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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06

Democracy upon the rsmpsrts OF victory. He
congratulated the young Democrats before
him FOR not having 10 contend with the great
question as TO the right Of q state 10 with
draw from the Union. Toe decision OF that
question had been left 70 the sword and by
the sword the question bad been decided,
and to-day Virginia Joined all the other
states OF the linton In the single, sole
desire 10 promote the glory and grandeur
and growth OF the American republic.
fApplause.1 lie eulogized the public
actions OF Grover Cleveland, and at the men,
ton Of the Presidents name the large audi
cnce broke into loud applause, which was
repeated when reference was made 10 the
action OF the ST. Louls Convention In making
stronger the ticket already strong by the se-
lection Of the "Noble Roman" for the vice
presidency. The name OF General Robert
T.. Lee as II fell from the lips OF his relative
was received with tumultuous applause.
General Lees saddle, said the Governor.
was not stained with treason, ~ charged by
John Sherman, for General Lee had fought
as others had fought--for what he thought
10 be his constitutional privileges and rights.
Referring briefly 10 the tariff issue nc de-
nounced ss untrue the charge that the Demo-
cratic party was free-tTade party, and de-
clared that the Mills bill was the embodiment
OF the Democratic doctrine Of protection TO
the many and not Of the enrichment OF a few.
As he concluded the band played Garry
Me Back 10 Old Virginia" as compliment
TO him. The other speakers were Colonel
John II. Fellows. Of New York. aud Repre-
sentative Breckinrldge, OF Kentucky. The
hall did not accommodate all who desired TO
attend aud large overflow meeting was
held on the street in front OF the Academy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
The London Times Approves the
Gettysburg Celebration.

. 4 London special 10 the Herdl0 says:
Many papers remark upon the extraordinary
spectacle OF the Gettysburg reuniOn, the de-
tails of which have been cabled in full to the
European edition OF the Heyoid and 10 the
English papers in brief. The London Times
observes:
Gettysburg differs from host OF collisions
between the North and the South as obsti-
nate and nearly as bloody. None have ever
questioned that II the Coniederates did not
cain their object they saved their honor
absolutely inviolate. 1t was drawn battle,
in which the palm Of inyineIble resolution
was equally divided. Had their leaders re-
qured them the cOmbatants, 1t was clear.
we're prepared TO die, one and all, where
they stood. The field may be revisited by
The survivors, by their comrades in other
fights, and by their younger countrymen
without distinction OF politics, past or
present. None are obliged, whatever
their sentiments on ancient contreyer-
sizes, TO lind in lis "reminiscences
subject matter for jealousy or singer.
The whole tale they can construe
as monument OF the universal logged
msnliness OF tbe American character. Ame-
rlcans have Inherited the Anglo-Saxon bull
dog instinct, and in some respects have I'M
proved upon or exaggerated 1t. The temper
was manifested with formidable intensity at
Gettysburg in 1868, and the American peo'
ple are eager in 1855 to recall the traces, but
il can forgive as well as fight, and take as
much pleasure In the display OF one quality
as Of the other. II TO some minds spot on
which 10000 human lives were sacrificed
may seem an equiyocal scene for festival,
they who have been holding 1t, at all events,
have redeemed its grizzly horrors bya gene
rous burial in its soil Of old quarrels aud old
sniteS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
FALL OF A GRAsD-sTAND.
a Terrible Fourth-of-Juiy Accident
I'm Mississippi.
by telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

New ORLEANS. July 5.-A special from
Water Valley, Miss, TO the Times democrat
says: Our little city which until noon yes
terday was one continuous round OF enjoy
ment was In mourning in the evening. The
Tallabnsha Fire Association had made the
usual preparations for their annual Fourth
of-July meeting, a1d an immense crowd
from the Deighboring towns and villages
had assembled 10 witness the days sport.
At l O'Clock, when about 400 had
taken seats on the grand.stand, the
building gave way and fell with q crash,
burying in It's runs men, women,
and children. Indescribable excitement
and confusion followed. Strong men turned
pale at the scene, mothers screamed for their
lost children, and whole families pinioned,
as IL were, in solid mass under the Debris.
Those who were 80 fortunate as to be on the
outside rushed 10 the rescue, and in short
time the imprisoned victims were released.
Something near fifty people were taken out
with broken arms and limbs, bruised bodies,
and almost every conceivable wound, but 1t
so happened that no one was killed outright.
At this time il is impossible TO give list Of
the wounded, some OF whom, it is thought,
cannot live. One member OF the band had
an arm broken, another a leg broken, and a
third was slightly wounded.
AnOtner 1UicS-DcmOTUt WAFER NhIey
Miss special gives the following: The ex-
element over yesterdays accident at the
Far-GrOunds has not yet subsidized. Physi-
clans have been continuously on duty SINCE
l O'Clock yesterday afternoon. 1t is impossi-
BILE TO obtain full list OF the injured, but
the following is list OF those dangerously
hurt: Mary Weatherly, aged eleven years.
dying; Mrs. l.. J. Westherly, in critical
condition; Mrs. J. s. Mauldlns, leg broken
and otherwise injured; o. w. II. Brister,
spine injured; Frank Trainer, leg broken 4;
Tom Ray, leg broken; Knox Folck, LEG and
arm broken; Mrs. Mollie Dickey. badly in
jured i'm lower limbs. The doctors report
seYentY.flYe nersons more or less injured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
The case John Curtin Kent


WASHINGTON, July 5.--Congressman Bel
mont, chairman Of the Ho1se Committee on
Foreign Affairs, which was instructed by
resolution OF the House 10 investigate the
case ~ John Curtin Kent, will submit the
report Of the committee tomorrow. The
committee Ends that In June, 1888, Kent, a
nat1ralized citizen OF the United States.
under the Dame Of John Curtin, was Jointly
charged with conspirlDg with Thomas
Gallagher, Bernsrd Gallagher. Whitehead
Annsburg, and Charles Wilson to murder,
by use OF dynamite, persons unknown.
Bernard Gallagher and Annsburg were
acquitted; Thomas Gallagher, Curtin, and
Wilson were convicted and sentenced TO
imprisonment for life. The report makes no
recommendation, but presents an exhaustive
history OF the case, which Ia described as
remarkable for the weakness OF evidence
against Kent and the Encouragement OF bis
defence. The fact that he was Baturalized
citizen OF the United States was not stated
on trial. The report expresses the opinion
that II be hsd been properly defended Kent
would not have been convicted. Accompa-
nying the report Ia the correspondence
showing the effort OF the President and Sec
rotary Bayard to secure pardon for Thomas
Gallagher, who was a Brooklyn physician
and In whose behalf number OF his Brook
lyn friends invoked the aid OF this Govern
ment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
BIG BUSINESS.
HEAVY WORK OF THE NORFOLK TRANS
P0RTATI0N LINES.
Tho Trade In Coal and Lumber Rafting
The Crowd at the Sea-
Shore.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Di.pasto.,

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatih.l
NORFOLK, July 8, 1883.
The Washington ilnes-both by rail and
water-centring at this point are doing a
larger summer business than ever before
known. This Is particularly true OF the
railroad lines, aud the usual burroughs OF
force during the summer months has not
been thought of so far. and Is not likely this
season, the railroad-men think. The coasts
rug trade Il also more active at this season
than ever known before. chiefly owing 10
the heavy movement OF coal aud lumber,
both OF which lines OF freight are constantly
on the increase. The great bulk OF the lum-
Der, however. Is now carried from here I'M
dressed In immense RATS drawn by powerful
ocean tugs up Chesapeake bay, and some
times by the sea route outside.
1t was nearly daylight this morning before
the railroad trains got through with hauling
the Fourth-of-Juiy excursionists back from
the sess-hore. All the steamers and railroad
lines brought excursionists to the city from
North Carolina aud the surrounding country,
which served to swell the throngs at the sea-
shore enormously. The great influx OF yisi-
tors caused the various street-car lines OF the
two cities to do an enormous business yester-
day. The last OF the North Carolina excur.
sion trains left about noon to-day.
The proposed railroad to Princess Anne
Courthouse ia gaining ground, but conside-
rable opposition is developed in regard TO
the county subscription OF $4,000 TO the
stock. The people were never called upon
to vote upon such a question before, and
they are shy Of running the county In debt.
Public meetings are therefore being held,
and speakers are informing the people upon
the importance Of railroad improvements in
that isolated section 81 the Commonwealth.
The Confederate veterans from this Sec
ton to the Gettysburg reiinion have all re-
turned from their trip, highly pleased with
tue reception rendered them. G..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
The Fourth a. Monticello.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, July 3, 1883.
The Fourth passed of very quietly here.
The day was observed as holiday by nearly
all our citizens. There was no general dis
play Of fireworks in the city, but Mr.. Jeffer-
son NJ. Levy, as is his custom. made an un>
usually fine display at Monticello, the home
OF Thomas Jefferson. He bad everything
new aud novel in the way OF fireworks, such
ss golden.shower candles, parachute and
coored exhibition rockets. Bengal lights,
colored aeroltes, mammoth cOlOred lights,
etc. Although Monticello Is about two
miles distant from Charlottesville, the dis
play could be seen very plainly from many
portions of the city. The display began
about o O'Clock and lasted several hours, and
at midnight 1.-THE Declaration Of indie
pendence" was read in the hall OF Month
cello by Mr.. Levy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
rhe Times wins.

T3y Anglo-American cable to the Dispstch.l
LONDON, July 5.--The trial OF the suit for
libel brought by O'DOnnell against the
Times was resumed this morning. AttOr-
ney.General Webster continued his presen-
tstion OF the case for the defence. In the
course OF his remarks he SAID: "No man
was libeIed to a greater extept than Parnell.
yet ODonnell was put forward 10 meet the
1hmeS's charges"
The Lord Chief Justice intimsted that the
plaintiff pad presented no case for the 1 ines
to answer.
Mr.. Ruegg. counsel for 0'Dounel. said he
thought the case might 90 TO the jury on the
note in which ODonnelPs name was men,
toned.
The Lord Chief Justice remarked: "Very
well; YOU go on. You take the response
bility."
Ms. Ruegg then asked the Court to give
him half an hour Tor the purpose OF consult
ing his client. Mr.. Ruegg subsequently, an
nouuced that he had decided 10 address the
Jury on two instances in which ODonnell
was named In the Ifmes'S articles and that
all other charges embodied in the complaint
would he abandoned. Upon the conclusion
OF Mr.. Ruegg's address the Lord Chief JUS
tice charged the jury. His charge was strong
against O'Donueil. He said thatif O'Donnell
intended his letter to the Times 10 yindicate
hs character 1t was difficult TO conceive q
wesker protest.
The Jury returned verdict for the Times.
Mr.. Paruell denies that any OF the letters
published by the Times Ia lite articles on
"ParnelIism and Crime" are authentic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
COTTON MAnKrr.


July 5-Narke' active end The best grade ~
goods wore in fair demand to-day. Tho ms
proved prices keep up larre sh.rments u stock
nom tho country. Prime, 3a,nic.; fancy. 49,;
common, Iba2kc.: shenei. q lstsc. spauah,
2ha2stc. factory hsnd-pickod, ia3ac.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
A htory with q Moral.

Sammy Burke, OF New York, is patriotic
American small boy. He wore light tweed
suit. straw hat and fireworks galore when
he started down town Monday morning, and
there were few happier little boys than
Sammy between the battery and his home,
on west FIfty-ninth street. He got into Car
OIL. the last on the elevated train, and sat
in the nor'east corner, where he could com
mand splendid view OF the passing country
through the open back window. Coming
around the curve at west Third street SAM
my blew no. He blew up like a human
firecracker-pretty nearly out OF the roof
with the upness OF the blow, and
scared the guard lantern off the back
platform OF Car OIL. When the murky
clouds Of the explosion rolled out Of the open
window, and the passengers had recovered
sufficient consciousness to look around for
what happened. they saw little Sammy look
ing very black indeed, with his pretty light
tweed suit in sections, and his left hand
burned with the powder. There were no
more fire-erackers In sammy's pockets. The
rockets strewed the land from Sixth avenue
TO Sullivan street; the red IRE had wasted
itself Illuminating the radiant splendor OF the
day. Sammy had become hero in the eyes
az the small messenger-boy on the next seat,
aud be appeared to think himself hero, too.
He as ked where be could fad a drugstore.
and got of at Blocker street to have his
burns and his exploded clothes attended TO-.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
Artesian wells In she Coas. Country

Artesiau borings are being extensively
used in Galveston for securing water. Gal-
weston stands on sand island several miles
from the mainland Of Texas. and so far from
any proper fresh-water streams that could
furnish water supply that its people, until
recently, have been wholly dependent on the
rains. As a consequence, in seasons oil
drought. there has been great suffering by
the people and their domestic animals. With
In the last year or two borings have been ex-
tensiyey tried with so much success that the
city authorities are actually contemplating
resort to Artesian wells for public supply,
and have caused one well 10 be bored. IL
has reached depth OF ass feet, aud throws
stream Of water the size OF its pipe to q
height OF eighteen feet above the surface OF
the ground. The Artesisn borings IN this
city and along the Gull coast east Oh here,
added to those at Galveston and on other
parts Of the Texas coast. prove that there
are enormous possibilities in these subterra-
mean waters for the people IN the Southern
Lowlands.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
HE Disappeared.
A Negro Fiend that never Reached
the Hail.
rsnecinl ,elecrnm 10 tho pIspatch.I

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l
CHRIsTIANsDURG, VA, July 5.-lt Is hard
to imagine community more outraged than
was portion Of this county and Pulaski by
the assault telegraphod you about on the
I'd. The negro was arrested at Bangs's
Depot and taken in the direction Of Radford.
This was the last that has been seen or heard
Of him. He never reached Pulaski county
Jail. 1t IL said that he was hanged by a
body OF men and his body ridded with bul-
lets and afterwards sunk in New river.
William Jefferson l. now serving twenty
years in the penitentisry for a similar offence
committed near here about two years since.
The people thinking justice was too tardy
took this last matter into their own hands.
Captain j. X. johnson and Colonel j..
Hampton Hoge are attending the convention
OF lawyers at Virginia Beach.
Mr.. A. A. Phlegar is still absent in New
York.
The glorious Fourth Of July was glorious
ly observed by grand picnic and ball at
the white. There are about ninety guests
at the White and sixty at the Yellow. Cow
ernor Lees family have engaged thirteen
rooms at the White for themselves aud party
for six weeks from August 1st. The Gov
ernor himself will be up AZ some later period
during the month. We shall welcome them
to Montgomery, and are sure that their stay
will be pleasant.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
Waa nm EIonemenf2

A Chicago telegram says: May YOhe had
A nervous task before her this afternoon,
when she went on the stage OF the Chicago
Opera-House 10 sing her part OF Prince
Polydore Won PrettiwItz, the hero OF the
"Crystal Slipper" There was big audi
ence before her, and nine tenths OF its men,
bers had read in the morning papers state
ments that she bad not played at The two
preceding performances OF the burlesque
because she had disappeared from public
view simultaneously with the departure OF
f. Is. Shaw for New York. Mr.. Shaw Is the
son Of we1lih- baker, and gossip bad made
him a great frt-nd OF the actress. But 10
spite OF what ltld been printed Miss Yohe
appeared in her old r6le to-day, tainted
twice during the matinee, but managed to
get through with ii.
Then she admitted the reporters and told
them that she had not eloped with Mr.. Shaw
or with nybody else; that she had seen Mr..
Shaw but few times, and that she had spent
the last two days sick at her home In this
city. 81 went TO the races on Monday" she
explained, "and sent word TO mamma not
10 wait for me at the house, but TO meet me
at the theatre. Ny sister was with me and
left before did, as she has TO be on the
stage before | do. was overcome with the
heat and went home In q carriage, missing
mamma on the way. L stayed at home until
to-day"
Young Shaw's relatives knew nothing OF
his whereabouts except that he was to start
for New York on Monday afternoon, 80 there
was nobody to deny the rumors OF an elope-
ment last night. Miss Yohe is well known
in New York, where she played last season
IN the " Arabian Nights" and other pieces.
Still there are good many stlckers to the
original theory, and the Times tomorrow
will say:
Notwithstanding what Miss Yohe saws,
she did leave Chicago in company with DIR.
shaw. They went 10 the races together and
drank more wine than most people usually
do. They then went 10 the Lake shore
station. lie took the train for the East and
dared her to accompany him. She accepted
the banter, but when the train reached
Cleveland she was so Disguised with her
companion aud herself that she left the train
II hama
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
ures ranged "A follows.

CHICAGO. July 1.-The better feeling which
cropped out just little In wheat on Tuesday
came out boldly 10 day. The situation was such
a. 10 encourage those who had began 10 buy for
reaction and Influenced others Who we're hcsi-
taing The best bull arguments came from the
seaboard and from the other side The amount
On ocean passage decreased l,5zo,o0o busheih
The export clearances at New YORK alone were
1ia00 bushels and ct three Atlantic pcrts TO-
00O. The primary receipts were $4,000 basheis.
AsNew YORK exporters we're among ne early
buyers. Cables reported uniavorable weather
In England aud France and some dissppoint-
ment Ia the yield where threshing was la
progress At all points short sellers were re-
ported very cautious. At this poiat July wheat
Was scarce and 1t premiun- Opening ssies
were NC higher for August Nc. higher for Sep
tember. and &c. higher for December. August
sold from 604c. up 10 sihc-. back 70 sligo GA
some local realizing. then up 70 u xc. This was
followed by another slight dip 70 81 \ aS1 No. and
then came . bulge IT iz.St Y. n. taking the
price 10 Sc for moment. with fraction or tvo
loss later. TIE closing prices we're: July. e2sSc;
August s25lc-: the outside for TIE day. and Ion
second only 70 wheat Ia the advance to-day, one
reason for higher prices being IN 0ut tnspection
OF al 600 bushsls- JUG waa kept within ksssc
OF August There was liberal selling BY . few
brokers. with general buying on siov advance.
an sdvance Of Sakc and isit o. on ION One q
the bull factors vas the sscslps0f repoFss from .
variety Of sources BY scores q memben d NE
board thai the ssorm q The n1gAt We heovy -
oats over an AREA In Western nftnols and lova
Of not less thAn so 10 500 raileA cAnagine ths
crop Erssliy: fns psovi.i:e trs1s vss sods.,ss
arrivals u hoss we're lixhs and psiess sa1oc
higher. O6ers1es ~ pork ~ 3 lares paeksr
wore Qulte free, hat I'll uoa abeorDoA on1 Dgty&o
advanced zAsloc.. ard oioeed - outside nsureA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
Amouumenttos soldiers of the Press

A London correspondent to the Pbiladel-
phia TELEGRAPH says: "The crypt OF st.
Paurs Cathedral was on Saturday afternoon
the scene OF silent ceremony in which
press men OF all countries should feel an
interest. There in the Metropolitan Basilica,
which contains the honored bones OF 50 many
OF Engand's heroes, was unveiled amem0-
rlal-the first OF its kind--to those soldiers
OF the press who died in the service OF their
country during the recent campaign IN
Egypt. There was nothing grand or
imposing about the ceremony-simply
muster OF military men and jour
nalsis, including Lord Wolseley, Lord
Charles Beresiord, OF Condor fame; Gene
raj Evelyn Wood. Bennett Burleigh, Frede-
rick Nilliers. Henry ;. Pearse, Mrs. Came
ron, mother OF John Cameron, who fell In
the cause OF the Standard at Abu Kru, and
Mr.. Vlzetelly, brother OF another fallen hero.
At given signal the plain apron which
covered the memorial was pulled on one side,
and in silence that might have been felt the
friends and cousins Of the departed looked
uoon the record OF their honorable deaths.
The memorial, which is OF very hand
some character, is OF batten brass,
designed by Mr. II. johnson. OF the
Graphic, and the names which 1t
bears are those Of Edward O'Dono-
van DAILY News, Frank yIzetelly (Artisi),
Frank Powers (rimes). John Cameron
(Stsndard), St. Lcger Herbert (horuing
Posi-. William III. Gordon (Manchester
GUARDIAN, aud Frank ID. Roberts (Reuter's).
Most OF those present gathered later on
about the Press Club, and here Lord Wolse-
ley atoned for previous remarks on war cor
respondents by speaking IN handsome
manner OF those named on the war memo
rial, whose noble example OF doing their
duty faithfully he hoped would be followed
by those who succeeded them. Charley
Beresford also made some characteristic re-
marks, and the somewhat unique ceremony
came to an end with vote Of thanks to the
artist and founder, both Of whom have done
their work WELL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
Republican Conference ON the Tariff.
rpr tnIanrnr,h to the nianatchl

WASHINGTON. d. c., July 5.-senators
Aldrich and Allison. Of the Senate Tariff sub
Committee, aud several other members Of
Congress prominent in tariff affairs met at
senator Hiscock's rooms in the Arlington
Hotel tonight and discussed the action that
should be taken by the Republican majority OF
the Senate Finance Commlttee when the Nils
bill comes over 10 the Senate. Afterwards
Senator Aldrich said that no bill had yet
been formulated by the Republicans, but
that one would undoubtedly be agreed upon
and reported very soon after the Mills bill
was referred to the committee. IL would, he
said, be framed on the line Of the Chicago
platform, and would be such a measure as
the whole party could agree upon. The
meeting tonight, the Senator further said,
was not formal conference, but simply an
accidental gathering OF some OF the Republi-
can leaders in the tariff fight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-06
THE RICHMOND DIsPATCH-FRTDAY, JULY 6, 1888

Gsrriesn. snd John White, three baIlplayers,
who were taking shelter from the storm,
were buried ia the rufus. GarrIgan had an
arm and leg broken; Barry was badly
bruised and bad leg broken. A barn on
George PIumIy's fsrm, near Middlebnsh.
was also blown down. PInnIy IS reported
killed. He was buried with two others tin.
der the ruins. Three horsss were killed by
the fall OF the barn. The dwelling and ether
buildings on the farm were wrecked. Ter
rible damage Is reported everywhere here
abouts from wind, hail. and lightning; also,
at Middlebush and Milestone.