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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-29
CPARE THAT TRUNK

Brakeman spare that trunk
Touch not it'll ruthless hands:
Fer many tender thoughts
Lie clustered meath its bands.
Twas my old mother dear
" no packed II with great care;
linen, bi ak eman. 90 not near
The crash cannot bear.
That old familiar runk.
Whose sides are worn and brown,
az roaned DER land and sea
And wOuldst thou smash il down.
Brakeman foTlear thy tOuch,
Burst not its cherished frame,
O,spsre that aged trunk,
Ard win q glorious namel
When but an idle boy,
My playthipgs IL il laid;
In all II cir childish joy.
" 18th II my sisters played.
Ny mother holds il dear
Ny father thinks IL rare-
Forsive This foolish tear,
But handle il will care.
Ny heartstrings round thee cling
Close a. thy bands, old friend;
What changes life may bring,
always thee defend.
Old trunk, we ne'er will part:
And, brakeman, leave the spot,
bile We feeling heart
Thy hands shall harm il not.
Should you now that frank destrCy,
Ny GRIEF il VIII be sore.
Ard straightWay / mus: purchase one
At Topham x Co. : extensive store,
where they've b. er MADE FIR many day,
With T. No MWT5Gy's F0tsH: Say:
AID all who do these trunks perceive,
Ard them DO purchase, never grieVe.
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FOR SALE.

Ia ITCUFN TIRSTTyRF ASp aTgEEo
HoUsEHoLD ARTICLES Isl
:. lue usf ~ . small family can o. p ughI -
Xylssp At No: sl6 10th street, between IA MI
t'fs ave- sid - can - On 81 Ia
l. ~ ~ ShLh-At bsii rFice. = ,is. -'ass User
60. =. bait mgFe 90 - Louis ArrIv 22l Nfr.
80 = ,lee, ects n p ana "A s're5sss.w So
-. 49, siNAE QJAEEN FOK SALE
= M irop Titan Rrar-h = y 80 y A u
SSis ',il =. luiliiug sites oyeri1akinr me
neighbcrhsod. Gooa .5ho.l. sS,..iri H'
Naihnil q thnrch. cue .frrrth :, Z, = ~. IN.
Iurr l'Ee, to y ''"s r., N Di-tric, lre TRt1w.s
hhvN n wheaton Posi- cace, NoaI-oa ~
nor SALE-FsRM-ThTe.. I,7,- a., - -
Il rive scres q LAND, three utl.s -, -. Z, ~
diet sDG nNv EilOs from l.. . & briier III A ~.
county. Va, known IS "Na'ls IN - 90 -
STATE OF cu'ls A'ion, y offered Tor saie ssauh -,
VIII b divided g. srit rErrfas It's !. +. -.
oprurtuuifN q purchase land near ~ arI d .-r.,
q The national capital l. commands t.I 81 ~ <
oNctiJnk'uE 7 al the strict u Columbia art
r,rf-,u q Mar lard Visitors desiring g. p1rca.s
VIII b shown a." Frsr'ia'-s with plessu-e.
BASIL IA l.. n 40 g. ilfll.
l'-2-lm heli r.i.e n m Rails Cr,s- Road.
E'oR SALE-N.rT hsuds1ua~ f~fk LAP HOBS
y seven ytArs Ola, elegant .nrriarr horse. ~
% hands ITCH kfi.' uUsHf sai Iif ur harrtH-- lR
uri,~. .,-Tg 81
OBJ sAIr-Th. 81 800 vii ana ~ 49, 4
= = hist-si - bnuT aid sHpE STORE. Generality
&C, &c = - si,o o. 50, cab business stlsfs.-
; JoltE. a. Ar rev J.yoe a a.. : gSrTiss.
Fa.toil Co ier lstG AID -. ys-U
Eok >ALE-siFTN JACKSON " AC0Ns- sVt,
~, ~ ' SHY. nEGF.rH ( BELL.
Noinniis MstAet, oorHer hssssohssetis svsBss
1u0 u 'rli SIN
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~TSNTd DISTRICT-Tsuth District Re-
AS publican club meets THIS EVENING at
GernaDta Han, llth street. Nomination Of Dele
gate ard other important business on hand.
by orcer Of J. A JENIFER,
1t President ICth district club,
rSFIFTEEHTH DISTRICT REPUBLICAN
Sc( Club "A M etiug Of the IjTH DISTRICT
kESI BLICAS CLUB will be held TUESDAY
nencirg Al : clock. Business Of imp9rtaHca 10 be
transacted Ak BROWNE
IT, GBep. ard Chron.I Pre4idert.
"THE KsPUBLICANs OF THE EIGHTH
N3 DISTRICT gill meet at the Fourth Baptis.
Z hurCh- 90 street between 18th and 18Th streets
Gu NOHDAG, :oth instant, at O'Clock 10 nomir ate
legislature, and u transact other imp -tant bust
ness. L j. BEALL, PresideDt
B. II. WARTERs, Secretary. IL.
f-SlXTH DISTRICT REPUBLICANS, At
U9 TENIIUsi
There Will lie q meeting Of tn Republican Club of
TIE Sixth District TOMORROW TUESDAY }
ENENiN ING. the 18th inst. instead If this evening.
= hss bern enormously advertised, ct Jones
Hail. corner Of 2ist and X streets.
AIBERT UNDERWOOD, President
JAMES II. SMITH, Secretary. 1t
~AITENTIoE REPUBLICANS OF THE
JIG Sixth District There will be a meeting of
the Republicans Of the Sixth Legislative District
held at the Catholic Hall 18th street, between u
and streets TUESDAY EVENING, 9th instant
Al O'Clock. An true r. publican residents of the
Sixth District are requested 60 be present
JOHN A. CRAY, President.
;! LFWls, Secretary. jy292t
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TOPHAM q CO.'S Is AT 425 SEVENTH
STREET WHERE THE OLD TRUNK CAN BE
SEEN. jy29 II
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BOARDING..

- DOM AND BOABD-One single ROOI: also.
H TIRE TO tour ABLE BDAkDEES wanted at
No. 124e Sth st, between ard n. Pleasant 'oca.
ticD; Convenient TO the 9TH street cars. iy29 81"
EiUKNIsHED ROOMS, WITH OR WITHOUT
BOARD in first class neighborhood in one
Of The coolest and heathest locations in the city
All modern IMPROVEMENTS; rooms large and hand.
sOmely furnished Small private family. one block
corner II aid ID stTe-tsJ from New York avenue
cars. Terms moderate TO a d. sirab'e party. Apply
20 Or. q. Nj WEEKS, Medical Division Pen.iOn
O.fce, or at 22l street n. W. iy27 az
ENiRs1. CLASS ROOMS AND TABLE BOARD,
! in a house with all the modern convenience
S2e street n w :. between 9Th and lOth. jy26 ST.
DEksuNs DESIRING SUMMER BOARD CAN
he pleasantly accommodated by addressing =. T.,
OLNEI T. o., Montgomery Co., Nd. Terms per
week and attend to room. jyls 2w"
(NoOD BOARD, PLEASANT ROOME, AND
~ prices moderate, at 2lO5 corner of Pesnsylve-
MIA avenue and 2lst street mayl-tf
EIkSTCLASs BOAHD, WITH PLEASANT
, FRONT BLOOMS, 70 be bad on reasonable terms
at 1901, corner of Pennsy anie avenue and 18th
street. Good location. and accessible. mh2s-iy
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LOST AND FOUND.

EOUND-On the 9th inst, on New York avenue
4 POOkEIBOOk Containing "a small amount
OF money, papers, &c. The owner can have the
nue. L.
Coz RENARD-Strayed OF stolen, on the 18th
S-c instant, an iron gray HORSE: six q
years Old. IL hsI lis high. The above reward IN
will be given if returned to JAHES II IA
MILLS, corner Market aud Bridge streets GEORGE
town, u. Z. iy2g-3t%
] OSF-ln one Of the rooms Of, or in the passage
- adjoining the Office If the Comptroller OF the
Cnriercy, second Moor Treasury. on Saturday the
9th inst. an offcIal envelope containing FvRTY
DO! LAhs sno EIGHTY CENTS. The tnder will
be brIaiiy waTded 8ud receive the thanks Of the
BY leaving the same at the disbursine clerks
room, 20. 4 d hfst floor. Treasury. 1T
CAMk To NY PREMISES, on The 24-i insfxnI
" a large Roam HORSE, with white foot n
lCck. The owner VIII come forward prove IN
Properly pay charges. and take him away. "a
No. l3o north A street, between Let and "a
W.: ST. TOLISON WARE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08
TERMS OF THIS PAPER.
THE SHEPHERDST0WN REGISTER
Is Published WEEKLY

at 81, so per annum in advance, or if paid with
IN two months after the date Of subscription;
If not paid within two months IS VIII DC
charged. These terms will be strictly ao-
bered 10. r.
AoyERrIsRMENrs Of one square or Iess' iol
,hxee insertions or less Sl,5O, and 9o cents per
square for each additional insertion Larger
ones in the same proportion. The space OF
10 lines will constitute square.
liberal deduction will be made from the
above rates, on yearly advertisements
If the number of insertions be not marked
on the advertisement, when sent IN, II VIII De
nublisbed and charged accordingly.
Jop PRiSrHG will be executed with neat
ness and despatch.
All lob Work and Advertisements must be
psid for when handed in.
All personal communications will be charged
for at the rate of 50 cents per square, II lines,
for one insertion.
To avoid any misunderstanding on the part
Of the Annual Advertisers, it is proper to state
di,tinetIs that their privilege only extends 10
their own immediate business. Real Estate, Le-
gal and sill other advertisements sent by them
to be an additional charge, and no variation
No paper discontinued until all arrearaGes
are paid up, unless at the option OF the editor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

I ANDRETH'S Fresh and Genuine
"a Garden Seeds for sale by
McCurdy g. Duke.
BLASTING Powder and Fuse, Corn
ID Hampers, Coal Hods, for sale by
McCurdy & Duke.
{NHE largest stock Of fine Table and
4 Pocket Cutlery in the county, will be
found at Nc Curdy & Dukes.
pVERY article in The Tinwsre line for
"a sale by McCurdy g. Duke.
GLOVER SEED-25O Bushels Choice
VI Ohio Clover Seed for sale by
Nc Curdy g. Duke.
KEDZIE'S Rain Water FlIlerers, the
IN best article 10 use Tor sale by
WcCurdy g. Duke.
DIBBS. Sunnyside, Sections and other
ID Fire Place Heaters. greatly improved
for 1870, will be delivered and put up al
shor. notice and guaranteed.
Nc Curdy e. Duke.
OLD Iron, Bones, Rags. Old Copper
" aUC DIdes, "dHiS0 ih SAShSpsS "
Goods or Cash by
Nc Curly f. Duke,
I LARGE stock of Buggy end Wagon
Il Whips, for sale by
McCurdy E. Duke,
nope, all sizes, Water Kegs, Tubs
a and Wash Boards, for sale by
McCurdy & Duke.
TRENCH Muffin Pans. for sale by
/ McCurdy 4 Duke.
WE are Just receiving full stock Of
w Hardware and other goods in cur
line, which will be sold low.
McCurdy & Duke.
JHnE Improved Eagle Hay, Straw and
( Stalk Gutter. cuts FIVE different
nglhs, also the improved Delaware Corn
Shelter, double and single spout, Tor sale
by Nc Crdy g. Duke.
DARLOR, Office, Dining room, Cham.
Der and Cook Stoves. 3 full stock, for
sale by McCurdy a. Duke.
f. NlSTERN Pumps and Hydraulic Co.
v menI Tor sale by McCurdy q Duke
OORN Shelters, and all the improved
y Cutting Boxes, for sale by
McCurdy & Duke.
nOAL Holds and Ash Buckets, made
Il from The best galvanized iron' for sale
by McCurJy g. Duke.
TNERCHANTS will find il to their dd-
LIZ vantage to buy their Lard Cans and
other Tiuwsre from
McCURDY e. DUKE.
march 3 CharIesiown'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08
THE TRUE WOMAN.
Where shall we find her, where ?

Where shall we find her, where
Walking the crowded street,
Holding her head in the air
AS in scorn of the dust at her feet
And the forms of kindred clay
She encounters in the way,
But would not stop to greet ?
Still we find her in the Hall,
Where Youth and Folly go
Hand in hand terough the ball,
Just to kill time, you know,
Flirting with whisk cred fools
Degreed at the city's schools
OF vice Not there, Ltrow
In the silent room that Death
Has shadowed with his wing,
Marking the feeble breath
OF the dying and suffering
With the stricken ones who weep
For the passing souls, and keep
Watch for the Reaper King;
Wherever duty may call,
However irksome the task;
Allowing no murmm to fall
From her lips-not even to ask
In her heart 80, Father, why
Dost Thou forever try
My strength p But, faltering not,
She goeth on her way,
Performing all she may
OF good; with fervent trust
That, as her life isjust,
God willreward her inthe coming day
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08
II. SHEPHERD. T. cHAPLlSE
COAL AND LUMBER.

THE undersigned having leased the Saw
/ Mill property belonging to The Estate
OF the Iale X, ID. Shepherd, Jr decess'
ed. a, Shepherds'own. are prepared 10 DO
SAVING on short notice, and intend to
keep constantly on hand good sssore
ment of Pine and Oak Lumber.
We have also opened COAL YARD
at the same place, and have now on hand
large supply of COAL which we are
ready to deliver any where in town on
short notice. Cumberland Coal-Lump
and Fine, and Run Of the Nine. Also
Anthracite Coal of different grades a
No. quality OF Lykens' Valley.
We solici. the patronage Of the public
and are ready 10 hIl promptly orders for
any thing in the Coal and Lumber line,
on Ibrral terms, cash on delivery.
SHEPHERD d CHAPLlNE.
Shepherdstown, Nov. Is. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

A FEMININE CoLoNEI--Niss Jennie
C. Clafin. sister of Mrs Victoria " ood-
bull. aspires TO the Colonelcy of the
Ninth regiment. y. c., of New York,
which has been vacant since the death
of fool. jim Fisk. In written com
munication on the subject, she says
Il pledge myself, if elected, to give
such an impetus to recruiting that in
thirty days the Ninth Regiment will be
the foremost in the State. There can
be no objection to me, save that am a
woman. Permit me to remind those
who urge it that Joan lie Arc was also
4 woman. While | do not not make
pretensions TO The same military genius
She possessed, may state that 1t has
ALWAYS my desire TO become actively
connected with the service, and have
always gratiied passion have Tor
studying its rules and tactics, IN which /
am well 1ersed.
II is announced Miss Clafin will ap-
Dear at the Grand Opera House, next
SUNDAY, in full suit of regimentais'
and viii then and there reclte her
knowledge ofmilitary affairs.
General William Carter Wickham is
Hated 10 be positively q candidate tor
Congress from the Richmond district on
the Republican ticket
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

NHY your ooeenswa'e Of . u,rr;.
DUY your Lamps, Lamp Chimneys and
% Coal Oil of A. Harris.
DUY your Table ard Pocke, Cutlery
q of A. Harris.
PURCHASE your Cold Water Soap,
< Rabbits Soap and Fancy Toilet
Soaps OF A. Harris
DROOMS, Baskets, Wash Tubs, Wash
. Boards, Water Buckets, Clothes Pins
&C., for sale by A Harris.
IF you wan, a good Umbrella, call al
4 The store Of A. Harris.
q FINE 10, of Cheming and Smoking
A Tobacco, Pipes and Cigars, Tor sale
cheap, by A. Harris.
nROWN Sugars for sale a, 10 and III
- cents. by A. Harms
DOASTED and Green Coffees for sale
al by "A. Harris.
Z AIDES, Gents and Cbildren's Hose
~ a, the store OF A Harris.
IF you want good Collars and Cuh'
L buy them Of A. Harris.
A CHEAP 10. OF Glassware for sale by
n A. Harus.
SUGARS, Cofrees, Teas, Rice, Syr-
- ups, Mackerel, lIominy, Bacon. Lard
&c. for sale by A. Harris.
GALL for anything you want IN 'he
u Grocery or Notion line. and you will
be sure and ee, Bargains. as will
not be undersold. Call and examine my
stock and see what Bargains | offer.
march % A. Harris.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

THE CuARoKEE Rosa rose ought
TO be beautiful which has such charm
ing romance as the following connected
with its name
A young Indian chief ofthe Seminole
tribe was taken prisoner by the enemies,
the Cherokee, and doomed to torture,
but fell seriously i'll that it became ne
cessary to wait for his restoration to
health before committing him to hre.
And, as he lay prostrated by disease IN
the cabin of the Cherokee warrior, the
daughter of the latter, a young, dark
faced maid, was his nurse. She fell IN
love with the young chieftain, and wish
ING to save his life, urged himtoescape.
But he would not do 50 unless she would
flee with him She consented. Yet,
before they had gone far, impelled by
soft regret at leaving home, she asked
permission of her lover to return for the
purpose of bearing away some memento
of it. So, rctracing her footsteps,
she broke sprig from the white rose
which climbed up the poles OF her faith
er's tent, and preserving it during her
flight through the wilderness, planted
it by the door of the new home IN the
land of the Seminoles. And from that
day this beautiful flower has always
been known throughout the Southern
States by the name OF tho Cherokee
rose
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08
For The Register.
LrErowS, jeff: Co., w. Va,
Nav q, 1872.

The pleasant and refreshing showers
of the past few days, have contributed
to the revival of vegetation; and al ma
ture wears an improved appearance;
What has been injured by the lily, ana
..ioint worm, these insects in eonnec-
ton with the dry weather, have brought
the crop considerably below an average
If we are blessed by an abundant corn
crop this season, the scarcity OF wheat
will not be so badly felt. Grass and
oats are away down in the SMALL mum,
bers. and hay will be very scarce, and
| suppose without price.
Prot. William Hopewell has opened a
private school in the second story OF
G. w. Niceley's store-house, and he Is
now irving to organize class in voca.
music, with very fair prospect oi sue
cess.
Mr.. FIRTH has again obtained license
to sell liquors in Leetown, but he has
not vet obtained a room for the purpose.
Rumor SAYS that he intends building
here for the purpose Of going into the
business strongly. cannot see IN
what way the sale of intoxicating drinks
will benefit this community, but in this
age of sclf-sceking most Of us only look
TO the interests of Number /, ana leave
everybody else to their own devices.
This addition to the business Of oar vi
LACE. is an item which it gives us no
satisfaction tO chronicle
Messrs. r. Is. and l.. ID. llomar,
builders, are putting up a two-Story los
dwelling, for Mr.. Casper +. Johnson,
near the ''Virginia Mills
Rev. J. Porter, Of the Virginia Con
ference, NJ. f. Church, preached at Lee
town, Yesterday. The Reyerned gen
tleman took for his text Rev. /, Is.
The sermon was a good ON, and was
preached in a plain, old fashioned, Meth
odist style
Rev. Mr.. Penick of Martinsburg,
preached at Mount Zion yesterday ait
crnoon, on the subject Of Christian be
neyolence, baSing his remarks npon the
words found in , Cor, 8, I. In the
course of his remarks hc made press
inc appeal to his hearers to contribute
TO the cause of State Missions, and at
the close of the services he lifted col
lection for that purpose, se,rcailznS 96Z.to,
in money and pledges.
The General Baptist Association OF
Virginia, will meet in Staunton, on
Wednesday, June 5th Mt. Zion Church
will be represented by Messrs. George;
d. Wiltshire, John p. Kcarfott, and
Eugene Baker. -.
There are some hungry people in this
neighborhood, surely. was lei to this
conclusion by the fact that some one
borrOred ham from the kitchen Of
Mr.. Joseph II. Wagcly, one day last
week, during the temporary absence OF
the family. 1t had not been returned
at date OF last report. Yours truly,
TEMPLAR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08
GREAT EXCITEMENT
THE STAR STILL SHINES IN ALL IT'S
BRILLIANCY-CALL AND SEE II.
AT
AT
J. NJ. COOKS
&ore and In,Uare Establishment

BRlLLlANCl-CALL AMI SEE II.
THE undersigned takes special pains 10 in
i form the public generally that he has just
received large lot Of superior STOVES Of
the most improved patterns. The Castings 10
Stoves from Philadelphia being Of superior
quality to any in the country, thereioy do mol
need so much repairing, but III case they do
need repairing, odd plates can be had al any
time, as keep large assortment oil odd CAST
ings of all kinds on hand for repairing. Per-
sons buying Stoves from me can have the plates
renewed at any time.
| will also furnish
TIN AND SHEET IRON WARE
at wholesale and retail prices. of my own
manufacture, at the lowest Cash prices, and
delivered free Of cnarg.. l also manufacture
and keep on hand Tinware Of every description
made from good tin, such as handsome Cham
ber Sets, Japanped and Painted Ware, and
House Furnishing Goods in great variety.
CUCUMBER PUMPS,
OF the latest improvement, are kept on hand
and will be put in at the shortest notice and at
reasonable rates, and warranted to give salts
faction. The following certificate, among ma
ny, will recommend these Pumps:
HARpER's FERRY, Feb. 8, 1871.
This is TO certify that Mr.. j. NJ. Cook pa-
ced 10 my Well Of 40 feet, one Of his Cucum-
Der Pumps, and which works like charm, and
| advise all those who like cheap and durable
Pumps To procure one from Mr.. Cook.
JAS. T. REED.
also pay special attention TO
ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
and will guarantee all work ia this line that
may be entrusted to me.
LIGHTNING RODS
will also be erected and repaired promptly up
on information, al the lowest rates.
insure the public that will work none but
the best material IN the most workmanllke and
substantial manner, and will insure satisfaction
in goods as well as prices. All ask is call
from the public, and feel assured satisfaction
will be rendered.
Old Iron, Copper, Brass, Pewter and Lead,
will be taken IN exchange for work.
J. VI. COOK.
Shepherdstown, April l3, 1872. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

The Washington Star says that the
Presidents new cottage at Long Branch
is now yearly completed. 1t Is three
stories high, and Is regarded as one ol
the finest on the beach. The President
will remain in Washington after tine AL
iournmeut Of Congress long enough to
finish up important business, when he
and Mrs. Grant will leave for Long
Branch. After remaining az ihe Branch
a couple OF weeks they will make the
tour ofthe great lakes, and sail down
the St Lawrence as far as Quebec, and
possibly beyond.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

That DANGEROUs COMEr.-PrOi. G.
b. Donati, who has gained such an en-
viable circulation tot his name hy at
tachinr it To- Il comet, has lately pub
lished letter to say thatIhestory about
the destruction of the world by acomet
in August nexAjs all hoax. lie says
there is no comet due at that time, and
if there were it would be ''intnlteIs I'M
probable that il should encounter the
earth. On the strength OF tins as'lr-
ance merchants will doubtless 90 ON
preparing for fall trade. and politicians
continue their wire pulling as though
the aeial bug bear had never been heard
of. In fact the Professor talks as he
would rather relish a collision with a
comet if only for the novelty Of the sen
sation He saws "Thc comets have
masses so small that if one ofthem were
10 approach within even 4 short dis
tance from the earth the latter would
have nothing to fear, and IN all proba-
bilitv tho comet would become satei-
lite Of the earth" \ full blown ramPa-
geous comet sailing around the world
with a velocity, say Of hundred miles
second, and dragging after 1t trail
four or five million miles long, would
interesting to say the least If ordn,a-
rily brilliant it might put an end to the
gas monopoly, and if some inventive
Genius could still further utilize Il by
hi;ching a mail bag to its tail 1t might
reduce the tariff on cable dispatches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1872-06-08

A certain farmer built dam at Long
Swamp, Suffolk county, New York.
This proceeding did not meet with the
approval of his neighbors. They claim
ed that the vicinity, being uaturallyt1at,
was rendered still more unhealthy by
this obtrusiyc DAM The women of the
neiehborhood were especially irate, and
as It turned out, to some purpose. In
the gray dawn of early morning they
gathered, like witches and warlocks,
bent on some unholy mischief. From
nearly every house within radius OF
two miles that conyerged, on foot, and
from further distance, i'll wagons and
horseback, and perhaps, in the opinion
ofthe owner OF the dam, on broomsucks,
toward the obnoxious obstruction. Each
of these raiders wore thick veil, a short
dress and stout boots with thick soles,
and obviously meant work On arriving
at the dam, shovels, hoes, picks and
crowbars soon demolished it, and the
mob of women then proceeded quietly
to their homes. 1t is to be hoped this
woman's rights proceeding will be mere
" endemic and not epidemic. It's hard
enough to deal with the lawlesS actions
of men, but what are we to do II the
women also take the field, and claim
the right to follow their own sweet Will
in place OF the law.