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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21
That "Personal Issue. -

The personal issue" raised by the Re-
publican boilers is becoming troublesome
If they could recall the platform which they
gave to the county two weeks ago they
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21

fAs published in compendium of the Tenth
United States Census, but /, 23O greater than the
footing OF township and city totals. Lansing
LelUbJjs1u
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21
THE LIBEL ON BLAINE.
Utter FaIsity of the Whole Story.
louisville Ky.) special


In 1876 the Paris True Kentuckian, a weekly
paper printed at Paris, KY, published a scandal
GUS story to the effect that while James G..
Blaine was teaching school at GEORGETOWN, XIV,
he had seduced pretty New England girl, who
was teacher in Miss Jackson's fashionable
boarding school for young ladies at Lexington.
This same paper also declared that when the
matter became public, Blaine fed from popular
INDIGNATION, taking the young lady with him.
The Frankfort YeODdn, a semi weekly Demo-
cratic organ, of which j. Stoddard Johnston IL
the editor, followed up the story printed
in the Paris hentuckidn with another one OF
much the same import Shortly after these
scandals had begun to go the rounds, and not
long before the National Republican Convention
in 1896 the COui'ier-.JOuIndl sent a reporter to
investigate the charges, and the result was a
complete vindication OF the statesman's charac-
ter and the lady's virtue. The COurjer-IOuTnaL
at that time editorially disapproved the charges
representative of the New York Hprdid, who
had been sent to Scott and Fayette Counties to
inquire into the true inwardness OF the scandal,
returned to Louisville to-day. Tonight, in
conversation with your correspondent, THIS gen.
teman declared that the charges were utterly
without foundation, and had been invented by
few old maids and village gossips who envied
the young woman her dashing lover.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21

THERE is man living in Laurens
County, Georgia. "a years old, who is
the father of forty-seven children.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21
Editorial comment of the Chicago Tribune.


The Democratic managers have evidently con-
Guided that some story must be invented about
Blaine to Offset the terrible scandal admitted TO
be true OF Cleveland, and they have found in the
Chicago Times willing tool to do the dirty
work. The story Is one which was started in
much the same shape eight years ago by q local
paper in Kentucky. which afterward retracted
the Islander. AS told at that time, the sequel
would have reflected credit on Mr.. Blaine rather
than have injured him IL there had been any
truth in it, AS told now, IL Is barely
years ago, when Blaine was
young man 10 or 20 years old and teaching an
academy for boys in Kentucky, he contracted an
intimacy with girl which led to the departure
OF both parties from the town of GEORGETOWN.
The girls name Is not mentioned, and no one
vouches tor the truth OF the statement The
only basis for it alleged in the scurrilous pub
LEGATION Is that Mr.. Blaine emigrated from Ken
lucky thirty three years ago, which everybody
knows, and the assertion that the unnamed girl
also left the State and never returned, which is
women II happened, however. that the very day
this vile yarn was prepared for the Chicag go Times
Mr. Matterson made statement in one of the
New York clubs to this effect. His journal--the
Louisville COuTieT-JOuTndI, had been offered
the sensation, but he declined it because he
had investigated the whole story when il was
first put into circulation years ago, and had sat
lshed himself that there was absolutely not
one word of truth in it," Mr. Watterson's word
as gentleman, Democrat, and a resident of
Kentucky, Is the most complete answer that
could be made to the SANDER, especially after
personal Investigation. This Blaine scandal"
will fall still born, and leave the Gle yeIand
scandal, which Is recent, explicit and authenti-
Gated, TO stand on its own merits.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-21

--Cheboygan is to have sanitarium and
hospital with all kinds Of baths.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Monthly Report of City Mission.

The work done by the Mission during
the month OF March has been very heavy,
showing no diminution Of sickness among
the poor.
The quantity OF soup distributed was
5000 quarts and 10000 pOnes OF bread.
The number Of ratiOns given the sick and
iniirm was 900. Five hundred old gar
ments and 80 pair Of old shoes. % yards
flannel, comforts and blankets, $50 Yards
cotton goods. and l mattress and pillows
have been distributed with care and judy
ment. Three hundredan City cOa-tickfts
have been issued, and Sl2 applied to The
relief OF special cases OF distress.
The visitors have been untiring In their
efforts to relieve the poor and afflicted. and
have never been deferred by inclement
weather from faithful discharge OF duty
to them. The fact that 500 visits have been
made to the houses of the poor will show
to the public the amount of care bestowed
on them by the members OF the City Mis-
sion.
The funds OF the Mission are low, and
although generous response was made to
the last appeal for help. the required
amount has not vet been raised. The
small sum Of fifty dollars is still needed to
carry on the work to the 18th Of April, but
we have an abiding faith that it will be
supplied.
Contributions can be left at the Dispatch
office or sent TO Mrs. A. Y. Stokes, Mar
shall street; Mrs. S. Price. corner Third
and Byrd; or Mrs. j. +. Moore, TOdd's
Row, Franklin street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
The Wagner Festival Concert.

All the preparations for the Wagner Fes-
tiyal Concert, which takes place at Armory
Hall on April 3Oth, are progressing favOra-
bly,. Mr.. Thomas has, without doubt, done
more than any one man to elevate the
standard OF music in America, and the citi.
zens OF Richmond will no doubt give him
hearty welcome here. He has carefully
selected his programme for this occasion.
II embraces Wagner's Tannhadser; but in
addition there will be presented selections
from Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Hayden.
and Weber.
The Richmond Choral Union have been
actively rehearsing for months past for this
musical event, and have reached point of
excellence hitherto unattained here. This
chorus Of two hundred voices, with the re-
nowned Wagner artists and the incompara-
BILE Thomas orchestra, cannot fail TO mark
an era in the musical advancement OF our
city.
In addition TO Mr.. Thomas's full or
chestra, he has engaged for his American
tour the following celebrated artists from
the Imperial Court Opera-flouse, Vienna !:
Frau Amaia friedrich Materna, soprano;
Herr Herman Winkelman, tenor, and Herr
Emil Scaria, basso.
The subscription list commences Mon
day, March 3lst. and the general sale OF
reserved seats about the middle Of April.
AS very favorable arrangements have been
made with all railroads centering at Rich
mond for excursion rates. large attend
ance may be expected from the State at
large.
A comfortable balcony will be erected to
seat five hundred persons, and the ball
will thus accommodate an audience Of
nearly three thousand.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
MOCK HEROIC,
Briefs and Personals.

Several weeks ago the parties who have
been operating in Macon got $50 by the
same process out OF the Planters Bank
here.
The Builders Exchange is one OF the
most useful and flourishing institutions OF
the city. 1t is doing good work, and ut
the meeting Tuesday night will discuss
topics Of general interest.
The Lynchburg Electoral Board ap-
pointed clerks OF election rs well as judges
and registrars.
The internal revenue collections for tee
week ending yesterday were as follows:
Monday, S6,540.9S; Tuesday, S2,213.1O;
Wednesday, S3,466.9S; Thursday, 3d.
191 IS; Friday, S3,422.20; Saturday, 3d.
S7.53-total, s23, 722.55.
Mr.. Andrew j. Byrne, Jr who has for
a number OF years been the foreman OF the
upper gas-works in this city, has been APP
pointed assistant superintendent OF the
Detroit Gas-Light Company, in Detroit,
Mich.
The Board OF Public Interests, in their
recent Investigations, were impressed with
the fine bearing and intelligence OF Mr..
Byrne. lie is good officer and is in good
luck.
At the Ninth.Street Methodist church,
Manchester, the revival services have been
interesting and profitable. A number OF
persons have been converted. The revival
services will be continued to-day and du-
ring every evening this week.
A great many people in the past few days
have examined the enrolled bills ut the
Capitol and satisfied themselves as to the
exact purport Of laws in which they are
interested.
Governor Cameron has offered a prize
for the best plan for q war-ship to plough
the oyster-waters Of the Commonwealth
and check the pirates in their depreda-
tons.
The river is receding slowly but steadl-
". 1t was below the wharves yesterday
evening. 1t has left a great deposit OF mud
in Rockets, but otherwise did little in
jury.
At a meeting Of the Guard Of the Com
monwealth last night &. X. Wren, Esq,
was elected first lieutenant, and Orderly
Sergeant Cunningham Hall second lieuten.
ant. The company is recruiting rapidly,
and its roll already embraces large num-
Der OF active and energetic members,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
A SusDiciOus Party.

George 4. Wood, the man who was ar
rested by Officers Sweeney and Tomlinson
day before yesterday, was before the Police
Justice yesterday morning, charged with
being a suspicious character.
Mr.. Sweeney testified that he met the ac-
cused on Broad street; thinking his move
ments suspicious, he kept his eye on him,
and Wood accosted him with the remark,
" You seem to be looking at me very
hard" Sweeney replied, "Yes; and you
seem to be watching me very closely"
Wood then said. "YOu must take me for
a thief" To which the officer answered,
"That is Just what | do take you for"
Wood then told Mr. Sweeney that he was
detective, and was on special business
here, and would probably need the officers
services. After making some further in
quiries as to how long the officer would
remain on that beat, the man left and went
into Walford's store.
Mr.. G. =. Walford testified that the ac-
cused came into his store and asked for a
blank draft. He showed him some with
the word Richmond" printed thereon,
but the man said they would not answer.
He (WalfOrd) then tore another from the
back of an old book and gave it to the man,
who then asked for pen. paper, and an en-
velope, and the privilege of writing let
ter at his desk, which was accorded him.
A draft on the First National Bank of
Washington. ID. c., purporting to have
been drawn by w. w. johnson for the
sum of Sl75, payable to the order OF
George Il. Wood, was exhibited in court
as having been taken from the person Of
the prisoner The draft was enclosed
in letter purporting to have been written
by w. w. johnson, OF Washington, in
which he speaks Of having sent the draft.
There was also a telegram taken from
him-beleved to have been written by
him here--purporting to be from Mr..
johnson, and stating that the draft would
be honored, or words Of that purport.
Mr. Walford testified that the draft was
written on the blank given by him TO the
prisoner. The accused had other papers
on his person indicating that he had been
recently travelling extensively.
Wood is about thirty-eight years Of age,
five feet eight inches high, and weighs
about one hundred and sixty pounds. He
has brown hair and eyes; no beard, eX-
cept a heavy brown moustache. lie has
evidently been drinking very hard, and
was in nervous condition when brought
before the Justice. The case was con-
tinued until Thursday next. The accused
was committed to Jail.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
The Thursby Concert.

For true recognition Of the superiority
Of Miss Thursby as a singer the most
dreaded OF all art critics, DR.. Hansick,
writes as follows in the New Vienna Free
Press:
"MisS Thursby is endowed with a So
prano voice OF remarkable volume aud
sympathetic tone. Her high notes, sweet
and clear as flute. make one think OF
Jenny Lind. This superb voice executes
with equal ease the portamento, the creS-
condo, and the deCreSceHdO, all possible
scales, variations OF all kinds, all the orna-
ments OF the trilI, and the sudden changes
OF intervals.
ave have rarely heard any one strike
the high notes with so much facility and
precision no living singer Surpasses this
young American in her inmitable eXecu-
ton OF the StdCcdtO and the sustained
beauty OF the tiill."
She will give grand concert at Mozart
Hall Tuesday night next with a full and
superior company.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Another Wonderful Cure.

Dyspepsia in apy form is a difficult
disease to treat. All sufferers know this
to their sorrow. Miss Bella ID. Johnson,
employed at the st. James Hotel, has been
4 martyr to this dread disease for years.
BY advice of the ladies in the hotel she
placed herself under the care of Or. Me-
Mullen, the magnetic physician, and to-day
she is we'll and thankful woman. Miss
johnson or any Of the ladies at the hotel
will gladly answer any questions in regard
to this case. DR.. Mc1Iulen has prolonged
his stay at the st. James Hotel. He treats
all forms Of chronic diseases. COusulta-
tons free from Q A. VI. to p. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Car Accountants.

The ninth annual convention of the Car
Accountant Association OF the United
States and Canadas win meet in this city
on the third Tuesday in May. The pro.
gramme Is as follows:
Tuesday and Wednesday, May Goth and
3lst, 1884: Business-meetings OF the Asso-
siation 10 devise means to promote the best
interests OF the various lines represented.
Thursday. NAV ed. 1884: An excursion
60 PETERSBURG; Mozart musicale at night.
Friday, May 23d, 1884: An excursion by
Chesapeake and Ohio railway to Newport's
News, Old Point Comfort, and Fortress
Monroe.
Saturday, May oath, 1884: A trip up the
Ihmes River Valley Uia Lynchburg to the
:" Natural BRIDGE; from this point TO
Luray Cayerns," and return TO Wayres-
5oro' Junction.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
:. 800 :. ,,,,.- 20 CITY nubscrtbers.

In order to facilitate the early delivery
of The Dispatch zee haze districted the city
into t,centy,J four routes, and appointed a
carries for each route.
The delivery under this system 'cfa oeg'"
on Tuesiav ne1t, the LIST Of April. Ihere
,oiu naturally be an amount Of confusion
at first. We therefore beg the Indulgence
If those subscribers rho may fail to get
their paper on this account, and earnestly
yeo,est them to promptly report the fact at
the office.
There ,rjH be but one authorized carrier
for each route.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
A Mise IN Leather Gaoas.

a gentleman engaged in the wholesale
boot and shoe trade here, who has Just
returned from the North, reports great ex-
element In his line, especially in the New
York and Boston markets. He saws that
be has never witnessed such excitement
during bis experience in business. The
cauze OF Ii Is the heavy rise IN leather and
seather goods. They have been steadily
advancing for the last fifteen DAYS, attrib-
ufed 10 the failure and closing IN the last
ak months OF number OF tanners. Boots
and shoes have advanced from two dollars
To three dollars per case.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

To CoNsUMPTIYEs.--WmB CoD.LIvER
OIL AND LIME has now been before the public
twenty years, and has steadily grown in favor and
appreciation. This could not be the case unless
the preparation was Of high intrinsic value. The
combination Of the Phosphate Of Lime with pure
Cod-Liver oil, as prepared by Or. WILBOR, has
produced new phase in the treatment Of Con-
sumption and all diseases Of the Lungs. 1t can be
taken by the most delicate Invalid without ere
ating the disgusting nausea which Is such an OBJ
lection to the Cod-Liver Oil when taken without
Lime. II Is prescribed by the regular faculty.
Sold by the proprietor, a. Il. WnBOR, Chemist,
Boston, and all druggists.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Police Court.

The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
James johnson (colored), charged with
assaulting and beating Rachel johnson.
The case was dismissed on payment of cost.
Fannie johnson and Hattie johnson
(both colored). chaI ged with fighting and
creating disturbance on the premises OF
f. c. Noble. Discharged.
Robert Brown tcolored), drunk. Fined
50 and cost
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Late Weather Report.

Especial telegram TO the Dlspatch.l
WASHINGTON. ID. c., March 30-1.O5 A..
M.-For the Middle Atlantic States, cold
er, fair weather, high, northerly winds.
and higher barometer.
For the South Atlantic States, colder,
fair weather, northerly winds, and higher
barometer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

steal, and dramatic character. The Armory
will undergo complete change in its IN
terror. 10 viii be profusely decorated. An
artist from Philadelphia. who Is now in thus
city, has volunteered his services for that
object. There will be three stages and
three galleries erected. IL will no doubt
no n fine affair
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
The Steamer Ariel and the Freshets.

The steamer Ariel arrived at her regular
wharf here yesterday afternoon, and will
leave from thence on Monday at A. NJ.
With the approach OF balmy spring this
line will be very popular. A great many
FLORIDA tourists take in this route to Nor
folk and Old Point on account OF Its war
interest.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

S,ammering, Cancer. and Catarrh
Cured-state and County Rights Tor
sale. -.
Read the certificates Of well-known citi-
zens OF Richmond;
RICHMOND, VA, March "a, 1884.
DR.. Moses d Son:
Icbeerfully certify that you have cured
NV daughter OF stammerIng, with only q
few DAYS, treatment, and am confident
che IL entirely relieved. All Of us are
re,oicine over this relief. heartily re-
commend you to others. -
Yours truly, L. +. WINSTON;
Deputy Sheriff Of Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
BQSe-BaIi.

A practice-game OF baseball was played
yesterday at the grounds Of the Nirginias
between that Club and the RichmOnd-Col.
lege nine. The Virginias scored eighteen
runs, banking their opponents in every
inning. From the large crowd in attend
ance it is evident that the lovers OF the
game are ripe for enjoyment OF this popu-
Lar nastime
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

At the request Of the owner win offer for sale
az public auction, unOn the premises, on
THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 1884,
Mt s O'Clock =. VI that FRS r-CLASS PRIVATE
RESIDENCE as above located 10 has Just been
finished was built of the best material in the most
careful manner and contains eight rooms, besides
bathroom, kitchen, and scrvants' rooms, with
modern improvements There Is also a large brick
stable upon the premises. The lot fronts 26 By
1853 feet TO 20-foOt alley. Tho central location
of this property (bclDg within three blocks Of the
Capitol Square,, convenient to the public build
ings and principal places Of business, and In
delightful ncighnorhood, should commend Il %
all seeking 4 really desirable residence or pay
ing investment IL now yields annual rent Of
$500. The owner earnestly desires - sell, and
doubtless a bargain may be had at Ills sale.
TERMS One third cash; the balance at six,
twelve, eighteen. aud twenty-four months (or
longer If desired), for negotiable notes. with In
terest added. and secured by deed Of trust.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR,
mh27 Auctioneer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

State and county rights to cure stammer-
ing, cancers. and catarrh for sale.
We would be pleased to put several
gentlemen into the business, that great
deal OF money can be made out OF it. Call
at our Office and see specimens OF cancers
that have been cured by us, in glass
vessels.
in testimony OF our ability to absolutely
cure stammering, cancer, and catarrh, we
refer to numbers OF the best people through
out this and other States who have been
successfully treated by us.
DIR. y. A. MOSES q Son,
S21 east Broad street,
Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Medical College commencement.

The commencement-exercis OF the
Medical College OF Virginia will take place
at the Theatre tomorrow night. The ad.
dress will be delivered by Professor
Charles ii. Winston, LII. ID.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
EnSfer Cards

Of all kinds to suit everybody. Price,
from cent to s.. orders by mail promptly
attended to.
Scrap Book Pictures cents a sheet %
sheets for 81. Orders by mail solicited.
WALFoRD & Son, All Broad street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Shot on Main Street!

You can get a pound Of shot for ten
cents, and you can also have your corns,
bunions, and ingrowing nails treated and
removed permanently by applying to DR..
Edwards, who has Office and parlorS at st.
Charles Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
thatcher, Prim ro.e. and Wes.,

These popular Ministries will be At the
Theatre next Friday, Saturday matinee,
and Saturday evening. They give a
piea'urable entertainment, and are fully
deserving OF patronage. The sale of re-
served seats begins at the Theatre at s
O'Clock next Thursday morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear, part
ly cloudy. and slightly raining.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: A. NJ. 80;
9 A. NJ, Sc; noon, G2; p. NJ, II; O p.
NJ, 62; midnight, 60.
Mean temperature. 6(t
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30

HORsFoRD's ACID PHOSPHATE INcOxPARA-
BILE IN SICK HEADACHE.-Dr Fred. Horner,
Jr., Salem, Va, says "To relieve the in
digestion and so-called sick headache, and
mental depression incident to certain stages
OF rheumatism, II Is Incompatible"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-03-30
Wanted, Clear Water.

1t is to be most earnestly hoped that one
apartment OF the city reservoir will be
speedily emptied Of this vile muddy stuff
that We are now drinking, in order that it
may be refiled with the first clear water
that comes down the river.