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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
DANGER AT PETERSBURG.
appomattox Rising Rapidiy-An Ice
Gorge.

PETERSBURG, VA, February ls.-
(Special.)- Appomattox river is rising
very rapidly, and the merchants doing
business on the wharf are removing their
wares. Tho river has risen four feet i'm
three hours and from reports received
from Farmville and other points a serious
treshet Is expected. AT present the best
part OF the river is covered with ice.
which VIII soon have to give way TO the
pressure OF the water. The dredge Mat
tie' OF Richmond, which has been in the
harbor Tor some time; the tug Glendale.
OF Richmond, and a small steam Yacht
were all torn from their wharves and
carried some distance down the river.
but were rescued before much damage
was done. The ice is now forming in 4
gorge at the Richmond and Petersburg
railroad bridge, which is threatened with
destruction. Men are patrolling the
bridge endeavoring TO force the gorge
ana large crowds Of people are on Poca-
hontas bridge watching eagerly the out
come OF their efforts. At this hour IN
r. NJ hands are engaged In breaking
the Ice on the river. At the factory Of
MT. j.. Dunlop, large force OF hands
are engaged in removing stock from the
snipplns-room and the lower floor 10
nlgher quarters in his factory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
A Rapid Fall Above.

At 8 o'clock this morning there was
nothing in the flood situation that was
new. The police thought there had been
a fall Of several inches since dark in the
water in the First Market. At the South
ern depot it was thought there had been
no change in the height of the tide.
The river above is falling with great
rapdity, and it has become so low that
the Chesapeake and Ohio Company pays
no further attention 10 the water. At
Columbia there was only feet rise at
midnight, and at scottsville there was a
rise of only 31-2 feet at the same hour.
1t both places it was clear and cold.
A telegram TO the Dispatch from
Lynchburg last night says:
"The rise in the river at this point at
ll;3O o'clock tonight is only about two
feet From information received from
Buchanan and other points above there
is no apprehension of any unusual rise"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

In making his rounds lately o,,.
or FOUND two thoroughly re-, 'i,fi.
tive and wide-awske busines. 'eats
Murphy's Hotel men a.
The first was Nr. J. G. ill.,
York. Ir is an inspiration ~ ~. ~ Nss
man Ike Mr.. Lily, sapresentf,.' . 4
does. large capital and a vas, as h
His business In our city al thie ,tfhsli
to sell THE National Refrlgorst,"s Vas
he placed them with sydnoT q NJ ara
the Leading Furniture House '''he'sy
Mr. Hundley, who was with II, p,
SAID their plan was. 'in time i, -
prepare Tor war" Hence their p,,,s s,sa's
OF refrigerators at this time ''aa's
sydnor d Hundley have handl,e ,-.
Nationap' for several seasons 49,. las
II entirely satisfactory and 10 m ~. nd
Next our reporters atfen,fo.
attracted by a quiet. handsorrs Rs
man, whom he learned TO be- nj. 'slie.
smith. the vice-president OF tho ID, rank
Furniture Company, Of Grand u-''h.E
Mich. Nr. Smith was also on t'y q
visit or the season here, and f.- AfN
some designs OF Beautiful sli,s l@ae.
Chairs, Tables, Sideboards. otc '@fy
have never seen such = display ~ r,.f =
Are the originals AS attractive a. . D..'''
asked our admiring scribe. on b. ".s'e
so, said he. Already my indiy.d~., ho'.
have run up 20 about $1,000 s.r.' '.i.s
uary 1st. There Is no such line b. 'a.-
country as the Phoenix. said ~ le
sydnor e Hundley have lgs, " sai
about two carloads TO-DAY NJ ei
choicest pieces, 10 come on n, CUP
trade. They are our only repre.s..'. ,.ii'hg
here, and their sales Of our go,,.' yves
been more than satisfactory. 40"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
IN HAMPTON ROADS.
Old Dominion In the Mud-Ilig Prices
for Tows.

NORFOLK, VA. February B-(Spe'
cial)-It IS difficult for vessels TO keep the
channel while II is blocked by ice. The
Old Dominion liner Cid Dominion. from
New York, stuck fast in the mud OF
Boush Bluff, Hampton Roads, late last
night. She suffered but little injury, but
her forty passengers were taken on early
this morning and brought TO this city,
while the ship was lightered Of fifty tons
OF freight. She was hoated at high tide
this afternoon.
Hampton Roads Is crowded with all
manner OF craft, and despite heavy an-
chors and all the chain they carry, the ice
is carrying them along, and many have
been In danger OF being swept out 10 sea.
In such cases fabulous prices have been
paid for tows.
The Schooner Jennie T. Thomas. Cap
tain Young. from Savannah. Ga. TO Bal
timore. with lumber. was towed In this
morning by the tug Triton. Captain Chase.
The tug received 81, 900 for her assistance.
Captain Young being afraid that his W.
sci would be carried out 10 sea by the ice.
The schooner Oliver &. Barrett. Cap
tain Erwin, from Booth Bay. Me, to
Portsmouth. with a cargo Of ice. was
towed in yesterday afternoon by the tug
I.uckenbach. The Barrett arrived In
Hampton Roads Wednesday after a very
rough experience on the outside. Her
cargo shifted and was considerably dam
aged. Captain Erwin entered protest
this morning with Mr.. George L. Phillips.
The Old Dominion Richmond steamer
Albemarle has two holes I'm her bottom
She was damaged by the ice while en-
route from Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
GENERAL CONDITIONS IMPROVED.
Walking il BETTER and business is
Hcsumins Normal Conditions.

The conditions created by the melting
snow are by no means so disagreeable
as they were a day or 50 ago. The drains
are all performing their functions pro-
perly and the slush has almost entirely
disappeared from the principal streets.
With continued warm' weather for the
next twenty-four hours. and by that time
! the mountains of snow will have been
reduced TO molehills. The settled discon-
| tent OF the first few days after the storm
have changed into a charmed resignation.
as the necessity for thick overcoats and
gum boots has disappeared The men of
tho Street Department are still kept busy
al work on the streets, and their services
are far from being dispensable.
Private enterprise and public spirit have
done much 10 alleviate the unhappy cir
cumstances prevailing at the beginning
Of the week
THE STREET-CAR SERVICE.
The street-car service has been restored
as far as the floods would permit. The
Maln-street cars are running through to
Twenty-eighth street. Those on the
Franklin-street line are interrupted by
water. Cars. therefore, run from Eigh-
teenth and Franklin around the Church.
Hill loop TO the car-sheds, and from
Seventh and Broad TO Beech and Main.
The Seven-Pines road is not being ope-
rated for lack of power. On the Forest
Hin road the cars are running 10 the june
ton by the curve which leads to the Park
The Barton Heights cars are running
regularly, and the old company expects
to have all It's lines In good shape to-day.
The Traction Company is operating its
entire system.
Superintendent c. c. Walker, OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio road, returned yes
terday from points along the line OF the
road. east OF Charlottesville, where he has
been since last Sunday. Mr.. Walker has
worked night and day in opening up the
line during the storm OF the week. and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
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The Importance of Informing the
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Oh people everywhere, are the products OF
the knowledge of the most eminent phv.
sicians, and presented In the form most
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one OF the most successful examples is the
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OF limitations and cheap substitutes. Syrup
OF Figs is permanently beneficial in its
effects, and. therefore. lives and promotes
good health. while inferior preparations
are being cast aside and forgotten. In
olden times II remedy gave temporary
relief TO individuals here and there. IL
was thought good; but now-a-days a lax
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III you have never used Syrup of Figs
give II trial and you will be pleased
with II. and will recommend IL 10 your
friends or to any who suffer from consti-
patton, or from overlooking. or from
colds, headaches, biliousness, or other Ills
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the kidneys, liver. and bowels
In the process Of manufacturing the
pleasant family laxative made by the
California Fig Syrup Company, and named
syrup or FIGS. figs are used, as they are
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
DAMAGE TO ELECTRIC PLANT.
Ii VIII Not BE Repaired for Several
Days-Gas-Light.

The electric-light plant OF the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company, which
was submerged on Friday night, is now
in very bad condition. There is not a
single dynamo that can be used, and the
large driving belt will have to be re-
placed. A large force Of men are at work
night and day, but Superintendent Traf-
ford thinks 1t will be al least a week be-
fore the plant will be in running order
again.
Mr.. Trafford expects to operate some
of the street lights tonight by aid OF dy-
namos at Browns Island and an engine
at Johnson's Island, which will be put in
order to-day. a number Of tools and loose
articles have been washed away, and
much damage has been done to the shop,
as well as to the machinery.
NO DANGER OF GAS FAMINE
Superintendent Knowles said last night
that there is no longer any danger that
will necesstate the cutting off the gas
from the city mains. The holder is now
very well supplied. and it would require
rise OF Z feet above the level OF the
river at 10 o'clock last night before the
Lower gas-works would have TO be shut
down. There is no danger whatever at
the Upper gaS-Works.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
MANILA CASUALTIES.
x,NE AMERICANS WOUNDED. ONE
OF WHOM LATER DIES.
REBEL FIGHTING VERY ANNOYING.
otis, IL il Expected. VIII SOC" ""'e'
to Drive the Insurgents o"' VI
r,r ..o.l. Tnxtnesscs--Progrcs
of Reinforcemcnis.

WASHINGTON. D.. c., February 10
General Otis to-day cablcd the war De
partment the names of nine American
soldiers wounded on the Tarquina roao
north of the pumping station. yesterday
OF these. Private George Adams Com
pany A. First Nebraska. died last night
The reports Of such skirmishcs as the
one Indicated above, and the stories OF
frequent fring by concealed natives upon
the American outposts. have conveyed the
impression to the officials here that Gene
raj Otis is being rapidly brought TO
pass where he must assume most VIZ
orous offensive campaign. Although no
Instructions have yet been sent TO him. IL
is assumed that be will feel Justined
soon In doing this. TO prevent the demor-
allzation OF his troops. and also to make
his position tenable in the approaching
wet season. The nature or the country
around Manila fayors the tactics ne IN
sureents seem to have adopted after
learning that they could not face the
American soldiers in the open field, and
IL doubtless will be General Otis task
him 10 clear them away.
THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF IT.
Half a dozen natives concealed in the
Jungle and firing at long range at inter-
walls could make life unbearable Tor
whole company Of regular troops uhu1
they were dislodged. Military ornceIs
who have had experience in this KIND OF
oghtipg say that men become panicky
ana lose their nerve under this treat
ment. 90 ,.,.,
II is estimated that at the rate OF p'2-
cress now making by the transport Grant,
The SO troops on that ship VIII lana al
Manila about March Ath. a couple oil
weeks later the Sherman Will arrive AT
the same place with similar nuihper
Of troops. and two weeks after the Sherl-
ean IS due. with the troops now embark
ing at New York Before the last OF
these troops reacn Manila the dry season
will have gotten well toward an end' ana
only q few weeks will be left FOR active
operations, so that there is need LOT
steady work in the preparation at All
points. in order 20 assure a falr!y COM
PORTABLE summer for our troops.
A consideration that favors termlnd-
ton Of the struggle at an early date Is
the fact that the latest reports rather
indicate that the insurgents are becoming
short of ammunition. and with redoubled
vigilance on the part of the naval forces
around Luzon they may be brought 10
terms on this account as much as from
any other.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Well Done. Richmond!
Richmond. Va, February is, 1899.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:

richmond, va, FEBRUARY 10 1873.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
The spontaneity with which the people
of Richmond have responded 10 the needs
OF the unfortunate during this trying
spell must be gratifying TO every lover OF
our queenly city and Of humanity. II
there has been a solitary case OF need
which has been overlooked IL has escaped
the most painstaking research. The do
nations have been liberal and OF ample
bounteousness 10 afford quite substantial
relief I'm all cases OF need. and a par
ticularly beautiful fact in connection with
it all is that these stores Of relief hailed
from not only the well-to-dO in this
worlds goods. but none the less from
people of very limited means and OF
moderate circumstances, many making
actual sacrifices for their more unrortu-
nate fellows. Nor should the great work
Of the ladies and gentlemen OF the or
ganiZed charities be overlooked in this
connection. for the noble souls engaged
in these grand enterprises deserve and
Will receive that need Of Just praise
which is due their self-sacrficing efforts
In giving their time and labors 10 relieve
the distressed.
But while the noble record of the past
week demonstrates the general spirit or
true charity that animates the Richmond
heart, our people should bear in mind
that the needy are always with us and
the ladies' OF the city Mission and gem
tlemen Of the Citizens Relief Associa-
ton can always make excellent use OF
donations and hence we should all re-
member not 10 withhold our hand even
when no extraordinary occasion such as
The present arises.
All honor 10 Richmond Truly zone
akin" b.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Multiplex Telegraph Test,
New York Eyeninc Posi-


Several gentlemen went from baltimore
20 Philadelphia to-day to witness some
tests which Professor Henry A. Rowland
OF the johns Hopkins University. Is
making or his recently completed multi
DleN telegraph apparatus The machine
Is now In operation between Philadelphia
ana Jersey city. Professor Rowland's
INVENTION Is, In brief, machine by which
IOur messages may be sent each way over
one wire at the same time, or eight mes
sases AT the same time over the same
Nlre; Professor Rowland believes that the
lumber may be increased beyond eight
u Is said that any one able to operate
the keyboard OF a typewriter can send n
message, and that the only attention The
.ectlylnS instrument needs Is 10 keen IN
supplied with paper. The method oS ca
taraunS the current and recording each
message without interfering with other
messages passing over the wire at the
anne Time Professor Rowland has not VET
'eVsaled For two years Professor Row
ana has been working upon this nachtna
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
Edward :. Rose Company. m n.
Friend In New Quartsr.

Edward ;. Rose. late or Cheo,...
Rose. real estate agents, has or.-.f q
office for the conduct Of the resl -. -
business in all its branches az No II -
Eleventh street. Nearly every ,,.-
who has bought or sold properly 4, 49,"
city within the last twentv-6va 49,. H
knows Ned" Rose, who. by his warn, ~ ,
genial disposition wins friends and =.
irons in every walk OF life. beside, 49,.
In close touch with the real estate ra-...
Mr.. Rose ranks among the best aad r,...
persuasive auctioneers IN the city hi.
cheerfully recommend his agency ,o an
owners of realty. Mr.. Spencer Cor,,s
long connected with the trade il ss...
ciated with the Edward $. Rose C-~.
pany. and will be pleased % grse, ri,
friends and promptly attend their VAN,
We bespeak for the above COMPANY
successful career.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
GLOUCESTER.
No MaiIs-Dead In "a Boat-Steamship
Ashore.

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE. VA.
February lS,-(Special.)-No mail from
Richmond has reached this section since
last Saturday. Not a newspaper has been
seen since then. No steamboats, are run
ming, but the boat from Baltimore Is ex-
pected tomorrow.
The superintendent of the Tidewater
Telephone Company reached home to-day
having been caught by the storm in lower
MiddleseX. The snow average about two
feet in depth. The Superintendent was
unable to bring his busy home. Some
of the lines are still badly crossed, but
most of them are working.
Roy Jenkins, who watched oysters for
Mr.. Recap, was found dead in a boat
in Timber Neck creek yesterday. The
watch-house, in which Roy lived was
carried away by the ice, and he evidently
tried to make his way ashore after the
ice had broken UP somewhat.
Mr.. John b. Donovan, of Mathews, had
a severe fall on Tuesday. and is very i'll.
An English tramp ship was said to be
ashore on Gwynn's Island yesterday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
The Plumber In Glover.
(Atlanta CONSTITUTIONS

fAtldntd
The joke on the plumber will not do at
this particular time. The wise man knows
better than TO tribe with him now. A oiti-
zen said, yesterday:
1.-The main thing now Is TO get the
plumber to the house and lock him In
finally succeeded in capturing one, ana
while | had him l treated him royalty.
Awful cold morning" he said. as he
walked IN.
Yes. sir" 1 answered, meekly. sit Is
pretty cold You'll find something on that
sdeboard IS years old. Perhaps It'll warm
you up, sir
ct will said the plumber, with con-
viction. as he sampled IT,
Then he jerked his coat and went 10
work.
81 knew that at the noon hour he would
want his dinner. and he started for II Just
as the clock chimed.
But I had anticipated him, and turkey
and dressing were awaiting him In the
dining-room.
when night came he wanted 10 return
to his family: but / telephoned, and was
Informed that they were in excellent
health and could spare him for a week.
So | gave him the best rooms In the
house, with two servants 10 wait on him
until he got sleepy.
For three days | had him at work. All
the raighbors who had broken water
pipes called and paid their respects TO
him. Those who couldn't get 10 him left
their cards, with pressing invitations for
him to call
FINALLY, he said he wanted change OF
scene, and If I'd just quit killing him with
kindness he'd guarantee that the pipes
would never burst again. Whereupon /
gave him a blank check, told him TO fill
il out to suit himself and he departed by
a secret doorway, though he was pursued
ten blocks by dozen neighbors who had
more broken water-pipes than they
wanted"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

the quick resumption OF trains on the
road was due much to his efforts
r-ol-malhtenance-o f-Way Cabel
has also returned after good work among
the anowdrifts along the line.
WORK AMONG THE POOR.
The work among the poor is still being
zealousy carried out. and untold suffer
ing IL saved by the disInterestedness Of
the Citizens Relief Association and the
energy or the city officials. The dlstribu-
ton OF coal and coke is being made as
rapidly as the few wagons employed In
the work will allow
Mr.. Morgan r. Mills has had his wagon
at the disposal OF the Citizens Relief AS
ISOLATION FOR the use OF hauling coke
during the whole of the past week.
Messrs. Carneal q Davis very kindly
loaned thelr wagons also for same Keller
work. The friends OF the association who
do not have any use for their teams
would do much good II sent TO Lower
Gas-Works for the poor.
AN EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE.
To the Editor OF the Dispatch
Permit me to express my gratefulness.
through your columns. for the help which
has come TO suffering humanity OF our
city during this great storm.
| thank you for what your paper has
done: the city authorities; the public insti-
tutions; the coal-dealers, who did all In
their power to give fire wherever 1t was
needed; Mr.. Henry Lee Valentine. who
sent coal TO the persons whose names
gave him: also, every woman and man,
girl and boy. / have always found our
white friends ready and willing 10 help
us. | speak from experience, as l am
servant for my people, and one who is so
situated as TO know the people Of Rich
mond. To-day they are doing much to
help us 20 keep the Colored Young Mems
Christian Association alive.
S. c. BURRELL,
Gen. Sec'y Colored Y. NJ. e. a.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19
THE PAvONIA SAFE.
her Experience Terrible - Hone
Given Up for Days


LONDON, February 1s.-The Cunard
steamship Pavonia, which sailed from
Queenstown for Boston January 2ith, and
was sighted in a disabled condition, ar
rived In tow at the Azores to-day.
A dispatch from Punta del Gada. re-
celved this evening. says the Pavonia re-
ports that on January 9Oth she was
struck by a hurricane and laid in the
trough Of the sea for twenty hours on
tuesday. On Friday, February 30, at
9'S1 i. NJ, her engines stopped, with the
boilers adrift, causing the ship TO labor
heavily in the seas. which broke over
her. On February 9TH the Pavonia was
In desperate condition. All her boilers
We're adrltt and rolling in her hull, and
there was very little hope OF saving the
Snip. The crew worked through days and
nights without leaving the hold 10 Sc
cure The boilers. which had broken of
the sea-cocks, letting in the water.
On Thursday, the 9Th the steamer
sighted the steamer Horatia, which re-
fused to render her assistance and on
Friday she sighted the steamer Wolyis-
ton. which took her tow.
Al IL L. NJ. the cable parted, but the
NolViston stood by all day Saturday. but
lost the Pavonia on Sunday in u terrible
gale. on Monday the Wolviston again
found the disabled steamer and stood
by her until Tuesday, February 18th.
when cables We're again made fast. and
the Pavonia was towed here without fur
ther accident.
Ihere was no panic aboard, although
the passengers gave up hope Tor two
days during which II was thought the
boliers would surely sink the ship. There
were many accidents to the crew but no.
BODY was seriously hurt. The passengers
unite In praising the officers and crew
Tor performing almost superhuman work
IN securing the boilers while the vessel
was rolling terribly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-02-19

The Southern Bell Telephone ana y,
graph Company respectfully reqys,,' ' No.
patrons and the public generally - W.
careful while shovelllng snow fror, e
not 70 allow the same 10 fail on ri. ' u.
phone wires entering the sides NJ ,.r,
ings. Interruption 20 some slbso-,,.
service is sure to result from carels,.-''
In this respect. The storm has l..
plenty OF unavoidable trouble p..l
do not cause yourself and your r.,yt,.'
trouble which can be avoided.