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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
WRECK IN GEORGIA.
An Excursion Train on the Southern
Road Derailed.
TWO FATALITIES THUS FAM
A Number of People Injured, sevcr"i
of whom. II IL Thought. VIII Die
Cars Were Filled Win
thinns.


ATLANTA, GA. August Gan eN-
curslon train on the Southern railfoau'
consisting Of nine cars filed with Macon
knights Of Pythias and their iriehds'
was wrecked at Pope's Ferry, twei'e
miles from Macon. to-day. The engine
left the track, four Of the cars followed
and the three front ones went down an
embankment about eight feet high.
Mrs. c. w. Hancock. OF Americus, was
seated in the coach Immediately behind
the baggage-car. When found she was
wedged between two seats, anu died
shortly after arriving at Macon.
James Kennedy. OF Macon. was
Killed outright. n car rolling on MN.
These are the only fatalities reported.
hut II IS thought several of the injured
Will die.
The injured are:
urs. q, r. Clancy. hurt internally and
about the head.
Mr.. Harrington. seriously injured
Mr. Sawcett. injured internally.
Mr. Carson. slightly Injured.
Miss l.. Doyles. leg md arm broken.
R,lIv Guma. internally injured.
Mrs. II. Il. Ranno, internally injured.
John Cant. shoulder broken.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
UNEMPLOYED CHICAGO.
Postmaster Lost While Trying 10
Discover Branch Offices.

Chicago RecOrd)
one day last week Washington Hesins
postmaster Of Chicago, was lost IN one OF
the city's painless forests. For hours he
and the party with him wandered about
seeking for some human habitation where
they might inquire the way 10 the Chicago
post-ofIice. But when at last they sighted
the lonely cabin OF a frontiersmdp and
asked him a question, he answered In
Polish and they couldn't understand him.
Later they found a man working In "a
corniield.
MY man." said the postmaster, viii
YOU tell me the way 10 the city,
WHO be you?' was the response.
My name is Hesing. I'm postmaster
of Chicago"
Never heard of YOU
And this was what surprised the posi-
master even more than being lost. lie
said he thought the man was far below
the average In intelligence. Postmaster
Hesing has lived in Chicago all his HE,
and he regards himself as being as Ia
lniiiar with every part OF the city as
any man in 1t. He has seen II made,
50 10 speak.
Every few weeks the postmaster, his
private secretary. ana few Other ON
Gals make the rounds OF the branch
offices 10 see how the work is being done.
In the downtown districts, where the
street-car companies are competing for
PATRONAGE, this Is a comparatively easy
matter bu, Chicago Is a big city, and
IL il an entirely different task 10 reach
its uttermost corners.
Last week the postmaster went 10
Pullman. and, having inspected the office
there concluded TO penetrate deep into
the wilds beyond. \ carriage was hired
and the driver was directed 10 go 10
Riyerdale Now, Riyerdale lies in the eN-
IRENE southwesterly corner OF the city.
almost twenty miles by road from the
heart Of Chicago. Most Of the people
yho get their mail there are farmers,
for that part of the city from lScth
stree, to 10th street can be used TO ex-
celient advantage for raising cabbage ana
onions The postmaster's party reached
Riyerdale without mishap, although mt
each turn OF the sandy road they all feit
as II they were discovering some IN
known country.
From Riyerdale IL Is about four miles
as the crow flies TO Hegewisch, In the
extreme southeastery corner OF Chicago.
and within "A short distance or the In
diana State line. There Is no direct line
81 tranyit between the two places. and
the country IL waste OF swamps. sand
hills. and scrub-oak forests. few
meandering country roads cut thro lgh IL
here ard there.
DO you think you can find your
way?' asked the postmaster anxiously.
The driver was certain that hs could.
So the party set out, and although II
was hot afternoon they couldn't help
enjoying the rural scenes about them.
The horses plodded along In the Sand
for an hour. but there was no sign Of
Hegewisch. once they crossed river
and cnce a railroad. and then. suddenly.
he road stopped at fence. behind which
there was corn-reld. So they all got
out. and. although the road was narrow.
the driver succeeded In turning around.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
nUNCOED IN PARIS.
A French Confidence Wan h"i"' UP
Credulous PhIiadelpht"n'
New YORK " UTIuJ

new 1CEk NOiiH'f
II Is SO easy for man 10 set Jun"
In New York, if he is thal h'"a
IAN tha, II seems a pity TO take
, ,,',,, ,our only 10 fall victim to a
,ariation OF the confidence game. 1ha.
ho,,ever was the fate Of certain well
I'd philadelphian who recently Nlslteu
paris and while in the Louvre became
acquainted with foreigner VINO spoAc
English fuently. and attached hiihseH
thcpeunon to the Philadelphian in the
kindest possible way. The Philadelphia
gentleman being unable 10 SPEAK worn
of French and travelling a1o!F' fiuc"
appreciated the Parisian's friendship Inc
two travelled together for several days
about the gay city" and the stranger
apDeared TO he q very generous spencer:
Within a day or so Bruneau, as the
clock Partisan called himself. told the
American that he would have TO so 10
Brussels shortly with an irish friend, anu
that he would like him TO dine win tnsm
tho evening before their departure. The
din,ar was a suDerb affair. and The lrish-
nm ,eaaiIv attracted the notice Of the
phuadelphian because OF his large ola
mond min and ring when the repast was
ended the Irishman paid the Dill ieaVihs
upon the table his pocket-book. winch
seemed TO be full of bank notes. Among
other Things, t.r tilp 81 ~ N~'"'''S -
confldence-trck, and the American
laughingly related some punco expert
ences that he had heard Of. these hugeiy
tickling the risibllities OF the foreigners.
For the Joke OF the thing they exchanged
pocket-books the 1rishman taxing pos
session Of the Philadelphian's wallet and
vice versa.
Just then Bruneau seemed struck with
an inspiration. Let me show YOU ne
said. ''the fine salon where the banquets
ar. served" The Philadelphia strolled
out with him. and while they were adj
miring the frescoes Bruneau excused
himself for moment In order that he
might get some cigars. The Phiiadel-
phian waited for him. but he did not re-
turn. Neither was he anywhere to be
found. Nor was the Irtshman ~ho had
remained Mt the dinner-table anywhere
visible. The Irishmen's pocket-book.
which the philadelphia had. contained
absolutely nothing Of value. The Phila-
deiphian had been fairly and squarely
duped. having lost nearly 5000. his re-
turn ticket to this country. and his pass
port. --.-....
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
A Gun FOR TIE NAVY.
Purchase from j. +. Lee the HiGht
to Use Ills Rifle.

A WASHINGTON special to the Baltimore
Sun says: After years OF legal complica-
tons over numerous patents and expert
ments with every type OF foreign ana
domestic small arms that have been SUD-
mitted to the ordnance experts. the Navy
Department has closed contract with
an American inventor for the purchase
Of his gun. The contract whlch was
consummated to-day. Will result III pro-
yiding the entire navy and marine corps
with a modern rife. 10 replace the an
tiauated type that has been IN Use since
the war Mr.. J. L. Lee, the inventor 81 'he
now gun. will receive from the govern
ment $4,000. FOR which he agrees ~ pr"c-
tically surrender his patent to the navy
The navy begins the immediate Ihahu-
facture OF 1000 rifles TO supply the ser
,.ico ans marine corps. and already gun
manufacturers have been asked 10 SUBJ
mi, bids. The barrel of the new gun
will he unlike that Of any other small
arms in use either abroad or at home.
IL. calibre is not only the smallest OF any
adopted for military or naval purposes.
but the penetrating power secured IN re-
cent experiments far exceeds that or the
ARMY gun. which is a foreign arm or
thos. of any rifle in the BRUSH, FRENCH
or German services. Nickel-steel COM
Noses the metal with which the barrel Is
made. The combination Of the TWO. II
IS believed, produces not only more
durable gun, but gives greater tensile
strength. and renders the piece more
easily preserved Recent tests made az
Newport with the barrel have developed
q penetrating power equal 70 sixty ihches
Of oak. or three quarters OF an men OF
steel. with the velocity ranging from
$50 feet per second 10 2.ocp
The new gun will have calihre Of 30,
length about q inches, and weight NJ.
exceeding eight pounds. The ouHrt IL VII
carry il the SIZE OF small ledI pehC4
and about half an Inch long. The IEht-
ness # the gun and It's sn'a!I ca''pic
will greatly increase the nunAuer Ok
rounds OF ammunition that can De car
ried by each man. TIE army gun "Hlch
weighs about one pouni more ihdii 'hf
navy gun has - caiore' anu on
account Of the increased weight IN the
ammunition the number Of rounds each
solder Will carry IS limited to 80. the
navy gun is believed by ordnance officers
10 be SUPERIOR in all respects TO that ot
the army. They claim that r. Is not only
lighter and shorter, but that its pene-
trating powers surpass IL
The Navy Department is now testing
the Colt machine with view to deter
mining whether IL answers all purposes
for the navy gun. II "a purpose to select
= rife having the same calibre As the
neyv small arm. so that INTERCHANGEABLE
ammunition may be used. and the annoy
ance Of having two varieties OF ammun-
ton on board for practically one purpose
avoided
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31

Then they drove and drove until they
finally approached the town.
This is Hegewisch." said the post
master.
But Il was Hammond, InJ.
50 the driver turned TO the north ana
drove In and out through the country
roads. Finally they reached a place
where there was wide marsh on one
side and n forest on the other. Ihen
they came to some bars which the driver
got out and let down. lie said he DIDN'T
know where he was.
I'VE are lost" groanei the postmaster,
despair In his voice, for II was almost
dinner time. At last they came TO lake.
and native said that II was Wolf lake.
after confessing that he had never heard
Of Postmaster Hesing.
About four hours after leaving River
dale the party reached Hegewisch safe
and with heightened idea as to the
immensely Of the rural districts OF
Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
TaNn Men DrOyvneu.

LONDON. August 20-The keeper OF
BrOugh lighthouse orkney Islands tsIe-
graphs that the Norwegian steamer Ans
gar.us was lost this morning on Lowlher
Rock. Six Of the crew were saved seven
are missing.
Later information concerning the crew
OF The Ansgarius shows that five others OF
the crew have been saved making the
number of survivors eleven and OF drown
ca two.
The Ansgarius was a steamer OF ,.S TOMS
and was built in Stavnger in 1850.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
An awful REVENGE.
Eleven summer Girls COncOct n VII
In!nOus Plot.

The trouble with the man who comes
down 70 the seaside resort 10 spend sun
day H. as a rule. h. is somebody's par
tic-.lar property and can give little enter
tainment TO the women who have grown
weary Of each others society all the
week. says the New York Recorder.
4 young Unattached fe.low-a gentle
man and fairly attractive-can have a
very pleasant time during these weekly
iaunts X lie will.
He should be able to ride, and row. and
swim. and Gauc-. and II bit OF CONVEX
sational ability be added he can cut
pretty wide social swath for q little while.
He needn't b. very much in earnest
and he must BE- careful not 10 pay too
much attention to any special fair one.
This IS the difficult part OF II. OF course
know of young unmarried chap who
went in for the "general-entertainment
caDer AT a summer resort not long ago
and kent il UP very well indeed.
But N. charms % a black-haired village
Girl with blue eyes were too much FOR
him. 50 he fell desperately In love and
was accepted
H all no. tell the hotel ladies' Of THIS
however. for. as he conAded % me, he
was afraid 10 DO so.
He wasn't SO alarmingly beautiful That
he need have worried as 10 the result.
as tried to explain 10 him. but you
know how vain men ere.
one Of the sighted maiiens saw MN
and his inamorata in the woods, however
and overheard IN appointment for the
following evening In the cleaning.
Back she scurried to the hotel and told
the rest
The next night. directly after supper.
eleven stylish girls fled out q The back
door OF the hotel and took 10 the woods.
Imagine tho feelings Of the youn- man
and Of his startled village fawn as the
eleven stalked by them. and said, In con-
cert. and with a brutal. clear enuncia-
ton
Good evening. Mr.. jenkins! Your wife
q. a. tho hofeir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
WOULD LOWER THE GREAT LAKES
Probable Effect of the Proposed 'hi-
cngO Drainage Canal.


The report of the Board OF Engineers
detailed 10 report upon the propapie
effect and operation OF the chicago draIh-
age canal upon the lake and harbor Levels.
and upon the navigation OF the great
lakes and their connecting waterways,
has been made public There Is nothing
TO show. the report says. that the consent
OF Congress has been asked for this enter
prise. and /, t. certain that il has not
been treated as an interstate or internal
tional affair.
With this established fact Il is impossi-
BILE 10 think that supervision OF the
United States will not extend to the canal
in due time. This will become necessary
as soon as T. becomes a part ~ the sys-
TEN Of nayiFable waterways. If the new
outlet reduces the levels Of Lakes Michi-
gan and Huron about six inches that
effect will be produced In about two
years. it not being n question Of many
years. as some suppose. The board feels
very sure. therefore. that:
First-The drainage canal IL not solely
n state affair. but national one.
second-The tapping Of the lakes must
affect their levels
IL the level Of the lakes should be re-
duced. vessels would have 10 load ac-
cOr!ingiy. The trustees or the drainage
company now contemplate the abstraction
OF only 3Oo,cr cubic feet. but after the
canal Is opened II liz assumed that Cro00D
cubic feet per minute VIII be drawn from
Lake Michigan. This would lower the
level Of all the lakes Of the system ex-
cept Lake Superior. and reduce the nav-
gable capacities Of all harb0rs and shall
lows throughout the system. Under the
laws OF the United States these changes
I'm capacity cannot be made without
Federal authority. and to enable the
executive officers Of the United States TO
act advsedly In the matter II is neces-
sary, IN the opinion OF the board. not
only that measurements be taken, but
that the money cost Of restoring the
navigahle depths in channels and har-
bors be carefully estimated.
The navigsble capacity Of all harbors
and channels On the great lakes below
81 Mary's Falls would be injuriously
affected by the proposed canal. and the
navigabilty Of the inner harbor Of Chi
cago would he diminished also by the
introduction OF current therein.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
Nibijl.ts Grow DOidcr.

COLOGNE. August 3c.-The Cologne
Gazette publishes dispatch from us
correspondent In -. Petersburg, assert
ing that Nihili-m IS now more actl'e
throughout Russia than AZ any tiile Sill
the death Of thu car Alexahhef II
%ihilists have gradually grown holder
slnce the accession ~ the fiew car -
the throne. Recently the police nav.
quietly made a number Of arrests ana
more are expected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
They Wnnt to Go tn Atlanta.

The Henrico Light Dragons are con-
templating a trip to the Atlanta EXPOSE
ton some time In october. captain
Lockwood Is now looking into the ques-
ton Of ways and means. and THINKS
that he will be able 10 make arrange
mcnts whereby the cavalry company
may visit tie big. southern show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
More Suauish Troops for Cubn.

MADRID. August 3o-Several battaiions
Of troops left Cadiz and Valencia yester-
day for the Spanish army In Cuba. Inc
final contingent of troops VIII leave Tor
Cuba to-day.
The report which has been in circulation
that the Minister OF Marine has caiied OUT
the reserves Is denied in official circles
General Salcedo. who recently returnea
from Cuba. repeated In an interview To-
day the statement he made upon MS ar
rival here, that II was absolutely necee-
sary that a large body OF troops shouid
be sent to reinforce the army In CUBA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
MGR. sATOLLNe MOVEMENTS.
He VIII Go 10 -. Paul to Attend a
Dedication.
washington Star, 2sth.)

The ceremony Of dedication OF the new
Catholic Theological Seminary at ~.
Paul. founded by James j. Hill. president
~ the Great Northern railway. Will take
-,.c. "wednesday. September 4th. A large
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31

Dudley & Cray.
Real Estate Agents and Auctlonecrs.
north Eleventh street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
Highest Of all in Leavening PowcLa,est US. Govt Report
R9>!A!!! R Rs*ass'!
ABS@AWTEE.M pWRE
AUCTION sALEs-This nay.

WHEN REAL ESTATE IS SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT cALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
Imperial Chanceiior'

SHANGHAI. August 3o.-An imperial
decree has been issued commanding Ii
ng-Chang to proceed to Picking IN the
capacity OF Imperial Chancellor. Wang
Wen-Shao will succeed Li-Hung- Chang as
Niceroy of Pe-Cki-Li.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31
CPECIAL SALE
- OF
GILT MIRRORS. UPRIGHT PAM
FINE CHAMBER AND pARrOR'
SUITS. BRIc-A-BRAC. AR
PETS. RUGS. PIC
TURES, So

BY direction OF the owner. who has Ia
clined housekeeping. I Will make ~.
cial auction sale at my store. comr.n,
ing at 1890 a. NJ.
WEDNESDAY,. SEPTEMBER l. 10,
OF the entire contents OF fo.r.s,o-y
dwelling. embracing
Gilt and Framed Man,l ,,t
Pier Mirrors.
Turklsh-Rug and other Parlor Suits
Walnut and other Chamber suits Hair.
Mattresses Bed Linen. Pillows a.i
Bolsters. &C.
Moquette and other Parlor. Hall A.,
Chamber Carpets. Rugs. &c:
one Emerson AZ 60. 10 Octave Uprs.t
Piano. with Stool and Cover;
Piano and other Lamps. Brass and
Onyx Fancy Tables ard Chairs.
Statuettes. Bric-a-Brac. Hall s,ani,
piyans. Lounges. Chamber MirrorS
Curtains. Pictures. porrieres. sit ven
large quantity Of useful and Ornamental
household articles.
GEORGE " MAYO.
au 80 AucilOneer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-08-31

By virtue or n certain deed =, ,-
the trustees or the Old Doninio, r.1-s- %
ana Loan Association. dated Jri,, * ;;ias
and duly recorded IN the Clerk'e 20 &c
Henr!co County Court. Deed .Rook ~, 4
page 1l5, which was given 10 sec',rs 4.
payment OF certain bond therein "a
toned. default having been made 4. Msn'
payment OF a part thereof. and h.,,.Ss
rected by the Board OF Directors ~ y.
Old Dominion Building and Loa, ".
citation so TO DO We shall ofYer - 80
at public auction. upon the premises -
WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4 ID.
at $50 o'clock L. NJ, the prone-,, =.
scribed as above. ~ %
There is on the place a corn,,-..,,
dwelling and such Outbuillirgs a. Aoi
usually found on a place OF IT'S ~ ~
land Is In a good state ~ cul,v.,,.sf
and there IL on the place a varie,,
fruit, such AK apples. pears. gr,De.'i
other small fruits. Its proximity - ~
street-car line makes IL truly a desl,..rrs
suburban residence aDs
TERMS: Cash as 10 the exnarsa, u.
sale. any taxes that may be due ani =
pay orr the sum Of Sos, the balance 49,, >
credit OF six. twelve. and s,ys,F.sa
months. the purchaser 10 give hi.' 49,, "a
TABLE notes. with s per cen, ,,,e,s..
added. from day OF sale. secured he
deed OF trust upon the properly.
JOHN u. PURCELL.
JOHN 5. ELLETT.
FRANK T. SUTTON.
All 30 TrIs,esS
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Bargains.
SAVE 25 PER CENT. On YOUR GRO
CERl1S.
6 lbs. GRADUATED Sugar for rs cents.

Claret Wine. 6yc. per gallon Zine sum-
mer drink.
Fresh Soda-Craekers. &c. per pound.
Country shoulders, sc. per pound.
3-String Brooms, lie.
Fresh Country Eggs, l2c. dozen.
Small California rams. &C. per pound
Mocha and Java Coffee. 20c. pound.
pure Leaf Lard. Ic- per pound.
New North Carolina Cut Herrings, &c.
per dozen. or So per ha!f-barrel.
Large 4-Strins Brooms, lSc.
Try our 40c. Tea. It's better than you
Vanilla and dolden-Drip Syrup. soc. pc.
gallon. ,.
s bounds Milk Lunch Crackers for 25c.
pounds best Country Butter Tor &c.
Pork Shoulders, &c; per pound.
XIV irish Potatoes. loo. per peek.
Old White Corn. soc. per bushsl.
Matches tc dozen.
Iarse California Prunes. pounds for
jap. Brand Roasted. ins ii-pound papers.
cOc. per pound Java ana i-asuyra.
pure Lard &C. per pound.
ipsund can Corned Beef l2c.
Graham Waters. .loc. pound
Spring Chickens, l5c.
H. dozen New North carolina Roe
Uerrngs for 25c.
Potted Ham and Tongue, Sc. can.
Pure Sugar-Syrup. l5c. gallon,
Good Tea. Zoe. per pound: good as you
pi Pure Rye whiskey. years old. g per
eSiiver-King Patent Family Flour. best
sold. $40; or &c. sack
Snowflake Patent Family Flour. best
81. or &c. sack.
xxx Fancy Family Flour. per barrel.
$50 or &c sack.
Best City-Mills Meal. 5Sc. per bushel.
punds Cream Cheese for 25c.
Price-list mailed on application.
9. ULLMAS'S SON.
1870 and 1892 east Main street,
Branch Store, sc east Marshall
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COMMISSIONERS AUCTION SALE

~
by virtue OF decree in the Chancery
cause OF Scripture against Clark and
others. at the April term, 1875. Of the
Circuit Court OF Fluvanna county. the I'M
dersisned commissioners. appointed for
the purpose. by the said decree. will. on
SATURDAY. AUGUST 81. 1885.
on the premises. at $50 T. NJ. proceed
20 sell AZ public auction. 10 the highest
bidder. TWO LOTS OF LAND fronting
each 80 IL feet on the north side Of Main
street between Twenty-seventh and
Twenty eighth streets, and running back
between parallel lines 80 feet doth lots
making g. 2-3 feeO.
Special attention is called to the fact
that this property must be sold. under
peremptory order Of the court, ana
parties seeking Investments will DO well
to attend this sale.
The terms Of sale shall be % per cent
cash. and the balance on a credit OF one,
two, and three years, with Interest from
day Of sale TIL paid, 10 be secured oy
negotiable notes OF the purchaser with
good personal security and retention OF
title. or personal security may be dis
pensed with upon payment Of one third Of
tn. purchase money IN cash;
j. SAMUEL PARRISH.
+. g. MOON
Special Commissioners.
I. William scla,er Clerk Of Circuit
Court OF Fluvanna county. DO hereby
certify that the bond required In the
above cause has been given by I. I.
Moon. WILLIAM SCLAIER
au q clerk
I WILL. SELL. FOR THE BENEFIT
OF whom II may concern. at auction, at
the Richmond Stock Exchange, on SA-
TrRDAT. 3ls.. AZ 1915 o'clock T. VI,
SEVEN SHARES GRANITE BClLDlNG-
FUND COMPANY STOCK.
RICHARD W. MAURY,
al 9-Th&Sa2t 1913 east Main street.