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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
WEDNESDAY. MARCH IA, 1884.
The Next United States Senate.


We stated the other day that the Demo-
Gratis would probably secure as large
majority In the next United States Senate
as the small one they have In the present
Senate. whether the next House OF Repre-
scntablyes should be under the control
of the Democrats or not. This opinion
was based uTon the fact that the states
which win have to elect United stftes
senators fer the term commencing March
Z 1906 are not considered doubtful States.
but VIII probably remain in the hands
OF that che Of the great parties when
NOW has control Of them. Republicans
NOW reDresent in the Senate the follow
ing states. which will elect United States
senators for the term aforementioned
namely. Colorado, Delaware. Idaho, ILL
nois Iowa, Maine. Massachusetts. Michi-
gan Nebraska, New Hampshire, Oregon
Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Wyo-
ming.
Twelve OF the fifteen Democratic sena-
tors whose terms expire next March VIII
almost certainly be succeeded by Demo-
Gratis. though the Populists may probably
secure one or two senators Of Demo-
cratic antecodents. These latter senator's
however. VIII probably vote with the
Democrats.
The worst that can happen to
the Democrats, Therefore, viii be
Senate equally divided between the
Democrats and their Republican OPP
moments In this estimate we set
down any possible Populst senator as
Democrat on all party questions likely
n arise in the Senate But the vice.
president is a Democrat, and VIII nave
the casting vote. SO that we reach the
same conclusion as before-nameiy' tha'
the Republicans of the next Congress
are not at all likely TO be able TO uhoo
tne Democratic legislation Of the present
Congress This RESPITE is all that me
Democrats will need for just as surely
az they are afforded an opportunity 10
advocate their measures before the peopie
will they be TO succeed in securing 'ne
approbatlon of the people for those meas
,,ros some Of the most strenuous anu
uncompromising opponents Of the wilson
J.
will before 1891 range themselves Win It's
,nost strenuous and uncompromisihs
friends.
We by no means counsel delay an 'he
massage of the Wilson bill, or the senate
substitute for it. ON the contrary we
would have the tariff disposed of at as
carly a day as possible. We simply mean
70 say a word OF encouragement to those
Democrats who seem TO have lost an
ratience with Congress, and who cannot
understand why the Democratic party 10
70 suffer from delay occasioned ra'he'
,,y the Republicans than by the Democrats
Amongst the Democrats whose patience rs
ve,l-nigh exhausted we count ourselves
hut we cannot bid goodbye to nope n
righteous cause must triumph IN '"'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

II the tariff bill should pass In the form
proposed by the Senate Democrats IT
would probably put substantial surplus
I'm the Treasury Just about In time for
somebody else to spend it.-Providence
Or. ~ Journal.
Just so. The Democrats left full Urea
sury In 1889. and found deplcted Trea-
sury when they returned to power In 1883.
No wonder the Journal expects them TO
furnish the next Administration with
Substantial surplus" whether that Ad-
ministration be Republican or Democratic.
1t IL a confession that the Democrats are
likely to frame a tariff which Will lift the
country out Of its present deplorable con-
dition-a condition chargeable to the Re-
publican party.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
Mr.. HENRY BLOUNT AS A LECTURER
a Carolinian's Success I'm the Far West
Mr.. Lester Engaged I'm Church Work.

Mr.. Lester Engaged In Church Work.
WILSON, n. c., March ,3.-(Special)-
Mr.. Henry Blount returned TO Wilson last
evening. He has been employed by a
western lecturing bureau for me last
eight months, and has made big reputa-
ton in the States OF the far West upon
the platform. He Is an inimitable orator.
Astounding in wit and pathos. His friends
as a lecturer.
The fine weather has made tobacco
plants boom. Some farmers say that they
have plants large enough to set out. This
Is considered by many too carly; for the
plant does not grow SO we'll when II IL
set out before the warm weather OF
April. The roots become diseased. which
prevents the rapid growth of the plant.
Elder +. V. White and daughter OF
Virginia, are here on visit 10 Elder p.
u. Gold.
Hon. p. G. Lester former congressman
from one OF the Virginia districts. has
been here for some time engaged In
church work. He Is an elder In the
primitive Baptist Church as we'll as a
statesman. He is associate editor OF the
lions Landmark, the organ Of The p-imi-
tive Baptist Church Of North Carolina,
published here.
Mr.. j. ID. Bardin. one OF our prominent
lawyers. has bought number OF fine
chickens. and will devote some Of his at.
teEtion TO raising fine poultry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

The Register throws a fistful Of lead
into Charlestown dispatch to the Rich
mond Dispatch about Second District
politics and gives 1t special prominence
on its editorial page. Ex-senator Henry
q. Davis is quoted as saying that he
would "spend considerable money" to
defeat Mr.. william l.. Wilson for Con-
gress. and Senator Camden Is said to have
replied that "for every dollar that Mr..
Davis put into the Second District to de,
feat Mr.. Wilson he (Mr. Camden) would
put two dollars into the district to secure
his election. -Wheeling Intelligencer.
Let all good Democrats be warned in
time that such dissensions as those re-
ferred to above are likely to follow an at
tempt to read all men out Of the Demo-
cratic party who do not hold exactly tho
same opinions on the tariff question as
the extremists Of the two factions hold.
We would have Virginia Democrats es-
pccially to labor to keep their party to.
gether. This they cannot do II their lead
ers show themselves to be ultraists.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

for them. Yet the Walton bill 10 but
an auxiliary OF that, and having been
passed upon and approved by such tx
perienced men Of affairs AZ Taylor Ely
son, Tom Martin, and Governor o'Fer-
rail-, We should think that II would work
well.
II In almost useless to attempt to satie
~ the Populists and Republicans For
years they denounced the Anderson'Mc-
CormIck law, and now II appears That
they think Il fine thing.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
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pIetely to public expectation. They hopo
for perfection where Il Is unattainable
The only perfect legislators IRE those
who have never been legislators at all
paradoxical. but true In essence The
Free-IAnce at least ought to admit that
II there is to be an extra legislative scs-
sion this winter Il will not be because OF
any necessity that this General Assembly
has enormously created
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
MIDWAY SCHOOL BUILDING.
Closed Because Of Its Alleged Unsafe Con
dition-Personal and Social Notes.

dition-Personal and Social Notes.
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA, March H.
(Special.)-At a called meeting of the City
School Board yesterday a preamble and
resolution was passed to the effect that
while the board was satisfied as to the
perfect safety OF the structure midway
school building) the usefulness of the
school had been impaired by rumors
which have shaken public confidence in
dts safety. and 1t was deemed best to
suspend until such measures as will re-
store confidence can be effected. The
building was recently erected at q cost of
about $4,000.
The funeral of Mrs. William J. Leake
took place at Profit. this county, on
Sunday. She had been a great sufferer
for ten years.
Mrs. Il. NJ. Buck has returned to her
home at Ingleside. She has been In Balti.
more for the past ten months under medi-
cal treatment.
Miss May Minor, daughter Of Professor
John b. Minor. Of the University of vir-
ginia. Is quite sick.
A marriage license was issued yesterday
BY the Clerk Of the County Court to
Victor Thacker and Miss Evelina Wood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

All OF the Virginia Republican papers
and all OF the Independent papcrs-of the
stamp OF the Fredericksburg Free lance
are yexcd with our Legislature for passing
the Walton law.
1t has grown more and more unpopular
with them every day since they found
out that II was planned and prepared
by Senator-elect Martin. Chairman Ely
son. and others high in the counsels o.
our party. Nor do they dislike 1t any
the less since It appears that Governor
O'FerraIl likes It so much.
So sorry,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
Good and Orthodox.

Our Republican contemporary, the
Wheeling Intelligencer. is responsible for
the following paragraph:
Senator HILL replying to a delegation
OF businessmen in New York last Satur-
day, said: 4 am in favor OF a tariff high
enough to enable American manufac-
az the difference in wages is concerned. >
This ia very good, but 1t is not orthodox
Democracy In this day. II Is precisely
what the Democratic party in national
convention refused TO declare for"
The tariff described by. Senator Hill
was described in almost identical Ian
guage in Democratic platforms adopted
in Mr.. Randalis day. But we need not
so back so far. In, order to show that II
is doctrine which Is strong in the Demo-
cratic party. The Intelligencer is right
when 1t states that the very large very
conservative, very able Committee on Re-
solutions reported to the Chicago Con-
vertion of last year a tariff plank which
fully justifes Mr.. Hills avowal that he
favors a tariff high enough TO enable
American manufacturers to compete with
foreigners as far as the difference In
wages is concerned. We quoted that plank
In full yesterday.
Besides. the Cincinnati Commercial has
repeatedly charged that Mr.. Cleveland
himself approved the plank under con-
sideration. We may. therefore. safely
say that If the members Of the Chicago
Convention OF last year had known that
fact, the plank We quoted yesterday would
have been In the Chicago platform to-day.
We do not quote these utterances on the
tariff question because We are DESTROYS
of having them repeated on the stump or
advocated in the Democratic papers.
but as a means Of trying to induce Demo-
Gratis to harmonic on the subject. and
work together as good yoke-fellows ought
to work.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
FERTILIZERS USED.
LITERALLY IN TRUCKING DISTRICTS,
sPARlNclY ELSEWHERE.
No Deaths In Raleigh This Mouth-A Week
ut Antietam Consul General Jcrnigan
Will Sail via Honolulu.

RALEIGH, N. c., March 1s.-(Special.)
The Commissioner OF Agriculture says
that It is a notable fact this year that
in the trucking districts the use OF ferti'
lIzers Is very liberal. but that elsewhere
the use is very sparing.
Mention was made OF the serious sick
ness of Mr.. Albert johnson. the Oldest
living locomotive engineer. Mr.. Johnson
has recovered. He is over IS years OF
age and is yet in the employ Of railway
company here.
Thus far during the present month there
has not been a death In this city.
The number OF students at the institu-
ton for deaf mutes and blind Is now 2f9.
The white department Ia greatly crowded.
GREAT PROGRESS.
Superintendent Leazar says that great
progress is being done at the penitentiary
farms on the Roanoke river. The work is
extremely heavy and pressing. but he
thinks 1t Will all be finished in time.
Inspector General A. l.. Smith. OF Char
lotte. was here to-day in conference with
other officers at headquarters. The time
for the beginning Of the inspections will
be decided on.
The North Carolina commissioners who
will go to Antietam TO locate the positions
Of troops from this State expect to leave
here April 18th. and will remain a week on
the battlefield.
SEASONABLE RAINS.
Tho farmers all agree In saying that the
rains are extremely seasonable. Extraor-
binary progress is being made In farm
ing. The only fear Is OF frost.
Rev. l.. G.. Broughton, Of Roanoke. Va.
Is aiding in n revival at the Baptist taber-
nacle here.
The Seaboard Airline IL building large
round-house at Hamllt.
MIR. Il. X. Jeraigan informs your cor
respondent that he and Mr.. Irwin Avery.
his secretary. will leave here March 18th
and sail from San Francisco on the steamer
China. commanded by Captain Ward, OF
this city. and going via Honolulu.
SOLD HIS MINING PROPERTY.
1t Is said that Professor Herman. who
married christian Reid Miss Fisher,
the well-known novelist, and who has for
many years lived In Mexico. has sold his
mining property there for a great sum.
and will return 10 this State.
There are now eight Populist newspapers
in this State.
The Executive Committee OF the State
Alliance and It's president to-day issued n
call TO all sub-alliances to observe April
2ith as the birthday OF the late l.. l..
Polk, and collect funds for his monument
here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

We begin to understand now why 1t
was that Colonel Breckenridge never pub
Ished n card explaining Miss Po!lards
charges against him.
Meanwhile Mr.. owens has entered the
congressional race against Breckenridge
and opened his canvass at the Opera
House in Lexington night before last
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

WINDSOR, n. c., March 13.-tSpecial)
An engine and twelve log-trucks ran or
the track of the Cashie and Chowan rail-
road near Towards Saturday evening.
The engine and trucks were broken up
very badly. Several OF the train hands
were bruised. but none very severely.
A horse belonging to Jarrat Jordan
(colored) was gored very badly In town
Saturday by COW. 1t Is thought that
the horse will die.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
They Are Ready To-day.

We are pleased TO announce to our
DISPATCH subscribers that the first num-
Der OF Famous Paintings OF the world
is ready to-day. 1t is truly an art trea-
sure. Bring or send 10 cents with three
Of the round coupons and you will he
greatly pleased
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
BROS
BARGAIN SALE INCREASING DAILY.
NEW ADDITIONS EVERY DAY.
NOTE OUR low PRICES AND EXCELLENT NALUES.

30 pieces Excellent Plaid and Striped
Ginghams and Seersuckers. worth i-Sc. ;
our bargain price only DC. yard
10000 yards Remnants Percales, Cham
bray, Ducks, Satines. and Check Muslins
at 8, 8 Ia, and 1-3c., worth 10 and l2ft:
40 pieces 32-inch Scotch Zephyrs, striped
Sergettes. and French Ginghams, that
sold u few weeks ago at Sc, our piice
only 10 2-3c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

30 the Tazeweil county Republicans 40
not look with favor upon the Austria
lian-ballot system A. adopted by the Gen.
erai Assembly Of Virginia Il - late ~
sion to be put into effect at the next
congregational election. II now seems that
the old. unaadsd and unamended Andsr-
sou.Accormick law was good snough
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
PROPOSALS..

DROPUSAIIS FUK IUBAJ'U TVH
l. THE NEW YORK MAYNARD tEBAt.
ART 13. ls04.-seaied proposals, eniofsei
" Proposals for Tobacco for the New YORK navy
Yard, 10 be opened Marcn 20. 1894, viii oer'-
ceiyed at the Bureau Of supplies AMI Acc un.,,
Navy Department, Washington. D. C.. uutl =.
o'clock noon. March 20. 1894. ard publtJ
opened Immediately thereafter, 90 furnish a
the New York Nayy-Yari 100000 pounds u
Navy Tobacco. Tho tobacco must conform .
the navy standard and pass the usual naval ~
spection. Blank forms Of proposal will - il''
nisbed upon application 20 the navy Pay on -
New York, or 30 the Bureau Samples o. tee stan
dard tobacco WI be furnisned upon AppllcAton
10 the Bureau. The attention Of manufaciurvf,
and dealers Is invited. Tie bids, all other ,hins,
being equal. decided by LOT. The Department
reserves the right 10 waive defects OF 80 re.ec'
any OF all bids not deemed adyantageoas % il'
Government EDWIN STEWART.
10 1s-30t Paymas,er.eeneral.U L. ;. y
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
llunson's homeopathic Family Medicine Co
1880 Ar,h street. Philadelphia. Pa.

Fer sale In Richmond by John l.. Ridenonr.
$500 east Main street: J. v. Ramos. corner
OF Main ana Short streets; A. Greenwad, boo
$40 west Main street: X. p. Reeve q Co., 602
east Marshall street. Church-iiill Pharmacy,
25l5 east Broad street: T. N. Curd, 200l Ncna-
BILE street; Meade q Baker. Pharmacy, sl9 cas-
Main street: W. p. Poythrcss 20, corner nan
!, nd Second streets. Also. in MANCHESTER By
A. T. sueIlings. I20l Hull street, and swans
boro'. Also. in PETERSBURG BIZ W. >. Az
friend, GAO Halifax street. md G. A Minetree's
~" ma 7w&Ftf tcnr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
Base BAH Treat for Greensboro,

GREENSBOkU. N. G.. March a.
Special -Base-ball cranks In this city
have q treat in store for the "a instant.
On that date Yale and the University Of
North Carolina win meet and struggle
for the mastery. A large crowd will BE-
here from all over the State.
Jamestown had . small IRE last right.
The resldence Of Mr.. Martin was entirely
consumed while be and family wsra q
church.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

The pending tariff bill proposes to take
pineapples and bananas from the free
list and make them dutiable at 20 per
cent. ad yalorem.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
SILKSi SLKSt

Lower than ever before In the history
OF our business. Over 30 pieces Black
and Colored Moires, india Silks. China
Silks, Swivel, and Figured Silks. from
375ze. to $3.50.
80 pieces more Of those beautiful Wash
Silks at UI1c, worth 50 and l5c.
% pieces Handsome Colored Swivel Silks
at 50c.: excellent for waists and children's
wear.
A bargain in Umbrellas and Parasols
One lot OF over a thousand closed out at
one half cost of manufacture. Read our
prices:
$50 Ladies' and Mems Silk and Gloria.
with silver. cellulod, and natural
handles, at &c.; worth $50 and s..
THALHIMER BROTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
MATrINGs, MATTINGS,

go Rolls OF Mattings just from auction.
from Zoe. 10 zoe. yard. Just think &
a roll OF good mating, ~ yards. for 80.
worth s..
Carpets and Oil-Cloths az ami below
cost, 10 close out stock.
THALHIMER BROTHERS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

Wanted Situations C25 words or less)s %
Reading notices in reading-matter type.
five line or less, ST.; In nonpareil loaded.
&C.
Card OF rates for more space furnished
on application.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
1pp(oFE!N
(oNRAfY

Here's a case of new Wool Chal.
lies. cream ground with pretty
figures and flowers, 10000.
value.
81 pieces of AIl.Wool Taffetas.
with dot of same color, 80 inches
wide, SIS.
u pieces All.Wool CoIored I'm
perial Basket Weaves. soc.-equal
in quality and size to the 81 goods.
Two-Toned Atwood Chevrons
in the newest woven tangles, Csc.
Lots of new Dress Goods. Can't
mention them to-day.
New DRESS SILKS are here
again to-day in all their multifarious
colorings and two.toned effects.
MANY show extra beauty in MORE
and Shot effects, $50.
New beauty awaits you among
the Figured China Silks at 4ec.,
while every tint OF the Orient is
fndable inthe popular Lamp'Shade
India Silks, 25c.
Satin Liberty, the most exquisite
of al.-silk evening wear, IL differ
ent shades, 69c.
Silk Chiffon, every shade, at 69c.
More of the Double-Warp ALL
Silk Black Surah at $50. to-day.
Can't begin TO mention all the
Silk bargains today.
WASH GOODS! What realms
of beauty are opened here. Thin,
Sheer DimitleS with dainty-colored
figures at Ioc.
We never had such a Bingham
show as greetS you now.
The US Ial l2Nc. sort are NC.
The zoe. quality arc l2lsc.
35c. French Zephyr Glnghams, 32 inches
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

All letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed TO THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications will not be re-
turned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
Easter Linens

LUNCH and DINNER SETS, pure
white, and with colored borders, hem
stitched and fringed, lengths from two
to four yards. Price per set, $3.50 up.
BLEACHED DAMASK by the yard,
in exquisite fruit-and-fower designs.
German, Scotch, and Irish weaves. two
yards wide. Prices, 75c., 81, Sl.25.
Sl.35, $3.50, 50, and 81. so per yard.
NAPKINS, either plain or hem.
stitched. to match Damask.
Novelties in TABLE NAPERY, such
as Carving Cloths. both square and
oval 4; Oval Dish. Mats, Plate and
Finger-Bowl Doilies, and Buffet Scarfs.
See the latest ideas here.
SILENCE CLOTH (felt padding), to
make noiseless table service.
In fact, everything the most fasti-
dious could wish for is to be had at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
DRESS GOODS, DRESS GOODS.

The largest stock. best assortment, and
lowest prices in the city.
500 pieces Solid and Cheviot Styles
Dress Goods at 121sc.. worth 0c.; AZ
IL 2-3c., worth &c: at &c, worth 40c.; 1t
37ls and 40c.. sold everywhere at SOC.
Handsome line OF Novelties at 81. T5c.,
and 81
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

UPTOWN OFFICE. ls3 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

The earsful mother always keeps SALIVA
ton Oh handy for cuts and bruises.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14

800 Ladies' Refers and Blazer Jackets.
than half value.
We have on hand about - Bead .
Capes which We are going - give a".t.
You can use them IN inaking over
cloth cape
All Capes that were &C. S. and 81 ~
Il apiece.
An Capes that were 49, so. -. ana
SIS go at $3.50 apiece.
They won't last long at this price Cal
early.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
SPRING cApEsl SPRING JACKETS

As usual. We have retained our repY,a.
tion for having and showing %" hls q
and cheapest line Of Capes in the ci.j.
over 800 new and handsome Nap0s D.
celyed this week. Call and sea th'u-
from $3.50 10 go
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-14
FOR TOBACCO FOR

ffe 25.xuW.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1894-01-26

Among the superstitions of southern
negroes are those which make it a most
unfavorable thing to see a black cat
crossing ones path, or to turn back
without making across" in the street,
road or path. The belief in witches
is perhaps more general han any other,
and an ex-congressman tells of a case in
this section within the past 80 years in
which a witch was killed in a very
strange fashion. A negro called on a
witch doctor, a very old woman, and
was told that the cause of the trouble
was a witch and that she must be kill
ed; that the only way possible to thus
put her out of the way was to go into
the woods and cut the figure of a per.
son on the bark of a big pine tree, mari,
a cross on the body and shoot this with
a silver bullet, the cross representing
the witch's heart. The shooting was
duly done in the presence of quite q
number of persons. This occurred in
the northern part of this county. Ce-
dar balls are carried in the pockets a.
a protection against witches. The ne
gro belief in these is certainly fully
matched by that of white men who car
ry in their pockets buckeyes and Irish
potatoes, or who wear thick iron rings
or their fingers as d preventive Of rheu-
matism.-Cor. Washington Star.