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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
Mr.. Blalne-Once More.

II would seem to be next to impossible
TO induce the people to believe that Mr..
BLAINE Will not accept the nomination
OF the Chicago Convention if it shall be
rendered to him 10y reclamation. 1t is
as nearly impossible to induce them to
believe that he will not thus be nom
mated
The Blainoites in Virginia manifest
less confidence in the justice OF
their cause and in the popu-
larity Of their favorite than do
the Blaiucitcs Of any other State. Even
in Ohio. where SIBERIAN figures as the
iavorite o; almost every congressional
district convention, the Blaineites are
not affa;d to applaud loudly and cheer
vocifcrously whenever the name Of the
TUNED knight is mentioned. General
SIBERIAN SAID that in 1850 the Southern
Coniedcracy was "a mere she'll" He
proved h.s diagnosis to be correct
b. marching through Georgia. We
were reminded Of this remark as soon as
We had mentioned the so-caled SHERMAN
boom in OHIO. TIE SHERMAN organiza-
ton il that State is "a mere shell.
BLAME himself could take IT in his
hands any Gay and crush it as if
il were an empty egg-sh Ill.
RLAryE's friends can and will c'ush
it whenever the proper time ones
for the man from Maine to appear Upon
the stage again. Scratch a RusslNn,"
said the great NAPOLEON, "and you vii
find a Tartar" Scratch a Shermanite,
we say, and You will find a BLAINE
man-especially in the States that will
vote the Republican ticket next Novem-
ber
We were led into this train OF thought
by the following paragraph in a Wash
ington letter in the Alexandria Gazette
Of Wednesday:
1.-TWO well-known and well-informed
Repubhcans-one from the North and
the other from the South--while talking
in one of the corridors of the Senate to-
day about the death of Mr.. Conkling,
agreed that it removed the only formi-
dable opposition TO Mr.. Blaine in New
York, and there is now no doubt that
Mr.. Blaine will receive the solid vote Of
that State in the Chicago Convention
What is the use OF longer delay on the
part of the Blaineites in Virginia Is
there nothing that can convince them OF
the hopelessness Of SHERMAN's candi-
dacy Why is it that they cannot see
what everybody else sees-namely, that
Mr.. BLAINE will be the nominee Of the
Chicago Convention if he will consent to
accept it They cannot possibly COM
nit blunder by taking such action for
if SHERMAN should be nominated-an
impossibility, in our opinion-they would
neither gain nor lose as consequence of
having come ont boldly for BLAINE. MA
HONE has marked them already as rebels
TO be punished.
Tha death OF Mr.. CoNKLISG has
strengthened both BLAINE and CLEvE-
LAND-each in his own party. Nobody
except CLEVELAND can beat BLAINE in
New York. Nobody except BLAINE can
even hope TO secure the vote of that
State as againt CLEVELAND. 1t is a man
Of destiny against a man OF destiny.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

Virginia Lands-Exemption Laws.

A distinguished professor IN anortheEl
college has written to US the following
letter, which, as other persons may be
rs much mistaken as he is in regard TO
our exemption laws. We publish and
comment upon briefly:
To The Editor Of the Dispatch:
1t is often said that the farms in Vir.
GINA are too large, and that much would
be gained by dividing them up into small
tracts. The difficulty is that very few oil
our people arc in condition TO buy even
small farm. Many persons hold lands
which they know 10 be Improbable sim.
ply because they cannot ind purchasers
for it. They would sell in large quaint.
ties or small quantities, but, except in
certain sections Of the State, they can.
not sell in any quantity unless at price
much below that at which the land Is as
sessed.
happen 10 be an owner OF Virginia
land, and / have thought OF q plan by
which / might meet the difficulties OF
the case. I could divide my land up
into sections Of forty or fifty acres each,
fence each section In, plant fruit-trees,
and build on each o neat cottage. These
small farms I would be willing 10 lease
for q term OF years-ten, fifteen. or
twenty years IL desired--at rental
yielding not more than 4 or 3 per cent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
The Presidents Marriage CertiG-
eRfe.

A Washington special says: o. l..
Pruden, assistant private secretary to the
President, was before the House Com
mittee on Printing to-day to explain the
circumstances connected with the bind
ing of President Clevelands marriage
certificate at the Government Printing
Office.
Mr.. Pruden said that the certificate "a
very elaborate and handsome oneJ had
been gotten up by himself and taken to
the public printing office, where it had
been bound in elegant covers 1t had
been delivered to the President several
months after his marriage. The Presi-
dent knew nothing of the binding until
recently, when he had been told about
it by Mr.. Richardson, the chairman Of
the Committee on Printing.
Mr.. Pruden further said that it had
been customary TO have private work
for the President done at the Govern
ment Printing Office during past admin
istrations, but that when President
Cleveland discovered this fact he had
ordered the practice discontinued.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
Usefui ~. bernard Dog.

Mrs. b. N. Edwards, of Clark county,
Georgia, has st. Bernard dog that is a
jewel in his way. He is sent out to the
pasture every morning with the cattle
and returns with them safely every after
noon. In milking he keeps the calf of,
and when it is through carries the pail to
the house. He works the treadmill by
which the butter is churned, and is use
ful in the domestic arrangements OF the
household in many ways. But the faith
full fellow is put to more remarkable
use than this. Every summer he is shear
cd and his silken wool spun into yarn.
Mrs. Edwards exhibits table-cover four
feet square that was made entirely from
the hair OF this dog. Six pounds of wool
were obtained in this manner last year,
and the shsaring time is nearly here
again. Strange to say, the dog seems to
like the loss OF his wool, and sports and
gsmbols like six-months pup when the
hair is shorn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
Frederick.

The Angel OF Death broods over the
palace Of Charlottenberg and breathesi in
the face of q nation'sidol. There is now
no doubt that the reign Of Emperor
FREDERICK of Germany is rapidly draw
ing to close. Any day may bring us
the news that the fitful dream is DER,
and that he who had no time
to rest on earth has passed to
his final rest. In all history there is no
more stirring, beautiful, and pathetic
story than that which tells the career OF
FREDERICK. 1t began in a thrilling
epic strain, merged into the sweetest OF
lyrics, and will end in peoples wall,
finding echo in the hearts of all civilized
nations. Ia all history there IS
no man towards whom the sym
pathies Of the world well up with ten
derer or more universal spontaneity
In all history there is no ruler for whose
recovery more feryent prayers have
assembled. What life; what a promise
to the Fatherland what an end-may
we not say what glorious end? Great
amid the thunders of Konigsgratz, where
he saved the day for BISMARCK, and
for Prussia and riveted the first iron
bands of German unity, grand as a
peace-loving Crown Prince who was OF
the people, sublime as dying monarch
whose sense Of duty to the people keeps
him toiling to the last, FREDERICK will
be almost apotheosized in the German
heart. A field marshal by the power OF
his own sword tested in two great wars,
a civilian at heart, q model husband and
father, q loving sovereign, liberal-mlnded
and liberal hearted, tender aud true, is
it q wonder that wherever valorous deeds
and all manly virtues are appreciated the
supplication should still prevail that the
all-cOnquering conqueror may even now
relax his grasp? Is it a wonder that the
world strives TO stud with stars of hope
the shadows of Germany's mourning en-
blems that already fall athwart it ? The
example of such a life as FREDERICK S
belongs to all true men. His death will
be The grief of all true men. The lustre
Of his achievements in arms and the
radiance OF his private virtues viii
be rendered all the more enduring by
being blended with the sad supernal
splendor that crowns his work as Empe
ror. The laurel will draw eternal fresh
ness from the cypress with which it viii
be twined.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

Found Dead or the TrncK-COntem-
plated improvements.
Correspondence o. tho Richmond Dispatch.l
It---...-- =. L.. II. Al 10 1909

Correspondence o. tho Richmond Dspatch.l
CLFroN FoRoE, Va, April lS, 1883.
The dead body OF John Washington
(colored), an employee of the Low-Moor
Iron Company, was found last night
upon the railroad at the east end Of the
caboose track. His family live at Lin
sey, Lousa county. Tho presumption
is that he was attempting to boord an
east-bound train for the purpose of steal
ing O ride aud missed his footing. The
body WAS horribly mutiated. The Sus-
picion OF foul play is unwarranted, as his
money and other effects were found upon
his person. When last seen at I'D Y. NJ
he wns under the influence Of liquor.
Now that the permanency OF the shops
at this point seems an assured fact, the
town has taken fresh impetus and a
spirit of improvement is everywhere
manifest. Already an application has
been made for charter to supply the
town with water from Smiths creek, and
owing to the admirable location it can
be done with comparatively little outlay.
There are also rumors Of the electric
light 10 follow later. W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

we refer 10 the device known a. vuIuinE VIC
candle al both euds,n or In other Worns hsinz
mentally or physically a. pace tnat tiiis W nan
the ordinary time Late hours, oyef-s.u -, -
ces,es business cares and Worries l.n"ut't
mental straiu brain wear and tear exhaustion
az the vital energies witch soon leaves rs M
print on mind body. and leads US surrey ~ 20
sanity paralysis and death, "a docs VPhVni-
fever or consumption. -, 49,.
sIeepl ssa to-day. nervous tomorrow, uuit tho
next daV brain not quite clear, heaa a-uthE
Iitfle neuralgic now and then. heart bea,lns a
trlno' digestion somewhat derangel idea' ciOuuy
and bcfoeged. Yes the same work, drive enetsy'
push and more e1haustiOnI . 1901.
IL II any wonder our insane asyluns are Over
crowded suicide common. paralysis increasing
ia fra1uencyf Business men, women. is"yetn;
doctora ministers, are all going tAe same IVai
MAI thc lifted Henry Ward Beecher won't
LUCKILY Nature has provided remedy LUX.
ing. hidden aud unsupported, In The keFnel OF
the common oats are three medical agents tns.
A., both alone aud together upon ths Nsfly Al, SUI
dfsessed brain aud nerves % build them Up re-
store them and place thom III o0u"'''O" !" To-
sist disease. -, - y, 5000, .
Tbey are ." Apenssca, p for the brain and nerves (.
A." SOLUBLE oats Phosphoids," the best nstte loDl
tnovn. and B0skfne." the laxative Ingredient or
oatmeal They form a most powerful tfio hh'i
cTtrprted ~ means % advanced chemistry ana
nresonted In the form Of DR.. Bucklands eco'h
ID. BucSland cured himself Of paraiysis aui
chronic neuralgia with IT, His preparation os
Essence Of Scotch oats has cured thous 'h"' u
others ,.-,... ,...,-.,o,
Prokcn down Bran weary. Nervous or EXHAUST
al 1end for his treatise on Brain and SoFFes' or
buv "A bottle OF Essence OF scotch Oat5 from your
nearest druggist. az ~"-''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

A Swede named Olsen. of Omaha, was
warned some time ago by an astrologer
to keep away from saloons for two
months. He was given a charm to wear
around his neck, and was told to beware
of a dark-complexioned man. But he
disregarded the admonition, and con-
tinued to frequent saloons. The result
was that he Was killed by a negro during
quarrel in a grogshop. His sister
states that he had removed the charm
from his neck the day before.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

We do not desire to open our columns
to discussion of the debt question. 1t
ought TO be considered as settled that all
good Democrats will stand by the RID
DLEBERGEB bill. The arguments which
our correspondent "Plus makes may
be unanswerable. The whole Democratic
party of Virginia tried to impress them
upon the voters in 1879 and again in 1881,
but they made no Judgment in the minds
of the voters. BY a majority OF thou
sands the people made known their I'M
slterable determination to pay no more
of the State debt than the RmDLEBERGER
bill provides for paying.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
improvements now in contemplation

improvements now in contemplation
would have been seriously impeded.
Mr.. Edward T.. Miles has commenced
the erection of large and handsome
storehouse on the lot recently purchased
bv him at the corner of Main and North
streets, and Mr.. Henry ID. Carmine is re-
building his dwelling-house on Main
street. When these are completed oil
the buildings destroyed by the terrible
fire of last April viii have been replaced,
nearly all OF them larger, better, and
handsomer than the old ones.
kALLIAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

Mr. John r. Mitchell, of Alchie, left
this week for Olympia, Washington Ter
ritory, where he has formed law part
nership with Judge VI. A. Root.
Miss Lily Yancoy left last Monday on
a visit to friends in South Carolina.
Delegates TO the Democratic State
Convention viii be selected in mass
meeting at Halifax Courthouse next
Monday, which is our regular monthly
court-day. Phil.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

"'No man, says writer on woman's
rights, should do any work that wo-
man can do. >" That's true, and there
fore no man should nurse the baby while
his wife attends ward-rneoting or goes
to the polls. We believe in that sort of
wOman's riOhte
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
MR.. CHAMBERLAIN RHESs.

Mr.. Chamberlain is not only IN rap
lures over Mr.. Ritchie's local govern
ment bill. as being a measure even bet
ter than that which he himself when in
Office prepared, but he particularly adj
mires the addition OF "selected coun-
cillors" to the county bvards, and the
recognition OF the publcan's freehold in
his pothouse. would, however,
urge upon the Government to call
the selected councillors aldermen. %
We owo the system Of alder
men being elected by the munich
pal councils to the intervention of the
House Of Lords, and it will be curious if
We owe their presence on the county
councils and their election by the county
councils to Mr.. Chamberlain. What [
confess that / like in Mr.. Chamberlain is
that he ripens. When Radical he be-
came more Radical each successive year.
Now that he has gone over, each month
shows ripehing OF the Tory spirit that
has taken possession of him. He has
now become q stronger advocate Of the
aldermen and the publican than even
Mr.. Richie.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

The death of Mr.. A. S. ABELL, the
founder of the Baltimore San, is an.
nounced in our Geographic columns this
morning. Mr.. ABELL was successful
journalist. He not only amassed large
fortune, but gained a wide reputation.
He served his generation faithfully.
There was no stain upon his name-none
upon that OF his paper. He was well
known to all the journalists Of the land,
but had not with the public halt the
fame that he had merited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
DLANK- BOOKS, LEDGERS. JOrI
PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS. FOR TOBACCO

PROPOSALS FOR TOBACCO.
4 MARCH q, lsss.-SEALED PROPOSALS. OIL.
dorset Proposals for Tobacco will 10 rs.
ceiyod, from manufacturer or regular lrs.r-,
only, n, The Bureau of Provisions ana ti0'H. p
Navy Department Ma-hiugtor, d. g.. u1n d.
o'clock A. Al. April -, lssS, and opened lnn.
diaiely thereafter IA ,le presence o. bidder. t-
fhe supply. on or before November !. is-- a. 3. ,
navg. ysrti. New lOrs. - one hundred au1 nv
thousand l5oDOU pounds az NAVY TOBACCO
Tie BIDS decided BY lot. Bidders are referee .
the BnrcGu Of Provisions snd CiOt1lnR Nasl ...
partment. Washington, y. g.. FOR -Yeell.at ..
tho article required. Tho proposals gIs, -
made IN duplicate On the proper taa. f-.,
md filcf 0uf as fidfc0fSt ~ the t1nr. ll. ..
partment reserves tho right o. reieci any pr....
FOL nos considered advantageous o. mo cover.
mont JAMES FULTON.
NH 2t30t Taymsster General. T.. -. Na.s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
wounded by the explosion of a
Cartridges.
fspeclal telegram p the DIspatch.l

Especial telegram % the Dspstch.l
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, April l9.-FlOyd
Powell, a young man living in James
City county, while handling loaded
cartridge for breech-loading shot
gun accidentally exploded the same and
received the contents in his face. The
doctors think both eyes are destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

The Philadelphia Inquirer says +;
"Corruptionists may come and go, but
political reform goes on forever" Yes,
Democracy does seem to be advancing
with steady stride.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

The Washington correspondent of the
VdHey Virgininl-Congressman YosT
himself, we guess-corrects US or our
Washington correspondent as follows:
81 notice the Richmond Dispatch
says that all of the Virginia representa-
tives supported the bill to the last. This
is a mistake. Mr.. Wise, as the Record
shows, went over to the tilibusters be-
fore the caucus was held. The Dispatch
also says that Colonel O'Ferrall won
golden opinions from Mr.. Carlisle, Mr..
Cox, and others in the caucus. That is
doubtless true. The Colonel's resolution
in the caucus was practically an apology
for his conduct during the preceding
week. 1t is too great reflection upon
his intelligence to suppose that he was
not aware that the resolution submitted
by MIN was death-blow to the bill. 1t
was 80 recognized by Oates, by Cox, by
Carlisle, and every other enemy of the
bill, and to assume that Colonel O'Fer-
rail- could not understand It's real mean
inc would be tantamount to asking that
a guardian be appointed for him"
We do not think the Vrginian will
be able to make much capital in this
State out of the direct-tax bill. We let
it speak for itself, however.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
WAGONS. WAGONS.
OFFICE CITY COLLECTOR, CITY HALL,l
RICHMOND, Va, April 4, 1883 !
I license TAX.

This ONCE will DO opon daily from o'clock A.
NJ. TO O'Clock p. NJ, from tho 18TH TO THE S0rH
OF APRIL for the purpose of RECEIVING THE
LICENSE TAX from all Doctors, Dentists, Law
yors, Commission Merchants, Merchandise.
Stock, and Exchange Brokers, Wholesale and
Retail Liquor Dealers, Rotols, Restaurants, Sa-
looms, Boarding and Eating Houses. Auction
GERS. Lumber Aeasurers, Architects. Theatres
and Halls. Telegraph, Express, and Coal Com
psnies, Mercantile, Insurance, Real Estate, En-
ployment, Ticket and sowlng-Aachine Agents,
Bitters Manufacturers, Bottiers, Junk aud
Oyster Dealers, Photographers, and all other
persons liable 10 said License Tax.
All bills remaining unpaid on the let day OF
May rae Of not less than 81 nor more than IS
for each day thereafter will be imposed.
JAMES d. CRAIG,
ep ttMyi Collector.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

Mr.. Labonchere Does Not Take nueh
stock I'm yfctoris's Wounded
Ennllnre.

Iabouchcre telegraphs from London
TO the WoJid: Princess Victoria OF
Prussia must be very in1ammsble
damsel if she has cherished a lifelong
affection for Prince Alexander, as he
fnallyquitted Berlin when she was only
thirteen. During the last nine years
they have never met except during three
DAYS at Darmstsdt in the spring OF
1884, when Princess Victoria of Hesse
was married 10 Prince Louis Of Batten-
berg. Under the circumstances 1t IS
difficult 10 understand the frantic passion
with which she is alleged to be inspired,
and ] should think that Prince AleXan-
der, who has always kept a keen eye
on the main chance, Is probably IN
love chiefly with the advantages Of
an alliance with the royal families Of
Prussia and England, to say nothing Of
the handsome fortune which Emperor
Frederick would no doubt endeaYor to
settle upon his daughter, who would fare
badly if she had to depend on the llbe-
rality Of her eldest brother II this
morgana.ic marriage ever takes place |
venture to predict that Prince and PTin-
cess Alexander will pass great deal OF
their timo in England.
An attempt IS being made here to
create the impression that Prince Bis
marck is acting Improperly IN insisting
that the policy OF the German empire
should be his policy or that he must
cease to be German Chancellor. In this
he is perfectly justified. Here a minis
ter would resign at once if the monarch
were to decline to act on his views.
With Us the minister IS practically the
servant OF the nation, and only theoretl-
cally that Of the sovereign. In Germany
this sound doctrine is not so firmly
established, but even there the minister
can hardly be blamed for declining to
remain in Office rather than to carry ont
a policy which he believes to be ruinous
to his country. Lord Palmerston re-
signed rather than allow himself to be
controlled by Prince Albert, and the
case is somewhat identical with that
which is now taking place in Germany.
II NAV be right or wrong that Princess
Victoria should marry Prince Alexander
Of Battenberg. Bismarck thinks 1t
wrong; the Empress Victoria thinks it
right, and so far as I can perceive Ger
many Is with the Prince.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
BRIEF COMMENT
An Atlanta telegram announces that
1.-the Republican party Of Georgia is for
SHERMAN" What's his name ?

The Baltimore american says: =" "A
subscription to the Exposition is good
investment and proof of patriotism. y
Richmond cannot do better than adopt
that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

From Messrs j. w. RANDOLPH e. En-
oLIsH we have Ltpptncoh for May-the
ono Name" No. That is. the writer's
names are not given, though all are
vouched for as distinguished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20

"a better article it is impossible to
get, sir. have tried them all, and I'M
hesitatingly pronounce DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup superior 10 any" Ext)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-20
NOTICE. Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT

hIlHMONO, u, hpII 10, ~
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
y general meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS
OF TIE RICHMOND AND WEST POINT TER
MINAL RAILWAY AND WAREHOUSE CON-
PANY will be held at the Ballard House. ia the
city Of Richmond. on uUhSDAH the 3lst day Of
May ISIS ats Z. VI
The B0srd Of Directors call this meeting be-
cause they have learned through the public
press that stockholders holding az least one
tenth or the capital stock Of tho company desire
and have called such a messing. Although no
Official communication has been addressed 90
the Board this call is made in order that no pos
sibe irregulsrity NAV interfere with Ito legality
Of tho proposed meeting.
Tho transfer books Of tho company will be
closed on the 18th day Of May, lsss, az o'clock
7. NJ, and sill reopen on the IT day Of June.
1885, at 10 A. NJ. X. BROOKE.
ap 20-eodtMy20&tdtd Secretary.