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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
The Presbyrsr,aps rA,I 20 Unite.
fBy telegraph to the Dispatch.


NEW York, January 1.-Tne Joint CON-
mittees Of the Presbyterian Church for the
North aud south concluded their conference
at Park Avenue Hotel to-day. The commit
tees opened their session at . A. W., and the
meeting was prolonged an hour later than
was expected, to O'Clock In the afternoon.
Rev. joseph n. Wilson. OF GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, JOINT chairman OF the conference,
presided.
After long secret sessions. which have eX-
tended over a week, IL is announced thst
nothing definite was done. The original
object WAS 20 arrange for the united mission
work by branches IN the North aud south.
1.-THE various discussions" said prominent
southern member, REV. Dr. Hoge, OF Rich
mOnd. Val "tOOk wider range than was
anticipated. The topics under conside-
ration were OF such importance that after
spending several days 10 their considera-
ton IL was deemed advisable by the Joint
committee 10 adjourn and hold a meeting
at some future tine and place. The sdop-
tion Of this course was deemed necessary
from the fact that some OF the members Of
the southern committee were obliged 10 90
south 10 meet positive engagements, aud
in consequence were unable 10 stay here
longer Il was accordingly agreed to adjourn
and hold another meeting in Atlanta. Ga,
on April oath next, and conclude the dis
cussion there.
The members stated that the discussion
had been OF the most pleasant and tarmo-
nous character.
Most OF the southern members while here
were entertained az the Park-Ayeuue Hotel,
and express a high appreciation OF the kind
ness OF the New York Committee OF Ar
rangemeats.
An the southern members except Rev. Or.
NJ ID. HOge, OF Richmond, Va, chairman OF
The southern committee, left for home to-
day. lie returns t0-niorTOW.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
SIZE DIsGORGEOA SNAKE.
= Reptile Lives in WOmsn's Sto-
mach for Seventeen Years.
philadelphia Times1

Mrs George snyder, OF 20l2 Parish street,
wife Of Policeman Snyder, OF the Ninth dis
trct, recently yomtfd a reptile over two
two feet long, which resembled lizard.
She has been suffering for over len years,
and physicians have been unable to afford
her any rehei.
During the summer OF 1871 abe came home
from n party one evening almost overcome
with the heat and feeling very thirsty. She
went to the bydrant In the yard and drew q
cupful OF water aud began 10 drink, when
suddenly she became aware that something
other than water was passing down Der
throat Asno bad resut. followed the incl
dent WAS almost forgotten until about Janus
airy. 1873 one night she awOke with her
mouth wide open and something creeping out
OF il. but before her husband, who had been
awakened by her struggles, could seize the
reDtile, Il had drawn itself back into the
throat and out Of sight. Mrs. snyder at this
time was healthy woman aud weighed near
IL $40 pounds. She soon began 10 decline In
health and lost daily until her weight was
reduced 10 ninety pounds. She had an
enormous appetite and no amount OF food,
however large, could satisfy her cravings Tor
food To eat bread or any doughty substance
would make her deathly sick for several
dsvs.
For months she tasted nothing but meat
and milk. Her family physician, DIR. Miller,
thought that dyspepsia was the csuse OF her
sickness and prescribed accordingly. This
state OF affairs continued for ten years. The
reptile had grown 10 considerable size and
strength and WAS still growing, and her
death was soon expected. She bad
never tasted beer until the early
part Of last month, when an I'M
comfortable desire for that beverage
seized her. Onicer Snyder was surprised
when he came home ~ night and bis wife
asked that beer be procured for her. lie
granted the request aud with happy results.
The sight OF the liquor made Der slck but,
nevertheless, believing that II should be
taken, she drank several glasses iu!i and IN
few minutes Was seized with violent Its OF
vomiting. Feeling faint she turned very
white and tainted.
Mr. SNYDER placed her in bed sud IN the
morning sue felt wonderfully improved. On
looking in the bowl In which she bad yom-
tied the night before she discovered a curl
Gus creature with the head 81 lizard and a
body not unlike that OF a snake. She rapid
ly recovered and soon regained her former
weight and strength. The reptile Is pre-
served 10 slcohol, and the little snyders now
bring IN their friends 10 show " Mammals
pet" DR.. Miller said that IN all his expert
euce be has never met with parallel csse.
lie has known Of snakes living In persons
for months and even years, but never for
such 4 long period.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
The Tariff Bill.


WASHINGTON, January 1.-Undcr the
| agreement made res pecti0g the tariff bill the
senate will meet tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock and continue so TO do until the vote
is taken on the passage OF the bill. After the
miscellaneous business IL disposed OF the
consideration Of the tariff bin will be re-
sumed. and il will have the right Of way over
all other measures until sctlOn is taken on
the Dist instant. Mr.. Chandler gave notice
the dag before the holiday recess that imme-
diatcly upon rCEssembhng he would call up
his resolution directing the COmmittee on
Privileges and Elections 10 investigate the
general or state elections in Louisiana aud
Rhode Island within the past year and 10 in
yestigate the general elections In any other
State il the committee deem it necessary or
desirable. That resolution will therefore
come up tomorrow, but the opposition will
in ell probability cause pOstDOnement Of its
consideration, at least until the tariff bill Is
out Of the way.
The prospects are that when the House
meets tomorrow morning, after the holiday
recess, II will Immediately proceed 10 the
consideration OF some one OF the apprOpria-
ton bills now on the calendar The rlver
and harbor bill reported to the llOuse DcN
cemher 18th, has the right OF way OF the APP
propraton bills, and Chairman Blanchard
will cali It up for further consideration the
first thing tomorrow. He Intends to push
its consideration and VIII try TO secure an
early vote upon It.. The unfinished BUSH
ness Is the bill 20 incorporate the Nicaragua
Cansl Company. winch hiss been iavOrably
reported to the House, With the amendments
from the Committee OF the Whole. The
friends OF the bin will call IL up Friday and
try 10 secure a vote upon It. Should the OPP
noItuuity offer tbis week, Mr.. Crisp, from
the Committee on Elections, will call up the
south Carolina Standardization case Of
smalls vs. Elliott. The settlement OF this
case will lesye only one other contest to be
disposed of-SulhVan VS.. FELTON,, OF CALI
fornia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02


BrRFORD. oiled. December ~. 1874. Sff~
vESrER MARSH. isfsnt child u v VI. and 2. =.
Bnrford; sged six months aHi eighteen 0ays
The f0n0ral will Lake place WEDNESDAY,
Iaaaary 81, 81 ~ O'Clock. from hc residence f
his parents ZOE west Clay street. Friends Of tse
family are Invited 10 attend.
CLARK.--,Died, az his fathers rssidepcs, ti9
wet Main street, on Monday. DccemDef 81, i-tt.
AZ O'Clock z. NJ. b g. D. CLARK. ia
The funeral services will be conducted from
the honse on WEDNESDAY. Janusry 81. a. 10
O'CLOCK A. ~, 10 which Gil friends Of the isfniV
are invited. ~
GRAVES. DIED, on the Stat instant Ia liberty
Va. A0NkS A. GRAVES. relirt 81 William
Graves and daughter OF the laio John Il Iin>-
ley. sr-, formerly Of this city.
HARRISON. Died. Decemser "a. 1894 At the
home Of his parents. near MeirCss. h0ckingham
county. Va, Of pneumonia. BENJAMIN MINOR,
infant son n YirRe ". and w. 1. HArrisoDs
AGED two months and ninstees days
suffor little cntcren y come unto We, ana for-
bid them not. for Of such IA ths knedom OF
hssyea. a. MoTHRa
TERRY.-Dicd. January !. issp. At The rest
denceof Mr.. w ID. Joier. Manchester, Va. hrs.
FRANcEs TERRY. IA me seyentY-nfth rear Of
her ago.
Tue funeral will take place from residences
THIS "Wednesday EVENING ~ 3 o'clock. kels-
tlyes and friends are invited V attend sitboa;
further notice
TURNER Died. Tuesday evening. Jsuusryi,
1899. a. s.i5 O'Clock. Major FRANK p IUk-
ME-.
The funeral will take place from his lato rest
dence, 2i4 east Leigh street fHt RsDAl MORN
ING AZ n O'clock. No flowers
Pors Tobacco (dd.l papers please copy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02

plain coiored silk. the body cut low. and the
train YVES OF siik. The front was drapcd
with irllls Of lace sad the petlIcoat was Of
dull white satin. Across the front Of the
low body was tied a hchn OF lace, knotted
~ one side.
Mrs. whitney wore o superb gown OF
white hrocsde, made with high bodice and
train. Down The front OF the bodice aud
skirt were folds Of yellow satin and gold
embroidery. A high collar WAS listened
with t6ree-stone diamond min. She wore
great diamond staT In gold embroidery o.
bodice, and on her shoulder was 4 large ruby
set with diamonds. and she wore spray CT
diamonds In her hair.
Mrs. Don NJ. Dickipson's dress was pale.
green silk, embroidered IN silver, with 3
train OF the same material. The front wss
dfaped IN psle-grecn tulie and the low body
was draped 10 tnlle. She wore black ribbon
about her throat
The British Legation was represented by
MichseI Herbert, Charge d'A6aires. and
Geovse Ba'clay. The usual receptions Al
the bones Of the Cabinet officers we're held
in the afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02

rBy telerraph 10 ths Dispa.ch.l


ST. Paul. MINI January IA better day
for the observation Of sn eclipse OF the sun
than that given the entire Northwest could
scarcely be conceived Of. Clouds we're al
most unknown, and the warm atmosphere
sdded 10 the pleasure With which the people
watched The eclipse, which 10 this state was
about three quarters, while further west u
was almost total. In many parts OF Dakota
and Minnesota New-Year's day was eelt-
brated with pic-nies, excursions, and bail
games. the observation OF eclipse being a
part OF the days pleasure.
HELENA, MON, January i.-Tbe eohpse
was ohseryed here iavorsby this afternoon.
The day was bright. cold, and clear. II be-
san about 2:l5 and lasted an hour and bali
The san was obscured except thin crescent
al the top IL grew colder and DARK as a
bright moonlight. Chickens went 70 roost
and lamps we're lighted indoors.
san FRANCISCO, CAL, January FRO
fessos Louis smith. director OF the Warner
Observatory at Rochester, n. " who was
STATIONED al Nelson, CAL, telegrapned the toll
lowiog As the result Of his observation oil me
eclipse:
AS far as affordng opportunity 70 search
fer in,rs-inelcurial pianels u was failure
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
~. wo,t Vemor,tuou,V oynae

The steamship Yeendam, from Rotterdam.
arrived OF New Yor. .arly yesterday morn
ing after a terridcally stormy voyage,
during which one OF the crew was washed
overheard and drowned and another seri-
ol>ly injured. The vessel left Rotterdam on
December lItb, and on the second dag ont
encountered succession OF gales, which
smashed her l.ie-bOais and washed every
thing movable of decks On December 18Th
tue wind blew n hurricane 9nd the seas lite.
rally onyeloped the ship. One Of the crew,
whose name could not be learned, wss stand
ing by the f0recastie, when huge wave came
over the guard.rails and carried the man
overheard. fills body was not recovered.
Another seaman on the following day was
carried up against one Of the deck houses by
the powerful waves ana received probably
fatal Injuries. The vessel hears evidence Of
her rough experience in broken guerd.rails
aud hulwarks and loss OF liie-bOats. Captain
BONITA said yesterday morning his recent
voyage was tine most severe he had ever ex-
pPuencCd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
LAUDANUM.
A LYEcRBuRRG MAN ENDS Els LIFE
AT R0AEoKE
Pound in Bed in a stspor ard Efforts "a
Arouse Him Vain.
,spccinl teleeram % Tho pIspn,eh.i

ROANOKE, Va, January LII. l.. Dawson.
resident 81 Lyncbhurg, died at the Palace
Hotel, ia this CITY, this morning under cir.
cumsisDees which point strongly 10 suicide.
Tie took lodgiag nj the hotel last night, and
hod also lodged there the night previous, but
hsd never eaten meal there. This morning
about 8 O'Clock the bel-boy heard grOans in
the room occupied by Dawson. Going
through a transOm the boy found Dawson
wing on The bed 10 profound stupor An
empty fourouncc hottie labelled lsudsnum
tod The story, which was cnrrODorated by the
s,atementoi the druggist from whom he h1d
purchased the drug the day before. Medl-
cal aid was summoned, but in spite % the
best Efforts OF The doctors Dawson died IN
about an bour after bic condition was de
covered. 4 Gotoner's inquest was held this
afternoon. but nothing was developed fur.
Their than that the man had been fireman
on the Norfolk and Western railroad and
had an uncle. Mr.. X. S. Dawson. In LYuch-
burg. fIe WAS about twenty-five YEAR, old
and Of fine physique. The jury rendered a
verdict to the effect TINT death was caused by
taxing TOO much laudanum. The remains
we're sent TO Lyncbburg this afternoon for
jntermont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
striking Brakemen BLOCK nde
Ereighfs.
nv teleqrnph 70 The DlEpatrh.l

fBy telegraph 70 the DiEpatch.l
LENA. o., January 1.-The yards OF The
Lake Erie and Western railroad N this city
are blockaded with freight trains. which were
run in after the strike Of the yard-men last
night, and TO-DAY the freight brakemen de-
clded to. back The ysrd-men and have all
refused TO work, notwithstanding the fact
that their wages were raised to-day. Tue
total number OF men out Is about seventy
hve, aud they are headed by John Mccarthy,
yard. master, who was discharged, II Is a.
legged for refusing to 20 to indianapolis
during the recent strike in that city. The
strikers threatened this morning 10 stop
No. 4 east-bound passenger train this after
noon. bnt owing to their wholesome
fear OF Uncle Sam, they concluded not to in-
terfere With the Transmission Of the United
States mail and 80 the train was allowed to pass
sl night. The strikers will not allow trains
to be made up here. nor will they permit The
through freight to change engines at the
main shops. The sidings At The small sta
tons east and west OF the city are tlled with
cars awaiting the outcome OF the strike.
The General Manager snd other officials OF
the company are expected here tonight TO
attempt some kind OF settlement. There has
been no violence thus FAR. This afternoon a
brakeman named Blair wa preparing 70 take
No. . out, when the strikers threatened TO
assault him, aud be lett the train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
Weather Uron nuIletIn.


WASHINGTON, January l.--For the month
Of December. 1885, the weather has been
slightly warmer than ususl throughout the
northern States. Missouri, northern portions
of Texas aud Arkansas, aud on the Pacific
coast. 10 has been slightly colder than usual
In the southern states. The greatest depart
ures from normal occurred IN Florida, Ge0r.
Ella. and South Carolina, where the mean tenn
pefsture for the month ranged from 3 10 . dc.
erees below normal, and IN the Missouri Val
lev. Minnesota, and Dakota, where II was
from S 10 o degrees below nerma. The line
OF killing frost has extended southwark over
the northern portions Of Florida, the first
killing frost being reported from Jack
sonyille and Cedar Keys on Decem-
Der 2lst. Less than the usual amount
% rain fell over Il greater portion OF
the central valleys and the southern states
during the month. slight eXeesses were re-
ported in Iowa, Wisconsin, New England,
and in portions OF virginia, Georgia, ana
Texas. Large excuses were reported in
southern California and slight excuses in
Northern California, while on the north Pa
ciic coast only about two thirds Of the usual
amount OF rainfall was reported. In Ten
pessee and the Ohio Valley only one fourth
TO one half OF the usual amount OF rain fell.
During the month the weather has been
unIayerable In the winter wheat section.
owing to the small amount Of rain and snow.
AT the close OF the year the entire winter
wheat section was 10 need OF moisture aud
bare, except In Northern Iowa, where the
ground was covered with six inches oil
snow. From six to twelve inches OF snow
was reported on the ground at The end OF
the month In Wisconsin aud Northern Mich
iean. and from one 10 two inches In Mime
sofa and Dakota.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
Artoslau wells iu Wem pitts.

The cities OF the Mississippi Valley have
never been noted for the purity OF their
water supply. as they have depended largely
on river wster. Recently the CITY oil Mems
phs has been experimenting with Artesisn
wells, aud has found on inexhausel6le supply
OF tue best wafer directly under It's sie.
A true Artesian BASIN covered oy per-
iectly imperyiOus stratum has been dis
covered, which is now fast dispiaclnC the
unsatisfactory Wolf river as source for
water. Hitherto this river has sup
piled the city's wants. TDirly-two Are
stan wells have been driven over an area
1000 by 500 feet. They are driven TO adeptb
Of about 40 leet They first pass through
twenty feet Of blud loan, then through
TWEEN iy-fOur feet of sand and gravel, apd
finally through $50 feet OF hard, imperylous
clay. The wsterbesring stratum Is then
reached, which consists OF perfectly clean
Sane seven hundred feet deep. Tue water
rises far above the level OF the Mississippi
river. Permanent works are now IN progress.
A large we'll Is To be sunk eighty feet below
the surface. From this Il horizontal tno>
mel 2,000 feet long win be carried through
the hard clay. This tunnel will be five feet
In diameter, and the wells Will be connected
WITH Il. The water viii be pumped from
The large we'll. The tunBel eau be extended
indefinitely, aud more wells can be bored ~
the sunply nay need extension. TIE tenn
neratufe Of the water Is practically uni
form, and averages about sixiy.tWo degrees
Fahrenheit.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02
COLOREO CATHOLICS.
Convention Addressed by Cardinal
Gibbons.

10y telegraph 70 the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, January 1.-The national
convention Of colored Catholics, composed
Of delegates from nearly all the colored
Catholic churches and societies throughout
the country, begsn It's sessions this morning
In 81. Augustine colored Catholic church,
this city. Every seat in The church was
occupied when at 1880 o'clock Father Tai
ton, Of Quincy, H., the only colOfed Catholic
priest in Zoe United States, began the cele-
bra.ion OF solemn high mass Immediately
In front Of and beneath the pulpit eat bis
Eminence Cardinal Gibbons, who delivered
4 sermon. lie was ciad ia the scarlet robe or
his office.
Attic conclusion OF the sermon the Cardi-
nal welcomed Tue delegates in his own name.
In the name OF the clergy, aud Of The congre-
CATION. which be eulOglzed. THIS gathering,
said he. will mark on era In the history Of
the cOlored people OF the United States, for
never before have the c0lOred Catholics Of
the country met IN convention. He trusted
that tue deliberations Of the convention
would be marked by moderation and dis.
creti0n. The actions Of the convention
would be watched by the country, not with
the kindly eyes OF friendship, but with the
sharp gaze Of criticism. He suggested that
the convention discuss the education Of the
cbildreu-the religious education necessary
70 the Inc OF the republic, Temperance was
also fruitful theme which should be looked
into, for the destructive powers Oi strong
drink were evident The universal level OF
the Catholic Church aud its equality was
eloquently dilated upon, and attention was
directed 10 the fact that colorcd priest had
celebrated mass in company with two white
ciergymen.
The convention proper was called to order
at I:l5 =. NJ. The temporary president was
william n. Smith. lie, m taking the chair,
welcomed tho delegates sad was enthusiasts
cally applauded. The Presidents greeting
wns responded 20 by Robert l.. Rufiin, Of
Boston. Aiser the appointment Of commit
tees on credentials and permanent ergaOiza-
ton Cardinal Gibbons entered the cOnYen-
lion ball, and IN response 10 greeting by
the audience said that this was the hsppiest
New Years day he had ever spent. II was
red-letter day. lie counselled moderation
and harmony In the proceedings OF the con-
vention. Gin essential things, unity" said
the Cardinal, ain Don-essential things, liber-
iy; in an things, charity" Every one who
20 desired then bad an opportunity 10 greet
the CarCinnl and TO kiss his ring. But few
Of those IN the room neglected the Oppor-
tunity.
Rev. Father Lesson, OF the Order Of st.
Joseph. briefly addressed the convention,
and when he concluded the convention ad.
lourncd TIL tomorrow morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02

The Catholics Of Ireland. who have been
long solely tried by many affections, and
have ever cherished them with love, when
is more intense because OF their marvellous
fortitude and hereditary attachment TO their
religion. In the councils we have given
from time to time aud Ia our recent decree
we were moved not only by The considers.
ton OF what il comfortable 10 truth. bus
slso BY desire tO advance your interests.
Our affection for you does not suffer rs to
allow the cause for which Ireland Is strug-
Cling 10 be weakened by the Introduction
OF anything which could fairly he brought
In repro.ch against IT, In order 70 spe-
cially manifest our affection we send You
number Of gifts which are specially blessed"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02

IBT toIcEIhpb % NO UlsDAicn-I
CHICAGO, January Henry fiorner 81 Co. ,
wholesale grOeers. ere minus 2l5,0 coo. aud
their city collector. relative OF member
of the firm, is missing. cousin Lewis as
they speak Of him, obtained marriage
license Saturday 10 marry Miss Bishop.
Then he collected Oh the money he could
from the creditors Of Horner e Co., dis
counting bills heavily. lie made no returns
to bis employers, and has not since been
seen. "Cousin Lewis was always thought
by The firm 10 he q man OF excellent habits.
CHICAGO. January IA dispatch has just
been received az police headquarters an
nOuncing the arrest IA Montreal Of Louis
Hotner who emhezzled SIS COS from Henry
Homer Il Co. lie will probably be- extra
dited on the charge Of forgery.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-01-02

1000 pounds IMPORTED CAsTiLEsOAPa 49,,
w pints GENUINE IMPORTED BAY Kun sg
50L.
100 pints NORWEGIAN CoD-LiyRR oil a.
t)e:
l5c. will buy CARTER's. DAvlD'S, or BRAN
DRETHs PILLS;
I5c. will buy FRAfsER's NERyEAND BONE
L1NIaENT;
f5,. will buy JUMPER TAR Tor colds,
75,. will buy yALEsTIgR's MRAr-JuiCE;
;bc. will BUY WYErWs BEEF wlNE AND
Iron.
10. will buy PIBRcg5 MEDICAL DIS
COyERY;
7ac. Will bay AYERS or HOODS sARsAPA-
RlLLA:
75c. win buy SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR;
t.25 will buy swIFTs SPECIFIC large;
Sc. viii buy WILBUR, COD-LIyER OIL
AND LIME:
4Oc. will buy all SOC. cOD-iIYEH RNul~
sIONs;
CO... will buy sOZOD0NT, the best denirince:
s5c. win buy nRADE q BAKERS CAhBOLlc
MOUTH-wAsH,
Mo will buy FELLOWS SYRUP HYPOPHOs-
PHIrES;
l0c. will buy ALICOCR's POROUS PLASTER;
70. will buy four pounds BEST MIXED BIRD
SEED:
75c. will Duy LAZgLLEs. VIOLET. or LkyKS-
DER WATERS worth ti-the best peI.
fumes sold;
300 half-pln, bottles BAY Rum az 3d.;
% gross TOILET SOAP A. o.. dozen:
e. will buy LOoSEN's nAIlLBRUsn.