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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-20

VICE in one of Its worst phases will be
shown up in the Sunday REGIsrER to-mor-
row. ..E
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
en- the Use Of Alum I'm Ffitering
Water.

To the Editor of the Dispatch:
From the communication in your
issue of the llth signed a" Pharmaceu-
tist," on iiltering James-riyer water, it
is evident that the writer does not un-
derstand the action Of alum in the pu-
rifcation of water. The filtration Of
the James-riyer water is subject Of
great Importance to the people Of Rich
mond, and "Pharmaceutist's" letter
in reference to the danger Of using
alum is certain to mislead our citizens
by supposing that the filtered water
contains alum. Alum is a double sui
phate of potash and aluminium, and,
when added to water containing organic
matter, it is decomposed into potas-
SUM sulphate, ichich remains in solu-
ton, and basic aluminic sulphate
This aluminic sulphate is precipitated
as a gelatinous and hocculent mass, and
carries down with it tho suspended mat
ter present in the water.
From my own experiments ] am sat
isfed that from half to three quarters
of an ounce of alum to one hundred
gallons Of water Tor two or three grains
per gallon) is sufficient to render the
water capable Of immediate clarifca-
ton by filtration. The clear water OBJ
tanned by filtration, after adding this
amount Of alum, contains mere trace
of free alum, and, in fact, in the ma
jsrity of cases ordinary tests will not
show its presence. CHEMIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

hydrogen" II says alum has an
acid reaction"
Won't Pharmacist be good
enough to give US examples OF some or
the chemical compounds that act In tho
gross and do not act In desailg
Nor can we agree with our friend IN
the following remark, which We are
sure he did not get out OF chemieai
books :" Now, as to q solution oil
alum, only six grains to the gallon hay
ing any corrosive power on iron or lead,
the idea is preposterous." Asarepiy
to this, we propose that Pharmacist"
shall take piece Of bright lead and im-
merse it in solution of alum. six grams
to the gallon, for day, and then pom
der the following from the celebrated
chemist Christeson Water wn'cn
furnishes polished lead when leit arrest
upon it in q glass vessel for lew
hours cannot be safely transmitted
through lead pipes without certain pre-
cautions
As to the insoluble coating now IN
our water-pipes, We thought it would
occur to everybody that that would dis
appear readily but for the fact that Il Is
frequently renewed by sccretion from
the muddy water passing.
We do not wish TO stand IN the way
of any public Improvement. We are
very well aware that cur supply OF
wisdom is moderate. We may even DO
wrong. but still we have desire TO call
attention to certain contingencies ac-
companying the filtering of James-river
water, which may be injurious to the
community, yet beneficial to us.
PHARMACEUTIsr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Manchester Notes.

The Central Methodist Sunday school
gave its annual picnic and excursion
yesterday to Coalfeld, a place about
fourteen miles above here on the Rich
mond and Danvile road. Quite large
crowd went up, and all returned about
1880 p. NJ, having spent most de-
lghtful day.
a white youth named jim Godsey
was before Mayor Taylor yesterday
morning on the charge Of stealing some
clothing from Mr.. W. o. Cousins. He
was found guilty and sent to Jail for
thirty days.
a colored party was also tried for
larceny-stealing a watch-and was
given ninety days in jail
The Lyceum Club gave their annual
picnic reunion and ball at Drewry's
mansion last night. The party Of in
vited guests went down about S O'Clock,
and no doubt, as they always do, had a
most delightful time.
The Chesterfield County Court has
been IN session for the last two days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Ihe Heath Lisf.

The following is the official mortuary
report for the city of Richmond for the
week ending Saturday, July IL, 1885 ;
Whole number of deaths in the city,
exclusive Of still-births, A..
Cause Of Death. - Apoplexy, ;
cholcr=infantum 6 congestion oflungs,
! compression Of brain, consump-
ton, 6; convulsions-infantile, 3 de-
bility, /; diarrhea, I; dysentery, l ;
dyspepsia, |; fever-typhoid, /; gas
tritis, heart-disease, 4; infanticide,
|; infantile lockjaw, {; inflammation
of bowels. 2; inflammation of brain,
l; marasmus, |; old age, l; pneu-
monia, |; suicide, i; tabes mesen-
terica. ! teething, 3; tetanus, un-
known, 2; other diseases, /.
Age.-0ne day to thirty, I; one
month to six, Z; six months to twelve,
7; one year t. three, 4 three years
to five, 2; five years to ten, 2; ten
years to twenty, 2; twenty years to
thirty, A; thirty years to forty, A A;
fosty years 20 fifty, 3; fifty years to
sixty, 2; sixty years to seventy, l 4;
seventy years to eighty, 2; eighty years
TO ninety, !.
Ten'persture.--Mean temperature tor
the week ending July 4th, 76.42; for
the week ending July 1lth, 1857.
RnVaA.--Amount Of rainfall for
the week ending July 4th, OCT inches
Tor week esding July llth, 0.l2 inches.
Roie.---Rate Of mortality Of whole
population was 1928 per 1000 pei
annum; rate of mortality of white
population was 1852 per 1000 per an
nun; rate Of mortality Of colored pop
ulation was 1850 per 1000 per an.
nUm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
pnr.nnnir nnn Rrfpr..

In the absence of Police-justice Rich
ardson, Justice Holmes presides over
the Police Court.
Mcssrs. j. B. Moon, Of Albemarle
Edward Echols, OF Staunton, and W.
W. Baker. Of Chesterfield, all mem
bers Of the House Of Delegates, were
in the city yesterday.
The residence Of Mr.. John p.
Branch. at the southwest corner Of
Franklin and Foushee streets, is being
remodelled and greatly enlarged, and
when completed will he one of the
finest houses on that street.
Governor Cameron yesterday granted
an indefinite leave Of absence to Gene
raj William K. Terry, Superintendent
Of the Penitentiary, on account OF i'll
health.
Young Peyton IIundley, who was
shot by one of the convicts who broke
ont Of the penitentiary Sunday, is do
ing quite well. He is cheerful and
rests easy. but complains Of little
soreness around the wound. No un-
favorable symptoms have developed.
He was smelling a bouquet last night
supposed TO have been sent him by his
sweetheart.
The mornbors Of ElLa Council, No.
COO, Royal Arcanum, after their regular
meeting last night. adjourned to Sanger
Hall, where Siegel successfully supplied
them with all the delicacies of the sea-
son. The occasion was one of great en-
joyment, and will be long remembered
by those present. The rapid growth and
prosperity of this order, and this lodge
especially is truly wonderful.
Early last night a horse attached to
n buggy, in which were seated two
men, attempted to trot over pile of
bricks near the corner Of Third and
Franklin streets. The result was an
indlscribable mixtHre Of men, horse,
and buggy. Persons living in the
neighborhood rushed to the rescue,
thinking that serious accident had
happened, but their kind services were
not required except to effect olsen
tanglement. The men, the buggy, and
the horse were soon off again, appa-
rently none the worse for their sudden
and ridiculous halt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

tain or build our hopes too high, ior
there are so many contingencies that
may arise to upset them. We can
only trust that the fine weather we
have had may continue and that the
shaft when repaired may hold together.
We shall insist on the little Avon stay
ing with us until all danger is past,
whether the shaft works or not.
Wednesday morning the Danish
steamer Geiser came up to us. and. after
long consultation between the cap
tains by signals, she agreed to take us
in tow and have the amount Of remune-
ration settled by the owners or by arbl-
tration in London. After three hours
work we had two cables out to her, and
she started, snapped one OF them the
first pull, hitched on again, and another
parted. With the other one taut she
swung around with her quarter toward
the Gallia, pulled out the stanchions.
and stripped our railing of one side. This
seemed to discourage the Dane, and he
cut the cable, dipped his ensign, and
left us. Such sickening and disheart-
ening feeling as came over us perhaps
you can imagine-I can't tell it. have
been in lonely places, in great crowd,
but never had such feeling Of utter
desolation as when on this crowded
ship the Geiser sailed off IN the fog,
leaving us in a completely hope
less and helpless condition. The
fearful oaths and swearing of
our captain were Of no help or com
fort to us and made us feel want of
confidence in him. The little Avon,
about half the size Of the Geiser, then
came up and wanted to help us. Had
the captain Of the Geiser had the same
amount Of courage and judgment as the
twenty-fye-years-old captain of the
Avon he might easily have taken us
along at eight miles an hour. The
Avon is bound TO Seville, Spain, with
cargo of tobacco. She will make q
nice sum for her owners and crew, and
she will deserve all she can get.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
THE GOOD TRMPLARS.
Second Meeting at Broad-street Methods,
ChuTrh.

tuhftus
The series Of temperance meetings
under the auspices Of the Good Tenn
plars, which commenced on the 9th in
slant, have generally been largely at
tended, but the audience at Broad
Street Methodist church last night was
larger than at any previous meeting.
The exercises were opened with an
earnest prayer by Rev. G. P. Scott !;
after which the choir rendered beauti-
fully and with much pathos that fa-
vorite selection, " Where is My Boy
Tonight"
The State Lecturer Of the Good
Tempiars of Virginia, Major Holden,
was introduced and spoke. He held
the close attention Of the large audience
for more than an hour. His telling hits
and amusing anecdotes seemed to be
much enjoyed, and were often greeted
with loud applause.
Among the many points he touched
upon q notable one was his warning to
young men to beware Of the tempter,
strong drink. He closed with an earn
est appeal to his hearers to unite their
aid and influence with the temperance
organizations in their efforts to promote
the welfare Of humanity.
The meeting, which was considered
the most encouraging Of the series, adj
journed with the benediction by Rev.
Aaron Jones, after which the members
of Trinity Lodge Of Good Templars re-
paired to their hall and initiated several
new members into the order.
The excellent music furnished by the
choir of the Broad-Street church. led by
Mr.. j. ". Cardwell, and Mr.. NJ. Will
lis (who presided at the organ), added
much to the entertainment of the audi
ence.
Major Holden will hold another meet
ing tonight at Union-Station Methodist
church, and tomorrow Thursday
night at Loigh-Street Baptist church.
On Friday and Saturday nights meet
ings will be held at Clay-Street Metho-
dist church, where it is hoped a new
lodge will be organized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Ha,Iroad Rstes,o the Convention.

WyTHEvILLE, VA, July l3, 1885.
II he Editor ofthe Dispatch
VIII the delegates attending the
Democratic Convention July Goth be
allowed half rates on railroads /;
WoulG not it he well for your City
Committee to see about it:
Yours truly, j. NJ G.
The Richmond and Danville, the
YORK River. and the Virginia Midland
roads will sell round-trip tickets to del
egates and alternates at five cents per
mile.
The Chesapeake and Ohio company
will sell round-trip tickets from all its
stations in the State to Richmond and
return on account Of the Democratic
Convention at five cents per mile.
Tickets viii be on sale July 9th, 2Sth,
and Doth. good to return August up to
I'd. Rate from Norfolk ria Chesapeake
and Ohio road, $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
ri,,srinx James. River Water.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Mr.. Santos, of Norfolk, an honora-
BILE member OF our profession, in re-
plying to the toast, " Pharmacy" COM
menced by saying: "Inever look upon
an apothecary without saying to my
self, How many lives that noble man
has saved !" Your correspondent
Pharmacist +" is one of these noble men,
and hope the community will give him
the honor that he deserves. Why does
he use the word pharmacist and pro-
nounce it pharmacistS II is q diction-
ary word, it is true; but the classical
word is pharmaceutist, which, unlike
the other, has an genealogical parent
age. The Greek is "pharmaceutes -;
the French is "pharmacier"; the
nondescript is "pharmacist."
The Pharmacist" remarks that
:" the fact is that any solution of alum
strong enough to corrode metal and
contaminate the water would render
such water entirely unfit for use as
drinking water or for culinary pur-
poses." He is right 1t would 9te
But we think he is little OF in his
chemistry when he says that alum will
not act on metals unless it be in q
saturated solution. Graham says alum
dissolves metals Is readily IS free
sulphuric acid" Where is the limit
to the dilution Of sulphuric acid that
will not act on metalsa 20
Maisch tNationsl Dispensatory, page
l4l) says Of alum Its aqueous
solution dissolvss iron and other metals
which are soluble in dilute sulphurie
acid" sA pU'q g3h
United States Dispensatory, page
l6l, says: "The aqueous solution
Of alum lno strength mentionedD dis.
] solves sinc and iron with evolution ol
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
! sssss ssss ssss :
2 ssss-- ssss."... ssss.". =
INDIGESTION CURED.

suffered for more than five years with
Indigestion, scarcely able 10 retain the SIM
plest food on my stomach. The burning
sensation was almost intolenble, and my
whole system was deranged. l was wakeful
and could not sleep, and consequently more
or less nervous ell the time. i declined in
flesh. and suffered all the usual depression
attendant upon this terrible disease. In
word. was miserable. At last, falling 10
find re ief in anything else. commenced
the use OF Swift's Specific. | began 10 i'm
prove at once. The medicine toned up the
stomach. strengthened the digestive organs
and soon all that burning ceased, and l
could retain food without difficulty. Now
my health is good. and can eat anything in
the shape OF food and digest IL without the
slightest difficulty. | most cheerfully bear
this testimony, because there are hundreds
suffering as was, and I am sure they can
be as readily healed. Take the prescribed
dose after eating instead OF before.
JAMES MANN,
No. ID Ivy street.
atlanta, Ca, May IS. 1855.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
The Conventions Asked TO Remember
Disabled Soldiers I'm Their Plat
HD'QRs UNITED VETERANS, |
909 CAPITOL STREET,

909 CAPITOL STREET,
RICHMOND, VA, July l3, 1885.
At a regular meeting of the United
Veterans, held at their hall on the 18th
July, 1885, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
In furtherance Of the beneiicent pur-
pose (the amelioration of the condition
of disabled soldiers) for which our or
ganization was designed, and believing
as we do that Virginia has too long and
inexcusably neglected this, one Of the
most sacred obligations of the Com
mOnwealth-
We declare that, in our judgment,
there is no more sacred or binding OBJ
legation upon the affections of the peo-
pie or the revenues of the State than
the speedy and adequate relief of these
disabled soldiers.
We suppress the expression of any
feeling Of indignation or condemnation
for the party or the representative that
halts or heSitates in a line of duty so
PLAIN and so Important therefore
Resolred, That we, the United Nete-
rams, in regular meeting assembled, do
most respectfully but urgently re-
quest that both the conventions soon
to assemble in Richmond adopt
some resolution committing their re-
spective parties to some definite action
on this most important subject.
ReSolred, That we request the Hon.
George ID. Wise to make known our
feelings to the one and the Hon. j. S.
Wise to the other Of the two cOnven-
tions, believing them worthy represen-
tatiyes and well qualified to champion
so just and righteous cause.
ReSolred, That copy Of these reso-
lutions be furnished the State, Dis
patch, and Wig for publication, with
the request that all similar organizs-
tiOns in the State will give some eX-
preston to their feelings and views on
this subject; and that the press of the
State fayorng this move will give pub
licity and assistance to the same.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

hone may lie a candidate is revived from
time 10 time. II is, however, now con-
ceded all around that the only thing that
can induce him to accept is the prospect
Of his party going to pieces through
discord over other candidates.
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN.
Mayor Lamb, Of Norfolk, has been
chosen as temporary chairman. He is
q Wis man. He and Mr.. Wise had
mcmorsble contest on the floor Of the
Democratic Convention eight years ago.
when Mayor Lamb was in the chair.
Mayor Lamb will nominate Mr.. Wise;
Mr.. q. W. Hubbard will nominate Mr..
Blair. IL is expected that Mr.. Riddle
berger will nominate Mr.. Bowen.
WHERE THE BIO MEN ARE.
The following will show how some
OF The big men Of the party are di-
yided in support of the candidates
For Wise Senator i. Gaines, Judge
D. G.. Goodwin, s. Brown Allen, j. b.
Rsiston, I. C. Fowler, Harry Libbey,
George Bowden, Colonel G.. A. Martin,
Colone! Brady, Stith Boiling, A. E.
Kellam of Princess Anne, Q. A. Heer-
man, W. A. Austen Of Pulaski, Asa
Rogers, General Groner, Mayor Lamb,
Colonel Robert Berkeley.
For Blair w. &. Pendleton, r. T.
Hubbard, James A. Frayser, Senator A.
X. Grin, G. G. Meade Of Scott, Pat.
McCaull, ex-senator Eskridge, N. G.
Smith, Wray knight, Senator f. W.
Hubbard, W. W. Branpaman Of High
land, Edmund W. Hubbard, j. W.
Southland, William E. Sims.
For Bowen j. b. Watts, Robert j.
Walker of Shenandoah, Ii. II. Riddle
berger, William Z. Craig of Augusta,
Vulosko Walden, j. B. Avis, III. c.
Wood, Judge NJ. B. Wood Of Scott.
A" Neutral: Malone.
The Richmond delegation is divided
between Wise and Blair.
Blair claims that he has seven out Of
the ten Henrico delegates.
There are as many negroes as usual
in this Convention. Ross Hamilton, De
Mortic. and Peter Carter are among
them.
Most of the darkies seem to he fo,
Wise. His headquarters were swarm
ing with them yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
FREE FROM MALARIA.

In the fall OF 1884 was taken with a case
OF Inala rial fever which Frustrated me both
body and mind. Twas drugged after the old
fashion with mercury and other mineral
mixtures, but with no good results. Ny
health was shattered and my energy gone.
My legs and feet would swell. and i had
what every body thought was dropsy. These
symptoms alarmed me, and was ready 10
grasp at any remedy suggested. A friend
cured three bottles and commenced its use.
The swelling soon subsidized. 1 have taken
the three bottles, which have made a perfect
cure and feel like new man to-day.
There never was more meritorlous med
cine offered TO suffering humanity. IL has
wrought wonders for me. WILLIS JONES.
LeeSbug0. lee county. Ca, March IL, 1855.
For sale by all druggists.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
Drawer 8, Atlanta, Ga.
New York. 157 west Twenty-third street.
iy 0-lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Cane MAY ana Atlantic city.

Cape May and Atlantic City are two
Of the most farming summer resorts
on the Atlanh5 coast. A visit to either
Of these places during this hot weather
must be pleasurable in the extreme.
The Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po.
tomac Railroad Company. with that
spirit of enterprise and progressiyeness
which is characteristic Of it, has made
an arrangement which places II in the
power Of all who wish to do so TO take
this delightful trip. Round-trip tick
cts, good for ten days, will be sold for
sl0. The train will leave the Byrd
street depot Friday morning at q
o'clock. arriving at Cape May and At
lantic City at ?. NJ. the same day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Spseiai Grand Excursion TO Regatta
at city Point.

The elegant steamer Gem will leave
Twenty-second and Dock streets next
Saturday at IL NJ. for the grand regatta
at City Point and return after the re-
gatta. Fare: Round trip, so cents.
Music and refreshments. Ample time
to go ashore and on board the United
States monitors.
This will be the only chance this
season for our people to witness a re-
gatta race,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Hastings Court.

The following cases were disposed of
yesterday:
Walter Cox alias Henry Johnson
(colored) was convicted of horse-stealing
and sent to the penitentiary for three
years.
Hattie Cary, murder in the second
degree. sentenced to the penitentiary
for five wears.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

Treasurer. W. T. Allen; +. s.,
George II. Wiley; Chaplain, R. b.
Wilson; r. S., George R. Kates /;
Assistant r. S., George W. Mayo !;
Conductor, l.. r. Smith; Assistant
Conductor. George Stack; Inside Sen
tinel, John b. Ladd; Outside Sentinel,
s. Preston.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

A MEETING OF THE FARMERS OF
HENRICO COUNTY will be held at the
courthouse on Saturday, 18th instant
at y o'clock, to perfect county organi.
zation and elect delegates to the State
Farmers Assembly to meet in August
All persons engaged in farming ar'
earnestly requested to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
yhe Aunouser.Bu.ch Beer

keeps in every climate between New
York and San Francisco, and south TO
New orleans and City OF Mexico. You
drink it at 5 cents a glass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
[Signedl
cIEHtuI
EMERSON PIANO COMPANY.

especially ask my friends to let all
their acquaintances know that have
started a music-stOre at 903 Main street,
next to corner Ninth street.
MANLY B. RAMOS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Exeurston 10 Washington

MONDAY NIGHT, AUGUST 8, 1885.
Train leaves Elba at 1890 P. NJ. /;
returning, leaves Washington Tuesday
at 6:30 p. NJ. Fourteen hours in
Washington. Round trip to Washing
ton, 81; round trip to Fredericksburg,
81. Go, rain or shine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
DEAFNESS CURED.

DEAFNESS, ITS CAUSES AND
~ CURE. by one who was deaf twenty.
eight years. Treated by most OF the noted
spec islists OF the day with no benefit. Cured
htmseU In three months, and since then
hundreds OF others by same process. A
plain, simple. and successful home treat
ment. Address II. b. PAGE. 12s east
Twenty sixth street, New York city.
Ia l5-eod4W
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
New and Novel.

Attention is called to the card OF x.
b. Chafin 4 Co. in another column,
which shows that this firm is up with
the times and alive to the interest of
their patrons,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
Ihe Goods Must DO.

Our entire stock Of Clothing at cost
for cash. We do not want to carry
any stock over for next season. Call
and see how cheap we will sell you.
T.. B. SPENCE Il Son.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15

should take time to visit the warerooms
of Ryland & Lee, 9l3 Main street, where
they will find the largest stock Of
Pianos and Organs new and second
hand) ever seen in Richmond, at prices
10 suit the times.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-07-15
INSTALLATION of omeers.

At regular meeting Of Shockoe-
Hill Division, No. 54, Sons Of Temper
ance, held at Ellett's Hall, the follow
ing officers were installed by State
Deputy G.. W. p. R. b. Wilson: w.
p, +. +. Irby; w. A., II. P. Harper |;