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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
A BAD WRECK.
ANOTHER COLLISION ON THE NORFOLK
AND WESTERN ROAD
Cars Smashed Up and Cattle Killsd-A Boy
Supposed to bs killed
Crops.
Isrecial tslegram . tho pI.ps.ch.l ]

LYNcHBURa, Va, August 17.-At an
early hour this morning there was an
accident on the Norfolk and Western
railroad. one and half miles west OF
Forest Depot, the particulars Of which
arc about as follows: Two freight
trains eastward bound were running
near together, when the foremost one
broke loose at the tender and ran
back on the other train, Of which Captain
Dodson was conductor, aud completely
wrecked the engine and eleven cars. One
of the cars WIS loaded with sheep be-
longing TO Mr. Hartman, of Washington
county. and three cars were loaded with
cattle, two Of which were killed. The
sheep were badly torn up and bruised
and a number killed.
George A. Hudson, OF Amherst, was
on one of the trains and was badly shaken
up and bruised, but no bones we're
broken.
A colored boy, whose name l did not
learn. was asleep IN the csboose which
struck the engine and is probably killed,
as the caboose was literally torn 10 pieces.
The engineer jumped from his train
before the collision occurred and was
considerably bruised.
The arrival of the mail train was most
opportune, as il enabled the engineer to
extricate the wrecked cars from the en-
CINE in time to prevent them being set
on fire.
AS soon as the accident was made
known here q wrecking train was sent TO
the scene, and 1t was several hours be-
fore the real facts were known. A tele-
graph pole having been knocked down
in the wreck it WAS nearly 10 O'Clock be-
fore communication was re-estabhshed.
understand that Mr.. Hartman. owner
of the sheep, turned them over to the
railroad authorities with the information
that he had no further use for them in
their disabled condition.
IL is impossible to estimate the amount
Of the loss to the company, but 1t must
be very considerable. The railroad will
not allow their wires to be used and will
tell nothing.
Parties Just from North Bedford re-
port the growing crops Of corn and to-
bacco very fine. Fine rains visited the
country recently, and farmers ore very
happy over the prospects.
Every cell in Ambrose county jail is
full, and in one five women are confined
for fighting.
1t is proposed 10 have q large creamery
at Amherst Courthouse. 1t is estimated
that between two and three hundred
canneries are in operation III Southwest
Virginia at this time.
Forty car-loadsof wheat passed through
Roanoke Wednesday en- route for Liver
pool from the West. Shipmentsof can
mel coal nom Tennessee to New York
are also very heavy.
A farmer living in Bedford county had
thirteen ship killed by lightning yester-
day.
Wesley Davis (colored) was arrested
in Pittsylyania county for attempting to
poison the family of Q. Z. Davis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
v.,ush,e Propcrty Sold,

A deed WAS yesterday recorded in the
clerks office of the Chancery Court fren
Charles u. Williams, special commissioner,
to James b. Pace, conveying $50 feet of
ground on the north side of Taylor
street also, 39G feet on the north side Of
Chafin street, 276 feet on the north side
OF Dance street, and also another lot
fronting 396 feet on the north side Of
Chafiiu street.
This property was sold under decree
in the suit Of "Tyler, trustee, vs. Allen
aud others, and is part Of the land
laid OF in Aliens plan. The price paid
for it was S10,6S0
There was also recorded along with
the above deed from Charles U. Will
liams, special commissioner, to James b.
Pace, conveying 334 feet on the south
side of Beverley street, 1886 feet on the
north side Of Wallace street, 100 feet on
the south side of Wallace street, and 100
feet on the north SIDE of Dance street
The price paid was sG,48S.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
mAscnEsrEn IN snoRT SPACE.
Personal and other Items from our
sister Crty.

Miss Lena Litbgrow leaves to-day for
Prince Edward.
Manchester Lodge. No. IA, Of Masons,
meets tonight for work.
Mrs. w. II. Owens and son and Miss
Hattie Lufsey are visiting in Amelia.
Mr.. Stephen Ferguson, OF Lynch
burg, is in the city, the guest of Mrs.
w. Ii. Garnett.
Mr.. w. s. Moles, the newly elected
police officer, goes on duty September
1st.
Mrs. A. w. Weisiger. of Columbus.
Ga, is here on visit to relatives and
friends.
The Missionary Society Of the Balm
bridge-Street Baptist, church meets to-
morrow afternoon.
Hon. John s. Barbour has been elect
ed member of the Cleveland and Thur
man Campaign Club. This club pro-
poses to hold reunion some time next
month.
In consequence of the small attend
ance at the meeting held in the First
Ward last night the election OF delegates
to the Democratic Congressional Con-
vention was postponed until Tuesday
night next, when another meeting will
be held at Crump's coal-office. A large
attendance is desired and should be had.
Major Joseph Walker. chairman of the
committee appointed at the mass-meet-
ing of citizens of Swansboro', has called
a meeting of the committee for next
Monday night at Morriseett's store. The
members Of the committee are Major
Joseph Walker, Judge James n. Grego-
~, Messrs. W. L. Moody. Henry Har-
Dish, Zach. Morrissett, W. ID. Toler,
Benjamin p. Owen, Jr., Lee Clements,
i. 7. Voolfolk, William G.. Taylor, and
j. II. Mittendorf
The James River Bridge Commission
ers have adopted a resolution providing
that after the LIST of October no two
wheel vehicle crossing the Free bridge
shall carry load exceeding $500 pounds
in weight, and the load on any four
wheel vehicle shall not exceed 5000
pounds. The penalty imposed is So for
any violation. This is a good idea.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
:. Curlous. serious. saved.o

As long as the hot weather continues
the Mems meeting at the Young Mems
Christian Association will be held Sun
day at 5 p. M. in the Gymnasium. The
Devotional Committee has adopted
topics for these meetings some weeks
ahead, list OF which can be obtained
at the association. There has been an
average attendance of eighty during the
summer months, and the interest con-
tinues unabated. On next Sunday the
topic is of the man who was "Curious.
Serious, Saved Lake TX, 2-lO. All
young men are invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Petersburg Notes.

lSpecta teiegram 70 the Dispsth.i
PErERsBuRo, Va, August 1.-Two
boys named Walter Butler and james
Nixon, who have been in the city for
some days. we're arrested this evening on
a telegram received from Richmond.
Nixon escaped from the station house
tonight and has not been found. He
left behind him pistol and razor.
A small frame dwelling in Blankord
owned by Mrs. Lucy Harvey was burned
to-day. Loss covered by insurance.
The engine of freight train going 10
Norfolk jumped the track six miles from
Petersburg to-day. No other damage
done, and only slight delay resulted.
gentleman from Cumberland county
reports that during the recent storm the
barn Of Mr.. James Coleman, in that
county, was struck by lightning and
several head Of cattle in the building
were killed. Also, that Mr.. William Tay-
lor, of Buckingham county. was in-
stantiy killed. by lightning during the
same storm.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
CHARLOTFE's BUDGET.
A Singular ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
storm, Etc.

storm, Esc.
Especial telegram TO the Dtspatch.l
Charlotte, n. G., August I7.-James
Leamond, q man about twenty-one years
old, left MocKsviIle, Davie county, sOr
his home in Rowan county "Wednesday.
Failing TO arrive at the expected time his
fatber went to search for him. 1t was
learned that he started across the Yadkin
river in flat boat, when a tree was blown
down. falling on him in the boat, sinking
it, and killing him instantly. The boat
was found short distance down the
stream lodged on rocks. Leamond's
body was in the boat under q tree, par
tinlly covered with water. Ills head was
crushed.
News has reached here 10 tho effect
that Frank NJ. Love, who three years
ago moved from Shelly to Texas, Ind
been killed by despcradoes there.
He engaged in a aquarrel at q voting
precinct with two desperate characters
and was induced 10 go into the woods,
where his throat was cut from ear to ear.
His body was not found until next day.
The murderers escaped.
The big Republican pow-wow in the
Fifth district is interesting, A gentle
man from there told me to-day thst III
all probability another candidate would
he nominated for Congress, and John NJ.
Brewer. the present nominee, repudiated.
1t is said Brewer VIII make & run any
way, even if another candidate rs nomi-
mated. One Republican paper In the
district still floats his name at its mast
head, refusing to take il down.
Captain Charles Il. Stiles, who has
figured in Gospel-Army circles in Rich.
mond and other Virginia cities, pitched
his tent in Salisbury about ten days ago,
but has very suddenly disappeared.
Stiles indulged in too much abuse OF
southern women. A number of citizens
of Salisbury informed him that be would
better seek other pastures, which he ut
once proceeded to do.
James B. Woods, a young merchant
lawyer who was arrested some time ago
on the charge of forgery, has been con-
yicted and sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary. lie has appealed.
A hail, rain, and wind-storm passed
through Hredell county Wednesday, up
roofing trees, unroofng houses, sbatter-
ing window-panes. and playing havoc
with everything in its path generally.
No Losses OF life are reported.
J. Washington Brawley, prominent
and wealthy citizen of Iredell county,
died at his home yesterday evening Of a
eongestive chill. His death was very
sudden, as he was feeling perfectly well
in the morning.
Yesterday at Danbury Spot. Taylor
shot q negro twice because be refused to
leave his premises when ordered. One
shot took effect in the knee and the other
in the finger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
The Deatn Of .Gnalp.. /.

Many friends of Major James, Fl.
Dooley have condoled with him since
his return from California over the death
OF his faithful friend and companion
"Gueip." This magnificent mastif was
probably one Of the largest dogs ever
seen in Richmond. He had pedigree.
the length OF which would be the envy
of any r. +. V. Extending back to the
fifteenth century, to the stirring times
of King Richard ILL.,, some Of his
ancestry probably we're among the dogs
that barked ut the Royal Hunchback
:. ss he halted by them" ''Guelp. how
ever. was true American. though OF
English descent. hsvingbeen bornat the
foot Of the White Mountains. his dam
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
AUGUST l6, 1888.

To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
Recently some fear has been enter
tained that opening the streets TO sink
tunnel-shafts would be very dangerous.
We think that the Board of Health
would do better to look after such
disease breeding traps as are allowed 10
remain in the several lots occupied by
colored people on Third street between
Grace and Franklin. After two years of
persistent urging culvert on Third street
from Broad to Franklin was secured, and
now it is Impossible. it seems, 70 get the
Board of Health to force these parties 10
connect and thereby remove n very dan
gerous nuisance. The Board of Health
previous and present have been ap-
preached about this and nothing has
been done. Very respectfully,
MONROE WARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Banv,Ilss Donasiea.
Special telegram % me Dispat

DASyILLE. Va. August T.--At negro
camp-meeting near Kentuck. this colin-
ty, John Anderson fcolored). being
drunk, raised row, and when an officer
attempted his arrest Anderson fought.
A constable and Smith X Wesson
brought him into subiechon, and be was
taken 10 jail
A proposition in tho City Council
looking to the building Of new city
market meets with general favor
Rev. p. Il. Lester, Democntic candi-
date for Congress, viii spend Sunday
here and preach in Que Of tho chureheA
MondAY he VIII attend Piseyfsn,a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Iotut Service.

The Second and Fourth Presbyterian
congregations are worshipping together
during the month of August Rev. DIR.
J. II. I.atimer, of the Union Theological
Seminary, is preaching at the Second
church Cor. Hoge's) at II A. M. and at
the Pourth church, west Grace street
(Rey. Mr. Stewart's) at $50 z. NJ. On
last Sunday night there was q good con-
cregation at the Fourth church and n
fine sermon from DIR. I.atiner. DIR.
Hoge and Mr.. Stewart are both absent
from the city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Court and speak on tho political issues

Court and speak on tho political issues
Of the day.
The Virginia Brlghts Baseball
Club, OF Richmond, broke their en-
gsgcment 10 play the Danville Club to-
day and tomorrow, much 10 tho disap-
pointmont of lovers Of ball here.
Peter i. Sellsrs, wealthy distiller
from South Carolina, has bought pro-
perty on the outskirts Of Danyille to
erect a large distiDery and carry on
brewery operations
The concert tonight by local and Inn
ported talent for the benefit OF the Dan
vile Grays was largely attended, ADD an
excellent programme was rendered.
The electric lights 10 North Danyille
will be burning in few moro nights,
the work on the same being nearly COM
pleted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Eincfion.Wrfts 10 Iaaue.

Governor Lee yesterday directed the
Secretary Of the Commonwealth TO issue
the necessary proclamation for elections
to be held at the approaching ,presl-
dental election in all districts where va
cancies exist in the Senate and House of
Delegates. The resignation Of the Hon.
j. Taylor Ellyson, recently elected
Mayor of this city, created vacancy in
the Senate from this district. There is
also vacancy from the district COM
posed Of Caroline and Hanover counties,
created by the death OF General Wick
ham. These elections are ordered so
that the expense of special elections
may be avoided.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
west virginia Democratic Ticket.

Especial telegram % tho Diapatchl
CHARLESTON. W. Va, August IT,
The Democratic State Convention at
Huntington last night made the follow
ing nominations Governor, A. Brooks
Fleming. Of Marion county Auditor, W.
4. Thompson, Of Cabell county Superin-
tendent Of Schools, B. $ Morgan, OF Mo-
nongahelac county Attorney-General, ".
Caldwell, OF Ohio county.
The following nominations we're made
today aud the convention adjourned st
2 O'Clock Judges Supreme Court OF
Appeals, John w. English, OF Mason
county, and Henry Brannon, Of Lewis
county; Presidential Electors. W. H.
Travers, Of jefferson county, and VIII
liam G. Hanton, OF Ohio county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
WHOLE NUMBER 1885.
rne Road u.a,sawara MAD. E.s.e..

You havc been IN, We viii suppose, aud are
eonvslescins slowly. Tha, Is, you arc trying 70
pick up little nesh, 10 regain somo cf your
wonted color, TO accustom your stomach 10 moro
tos'd nnt1ment than its recently cbfccbied con-
dillon permitted you TO take. How can you &c
celefase your snails pace healihwardf We are
wafranacd by concurrent testimony In affirming
that " ron will use twice or thrice a day Hostel.
tors Stofnach Eitters. an enabling medicine OF
lonE-asc~tained pui1ty and tonic virzuea that
You Will DO materially aided. IL promotes a
nowof tho gastric juices and he pe the system 10
essimiiste tbc Dourishmcot of which II stands 10
much In need it remedies a atendency 20 constL
patton without ccnvulsing the bowels. The liver
Il stimulates 20 renewed activity, safely pro-
notes the action OF the kidneys and bladder.
and annihilates malaria and rheumatism at the
outset Au i6-Th(w)Sa&Tu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Democratic Headquarters to be
Ooeuen Monday.

Mr.. William Ryan, chairman of the
Democratic City Central Committee, has
rented the suite of rooms on the second
floor OF No. 1ll2 east Main street, three
doors above the Dispatch Office, for
Democratic headquarters, and he intends
to open them on Monday next. This is
a central location. and will be found con-
venient to Democratic voters applying
for transfers.
The national campaign chairman,
Calvin s. Brice, writes to Chairman
Ryan that he is about TO forward to him
q large pouch OF political tracts.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

and sire being the property of one of the
hotel proprietors.
At the time OF his death he was four
years old, weighed 40 pounds (nine
pounds less than his sirel, and measured
iorty.nine inches from front toe TO oshoul-
der. Though fierce and savage-looking,
he was amiable and playful and was never
known TO bite human being, but was
nevertheless terror to tramps and clts.
He was the sire of several dogs now
owned in Richmond, one of which,
"Leo," owned by Mr.. J. Thompson
Brown, bids fair to rival his illustrious
lroRenitor in size.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
C,ueIty 60 Animals

The City Railway Company deserve
to have been reported last night for
cruelty to animals. They had tug-horse
at work between Fifteenth and
Twelfth streets that could scarcely get
along. being lame In two legs. Two
kind-hesrted newspaper-men finally in
terfered and managed to get the horse
of the street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Escaped from Jati.

ISnecIAl TeI0gIom I0 I10 OIspaI'hI
WOODSTOCK, Va, August l7.-Soon
after dusk yesterday evening Charles
Grove, committed for burglary. and a
prisoner named Kesler, who had been
carelessly allowed the run of the jail
yard, after dark climbed the twelye-foot
wall by driving in pegs and escaped.
Grove was recsptured by two Edinburg
gentlemen while on his way to the North
Mountain this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

Mr.. MiIlard G. Robertson, who has
been acting as city salesman for us. is no
longer in our employ. Mr.. Fairly
Cook will hereafter call on the trade,
and orders given through him will be
thankfully received and promptly filed.
Bowie 81 WEST.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
city, in which his integrity and skill were

city, in which his integrity and skill were
50 well appreciated. he was best known.
Possessing as he did many OF the strong
traits Of character OF his irish ancestry
honor, integrity, and industry-his SER
vices were often sought by those in want
OF one who was OF such stamp.
Mr.. Sinton married q sister of the late
Judge Egbert Il. Watson, of Charlottes-
vile. who, with three sons and three
daughters. survive him.
Mr.. Sinton lived for many years-in-
deed nearly ever since his marriage-at
No. 2G00 east Broad street, and his
neighbors all bear willing testimony to
his universal kindness aud courtesy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
n Nutsapce.

Citizens complain OF q nuisance on
the east side OF Third street between
Grace and Fraklin. growing out OF the
failure OF some persons to connect their
premises with the city sewer.
The Board OF Health should give at-
tention 10 this matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

Bob Ingersoll thinks religion a good
thing for women and children, but we
notice he has nothing better to offer. so
with those who run down the Grand Re-
public Cigarros and Buffos.
TBBBErr & TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Pink gums and mouth and dazzling teeth .
And breath OF balm and lips Of rose
Are found not in this world neceath
With young or old, save only those
Who ever wisely. while they may,
Use SOzODosr by Night and day.
T,HE FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE

4
4 OF THE NURSERY.
The following is an extract from a letter writ
ten 20 the German Reformed Aessengtr, a. Cham
bersburgn, Penn:
A BENEFACTRESS.
Just open the door for her, and Mrs winslow
will prove tho American Florence Nightingale
Of the Nursery. OF This we arc % sure that We
will teach our "suny" 10 say. "A blessing on
MIS-. winslowr for helping her 10 survive and
escape the gripping, cal!cking, and teeshing
siege. MRS wINsLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
relieves tho child from pain and cures tys-
entery and dis-rh9a. IL sofrens tho gums re-
duces Inflammation, cures wind-colic, and car
riss tho infant safely through the teeth,ng po-
Rod lt performs precisely what II processes 70
perform, every part OF it-notning less. We
have never seen Mrs. winsiow--know her only
through the preparation Of her "Sooshfas
syrup for Children Tecthins.s II We had the
power we would make her, AZ sho Is, phystca
sayioar TO shs infant race. Sold by Gil draIs
gista 25 cents bossle ap ipeod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Aulfa InafiiAfPn-

The following suits were instituted in
the City Circuit Court yesterday:
E. 7. Manning rs. the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company for s., 600
damages
Edward P. Fisher rs. Onesty Brothers
for $500.
No declarations filed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

Mr.. Charlie c. Cosby died yesterday
at 1:30 Z. NJ. at the residence of his
father-in-law, Mr.. n. Lipscomb, No.
Ill8 north Twenty-seventh street. in the
thirtieth year of his age. His funeral
will take place from the Fast End Bap-
tist church tomorrow Afternoon at $3.50
O'clock
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
The Model.

The Lee-monument model did not ar
arrive here yesterday, as was confidently
expected, but the Governor received n
letter from New York. in which ii was
stated that the model bad been shipped
for Richmond and would surely reach
here to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
RnSe.Balf.,

The Virginia Brights, the well-known
amateur baseball club--who have de-
feated nearly every amateur club that
they have met this season-will play the
.Ricbmonds Monday evening at . 5o'clock
at Boschen's Park. An interesting game
may be expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

lspecfai tefegrafn 70 tue DlspatcfLl
NORFOLK, Va, August l7,-A severe
thunderstorm passed over Mathews
county day or two since and wrought
considerable damage. The dwelling and
barn OF Joseph Poster, near North river,
were struck and set afre by lightning
and, with their contents, totally con
sumed. A thunderbolt fell in flock of
sheep on the farm OF Mr.. Green, on
Blackwater river, and killed nine OF
them. The dwelling of Mr.. Ashby, on
East river, was strack, the lightning en-
tering through rear window and doing
considerable damage. An infant lying
in cradle beneath the window through
which the lightning entered was thrown
into commissions and died the next day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Nothing sod 10 Consumers.

Our friends who are not dealing in ar
ticles wanted will please no; call on us to
supply their wants. We 40 this to pro-
tect the retail trade, both III and out Of
the city. TRmBETT Il TAYLOR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Killed by Lighsning.

iby IeI0graph % mo UspaIrhI
KANSAS Cry, August l7.--Chicf Mes
colt, Of the kicapooS his squaw, and five
children were killed by lightning Oh tho
reservation near Metawaka, Kan, yes
terday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

War, pestilence, and famine have swept
off millions of human beings, while Grand
Republic Cigarros and Butfos are making
millions happy.
TRBBETr & TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18

My friend, il you are not satisfied with
the cigar you are smoking buy Grand
Republic Cigarro or Buffo and see the
difference. TRIBBETr L TAYLOR,
Sole Agents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-08-18
Tae Weeks aussne.s Failures.

IWT Vt VIZ
NEw YoRK. August 1.-THE business
failures occurring throughout the conn
try during last week numbCt for tho
United States lS7 /; Canada, 32-total,
2l9, against 233 last week.