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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
CAPE CHARLES QUARANTINE.
Letter from the Supervising Surgeon
General 10 DIR. Stratten.

The following is In answer to a letter
from the president OF the Board OF Health
TO the Supervising Surgeon General OF the
M2rine.Hospital Service:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !
OFFICE SUPERVISING SURGEeS-GENERAL,
l.. 8. MARINE-1IOsPlrAL SERVICE,
WASHINGTON, October 90, 1886.
T. T.. Sirdtton. n. d.. President Board Of
Health, kictmond, Vd.:
Sir,-I have the honor TO acknowledge
the receipt Of your communication OF Octo-
Der 26th, endorsed by his Excellency the
Governor Of Virginia, recommending that
quarantine station at Cape Charles be kept
open during the year, and have to say that
this Bureau has not under its command q
vessel strong enough TO stand the heavy
seas that would be necessary I'm order to
render an efficient inspection service be-
tween the capes during the winter season.
The hospital, however, will remain in
charge OF keeper during the year, and
should you find 1t necessary to send pa
tients there medical officer can be detailed
from Norfolk TO 90 TO the station. The
hospital will, therefore, be open TO you at
any time YOU direct o vessel TO be sent there;
but, for the reasons before given, It will be
impossible TO maintain the inspection SER
vice.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
joins Il. HAMILTON,
Supervising Surgeon-General, Marine-ilos-
pital Service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Compliment 10 Sergeant Epps and the
Police.

Mr.. Ashton Siarke, chief marshal OF the
Virginia State Agricultural Society, has
written letter to Sergeant George W.
Epps. WHO was in charge Of the police force
at the Fair, expressing his appreciation OF
the valuable service rendered by the officers
on that occasion. The letter says:
"In so short time as three days we'll
organized work is impossible; for scarcely
are we upon the field when the occasion is
passed. That during Fair years such 4
multitude as annually gathers at our state
Fair should have been handled without one
TO criticise the police management is test-
mony enough to the superior talent, earnest,
rue, and faithful men who constituted the
police force there.
"As the recent action Of the Agricultural
Society compels me TO take leave OF you and
your men as chief marshal, In so doing per
nit me TO say that it is with unieigned re-
grCt that realize that the separation must
take place.
Il have learned TO respect and admire
each one Of you; for truer men to every
trust have never seen.
"With the hope Of many years OF happi.
ness and prosperity TO each one, am, &C.
Sergeant Epps is one Of the most efficient
officers in the city, and the compliment
paid him and the men under him Is richly
deserved,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Richmond Grays.

The Grays, Captain f. Leslie spence
commanding, had iull-dress drill last
night at the Rcgimental Arm0ry-forty men
present. The company made very fine
appearance, and went through the val ious
evoluiions with great precision, especially
the wheeling by company and platoons-
something they cannot be eXcelled in.
After drill FirstLieutenant G. Gray Bos-
sieux was called before the company, ana
Captain Spence, on tehalf Of the company.
In very neat speech, presented Lleatenant
Bossioux with the handsome gold medal
given The company some years ago by Gene
raj Bradley 4. johnson and won by their
late captain, Louis J. Bosseux.
LIcutenint Bosseux responded appro-
priatcly, thanking the company for the
honor conferred on him, and in apprecia-
ton OF the same presented the company
with very nice monogram pin and medal,
10 be worn by the best shot in the CON-
pany, and to be competed for at each ami
Versary of the coppauy--June 18th. This
over, the company partook oil refresh
ments.
The company decided to enter the ma
tional competitive drill at Washington in
Nav next, and will 20 into active training
at once, aud Will doubtless give good ac'
count Of themselves. They won the first
prize at the late State Fair here, and are in
good trlm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
MRS. WINSLOw'S SOOTHING
wi SYRUP

Rev. sYLvASUs COBB thus writes In the
BOSTON Christian Freeman: We would by no
means recommend any kind of medicine
which we did not know to be goOd-particu-
larry for infants. But Of Ms. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup We can speak from know
ledge. In our own family IT has proved
blessing indeed. by giving an infant trou-
bled with colic-rains quiet sleep aud the
parents unbroken rest al night Most pa
rents can appreciate these blessings. Here
is a n article which works 10 perfection, ana
which Is harmless; for The sleep which II
affords the infant is perfectly natural, and
the little cherub awakes as " bright as but
ton." And during the process OF teethlng
it's value is incalcu'able. We have frequent
ly heard mothers say that they would not
be without il from the birth OF the child TIL
II had finished with the teething siege on
any consideration whatever. Sold by AL
druggists. 25 cents bottle. oc 2S-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
THE SOUTH SIDE.
THE CANVASS IN THE FOURTH CON.
GREssI0NAL DISTRICT.
Mahone's First Appearance in District
Politics Gaines and Glenn. Green
Talk-A Street ARRAY.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch. !

PETERSBURG, VA, october Ex-senator
Malone made his first appearance here To-
night In district politics since the puolica-
tion OF the Brady letters. The occasion
was Republican meeting, at which Mr.. W.
+. Games. candidate for Congress, deliver
ed his maiden speech. There was small
attendance, say three or four hundred, the
majority Of which was composed OF colored
people.
Clem. Green was the first speaker. His
speech was ridiculous. lie was followed
by Mr.. Gaines, who was rs incendiary In
his utterances as the veriest Garnet. bagger.
He referred TO Major Mann Page as "a
man who made peanuts for another" He
spoke OF the Democrats as .' burned in
ferDal party His speech evoked no ap-
plause, even from the colOred people.
As Senator Malone concluded the meet
ing he referred TO the Democratic party as
"a party whose record. so far as suffrage
was concerned, was disgrace to ciyiliza-
ton and menace to manhood"
Tonight Mr.. +. l.. Oliver, who rs a con-
ductor on the Norfolk and Western rail-
road. met Major Du Barry, the traln.master
OF the same road, on Sycamore street.
Mr.. Olivier went upto Major Du Barry and
asked him for an explanation touching a
certain matter in which he was interested.
M8jOr Du Barry promptly replied, and Mr..
Olivier, considering the language Of the
reply OF Major Du Barry offensive, follow
ed II up with what he considered a proper
retort. and at once made an assault upon
Major Du Barry, striking him blow. Be-
fore the affair could be carried further po-
lice officers appeared upon the scene, sepa.
rated the om5atants, aud summoned both
TO appear before Mayor JIrratt tomorrow
morning.
T. j. Smith shot John Hervey on the
street in Chase City, Mecklenburg county,
on the 3lst Of January, 1885. llervey died
in about week from the effects OF the
wound. Smith was lodged in Jail OH the
day OF the shooting. He was tried by the
County Court and convicted OF murder in
the first degree. HIS counsel obtained a
new trial for him, when he was again con-
yicted OF murder In the first degree, and
sentenced to be hung on yesterday. The
execution. however, did not take place, a.
the Circuit Court some days ago, on
the application OF Smiths counsel,
set aside the deatb-sentcnce and di-
rocted Jury to be empanelled TO
try the question Of his (Smith's) mental
condition. The empanelling OF this jury
has been postponed TO the December term
Of the court. II the Jury to be summoned
to try Smiths mental condition should d.
eide him sane the court will resentence
him to be hung; IL they decide him insane
he will be sent TO one OF the lunatic asy.
Iums and confined until he is restored to
reason. In this case he will be sent back
to the county, and will then be resentenced
and hung. II, however, he is incurably
insane. as is believed by the doctors. he
will be kept securely in the asylum until he
dies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Ivy tfty Races
IRy telegraph to the Dispatch

WASHINGTON, October 99.-Third day OF
the fall meeting OF the National Jockey
Club. Weather cloudy aud cold; attend
ance good, and track heavy.
First racial ages. one mile-Frank
Ward won; Cleaner second, Irish Pat
third. Time, l:ij.
Second race-handicap sweepstakes,
mile and Quar,er-Greenheld won; Rich
mond second, Bonnie Prince third. Time,
2:l1t.
Third race--capltsl stakes, seven fur.
longs-Connemsra won Grizette second,
Laredo third. Time, 1914.
Fourth rsce-mle and furlong, all ages
Barnum won; Lizzie Dwyer second, Big
gonette third. Time, 2:30.
Fifth race mile, sli ages, selling race
Pegasus won; Banner.Bearer second,
Mamie Hogan third. Time, las.
Sixth race-handlcap psteeple-chase-W Wei
lipgton won; Jack second, Will Davis
thigd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
rAUlrs or rnE Dlvoscs Lxws
Ths Epssespsi Cssvssstsa ApUssas >
Cem mseess or sIesesvstsso.

A Chicago telegram says: The Conve!s
tion Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
adjourned this afternoon. The Rev. pes
Frsnklin, Of New Jersey, offered resolu-
ton declaring that the subject OF n,arrtAee
and divorce shall not bc abandoned /" "uneu
legislation be effected In full aceofdaoes
with the law Of God,v and calling for ~
appointment Of committee. "a cousise OF
three prtsbyters. one Of which shall be Ne
president, and two lsymen, 10 consider.
during the next three years, what leRisIo.
tion is necessary, and report to the nexs
convention.
Mr.. Stark moved as AN amendment to
strike out Of the resolution all before
the words "appoiDt committee" The
amendment was put and lost, and the
original resolution was adopted. and tbe
president appointed the following COM
mittee: The president and the Rev. DrA.
Franklin and Gray and Messrs. Gilbert and
Parker.
Message No. 80 was received from the
House OF Bishops. II was Ia favor OF the
appointment OF deputation, consisting OF
two bishops, two clergymeU. and two lay
men, to visit the Provincial Synod OF Can.
ada. The message was concurrcd 10, ana
the president appointed Rev. Drs. iiar'
wood and Stringieilow and Messrs. Prince
and Fairbanks on the deputatiou. Mes.
sage 94 was In favor OF appointing st. An
drew's day as an appropriate day Tor
making annual intercessiou for all Chistlan
missions and missionaries. II was con.
Cured In.
The Convention adopted Q resolution
changing the date OF holding the festival of
the TransGguration from January 18th TO
August 9th, and then adjourned to attend
service at Grace church, where pastoral
letter Mas read.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Fair end BAZAAR for the Little sisters
of the Poor at Armory Hall.

A fair for the benefit OF the Little Sisters
oi the Poor will open at Armory Hall next
Tuesday, November the I'd.
At the close OF the General Assembly o'
the Knights Of Labor all the tables, benches,
ood.work, and drapery were donated to
the Little Sisters, and will be used in deco
rating the hall for this OCCASION. From all
indications this fair and bazaar will be one
of the best ever held in this city. A large
number OF ladies have been very busy for
some time perfecting the arrangements.
Amorg the many donations which have
been received from this and other cities are
some very beautiful fancy articles, which
will be exhibited and disposed OF. The
restaurant will be supplied with oil the
dclicacies Of the season, aud the refresh.
menttables VIII be ladenCd with candies.
cakes, and fruits, which will be served with
the purest Ice. cream and water-ices.
The fair and bazaar is under the manage
ment Of Mrs. Alexander Delaney, together
with a committee OF gentlemen, who Will
set as an advisory board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30

Points ofInteSest from the Navigatsss
or Hudson Bay.

A Washington telegram saws The state
Department has received intelligence from
the United States Consul at Chariottetown
Of the arrival Mt that port on the 18th instant
OF the Dominion steamship Alert. This
vessel Is to aid in opening winter communi.
cation between Prince Edward island and
the mainland. Since her return from the
Greedy Relief Expedition the Alerthss been
engaged in cruiser duty In Hudson bay,
testing the nayigabiity Of those waters In
connection with the project OF connect
ing Winnipeg by rail with Fort Churchill,
on the west coast of that bay. Mr.. Frank
FitZ Payne, an observer, who was at Cape
Prince OF WAKES, on the south shore OF
Hudson's strait, from June, 1Ss5. to Sep
tember, 1886, reports that the solid Ice
came early In October from down Fox
channel, blown by the prevailing north
west winds, and the strait does not open
until July. Mr.. Payne made full notes OF
the fora and fauna OF the region. Lieu
tenant Gordon, in his report, says the wal
rus-bunting and whale and porpoise.nsh.
Ing are capable OF great extension and are
profitable pursuits.
At the present time there are only two
American whalers known 10 frequent the
bay. They mike r, ndozyOus at Marble
island, near the northwest coast Of the
bay, in latitude 63. At that point were
found 8 number OF graves OF American
seamen and many relies. There can be
little navigation in the bay except In the
months Of August and September. A geo
logical exploration Of the northwest OF
the bay and an examination OF the fishing
grounds of the American whalemen have
been proposeu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Personals and Briefs.

General j. L. Hill, mayor OF ScottSYliie
was in tbs city yesterday.
Only unimportant business was dispos cd
| Of in the City Circuit Court yesterday.
| The Henrico County Court will be In
session again to-day.
Rev. J. Calvin Stewart, OF Alexandra
| will preach at the Fourth Presbyterian
| church tomorrow.
Mr.. T. Roberts Bakers clock-thcrmome.
ter was stolen last night from the front OF
his store, OIL east Main street.
Dir. Holt W. Page was yesterday appoint
ed by the Governor -four inspector OF the
city OF Norfolk, TO succeed Mr.. 4. 7
Wright.
In the Raleigh races Thursday Major
DoswelPs Trolfope won the Carolina cup,
and Mr.. James X. Branch's Thriitless won
the two-y year.old stakes.
Captain Charles w. Allen expects to put
a number OF stOne-eutters TO work Monday
morning TO prepare the stone for the GUS
tom-house Improvement.
Major ]. G. Hill, OF Albemarle county,
Serc eant.at-A OF the House Of Dele
gates, and Mr.. }. ID. Pendleton, Of Orange
county, Clerk OF the Senate, were in the
city yesterday.
Colonel w. G. Elan, who was for several
years editor Of the Wing when 1t was Re-
sdiuster and Republican paper, is an inde-
pendent Republican candidate for Congress
against General w. II. +. Lee in the Eighth
district.
A meeting OF the Virginia Division OF the
Travellers Protective Association will be
held at Murphy's Hotel tonight for the
purpose OF laying before the wholesale
merchants OF this city the objects and aims
Of the organization, 20 as to secure their
cooperation and assistance.
Captain Ernest Witt, who was for many
years connected with the Richmond pres,
now engaged in business 9ith one OF tue
largest law-1rms in ,ec''.,.,,, .,. ,,,.e, IA, II
reached AZ Ciy yesterday altTnoon' Ilc
was met at the dcp0t and heartily welcomed
10y deput9tiOn OF journalists, and was by
them escorted to the Exchange Hotel.
which will he his headquarters while here.
A reporter cornered Governor Lee VS.
terday morning and asked him what he
thought OF the reports about Mrs. Cleye-
land not coming 10 Richmond. "All nom
sense all nonseuse!" said the Governor.
"f Mrs. Cleveland cannQt speak TO Miss
Davis she cannot speak to Any southern
lady. II Miss Davis cannot speak 10 Mrs.
Cleveland she cannot speak to any northern
lady. II the ladies on each side will not
sneak 10 each other there will he war in
less than thirty days. Let Us have peace.
Good mOlning."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
The West.End Hunting CIub.

At the fifth annual meeting OF this Club
lust held the following officers were elected
for the ensuing wear: James Il. Blunt.
president; A. ii. May, first vice.prcsident ;
John L. Turner, second yice-presIdent; (;
JEFF. III. Powell, secretary j. j. Redmond,
treasurer; w. Il. Clarke, Jr., serselnt-at-
arms John NJ. Jennings, steward; Julius
Lintz, William, johnson, and Richard Al
len, directors.
The Club is now in fourishing condi-
ton. They have forty.four members.
They will leave next week for a ten-days'
hunt on their Powhatan and Amelia hunt
ing. p.Rrounds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30

house on this Saturday evening at s
O'Clock.
The following speakers will address the
meeting:
Hon. George ID. Wise,
Lyon u. Tyler,
Meade Haskins,
SAMUEL B. Witt,
John Graves,
Henry l.. Carter,
Richard r. Beirne.
We promise all who may attend GOOD
time. All Democratic clubs are cordially
invited. Come one come all ! an help 10
bury forever Waddili aud Mullen. Now
Is the time for all Democrats who love
their race TO stand firmly for Its success
and supremacy.
JAMES L. BorTo, President.
Haller e. Joyner, Secretary.
OLD DOMINION CLUB.
HEADQUARTERS OLD DoNINIOS CLUB)
OF JEFFERSON WARD.
RTcHR0sD. October 30, 1885.
The Old Dominion Club OF Jefferson
Ward will meet at headquarters this even
ing at O'Clock sharp, TO Join in process
sion 10 attend the demonstration OF the
East-End Club, TO be held at the county
courthouse this evening. All Democrats
are cordially invited to unite with us.
JAMES W. GIBBONS. President.
j. Samuel Wilkinson, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
From Richmond 10 New York via the
Eastern shore

A new passenger and freight line be-
tween New York, Philadelphia, aud Rich
mond has been established. From Cape
Charles up the Eastern Shore OF Virginia
the New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk
railroad has long been In successful opera
tlon, and the steamer Old Point Comfort
will now connect Richmond with Cape
Charles. The steamer will leave the COM
pany's wharf, at Rockets, at 10 A. NJ. on
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, ar
irving at Cape Charles at 7 p. st.. Phila-
delphia at 4;5O A. ~, and New York at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
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SCROFTLi OF LTNGS RELIEVED.

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hsd consumption also. had all the dis
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Ihsve spept thousands OF dollars to arrest
the march OF this disease; have employed
ali of the usual thOds. not only IN my
own case but In the treatment OF other
tneuht Il Of my family. but temporary re-
lief vas oil that / obtained. | was unnt
forany manual labor for several years. by
chance / came into possession or pam
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Burned By O Kerosene Explosion.

About $50 O'Clock yesterday morning a
colored woman named Susan Randolph,
who is employed at 103 east Clay street, un-
dertook to kndle fire by using Kerosene
OIL. The oil took fire and an explosion 'ol'
tered In every direction. The womln's
clothes caught fire and she was terribly
burned about the face, arms, and one leg.
The city ambulance was called, and the
physician in charge-Dr. Smith--drcssed
the unfortunate woman's burns, after
which she was taken to her home, 81
Catharine street. The injuries, while Sc
rious, are not considered fatal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Gouo fO HtFmtngham y m.

Messrs. James Il. Pace, James ii. boo
ley, 5. A. Ellison, Charles +. Whitloek.
and f. ID. Christian left in private car
attached to the Danvile 1926 2. NJ. train
Yesterday for Birmingham, Ala. These gen.
tlemen are the controlling members OF a
syndicate which is laying out the city OF
North birmingham. They expect to return
on The 9Th Of November. When they made
their arrangements TO take this trip to attend
an important meeting they understood tha'
il would not keep them away from Rich
mopd on electIon-day. Ascertaining later,
however, that they would necessarily be de.
tanned there until after the election, each OF
them paired of with an active Republican,
so their votes will count As though they
were cast for lion. George ID. Wise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Police Coart.

The following cases were disposed OF in
this court yesterday morning:
Edward Davis and Theodore scott (ooth
coIorcdl. dIsorderly in the street. Dis
William Hawkins and Charles Green,
SUSPICIOUS characters. ordered 10 iea'e
town in twenty-four hours;
Claiborne Bailey (coIeredl, having 10 hls
possession one violin, two horns' ana one
rubber coat. Dismissed.
Edward Myers, driving bis team across -.
the sidewalk corner Harrison ana Leigh
streets. Fined $500.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
The Detroit Brewers Strike,

DETROIT, October 29.-Tho brewers.
strike In this city has arrived at that point
where the employers are debating terms Of
settlement to their men. The striker,
seemed anxious to settle their differences,
and asked q conference looking toward q
settlement. They were told that a confer
ence would be held after the men refunded
ard RENTED the fines imposed on the EN-
ploying brewers for not yielding to the de-
mands OF few men. The strikers held a
mas.meeting last night, and decided almost
unanimously not 10 make concession.
Three or four hundred men are out. \
bitter fight has been waged against the en-
blowing brewers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-10-30
Why the Electric Lights Were Ont
RICHMOND, VA, UCIOOtI
To The Editor OF the Dispatch :


To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Dear Sir,-please allow me space In your
valuable paper TO state why so many Of the
electric ligdts were out last Tuesday and
Wedho Sday nights.
The storm Of Tuesday night-which we
all know wa. very bad one-was the
cause Of all the trouble. While we make
electricity it is utterly impossible for Us
to compete with the elements.
The lightning vert into nearly every
lamp on our circuits, and not only put out
the lights Qor which we will receive no
pay for said lights, but did great damage
to our lamps.
We started early the next morning WED.
ncsday) TO overhaul the lamps. and now
they are all burning without ripple.
Very respectfully,
GEORGE Med. BLAKE, Manager.