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Cornnrnmisn Sngpested.

Mr.. HENDRICKS is reported to be oil the
opinion that Il Is the sensible thing for the
Democratic factions to compromise their
differences with respect to protection ana
free trade.
And Mr. HENDRICKS is right. II they
don't. they will soon find themselves In the
condition in which they are delineaied III
NAsT's last cartoon, wherein WATTERs0N Is
represented as an athlete splitting the Dem
ocratlc party from head to tall and crying
out, q" Let Her Rip"
A Washington letter in yesterdays New
York World says that printed circular,
which IS signed " Many Democrats" and
which is understood 20 have been prepared
by Democratic representatives who are dis
satisfied with the action OF the recent eau
Gus on the Morrison bill, was sent by mail
on Wednesday to every Democratic men,
Der Of the House.
The object OF the signcrs OF the circular
is the reasscmbling OF the caucus. We
hone it is not true, but the letter states
that The circular threatens that the MINOR
itv who voted against the caucus resolu-
tons will defeat the passage OF any tariil
bill Mt this session unless it be such bill
rs will commend itself to their approval
and the approval of their constituents
There is no sense in nor reason for such
threat, since the caucus conceded the right
Of every member to vote as he pleased on
the MORRISON bill. But the following eX-
tract from the circular will commend Itself
to general approval:
.The first great duty OF the Democratic
marty is TO 80 arm itself for the coming bat
| tie that it may by the peoples approval re-
tain its present control OF this House and
acquire that authority in the Senate and
possession OF the Executive chair without
which the party will continue powerless
and subserVient in the Government. The
second great duty OF the Democratic party
will be to use its power thus acquired in
reforming the mountaineering
the taxation methods, reforming the Adj
ministration, reforming all irregularities.
and suppressne all abuses. We are all
eager to arrive at the same destination
power and reform. In this House we are
now ut the cross-roads-shall we divide
and fail, or unite and succeed? We are
unit in final purpose. Shall we lose all by
contention over means? There can be out
one answer to these inquiries. 1t is our
duty to seek the level upon which all can
stand, to cast aside setishnesS and per
versity, and in a brotherly spirit and with
full consciousness OF our great response
bility seek consistent and honorable eX-
trIcation from our difficulty"
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THE STATE AT LARGE.
PETERsBURG AND VICINITY.
DIR. Edwards still ImprovinR-strona Hopes
OF His ACCOMPLISHMENTS rhe o"
Washington street.

Dr. Hdw,rds still ImprovinR-Strong Hopes
Of His Recovsry-Des''"'"'e f"e y"
Washington street.
[Corrcspoudence OF tile Richihohd Dispatch'l
APRIL 3, 1884.
The condition Of the Rev. DIR. John f..
Edwards shaws such favorable symptoms
TODAY Thai bis MUSICIANS and friends en-
terrain strong hopes OF his recovery. The
chance was a surprise, as several days ago
ali homes % him were abandoned. The
announcement of his improvement causes
the liveliest sense Of qualification through
out the community, and the earnest prayer
~ ali our neonIe Is that he may be spared.
The buildins ON west Washington street,
owned nv Mr.. w. c. Lumsden and occu-
MED NV Messrs. Spinner & Clanton, wheel
wripbfs and blqcksmiths, was set on fire
by some unknown incendiarY between
and 3 O'Clock this. morning, ana was en-
tirely DESTROYED. The building was par
italy insured. On the STOCK, materials
tools. &C., belonging TO Messrs. spinner q
Clanton. valued at about Si0O, there wa,
no insurance, and the loss falls heavily OIL
these humble but worthy men.
Adjoining the shops on the east was
fine two-story, double frame dwelling
owned bv Mr.. Atticus Winfree and occu'
pied by the families OF Charles Thomas
and John Desbazor. The inmates removed
their furniture and effects without damage
The house. however, was badly damaged
This building was insured for Sl,5OO II
the Westchestcr Company OF New YORK
which will cover the loss. A yery nigl
wind was prevailing at the time, ana other
buildings narrowly escaped.
ARRANGEMENTS are progressing Satlsiacto'
rily for the Musical Festival to be held III
this CITY in the latter part OF May: Inc
various musical societies OF Virginia ahd
North Carolina viii be represented ana {,
number OF distinguished artists from aDrOao
have been engaged to assist in the eNer'
ciseS.
The wife OF Mr.. George G.. TrayIor. re,
siding on Bank street. narrowly escaped
serious, il not fatal, injury last night by INC
fall OF large lamp which she was loW'r,
ing from the ceiling. The lamp broke ano
cut the artery in the wrist. from when she
bled profusey. -
The corporators of the Petersburg and
Chesterfield railroad met in this city yes
terdav afternoon and organized. Judge
r. II. Jones is the president OF the com
panv. and MessrS. 7. Il. Dorsett, a. L
Johnson, W. r. Ivey, John {. Grimm,
George Beadle, II. II. Jones, Jr., i. q
Warwick, and George q. Riyes are inc
directors Mr.. George Beadle was elected
secretary and treasurer, T. B. Dorset SUI
perintendent, and \. l.. johnson engineer
The bools of subscription will be opened
at once. and a survey OF the proposed line
was ordered.
The Democratic City Committee met last
night and organized. Mr.. Charles Watson
was elected superintendent, Mr.. j. ;. Coob
secretary, and Mr.. Alfred Friend treasurer
Mr.. Thomas II. Joynes, late Superlntend'
ent, positively declined reelection,
ROBIN ADATR.
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SPECIAL NOTICES. ,
ma. sYCLE BROTHERS.

Good intentions go a long way In excus'ns '"''
,.tes. nm, mistakes OF advertisers using ex'ra'"-
can't headings, as have certain dry-good' hr'ns :,
late, should be viewed BY the public In '"'''''
light. e,,,ow-
,,.o,.,o, "a rospcctfuIly invited TO the follow
= ,a,,,,, n few of the many extraordinary ih
dncements which we viii oher' ,c,, or, nc a.
o.'r 10y Of BLACK aud .CoLORED slLho -
worry large. and must be reduced. III oiue' ~
do 40 we have made sweeping reuuc'ivns' o-
Our stock of SUMMER s s1m some few prices
94c. worth 55c.. soc. worth oz'4c'' o"''''
wortn zen 20 RL AcK CASHMERE Just received
10 ne ci os new V STYLES in SPRING D iitS
ptG90tp6DS, consisting Of PLAiDs' CoLoRED
CChhsstH,MFRES, SERGEs. OTT0mANs' ana
JJhA2nIEs, CLOTH IN the newest ana mo''
fashionasOikeI 'IIlaaW vee, BLACK LACE BLUNT
20 Ne nj use, reduced from 375c.; ,.o worth
on p nS9 80 of GRAY PIN-CHECK at loc' "or'"
,,, 2S,e' YELLING in BLACK and all color; -,
NM Ip.,ocos ~ BI,ACK CREPE. bought last week ~
yeTS large sale In New York. to be closeu ou'
n eSs ' i all The latest novelties Of the sea-
,rR son; from $3.50 TO sf45O iu al shades Soo
We have just pnrch sea ~ grUe a., ~, GO from
h 10 69c.; . ., r. - go. ,.
In LADIES UNDERWEAR we offer greater bar
cr SaTnniE ;,lH ssuNLAUNDRIED SHIRTS, our
own manufacture. 10 he sold cheap -,
CENT? FSIEN'S EXTRAFIEt HEMSITTCHED
UANDK ERCHt rs reduced from Toe. TO 4Oc'
AL,L-LINEN COLORED BORDER III Eye
worth 20c.; .rr,e- ,oor1 ,.,,
SILKS, TO be sold ~ q sacrihcei
1INFT and COTTON DIAPERS from auctiOn
Remnant Of IRISH LINEN at soc. worth 81 2
yard ooo ,,pt-pc
EUGiNGS aud lNSERllON at g'eat 'lcri-
hce. we VIII offer the same tomorrow ~ me
following prices: 3. 8, 10, l2H ID, 49, 20
and 2jc. per yard: 60
| CHECK and PLAID NAINSOOK at 9, 10, IL
Is, IS. 20, and 23c. per y3rd
LACE-STRtPED PlQUES nj G4c.;
CORDED PIQUES at 5c. per yard;
All the new shades in SILK GLONES2ud MI =
Mating NJ 2Oc. worth 25c.; MATING at Zoe
worth 40c.
SYCLE BROTHERS.
NH 3O-SuW6F 81 Broad street.
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DEauNoUENT REAL ESTATE.
OFFICE or CITY COLLFCTOR,l
RICHMOND, April l.lSS4. :
DELINQUENT r i AL + ; I AT f
TAXES, 1883.

In pursuance Of an ordinance of the city, have
prepared and posted list of DELINQUENT
TAXES ON REAL ESTATE for 1888, subject
10 the inspection Of all concerned. Further in
pursuance Of ordinance, notice is given in all the
daily papers of the city that al such real estate
so delinquent viii be solo at auction on
THE FIRST DAY OF THE MAY TERM OF
THE HCSTINGs COURT,
unless the taxes and penalty thereon have been
previously paid. / am further required by ordi-
nance to publish in one or more Of the daily IA
pcrs of the city not less than ten days previous TO
to such sale list Of real estate SO delinquent for
the taxes Of the previous year.
In conformity Herewith notice is hereby given
that such list Will be published in The Dispatch on
SATURDAY THE 10TH DAY OF APRIL,
AND
ON SUNDAY THE 4TH DAY OF MAY.
II being the first day Of the May term Of the HUT
Ings Court SHALL between the hours Of II O'Clock
NJ. and O'Clock =. VI. proceed to SELL in front OF
the City Hall, on Broad street between Ninth and
Tenth streets. the real estate delinquent as afore-
said, including the penalty Of per cent.
ap 2-tNy5I \. q. WOODsON, Collector.
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delegates have already been chosen 70 tne
Convention 10 give Mr.. Blaine's outspoken
friends the control OF 1t. The indications
are from the expression OF opinion IN tue
districts, and from the instructions gwen
10 national delegates already chosen, thas
Mr.. Blaine viii have large majority OF
the delegates from that state Sucn Is ,ne
expressed convection OF Geners' peuteo'
Chairman Cooper, OF the State Committee
and other prominent adhercnts OF Senator
Cameron"
Even IN New York State he will be the
fovorite if the voters OF the Republican
party are allowed TO be heard.
No wonder the Mahoneites begin 10 talk
OF sending unpledged delegates to chicago.
But LET not the BLArYE Republicans trust
to those men. They are bound to vote ior
ARTHUR,
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NARRIED TO i CORPSE.
A Woman Welded 10 Dead Soldier 20 oh
tain His Pension Money.

A Woman Welded 10 n Dead Soldier 20 OBJ
tain His Pension Money.
An Augusta, Me-, special says Samuel
Il. Robbins moved in the little village OF
Appleton fity-One years ago. lie served
bravely IN the civil war, and received
wounds which entitled him to pension.
For six years he has lived with MS brother
Noah. Last July he began TO fail rapidly,
and a month ago it was evident he could
live only a short time. If he died his pen
sion money would be lost, fer his wife was
dead, and he had no children. In this
emergency it was decided that wife must
be obtained for the dying soldier.
In Rockland was found a woman who.
under the circumstances, was willing 10
become a wife and widow in quick success
sion. February Goth the bans were pub
| lished. The law in Maine requires i've
davs' notice before the marriage. March
| I'd Rogers fell into comatOSe condition,
and did not recover his senses before lie
| died, March 4th. 1t is SAID that when
| Squire Pcase, the pension agent, learned
how near dissolution Robbins was, he sent
post-haste to ROckland for the bride he
and Noah had selected. Unhappily, the
woman did not arrive till midnight, nine
hours after Robbins's death.
The woman was hurriedly taken to the
| chamber where Robbins lay dead, and the
mockery of a marriage ceremony between
the living woman and the corpse was gone
through with. Pease's son took the clam
my hand Of the dead man and placed it in
that OF the willing widow. At the funeral
she was introduced as RObbins's wife, and
it is understood, claims the pension
money. A legal investigation will be held
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A Swiss Electrieian's suicide.
PHILADELPHIA Times.

lPbtl2delpbia IlInes.I
With heavy anvil hanging from cord
tied around both ankles, and his neck
noosed in a thicker rope secured at the
head Of the stairway above him, Alfred
Zahn, Swiss electrician. was found by
Reserve Walton as he broke in the door OF
the dead mans room at 105 south Second
street yesterday. The man had been hang
Ing there since Il week ago last Sunday.
Zahn came from New York, and hired o
iourth-story room in the building. for
his place OF business and a room above
him as living place. He manu-
featured electric instruments and supplies,
appeared 10 do a good business, and had
three 800 bills and two watches In his
possession when found. There were also
three drafts OF a letter to the Swiss Consul
in his pocket, complaining that he was
constantly annoyed by man named
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BUTLER on THE TARIFF
lie Thinks the Discussion is Useless and
Tends 10 Split the Party.

Tends 10 Split the Party.
General Benjamin Butler, who was seen
on Tuesday by reporter for the IIOrtd,
while entering the Brooklyn courthouse
for the purpose OF attending trial, said
i'm answer 10 Il direct question with regard
TO the makeup OF the Democratic plat
form:
81 am not in favor OF the adoption OF
the cry tariff for revenue only In 1850
the adoption OF an extreme high tariff
view put the candidate in the position OF
one endeavOriug to reconcile what he did
not believe with what he must profess.
Should the watchwOrd tariff for revenue
onlv' be now adopted the Democracy will
split into fragments. The party includes
quite a number OF proteciOnists, and their
detection would be fatal to the party"
"What do you think in respect OF the
Morrison bill!"
" Morrison has not done anything to re-
conciIe the two extremes of opinion that
mark the divergentS within the party.
The Morrison bill cannot pass the Senate.
The bill Is weak and a source OF weak
ness. 1t prOvOkes endless discussion, and
can have no good result. 1t is, however,
hardly worth discussing, as its passage
through the House would be but result
less FORM"
is there nothing to be gained from
yentlating this pOlicy:"
"No; the idle arguments, questionings,
and debates so brought about are harmful,
as they tend to division. Strength cannot
be evolved from division unless there is a
definite object held in view on which Opin-
ion is to be united as a result OF the agita-
ton
"The very expression horizontal tariff
is misleading. 70 take away proportion
ateIy from the size OF a number Of mon
strous disproportions would hardly be the
correct way OF producing perfection in a
statute Of originally stupidity irregular con-
struction."
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DAN VILE.

I'm Honor of DIR. Green-Casc of Hydropho-
bia-Statistics-Mo rtuary Report.
ICorrc,,ondencc of the Richmond Di'patch.l
APRIL 3, 1884.
The stores were closed yesterday evening
i'm honor of the late DR.. James {. Green,
and a large concourse OF people attended
the funeral, which took place from the fam
ily residence, Rev. George W. Dame OIL
ciating.
Mrs. Emile B. MacLau, who lives about
two miles from town, was bitten very Sc
verely on the hand about two months ago
by a mad dog, but felt no unfavOrable symp-
toms ill about three days ago. She then
became nervous, and found herself unable
to swallow any liquid. A physician was
called in, but could administer nothing to
relieve her. Yesterday morning she was
seized with violent commissions, and while
the fits were upon her foamed at the mouth
and uttered sounds resembling the barking
OF dog. When the spaSms were over she
seemed aware that her case was hopeless.
and. dreading the agOnieS she had to pass
through, begged those around her to give
her something with which she might Kill
herself.
The census taken bv the police. rs or
dered bv the Council, shows The popula-
ton strictly within the corporate limits to
be S.741-whites, 3,jS1; colored, 1880
which is a gain OF about loo since 1850.
The real estate in the city is assessed at
Sc. OS7, 295: and so the average worth OF
the white people Of the city IN real estate,
man. woman, and child, after making due
allowance for number OF cOIored people
who own real property, is about $500.
The mortuary report for last month Is
as remarkable as was the report for Feb
ruary. Number Of deaths, 23-whiteS. 3;
colored, 90. No case OF fever reported
one case (white)of croupal diphtheria, two
(colored) OF pneumonia, and one (colored
OF old age.
There is great activity Just now amongst
the church people. Rev. II. ID. Haymort
and DIR. Goodwin are holding revival ser
vices in North Danylle; Rev. Mr.. Cutler
at the church OF the Christians here; Rev
c. NJ. Howard, evangelist, at the iNlain'
Street Methodist church. Congregation:
at the several places large and attentive.
Since q storm OF rain and electricity yes
terday morning the wind has been coming
/ furiousIy from the west. ALPHA.
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We have received copy OF Mr.. MAS
sEY's brief stating the grounds Of bis con-
test with Hon. JOnN S. WISE for seat in
the House OF Representatives. Mr.. MASSEY
is very severe in his comments upon Judge
HUGHEs's unauthorized interference in the
elections of 1883. His arraignment Of
Judge HUGHES and the paragraph which
we quote below must have decided influ-
ence upon every sound Democrat in the
House. Read;
"John S. Wise said ION election-dayl :
"AS United States District Attorney for
this district, / order the arrest Of every
Judge Of election in this city ,OhO refuses
to recognize the Ualidity Of the SneHingS
receipts ,"
II this country is to remain free, Fede-
raj judges aud district attorneys cannot be
permitted to interfere in elections.
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WILLIAMSBURG
Asylum AHairs-Summoned TO Washington.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l

Asylum AEairs-Summone TO Washington.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
APRIL 3, 1884.
Seven members OF the old Board OF Asy-
hum Directors met here to-day to attend
the quarterly meeting. Miss NJ. \. Wot-
ton was reelected matron, and DIR. Thomas
T. Marstden supervisor Of the male depart
ment for one year each. There were no
other elections. and the asylum officials
add that they had given up all hopes OF re-
naming. No contracts were given out
except for furnishing the asylum with
supplies for the next quarter.
An agent OF an electric-ight company
was present. but no contract for electric
lights was made. 1t was decided to let the
| incoming Board carry out the object OF the
appropriation for the purpose.
! Mr.. G.. =. Armistead was summoned by
telegraph this evening to appear before the
DanYile Investigating Committee, and left
Immediately for Washington.
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O,Uara. I'm New York, and asking how
long his prosecutors actions would be
allowed TO go on. -.
This persecution, imaginary or other
wise. and the fact that Zahn had been
drinking heavily lately are the sole appa-
rent causes of bis suicide. The door was
broken in at the request OF the agent OF
the building, who became alarmed at the
nrolonped silence Of his tenant.
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great desire 10 seek OUT Tue "o"
wilderness OF the West.

The Providence Journal, referring 70
southern comments on the Cincinnatl rio',
saws: "Thls attempt, upon such s'a'e u
she case, OF the southerners TO TURN W.
tables upon the North is one OF the worst >.
phases OF the whole situation. res ;.
must be mighty bad to be compelled 10 eH'
sueh n big dish OF crow.
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SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.
4 Sober, Intelligent Mob.

boston Herald, independent Republican, IL.
We Judge that the Cincinnati editor IL
ne could have things just as he likes;
would keep organized and properly armed
= sober, intelligent, and earnest mob, whose
duty Il should be to revise Judicial pro.
ceedings aud political elections, ana
promptly and quietly hang all the people
who allowed themselves 70 become unpop'
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H0RSFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE, A NALuA-
BILE REMEDY FOR GRAyEL.-Dr. T. II. New
land, Jr., st. Louis, Mo-, says: 81 have
used it in diseases OF the urinary organs,
such as gravel, and particularly sperma-
torrhpa, with very good results, and think
Il a very valuable remedy in those diseases"
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HAMPTON.
Destructive Gale-DangerOusly Ill.

Destructive Gale-Dangerously Ill.
Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.l
APRIL 3, 1881.
A heavy gale visited this place early last
night. The wind blew furiously. Fences
were leyeled, a number Of small huts
blown over, and barn on the farm OF
Colonel Armstrong, used for the storage
OF hay. was wrecked. No other damage
has been reported so far.
Mr.. William G.. Smithers, OF the firm Of
Darling & Smithers, who have a fish-oil
factory at the mouth OF Back river, is dan
gerouSly i'll at the residence OF Nh. j. s..
Darling. HAMPTON.
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Minister SARGENT has been mentioned
for the yicc-presldency on the Republican
ticket. II is suspected that this Is the work
OF the emissaries Of BISMARCK, who wishes
70 crush SAROEET completely.
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One OF the great troubles in the North
Is that the birch does not 90 hand In hand
with dime-noyel reading. II the re-
spected paternal would occasionally con-
vert the woodshed into bowling wilder
ness the small boy wouldn't have such a
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Hebrew Faith.

Mr.. Charles jacob, Of Baltimore, Nd,
a well-known citizen, had suffered for
months with acute rheumatism in his
ankle and foot. Finally he used st. Jacobs
Oil, the great pain-cure, and was relieved
by the first application.
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ITO NAVAL DRAUGHTsMEN AND
CONTRACTORS.

The Board on the Chesapeake and It's Irihu-
tarics, organized by recent act Of the virginia
Legislature. offer premium Of -
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS
FOR Tux .-
BEST COMPLETE SET OF DRAWINGS,
PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
A STEAMER
~ be nsed In Virginia waters for the protection OF
oysters-,he boat 10 be not less than lob nor more
than I20 feet over all. The drawings must set
forth every detail OF construction, WIN estimates
Provision 10 be made for u magazine, and allow
ances for deck. room for a heavy gun forward and
AFT caIins for officers and crew, aud calculations
as 10 requisite machinery for high speed. The pre-
MUM IL offered for The best suggestions AS 70 a
boat for police service on the Chesapeake bay.
All communications should be addressed 70 the
undersigned, and none Will be considered AFTER
THE 4TH DAY OF APRIL, 1884.
WILLIAM ". CAMERON,
Governor Of Virginia and President o. Tue Board
NH 30-l0t
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Blaine of Maine.

HIS organ, the New York Tribune, says
OF Mr.. BLAINE's following In Pennsylya-
mis-;
"Tbe Republican State Convention will
met ia Harrisburg on April 10th. Enough