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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
Entering West Point.

The board of visitors at West Point is
looking into the matter of the examination
of cadets for entrance to the institution.
At present the. requirements are very
strict in regard to thoroughness of knowl-
edge in the elementary branches of educa-
tiOn. Great stress is laid upon proficiency
in the three RS. The applicant must write
well, spell well, read we'll and be well
posted in geography and history. The idea
is to have a thorough ground work for the
West Point education.
And the idea, like most ideas, is great
deal better than the practice. The first
and very Objectionable consequence
is that the sons of rich parents and
of those resident in the states near
the academy, come better prepared for
the peculiar examination than those from
afar off and those with less cash. The ne
cessity for West Point entrance is that the
appointee shall be particularly prepared at
schools established near West Point for
the purpose, or by tutor who is acquaint-
ed with the requirements. The young men
are from seventeen to twenty-five years
old at this age they have long since passed
through their elementary history, grammar,
geography and spelling book, and are not
fresh in the rules which they must have at
their tongues end to get into West Point.
The consequence annually is the failure of
many intelligent young men to pass these
examinations; and they are generally from
distant parts of the country where the West
Point standard is not known, or where
they cannot come to the Hudson river in
stitute, to be especially prepared for en-
trance.
This objection should suffice to condemn
the system; which is condemned with
equal force, however, by the fact that it
gives to the West Point authorities undue
power to annul the nomination of con-
gresham. which nomination is the con-
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

STOCK gambling is almost essentially con-
nected with lying. Bulls and bears who in
their private relations would scorn to tell an
untruth unblushingy give circulation to the
worst kind of falsehoods ii they regard them
as necessary to make their point. This is
why there can never be any real trust in
stocks. There Is so much wholesale lying
done about them by reputable people that one
who depends on statements made to him
regarding them trusts to a broken reed.
But there is a blacker element in the false
hood that emanates from speculative circles
Many Of the untruths told are tinctured
with the deepest kind of malice. An old
device is to start unfounded rumors about
some solid bank, firm or corporation. The
big banking house of John j. Cisco d Co.,
New York, failed because of reports circu-
lated in the same way, rejecting on its
credit It's largest depositor, a woman, be-
came frightened and withdrew her deposit,
which obliged the firm TO suspend, though its
assets were equal to the liabilities. In stock
transactions nine times out of ten it is safest
to believe the contrary OF that which is an
nounced by the great operators on the
market
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

gressnnens right and duty; and he dis
charges 1t when he sends q youth Of fair
intelligence and good health to receive the
benefit Of West Point education. The
professor there should not be permitted to
reject him because he does not spell or
write or cypher with the proficiency he
deems necessary. If the standard Of an
applicants knowledge Is left to West Point
professors they may, If they choose, reject
all that come. The young men are sent to
be taught. The congressman who appoint
ed them has determined the question Of
their fitness to enter the institution, save
as to their physical condition. He is en-
titled to have his judgment respected unit
upon trial the cadet is found unable TO keel
up with his class. 1t is an imposition
strangely submitted to this long by mem
bers Of Congress, that their choice o
cadets should be set aside by absurd AM
unauthorized tests of capacity set up by tn
West Point authorities.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
PERSONAL.

GOVERNOR HILL, Of New York, yesterday
vetoed the Arcade railway bill.
AUGUSTUS BOYD and George Bddle, OF
Philadelphia, were unanimously confirmed
as trustees of the Norristown hospital by the
Senate on Thursday.
BOYD WINCHEsTER, minister TO Switzer-
land, and William w. Lang consul-general
at Hamburg, sailed from New York on
Thursday on the steamer Wieand.
CAPTAIN FRANK j. MAGEE. of Wrights
Vile, York county, has been elected colonel
of the Eighth regiment, vice Colonel j. +. s.
Goblin, appointed brigadier general of tho
national guard.
CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE, of the United
States supreme court, was dined at Toledo
Ohio, on Thursday night by the Draconii
club, the dinner being farewell in view o
the early departure of the chief justice snC
his wife for Europe.
HENRY w. BLAIR has been renominatet
for u. S. Senator by the Republican caucu
of the New Hampshire legislature. Tb
number of votes cast was lgS. OF these Blai
received los, and ex-Secretary Chandler 81
the remainder being scattered.
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Armitage, in undIsguissd excitement, said to
the surgeon "Press the blood. " In aminute
or two the dog gasped, and soon attempted TO
eject the respiratory tube, which was accord
ingly withdrawn. This was followed by
gasps and q catching Of the breath, while the
eyes grew brighter and more natural. The
rubbing and blood injecting were yet ap-
piled, and the dog was struggling as II i'm a
ft But his efforts soon became less violent,
and he began low whine. A compress was
now placed on the artery, and in twenty-five
minutes after the first blood was injected he
sat up, after being dead three hours and
twenty minutes The dog then drank broth
Una, mao pesn prepared Ior MN IN case o. ms
A comfortable bed was provided near the
stove, and from this time forward his recoy
cry was so rapid that in two days he was
turned out to run In the streets. He Is now
a rugged character, In good health, will
seemingly no remembrance of his resurrec
| ton.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
Gambling In OIL

From the Philadelphia Record.
1t is perilous road from the hand of the
producer TO the hand of the consumer. The
gamblers who trade in oil, according TO the
report of the president of the New York oil
exchange, have bought and sold crude GER
tiicates during the past year amounting to
2,sj962l, 600 barrels. This Is ninety-tive times
the whole annual production, according TO
the calculation of tho New York Tribune.
Or, supposing that there are 300 business days
during the year, this exchange succeeded in
selling the entire annual product of oil about
once in every three days. The other oil ex-
changes have done proportionately exten-
sve business. The profits accruing from
selling OF paper oil are paid at last by the
people who use it.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
A STORY ON CURTIN.
How lie Got u Postmaster Appointment fron
Mr.. Hay for . Friend.


Mr.. Hay for Friend.
Washington Dispatch TO the Times.
A good story is related of Governor Cur
tin and postmaster. The governor went to
the first assistant postmaster general and
asked 10 have a country postmator removed
and his man appointed. Mr. Hay asked him
to sit down aud he would send for the post
masters papers. The latter were looked over
and Mr.. Hay said "Governor thero are no
charges against this man."
"Charges I" exclaimed tho bluff old war
governor, why, he Is Republican and
want him turned out aud Democrat put
in"
" But can't do that, governor" replied
Mr. Hay. 90 cannot turn anybody out be-
cause he is Republican. We must have other
cause. Charges must be made by reputable
persons"
Well, I'll file charges myself, If that is
ALL" said Governor Curtin.
every WELL" said Mr. Hay.
"rll do it now II you'll take your pen and
write them down. They'll be brief You can
| do II in ten words"
"All right" and Mr.. Hay began to follow
the governor
"The incumbent called Mr.. Cleveland bad
names"
lie did Well, that's bad" observed
| Mr. Hay, writing it down.
"When you were appointed he said yot
were O damned copperhead."
"That's worse" said Mr.. Hay, laughing a
| he wrote.
.'rhird and last he called Governor Curtin
bad names," cried the fiery old man in
voice Of honest Indignation.
'"rhats worse yet" said Mr.. Hay, wrtin
| il down, "You Will subscribe to these ?'
'Certainly / will, sir--on honor"
| "Governor, the mans removed and you
mans appointed" said Mr.. Hay, CAREFUL
folding up the paper.
Two Heavy for the job.
Pennsylvania gentleman who wants I
be "a postoffice inspector called upon Mr.. Hay
Tho applicant IL large aud wcll-propoi
toned man, weighing over two bundre
pounds. He was asked what success he haG
"Well," said he, dejectr Ily, "Mr. Hay say
I'm too heavy for the job It's very compl
mentary Of course, as most OF those who al
after places are entirely too light, but woul
have waived the compliment for the place.
, He will now look around for something
, his size
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
The Presidents Firm Grip ON Health

i was struck with a well known Democratic
congressmans talk says Washington CORES
pondent to his home paper. " He called at the
White House to pay his respects, and while there
observed to the president that he was the very
picture of perfect health. "Yes," was the reply
fdespite the tremendous strain and incessant
worry of listening to camorous oficeseekers, /
believe there is no man in the United States who
enjoys better health than do" "I attribute
this to three things" said the narrator "first
he takes plenty of outdoor exercise second, he
rises early and retires early; and third, be-
lieve he fortifes his system by dose OF DUyFY's
PURE MALT WHIsKEY whenever he requires q
tonic. He probably owes Us much to the last as
to the other two causes. Always found ut any
frst-class druggists and grocer's.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
RETIVISG n DEAD DOG.
An Experiment that May Some Time Prove
Beneficial to Dead Men.

Beneficial to Dead Men.
From the Denver News.
Mr.. James l.. Finch gives an account of
some curious experiments which he and DR..
Armitage recently made secretly in resusci-
tating animals apparently dead.
The first subject operated upon was a
medium-sized terrier dog II was securely
tied and an incision made in an artery in his
neck, by which the animal was bled to death.
He certainly passed through all the symp-
toms of dying, and soon after the last blood
issued from the wound his frame became Fl xed
and rigid and his eyes showed the senseless
glare of death. The room was kept at atemper-
ature of 700 Farenheit, while the dog lay for
three hours dead. By this time he had
become very stiff and cold. He was now
placed in warm water bath that was con-
stantly maintained at a temperature of 1860,
and was continually and thoroughly rubbed,
and as he became plant his limbs were
gently worked about and his whole body
rendered supple. A half pint of hot water
was now passed into his stomach through a
hard rubber tube which was forced down his
@sophagus. When this was accomplished
the mouth of rubber tube, attached to a
bellows, was introduced into his windppe,
and as the bellows were provided with a
double valve, by which the air could be
Withdrawn as we'll as inhaled, the dogs nose
was securely fastened.
A large and powerful Newfoundland dog
had been obtained for the purpose, had been
tied near by, and was now bled, while the
attending surgeon proceeded to adjust the
transiusing apparatus, and began slowly to
inject the live dogs blood into the dead dog.
simultaneously Mr.. Armitage began slowly
working the respiratory bellows, while 1
kept rubbing the animal and bending his
limbs and body TO facilitate circulation. We
could not have been more anxious about the
issue OF our efforts If they had been made
upon human being instead OF dumb brute.
When pint OF blood had been injected,
could see some change about the eyes of the
dog but no one spoke. One thought was
common To all-weuld life come back? In a
few moments more theie was certainly aeon
yulsive tremor noticeable in the body Mr..
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
No Extra Session Probable.

The failure of the apportionment bill
raises the question as to whether the legis-
lature will again be called in extra session
by the governor to perform the duty which
the constitution makes mandatory upon it.
The governor has not intimated his pur-
pose in the matter, and is said to be di-
versely advised upon it by his Democratic
counsellors. II is supposed that the reasons
which induced him to call the last extra
session to consider apportionment, prevail
with like strength now. But this is hard
ly so. The result of that extra session was
not satisfactory. 1t demonstrated that the
Republican members would not be in
duced to a fair apportionment by any
amount of consideration of the question.
session. The Republican majority is
clearly resolved to apportion the districts
in the state unfairly in its interest With
| this demonstration there is no inducement
to the governor to call an extra session or
| this matter.
| Nor is there much better reason to ex
pect that the legislature would, in an extri
session, legislate as the people want il
to do upon the subject of freight dis
elimination. This subject has been treate,
at this session in such way as to who'll
discourage any hope than at an extra ses
sion the same men would be inclined t
any adequate Legislation no law would b
passed that would not be delusion. Th
question must go before the people and
in good condition to meet them. The lel
islature that is next elected will be ver
sure to have a sharper appreciation of il
duty in this regard, and to it should I'll
question be relegated. We see no usefl
end that can be served by an extra session
just now at least, and we have no idea thu
, one will be called
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
mEDlCAL.
A QUESTION ABOUT
Browns Iron Bitters



The question has probably been asked thous.
ands Of times, How can Browns Iron Bitters
cure everything Well, it doesn't. But it does
cure any disease for which reputable physician
would prescribe IRON. Physicians recognize
Iron as the best restorative agent kown to the
profession. and inquiry OF any leading chemical
are more preparations of iron than of any other
substance used ip medicine. This shows con-
clusively thatfron IL acknowledged TO be the
most important factor In successful medical
practice. IL Is. however, q remarkable fact, that
prior to the discovery of BROWNS IRON BIT
TIERS noperfectly satisfactory iron combination
Browns Iron B doss osa scs nare ahe
cause headache or produce constipatfon-all
other Iron Btters do. Browns Iron Bitters cures
Indigestion, Biliousness, Weakness, Dyspepsia,
Malaria, Chils and Fevers, Tired Feeling, Gen.
ernl Debility, Pain in the side, Back or Limbs,
Headache and Neuralgia-for all these ailments
RrOWnS Iran RitterS Iron is prescribed daily;
| minute. Like all other thorough medicines, 1,
acts slowly. When taken by men the first sym
| tom Of benefit Is renewed energy. The muscles
then become ilriner, the digestion improves, ths
bowels are active. In Wonen the effect Is Rener
| ally more rapid and marked. The eyes begin a.
/ once to brighten the skin clears up health,
| color comes TO the cheek nervousness disap
pears functional derangements become regula
| and IL a nursing mother, abundant sustenanc
| issupplied for the child Remember, Brown
| Iron Bitters is the ONLY iron medicine that
| not injurious. Physicians and Drug9fsfs rec
| oMBond a. The Genuine has Trade Mark an,
crossed red lines on wrapper. TAKE NJ
| OTHER. sep91yd&wt2)
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

If it be verified that Hon. Geo. A. jerks,
of this state, has been rendered the office of
assistant secretary of the interior, W hich was
created by the last Congress, it is another
instance of the, office seeking the man, and
finding one who fills the fullest measure
of its requirements. He is one OF the fore
most of Pennsylvania Democrats in ability,
integrity and merit of party. y.services. Self
made, he passed by his own strong qualities
from the carpenters bench to high place
in the profession of the law. In Congress, to
which he was elected from a Republican
district, he made signally good i'm
preston upon the country; and his
speeches in the Belknap and electoral COM
mission cases were great forensic arguments.
He was candidate for judge of the supreme
court in 1880. but was defeated by Judge
Green. lie has never held any office except
congressman and school director, but any
thing he touches in official life he will adorn
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

ii. r. souders, an employe of the United
States electric company, at Washington,
while working upon the electric lights in the
Washington monument Thursday morning
fell from the hand-rail which surrounds the
shaft to the flooring and was injured very
seriously. His left arm was broken and his
side and leg badly hurt. The place at which
he was working was three hundred feet
high and had he fallen I'm another direction
he would have been precipitated that dis
tance down the shaft.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
Happy Thought in the Night.

For years Mr. JAS. II. Ackley, of l63 West Fay
ette street, Baltimore had suffered with neural.
gia so that he could hardly sleep. But he writes.
zone night was suffering very much, and the
thought struck me that Browns Iron Bitters
would do me some good and perhaps cure me.
IL was happy thought, and To my great Joy II
has entirely cured me after using two bottles.
After three months have had no return of the
symptoms. l cheerfully recommend IL as the
best tonic have ever used" Neuralgia suffer
ers, take the hint
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ms AND OUT.

Nigh to an office newly made
hungry and thirsty stranger stayed.
He peeped through the keyhoIe lingering long
As he chanted a strain from an old-tme song;
And the sad words fell from his lips so thin
" i want to get in! want to get -
Close by the Office fire there sat
well-dressed citizen, sleek and fat
soft was his chair as throne might be,
But he mournfully played with the office key,
And sobbed, as he listened the strangers shout
"Ill have to get out! I'll have to get out :"
-from Lhe BrOoklun Edlke.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

THE new appointee for internal revenue
collector is receiving applications for subordi-
nate places at the rate of about fifty per day.
He says he will make no appointments at
present nor until after tull examination and
deliberation of all applications and recon-
mendations filed with him.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12
HOP PLASTERS.
DON'T BE SwINDLED

BY buying something you know nothing about.
We guarintee the HoP PLASTER the best ever
known. The virtues of fresh Hops, Burgundy
Pitch and Canada Balsam combined, make this
plaster highly medicinal and active for the cure
of pains, aches, soreness, cramps, strains
stitches crick and local weakness. Drives ont
pain--soothes the parts and strengthens. Sold
by druggists and dealers, 2jc., Tor sl.00. HOP
PLASTER COMPANY, Boston, Mass. Mailed
fDr pricp. (3l
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HoP PLAsTERs.
HOW IS YnITR RACK

III HOW Is YOUR BACK2
What IL the of suffering with Backache,
Pain in the Side or Hip. Sciatica, Rheumatism.
Kidney Diseases Crick, Stitches, swollen and
tried Muscles, Chest and Lung troubles, or any
sort of pain or soreness, either local or deep
seated when IIoP PLASTER will give instant re.
lief7 Prepared from burgundy Pitch, Canada
Isalsam and the .pain.killing virtues of Hops.
Thousands say so. Sold by all dealers. Mailed
on receipt of price, DC, 5 for $l.O0
(9 HOP PLASTER CO., Boston, Mass.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

- Death-like sensations frequently accom-
pany Heart Disease. A reliable specific for il in
all forms is DIR. GRAVES HEART REGULA-
TOR, thirty years proves it. Free pamphlet of
f. L. Ingalls,, Cambridge, Mass sl.0O per bottle
at druggists
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

Upon such representations the bill lost the
support of the Republican members from
Washington, Beaver and Lawrence, who felt
deirauded of their political rights by a bill
which breaks up their present district and
introduces Democratic Greene and Fayette
where they are not wanted. 1t remains TO bo
seen what effect upon Mr.. Quay's candidacy
for the state treasurership this bold issue with
his party will have.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

FORAKER has been nominated for COVER
ner by the Ohio Republicans. Is this the
same individual who made the fight against
Hoadly OH the issue that in his boyhood he
wore a pair of trousers made from an old
coffee bag
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

THOSE officials who were looking forward
to good time this summer on the extra pay
voted over Governor Pattison's head, will
not be very much pleased at the spectacle
Treasurer Livesey presents with his han' =
efiectually tied by Attorney General Cas-
sidy.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

The Democratic senators who voted for a
Republican apportionment enjoyed fine
feast of husks.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1885-06-12

TuE Dolphin did amazingly well on Thurs
day. lfyou do not succeed at first try, try
again.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

How is your back II 1t aches put Hop
Plaster For Crick, stitches, rheumatism, Pains
in the side or Hip. Chest and Lung difficulties or
soreness in any part, nothing equals this porous
plaster for curing pain and strengthening.
Fresh Hops, Burgundy Pitch and Bslsams COM
bined. 25c. druggists.
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"OP PLASTERS.

"OP PLASTERS.
IL XIII pain, soothe and stimulate the tired
muscles, and wonderfully strengthen weak
parts. All the valuable medicinal virtues of
fresh Hops, combined with Burgundy Pitch and
Canada Balsam Applied to Backache, scintica,
rheumatism, Crick, Stitches, sideacbe, Kidney
Affections sore Chest or any of the various pains
and weaknesses so common instant relief Is
given. Cures Dyspepsia ana Liver troubles
8 forsl. Mailed for price.
(il HOP PLASTER co, Boston, Mass.
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The governor to the legislature "Why
do we laugh ?'i
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Your telegram received. BY traffic in
have relieved the Republicans of the House
of any political obligations TO support the APP
portionment / could not vote for it, and
cannot ask my friends to do what could
not do myself. They are intelligent gentle
men, and in their actions will try to satisfy
their conscientious convictions and the de
mands of their constituents. The Republi.
cans of the Forty-sixth senatorial district are
pretty unanimous in sustaining the governor.
! decline to interfere pro or con.