brief but glowing
tribute to General Grant, and hoped it
would receive the vote Of every men,
Der Of the House.
The resolution was adopted-ayes,
II noes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Tsre sn bissness
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.i

Chicago. February l7.-A teie-
gram from Marshall, H., this morning
sa,s that terrible fire Is raging in the
business portion Of that town. and that
Il Is Impossible to tel how il will ter
nitrate. Marshall is the county -seat OF
CLARK county. and Is about isV miles
southeast Of Springfield, and ii within
,wenty-iise miles Of Terre Haste. Ind.
lis population Is about $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Five Years for MansIauxhter.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., February IT,
AT Statesville to-day the jury in the case
of Thomas l.. Shields, on trial for the
murder of Joseph G. Sitton, returned a
verdict of manslaughter, and Judge Nc
Rae sentenced Shields to five years in
the penitentiary. This was a new trial
granted to Shields. He was tried for
the crime in Mecklenburg county. was
convicted, and sentenced to be hanged,
but took an appeal. His defence was
that Sitton had seduced his sister and
refused to marry her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
ulino.. sennfprxhip.

iBy telegraph to the Dispatch-l.
CHICAGO, February IA dispatch
TO the Daily Meas from Springfield,
H.. says The Legislature met at noon
to-day in joint session to vote fora can
didate for the United States Senate.
The Speaker voted for Morrison. No
other votes were cast.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Railrond President.

PHILADELPHIA, February ia.
j. Cassatt was to-day elected president
of the New York, Philadelphia and Nor
folk Railroad Company to succeed Will
liam l.. Scott, resigned. Scott will re-
main member Of the Board Of Mana
ayers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
MunicipaI Imbros,to IN Pensacola.

PENSACOLA, FLA, February IT,
The city government which was abol-
ished by legislative action have refused
TO give way. The mayor and marshal
were arrested, and the provisional Off
GERS took charge of the city without
any interference.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

IoxroN. February IA dispatch
fiom korti to-day states Arabs are de-
setting from Metepneh ii large man,
hers and entering The British carp at
Gubat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

FALL RIVER, MASS. February H.
The Board Of Trade has, after long ne
gotiations, secured reduction in freight
charges on cotton to this city, which
will effect saving Of many thousands
OF dollars to the mills here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

IBy telegraph to the Dlspatch. ]

CHARLESTON. s. c., February IT,
Mardi Gras was celebrated by grand
masked ball tonight at the Academy OF
Music. The attendance was large, and
the dresses Of the. ladies were rich and
tasteful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
Parliamentary Reporsorisi Privi'
lcgcs.
tBy cable to the Dispatch.l

10y cuotc w ate Ht@SheNa.i
LONDON, February 1.-THE Speaker
of the House of Commons yesterday
received deputation of representatives
of the press with regard to the restric-
tons recently placed upon the reporters
Of parliamentary proceedings. To-day
the same dcputation held another con-
ference with the Speaker. The result
was perfectly-satisfactory adjustment
Of the entire difficulty, the Speaker
virtually restoring the former repor-
torial privileges.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
4 ussher,s shsuahtiess Deed.
~, tsiour.ri In The uisnatch.l

CHATTANOOGA. February liz
Near Elizahethton. Tenn. on Monday
Mrs. John Young locked her two chill
drcn IN the house and went WISHING
Upon returning she found that ths
house and children had bccn burned
IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

CHARLOTTE. n. c.. February H.
Thomas Wornack, an employee at the
Western North Carolina railroad shops,
at Salisbury, has been found dead in a
well with his neck broken and his skull
crushed in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
TUESDAY. February ~. 1885.

SALEs.-l,000 Richmond City 6's
(due 1917 at los. $500 do. (dne 1882 at
l04. .. 800 do. due July 1880 at 1901,
4.2O0 do. due July 1880 at l02, 1900
do. due January 1894 at lO7; 1000
Petersburg Glass A at 94l; 1000
Petersburg Glass b at $50, 1000 do.
Glass 81 at $50, 1000 do. Glass ~
at $50, 5000 do. (Class B) $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

JOHNSTON, S. c., February lie.
w. Turner shot and mortally wounded
his brother-in-lsw yesterday. Both are
well-to-do farmers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
The Feather in Richmond Yesferda,
was clear aud partly eiosdy.


LONDON, February 1.-THE wife
of Mr.. Lowell is very low to-day, and
no hopes are entertained Of her recov-
cry. The latest report is to the effect
that her death may be expected at any
moment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
CTION SALES TO-DAY.

F.. Il. COOK, 10 A. NJ, horses, mules, bug
giles, and wagons.
GEORGE W. MAYO. 10 a. ~, furniture
showcases, &c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, February lI.-Virginia
6's, consols, 42J; past-duc coupons,
52g; new l0-40's, IS; new 3's, So.
Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18

IN ii ~ s(|>f,|>1o ~ stloo ~
6fled Win speclatcfn, Will III q ~
rics end wjndews we're occupied ~
along the rsutc announcsd for ths cnF.
nivai pageant. AZ ths tims mentioned
there wers only Z few maskers On ne
streets, but the number was constantly
increased. The feature Of the display
in the evening WAS the twenty tableauxs
representing beautiful scenes from
scott's romance Of 1vanhoc.
--7--------. -.....
Ths rss Issss = = ~ ,,,.csscsI
.D' s $780, ~ The
W." - 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
RICHMOND, February IL, 1885.
OFFERINGS.

RICHMOND, February IL, 1885.
OFFERINGS.
WHEAT White, ITO bushels.
Mixed, $50 bushels. Red, 1880 BUSH
els. Total. 2.430 bushels.
White, 1928 bushels. Mix
ed, 1000 bushels.
OATs.-524 bushels.
CLovER-SEED.-i0 bushels.
0RcHARD-G RAss SEED.--36
bushels.
MTLL0FFAL.--l0t tons.
FLoUR.-l50 barrels.
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-Mixed, 900 bushels prime
at97c. Red, 1000 bushels prime Long
berry at 9sc.; 80 bushels good Short
berry at pc
CoRN.--white. 92s bushels very
good Virginia at 53c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
RICHMOND ToDAcCO MAExEr.

kICHMONp. FebruAry ~. mo.
Loose tobacco receipts continue light.
Old wrspers have been ugsiu picked
over anu lew cool oDcS remain nnsoid.
Uplsrd bsiehis have Attracted little al
tention. while prices on west Virginia
lr;phts have been well sustained under
good lresks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-02-18
YI.ouR.

We quote Fine, s2.25as2.50 super
fine. s2.25as3; extra, ss.50as3.s0 ;
family, s4.25as5; patent fainils.
country. s5as5. 2j. Market Hriner
and active.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-23
NO. 3O1
Rheumatism

It &s o1s established f1ct that Hoods Sar- saparilla has proven an invaluable remedy in many severe cases of rheumatism, effect ing remarkable cures by it's powerful action in correcting the acidity of the blood, which is the cause of the disease, and purifying and enriehing the vital fluid.
 It Is certainly Jair to assume that what Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for others it will do for you. Therefore, if you suffer the pains and aches of rheumatism, give this potent remedy a fair trial.
 A Positive Cure. "I was troubled very much with rheuma- tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. I could hardly walk, and was confined to my bed good deal of the time. Being rec commended to try Hoods Sarsaparilla, I took four bottles and am perfectly well. cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla as one of the best blood purifiers in the world.' W. F. WOOD, Bloomington, III.
 For Twenty Years
 If1ave been afflicted with rheumatism Before 1883 found no relief, but grew worse. then began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla, and it did me more good than all the other medicine ever had" H. T. BALCoM Shirley, Mass.
 "I suffered from what the doctors called muscular rheumatism. I took Hoods Sar- saparilla and am entirely cured" J. V. A. PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, III.
 We shall be glad to send, free of charge to all who may desire, a book containing many additional statements of cures by
 Hoods Sarsaparilla ! Sold by all druggists. S1; six for $5. Made only by c. I. HOOD 6 CO.,, Lowell, Mass
 100 Doses One Dollar.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-23

ghe 5nmrnaI and Gut1rier.
Wednesday, December B, 1885.
THE TROUBLE IN ELIZABETH.

Four thousand workers were cheered yes
 terday by the reopening of the great factory
 of the Singer Sewing Machine company at
 Elizabeth, New Jersey. The closing of the | factory on Saturday last brought the fnan-
 cial troubles of the city of Elizabeth again into prominence. The city owes the Singer l company debt of almost $2,0O0, ,OOO upon which, it is stated interest has not been paid for long time. The company, therefore,
 refused to pay taxes. Last Friday Comp troller Carlton seized two locomotives, val
 ued at s20, 900, belonging to the company
 As consequence, the manufactory of the
 company was closed, and was only opened on
 the agreement of the city authorities to raise
 the tax levy.
 Elizabeth became bankrupt through ex- travagant and unnecessary improvements.
 When she defaulted in the interest due on her bonds the Singers held nearly half of them. The city made proposition to settle on fifty per cent. basis, but the Singers re- fused to accept the terms. They offered to take forty year bond at a low rate of inter est, but the city, in turn, refused their prop osition. Thers are $3, 100000 of back taxes
 1o0 oiio "iuJ' LID oAeItOj II Ino city would put up the property for sale on which these taxes are due, to buy it at it's full value, and pay the city in the bonds, judgments and notes which the company held. This offer was refused because says a member of the concern, "the assessment ring which controls the city would neither pay their back taxes nor permit their property to be sold" The Singers went into the courts and secured judgment against the city. The United States marshal appeared in Elizabeth to serve the execution and levy upon the eity's property. He found that service on the city assessors alone would be effective, and to defeat the levy they resigned in a body. That left the city without any tax levying or tax collecting machinery No money could be raised to defray current mu- nicipal expenses. To provide for this con- tingsncy, the city was made a ward of the State, and an ingenious act was drawn by commissioners to levy taxes for ordinary and necessary municipal uses, and enforce their collection. In this way Elizabeth has man. aged to get along without being sold.
 The Singers have just reason to complain of the treatment they have received. This affair and the general situation of things in the bankrupt city ought to serve as a warn- ing to other cities inclined to extravagance
Morning journal and courier., 1885-12-23
AS 0ll'alg6 as Fiction
nO lIuU up 0~1
EAST SroUGHToN, Mass, Nov. 9, 'S5. To the FLOWER MEDICINE co.

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 Dear Sirs:
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