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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The blunder of New Hampshire sur
veyor l45 years ago gave to Massachusetts
Il triangular piece of ground nearly three
miles wide at its base on the Connecticut
river and So miles long. 1t came about be
cause the surveyor, in l14l, allowed 10 de
grees for the westerly variation of the
needle in running the dividing line be
tween the colonies when he should have
allowed only 6 degrees and 10 minutes
The mistake was discovered not very long
after but no serious claim has been set up
by New Hampshire, at least of recent
years, to the slim triangle of territory thus
given TO Massachusetts. Commissioners
appointed by the two States are now to
adjust the claims in reference to the mat
ter, and have boundary monuments erect
ed, with the consent of both common
wealths.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The American Tariff league, is an or
ganization whose strength and influence
has perhaps. been underestimated even
by its friends. Its power, however, is des
tined to be felt in American politics, and
that at no distant day. The organiza-
ton has laid its foundations deep and
broad, although the work has been done
so quietly as hardly to attract the notice
OF Its opponents. 1t now has strong
general hoard OF mana cement, Il manager
for every State in the Union, and vice
presidents in five hundred and fifty leading
counties Itswork is at present, and will be
for Il time, of course, educational in its ma
ture, but for this very reason it will be
progressive. The American Tariff league,
70 the protection of American industries
aud labor, is destined t. be heard from
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

NicePresdent Hendricks sudden and
unexpected death will be severe blow to
the Democracy, especially to the Bourbon
wing of the party. The deceased was Il
man OF honest purposes and firm Convc-
lions, however extreme his political opin-
ions may have been. His death before the
assembling of Congress and the election
of Il president pro tcp Dorc Of tn Senate.
leaves the country Tor the Ii i. being
without Il vice President
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

six years, which will be long before the
De Lesseps canal is done-if it ever is
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

1t is reported from Washington that Mr.
Eugene Higgins contemplates retiring
from his present Office III order to become
a candidate for sergeant-atarms of the
House Of Representatives How good Il
Sergeani-at-arms Mr. Higgins would
make is not apparent; but the country
would undoubtedly prefer to have him in
almost any position except that of appoint
ment clerk of the treasury department.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The Rev. Downs having been uclled on
of his church in Boston, mas begun 20 pos,
Us Il martyr on the public platform. Las
Sunday he drew an immense audience t,
Music hall, and collected big bag O.
com for the poor-remeseuted by himscl
and "family." But, after all, Downs i,
not so much to blame as the great public
which flatters his vanity and support.
him in his disgrace. 1t is all a pitiful di,
play of the weakness aud littleness of
human nature.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

Pain from indigestion, dyspepsia, Nuu too
hearty eating Is rcliNed at once hy taking one
OF Carriers Little Liver Pills immediately
after dinner. Don't forget this
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The great powers of Europe seem less
inclined to fight than some of the little
ones But this is perfectly natural. Great
bodies move slowly.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The decision of the Supreme Court on
Maloney's appeal from the verdict of the
lower court in which he was convicted of
libelling Chief Justice Royce, will be
ava tied with especial interest. If we can
Judge of the temper of the mass of the
citizens of this State, there is general
desire to see Judge ROyce's assailant re
ceive the punishment he deserves Moth
ing but the clearest establishment of the
truth of his charges could Justify him in
his outrageous assault He utterly failed
to establish it. The trial in fact estab-
lished the falsity of the charges. The cir
cumstances clearly demand that an e:S-
ample be made in the case for the defence
not only of the honor of citizen, but of
the judiciary. We have 10 luminosity
toward Maloney; but his punishment
! will teach some persons and some papers
( Il wholesome lesson.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

1t is reported that Minister Cox has a
Republican as his secretary of legation.
That is why we laugh.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

Now that Princeton has captured the
college football championship from Yale,
the latter institution seems to be totally
bereft 1t is seldom that an institution
loses both its President and its athletic
supremacy at the same time.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

1t is Il great pity that Nesuvius is So
ituated that is Of no earthly use to
O'DOnOvan Rosa.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

Taking the country through, doubtless
diphtheria claims more victims than small
pON. An eminent New York physician is
reported to have said that no cure for diph-
liberia is known to the profession That it
is as contagious as it is deadly is certain
The importance of preventive measures
against this terrible disease, therefore, can
hardly be exaggerated. Vaccination is
all important, and sanitation even more so.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

Some opposition to the reappointment
of Mr.. Dorman b. Eaton as civil service
commissioner is threatened but it can
not amount TO much Mr.. Eaton is an eX-
cellent man for the place and can give
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The movement to secure national
bankruptcy law at the coming session of
Congress promises to be Il very strong
one. The New York Chamber Of Com
nerce, Boards Of Trade and Transporter
ton, Marine association and several other
financial and commercial organizations of
that city are making arrangements to send
Il combined delegation to Washington to
urge Congress to pass such a law. II is
also proposed by the leaders in the move
ment that an elaborate petition, rehears
ing all the arguments in favor of the pro
posed law, be prepared for the informa-
ton of the congressional committee hay
ing the matter in charge, Business men
of all sections are asking for such law
and are expecting to get it,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The death of Mr.. Charles !. Osborn, a
well known New York broker, at the com
paratively early age of fOrty-ciEht. natur-
ally suggests an inquiry into tn" c.,a-,.
Mr.. Osborn's physician state, THAI his
death was from Bright's disease, cJ1s,i
by great mental strain and ii;,ie or no
physical exercise. Here, then, i, at eXpla-
nation for the alarming prcvdlency OF
Bright's disease and kindred discusses
among Our business ana professional mcu.
Mental ovcrwork, lack of eXcrcise-th -
two causes are shortening the lives of
thousands who might otherwise live to Il
ripe old age.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The New York S'ut suggests that some
of the true inwardness of the opposition,
such as it is, to senator kdmunds, comes
from his attitude toward some Of the
powerful corporations of the country. The
Pacific railroad corporations which, in
good part through his efforts, have been
made to account to the public treasury
for good deal of money which they in
tended to keep, of course dislike Mr.. Ed
munds and would he glad to keep him
out of the Senate chamber, But that is Il
reason why every disintcrested citizen
and taxpayer should sustain him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

As was expected, - r.. Randall, Esq. Of
Rutland has been appointed United States
bank examiner for Vermont, in place of
tx GOV. Ilendee, whose resignation was
asked for, Mr. Randall is member of a
well known Vermont family, being a
brother of the late Col. +. Y. Randall He
is an architect by profession ana has been
superintendent of schools in Rutland. lie
is an intelligent and responsible man, and
we know of no reason why he may not be
expected to make Il competent and reliable
officer in his new position. We think he
viii be IN examiner who examines. Mr.
Randall is of course democrat, and was
long since selected for this Office by the
dispensers Of federal patronage in Yer
mont.
Postmaster-General Villas is reported as
very busy preparing the line of defence
which he will make to Congress in his an
nual report for having failed to carry out
the law of March 3, 1885, with respect to
the steamship companies. 1t is announc-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The university of Michigan at Ann Ar
Dor now possesses the most complete col
lection of humorous antitheses in this
country, Mr.. William Mahon Of that
town has presented it with what is call
ed "the best Irish library in America"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1885-11-27

The latest developments in the Bul-
garia-Seryian affair must increase the
prospect of war between Russia and
Austria. 1t may be that the great Eu-
ropcan crisis is closer at hand than was
expected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Row in a Ballroom.

The Washington papers give par
ticulars of an unpl easantness which oc-
CURED last Thursday evening at the
house of Mrs. ex-senator Stewart, oil
Nevada, where reception was being
held. According to the Post, Mr.. Paul
Holman, son of Congressman Holman,
of Indiana, had an engagement to dance
with a young lady, which the latter de-
clined to fulfill when she discovered
that the young man was under the III
fiuence Of liquor. At the young lady's
request Senior Carlos de Castro, an at
tache of the Venezuelan legation, agreed
m art "a her protector, and he so in
formed Holman when the latter insisted
on the lady dancing with him, where
upon Holman resented the interference
by striking De Castro in the face with
an opera hat, which he followed up
with blows with his fist in the face OF
the foreigner. an exciting scene fol-
lowed. the shrieks of the ladies being
mingled with the shouts of the prnci-
pals and their friends. Holman was
finally gotten out of the house by his
friends, and matters quieted down. On
Friday friends of De Castro waited on
Holman, and the result was an apology,
which was satisfactory to the insulted
party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
,,,,...,.,..-Mr. Thos. vanmeter,

MfracuIous.-Mr. Thos. Vanmeter,
of Leetown, called to see us and pay up
for tie REGISTER. He is an old Demo-
cratic war-horse, and he related to MS a
miraculous event in connection with
the recent election. He says that Tor
several years he has been troubled with
gangrene in his heel, and with all the
doctoring he could get he was not re-
lieyed. He took the notion that II
Cleveland was elected he would be
cured, and sure enough the day after
election he began to feel an improve
ment. When rumors came that Cleve-
land was defeated, Uncle Tom denied
them and said that 1t could not be so,
for his heel was improving right straight
along. He put as much faith in that
heel as If 1t was a barometer, and 1t
proved worthy of his confidence. 1t has
been getting better and better, and is
now almost entirely we'll. We hope Mr..
Vanmeter will live to see many more
Democratic Presidents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Public saIes.-we call attention

Public SaIes.-We call attention
to the following public sales advertised
in the REGISTER:
Monday, February 2d-Geo. NJ. Beltz-
hoover, Special Commissioner, will sell
sixteen acres of land near Kearneyville.
On Thursday February, 9Th Mr. Geo.
w. Byers will sell Stock, Farming uten-
sils, &C., on the Widow Rutherford's
farm, 3 miles southwest of Shepherds
town.
Saturday, February 7th-George VI.
Beltzhoover, j. S. Bragonier, ID. b.
Lucas and w. Fl. Travers, Special Com
missioners, will sell the "Black Farm"
and Andrews Farm" formerly be-
longing to Oliver Sherman, deceased,
near Shepherdstown,
Tuesday, February 10TH. Calvin
Tabler will sell stock and farming i'm
plements at his residence near Dutfields.
His property is very valuable.
On Wednesday. February Goth, Mr..
Murphy Tabler will sell all his stock,
farming utensils, &C., two miles north
OF Shepherdstown. His stock is very
valuable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

PersOnal.-Rev. Il. S. johnson, ID.
D., of Lebanon, Pa, Secretary Of the
Board of Foreign Missions of the Re-
formed Church, delivered most inter-
esting address in the Reformed Church
of this place last Sunday, and also
preached at night. We were pleased to
have call from DR.. johnson.
Rev. B. F. Bausmann has gone to
Middlstown, Md, where he will preach
on Sunday. Consequently his appoint
ments here are Cancelled.
Messrs. w. N. Lemen, David Billmyer
and Fl. F. Barnhart, three of our most
respected citizens, have recently been
i'll, but, we arc glad to state, are all re-
covering.
Mr.. william McBee, formerly OF this
place, but recently from Kentucky, is
on visit to his home here, after long
absence.
Mrs. r. NJ. Marshall is visiting friends
In Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Good News.-We know of some

Good News.-We know of some
ambitious but unsuccessful young meu
who will feel truly rejoiced in heart to
learn that an absolutely hairless face Is
the newest wrinkle in fashionable So
ciety. For the present the mode is con-
fined to the most exclusive sets, but OF
course it will only be few months
until the fashion is taken mp by the as
piring youths of every circle. The
smooth faces of the young gallants are
intended TO harmonic with classical
roles of their fair and intellectual COM
panions. The Romans, these youths
may we'll argue, ever since the time OF
Scirio Africanus, who was the first OF
his illustrious nation to employ "A barber
every day, considered the beard sign
of barbarlty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Pardoned.-Charles Lowry, of this

Pardoned.-Charles Lowry, OF this
county, has been pardoncd from the
penitentiary by Governor Jackson.
Lowry was convicted of burglary In
the Circuit Court in May, 1883, and
sentenced to five years in the peniten-
tiary. 1t appears that the burglary con-
sisted of breaking into a house where
another man was staying with the sweet
heart of Lowry and was crime occa-
stoned by jealousy and without other
criminal intent. The young man has
been in confinement nearly two years
and his behavior has been good. Judge
Faulkner, Judge Green, d. b. Lucas
and many others petitioned for the par
don and it was granted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

The Ice Harvest.-The Potomac
river was frozen over from shore to
shore solidly this week, and those of our
ice-dealers who had not previously done
go availed themselves of the opportunity
to fill their ice-houses with pretty fair
quality of ice. An immense quantity
has been gathered and housed. Messrs.
B. F. Graves and Geo. W. Knode have
made contract with the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad Company to furnish
four hundred tons of ice, to fill the two
large houses of the company at Shop
herdstown and also those at Hagerstown
and Luray.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

What is the best remedy for sore
throatp The Seven Springs Iron-Alum
Mass. Will it cure liberated sore
throatf Sooner than any other remedy
known. How long would have to use
it? If your blood is in healthy condi-
ton, only a few days. Otherwise as
many weeks. How long for common
sore throat? Usually one day-three TO
four applications. Is the Mass good for
dyspepsia? Ii has cured hundreds and
thousands. Where can | get this Mass
From any frst-class druggists or from
Landrum & Litchfeld, Abingdon, Va,
at 81 a bottle, postpaid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
A <sreat RevIvaI.-One Of

A Great Revival.-One OF the
most successful revivals that has ever
been held in this neighborhood was the
one which has just been ended at the
Presbyterian Church of Duffields. Rev.
C.. NJ. Howard, an evangelist, conducted
the meetings, assisted by Rev. j. A.
Scott, the pastor. An unparalleled in
terest was taken in the services, and
there were one hundred and twenty-six
inquirers during the time the meetings
were continued, greater part of whom
have professed conversion and will
unite with the church. The persons
converted are among the most promi-
nent and respected citizens of the COM
munity, anG the good work done ia i'll
estinlable. Mr.. Howard, we are in
formed, will continue the services at
Zion Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Berkeley County News.-W

Berkeley County News.-We
take the following items from the latest
Martinsburg papers:
From the .Statesman::
A New ENrERPRIsE.-S. Valentine &
Son, of Hagerstown, Nd, last spring
established an apiary on the farm of DR..
F. NJ. Davis, near Bedington station,
this county. Last fall five tons of
honey were taken from the hives. They
have some process by which they ex-
tract the pure honey from the comb,
without removing it from the hive,
leaving the comb for future operations
of the bees. This may truly be called
a labor saving process for the busy little
workers.
On last Sunday evening Mrs. D. s.
Eichelberger, accompanied by little
David, son of r. S. Eicbelbcrger, and
his nurse, started to drive to Mr.. r. S.
Eichelberger's residence, and when
near Flagg's crossing, her horse fright
ened at a passing train, and becoming
unmanageable, turned the buggy over,
throwing the occupants out, but fortu-
nately all escaped with only few
bruises. The horse had never before
shown any disposition to brighten at
the cars.
Messrs. c. o. Lambert, John T. JAN
new, D. W. Shaffer and H. c. Berry
have commenced the construction of a
skating rink in Winchester, Va. 1t is a
good point and no doubt the undertake
ing will prove success.
We are glad to learn that Mr.. James
W. Beard, who was so seriously injured
by an engine at Tabs station about
two weeks ago, is improving.
From the Independent:
On last Tuesday morning about 3
O'Clock, conductor Of freight Mr.. Frank
McBee, on Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
came near meeting with serious acci-
dent. He was taking the numbers Of
his train, and as he was crossing the
Rafting Bridge, short distance below
town, he slipped through, saving him
self from falling in the creek by catch
ing ut his srm-pits. The fall was very
painful, injuring his right thigh and
bruising several ribs. DIR. n. d. Baker
was called in and rendered medical as
sistance, and Mr.. McBee is getting on
as well as conld be expected. His many
friends hope he may soon recover.
Mr.. David Slagle was paralyzed at his
residence on Mechanic street, on Friday
morning. He Is confined to his room.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
The Holidays for Iss5.-For the

The Holidays TOT lSsS'-f VI 'he
year 1885 days and dates of important
events, anniversaries and holidays will
fall as follows: Septuagesma Sunday,
February lst; st. Valentines day, Sat
urday, February 18th; ShroVe Tuesday,
(Fastnacht) February 18th; Ash We'd
nesday, February 18th; Wsshington's
Birthday, Sunday, February 22d; First
Sunday in Lent, February 22d; ST. Pat
rick's day, Tuesday, March 18th; Palm
Sunday, March 20; Good Friday, April
I'd; Easter Sunday, April 9Th; Law Sum
day, April 18th; Rogation Sunday, May
10th; Ascension day, Thursday, May
l4th; Decoration day, Saturday May
30th; Trinity Sunday, May Slst; Corpus
Christi, Thursday June 4th; indepen-
dence day, Saturday July 4th; First
Sunday in Advent. November 18th;
Christmas, Friday, December 25th.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

Story of n Pima young child of
Mr.. Joseph Garrish, residing on Sails
bury street, this place, last summer ac-
cidentally swallowed pin. No pain
having resulted from the swallowing
of so acute an instrument, the matter
WAS forgotten. Some few days since,
however, sore of somewhat large pro-
portions broke out upon the child's body
In spot Immediately below the hip,
which, when penetrated, emitted pus.
The point of the pin was seen a few
days since protruding from the sore.
1t was promptly pulled out. Since
then the sore has healed, and the child
has entirely been restored to health. A
remarkable fact Williamsport Tran
script.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
proDo,ed Railroad Extension.

The Winchester Times says that Col.
Boyce, vice. president OF the Shenandoah
Valley Railroad, had conference here
with a number Of large property hold
ers few evening ago, to whom he made
an authoritative proposition TO build the
Washington, Western and Ohio Rail-
road from Round Hill, Loudoun county,
equip and run the cars to Winchester
mon the condition that the city and
Frederick county issue their bonds,
when completed, for $50, 900, bearing 3
per cent. The road Is to issue in lieu
thereof their bonds at per cent, Sc
cured by first mortgage on the road
bed equipment. The people there look
fayorably upon the proposition, and a
strong effort will be made for its adop-
ton by the necessary legal vote In the
near future.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

County News.-We clip the fol-
lowing from the last Charlestown
papers:
From the Spirit,
Cadet wm. E. Craighill, Of this place,
stands 4th in the January examinations
ut West Point.
Sam. Ross, colored, was committed to
Jail last week charged with stealing
pig from Mr.. Thomas West.
We are pleased to learn that MIR. Geo.
w. Mock, Of this place, ha> good pros
pect of becoming the beneficiary of
about eighty thousand dollars worth
of real estate, In Pennsylvania-from
his deceased grandmother and through
an aunt now living.
The deadly destroyer has again en-
tered the Free Pres, household and taken
from it's fireside circle another member
this time the youngest Of the family,
Edward F. Gallaher, who died OH FRI
day night last. after long and linger-
ing illness, aged 50 years. One after
another, within the short space Of sew
eral years, have brother, father and
mother, and now another brother, been
called to pass that bourne from whence
no traveller Ger returns. A few days
before his death the deceased announced
his perfect trust in God, and his friends
are left, in their mourning, the blessed
assurance that he departed feeling pre-
pared for his end, which he felt aware
was not far off. The sympathy Of the
community goes out to the Borrowing
family. May He who doeth all things
we'll comfort and sustain them in their
sad affection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
, terrible tragedy took place IN \

A terrible tragedy took place Ia New
port, KY, last Sunday. Mrs. Carrie H..
Winslow choked her son, seven years
old, to death, beat her ten-year-old
daughter so severely with a baseball
club that it is believed her injuries are
fatal, ana cut her own throat with a
razor, producing speedy death. Mrs.
Winslow was 80 years old. A few
months ago Mrs. Winslow returned
from sojourn in a sanitarium for treat
ment for insanity.