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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
TUr PRssIuENTs PARrY
OF on Sporting Trip I'm tho upper
Lake Region.

10y telegraph to the Dlspatoh.l
SARANAC I'M, =. Y, August So
The Presidents party left Saransc Inn
this morning for the Upper-Lske region
for few days hunting and fishing IN
that remote territory. With them went
Colonel A. II. Belo, Ct the Galveston
N,vs, ard Harvey B. Brown, Of Phila-
lelphis. The stesm.launch Nellie con-
veyed the party down S,ranac Lake to
Sweeny's Carry, where long jaunt
across the country awaited them. IL
is not yet determined whether Mrs.
Cleveland and her mother will go
into the woods or await the
return Of the party at one OF tho
hotels on the edge Of the wilderness.
In ell probability they will make the
venture, IS Mrs. Cleveland has express
ed desire to rough it with the others.
Few ladies here have the courage to un.
dertake such jaunt in the woods. The
party will not return before the latter
part Of the week. The guides took
along " Major" a Scotch deer-hound,
famous old deer hunter in this region,
and other dogs will be procured for the
chase. 4 score or more Of the guests
q the Saranac Inn gathered at the
wharf ard waved an adieu to the voy-
ayers. The party have gone beyond the
each of telegraphic communication, and
nay not be heard from until their re-
urn,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
: Missouri Tragedy.

Ky TEL graph ~ Tue bisghs-i'I
NEW ORLEANS, August 30.-Aspe-
cisl 10 the Tunes Democr0t from st.
Joseph says: This morning. as Judge
j. y. Elom and Joseph Nichols were
30 consultation in tie iAw-olice Of the
.ormer. Colonel Y. l.. Reeves stepped
o. the front door and fred the contents
Of both barrels Of . shot gun into the
bead and shoulders Of Nichols, killing
him instantly. Colonel Reeves surTen-
Geied himself TO the authorities aud
was lodged in jail withou. bail. He
claims 10 have acted in selilefence.
Nichols was son-in-laT Of Colonel
Reeves, and some family trouble is sup
posed to have been the origin OF the
trsgedy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31

IBy Ang,o.Amercan cable to the Di6patchl
DUBLIN, August 30.--General Bui-
Ter lef. Dublin this morning for Traleo.
In an interview ne sad " wish TO
distinctly state that have not accepted
a drsgooning mission, nor shall | assist
in eyictions. Ny task will be simply
to repress mooplighters and insure the
safety Of life and property, and pro-
pose to effect this 6y means Of flying
patrols, who shall be able to communl.
cate speedily with regularly-organizsd
system OF supports. do not kno~
whether my plan will prove a success,
but | mean TO do my duty"
GENERAL BULLER AT KILLARNEY.
DUBLIN, August 30.-General Buller
is at Killarney, and has made his head
quarters at Railway Hotel. 1t is pro-
posed to boycott the house because the
proprietor received General Butler as
guest. The police OF Belfast will re-
sumo their ordinary duty in disturbed
districts on Wednesday. The Mayor
exhorts all peaeeable citizens to assist
the police in the performance Of their
duties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Yhe UOzaIs Last Night.

Notwithstanding the inclement wea-
Their and the fact that so large proper
ton Of the music-loving people Of the
city are away from home, there was
fair audience at the 551th weekly Mo
Fart musicale last night. The chief at
traction was the singing Of Miss Kid
we'll, of Washington. This lady has a
well-cultivated, rich voice, and Sings
sweetly. Her several numbers were 80
credtAbly rendered as to win the most
catering applause. The instrumental
selections, including two banjo solos by
Mr.. Allen, Of Chicago, were all well
executed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
HApEEArL LEGEND.
a Pretty Story of the Way the Gsoat
pnintpr Co,aggIga Implication.

Fainter G0t nan Inspiration.
iGerman Letter in tie Nlauy JoumaLI
There is a pretty legend connected
with the composition of The Sistine Ma
donna. Raphael, So She story goes,
was one time psintipg an aitarp'ece,
which was, for the nonce, volled ron
TIE curious gaze by green curtains
while the paint vas in process Of dry
ipg. The artist. weary with his work.
hal fallen asleep before the closed
baueires, but, though his body
slumbered, his woudrous mind still
wandered through the realms Of fancy,
and ,s be lay in sleep he say the cur
ta;rs open aud standing between them,
surrounded by myrisds OF cherlblm, q
glorious vision Of the Madonna and
child. For q moment only the apparl-
ton lasted, then the painter aSoAe to
find The cuIt1ins clio cd before The altar
piece. Next day h. received an order
70 paint o Madonna and Child for the
Sistine Chapel, introducing Pope 81.
Sixtus. Raphael, still haunted by
the remembrance his dream, resolved
20 paint what ne had seen. lie sketched
the Madonna surrounded by angel
| heads, with the green curtains drawn
back on both sides. 81. SiXtus knelt
down IN alteration, his tiara resting on
the altar ledge. St. Barbara occupied
the other side Of tho painting. The
picture VAS complete, the vision was
there, and the requirements Of the or
der fulfilled.
Still something was wanting. The
bare ledge troubled the artists eye, till
one day, going to his studio, no SAW
two boys leaning on the side looking
intently at his work. lie seized the
happy momont and fixed them on bis
canvas as the adoriug cherabim.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Grnxesend Nnccs.
By telegraph 10 the Dispatch.l

bB ltltkidpu W tiiV iiNFn''4A'I
GRAvEsEND, n. Y. August 3d.
First race of Brooklyn Jockey Club
all ages, seven furlongs-Barnum won
Santa Ria second, Pontiac third. Time,
1880.
Second race - one and one eighth
miles Cleaner won Florence NJ.
second, Tornado third. Time, l:5Jf.
Third race--ons and one quarter
miles--Preciosa won DewdrOp, sec
Ond, Jim Gray third. Time, 2l2!.
Fourth race--for two-year.olds, three
quarters OF mile-Bessie June won 4;
Fenelon second, Amy third. Time,
l:lG}.
Fifth race-cne and one quarter
miles-Millie won Elite second, Fal-
coner third. Time, 2:l2.
Sixth racial ages, one and one
eighth miles-Marsh Redan won Ca
lera second, Princess third. Time,
100.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Female Master Workman.


CHICAGO, LII, August 30.-Mrs.
Elizabeth Rodgers has been appointed
master workman Of District Assembly
No. -. Knights Of Labor, riceJ. 3. Mar
ply, deceased. She is the first woman
to receive such a distinction. Mrs.
Rodgers is the wife of George Rodgers.
who has figured in labor matters in
Chicago for a number Of years. She is
thlrty.nino years Of age, and, though
the mother Of eleven children, eight
Of whom are living, has managed
to make q reputation a. labor
reformer. Three years ago she vas
supreme Judge of District Assembly
-, aud, by her rulings, is declared
even now to be the most fair Gal i'm.
partial Judge who has ever hold the po-
siticn. in one case which she wa
called upon to decide her rulings stand
as precedents throughout the count try
and are often cited. Mrs. Rodgers has
been delegate to the Trades Assem-
bly, Tor the past three years. She has
reinstated assemblies which were eX-
uelled for their Ansrchistic tendencies,
but has declared that she has no sym
paihy with such doctrines. and will
fight them in the Knights Of Labor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
an. ;rc,s.sipo their nav 10 "a per ton.

ton, increasing their pay to "a per ton.
About 100 puddlers are employed 10
these mills. About l00hslpers, besides
rollers, cstchers, lsborers, etc., are
thrown out Of work. The men say they
ore determined to stay out until their de-
msnds are scceded to.
HARRISBURG. PA, August 5o.-
The predicted strike Of puddlers q
Barley's mills took place to-day. Abou'
FIVE hundred men and boys are thrown
out Of employment by this strike, which
is for an advance Of fifty cents per ton.
Both sides are firm. and there is no i'm
mediate prospect Of compromise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
AN inpORrANr DECISION.
The Question of Remuneration for
Property Used DuriB: rho War.

Property Used During rho War.
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, August 30.--The
Second Comptroller, in lengthy opin-
ion, has Just decided question Of some
importance relating TO the claims for the
use and occupation of real property 10
the border States during the period OF
the war Of the rebellion. Tie has held
that accounting officers have no juris-
diction to audit and allow such claims
unless it is shown there WAS an express
agreement on the part Of some duly au-
thorized officer or agent OF the Gov
eminent 10 pay for the use Of the pro-
per.y upon the faith Of which posses
sion was surrendered by the owner. 1t
is also held that in the absence Of an
express agreement the contract cannot
be implied where the military suthori-
ties, on account Of the necessity Of
the service, are compelled to take pos
session of and use real property in ter
ri,ory which is the theatre Of war, and
where occupation is essential TO its sue
cessful prosecution. The property is
not taken in such cases by the exercise
Of the right OF eminent domain, but
through the lawful exertion Of war
powers which inheres in every civil
ired Government and which rests upon
the right OF self-preserystion. The
decision will exclude from considers-
ton of accounting officers very
large class Of claims now pending,
estimated 10 involve half 0 mil
lion dollars, besides q large
number Of cases In which claims
have not been lied. There are some
prior decisions 70 the contrary, which
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Rnne-RniI Yesterday.
lsO telegraph to the Dispstchl

70 telegraph 10 the llspalch.l
Baltimore Baltimores, ., Brook
lyns, 3.
Detroit: Detroits, 2; Bostous, 3.
ST. Louis: St. Louis, 10; Cincinna-
tbs, 3.
Chicago: Philadelphia, 10; Chica-
goes, 10.
Kansas City; Kansas Citys, 2;
Washipgtons, s.
St. Louis St. Louis, Z New Yorks,
3.
Staten Island; Athletics, 5 /; Metro
pOlitans, /.
Detroit The Detroit Baseball man
sgment have signed with Pitcher O'Day.
Of the Savannah Club.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
(The Lon don Times !

Inv aNNANo
The city Of Breslsu celebrated the
nye-hundrcdth anniversary Of an occur
renee which was memorable in the his
oty of the town, and is known wher-
ever German poetry finds homo. The
bell which hlnos in the southern to yer
Of st. Mary MsEdllca's church, and is
named "St. Mays bell, g" but is usu-
ally known as "the poor Sinners bell, "
rang out morning and evening on the
l7th Of July 10 remind al who heard
It that il wa cast on that day 800
years ago. Next day lSlndayj the
preacher reminded bis congregation
Of the pathetic s.ory which has made i
singular among belis-how, when all
was ready for casting, The bel!-iounder
withdrew for ieS momen,s, leaving q
BOY in charge Of tho furnace, waning
him not 70 NEEDLE with tao catch that
secured the see'hirg metal in the cal
dron. But the boy disregArded tho
caution, and then, terrified on seeing
the molten metal beginning 10 low into
the'moull, called ~ the bell founder
for help. Rushing in and seeing what
he had intended 10 be his masterpiece
ruined, as he thought, apgerod to mad
ness. he slew the boy on the spot.
When the metal had cooled and the
mould was opened, the bell was found
to be en- exquisite work, perfect IN
finish, and Of marvellous sweetness Of
tone. Coming to his senses, be recog-
nized his bloody work and straightway
gave himself up to the magistrates.
- Blood for blood" was the Law be
vas condemned to die, and he went TO
bis doom while bis beautiful bell pesled
an invitation 10 all to pray for " the poor
sinner" whence It's name. W. Muller
has enshrined The sad story IN ballad
OF touching simplicity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Killed on the Track.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.

PITTSBURGH, August 30.-A Will
more, Cambrid.e county, Pa, special
says Three trackmen employed on
the Pennsylvania railway were struck
by an engine near Sumner Hill this
morning and instantly killed. The men
were working and stepped off one track
to avoid a west-bound train when they
were struck by an engine going east;
Their bodies were terribly mangled and
were strewn along the track for several
hundred Yards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
AID for Texas sufferers.

TN ItIt-IEI IN % INV 4II'FFtNII'I
Sr. LOUIS. August 30.-St. Louis
is about to offer aid to the inhabitants Of
the drought. stricken district Of Texas,
whence come reports Of great suffering
for the ordinary means OF sustaining
life. A committee Of the members OF
the Merchants Exchange has been ap-
pointed to collect and solicit subscrip-
tions, and they propose to secure sub
scriptions Of seed-wheat, -four, meal,
clothing, and other Eecessaries Of life,
which will DO sent down in charge Of a
committee Of distribution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31

nished the grounds on which the var
rant was issued. The Justice said TIE
affidavit was strong enough TO warrant
him in holding the defendants for the
grand jury, and there might DO oinsr
evidence behind it In the district astof-
ney's possession. The defendants, hear
ing Of the complaint, went to the Police
Court. They we're permitted to 90 out
upon their own recognizance.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31

are overruled. Tho Comptroller holds
that for this class Of cases Congress
alone can provide remedy, and that the
course Of congressional legislation upon
the subject since the close Of the war
plainly indicates an intention on TIE
part OF that body not to delegate the
power to pass upon this class Of claims
10 any other branch Of the Government
A particular case under consideration
was that of the Christian church.
At Paducsh, KY, for the use
Of their church building as hos.
pital for tho care Of sick and
wounded soldiers during the period
Of nine months Immediately after tho
battles Of Fort Henry and Fort Donel.
son in February, 1862. For special
reasons, applicable TO this case alone
the report of the Auditor recommend
ing an allowance Of s600 was confirmed
in order that it may be reported to Con
gress at its next session for action but
the general rule governing claims for
rents in the States Of Missouri, kea.
lucky, Virginia, West Virginia, and
Marylsn during the war period Is oe-
clared to be as above stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31

PoET or RICHMOND. August 80, 1855.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Old Dominion, Smith, Sew
YORK, merchandise and passengers, O. W.
Alien 4 Co., agents.
phiS, merchandise Gnd Passengers. J. W.
AcCBrrick. agent.
SAILED.
steamer Ariel, Deyo Norfolk. United
States mail. faeTch8nd sc and pas<enxers,
l.. Is. Tatum, agent.
PORTO NEWPORT NEWS. AUGUST soFH.
IBy Telegraph
ARRIVED AUGUST 2gTn.
steamship Byzantine tBr.l Wright New
orleans. cosleG. and proceeded 10 spez1ls.
Steamship Guyandot,e. Kelley. New York.
merchandise, aud sailed fOF West Point
steamship Berkshire. Marsh. baltimore.
merchaDdise. and sailed Tor Norfolk.
Schooner BENJAMIN Hale. Higgins. View
schooner Flsnoonia. Fslser. Rockport.
with paving books.
ARRIVED August Soru.
steamship George Appold, Warren, mer-
cbandise, Providence. aud sailed for West
schooner Warner Moore. Crockett. New
schooner william H. Bailey, Lonssirest.
Providence. light. ,-
schooner A. J. BENTLEY. Rankin. Miiis'ono
Point, Conn, with paving blocks.
SAILED August 2srh.
steamship Empire ar. Davis. ~. Na'
zaIre. France. with wheat. -
sieamshIp Amethyst (Br.l. Cswsc, eoaied.
aud proceeded To Charleston
schooner sac Williams. Pearces New
YORK, with coal.
CLEARED August 50ru.
Bark A. q. Bean. Foster. 81. rhomnA
with coal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
ThoAmorican sltuilcr WIn4.

sy Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.
LONDON, August 30.--The fret trial
in the international skulling match was
rowed to-day, Teemer, Of the United
States, aud Perkins, of England, being
the contestants. Teomer won.
The heat between Matterson, the
Australian, and Wallace Ross was east
ly won by the former, who finished siX
lengths in front of the American.
Eleven to ten was bet on Ross.
The third heat was between Beach,
of Australia, snf George W. LOe, Of the
United States. Beach won.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
BROOKLYN Supervisors CnarE"" "i'"
IBy telegraph to the Dispstcn.l

NV YORK, August S0.--sapervi.
sors Larkin, Carroll, and Gallagher, OF
the Brooklyn Board Of Supervisors
were served to-day with warrants d.
recting them to appear before Police.
Justice Walsh to answer the charge OF
conspiracy to defraud the people OF Kings
county. Granville F. Williams late
plumber of the Brooklyn courthouse,
is the complainant. His affidavit fur
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
A Dependent Man Suicides.

BALTIMORE, Nd, August 3d.
Jonathan w. Scott, foreman in the
office of the Price Current, was found
hanging this morning from one Of the
shafts Of the machinery in the office.
lie left home yesterday, having pro-
yided himself with a cotton clothes
line. with which he accomplished his
end. He was q quiet man, but, the
Office having recently changed hands,
be became depressed, but no one sus-
pected any such intention on his part.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
yot Roce Prejudice again't China
men.
lBy telegraph to tbe Dispa,cn.l

ID. ItIttIIIH % U" I3"FU'"E'I
AUGUSTA, Ca, August 30.-Re'
ports have gone out from here that race
ceiling against Cinnamon had promp-sd
ATTEMPTS to assassinate them With d.
Mantle. It is true that 80 attempt WAS
made last night 20 blow up Charlie Loo
Chorg in tho heart Of the city, but in
yeslgation shows that the motive was
revenge by a negro for fancied per-
sonsl wrong. aad not the Outgrowth Of
race prejudice. The attempt proved
futile. and the perpetrator was arrested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
The Veterans Campfire.

The United Veterans had campfire
and reunion at their hall, on Capitol
street, last night. They, with num-
Der of their friends ana old comrades,
spent . delightful evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
MISUNDERSTANDING Receipts.

10y Telegraph 10 the DlspaVch'l
WASHINGTON, August 3O.-The az
eregato receipts for internal revenue
during the month Of July last were
s9,735, 4S8, an increase Of $903,2JO
over the corresponding month Of the
preceding year.
The revenue collected on spirits was
$5,058,435, an increase Of aj9o, 3i4 :;
tobacco, s2,390,942, an increase of
sl33, ga; on fermented liquors,
$2,26S,9S7, an increase Of lG2, 7l9,
and from miscellaneous sources,
sl7,l23, an increase Of sS,2S2.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Charged wish Selling LiquOr 90
HinnrS

Edward Meredith, who keeps a sa-
loon at 1901 Seventeenth street, was
arrested last night on the charge OF
selling liquor to minors. lie will be
before the Police Court for preliminary
sx,minat this morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
The New York Electrical subway.
Ipr ,slerrsnh 10 the plspatch.l

New YORK, August SO.-After two
years Of discussion, legal contests, &C.,
work was begun upon the electrical
subway this forenoon. The compost
ton through which the wires are to run
contains twelve conduits two and half
inches in diameter. There are to be
two lines of these side by side, and the
surface will be about two feet wide. A
large crowd gathered to witness tho
breaking Of earth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Male Orphan Asylum.

The report Of the superintendent Of
the Male Orphan Asylum for the year
lust ended, which is a very credltsble
one, shows that during the year seven
boys were found good homes, none
died, two were hOncrably graduated,
enc was returned to his mother, and one
rao aWaV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
Ton v,,,ous culIed for Redemption.

lBy telegnph W the bAp@'N"i
WASHINGTON, d. O., August ~
Acting Secretary. of-Trcasury Fairchlld
to-day issued a circular giving notice
that on the 18th day Of September
1856, or at any time prior thereto, the
Department will redeem, at the Treasury
Of the United States, in the city OF
Washington, D. c., or at the office Of
the Assistant Treasurer, at New YORK,
paying par and accrued interest to date
Of redemption, any uncalled United
States per cent. bonds to an amount
no, exceeding ten million. Phe direc-
lions about forwarding bonds. instruc-
tipn as to checks in payment, &c, are
the same az those in the usual bond
ool1c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
LATE WEATHER REPORT.

by telegraph TO the Dlspatch'l
WASHINGTON. August 3l-l A.
M.-For Virginia, fair and cooler
weather, preceded by l9cqI rains on
As coast, rnds shifting to north
erly.
For North Carolina and South Caro-
lima, local rains, follo,ce2 W fair tcea-
Mer, morther!y iOmaS, cooler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
A Child Killed on she Rail.

Tby teItgrapH 20 tHt DISP"'I
CHARLESTON, S. O., August 3O.-
A thres-year-old girl Of W. L: Sew
rights was knocked Off the track near
Donald's this morning by a passenger
train from Gresnville, crushing her
skull and killing her almost instantly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
rsta, Fire-Damp Explosion.

SCRANTON, Pa, August 3O.--A
6re-dapp explosion occurred at the
Fair Lawn colliery this morning. seven
dead bodies have been recovered, and II
is reported that zen men are still IN the
mine.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-31
A Drunken nnd Unnatural Mother
BY telegraph TO the Dlspatch.l


New YORK, August 30.-Margaret
Meagher, o widow over forty years old
was arrested at 4l3 west Forty-lirst
street this morning crazy drunk AMI
on the verge Of delirj'im tremeHs. She
had bought grocery-stoTe at that place
a few days ago, and since then had been
on a continuous carOuse. In one Of the
rooms in the rear Of the store the OIL
GERS found the remains Of her daughter
Ellen, eighteen months old, who had
evidently died from neglect. She was
very emaciated, and it is thought
that starvation may have had some
thing 10 do with her death. The
woman had money in bank even
after buying the grocery. Two years
aco her husband, Martin Meagher, an
employee on the Hudson-Riyer railway,
hanged himself because Of the life she
led him, and her two older children
were taken from her. The woman her
self has been in the work house twice
since her husband died. Just when the
child died it is not known, but it Is
thought that the drunken mother carried
il around some time after its death.