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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
AIopg-Iiyed Superstition

A Nashville special says : The muir
der Of II. c. Adams, near Ashland
City, brought up an old superstition,
which was In this instance verified in
remarkable manner, Adams was
hauled home on a wagon three miles,
his extremities being frozen stiff, and
during the trip not drop of blood
flowed from single one of nine CHASTITY
wounds upon his head, face, and throat.
When he was carried into the house
the coroner ordered the clothing
taken of without being cut. TIC
do this, with his arms frozen in
semi-circular position, required
no little effort and some time. Hewas
turned on one side, then on the other,
then in a sitting position, and during
all this time still no blood exuded.
When his coats were removed, and he
was lying on his back, no one touching
him, Wash. Simmons asked permission
to come in and see him, which request
was granted by the acting coroner. lie
came in. did not lock upon the corpse,
but walked to the fire and took q seat,
resting his head on his hands. Now
for the strange part. AS soon as he
came into the room the wounds on
Adams face and neck began to bleed pro-
fusely, and this Notwithstanding the
| fact that he was still frozen and his
arms standing up from his body in
circular shape. This fact is youched
for by 7. A. Turners county clerk
John j. Lee, clerk and master aud act
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
powder-Miirs Blown 10 Atoms.

A DAYTON Ohio special says: 4
terrific explosion occurred to-day at the
Miami Powder Works, at Goes sta
ton, near Xenia, where three large
powder-mills were blown to atoms, and
Gustave Snyder, superintendent OF the
works, so badly burned and bruised
that he cannot recover. The mills
had been closed since Saturday,
and were started again this morn
ing, when the explosion occurred. Sny-
der was near dill No. 3. lie was
hurled some distance by the concus-
sion, and was badly burned about the
face and hands. His mustache and
front hair are all gone, and his face is
so badly burned as to be unrecogniza-
bic. lie also received internal inju-
ries by inhaling the fire. This is the
third explosion Snyder has been in du-
ring the past year. About forty min
utes after No. 3 went up Mills No. 5
and No. were put in operation,
and by the time they were
fairly under way No. 5 exploded
WIFI a mighty report, which was pls'lly
heard in Springfield and in this city, IL
miles away. Mill No. + Immediately
followed with light report, filling the
air around with pieces Of iron, timber
&c. The explosion is said to have beer
caused by the incrustations in thu
wheels, arising from not having beer
used for several days. The wheels tina
grind the explosive material weigh Sc,
900 pounds each and reyolve in larg,
metal mortar. The powder-mills wer,
constructed OF sheet-iron and timber.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
Iournalists ontbe War.Path.

A Columbia IS. C.) special says: A
war between three local Journalists
n. G. Gonzalez, of the Columbia Blu
reau of the Charleston NecS and Cou-
rieT c. A. Calvo, Jr.. proprietor OF
the Columbia Register, and I. j. La
motto, reporter for the latter paper
occurred here to-day, in which a cow
hide. pistols, and fists figured. The
difficulties grew out of sharp personal
criticisms by Lamotte and Gonzalez OF
each others journalism. About noon
Gonzalez met Lamotte and struck
him a severe blow under the left eye.
Bystanders prevented further difficulty.
Calyo, upon hearing Of the assault upon
his employee, armed himself with a
covhide and went in search Of Coma
lez. Coming up with him on the prin-
cipal street, he was in the act OF de-
nouncing him for assaulting Lamotte,
when Gonzalez retorted with a blow,
and Calvo drew a cowhide and show
cred blows upon the head Of GONZALEZ.
The latter clinched his antagonist and
showed him against a large window
glass, breaking the glass and cutting
Calvo's thigh very severely. The
struggle continued, and Gonzalez
drew self-cocking pistol, but
instead Of firing it used it as
a club and cut Calvo's head very badly
in a number of places. The combatants
were separated. and Calyo was taken to
a surgeon. The difficulty was renewed
at 5 p. NJ. by a brother of Calyo attack
irg Gonzalez near the scene of the pre-
vious difficulty. Calyo's brother was
armed with knuckles and pistol and
Gonzalez with pistol. Both parties
drew their pistols, but before either
could use them they were thrown to the
ground and disarmed by parties who
were anticipating a renewal Of the trOu-
bles. There is much excitement on the
street. A fresh encounter, with deadly
results, would not be surprising.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
A Quarrel Among Billiard Experts.

lNtm iOlh sbdll abh 80 fA'eP'l
Jacob Schaefer, the American bill
lard champion, is trying hard to ar
range another match with Vignaux be-
fore the latter's return to France. The
men had a quarrel yesterday when the
division Of the gate-money of the re-
cent tournament was made.
Give me one more chance said
Scbaefer. land I'll play You any kind
of billiards you like"
i'll play you in private for $4,000
or SIC, 900" retorted vignaux, and
III give you the privilege % inviting
ten or fifteen of your friends
but | don't want to play in pri-
cate," responded Scbaefer. 4" make
my living at billiards. want divi-
sion of the gate-money, and | want all
billiard-loyers to see the game
II don't propose to be the victim of
an American mob again." angrily re-
Piled vignaux. "lf you want gate
money, and wish your friends to see the
match, why hire the Academy of Music.
Then charge IS or $40 for each ticket
and let there be no complimentary tick
cts given away. That will keep out
the mob" Nothing has been settled.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
WrFE SPEAKS OUT.
where the Average Husband Is said be at
Fault.

where the Average Husband IL said TO ne ~
Fault.
A married lady writes: :" 1t seems
to be a common failing of the gentle
men after they have been married a liz
tie while to discard all the little coarte-
sizes which they had been wont to show
their wives before marriage. The
please and thank you are forgot
ten. When 60 to a place Of amuse-
nent and see lady and gentleman to-
ce,ber can tell in almost every in
stance whether they are man and vile.
IL the lady drops her programme or
handkerchief and has to stoop and
pick it up herself, say she is that
mans wife. On the contrary, If
the gentleman is kind and po-
lite to her, careful about draughts,
etc, l say they are not married. We
hear great deal of talk about the trials
and cares Of man in business. They
haze to battle with the world, it is
true, and labor for our support but
women are the homekeepers, and the
little cares and trials which come up
every hour in housekeeping are just as
hard for them to bear as mans Office
or shop duties are to him. 10 keep
a house well is no play business. /
would like to see a woman wrestle
With tho servant-girl question and pre-
serve her ideality.' This will cause
the roses to fade in her cheek quicker
than anything | know of.
Now, believe in marriage. | be-
lieye that there are great many good
and roble men in the world, and that
there will be men-angels in lies7en.
There are men who rise at night to adj
minister soothing syrup to the baey,
and who struggle with the kitchen fire
in the morning. On the other hand,
there are idle, silly, selfish, exactlng,
extravsgant wives, women who whine
when their husbands bring them an
orange instead of an apple, and rice
cerSd, and yet it does seem to me as II
these kind OK women receive more adu-
lation from the men than the kind,
CHEEKY, helpful wives We so often see.
| claim that women are not any more to
blame, and not as much to blame, for
the disenchantmeEt' Of married life
than their husbands are. Women are
by nature more unGelfsh, more sensi-
tive, truer, and kinder than men are.
Their duties are more varied and more
wearing. They endure greater suffer
ing, have more strain upon their ner-
vous system, and bear up under ADVERSE
ties which a man often shoots himself
in the head to get rid Of. They need
more sympathy and tenderer care than
a man does, and, am sorry 10 say, they
don't always receive it,"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
WANTED ELSEWHERE.


Jss kl,ssee csas,,rfs,"r--s Sh'n''' '''''
ksass.a An rsfertssse csse--SeS.re s"ow'
ssssm.
,crns~popdeuce o, the Richmond Dlspaiehl
PETERSBURG, February 3, 1886.
United States District Attorney Glib
sen and Depaty.Msrshal 0serby came
ever from Richmond this morning to
look after the case Of Ferrous Walsh,
who ia In the custody Of the State au-
shorities, charged with passing counter
feN money.
After consultation with the mayor
and the Commonwealth attorney, the
officials OF the United States very readily
agreed 10 allow the State authorities to
dispose Of the case before themselves
taking any action, except TO serve the
warrant OF arrest upon the accused.
The MAYOR will render his decision IN
the case tomorrow, and viii probably
send The accused on for indictment oy
the grand Jury. Walsh has for some
Anne been making his home in small
heat. This was searched by the police
,sst evening, but no unlawful tools were
found therein. :,
= The Chinese New.Year was formally
celebrated to-day by the Chinese resi-
dents OF Petersburg. There happen
10 be only two citizens Of this nation
sli,y in this city-proprietors Of re.
fpectable laundry-but they celebrated
the dsy in generous style by the firing
Of mop. crackers and other fireworks
10 DO which permission was given
them by the mayor. And they
seemed to enjoy themselves as much as
does the average American on Christ
mas. day.
Mr.. George T. Adams, weli-known
carpenter OF Surry county, was arrested
some days ago and put in jail, charged
with obtaining a suit Of clothes from
NC. Wright, a merchant ofSurry Court
house, under false pretenoes. Adams,
il is alleged, bought the clothes and
gave Wright check on the Merchants
and Farmers Bank Of Smithiield, stating
that be had money on deposit there.
Nj. Wright subsequently ascertained
hat the check was worthless, and fur
Their that MIR. Adams had lately given
several other checks on the same bank.
On the hearing of the case it was found
that Adams was not in his right mind,
and a commission de luHdtico in7uirendo
was ordered.
A regular northeast snow-storm has
been prevailing here since early morn
ing, and this afternoon the snow covers
the earth to the depth of between three
and four inches. The fall is still rapid,
and the prospect is good for the deepest
snow of the winter. We have as yet
had no good sleighing.
ROBIN ADAIR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
NORFOLK.
HEAVY Storm Burned 10 Doath.

lspecial telegram 10 the Dispatch
NORFOLK, VA, February "a
heavy snow-storm is prevailing here to-
night. The incoming railroad trains
report travel slow and difficult. The
wind is fifty miles an hour at Cape
Henry, ~
A fiye.year-old daughter Of Martha
Skeeter (colored), living on Avon street.
was burned to death this morning by
her clothes taking fire, A similar acci-
dent happened yesterday.
The Baker Salvage Company's wreck
ing steamer Victoria Peed, which went
in search Of the dismasted British bark
Veronica, arrived this morning with
the bark in tow, having picked her up
twenty-five miles southeast of Whale S
Head lighthouse. The Peed found the
British steamship Manchester along
side the Veronica supplying her
with provisions and getting ready
to tow her to Hampton Roads.
The Veronica had been beating up and
down the coast trying to get into the
capes for over two weeks. She is
loaded with salt, consigned to Colonel
William Lamb, of this city, and is in
a badly battered condition.
Captain William Marts, Of Balti-
more, arrived here this morning and
chartered the wrecking-tug Nellie and
appliance, and will leave this afternoon
for Ocracoke inlet to the assistance Of
the stranded steam-yacht G. G. Green.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04

CorespOndingly quick time 20 o,...
points Through bills % iadluz .,,. ., 4,
low rates q. 4. IAlIDt
ia 80 General passeuv.- Am
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
weu,b,y geporf Of the city MissisE.
ft,or the Dieoatch.l

For the Dlsoatch.l
The work done through the Mission
has been very heavy during the month
of January, and it affords great pleasure
to the ladies To feel that they have been
eble to contribute to the comfort Of so
large a number of sufferers during the
severe weather Of that month. The coke
donated the Mission by the Council has
been managed in systematic manner
ty n careful coal committee and distri-
buted judiciously by careful visitors,
and too much praise cannot be awarded
Captain Cutshaw and Mr. j. Bolton for
their promptness in delivering the coke.
The amount distributed since the lst OF
January is II ,9l2 bushels.
The visitors have distributed 700
pieces old clothing, 100 pairs old shoes,
loo yards red flannel, 200 yards cot
ton cloth, calico, and canton flannel
II new flannel shirts, X blankets, IL
comforts, and have ade,475 visits.
Amount of provisions distributed I;
COO pounds sugar, GOO pounds rice,
1872 pounds coffee. los ponds tea. 485
pounds crackers, l barrel fish, $50
pounds beef, so pounds pork, 10 BUSH
els potatoes, IS cabbages, 10 bushels
turnips, 4 bushels peas, . bushels salt,
4 pounds pepper. Number OF SICK ra-
tons, ,250; number quarts soup
3.45O, with 5000 pones of bread.
Amount of money disbursed for arti-
cles mentioned, including matron's
wages and incidental expenses OF Mis-
sion-house, s323.05.
The amount Of work done Through
the Mission in January, 1856. is double
the amount of January, 1885, aud will
be still heavier in February. The do
nations Of old clothing have decreased
greatly, and tie ladies urge all friends
Of The City Mission to be more liberal
in this department. The managers CT
the Mission work IN faith, believing the
citizens will always come to their relief
and never allow this noble charity to
languish. The ladies extend their
thanks for donations of coal. flour,
bread, wood, and groceries which have
been sent to the Missien-house. Con-
tributions of any kind can be sent to
the Mission-house, LOG north Four
teenth street, or to Mrs. NJ F. Baker,
corner Third and Franklin; Mrs. A. Y.
Stokes, Marshall street; Mrs. Raleigh
Colston, 100 east Franklin Mrs. John
Addison, los east Main, and Miss West
wood. 2G08 east Broad.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04

District. and Is very attractive In eP-
pearance and manners, 10 highly eau
Gated, can speak three or four Ian,
suages. and Is up in ell the intrieac'ss
Of social law. Although she still holos
her clsrkship, she spends most Of nei
time with Mrs. Whitney, makes OUT
her yIsiting-lists and lists OF people 70
be invited TO dinners and parties, ana
relieves her from all the details when
her social position requires, SO that
Mrs. Whitney has nothing to DO but
receive her guests and entertain them.
II Is said she does not even know who
il oowine to dinner until the guests ar
rive as Miss Heath attends to all that
sort Of thing. This is very nice, and
there are lots Of old ladies who would
like TO be relieved of social cares IN
the same way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04

A UCTION SALE
ORA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
THE THAYER NUTINY.
Two sailors Kill Five of the Crew and Set
FIRE 10 the ship.

Il
FIRE 10 the ship.
A London special says: Captain
Clark. Of the American ship Frank n.
Thayer, has arrived at Plymouth on
the Cape steamer, by which he was
picked up at sea. lie relates that the
Thayer was bound for New York with
a mixed crew, including two Manila
seamen. These two men stole upon
the deck one night and, armed with
knives dashed TO poles, attacked the
two officers, killing them instantly.
Three sailors, the only ones on deck,
were quickly dispatched. Captain
Clark, hearing the shrieks of the
crew, rushed on deck in his night
shirt. The Manillans slashed him ter
ribly, and he barely escaped with his
life. After a desperate struggle he
broke away from his assailantS, and,
rushing to his cabin, locked himself in.
The Mauillans bstteped down the
matches and kept the captain and crew
below deck one day and night. The
captain iinally fred through skylight
al one of the mutineers, and wounded
him in the thigh. The man rushed to
the side Of the vessel and leaped over
board. The other mutineer then wen,
below, fred the cargo, and, returning
to the deck, jumped into the sea. Ter
rified to madness, the crew forced theil
way on deck, lowereda boat, and rowet
away. The ship was consumed. TIT
crew drifted at sea for q week before
they were picked up.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04

ing coroner; N. Tomlin, trustee; W.
A. Father, jailsr; and others Of equal
credibility, who we're present and saw
Il. That simmons killed Adams there
can be no doubt in the mind Of any one
who heard the testimony before the
coroner's jury. Tba. the circumstance
Of Adsms's bleeding occurred as stated
no one can doubt who knows the men
who saw and heard 1t.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
DANFILLE.
ALLEGED Incendisry Fire-The Pos''oh'ee-
Robbery Case.
,correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l

ALLEGED Incsndisry Fire-The Post'ohee-
Robbery Case.
ICorrespoudence OF the Richmond Dispatch }
FEBRUARY 3, 1886.
The police are investigating an alleged
incend,ary fire on Union street yester-
day. In the middle OF the night a fire
was discovered on the outside Of a
building occupied by A. j. Crawley as
a saloon, and it is said that pile Of
dry wood, saturated with coal-oil, had
been placed beside the building and
fred. No arrests have as yet been
made.
Nothing new has developed in the
post-ofiice-robbery case, though sys-
tematic effort is making to discover the
thief. hLlA'
DANvILLE AND THE MUNFORD blLh'
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch
DANvILLE, Va, February $,-at
n meeting of citizens held this after
noon at the call of Mayor Graves with
reference to the Munford bill resolu'
tons were adopted urging the passagt
of the bill with the 18th section, ane
expressing the sense Of the meeting
that the bill should be withdrawn
this section is omitted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
heath Of Joseph II. dickinson.
fernr,si fe,esram 10 the Dispatch.

MILLBoRo', Va, February B.
Mr., josh B, Dickinson, Of this couu.
", died this morning after brief i'll
ness. 1t will be remembered that it
was in Mr.. Dickinson's family that
Lillian Madison resided prior to her ILL
fated trip to Richmond in March last.
Mr.. Dickinson was q man Of IRE
proachable character and greatly re-
speeted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
MosrvALuABLE MAIN-srREErsroRt

n
MOST VALUABLE MAIN-sTREErSrORE
Nv reouee, of the owner who Is non
resident, we will sell by auction, upon the
premises. on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4. 1856,
at IL o'clock 81, that
COMMonoUS STORE,
No. 1918 EAST MAIN, BETWEEN THiR-
TENTH AND FOURTEENTH STREETS
now and for many ears occupied by one OF
Rich m ond s most enterprlsing and success.
merchants. LOWS II. Blair, Esq. We VIII
moi assert n as a fact, but believe the cor
nor stone of his large fortune was laid Win. .
in this building. The LOT has fronta7e OF
26 feet on the south line OF Main street by q
deptb OF 1855 feet TO an alley.
The building is specially adapted 10 tne
wants OF the wholesale trade. as IL EXTENDS
back TO the alley in rear. thereby anordlng
shipping facilities from the rear entrance,
which does away with the hustle ana con-
fusion which would follow by using the main
entrance.
This property. being located upon one OF
the best business squares on Main street,
should claim the attention OF all investors.
Weare fortunate, indeed, In having such
property for sale. as such opportunities Of
fered TO purchasers are few and far between.
TERMS: one fourth cash; the residue al
six, twelve, and eighteen months for nego.
table notes. interest added and secured by
a deed OF trust upon the property, or all cash,
at the option Of tie purchaser.
CHEWING & ROSE,
ja2s Auctfoneers.
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AUCrIes sALEs-ra.sr. DAYS.
by Sampson a Adamson,
Heal Estate Auetioneers and Insurance
Agents.
elsHuil street, Manchester, Va.

VALUABLE MANCHESTER CITY
Y PROPERTY FOR SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTfON.-At the request Of the owner
we will offer for sale, on the premises, on
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY s, 1855.
commencing promptly At 3 O'Clock I. M
the following PR0PERTY-to Wit:
4. That beautifully. loca ted NACANI LOT
situated on the corner Of Tenth and Hull
streets, fronting a. feet on said Hull street
and running back les feet. This lot Is con-
sidered 10 be one OF the most valuable build
ing lots in the city.
Z. That valuable two.and. one. half.stOry
FRAME HOUSE situated immediately IN
front OF the above-described property a. the
corner OF Tenth and Hull streets. rented TO
prompt. paying tenants.
g. Two MOI SIS AND LOTS on the corner
OF Eighteenth and stockton streets front.
ing each about 30 feet and running back
about 1872 feet. The houses contain three
rooms each and are In good order AL ofthe
above.described property is well located
and should command the attention OF cspi-
talists seeking safe investments.
TERMS: one third cash balance PAYABLE
I'm six, twelve. and eighteen months pur-
chasers giving notes Tor deferred payments.
secured by deed OF trust. bearing per cent.
interest from day Of sale.
SAMPSON & ADAMSON.
fe3 AuctOneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
Cs,u,sbia Tobacco sales.

tCoffebpondence OF tbe RlchmVhu UnspaVVH
COLUMBIA, February 2, 1886.
Columbia sales Of tobacco last Friday,
$4,000 pounds offerings to-day, over
$4,000 pounds-all Of which could not be
sold on account Of the lack Of foor~room
and the belated wagons. Prices for
inferior grades ruled lower than on last
Friday. Some OF this tobacco is said
to have been wagoned from the Green
Springs OF Louisa. ZIP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-02-04
FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.
By y. W. BOwe,
Real Estate Auctioneer.
THE GREENBRlER WHITE SUI
PIUR SPRINGS
or
WE-r VIRGINIA
FOR RENT ATTCBLC AUCTION.

I'm pursuancc IL a decree OF the Circuit
Conf of the United states for the district OF
Nest Virginia entered In the cause OF W. \.
stuart. &C.. rs. Greenbrler Nhite sulphur
springs Company, on the 23d day OF Iahu-
ary 1855 / shall proceed TO rent al public
auction. in front OF the Office Of the auction
ecr, No. Anorth Eleventh street, IN the cry
OF Richmond. Va. on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY Is 1856.
AT o'clock =. NJ. the PROPERTY OF the
Grerubrier White sulphur Springs CoW'
pany with all the rights privileges, aud
sppurtenances thereto belonging Tor Inc
term OF one season 10 expire December
1856. ,,.,,o
The property consists OF LARGE no
TEL and a number OF COTTAGE BUILD
INGS, all completely and comfortably lut-
nishcd. CAPABLE OF accommodating loo
guests together with ample stable ana scr
wants quarters. Included In the tUkNl-
IIRE are all necessary KITCHEN 10 UP
MENTS and TEN~lI.S. BEDS BEDplNd.
TABLE-W &C.-eyerything neCessatN
10 keepa arst-casS Motel. Also. all VEIL
CHS aud necessary HAHN ESS.
The whole tract OF land contains about
: GOO ACRES. Of which several hundrd
acres are well adapted tograllng and culti'
Walton. ,..
tauou Of the springs are TOO wei estt ollsi i,
10 REQUIRE extended notice as the pace uds
long been one OF the most fashionable ana
nonnlar summer resorts IN the United
States.
Po,st sslon given March !. 1856.
TERMS: one third TO be paid July | 1855
one third September l. 1886, aud one thlrl
November /, lss6 the party renting t"giNt
bond. with approved security IN a psua
sum sufficient 10 cover The rent ana 10 IN
,uIe the return of the furniture Nc.' ia Sool
condition.
Parties wishing to rent arr invited TO In
spcct the premises.
Tor further particulars apply TO the under
signed at Richmond Va
Tie renting To be confirmed by the court
i'm said cause.
fe2 A. J.. Bbi Nv Al'f. hecrtNei'