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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Pfmlic0 Races.

lBy telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l
BALTIMORE, May l9.-The spring
meeting of the Maryland Jockey Club
opened at Pimlico to-day under the
most favorable auspices-the weather
delightful, track in the best possible
condition, and an unusually large at
tendance.
First racc--dash Of three quarters of
mile for all ages, maiden allowances
Greenfield won easily; Miss Goodrich
second, Emerson third. Time, l:l74.
Second race--annual home-bred stakes
for foals of 1882, one mile. AS they
entered the home-stretch there was a
collision between Winston and John
c., but no foul was allowed. Wick
ham (Doswell's) finished winner; Hare
foot second, John c. third, and Winston
last. Time, l;453.
Third race-SelliDg race for all ages,
one mile--0livette won by three
lengths; Joe Shelby second, Ballot
third, King Lion, Rosiere, Bessie
Ligan, Jim Carlisle, Joe Mitchell, Re-
greet, Solitaire, and John Sullivan fol-
lowing in the order named. Sullivan
pulled up lame. Time, l;44l.
Fourth race-Rancocas handicap for
all ages, one and one eighth miles
Hilarity won; Farewell second, Telie
Doe third, Rica last. Time, l:57l.
Fifth race-dash Of one and quarter
miles, for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. won
Longvicw second, Bob May third, jim
Casey, Jack yesta, and Fernleaf in or
der. Time. Gala.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
LOGAN ELECTED At LAST.
The Deadlock Broken In the IIIiusis Legis-
latpve and Black Jack Wins.

iBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
SPRINGFIELD, ILL, May l9.--At
the joint session of the Legislature to-
day there was . great jam both on the
floor of the House and the galleries.
There were present 81 senator's and 1853
representatives. When . vote was
taken . dead silence prevailed. The
Democrats refused TO vote. The Re
publican senator's all voted for Logan,
giving him 26 votes. Ruger's vote was
received with cheers. When Sittig was
called. in a long speech explaining his
position, he voted for Logan under pro-
test, and the announcement was re-
ceived with the widest cheers.
This gave Logan l03 votes. On
the call of absentees the Democrats
voted solidly for Judge Lambert Tree.
After the roll-call, Messrs. Baker, Nc
Nary, McAlirey, Caldwell, Quinn, and
Crafts changed their votes to Charles
b. Fsrwell. Barry Democrap changed
bis vote to John A. Logan, and the
widest confusion prevailed. This in
sured Logan's election. The roll-call
was proceeded with after time, the
Democrats attempting to elect Farwell
Republican,, hoping to get some Re-
publican votes. Barry withdrew his
vote from Logan. but stated that he
would not allow any other Republican
than Logan to be elected. No Repub-
lican support went to Farwell. Speaker
Hsines finally announced the vote, de-
claring Logan elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Richmond Theatre.

The performance last night passed off
very successfully, and the audience
seemed delighted with Pinafore. The
whole of the opera was rendered with
spirit as well as a great deal of taste,
and Miss Steiner may be congratulated
on having company that so cordially
responds to her efforts. Miss Alice
Raymond was enhancing with the cor
net, and was three times encored. To-
night Oliyette will be presented with
new costumes and two good comedians.
There will be no matinee on account of
Internationally.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
KILLING CATTLE-THIEVES.
sssguinsrv Battle la the Cherokee Nasiss--
Coed Work or sherif's Pssse.

Coed Work or sherim's Reese,
A Little Rock ark special Of the
18th says; Dispatches received to-day
from the Indian Territory gives details Of
q desperate and fatal encounter between
gang Of cattlc-thieves and . posse Of
officers and citizens who were in pursuit.
The band Of thieves numbered thir-
teen notorious outlaws, and were organ
lied under the leadership Of John Wsg-
ner, John Middleton, and Arthur
Moody, all known desperadoes and flu
gitives from justice. Bella Star, wo-
man who during the war figured on the
Texas border as Confederate spy, also
accompanied the gang. They had stolen
a herd of 800 beef cattle in the Choc-
taw Nation, and were endeavoring to
reach the Cherokee Strip with them,
but we've overtaken in the Chsrokes
Nation. They Immediately opened IRE.
which was returned by the pursasrs.
A general battle then ensued until the
thieves weakened and tiei for the mouu-
tains, with the posse in hot pursuit.
Moody was shot dead, Wagner and
the woman were captured, and Middle
ton galloped into the Canadian river,
was swept from his horsc, and drowned.
The others escaped to the mountains.
Middleton and Moody were old-tims
criminals. Both were wanted in Tsxas
for murder and robbery, and one Of the
pursuing officers had reputation on
Chief Bushyhead for them. II is be-
leyed Wagner has been lynched.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
General Grants Condition.

Ply Telegraph 10 the DlspdIcn.l
NEW YORK, May l9.-General
Grant did not suffer much pain last
evening nor through the night, and,
after the usual number of hours sleep,
he awoke this morning with little or no
pain. DIR. Douglas remained during
the night, and when he left this morn
ing he said he thought the General, in
common with so many others Of late,
had contracted some cold. This did not
add any other difficulty than hoarse-
ness, which, however, was not dis
tressing, though noticeable.
At lis O'Clock to-day General
Grant went for a drive. Mr.. Webster,
publisher of the Generals book, when
seen at his office to-day, stated that
General Grant had to-day written a
dedication for his forthcoming work.
The dedication is as follows
"Te the officers and soldiers engaged
in the war of the rebellion, and also
those engaged in the war in Mexico,
these volumes are dedicated.
"U. S. GRANT"
General Grant made a grand rally
to-day after his drive. and said he felt
better than he had done in whole
week. He worked on his book correct
ing for couple Of hours, and engaged
in conversation with his family. His
hoarseneSs is little better and the
pain somewhat mitigated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
THE TRUTH AND ADVERTISING

While young lawyer was arguing a case
years ago in an eastern court his opponent
an old veteran At the bar listened with abb
stracted air throughout. and when the
young lawyer had finished his speech sim
ply exclaimed: "T.y-tee. ambiguity" 1t
seemed as IL the "Old Man" had been
spelling out the words all through. and
reached the last syllable Just as the Fresh
Young Man had finished. No other speech
was made to that jury, and the inexpe-
Tienced lawyer lost his case. II treated In
the same matter-Of-fact way. most OF the
recent advertising would fall Hat. The adj
vertisers have too much conscience 10 fall
sify, and yet when the advertised state
ments OF qualities and prices are subjected
10 exact criticism they are found too often
to he general. not specific. and while they
apparently say one thing in point Of fact
they say quite another. How important,
therefore. that you know the character OF
the person whose advertisement you read.
IL the matter before you ambiguous Jugglery
or reasonable direct, and responsible state
ments? Our question is How do our state
ments affect you? DO you believe or doubt
them? Its our purpose TO state something
in every advertisement so clearly that there
may be no doubt OF our meaning 80 iInpor-
iant that IL may touch the interest O.
many: so Interesting that Ii will be widely
read so true that its truth will appear TO
all who compare the advertising and the
goods; and thus we hope to cultivate that
confidence which uaderttes all permanent
success.
Won't you inspect our offerings?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
ODLUN'S FOOLHARDINESs
ne Jsmps from the Brsskirn Bridge and Is
Killed.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l


Killed.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
NEW YORK, May I9.-Professor
0dlum, formerly director OF the Nsta-
forum at Washington, d. O., and more
recently engaged at Old Point Comfort,
jumped from the Brooklyn bridge into
the East river this afternoon, and died
soon after being taken from the water.
0dlum distracted the attention Of the
bridge police from himself by sending
decoy party ahead in cab, which party
climbed on the railing and pretended to
be preparing for a jump. While these
men were occupying the attention OF the
officers 0dlum drove up to within one
hundred yards Of his decoys, slipped
of his outer garments, and leaped
on the, railing, clad only in
red shirt and trunks. He was
quickly discovered by the police,
but as they nesred him he leaped
clear Of the bridge, with his hands
above his head. He descended in an
cIcCt pOSltlOH until Witiin tnlity
feet Of the water, when his body turned
and he struck on his side. A tug with
a number Of newspaper reporters, with
whom was Paul Boyton, was sta
toned close at hand, and was on the
spot before Odlum came to the surface.
Boyton threw overheard number Of
life-preseryers, and then went over
himself. 0dlum was insensible when
he came up, and blood and froth
were oozing from his mouth. lie
was quickly taken on the tug and
restoratives applied. After much rub
bling he revived enough to ask. What
kind Of jump did | make?" But he
was insensiblc again almost as soon as
he had spoken, and was dead before the
tug reached the dock. 1t has been the
ambition and dream Of his life to make
this jump from the Brooklyn bridge.
He made the attempt once before the
bridge was completed, but was prevent
ed from carrying out his scheme by
the police. He was three and one quar-
ter seconds in the air before striking the
water.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
THE RICHMOND DISP ITCH WEDNESDAY, MAY o. 1885

during the strike. II is understcod
that the Union miners viii make = strong
effort to get them out, otherwise they
will be compelled to work at this price,
which they consider starving wages.
The operators wish to make their rate
apply to Straitsville alone, where the
veins are of unusual thickness. This is
the first mine to start at Straitsvillc
since the long strike, and the result
will be watched with interest.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
EJACULATION OF THE soUDAM.
A Gavrisss 70 be Kept ~ suskim-The Rail-
wsy-The Indian Armv-A Psrmansns Sap


A Gavrisss 70 be Kept ~ suskim-The Rail-
wsy-The Indian Army-A Psrmsnens Sap
piy-Bsse ~ Qaetss.
[By cable to the Diratch.l
SUAKIM, May 19.--It is considered
imperative TO reduce the British garri-
son here TO the minimum number con-
sistent with the safety Of the town be-
cause Of the rapid increase Of sickness,
especially enteric fever. The Shrop-
shire regiment will remain as q perma-
nent garrison. II is intended to keep
the railway open to 0tao by means OF
an armored train carrying artillery.
The negotiations with friendly natives
have been concluded. Many will come
in tomorrow under Mahmoud Ali,
leader Of the Amarss.
DoNGoLA, May 19.-The British
evacuation Of the Soudan commences
next Thursday. Merchants and civil
ians are already leaving, fearing to re-
main after the departure Of the troops.
The thermometer in this region ave-
RACES now ia in the shade. III Nah
dis General, Abu Augas, who was de-
feated at Kordofan, afterwards with
his surviving soldiers joined the ranks
of the army of the new Mahdi, his con-
queror.
THE INDIAN ARMY.
SIMLA, INDIA, May 19.-1t has been
decided that the three months stores
which were collected by the Indian
Government in anticipation Of war with
Russia shall be permanently stocked at
Quota. The Indian Government is
debating whether it would not be wise
TO employ in the army a larger number
Of natives Of good position.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Washington Hetes.

WASHINGTON, May l9.-Admiral
Jouett informed the Navy Department
to-day that an additional force of 500
Colombian men had arrived at Panama
to protect the lsthmus from the in
surgents.
Ii is learned at the State Depart
ment that the presence of Minister
Phelps at the conclusion of the trial
of the Irish-Americans Cunningham
and Burton, in London yesterday, when
he sat beside Justice Hawkins on the
bench, was in pursuance of special in
structions received by him prior to his
departure for England looking to the
protection Of the legal rights of the
prisoners.
Mr.. Phelps reached London Friday
night, and was received as Minister only
last Saturday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
COMMERCIAL INTERESTS.
First Day or the National Convention at Al.
lanta.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l

lanta.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l
ATLANTA, May l9.-The CONNER
cial Convention met in DE Gives Opera
House, with 30l delegates from twenty
nine States. Speeches Of welcome were
delivered by Major Hillyer and Henry
w. Grady, Of the Constitution. to which
suitable responses were made by Gene
raj Brinkerhof, of Ohio, and d. r.
james, Of New York.
w. Y. Miles, Of Columbus, Ohio,
was elected temporary chairman, and
Mark Hardin and II. Y. Cabaniss. both
of Georgia, were elected secretaries.
A permanent organization was effected
by the election of Hon. Philo Parsons,
Of Detroit, as president, and vice.
president from each State represented.
General LAYTON. who was to have
read paper ON "Reciprocity Treaties"
was not present, and his place was
filed by William Burwell, of Louis
lana. A long discussion followed on
the points presented. participated in by
Messrs. Sutherlin Of Virginia, Fuller
of Kansas, Parsons of Michigan, Nc
Chung Of Ohio, and others.
Many delegates are coming tonight,
and business will be in full progress by
tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
The New Orleans Exposition to he Re.
opened Next Winter.
IBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

New ORLEANS, May 49, The
Worlds Exposition will be closed May
3lst. The friends Of the Exposition have
raised $4,000 by subscription to meet
the expense of carrying it over until
next November, when it will be re-
opened. Superintendent Jeffrey. Of the
Illinois Central rail- DAD. has telegraphed
that railroads and car companies reach
ing New Orleans will subscribe sl00.-
Geo towards the expense Of reopening
the Exposition next winter. The Citi-
zen's Committee is still receiving sub
scriptions, and the sum required will be
made up. The Board of Management
has paid off so per cent. of its indebt-
edness. and believes that the Exposition
can be reopened next winter free of
debt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20

NEW YORK s1ocx NARKRr

Nxw YORK, May 19.-Ths stock marriott
to-day WAS duh. and only three o. the
usually active stocks show extreme nuctu-
atoms OF 1 per cent. These three we're
Gould sfochs' The result r. an irregular
closing. Pscl1c Mall has becn weak al
day. closing ~. lower. without apparent
cause. Rumofs have been In circuiasiou
dun ing the past twepty.four hour OF . -
rious defaication In tho Union Pacific omee.
The rumor Was given with Definite partien-
lam, and Was denied emphatically ana IN
toto by Union Pacific officials. Union -.
cffic has been In big demand. ana cioseo
higher. LackawRnua aud New YORK ZEN
tral closed X higher. Changers were quiet
and strong. The bears made vigorous ..
tack late In the evening. and the MARKER
closed weak. Sales. 10000 shares.
Noon.-StocRs quiet. Money, per cent
Exchange--Long. 4sstl; short, 4Ss'1. Gov
ernments neglected. States quiet.
btenfnQ.--Exchange. ASA. Money, per
cent. Sub Treasury halances-3olds tlAx.-
ole: currency. s24,s67. Governments UNI
changed: 4 per cents. 1879: per Genus,
l034 bid. State bonds dull.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, May io.-virginia e's. con-
soils, AN; new SIS. So: past-due coupons,
biX; new l0-l0s. "a. Bid TODAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Baseball Yesterday.
ny telegraph to the Dispatch.l

my ltltkrdpH W. Tue Dhpdunl
Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster, l6; Jer.
sey City, 0.
Cincinnati, o.: Cincinnati, Is; Bslti.
more, 5.
Goldsboro', n. c.: SeasideS (of vii.
mington), II; National (of Goldsboro),
5.
Trenton, n. j.. Trenton, IL {; New.
ark. 9.
New York New York, IL; Detroit,
Philadelphia Chicago, IL; Phila-
delphia, 9.
Louisville Louisville, 70; Brook
lyn, l.
Nashville: Augusta, 4 3; American, 3.
Memphis Macon, 9; Memphis, I.
Providence Providence, 10; st.
Louis, 2.
Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, II; Athletic,
s.
Boston: Boston, ii Buffalo, 8.
Norfolk National, 6; Norlolks, 2.
Toledo Toledo, s.; Kansas City, /.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Legendary silyer-Miue.

A New Richmond Ohio special says
The people of Nile, near here, are ex-
cited over the discovery of a tunnel at
tho mouth of a creek that is said to be
the entrance to silver-mine worked
years ago by Henry Benson, an Eng
lishman, who left the country with a
great deal of ore and never returned.
Many efforts have been made since then
to discover the mine, but without sue
cess until Mr.. Brooks. Of New York,
who has been examining the hills there
closely, discovered the tunnel. In it
he found pickaxes and shoyels of an
Gent pattern.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
A Municipal baseball Game
fBy telegraph to the pispatch.l

BRIDGEPoRT, CONN, May TO-
The Board of Aldermen have chal-
lcnged the members Of the City Coun-
ell to play a game of baseball on
memorial-day for the benefit Of the
Bartholdi-statue fund. The challenge
has been accepted, and a committee
from each body has been appointed to
arrange the preliminaries. The Mayor
will act as umpire.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
John Brfght's Views.
TBy cable 70 the Dispa tch, I

LONDON, May l9.-John Bright. in
answer to a letter from an American
friend asking if England would return
to the policy of protection, writes as
follows Not until the United States
return to slavery. England's present
danger is in its foreign policy. Tories
and Liberals are equally blamable for
the lunatic policy Of adding millions to
the military expense Of the nation
whilst trade is depressed and the poor
are badly housed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20

it being alleged that they had secured
$3.50 from each man by promising to
give them work on railroad near In
annapolis. Rotunno and his COM
panions were placed under bonds Of
sl,O0o each to appear before Justice
Foote on the Goth instant. The assail-
ant is believed TO be Cernello Passro,
the wife Of one Of The complaining wit
naesac
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
victor Huge sinking.

PARIS, May l9.-Victor Hugo con-
tinues very weak. He had a fainting
fit this morning, but subsequently re-
covered his senses. At noon he was
in full possession of consciousness. and
was talking calmly of death.
PARIS, May l9-Erening.- The con-
dition of Victor Hugo is slightly i'm
proved. No further bulletins will be
issued until tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
them to Captain Hand on board

taking them to Captain Hand on board
the Garnet. In the mean time Lieutcn-
ant Gardner remains under arrest on
board his ship. The sentry on the bow
Of the Garnet that night receives forty
five days imprisonment, which is the
severest punishment the captain can
give without referring the case to q
court-msrtial. No other persons on the
Garnet are held blamable in the mat
ter, and no charges were preferred
against the captain or any other person
on hoard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Resumed Publication.
tBy cable to the Dispatch. ]

CAIRO, May l9.-The French news
paper lie Bosphore Egyptien, the sup
preston of which by the Khediye's
Government caused rupture Of
diplomatic relations between France
and Egypt, resumed publication to-day.
The republication of the paper, it is an
nounced, was made by the permission
of France.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
beard of ne,heais, ri.seps.

ST. LOUIS. May l9.-The Board Of
Methodist bishops convened this morn
ing for the last days session. They
expect to finish their labors this eve
ming and leave for home tomorrow.
According to Bishop Harris, the secre-
tary, the full proceedings Of the Board
will no, be published until next week,
when they will be printed in all the Of
ficial Methodist organs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
Russia Sill Preparing.

ST. PETERSBURG, May l9.-Troops
are being massed for grand maneuvres
and artillery practice at Krasno Selo.
The purchase of two steamers has
been authorized for the defence of Hell
singfors, the capital Of Finland. Rigo-
rous measures are being enforced for the
security Of Cronstadt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
A Rfg Naval Demonstration.
Try cable 10 the Dikpatch.1

LONDON, May l9.-The British Adj
miralty have decided to have the COM
bined naval reserve squadron, including
fourteen first-class men-of-war, assem-
BILE at Portsmouth, and proceed thence
to Bantry bay, Ireland, to engage in a
naval demonstration Of extraordinary
importance. Torpedo experiments will
be carried on on a gigantic scale, and
the demonstration will conclude with a
sham naval battle of a magnitude be-
yond all affairs of the kind ever here
tofore undertaken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-05-20
BOGUS FERTILIZER.
An Important Capture By the state Asrie~I'
tnrsI Department.

An os 'hr EinN
tnrsI Department.
Especial Telegram TO the Dlspatch.l
RALEIGH. N. c., May l9.--To-day
the State Department of Agriculture
captured two men who were engaged IN
operating a bogus fertilizer-manufac-
tory. State Chemist Dabney heard
that one II. N. Pollard had come from
England to North Carolina, and was
running a bogus fertilizer-manufactOry.
Dabney went towork to ascertain every
thing possible concerning Pollard. The
latter once operated as H. NJ. Pol
lard, agricultural chemist "; also as
Pollard Brothers and as professor
Stockbridge, agricultural chemist to
Rhode Island" He operated in Rhode
Island, then in Massachusetts,, and later
in Connecticut. The people there found
him out, and he had to leave. He kept
the matters more quiet on arriving in
North Carolina, and located at WiRton,
a little town. There the agent of the
Department of Agriculture found him.
Pollard and man named Loveland--
another New Englsnder-vere en-
gagged in business. Phe agent
seized their place and all their goods
and took the necessary steps 10 prose-
cute them. The scheme Of Pollard
was this lie undertook for so cents
per acre to analyze any soils and tell
what sort of fertilizers they needed.
lie offered bogus fertilizers at $50 per
ton. Pollard also violated the law by
paying 70 license or tax. The penalty
is severe one. All his goods are to
be sold and the proceeds applied to the
uses Of the Department of Agriculture.
lie is liable to be fined and imprisoned.
NOTES.
After an interval Of ten years work
has been resumed on the west tier of
cells and front building Of the peniten-
tiary. The brick-work in progress was
begun last week, and has already so far
progressed that it is ready to receive
ioists. II will probably be two or three
years before the vast building will be
competed.
The curlen-bug, a much-dreaded in
sect, is doing some damage TO field
crops in the eastern counties, but not
so much as it did last year.
Work on the Wilson and Florence
shortcut Of the Wilmington and We'll
don railroad began at Selma, Johnston
county, this morning. Last week it
began at the Fayetteville end. This
week it will also begin at the Wilson
end.
1t was thought that William Pear
sail. the man acquitted at Goldsboro' of
killing Tom Crow on the ground of in
sanity, would be brought here to-day
for examination by DR.. Eugene Girls
som. superintendent Of the Insane Asy-
lum, but he did not arrive. lndigna-
ton over the acquittal Of Pearsall
grows hourly stronger.
In Henderson county, while a gang
of convicts were at work on the Spar
tanburg and Asheville railroad, a mass
of earth fell upon several Of them, kill
ing one negro.