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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-10-24
GOV. CLEVELAND ASSAULTED
by Man Whose Brothcr-iu-Iaw was Re
fused u Pardon--Ihc Governor Jnin-
jurcd and the Crank Arrested.

As Gov. Cleveland was going from the
Executive Mansion to the Capitol, Monday
morning, he was assaulted by Samuel
Boone of ElmilH who struck at him with
his right hand The blow was warded of
and the man repeated the attempt several
times without hitting the Governors face.
He then dartcd toward Il pile of cObblc-
stones, but was intercepted by DR.. George
II. IIoughton before he could obtain Il
missile Boone then returned to attack
the Governor, when DR.. Houghton
seized and held him, and the Governor
lcisurely resumed his walk. DR.. HOugh-
ton then released Boone. who quickly
went to his boarding house on Lancaster
street, where he was arrested shortly after.
The Governor proceeded to the CAPITOL
alluding only casually to the matter to the
attaches of the office. In the police court
Boone pleaded not guilty. and asked for
two days to prepare his case, as he wanted
to telegraph to Judge Smith of the Su
premc court to defend him ''hc case was
put down for this afternoon. Boone has
been seeking a pardon for his hrothcr-n-
law, Byron b. Fairbanks, sentenced totWO
years at Auburn for shooting into "A crowd
assembled near his house on Halloween.
and seriously WuUnding Il boy. BOOncand
his wife called ON the Governor at ElmIH
DURING his recent visit to the state fair. and
asked for the pardon of Fairbanks The
Governor said he would look the matter
over When he returned to Albany b,
communicated with District Attorney
Stauchilrlu Of trcmung county, who cN-
pressed himself a- strongly opposed to
granting it, a. hc did not think there were
amy grounds for cicmcnCy About week
or ten days after the Governors return
hithcr, Boone turned up. Tine Governor
told him he had not yet reached the case.
Boone made some threatening remarks
and retired. II" followed the Governor
back and forth to the executive mansion
that day. and declared he would not lcay,
until he got the pardon. Finally he dis
appeared.
Fairbanks, for whom Boone sought TIA,
governors pardon. appears to he also ;
"crdnk. The governor received q de
spatch from the warden of Auburn prison
stating that Fairbanks had been pro
nOunccd insane by medical experts anC
had been transferred to the insane depart
mcnt.
Gov. Clcvclaud's Assailant Pronounced
Sane, but Liable to do Violent Acts.
ALBANY, Oct. 22.-Three physicians eX
amined Boone, Gov. Cleveland's aSSail
ant, this morning, rs to his sanity. The,
declare he is sane, but labOring under So
we're nervous excitement and is liable t,
do violent acts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04

A dispatch from Wheeling, w. Va, re-
lates the following appalling story: One
Of those CHASTITY stories of intcrment be-
fore life has become extinct, which causes
an involuntary shuddcr OF horror to pass
through the reader, is current in this city.
The victim, SO the story goes, is young
married lady OF 20 years. In May Of last
wear, three months after her marriage,
the lady was taken violently i'll, and after
lingering for ten days, apparently died.
There were certain peculiarities about the
appearance of the supposed corpse, how
ever, which caused suspicion in the
mind of the attending physician that his
patient might be in trance; but after
keeping the body for four days, with no
signs of returning life, the remains were
consigned 20 the grave, temporary inter-
mcnt being made in the family lot in an
abandoned graveyard. A day or two ago
the body was disintcrrea prior to removal
to another cemetery. To The surprise OF
tho sexton the coffin lid showed signs OF
displacement, and on its being removed
the grave-diggcr was Mortified TO find the
remains turned face downward, the hands
filled with long tufts of hair torn from the
head, and the face, neck and bosom deeply
scratched and Scared, while the lining of
the coffin had been torn into fragments in
the desperate efforts Of the entombed vic
tim to escape from her terrible fate. Since
the discovery the young husband has been
Frustrated and his life is despaired of.
The names were withheld.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
The Canal im n rsnd Nyay.-The

The Canal in Il Esild Wly.-Iho
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was very &C.
riously damaged by the great rain storm
of last week. From Williamsport to
Montgomery county are large number
OF breaks, washouts, sc. The most serious
damage is between ShephcrdStown and
Harper's Ferry, and it will require much
time, labor and money to repair it. About
six miles below this place there is very
bad break about $50 feet Of the tow-path
is washed out to a depth of twenty feet
below the level Of the canal. Two miles
above Harper's Ferry there is another bad
break about fifty feet long. At Catoctin
the canal was almost completely filled up
with mud and sand. Two culverts, one
above and the other below Mcrcerville,
have been washed out. Between these
two culverts the tow-path has been badly
damaged, and bar, composed of sand and
stones, over 200 feet in length, washed
into the canal. At this point there is also
a sunken boat, which went down when
the culvert gave way.
At Other. points along the line bars have
been washed in, while tho tow-path and
river bank are covered with fallen trees,
fence rails, posts aud debris Of all kinds.
The work Of repair WAS begun on Mon
dav, and President Smith states that with
q force of hands rs large as can be worked
to advantage it will take fully two weeks
to place the canal in condition to permit
Of navigation. He estimates that it will
take $40 900 to repair the damage caused
by the freshet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
BRIEFS.

The post-oflicc will be closed to-day,
July 4th, from 10 a. III. to 2 p. M, and
from 4 p. m. the remainder of the day.
George Mattingly, Esq, an influential
and wealthy citizen of Washington, D.
c., and at one time a resident OF this coun-
ty, dice OH Saturday last. He was largely
interested in the steamboat business.
Getzendanner & Baker, whose store was
burnt out last week in Charlestown, have
secured another room In that place, corner
Main and Lawrence streets, where they
are dlsposing of their goods at bargains.
Capt. Milton Rouss, Of this county. on
Friday last sold his wool clip, $500
pounds, to Mr.. John J. Jobe, Of the Jeffer-
son Wooden Factory. Mr.. Logan Os-
bourn's clip this year weighed about
5000 pounds.-Free Press.
The following letters are unclaimed and
uncalled for in the post-office at Shop
herlstown, July 4, 1884: Mr.. James w.
Davenport, Mr.. Lewis Florence (2), Mrs.
Lewis Florence, Mr.. Jared Greenfield,
Mr.. John l.. Hahua, Mr.. l. Il. johnson,
Mr.. W. E. Kohler, Samuel B. Morgan,
ESQ, Chas. Strider, Mr.. Alpha Terrin,
Miss Matilda Thomas, Miss Mamie We'll
lensichs, w. d. Williams.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
FOR THE HE<sEsg.sTsssE:

TO THE VOTERS OF JEFFRRsoN COUNTY:
inasmuch us Shepherdstown Is entitled
to ono Of the members OF the Legislature
from this county, we would commend to
the voters tho name of JOHN III. ZlTTLE
to il said position. lie has done good
work for the party for the last - years,
during which time he has been citizen
and identified with the interests Of the
people OF The county. lie is a heavy tax
payer, and has also been successful man
in business; and is therefore capable OF
attending to the business affairs Of others.
He does not intend to force himself upon
the people, from the fact that lie believes
the people should geek the man for tho
office. We therefore hope that the voters
will cast their ballots for him at the COM
ing primary elections, believing, il elect
cd, lie will serve us rs acccptably as any
man in the county.
VorERs OF JEFFERSON COUNTY.
Jul-- 1SSI-Ov
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04

School lseport.-We are enabled to
furnish our readers in this issue II tabu-
lated statement showing the work and
expenses Of the public schools Of Shep-
herdstown district for the year ending
June 80, 1854. We hope they will exam-
inc these reports to see the efforts made
and the money expended for the educa-
ton Of the children of the district. Let
parents especially examine it and learn
from 1t the necessity Of sending their
children more regularly to school. There
are enumerated in the district $50 white
children between the ages of 6 and l6 and
2O5 betwecen the ages of lG and 81. AL
lowing IS Of the $50 to attend the college
and private schools, there remains 4Sl,
and of this number 45S are enrolled i'm the
several schools of this district, and of tho
number enrolled only 23S have been at
tending regularly. For the instruction
Of this number there has been paid to
teachers 1874 and to keep up the school
property and furnish fuel, there has been
paid the additional sum Of $54G.SG. This
does not include the expenses Of the col
Ored school, which will be found in the
table below.
Parents should realize the fact that this
money has been paid for the education Of
their children, and that the correspond
ing obligation rests upon them to sec that
the children arc ut school every day to
receive the benefit of the money thus ex-
pcAded. The teachers are there every Gay
to discharge their duties, but they cannot
teach the children that arc not present.
Considering the amount Of money ex-
pended for the education Of the children,
there is certainly a moral obligation upon
them to be regular in their attendance, so
as to derive the full benefit Of the schools
furnished for them. Think OF this, pa
rents and guardians, and let the next
report show that you appreciate fully the
blessings and privileges that You enjoy.
Report Of attendance, expenses, Sc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
A CARD.

FRIENDS AND FELLOW CITIZENS or JHFFER-
son COUNTY: / have repeatedly been urged by
numerous parties Of friends TO submit my name
rs n candidate TO the primary meetingsfor NOM
inatIon ms Il representative In the next legisla-
ture OF the state, and do not feel IL to bc my
duty to resist their appeals.
think il the part OF wisdom not 10 change
the representative every year, as by one session
the representative learns much that Is useful TO
him In future legislation. The knowledge OF pro,
ceeding and transaction 81 business acquired
therein, hts him the better for the station TO
which he is neutrality-suspicious. Is the best o!
teachers
during the last session, and believe my con-
duct therein has met the views OF my constitu-
ents.
There is one consideration which governs my
action: not to Increase the burtheu OF the peo-
pie. NV vote will he found recorded against the
increase OF cents in the landed estate added by
the last Legislature. did not deem IL necessary
To levy that tax, 1t was laid in order rs under
stood, 10 pay the appropriation, IN part, OF build
inC OF the state House at ChariestOn-bcsdes
the money was borrowed from source that was
not pressing for payment and the ordinary taxes
would in a few years strike out the deficiency.
l voted also, against all the wild schemes OF the
Republicans TO Increase our taxes largely There
were several efforts made by leading Republic
cans in the House 10 90 SO, but the democracy
voted liberal sum as All appropriation 10
Shepherd College, with which the trustees have
thoroughly repaired and elegantly painted the
building The renovated building (thc old Court
Housc) is now an ornament To SliophcrGstown
and speaks we'll for the taste Of the citizens, be
sides the gratifying intelligence is received that
an increase Of eight during the last session is
made to the graduates.
II Is useless further ID particulariZe my many
votes ON sundry subjects but this will say. my
best . forts were used To promote the benefit Of
the people and 10 advance the best interests Of
the state. And II nominated and reelected by
Won shall promise not 10 slickel my eDdcav-
crs for or aIlvanta ge bCt shall feel called upon
by Ills removed assurance oi your confidence TO
r,ti,n,Il, my efforts ~ behalf OF the people
Iuna y ISst ISAAC FyVKE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
FINE CLOTHING FOR MEN.

Our constant aim has always been To improve
our styles and better our Workmanship. This
season we are near perfection ~ We can hope To
be-. There WIS time when "Rcadymadc Cloth
ing" meant clumsy cut, ill-tttlng and poorly
scwed garments. This Is not the case now win
us. Every garment we sell Is artlsticlliy cut,
nicely made. and, In many instances, equal 10
the best gr,lics OF custom work. Our stock THIS
season Is huge, comprising all the staple ana
nobby materials, made up In MI the newest
shapes OF single and dOubc-brcaStcd SICK or
frock styles. We open the season with five
thousand suits upon our counters. Gentlemen
who are accustomed 10 have their clothing
made 10 order particularly urged To come
and see the elegant garments we are showing.
beautiful designs I'm Spring Overcoats and Dress
pnktulOOnS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04

Shocking a accidental young man
by the name of Isaac Montgomery met
with n most frightful death Wednesday,
the 18th, near Bragtown, South Of Bum
ker Hill Tho young man was employed
by Mr.. David Darr, who runs a saw mill,
to carry away lumber from the saw, and,
while crossing the log which was on the
carrier, raised his left foot, which coming
in contact with the swiftly revolving saw,
threw his body into the saw, cutting his
right leg almost off at the hip and then
entering his bowels and backbone. Tho
unfortunate man was taken from the saw
and cared for till medical aid could be
summoned, but Drs. fanny, of Welltown,
and Miller, of Winchester, could do little
for their patient, who died II hours after
the accident. His remains were inferred
Friday in Pine Grove Cemetery, followed
by a largo funeral. The young man was
but two hours in the employ OF Mr. Darr
until the accident. lie was poor young
man, well respected, and leaves sister
alone to mourn his loss. He was aged %
years and 8 months. The accident has
caused great sympathy throughout the
peighborheod. -NdrtinsJur Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
"WE STAND BY OUR RECORDr

And that record, which Is now n matter OF his
tory, shows that We have always kept faith with
the people, selling ut all times such articles rs
we advertised mt the prices quoted, and invaris-
bly, reducing our prices as, our sales Increased
our sales doubled last year and taking that fact
rs basis we shall sell this year az lower prices
than ever before. our establishment Is the
largest institution OF it's kind west of New York
and OF each class OF merchandise we handle we
carry "a variety larger than the combined stocks
OF any five stores in town. We are the tircless
toilers for trade! We always warrant every
article garment sold 10y us TO hc not only a.
represented by the salesman, but also 10 bo
lower In prices than same quality and make can
I've bought elsewhere. Standing ready ut all
times 10 cheerfully exchange goods or willingly
refund the money to dissatisfied patrons. This
Is our record, and We stand by IL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
FROM NEw YouK AND PHILADELpurA.-Thit

FROM New YoRK AND PHILADELPHIA.-This
is but gentle reminder that J. IL. BEACHLEY,.
the Great Variety Merchant OF Hagerstown, has
Just been to NV York aud Philadelphia on
buying tour. His goods are about oil In, and
better selected stock, with lower prices, cannot
be found in the city; indeed, il lie generally
known that BEACiILEY'S long experience, ad-
mittcd cool taste, determined will-powcr, large
lots and the hard cash down, give him many
advantages in buying. OF course most people
know that he sells Dry Goods, Carpets, Oil
Cloths, Mattiugs, Motions, Cloths and Cassiners.
First-class Tailors TO cut and make them at short
notice. Fit guaranteed. Also, Groceries,
Queenswarc, Glassware, Meats, Garden and
Field Seeds, Paints, Oils, Fish, Salt &C. Last,
and not least, you are again assured that bis
clerks are polite, attentive and clever. Now IL
you want good goods at right prices just make
up your minds that you can 20 70 BEACuLEY'S
and yet anything you want, at the same time
believe .bat no living man can afford to sell
cheaper than he; also be assured that we sim
cerely thank you FOR your most liberal patronage
in the past and ask for continuance Of your
fayors In the future us ever.
am yours, g., j. H. BEACHLEY.
P. S.-Produce bought at very highest market
value We have the agency for the celebrated
worsted drcss goods; all guaranteed 10 wash and
not fade or shrink
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
4 Brave Convict.

At Plymouth, England, on Monday
while gang of % convicts were at work
one of the number threw large stone at
the solitary warden, which struck the Off
Ger in the head, intlicting stunning blow.
The entire gang Immediately rushed upon
him, but life" convict outstrippcd the
others of the gang, seized the wardcn's
rifle and ammunition and fired upon the
advancing convicts, six of whom he seri-
ously wounded. When the ammunition
was exhausted Stevens, the convict, club
bed five others with the rifle, and when
assistance arrived he was completely eX-
haustcd. The details Of the affair were
promptly reported to the government, aud
Sir Vernon liarcourt, the home secretary,
gave orders that Stevens should be re-
warded and Immediately released from
his sentence. When this was made known
70 the convict he tainted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
FINE CLOTHING FOR BOYS.

II Is cveryboly's secret tina; our styles az
Boys and Childrcn's Cothing are unequalod Ia
this city for their beauty and grace, and that tho
value we give Is unmatched In the state. Wo
do not rely entirely on our own designer aud
our flruory for our stock. We hpv" arrange
mcnts with the most celebrated makers of Bays
Clothing In the East, by which We CONTROL IN
this market such of their styles as We desire
We have Just opSnod some charming little Kilt
suits that can 10 sccn nowhere but ut our store.
Cur variety III short pants suits embraces over
~ STYLES and our boys school Suits arr incN-
haustiblc. both as IL quantities ami styles az
materials. We know what We print when W.
say that W. sell Boys Clothing cheaper than any
house In the state. Hundreds ~ separate pants
(buth long and short for hoys of all nl1's; AMI
chtldrcns Shrt-waists We have In hundreds ~
styles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
For the House of Delegates.

EDITORS REGrsTER.-We think that this end
OF the county Is entitled to one OF the members
OF our next Legislature. and hope that the
whole county will join with us and vote for the
man we have selected He Is n man beyond
reproach, one that money cannot buy, thor
oughly honest in all his convictions, and one
that the whole county could Justly be proud OF,
rs one OF their representatives.
CAPT. LEE II. MOLER is the choice OF large
majority OF the voters OF Shspherdstown dis
trict and we hope he will receive Il large ma
ior!ty OF the votes ut the primary election, and
be declared the nominee OF the Democratic
unrty W.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04

A man and woman were caught on the
Northern Railroad bridge, near Montville,
CT, one evening lately, by a train that
suddenly rounded curve and swept down
upon them The man suddenly tossed his
companion over the rail into the water
below and then yaulted over himself and
rescued the woman from drowning. Those
who witnessed the affair say that Il was
unsurpassed for cool bravery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
Low Prices Of whcat.-The Balti-

Low Prices OF w hcIt.-lh TIC biiti-
more wheat market, which rules the
prices in this section, fell to figures on
Tuesday last which it is said are lower
than have been known for thirty years.
No. red winter western sold there at Ola
cents. The principal reason for the fall is
the abundance OF the new crop now near
ut hand, which is said to be Of much bet
ter quality. a year ago wheat was quoted
at Sll2. The new wheat is coming in in
small lots from the South, and sold for
$l.O5 to S1.07 for prime or choice, and
sl.02 TO $l.04 for good. The prices offered
by Shepherdstowu dealers on Thu, SHAY
wcre So cents 10 o. cents.
The price OF corn here remains about
the same, 81 cents per bushcl.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
COMMUNICATED.

Nessrs. Ediors-I fully indorse WIS
communication in regard to the choice of
Capt. Lee Ii. Moler as Our representative
in the next Legislature. ] trust every
voter will be on hand at our primary cleo
,ion to cast their vote for one who is SO
we'll qualified to fill tile place Will: honor
10 his constituents. VI"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
The Concert and Lawn Festival.

The ladies and gentlemen who are ar
ranging for the concerts and lawn festi-
walls for the benefit of the new town hall,
on next Friday and Saturday evenings,
July 18th and 18th, are working hard to
make both affairs successful. Through
the kindness of Mr.. Henry Shepherd,
President Of the Board Of Trustees, Shep-
herd College Hall aud grounds have been
secured for the purpose, which will add
much TO the enjoyment. Friday evening
the concert will be composed Of vocal and
instrumental music, and on Saturday
evening an "Old Folks Concert" will be
given. Both will be gotten up IN first
class style, and every effort made to please
the audience. In the college grounds
each evening n lawn festival will be held,
where ice cream and other tempting deli
cacies may be obtained. We bespeak for
the entertainments a liberal patronage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
FOR ASSESSORS.

Messrs. Editors: VIII you please an
nounce for reelection, Subject to the
choice of the Democratic voters in primary
election our present efficient Assessors
Mr.. K. A. ALEXANDER in the First,
and Mr.. CiIAS. III. TRAIL in the Second
District. MANY VOTERS.
June 07 1881
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
SOLID FACTS.

Everybody Is crying hard times. but IL you
would visit CLAPP'S Great Junior Hall Dry
Goods and Carpet House, Hsgerstovp, where
you will find everything you need At 50 cents on
the American mot tIade) dollar, you would
really take the place for . banking house, the
way the silver rattles over the counters. Beau
lifui Ingram Carpet, all wool filling, only 25c
; ard, guaranteed as represented or no sale. in
Notion, of every kind and character a. New
York (Ridley) prices. In Jevelry you can get
/, for the asking. Table Oil Cloths, bes: Potter
goods, 81 wide, sc. pairs Hose Is cents. Go
TO CLAPP'S
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04
ANNOatNCE1S EN'Ts.
FOEs CIRCUIT CLERK.

We arc authorized to announce GEO.
III. FLAGG as a candidate for the Clerk
ship of the Circuit Court of Jefferson
County; subject to action OF the primary
election.
Juiv 1884
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiors Of youth, nervous weakness, ear
~ decay. loss OF manhood, &c. will send q
recipe that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy WAS discovered by mis-
sionary in South America Send a self-addrcss-
ell envelope TO the R::Y. Jos. I. ISNAS, Station
j.. New York city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-04

Walking matches all over the country
have been the real style; but the "true
agony" has been shown in those innumsr-
able matches nightly walked by anxious
fathers carrying crying babies. The rem
edy-Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup. Price 25c
hnttln