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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
THE LIBBY PRISON REMOVAL.
A Letter TO the Mayor from q Horri-
fed Northern Soldier.

James II. Workman. who states that he
was during the war captain of Company
II, Sixth Pennsylvania cavalry, now a
member of the firm of Workman &
Norris, Philadelphia, writes to Mayor
". c. Darlington, as follows:
As l rode to my Office this morning |
read in the Philadelphia Record Chi
cago scheme to remove Libby Prison to
that city for a public show. 1t fairly
Mortified me for a moment. lost a
father and two brothers in Virginia, and
have been striving for twenty-three
years nearly to bury the war in oblivion,
which is impossible while Republican
politician lives to wave the bloody shirt.
Why, this would perpetuate in the North
all tie animosity of the war, and what
can the people Of Richmond be thinking
about to permit it, or even harbor the
thought for moment
Better burn the building to ashes than
for few paltry dollars allow it to stand
in a northern city standing shame on
the fair fame of the South. Excuse me
for addressing YOU, do not even know
your name, but l trust you will respond
TO my sincere desire that your people
will not consider any such vile scheme,
no matter under what specious plea 1t
may be hidden.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
wbo.e UetCer Was

Edward Horsen atlas Archer Lee (col-
ored) was before the Police Court yes
terday morning charged with stealing q
heifer, the property of some person un-
known.
The accused was arrested yesterday
morning by Officer Wilkinson at the
New Market, where he was trying to sell
the animal to the butchers, and his move
ments aroused the officers suspicious.
He gave the naMe of Horsen, and said
he was sent to Richmond to sell the COW.
Upon arriving at the Police Court
Officer Enright recognized Horsen as the
same party arrested by him in April,
1886, on exactly the same charge, and
who under the name Of Albert Lee was
convicted and sent to the penitentiary
for two years. Lee was discharged from
prison a few days ago, his term having
been shortened about four months for
good behavior while in prison. The
case was continued until to-day and the
prisoner committed to Jail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Anniversary OF the Disappearance OF
Mrs. walker

a yea, ago tonight Mrs. Walker, an
aged widow lady, disappeared. About
u or o'clock at night she got up from
bed, told her daughter that she was 60
ing down stairs, went out, and from that
moment was never seen or heard of by
any of her household.
Her home was on Tulip street, on
Union Hill. She lived happily with her
daughter and her daughters husband,
and as far as ever could be learned there
was absolutely no reason for her wishing
to destroy herself and no motive for any
one to kidnap or kill her. Suicide by
drowning was, however, the theory which
long prevailed-indeed, yet prevails
with many-but the fact that her body
has never been found weakens if it does
not destroy it.
This is one of the most mysterious oc-
currences in Richmond's history and the
solution OF it now seems as remote as it
was year ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
such shock as TO suggest an earthquake
at Tppin, Sandusky. Put-in-Bay, and
other points in that locality.
TERRIBLE POWDER EXPLOSION.
Pour Men Blown 30 Atoms-Fourtecn
Fatally ana Thirty Seriously
Injured.
[By teIegraph . lhe Dlspatch.l ]


WLKEsBARRE, Pa, February l0.-At
10 o'clock this morning severe shock
was felt in this city. Shortly afterward
it was learned that violent explosion
occurred at tho Dupont Powder Works,
at Wapwallopen, twenty miles from here,
and that four men were instantly killed.
Their names, as given. are Peter kish-
baugh. George Stout, John Hoffman, and
B. Betz. The explosion took place in the
packing.house, where several tons of
powder had been stored. The cause of
the accident is not known as yet.
The force of the shock was distinctly
felt here. Windows in all the buildings
ratified. and the officials at the court.
house here thought there was an earth
quake. as the big building shook vio-
lently At Nanticoke and Wannamee
chimneys toppled from the roofs OF
buildings children ran in terror from
the school-house, and women hocked
towards the mines. where they thought
the explosion had happened. at Wapa-
wallopen nearly every building was dam
aged or wrecked.
Besides the killed over forty persons
were injured. fourteen OF whom it is said
will die. The four men killed were
blown to pieces, and only small portions
of their bodies have been found.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
TELEGRAPHER AND. CARNEGIE.
Could Send His Message ifthe Opera
tor Would Permit Him.

A Washington special says /: A short
man, with gray beard neatly trimmed,
and clear eyes that look directly at you
as if they were examining the inside OF
your head, stepped briskly up to the
iron railing around the Government tele-
graph table in the House corridor to-day
and asked if he could send q message.
The operator politely told him that gene
raj business was handled at the West
ern Union. upstairs next to the press
gallery. "But this is to the Secretary
of War;" suggested the would-be Gus
toner. Very we'll, then, will send il
as soon as / finish this message" said
the operator. "If you are busy, / can
send it myself" continued the man with
the brisk step and the bright eyes, "if
it isn't against the rules TO let me inside
the railing. / am an old telegraph
operator myself believe / was one OF
the first that ever took messages by
sound" The operator thought he had
better work the key himself, but he
glanced at the signature of the dispatch
to see who his pleasant-spoken customer
was.
The name was "Andrew Carnegie, II
and the incident recalls the time when
four messenger-boys, with nothing in
either their appearance or their eircum-
stances to distinguish them from the
youngsters who are doing similar work
to-day, carried the messages for the first
telegraph-office established in Pitts.
burgh. They called each other Andy
and Bob, and Billy and Harry,
Andrew Carnegie is now the best.
known and richest iron and steel-makei
in America Robert Pitcairn is general
agent and superintendent of the Western
division OF the Pennsylvania railroad
William G. Moreland is city attorney OF
Pittsburgh and Harry Oliver, who has
regained his eminence and duplicated
his former fortune 10 the steel business,
narrowly missed a seat in the United
States Senate. Mr.. Carnegie, David
Dudley Field, and Dorman B. Eaton
will address the House Foreign Affairs
Committee tomorrow in favor OF inter
national arbitration.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Snpreme Court Of Appeals.

Robins against Armstrong, Gator &
Co. Fully argued by Hon. John S.
Wise for appellant and Judge George
L. Christian for appellees and submit
ted.
Doyle against Patterson. Submitted.
Muller's administrator against Stone.
Submitted.
Rucker against Moss, Miller against
Holland, Canada against Barksdale.
Passed.
Purcell against Canada. Submitted.
McCoull against City of Manchester.
Petition for rehearing filed.
Marshall against Farmers and Me-
chanics Savings Bank. Order submit
ting cause set aside and reargument or
dered.
Todd against Gallego-AIills Manufac.
turing Company. Argued by Edward
Cannon, ESD, for appellant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
x.w ve,ab,e.s.reet Church.

Opening services will be held at the
new Yenable-Street church, corner Of
venable and Twenty-first. tomorrow at
$50 p. NJ. Rev. j. b. Hutson will pre-
side, Drs. Cooper, Landrum, and
Hatcher will deliver addresses, and
voluntary speeches. it is hoped, will be
made by other ministers. Rev. j. l..
Hutson has been preaching at this
church during this week. He will
preach Sunday morning and night and
during the coming week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
MOTHERSl MOTHERS u

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of your
rest by a sick child suffering and crying with the
excrucatlng pain Of cutting teeth' II 80, go at
once and get a bottle Of MRS WISsLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP. It will relieve the poor
little sufferer mmediately-depend upon il:
there B no mistake about It. There Is not a
mother on earth who has ever used 1t who will
not tell you at once that It will regulate the
bowels, and give rest 70 the mother, and reliet
and health 10 the child, operating like magic It
is perfectly safe to use in all cases and pleasant
to the taste and is the prescription Of one Of the
Oldest and best female physicians and nurses in
the United States Sold everywhere. Twenty
1--WE cents a bottle. fe 7-eod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Sent ON 10 the Grand Jury.

Ned Felvey and J. W. Matthews were
before the Police Court yesterday morn
ing charged with being drunk and disor-
derly in the bar-room OF G. l.. Seigel
and resisting the police. They were
both sent on to the grand jury.
w. H. Saunderson. the mulatto who
was on Thursday sent on to the grand
jury IN two cases for robbing hen-roosts,
was up again charged with the same
offence. The victim this time was
Samuel Walker, whose loss was two
chickens. Saunderson was sent on to
the grand jury. II Saunderson gets one
wear for each chicken that he is charged
with stealing he will spend about a
quarter of a century in the State prison.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

Mr.. Sylvester j. Tucker, a popular
and well-known citizen, died last eve
ming at his residence, No. 2l04 east Broad
street, in the tifty-fourth year of his age.
Deceased had been for many years con-
nected with several of the railroads in
this city, and when taken down by the
illness which terminated in his death,
was engaged in the claim department of
the Newport News and NIississippi-V Valley
Company. He was man OF sterling
worth and kindly attributes, which drew
to him many valued friends who will be
panied indeed to hear of his demise.
His funeral will take place tomorrow
afternoon at half-past 3 o'clock from
Trinity Methodist church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

rS- CLAY-STREET BAPTIST
CHURCH corner Of Clay and Graham sirees)--
Rev. s. C. cLoPros, Pas;or.-w Worship at II A.
H. and 745 p, NJ. =
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Fhe Eyanxe,icai Alliance.

At the request OF several ministers the
next regular meeting of the Alliance
will be changed 10 February 18th at
4:30 p. NJ, in the hall of the Young
Mems Christian Association. corner OF
Sixth and Main streets The subject
for conference will be, "What Are the
Conditions Necessary to the Outpouring
of the Holy Ghost? ?"
All pastors IN Richmond and Man
chester are hereby requested to AMI
nounce TINS on Sunday, February 18th,
and to invite the laymen to participate.
ROBERT +. kERR, President.
george COOper, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

Aid Society OF the Bainbridge-Street
Baptist church. A splendid programme
had been arranged and there was some
fine music. All of the participants did
their part well.
The funeral OF Mrs. Monroe Alyis,
who died Thursday night. will take
place from her husbands residence. In
Swansboro', at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Deceased had been i'll for eight months.
She leaves three children.
Hattie Bell, the four-year-old child OF
James Vaughan, died night before last,
and her remains will be taken to Burke
vile for interment. She was bright
little child, and, though so young, was q
member of the Central Methodist Sun
day school.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Mileage or Members OF the General
Assemble.

Pertinent to the subject Of free passes,
which was much discussed in the House
of Delegates yesterday, and lest there
should be a misunderstanding, it should
be said that members of the General AS
sembly draw mileage for coming to Rich
mond at the beginning Of the session
and for returning to their homes at the
end of the session. If they visit their
homes in the mean time they are not
entitled to mileage.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
o1r.it
MEETING OF LIFE MEMBERS

MI EEllNd OF LIE II MEM Df2hC
vi OF TUE VIRGINIA STATE AGRICUL-
TURAL s0CIETY.-A general meeting OF the
life members Of this society win be held In the
House Of Delegates Of Virginia at the Capitol In
the city OF Richmond On the 7TH DAY OF MARCH,
1883. 10 ratify the act recently passed by tho
Legislature incorporating the Virginia State Ag-
rcultural and Mechanical society, by the prOyi-
siOns Of which the members OF the Virginia state
Agricultural Society must approve OF the said
act Of incorporation before the same can take
effect. All members OF the society are earnestly
requested to attend said meeting and all who
cannot attend requested 70 send their proxies,
as no action can be taken unless more than one
half Of the members are present IN person or BY
proxy.
BY order OF the President.
A. r. yENABLE, Secretary.
ASHTON STARKH, President
Below will be found tho form OF proxy, which
members can write out sign, aud return 70 tbs
secretary:
Know all mon by these presents, that We
whose names arc hereto subscribed, Life Men,
bers In the Virginia State Agricultural Society,
hereby appotnt.......... ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
our true and lawful attorney, for us ane Ina our
names 20 vote on the question OF Reorgnniza-
ton Of tho society at the meeting OF the yir-
ginia State Agricultural Society to be held az
Richmond on Wednesday, Mafvh z 1881 aud
continuing until adjournment.
Hereby ratifying aud confirming whatever
our said attorneys or either ef them, NAV DO In
the premises.
Witness our signatures, this. =. day Of. isss
fa Iff2l&wFeIi
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

to attend the last Auction Sale Mt Lewis
Art Gallery. Over 500 Etchings, En-
cravings, Oleographs, and Water-Colors
must be sold. This is positively the last
sale this season, commencing Monday,
February 18th, TO continue until all sold.
Daily at 1890 A. NJ. and p. NJ.
Ladies invited to attend. Seats will be
prOyided
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Esly- OLD ST JOHNS CHURCH

Church nm Rev. LE0is IS. BURTON, Rector
Service aud sermon as usual 40 II 4 VI. Al
?. ". q union missionary meeting ~ Christ aud
st. Johns churches az no latter. addressed ~
Rey. JCIIUs +. GRAMMAR, b. d., OF Baltimore.
The public cordially invited.
special services IN Weddcu-Memoriel chapel
Of 81. Johns churh. Denny street, Fulton.
Preparatory sermon bY Row r. POWERS, .. d..
srNDAy next, February l2th. at i.i5 r. NJ ser.
vices every u.ght. beginning Monday and eniins
Friday February l'th 20 l1thl ~ O'Clock. Con-
Quoted boy Rey. JAMES B. FUNsrEs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Peculiar

To Itself IN many important particulars Hoods
SassapaFilia is different from aud superior 20 any
other medicine
Peculiar IN combination, proportion and prep
araiion Of ingredients, Hoods Sarsaparla pos
sesses the fun curative value OF tho best known
remedies Of tho vegetable Kingdom.
Peculiar in its medicinal merit. Hoods Sarsapa-
Ria accompi.shos cures hitherto unknown.
Peculiar in strength and economy Hoods sar-
sapafiila is The only medicine o. which can truly
he said. 100 doses one dollar" Medicines in larger
and smaller bottles require larger doses and do
not trodace as good results "a Hoods sarsaparilA
Peculiar in its good name az home - thero is
more Of Hoods SaTsaqarilla soidi in Lowell. where
tits made. than of an other blood purifcrs
Peculiar in is phenomenal record Of sales
abroad. uo other preparation has ever attained
such popularity In 50 ehott a time. Do not be in
duced to take any other preparation BE sure toget
Hoods SarsapariIia
GArdruggsts. 81; six for S.. Prepared only
BY &. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecaros. Lowell, Isss.
100 Doses One Dollar
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Auc4son safe

of Etchings, Engrayings, Water Colors,
&C., on Monday, February 18th, TO con
tinue until all sold. Five hundred differ
ent subjects. All new. DAILY at l0l A..
VI. and Z. VI. This is the last oppor-
tunity to buy. Ladies are especially IN
vited 10 examine this lot, tho latest and
best yet offered.
LEWIS ART GALLERY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
CITY Circuit Court .

In this court yesterday orders were Ell
tered in several small garnishee cases
and upon the petition of the proper au-
thorities OF the Congregation of Sir
Moses Montefore Cheva Kedusky Socie-
ty. /. Jacobs, A. Melelets, Il. Parh, l..
Kolnick, and J. Appleman were appoint
ed trustees to hold the legal title OF the
societv's property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
HOTELS, &e-
IunBEw-DEALgRs, Ae
HORSES, MULES. cows. Ae.
INOR SALE. TWO MAGNIFI- a,

IL CENT BLo0DED MARES. aired by<SxA
Ruckshot, whose grsndsirs vss the renowned
xossutn, aged respectively ave and six yosks:
OF iet black color. well matched. thoxocghiy
broken and gentle. stylish aud very rapid move
mcnt: about sixteen hands high. An noppcrtunfty
rarely offered 70 ioyers OF one horses Of sossfn9
1uss xhat they want In si<e. styss, ase. and
quality. Can be seen aud examined any eme
After O'Clock Friday morniea, lclh instant -
the stable Of GEOR0k o, MouStcAerLk -
CiAy ssxest between SIKH sad Ssssnen Sss
nonds Va wur9
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Not Only Warns but Disappears.

thames 7. Matthews, charged with
being suspicious character, made his
escape from the station-house.
The above appeared on the Police
Court docket yesterday morning. Mat
thews was arrested Thursday afternoon
and taken to the Second police-station.
He requested the officer in charge to
allow him TO warm before being placed
in cell. His request was readily grant
ed, and while the officers were engaged
in other matters the prisoner (Matthews)
slipped ont of the room and made his
escape.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Charged with aor.e.s.eaiing.

A colored man named Richard Lewis
was before the Police Court yesterday
morning charged with stealing a horse
OF the value OF 800. the property OF
Thomas +. Hancock. of Chesterfield
county. The accused was committed TO
jail subject TO orders from the county
authorities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

al IHAvE BEES AFFLICTED with an affection OF
the Throat from childhood. caused by diphthe-
ria, and have used various remedies. but have
never found anything equal 10 BROwSs BRoS-
CnIAL TROcHEs."-Rcr. H. M T. Hampton, Pike
ton, Ry. Sold only In boxes.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
nny-METHODIST SUNDAY

SCHOOL soCIETY.-The regular monthly moot
ing of tho METHODIST sUNDAY-sCHOoL so
CIETY or RICHMOND AND MANCHESTER
will be held al Ciay-Street Methodist church on
SUNDAY AFTERNOON a. ~ o'clork.
All Sunday-sChool workers and friends Invited
n stsond. ROBERT f.. RICHARDSON. President
Charles r. Rddy, Secretary
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Lawyers, Merchants. and Private
Parties

who have files of old letters bearing
United States or Confederate postage
stamps used between 1912 and 1860. send
mt once to Thomas Semmes, Tenth and
Bank streets, Richmond, Va, for price
list and circulars showing which are
wanted. Many are valuable and COM
mand high prices.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
N EETTNGS.
EADOIrARnERS Z Il

HEADQUARTERS r. L. LEE
Il 4 CAMP. RrcHMssD, February p, ls8s.-1ho
funeral Of Comrade J0HS ID. STRANGER viii take
place from his late residence. 2i9 north Righ-
teenth street. at II A. NJ. TO-DAY.>The following
Burial Com mittee will attend Ia uniform: Com
manderJ. w. White. Lieutenant-Co r.
A. Brander aud j. b. McKenney, Chaplain 7, S.
Riddick, Vidette NJ. 7. Phillips, Color-sergeant
James Harmon. Color-Guard +. J. Smith, and
Trustee b. ID. Core. 1T Was the dying request Of
Comrade StriDger that he should DO buried by
X. 4. Lee CampD
By order Of Colonel ]. W. WHITE. Commander.
ARrHUk A. SPITZER,
% fI.1k CaDtain and Atfufant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Fatal Dynamite Explosion.

CINCINNATI, February 10.--Two men
we're digging up some dynamite which
had been buried to protect it until want
ed, to use in O gas-well near Bellevue,
o., to-day, when one OF them struck the
dynamite with his pick. The explosion
instantly killed the two men, and caused
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
tay-CLAY STREET METHODIST

EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH corner OF Clay
and Adams streetsl Preaching at II Il N.
and IN p. NJ by the pastor. Rev. w. u. ArwIiL
Seats free. All arc most cordially invited. a
ByresoIution passed ty tho 0nicisi Board ths
Pastor Was requested 10 ropea, the sermon de-
liyercd on last Sunday night Of II A. N. To-Sos'
ROW. Text: "Do Thysclf No Harm"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
RE- CENTENARY METHODIST

CHURCH Grace street between Fourth and
Fifth streetsl-ISov W L. JUDKfSs, Pastor
Preaching ~ II o'clock A. ". and p. ". BY
the Pastor Strangers and others cordially well
coined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

Mr.. Perdue said that at the last meet
ing of the Council he stated that the
Joint Committee on Water and FinaHe
would be able to make a final report at
this meeting. Such, however, was not
the case. The committee had given the
subject careful consideration, and he felt
assured that in q short time a contract
would be given for the water works which
would meet with the approval of the
Council.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

Ny friends are hereby informed that [
have resumed my position with Mr.. }.
b. Elan, in the Real Estate business,
where propose to remain. and where
shall be pleased to see and serve them.
q. II. FUNsTEN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

Be sure to go and examine the large
collection of pictures on exhibition at
Lewis Art Gallery. The sale OF pictures
begins on Monday morning. February
18th. The ladies are especially invited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
CAKES, CRACKERS. Ae.
old DOMINION CAKE AND
" CRACKER WORKS.

GRIFFITH a Co, Propristors.
No. II south Twelfth street, Richmond. Va,
BISCUITS, CAKES and CRACKERS. This sa
homo enterprise. TO which We especially invite
the aitoatoa Of eur merchants and the sur
rounding courtyy. no iedn
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
sozodont.

This word. which has been staring everybody
in the face for the past years, and is now getting
into eyerybodys mouth, is a preparation for
cleansing. beautifying, and preserving the teeth,
sweetenng tho breath, and srresiing the pros
gress OF decay,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
sg- FIRST PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH corner Grace and Madison streetsl-
Rev. n. 2. RERa, d. D., pastor. viii preach a, II
A. u. and p. NJ. A cordiAl welcome 10 all. sun
day school and Bible classes a. $50 A. NJ. q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11

nT- GRACE-STREET BAPTIST
corner Graco and Fousres ssreetsp.
Pastor, ". y. HAtCHEE, ID. D.
Sunday school at 0 A. NJ.
Preaching At II A. VI. and I'D p. N.
Free seats and welcome 10 all. u