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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
A Lion I'm u Locomotive Car.


The engineer and fireman OF the train
from the South had an extensive scare
to-day. John Else is the engineer and
Joe Davis is his assistant. The
train was running along at a forty-mile-
an-hour gait rounding the curve near
the cliffs below Silver Bow. Else was,
as usual, at his post, and it was growing
dark when he noticed a dark object
spring upon the cow-catcher. He natu-
rally whistled down brakes" but as
there was no disturbance he concluded
that it was rock or a lump OF dirt
that had been in some peculiar way
thrown on and off, and the train re-
sumed its ordinary speed.
About this time Davis had occasion
to go out on the foot-board and oil some
of the machinery, but before he had
completed the job he rushed back into
the cab, more dead than alive. The
dark object that Else had seen spring
on to the cow-catcher proved to
have been a full-sized mountain lion.
How it obtained footing in its perilouS
position will never be known, but it is
certain that it clambered from the cow
catcher and reached the foot-board just
as Davis was finishing his oiling.
AS soon as he saw the ugly object
the man retreated to the cab, to which
point he was followed by the beast.
The pair entered the cab together,
Davis speeches. and the lion growing.
John Else is man of nerve and ex-
pedients. He took in the situation in
q second. lie had no weapon, but as
quick as thought he opened the valve
and there was a piercing shrek from
the whistle. The scheme proved good
one. The animal was then more fright
ened than the man, and he took a head
long plunge from the cab. Singular to
relate, in the jump he fell foremost and
his neck was broken by the fall.
After the train had been brought in
Else and a party took teams and went
in search of the brute. and found him.
The carcass was brought to the city
and found to weigh 800 pounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
Frozen Oranges vpneslshra,.

NEW YORK, January 22.-Health-
Officer Edison to-day seized several hun
bred boxes Of frozen oranges, poured
carbolic acid over them. and dumped
them at the ofIal dock. They had been
frozen in transit from Florida. Frozen
oranges are dangerous to the health,
because of the mold between the seq
ments Of pulp after the oranges are fro
zen, and because of the impregnation of
the whole fruit with the essential oil Of
the skin.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24

At thirteen years Of age he removed
with his parents TO Oregon. He then
attempted mining, and lived an adyen
furious life in California. He served
with Walker in Nicaragua, and after
wards sojourned with the Indians. In
1860 he began to study law, and upon
the breaking out of the war published
Democratic paper at Eugen City, Ore
gon, in which his expressions OF opinion
were Of so rank a character that the
authorities saw fit to suppress it for
disloyalty. He had then achieved a
reputation as the author Of poetic pieces
marked by striking qualities, and was
known as the Poet Of the Sierras."
In 1868 his attention was attracted
by a series of graceful verses in the
western papers which bore the sigma
ture of "Minnie Myrtle" The name
of the writer was Miss Minnie Theresa
Dyer. Mr.. Miller called upon the lady,
and after three days acquaintance
married her. Domestic trouble soon
followed, and in 1870 the couple were
divorced.
Miller went to England in 1871 and
published a volume Of poems called
'.SoDgs Of the Sierras," a portion of
which had already been published I'M
der the same name in the United
States.
His efforts met with better success
in England than they had done in
America, and from that time forward
his publications met with q ready sale.
The poet is most eccentric man,
and for many years his long hair red
shirt, unpublished boots, and trsmp-like
appearance were source Of much COM
ment.
After his divorce from his Pacific
coast wife he married into the Leland
family, of hotel fame. Ii is claimed
that the fortune he had accumulated
from the successful sale Of his books
was lost on Wall street, and the fact
that to-day he works hard as New
York newspaper man, for moderate
pay, leads to Q belief in the report.
His hair and clothing are now OF con-
ventionsl cut, and he walks Broadway
unnotioed save by those WHO know
him.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
AGAINST TOBACCO.
4 Good sister Objects 10 the Habits OF the
Georgia EvanaeIiss.

4 Good sister Objects to the Habits OF the
Georgia Evanaeliss.
Cincinnati Enquirer
"Aro you an Enquirer reporter ? "
inquired pious-looking elderly lady,
after the services yesterday.
/ am, madam
IL read in the Enquirer this morn
ing that Sam Jones had tobacco in his
room at the hotel. That's awful, if it's
true. Are you the reporter that wrote
that
mo, madam; but no doubt it's
true"
Well, | am going right up now and
ask him if it's So"
The old lady edged her way up to
the altar, where Rev. Joyce stood
alongside of Rev. Jones.
How do you do. Sister Banks"
was Brother Joyce's greeting as he ex-
tended his hand.
Brother Joyce, | read in the En-
quirer that these men have tobacco in
their rooms"
Well, what of it," abruptly ejacu-
lated Rev. Joyce.
"Oh, think it's dreadful 1t is
Just frightful!"
II don't think So" remarked gen.
tleman who was present.
What: Don't you think it is true
that they use tobacco" exclaimed
Sister Banks, as if there was still ray
of hope.
mo; but don't think it is wrong
"0h. | think it is dreadful, dreadful,
dreadful " she kept on saying as she
retreated with her companion. Mrs.
Banks was so well pleased with one of
Sam Jones's sermons on former day
that she donated $40 to the cause. She
vowed yesterday that bad she known
Jones and Small were addicted to this
dreadful vice she would never have
given the money.
In this connection it will be recalled
that the annual conference held on Wal
nut Hill last summer declared against
the use of tobacco in any form, and
even went so far as to refuse to admit
a bright young minister from BAlti-
more until he had obligated himself to
quit the smoking habit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
Preferred Death TO Going 10 school

PORTLAND, NJ. January e.
Harvey D. Hadlock, Jr., aged fifteen
years, son Of II. d. lIadlock, promi-
nent lawyer Of this city, committed
suicide here to-day. His father had
made arrangements to send the boy
away to school, but the boy objected.
His father insisted; whereupon the boy
exclaimed, 81 won't 60 to school,
and drawing a revolver from his pocket,
sent bail through his brain, dying in-
ctaptly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
We was, an he gave us each big re-
volver, an told us to jump into the boat
an bring her alongside.

we was, an no gave us each big re-
volyer, an told us to jump into the boat
an bring her alongside.
Success.
1--WE brought the boat up to the
gangway, an the passenger got in an
says; All right, shove off, an headed
the boat for the island. We'd been
rowin' about Eve minutes when he
says Boys, those oars are maxim too
much noise SO we stopped an wound
some pieces Of canvas there was in the
boat round 'em, and then give way
again. When we got within about a
cables length OF the beach he held up
his hand for US to stop pullin', an
takin' dark lantern from under his
coat, he held it over the side an opened
the slide an then shut it again, so as to
make q fash. In about minute see
flash on the beach right ahead Of us, an
he says in a whisper All right ; pull
in easy When we got in shosl water
ne flashed the lantern again, an in a
minute a man came wadin' out toward
us. Duarte said something in Spanish,
an the man answered him. That'll
do says he, an we stopped rowin'.
When the boat run into where the man
was he climbed in, an Duarte went to
huggin' and kissin' him as though he
was his best girl. We didn't stop for
EN- to get through, but turned the boat
round an pulled out toward the schoo-
ner, We couldn't see her at first, but
after a while we made her out an run
alongside.
"Duarte an his brother climbed on
board, an passed the boat round an
hooked on the falls an then helped to
hoist her up. AS soon as she was
clear of the water the schooner filled
away, an by sunrise we'd left the
island fifty miles astern. There amt
much more to be told. We made
a fair run home, an in two months
from the time we started we anchored
off Staten island. got paid 500 for
my two months work, but, bless you,
sir, it didn't last me long. The crimps
got most Of it, an in two weeks | had
to ship into ship bound for California
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
Distres. Among Chinese.

VICTORIA, b. c., January 22.-The
distress among the Chinese is appalling.
Many of them are begging, but most of
them are stealing and hOuse-breaking.
The Mayor has informed the Chinese
merchants here that they must contri-
butte to the support of their starving
countrymen. 1t has been proposed to
establish soup-kitchens to relieve the
prevailing distress.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
A Aluf1eul Killed

NEW ORLEANS, January 22.-A
special from Meridian, Miss, to the
Pieayune says; At Cooper's Institute
school, about twenty miles from this
place, on Wednesday night, young
man named Richardson, from Louisiana,
was fatally shot. A difficulty occurred
about month ago between Richardson
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
shtrose su,,p for Damages,

SAN FRANCISCO, January pa
number of Chinese have begun suits in
the United States Circuit Court against
the city of Eureka for $4,000 dam
ages alleged to have been sustained by
them from the loss Of property at the
time of their expulsion from that place
in February last.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
pLAIR'S CHLoRAL THYMoL

is useful TO doctor and patient. When az.
fused In the apartment II disinfects the a..
tendRnts as well an the sick. In nearly
every instance In which II has been used Ia
this city II has prevented thespreRd NJ con-
tagious disease especially dtphtheTla aud
SCARLET fever, beyond the SICK room.
IL Is the most agreeable, innocent. and 81.
fectlve destroyer Of bad odors and disease
germs yet offered 20 the public. Il has
cured whooping- cough In 3 rema ably
short time.
For sale by druggists. Price, SO cents Q
bottle. se1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24

and fellow-student named Kyle.
While the students were at supper
Wednesday Kyle, without sllusion to
the former trouble. drew q pistol and
shot Richardson, who died soon after
wards. Kyle escaped. bat is being
pursued by officers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
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ng House Square), New York.
de 27-d swSwly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
Dyuamitards Sentence ed.

10y W NIIV 1|''F'NE'-.''I
SAN FRANCISCO, January 22.--The
dynamitards, Weissman, Koosher, and
Mittlestsdt, who were convicted on
January 9th of having Illegally stored
guDpowder within the city limits, were
sentenced to six months imprisonment
each in the House of Correction yester-
dav.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
JOAQUIN MILLER,
The Eccentric Poet OF the sIerras.

The life of Joaquin Miller has been
an interesting one. His true name is
Cincinnatus Iiner Miller, and he was
born in the Wabash district Of Indiana,
November 10. lS4l.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
A Dead Letter. Of Course.

Manchester nlOn.l
Massachusetts, proposes to follow
New Hampshire with law prohibiting
the sale OF tobacco to minors.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24

Conservatives were ousteA from power,
in the year 1850. From May, 1873, to
April, 1880, he was charity commits
siOner. When his party returned to
power last year he was appointed First
Lord Of the Admiralty in the Salisbury
Ministry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
PILLS.-CIII.

l. CHESIER'S ENGLISH the original
and only genuine. safe and reliable. Bo-
ware OF worthless limitations. IndiSpensa-
bic TO ladies. Ask your druggist for GILL
CHESTERS ENGLISH" and take no
other. or inclose four cents (stampsl 60 Ne
for particulars In letter by return mail.
Name paper. CHICHESTER CHEMICAL
CO., 2Sl3 Madlson square, Phiadelphls,
Ia. At druggists. Trade supplied by
Thorn hurry a Ramos. ie I3.Sa Su.truly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
peOL.BALis FOR SALE.

4 FINE SET OF IVORY POOL
1 n BALLS las good as new can be pur-
chased at q bargain by applytn at
HENRY HEUSER !.
Ia 23-iws No. 1905 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
C0UGHS-C0LDS.

Why not arrest your COUGH or COLD
before Il mas developed into consumption
BY using PURCELL. LADD & co. y EMUL-
SION OF COD-LINER OIL this can be
done. Price. so cents aud 81 per bottle.
For sale by all druggists. Take no subs,i-
tute, ala
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
PROFESSIONAL.

l. ). BLAIR
late Attorney General OF virginia.
II NS LAW-OFFlt - vt RICHMOND, VA,
Rooms nos. 3 ASDl,
Euegcr building. corner Of Ninth and Bank
streets and at
MlIHENlLlE. W.
where hc will attend to all business con-
nd,d 10 his care in the sek eral courts state
and Federal o. \irginia, and Ia the ~u-
premr Court Of the United states
Post. Office address, Richmond, Va.
IN Z3-Im
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
WATCHES. JEwELRy, &c.
INSANE ASYLUM.

FRIENDS ASYLUM FOR THE IN
Il SANE, Frankford. Philadelphia, Pa.
A private asylum for the cure and treat
ment OF mental diseases. There are extern
sive grounds. fine drives. and good accom-.
modations for the patients. cottage at
Atlantic City, y. j.. under the care OF the
asylum. receives mild cases and offers su-
perior advantages, having Il good ocean
view, well. furnished rooms. good table. and
the best medical attendance. Address
JOHN 4. HALL, NJ. d.,
Frankford, Philadel phla.
de 3-Th ,SuATu3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
FURSrrURs, CARPETS, STOVES, &C.

HAVING REMOVED MY EN-.
llTIRE STOCK to WRrerOoms No. l6Il
Governor street. and being very much ~
overcTowed with superilous stock, MI
will offer SPECIAL Low FIGURES 10
those in need OF Fl RNITI RE. Parties In
need Of FINE CHAMBER and DINING.
ROOM SUITS Will ind my stock select. and
prices as low as any frSt-class house In the
city. j.. GATHkldliT sun.
in 10 Is Governor street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
nEAFNESS--ITS CAUSES AND

~ CURE, by one who was deaf twenty
eight years. Treated by most ~ the noted
specialists Of the day. with no benefit. Cured
himself In three months. and since then
hundreds OF Others by same process. A
plain. simple, aud successful home treat.
ment. Address T. \. PAGE. las east Tween.
ty-siNth street. New York city.
M
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
SEEDN.

CEEDS FOR MARKET-G ARDEN
~ ERS.
Fresh stock OF CABBAGE, TOMATO,
LEITUCk. BETS and all kinds Of HOT
BED SEEDS at lowest prices. Descriptive
catalogue free. T. W. WOOD X SONS.
No. 10 south Fourteenth street. and corner
OF Sixth and Marshall streets IA ls-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
IssoLuTIONs a pARrNERsHIps.
BOOkS. STATIONERY. sc.

1909 NOW Is THE TINE TO
ICCOs GET
At 1902 MAIN STREET,
BLANK BOOKS, DIARtES. AND Ply
SICIANS' VISITING LISTS:
VIRGINIA AND HAGERSTOWN ALMA.
MACS, CALENDARS.
J. W. RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
IN l-d&w
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24
TkILORs AND CLOrHIKRs.

Se~N~r~~Nrf-0r~a<seser< ~. 0f~sH-SNN0y~NNN-NrN
PEM0VAL.-0N THE lsT 0F>a0
~ MARCH SHALL REMOVE TO ~
905 BANK Strict. next TO the cor M
per OF Ninth, up 10 which time l will ma q
mp my winter sock now ON hand a. cost
for cash. JOHN LATOUCHE,
10 - col ATenth street.
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DKUes, aEDICirks. so

Price per bottle. 81 aud sl.7s. For sale
by POWERS. TAYLOR a Co, Richmond,
Va no 2s-d&wty
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24

and the medicine was sold at s. per bottle.
This CO. partnership was Dissolved by MA.
q. 4. SWIFT retiring and MIR. II. QUINN
continuing the manufacture OF this CEIsE-
BRATtD ' EGEfABLE BLOOD RENEW
ERFROM SOUTHERN FORESTS up 10 the
present time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-01-24

In an humble way. using an ordinary iron
pot for boiling. The bus ness was run under
the name OF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-06
David Did IT.

The President is said to find great con-
ISOLATION in the fact that Peckham, the ad-
ministration candidate, was elected judge
of the court of appeals in the state of New
York. This is the single star of hope shin
ing through the otherwise rayless night.
How this result was secured is told by the
Brooklyn Edgic;
There is no doubt at all that the governors
political foresight in securing the labor vote
for Peckham did the business. 1t Is a fact
which deserves all the emphasis 1t is pretty
sure to receive both here and elsewhere. The
David of the New York Democracy was never
more interesting than he is to-day.
The Albany Express testifes to the same
effect:
The success OF the Peckham canvass turned
upon the intrigue of his managers with the
leaders of the George movement in the me-
tropol!s At the last moment those leaders
were induced to run out Peckham ballots With
their municipal tickets, and thus the Demo-
cratic candidate was saved. His majority in
New York city is about 5000 larger than was
Hills year ago, and this increase there due
10 the enormous vote brought to the polls by
the George excitement, accounts for all of
Peckham's plurality in the state.
Recent events have done much toward
clevating David B. Hill to the position of
national Democratic leader. 1t is best for
Republicans to recognize Id him man of
great political sagacity. 1t is possible that
Mr.. Tilden's shoes may not long be vacant.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-06
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Important Recommendation by Chief
Engineer Paris,

Chief Engineer Paris, of the fire depart.
ment in his report for the past year, sub.
mitted to the commissioners, states that all
the engine houses except 2 and are in
good condition. The arrangements in No.
2 are bad, and the railroad tracks on Vir-
ginia avenue seriously interfere with the
working of No. in going to fire. He
renews his recommendation than an engine
house be built near the Wallach school
building, Navy Yard. He suggests that
double engine house, for a steamer aud
truck, be built south of Pennsylvania ave.
nue, near the present site Of No. 9 house.
He recommends the increase Of foremen TO
nine, the acting chief engineers position to
be made permanent, and the pay Of foremcn
and engineers to be placed at 81 100 aud
81 ,05O respectively He ealsorecommends the
appointment Of nine assistant forcmen,
with an increase salary of 500 per year
each, aud that provision be made for two
additional watchmen. lie asks for 5000 feet
Of hose for the western section OF the city.
He requests that Congress be asked to
grant an appropriation TO be known MS a
preserve relief fund.- During year ending
June 80 last there were 100 alarms of fires
and Gl local alarms. The losses amounted
to $240,iS0, and the Insurance $40 1886,
against loss Of 81 800, aud an insurance
OF Sl31G45 Tor the proceeding year.
TINE REPORT or FIRE MARSHAL DREW,
covering the same PERIOD again calls at
tention to the great quantity OF low-grade
and combustible oil which is being sent,
he says to this market and put on sale at
retail, "gs ] have said in my former re-
poft.n MIR. Drew writes: ITO say that
this oil is dangerous is putting II mild. 1t
Is murderous, and some law should be
enacted 10 prevent the vile stun from be-
ing shipped to this District. We have had
many fires and many deaths from the use
Of this oil, by the explosion of lamps,
which would not occur II the oil was pure
or separated from the gasoline ana naphtha
contained therein. IL is, therefore, really
necessary for the protection of the public
at large from death aud destruction that
law, strong enough In all its bearings,
should be enacted TO prevent the sale Of
these low grade volatile oils"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-11-06
The CnnItnl Of the Nation.

The plan adopted by Congress for govern
ing the District of Columbia-the wisdom
or unwisdom OF which we do not propose
to discuss at this time-relieves the people
OF Washington not only from the excite
ment Of political campaigns, but from the
obligations and responsibilities incident to
suffrage. 1t does not, however, relieve any
citizen from the duty which every mau
owes to the community IN which he resides
TO be Jealous for the general good, to pro-
mote, SO far as he may, those objects which
he thinks will conduce to the happiness aud
prosperity Of his neighbors as well as to his
own advancement.
"No man lveth to himself" aud every
man is, to a certain extent, his brothers
keeper: not in the sense Of obtrusive meddle.
sCmCLCss, not in minding everybody's busi-
Iess, ut In tie fact that every life affects
other lives, that each is dependent on all
aud all on each, so that there Is grand
community Of interest from which no one
can lie exempted except by death.
Accepting these automatic truths at their
face value, it is apparent that the absence
Of the ballot and the turmoil Of political
campaigning does not restrict the sphere Of
useful activities in this capital so much that
the public spirited citizen may not find
ample space wherein to work for the public
good.
We have not only beautiful cty-almost
incomparably beautiful but great and
rapidly growing population There are
people enough and wealth enough here for
state. The future opens up possibilities
OF even more rapid growth than the capital
has yet experienced. Having no other
legislation than that which Congress pro
vldcs, being, in fact, as dependent on Con-
rress as child is on its parents, 1t is of the
first importance that the community should
supply itself with such an organization as
will most efTectually represent its interests
TO the lawmaking power, and use all rea-
sonable and proper efforts to secure needful
legislation.
There are many local interests which de-
mand the attention of enterprising citizens,
and there are many ways in which a wide
awake and earnest man may benefit the
public without making himself extensively
conspicuous. Indeed, the field of beneh.
cent activities is quite as inviting as that
which lures the local politicians Of other
cities.
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN, has, at
various times, INVITED the citizens Of Wash
ington to take hold and help forward enter
prises OF merit. Such invitations have
generally met prompt and cheerful re-
sponse. The immediate future of the city
promises to be rich In opportunities to do
= H.. n. \ -, 100.
to find the most ready aud hearty cooper
alton on the part of the solid men, the live
men, the goahcad men of Washington.