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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-30

TOR SALE-REAL ESTATE - / 900 PIECES.
I Call or send for printed list. c. E. COFFIN & CO.,
so L. Market street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
GONG DowN HI1L.

"That looks bad" exclaimed Farmer
White, with and expressive shake OF the
head, as lie passed Il neglected and broken
down fence iii one of his daily walks.
"Bad enough" was the reply OF his
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Had Him There.

While a number OF lawyers and gentle
men were dining ut Wiscasset a few years
ago, son of the Emerald Isle appeared
and called for dinner. The landlord told
him he should dine when the gentlemen
were through.
"Lct him among ~" Whispered limb
Of the law, "and we shall have some fun
with him"
The lrishman took his seat at the table.
"You were not born ia this country,
were you, my fr.cnd?"
"No, sir-l was born in Ireland"
as your father liyingy"
"NO, he l. dead"
"What's your occupation?'
"a horse jockey"
"What WAS your fathers occupation -
a horse jockey"
"Did your father ever cheat any Que,
while heref"
az suppose lac did chca: many, SIR"
"Whcrc do you suppose lic went to-"
"To heaven"
elias he cheated any one ticrc?"
"Hc has cheated ono, believe"
"Why did they not prosecute him!"
"Bccausc they searched through the
whole kingdom OF heaven and couldn't
find lawyer"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
& Prehistoric RESERVOIR.

"I'yc seen good many curiOu. things
in my travels" said a commercial tray
cler, "but the Walled Lake Of Iowa rather
lays over everything ever saw. Just
imagine body Of water, covering nearly
1900 acres, with wall built up all around
IL, not q stone OF which can BE- less than
100 pounds in weight, and some a. heavy
"a three tons, and yet there Is not u single
stone 10 be found within ten miles Of the
lake. The wall Is ten feet high, about
fifteen feet at tlic bottom, aud may bc five
on top. The country Is prairie land for
miles around, except belt Of heavy tim
Der that cncirclcs the lake. This timber
is oak, and It is plain that the trees were
planted there. They arc very large. The
lake is probably half mile wide. Tie
water ia the lake is probably twenty-five
feet deep, ~ cold as ice and az clear a.
crystal. What would Ike to know Is
who built t,iat wall? Aud how did they
hold tie water back while they were
building it: And how did they cart those
immense stones for ten milcsf II ever
you 90 TO Iowa, don't fail TO witt the
Walled Lake. You'lI Gnd II ia Wright
county, 100 miles from Dubuque. The
cars will take you almost 10 it,"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
The Monks Lesson.

There was once an old monk walking
through the forest will, scholar by his
side. The old man suddenly stopped and
pointed to four plants that were close ut
hand. The first was just beginning 10
peep above the ground. the second haG
rooted itself pretty well into the earth,
the third was small shrub, while the
fourth and last was full.sizcd tree.
Then the monk said to his young COM
panion: "Pull mp tho first" Tho hoy
easily pulled it up with his lingers. "Now
pull up the second" The youth obcyed,
but not so easily. "And the third Tho
boy had TO put tort. all his strength ana
use both arms before he succeeded in up
roofing it. "And now" said the master,
"try your hand upon the fourth" But
lo the trunk of the fourth tree, grasicd
in the arms OF the youths scarcely shook
It's leaves, anl the li,tlc fellow found IL
impossible to tear its roots from the earth.
Then the wise ole monk explained Ia his
scholar the meaning oI thc four trials.
"rhs, my son, is just what happens with
our passions. When they are very young
and weak, one may, by 4 little waichlul-
ness over self and the help Of little self
denial, easily tear them up, but II we let
them east their roots down deep into our
souls, thcn no human power can Lproot
them-thc Almighty hand Of the Creator
alone can pluck them ont. For this rca-
son, my child, watch well your first im
,ul.oc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
He Sought the Hattie.

Among the first Confederate troops that
went on; from Arkansas was Parson
Geesmore, who enlisted rs 4 chaplain.
He was devoted Christian, and his
prayers were regarded BY the men rs ut
teranceS from higher power. Just be-
fore the battle of jenkins Ferry the old
man, in 4 sermon, said:
"My dear boys, l have decided to &c
into the next fight with you. l don't
think man can properly preach about
the evils and sensations OF war unless he
has experienced the feeling OF goiRS into
battle. Now, the next fighting we en-
gage in Shall have me numbered among
its participants"
The old gentleman rode Il large gray
horse, and when preparations for the bat
tie of jenkins Ferry were being made,
he appeared on the snowy charger. Some
of the officers begged him TO keep ont of
danger, but with an expression OF hcroiSm
he replied that he would engage in the
battle.
The first artillery fire from the enemy
shot the horse from under the old gentle
I. man, and by the time he settled himself
or his feet bullet came along ami ear
ried of one of his fingers. lie attempted
to be calm, but just then bullet carried
away the right thumb, and, wheeling
around, the old maa struck q determined
trot for the rear.
"IIold ON, parson" called some one.
"uc!d on, HI" he replied. Ash 4
man to hold on when the whole Id uni
verse is shooting at him! Take care OF
your body, and the Lord will take cMc of
your soul p"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
TO WHOM IT CONCERNS.

ry,IIE undersigned would respectfully inform
4 thr public that he has opened first-cInsS
STONEQ QUARRY near ShcphcrdstoWn ana VIII
furnish Foundation stone, Building stone, raw
mo stone. Curb stone, and stone Tor all pur-
poses. Prices moderate.
:,-S-tf l. w. IllAl lsi.NIA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
SHEPHERDSTOWN WEST VIRGINIA. FRIDAY OCObsh
CHARITY.

The r,c,, man gave his dole, not iIl-eontent
TO findhis heart still moved by human woe
The poor man tohis neighbor simply lent
The scanty savings he could scarce forego.
The one passed on and asked 10 know no more
The others wife all night, with pity or''Ne'
That neighbors dying child was Dendihs e''
And never deeming it was much she gave
Oh, God forgive us that VIZ dare to ask
solaee of costless gifts and fruitlcss sighs'
scorn ON the sigh that shuns the unwelcome
task,
The dole that lacks the salt OF sacrifice!
No gilded palm the crushing weight can lift;
No soothing sigh the maddening woe can cure;
ri. love that gives its wealth TO every slit;
Ill would the poor man fare WITHOUT the poor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
S r A W
The New Dominion Paper Mill Running

CTRAW is always wanted, and full market
- price will be paid for same. Receive IL III
any and all times. Bring u N: ,,,,
'''' VAN ALSrYNE Il RYAN.
Shephcrdstown, April 30, lSSi. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
The Entler Hotel,
TRUSSELL 4 HESS,
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA,

SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA,
Will buy Wheat and Corn In
ca. lots, and ship from any sta
ton in the county. Keep Lump
and Run of the Mine Cumber-
land Coal and all sizes Of An
thracite Coal at our yard. Also
Cord Wood and Wood sawed
and split, which we deliver in
quantities to suit. Coal also de-
liyered in town.
Our Roller Flour, so far asWe
know, is giving universal salts
faction. A full line of Staple,
Fancy and Green Groceries,
Feed, Meal, Flour, Bacon, Lard,
Tobacco, Cigars, Queensware,
Stoneware, Glassware and Con-
fectionery kept on hand at our
store on Harris Corner. We
will buy anything that we can
sell again.
g. See US before selling your
Grain.
TRUSSELL & HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
WOODSTOCK PLOWS.

"AVE in stock the same two-horse Plows
which have been selling for years which
Tor chcapncss of price, lightncss of draught.
.borouChucss and amount OF work done, IL
without a rival, universally so pronounced
Keen on hand stock of points, Shears, Lana
Sides 90, for sale by ,r,.,,>
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03

DaHnccker, a German sculptor, worked
two years upon statue Of Christ, then
he called little girl into bis studio, and
pointing To the figure, asked: "Wbo Is
tbat?'' ''Some great man." answered
the child. The artist simply said: IL
have failed; will begiu anew" He
worked six years. and then again brought
the same maiden 10 bis studio. "who is
il now!" he asked. She gaze,l at the
slsiue long AID silently. Then bo1lnS
her head, AMI with tears iu her eyes. al
swered: alt is lie who said, suffer little
children 70 come INTO me-" The sctilI-
tor laid aside his cbisci. lie knew his
statue mas suecsss.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-05-17
CHAPTER XIV.

Reginald Bowmont was terribly in
yolved i'll debt. He had raised money
by every stIatagem that he could think
OF had effected post Obits pledged his
allowance tor years to come, and was
involved with innumelable bull dis
counters.
The implied threat of his father was
ruin anu the luxurious proflgrate
dreaded prison as something very terri
bic. Day after day he broOded on his
position, and at length resolved to make
an effort to reconcile his justly incensed
father.
For some months the Dowager Lady
Bowmont had been gently fadlng INTO
the grave, and Eugene devoted every
hour to the fond parent he was about to
lose.
He at length, at her entreaties. con-
fded Ernest 5 and Edith's history to her
ears; and she, prompted by her love
for the noble boy and the lovely Edith.
endeavored to persuade Eugene to ao-
knowledge them.
"They are worthy of you, my son
You have no right to deprive them OF
their birthright. said the dying Lady.
"But Reglnald!"
"He has forfeited all right to con-
alteration, Eugene. Besides, my for
tune will keep him from want, and l
-have1eft him. I'LL in the expectation that
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-05-17
STORY OF ruADDEus STEVENS.

STORY OF TaADDEUs STEVENS.
1t is related of Thaddeus Stevens that
shortly after his removal to Lancaster lie
heard OF an old friend in York, lawyer,
who, pressed hard by necessity, had diverted
to his own use $500 due to widow client,
hoping soon to repay her. But ''unmerciful
disaster followed fast and faster," until the
poor fellows mental distress was actually
killing him.
Mr.. Stevens hunted up the client, paid
her from his own pocket the $500, obtained
her receipt and went to see his friend.
"Halioa! old fellow" he exclaimed on en-
terins his Office, "you must wake up.
Don't be SO downhearted. Say, don't you
suppose you've really gone and paid that
woman and then forgotten it?"
A despairing shake of the bowed head was
the only reply. ''Well. believe you did,
and I'm going to look through your papers
and see if can't find the receipt" Then he
pretended to ransack some pigeonholes, and
a moment later exclaimed, "Well, it you're
not the biggest fool I ever heard of! Look
here, old man! What's this ?"
So saying. he showed the receipt to his
astonished friend. who thereuRon recovered
his spirits, and, happily, his fortunes also.
Aftervard he repaid Mr.. Stevens. and the
latter was never able to find out how his
generosity had been de.ested.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-05-17

The history Of every discovery. Of every
enterprise Of benevolence, Of every reform.
is the history Of toll and Watching through
long discouraSenents.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1884-05-17
On THIRTY DAYS TRIAL.

THE voLArAJc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich
will send DIR. DYES CELEBRATED ELECTRO
VoLrAIc BELTS AND ELECTRIC APPLLANcEs
on trial for thirty days to men [young Or
oldl who are afflicted with nervous debil-
ity. lost vitality and kindred troubles, guar
anteeing speedy and complete restoration of
health and manly vigor. Address ~ above
Y. B.-No risk is incurred. as thirty days
trial is allowed.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13
IT showed all day yesterday.

The forty.ninth Congress, most OF
whose members were elected at the late
election. will not meet until December OF
next wear. The second session Of the old
(forty .eiphth) Congress begins on the
first Monday of December next.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13

Considering the ar nount Of "soap" SAID
to have been used i n the ele ctlon, It IS
rather singular that neither Of the great
parties made a clt an sweep. --[Boston
Courier.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13

Doctors and lawy' ,cs both ara famiiias
with instruments, ] soth lose Gu ses' ana
with both their pre- fession is but purse
suit. Il Boston Tran script.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13

A Chinese report or in New York,
whose paper has go ne the way OF innn'
merable journals, has gained unenviable
notoriety by furnish ing spur, Gus news OF
the Chinese colony the city papers.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13

The unclaimed int crest fund is Treas
ury job that needs cooking into. 1t has
been charged before that the rule OF mo
information given" lis convenient one
by which certain awyers and agents,
who have intimate slations with clerica
officials, can find to whom in terest is due
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13

Pure platinum is as soft as silver, but
by the addition of Iridium it becomes
the the hardest Of metals. The great
difficulty in manipulating platinum is its
successful resistance to heat. A temper.
AZURE that will make steel run like water
and melt down fire clay, has absolutely
no effect upon it. You may put piece
of platinum wire not thicker thai human
hair into blast furn ace where ingots o.
steel are melted dow all around it, and
the bit of wire wi II come out as abso
lutely unchanged as if it had been IN al
ice box all the time. II Elk.
The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1884-12-13

The deep and desperate Francesca
Bentivoglio" displayed remarkably well
developed and shapely limb as she hid
behind the curtains on Monday night
Between her nice black velvet train. and
the hangings of "Manfredi's" little den.
"Francesca" got badly twisted. 1t was
while extricating various sections of her
pretty self that the lamentable disclosure
occurred. Several gentlemen in the au.
dience we're so disturbed by the accident
that their eyes became glued to the spot
To their evident--liagust Miss R,wellan
pulled down her skirts, and proceeded
to poison the most recherche supper
party of the season. rs. F. Report.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
BROOKLYN.

Deaths last week. 2O2; births, 100; marriages
Justice Courtney has decided that the Salvation
Army, Brooklyn contingent, under Major Thomas
+. Moore, must leave its barracks in Washington
ST., the owner having taken ejectment proceed
ings
young man with downymustache endeavOred
to evade jury duty in the Court of Sessions at
1880 a. IN. Yesterday on the ground that ne wopd
excuse was not deemed valid
The body Of n man, about forty years old, was
found in the water at the front OF south Ihird-st,
yesterday. From the cards IN his pockets it was
supposed that he was an advertising agent. An
other drowned man, about fifty years old, was
found off the Navy Yard.
The Aldermen yesterday authorized the Board of
City Works to advertise for proposals for new gold
badges for such members of the Board as desired
County Clerk and Register salaried officers APP
proved sergeant-at-Arms TObm was removed,
and +. d. Van Orden was put in his place.
suit for an absolute divorce has been begun by
Mrs. Laura AN Voorhees,, against Abraham Van
Voorhees,. She asserts that her husband lives with
a Mrs. Sexton and fails to provide for his wife's
support He maintains that his wife refused to
receive anything from him. Application was made
yesterday for allmony and counsel fees.
The Chinaman All Len, who it was reported, at
temped suicide on Friday night in his laundry at
No. 720 FultOn-st told the police yesterday In the
Cumberland Street hospital that he had been as
saulted by his partner FoOk Chung and out IF fear
of him had attempted to cut his own throat. A
warrant was secured, and Fook Chung was arrested.
All Len Is recovering.
The Brooklyn Elevated Railroad. with all its
debts and properties, was put up at auction yester
day. under foreclosure of mortgage, and bought in
by the trustees for 100000 $40, 900 being paid
down to the referee W. n. Dykeman. protest
against the sale was made In behalf of some of the
bond and stockholders, The receivers certificates
for 100000 first lien the road. The trsutees
will reOrganize the company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
NETWORK CITY.

There were 1926 immigrants landed at Castle
Garden yesterday.
Dr. John Hall and A. L. Sanger will address the
annual meeting OF the Charity Organization Soci-
ETY., III Association Hall, Tonight
In Madison Square Garden to-day, at 8 p. M,
5000 Industrial School children will sing. led by
Professor Perkins,
The Old Dominion Steamship COMPANY will
transport free of ehirge merchandise contributed
for the fair IN Richmond in aid of the Home for
Confederate soldiers.
SUICIDE CAUSED BY DRINK
John Weitner, q young German, bartender at No.
600 Nlnth-aYe., cut his throat with a razor yester
day. and bled to DEATH He had been drinking
heavily for year.
BISHOP HILLKRY NOT ALLOWED TO RESIGN
Bishop w. H. Hillery, at the African Zion Meth
Odist Conference yesterday read his resignation as
bishop. The Conference refused TO accept it, and
by vote of 100 10 Invested him of his episcopal
functions. A committee was appointed to reply to
an article in The Times misrepTesenting the Confer
ence and the bishops in the Hillery case Resou-
tons of sorrow on the death of John r. Slater and
gratitude at the passage of the Blair Educational
bill were adopted.
MR.. wALLING DESIRES INFORMATION.
Superintendent WaLjing yesterday directed the
police captains to FURNISH within a week complete
lists Of reputed lottery and policy places and dis
orderly houses in their precincts
FIFTEEN YEARS FOR ARSON
Paul Gangi who convicted OF arson in the
first degree setting fire TO his store at No. 464
West Thirty-third-st., on February 10, was sem
fenced yesterday by Judge Cowing to fifteen years
in the State Prison.
WORKING BOYS INVITED TO AN ENTERTAINMENT.
The Boys Free Reading Room, at No. lGL East
Fourteenth-st., which has during the tpast season
received 39, 900 visits from boys, having moved TO
its new, large and pleasant rooms at No. Is East
seventeenth-st., Invites all working boys to the
opening exercises tomorrow evening.
DR. THOMAS ON LIVINGSTONE
The Rev Dr. J. b. Thomas, of the First Baptist
Church, Brooklyn, held the Conference of Baptist
Preachers. at No. Mnrray-st., entranced for over
an hour yesterday while he read paper on David
LivingstOnep Dr. Thomas has an interesting and
attractive way of stating old facts.
LEAVING A sECgETARYsHIP TO PRACTISE LAW.
James Parker, an eX-lieutenant of the Navy, and
for many years secretary Of the American Ship
masters Association, has resigned, and has begun
practising law In the firm of Whitehead Parker d.
Dexter. Walter X. L. Jones, adjusler OF general
averages has succeeded Mr. Parker secretary of
the Association
A CONGRESS or wOREINGMEN's CLUBS.
The third annual congress of wOrkingmen's clubs
will be held at No55 West Thirty -third-st. tO-mor-
row evening. John Jay will preside. The vice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
NEWARK.

Leonard ChauDcey Runyon, son of Chancellor
RunyOn, while playing In High-st. yesterday was
strnck W it'll bat aud the outer plate of his skull
fractured.
Judge Depue yesterday discharged Captain
Rainey OF the Salvation Army from arrest, holding
that the complaint was defective and tue warrant
illegal.
The Rev. James Z. Irvine and wife, Of the Wood
side Orphanage yesterday, pleaded not guilty to an
indictment of assault and battery. Their trial
set down for May n.
The Building Committee OF the Common Council
last night discussed plans for building and store
for the fixed ammunition Of the National Guard.
Ii came out during the discussion that large
amount of ammunition has been stored for some
time in vault under the steps of the City Hail. In
the winter q fire occurred in the basement ad joining
this vault. No apprehension felt, the fact that
the ammunition was in the vault being generally
unknown,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
4 DISPLAY OF FINE CARRLAGES.

The old established carriage manufacturing
house OF R. NJ Silver started In 1850 has recently taken
possession Of and cOmmOdlous salesrooms Fifth
ave. and Twenty seyenth-st, under the Victoria Hotel
The house has large factory at Nos 144 10 152 East
OF light and heavy vehicles Of all styles made 1t
desirable TO have salesroOms in convenient location;
The carriages made by this firm elegant In style and
finish and OF the best quality Of workmanship The We
hcles on exhibition and manufactule ed by the house In
clude dog carts English styles, stanhOpe GIGS road
wagons from 100 pounds up, fun line OF bropghams,
Vctoras andauet carts and elegant vehicles OF every
description for pleasure driving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
sUNDRY NEW-JERsEY TOWNS.

EAST ORANGE.-The Rev. Joseph II. Whitehead
of POmpton Plains has accepted the call
from the First Presbyterian Church. .... The
Grand Temple of Honor OF the State will hold its
annual session in the Vaudeville Building on
May %.
GLEN GARDNER.-TBe paper mill recently erected
by DR.. j. Il. Hunt for German firm has been closed
by the sheriff and its contents will be Sold
MATAwAN.-1he Monmouth Baptist Ministerial
Conference held its annual session IN the Baptist
Church yesterday. The Rev. }. J. Baker, of Marl-
boro. was elected president. The Rev. Dir. Archer
preached sermon in the morning and the Rev, Dr.
Baker one in the evening.
PATERsoN.-Ihe city recently awarded the con-
tract for the building of new engine-house for
Steamer Company No. ., TO cost SO 1000. The work
has been accepted and the contractors paid. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-13
WHAT Is GOING ON TO-DAY.

Meeting Of Marine Bank directors, 10 O. m.
Hoyt win contest before Surrogate Rollins.
Charity Organization Socetys annual meeting, Assoca
ton Hail. p.
American Female Guardian soclety's Golden Jubilee
Madison square Garden . D. IN.
Griggs-liarTison case, No 155 Broadway, 2 p. m.
National Temperance society anniversary, Broadway
Tabernacle, p IN.
College of Physicians and Surgeons commencement,
Stenway Hall, $3.50 p. IN.
John SwInton Social Contrasts" before XIXth
Century Club, p.
Thirteen Club dinner, Knckerbocker Cottage, 8 p. IN.
Henry Bersh on The Quality OF Mercy" Union Hall,
p N.
Veteran Association anniversary, Ashland House,
evening.
Henry Georges lecture 1.-THE Eighth Command
ment" Academy OF Music, p.
Mount Sinai Hospital Training School for Nurses
mencement, p. III.
Martin Luther Society, No. Ga Madison-ave 8 p. IN.
MetrOpolltan-ADes heny baseball match, Metropolitan
Park p IN.
Ncw-York- Buffalo baseball match, Polo Grounds,
p.m
American LaryDgologcal Association, Academy of
Medicine