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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

BEAST BUTLER hasn't made up his mind
as TO whether he will support CLEVELAND
or not. He keeps himself constantly before
the public by thus persisiing IN declining
to say what he intends to do in respect OF
this matter. Let him once declare his pur-
pose whether to support CLEVELAND, or
BLAIsE, or himself, and public curiosity
will be satisfied. Perhaps he would like to
run as Democratic candidate for the Ma
tional House of Representatives in one Of
the Massachusetts districts. He is more
thoroughly devoted 10 his own interests
than ,JoUN KELLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
PETERSBURG AND VICINITY.
Indictments BY the Grand jury edica tiOn
of Church.


Correspondence Of the Richmond Di5patch.l
PETERSBURG, July II, 1884.
The grand jury this morning found a
bill of indictment against Thomas j. Davis,
charged with the murder OF John Ditmin
some weeks ago. The case has been
set for trial tomorrow. His counsel eX-
Dress entire confidence oil acquitting
Davis OH the ground Of self-dcicnce. An
Indictment was also foundagainst John NJ.
Goodman for Il ahcious libel against Will
liam 4. Lawrence.
The handsome new Centenary Methodist
Episcopal church, just completed, at jar
RATS depot. in Sussex county, was formally
dedicated to holy uses ycstcr lay. Rev. DR..
John T.. Edwards officiating. some 5000
were collected or the occasion.
Messrs. Patterson, Madison & Co., gro
Gerry merchants, whose store was closed 4
few days ago by restraining order OF the
United States District Court n The instance
OF Fink & Brother. OF Baltimore, resumed
business to-day. the matter having been
satisfactorily arranged and removed from
court.
Some fifteen or twenty editor, OF paper,
in Southwest Virginia and the Valley
passed through the city to-day eR route b.
Virginia Beach. where they were invited
TO participate in the celebration OF the
opening OF the irgina-Beach railway.
ROBIN ADAiR.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

Inside Of Arctic research Involved in the

outside Of Arctic research involved In the
observations that were taken.
Since the above was put In type, the
telegraph has brought Us copies OF dis.
patches from Lieutenant GRIZZLY, which
not only confirm all we were led to antlci-
rate IN regard to the sufferings OF his party,
but show that we were right In assuming.
a. we did some time ago, that he had at
tempted TO go further north than did Cap
tain MARES, who reached latitude $50 20,.
Lieutenant GREEDY says: "For the first
time in three centuries England yields the
honor OF farthest north"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
Spirit of the State Press.

West Point star: The Democrats have
nominated ticket to win.
Claremont Heraid: 1t is time fora change,
and Cleveland and Hendricks are the men
to make it.
Scottsville Courier: As for Virginia. she
Will give the ciean ticket a majority OF not
less than 10000.
Farmville Journal: The Chicago Con-
vention has done its work wisely and well.
The ticket ii has put forth is one which
will and should command the support Of
honorable men.
Abingdon Standard: This is TO be a
fight Of right against wrong. honest gov
eminent rerSuS fraud, economy against eX-
trayagance, and honesty against cOrrup-
ton. II is fight Of the people against
rings, monopolies, and spectators. SO let
every Democrat 90 into the struggle deter
mined to win. Let Cleveland, Hendricks,
ard Reform be the rallying cry.
Winchester Times: 1t is a matter Of
pride that Nirginia's position in the great
coming struggle is no matter OF doubt. In
any great movement she has always been
found in the progressive column, and. In
spite of treachery, in this faI's fight she
will take her pristine and traditional place.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
CON NOS " p A. ~ N.t y ttf'st '.Af Z
C,,,,cp poAup SfNkrNG FUSD CoMNt>,'H-.
RICHMOND. Juis b, i~-t. \

CovMoNwEALrI oT NHrfNtA,y
RtthMONp. Juis b, i~-4. \
ny DETECTION OF SECTION 30 pg AZ
act Of the Legislature Of virginia approved
March Is. 1884. intended O, SEQ lair
fund for paying the ini'ost oa 'H. plll,
debt Of the state tas established Hr ue t.'
approved February IA, 1ee-l hTl monthly ,-c1-
mutation for that purpose, iho uni'. -"a b. c,,A-
nis.loners Of the sinking Vuud u Nia.uHt. have
appropriated ont of tho .urp'u. IT Che I-.t-Iiy
ONF HI NDRFD TIipUsNND DOLLARS. FOR
TIE MONTH OFJULN, FOR Tir rrEDHAsE
OF THREE PEE CFNTIM BoSD, OF THE
srATF. WITH ALI TIE MNTURED COZ.
PONs ATTACHED THERETO; AMI they h'7eoy
advertise that they VIII rcccl~coE,r for t1e So.
Of such amount If the said tircc per c'nt'm '"li.
4, tho sid .um 81 one hundred thHu,1nd Dos
viii cradle them 10 purclase. Al proposals booze
De- I'm the hsni. Of tbc Commissioners it or h...-.
Bpm or tine 18Th DAY OF JILN.lssi a..
offer, shall De made m wr'iiuc, ajiro.-ei II.
COMMISSIONERS or THE SINKING tiNp
OF VIRGINIA, shall De sealed sud sh1Il h'H..t.-
ed by the Commissioners, or q malor-y"r ".fi.
"a the 2lsr DAY OF TIE MONTH. ST sos,
in tie rsc,oncc OF the Governor 90 .Ae come
uonwcalth. or IN the event Of NJ ab.e.r 400
the presence Of the Secretary of rc Cannon
wealth. The bonds offered az ne lowest pur'
shall be purchased To The extent above m.lr1ari.
Ii the 2I,t Of the month 'hlnf.l ou >uhyorl
legal holiday the sid oilers shall De- opened pa 90"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

The Democrats were warned at Chicago
in the most solemn way by men who had
knowledge, experience, and judgment.
that the nomination OF Cleveland would
prove fatal Cincinnati Commercial Ga
zette.
BY JoHN KELLY and BENJAMIN f. But
LER, to wit.
But the Republicans were warned at
Chicago in the most solemn way 10y such
men as GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS that
the nomination OF BLAINE would prove
fatal.
We will let CURTIS Offset KELLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

Tammany sulks that Tammany may be
rewarded for getting into good humor.
When KELLY and his "brayes" pOut they
are in search OF bonbons. The municipal
Offices are to be parcelled out in due time,
and Tammany would like to get the lions
share OF them. KELLY will be sure to keep
step to the music OF the regular party nomi-
nee when ii comes TO depositing votes in
the ballot-boX. BY the way, KELLY has
never said that he would not vote for
CLEVELAND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
We will let CURTIS Offset KELLY.

Colonel BLANTON DUNCAN does not like
the nomination Of CLEVELAND. Colonel
DUNCAN supported a candidate few years
ago, we think, that didn't receive single
electoral vote. We prefer that he should
be on "the other side His absence is
better than his company"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
upon the seat OF her carriage Is covered
with white satin upholstery.

Mrs. Almira II. l.. Phelps, who died in
Baltimore on Monday. was widely known
As an educator the greater part OF her lie.
which extended over ninety years, heinz
passed rs the head Of an institution OF
learning for women. Besides this work,
she was the author Of a number Of books.
and had accumulated a fortune OF nearly
81 GOO, 900 by her own labor. It estimated
that over 100000 OF her manuals have
been sold.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

"The Republican National Committee has
issued an appeal for funds, but the boys
are not putting up with theis usual alac-
rity." No; the average oilice-holder can
not see the philosophy Of putting up when
1t is only question Of tine when they will
Ic mt ont
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

werc made by several persons, Including
commissioner Eaton and II. a. Burke W
,srtcr General Of the Exposition.
A. the business meeting Of the Nations'
Educational Association this afternoon
resolution was introduced by Il. Y. Tar,
nsp. OF ohio, proposing the formation OF
an international council OF cduc,tio WHICH
wss referred 10 the Board OF directors,
The elementary Department A'so.ia,on
has reelected DR.. Larkin Duntor: OF 10"
ton. member OF the Council OF Educatlon'
n Il probable that the next Convention
win he held 1T the White sulphur spring.
virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

A few more BLAINE ratification meetings
in Boston OF the character Of the one held
in that city on Tuesday night should effect
ually settle Mr.. BLAISE'S hash IN Nlassa-
chuSoffs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
New Rocks.

Il Country Doctor. BY SARAH ORNE JEW
EFT. Boston: HOUGHTON, MTFFLEi *
Co. 1884. Price, Sl.2j.
This is Miss JEwETT's first novel. She
is a physicians daughter, and may there
fore be presumed to he familiar with her
subject.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON & Co.
The Shadow Of the War. A Story Of Re-
construction lines. Chicago: JANSEN,
mcclure q Co. 1884. Il mo. Price,
S1.2j.
For sale by the publishers and also by
booksellers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

Mr.. EyARTS made a speech for BLAINE
the other night. We are glad Mr.. EyAgTs
has told us it was 4 speech for BLAINE. as
we would not have had time to unrayel it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

Singular as it may appear, recent ire
mendous failure caused return Of conf
dence among the businessmen. We ,al-
lude TO the failure of BUTLER, KELLY &
Co. AT Chicago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

The Kansas Cuy Times says: cone Of
the best planks in the Democratic platform
is Governor CLEvELAND's record" Yes, il
Is ss strong as Hickory.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

Mr.. ELI PERKINS being still alive, the
Mudir OF Dongola viii not be imported
to run the literary bureau OF the Republi-
can party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

A contemporary remarks: "This is a
regular go-as-yOu-plea,e presidential race"
Yes. and it would appear the people please
10 20 all one way.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

We have the atlantic journal Of Medi-
cine for July, HENRY q. Houston, NJ. d..
Richmond, Va, editor. One Of the srti-
cIos Il on the subject OF the cholera.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

Mr.. DeZcndorf has returned 20 the city,
and will remain here for an indefinite
time. He SAYS that while there would be i
chance OF carrying Virginia for Blaine II
all the opponents OF Democracy in that
State were united. there Is no chance il the
present condition OF affairs be- allowed -
continue, and that while almost everybody
in the state who want, 10 defeat Cleveland
is anxious to effect the required unity.
General Malone and his head man BRADY
prevent it by opposing all the plans that
have been proposed Tor that purpose.
Mr.. Townshend. Democratic member %
the House from Illinois. j. in .he city to-
day. having just returned from New York.
He says that while in New York he had in
tervicws with several prominent member,
OF the Tammany organization, and that all
Of them said Governor Cleveland would he
supported - earnestly by that organlza.
ton a. il he had been their choice from
the first Washington tsiD-I'erWdria
Gq=d'e OF l7h.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

"There is great enthusiasm for BLAINE
among the IRISH" We have noticed that
the enthusiasm for BLAINE is alternating.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
For sale By WEST. JOHNSTON & Co.
Brief COMMENT.

AZ the BLAINE ratification meeting in
Boston the people were treated to Republic
can ta1y Long-drawn out.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
wo3n ANuroAt

ALL KINDS OF COAL or BL~T
~ QUALIFY At LOWEST pRIf ts.--l 4, u..
ciurp, my friend, 500 @, $50 TOR ANIlitA-
on and - iul LUMP ~PliN b. aud -DI o.
cher ~ $3.50 and 80 huf .r. 'I-r t1 rh'r-e e.
th, lowest prices rnerrd in iu' ,lty aus use hr-
COAL. wei -sItIuld suI .TF. I.i.. l.l YIrI.
I,o5 cary ,'rrrt. fiy - &, ~. Piti
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

HoRsFcRD's ACID PHOSPHATE VERY SAT-.
IsFACTOEY N PROSTRATI0N.-Dr. .. +.
Gimauin, Detroit. Mich, says: ~ have
found il very satisfactory In ~ effect. no.
tably in the prostrltion attendant upon n
coholi>m."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
coal AT ITS LOWEST.

BY now. ECY ~ july.
CIT ONLY TIN BEST GRAD.-, ANJ CtlI
ON Is FOR ~.
We HANDLE ONLY 1ll. BF,i.
COAL THEORETICALLY SDELtNIp
COAL DELIVERED DRY AND DitAN.
COAL KEPT UNDtg ~UlLTEE.
COAL FREE OF SLATE ANp ALL MP .
TTF-.
EVERY CONVENIENCE AND INDDClilNl
utEFEED rO COST MFRS.
tRJNP IL .-T.
ITIt tfs. cars -'rs...
Tr.rIore W G3 D. fs-Iw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
MARRIAGES.

MANLN-PATTER> July -,
1854. 1t the pu-iltnrc ~ the h-lir'- fith,r, no
Flint, Mich hy Rev. T.. ". FrtZac. Mr.. L. VI.
MANLY, Of Richmond, Va. anu Ms MARY J..
PATTERSON. OF Wellesley college, Ma.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
DEATHS.
MEETINGS.

ROULHAF.-Dic1. iu Richmond. JAY tn.
WILLIAM =. ROtLllAE. OF llillsb9r0, y. g.,
ma thc thirtv-iourth year of his age.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
FINANCIAL"
DiCnMoND FIyEs.

DlCHMUND FINEs.
We ocer Or sale. Tor account 81 tho citf' iiHi-
licd quantity OF CIIN OF RlCllAoNb , tEt
CkN1 BONDS a. Sl.O9 fiAI Hsei'ih< ~
,i,ht Ia aiyauce the price without notco.
''0''' DAVENPORT & 60.
~fucA Hrlk r..
~ l5-lw 10 VIM '.'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
DRUGS. MEDICINES, &c.

DOR SICk-R ROOMS.
TRB most AGREEABLE, EFFECTIVE. AND
CONVENIENT PURIFIER OF SICK
ROOMS Is
BLAII@S CHLORAL THYhOL PROPHYLAC-
TIC AND DlsINFECTANT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

For sale by Druggists. Price, so cents bottle.
Read the following:
"BLAlR's CHLoRAL THYMoL PR0PHY-
Tactic is the best dlsinfectan, that have ever
used." fsienedI faSrRn MCGUIRE, NJ. ID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18

DUCKINGHAM RAILROAD COM
ID PANY.-NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
THAT A SPECIAL MEETING or THE STOCK
HOLDERS OF THE BUCKINGHAM RAIL
ROAD COMPANY has been called to be held at
New Canton, Va, on WEDNESDAY the 3Oth day
Of July, lss4 at NJ, tor the purpose OF electing
board Of directors 10 serve one YEAR and for the
transaction Of any other business that may be
brought before the meeting.
Err. LELAND, Secretary
e26-3ot Buckingham Railroad Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-18
Sctcnfiflr Nasas

All the vessels OF the British navy which
carry divers are to be supplied with tele-
phones for the purpose Of submarine CON-
munication.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-05
Organizing the Committees.

The Democrats Of the different counties
in Georgia are already beginning to reor-
ganize their county executive committees.
This is a much more important work than
it Is generally supposed 10 be. The eXecu-
tive committees not only decide when and
in what manner nominations fO- county
officers shall be made and delegates to the
state and district conventions elected,
but they otherwise exert great influence
on the party in their respective counties.
If the executive committees are composed
Of upright, energetic, wide awake and
earnest men, who are devoted TO the good
OF the party. they will enthuse the people,
and with vigorous and wisely conducted
campaigns victory will be assured. The
Democratic majorities in nine-tenths Of
the counties in Georgia are so oyerwhelm-
Ing that little opposition to the regular
nominees Of the party is ever made unless
on account Of local or personal jealous
les OF bad management caused by the in
competency Of the executive committees.
In order TO secure harmony in political
I party the members Of the party must be
/ convinced that those having charge OF
the party management are just and i'm
/ partial towards all aspirants for office
I Without harmony no party can be vic
/ tori0us. The brilliant victories
that have been won by the
| Georgia Democrats over apparently
hopeless odds were achieved by united
/ harmonious action on the part Of each in
diyldual composing the party. To render
/ a continuation Of such victories certain
4 this harmony must be assured in the
future, and it is largely in the power Of
1 the executive committees to assure it.
/ The selecting Of proper committees is nc
/ less important now than it was when II
4 took a hard contest to secure the triumph
/ Of Democracy at the ballOt-bOx. There is
no more critical time in the existence Of
a party than when its power is so great
as to seemingly obliterate every hope OF
its enem les. A few false steps at that
time, and its disintegratiOn and destruc-
ti0n will speedily follow.
The Democrats Of Georgia, and every
Southern state, may need the advice
Look we'll to your executive commit
I
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-05
Navigating the Air.

There are not few persons OF specu-
lative turn of mind who dream Of the day
when the air will be the highway of travel
and commerce. and when vast ships will
navigate it as easily and as safely as a
bird accOmplishes its flight. The late
William Maxwell, the millionaire brewer
Of Bridgeport. Conn, had so much faith
in erial navigation that he left a half
million dollars to be devoted to expert
ments. Prof Richie. Of Bridgeport, has
been an enthusiast on the subject of fly
ing machines for several years, and as
long ago as 1878 he exhibited a machine
which is claimed TO have demonstrated
the possibility of success. Prof. Richie
has been named as one Of the executors of
Mr.. MaxwelPs will, and was bequeathed
S1O0. 600 Of the amount to be devoted to the
subject named for the completion and per-
lection Of his own invention.
1t is stated that extensive experiments
will be instituted, and Mr.. Steadman's
idea Of a fish-shaped ship, partially sus-
tanned by gas and provided with propellers
and rudders, viii be given trial. 1t has
been demonstrated that the ordinary bal
loon, or any construction lighter than
the air, owing to difficulties in propelling
and guiding, can never solve the problem.
Should aerial navigation ever become
practicable, and the signs therefor are
hopeful though not flattering, it is prob
able that the air-ship Of the future will
conform more nearly to the shape Of
bird than to that of a fish.
The idea Of navigating the air is not by
anv means a new one. 1t is said that the
myths Of Dadalus and Icarus show that
man attempted TO initiate the fight Of
birds BY means Of artificial wings in pre-
historic times. 4 wooden pigeon which
sustained itself short time in the air is
said to have been constructed by Archy-
tas Of Tarentum 400 years before the
Christian era. In the days Of Nero, Simon
Magus met his death at Rome while at
tempting to fly from one house to another.
Roger Bacon dreamed of flying machines,
and it is recorded that in the latter part
Of the 18th century, Dante, mathema-
tician Of Perugia, actually rose above
Lake Thrasimene by means Of artificial
wings attached to his body.
1t is more than likely that a great many
inventors have pretty accurate notions as
to what is required to make arial naviga-
ton successful. Some material is wanted
for the construction of the machines
which shall combine lightness and
strength in a greater degree than any
thing we now know OF. A motor is abso-
lutely necessary that will develop i'm
mense power, W hich will be very light,
not require heavy load of fuel, and
which will be so near perfect in con-
struetlon that it will be almost impos-
sible for it TO get out Of order. These
will probably be provided in time,
but the science Of arial nayi-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-05-05
Prospects of the Republican Can
didateS.

A few davs aE0 we stated that the lndl-
cations were that neither Arthur nor
Blaine would be successful at Chicago.
The indications are still the same. All
brt two OF three districts have been heard
from and pretty fair idea can be formed
respecting the preferences Of the dele
gates. The most enthusiastic Of Blaiue's
followers claim for him as votes on the
first ballot. Ofcourse. this number would
give the nomination 10 him as il only re-
suires Al votes 70 nominate. There Is no
god reason 70 believe. however. that
Blaine Is as strong as his admirers claim.
4 much more conservative and reliable
authority credits him with $40 votes. This
Is probably nearer the truth. II he
has that number he is a long way ahead
q any other candidate. The highest
number claimed for Arthur is 500. II he
has a.5 be- Is better OF than many think
he Is. II Blaine has $40 and Arthur 2I5,
their chances are about even. because the
probability that either viii gain after the
ball0tine begins i greater in ArthUr's
case than in Blaine's. But can either
them increase his strength sufficiently
20 Win the prize after the convention con-
venes: some Of the shrewdest politicians
say no. Blaine and Arthur fought their
4 ght in the district and state conventions.
The delegates who are not now ranged
under the banner Of either viii hold the
| balance Of power in the con-
yenti0n, and they viii use
| il TO nominate Edmunds, OF
| Harrison or Gresham. or some candidate
who is not particularly prominent. 1t i:
| not probable that any Of the Blaine dele
gates viii 20 to Arthur or that Arthur
delegates will 20 10 Blaine. Neither is
the second choice Of the friends Of th'
other. There is about as much room FOL
/ speculation now as there was before th'
| delegates were chosen.