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The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

Mr.. Springer's committee has agreed
upon a bill to admit wool free of duty,
and at the same time to reduce some
what the duty on manufactured woolen
goods. This is in the line of the free raw
material policy, advocated by a few pro-
tectionists, who think it will be fine
thing for them to have their manufac-
tured goods protected while the mate
rial which they manufacture is duty
free. And certainly it would be a
fine thing. But how long do
these protected manufacturers expect
the wool growers will consent to be de-
prived of all protection for their products
while they have to pay tribute to the
manufacturers of that product? Not
very long certainly, if they are possessed
OF ordinary foresight. They must see,
if they are not blinded, that protection
can only exist so long as it is general and
impartial. When it is given to the manu-
facturers and denied all other persons
than it becomes favoritism, and is
doomed. Every free trader understands
this perfectly, and the popularity of the
free raw materials cry among this class
of economists is due to the knowledge
that every time a raw material is placed
on the free list while the finished product
of the same material is protected
the free trade army is reinforced.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

Evening Express, the Boston Herald, the
Boston Globe, the Bridgton News and
the Bath Times to the prejudice of the
Republican congressional representative
from this district, with the possible conse-
quence of handing over the, district to
the Democracy. If he cannot comply
either on account of any personal feel
ing or any obligation which his appoint
ment to the custom house placed him
under, the manly thing for him to do is
to promptly resign his place on the State
Committee.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

The negotiations for closer commercial
relations between this country and Can
ada have turned out as it was generally
supposed they would. They have
amounted to nothing. An extension of
the reciprocity treaty of 1854 along the
same lines was all that the Canadian
commissioners had to offer and of course
this was promptly rejected. There is
plenty of room for the suspicion that the
Canadian government never expected
any other result and never wished for
any, its only purpose being to give an
appearance of deferring to the growing
desire for closer commercial relations
in Canada, without really yielding any
thing. Pretty soon all the Conservative
papers of Canada will be saying that the
negotiations have demonstrated that the
United States wants no closer relations
with the Dominion, and that all efforts
in that direction on the part of Canada
must necessarily be fruitless. Mr.. Alb
bolt, the Dominion premier, has simply
been playing shrewd game of politics:
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

OUTING FLANNEL.
1 case Short Length, 6 Lee
In gray and brown mixtures. Regular
1Oc quality.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17
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The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

All but two or three of the delegates SO
far chosen to the New York Democratic
state convention are for Hill and will
vote for such delegates to the National
convention as he directs. This was
anticipated however. Indeed, the real
ground of the opposition to the conven-
ton was the certainty that it would turn
out Hill delegates. How much influence
they will have in the National Democratic
convention is now the important question
It is safe to say that they will have much
less than they would if the Cleveland
men had not risen up in protest.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

The removal of the Louisiana lottery
to Mexico will be agreeable to the people
of the United States, and as Mexico
wants it nobody need complain. 1t will
behoove the United States authorities
however, to keep g. sharp eye on the
border to prevent the sending of lottery
literature into this country, something
undoubtedly which will be attempted.
1t is highly improbable that the COM
pany will confne its operations to Next
co unless it is compelled to.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17
THE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY IL.

The report of the minority of the coin
age committee Of the House is an able
document and its arguments against the
free coinage of silver would be conclu-
sive to any reasoning mind. But the adj
vocates of free coinage do very little
reasoning. They have jumped to the
conclusion that free silver will be good
thing, and that settles it. Argument is
completely wasted upon them. Nothing
but dire experience will ever convince
them that their views are unsound.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

There is a movement on foot in New
York to investigate the treatment in
vogue at the Kelley institute at White
Plains in that state, and a resolution in
that direction has been introduced into
the legislature. In view of tho fact that
several patients of these institutions have
died soon after receiving the treatment
an investigation of the kind proposed
would seem to be called for. Certainly
if the treatment is really scientific and
beneficial no injury will be done it by an
examination but on the contrary its value
will be confirmed. On the other hand if il
be unscientific and dangerous then the
community has right to know it. Insti-
buttons which undertake to treat the hui
man body ought always to be under
supervision.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

The owners of wild land in this state
are making fight against the confrma-
ton of Mr.. A. V. Gilman of Foxcroft,
whom the Governor has appointed a
member of the Board of State Assessors.
Mr. Gilman is farmer and many of the
farmers of this state have an idea that
in the matter of taxation there is dis
elimination in favor of wild lands.
Should Mr.. Gilman, who is admittedly a
capable man, be denied confirmation by
the Council the farmers may feel justly
that an issue has been joined between
themselves and the wild land men in the
matter of taxation. Is it good policy for
the wild land men to force such an is
sue? or for any portion of the Council to
assist them?
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

City of Portland As due 1902-1912.
City of Portland 6's due 1907.
City of SacO 4's due 1901.
City Of Calais As due 190l.1911.
City of Toledo, Ohio A 1-2's due 1899.
City of Toledo, Ohio 1-2's due 1909.
City of Toledo, Ohio 1-2's due 1919.
Calais Water Go. First Mort. SIS due
1906.
st. Croix E. L. & Water Co. First
Mort. SIS due 1906.
Kansas City, Kansas, Water Co. First
Mort. 6's due 1S94-l9O7.
Maine Central r. r. Consol Mort. Us
due 1912.
Cleveland City Cable Railway First
Mort SIS due 1909.
Denver City Cable Railway First Mort.
6'S due 1908.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17
IL ~ Z ~ S.

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at - IL 1.2c
so dozen Heavy Damask Towels,
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/ lot TWilled Crash, Lee
/ lot Glass T0Welling, 6 lac
1 lot All Linen Glass Towel
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/ lot superior Glass Towelling,12 Lee
/ lot 17c Hnck TOwelling, IL 1-2c
/ lot Half BIeached Table DAM
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lot Half Bleached Table Dam
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All extra bargains.
Fine Bleached DamaSk, soc, 75c,
$1.OO, $1.5O, $1.75, $500.
Superior styles and quality.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17

Rev. George C.. Lorimer, D. D., per-
sonal friend of Sturgeon, is preparing a
popular life of the great London preach
er for immediate publication.
The Portland daily press., 1892-02-17
BLEACHED COTTON.
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BROWN COTTONS.

BROWN COTTONS.
/ bale Remnants, "a in., 2 Lee
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sale prices.
1 bale Lockwood A Remnants, &c
1 bale Lockwood 9-S Remnants, &c
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
Musical conyenbou-cOncert Saturday Night

Musical Convention Concert Saturday Night
Prof. w. J. Harrington, assisted by
Miss Belle Mullins and Miss Hattie
Randolph, of the Boston Concert
Company, organized a musical con-
ven;ion in the town hall last Monday
night, and are now teaching a class
Of about forty persons. The conven
ton will close Saturdar night with
concert. which will be participated in
by the class and the three persons
above named A musical treat may
be expected Miss Mullens, the So
prano, IL a singer who has a most
charming voice, and the opportunity
to hear her is one that should not be
missed-it seldom comes to the people
of our inland towns. Miss Randolph,
the alto and orga mist. aud Prof. Hhr-
rington, the bass and director, are also
excellent musicians. At the free con
cert last Monday evening they great =
ly pleased large audience. On Sat
urday evening most enter raining
programme will he given, and we ad o.
wise everyone who can do 80 to be
present. The music class will assist
in the performance The admission
will he % cents, reserved seats 80
cents. children 10 cents. Doors open
at ! o'clock. entertainment begins at
80.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
Was il Cancer ?

In the summer OF 1890, something
began TO appear on my face, similar
10 a cancer Itried various remedies.
but nothing gave relief until used
:. :. =, which entirely cured me. l
used only six bottles. w. f. SrkARNs,
Alexander City, Ala.
We have a number OF remarkable
cures reported To Us OF epitheliona or
skin cancer. ;. ;. ;. seems To cure
by forcing out the poison aud the
poisonous germs, the general heaitn
is in the meantime improved, and
finally tine sore heals, the scales drop
of. aud the patient is we'll ;. =. ).
is entirely vegetable and harmless.
Our treaties on the blood and skin
will be mailed free To all who will ap'
ply for il. Address,
SWIFT SPECIFIC Co,
Atlanta, ia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
The News of the Railroads.


Mr.. William Fsigley has been
forced to resign his position AS con
ductor on the Norfolk 4 Western
Railroad on account OF the weak con-
dition of his eyes. Mr.. Feigley will
probably continue in the employment
of the company in another capacity.
Mr.. Bart CLANCY has been given
Mr.. Feigley's train between -4asers-
town and Roanoke.
w. l.. Troplis. a b. 4 o brake
man, struck his head against bridge
near Cumberland. Fell between
cars. Ground to pieces by wheels.
The body of Henry Reck, a b. & 0
brakeman, was found along the rail
road tracks at Weverton the day at =
ter Christmas. 1t is believed by some
that he was murdered, as he had
been in q quarrel short while before.
He was from Martinsburg, where he
leaves wife and a little child.
A contract for the forty new loco
motives for the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad has been awarded TO the
Baldwin Locomotive Works of Phila-
delphia. The cost will be in round
figures about 100000.
West Virginia comes out strong in
the railroad building record for 1891,
she being credited with completing
1871 . miles out OF 4,011.j miles in the
whole OF the union. But three
States laid more miles OF track,
Georgia, Pennsylvania aud Washing
ton. We are also credited with in
tending to build 2O6 miles in 1891.
Alb. & o. express train WAS wrecked
near Fairmont Wednesday morning.
Twelve persons were injured, but
none fatally.
The rate for clergymen on the Is. &
O. has been reduced from three
fourths to II one half rate, TO take eff
feet from January LIST.
-. II. udlIcll. IL II W. A4S1A
who lived in Martinsburg, was caught
between two cars lie was coupling
and squeezed to death.
David Ways, Il printer by trade
and a brother of Mr. Charles +.
WAYS. of the B. & O. Railroad, was
run over by the cars at Martinsburg
last week and instantly killed.
Train No. on the b. 4 o. Railroad,
due at Shenandoah Junction at $50
a. M. does not stop at Shenandoah
Junction now. 1t was the popular
train for the east with Shepherds
town people.
1t requires $1,000 pounds OF coal to
run a freight train from Hagerstown
to Shenandoah and return, over the
! Norfolk l. Western Railroad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
The Far nt the Town Hall.

The fair, or bazar, held in the new
town hall of Shepherdstown during
the recent holidays was quite finau-
cial success, aud the ladies are great
ly pleased at the result of their la
bors. The gross receipts Were $3.50
and the expenses $3.50, leaving the
snug sum OF 1850 TO be added to the
treasury. The people enjoyed the
! fair. and it was a very pleasant place
to spend the evenings. On December
eth Mt. Nebo Lodge No. 81, A, f. i
\. NJ, took supper. Thursday the
Camp OF Confederate Veterans had
a special spread, when some of the
old boys made big effort TO catch
up with the meals lost during their
four years service. Tuesday night
gay parties Of pretty girls and good
looking young men from Harper's
Ferry drove up, and though they en-
joyed an excellent SUPPER it was much
regretted that the grip had iuterfered
with an attractive programme for the
stage Friday night leap year sup
per was the feature OF the evening.
when the young ladies made them
selves agreeable TO the young men
and footed the bills besides.
Performances were given several
evenings on the stage. The Mistle-
toe Bough, 1.-The meeting of the Ma
tons, and The Gypsy Camp" were
all very pretty scenic pieces and were
we'll rendered. A minstrel perform
ance by the young men Of the vicini-
ty afforded considerable amusement
one evening.
The event Of the Dazar was the con-
test for the handsome rocking chair
donated by Mr.. R. 5. NJ. Holman.
There were four original contestants,
but the fight narrowed down 10 two
OF the ladies and their friends worked
like beavers up to the last moment.
when S95 had been collected on the
chair. Mrs. II. c. Marten won the
prize finally, having AS votes TO 4OS
for Mrs Kimball. A contest for a
childs dress was won by little Louise
I.icklider, daughter OF Mr. +. L.
l.icklider. Mr.. Geo. +. Ryan guessed
nearest the number of beans ia a jar,
and won the slumber robe. lie
guessed 6, 40, the real number being
! GAO. Miss Lily kerney won IA hand
some sofa cushion 4 number OF
smaller al ticles were CHANGED oil to
various persons.
The Ladies' Town Hall Association
return their thanks to the public
for its liberal patronage, and espec-
tally those who worked so hard to
make the bazar interesting and sue
cessful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
ovser DOnos m Washington County.


Mr.. j. a. Hawkep, editor Of the
Williamsport Transcript, writes TO the
Baltimore Sun that "a str ange phe-
nomenon, in the shape of large ball
of fire about the size of wagon
wheel. was seen by Mr.. Joseph Zim-
norman and his brother on their
farm, near this place, about 9 o'clock
Christmas night. which moved along
in a straight ine.about ten feet from
the earth, whirling rapidly in its
flight. When opposite where they
stood the ball struck tree and tore
through the branches. y hundred
wards further on it struck another
tree. and in ali instant disappeared. ~
The Hagerstown Globe adds 10 the
above story the statement that sever
al gentlemen doubted the truth OF 1t,
and concluded to drive over TO the
scene Of mystery, where, It is alleged,
the Are ball struck a tree, shattered
and burned the limbs. This tree is
situated on Mr.. Zimmerman's farm,
a quarter of a mile east of Walker 3
distillery. Arriving on the scene
they found number OF half burned
limbs living on the ground beneath
the tree in question. Above was a
stump twelve inches in diameter,
from which one of the limbs had been
burned. The edge looked as though
a rpd-h iron had cut the branch
in two. Mr.. Edward Zimmerman,
who. with number OF gentle
men. witnessed the phenomenon, in
formed the visitors that they were
on their way to spelling bee on the
evening of its occurrence. The
weather was damp and foggy. Sud
denly above their heads, moving at a
rapid velocity. blazed forth a lumi-
nous globe OF fire. emitting train OF
blue flame. When it reached the tree,
! it tore through its branches with the
results noted and immediately disap-
peared. The gentlemen could not
find whence the ball disappeared, but
they were satisfied that something
had occurred.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
A CARD.

| desire 70 express INV heartfelt
thanks to the members OF Trinity par
ish who contributed SO much TO the
happines: Of my New Years celebra
ton, generously filling my larder with
good things and thereby manifesting
their kind interest in their pastor 5
welfare. Praying that the Divine
blessing may rest upon them and their
households during the year and ever
| remain
Their Affectionate Pastor,
WIN. H. NEILSoN.
Trinity Church Rectory,
January 3, 1892.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
Rhiskey's Work.

Says the Martinsburg Independent:
About six o'clock Thursday morn
ing some one discovered the lifeless
body of a man lying in the gutter OF
the pavement near the Spoke Fac,
tory. The coroner was notified. who
ordered the body removed preiimi-
nary to an inquest. Some parties
identified him as Robert Thompson,
a blacksmith, who has been working
in Berkeley county and vicinity for
a number of years. He was noticed
i'm an intoxicated condition on our
streets Wednesday, and must have
gotten bewildered as night came on,
wandering TO this place. When dis
covered the body was lying flat on
the face, the left arm on the curb, and
the right doubled under. The force
of the fall stunned him. aud the face
living in the water, it is supposed he
was drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
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our advertised Druggist a bottle OF
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
r;h. If al in Ieayenng Power-U Govt Report Aug III 1859
Roe! B Bsxas9
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

4 wife killing her husband ut his re-
quest is the strange story that comes
from Fosters Bar, Col. Laurels Sig
mourette had been ailing for some
time. according TO his wife's testimo.
nv. On December l he took dose OF
strychuine, and "a il did not have an
INN ediate effect, he asked his wife TO
get a shotgun and shoot him. The
gun would not work at first, and when
il did death was not instantly pro-
duced. She says that he then asked
her to pile brush over him and burn
him TO death. This she refused 10 do
alone. and after che had gone 10 Z
help he died,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
The Death Record,

| me UeQrH HeCOT0,
Mr.. J. Lewis Hawking died at the
residence of his brother-in-law, Mr..
Robert l.. Wysong ut Duffields, this
county. on Saturday morning. Deem
Der Goth, 1891, after an illness OF less
than two weeks, Of erysipelas. Mr..
Ha wiling had been engaged Tor
several years in merchandising at
Duffields, and was popular resident
of that community. He was % years
of age md unmarried. The funeral
was held Saturday afternoon, Rev.
DIR. Nelson officiating, and on Sun
dav the remains were taken to Lees
burg, Va, his native place, for inter
ment.
Col. Francis Yates. one of the best
known citizens Of this county, died at
his home at Flowing Springs In
this county on Friday last, in the
eighty first year OF his age. Col.
Yates was b Virginian Of the old
school. gentleman in the truest
sense OF the word. and was highly es
teemed by all who knew him He at
one time represented this district in
the Virginia Senate. and had been for
years the president OF the Middle
way, Charestown and Hsrper's Fer
~ Turnpike Company. Funeral
services were held in Zion Episcopal
Church, OF which he had been com
municant, and lis remains were in
tered in the graveyard OF that
church. large number OF persons,
Notwithstanding the inclemency Of
the weather, attesting their friend
ship and esteem by being present.
Spirit.
Mr.. Ii. b. Schwar. II prominent
citizen of Lancaster, Pa, aud father
in-law of Rev. b. Z. Bauslmann, former
" of this place, died in that city
recently Of the grip. He was most
estimable gentleman.
Mrs Martha f. Wysong, wife Of
Mr. 5. w. Wysong, died at her resi-
dence near Charestown last Satur-
day. aged about 20 years. She was
IN estimabe woman in all the rela
lions OF life, beloved by all who
knew her best, and had been for
wears consistent member OF the
Presbyterian church.
Mr.. James J. Russell a well-knowD
citizen Of Charlpstown, died at his
home in that place on Mo nday OF last
week, of consumption, aged 45 years
Mr.. Thomas J. Vanvacter, who re-
sided in the Bloomery neighborhood,
this county, died Wednesday Of last
week IN the 46th year of his age,
Mr.. Andrew j. Nicholson, a well
known banker and tinancier OF Balti-
more, fell dead in the bank where he
conducted business last Tuesday. Mr..
Nicholson had a number Of acquain-
ces in this place.
Mrs. Polly Wyand died at her home
in Keedysville, Md, last Monday.
aged 90 years.
Mr.. Thomas j. Miller, Il prominent
citizen of Sharpsburg, died Tuesday,
aged 20 years.
Mrs. Maria Wilson, the mother OF
Ex-Governor f. Willis Wilson, died at
her home in Harper's Ferry week be-
fore last.
Mrs. Elizabeth \. Read, widow OF
the late William George Read, died
at her home at Relay Station, near
Baltimore, last Saturday night, aged
IS years Mrs. Read was well known
in Shepherdstown, she and her
daughter, Miss Florence, having
spent several summers here. She
was a most esrimable woman.
Mrs. Rosemond Brill, daughter OF
the late John b. Carter, OF Clarke
county, and sister OF Mrs. A. ). Crit
tenden, of Ripon, this county, died i'll
Grafton on Thursday. Decelnber24th,
AGED 81 wears
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1892-01-08
Iha Sod Fate Of Tno [overs.

While Edward Spohn and his sweet
heart, Miss Seig, were walking along
the street the other day they stopped
in front of a house that was being
built. A strong wind was blowing.
and without moments warning the
brick wall of the house toppled over
upon the young couple. Miss Seig
was instantly killed. Mr.. Spohn was
so badly hurt that he died in half an
hour. The above event occurred in
South Bend, Indiana-not IN Shep-
herdstown.