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CHAPTER VII.

BLASCHE's PLOTTING.
But there was another who was still
more delighted. Blanche, from the mo-
ment that Norman entered, had deter
mined that he should be the lover of So
nora if it were possible for her to bring it
to pass; and she knew that she had only
to inform him that Sonora was an heir
ess to win his diSiHterested love for her,
and to tell Mrs. Hewitt that he was a
wealthy foreigner, with immense estates,
to make il secure on her side. So she
at once commenced operations by intro
ducing him, and matters were progress
ing finely so far.
But how was it with Clarence, who,
with Harry, stood aloOf from the rest,
watching movements? His noble, man
~ heart was filled with love for only
one, and the machinations of the artful
Blanche failed to make any impression
upon him. He knew his love was re-
ciprocated, and he trusted all else in the
hands of his God.
While he and Harry were thus en-
gagged, and Sonora and Grace We're talk
ing to Mrs. Hewitt, Blanche had called
Norman to one side, ostensibly to exam
inc some music, but, in reality, to in
form him of what was in her mind.
"Well, how do you like Miss Hewitt?p
was her first inquiry.
Every much! think her magnifi-
cent creature, the fairest in the room
pardon, miss, with the exception of your
own beautiful self"
''Now, no fattery, Normanr' said
she, addressing him Familiarity. s4But
own that she is the most beautiful So
nora Hewitt, too! Think what a lovely
name! and then she is an heiress. She
is my most intimate friend, and lovely
girlT
"Ah, an beiress, beauty, and yOul
frieIdl Pom my word, l should b,
Obliged if you would speak good worC
for me;' and he shrugged his shoulder
and smiled as he continued, 'But per
haps her heart is already in some NOR,
favored fellows keeping"
"That is it exactly" replied Blanche
'You see that young gentleman stand
ing by the window as she cast hel
eyes in that direction. "That is hel
brother-a fine fellow! Beside him
with his hand upon the back of chair
Is Mr.. Clarence Pierpont, her adorable
She took it into her head to fall desper.
ately in love with him while waiting
upon him during severe illness. and
all her mother can do or say cannot Der.
suade her to give him up. He is stu.
dent at Yale, with no other prospeet be
fore him than the ministry, which doe,
not suit Mrs. Hewitt, who wishes ba,
daughter to form more brilliant aIIi
ance. Mr.. Pierpont is noble fellow
The other night he saved me from n wa
terry grave" and she related the ,ircun,
stance. "Stin," she added, in concI,
sion, ''if were in Sonora's place
would obey my mother, and give him
up"
"Perhaps she may think different
after while. 'Pon my word, think
shall endeavor to win her myself Wi
you assist me, Miss Blanche, by speal
ing in my favor occasionalIy?v ~ and h
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OVERWORKED WIvES.-The harvest
ing season is again near at hand, when
the farmer will require q gang Of men
in the field to secure the crop, and the
work of the housewife viii be doubled
and quadrupled in consequence. Farm
ers are not always sufficiently careful oi
their wives during this busy season, ana
do not provide them with suilcIehG
help. Up i'm the mOrniug at four, ana
sometimes at an earlierhour, ana toilihS
incessantly until long after the evening
shadows have crept over the EARN, anu
then with headache, baek-ache anu
sometimes heart-aehe for the want OF an
anDreciative word of kindness or al'-
prdyal from her husband, she seeks Tor
The sweet balm of refreshing sleep ana
6n,Is IL not.-is it any wonder that her
efforts to bear up under burdens that
should be apportiOned to five or six, so
n,anv farmers wives break down in
health. and drop into untimely graves?
Farmers should look to this, and provide
their wives with sufficient help during
the coming harvest. The extra expense
will be much less than would respect
able funeral, or q doctors bill.-S J
HeJcUTV.
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CHAPTER VII.

Clarence had determined upon seek
ing an interview with Mrs. Hewitt as
soon as the party was over. He would
have done so the same day on which he
declared himself to Sonora, but, fearing
any unpleasant feelings might prevent
Sohora's anticipated pleasure, had de-
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SONORA HEWITT.
By MRS. SUSIE wITHEEELL.

Entered, according 10 the Act OF Congress, in
the year lS72, by Mrs susie WitherelI, in the Of
nee fthe Librarian Of Congress at Washington
City1
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A Detroit man has just painted his
house black, his doors n bright red, ana
the window-sash a sky-blue The picket
fence is TO be red. white and hluei and
then he expects to have place lhat VIII
attract attention,
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and, if possible, 70 forget him; but if
not, to hope and pray that all might
turn out well iii the end, and, above all,
TO put her trust in God, to whom She
had pledged herself in her youth. But
as for him, he should ever remain the
same, adding that he would occasionally
write to her as a friend if il were agree
able, and, in order that the letters
might not be intercepted, would direct
them to herffiend Blanche, and request
ing her. if she consented to this arrange
ment, and still entertained the same re-
gard for him, to answer his letter. Seal
ing this, and hastily packing his cloth
ed, he summoned a carriage and babe
farewell to the honse in which he had
experienced the happiest moments of
his life, and in which the bright hopes
of his young heart had been ruthIessly
crushed.
Mrs. Hewitt, upon entering her
daughters room, found her sitting by
the table, with her Bible open before
her. She appeared to have been weep
ing, but seeing her mother, gave her Il
smile so touching that for moment
her mothers heart relented. But at
length, summoning all her pride to her
aid, she Informed Sonora of her inter
view with Clarence, and upbraided her
in cruel terms, for eountenancing the
'1ove OF poor schOOl-boy, a canting
hypocrite, who only loved her for her
money" and concluded by command
her to remain in her room until after bis
departure, telling her that had it not
been for her intereession her father
would have turned him out of doors, so
incenscd was he at Clarence's audacity,
thus giving Sonora to understand that
she need expect no sympathy from him
Mrs. Hcwitts object i'll this was, un-
doubtedly, 10 prevent Sonora saying
anything to her father upon the subject.
SOnora's tears flowed faster than her
mothers words, bug she spoke not Un-
til her mother finished when, throwing
herself upon her knees before her, she
pleaded in a voice which might have
melted the heart of anything not steel.
"But, mother, may / not see him
once more before he leaves? May not
even say farewell? Oh! grant me this,
dear motherv'
Mrs. Hewitt, who had nerved herself
for the occasion, looked upon her pros
trate daughter with frown so dark and
cold that, if the poor girl could have
seen it, she would have ceased TO hope.
As Mrs. Hewitt opened the door she ex-
claimed, with bitter emphasis: 1'Never,
Sonora Hewitt, never! You have seen
him for the last time unless you DO so
without my knowledge and consent"
and closing the door behind her and
locking it, put the key in her pocket,
leaving poor Sonora a prisoner in her
own fathers and mothers house, and
all for gold! Oh, money. thou art in
deed "the root of eviI.r
TO he continuedj
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A man who had lost two wives wished
one monument to be erected to their
memory; but as the first one had been
Il treasure, and the second a regular Vi
rago, he caused the monument to be
placed at the first wife's grave, and on
it inscribed:
Here lies the body OF Mrs Sexton,
y wife that ncyeHveXed one
Then carved Rar underneath, point
ing to the second wife's grave with this
line:
Can't say that of the next one.
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"well, I shall never give my consent.
Now depend upon Olaf.u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23
n1- Our Devils LAMENT FOR THE

aI- OUR DEVILS LAMENT FOR THE
OLD RoosrER.-Our little imp, seeming
sorry that our old Rooster, on account
of the defeat of Greeley, had gone up
Salt River, "dead cock in the pit, penn
ed the following lines to his memory
Our poor old rooster! Oh, he's done
gone under.
See Grants majority. and you will not
wonder.
We have our consolation, he always did
his duty,
But alas poor rooster He's dead OF
epizooiy,
The dear old rooster! the gay old crow
ing cock i! ;,
Alas for Grants majority, he couldn't
stand the shock. =,
Never more shall we hear his shrlll
cockadnOdle
At last he succumbed to the cruel rp'-
zoodle.
Farewell. dear old fellow, you are stand
ING on your head,
And ri ght side up. with care" will new
er more he said.
You're a dead duck ] fear, and past
all philippe;
For Grants large majority gave You the
epihiPpic.
For the dear old cock I shed ahogshead
OF tears,
And stood in briny waters till up to my
But forever silent his defiant note po-
lemic
He's dead of TepiNaryngo 'rhTpodemic.
Whir-r-r-r-r-r, sphut Save himself
who can! That last word broke the
machine. asked Boss to have it fixed,
and he said no-o-o t! with such emphasis
that / thought he would snap off my
poor little head There was profound
silence in the sanctum. There always
is when Boss does not feel weH. we
know exactly when to be silent. Boss
spoke frst-'I will have that old ma
chine repaired as soon as some OF my
patrons pay their bills There was ST.
ience again, for time, and he contln-
ued-"there is no shot in the locker
Now he might as well have spoken
Choctaw for all understood Of that last
observation. No doubt it was very
profound, Judging from the manner in
which it was said. | have no doubt
that some grown folks know what 1t
means. am too young to know much.
Why some peoples bills, due this office,
are older than l am. Nutf ced.
DEVIL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

~ JUDGE JOHN BLAIR HoGE.-We
congratulate orr people upon securing
the services of such an able jurist as
Judge John Blair Hoge, who is now
filing the place once occupied by Judge
Hall. He is lawyer of great ability
and established reputation. Before the
war he had acquired an enviable fame
at the Berkeley Bar, and when deprived
of the right to practice his profession
by the proscriptive laws of this State. he
removed to Baltimore and won name
not only as lawyer, but also as wrl-
ter, havidg edited the Statesman with
marked ability. He subsequently re-
turned to Martinsburg, and resumed
the practice of his profession. Familiar
with the practice Of Courts and the law,
he is prompt to decide questions as they
arise and presides with dignity, COM
manding respect by his very manner,
as he combines in anseminent degree,
the suav,fer ia n,odo with the tortifer
in re-. Our readers will remember that
We were the first to call the attention of
the people of the district to Mr. Hoge
for Judge and We are gratifed that he
fills so adequately the expectations of
the people who elected him to that pc
sition by very large vote.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

Na SERIOUS CuARGf-R. {. John
son. Jas. X. p. Leslie, w. A. Reed, and
G. w. Rhineman, charged with having
forged the will of n. o. Roper, lately
deceased, were arrested on Wednesday
night, and brought before Hiram o.
Bannon. committing magistrate, Charles
town, for the purpose ofprelnninary ex-
animation, on Thursday afternoon.
Charles Goens, a colored man, and sole
lega,ee under the will, and 10 whom ru-
NOR assigns a very ugly place in this
affair, was not arrested, and is still at
large, and will probably appear as wit
ness on behalf of the State.
The State was represented by Geo, NJ,
Beltzhoover, Thomas G. Green and
Andrew Kennedy, Esqs. Charles Da-
vies, of Harrer's Ferry, appearing Oh
behalf of the defendants,
Mr.. Davies waived examination, and
was ready to give bonds for the appear
ance of the prisoners before the Grand
Jury. Pending discussion between
him and Mr. Kennedy as to bail. MIR.
Green raised the point, that in felony
cases. defendants had not the right to
waive examinations, which was concur
ed in bv both his associates Mr.. Da-
vies denied the correctness OF tins pro
position with considerable carnestness
He appealed not only to the reason OF
the thing, but to immemorial usage. Al
ter considerable discussion on both
sides, the Magistrate expressed desire
to hear testimony, Mr. Davies observing,
"verv well, when YOU are done amusing
yourselves, taking perfectly unnecessary
evidence, let ME know, and you can
have any bonds that YOU desire"
After hearing some testimony, the
Magistrate held the prisoners in heavy
bonds for the next Grand Jury-John-
son $4,000, Leslie and Rhineman $4,000
each, and Reed $2OO-which, being
given, they were discharged.
Mr.. Johnson has been for several
years constable Of Osbourn Township,
and all the parties against whom this
serious charge is brought have, hitherto,
been respected in the community in
which they live.
The excitement in the town was very
great. But the manner of the prison
ers-the pleasant confidence Of their
counsel-and the discussion Of the case
suggested strongly, that there was per-
haps an explanation Of the affair, and
that the devil is not so black as he is
represented. The testimony given be-
fore the Magistrate being meagre and &c
parte, we decline to publish it, or to
form any opinion Of the guilt or limo
cence of the parties until we hear both
sides Of the affair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

% CIRCUIT CoURr Proceedings
In the case of Z. S. Shepherd VS.. West
and Baney, reported as pending at our
last issue, verdict was rendered for plain
tiff.
EN-. Clipp's Admr. VS.. Jas. W.
Myers. Adux. Action of debt on note
payable in current Virginia funds. Yer
diet for plaintiff, scaling the debt. Green,
White i Trapnell for plaintiff, Faux
ner for defendant. :,
JE. Maddox VS.. John Shepherd.
Judgment on award for the defendant.
Beltzhoover for plaintiff, Faulkner for
defendant.
b. f. Ramey and r. B, Washington
VS.. Childs, McCreight IL Co. Appeal.
An action for recovery Of balance claim
ed due on a purchase of wheat by de
PENDANTS. Motion made by defendants
for removal to the United States Court
was argued at length and overruled by
the Court A special jury of twenty
was summoned for trial of the cause,
when it was discovered that on account
of defects and irregularities before the
justice, and in pertecting the appeal, the
case was not properly in Court. a. +.
Kennedy and w, L. Wilson for plain
tiffs, Hunterand Travers for defendants,
John ID. Staley VS.. William Orndortf.
Appeal. Judgment for plaintiff by
agreement. Beltzhoover for plaintiff,
Ingles for defendant.
Geo. H. Turner VS.. y. Orem, debt
Verdict for plaintiff. Hunter ~ Trap
nell for plaintiff, Cook " Kennedy Tor
defendant
J. II. Smith VS.. S. J. Stitzell. Ap.
peal by defendant. appeal dismissed and
Judgment for plaintiff by the Court
Beltzhoover for plaintiff, Faulkner Tor
defendant. :,
II Uoof'and wife VS.. VIM. Beall
Trespass on the case for false arrest and
IMPRISONMENT. Verdict for plaintiff, for
one cent damage Trayers and }. w.
Kennedy, for plaintiff, Lucas and Moore
for defendant.
r. w. Baylor VS.. Is. " q. IL. X. Go.
Action for killing cattle. Verdict for
plaintiff and new trial granted at last
term. Motion by defendant for remov-
al to the U. S Circuit Court was argued
at length by Blackburn q Lamon for
motion, and Green & Lucas against it.
Ruling of Court not yet announced
The business of the Court is being
disposed of with fair progress, and
Ju lge Hoge gives very general salts
faction to lawyers and litigants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

gay~ Howard UoUsE.-While i'll Bal
timore last week we turned in" at the
Howard House, kept by Mr.. d. Vile
IL Son, and late the popular proprietors
of the Hagerstown Washington House.
There IS no better kept house in the
city, according to our opinion. Mr.
Vile and his son, will be found pleasant
gentlemen, and will do their utmost to
make their guests feel comfortable. Ev-
erything that the markets can afford
will be found upon their tables, besides
accommodating and attentive walters
every ready to please, and everything
necessary to make man feel good. We
have known Mr. Vile since our "boy-
hood days" and can "sUear tor him that
he will make his guests feel at home.
Don't forget to drap in at the Howard
House when you visit Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

~ DIR. A. S. SToNEBRAKER.-We
were pleased to see our old friend, DR..
A. S. Stonebraker, alias Capt. Stony"
of Confederate notorietv, when in Balti-
more last week, and are glad to state
that he has entirely recovered from his
late indisposition, and IS now rectus IN
eurin. The DR.. has an extensive as
we'll as neat Drng Store, on the corner
of Franklin and George Streets, where
he dispenses medicines to the afflicted,
and is doing prosperous business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23
a~ Y. NJ G.. A.-The Young Men

BG- Y. VI. G. A.-The Young Mems
Christian Association has secured the
room in the east wing of Mr.. David
Billmyer's house, over Mr.. Jos. Elem
ing's Shoe Store, and fitted it up COM
fortably for reading room, where young
men, who are disposed to improve their
time, will find ample means for doing SO,
and pleasant place tospend their even
ings, instead of loafing about the stores
and roaming the streets. The Associa-
ton are using every effort to collect a
Library and will be glad to receive do
nations. Nearly every family have
books that they do not prcie that would
prove valuable addition to the Libra
nv. Give.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

B0- THANKSGIVING DAy.-We are
requested to state that the Pastors Of
the several Churches in this town have
agreed to unite in the observance of
Thanksgiving on Thursday, the 2Sth
inst. The services will be held at the
Presbyterian Church beginning at II
O'Clock, A. NJ. In addition TO the Gus
tomary devotional exercises brief ad-
dresses will be made by the different
ministers. All are requested to carry
their Hymn Books, that the singing
may be congregational. Such hymns
only will be sung as are common to all
the books.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

Bas" GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.-The
Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted
masons of West Virginia met in the
Masonic Temple, in Wheeling, on Tues
day of last week Forty-six out of the
fifty chartered lodges Of the State were
represented. An address was delivered
by Grand Master Thomas III. Logan,
which was full of interest to the frater-
nifty. The reports of the Grand officers
were received. Several amendments
to the Constitution and General Regu
lations were referred to the Grand Com
mittee.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter OF
the State of West Virginia met on
Thursday and continued its session until
late hour at night.
A very interesting session OF DOM
Grand bodies was held and much bust
ness transacted of Importance to the
craft. All except three OF the chartered
Lodges INVEST Virginia were repre-
sented, and all the Royal Arch Chap
tcrs. 1t was represented that the Ma
sonic fraternity throughout the State is
in hourishirg condition and that peace
and harmony prevail.
Henry G. Entler, Esq, of this town,
represented Mt. Nebo Lodge of this
place at the meeting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

B@" MARROW EsCArE FROM DEATH
We learn that a young son of Mrs. Link,
widow of Cruzen Link, deceased,
and grand son of Mr.. George Lick
lider, aged - years, near Unionvllle,
made 4 narrow escape from death, on
Monday last. 1t seems that the young
lad. whilst at school, was eating AL ap-
ple. after he had finished his dinner,and
by accident the core of the apple got
into his throat, and could not be remov-
ed for some time, which choked him un-
til he had become black in the face, and
caused blood to flow from his nose The
teacher, Mr.. Trippet, and Mr.. Conrad
Smith, of this town, who was present,
as the last remedy, pushed the core
with their fingers down the lads
throat, which gave him instant relief.
He, certainly, from all accounts, made a
narrow escape from death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

~ TREE As PREACHING.-The hews-
paper is Just as necessary to fit man
for his true position in life rs food or
raiment. Show us rag ged, bare foot
boy rather than an ignorant one. His
head will cover his feet IN after life If
he is well supplied with newspapers.
Show US the child that is eager for
newspapers. He will make the man Of
mark in after life if you crafty that de
hire for knowledge. All things being
. equal is rule that never fails.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23
THE HORSE PLAGUE!

NilIS terrible epidemic has made its sp.
l. pesrsnce 10 oil the larger cities
throughout tie United States 10 the Is,i
few weeks. and Is expected TO extend to
The rural districts throughout The land. l.,
Baltimore and Uashingion, ID. C., u
has been ,ucees,Iuily managed by tho
free use OF SiOnt6raker's Horse Powdeys
and his celebrated LInImeni. Hundreds
OF Horses IN The cities named have been
cured by the timely U.e J lhs Powders.
and numbers have been enurely prevented
from taking II and many only slightly.
All owners OF Horses should 81 once
prorure Sfontbraktrs Horse Popdfrs
and Linimeni, and they nerd have No
fears OF loo.Irg their Horse Sold 10 ev.
cry iowa and country store.
NV. %. 1872. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

~ PERsoNAL-We were glad to
welcome our friend, d. Morgan Mem
dree. son of our late townsman, John
II. McEndree, deceased, TO the home of
his childhood, once more. He spent
last week among his many friends here,
who were pleased to see him. He is 10
Gated few miles north of New York
City, engaged in the Architectural bust
ness. and is doing well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-11-23

By LEG1sLATURE.-The Legislature
of this State assembled on Tuesday last;
D d. Johnson was elected President OF
the Senate, w. w. Miller Speaker OF
the House; Miller, of Cabell, Clerk OF
the Senate; Peyton, of hanawha, Clerk
of the House; Clark, Sergeant at Arms
of the Senate, and Homer OF the House.
Perfect harmony prevailed in the organ
ization of both houses. Jacob and Cam
den men fused lovingly.