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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
THE FORSAkEN FARMHOUSE.

Against the wooded hill it stands,
Ghost ota dead home, staring through
Its broken lights ON wasted lands
Where old.timc harVcsts grew.
Unploughcd, unsown, by scythC unshorn,
The poor torsaken tarn-helds lie,
once rich ami rife with golden corn
And pale green brcadths of rye.
OF healthtul herb and flower herett,
The garden plot no housewife keeps;
Through weeds and tangle only left,
The snake, its tenant, crecps.
A lilac spray, once blossom clad,
Sways bare before the empty rooms;
Beside the roofless porch sad,
Pathetic red rose blooms.
His track, in mould and dust OF Oh outh,
ON floor and hearth the squirrel leaves,
And in the hrelcss chrnncy's mouth
His web the spider weaves.
The leaning barn about to fall
Rcsounds no more ON husking ewes;
No cattle low in yard or stall,
No thresher beats his shcaves.
So sad, so drcar! 1t seems almost
some haunted Presence makes its sign;
That down yon shadowy lane some ghost
Might drive his spectral kline!
-joha Grecaieaf Whdtier, in The iti0Htic
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
CLEVELAND AND THE GEORGlANS

AUGUSTA. "a, April |. lSbu'
Editor Register Il enclose letters pub
lished in the Augusta ChroHicle of yes
tertlay and to-day. obtained, as is stated,
by efforts of this paper, which editorially
is attacking Mr.. Cleveland in IA very bit
ter manner. There is another letter pub
liShed. denunciatory of Mr.. Cleveland.
but as it is anonymous omit it. This
Chronicle is one of the principal papers
of the South. Its editor was II very
strong supporter of Mr.. Cleveland at the
convention that nominated him, but as
one of the correspondents of the paper,
James X. Randall, now at Washington,
has been unable to get an office. and the
editor has failed to get an office for an
other friend here at Augusta, the paper
has turned very savagely, like Vance of
North Carolina. against Cleveland and
civil service reform.
There is much talk here in regard to
these letters and the subject they discuss.
The better part of the citizens stand by
Cleveland with great tervor: and, on the
other hand, professional politicians and
those they lead are very bitter against
him.
Whether Mr.. Cleveland said that there
would never again be Il solid south, a.
has been credited to him, or not, | can
not say. but am inclined to think it j. Il
fact. The big neck j. breaking it.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

The following letter is Il continuation
Of the series in answer to the circular
sent out:
Hon. Patrick Walsh.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
Blood

purifier, It is very much superior to any
other preparation of Sarsaparlla. All
persons of scrofulous or consumptive ten
denotes, and especially delicate children,
are sure to be greatly benefited by its
use" j. W. Starr, Laconia, Iowa, writes:
"For years 1 was troubled with Scrofu-
lous complaints. tried several different
preparations, which did me little, if any,
good. Two bottles of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla effected q complete cure. 1t Is my
opinion that this medicine Is the best
blood
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
Purifier

Of the day" c. E. Upton, Nashua, y. H.,
writes: For number of years l
was troubled with a humor in my eyes,
and unable to obtain relief until l COM
menced using Ayers Sarsaparila. have
taken several bottles, am greatly bene-
fited and believe it to be the best of blood
purifiers" h. Harris, Creel City, Ramsey
Co., Dakota, writes: 81 have been an
intense sufferer, with Dyspepsia, for the
past three years. Six months ago began
to use
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
FARM FOR SALE
$50 AN ACRE.
MEADOW, PASTURE AND FLOWING,

Is well watered; buildings in fair condition.
will sell all or one-half Considering its near
ness to the village and its quality, this farm is
cheap property and good investment for any
one. Such land, so near any other place of this
size, could not be bought for twice the money
L. u. TWITCHELL.
Middleburv, Vt, Oct. 81, 1855. 42:u
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09

Hairs Hair Remover rcnews, clcanses
brightcns, and inVigorates the hair, and re.
stores faded or gray hair to its youthful color
and lustre. People with gray hair should use
the Remover, and thus conceal from the world
their bleachcd locks and advancing age.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
Washington, Ga. March %, 1886.

That slight cold you think so little OF may
prove the forerunner of a complaint that may
be fatal. Avoid this result by taking Ayers
Cherry Pectoral, the best remedy for colds,
coughs, catarrhs, bronchitis, incipient con.
sumption, and all other throat and lung dis
eases.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
THE BEST

boon ever bestowed upon man is perfect
health, and the true way to insure health
is to purify your blood with Ayers sarsa-
parila. Mrs. Eliza A. Clough, "a Airing
ton ST., Lowell, Mass, writes: "Every
winter and spring my family, including
myself, use several bottles Of Ayers Sar-
saparilla. Experience has convinced me
that, as powerful
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
Hon. Patrick Walsh

Dear .Sir:-lours of the 24th instant
submitting for my consideration and re-
ply five questions came duly to hand.
To the LIST, "what do you think of the
civil service policy of President Cleve-
land:" answer that heartily endorse
it, The public offices of the United
States government, which do not involve
the political policy of the President, sim
ply requiring of the persons holding
them honesty, fidelity, attention and skill
ought not TO be mixed up with the results
of presidential election. As | read the
history of this and other countries, moth
ing is more certain to demoralize our vot-
ing population, interfere with the bust
ness of the country and jeopardize the
very existence of the government itself,
than to make the offices of the country
every four years the rewards of political
partisanship. In my humble opinion the
civil service act, enacted by the aid of
leading Democrats. several years before
Mr.. Cleveland became President-an act
which the present Democrat House of
Representatives refuses to repeal-an act
which prevents the President from re-
moving very large part of the public
officers of the United States, Except for
causes connected with the discharge of
official duties) is one of the best laws
ever put on the statute book honor the
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
Farm for Sale

THE Farm in the southeast part
of the town of Shoreham. of late
the home place of William G.. Will
son. deceased, is offered for sale
This farm is supposed to contain
IA acres, consisting of meadow,
pasturage and woodland, in desira-
bic proportion. The dwelling
house has lately been thoroughly
repaired and modernized; and is
neat, convenient, comfortable and
commodious. The out buildings,
though not new, are in fair condi-
ton, and entirely ample for the
wants of tie farm. The farm is
well fenced, and has upon it
young, thrifty and bearing orchard.
This is a fine opportunity for any
one desiring a good home and
farm with more desirable and fewer
Objectionable features, than the av-
erage of farms. If desired, easy
terms of payment will be granted.
For Price and other particulars, in
quire on the premises, of
Mrs. ELIZA WILSON,
Or of f. j. ORMSBEE, Brandon.
Shoreham, VT, Jan. 90, lsS6. 1T
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1886-04-09
temperance Column.
EDITED BY THE w. G. r. U.


"7he Lord IF Hosts is ,eih us, the COD %
JdcOb is Our refuge.'
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
FAIRCHILD,S POLICY.
He VIII be Guided by the State of Finances.
No Trouble With Jordan.

=
No Trouble With Jordan.
WASHINGTON, August 14.-Acting Sec
retary Fairchild said to-day that no policy
has been determined by the department
with regard to future calls for bonds. The
call for SO, 900, which viii mature
September 18th, was made because it was
deemed wise and expedient Future calls
will be determined solely by the state of
finances. While it is probable that
second call for $4,000, 900 bonds
may be made next month; such action will
depend entirely upon the condition of the
Treasury at the time. Secretary Fair
child's views in regard to the public debt
are embodied in the following statement
made by him before the Senate Finance
Committee, when the surplus resolution
WAS under consideration: THE Secretary
of the Treasury is fully in accord
with this resolution, so far rs
it is declaration in favor
of applying the surplus remains Ofthe Gov
ernment to the extinction of the interest
bearing debt in such amounts and at such
times rs this may be prudently and bene-
fcially done"
Mr.. Fairchild denied in most positive
terms the published statement that he and
Treasurer Jordan were at variance on the
subject of bond calls, and said that the
call was made after 4 conference with JOr-
dan and with his entire concurrence.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
A GEORGIA NECK-TIE PARTY.
A Policeman Lynched for Assaulting
Girl-Serious State Of Affairs.

A Policeman Lynched tor AssauAn6
Girl-Serious State of Afairs.
MACON, GA, August 1.-THE following
particulars of the lynching of Policeman
Moore for enticing the young girl Mamie
Little into houses of bad repute and there
assaulting her, are furnished by an eye
witness of the affair. Moore begged for
mercy and tainted away before the mob
reached the front door of the jail with
him. Down Fourth street the mop
marched diagonally toward the Central
Railroad shops until they struck
Cherry street. A large crowd as
sembled on both sides of the
street, a great many of whom were women.
The criminal, half walking and half
dragged by his captors, was led down Cher
~ street toward the river, followed by the
crowd, until they came i'll front OF the
house where the crime was first commit
ted. To stout limb of tree, fifteen feet
from the ground, they attached hempen
cord.
Moore then began praying for mercy,
saving that if he did do the deed he was
drunk; that he remembered nothing after
leaving the station. The rope was placed
around his neck and many hands Joined in
hauling him him into the air. The first knot
was too slack, and the prisoner fell to the
ground moaning and struggling. Awildcry
was raised 'He is not dead; swing him
again" The rope was lowered, man
aScended the tree and in jesting way said:
Throw her up, but don't let her drop; it
is bad luck" Rapidly adjusting the rope
he again lowered it, and Moore was swung
in the air again. A few struggles and the
body hung stiff and dead. A handkerchief
was tied over his eyes, and his hands were
tied behind him, and then the mob dis
perSed.
Yesterday it became known that the
young woman was of doubtful character.
This only intensified the anger of the mob,
and the cry was raised to lynch the girl
and the two women who kept the houses
in which they lived. Angry crowds were
upon the streets at late hour, and the
Governor has been appealed to for troops.
Great uneaSineSS exists.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15

quent speaker. He is also very popular,
and if the Republican majority in the dis
trict was smaller would make it lively for
Doodle Taylor.
Workmen were engaged all week at the
Acme glass works cleaning out pots, and
Monday morning both furnaces will be
blown in and the factory will start up in
full blast. Natural gas furnished by the
Royal Gas Company, will be the fuel used.
The Steubenville Y. NJ. C. A. were visit
ed Thursday evening by some Of their
brethren from Wheeling.
Last Wednesday night Grand Chancel-
lor James S. Beans and other members Of
the Order, Knights of Pythias in this city,
went down to Bridgeport to assist in con-
ferring several ranks on candidates. On
their way home the boys were loud in
their praise of the hospitality they receiv-
ed at the hands of the Bridgeport Knights,
and some of them who went over TO
Wheeling say that the Knights of that
city laid themselves out in their entertain
ment. The Knights here hope soon To
have return visit from their brethren
down the river, 50 that they can testify
their appreciation in more substantial
manner
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
4 MnntOn Murder.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, August IA
cold-blOOded murder was perpetrated at
Rockford, in Kent county, this morning,
which has thrown the town into great eX-
element, and lynching is freely talked of.
The murderer, John Boyd, being on a
heavy drunk all night, stole a breech-
loading revolver from a harness shop, and
went to the residence of Vim. e. Johnson,
a most prominent citizen, called him to
the door, and deliberately shot him
through the heart, killing him instantly.
BOYD bears \ bad name but is of Il good
family. After the shooting he coolly
walked down street threatening all he met
and Dragging of what he had done. He
also attempted to shoot two other citizens.
He is under arrest awaiting investigation.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
Changed Partners.

CONCORD, " H., August IA double
elopement which occurred ON Thursday
evening is causing considerable excitement
here. The parties were Geo. l.. MaNam,
livery staple keeper, Geo. W. Blake. a
freight conductor on the Concord railroad,
Mrs. A. NJ. Dickerman and Mrs. II. 1.
Eickerman. The four met at PenacooE
and took the night train presumably for
California. Maxam is married and has a
seventeen-year-Old son; Blake is also mar
ried. The women married brothers, the
wife of 4. NJ. Dickerman leaving three
Young children behind and the other WO-
man one child eight years old. Both men
took away all the money they had, leaving
their families destitute.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
a FATAL RAILWAY WRECK.
An Open Switch Causes a CollisiOn-Ont
Killed and Several Injured.

An Open switch Causes a COIlisiOn-One
Killed and Several Injured.
WOOD HAVEN, LONG ISLAND, \. Y,
August 14--A collision occurred early
this morning at the Atlantic division of
the Long Island railroad, in the village, in
which one life was lost and several men
severely injured The locomotive of a
freight train had been detached and run on
siding in the yard of the Lalance
4 GrOSjean Manufacturing Company
for the purpose of hauling out two empty
Hat cars. Conductor Geo. Nixon, of the
the freight train, had opened the switch
and neglected to close it, so that when Il
wild eat construction train came thunder
ing along at the rate of twenty miles an
hour it ran through the open switch, col
lidmg with the locomotive standing on the
side track and driving it and two ears some
300 feet up the yard and smashing the ears
against the walls Of one of the buildings.
George Hartford, the brakeman of the
freight train, who was coupling cars to the
engine, was crushed to DEATH his body be
ing horribly mangled. Engineer Will
ShuSen and Fireman Seward, OF the freight
locomotive, had narrow escapes from death,
both receiving serious injuries.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
TIE CLOUD BURST.
Disastrous Results In the Vicinity OF
Reading, Pa.

Disastrous Results in the Vicinity oi
Reading, Pa.
READING, Pa, August 1l.-Rcports
coming in from the country districts TO-
day shrw that last nights cloud burst and
storm was unprecedented. Many thou
sand bushels of unripc fruit are now lying
on the ground. The streets of Ham
burg presented the appearance OF
rivers Hundreds of cellars were flooded
wagons and agricultural implements were
washed from farm yards into the Schulkill
and carried away. The West Hamburg
rolling mill and the Tobias brick
yard were washed out by the
stream, compelling the employees Ia
flee for their lives. The cmbankmcnt
along the Reading railroad was washed
away, leaving the roads and sills hang
ing in the air Corn fields were washed
away, leaving not vestigc Of the
crops, and tobacco fields were riddlcd
The fruit crops are total loss. Three
barns valued at 1000 were struck by
lighting and DESTROYED together with
several animals and the roofs Of three
churches in the wcstcan section Of Bcrks
county were partially blown Oft
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
Base Ball.
PROSPECTS FOR NEXT SEASON.

PROSPECTS FOR NEXT SEASON.
Although the audiences which have thus
far assembled at the New Fair Grounds to
witness the really fine games occurring
there during the past six or eight weeks
have not been very encouraging to our
local base ballistS, still the members of the
home team and certain of their friends
have faith like grain of mustard seed that
the Wheeling public can be educated up to
a point where they will know good thing
when they see it, and acting upon this be-
lief, they are making arrangements for the
formation of an incorporated club which
shall be credit To the city, and
be capable of meeting on equal terms the
ball players of ncighboring cities and towns
in Ohio and Pennsylvania. 1t is the idea
to back the club with capital of 81, 800
or $1,000, lease a piece of ground on the
Island, fence il in and put up Il grand
stand, and then go into an association with
the clubs of such places rs GAINESVILLE, Al
lance, GAINESVILLE, Steubenvillc, Clcvc-
land, Little Washington, and probably
other cities. About loo has already
been secured in subscriptions, and the in
dicatiOnS are that the remainder will
shortly be forthcoming. 1t is TO be hoped
the project will succeed.
As an illustration of what good game
of ball will do We quote the following from
the Rrtrcc and Dramatic critic:
There is already a buzz of excitement in
Detroit over the three games To he played
there by Chicago, commencing on August
20. Excursion parties are being arranged
in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois,
and everything points to an enormous at
tendance"
The event Of the past week was Wcdncs-
days game with the Stcubenvillc club,
our boys scoring runs To the visitors 3.
The home team distinguished itself by It's
fine fielding, and WatSon'S pitching was
also excellent.
The Tunnel Orphans and the Activc~
played game of base ball yesterday after
noon on the Tunnel Green; > TO : in favor
Of the former
The Alliance team, of thinning memory,
will be here Thursday and Friday and two
great games arc looked for.
Jack GlasscOck will soon bc out of Il
Job.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
"a Harmonious Convention.

'.'. SrsfEy Register.
A-',aE. ". w., august ia large
-'-uoa"us mass convention was held
'-.ay ,oy the purpose Of selecting
-A..> 'os the Senatorial and Congrcs-
. .myations, the latter to be held
~'. A.-a,, -
.'.."n OF capt. Shiredie, J. 2. Ent-
v. s .t,ol to the chair. and Walter r.
.., '-a J. H. Candy, were made secre-
- NOTION oIC. ". Daley committee
\. . . .."" 'lyh district was appointed to
.-.E's-'hrrr delegates for each con-
.-- The following committee was
] r H-.~r 7. &. Davis: Elk Garden, DIR.
". .''-7Nir... Frankfort, John A. Robin
Do %r..,"a. John ". Vanmeter; Cubin
d. ]" "r.,h. Piedmont. John Sheri-
a.. 'r.,-a,.ou selected for the Senate
rau"a are SoHdly for George F.
-. .DA The Congressional delegation
L.. y meeting i in progress here, and q
-',.'u expected tomorrow.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
! SPECIAL ENVOY SENT.
,.s..ra7 Bayad to Look Into the Cut
" ting Case and
rr,py THE HOME DEPARTMENT,
,.,r Slgu.ck, Of New YOtk, on His
' Way to Mexico
, yFV POINT IN THE OLD CASE.

y,py August LIT is now posi-
,..,,,J that Secretary Bayard has
N'S arthur q. Sedgwick, Of this city,
%, ,,.., O., a special envoy intrusted
,c,rruc,ions to investigate the
WIZ ... matter and listen to Mexican
'-'. ~. for their side of the case and
-.r.i.cxrrcted to report to the State
,''' ..,..n, within twenty days rs to the
,b;smi>sion. Mr.. Sedgwick, it is
b,s 81, out for Mexico, within
''' s,,r hours. Mr.. Sedgwick, who
,l ,,.,ial experience in Information
49,. u.., for several years the corre-
,.o. secretary Of the Bar Association
.h...sr,. He has appeared before Con
- ..,mmittees rs the attorney Of
,r,rrrlt,onal Copyright League.
-rnvrlNUING OFFENsE'
,- r...,, Post published the following
.r .-,w Washington: state Depart
...a,.tl> question whether the point
.r ,r.. p.,.>S dispatches from the City
-, rnt Cuttings alleged crime was
. ..,.rr.n. oflru<e' begun ON Mexican
..r,, a ,hrrwd after thought on the
..,r.Nlr\.rln officials EN-COngreSS-
.. r-,nE iuuj. OF Ohio, and other able
-.. ..... ..r....~,ri that difficulty here where
Il. ..-.,.,r.,n,Irnrr was first made public.
30. l,~r ,,hn h.lS had occasion in the
...... r,, profession 10 make exhaustive
.....r,. authorities ON the subject OF
territorial jurisdiction, was strongly
.......rr that Cuttings ease came within
". -.....s International law ~ \ contlnu-
..r.n>... aaL he took pains to urge this
'.. r,ag several prominent members OF
r....-. lalir, Committee when II was
.... H.,.r,rr. 20 change the attitude OF
r.,.s.lumrul.
.r..-. n., hrru ample time since for
v.,.r Ermygo or some other friend OF
... v,...n Government 10 convey this
....r.,. ,u Mexico City. II Is regarded
......... ,.lr only at this late day Is
49,. ~. r.ariuu ut any such ground
..a.rT %. the court and 1t II looked
..r. .., .Irr-~thrr improbable that an OBJ
.... WN..u judge in u small frontier
,.. ,....I manifest >ucha ! close acqualn-
.......-l ,l. principles Ot International
....,. U.s. .ap..,., in his official publication.
.. .. .,,a... 70 is believed, hlS been made
..-.r aaI liter The fact to ttthe eNigen-
..,"- u. ..>r-
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
The Presidsnt,s Vacation.

WASHINGTON, D. c., August ll.-Ihe
President is using his best efforts towards
cleaning up work on his desk so rs to De
abIe to leave Washington early next week
for holiday in the Adirondack mountains,
He proposes to get away as soon as possible
and will leave on Monday if his affairs will
hermit. His force of assistants Is mater
ially decreased by the illness OF Secretary
Lamont and the temporary absence Oh
Assistant Secretary Pruden. 1t IS said the
President will appoint a new public printer
and district Judges for Colorado, Alabama
anJ North Carolina before his departure.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
Writ and Pleasants Democrats.

Special TslegraBl to the Sunday Register.
PARKERsBURG, August l4.-The fight
in the Writ Convention was very warm.
The result of the Convention was the Sc
lection of delegates by districts, giving
Jackson eight votes and Gibson one. D.
c, Casio was nominated to the House ol
DELEGATES, Noah Dulin, County Commits
SiOner. -,
In Pleasants county the result was an
instructed delegation for Judge Jackson;
Both Conventions were largely attended
and the enthusiasm great.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-08-15
3D. rN>o'~ MINUTE, MEN.
H.a il,, wuuId Turn out In Case Of An
Attack.

H.a iGr, wuuId Turn out In Case Of An
Attack.
;. .N-H. august 1.-THE signal for
Pc. .....wrg ru rise in arms Is the ring
.-a .a~ trr balls. Last night there was
.. ..ua aud the company promptly turn
'... ..N Wmcd and rushed to the rem
....- aarr. they formed into squares.
... .'a,uj ,o march to the bridge which
-., n %. Mexican side. Ii was then
... 'al, the alarm had been sounded
3. ,@.. a.r u the suburbs. The men
.,E Disappeared and in an hour all
a,.",r
'.-~,uam Iauham. who interviewed
...- .a 'hr Mexican prison yesterday,
'... Nr.r.t IN stating that ne Is here
-'...a. .uIgarlty. but its surmiSed that
.. '0n requested by the State De
.a...a, Washington to make careful
.-'.-l'on and report. Last evening
,.'a. 2" % large delegations Of citizens
-.Ut npusn on the leading topics Of