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Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19
Board of selectmen.

Regular Meeting of the Roard-A
To Different Commfttees-A Bridge
Tender To Be Eiected-Bifls APP
proved.
A regular meeting of the Board of Select
men was held last evening. Present, Selects
men English, (presiding,> Reynolds, Feldman,
Tyler. Beecher and Treat
Selectman Feldman reported that in the
case of Mr.. Wrinn, who asked for an abate-
ment of taxes, the property was heavily
mortgaged and that the property would prob
ably pass into the hands of the mortgagee.
Mr.. Reynolds stated that Mr.. Dennison,
who had charge of the property, had called
on him and he had told Mr.. Dennison that If
the benefits were to avert to the mortgage
the Selectmen would do nothing about 1t.
The matter was laid on the table for futurs
consideration.
Charles Pfeuderer appeared before the
Board and inquired in regard to changes pro-
posed to be made in the roadway near the
Forbes house by Mr.. Forbes. The matter
was referred to the Committee on Roads and
Bridges to inquire and report.
Remonstrance of Henry s. Landcraft ct ais
against the opening of a new street connect
ing South Quinnipiac and Center streets was
referred to the Committee on Streets.
Notice was received from the Board of
Public Works that bridge tender would be
elected this Wednesday evening and request
ing the Selectmen to be present. The Board
voted to attend the meeting.
The matter of a rail at the West River
bridge in Westville was referred to the Com
mittee on Roads and Bridges with power to
act.
A notice from the Superior court to the
town, in which Talcott 81. Russell appeals
from the decision of the Board of Relief in re-
gard to the taxes on the Insurance building,
was referred to Town Agent Reynolds as
committee. So
Jerome BIakeslee appeared before the
Board asking for compensation for damages
received by fire in May last, which spread
to his land and destroyed quantity or his
wood. He said he was damaged to the ex-
tent of 300, but would settle for $75. The
matter was referred to Mr.. Feldman with
power to act.
Bills were approved as follows: General
account, $141.25; outside poor, $738. 60;
roads and bridges, $276; new farm, $l1o. 90;
insane poor, 1926 "a; construction, $40;
almshouse, $21. So much of the report of
committee no expenditures of money ex-
ceeding 800 shall be made by any commit
tee unless authorized or approved by the
Board was recommended.
Decision in Favor of the Match Company
in WeAtvilIe.
The United State Supreme court has rem
dered a decision in the case of the Swift,
Courtney & Beecher Match company of
Westville against the United States. This
was suit brought by the match company
| to recover from the United States the sum of
$35, 429 as commissions upon purchases of
internal revenue stamps under the revenue
laws of 1868, 1864 and 1870. In the court of
claims the match company's petition was dis
indictment
the court and remands the case with direc
tions to render Judgment in favor of the
match company for 1928, 616, which is all of
the claim that is not barred by the statute of
Limitation. Justice Matthews gave the
opinion.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19
No. 219 GRAND STREET,

JERSEY CRY, N. j., Feb 28, 1883.
Two months ago suffered with q very bad
cough. which kept me awake all night.
was recommended to put on my chest two
AIlcock's Porous Plasters. Unfortunately,
my druggist persuaded me to try some other
so-called porous plaster. lost my money,
for they were worthless and not of the
slightest benefit. then procured Allcock's
Porous Plasters and they completely cured
me. j. F. McGINNIs.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

Imitation porous plasters are being adver-
tised and offered for sale. Beware of them.
''AlIcock's'' is the only genuine.
Mari 7eod3t wit
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

is the universal expression from all who have
used PEARLS White Gl5cerine for Identifying
the complexion and the cure of all skin dis
eases. mis- eod3b
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

YOuman's Silk and stir Hats
Sold exclusively by
STEVENS & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

VEGETNE has never failed to effect a cure
of all mercurial diseases. Sd 1w.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19
A Raymond EXCURSION to the Paei
MORT h

Northwest
In addition to the two grand Colorado and
California excursions already announced for
the 10th and 24sh of April. Messrs. Raymond
and Whiteomb have arranged tour to the
Pacific Northwest, picturesque region re-
Gently made accessible to tourist travel by the
opening of the Northern Pacific railroad.
The party will leave Boston, Thursday, May
l, and proceed to San Francisco by the South
ern Pacific route, via Kansas, Colorado, New
Mexico, ARIZONA apd Southern California.
making a wide detouF among the ROCKY
Mountain wonders in Colorado and New
Mexico. After visits to Los Angeles, Mont
Grey, San Francisco, and the Yosemite valley
if desired, the party will proceed to Portland.
Oregon, and thence through that State,
Washington Territory, Puget Sound,
Vancouver Island, up the William
cite Valley, by steamer up the mag
nifcent Columbia river, and homeward
through Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming
etc. There will be visits to the principal
towns and cities, and to all the great scenic
points en- route, with carriage drives to places
of interest, etc., all these and many other incl
dental features being included in the excur-
sion ticket: There are over 10, 900 miles of
pleasure travel, and rs days are appropri-
stops for rest and sight seeing. The tour
will include visits to 20 States and territories,
and to two widely separated divisions of the
British POSSESSIONS provinces of Ontario
and British Columbia.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

Died of arnE0onla, poor fellow, said the re-
powned Mrs. Partipgtoa, or learning of
frienas death from pneumonia II believe
Cough Stirrup. II stirred up my cold and
drove it away" Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup
she meant, Of course.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19
1mDor,.n Decis5on.

An Important Decision.
The full text of the decision given by the
Supreme court in the case of Henry G. Rowe
against Caleb L. Luddington and others has
just been received. It was written by Judge
Pardee. The decision is adverse to Mr..
Rowe. The suit was brought to determine
the boundaries of oyster grounds granted to
them under the old town designations, the
title to a considerable tract being in dispute.
No well defined line of separation between
the two. tracts of ground could be determined
from the maps and description lodged in the,
Town Clerks Office at East Haven, that tow
having given the designation Judge
ing that where disputes arise be-
tween the owners of adjoining grounds IN
regard to the boundaries, jadRe of the
Superior court may, upon Application,
appoint a surveyor to make a survey for
establishing true dividing line. In this case
the court appointed a surveyor, and his
report was accepted. The report stated that
two of the designation maps were puzzles,
and, geometrically speaking. impossibilities.
The court surveyor Strengthened out the
contradictions, as far possible, that his
report was unsatisfactory to the defendants,
who claimed that he should have made Old
Heads reef. or a point thereon, one of the
claim being overruled by the Superior court
the defendant accepted.
The statute proceeds upon the idea that
the plaintiff and defendants are adjoining
owners; that line designated upon a map
and sought for on the Sound represents
them. When the court finds the jurisdic-
tional averment of adjoining ownership not
proven the petition must be dismissed
There is error in the Judgment complained
of. In this opinion the other judges con-
CURED.
Masonic Entertainment.
Arrangements are about completed for the
grand entertainment to be given by Hiram
lodge of BIasons on Tuesday evening, April
18th. The Gilbert Dramatic company of
Brooklyn, n. Y, will render Married LIFE
in a most charming manner, and following
will come social promenade on the stage,
giving an opportunity to all present who
may feel so disposed to participate. Thomas
full orchestra will discourse the music for
this occasion. The Gilbert company is COM
posed of ladies and gentlemen who reside in
Brooklyn. Most of the gentlemen are en-
gagged in business in New York and the COM
psny is dramatically organized simply as a
social society and plays only upon invitation,
and then for charitable objects mainly. They
have been thus engaged for years and play
only first-class pieces, in first class man
ner. They far surpass many of the stock
dramatic companies in our large cities. The
style in which they gave the Bankers
Daughter in New Haven Opera House re-
Gently, for the New Haven Yacht club, leaves
no room to doubt of their ability to please all
who may be present at Carlps when they
play ''Married Life.' The tickets have been
issued limited to the capacity of the house,
and already over four hundred have been
disposed Of Tickets can be secured at the
Office of the secretary, W. A. Beers, 242
Chapel street, or of the committee of ar
raapamanta
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

Regular Meeting of the Board-A
Change of Experimentation Referred
To Different Commfttees-A Bridge
Tender To Be EIected-BiTls Ape
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

Knox and Corksey Hats
Can be found only at
STEVENS & BROOKS, 273 Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19
Entertainment

Harry q. Richmond and his up to the
Tines company are fine attraction at the
American Theater. Richmond is a whole
show in himself
Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1884-03-19

Robes and Horse Blankets.
STEVENS & Brooks, 273 Chapel street.
Mch19 Ct
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
" Couldn't do what?"
4" Put on that spring" I"
Hots He Came Out,

81 understand" said Charlie to Fred,
that you went up last night TO see your
girls father and ask him to adopt you as
son-in-law. How IL IL"
"Yes, meanderedup that way sboutthe
time that twilight and daylight get mixed
up so you can't tell A. NJ. from p. NJ"
Ibid you see the old gentleman"
"Of course did That's what went
for"
And did you make the proposition pro-
viously cited"
81 did, for fact"
Well, how did you come out y
BLAMED If know The Oldham caught
me under the caves Of my psntaloons with
his foot, and az the windows and doors were
both open, l don't really know jus; how l
did come out, but as saw the carpenters
putting in n section Of new sash this morn
ing, / am led to believe that came out at
the window. You see, / was 10 somewhat
of a hurry and didn't stop to make care
full investigation as to the exact locality Of
myegress. Good morning, III see you later.
There comes the old fellow this way now"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
he Asked a Btesstng.

Lew Campbell. the /" One Spoon Baking
Powder man, who travels South, is, as those
who know him will testify, quite q pious
young man, and recently be was Invited By
a lady to dinner. The guests were all
seated, and the lady, turning 10 Lev,
said:
"Mr. Campbell, will you ask blessisgr
Wha-wha-whs-I beg pardon, ms
DAM" he stsmmercd, dropping his napkin
and his Jaw at the same time.
"Will you please ask blessing:'" she re-
peated.
Theu she bowed her head, and 30 did ev-
erybody else, and poor Lew looked down ut
his plate and suffered:
"LOr-Lord, have mercy on these poor
yittles. Amen"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
The Jefferson Co. Mutual
Fire Insurance Company.
ESTABLISHED 1873.

OFFERS TO the people Of Jefferson County,
~ Insurance in . safe Company at the actual
cost of insurance which is much cheaper than
the rates usually charged, and keeps the money
at home. Good risks from responsible parties
are invited
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DtRrcroRs-N. 5. White Henry b. Daven-
port. J. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider, w. II.
/. Lewis. L. Preston Chew, Wm. L. Wilson,
Eugene Baker, S. w. Washington, James Logic,
Charles z. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob 5.
Melvin. Z. G. W Herr, isaac IL. Strider.
y. S WHITE, ......... President
IL. b. DAVENPORT. ,............ ........ Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoNNIrTEE-N. s. White, VIM
II. T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac H. Strider,
II. z. Chew, ). w. Washington.
Local rs.-Middleway-J. q. Shirley
Kearneysyile-J. c. Bitner; Harper's Ferry
Chas. 4. Trail; Shepherdstown-H. c. Entler
DufHelds-C. L. Barnhart; CharleStown-
| Washington Il Alexander.
EsS~The Secretary will be found at the Com
pany's Office, Gibson Building, Court-Hous'
/ ward in CharleStown.
r. \. ALEXANDER,
I Feb. y, 1881. Secretary
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Ensn 10 See Throuah.

How can watch-no matter how costly
be expected to go when the mainsprin ng
won't operate? How can anyone be well
when his stomach, liver or kidneys are out
of order? Of course you say, "He cannot"
Yet thousands of people drag along misera-
bly, in that condition; not sick abed, but not
able to work with comfort and energy. How
foolish, when bottle or two of Parkers
Tonic would set them all right. Try it, and
get back your health and spirits.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
CHARTESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. VA THURSDAY. 81
POETR r.
THE RIVER OF LIFE.

The more we live. more brief appear
Our lifes succeeding stages
A day TO childhood seems year.
And years like passing ages.
The gladsone current Of our youth,
Ere passion vet disorders
Steals lingering Ikea river smooth
Along its grassy borders.
But as the careworn check grows wan.
And sorrows shafts fly thicker,
Ye stars, that measure life TO man,
Why seem your courses quicker
When joys have lost their bloom and breath,
And life itself is vapid,
Why, as we near the Falls of Death
Feel we its tide more rapid
It may be strange. yet who would change
Times course to slower speeding.
When one by one our friends have gone
And left our bosoIns bleeding?
Heaven gives our years of fading strength
Indemnifying iieetness;
And those OF youth a seeming length
Proportioned to sweetness.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25

Man Again Prorcs His Superiority Orsr
Woman in Mechanics.


He had doubtful expression on his phiz
as he entered hardware store, and he spoke
about the stove trade. and several other
matters before he finally said:
Il think it is time to put up hy-screen
doors"
Certainly"
You have springs. | suppose"
YES, sir" Ny
Have you = spring which | can sd-
just?" -
ave have Here is one whichs boy ten
years old put on The time for intricate
springs has passed, and simplicity is the
rule"
"Let see, / wonder if can put that on ~
"Of course you can. All you want are
a screw driver and three screws. Here
this end goes on the door-that end on the
casing Sees Why woman could put one
of these springs on with her eyes shut
price 10 cents.
Bones hadn't lost any of his doubtful ex-
preston as he started ont. He walked
feeling of his ear. and trying to remember
just what the dealer said. and in half an
hour he was at work on the door. The
dealer had held the upper end Of the spring
to the northeast He sat down and thought
and thought, and finally decided to try il.
anyhow Mrs Bones came out and helped
him, and the spring was finally put on.
After the spring was on. Bones turned
and turned The spring stitIened and the
door flew open. laf
That's just like you," she said as she
jumped back. What on earth DO VIC want
of a spring TO keep the door openS"
That's so-that's 80. Let's take it off
and turn it end for end.",
This was tried, but was no good. and Mn.
Bones cried out M
You might have knownitl-ttskes =
man with brains to put on aspring !"
"And I've got more of 'em right in my
heels than your whole relations have in
in their headsW aii saias
Then put on that springw hast
"Pm going to when | get ready. There's
no particular hurry as ] can see"
Maybe it's tired" she sDeered.
"And maybe you had better attend 10
your mopping."
She went in and Bones tried that spring
six different ways Then be went off and
borrowed gimlet, an inch augaf, crow
bar, jackscrew and pair Of pinchers and
he tried six other ways. lie turned the old
thing until the tension lifted up one end Of
the house, and he looked from the font gate
to the alley fence for the ratchet. but tho
door had no spring it. put the spring
diagonally, crosswisc. lengthwise, top fer
bottom and bottom for top. and about 4
o'clock in the afternoon Mrs. Bones came
out and found him pounding it with the
crowbar, while the door had been wrenched
apart and heaved into the alley.
Il said you couldn't do it." she remark
ed
Couldn't do what~
Put on that spring"
"Who tried to put on that spring. We
don't need any door there, and I've taken II
away 1t isn't at all likely that We will see
three flies, but IL few do come around wo
amt going to murder EN-. Spring Iwas
just fooling you. That was burglar alarm,
and the reason didn't put it on was because
we didn't have anything to bufglarze.
Even if we had I'd let 'em come A burglar
can't live unless he has fair show.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
TO THE PUBLIC,

HAVING relinquishcd engagements abroad
IL which have occupied my attention almost
exclusively for several years past, will devote
NV time in the future 10 work az home, and
offer my services 20 the public as Contractor
and Builder. There are many evidences of my
ability % design and construct houses in the
besr STYLES and substantially and promptly here
and elsewhere. and the past few years have Civ
on me experiences in house-building that are
valuab C 20 myself and 20 persons who may en-
ploy me. will cndeavOr, in all work entrust-
ca 20 ne 20 render entire satisfaction.
J. c. HOLMES,
January Is. 1883. Agent
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25

In glove shop: want pair Of gloves"
"What is your NUMBER" "29l7." Glove
woman, with some effort, discovers that the
customer is cab driver.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25

George Latham, editor Of the Statesyille, On.
c. american committed suicide Saturday morn
ing. He was formerly ademocrat but went
over to the republicans and finally killed him
self A sad warning.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25

Yes, my boy" said Mr.. MslsProP 70
his son, animals that eat meat are carbon
ferrous, while those like ourselves, that eat
both flesh and vegetables are amphibi0us."
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
When You visit Washington stop at the
AMERICAN HOUSE.
Pan'a. Ayeaue. Cor. Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, d. c.
TERMS g PER DAY.

'THE proprietors Of this House, the Oldest
l. established Hotel in Washington, desire TO
call the attention of their patrons and the pub
lie 20 the fact that the Hotel IS and has been
the headquarters for West Firginians for over
half century The American IS centrally
located in the business portion Of the city, and
within a short distance Of all Public Buildings,
Churches, and places ofAmusement.
DUFFY q LEASNARDA.
November %, 1sS3-1y. Proprietors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25

Baseball is taking the place of bull fight
ing in Cuba. Thus does civilization advance
step by step.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25

What should an organist DO when trou-
bled with a cold in the head? Blow the
organ.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
JAMES w. BUTT,
CHARLEsTOwN,w VA,
DEALER Is
Cooking And HEATING Stoves.
AND MANUFACTURER or
ALL KINDS OF TIN AND SHEET
IRON WARE
Roofing and SPouttng
A SPECIALITY.

rT,HE undersigned has recently enlarged and
very much improved his salesroom, and
added largely TO his stock, both in variety, and
quantity of goods in his line His supply OF
COOK STOVES AND RANGES will compete
with any, embraces the celebrated Excelsior
and " Farmer Girl" which never fail to give
entire satisfaction, besides large number OF
Pieces. exclusive of plates, all Of them very
useful housekeepers. Important additions
to many of these Stoves, as furnished by me,
are Side. AutoInatic-0ven and Pipe Shelves,
Water Backs and Warming Closets Coal Oil
Stoves always in stock and the best Wood and
Coal Heaters on hand in season. Every Stove
guaranteed Ny supply of Fine Goods in my
line Is one Of the best ever offered in Charles
town. and includes handsomely ornamented
Water Coolers and Chamber Sets Beautiful
Drip Coffee Pots Soup, Ice and Cream Ladies,
&C. with all the usual variety of Tin and Sheet
Iron Wares Of all kinds. Prices always mod
crate. Price Of Stoves from Sl2 up.
Roofing and Spoutins and other Tin Work.
promptly executed. ,,r
April &c, 1883
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
Professional Cards.
WNI. H. TR AYERS,
ATTORNEY AT Law,

OAa,les,osn. Jefferson Cysliy, Ws'' 'rg'nlc.
Will practice in the Courts of thisCouRty and
the adjoining Counties.
Ofice next door 20 therc5idencc ot Ars W ).
Hawk. and nearly Oppositethe IS Carter House.
November % 1S65
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-09-25
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK!
The West End Still Alive !!
THAyE A MAMMOTH ICE CHEST, which
i weighs 1850 pounds, and can furnish
n i A

L weighs 1foO pounuS, ano C'il iuA'ii'-
FIRE S H NJ L A L s,
Of all hours cold sweet, nice and clean.
Salt Meats of all kinds,-Sliced Ham in guam
titles to suit purchasers; Ham Sausage, Dried
Beef and No. Lard constantly on hand.
A line of Groceries, consisting of Molasses,
Teas. Coffees, Meal and the following brands Of
Flour Kable's Patent Roller Process and Rem
ner's Best Family Flour.
WHITE ELEPHANT SOAP, 5 CTS. a CAKE.
A large stock Of Dried and Canned Goods on
hand. among others the following articles :
Dried Peaches, Dried Apples and Prunes, Can;
ned Corn, Beans, Peas, Tomatoes, Apples ana
Peaches. A fine line Of Domestic and Foreign
Candies
Mackerel and Potomac Herring by the doz,
kit half barrel and barrel.
Cigars and Tobacco.
A full line of all the popular brands on hand.
Goods delivered anywhere in the Corporation,
free of charge, by Master Tornmie Ryan. Thank
ing my many friends and customers for past
patronage, hope by fair dealing to merit con-
tinuance of the same.
June u, 1884. w ;. MERCHANT