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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18

wedscd between che tender snd "a.
bcose, but succeeded In priz ng
himself out. He was badly in
jured and bleeding profusely, but
remembered that the south-bound
passenger train was due in five minutes.
He gathered himself up, tied his hand
kerchief around his mangled hand, and
with red flag staggered up the track
to warn the approaching train. Twice
be fell, exhausted and weak but with
indomitable pluck be rose each time.
and reached trestle five hundred
yards from the collision just
as the passenger train came up,
thus preventing serious loss OF life.
His signal was seen, and then the brave
fellow tainted and remained unconscious
for two days. lie fnall y recovered but
was crippled for life. He presented the
physicians bill to the railroad COM
psDy, but payment was refused. A
suit was instituted for sl0, 900 damages,
and after several changes OF venue and
other delays the trial came of, with the
result as stated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
The Silver Fight Again.

WAsHINGTON, d. c., February L..
1t the meeting of the House Coinage
Committee to-day all the members were
present. Mr.. FELTON,, Of California,
moved that the committee report ad-
yersely Representative Waits bill
to suspend the coinage Of the silver dol
lars until further legislative action by
Congress. A similar motion by Mr..
Bynum had been lost at the last meeting
by vote Of 6 to 6. Mr.. FELTON, said he
was necessarily absent from that meet
ing, and as his vote would have changed
the result he desired a vote on it
now that every member was present.
After some discussion Mr.. Hemphill
moved TO lay the motion Of Mr.. FELTON,
on the table. This motion was carried
by a vote of ! to 6. Mr.. FELTON, voted
with the silver.men but Mr.. Norwood,
Of Georgia, who at the previous meet
ing had voted in favor of the motion
to report the bill adversely, now voted
10 lay Or. Felton's motion on the table.
Mr.. Norwood said emphatically that his
views on the silver question had not
changed. lie voted on the opposite
side to-day so as to retain the question
in committee for a further effort to
TO see if some compromise measure
cannot be agreed upon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
NEW YORK sTDcK MARKgr.

EEw YORK. February Iy.-Trading on tho
Stock Exchange. M measured ~ the num-
Der OF trensacti0ns, continues compare.
lively duh, hut not without feature. There
was a steady opening this morning. and Ia
the early dealings moderate advance, but
from that time until 3 o'clock the move
ment was alternately up and down. al
though quite irregular The market closed
near the lowest figures OF the day for many
of the usually active stocks. Toe special
feature OF business to-day was the vide dis
trlbution Of orders for small amounts. while
none Of the stocks were conspicuoasly ac-
tive The street was more prolific OF bear
points than ~ has been for some time past,
md 10 was alleged that leading bull ma
uipulafofs were not only willing bat anxious
for a moderate decline. Great weakness
was developed In Reading and Jersey Cen
tTal late In the day, the former oeciIhing ia
The last hour from sbout 20 10 %. snd Jet-
sey Central from 54ss TO 80. lackaWanns
aiso yielded from 1881 10 1922. ana Deis-
ware and Hudson from 1917 10 1861. A
partial recovery took place, however IN Tue
rinsl transactions In the stocks mentioneo.
Notwii outstanding the continued ruino,s
sud adverse reports In circulation regard
ing Western Union. the stock Fema!hed
romparhtively steady until late In the day,
" hen IL also sOld OF over 4 The general
list while heavy, suffered only small trsc.
tons on the afternoon break. The result oI
the days Operstians IL less, as compared
with last evening. /. To "a per cent. with an
exceptional decline OF y in New Jersey Gem
mai and Manitoba and TX in Pacific Mail.
Sales 337 700 shares.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
ALEAP FOR FREEDOM.
A Mormon Prisoser Jumps from a slovinl
Train.

A Mormon Prisoner Jumps from a Moving
Train.
A Salt Lake City special says: Ex-
Delegate George q. Cannon, the Nor
mon leader who was arrested in Nevada
on Saturday and was being brought
back to this city by United States Mar
shall Ireland and three deputies for
prosecution under the Edmunds law,
jumped from the overland train
near Promontory, Utah, this morn
ing, in an attempt TO escape, and
was severely bruised. Cannon had
given the officers his word OF honor not
to make any effort to get away, and
though pretty close watch was kept
on him he was not treated as prisoner.
Early this morning when the train was
running at high rate of speed he
passed through the sleeping-car where
be was riding with the officers into the
closet, and thence to the platform,
where he spraDg from the train. His
escape was discovered in a few minutes,
and the train was stopped. The officers
went back and found Cannon sitting be-
side the track, bruised and too much
injured to walk. lie was taken to
PIomOntory, where his injuries, which
are not dangerous, were attended to.
At Ogden, where the prisoner was
to have been transferred to a Salt Lake
train, great crowd of Mormons gath
cred, with the hope OF catching a
glimpse of their leader. When the
news Of Cannon's desperate effort to
escape arrived there was great excite
ment. Women ran up and down the
streets crying and wringing their hands
out Of sympathy for Cannon, and would
rot believe that he was still alive.
The Federal authorities did not
think it wise to bring Cannon to
Salt Lake on regular train, and this
evening sent special carrying twenty
six soldiers and more deputy marshals
to escort him from Ogden to this city.
The party will arrive here toward
morning. CannOn's arrest is looked
upon BY the MormOns as one Of the
most serious blows yet dealt them, and
conversely by the Gentiles as most
effective stroke in support Of the
Federal laws. His desperation is
pretty clearly shown by his daring
effort to escape from his captOrs.
[By telegraph to the Dispatch.l
SALT LAKE CITY, February H.
The train with George Q. Cannon on
board left PrOmOntory at t o'clock
this morning and reached here at s
o'clock. Cannon was promptly taken
before Judge Zane, and gave bond in
$4,000. An escort Of two military
officers and twenty-seyen enlisted men
accompanied the special train. The
courtroom was densely packed. but no
demonstration was made. Marshal
ireland expresses no doubtof Cannon's
attempt to escape. lie probably
had conlederates. but missed them
by not jumping from the train at
the right place. When Cannon
was recaptured he was some distance
from the track and had two loayes of
bread and bottle of water in his pock-
cts. He fell on his face and shoulder
His nose was broken and he was con-
,iderably bruised, but was not serious
ly hurt. Marshal Ireland confirms the
report that Cannon offered sl,000 to
the Nevada sheriff to let him go. Ar
mold, who was with Cannon, urged the
sheriff to accept the offer, and promised
him a position for life at a good salary
If he would do so,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18

Of the bill, maintaining that Porter was
innocent Of any disloyalty either to
Pope or TO his country, and declaring
that Porter's enemies had created
mountains Of disobedience out OF mole
hills Of discretion, and that the trial and
conviction Of Porter had been farce.
Mr.. Kelley, Of Pennsylvania, OPP
posed tie bill charscterizing Porter as
agreat soldier, who, forgetting country
and patriotism, had sunk himself in in
fanny by regarding Office aud military
duty as mere personal trust for him.
self and his clique or coterie. Mr..
Kelly asked leave to have printed with
his speech q review OF the evidence
given before the court-martial prepared
by Judge-Advocate Holt, but Mr..
Bragg, Of Wisconsin, objected.
Mr.. Oates, OF Alabama, made a
speech in support Of the bill, and he
was listened to with great attention as
he based his argument upon his per-
sonsl knowledge Of the incidents Of the
10Th Of August. In quiet, deliberate
manner he described the assaults made
upon that day. There had been a good
deal Of fighting, but there had been no
general engagement in the sense in
which that term was usually employed.
1t was insisted that Porter had been in
fault for not making the attack on that
day. The opportunity OF victory had
been lost when early on the
morning Of the Goth Generals Mellow.
ell and Porter with their united
forces did not interpose in front OF
Longstreet at Gainesville. They had
together greater number Of men than
Longstreet, and by interposing they
would have delayed his union with
Jackson. But be did not think that
even that interposition would have
given victory to Pope, for Jackson had
a strong position, from which he could
not have been driven. Porter was not
to blame for failing to interpose, for
Mcdowell ranked him; and if any one
was TO blame, it was Mcdowell. lie
admitted that in the strict sense Of
military discipline. Porter had dis
Obeyed orders, but the punishment had
been too severe.
Mr.. Curtin, Of Pennsylvania, took the
floor, but merely declared that he did
not agree with the admission made by
the last speaker. lie postponed further
remarks until tomorrow.
Mr.. Weber, Of New York, earnestly
supported the bill, and regretted that
upon this question he parted company
with many political friends, whose mo-
tives he did not impugn, but whose con-
illusions he could only explain as being
based on the theory that a favorable
consideration of the bill would reflect
on some whose names were the heritage
OF the country.
The committee then rose, and the
House, at $40 P. NJ, adjourned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Norfolk Notes.

lCIfgihi trickThln 10 TIC bibpetch'l
NORFOLK, February 1.-THE col
ored woman Ann farrell, in the county
jail on the charge Of numbering Caesar
Morris in the county, was examined
to-day, when some of the articles OF
her underclothiDg showed marks OF
having been spattered with blood. The
evidence chickens around her, but there
appears TO be little doubt that she had
an accomplice.
The flags in the city are displayed at
balfmast in memory of the late Cap
tain 0smond Peters.
The wrecking steamer Victoria Peed
returned from work on the vessel sup
posed to be the Anthes Godfrey, sunk
IN LyDnhaven bay, aud reports that no.
thing can be found on board to posi-
lively identify her. An overcoat and
blanket were discovered, but almost
everything else had been washed out of
the vessel. An evidence that the vessel
is the Godfrey is an empty box direct
ed to Captain Riggin that has been
found in Lynnhaven inlet, just where
any thing would be apt to float from the
wreck. The Peed partially stripped the
schooner.
The steam-yacht Yidette, belonging
to one of the Yanderbilts, ofNew York,
is in port on her way from that port to
Charleston, S. c., where she will be
met by party for a cruise in southern
waters.
Captain Drinkwater, commanding the
Cape Henry life-saving station, was re-
moved to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18

dams and Micmac Indians. The
French and English poor ere not
likely to give any trouble TO
the authorities. None Of those engaged
in Mondays disturbance have yet been
arrested. The local authorities are
powerless to deal with the large and
organized mob, and the situation causes
anxiety. Peaceable people and vslus-
bic property are entirely at the mercy
Of the mob element, and unless the
Government sends force Of police at
once to assist the local authorities it is
feared that acts Of violence will be COM
mitted, and perhaps blood shed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Salisbury On GInhsinne.

lByAnglo-American cable 10 the Dispatch
LONDON, February l7.-Lord Sails
bury, speaking at banquet at the
Hotel MetropOle this evening, said that
recent events had cast grave RESPONSE
bilities upon the peers. He feared that
Gladstone would not yield home-rule to
Ireland all at once, but by instalments.
Gladstone, he said, was destroying the
power Of the landlords, aud was not
creating anything capable of promoting
peace and prosperity. The Tory Irish
policy was plain and right-namely,
that Of restoring and unfolding the law
aud ..NreserYIng the union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
THE LONDON RIOTS.


Preliminary THAI OF tie seeislis, Leaders.
Yesterday.
(By Anglo-American cable TO the Dispatch.l
LONDON, February 1.-THE hearing
in the case of the Socialist leaders
Hyndman, Burns, Champion, and Will
liams, who are charged with melting to
riot, contempt Of law, &C., in connec-
tion with the recent demonstration in
London, was begun in the Bow.Street
Police Court this morning. The court
room was we'll filled with spectators,
but not crowded. Mr.. Poland, soil.
citor for the Treasury, in presenting
the case for the Government, quoted
from the speeches made by the defend
ants at the time Of the riots. Several
newspaper reporters were called as wit
nesses, and gave testimony regarding
the actions Of the prisoners previous to
and during the disorders.
Mr.. Poland asked that all the prls-
oners be committed for trial. lie said
the prosecution had nothing Of a politi-
cal nature in it, and urged that the men
be prosecuted for misdemeanor. This.
be continued. consisted OF the utter
snce by the different defendants Of ex-
pressions and sentiments, with intent to
provoke breach Of the peace. These
utterances were made at meetings held
at Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park on
Monday of last week.
Burns at the Trafalgar-Squar meeting
said to the assemblage " Unless we
get bread they will get lead" and
1.-The next. time we will sack the
bakers shops" 1t was Burns who sug-
gested to the mob to march through the
West End. When the mob arrived at
Hyde Park Burns again addressed the
rioters and said ave have shown
what stones can do we will try powder
and shot if they don't accede, and there
will be revolution"
Champion, in his speeches to the
rioters the same day, urged his hearers
to influence the police and army to join
the people. Williams. in his address,
urged the people to organize, saying he
was unwilling to have starving men
confront the sOldiery unless the former
were organized Hyndman said:
- Let us show a firm front. II peace
able means fail | will be the first to
summon you"
The case was adjourned for one week.
All prisoners were allowed to give
bail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Republican Caucus and Mr.. Cleveland.
by telegraph to The DISPATCH. |

WASHINGTON, February H.
About twenty Republican senator's
met in caucus this morning. Senator
Edmunds submitted resolution from
the judiciary Committee embodying
the views Of the Republican members
respecting the right Of the Senate to
information from the heads of the exc
cutive departments. The resolution
was approved, and it was decided that
1t shall be offered in open session Of the
Senate.
The resolutions are three in number.
The first declares that the action of
the Attorney General in refusing to
furnish information when called for by
the Senate, no matter what his motive
may have been, was reprehensible.
The second declares that where the SEN
ate has called or may call upon the
beads Of the departments for informa-
ton regarding removals from Office and
the information is not furnished as re-
quested, the Senate will not confirm the
appointee. The third condemns the
disregard Of the law which requires that
in selections for Office preference be
given to honorably-discharged Union
soldiers and sailors.
Ii is understood that the resolutions
will be formally laid before the Judi
ciary Committee at its next meeting,
with view to having them reported to
the Senate Immediately thereafter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
chamberlain Forsakcs Dixie.

ny Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, February I.-Joseph
Chamberlain, president Of the Local
Government Board, has quarrelled
with his Radical colleague, Sir Charles
Dixie, and abandoned him utterly. The
reason given by Chamberlain's friends
is that Dixie refused to adopt Chamber
lain's advice to testify under oath that
he was not guilty of the offences charged
against him as correspondent in the
Crawford divorce suit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
The Home.RnIe Question.

lEy Anglo American able to the Dispatch. J
DUBLIN, February The Free
mans Journal declares that the letters
between Gladstone and Lord DeVescie
on the Irish question must be regarded
with suspicion. While the correspond
cree was ostensibly inaugurated by
the Premier for the purpose Of Obtain
ing further light on the needs Of Ire
land, the answers Of DeYescie look as
if justification was being sought for an
evasion. of the IIome-Rule issue. The
Journal warns the Government to re-
frain from attempting to shelye the
lIome-Rule question.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
a Negro DespeSsAe swung te . Tree.
INV felepra Nh To the Dispatrh.I


NEw ORLEANS, February ia
special from Besuregsrd TO the Pica-
ynns says: A notorious co'ored despe-
RADIO named James who had twice es-
capped from Jail, was discovered in his
old neighborhood on Bahalo creek on
the night Of the fifteenth instant and
surrounded by posse Of citizens.
James refused to surrender and he was
shot, seven buckshot taking effect,
hut he made his escape in the
dark. The next day the entire commu.
nifty renewed the search. They tracked
him to Rufiinton Bryant's house. lie
surrendered, and was taken TO Rock
port bridge, where he was hanged to
the limb Of . tree. His body remains
hanging. James confessed to having
killed negro named Levi Brown lea,
year also, to having burned DIR. Al.
lords gin. Il. +. Norman's dwelling.
and other houses in that section. He
stated that his intention was to kill DR..
Afford, Mr.. Catching. and one or two
other persons before he LEFT the country.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
The Anti.Chinese Moyement.

10y ItItBIHpH % THO UIspaICu.I
OLYMPIA, W. T., February IL
Wetzel, Bates, Gosding, and Frazer,
leaders in the anti-Chinese riot here
last week, were taken to the peniten-
tisry, on McNeill's island, yesterday
morning, where they will remain until
the District Court meets, in June. A
large number of Cinnamon left for
Portland, Oregon, yesterday. Every
thing is quiet here. The Knights of
Labor publicly deny their participation
in the riots here, and volunteer help to
enforce the laws.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
The Boston Laneers in Charleston

CHARLESTON, S. c., February H.
The National Lancers Of Boston arrived
here at . o'clock to-day. The train
was boarded at a station fifteen miles
outside the city by delegation from
Charleston, who extended them .
warm welcome. The visitors were re-
ceiyed by an immense crowd of specta-
tors, who throDged the sidewalks along
the route of march. After parading
through the city, escorted by the
Washington Light Infantry and Ger
man ARTILLERY, they were received at
their quarters by the mayor Of the city
and field ard staff officers of the
Fourth brigade. Tonight they were
entertained at a banquet st the armory
Of the Washington Light Infantry,
when speeches were made by the
Governor Of the State, the mayor of
the city, and number Of the visitors.
Tomorrow they will visit Fort Sumter,
and tomorrow night attend grand
military ball rendered them by the
German ARTILLERY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Watters0n's Coudftton.
NV telegraph TO the DtspAtch,l

LOUISVILLE, February l7.-Mr.
Watterson was not so well at 10
O'Clock tonight. His mind was very
active to-day, and he talked too much,
in spite Of all that could be done. His
physicians report his temperature at
l0li; pulse, ll6; respiration. %.
This is not as good as was hoped for,
and occasions fresh apprehensions,
Watterson is still in great danger, and
the resumption of brain activity is not
regarded as favorable.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
The pos,ai-1e,esraph Question.
lBy telegraph to the DispatchL

WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE
subcommittee Of the House Committee
on Post-0ffices and Post-Roads having
charge Of the postal-telegraph question
have agreed to report adversely to the
full committee on all propositions for
the building or purchase Of telegraph
lines by the Government. 1t will
recommend additional legislation re-
gaiding the transmission of kilograms
over lines owned by Immigrant or SUBJ
s;dized railroads.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Colorado SILVER Convention.


DENVER, Col, February 1.-THE
Colorado State Silver Convention met
to-day. Ex-senator Tabor was chosen
president. Resolutions were adopted
instructipg the organization created by
this Convention to accept no COM
promise upon the free and I'M
limited coinage of silver upon an
equality with gold; inviting the citi-
zens of the State to hold their
congressman to strict accountability for
their actions upon the silver question !;
pledging themselves to vote for no man
unless pledged to the free and unlimited
coinage of silver.
The subscriptions to the Bimetallic
Coinage Association from Colorado now
amount to over $1,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Redemption of Bonds.

lBy telegraph TO the Dppatch.l
WASHINGTON, February 1.-THE
Treasury Department has redeemed
about ss,5O0,000 Of bonds embraced
in the 1921 call for ten million 3 per
cents, which matured on the lst instant.
About 100000 Of bonds embraced in
the 1880 call for ten million, which
natures March LIST, have already been
received for redemption. Ii is expected
another call for ten million 3's will be
issued about the end Of the month, to
mature April LIST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Oil-Stoye Explosion.

BY telegraph 10 The Dlspatch'I
PORTLAND, Ne, February H.
An oil-stoye in the harness-room Of
Ling 4 Hollands stable here exploded,
demolishing the fixtures and scorching
every portion of the room. Edward
f. Ling, the only occupant, was badly
cut about the head and blinded. He
made his way to the door, but in try
ing to open it broke the key in the
lock. He then CROPPED his way to a
window, from which he jumped, car
rying the sash with him. falling I'M
conscious to the ground. He may re-
cover.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Deemed Worthy of Cancellation.

BY Anglo-American cable to the Dispatch.l
LONDON, February 1.-The people
Of Paris are pleased with Emperor
Williams order prohibiting the drama
the " Sedan" which action they accept
as a proof that Germany considers that
France has regained her former position
in Europe and is worthy of Cancellation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Fatal Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, February Ibis
patches received here indicate that the
Ohio Central railroad accident, near
Point Pleasant, W. Va, yesterday re-
suited in the death of two men, resi-
dents of West Virginia, and slight in
juries to several passengers. The pas
seDger.car fell into q stream, and
the passengers were all thoroughly
dyenched
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18
Cardinal Jacobini.s Note.

By Anglo American cable to the Dispatch. J
ROME. February l7.-Cardinal ia
cobini, the Papal Secretary Of State,
has sent note to Baron Won Schloezer,
the Prussian Minister to the Vatican,
accepting the principle Of the new
Prussian religious bill, but demanding
that the rules respecting seminaries be
modified,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-18

10y Telegraph 20 the DIspaIUu'I
PAsPEBIAc, QUEBEC, February IL.
The mob gathered again yesterday al
ternoon, demanding provisions, and to-
day they have again assembled. More
trouble is expected. The ringleaders
are not those who are in want. 1t is
said that the rioters are the Metis, q
ctoss-breed between the early AGA