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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
PROCLAMATION.

Y Election bv the qualified voters OF Shep-
n herdstown wv. Va will be held at the
Council Room, the usual place oil hoidlhg ihu-
nicipal elections in said town, on
Friday, the 18th Day of December, 1854,
under the supervision and control of the proper
officers for holding such elections, upon the
question OF ratifying or rejecting the ioIioWlhs
ordinance, adopted 10y the Council OF said town.
in regular meeting. held December Sth, 1881, VIZ
BE it ordained by the Mayor, Recorder and
Common Council of Shepherdstown:
/ That Bonds Of the town OF Shepherlstown,
of the denomination OF slU0and multiples there
Of be issued and sold, in the sum OF twenty
five Hundred Dollars, payable twenty years
from the first day OF February, lSS), WIN inter-
pst thereon, Mt the rate OF six per cent. per
annum. payable annually, I9I ILlS PuIPI' 20, OF
necessary and proper equipment for an eillclent
organization for the eNtinguishment oi htes In
said town. - -
annually the interest on said bonds, ana the
princiuII thereof within twenty years from the
date of the said bonds, Is hereby directed 10 pS
levied and collected ON all the real estate ana
personal property within said town oil ShtP-
hcTdstown subject to state and county taxes.
The person voting for the ratification OF said
Ordinance shall have written or printed upon
his ballot the words For Ratification, ana the
person voting against ratification, shall nave
written or printed upon his ballot the words
For Rejection.
The aggregate amount of Indebtedness OF
Shepherdistown. existing at this date. - s3,.slb
OF the Bonds OF said town, ISSUED IN ai9 81 t tS
Shenandoah valley Railroad. bearing date the
LIST day OF April, 1872, payable twenty years AFTER
date with interest at the rate oi SIX per eSh !
per annum, payable on the first day OF April oI
each wear. The interest on all said Bonds IS
paid in full TO April LIST, 1881.
Given under my hand, and the corporate seal
of said town this 10th day of December, 1851.
tl Il. +. HARRISON,
/ MaVor of Shephrrdstown.
(-l Attest;
j. =. FLEMING,
Recorder OF Shepherdstown
December r. 1881.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
A Sea serpent Killed.

The San Francisco Chronicle makes the
following report Of a strange adventure
to boats crew from the whaling bark
Alaska, Arctic Ocean. The. story told by
the first officer, George johnson, is to the
following effect: "On the 10th OF last De-
tober, when the vessel was forly-SiX miles
south of Alaska, An object was perceived
in the distance, whose proportions and
shape indicated it To be a monster sea lion.
A boat was Immediately lowered and
placed in charge of First Officer Johnson
and five of the crew, named Andrew Mel
son, VIM. Wilson, Antoine Niaga, George
Marshtield and Hans Stutcn. As the dis
lance decreased between the bark and the
huge animal, they became convinced that
it was the famed sea serpent. When they
came within Il few hundred yards, the
monster made dash for the boat, striking
Several Of the occupants were precipitated
Into the water, but were rescued with dill
ticulty. harpoon aud lance were fired
into the body of the beast, and it disap-
pearcd beneath the surface. Half an hour
later it reappeared, floating on the water,
dead. 1t was secured with ropes and towed
TO the vessel and hoisted ON the deck.
There the capture was seen 10 he viii
Misunderstanding thing. Its head closely
resembled that of a lizard. 1t measured
uhirty-three feet in length, the tai! alone
being nine feet long. The tail was cut off
and stuffed and brought to this city, and
is now on exhibition in water front sa-
loon i'm San Francisco
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

NATURAL gas been introduced in many
houses in Western Pennsylvania, but
there are great many drawbacks to its
use. For instance, at Washington, Pa,
the other day, the gas exploded in dwell
ing-house and totally demolished it, bury
ing the family in the ruins, from whence
they were rescued considerably injured.
Several other very alarming explosions
have recently occurred.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
FIRE INSURANCE.!
Delays Are Dangerous.

I viii insure all Kinds OF property Al TcasOnH-
/ bic rates from one 10 i've years. Houses,
Barns. Farm implements, WHEAT ia stack,
Barn or Garner. | represent some 81 th' best
companies i'm the United states: the Reading,
OF Pennsylvania, GermHnn OF New York, North
America. of Philadelphia, and others. Gail
early. also insure live stock.
am agent for the Diminishing Live stock
Insurance Company. Insure Horses. Colts,
Mules and Cattle. Rates low. Losses paid
promptly .
J. =. FLEMING, Agent,
Shepher1stown. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
RAD COLDS AND SORE THROAT.

Winter is upon us, and we may expect
the usual complement of bad colds and
sore throat, neither of which are pleasant
or agreeable associates, nor are they OF
such little consequence, as many seem to
regard them, when we think of the vast
number of persons who are the innocent
victims of chronic throat affections and
chronic nasal catarrh, which are the di-
rect fruits of neglect. There is remedy
called Seven Springs Mass, which is con-
sidered certain cure for these complains
aud can be had ut the drug stores. lt is
worth every cent you pay for 1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

o the creditors of Jacob Morgan decOHscd:
Z In pursuance of decree OF the Circuit Court
of the county Of Jefferson, made in "A cause
there in pending To subject the real estate OF the
said Jacob Morgan to the pay mcni Of his debts,
Won are required TO present your claims against
the estate OF the said Jacob Morgan for HdJudi-
cation To CleOn Moore, Commissioned, ut his
Office in the said county, on Or before the ith
day of February, 1889.
Witness +. T.. Lynch, Clerk OF Sal Court, this
end day of December, 1854.
f.. l.. IN NCH, Clerk.
Dec % ISL IL W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

Willis 4. Kane, formerly an employee
of the Naugatuck Railroad, has just died
at New Haven, Ct, under peculiar cir
cumstances. Some weeks ago a passenger
train on the Naugatuck road was derailed
by an open switch at Seymour, and travel
was interrupted for three hours. The
fault was that of Kane, who was dis
charged with the mild reprimand of SUI
perintendent Beach, "You ought To be
more careful" The words haunted Kane,
and continually rang in his ears: and to
make matters worse, the employees of the
road began to poster him with the remark,
"YOu ought 10 be- more careful One
day at dinner he dropped and broke cup;
and, without thinking To offend, his wife
said: "WilliS, you ought to bc more care
ml." Whereupon he Sprang upon her
aud gave her Il savage beating. From
that time until the day of his death he was
raving maniac, tending switches, twist
ing brakes and waving frantic signals,
and for the last few days of his life the
constant attendance of three men was
necessary to restrain him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

A YOUNG lady well known in New York
society recently wore at wedding recep-
ton toilet Of siver-gray corded silks,
kilt pleated and trimmed deliberately with
peacock. blue plush. Above her wayy
golden hair were perched six tiny hum
ming-birds, forming an ornithologicai
half-wreath about the crown of her fair
haa6
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

AFTER having been president of the
Virginia Midland Railroad for more than
twenty five years, Hon. John 5. Barbour
his sent in his resignation. He was a
fsithful and efficient officer. Hon. A. S.
Buford has been ELECTED his successor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

The men who are possessed of much
property should vote for steam engine,
because they have much to be protected.
The men who have but "a little property
should vote for the steam engine, for the
loss of what little they have would be
much to them. Vote for the steam fire
engine!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

An Independent Newspaper Of DEM
ocratic Principles but not Controlled by
any Set Of Politicians or Mani pulators f;
Devoted to Collecting and Publishing all
the News of the Day in the most Inter
esting Shape and with the greatest pos
sibIe PomPtness Accuracy and Impair
TALLY; and to the Promotion Of Demo
cratic Ideas and Policy in the affairs OF
Government Society and Industry
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

Dunk Groves, a prosperous farmer liv-
ing near Falmouth, Ind, committed sui
eide few days ago by hanging in his
barn. Ever since the presidential cleo
ton Groves has imagined that the country
would go to ruin and that he would lose
all his property.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

DAKER 4 MCMU RRAN have just received
ID and opened "a large assortment OF fine goods
suitable to TIA, Xmas season, which they are
selling remarkably cheap. They have
Comb and Brush sets Plush Hand Mirrors, &c.
Cut-glass Toilet Bottles, ColOgnes and Waters,
Folding Lap boards and Wllow-work Stands,
Ccllnloid and other Combs, Brushes, &c,
Toilet Soaps, Cold Creams and Pomades'
Hair, Tooth, Nail and Flesh Brushes,
silk Ornaments and Decalcomsnies,
Puts, Pun Boxes and Face Powders,
PocKetbook Purses and Cutlery,
Library Hall and Stand Lamps,
Fine Jewelry, Silverware, &c,
Clothes and Backing Brushes,
Smoke SETS, Iukstands, &C,
Fine Cigars and TObaccOs,
Xmas Cards and ChrOnOs,
lamp Goods, Shades, &c,
China Cups and Saucers,
Stationery OF all kinds
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

PERSONS who have been ENJOYING chills
and lever will be panied TO learn that the
price of quinine is rapidly advancing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Commissioners Notice.
In the Circuit court Of Jcb;uson comfy,
West Virginia:
Hn Term December 18th. 1854.

j. L. \. Entlrr, EX'r of Daniel Emtler, de
ceased. III H.
against
Mary \. BarnhaIt, lhOs. Il. Line, Ann +. Line,
John NJ. Ernst samuel Ray, Margaret Ray f,
H. G. Foley, Annie Foley, Chas Ernst Jos.
Welshans Margaret Wclsans Matte EntlcT,
Virginia Entlrr, Iandon &. llcsiitt, Joanna
IIcskitt, Frances q. Entler, Henry e. Entlcr,
Jacob Il. Brown, Emily Brown, -. Morgan
Entler, Elizabeth Emiler and Annette W..
'b"i Us
Extract from decree Of December lSth 1851:
IS ND this cause Is hereby referred To ClcOn
N Moore, Il Commissioner of this Court, with
instructions To stale ana settle the account OF
j. T. A. Entlcr, az Executor of Daniel Entler,
deceased; notice Of the time and place of exc
cutting this decree Ia bc gwen 10y publication
once a week Tor four successive weeks PRIOR
thereto in The SHErUEEDSTOWN REGISTER,
and make report to the next term oi this court
cupy-l"stc.
+. l.. LYNCH, Clk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
From the Reverend Clergy

Among the many ministers of the Cos
pei, who have been helped by Browns
Iron Bitters, the Rev. f. A. Spring, Cory
don, Iowa, says, 81 used it for general ILL
health and found il great help" Rev.
Jas. McKarty, Fort Stevenson, Dakota,
says, at cured me OF severe dyspepsia
and increased my weight twenty-five
pounds" The Rev. Mr.. Offey, New Bern,
n. c., says he has taken it, and considers
t one of the best medicines known. The
Rev. Mr.. Whitney, bingham, Wis, says,
after a long sickness from lung fever,
used Browns Iron Bitters and gained
strength" So throughout the States with
hundreds and hundreds OF other clergy
men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
+. l.. LYNCH, Clerk
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that | will execute the
foregoing decree al my office III Charlestown,
West Va Oh the nth day Oi February, 1880.
CLEON MOORE,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Il. &. HESS
Christmas Presents !

USEFUL AND RNAMENTAL-CHEAP
THAN EVER.
GONE and see how cheap they Great re-
\ duction in prices. The place To buy China
and Glassware, Lamps, Vases, Mugs, Cups ana
Saucers Chamber sets, Toy sets, Tea sets, Ma
jollcnwnre. &c, Sc. A beautiful parlOr Lamp
for ggc. Hanging Lamp for $50, $500, and SOD
Also COcoanuts, Lemons, Oranges, Citron, Raj
sins. Currants, y. .. Molasses Cranberries, APP
pies and a fun line of Groceries. Wishing all
a merry Christmas We are, Yours Respectfully,
PENDLETON & LGCKLIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

IT is lucky turkey that has escaped
both Thanksgiving day and Christmas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Extract from decree of December 18th. ISIS
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that will execute the
foregoing decree NJ my Office III CharlcstOWn,
West Va ON the @lst day al January, lS>i.
CLEDN MOORE,
Dee. 81, lSSi--lW Commissioner
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Notice to Ladies.

w hereby give notice that we are prepared
w to cut all kinds Of Ladies' Garments, such
as Newmarkets, Dolmans, and every kind OF
Ladies' Entertainments. Respectfully,
s. p. HUMRICKH0USE & SON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

Harrigan and Harris Theatre Comique
was destroyed by fire on Tuesday. Loss
5000, 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
- cent. per copy. $500 per a
y. Ii. LIPPINCOTT n CO., Pubs.
-l5and III Market ST. PHILADELPHIA
State of West Virginia,
County of Jefferson, :


The following In "A statement ut the proceed.
ings of the County Court of said County. at the
November Term, 1881:
"a day OF ternI-Continued.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

st. Johns Catholic Orphan Asy luGi in
Brooklyn, 4. y, was totally destroyed
by fire last Thursday, causing a loss of
$3.50, 900. There were 7S5 boys in the
building, including number of the sis
tiers. There have been "a bodies recov-
cred from the ruins, that number of I'M
fortunates having been burned to death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

The time for swearing OH from bad
habits will soon be here
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

John l.. Richard ana John J.. Ntlshhhs, lalc
partners, trading under nrm name al
RickaTd 4 WeIshans, in behalf OF them
selves and all other creditors ot John r..
Schley .flalh'lHs'
against
John f. Schley, David Billmyer, Jacob j. Mill
ler &. f.. Stubhs, trustee, III. ii. Blackburn,
trustee Charles f.. Trail and George X. Den
MIS- as trustees and In their own right, Fair
fax Schley, John I. Sim, John Goldsborough,
Farmers and Mechanics National Bank and
Central National Bank both OF Frederick
city, Md, ". Ii. II. Flick, trustee, VIM. W.
Taylor, Thomas Turner, \. H. Mctluilk"n,
Berkeley Savings Bank, Jacob Miller, prch-
tur Hedges, Chas. j. Faulkner, Jr., Moses ID.
GmnthaIn, Chas j. Faulkner, JAS. NJ. Schley,
Joseph Randall, John Il. Thomas, George W.
Cushwa and Daniel a. Cushwa, udmlniStra-
tors of Barnett Cushwa, decd, Thomas Is.
Clarke and samuel W. CooNeT, partners un-
der the frm name of Clarke 4 CooNer, and ID.
w BOTdrr.............. .......... Defendants.
This cause coming on Ia be heard this 2pth
day OF May, 1883, before VIM. ii. Travers, AT this
term and heretofore elected special Judge IN
this cause, upon the papers formerly read ana
was argued 10y counsel: on consideration
whereof IL is Judged, ordered ANA dcCTGcd that
this cause he referred To Forrest W. Brown,
Commissioner In thanccrN OF TINS court, win
directions Ia ascertain ana report, LIST, the real
estate OF which the defendant, John r.. SchlcN,
Is seized and possessed; 2nd, The value aud au-
nual rental value Of said real estate; 1rd, 10
audit all the liens on The said real estate stat
ing their characters and respective prioritles.
decree, together with the notice TO licnhuldurS,
as required 10y sec of chap. l2t OF the Acts Of
lSS2, 10 be gwen by publication once In each
week for four successive weeks in The SHEP-
HERDSTowN REGISTER, "A newspaper published
in Jefferson county and 10y posting III the front
door Of the courthouse Of this county AT least
four weeks before the day mentioned in tho
notice, and make report OF his proceedings To
the next term Of this court
Copy-Tcstc.
f.. p. LG NCH, Clerk.
I'm term November ~, 1881, the court doth adj
Judge order and decree that this cause he re-
committed to the said Commissioners, win IN :
structions to fully execute the former order OF
reference at date Nay y, 1883, IN accordance
with the terms thereof and report To the next
term. true "Nltii't.
r. T.. LYNCH. Clerk.
Take notice that viii proceed 10 execute the
above decree at my Office in ChaTlVstown, JEFF
ferSon county, W. Va, on the 10Th day oi Jan
unrN, 1851
FORREST W. BROWN,
Commissioner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
ShepherdstOWn at ii a. III. ana y. IN
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. D. NJ. MOSER PASTOR.
UnionVlle III II. III. Shephcrdstown p. III.
pRIG:.p1-TTnIAN CHURCH.
REV. HNRLES GHISELIS, PASTOR.
ShephcIdstOwn p. m
NJ. T.. CHURCH.
REV. JAMES MCIAREN, PASTOR.
Shephcrdstown III II. n. Mt. Wesley p. IN.
NJ. T.. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. JAMES T. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
Shcpherdstown II -. IN. Marvin Chapel 2.31
=. III.
REFORMED CHURCH
REV. b. +. BACSMANN, PASTOR.
Pastor absent.
Y. NJ. e.. A.
Services ut their Room every sunday alter
noon at $3.50, and every Thursday evening at
O'Clock,
|. .. q. +.
Potomac Lodge No. 81, |. o. G.. T., meets every
Monday night at Soclock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
WANTED-GREASE.

In the Limekiln Club at Detroit, Bro.
Gardner said: "Gen'men, we has assem-
bled, and we has, so to speak, lie wagon.
But befo' de wagon can move, what is
wanting" Grease I" shouted a member
on a back seat. "Kerect," said Bro.
Gardner, land we will now pass de hat
around and collect sufficient amount oh
grease to run dis machine"
We are something like the Limekiln
Club. When We get our magnificent new
press i'm operation we shall have Il Splen-
did "wagon," but we will need grease"
TO run the machine. Accordingly we
call upon all who are indebted to us To
any amount whatever TO settle up as soon
as possible. We need grease"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Lumber and Shingles
FOR SALE.

w + expect to have n saw-mill in our clear
w ing in January. Parties wishing OAK
LUMBER of any kind, by giving us their bills
now can have il sawed To order. SHINGLES
on hand for sale.
Nov. y, 1881. TRUSSELL & HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

SANTA CLAUS is much bigger man
than old Grant now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Commissioner Notice.
In the Circuit Court Of Jefferson County,
". Va:
I'm Term May goth, 1858.

John l.. Richard and John f. Welshans, late
partners, trading under tirm name of
Richard x Weishans in behalf OF Them
selves and all other creditors of John r..
SrhIev. ................... plaintiffs,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

VoTE for the new steam fire engine on
Friday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
Commissioners Notice.
Term December Goth. 1854.

In the Circuit Cont Of JefersO" County,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

Take notice that viii proceed 10 execute the
above decree AT my Office in ChaTlvstown, JEFF
ferSon county, W. Va, on the 10Th day of Jan
unrN, 1881
FORREST W. BROWN,
mi .AIO IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS AN
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.

Neckwear of the choicest styles sold at prices
which defy competition. Approaching the old
saying, Talk II cheap, We request visit and
an examination Of the lines we offer, being as
sured that we can then easily convince you
that with as IL j. nor TALK But BUSINESS.
Very respectfully, VI. EINSTEIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

T. A. MOORE,
Clerk Of County Court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

For the next ~ da,s we viii sell clothing at
this great reduction. ANY person buying suit
or an oveTcoat Of u viii receive a
HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
We make snecialtics and aIMnvs haze ON hand
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-26

j. Garland Hurst, Sheriff %. Jefferson County,
administrator de bonis non OF John ii: Nc
Endrp. deceased .Iltt.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-13
THE NATIONAL CAMPAIGN.


TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept 13.-Gen Logan spoks
rhuraday night to very large gathering
presided over by Governor Foster. Previous
TO the meeting there was parade of Re-
publican organizations. Gen. Logan, who
was received with great applause said
the only monument erected by the
Democrats had been their course in rela-
ton to free trade, They performed the same
service for the British government in this
country that the lords of England would
have performed if they had seats in congress
He criticised the remarks made by ex-Gov-
ernor Hendricks Wednesday night in refer
ence to the McSweeny case, and defied
Hendricks to point out a single statute
passed by the Democrats declaring
that American citizens, foreign or
native born, should be protected
while abroad, while the Republicans had
passed such law in 1863 When the proc
lamation was made suppressing slavery the
Democrats opposed it i'll ana cut OF congress,
and they never yet passed law ia favor of
human liberty. Gen, Logan insisted that
the Democratic platform meant free trade,
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-09-13

THE new Standard theatre in New York
will soon be erected and ready on the site
of tie Old -destroyed by fire. The build
ers have made an effort to produce a fire
proof theatre or the nearest possible APP
proach 10 one. There is a thick wall be
tween the auditorium and the stage, max
ing in effect two structures An iron
curtain is provided to make the separa-
ton complete in case of necessity. The
theory is that the scenery may catch fire
and burn up without danger to the audit
orium, The audience may sit still and
feel comfortable while the flames are rag
ing behind the scenes. Such GOODNESS in
the face of fire whole audience could
not be expected to exhibit, but the fire
wall and curtain would doubtless inspire
confidence and prevent panics There
was once an iron curtain in Cincinnati
which occasionally amused few specta,
tors, but it was finally left up and wher
needed it was so rusty that it would not
work