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Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-12-15
Vanderbilt Dead.

VIM. H. Vanderbilt, one of the
richest men in the world, died by a
stroke Of paralysis, instantly, while
sitting in his chair, the other day, in
his office at his residence in New
York City, talking with Robert Gar
rett President of the Ohio and Balti-
more railroad. He was 65 years of
age He was in good spirits and ap-
parently in good health, and fell for
ward on the floor and never breathed
afterwards. The great riches of Mr..
Vanderbilt and his business connec-
'l0ns with many of the leading rail
roads, has made him, ever since he
inherited his property from his faith
era conspicuous man before the
world. He leaves three sons and four
married daughters.
Ills government bonds were worth
S'VVO0,0OO. AT one time he owned
|tV'VOO shares Of the Northwestern
Hlla |o0000 shares of the Lake Shore.
ne Is said to have sold considerable
Lake Shore lately. In addition
ls mad $4,000 Chicago and Rock Is
lanu' 10000 shares of Delaware &
.DacAawana, and about 10000 shares
~ 0ao olner railroads, making in all about
soo'0Vo Wv shares of railroad stock; also
ssS'Voo,O00 = worth of railroad bonds,
S0'soo'ooo Of state and city bonds,
aHa s2oOO,000 in various manufac-
@,ins stocks and mortgages. He
e'aeu Ills house on Fifth Avenue
n -" It's art treasures at $3,O00,000.
: ordinary household expenses
we're 100000 a year. Vanderbilt
j. s's worth about s2oo,ooo,ooo. His
''0'ne was over $28,oo0 a day.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-12-15

t;n., s same party Of Indians who
,oas s0 the Wright brothers, in Ari-
,,,,, passed on to the Caronado
Dns about fifteen miles below
na. a'AD' and on the 2nd, killed two
otbs. 'a'tlemen, Dick Mays and an
- whose name is unknown.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-12-15

ina Physician in Cincinnati, in treat
rast. !, patient with congenital cata-
lpcis;a, - the pupil of each eye, made
pills. " anu formed new pu-
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-12-15

ilp y'Ns ln the interstices of rocks
Npiode them as dynamite.
Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1885-12-15
Treasurer's Notice.

The following Warrants will be paid
out of the County General Fund on pres
entation at my office:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Supremo tOurt.

Stebbins & lawson rs. Bruce. From
the Circuit Court of Halifax county.
Affirmed, Judge Lewis delivering the
opinion.
Hardy, trustee, c,. Norfolk Manu-
featuring Company and ais. From the
Corporation Court Of the city of Ports
mouth. Reversed, Judge Lacy de-
livering the opinion.
T. S. Martin and j. S. Parrish, Esqs.,
allowed to practice law in this court.
The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Payne against Grant. Argued by
T. S. Martin, Esq, for defendant in
error, and by W. b. Petit, Esq, for
plaintiff in error, and submitted.
Benn against Hatcher. Argued by
Judge A. X. Leake for appellant and
continued until to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
WOOL TRADE IN DANGER.
Probable Effect OF q War IsveiviBg she
B,sekade or Russian Perts.
lphiladelnhia Press

Dealers in wool, carpet-manufac-
turers, and all makers Of woollen goods
in this country are watching the pro-
gress Of the Afghan boundary imbro-
Clio between Russia and England with
a good deal Of interest. as the coun-
tries likely to be affected by war be-
tween the two nations supply about
two thirds Of all the wool consumed in
the United States.
James Dobson, Of the firm Of John
4 James Dobson, carpet-manufacturers,
said to Press reporter yesterday !:
The wool trade in the United States
would not be Immediately affected by
an Anglo-Russian war, as the supply Of
new wool on hand is sufficient for all
purposes. Our wool from Russian
ports is brought in during the months
Of October, November, and December;
so you see the trade is at this time
over, and it would not be until the
next clipping that we would begin to
import again." ~
"Does much Of the wool come from
countries likely to be affected by war
between Russia and England?"
"Yes. 0f the $4,000. 900 pounds Of
wool consumed in the United States
about two-thirds is Russian and East
Indian wool, for which an average price
Of twenty cents pound is paid. BY
East India mean wool from Afghanis-
tan, Kordofan, Bokhara, Beloochis-
tan, and contiguous districts. Any
serious disturbance Of trade con-
ditions in those countries, such as
would be caused by war between
Russia and England, as well as the
blockade of Russian ports by the latter
power, which would certainly take
place, would virtually cut off this entire
supply. There would, of course, fol-
low an advance in prices, and probably
a large one ; but it is impossible at this
time to form any idea of the extent"
Where would you get wool to take
the place of the Russian and East In
dian." "
We would turn to our own ne
elected coarse grades, and also Scotch,
English, Turkish, and Canadian woods.
The growers Of the coarse wOols, who
preponderate in America, would reap
a good harvest in the event Of such a
war, as their crop would be much more
valuable than heretofore
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Personals and Brisfs.

Colonel George Dodds, late superin-
tendent of the Midlothian mines, has
been appointed to the same position at
the mines Of the Southwest Virginia
improvement Company at Pocahontss,
in Tazeweli county. Colonel Dodds
left yesterday evening to enter upon the
discharge Of his new duties.
The samples Of Virginia, Maryland,
and Ohio leaf tobacco required by the
Italian Government have been received
here and are on exhibition at the Dis
patch office. The bid for the furnish
ing Of these tobaecos will be opened in
Rome on the 30th instant.
Master Henry Harwood (son Of Will
liam F. IIarwood, Esq. J has been elect
ed msdslist declaimer to represent the
Locust Dale Literary Society madison
county, Va.,) at their final celebration.
One of the enterprising New York
dailies has a man who sits in his office
there and, with the Richmond papers
before him, writes columns and columns
about the Cluverius case.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
An Esquimau Gambling Game.

lSl. -Ni'hoihr.I
A fayorite Esquimau amusement is
to take one Of the long-handled musk
OK cups, and, partially filling it with
soup or stew, whirl it around on a
board or fat rock in the centre of a
group collected to play the game the
person to whom the handle Of the cup
points when it has stopped turning is the
victor, and can appropriate the con-
tents of the cup. This game is not so
much played by the children as by the
old women Of the tribe, and am sorry
to say that this simple game is often
used by them as means Of gambling.
When the person to whom the handle
has pointed has taken out the article
placed in the cup, Tor alongside it, If it
be too large,) some other article must
be placed in il or alongside It, and a
brisk twirl is then given it that sends
it spinning around again for four or
five times before it settles to a
rest and the handle designates the
new victor. / have said this is q kind
Of gambling, because the lucky one
often puts in the musk-ox-horn cup
things much more valuable than are
taken out, the only idea Of value among
the Esquimau being the present neces.
sity for an article. A needle that ID
wanted for use Immediately is more
valuable in their eyes than the horn cur
which holds it, although it may have
taken them month to make the cup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
DOWN TOWN MERCHANT

"a having passed several sieepless nights.
disturbed by the sgonies and cries OF a suffer-
ing child. and becoming convinced that
MRS. WINSIOW = SSOOfHING SYRUP was
just the article needed. procured a supply
for the child. on reaching home and ac-
qualnting his wife with what he had done.
she refused to have IL Administered TO the
child. as she WAS strongly In favor OF ho-
moeopathy. That night the child passed In
suffering, and the parents without sleep.
Returning home the day following. the
father found the baby still worse; aud,
while contemplating another sleeplesos
night. the mother stepped nom the room TO
attend TO some domestic duties, and LEFT tho
father with the child During her absence
he administered a portion Of the soOfH-
ING SYRUP to the baby and said nothing.
That night all hands slept well aud the lit
tie fellow awoke I'm the morning bright and
happy. The mother was delighted with the
sudden nd wonderful change, and although
at first offended at the deception practlced
upon her. has continued to use the SYRUP.
and suffering, crying babies, and restless
nights have disappeared. single trial Of
the SYRUP never yet faied to relieve ,ho
baby and overcome the preludlces OF tho
mother. Sold 10y all druggists; rs cents u
bottle ap 7-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Police CAurl.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
John Spencer (colored), a vagrant.
Committed to await the action of lu-
macy commission.
Richard Washington (colored), va
grant. Ordered to leave the city at
once.
Philip McGehee, contempt Of court.
Fined s2 and costs.
W. 7. Horsley, assault. Case con-
tinued.
f. Hewlett, larceny. Discharged.
r. F. Winters, drunk. Fined % and
costs.
George Wilson, drunk. Attachment
issued.
Israel johnson (colored), drunk and
disorderly. Fined Is and costs.
Everett Ware, drunk and disorderly.
Fined $3.50.
Beverly Banks, violating city ordi-
nance. Discharged.
John Banks, drunk. Fined $3.50
and costs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
A LONG FAST ENDED.
Kate Smulsey Dies After Puzzlisg Many
Physicians.

A Fort Plain (N. " special of the
9th says: The celebrated fast Of Kate
Smulsey was terminated at 8 o'clock
this morning by death. The first symp-
toms Of her disease were manifested in
July, 1882, by the twitching Of her
right arm and sharp pains through the
head. She did not give up, however,
until October of that year, when
she took to her bed never to leave
it. She ate small quantities of
food until March IL, 1884, when, be-
cause it distressed her. and. as she
claimed, from lack of desire for food,
she refused to eat anything. For a
few months after she would take water
in her mouth and eject it without swal-
lowing any, but from August to No
yember it is asserted by the family,
who are trustworthy people, she took
neither food nor liquids. From March
to Thanksgiying-day, it is alleged, she
ate nothing. Various physicians treat
ed the case. Some pronounced it hys-
terra, others st. Vitus dance, and
others called it chorea. The attending
physician, DR.. Zoller. has been over
whelmed with letters Of inquiry about
the case, and patent medicines have been
sent from all parts Of the coun-
try. He said to-day change seemed
to take place in December last, when
the constant motion Of the body ceased
to some extent. Miss Smulsey's flesh
began to waste, her sight became more
dim, and for the past week she was un-
conscious most of the time. She was
so emsciated that she weighed only 25
pounds. The house has been thronged
to-day by people anxious to see the re-
mains. Only persons not actuated by
curiosity were admitted. Several physi-
clans will hold an autopsy probably to-
morrow. Hiss Smulsey was twenty
one years old, Of German descent, and
previous to her illness dreSsmaker.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Mis-. sxe.. Does Not Worry

A Chicago special of the 9th says ::
Miss Ada Sweet, whose resignation as
United States pension agent at Chi
cago was requested by Commissioner
Black, said to-day that she had re-
ceived no private information frsm
Washington with reference to the Presi-
dents attitude in regard to her case.
She said she was much encouraged
by the newspaper reports Of the
Presidents course up TO the pre-
sent, and she was awaiting the out
come with interest. Her Office has been
flooded with newspapers containing edi-
torials about herself, and she says that
all the Republican, Independent, and
not few Democratic papers declare
that her course was the proper one, and
that the President is expected to sus-
tain her. She does not expect to be
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

The Cosmos les Koades states that
NJ. Leblond has detected by the emu
ployment Of lines analogous to tele-
graph lines, but with the extrcmities
plunging into the sea. that there are
periodical variations Of intensity in ter
restrial currents in direct relation with
the movement Of the moon or the tides.
A method Of taking the specific heat
Of solids by measuring the weight Of
water condensed by the solid when
hung up in an atmosphere Of steam has
been advanced by Mr. Jolly before the
Royal Society, Dublin. His method,
he says, gave great accuracy Of results,
and it might be used with much advsn-
tage in identifying minerals by thus
ascertaining their specific heats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

Cartwright, Henrico county; j. @.
Davis, King William; r. NJ. Nichols,
]. w. Kite, Orange county; Z. A. Ter
rill, Hanover county; w. A. Plecker.
Most Of these gentlemen were recent
graduates Of the Virginia Medical Coz
lege and the Baltimore Medical College.
II is also gratifying to know that the
graduates Of our old State institutions,
the Medical College Of Virginia and the
University Of Virginia, were all sue
eessful.
DIR. Isaac W. Kite. Of Orange county.
q graduate Of the Medical College of
Virginia. secured the highest aggregate
Of values Of all the candidates applying,
the standard which he attained having
been 952 out Of 100.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
The Theatre.

The play Of the Galley Slave now
being given at the Theatre is a roman
tic, realistic, and picturesque comedy
drama, and is so favorably known to
our citizens that the simple announce
ment Of the matinee and evening per-
formances ought to prove sufficient to
crowd the Theatre this afternoon and
night. A more interesting or tho
roughly enjoyable performance than
that of the Galley Slave can rarely be
,,,tnneooI
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
MANCHESTER MATTERS.
Council Meeting -LiRhHps the Free Bridge
Other Matters Discussed.

teuntb 49, ~ ~@-'-~~
Other Matters Discussed.
A regular monthly meeting Of the
Manchester City Council was held last
night. Present: J. r. Perdue (presi-
dent), and Messrs. Bradley, Ely, Faul-
coner,. Gallagher, Morgan, Perry, and
Weisiger.
The report from the Chief Of Police
showing the following arrests for the
month Of March was received and filed /;
Felony, g.; misdemeanors, 9; ordi-
nance violations, IL; lunacy, total,
rs.
Mr.. Bradley, from the COMMITTEES on
Streets, made verbal report, stating
that the work Of grading and improving
the streets generally Of the city is being
prosecuted as rapidly and as thoroughly
as possible with the force at the dis
posal Of said committee.
Mr.. Bradley. from the committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting of the Coun-
Gil to submit plan for taking vote of
the people at the May election on the
question Of the city's appropriating
tlO, ,OO0 to the capital stock of the pro-
posed street-railway, offered series Of
resolutions, which were laid on the
table until the next meeting.
City-Attorney McRae was present,
and in accordance with resolution
passed at the last meeting of the Coun-
Gil, presented an ordinance concerning
running street-railways in the city.
The ordinance is very similar to the one
in vogue in Richmond. Referred to the
Committee on Ordinances.
Mr.. Perdue offered resolution, which
was adopted, authorizing the Commit
tee on Finance to dispose Of a certain
$500 bond now in the hands of the City
Treasurer not needed for the purpose
for which it was issued to use s400 Of
same to meet an appropriation recently
made by the Council for the purpose Of
lighting the Free bridge, the remainder
(el00) to be used to defray the general
expenses incurred by the Committee on
Light.
Mr. Perdue, from the special com
mittee appointed to meet the School
Board with reference to building new
school l-houses, said that the committee
had met the Board, but that nothing
thus far had been accomplished except
that a committee from the Board had
been appointed to ascertain at what
price and upon what terms these houses
can be built, to be paid for in city
bonds.
After a lengthy discussion concern
ing the street-railway the meeting adj
journed.
The operetta Red Riding Hood was
repeated at CerSley's Hail last night 70
another very full house. Between the
acts Misses Ethel Harding and Flossie
Moore, two little girls of about seven
summers, sung several choice selec-
tons very sweetly. The eHcsres were
so flattering that the little Misses had
to appear before the curtain several
times. The Misses Davis also sung
several pieces very swectly. The same
performance will be given at a matinee
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon.
Justice Perdue disposed Of several
civil cases Of but small Importance in
the Mayors Court yesterday morning.
The river was quite muddy and
slightly swollen Yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Married IN New York.

Miss A. Boiling Weisiger, daughter
OF our late townsman, Dir. Powhatan
Weisiger, was married in New York
city on the Sth instant to Mr.. James
Gwatkin (also native of RichmondD,
who now occupies the position of
"credit man " ofthe immense establish
ment Of hessrs. Arnold, Constable & Co.,
Of New York. Mr.. Gwatkin is a rising
young man and richly merits the con-
fdence Of his employers, while Miss
Weisiger is happily remembered by a
host Of admiring friends here, all Of
whom unite in the best wishes for their
future happiness and prosperity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
KILLED. at Belle Isie.

Last night about 1l:30 o'clock an
operative at Belle Isle named Charles
Lowe was accidentally caught in some
of the machinery at the Old Dominion
Iron Works and killed. Coroner w.
ii. Taylor was sent for, and after view
ing the body deemed an inquest un-
necessary. Mr.. Lowe was an English
man, and had but lately been employed
by the company. lie was about forty
years of age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
4 BRUSSELS SENSATION.
Pr,uee Rr rSs,vhs cspIass Asszekedbv . ~.
Il nsue wnh uss Fists.


A Brussels telegram ofthe OH says;
Excitement was caused in the city this
morning by report that en- attempt
had been made to assassinate Prince
Rudolph, Crown Prince of Austria. The
report arose from an incident which oc-
Cured TO the Prince on one Of the pub
lie streets. lie and the Count and
Countess Of Flanders were on their way
in . royal carriage to the Cathedral 70
attend the Ts DeEm, which was
celebrated there to-day in commence
ration Of this the tiity-ifth anniversary
Of the birthday Of King Leopold. A
man, who was in q state Of great ex-
ci,ement. when he saw the carriage sp-
preaching, rushed wildly at it, and
with his naked fists smashed in the
windows. The incident produced much
excitement ON the street and at the Ca
thedral, whittier the story Of It soon
travelled, much exaggerated. The man
who attacked the carriage was unknown
to any Of its occupants. lie was nn-
armed, and is believed by the police to
be lunatic. He is in jail awaiting ex-
animation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Puinu onary Complaints Safely Cured.

INTERRUPTION OF normal action and
waste of physical structure in pulmO-
nary diseases must be met with reversed
conditions to effect thorough and per-
manent cure. Temporary suppression
is dangerous and cruelty deceptive.
Nothing can accomplish so safe and
lasting cure as the prescription fur
nished with DUFFY's PURE MALT
WHisKEY, As numberless instances
testify. This supplies healing, strength,
nutrition, and stimulation in the most
scientific and concentrated manner, and
has done wonders where everything else
failed. All reliable druggists and gro
GERS will supply it for 81 per bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Return oraE.,orite steamsr.

The large and very handsome saloon
steamer " Nelly White" Of Baltimore,
has been chartered by Mr.. l.. B. Tatum,
superintendent Of the Virginia Steam
boat Company, to take the place Of the
steamer Ariel " on the route between
Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and this
city while the latter steamer is under
going her annual repairing, painting, &c.
The "Nelly White" " is popular eI-
cursion steamer running between Balti-
more and dorchester Beach every sum-
mer. She will arrive here this after
noon. and will leave on regular trip
Monday at ! A. N. In the mean time
our citizens are cordially invited by
Mr.. Tatum to inspect her this afternoon
and tomorrow. The "Ariel " will be
repaired here, thus giving our Rich
mond mechanics work, and will come
out like 'new pin" in about two
weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

The State Board Of Medical Exam
iners yesterday awarded certificates
giving the following persons the right to
practice medicine in this State An
drew G. Fisher, Richmond county I;
Frank Camm, w. A. Mckinney, ID. A..
Kuyk, Jr., Hanover county; A. l..
Leftwitch, Richmond city; s. w. ID.
Brewer, Rockingham county II. II.
Irwin, George w. Cooke, James G..
Field, Jr., Albemarle county; W. L..
Williams, Campbell county; w. j.
Kindall, Robert 0'Hsrra, Robert RAN
dolph Ball, Fauquier county; R. II.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
RICHMOND Y II tt

eourt-martisled for "conduct unbe-
coming a gentleman and an officer IS
intimated by jovial correspondent, but
she thought the President stood IN the
position Of having to rebuke either her
self or the Commissioner.
She adds that her books ere in order,
and that, although she will be prepared
to 90 at any time, she will continue to
attend strictly to business without
fretting about the outcome OF her tele-
gram Of protest to the President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
A Pound Party.

The Little Sisters of the Poor, at st.
Sophia's Home, No. l6 Haryie street,
will have a Pound Party, beginning
Monday, April 18th, and continuing
during the week. Articles may be left
at the following places: Christian K
White. Sl4 Main street; Mr.. j. NJ.
Higgins, Seventeenth and Franklin Mr.
Columbus, Broad street, corner Third
Mr.. William Rankin, Pine and Cary
Mrs. Middendorf, Eighth and Cary; Mrs.
Mahoney, Eighteenth and Venable; Mr..
p. O'Neill, Louisiana street, Rockets.
Number of old people now in the Home
80 men, SO women-total, Go.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11

city. The troupe will give . perform
ancs on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday evenings, when Faust " and
"Lucis de Lammermoor will be given.
The performers are varied at each time,
but each opera will be given with good
cast. Reserved seats at the Theatre
bor-offce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
COnYiefs Received.

The following convicts were received
at the penitentiary yesterday Jackson
and Mary Cook Doth colored), from
Gloucester county, to serve three years
each for bigamy, and Robert Meredith,
Of Fauquier, to serve five years for
housebreaking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-04-11
Old newspapers for sale at the Dis
patch counting-room at 25 cents per
bnndrad

A GREAT BLOOD MEDICIsE.-RosADALIs
cures scrofula, Swelllngs. Goitre, Skin-Dis-
eases. Complaint, rheumatism, &c.
Read the following: l have been great
sufferer for fifteen years NOT able to walk,
from an injured leg. Have tried many NJ.
D.'sand their remedies to little purpose.
believe RosADALIs will cure me. Send me
one dozen By steamer. 1t was recommend
ed to me by a friend. have taken two
bottles, and find 1t helping me. The drug
gists who usually keep II are out OF 1t, and
cannot afford TO wait the slow arrival OF
their supplies. JOHN y. bsEKs,
superintendent Board Of Public
Instruction.
III. yrenn ETorsd0