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The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1885-11-03

ents would furnish power enough to
manufacture all the cotton that can be
grown in North America.
Southern spinners, pursuing the true
policy. would put themselves beyond
the competition, not only of all exterior
to the cotton region, but ever Of those
ut or near our W cities. BY securing
n sufficient area adjacent to their facto-
rics. operatives would GO home. at night,
to their parents, the renting of land to
whom, would, in great part, balance
wages. Strikes would be obviated, and
since provisions would, along this great
water transit, be cheaper than anywhere
else. to a manufacturing population, all
for a wide space around. would devote
themselves exclusively to raising cotton
to sell in the seed to the factories, to be
worked up by tho new process. adding
two items not counted heretofore. oil
and oil cake, which would go far toward
meeting expenses. Besides the hull
lings are a better fuel than peat, and
the ashes afford n superior phosphate
fertilizer. A Northern company has
recently transferred itself to Georgia.
that it may operate under this system.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
FAIR

The Friendship Sunday-schoop
will picnic at Island Park, Sept. 18th.
The Fair View Sunday-school will
picnic Saturday, 9Th of Sept, at Sny-
der's dam.
Mr.. Benz. Trostle is visiting friends
in Pa.
Mrs. Mary Newcomer of Md, is
visiting her son. B. S. Newcomer.
Miss Katie and Mr.. Chas. Bateman,
who were visiting the Misses Am
brose, returned home on Monday.
Miss Molly Payne will teach the
Cambridge school this session.
Mr.. Ryan, we understand, is to
teach the Vanmetre" school.
Farmers seem to be busy ploughing
and preparing to seed.
The corn crop is much better than
was anticipated.
The grape crop is abundant, but the
apple.and peach crops are very light.
Game is very scarce, yet we hear
the sound of the huntsman's gun oc-
casionally.
Mr.. Almon Smith will commence
teaching at Smiths" school house,
Gerardstown Dist, Sept. IA. This
will be Mr.. Smiths first attempt, but
we predict for him success.
We presume most of the schools of
this district began the LIST except the
Vanclevesville, and Fair-View, which
two began Aug 81.
Miss Maggie Kyner, who for the
past three years has taught the Cam
bridge school will teach this session
at Little Georgetown.
Mr.. Joseph Kearfoot, of Martinsville,
Va, who has been visiting his father,
]. Baker Kearfoot, returned home
last Monday.
Mrs. Tieman, who had an arm bro
ken last week is improving.
Sept. 8. 1876. NYE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
.NEIGHBORlNG NEWS.

Iron the Shepherdsto,on Register.l
Mr.. Grit. Burlington caught six
pound bass on trot-line in the Poto-
mac last Monday.
The postoffices of Wheeling, Park
ersburg, Martinsburg and Charleston
are the only ones in West Virginia
that win have the benefit of the spe-
ciai delivery system which goes into
effect the first of October.
Rev. Jno. P. Strider, d. D., of
Staunton, Va, formerly of this coun-
ty, has been elected Professor of Nor
al Philosophy and Belle-Lettres of
Washington and Lee University, vice
Rev. J. L. fitzpatrick, DID,, deceased.
Mr.. John Musgrove, of Kearneys-
Vile, who was stabbed last week by
Frank Miller, is not going to die just
yet. He is rapidly recovering. Mill
Ter has been admitted to bail in the
sum of 81 900.
Governor Wilson has appointed Col.
Philip Pendleton, of Morgan County,
who represented this State at the New
Orleans Exposition, as commissioner
to represent this State at the North
Central and South American EXPOSE
ton, to be held in the city of New
Orleans next November. The Gov
ernor has also appointed Col. Alexan-
der Campbell, of Brooke County, as
alternate commissioner.
On last Saturday Mr.. Kline, an aged
farmer residing near Benevola, this
county, left home to visit his son.
Mrs. Kline, who is also advanced in
years, remained at home, and about
midnight she was awakened by the
noise ofsome one walking in the room,
and by the dim light of a candle she
distinguished two masked men. At
tempting to rise from the bed, she
was struck on the head with sand
bag, and, by accident, the candle was
extinguished. Upon the candle being
relighted, Mrs. Kline was confronted
by the men, with drawn revolvers in
their hands, who demanded what
money was in the house. She direct
ed the robbers to where $40 in cash
was concealed, taking which they
quickly left the premises.
Late Monday afternoon the police
arrested Edward Ludwig, Hiram
Kline, George Kline, his son, of Ha-
gerstown, Harry Hill, who claims to
be from Philadelphia, and stranger
who refused to give his name, on the
charge of having assaulted and robbed
Mrs. Kline. Upon being searched
$12l was found on Hill, $40 on Lud
wig, and smaller sums on the rest. 1t
is charged that they were spending
money freely and that they were
seen in the vicinity of Benevola the
night of the robbery. The prisoners
were committed to Jail for hearing.
James Hamill, of Kearneysyille,
this county, now has charge of the
Doubling Gap White Sulphur Springs,
near MELVILLE, Pa, summer resort
in the North mountains.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

The young people of the burg are
drifting schoolward to different ports.
Miss May Faulkner has gone to Staun-
ton.
Master Charlie Knapp and Ed. Rut-
ledge left for school at Trenton, New
Jersey.
The two Masters Henshaw have re-
turned to Morgantown to school.
Hugh McIlhenny left on Wednes-
day for Normal school at Shippens-
burg.
Among the pleasant additions to
Martinsburg Society in the guests
from abroad is Mr.. Trago w. Lander
kin, of Frederick, Maryland.
LEONE.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
LEEToWN NEWS.

The Temperance meeting which
was held near Wagely's shop, last
Saturday and Sunday was well at
tended. The addresses were deliver
ed on Saturday by Mr.. Thos. Butler,
Rev. VIM. Armstrong, Rev. HI. Bru-
ner, and DIR. Wager. Rev. T. B. Shep-
herd preached two very interesting
sermons on Sunday.
After "a protracted illness of about
two months, Mr.. Joseph Thompson,
of Browns Crossing, died at his resi-
dence, last Sunday, at 8 p. m. Hav-
ing passed over the bridge of time,
through the deep waters of the river
of death and entered into Heavens
of Many Mansions, it can be be truly
said of him that he was devoted
husband, kind and indulgent father,
and true christian, one whose life
and character, fashioned by Gods
word and spirit, seemed beautified to
all wkO knew him. They who knew
him best feel an aching void which
will not soon be filed yet while they
mourn for their departed friend they
mourn not as those who have no con-
ISOLATION, for they know that he went
not as one scOurged and driven to
his dungeon, but that with the I'M
faltering step he wrapped the drapery
of his couch about him and laid down
to pleasant dreams. To the bereft
family, may they be cheered through
faith and confidence that earth hath
no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
"An honored one from them has
gone:
A voice they loved is stilled
A place is vacant in their home
Which cannot well be filed"
Death, too, has chosen for its victim
Mr.. Joseph Crane. He died at an adj
vanced age, at his home, near Wage
ley's shop last Sunday morning.
Miss Rosa Holland and John Copen-
haven of wildwood, Va, paid flying
visit, last week, to Misses Katie and
Gertrude Shaull, near Middleway.
Mr.. G. B. johnson started for Ohio
to-day where he will spend several
weeks with his relatives and friends.
Our friend G. w. Boyer, who has
the agency for Grants book, was in
Charlestown last week canvassing.
He says there is too much JeffersOnian
pioou III JeLeTSou 70. LOT Hlucn sue
cess.
Rev. F. A. Strother and Rev. ]. p.
Stump are carrying on very inter-
esting meeting at Rest, on the Win
chester pike.
The schools in Middleway District
will begin next Monday the eth. The
school in sub-district No. 2, known as
the Custer school has been assigned to
Miss Katie Balch.
Meredith Helm, who has been suf-
fering with cancer on his neck for
some time, is at this writing, serious
ly i'll. Sept. LIST, 1885. X.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

RAILROAD PRoPERTY.-The fol-
lowing is the assessed value of the
property of the B. g. o. and G. v.
railroads in the county, distributed
among the various districts through
which they pass.
The Baltimore and Ohio is assessed
for SAFE, 900, as follows In Martins
burg District, $45, 246.75; Hedges.
vile, SS7, lO5.97 Opequon, $42,66S.74;
Arden, $50, 234.74. The C. ". Rail-
road is assessed for SOL 100, as follows:
In Martinsburg District, $25,O11.O 5 ;
Opequon, s3l, 47O.aO Falling Waters,
$34,61S.05. Making a total Of $685.
5000 of railroad property upon which
the railroads pay tax. The apportion-
ment of the money derived from the
railroad tax for road purposes is, to
Hedgesville District Sl04.51; Opeq-
uon, S42.66; Arden, $36.27, for B. &
o., and to Opequon District, S2l AT and
Falling Waters $34.6l I; for the C. ".
r. r.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
From the Charlesto,en PAPERS


Mr.. BENZ. E. Beavers lost valua-
BILE horse-one of the finest in the
county-last Wednesday, from lung
fever.
Mr.. Joseph Crane, Esq, one of the
oldest and best known citizens of our
county, died on Sunday morning last,
aged IS years. He vast last sheriff of
this county while under the dominion
of the old State, having been elected
in May, 1850, to serve for two years
from the 1st of January, 1861, and
performed the duties of that Office for
a short while Immediately preced-
ing and during the earlier stage of
the late war.
Mr.. Joseph G.. Thompson, we'll
known citizen of Jefferson. died at his
residence at Browns Crossing on Sum
day afternoon, aged abont So years.
He was a most worthy, honest and
industrious citizen, and bore the high
est esteem of his neighbors and
friends.
Guy, young son of Mr.. Jacob s.
Trammell of Martinsburg and grand
son of our former countyman, now OF
Berkeley, John Marshall, dislocated
bones in his right foot by jumping
from a swing at Island Park last week
Many persons present remarked upon
the devotion and tender ministrations
ofthe little fellows young sister, Cora
during the hours of his suffering al
the Island before he could be removed
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
From the Morgan Co. Papers.


We regret to learn that Wood Sti-
gers, of Hancock, Md, got his nose
broke while playing ball at that place
on the 18th.
A certain Berkeley Springs boy
met his country sweetheart Saturday
night and took her to the Band Festi-
val to treat her to ice cream. He Or
dered one plate of cream with two
spoons in 1t. After they had enjoyed
the fascination of such conglomerated
meal, the city chap bought two ba.
nannas and two ginger cakes and left.
The last we saw of them they were
meandering up the moonlit avenue Of
historic John.
In spite of the hard times every f'es-
tival, picnic and excursion in this
section has been unusually successful.
Miss May Hodgson's pet parrot,
Polly, breathed its last this week.
May shed tears by the bucket full.
She has our sympathy.
Master Charley Allen, son of Clerk
Allen, gigged FIVE pound eel in the
w olAh APAAhS Aoh hOeaA VIC odhiCiJ
on Monday.
On Monday, Mr.. Edmund Pendle-
toms fine black setter dog died very
suddenly. 1t was quite loss to Mr..
P. as he refused an offer of fifty dol
lars for him only few days ago.
On Saturday night last the grandest
fancy ball of the season came off at
the Berkeley Springs Hotel. Many
of the the costumes were very fine
and some characters particularly good.
The scene reminded one of the balls
thirty years ago, when the first peo-
pie in the land visited Berkeley and
took part in the festivities.
Mr.. Jim Comfy of Martinsburg was
here attending Court this week.
Mr.. Theo. Thumel made a flying
trip to Martinsburg on Monday.
The Campmeeting at Sleepy Creek,
held during the present week, has
been largely attended. On Sunday
last over 1000 persons were present.
The Presbytery of Winchester meets
at Gerardstown, September 18th, at
Up. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

REsIGNED.-Miss Minnie Blocher,
teacher in the second room of the Sd
Ward School, resigned her position
last week, having been appointed as
teacher in the schools at Roanoke,
Va, where her mother and sister re-
side. Miss Jessie McElroy being the
oldest of the primary teachers was
promoted TO the vacant position, and
Miss Lenora Smurr being the first on
the substitute list was appointed to
Miss McElroy's place.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

We have received copy of N. w.
Aver & Sons Newspaper Annual for
1885. 1t is very complete work, and
contains much valuable Information
for men engaged in public business.
Itgives the names of all publications
in the U. s. and Canada also the To-
cation, county-seat and population of
every county in the Union, and much
other valuable statistical information
concerning the country, people and
politics.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
pHILAnELpHrA MAnrrrs

Reported by EVANS BROS. produce commits
sion $40 merchants. no. 81 North Water Street.
rn,iaaeIgnia, "a. Buifefs eggs. poultry, cheese
good prices and prompt returns. They have
one o. the finest refrigerators and storage
rooms In the city
Best butter Fl to 2z....eood I7to9o 80.
II 70 live poultry II to Is per Ib spr,ne-
chickens ii to D.-.....calyes 70 per lb..s.,
dressed hogs "a 70 o ...-.-..sheep to per lb
:....-lambs % 10 .-...---. live cattle 10 6-.'
hogs "a to 6....-.-..dressed pork. lixht6 Z, ~
per ID-.-heayy ~ 70 6..-...Iard ~ 10 49,.
timothy nay ~ 0 straw lG % 10 IL
washed - to 1o......--timothy seed 90 10 ~ ~
per bush.........clovertS4 70 loo per 10. -"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Shepherd gave
very enjoyable lunch and sociable
to a number of their friends from
Hagerstown, Charlestown, Shepherds
town and Washington, on Wednes-
day, the Goth inst, at Mr.. Shepherds
place, which is in itself almost an Eden.
At lunch the company was treated to
the greatest profusion of fruits, all
grown on Mr.. Shepherds lands. among
them some excellent Malaga grapes.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Why do we hear SO much about dys-
pepsia? Simply because SO many people
have it. Why are so many people talk
ing about their cure from this dreadful
disease2 Simply because they have been
taking Browns Iron Bitters. Thus it is
with Mrs. Taylor of Lynchburg, Sumter
Co., s. c., who says, ~ have used
Brown S Iron Bitters for dyspepsia with
most favorable results. / believe this
medicine is all that is represented. "
Dyspeptics, and sufferers from neural
gia, weakness, etc., should try it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Mr.. Luther Ropp, of Little George
town, Berkeley County, w. Va, was
in town to-day on his way to our State
Fair at Columbus, with sample of
hulless oats originated by himself.
Four years ago he found two heads of
oats growing in his field that had no
hulls on the grain. Next year he
planted the seeds of those two heads,
and this year he threshed 400 bushels
from this start. The grain is the finest
Of the kind we have ever seen, and
weighs 40 pounds to the bushel. The
old and useless hull is entirely gone,
and the grain il in much better shape
for feed than with the hull. Belldire
Independent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Mrs. Chas. Stuckey, of Bunker Hill,
died on Sunday last, from internal
injuries received on the previous Fri
day. Itseems on that day Mrs. STICKY,
in attempting to catch a child In the
act of falling, gave herself wrench,
causing the rupture of blood vessel,
from which death ensued on the fol-
lowing Sunday. Mrs. Stuckey left a
husband and large family of chill
dren to mourn her loss, who have the
sympathy of the entire community
in their bereavement.-,Std
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

ARREsTED.-For some time past
numerous thefts have been commit
ted around here, the last having been
some harness from Mrs. Stribbling
and carpenter tools from Messrs.
Whitson and Teter. On Tuesday,
Charles and Thomas Merritt and AL
bert Pitcher were arrested on Pratt
st. in Baltimore, while trying to sell
a lot of harness. Mr.. M. RiordOn,
formerly of this place, having heard
that some harness had been stolen
here, informed the Baltimore officers
of the fact and communicated with
the authorities here. The owner of
the harness went to Baltimore and
identified the property. Officers LAM
bert and Hollis brought the prisoners
up Thursday and placed them in Jail.
They had lived here and at the Ferry,
and claim that they found the harness
along the railroad near Baltimore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

COLLAR BONE BROKEN On last
Monday evening, as Mr.. Henry Fulk
was gong out home riding colt, the
animal frightened at some object by
the roadside at point near Mr.. r. G.
Burkhart's. The sudden start, COM
ing so unexpectedly, threw Mr.. Fulk
on the hard pike with such violence
that his collar bone was broken. He
preceded to his home however, and
DIR. l.. M. Sincindiver rendered the
necessary surgical assistance. Mr..
Folk is now doing as well as could be
expected Statesman.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

FIREMEN's EXCURSION Fire
Department will have an excursion
to Harrisburg, on Thursday, Sept.
nth. This will be pleasant trip and
about the last one of the season. The
fare is 81 60 for the round-trip, but
the tickets are only good on the spec
ial train-regular fare on all other
trains. The excursion tickets are for
sale by Messrs. Cline, Roberts and
Gayer, of the Department, and not
at the station office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS. - Council
met Thursday night all present.
Library Committee reported total
value of Faulkner Library $1749.25 /;
value of the miscellaneous library
S624.50; value of law books, Sl124.75.
Mr.. Grozinger ofthe Light Commit
tee reported use of corporation lamp
and post granted M. E. Church, they
to light same. Gasoline lamp on S.
Raleigh st. ordered lighted. Gasoline
lamp ordered placed near Trammel's
store, also one on N. High Street, be-
tween property ofH Helferstay and
Mat. Heck.
Water Board Chairman reported
rates of water motors at So a month,
parties using same to give notice to
engineer two hours before use.
Application of Jacob Gardner and
w. T. Stewart for mains to be extend
ed, will received attention as soon as
finances permit. Pipes for extension
ON Third st. has been ordered, and IA
inch valve for water works received.
Petition of James Dunn for extern
sion of water mains on South Queen
Street, referred to Water Board.
Finance Committee reported meet
ing of Aug. 18th; copy of assessors
book for 1885 received, and Sergeant's
receipt for S12, 247 Is, amount of taxes
taken for same, and said amount
charged to him.
Chairman Street Committee ordered
to have crossing put down on John
Street.
Library Committee report taken up,
and after considerable discussion, mo-
tion to accept bequest of the late G. j.
Faulkner was voted upon, resulting
in tie vote, and voted down by the
decision of the Mayor in the mega
tive. The special committee appoint
ed to consider the advisability of pur.
chasing the Everett lot, reported un-
favorably. Mr.. Williams reported
that Mr.. Adams would lease lot at $50
a year with the privilege offive years,
in case corporation needed it at any
time.
4th Ward Councilman authorized to
have Scheelky's alley cleaned out and
to have parties living there notified
not to throw anymore filth out.
Mayor empowered to have rip-rap
gutter put down in front of property
of Mrs. Dunn's heirs on east Burke
Street, and collect the cost by attach.
ment of rent income.
Mr.. Wellinger asked to have bal
ance of Mr.. Grady's fine RENTED
not granted.
| Bills passed and Council adjourned
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Ayers Ague Cure, when used accord
ing to directions. is warranted to eradi-
cate from the system all forms of malar-
ial disease, such as Fever and Ague, Chill
Fever, Intermittent, Remit.ent and Bill
lous Fevers, and disorders of the liver.
Try it. The experiment is safe one,
and will cost you nothing if cure is not
effected.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

w. E. Rawlings, Esq, Edmund 8 Store.
Va, says he purchased four barrels lof
Powell's Prepared Chemicals, two for
two for tobacco. the others for cotton.
Applied about 400 lbs. to the acre. The
result was very satisfactory, as it
equaled that of fertilizer used by it
which cost more than three times as
much. Address Brown Chemical Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
THE MARKETS.
MARTINsBuRa MARKETS.
CITY pRonucR MAnKrrs

Corrected every Friday BY n. Grave.
Potatoes, new IS ); Butter II Eggs
10 hams 10; sides g.; shoulders s;
lard Z; spring chicken 10 duck Is
per piece; apples 80 per bush.
dried apples 8 per lb.; peaches
s.; cherries Sc. huckleberries 5 F.; and
blackberries 4.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

The NJ. G. Band furnished some
fine music for the citizens on Wednes-
day night. If they would not
play some of their must C so fast, our
colored friends could dance a great
deal better.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

There was considerable excitement
on the hill last week one night, by an
alarm of burglars from the house of
Mrs. Brady. A number of men were
collected but all were afraid to enter
until an officer came. No one was
found in the house, but the family
and neighbors were badly scared.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Mr.. G. J. Scheelky returned Satur-
day from business trip down South.
His description of southern ways and
affairs would be valuable information
to many of our readers, could we give
If
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05
lTrsdo narkl
WALK
BOOT
4

The statement is made. and, we
suppose, is true, that Mr.. Ed. HI.
Davis has been appointed postmaster
at this place, vice j. r.. Carskadon,
removed. We suppose the removal
must be for offensive partizanship"
as we have never heard of any other
complaint against Uncle Bob."--
Keyser Echo.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Miss Beck, of Piedmont, who for
some time could be seen smiling at our
young clerks, returned to her home on
Tuesday.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

The gloomy fears, the responding
views, the WEAKNESS of soul that many
complain of, would often disappear were
the blood made pure and healthy before
reaching the delicate vessels of the brain.
Ayers Sarsaparilla purifies and vitalizes
the blood and thus conduces to health
of body and sanity of mind.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Miss Helen and Emma Gruber, two
of Hagerstown's fair daughters, who
have been visiting friends in this city,
returned to their home last Monday
after brief and ENJOYABLE visit.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Frank A. Matthews, who has been
spending his vacation with his pa
rents, left to-day for Philadelphia.
We are sorry to part with Frank, but
the ladies say it is only for short
while.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Rev. j. A. Hoffheins is visiting over
in Carlisle.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1885-09-05

Prof. A. Tegethoff and son paid
Martinsburg visit this week. The
Professor has position in the Pen
sion Office, and IS off on little recre-
alton.