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didn't want any more dead men on his
hands.

didn't want any more dead men on his
hands.
1t was estimated that the body lay
about forty feet from the top of the ice
mountain, and with this bearing the
work began. They started in on the
slope Of the ice-mountain back about
sixty feet from the face of the ice-cliG.
They cut tunnel four feet wide and
FIVE feet high. The men worked with
picks, shoyels, and ice-breakers. The
ice was sometimes hard, like river ice,
and sometimes would shovel out
like meal. The men worked in
gangs Of two, each gang throw
ing back the pickings Of the gang ahead.
BY noon Sunday the tunnel had been
carried forward forty feet and down
ward few feet A section Of gas-pipe
was driven through the heading. 1t
failed 10 pierce the face Of the noun
tain, and second piece was driven in.
1t was found that there yet remained
twenty-three feet Of ice to pierce
through, but the gas-pipe had come
through the ice wall about twen-
ty feet above the narrow shelf
where the body of De Witt lay. The
work was carried on all day Sunday
and Monday. About O'Clock Mon
day evening an opening was struck, and
the cloud Of spray which rushed in
seemed to indicate that the work was
nearly at an end. 1t had grown ex-
tremely hazardous. They were practi-
cally tunnelling through a great mass
of ice, which was separated from the
main mountain by wide assures, and
which might detach itself and be pre-
cipitated into the river below at any
moment.
When the face Of the ice mountain
toward the laundering fall was finally
broken through the foremost men found
the body on little ledge Of ice about
foot below them. They put rope
about the body and it was drawn into
the tunnel and so to the bank above.
A piece Of the skull which had been
crushed by the ice and portion Of
the mans brains still lie plainly
visible on the ledge from which
the corpse was taken. The remains
of the unfortunate man were placed in
the old shadow of therock observatory,
where Coroner Cornell summoned a
jury, who, after viewing the body, adj
lourned to meet at the town room this
morning. From the examination there
seemed no doubt that the man was in
stantly killed by the ice. The indIfier-
ence Of De Wits friends concerning his
fate is remarkable. Though kilograms
and letters have been sent his em-
ployers, nothing has been heard from
them, nor from any Of his relatives or
friends, by Superintendent Welch.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
Horrible TTHGeGy in TcDncs &c.
fEy telegraph To- the Dispatch.I

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, March IL
\ horrible crime was committed to-day
near London. thirty miles belog Knox
vile. The wife Of Thomas Gray. was
murdered by mulatto twenty years
Of age named John Gillespie. Captain
Gray, who is q wealthy farmer, went to
funeral, leaving the negro at
work on the premises. Returning two
hours later, be found his wife dead on the
floor. shot in the back of the head. Their
infant child was playing in her blood.
Gillespie mounted Gray's horse and
fed. 1t is supposed be attempted to
assault Mrs. Gray, and then fired two
loads Of shot into the back Of her head
from a double-barrelled shotgun. One
hundred men were soon in pursuit,
swearing to lynch the negro as soon as
caught. Tonight Gillespie was cap
tured within ten miles of the scene OF
the murder. lie confessed the crime,
and will undoubtedly be lynched before
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
TUNNELLING THROUGH ICE.
4 Remarkable Piece Of Engineering
Recovering "a Body.

A Buffalo u. " special says A
very remarkable piece of engineering
came to an end at Niagara Falls Mon
day. 1t was the tunnelling of the ice
mountain at the foot of the American
falls. The work was undertaken by
Superintendent Welch, of the State
Park, and his assistants, in order,
if possible, to recover the body
Of L. G.. De Witt, Of New York,
who fell from the ice-mountain
on February 2Sth. The ice mountain
this year has not been as high as usual,
and its bulk formed nearer the bank
than last winter. 1t is nothing but the
accumulated frozen spray Of the falls.
At present its top is one hundred feet
above the level of the river. By Thurs
day Of last week a change had taken
place in the ice, and the body of the
man could be seen from the top of the
bank. 1t was lying apparently on the
left side, with the face toward the falls.
1t looked at first as if the head was
bound with a white handkerchief, and
that started the report that De Witt
must have been alive for some time
after he fell. and placed the handker-
chief around his head for protection,
and that he persisted from exposure
instead Of by the fall. After the body
was discovered the question arose as to
how it could be reached. So rapidly
did the ice seem to be wearing away it
was thought the body might drop into
the water and float down where it could
be picked up with boat.
Friday morning, the body still re-
naming in view, Superintendent WEIGH
decided to adopt some plan for getting
it. That of blasting away portion of
the mountain was thought best, and the
work was begun. C. Reisig, who has
had considerable experience in the use
of dynamite, assisted by Messrs. John
McCloy and John COnroy, did the
work. using lll-pound cartridges.
Finding that the blasting did not
give the desired result, the work
was abandoned. Superintendent Welch
then came to the conclusion that
the only way the body could be reached
would be by tunnel through the noun
tain, and on Saturday morning about 9
O'Clock the work was begun. Mr..
Welch was assisted in laying out the
tunnel by Messrs. Ware and lIarring-
ton. 1t was no easy problem. Here
was a mass of solid ice to tunnel
through, with one great assure to cross,
and perhaps others which could not be
seen from the top Of the bank. 1t
was comparatively easy to Chamber
up the long, slippery, spray
swept slope Of the mountain. But
to approach its crest toward the falls
was, perhaps, to share the fate of De
Witt, for the thawing weather made the
Overlapping ledge of ice liable to break
fl at any point. The wind is always
strong at the foot Of the falls and the
icy spray is binding. 1t was impossi-
bic TO drop line over the face Of the
mountain. The proposition was made
to let a rope ladder over, aud there
we're several men who volunteered to
descend it even for so small a sum
as fifty cents, but Superintendent. WEIGH
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The Mormon Governor Resigns.

lb9 ANANhAb pa " 'Ai' pAota 80
SALT LAKE, UTAH, March H.
Directly upon the accession of Cleye-
lands A administration Governor Muir
,sy signifed that his resignation was
at the disposal Of the President. Yes
terday he received a telegram from
Secretary Lamar that his resignation Has
desired. Governor Murray promptly
replied, saying that his resigna-
ton would be handed to the Presl-
dent by r. n. Baskin, the delegate
chosen by the nonMormOns to proceed
to Washington to represent their in
terests. Mr.. Baskin will proceed to
Washington Immediately. Governor
Murray had prepared synopsis of his
work during the period since his last
annual report, closing it with his resig-
nation. and placed it in Baskin's hands
to be given to the President.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
General Washington Notes.


WAsHINGION, ID. c., March IL
1t has been finally settled that the Gov
eTnmeut's suit against the Bell Tele-
phone Company TO test the validity of
its patents shall be brought at COlum-
bus. Ohio, and the United States attor-
ney for that district has been instructed
accordingly. Tie bill is completed,
and will be filed tomorrow or the next
day. Judge Thurman, Of the special
counsel, is now at Columbus, and has
perfected all the necessary arrange
ments at that point.
Surgeon-General Hamilton, Of the
marine. hospital service, has recon-
mendcd the appointment Of DR.. Porter,
Of Key West, Fla, as United States
quarantine officer for that port under
section } Of the national quarantine act
Of April %, ISIS. by that act any
municipal quarantine officer can hold
an appointment and be clothed with
The power Of Government officer for
quarantine purposes. Such appoint
ments do not carry with them any COM
pensaticn.
The Secretary Of the Navy to-day
issued an order dismissing from the
Naval Academy Cadets Waters Of
Georgia. Gillespie of Virginia, Steber
Of New York. and Guardian Of Texas,
who had been tried by court.martial
and convicted Of "hazing" Naval
Cadet briggs in January last. After
the record Of the court in this case had
been received at the Navy Department
he friends Of the accused raised
he point that the court which tried
them was without jurisdiction. The
question was referred to the At
toIney- General, and he gave an opin-
ion that there was no doubt Of the juris-
diction Of the court. lie said that the
charges against the cadets certainly
constituted the offence commonly known
as hazing within the meaning Of the
law, and the court not only had juris-
diction in such case, but was bound
TO entertain the complaint and deter.
mire its truth or falsity.
The House Committee on Coinage,
Weights, and Measures to-day consii-
cred propositions looking to the re-
Gemption Of the trade-dollar. A tie
vote resulted on the motion to redeem
the trade-dollar in subsidiary coin in
stead Of standard dollars. The anti
silver men carried the proposition to
have the amount Of trade-dOllars re-
deemed come out Of the monthly silver
bullion purchase. Several members of
the committee were absent, however,
and the whole subject was finally de-
ieIred until a future meeting.
The Senate Committee on Claims, in
its report adverse to the private claims
which had been disallowed by the
Southern Claims Commission on the
ground Of insufficient proof of the 10y
atty Of the claimant, says that there IS
nearly 1900 Of these rejected claims,
involving an amount of more than lifly
million dollars.
The committee DO not deem it just or
wise to open the door to this flood Of
claims where no substantial and equl-
table reason is shown for so doing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
the lhnrch-nf AcnfInnd En-.

by Anglo American cable 10 the Dispatch.
LONDON, March l7.-Robert Banna-
tyne Finlay, Liberal member for lnyer-
ness, moved in the House Of Commons
this afternoon the second reading Of his
Church Of Scotland bill. This opposes
disestablishment and fayOrs such re-
form of the Church as would prsc,i-
cally amount to reconstruction. 1t
aims, for instance, at removing all
those obstacles which now exist to
the reunion OF the Free Church and
the United Presby terrain with the
Established Church. The Scotch Rad
icals are determined in their opposition
to this measure, and in this they re-
ceive the assistance of the Parnellites.
Indeed, many Parnellite members can
celled their engagements to speak IN
the provinces tonight in order to be
present in the House.
After prolonged discussion Mr..
Finlay's motion was rejected by a vote
of 202 TO III.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18

and the doors closed Mr.. Beck offered
q resolution that the injunction OF
secrecy be removed with regard to the
papers in the hands Of the Judiciary
Committee relating to the Duskin case.
lie said be did not wish to rest under
the imputation passed upon his honor
by the Senator from Vermont, and
wished to show to the public that he
had good grounds for all he had as
serted.
Mr.. Edmunds disavowed all inten-
ton to cast any aspersions upon the
honor Of the Senator from Kentucky,
whom be held in the highest esteem.
Mr.. COnger proposed an amendment
to the resolution of the Senator from
Kentucky providing that the resolution
should not take effect until the Attor-
ney. General or the President should
have sent in the papers in the case.
Thereupon the resolution and amend
ment were referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary.
- was W lSNVuSIuCi
the vote by which X. s. Dement, was
confirmed as Surveyor-General Of Utah.
AT P. NJ. the doors were reopened
and the Senate adjourned.
House Of Representatives.
Mr.. Caswell, Of Wisconsin, from the
Committee on Judiciary, reported back
the resolution calling on the Secretary
Of the Treasury for statement Of &C.
counts between the United States and
several States and Territories Of the
direct taxes levied and apportioned by
the act Of 1861. Adopted.
Mr.. Tucker, Of Virginia, from Com
mittee on Judiciary, reported the bill
to provide for bringing suits against the
Government. Placed on calendar.
MIR. CulbersOn, Of Texas, from the
same committee, reported bill to
amend the act regulating the removal Of
causes from State to Federal courts.
Placed on the calendar.
MIR. Crisp, OF Georgia, from the Com
mittee on Commerce, reported a bill to
establish additional life-saying stations.
Placed on the calendar.
MIR. Dargan, Of South Carolina, from
The Committee on Military Affairs, re-
ported a bill to replace unseryiceable
ordnance issued to the militia of the
States and Territories. Referred to the
Committee Of the Whole.
Mr. richardson, Of Tennessee, from
4
the Committee on Claims, reported a
bill providing for the payment Of adj
| indicated F0urth-of-July claims. Re-
leDed to Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. Gibson, Of West Virginia, from
the Committee on Expenditures in the
Department of Justice, reported bill
relsting TO the compensation and duties
Of United States attorneys, marshals,
and commissioners. Referred to Com
miitCe Of the Whole.
Mr.. Cox. Of North Carolina. from the
Committee on Civil-Seryice Reform, re-
ported bill to provide for an assistant
ciyil.soIvice examiner. Referred to
Committee Of the Whole.
The Committee on Appropriations.
reported back the urgency-deicien
appropriation bill, recommending con
curreI &c in some Of the Senate amend
meuts and ncn-concurrence in Others
The report was ag,eed to. The IIousr
then went into Committee Of the Whole
on the Indian appropriation bill.
Mr.. Wellborn. Of Texas, closed the
debate upon the bill.
1t was then read By paragraphs Tor
amendments, and shortly Afterwards
the committee rose, and the House at )
o'clock adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
Terrible Eetribution.
lBy telegraph TO the Dispstch.l


NEW ORLEANS, March IA spe-
cial to the Picdyune from Grenada,
Miss, says News Of a terrible tragedy
enacted at Carrolton, six miles south
west of Grenada, was received here this
evening. Fifty men rode into the town,
and repaired TO the courthouse, where
thirteen negroes were awaiting their
trial. White men walked into the
courtroom and shot ten negroes dead
and mortslly wounded the other three.
The shooting grew out of the attempted
assassination Of James Liddall, a promi-
nent citizen. who was shot and seriously
wounded by these negroes several
weeks ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
LATE FEATHER REPORT.

[By telegraph TO the Dispatch.I
WAsHINGToN, March Isl a. NJ
For the Middle Atlantic States. SOUTH
erly Winds, ra,mer, .tairer rsdther.
For the South atlantic States, east
erly cinds, Kramer, far Weatier, er-
copt light rams on the coast.
For Richmond and riciaity, uarmer,
CGir lrCdthfr,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
a GraSShoppcr Raid.

lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l
CHICAGO, March ia special dis
patch published here this morning
asserts that the farmers in the northern
section of Ohio are much alarmed over
the appearance of swarms Of young
grasshoppers. Several farmers, it IS
stated, have discovered their straw
bsrry-beds alive with young grasshop-
peIs about half an inch in length.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.


MARCH II, 1855
There has teen nothing done this week
TO alter the course or change the prices OF
such tOhaccos a. have been received. Loose
tobacco receipts have been very light which
10 IN IA measure accounted for by harsh
weather; hut warehouse. ale not ex-
pecling another rush Of loose tobacco soon,
owing to carly heavy receipts.
Al auction on Change more than one
half the offerings were OF dark grades. OF
which the highest price was $3.50 and the
lowest gee The total offerings at auction
were - packages to.day-the largest Of the
season-of which only IL were taken In.
The highest price recorded was 2Jsc. for
iright. and only five hogsheais sold over
l5c.
This record shows no improvement over
hast weeks report. Old tobaccos are dun
still. but the market has been relieved Of
owe. 100 packages OF medium to good Old
niieis this week AT 9aI2Lc.. which is 30 FAR
the only new feature worth reporting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK. sToCR MARxSE


NEW YORK. March 1.-The stock market
TO day has been decided iy active ana weak.
There was n weak opening. the hrs, prices
showing generally io~s Of Nzesz. ana aitsf
BRIEF show OF nrnnes very cecined
break. which carried the prices Tor me Sc
tive stocks down about before MIDDAY.
Ile decline was tbeu checked ana urn
tone with less activity prevailed for an
hour followed again by rene vel weak-
ness, that continued TO the close. the
bu AXIS In the forenoon was directly trsc.
able TO the coal stocks, which were con.
spicnous for their decline and which shoS
net losses OF "a 10 so The weakness In
these stocks vas due Ia the reor2an izaron
plan OF the Readibg Company which vss
Interpreted IS indicating that the reor-
Ranization could not b. successful without
at least Dght with GOwen. while II sue.
cessful IL would not be favorable TO the
Reading stockholders. The afternoons de-
cline followed the reports that strike had
taken place among the npioyees OF the
Chicago, Burlington and quincy railroad.
aud that further trouble throughout the
West WAS threatened. II was altogether
gala day for the bears, the whole list closing
al near the lowest figures aud TO I 4 lower
than on lat evening for other than coal
stocks. Sales. t75, 600 shares
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
The Chcs, championship.

New ORLEANS, March 1.-THE
sixteenth game Of the worlds chess
championship match between Steinitz
and Zukertort took place this afternoon.
Only a few members of the Chess,
Checker, and whist-Club were present.
The game was begun with Ruy Lopez
opening. At O'Clock the players
adjourned till 1880 =. NJ. On the 49th
move Zukertort resigned. Time
S,einitz. 2.45; Zukertort, 2:l0. This
makes Steinitz I. Zukertort 5. Zuker-
tort is no, looking well, and says be
old not sleep minute last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.

ffIN 7 Y Ibb6,
OFFERINGS.
WHEAT So bushels.
CoRN.-White, 1922 bushels. Mixed, I 500
bushels.
UATs.-Mlxcd, 2.l9i bushels.
ORCHARD GRASS SEED.-35 bushels
SALES REPORTED To SECRETARY.
WHEAT.-MiXed. - bushels prime at
sl.O3 Red, Il bushels fair shortberry at
92c.
CoRS.-White. ~ bushels prime AT soc
$500 bushels very good on private terms
'AIs.-W inter, 100 bushels very good ON
private terms
OkCHAkp.GRA>s SEEn.-i5 bushels on
private terms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
4 Queer Knot for the Law 10 ynravei'

A GAINESVILLE (0.) special says; \
very singular case has occupied the at
tention Of the court in Hooking county
this State, during the last week. 1t
was an effort to determine who are the
lawful heirs to an estate, the owners OF
which were murdered. The important
point to settle was which of the three
murdered persons died first. A man
suspected Of being the murderer
was arrested, tried, convicted on cir
cumstantial evidence, and sentenced to
the penitentisry for life and died there
without impartiDg any information, aud,
as the real estate had to be disposed OF
according to the laws Of the State. the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
The Weather in Richmond yesterday
lraS 6rigM and pleasant.
Mean temperature.

In the battle of flowers at Nice the
other day "the most delicious thing"
in the eyes of fair spectator, was a
small dOnkey-cart, covered with yellow
flowers. tied with blue ribbons, in
which two lovely children were seated. q"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
n. SKIS G. CO.,
1913 MAIN STREET.
INN III
MARINE INTEI.LIGESCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, MARCH II. 1855



ARRIVED.
Schooner Emily j. Watts. Watts, Calves
ton, old rails the 1redgar Company.
Schooner warner Moore. Crockett,
Charleston, phosphate rock, Allison & Adj
Olson.
schooner r.. \. Scribner. Seaman. Perth
Amboy. coal :. II. Hawes.
schooner John \. curtis. Williams, Bal
timore. fertilizer >. O.. Iinsley & co.
SAILED.
Steamer Ariel. Clifford. Norfolk United
States mail merchandise. and passengers,
/. h. Tatum. agent.
Schooner Ella III. Barnes. shoe. Sewell's
Point, empty barrels; vessel Curtis 4 Par
ker.
Schooner David Garrison. ireland, Tur-
Key Bend, TO load pine wood for New York
PORT OF VIEWPOINTS NEWS. MARCH II
ARRIVED.
steamship BVakwater, Jenny New
York. and sailed for West Point.
Schooner Ellen Tobin. Hankln, New
York.
SAILED.
Bark hongsblrd, M.chealsen, Lisbon,
schooners W. IL. bailey. Longstreet, New
York; susan II. NteEle. Perkins. Portland.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
Peaee.lreafx Hatfield

by cable to the DIspatch.l
BUCHAREST, March 1.-The treaty
Of peace between Seryia and Bulgaria
has been ratified by representatives Of
Powers interested.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.

TUESDAY, March II. 1850.
FIRST BoARD.-i0 shares Atlanta and
Charlotte ats2; 5000 Richmond city IS
due 1904 at 1929. s2C0 do. at l22gz: $500
Virginia new 3sat sSl..
SECOND BOARD. -s2l 600 Richmond city
4'sat l0l and interest
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
TOO LAIE FOR CLAsstFICATION.

4 STATED CONvOCATIONgv>aP
"A OF LAFAYETTE ROYAL ARCH >E6N
cHAf1kk No. IS. will be- held ~ 3d.
- Albans Hall. corner OF Main aud Third
streets, THIS (Thusdayl EVENING. ct Z
O'Clock. All koysi-Arch Mssons In good
standing are Cordially invited.
BY order Of he NJ. r. III. Y.
CHARLES LUNpIN.
NIB Isl Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18

Nsrhet steady.
QUOTATIONS.
Coon NrpDLiNG. p $40.
> tRiC-r Adding
MpDLING.- sc.
STRICT Low MIDDLlNG. SIC,
Low MIDDLtNG.-S 7-l6c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
FLOUR.
COTTON REPORT.

We quote: Fine, s275as3 superins.
si.76 patent family. country. Is. 50as5.7s.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-03-18
knights of labor on Trial.

BY telegraph 10 the Dispatch.
GALVESTON, March IA special
to the NecS from Waco says Great
interest was exhibited about the court
room yesterday during the progress o.
the trial Of James Murray ard James
\. Anthony, two Knights Of Labor,
arrested on the Sth instant on the
charge of malicious mischief in
disabling freight-locomotiye on
the Missouri Pacific road. The en-
CINE was pulling the last freight train
which reached this point from Fort
Worth. The locomotive was "killed -"
in the presence Of several persons near
the depot. The Knights watched the
progress OF the trial with the keenest
interest, and when the jury entered and
the foreman read The verdict, " Guilty
as charged" the knights exhibited
surprise. The punishment was assessed
at a fine of 500 each.
The counsel Tor the Knights has been
instructed to move for a new trial, and
if this is refused to appeal the case.
The Knights claim that inaSmuch as no
permanent injury was done to the pro-
erty the offence does not come under
tie statute.
Citizens outside Of the circle Of the
Knights of Labor approve the verdict,
rot that they desire these particular
knights punished, but as wholesome
precedent indicating the purpose Of the
authorities TO punish such offences
under the State law.