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The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-07-16

Scene in an anto.rooln at a late
woman's rights convention. One
old girl, in a low, confidential tone
Of voice: "say, girls, let's tell
each other our tight ages
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1884-07-16
why Bufor,l Was Scared.

/
The tragic death Of General Abe
Buford; Of Kentucky, recalls astory
he told during his last visit to
Chicago. 4 have passed through,
many trying and perilous scenes,
he said to a party Of friends, but
never felt so onear Deaths door as
at Springfield, Illinois, just after
the war. Tobeginwith, l had a
narrow escape during our fighting
in Georgia: Our forces were en-.
camped with the Union troops in
our front. The sentry lines were
thrown out as usual. One day /
passed through the lines TO make
some observation at a distant
point. l vas unattended, but
mounted upon a powerful horse.
During my absence the Union
forces drove back our lines and oc-
cupied the same ground with their
own piCkets. This was unknown
to me and l was surprised and
alarmed on my return obe halted
by a Union soldier. l attempted
to ride on. The soldier attempted
to stop my horse with his bayonet.
Drawing my revolver l fred at
him and rode on to camp without
waiting to see the effect Of the
shot.
After the war l went to Spring
6eldto get some horses which l
had left in charge Of Willis Rem
irow. On the day ofmy arrival a
large number Of Union soldiers
were mustered out Of the service.
They literally swarmed into the
hotel where | was stopping. Pret-
ty soon | discovered they were eye
ing me very closely. The more
they did so the more excited they
became. Their excitement made
me nervous and not alittle fright
ened, when / reflected that Twas
alone, without friends and in the
midst Of soldiers just from the
scenes Of conflict that had aroused
all their bitterness toward the
South. AS an officer in the Con-
fedorate army, l felt that l would
bear no small share Of their hatred.
Although terribly scared l had no
thought of showing the white
feather. / merely went to my
room, secured my revolver and
came back to my seat, watching
the crowd over the paper l preten.
ded to read.
After awhile a man wearing a
corporal's uniform came in. Sew.
eral soldiers ran to him in an ex.
cited manner. l could not hear
what was said, but l knew l was
the subject Of the talk. The cor
poral went TO the hotel register,
looked at my name ard then came
toward me. Behind him weresey-
eral of the men. A score of them
were eagerly watching the scene
from the other side of the room.
The landlord, with blanChed face,
stood behind the counter, and ]
could see he was frozen with ter.
ror. AS the corporal aud his com.
rades came toward me, my hair
literally stood on end. l could
feel the blood leave my face. With
all my power Of self control | could
not conceal my agitation. l felt
that after going through the perils
Of war / was to die at the hands Of
a mob. No man can portray his
feelingsat such a time. Though
great strength was demanded, /
was so weak could hardly stand.
When the corporal approached me
he asked ifI was General Buford.
With a feeble voice l told him l
was.
ado you remember the Union
soldier you shot when breaking
through the Union lines in GeOr-
gia2" he asked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
NEWARK.

The body of John Rack who committed suicide
nm Saturday night was claimed by relatives IRON
New-Vork YESTERDAY and will he taken to No. l4l
Snllivan-st to-day. Rack not searched at the
noIice station when arrested for lntONlcal0n be-
rausc only those are searched who are TO be de-
tanned and he was allowed to 60 with the under
standing that he was to take the nox train to New
Y0rk Within half an hour he sat down on the
stems of the house of Mrs. W. I. Clayton NO. l,ItI
Broad-st and shot himself
A surveyor supposed to be employed by the Penn
SvlVania Railroad Company, has been engaged LOT
some time in copying the block maps OF the lower
section of the CITY IN the City Surveyors othce.
He gave no explanation of the object OF his Work
On Saturday the City Surveyor, while IN the our
teepth Ward found the marks of stakes indicating
tbe survey of O line fifty feet wide and running
the meadow toward Point of Rocks. 1t is under
stood that the Pennsylvania Railroad Company III
tends 10 utilize the old West Line grant Tor The
purpose of shortening the distance between PhlIa-
delpbIa and Ncw-IOTk for fast freight and paSsen-
ger trains. This can he done by direct course
across the meadows the construction OF new
bridge on the Pass2ic and connection with Inc
woud cut OF Newark from the use OF last through
trains.
A pamphlet Just issued by Charles Corbin shows
value of railroad property in Essex County to be
Sl5 900 900. The annual tax under The new rail-
road tax law will be S22O,0JO.
The Rev Stephen II. Cranberry, assistant rector
of 81 AIMS Protestant Episcopal Church, of Brook
Iyn has accepted a call to ST. Barnabas's Church,
and will take charge to-day.
Superintendent of Public Schools Bauinger esti-
males that il will require yearly appropriation OF
$50 600 for five wears to bring the public school &C
commoda ions up to the requirements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
sIrNnRY NEW.LERSEY TOWNS.

HoBoKEN-Edward Butler. of Willow-st.. was
engaged in doing some work on plle-dryer Xester-
day when heavy chain fell OH his head and frac-
tured hls skull .... Frederick Berstadt, while I'M
der the influence of liquor, was walking through
Ferry-st early yesterday when he was attacked by
two men, who Knocked him down and robbed him
OF his gold watch and cham. HIS assailants were
arrested. They were James l.. Wells and Frank
King, and said they lived in New York.
ORANGE-There is talk of connecting the prop
erty of the city surrounding the reservoir with a
park resort with prOmemajes, drives and flower
beds.
EAST ORANGE-The water supply will be still
further increased by second large well at the
works of the Orange Water Company, When com
Melted il will be connected by sphon pipe with
tbe first well and tho two wells are expected to
WELD one million gallons of water every twenty
four hours.
BLooMFIYID.-The public school enters upon the
Last term of the year in a satisfactory way. In
March the enrolment was 40 with daily at
t.ndance of eighty per cent. The Board OF Edu-
cation will meet Tuesday night.
EpvR4oID.-EY- Governor Joel Parker has an
nonnced his intention of moving back to Freehold
from Camden.
FpANKtrx.--Wbile Il g Rev. Mr.. Marin, of Grace
Church WAS officiating It the funeral of Mrs. still
yertsrday, q telegram as handed hlln ANNOUNCING
the death of mis- mother near Baltimore.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
WHAT Is GOlNG ON TO-DAY.

s.ra,. Committee on Cities, City Hall, 10 a. m. .,
Assembly Investigating COMMITTEE "eVrOp0i'"
New York Prespytery Scotch Church, 10 a. m
BAPTIST Proschers, morning.
Refnrmed Pastors, morning
Meeting ~ directors Of wabash Railway, . p ~; .-,
Funeral of Clinton oss0od Field, ST. BMthoiome"
church. $50 r. -, ,,.,oh roqo
Funeral OF jeremiah A. sowsl, ST. AIMS Church lo5o
q m.
HOyt win case supreme Court
Labor mass meeting Union square, evening. .
Reunion and dinner of 90th New-lorA Volunteers
Drooklyn. -, r,,., ,.,n
Opening of 81 Vincent de Paul's Church falr ,.o
Annual election Of officers Building Maerla AcAhso'
LAYING OF cornerstone II. james Parish Chutcn,
Recepton aud ball Of llth Regiment, az Nrmoy; ,t,
New.Eork Academy OF Sciences meeting Oou'n''
Cnllegr evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
PROFANITY, BLOWS AND A TRIAL.

The trustees of Whtestone, Long Island, held
Their regular meeting last Thursday evening. Alter
trustee t Trapp and John Webster, foreman
OF the village fire brigade. Webster charged geo
Trap with taking various articles rom tne
blank liar and made an effort to strike him. Web
ster said If you repeat that I'll smash your lit
mark with variations and emphasis. As he did
Webster Knocked him down in the Board room.
Trustee Merritt more courageous than his brother
On Friday morning Irapp swore out warrant for
the arrest of the foreman charging him with
assault and battery. The case was tried before ore
hours. The Jury brought in a verdict of guilty. but
recommended him 10 the mercy of the Court, as
the provocation was great, and Irapp hardly GOT
az much as he deserved" The Justice hneu
Webster SIS. The trustees will discipline Trustee
lrapp for using bad language.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
A BoDy EXPOSED BY A BREAKDOWN.

dapldated hack which was slowly making its
way across the car tracks at the entrance to the
ng Three Hebrews and plain pine box two feet
long were unceremoniously tumbled into the street
placed the box in the hack Two of the men went
for another vehicle while the third staid to watch
the box. crowd gathered and curious hands pulled
left EXPOSED the body of child seven months OLD;
The crowd became larger until several hundred
persons were pushing and crowding to get look al
The dead BODY The rumor spread that child was
being stolen A reporter who was present learned
that the body belonged TO BENJAMIN Benjamin, who
was taking il from Union HILL Hoboken, To BROOK
Iyn for burial. BENJAMIN soon appeared WIN
another carriage and the funeral proceeded on IT'S
way across the Bridge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
each incoming tide the catches were spcc'a'y s'Ou

each incoming tide the catches were specially good
and the fish large and plump
C,,rrov.-U Weber the dofaulting collect
or for Bachmans brewery, who disappeared sohle
time ago was arrested on Saturday. lie was taken
before Justice Vaughn and held for trlai.
SrAPIFTON.- Heinrich Schneider, carpenter, VINO
Uvcs nj No I3O Mulberry st. New York, attempted
10 commit suicide by jumping from staten Island
ferryboat on Saturday evening because ne VIZ
respondent at the poverty and hunger, OF MS WIG
and children Law yesterday in the police station.
lie was unconscious most of the time. The bones
protruded painfully from his emaGated io ria as IL
and srant clothing for covering Yesterday his wlie
visited him She SAID that he never drank, bnt was
slightly derangcd from his troubles and inability 10
get MOrlR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
FAILURE IN PATERSON

Henry V. Butler. of Paterson n. j., on Saturday
made assignments both individually and as the
surviving partner Of H. v Butter G 4 G% Of Pa IRSd
mills are mortgagcd for $4,000; Mr.. Buffers
liabilities are $4,000. His individual assets are
s. 800 and 1856 shares of the lvanhoe Manu-,
featuring Company, which Incorporated
shortly before the failure of H. V. Butler, jr,, u
Co., New-YOrk, which occurred several months ago
His assets As the last partner of the firm consist OF
Sjl 800 in bonds Of the Ivanhoe Company and
$500 in cash. The assignee will for the present
continue the work at the mills, Among Mr. But
lers creditors is his father-iD-law, Justice D. l.
Bradley of the United States Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
90 that his resignation will go into effect next

so that his resignation VIII 60 INTO eneUV "oA'
month.
~ ON Satnrdav night passed counterfeit %
cent piece and were arrested While ib on sne
way 10 the police seaticn one OF them s caS
pocket book over fence, containing Ioulto.S so
boons half dollars The men gave the names VI =
August Springhsm aged twenty-five no nome am
join Miller aged forty-seven, OF No. AZ hl'ins'on-
ST.. New-York.
rhonolice have been informed that PeterF. Kehoo.
of No SO Thirty-nipth is issing lie ha1 cnaigo
of the express aud shipping department OF ~, 3D. d.
Claims dry goods store 1n UeIeft his home on
Thursday last week to go 10 the store. Contrary
ia his custom he left his watch at home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
long ISLAND.

Long ISLAND CITY.-Ihe April terms OF the
Queens County Supreme Court OF oyer ana Ielun,
liner will convene tins morning. The prlnclpal ease
10 be tried in the Oyer and Teminer is that OF the
negro Rugg indicted for the murder OF Mrs. anu
Miss Maybee, at BrOokyille in January.
BROOKHAvEN.-The citizens OF the town nsNI i
voted M the recent election by large majority FOR
free bay privileges they are now annoyed by the
oystermen
PATCHoGUE.-All the cottages that were let Tor
simmer boarders have been taken at higher rates
than were obtained last season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
sTATEN ISLAND.

"The shad are making up for lost time" was re-
marked by the shad fishermen along the NarroWs
and Gravesend Bay. yesterday as they came ashore
with nets and boats containing scores ol sso' WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Arenue nas
samuSi r. Dick, of Pennsylvania h"""SoT ho'e'-
Dexter Il Folett, Of Boston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
IN THE INTEREST OF LAW AND ORDER.

ARREST OF SUNDAY BALL PLAYERS IN JERSEY I'll
OPEN GRoG-sHoPs Al wRIrEsToNE.
A gang of Ncw-York rufiians who make practice
OF going to Jersey City on sundays VIII NV
weather is fine for the purpose of playing ball naNo
been the cause of great annoyance. Last
sunday number of them got drunk and
took possession of the street ton cars r9 AMONG
themselves refused to pay their fare and shoa!en
and used bad language. Another party T WHICH
cot into a fight and broke several windows III the
boat besides terrorizing all the other passehge5ls
Preparations were made by CIleI 49, t
lice Murphy to receive the roughs YESTERDAY,
and a large force of policemen in citizens Dress
went TO the ball grounds, which are near the Non
trail Railroad at the foot OfJersey-aye. Un0oseTSeu
the police formed circle around the cIoWu auu az
a signal closed in on the players ana spectatoISS
Chief Murphy had given instructions 10 caPtuto g
the men, if possible and the result was te THIS
The iaw-abiding citizens of Woodside', Long
d l.1G& Sf' that pade DaF"g the
months the place isinfested with rowd from new
York and Brooklyn who go there for the purpose Oh
getting drunk. Sunday fights are OF lreIuen' oU,
afraid to go out alone The ronghs steal
they can and wantonly -, destroy . ion fe,r
months ago organized Law and order ASsoclalion
for the purpose of closing the saloons on
Sunday. Of which John ). P'Eers, one do OF
the wealthiest citizens. is chairman Easter SUNDAY
has been field day for the roughs and yesterday
was no exception. Ten members of the ASSOCIATION
had been sworn in as special deputy sherlnS, anu
ON Saturday night they Informed glog shop keepers
that the law would he enforced. They smiled ana
said All right" The deputy sheTiS ts hIed l The
nolicemen arrived at the WOOdside station at the
same time with 200 rough-looking young men.
The rowdies scattered to the various gTog shops IN
the neghborhood, and pool tables and cara play
ing was in full blast in few minutes;
Justice Brandon, of Winfield was in the ralr9 3b
station while the Law and Order men went 10 tne
Cat nla PHI.
Mr. Meyers was on the alert and only few men
were in the barroom innocenty reading papers,
he next point of attack the place OF Junus
Adams lie kept his front door open and
sold liquors to his thirsty. patrons rh In
defiance of Mr.. Powers and his army me
Justice later informed COMMANDER POWERS
that the policemen should leave the country as
speedily as possible they would be arrested ana s
locked M for carrying concealed weapons and as
nlavinq shields without any authority from the
Sheriff. The ex-pOlicemen had received theH
money and were satisfied at their dismissal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
The Apartments
For Gentlemen

I'm the GOrIam Building, corner
Broadway and l9tin-si., Will be
OPEN for inspection Oi and after
this day.
yIr. w. II. SOuthwOrth. Man
ager. will be ora the premises
from 9 A. ~. TO D II. VI. daily TO
show Apartments and give in
formation regarding them.
This building is ACTUALLY
FIRE ROOF, being cOn-
structed with IRON Beams and
Grc.prO0f partitions, no wood
having been used i'm cOnstruc-
ton except for floors, doors anu
trim. We call special attention
,othis feature and invite inVesti-
CATION. The Building has been
designed especially 90 meet the
requirements OF Gentlemen de-
siving Convenient and Elegant
Apartments.
Entrance through the store OIL
broadway until completion.
G0RHkM mfg. co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
THE SEASON AT THE WATERING PLACES

THE SEASON AT THE WATERING ILACEo'
Considerable activity was exhibited last week at
the Long Island watering places preparing for the
summer At Long Beech the WORK mas been
The building will cost about $4,000 On Rock
away Beech Wanwright kemsenH @ are 3 frn1
ING ON Jamacia Bav. AT Fire Island several cot
ases in course of erection At r BN9ylUna
and the grounds improved. At Shelter Island
nne cottages are in course OF c s0nsrhed
with the Prospect House is being converted INTO
cottages. The shelter Island COMPANY has re-
Gently expended -, 900 in laying out new avenues
aud hnildng bridges connecting High Peak. tx
tensive Improvements are also being made at ar
Rockaway Isle of Wight, LawTc1ce and Locust
Point At the Hamptons NEST of the summer cot
tages have already been rented for tho season lhe
Sands Point Hotel has fallen into the hands OF MT
Koch "a well known caterer, aud contracts LOT I'M
provements to the amount oil $4,000 have ALREADY
been awarded. At BayshOre summer hotel TO cost
500 900 is shortly to be built. The OAK lsand
Climb House in the Great South Bay having been
leased by John Mr. Bayhs, will be opened this sea
son As a summer resort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
B. Altman & 10.

Take orders for Spring Styles Ladies Tailor
made Garments, Ladies' Suits and Riding
Habits, Frock Coats, Jackets, Getaway Coats,
Newmarkets, &C., &c., made in thoroughly
frst.class manner at less prices than here
tofOre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14
Announcement.

Earl e. Wilson's T. and w brand of Mems
Collars and CUFFS the best. Sold everywhere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14

FLIES. RoACIrEs ants bed-bugs, rats, mice,
cleared ont 10y Rough Rats" l5c
ROngh on ToOthache" instant relief loo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14

HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. De-.
IAAIrXingten.ave between 10Th AM 3Jtl.Sh
UOnrs 3 toll tot Diseases Vt the NeryonS ,ysta
Gentle Urinary organs Impotence ahdststlusE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14

Also, new Spring Styles Ladies Suits now
ready at low prices, made up in Silks, Satlns
and Marveilleux, COlOred GlaCe Tafeta, with
changeable effect, plain, striped or fancy I;
Bison Cloths, Cheviots, Camel's Hair, Cash
meres, Flannels, &C., and in many varieties OF
styles.
The remainder of our imported Suits are
offered at less than One-half price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-14

Open cars we're run yesterday afternoon for the
frat time this season.
The police were informed yesterday, that the
room, of Edward Shute, at No 666 Henry-st., had
been entered and q gold watch had been stolen.
Tho Bridge electric lights out from a. M,
20 daylight yesterday IN order to repair the engine
which furnishes the power for the wire traction
rope and the lights.
While ve.per services were being conducted yes
terlay in the Polish Roman Catholic Church OF
81. Cssinir At Lawrence and Iillary-sts.' thief
opened desk and stole S25.
John Wilson, the eccentric old bachelor, who at
tempted TO commit sncide on Saturday at No ADV
Bergen-st., died yesterday. III health led to his
oct.
The Noble Street Baptist Church has selected ht'
new deacOns to settle its trouble and they nave
chosen William Fl. Godfrey president. IL Is under
stood that the amount of salary about u 900 que
~ the Rev. DR.. ID. Henry Miller viii be snbscfi""a
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-03-20

The New York Financial Chronicle
lets good deal of the wind out of the
alarmist reports regarding the payment
Of high rates for the right to call gold
at premium during the current year
It says: $50 far as the bidding for the
privilege of calling gold at premium
is concerned, it may be dismissed as
merely sensational, intended for effect
upon the stock market, and to keep
alive al unsettled feeling in the com
munity. Although several bids have
been reported we hear of but one actual
transaction, and that was the payment
of one quarter of per cent. to call
81 100000 gold at 1o1 for the remainder
of the year. This, presumably, is the
bid which was announced by telegraph
in a very different shape. The dispatch
stated that parties in New York were
reported as bidding $50, 900 for the right
to call 81 100000 gold at 1O1 at any
time in twelve months. As one-fourth
of per cent. is only 50 800, the amount
named in the telegram was twenty fold
multiplication of the real figures. Even
the actual payment was clear waste
of a considerable sum of money, but
the reported price showed sheer lunacy.
There is not shadow of q chance that
any person who buys Alright to call gold
at premium during the present year
will ever have anything for his money
save the conviction that he invested it
very foolishly.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-03-20
Satisfying the Kickers.

Last fall the stockholders of certain
Western railroad were making such q
vigorous kick about the non-payment
of dividends, that the President felt his
position an embarrassing one. He
finally plucked up courage and decided
on line of conduct. The principal
kickers were informed that the outlook
was more cheerful than for years before,
and were invited to take a trip over the
line on certain date.
At the time appointed large gang
were packed into the parlor cars and a
run of hundred miles was made. Din
ners, suppers and hotel bills were all
paid by the railroad company, and every
body came back perfectly satisfied.
"Why," said one, II counted over
twenty freight trains inside of sixty
miles"
"And every siding was full of them, u
added a second.
"Itell you we are having all the freight
we can handled" proudly exclaimed a
third, and that ended all further kicking.
TWAS only the other day that any OF
them learned that the President bor-
rowed 312 freight cars and had them
placed wnere they would do the most
good that day.
The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1884-03-20
Il Prssty Girls Grim aumor.
From ths pstlbEit Free Rress.

From the petrbit Free Press.
Talk about pretty girls-but she was
. wild Aower and no mistake! She got
On the train to go oyer to Meridian from
Vicksburg and she was all alone. There
was a sort Of sidelong movement
among five or six men, but drummer
for Philadelphia saddlery house got
there first. He grabbed up his grip
and walked square up to her seat and
took possession of half of it without ask
ing question and in ten minutes he
seemed to be perfectly at home. She
answered his questions briefly and he
had the hardest kind of work to keep up
conversation, and as the train ap-
preached Jackson she suddenly said:
IT want to telegraph papa from here.
Will you help me?"
ooh, certainly. I have blank in
my pocket. Write your telegram and ]
will run into the Office with it"
We missed him when the train started,
but by by he was found in the smoking
car, his hat crushed down and his
nerves all on edge. When asked what
had happened he drew forth the tel
egram which the girl had requested him
to hand in. It read:
''Bring your shotgun with you to pop
over drummer who has fearfully an
noyed me. Shoot to kill"
"To think" he gasped, chat one SO
fair could be so murderous"