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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06

Eight Feet Rise ~ Lynchhurg-Se
Cause for Alarm.

The Weather Saturday morning was
rainy in the forenoon, followed by an
ugly, damp. and disagreeable after
noon and night, which. after the electric
light failed at 1890 O'Clock, was one OF
the darkest ever known in Richmond. A
gentle rain commenced to fall soon AZ
ter midnight and lasted, with short in
tervals, until about $50 o'clock
last night. Then it was fol-
lowed by msch harder rain,
which, however, lasted for only an
hour or two. Light rains extended all
over the State. They affected the James
river so that at 8 o'clock yesterday
evening according to a telegram re-
ceived by the Richmond and Allegheny
Railroad Company it had risen eight
feet at Lynchburg and was at stand
There was q rise Of six and half feet
at Balcony Falls, four feet at Lexington,
and three and half feet at Clifton
Forge, and the river was slowly swell
ing at each place.
The Allegheny Railroad Company
have large force Of hands at work,
and unless there is further trouble they
expect to run their trains through on
time by the last of the week.
The road is intact west Of Lynch
burg. except the trestling over Jackson
river at Clifton Forge, and trains will
run on schedule time on this division
to-day-transfer to be made by ferry.
The force Of hands which left Rich
mond Saturday morning have fixed the
broken embankments at the Five and
Six-Mile locks, and are now at work
near the Nine-Mile locks. A train is
expected to leave here Wednesday.
The telegraph line is in working or
der all west of point east of Lynch
burg and from here to Columbia. The
first message was received from the
last-named point late yesterday after
noon, the operator just having then re-
turned from trip up the road while
the line was down. The water there
was but little above usual tide and was
rising slowly, if at all. The change in
the condition Of the river at Richmond
yesterday was hardly perceptible; it
seemed neither TO rise nor fall.
The only damage done in Richmond
other than what naturally and usually
follows such flood was the collapsing
of a house in Rockets. Ii was the
property of Mr.. Michael Mclaughlin,
and fell because the walls had become
undermined by water. No one was hurt.
Part of the furniture which had not
been moved out was somewhat dam
aged.
The supply Of gas Sunday night was
better than was promised, and the gen.
tlemen in charge Of the works have the
sincere thanks of the public generally
for their earnest and efficient labors in
that behalf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
NIX. CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, April 5, 1886.
Aenare

w AShlNoiO.>f hpilA -. AtCNs
senate.
Mr.. Cameron offered a resolution,
which was agreed to, appointing Mr..
Sherman chairman Of the COMMITTEES
on Foreign Relations, Mr.. Harrison
a member Of the same, Mr.. Spooner a
member of the Committee of the Dis
trict of Columbia, Mr.. Stanford men,
Der of the Ciyil-Service Reform Com
mittee. and Mr.. Mitchell (0regon) a
member of the Committee on Add
tional Accommodation for the Library.
Mr.. Platt formally submitted his
proposed amendment to the resolution
heretofore introduced by him in relation
to the executive sessions. The amend
meDt recites specifically the Senate
rules affected by the resolution, Mr.
platt's object being to avoid the point
of order ON his resolution that 1t did
not reciie rules which it proposed to
amend.
The amendment lies over under the
rules, Mr.. Platt saying he hoped to adj
dress the Senate on the subject-matter
of the resolution Wednesday or Thurs
day next.
The army bill was then placed before
The Senate, the pending question being
on Mr.. Hals's motion to strike out
section 2, which provides that hereafter
the army shall consist Of $4,000 enlisted
MEN,
~. plunb teek TIE aosr il opPosi'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
1FLrPHoNIc INvEsrIGATION.
soIieitOr.Generai Goode Tells His
Connection with the Business.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GOOue Ietts Bus
Connection with the Business.
lBy teIegra PHI to the Dspatch.l
WASHINGTON, April 5.-Solicitor-
General John Goode appeared before
the telephone investigation commit
tee this afternoon to tell what he knew
Of the circumstances leading up to the
institution of the Memphis suit. He
said that he had been appointed to bis
office by the President upon the recon-
mendation of Attorney-General Gar
land, and he did not believe that Sena-
tor Harris, or Atkins, Young,
and Johnston had anything to do
with his appointment. The Attorney
General left Washington on August 9th
on his vacation, and on September %
witness had received the application
of Distsict-Attorney McCorry, of Men,
phis, for permission to bring a suit
which he twItness) had acted upon in
routine way. Attorney-General Gar
land had never mentioned the Bell or
Pan-Electric Company to witness until
after his return from vacation in Oc-
tober, when witness had introduced
subject to him, having seen it men,
toned in the public press, witness
did not know that Mr.. Garland had
any Pan-Electric or any other tele-
phone company until he saw the
newspaper publication.
The chairman asked if witness had
ever conversed with any person prior to
the application about telephone mat
tiers?
lie replied that he had not even
thought Of the subject until the visit OF
Harris and Young. Upon receiving
McCorry's application witness had ex-
amined the papers, and spent the day
and night in considering what he
regarded as the only points in
the case first. whether the Depart
ment had power to order suit, and
second, whether the papers present
made out prima:fdcie case. He had
not given the application special prece-
dence, and no one had requested him to
DO so. The order for the suit autho-
rized McCorry to associate with him
Gault, Young, Beckwith, and Wright,
with the distinct understanding that the
district attorney was to have absolute
control Of the suit under direction Of
the Department of Justice, and no obl-
CATION was to be incurred for
fees Of associate counsel. Wit
ness did not know that the gentle
men named were counsel or attorneys
for any telephone company. 81 did
not know of the existence Of the Pan
Electric or National Improved Tele-
phone Companies" said witness. |
knew very little of telephone companies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
NORTH STATE.
NEWS NOTES GATHERED AT RALEIGH
FROM VARIOUS POINTS.
Resumption Of Travel Bonds Exchanged
A Deliberate Observation-Disclosures
Burned Sentenced 10 be Hanged.
fssoisl telegram 10 the Dispatch

RALEIGH, n. c., April 5.-The
main line OF the Western North Caro-
lima railroad is open to-day, and all
trains are running through on schedule
tine without interruption. The Muir
phy division Of this road is open as far
wayresyillc. The officials are pleased
with the rapidly OF the work done in
repairing the extensive damages to the
road by the food.
The authorities at Durham think they
have solved the mystery Of the brutal
assault on Mr.. l.. ID. Link. They ar
rested negro, Archie Hopkins alias
Guess. The evidence against him is
partly circumstan,ial. Guess was seen
late at night in bar with Link, and
they went out together. The prisoner
was carried TO Links room. The latter
stated that he was the man who assault.
ed him. Guess was bound over in
$500 for his appearance at court. In
default Of bail he was sent to Jail.
The dwelling house Of Mr.. A. Z.
Snipes, Of Chatham county, was de-
siroyed by fire Saturday night. His
mother and wife came very near being
burned in the house before they could
be gotten out. 1t is thought the house
was set on fire.
To-day there were received at the
State Treasury $4,000 in G per cent.
bonds and s3S, 900 in 4 per cent. bonds
for exchange.
In BuDcOmbe county a negro boy
ten years Of age committed deliberate
murder. His victim was white boy
ten years old. The negro, whose name
is Campbell Black, is vicious in dispo-
sition. and had threatened to do Calvin
Pressly, the white boy, harm. AS
PIessly passed the negro's house the
latter threw stones at him. lie then
seized a shoe-knife, very sharp, and
followed the white boy into the woods.
There be attacked the white boy with
q stick, and dropping it rushed upon
him with the knife, stabbing him twice,
first near the heart then under the
breastbone. \ man near by saw the
PIessly boy fall and the negro running
away. The boy died in few mo-
ments. The negro was arrested. He
confesses the crime, and does not APP
pear to regret his devilish deed. But
for his extreme youth he would have
been promptly lynched.
DR.. j. c. Carson, useful and prom
inent citizen, Republican candidate for
Superintendent Of Public Instruction in
1873, died at his home in Henderson
county Saturday; aged -. lie was
a physician and Presbyterian clergy
man.
Heavy rains have fallen yesterday
and to day in all this section of the
State. Farmers are apprehensive of
disaster. The streams had partially
fallen, but will now soon become swol-
len again. All work is stopped. To-
bacco, corn, and cotton will suffer.
The prospects, which for three weeks
were so bright, are now gloomy.
George McNair, negro boy sixteen
years of age, was Saturday sentenced
at Onslow court to be hanged May 9TH
at Jacksonville for murder. The case
has been before the Supreme Court on
appeal. The Judgment of the lower
court was confirmed and the prisoner
resentenced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
MYSTERIOUS CASE.
fatal Shooting of a Nirginian In North
Carolina.


Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
RALEIGH, y. O., April "a very
remarkable crime has occurred at
Pigeon River, Haywood county, in the
Blue-Ridge section Of the State. A
Young man, Professor Monroe Madison,
who was boarding there, was found last
Wednesday night not far from the hotel.
lie was almost unconscious from loss
of blood, and had fatal wound in the
body. Around the spot where the
shooting occurred were evidences OF a
scufle, and papers belonging to Madi-
son were found scatter ed on the ground.
1t was at first thought that 1t was a
case Of suicide.
Madison, who is sinking, has made
statement. lie says he did not shoot
himself; that a white man shot him.
This man met him and asked for five
dollars. Madison refused TO lend It,.
The man drew a pistol and shot at
Madison, the first bullet missing and
the second striking him. The state
ment was made in very rambling
manner. Madison said he had watch.
This was not found by the searchers.
Saturday the same parties who had
made the previous searches returned to
the scene and found the watch on the
very spot they had carefully examined
on the former occasions.
1t is thought the assassin returned
to the place and left the watch to
strengthen the theory Of attempted sui
eide and TO avoid detection. Tracks Of
two persons were found leading from a
point on the railroad where Madison
saws he first met his assailant to the
place in the woods where the shooting
occurred.
Young Madison is dying. He is Of
a prominent family Of Virginia, ma
tive of Lexington in that State, and late
of Athens, Tenn. lie is a graduate of
the East Tennessee Wesleyan UNIVERSE
ty, and went TO Jackson county, y. e.,
last autumn and engaged in teaching
school. lie afterwards became private
secretary TO DIR. Whittier. Last win
ter be was at Raleigh. lie was taken
very III at Raleigh and after recovery
went to Alabama. Three weeks ago
he returned, stopping in Asheville and
went from there to Pigeon river.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
SItphr Ftre This Morning.

At few minutes before | o'clock
this morning two gentlemen connected
with the Academy Of Music, who were
passing along Main street smelt smoke
when in front Of No. 1906 east Main
street, and upon looking in saw the
ceiling OF the Richmond and Allegheny
express-office on fire. An alarm was
Immediately turned in from Box Is,
Twelfth and Main streets, and in less
than three minutes the Tenth-Street
Hose Company were on the spot.
Several engines also responded,
and were soon ready for battle.
An entrance to the building was forced
through the front door, and stream
being turned on the blaze, it was extin-
guished in a few minutes. The room
over the express-otlice is occupied by
Messrs. Walthall & Bowles as a print
ing establishment, and just over where
the fire was discovered is stationed an
engine, from which it is supposed the
floor took fire. A hole of considerable
size was burnt in the floor. The dam
age, all told, from both fire and water,
will not exceed 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
The southern Floods.
tBy tslegraph to the Dispatch

10y teJtgfhph 10 the Dlspstcn'j
CHATTANOOGA, April 5.-The river
is falling rapidly. Heavy rains through
out East Tennessee have again raised the
river above and will probably have the
effect of keeping up the river here 1T its
present height (46 feet for two or three
days. Boats are running regularly now
in connection with the East Tennessee,
Virginia and Georgia railroad and
with the Cincinnati Southern. The first
mail for seven days will arrive at 3 p.
NJ. There will be water and gas to-
night.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 5.-The
Board Of Revenue of this county, in q
communication to Governor 0'Neill,
stated that large numbers OF people
would have to be maintained for "a 10.
definite period, and at the public ex.
pense, and suggested that be memorial
Ire Congress for such relief Is may DO
Dseded. The Governor has replied that
be theDsht local rsiisf would meet the
iesss, and did net belisvs thai the Ststs
- Alatens sAo~lf ~ alns u TIE
o1(nn61 ~ A1o&r-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
MANCHEsTER MATTERS.
empernnee Song .Seryice-C Canal
Break Repaired-Brtefs and
Personals.

Notwithstanding the extreme incle-
mency Of the weather, the lecture-room
of the Bainbridge-Street Baptist church
was we'll filed Sunday afternoon, the
occasion beng the song-seryice under
the auspices Of the Good Templars of
the city. After some good singing and
other opening exercises Mr.. j. f. Hoy,
Of Baltimore, was introduced, and
he entertained his audience for al
hour with a most interesting ad-
dress, giving much Of his own
personal experience while q victim of
strong drink, and drawing many prsc-
teal lessons therefrom. This gentle
man spoke at the Fifth-Street Metho-
dist church Sunday night, and is ex.
pected to hold meetings at the Baptist
church the remaining nights Of the
week.
Mrs. William Ii. Peasants will con-
duct the regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union at
the Fifth-Street Methodist church to-
day at 4 p. NJ. Colonel j. +. Hoy,
of Maryland, and Mrs. Sallie +. Cha
pin, Of Charleston, 5. c., will be pre-
sent and address the meeting.
Mrs. Chaplin being in charge OF the
southern department Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, will de-
liver an address before this Union at
1880 O'Clock tonight.
Mrs. Edwin Bourne has received
$4,000 from the American Legion of
Honor, Of which her husband, who died
rather more than a month ago, was
a member. The death-beneiits of this
order range from $500 to $4,000.
The break in the canal just above the
Danyille bridge has been repaired and
the mills and factories will probably re-
sumo operations.
The persons who live in the recently
flooded district have gotten back into
their houses. and with the exception of
a quantity of mud on their premises
are happily domiciled.
Mrs. Z. n. Gregory, who was stricken
with facial paralysis a short time ago,
is much improved.
A meeting Of the Anti-Local-0ption-
lists Association will be held at |
o'clock to-day.
The concert and dramatic entertain
ment to be given under the auspices OF
the young ladies of the Presbyterian
church will take place Thursday night.
DR.. r. w. Brodnax and Captain
John A. Gee, both Of whom have been
quite sick, are slowly improving.
Miss Fannie Thornhill, Of Appomat'
tox county, is visiting her brother, Rev.
L. r. Thornhill, Of this city.
Dr. S. L. Ingram, Of this city, is i'll
Lunenburg county on a resting spell.
The pavement on lower Hull street
which was damaged by the overflow Of
water, is being filled in with cinders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
Shaw the Rurgiar Indicted.

The grand jury Of the Hastings
Court met yesterday and found the fol-
lowing true bills Of indictment against
Charles Shaw:
First. For attempting to shoot and
kill Police-Sergeant A. NJ. Tomlinson.
Second. For having in his possession
tools, implements, and outfit known as
burglars tools.
Third. For feloniously and mali.
ciously shooting and wounding Robert
j. Brooks, with intent to kill.
Fourth. For feloniously breaking and
entering in the night time the store OF
Hermann Schmidt, with intent to COM
nit larceny therein.
The day for Shaw's trial has not YET
been fixed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
C0liistou Of wild Trains.

BELoIT, WIS, April 5.-This morn.
ing four wild trains on the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad came into col
lision on the outskirts of this city.
Three Of the trains consisted simply Of
engines and cabooses. All were going
north, and the three last-named engines
ran into the cabooses in quick success
sion. A. W. Squire, conductor, and
NJ. Kenyon, brakeman, were badly in
jured, Squire probably fatally. A
dense fog prevailed at the time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
Washington Notes.

10y W tue DlsittcA.l
WASHINGTON, April 5.-The Presi-
dent to-day nominated Caleb II. West,
Of kentucky, to be Governor Of Utah,
and L. j. Dupree, Of Alabama, Consul
at San Salvador.
Representative Herbert to-day intro
duced resolution to appropriate $780,
600 to be Immediately available to be
expended under the direction of the
Secretary Of War in the purchase and
distribution Of subsistence stores and
other necessary articles to aid in the re-
lief Of destitute persons in the over
flowed districts Of Alabama.
In the Supreme Court to-day in the
case of Turpin Il Brother, plaintiffs in
error, rs. Rush Burgess, collector OF
internal revenue, for the Third district
Of Virginia, in error to the Circuit
Court Of the United States for the East
ern district Of Virginia, Justice Brad
ley, delivering the opinion Of the court,
declared constitutional the expectation
stamp required to be affixed to every
package of tobacco intended for ex-
portation before removal from the fac
tory, holding that an excise laid on to-
bacco before its removal from the fac
tory is not duty on "exports J" or
ION articles exported" within the pro-
hibition Of the Constitution, even though
tobacco be intended for expectation.
and therefore affirming the decision oil
the Circuit Court.
The Senate has confirmed the nomi-
nations Of William L. Trenholm, to be
Comptroller of the Currency; Matte
X. Chrisman, postmaster ct Hampton,
Va, and John N. Shepherd, postmas'
ter at Berryville, Va.
Representative Henderson, Of North
Carolina, to-day introduced bill to
amslioraie some Of the worst features
Of the internal-rsvsnue system. The
bill provides that criminal infant mus.
10 ses out "a lho indictmant d cases Of
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
The heather in Richmond yestsrdd.
ras rainy aud disagreedble.
d. & I'll Am % ,., a a. Kontnrdnn
Mean temperature.
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT or RICHMOND. MARcH sO, lsss.

ARRIVED.
Stea mfhip Old Dominion. Smith, New
York, merchandise aud passengers, q. W.
Allen Co., agents.
Schooner Abbie Jordan, Hartman. Bos.
ton, guano.
schoonsr speedwel, Webster, Rockland
lime, X. Wendenburg.
SAILED.
Steamer Ariel, Deyo. Norfolk, United
states mail merchandise, and passengers,
l.. h. Tatum. agent.
Schooner Ephraim and Annie. Shovel,
James river, 10 load for Philadelphia.
IN row BELOW.
Schooners Hattie VI. Cove, Chase. Boston,
guano: Maud seward, Penton. Baltimore
guano; y. II. Burrow, Taylor sew aork.
guapo; Albert Mason, Abbott, New York.
guano: j. Il. Clayton. Iomlin, New YORK.
coal; Robert Mitchell. Mitchell. baltimore
grain; ssI is anu. anu baltimore. grain; Eau.
log. Barrett, Galveston, railroad IRON.
Also, other vessels IN the river IN Tow;
names not reported
PORT OF VIEWPOINTS NEWS. APRIL 5.
IBy telegraph
ARRIVED APRIL 4TH.
Steamship Guyandotte. Kelley, New
York, and sailed for West Point. A..
Steamship Kanawna, GREENWOOD New
York.
schoonen r. II. CroweIl, Chase, Boston /;
c. II. Valentine. Curtis. New YORK; W. H.
Bailey. Longstreet. New York
ARRIVED APRIL 5TH.
Steamship Allegheny. Taylor. Proyi-
deEce, aud sailed for West Point.
steamer Smington (Br.). thompson No"
OTitana.
sch0oners Ellen Tobln. Hankins. New
York W. y. snow. LuInell. Boston.
sAfLyp APRIL 5rn.
Hfeamahlp Kanawhs. 0rsenvood New
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
oppostuy French Emigration.

by Anglo-American cable 20 the Dispatch.l
PARIS, April 5.-M. Sarrien, Minis
ter Of the Interior. has ordered all the
mayors and projects Of the country to
do their utmost TO dissuade Frenchmen
from emigratiDg. Officials are instruct
ed to expatiate on the obstacles and dis
appointments which await newcomers
in all parts Of the world, particularly in
America,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
p.,v,.n st,o,.r. s.n,s,e.s.

IBy Anglo-American cable to The DISPATCH.
BRUSSELS. April 5.-At Charleroi
to-day number Of strikers who were
engaged in the recent riots were sem
fenced to terms ofimprisonment ranging
from three months to five years.
Ten thousand operatives are still on
a strike, but it is expected that many
will resume work tomorrow. The
town is tranquil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
The RICHMOND DISPATCH-.TUESDAY. APRIL 6. 1886.

alleged violations Of internal-revsnue
laws and must be proved IS an Inde-
pendent fact. Cases arising under the
internal-revenus laws shall be prose-
cuted only by indictment, and warrants
shall be prosecuted only by indictment,
and warrants shall be issued only upon
the oath of a reputable person that the
facts are within his own knowledge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
WEW YORK S7UCR NAnKHf

NEW YORK. April s.--The stock msrhet
continues 10 present dull and ieataryleo
condition. There IL sin ply no dispdeluou
affairs Is brought about: 81 the same tins
prices to-day rallied rapidly ON small deai-
iDg., indicating very nrrn uudertone.
Iackhwenna. Lake Shore. and Pncinc Nail
ness NJ $4,000 shares. Lackawanra shown
q net Kain OF "a. other coaier> show GAiuo
OF = ana less. The other fluctuations were
slgnt. crangers being unusually quiet ouo
steady and Nan5crbilts somewhat heavy.
The market closed about steady
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
sfiike Of COftOn-Spinne and
Weayer~.

(By Anglo American cable 10 the Dispatch. !
AMSTERDAM, April "a strike Of
the cotton-spinners and weayers against
the lowering of wages is in progress at
Enschede. so far no disorders have oc-
CURED, although the Socialists are
urging the strikers to resort to fOrcible
measures. The mayor has appealed
personally to the operatives not to break
the peace
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
Strike in Three Newspaper Office

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, April g.
The printers in the Times Union, Ere
ming Herald. and Morning Ners Offices
struck tonight for an advance to 81
cents per thousand. The proprietcrs
refused the advance, and have declared
their Offices non-union. They will
publish halfsheets tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
The Academy This Week.

There will be a double bill at the
Academy this week. Tuesday, We'd
nesday, and Saturday nights, and Tues
day, Thursday, and Friday matinees
"Lynwood will be the attraction.
The rest Of the week the comedy-drama
"Meg's Diversion IN" and the farce
Turn Him Out" will be presented.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-06
Secretary Manuiug's Condition

WASHINGTON. April 5.-Dr. Hamil-
ton said to-day there is marked i'm
provement in Secretary Manning's con-
dition, and that he is better to-day than
he has been at any time since his attack.
lie added, however, that his recovery
will be slow and tedious, and it may be
some time before he can be safely pro-
nounced entirely out of danger.