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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
THREE or THEM CAUGHT.
Jordan. Lyons. and Lsavy ArreSied
for Keeping Gam bIisg.Uouses.

Tor Keeping Gam bliBg. Houses.
About IL o'clock last night Collie
Jordan, Tom Lyons, and Z. A. Leavy
were arrested on warrants charging
them with keeping gambling-houses.
They were taLen before Justice Graves,
at the Second station-house, and bailed
in the sum Of 1890 each for their appear
ance before the Police Court this mora
ing.
Tuesday evening Captain Angle, upon
information received from various
sources, swore out warrants against
George Hill, William Myers, and George
jackson for keeping gambling-house
on Seventh street between Broad and
Marshall; r. L. Adams, Emmett De.
priest, and Tom Lyons, Seventh street
between Broad and Grace Collie JOr-
dan and E. A. Levy, over Mccarthy &
Haynes, Broad street between Sixth
and Seventh; Preston NuckOls and
Henry Miller, over Selden & Timber
lakes, on Broad street between Sixth
and Seventh.
Captain Angle had arranged to make
q raid on these places Tuesday night,
and had number of officers at the sta
tion.house at 10 o'clock for that pur-
pose, but the earthquake-shock and the
trouble at the penitentiary caused such
CONSERVATION that the officers had to be
dispatched to the penitentiary, and the
laid was postponed.
About IL o'clock last night the raid
was made. Two of the places, being
found closed, were broken open, but
nothing was found. The other two
were found open, but nothing going on
t6indicate gaming.
Jordan was arrested on Seventh
street near Broad, and Lyons and Le-
Wy in house on Sixth street between
Marshall and Clay.
No paraphernalia was found except q
pack Of cards in Nuckols's house.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

CHARLES TomIinson, and Miss N ,tinzs
Lee and Miss Bessie Lee.
dis funeral will take place from
ur.ce-Street Baptist church at 4 P. NJ.
to-day.
Deceased was member of Richmond
Command,ry, No. 2, Knehts Templars;
OF Richmond Randolph Lodge, A. Y.
and A. NJ; Of tie American Legion Of
Honor; and Of X. E. Lee Camp Con-
fedtrate Veterans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
SMOKE TRIxY CIGARS.
MoKE TRIxY CIGARS.
FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
II AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. WINsLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
is the prescription OF one OF the best female
physicians and nurses In the United States,
and has been used for forty years with
never-faillng safety and success by mill
lions OF mothers and children, from the
feeble infant OF one week old to the adult.
IL correcis acidity OF the stomach, relieves
wind collie, regulates the bowels, and gives
rest, health. ana comfort TO mother ana
child. We believe 1t the best and surest
remedy IN the world. in all cases OF dysen-
terry and dIarrhea In children, whether
arising from teething or from any other
cause. Full directions for using win ac-
company each bottle. None genuine un-
less the fac smile OF CURTIS & PERKINS
Ia on the outside wrapper. Sold by all
medicine dealers. Twenty-Five centsa bot
Tie. al si-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Heavy Magnetic storm.

IIy FNItHt"FII " NtEV '"'"I7''NN'1'T
ROCHESTER,, \. T., September L.
A magnetic storm has been raging all
the morning. The swaying Of heavy
magnetic needles Tor the detection Of
the earth currents was very great ct 7
A. NJ. At the beginning of the obser-
vations a heavy needle niae inches long
swung an inch and half to the west Of
the magnetic meridian. At intervals .
needle two and half feet long was de-
flected five inches toward the west.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

Messrs. X. b. Chaihn of this city,
G. Julian Pratt of WaynesbOro', and
A. P. Rove of Fredericksburg, have
been appointed by the Governor as
delegates from this State to the Ameri-
can Agricultural and Dairy Associa.
ton, which meets at the Continental
Hotel, in Philadelphia, on the l4th and
18th of this month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Ifei.Ost Ffis Horse.

Yesterday afternoon, when a colored
man who drives a street-wagOn was 60
ing up Main street, his horse was taken
suddenly sick. The animal was I'M
hitched and its driver started to take
it home, but had gotten no further than
Ninth and Main when it had a spasm
and fell, WHARF it died later in the eve
ming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Tonlfitc Results.

Businessmen will prefer to base .heir
action upon results actually attained
rather than to form their juds nent
upon estimates, however accurate.
Hence, the careful attention of every
person dc firing fc-sssurance is directed
TO examples of policies issued by the
EQUITABLE. and actually maturing in
lsSG, which will be furnished by
PEYTON IL ELLERsoN,
General Agents.
WILLIAM 4. PRICE,
Special Agent,
92l east Main street, Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Abandoned az Sea.

lbs Telegraph to the Dlspatch.l
PHILADELPHIA, September L.
The ship Nautilus (Russian), from Mo-
bile July 10th for Bristol, was ADAM
doned at sea August 2lst in latitude
30. longitude Oh so, waterlogged,
having sprung aleak on the 10Th du-
ling heavy weather. The captain and
crew, comprising sixteen men all told,
were rescued and landed at Philadel-
phia to-day by the bark Richard Ger
mani, from Hamburg. The Nautilus
had a cargo Of lumber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
A New Prisoner.

Charles Turner alias Charles Carter
was delivered at the penitentary yes
teIday for two years by She If Boblr-
nor, ofPage county, for houCe-breaking.
Turner broke into the kitchen of Mr..
y. A. Fast, of Luray, about three
months ago, and stole some provisions.
lie was arrested the next day, tried,
ard convicted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
N.w yytntSter 10 ,fexfco.

WASHINGTON, d. c., September l.
The President has appointed Judge
Manning, Of Louisiana as Minister to
Mexico to succeed General Jackson, re-
signed. Judge Manning until recently
st upon the Supreme bench of the
State, and is regarded as a fine lawyer.
lie will leave for his new post in few
naYs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
SALES REPORTED TO SECRETARY.

WnEAT.-White. 02s bushels common TO
good AT 90 TO e5c. Mixed 5.lO0 bushels
very good on private terms. Red. o3s bush
els common TO good Longberry afro TO Soc;
$40 bushels common 10 very good Short
berry ut 65 TO s5c.
CoRN.-Whte, 93s bushels common to
prime on private terms; so bushels very
good at 53c. Mixed, 20 bushels prime at
53c.
kYE--lO2 bushels very good on private
Terms
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
TIE BELLE-IALE STRIKERS.
hey VIII Resume Work AT tho Com
pany's Prices.


Alta meeting Of the Belle-Isle strikers
held last week they decided to refer
their claims TO the Executive Commit
tee Of the Knights of Labor for adjust
ment. This committee, after cousulta-
ton with the officers of the Old Do
minion Iron and Nail Works Company,
by whom the men were employed,
called q meeting of the strikers, which
was held at Hider's Hall, Manchester,
yesterday afternoon. The committee
ordered the men to commence work
next Monday at the company's prices,
the officers of the company HAVING
agreed that when an increase in wages
Is made at other places in the East a
corresponding increase will DO made
here.
These men have been out on strike
row over two months, having quit on
The 18th of June upon entering the nail
making department and finding a notice
posted that in two weeks FROM that time
their wages would be made to corre-
spond with those paid at Harrisburg,
Penn, which meant a reduction OF 10
per cent. The actual strikers were the
nailers and feeders, mostly boys-one
hundred and sixty or more in number.
These having quiz work, tho men
employed in the plate aud other
departments connected with the manu-
fscture Of rails, making the whole
number Of persons affected by the sus-
pension about 400 more, stopped from
work, as it was useless to prepare the
ma,erial for making nails without hands
to work it up. 1t is a source Of pleasure
to announce that the differences here
between employers and employees have
been amicably adjusted, and that the
men will return to work. 1t is to be
hoped that there will be no more trou-
HE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

open on Sunday. After hearing the
testimony Of Officers Shinborgsr and
Sutton and that Of . private citizen
Police.Jastice Richardson promptly
dismissed the cas-, without hearing any
of the witnesses present in Mr. Dsvis's
behalf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Notice.

Goddard & Moses, 900 Main street,
will begin to deliver watches on their
third club on Saturday 9TH instant)
evening next. There are still a few
vacancies, and those DESTROYS Of
Joining should call at once and enter
their names. 0ne dollar per week
buys & Gold Watch at a cash price.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
congregational Nomination.

lBy teegTaph 10 The Dispatch.I
RALEIGH, y. c., September Tho
Democratic Convention Of the Second
congressional district, held at Wilson
to-day, nominated F. NJ. Simmons, Of
Newberne for Congress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
LArE WRApHER RKPORr

by Telegraph 10 Inc DlspaIcu'I
WAsHINGTON, September 81 4.
M.-f'or Virginia, fair Kramer, wea-
Tier, easterly piadS, shifting to south
rest.
For North Carolina, SOu'h Carolina,
Georgia, and Eastern Florida, far
wcother, nearly stationary temperature,
sOutheaSteriy riBdS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Richmond ana Chesapeake Railroad.

Mr.. Atkinson, of the law firm Of
Atkinson & Davies, will leave for Wi
comico this afternoon to pay for the
lands purchased for the eastern ter
minus Of the road. He said yesterday
that the engineers would commence
their work on the Eighth-street tunnel
to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

If you want delightful summer re-
sort. 20 to the Buffalo Lithia Springs Of
Virginia. Situated pleasantly among
The hills, the climate is equable aud the
nights cool. The excellent hotel there
is becoming noted for its fine cuisine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
AnnIher Ono Cnnght

Yesterday morning Detective John
Wren, accompanied by the United
States marshal, arrested, on Franklin
street two doors from the Old Market,
Carter Mitchell (colored), who has
charge Of stable at that point, for
having in his possession lot of con-
tIabaEd-pressed and unpressed-tO-
bacco. lie was taken before United
States-C COMMISSIONS Wall and was re-
presented by Mr.. Edgar Allan, who
waived an examination, and the pris-
soner was sent on to the United States
grand jury which meets in October.
Detective Wren has two witnesses who
say that they purchased tobacco from
Marshall. Marshall claims that he got
the tobacco from different colored men,
no worked in the various tobacco-fac-
tories, bat could not designate the fac
tories.
Mr.. Wren has samples Of the different
classes Of tobacco captured at his office,
ll05 Bank street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Tbe,r poor rouna opou.

The door to Watkins & Justis's coal
office, on Main street between Sixth
and Seventh, was found open between
and O'Clock this morning by Officer
Sutton. Nothing seemed to be wrong
inside, and the indications were that
the door was left unlocked.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
To Subscribers Richmond Telephone
INnlinnrn-

IAFIIULfssNs
Please add to your lists the following
names and numbers
52S-Nesbitt, Charles A.
527-Ellett, A L., Jr.
S5-Timberlake, W. 5.
530-Robert Portner Brewing Com
pany.
Wexford, DR.. A. L.
3SS-Neimeyer, John H., Jr.
Richmond Bazaar and Carriage
Repository.
j29-Oppenheimer & Cutchins.
Z. ID. WILKINSON,
Assistant Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
.Naf a True RijI.o

Mr.. Mark Davis, proprietor Of the
" Davis European House." corner o.
Twelfth and Franklin streets, was be-
fore the Police Court yesterday to an
swsr the charge Of keeping his bar-room
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
baseball Yesterday.

tBy telegraph 10 the Dlspatch.I
Pittsburgh: Louisyilles, 5; Pitts
burghs, /.
Philadelphia: Metropolitans, 2; Ath.
letics, 6.
Baltimore: Brooklyns, 10; Balti-
moIes, 5.
Chicago Washingtons, 2; Chica-
COS, Is.
Kansas City: Philadelphia's IL;
Kansas Citys, 2.
Detroit Detroits, IL; New Yorks,
!. ~
st. Louis st. Louis, 3; Bostons, r.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Matrimonial.

Yesterday morning at st. Peters
Cathedral Mss N. O. Murphy, of this
city, was married to Mr.. W. II. Msllsp,
Of Lynchburg, Va. DR.. T. +. Mallan,
brother Of the groom, was present on
the occasion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
Central Lunaiic Asylum.

The Board OF Directors Of this in
stitution met yesterday at Petersburg
and elected DR.. K. II. Jones, OF Peters,
burg, first assistant surgeon and DIR.
w. F. Drewry, Of Southampton, second
assistant surgeon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
The Hartman Piano

is deservodly the most popular instru.
ment now on the market. Their original
patterr-yiz., the harp stop and metal
key-bottom, are used exclusively ID
their pianos. 1t will pay you to ex'
amino them before purchasing.
WALTER d. NOSES & Co,
State Agents, 0l4 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
SMoKE TRIxY CIGABs.

Professor X. c. WORD, NJ. D., III. d.. Dean
ofthe University OF Georgia editorial in
Southern Medical Record, says: "ln View
OF the favorable effects OF tse Coca in coun-
teractlng THE OPIUM HABIT, the LIEBId
CoMPANY's Coca BEEF TONIC is admirably
adapted for the relief OF this unfortunate
habit"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

Attention is called to the card signed
by a number of our citizens asking the
Hon. George d. Wise TO reconsider his
action in declining renomlnation for
Compress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
GRAIN AID COTTON EXCHANGE.
RTruMONn Hpnfarn nor lS2a

WHEAT.-White, LIZA bushels. Mixed,
300 bushels. Red, 6.036 bushels. Total,
1870 bushels.
CoRE.-White. LASS bushels. Mixed, 20
bushels.
OATs.-1 900 bushels.
RYE 3SS bushels.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
r,t,tuouF STOCK MARKET.
R,CuuoND >rock t,CnANsE.

BALTIsORE. MD. September I.-VlHlnis
6's. consolidated, 81; new IS, 81: new
1O-40's, with coupon, 42f. Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
FLOUR.
COTTON REPORT.

We quote: Fine, 81 j0as2.75; superrine,
e3eg9.z6; extra, S3.506s375; family. Sia
$3.50; patent family. country, 81 75asj.z5,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
MARINE fsrELLiGEsuE.

IMMATURE ALMANAC. SEPT. ., 1850.
sun rises.........- o4s HIoH TIDE;
sun sets.......... s:s7 Morning ...-......-. 7:ss
Noon sets~...... 929 Evenins............. 9:3s
PoRT OF RICHMOND. sErTEgBERl 1, 1859.
SAILED.
steamer Ariel, Deyo, Norfolk. United
states mail. merchandise aud passengers
schooner Henry Parker, Hall Perth AM
hoy. \. j.. railrosd.ties, r. 4. Leske. Jr.. &
Co.: vessel, Curtis 4 Parker.
schooner Bessie Brown, PHILLIPS, New
York. pig iron and caiboys; vessel. Curtis
schoonsr speedwell. Webb, New York.
p!g iron and slaves; vessel, Curtis n Parker.
Schooner \. a 4. Hooper. AcCsrty. Pnil-
adelpnis. poplaI.woOd aud rallroad-tiss:
schooner Abbie q. Stubs Pendle,on.
Boston, coal, Chesapeake aud ONO rail.
way; vessel. Curtis Parker.
PORT OF NEWPORT NEWS. sErr. l. 1856.
lBy telegraph
ARRIVED.
steamship Istbana (iIr). Gray. New
York; eoaled and proceeded To Fahnoath
steamship Crsigenderan (srl Furicng.
Philadelphia, To load for Asp'nwah
steamship Richmond. Boaz. New YORK
and sailed for West Point. p.,..
sehooner James FORD. fairfield bos'ons
and sailed for Norfolk light
SAILED.
steanship Rover lBr.l Mansfield. Bsra-
Goa having completed repairs aud cnsied.
Baik A. q. Bear. Fostsr, 81 ThomAas
COAL
York. coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
FrLr rN RocKBRIpoE.

FELT IN HoCKBRID0E.
Correspondence fthe Richmond plspatch.l
GLESwooD. VA,
September l, 1896.
The citizens in this vicinity were
aroused and somewhat alarmed last
night about 10 O'Clock by two very
dis,inc, shocks Of earthquake.
@. II. p.
TWO SHOCKS AT HARRIsoNBURd.
BARRIsosBuRG, September lst.
There we're two diltirct shocks oil
earthquake at this place las. night--tne
FIST about FIVE miup.es before and the
last ten minutes past 10. The vibra-
lions were from east to west, and were
so violent as 10 arouse persons IRON
sleep. In some portions Of the county
it was even more perceptible than here.
At LUBAY.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
LURAY, VA, September |, 1886.
Several distinct shocks Of earthquake
were felt here las. night about ~
O'Clock. Houses were shaken ard
windows and doors ratified. A few
persons left their dwellings and ran
into the street, so scnsibly were the
vibrations felt.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
SEW YonA .rocA MA.xEr.

NEw YORK, September l.-Dulness was
sTsin the ruling feature ~ the stock TX
change TO. day, but q nfmer tone prevails,
end trading was somewhat more animated
enthusiastically Ia excess OF The previous
few days. There Was little news OF an un-
favorable solL excfpt the disaster NJ
Chsr,esion but there was another advance
Ia fftfiipg excbs nge. And " eat deal was
made out OF Trunk. line affairs. Threats
OF the Grand Trunk TO leave the pool IN
cate rates were not better maintained
were circulated. The ease was made dOst
OF There was considerable covering OF
shorts In Changers. and New York and
New England, Efie. Lake Shore. aud Lacka-
wanna. were prominent In the dealings.
While Others were dull and call for no com.
ment. The most important movement OF
the day was sharp advance In jersey Gen.
fTal During the last hour the market was
NeoF cary, business dull and heavy. but
faIiied rrd closed firm al tDe beSl nsrres.
The day business was I07. 600 shares. Tue
ret result IL an advance for every hing on
The active list but Pacific Mall ana Iantd
Pacific.
Noon.-stocks dull and steady. Money
g Per cont. Exchanged Long, 4elAa4slh;
short. fs4a4s44. Governments dun.
EseRmo. t62sAs3. Money, ~
ptr cent. sub-TreaSury Daahees-cold
fi2s 36O, coo currency, s2S,g37.OOO. Gov
~ JIlents dull: 4 per cents. 1881. pei
CENTS 1901 BID. State bonds dull.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

WEDNESDAY,. September l. 1855.
SAILS FIRST BOARD 100 Richmond
City IS due 1893, at 1917.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

OUI IDN WI y ~ 4
Market nominal.
QUOTATIONS..
Coon nIpDLISG.-9$!c.
nIpDIING.-9l. &C.
Low AIDpLING.-S1sn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02

ATLANTA. September Mayor
Hillyer has issued a call for a meeting
of the citizens of Atlanta to aid the
suffering Charlestonians. The meet
ing will be held tomorrow morning.
Business and social connection between
Atlanta and Charleston is very close,
and universal sympathy is expressed
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

AyLErT's, September l, 1886.
Last night about 10 O'Clock We had
an earthquake. IL began with rum
bling and rafting Of windows, and in-
creased unit! the houses vibratsd
sharply, waking those asleep. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-09-02
RUCKNER's STATION.

Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dis patch
BUCKNER's STATION, LOUISA Co, }
September /, 1886.
Quite q severe earthquake passed
over this section Of the country last
night. At "Jerdone Castle" the
country place of Mr.. F. T. Glasgow,
the shock was distinctly felt. 1t was
accompanied by a rumbling noise and
shook the house and windows so as to
alarm the inmates. The wing Of the
house, about $50 years old, occupied
by the servants. was so shaken that
they ran out, fearing the roof would
fall on their heads.
CLARK SVILLE ALARMED.
correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.l
GAINESVILLE, September |. 1886
Great excitement was caused here
last night by earthquake shocks. They
occurred-the first shock at 9;55 p.
NJ, and lasted, the majority suppose,
from one minute to one and halt min
utes. 1t was preceded by rumblirs
sound. 1t was a great deal more in
tense than any ever felt here before.
There seemed 10 be ceveral Vibrations.
1t was indeed alarming. Three other
shocks were felt at intervals Of fifteen
Minutes, but were very slight.
HOW THEY ACTED AT CHARLoTrEs-
VILE.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE,
September |, 1886.
Last night about 10 o'clock three
shocks OF earthquake were felt in this
county. The shocks were quite severe,
shaking furniture, &C., in such msu-
ner as 10 frighten timid people, and in
some cases people who have pretty
strong nerves took their children and
household goods out of their houses for
greater safety.
FARMVILLE.
Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatchl
FARMvILLE, September /.
The earthquake Of last night was the
seveIest any one remembers here.
Loose bricks were thrown from num-
Der of chimneys. Several citizens
armed themselves and went out inso the
night, one of whom fred at an imaginary
house-breaker. Three distinct shocks
were felt-viz., at $50, l0:06, and
1926 P. NJ. The direction seemed to
have been eastward. w.
THE ANCIENT CITY SHAKEN.
Correspondence ofthe Richmond Dispatch
WILLIAMSBURG, September LIST.
The shocks Of earthquake felt here
last night little before 10 o'clock aud
q few minutes after created quite stir
among our people. Many did not know
what il was, and others knew nothing Of
it until this morning, when it was the
talk of 1.-THE town. Some Of our citizens
were much excited and rushed into the
street. With the exception Of few
walls being cracked and little plaster
ing knocked down no damage is re-
ported. 1t was the seyerest ever ex-
ner;encsd in this section. W.
FINcAsTLE AROUSED.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
FIYcAsTLE, September l, 1886.
Last night abou. 10 O'Clock this
town experienced an earthquake shock
lasting minute or two. Houses shook,
furniture ratified. plasteripg fell, sleep
Morris tribune., 1886-09-29
TRAGEDY IN ST. LOUIS.
A Knight Templar Fatally Stabbed
While Acting as Peacemaker.

A Knight Templar Fatally Stabbed
While Acting as Peacemalxer.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 27.-The termination of
the conclave of Knights Templar was marked
Friday by an unfortunate event. Between 2
and o'clock in the morning Sir knight
David r. Watson, of Springfield, Ills, was
stabbed, and it is believed MORALLY wounded.
His attention was attracted by a quarrel be-
tween two men. He listened for a while, and
as it appeared to be approaching a climax in
terfered in the interest Of peace. He was
turned upon savagely by one of the men, who,
without word of warning, drew a knife
and at the first blow cut cash three inches
long ON Watson's right arm. He plunged
5he blade next in the unlucky knights head
and then attempted to escape, but was cap
Mred. Watson had dropped to the sidewalk
and was found with his head in pool Of
blood He was taken to the city dispensary,
where physician discovered that the blade
IF the knife had broken off In the wound In
the head. Nearly an inch of the steel was
aiken from the skull, and the physician thinks
the wound win prove fatal. The point of
the blade pierced the brain and the honor
rhage was alarming The wound in the arm
also proved serious, and during the dressing
Of his injuries Watson twice tainted from
loss of blood. He was sent to the city hospital
and in the evening was very low and deliri-
ous. He is postal clerk. The man who
handled the knife is John Bascom, bar
lender and he is in Jail awaiting the result of
MIS- work