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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
DESTRUCTIVE CONFEDERATION.
The CITY of In Crosse, wis AbIaEe-
Assistance from Other Points
fBy telegraph to he Dispatch.1

lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.l
La CROSSE. Wis. April Ga fire
broke out at 10 O'Clock this forenoon,
and was still burning and spreading at
z. NJ, with no good prospect Of being
confined to any particular limit. 1t
began IN John Paul 5 saw-mill and lum-
beI-yard. which were swept away.
Colemsn's mill and undergrad next
disappeared, and the flames spread
among lumber-Piles and factories IN all
directions but the progress was
greatest to the southwest. The fire
department was unable to cope with the
confisgratioD. and assistance was sent
from Sparta and Winona. The Sparta
engines have arrived. Milwaukee sent
two engines fully manned on a special
train. The distance is 200 miles. The
fire was caused by spark from mill
stack or furnace, and, famed by strong
north winds, soon got beyond control.
The situation at =. ". IS as fol-
lows Fire still raging fercely and al
efforts on the part Of the fire.
men TO subdue it unsuccessful.
Wind still high and a great many
streams still play ing on the fire. Total
area already burned, over five blocks
long and block and half wide. Be-
sides the extensive lumbeT-mills OF
Messrs. Paul and Coleman, with their
great planing-mills and factories, the La
Crosse soap factory, and immense store
houses filled with dressed lumber, laths.
and shingles, eight dwellings were
burned. The total loss is placed at from
100000 to 81, 100000; only half in
sured. One thousand men are thrown
out Of employment.
The FIRE UNDER CONTROL.
The FIRE was completely under con-
troll by $50 O'Clock. The engines
from Winona, MINI, and Sparta, rem
dered excellent aid. Engines from St.
Paul and Minneapolis we're ready to
start by special train, but were tele-
graphed TO stop.
A careful estimate of the loss places
it at between $500, 900 and 81 900, 900,
Of which, as individual heavy losses,
c. L. Coleman's is the greatest, his loss
being 100000, with no insurance;
John Psul's loss, besides 100000
feet Of lumber, is estimated at sl50,-
600; insured for 100000. The fire
laid waste ten blocks, which included
Two Of the largest lumber-yards in Wis
consin and some eighty small houses.
Fully one thousand men are thrown out
OF employment and four hundred per-
sons rendered homeless. Ii was by far
the most destructive fire that ever
visited La Crosse. and but for the
favorable wind the entire southern part
Of the city would have been swept
aWaV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

trains some even composed Of less
than that number Of cars, and some are
empty cars sent out 70 make . show"
PARSONS, KAN, April 6.-Thsr
was no material change IN the strike
situation since yssssrdsy. Irons's cir
cular urging the men to keep up the
strike was framed and hung 10 con-
spicuous places, and the strikers IN
consequence announced that they would
not allow any Knights Of Labor to re-
sumo work. 1t is said, however, that
about one hundred Of the men have
been re-employcd, and the master
mechanic announces that be has all the
men engaged that he wants. Seven
Knights were arrested yesterday and
held for trial. The citizens are organ
izipg law-and-order league for the pro
lection Of property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Anti.t hinese Denomination AVID Riot


GUAYMAs, MEXICo, April 6.-The
steamer Altats brings news Of great
anti Chinese demonstration, ending in a
riot, which occurred at Mazatlan on
March 2Sth. When the steamer
Romero Rubio was entering the port Of
Mazatlan she was enormously reported
to be the steamer Sardonyx, which. it
was known, had on board six hundred
Chinese. An immense mob gathered
on the wharf, and after the mistake had
been explained parsded through the
streets. crying. Down with the Chi
nese." The police were unable to dis
perse the crowd, which made an attack
upon q Chinese house. breaking the
doors, windows, and furniture. No
blood was shed. The Cinnamon fed
from the town. Troops have been sent
for in anticipation Of more trouble
when the Ssrdonyx arrives.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

beng . certain charm against that NAL.
ady. The owner Of the tooth says he
never had the toothsche In his life. A
double hsxlenut carried In the pocket
or about the person Is also preventive
of this painful ailment.
4 rabid dog ssvagely attacked . lit
tie child in . London suburb. Henry
Bradley, Q laborer, dashed to the
child's assistance, and after q desper-
ate struggle succeeded in cutting the
animals throat. DR.. DeLacy, who
was passing 1t the time, at once opened
the dogs bead and ascertained beyond
peradventure that the animal was in ,
rsbid state.
The last and most recherche produc-
ton Of modern industry is "point lace
into the web of which brilliauts are
woven" This costly tissue will be out
Of the reach Of many persons. SO far
it has only been used for bonnet-crowns
and for covering fans. One grestcour-
tier. however, has ordered the entire
trimming for a superb gown to be made
Of ito surpass all robes, past, pre-
sent, or future.
English lsckeys think livery no dis
grace, but rather distinction-a proof
that they serve people Of importance.
The more conspicuous the garb. the
brighter the yellow Of the waistcoa, or
the scarlet of the cuffs, the larger the
cockade, or the longer the top costtails,
the finer q genuine turnkey feels {; be-
sides which, they havetwo suits ayear,
and the sale Of cast-of clothes brings
quite al addition to their revenues.
In ancient times person accused Of
robbery had piece Of barley bread on
which the mass had been said given
him to swallow. He put it ID his
mouth, uttering the words 4" May this
piece Of bread choke me if what ! say
is not true" and if be could swallow
it without being chOked be was pro-
nounced innocent. Tradition ascribes
the death of the Earl Goodwin to chok-
ing with q piece Of bread after this
solemn appeal.
1t is not generally known. but the
Duchess of Teck. born Princess Mary
of Cambridge, and a granddaughter Of
George w., is Of as high lineage as
Her Majesty, Queen Victoria. At one
time there were only two lives between
her and the throne. She is unfortu-
nately married and unfortunate in APP
pearance, being enormous in size; but,
despite this Disagreement, she carries
herself with a grace and dignity that
make many ssy she would have looked
a queen better than the wearer Of the
crown. She has, indeed, more royal
bearing and a finer charm Of manner
than any member Of the Queens imme-
date family. Married to the pauper
son of a morganstic wife Of German
duke. her portion from Parliament is
e5, 200 year, sum which she finds
insufficient for the demands Of her sta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Grsnf's Tomb and Memorial bay
lBy telegraph to the Dispatch.I


NEW YORK, April 6-Extensive
preparations are being made for the
ceremonies at Grants tomb in River
side Park on memorial day. 1T is ex-
pected that not less than 100000 peo-
pie will attend the ceremonies. They
will be held in the afternoon SO as not
to conflict with the several parades OF
the day in New York and Brooklyn.
Cards Of invitation have been issued by
the committee TO invited guests Of C..
5. Grant Post. The Post and their
guests will be conveyed in their
steamers to Riverside. The New York
guests will be received at the foot Of
Twenty-third street and the Brooklyn
guests at South ferry. A large num-
Der OF invitations have been issued by
the committee, one Of which has been
sent 10 the Governor Of every State in
The Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

$500 operatives now idle viii BE- ~
work. snd By Saturday the nilis WI ..
running. The associated charities and
the citizens have cared for Z 500 Hood
sufferers since last Wednesday, and have
declined any outside assistance, sending
back several hundred dollars yesterday
which was rendered from abroad.
To-day news came that Rome,
Ga. and Selma, Ala. needed assis-
lance, and in ten minutes the citizens
raised 600 for each city. All the rail-
roads except the East Tennessee. Viz
ginia and Georgia, Memphis and Charles
ton, and Nashville and Chattanooga, re-
sumed running to-day after eight days
blockade, and trains on all roads viii
run on schedule time tomorrow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
rngIi.h steamship wrecked.

by ttlegfhpl 20 LNt DIsPaI'H-T
PHILADELPHIA, April 6.-The
English steamship Brinkburn- Of Lon
don, from Carthagens for Philadelphia,
with 2,l00 tons Of iron ore, went
ashore in q fog to-day on Fenwick's
island shOal, south Of Cape Henlopen.
She struck hard and was filling with
water hen the crew left her. The yes
sci will be a total loss. The sea is
breaking over her SIX miles from the
shore. The Brinkburn is almost new
vessel, having been built at Sunder-
land, England in 1850. The vessel
and cargo were valued at 100000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Restoration of Captured Property.

by Telegraph 10 lhe Ulspatch.I
WASHINGTON, April 6.-The House
Committee on War Claims to-day or
dered a favorable report on Representa-
tive Hemphill's bill to authorize the
Secretary OF the Treasury to deliver to
the rightful owner any silyerware,
jewelry, portraits, watches, and other
articles deposited in the Treasury by
the Secretary Of War in June, 1860, as
property captured by the United States
army during the late war. The bill
provides for the sale Of any Of these
articles which may remain in the Urea
sury two years after the passage Of the
act
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
A Report CoBtradiefed.
[by telegraph to the rispatch.

ILs HFI 70 6-c 4 - p VII
CHICAGO, April Ga DAILY Nsirl
Springfield, III, special SAYS: NJ
Georgia bonds have been offered to any
officers Of this State as 4 donation Il
the Soldiers Home. Governor 0glesby
said to-day that be had received no no
LITIGATION that such q gift is contem.
plated. The State Auditor and the At
torney-General, who are the only per.
sons competent to make the State o.
Illinois plaintiff in q suit, are also with
out information in regard TO the ALLEGED
scheme to secure the assistance Of tbs
State to force Georgia TO redeem repu-
dated bonds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
General ShaIer's second Trial.

NEW YORK. April 6.-lhe second
trial Of General Alexander ShAler, who
is under indictment charged with re-
ceiying brides TO influence him 10
choosing armory sites while a member
OF the ArmOry Commission, was SET
down for to-day. Eihu Root, who ap-
peared as his counsel in place Of Colonel
George Bliss, who defended the accused
on the former trial, asked for an ad-
journment. Judge Barrett set down
the trial peremptorily for Thursday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Yesterdays Executive Session

10y Atitblap4 ~ inc OlhpobNh'l
WASHINGTON. April G.-The Sen
ate in executive session to-day con-
frmed the nominations of John d.
Oberly. Of Illinois, and Charles Ly-
man, Of Connecticut, to be ciyil-ser.
vice commissioners, and ). NJ. Stock
slayer, Of Indiana, TO be Assistant
Commissioner Of the General Land Of
fee.
Mr.. Morrill, reported from the
Finance Committee q resolution declar-
iDgupon the authority ofthe Secretary Of
the Treasury, that there are no papers
in the Department affecting the moral
character or official record Of any OF
the suspended internal-reyerue col
lectors about whom the committee has
made inquiries. The resolution, Mr..
Morrill, said, was adopted by unaui-
nous vote OF the committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

WASHINGTON, April c, 1856.
senate.

SSn8lt.
Mr.. Plumb presented the petition OF
an association of colored citizens OF
Kansas praying for assistance TO emf
CRATE TO Africa, with the view of there
building up another L" United States -
iepublie.
Dir. Plumb said be understood there
vas . strong determination on the part
Of the petitioners to carry out the emf
grafton scheme referred TO. Referred.
Mr.. Blair reported iavorably, without
amendment from the Committee on
Education and Labor, the arbitration
bill recently passed BY the House of
Representatives.
Mr.. Logaa's army bill was again
taken up, and Vas discussed By Msssrs.
Lossn, Hale, Henderson, Dawes, Hsw-
Ley. md Teller.
9r. Call care notice hat tomorrow
aftsr ths disPosAl Of the morning bust
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
The Indian Capsives.

FORT Bowie, ARIz., April g.
Sheriff Slatch, Of Cechiz county, Arr
zona, came here few days ago with =
warrant for Geronimo and forty-one
"John Does General Crook told
him to make his demand in writing.
lie did not do 50 until be got back to
Tombstone yesterday. A written de-
mand was received from him for Chr
hushus and other rsnegades. General
Crook replied that the Indians are held
as prisoners Of war, under instructions
from Washington, and would not be
given up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Exciting Election In Houston. Texas


Houston, TEx., April 6.-The
msyoralty election yesterday was the
most exciting ever known in the history
Of this city. The principal candidates
were William r. Baker, present incum-
bent, who headed the citizens ticket,
against Daniel C. Smith, regular Demo
cratic nominee. The contest was Bit
teIly wsged on both sides. The polls
were crowded with psrtisans all day.
Early in the evening the Baker men
claimed victory and were greatly elated
at midnight. The returns coming in from
outer wards rendered the victory doubt
full. After all returns were in it was
found that Smith was elected by four
majority. The excitement is intense.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

by teIegrNph 70 tDe D1PH1O4.I
CHATTANOOGA, April 6.-The wa
ters have been slowly rsceding all day.
and at Z O'Clock tonight the river stood
forty and half feet and falling. Most
Of the families that were driven from
their homes are nov back again. The
supply Of water and gas is resumed,
and manufacturers are preparing to be-
gin operations. By tomorrow at least
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
.....-.... u. IT,. ItLsr..

ST. LOUIS, April "a Post-DiS-
patch special from Greensboro Ky
SAYS: The steamer Mountain Boy
was turned over in a gale at this place
early this morning. Frank Asher,
Waterman, Scott Lowry, roustAbOut,
and William Stateler, passenger, were
drowned. Other persons aboard the
boat fourteen IN numberl were saved. -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

Fond Husband: Well, my dear,
what are you sobbing about
Young Wife; Why, that sponge cake
] sent to the agricultural fair has just
taken the first prize. Boo-hoo
Fond Husband: What is there TO cry
about in that: You ought TO feel proud,
my dear, Of your knowledge Of the Gu
linary art.
Young Wife: But you don't under.
stand. The judges gave !, the award Is
the best specimen Of concrete sent in.
Boo. hoo - Chicago Rambler.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
CouDty-Treasurcr sterfing's Case
lBy telegraph TO the Dispstch.l

HARRIsoNBURG, Va, April g.
After two days preliminary trial the
counsel for S. K. Sterling, the default
ing county treasurer, waived further
examination, and the prisoner was to.
day bailed in the sum of $4,000 for
his appearance before the grand jury al
the April term Of the County Court.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.
ArRfL 9. 1855.
About 145O0 pounds loose tobacco WAS
sold to-day, and values were better than
prevailed last week. though 7Ac. was the
best prize paid. Auction sales on Change
we're small. and s4Sc. highest for new
wrapper. Old wrappers were In better de-
mRnd, with sales privately OF u to IS
packages. few new upland Wrappers
were sod 81 about 20a22c. The tone Of the
market to-day shows an Improvement.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
SEVERE STORMS.
HIGH WINDS ANp HEAVY SNOW IN
THE NORTHWEST.
The Worst Experience in Many Years in
Detroit street-car Travel Inter
rupted by Heavy Drifts
TBy telegraph TO the Dispaieh.l

10y tttkAuEb w tAt DtnfHteasl
DETROIT, MICH, April 6.-The
present storm is undoubtedly the worst
experienced in this State for many
years. Early this morning several st
tempts were made 10 run street-cars,
but the snow drifted 80 rapidly that it
became impossible to keep the track
clear, and the cars are showed up at va
rious points on nearly all the lines in
the city. One or two lines refused TO
try their strength with the elements,
and their cars are safely stabbed. Traffic
is almost entirely suspended. it being ex-
tremely difficult topavigate the streets IN
any manner. Huge drifts are reported
from all over the town, and cleaning
the walks is piece OF superfnou-
work seldom INDUCED in. At 10
o'clock the signal service reported four
teen inches on the level, and at noon
binding sheets Of the s. beautiful - are
still interfering with pedestrianism.
The entire southern part OF the State is
covered with snow. 1t is announced
by the signal service that the present
entertainment will continue throughout
tonight. Telegraph and telephone bust
ness is much delayed or entirely
stopped.
TELEGRAPH1C COMMUNICATION CUT
OFF.
CHICAGO, April 6.-The heavy
snow-storm accompanied by high winds
resulted in practically cutting off all
telegrsphic communication at one time
to-day between the West and New
York. The storms centre was near
Buffalo, and extended north into Can
ada, and south covering Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Detroit, and even
south OF the Ohio river. The stoppage
appeared TO be complete to New York
up to 10 o'clock this morning. The
only wire working between Chicago
and New York up to that time was one
carrying Western Union stock quota
tions. At the Western Union, Mutual
Union. United Lines, and Baltimore
and Ohio. messages for the East were
not received except subject to de-
lay" which meant delivery to- day. to-
morrow, or next day. Not one of the
private wires, for which something like
s400, 600 per anDum is paid by brokers.
was working. All were down. Some
OF the Offices not happening to have
Western Mon tickets were without
quotations.
THE STORM IN ONTARIO.
TORONTO, April Ga heavy wind
and snow-storm has prevailed in Ca
tario since early this morning. \
number Of buildings have been IN
rooted, fences, signs. &C., blown down,
and considerable other damage done
The roof Of William Bell d Co. S organ
factory at Guelph, one of the largest
buildings in that city, was blown off
while the hands were at work and
several Of them injured, but not fatally.
THREE DAYS or RAIN AND SNOW.
WASH April Obs
patches from points covering the entire
States Of Pennsylvania, Southern and
Western New York, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Michigan, and West Virginia
report a three-days' storm Of mingled
rain and snow and rapid rise in all the
streams. Those in Pennsylvania and
West Virginia are doing great damage
TO mills, lumber, and timber, and many
collieries are flooded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07

A travelling snake cbarmer says that
it is easy to win the confidence and
affection Of q youthful boa or snsconds,
as they are not yenomous or vicious,
and can only exert their power oferasA-
ing by getting purchase with their tail
On something that will offer suflicieat
resistance after they have completely
cooled themselves around the limb or
body Of their intended victim. II sur.
prised or annoyed they may bite, bat
can do no serious harm thereby. Thsir
tongue is Is soft and slippery o. velvet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Cesi-DigGers strike.

EvERsoN, PA, April 6.--McClure
& Co., having refused to grant the de-
mands Of their miners for ninety cents
per one hundred bushels. the distric,
price for mining, . strike was inau-
gursted in oil the works Of the firm
yesterday morning. About 1000 msn
are out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
FrNANClAE AND coxMEacrAL,
xrN YORK srocx ,exRrK

NEW YORK. April s.-jf thres seocks esy
excepted the total sales Of the nc mssn6sf a.
the lat to-day amounted 10 iens thao e1,oo0
shares. and fuctusti0ce we're equally -
unimportant "a the amount Of btassneeD
extreme DUNES. the market exhtb3te1 .
very decidedly strong situation. 1ne msr-
hot elo<eo. however. very dull and strone 81
hgurts which show generally small -.
cause for the dearth OF business wAs the
interruption 20 Telegraph communication
VIII the outside world. owing 20 the heavy
storn prevailing. Lackavanna, Lake Soore,
sno sl. frul we're the only active stockS npd
are unchanged TO \ higher. Olbsf st1cks
sre 10 ; lover. except thst Pacific Mall n
Gown and Missocri Pacific !. saissI
BALTIMOBk
BAfrIroRn, April s.-ytryin!a ca con-
soncsted, 51; new So, IS. Bid to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Fire IN satem~so.
IRy telegrsph 70 the UNpAtch-

SAVANNAH. GA, April 6.-Frs
broke out in the Csnual-rsilrosd ware
houses this afternoon and destroyed
forty-fivs carloads Of corn and dam
sgsd 500 bales Of cotton. The sstins-
ted loss Is t25, 200.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Death Of Doctor from Hydrophobin
lby Telegraph 10 the Dispaten.l

BALTIMORE, April Chr. Brinton
II. Warner, a young physician Of this
city, died to-day Of hydrophobis. On
Christmas day be was bitten by small
lap-dog, which had been run over on
the street by vehicle, and be made an
effort TO take it to his home to nurse it.
lie csuierized the wound, but several
days ago be exhibited the horrors Of
that fell disease. DR.. Warner was q
son Of DR.. j. Z. Warner, Of Hartford
county. retired physician, and form
erly surgeon in the United States army.
Deceased leaves . widow and three
children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-04-07
Died from she Eject Of His wound.

sE'F'VN1"I tN3t~1"118 70 s19c ~ VII
NORFOLK, Va, April G.-Cornelins
Essop, who was SO terribly shot by his
brother-in-law, Tom Williams, on Sun
day, died last night. The murderer
escaped across the line into North Caro-
Inns