davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
TIE CITY BY THE SEA.
A Sensation About n Robbery That Was Not
n Robbery The Inauguration Force, &c.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch
NapL0I L March . l2Sh

A Sensation About n Robbery That Was Not
n Robbery The inauguration Force, kc.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
NORFOLK. March .. 1885.
The Norfolk public walked up Sun
day morning to find the city in possess
sion of a first-class sensation. 1t was
mentioned in this correspondence some
two weeks ago that the store of Messrs.
Gordon Brothers, grocers. had been
robbed of a quantity of goods.
Your correspondent called at the store
to ascertain the particulars. but was
told that nothing would be given TO the
paper for the present. In a day or two
it was whispered in police circles that
the robbery had mysterious odor,
and the plot began to thickcn when
General Robert Ransom. father of Mr..
James b. Ransom, book-keepcr in the
establishment. came to the city. and
was seen several times in company with
General V. d. Groner and Captain
James Barron Hope.
The plot kept on thickcning until
yesterday morning, when young Ran
som published card in the Landmark
in which he says that Mr.. Gordon had
tried to make the impression that he
had been connected with the late rob
berry," and had informed the police au-
thorities that he (Ransom) was short
in his cash accounts. Mr.. Ran
som then publishes statement
from General Groner and Cap
tain Hope showing that the books
had been examined by an expert and
found to be correct. and letter from
Mr.. Gordon Withdrawing the charges
against him. He publishes also
statement from the Chief of Police. in
which doubt is expressed as to whether
the store was ever robbed at all, and
stating that in any event he had no idea
that Mr.. Ransom was connected with
it. Mr.. Ransom concludes by saying
that MIR. Gordon had invented the whole
story in order to ruin his (Ransom'S)
character, and holds himself RESPONSE
bic for the charge. Mr.. Gordon's
statement has not yet been given to the
public.
Awell-aitended meeting OF the Young
Mems Christian Association was held
yesterday and an organization effected.
Fiity-twO new names were enrolled, and
the rooms will be opened to the public
in few weeks.
The funeral of the late Hon. William
ii. Turner took place yesterday from
his residence and was largely attended.
Mr.. Turner was seventy-one years of
age, and not sixty-six as reported.
The Baker Salvage Company have
located the schooner =. j. Collins,
which was sunk with cargo Of cotton
some days ago en- route from Galveston
to Baltimore. She lies in nine fathoms
Of water about two miles from Winter
quarter lightship, and an expedition
will be sent out to-day to save the car
go.
The Blues and the City Guard, under
Captain James w. Gilmer, of the Blues.
will leave for Washington tomorrow by
the Daytime steamer. Each company
will number some thirty-five men.
Since il is announced that the Wash
ington steamers will be able to make
the run. our people have caught the
inauguration-lever and large number
of Norfolk folks will go to Washington
to-day or Tomorrow. ELLA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
Russia's Game.

The report comes from London that
the Guards. while ostensibly bound for
Suakim TO take part in the Soudan war,
are really going TO lndia in answer to a
demand from Lord DUPrERIN for
heavy rcinforcements. Ii il stated on
authority Of officers Of the Guards that
they are ordered to land at kurrachee'
a seaport town west Of the mouths OF
the Indus, and proceed thence with all
dispatch ric the Scinde Valley and Bo-
Ian Pass to Candahar. where a large
British force is to be masscd to
watch Russia. Whether this is so
or not. it is evident that Russia
needs watching. She is at her old
trick Of blowing hot and cold in almost
the same breath. One day she indig-
nantly disciaims any idea Of aggression
and declares perfect willingness to
make Afghanistsn neutral ground. but
in the next undertakes to prepare the
public mind for an event which might
compel her to violate her pledges.
While the st. Petersburg Cabinet de-
clares that Russia has no intention OF
moving upon Herat, the Journal de 81.
Petrs6urg publishes an official article
intimating that England will be held
responsible for the course of the
Amer. The same paper also de-
clares that the Ameer must not
"make Afghanistan . brand of discord,
nor interfere with the delimtation Of
the frontier" yet it is well known that
Russia has large force at Penjdeh UNI
der circumstances that are not only cal
culated TO provoke discord, but blood
shed. 1t would appear that Russia
now claims that Pcnjdch, which is $50
miles north of Herat, and is really in
Afghan territory, is in Russian Turkes-
tan. and has gone to work systemati-
cally to bring about collision with the
ANGER in order to make the establish
mcnt Of Russian protectorate in Herat
"a necessity" The Afghans are a
fierce. impulSive people, and no
thing would be easier than to in
flame them. Again, a Russian scien-
tifc expedition into Khorassan is pro-
iectcd, which expedition is but another
name for Russian intrigue. and as the
Khorassanites are known to he very
restless under Persian rule, small
spark would start an outbreak that
would play into RuSsia'S hands exact
". Russia would he compelled. ac-
cording to Russian ideas and Russian
diplomacy. to become peacemaker in
large territory that practically COM
mands the Indian frontier. 1t is clear
that Russia has taken advantage of
England's other complications to make
a bold move, which, unless checkmated
by equal boldness on the part Of the
latter Power, may result in more Sc
rious work for England than the war in
the Soudan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
A .SPIR!TUALISTIC SWINDLE.
CIeytland's Narrow Escape from n Riot
The Cabinet Trick Exposed.

CIeytlaud's Narrow Escape from n Riot
The Cabinet Trick Exposed.
; A Cleveland Ohio special of the lst
says G. ii. Foster. Miss Kate Dayen-
port. and a man who styled himself Mr..
Eddy gave an entertainment at the
Academy Of Music tonight, Of which
spiritualistic manifestations constituted
the chief part. The performance pro-
ceeded evenly enough until the occu-
pants of the upper tier of boxes dis
covered that by rising to their feet they
could see what took place in the cabi-
net on the stage. The galleries made
a similar discovery. and soon the house
was in an uproar. the performers being
chaffed numerically.
Calls were made III the parquet for
some Of the marvellous manifestations
advertised but not produced, and the
audience resolved itself into an indigna-
ton meeting. Speeches were made by
many persons, in which rotten eggs and
other means Of furnishing the derelict
performers were suggested, the latter,
mean while. exchanging personal COM
pliments with many Of their more daring
opponents. The audience, numbering
1000. was the largest ever gathered in
the Academy. and serious riot was
imminent. When the curtain was run
down. the audience filed out, a
rush was made for the Central
station. and police officers hurried to
the scene and arrested the performers.
At the station the prisoners were re-
leased after a stormy scene, it being
learned that no one authorized to issue
a warrant was accessible at that hour.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
The Game Of Chess.

tISS HtuDufE NtNp.s
Interest in the game Of chess seems
TO be on the increase IN this State and
in some others Of the Union. As well as
in Europe. In this country, no doubt,
the tournament to be held at the great
Exposition in New Orleans is the ami
mating cause, but there is growing
disposition with our people to provide
an amusement for businessmen as well
as the younger class, which is at once
harmless, entertaining, ana improving to
The mind. Every one must have some re-
taxation from the business of life. and it
is not well to give the billiard-room, the
bar-room. and the card-table monopoly
of furnishing such relaxation. In some
of the schools Of Germany chess is
taught as a science. This is 50 in Hun
gary at least, where it is considered an
admirable training for the intellect of
young and old. 1t teaches the player to
think, which, after all. is the chief object
Of schooling. The storehouse of the
mind is filled with that information
which is most valuable to US in after
life when our school-days are over.
In Richmond there is a chesS-club
composed of some of the first gentlemen
in the State-men prominent in the
church, at the bar, in politics. and in
many Of the other yOcatiOns of life.
Ex-United States Senator Johnston is
the president; Hon. \. NJ. Kelly, vice
president, and among its members are
several ministers of the Gospel. Lynch
burgers. who have visited that city,
speak in the most glowing terms Of the
pleasure afforded them. which was so
much enhanced by the hospitality of its
members.
Other clubs have been organized in
Danyile, at Buckingham Courthouse.
in Farmville, etc.
On January LIST club was also or
ganized in our own city. with John \.
kinnier, Esq, as president, and b. +.
kirkpatrick as secretary and treasurer.
Though the membership is small-num-
boring only fourteen or fifteen-there
are among them some Of our best and
most influential citizens. The expense
Of membership is insignificant, and
will become more so as the number ILL
creases. We sincerely hope it may
grow and prosper.
The tournament which recently came
of at Richmond was an informal one
but our club will probably at an early
day challenge the Richmond Club to
another contest. and We advise the gen
tlemcn down the river to look out for
their laurelS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Ayaiusble practical fact receives adj
ditional support from experiments on
the influence Of sunshine upon the Vi
tality Of the germs Of microbes as con-
ducted by NJ. Il. Duclaux. lie cult
vated 7yrcfhrir seaber in milk and
Lebig's extract, and found that the
light Of the sun is fifty times more de-
stfuctive than It's heat, thus fully con-
firming its hygienic properties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Mr.. johnson. 9S Chespsids, London.
England, states that Mira. Jane Tbomp-
son, travelling on the underground
railway. was thrown violently. owing
to = sudden jerk, and received severe
sprain TO the arm and wrist. st. Jacobs
Oil was applied and it Immediately
cured the stiffness and pain, as it has
done in thousands Of similar cases.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
LYNCHBURG.
Indicted Tor siurder-A SHIT for Damages.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.1


Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
LYNCHBURG, March 2, 1885.
Royal j. Matthews, the head waiter
at the Arlington, who had carving
knife driven into his left side Saturday
evening, died yesterday morning.
John Miller, his slayer. was be-
fore the Police Court to-day. lie
waived an examination, and was
sent on to the grand jury for indict-
ment. That body. being in session,
brought in an indictment for murder
this evening, and the accused will prob
ably be tried tomorrow. The testi-
mony adduced at the coroner's inquest
would Seem to indicate a verdict Of
manslsughter. The colored people are
very much excited over the killing. and
are not disposed to hold Matthews
blameless.
In the Corporation Court to-day the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

The Philadelphia Press says: The
arrangements for the Inauguration are
almost complete. The American eagle
will kindly clear his throat and prepare
TO Scream For joy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Rub the Salvation Oil in and you will
rub tho pain out. Get only the gen.
uine. Price % cents.
- Whenever "a external remedy can be
applied Salvation Oil viii reach the case.
Price IS ceuts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
The Illinois senator

II Is surprising how careless leading
journalists are 10 talking on many sub
jscts. Read the following from Mr.
HAfsrEAD:
:. The sudden death Of = Republican
nasmbes 81 the Legislature Of Illinois
DOES nj solve the political difiiculty ia
ltal Stale. The same number Of yotes
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
RrcnMoNp, February 20. 1885.

RICHMOND, February 20. 1885.
have made chemical examination
Of the " Montrose " Whiskey. the sam
pie having been collected by me from
many barrels, and find that it contains
no impurities or authorizations. AS a
beverage or medicinal agent, it is enti-
tied to full confidence.
WILLIAM Ii. TAYLOR, NJ. d.,
State Chemist.
Walter ID. Blair K Co.. 100 east
Main street, Richmond. Va, sole pro-
prictOrs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
HAMPTON Notes.

Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.l
HAMPTON, March ., 1895.
A cOlored man-William Smith by
namo-living on - Bates farm" near
town. went out of his house Saturday
night and on Sunday morning was
found dead a short distance away.
Foul play was suspected at first, but an
inquest was held and the verdict was
that he came to his death from natural
causes.
A number Of gentlemen will leave
tomorrow for Washington.
HAMPTON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Messrs. WEST. JOHNSTON ( Co.
have sent us, ~ Nan Of HIS Word,
and Other Stories" by W. +. NORRIS,
being No. 4j4 of Ha,per's Franklin
Square Library. Price 25 cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Who seconds the nomination of Allen
G.. Thurman. Of Ohio, for Minister to
France: -Ncr York World.
We do. We favor giving him that
or any office he wants, or would accept.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Mr.. W. w. Corcoran, the great
philanthropist, has given 81 900 to aid
the Jackson-Memorial Association in
erecting a monument over the grave Of
General jackson in the cemetery at
Lexington, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

IL looks as though the old red bas-
dana would not be folded away in the
next Cabinet" What will you wager
that il is not the sign Of Democratic
victory at some foreign capitals
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

"BELvA LOCKWOOD still insists
that she wants fair count" Impos-
sible. BELvA. All the Italian counts
are dark.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

The Washington journalists have
formed new club, called the Gridiron.
We suppose there is broil at every
meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

''Young GOULD is said to be gifted
with good deal Of his fathers finan-
cisi ability" We had heard that the
old man gave him pretty good sum.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

Sfiti NsifElp. lFNN.
Dr. J. Br0ddeid. bear Shiny daughtrs
has been suffering Tor many years WITH that
dreadful aillction known as Female Diseas'.
which has cost me- many dollars. and not.
withstandlng had the best medical attend
ance. could not md relief ! have uscd many
other kinds OF medicines withoutauy effect
| had Just about given her up; was oul pt
heart. but happened IN the store OF W. ".
Ecker several wee rs since. aud he. knowing
ofmy daughters aiiiiction. persuaded me -
buy bottle ofyour Female He-giator. S.s
began to improve at once. VAS 80 r.
lighted with Us effects that bought several
more bottles OF II and. knowing what 10
about il. II to-day one OF my family was sul-
ferng with that awful disease. would nave
1t If 1t cost $50 bottle. for can truihiuilv
say IL has cured my daughter sound ant
well. and myself aud wife do most heartily
recommend your Female Regulator % BE-
just what it Is represented to be-.
Respectfully. II. .. fEATllEi'lON.
Treatise on the Health and Happiness x
Woman mailed free.
81 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES A}glItin-.-.
fe 27-dIw&wlt Box 2s Atlanta. Ca.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

"Mr. KEIFER objects to Mr.. RAN
DALL's plan for a navy" That's
pretty good evidence that Mr.. RAN
pALL's plan is all right.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

A number Of States are legislating
against pernicioas literature. What
will become Of the circulation Of some
Of our Republican contemporaries?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

JOHN 4. LOGAN wants no more
of the old ticket in his" We should
think JOHN had enough of it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

We think we have now given as
much space to the troubles of our
Mecklenburg friends as we could rea-
sonably have been expected to devote
to that subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
BRIEF COMMENT.

General LOGAN says he has decided
not to write book" Rest, rest, per-
turbed grammatical spirit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
REv. H. Il. JOHNSON.
STAFF on GFoRG1N TRoup CouNrY.

STATE or GEORGIA. rRoUP CpuNrY.
have examined the recipe ct IN Josiah
Brsdfeid and pronounce % 20 be comb
nation Of medicines of great merit IA thu
treatment OF all diseases ~ females i0r whics
he recommends a.
WILLIAM BEASLEY. VI. y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03
WOMAN
HER HEALTH AND HAPPINESS AKA
MATTERS OF GREAT CONCERN
TO ALL MANKIND.
MAR MAHtKrrA. IA.

MAR MAHltrrA. "a.
Some months ago bought bottle ot Ia.
J. Bradfelds Female Regulator and u~.,i -
in my family with great satisfaction 3
have recommended 10 TO three families, ami
they have found II 10 b. just what isclaiari
for It. The females who have used u az.
now in perfect health aud able to attend 10
their household duties.
REV. II. B JOHNSON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

BE&TAURANTs q sAMPLE-aoOMs.
ZETELLE'S RENDEZVOUS WILL
~ open ON THURsDAY. February Goth.
MT No. 300 BANK STREET. on the EURO
PEAN Ff.AN. VIII he glad to see my Old
friends aud the public geaeniiy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-03

This new. elegant Hotel aud Restaurant
has the modern Improvements. contains
500 sleeping rooms. has a capacity for sleep
Ing and feeding 800 people per day. i
well located both as for health and cOnve-
nience for people visiting the Great Worlds
Exposition now being held here. Two lines
OF cars pass the Hotel for down town every
minute Rates. both for Hotel and Restau-
rant. reasonable.
GEORGE ". Triton,
Manager OF Hotel;
JAMES LEONARD.
f. l2-eodl M Manager OF Restaurant
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-13

frequently has been discussed the
question of the prevalence of any
feeling in Canada favorable TO indie
pendence. The National Club Of
Montreal had banquet May 20,
when the toast Of the evening was
/" Independence of Canada which
was responded to by the Mayor of
Montreal. Among the hundred and
fifty guests present were a number
of members Of the Canadian Parlia-
ment. A toast to "the Queenr was
drunk in silence, while that to Cana
dian independence was received
with general enthusiasm. A mum.
Der of speeches were made by pro
minent public men, favoring a separa-
ton from England, the mother conn.
try. The scheme Of imperial feder-
alton was denounced as impraetic-
able,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-13
FAITHFUL TO A FRIEND.

A year ago two young men dwelt
in a quiet house in the Rue Cressol
in Paris, leading their lives in com.
mon. Their intimacy, which had
begun at college, was cemented by
a similarity of tastes and characters
Paul had been educated for an
engineer; Emile was a notary's
clerk. After having completed
their studies they found themselves
about to begin the battle Of life, and
they resolved to pass together the
period Of trials between school days
aud the entrance on practical life
when the choice of friends is so diff
ficult. Never a word or action mar
red the serenity of their friendship.
Paul was in love with a good and
charming girl who dwelt in the same
house. Paul, who was infatuated
with her, was in no way surprised
at Emile's friendly attentions to his
sweetheart, and Emile, who was
ever ready to wait on her, never
thought of his familiarity being OBJ
jectionable to Paul.
Their friendship was founded on
esteem and confdence-a confidence
so great that one morning in Apri
Paul, who had for some time carried
on negotiations with an American
compay engaged in the construction
of a railway, said to his friend:
An occasion has presented itsel
for me to show what / can do and
to make a beginning of a career.
shall be obliged to be absent at least
q year. / can not take Hortenss
with me, and the thought Of giving
her up breaks my heart. / conilde
her to you. Yon win watch oyel
her as though she were q sister, and
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-13

Children are the strongest pillars
Of the temple Of welded love.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-13

liked Carlisle, why Carlisle should
hava hor

Hhcu OdTHSic, why OdttiSic SuOulu
have her.
l rose, dressed and went down to
my study. The first thing / saw a
note lying on my library table
Probably it had arrived late last
night. / broke the seal; twas from
George Carlisle asking permission
to address Miss Magdalen Pelham.
Well-it was nothing more than ]
had expected-in fact, it rather ex.
pedited matters, which ought not to
run too smoothly. l refolded the
epistle and looked severely at myself
in the opposite glass.
"You middleaged old fogy,n quoth
|, staring at myself with the severest
expression of countenance / could
call up at SO short notice, 81 see
through you. You have dared to
suppose bright eyed Magdalen could
prefer you to these gay, young fel.
lows nearer her.Own age-you have
even presumed to fall a little spice in
love with her yourself. 1t will do
you good to have some of the non.
sense taken out of you. At your
time of life, too! Did You ever see a
chestnut tree poisoning in Novem-
Der or grapevine loaded with blue
fruit at mid.winter 7"
So off | trudged into the garden
where Magdalen always walked in
the early morning, to tell her of
young Carlisle's proposal.
She listened, looking very pretty
and preoccupied,until l had finished.
"Well ?" said she.
WE'LL" 1 rejoined, "what do you
say %
What do l say7 No, of course ~
"You mean yes, my dear, said /,
"lf you'll only take time to think"
~ mean mop she flashed out.
ooh, Mr.. Pelham, how can you think
so basely OF me ~
Basely, my dear? / don't com.
prehend youg"
She was beginning to cry too-big
sparkling drops like the first glitter
ing diamonds of a July shower.
II don't love him. l never. can
love him."
"But why not, my dear ~
sBecause I love somebody else"
she sobbed, growing pinker and
prettier than ever.
"Who is it, Maggieg You'll tell
me, won't you! Why child,u as she
shrank blushingly back. 81 am old !'
/" am old enough to be your father %
"You are not ~ she exclaimed in.
dignantly, "and you are the last
person in the world l would tellw
s'My darling, why not 7"
The enigmas these women are
Instead of answering me, she be-
gan to cry again, as if her dear little
heart was going to break.
And suddenly great light flash.
ed in upon my mind!
"Magdalen! Darling! 1t is me
that you loves"
And in another moment she was
laughing and crying on my breasts
And that is the wayI won this
peerless rose among women to be
my wife-and I don't think she has
ever regretted marrying the old
man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-06-13
Miscellaneous.
Twin Foes TO Life

Arc Indigestion and Constipation.
Their primary symptoms are among the
most distressing Of minor human ailments,
and host of diseases, speedily resultant
from them, mutually aggravate each other
and assail at once the whole machinery
Of life. Nausea, Foul Breath, Sour
stomach Dizziness, Headaches,
Kidney Diseases, Piles, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Dr0psy, and various Skin
Disorders, are among the symptoms
aud maladfes caused BY arrangement Of
the stomach and bowels,