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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

We extend cordial invitation to our
brother editors of Charl g town, MeSSrs.
Dalgarn and Gallaher, to dine with us
on Christmas day, as we are perfectly
aware they will have mo turkey for
dinner. Ship. Reg.
Thank You for your invitation, friend
little. Jf'nonc of our good friends send
us a turkey we will probably accept the
situation, for we are sure we will be
kindly rented; but who will turkey the
odd Woman" and children on that day?
We presume Dalgarn wont go as he
was seen in the vicinity Of Turkey
roosts(er) few nights ago. We will
follow his example if nothing better
turns up, but don't like to DO so. free
Press.
TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS Sorry to
disappoint you, friend little; but we
now haze turkey Of our own. and
mean to celebrate the Christmas ami
versary under our own vine and g-tree.
We will not be selfish about the matter,
but extend TO YOU. rs well ss to our
neighbor OF the Free Press Il cordial in
vitation to be with Us on the occasion
of the dissection and mas ication of his
gobblership.
Mrs. John F. Shaull, after reading
your taunt ut us for not having turkey
for Christmas, determined, as one of the
many readers of the Spirit, that we should
have turkey if it took the last one on
the roost; and the turkey accordingly
came-thanks to your opening the sub
iect, brother little Mrs S. will please
accept our warnest thanks, and rest as
sured that she will ever be held in kind
ly remembrance 10y the editor of the
.sBirit--.SH,rh
R9 We are exceedingly glad that
brother Dalgarn received a turkey for
Christmas, and that Mrs. Shaull had
compassion upon him. AS for grand
daddy Gallaher, Judging from the num-
Der of casks of whisky he received from
Baltimore, as Christmas present, we
don't think he wanted any turkey for a
Christmas dinner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

.gzE~ RETURNING THANks.-Our little
amp requests us to return hissincere and
unfyirned thanks TO those who have SO
literally patronized him in donalinghim
,'Some tess" for his Address, during the
Holiday season. lie will appropriate ev-
cry cent to proper and useful purpose.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

.s@~ We regret exceeding " that our
,Charlcstowr lester was crowded outthis
week. 1t will appear in our next issue.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

eay~ TEAS TEAS TEAS If you
want the choicest lot OF Teas of evcry
kind, that you have ever drank, cal AZ
Etchison's Store, and purchase them.
They are superb and 10 mistake
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

TIE "ENrER HOTEL. "A short plea
sure trip to the neighborhood OF Shep-
herdstown last week brought us up to
Entier hotel, long famed for its comforts
and excellent ruisne. It is now under
the control of Capt. Edwin Bowen,
whose hospitable and generous treat
ment of guests is guaranty that the
reputation of the Entler, is not likely to
suffer
Whilst in the ":anciente borough" we
took occasion also to pay our respects to
our contemporary of the Shepherdstown
Register. We thank him for courtesies
extended and will be happy to recipro-
cate whenever it suits him to move his
ponderous Self thitherward Last, but
not least, we must not fail to mention
that ShepherdStown and vicinity GER
tainly bears off the palm for beautiful
women. nen! con.
Ra The above is from our friend r..
s. Eichelbe1ger, local editor of the Mar
tinsburg Statesman. We have plenty
of pretty girls in Shepherdstown, who
no doubt would like to be the wife of
an editor, and by Your winning ways
and good looks Mr., T., You no doubt
could capture one of our fair dan ghters.
Come down again, and make an effort,
and we assure YOU there can be no mis-
take
ID~G odey's Lady's Book for January
contains ? beautiful Steel Engraving en-
titled Going TO School in Winter, to-
gether with many other illustrations,
Colored Fashion Plate, ard much choice
reading matter. 1t is "Happy New
Year Greeting" full of life and promise
for the future. Undoubtedly one OF the
best Lady's Magazines in the country.
And only So year, and splendid
Chrome, entitled "Our Darling as a
premium to each subscriber Address
l.. a. Godet. Philadelphia, Pa.
RI" Our little imp sometimes gets
into poetical mood, and occasionally
gets things mixed. The other day be
came into the office and let fly the fol
lowing poetical etfnsion =
..Persimmon beer and apple sauce,
.. Christmas comes but once year"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

p@- On Wednesday, the lRih OF De
cember. the Senators drew lots to deter
mine the length Of their respective
ferns Half of those elected last Au-
gust will serve four years and the other
half only two Tie drawing resulted
rs follows:
inny Tr,m.-Sanators Bennett. bish-
on. Camden, Cunningham, !r'kInson'
Easthau. Custom, McDonaid' Ir'cc'
shelton. Sherfara and Johnson pFeS'-
;icnD p,.,
.Sha,. Tfrm-Senators blakemore'
e.,ldwr,ll Grantham. Hall OF WetztiI,
Hail of Barbour, Jacob, Met iaskt!y,
Scot. Summers, EaNter, walker ana
Wilkinson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

mE At the late meeting of the Grand
LODGE of A. +. and y. Masons, Geo.
NJ. Beethoven. Esq, Of this place was
elected District Deputy Grand Master
for this Masonic ilistrict, comprising
Berkeley.Je Jefferson and Morgan counties
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

re- Fatal AcoIpENT.-We regret to
state that Mr.. David Conner OF this
town. fell from the top of a flight Of
steps, leading from the basement to an
upper room, in lis residence on Christ
mas Eve. causing a compression OF the
brain, as Or. Manning pronounce9'Mhi cn
led TO his death on the following even
ing He was perfectly unconscious from
the time the accident occurred to the
time of has death. This sad and I'M
timely death is much 10 be regretted
His remains were inferred il the Cem!e
,erv on Friday morning the 21th OF
December. Rev J. Hawkins ofhciated
ut the funeral. Mr.. Cs age was about
IA wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

Eeg~ We return thanks for an INVITA-
ton to attend the Anniversary Celebra-
ton of the Demosthe4ean Literary So
cietv of Roanoke College, on Monday
evening, January 20. 1873. President,
Vastine Stickley, of Va, first orator,
Rufus II. Brown, of Tenn; ncbaters,
J. NJ Liddel, Miss, and J. +. Cooper,
Va: final orator, Samuel Crockett, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

Beg DEATH OF CHAEIEs W. REr-
NoLps.-We are called upon, with
much regret, TO announce the death OF
Charles W. Reynolds. eldest son Of our
worthy citizen, DR.. John Reynolds,
which occurred on Friday morning, the
20th of December, under the care of his
parental home. The announcement
caused a sad feeling upon our commu-
nifty, as he was a promising young 1nan
and beloved by all who knew him. Ills
disease was congestion of the bowels,
and was not considered fatal until few
hours before his spirit took its flight.
He had returned home from Mercersburg
COLLEGE,. at which ne was student tor
several years, but few days before his
death llis remains were inferred IN
the Cemetery OH Sunday afternoon the
22nd of December, amidst one OF the
largest asSemblages we have ever wit
messed in this place. Rev DIR. r. +.
Higbee, President OF Mercersburg Col
lege, preached an able and impressive
sermon, to a crowded audience, on the
occasion. He feelins!y alluded to the
many virtues Of the deceased, who had
become mcmber of his Church short
time previous. The parents and friends
have the sympathy Of this entire com
munity. lIe'was in the 18th year OF
his age. May he rest i'll peace
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

e O. RAILROAD TAX.-It will be seen
by a report in this issue, that ii. G. Ent-
ler a. NJ. Sponccller, J. j. kearn and
J. III. UaineS, members of the Board Of
Supervisors, have effected settlement
with the b. IG 0. Railroad Company,
for back taxes due this County, from
the year 1860 up to this time, in the
sum of $4,000. We congratulate this
committee upon such an important set
Element. which others have tried during
the last seven years without accomplish
ment. The Railroad Company had been
anxious for this settlement. and were
willing to settle upon fair and honora-
ble basis, but the .sielay has been caused
on account of unjust eXactions from
them. We think the citizens of the
County should feel highly comrlimented
upon this just and adequate settlement.
Gsa'~'TnE Notwithstanding the past
two weeks, the Fair of the Lutheran
Chn,ch, was the principal feature OF the
Holiday season, in this plaee,-and was
the centre of attraction. The Fair room
was crowded to overlooking each night,
by the youth aud beauty" Of our copp-
ty ana adjoining counties Everybody
present seemed to be gay and happy,
especially so with the Young ladies and
their bows, and we have no doubt that
during the present year our ministers
will reap large harvest III tying the
knots Of many happy couples, occasion
cd by Cupid's dart at the Fair. Crls-
wells Celebrated Silver Cornet Band
was present each evening, giving life
and pleasure to the occasion. Sleighing
has been excellent during the whole
term of the Fair, which no doubt lnduc-
ed persons, far and near to attend.
Christmas Trees were erected Ill inc W.
Z. Church and Reformed Church, Ia
dencd with swcetmeats for the Sunday
School scholars, as we'll asvalnable pres
ents for many persons. The Anniver-
sary of the VI. I. Church South, Sunday
School. On Friday evening, 27th De
cembcr, was pleasant occasion. The
singing Of the scholars was excellent
the dialogues and speeches were also
pleasing to the large audience present.
Sweetmeats and valuable gifts were also
disposed of. We are glad to state that
we witnessed less drunkenness during
these Holidays than on any former oc-
casion
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04
A VALUABLE
HOUSE and LOT.

situated on The South.es,t corner of
Washington and Church Streets. IN
Shepherdsiown. w. Va. 1.-The property Of
John e. Confer. declared. The L., is
SO feet 8 inches front. by 100 feet deep.
and knoyn on the plat Of ssid town as
Lot M. ia. Tae Improvements there.
on are two story Log House with sing.
Stable. and all necessary Ou,-buiIcings.
TERMS OF SALE-Ons.ib third Cash.
The bal.nre in Two equal ir't.Imenn al
nine and eighteen months. win interest
from the day Of sale. the deferred pay
meni- to be secured BY the bvnds OF the
purchaser and lien upon the pennies.
Sale IN commence n orioeh.T
GEO. NJ. BELTZHOOvER.
Spreisl Commiss'oper.
CD weGliney. Aue,ioneer.
| January 4, 1873. 81
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

sayGovERSoE' NETo-On Saturday
last, previous to adjournment, Gov ia
cob sent message to the Senate, veto
ins the biz requiring Boards of superb
sors who haze not done so to meet and
certify the election on the oath Of DC
,oher The bill was Immediately taken
ND and passed over the veto, and, beng
sent to the House, was passed by that
body.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

b." SEVERE ACCIDENT.-Ne regret
TO state that Mr. j. Chalmers Byers, liv-
ing about half way between this place
and Kearneysville, met with a severe
accident on the 10th of December, by
which one Of his legs was broken in
three places and the other severely
sprained. He had been hauling wood
to this town, and was returning home
when the saddle horse which he was ri
ding. fell. with Mr.. Byers under him,
There was no one with him but his lit
tie son, too small to give much assist
ance, and he was compelled to remain
on the ground where the accident oc-
cured, until two men came along and
put him into the wagon, when his little
son drove the team home. The sudden
affection is much to be regretted, as Mr..
Bycrs is an honest, upright aud indus
trious gentleman, but We trust the sad
occurrence will rest lightly upon him as
possible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04
lS9~ NEWSPAPERS LESsENED IN SIZE

lxS NEWSPAPERS LES>ENEo IN Size.
On account of had times, both the
Hagerstown NoI and Free Press have
been lesscued in size and are now pint
ed according to their original size This
is rather discouraging to us, and we
will await further Developments, for we
were Just thinking about ordering =
double sylinder steam press andpilp'inS
4 paper IS large as Barnum s circus tent,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

r9- The Fair will close tonight ev
erybody attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

re Unto all its readers the Register
carries the hopeful greeting Of happy
and prosperous New Year As a peo-
ple may our numbers and wealth in
crease during 1873, and may many new
and useful internal improvements be
found in our midst ere the close Of the
next twelve montns. May generous
kindly spirit possess all may We SYM
pathize with one another when IN DIS
tress. NAV we labor with and for each
other so that in truth and in fact, 1878
may be happy and prosperous New
Year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-01-04

IL" STAND FIKM.-We understand
that VI 'ssrs. Grantham, Butcher and
Shirley, our Representatives to the
Legislature, stand firm against rcmov-
ing the Capital to Wheeling, Temporal
rily. Why in the name of common
sense should it be moved to Wheelmg
temporarily then it must be re-
moved again permanently ,-hcaping
taxes upon the people for nothing. Bet
ter put it on wheels at once, and move
it around to suit every locality. We
congratulate our representatives upon
their Just action.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22
Execution OF Foster.

NEW York, March 21.-The apparatus
devised for the execution Of Foster con.
sisted oil q straight beam and shaving
pulley wheels, to which Is attached a
heavy weight; this weight IS suspended
about six feet fromth ground, tho object
being, In this way to break the neck OF
the culprit by the suddenness oftho move.
ment. About 600 persons have received
permission to witness the execution. The
applications for tickets Of admission, how.
ever, reached nearly 0,0OO. Some 300
police are to be stationed about the tombs
to preserve order. Nine murderers have
been put to death on the gallows erected
for Foster. .r-.. ...
Attwelve minutes past 0 o'clock Foster
left bis cell on the march to the scafold.
AS he entered the yard he gave ono quick
startled glance around, but instantly re.
covered himself and walked with tolera.
bic firm step to the gallows. He was at.
tended by Sheriffs Brennan and Stevens,
and was closely followed by Rev. DR..
Tying and Rev. Mr.. SChoomaker, the
former Of whom preached as he walked.
On reaching the gallows Foster of his own
accord, placed himself beneath the moose.
His face looked very pale beneath the
black cap,' greW-paler every moment.
As DR.. Tying prayed he bowed his head,
covering his face with his right hand. For
six minutes DR.. Tying continued his pray
er and It was evident that Foster was at
the point Of sWoOning. The Sheriff
quietly signed DR.. Tying to finish as
quickly as possible and advancing, shook
Foster by the hand. DR.. Tying then bade
him farewell and at 0:19 A. N. the signal
was given and Foster was jerked violent.
ly into the air. Foster was q heavy man
audfor once the neck was broken and the
spectators were spared the terrible spec
tacle Of man writhing in the throes Of
The heart ceased to beat in
rather less than 12 minutes from the time
the weight fell and in all probability Fos.-
ter died without pang.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22

PrrrDuReu, March 2l.-Rlver reced.
ing slowly, with II feet 10 inches Of water
in tho channel. Weather cloudy. A
light snow has fallen during the greater
part Of the day. Arrived, Granite State
from Portsmouth and tho Carrie Brooks
from Wheeling. Departed, the Carrie
Brooks for Wheeling. 1t was announced
that the Granite State would depart for
Portsmouth this evening. s 3 -
The following are the shipments ol coal
made since the last report: For Cincin'
natI-Baltic, 100000 bushels. For Louis
ville-Hercules, 10000 bushels; Linness
No. 2, 2s6O00-total $4,000 bushels.
Other tOVs will departto'mOTow, There
is good stage Of water at present, and II
ss probable that the most Of the coal
will get ont
CINCINNATI, March 9l.-River 20 feel
and rising. .,-
ary, 8 ieet In canal, 9 feet In chute. Wealth
or cloudy, cool and windy.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22
FOREIGN.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, March 21.-ln the House ol
Commons this evening, Gathorne Hardy
moved an address TO the Grown, praying
that the government be instructed to dis
sent from the three international rules
adopted by the Court Of Arbitration at
Geneva. Hardy, in the course Of an able
speech in support Of his motion, declared
thatin making 1t, he had no party object,
nor did he cast the slightest imputation
on the fairness OF the ArbiIratorS. The
disclaimer was received with cheers.
Mr.. Forster opposed the motion be-
cause Il practically called for vote Of
censure on the Arbitrators who
adopted the rulee. The rules af-
fected the United States as much aG
England. No oother nation was interested.
II we object to them now 1t will appear
as II we were smarting under the sense
OF having to pay the compensation award.
ed, and the united action Of America and
England hereafter, in case Of war with or
between other powers, would be impossi.
bic.
Mr. Vernon Harcourt spoke strongly in
favor OF the motion. He declared the
rules never held water. The best
thing possible to do was to request
the United States Government to with
draw them, and substitute others, which
In the event OF war would not make
neutrality intolerable. VIM. Rathbone
was opposed to disturbing the desislon oil
the Geneva Board. He argued that the
rules only required England to enforce
her own laws; II they were repealed, Eng
lands commerce. would be ruined forever
in her very next war. he hoped the
House would not reverse the Govern.
ment's Just and statesmanlike policy.
Mr.. Gregory, conservative, sharply
criticized the action Of the Geneva board
in imposing dangerous liabilities on neu-
trails.
Samuel Taug spoke against the motion.
: Sir Stafford Northcate was disposed to
favor It He asked whether the Govern
ment really accepted the ideas involved
in these rules. II it did they ought to be
made the law.
Attorney General Sir J. Duke Coleridge
asked whether 1t was wise and dIgnifed
to pass such an opinion as the Right Hon.
orable gentleman had addressed and lndi-
rectly conveyed upon the conduct OF the
arbitrators, whom the country through
Parliament had thanked for their services.
He continued we must submit to the
award made at Geneva. We had better
hold our tongues and pay the money. He
confessed that 1t would be impossible to
submit the rules to other powers for adop.
ton with distinct statement Of the eX-
tent to which England consents to be
bound thereby.
Disraeli was glad tho Government in.
tended 10 come to some understanding
with that of the United States in regard
10 these rules. Ho hoped they would. do
so speedily and then tho two govern
ments could Jointly lay tho rules before
the other powers for their consideration.
Mr.. Glandstone concurred In this view
Of the subject taken by Mr.. Disraeli. he
believed the rules would loose their force
il England alone submitted them TO the
powers. The Governments opinion was
unchanged and he assured the House that
the matter had not and would not be re-
jected. The motion was then withdrawn
and the debate ended.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22
PITTSBURGH.

PrTrsDURoH, March 2I.-Considerable
excitement has prevailed throughout the
two cities to day in consequence OF the
election held for deciding the subject OF
license. The advocates Of each side Of
the issue worked ardently at the polls, but
the vote has been comparatively light,
owing in part to the unlavorable state Of
the weather. The friends Of license were
well organized, while the Prohibitioni9ts
though equally In earnest, seemed to be
working without as completely an organ
turns from various wards indicate that
the majority for the license in Pittsburgh
will approximate 0,0O0, and the majority
in Allegheny City $500. Meagre re-
turns from different sections are In favor
Of the opponents Of the license. The
saloons have been closed and goo d order
Is generally maintained.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22
FIRES.
Burning Of the Ferry House Of the
Erie Railway.

Burning OF the Ferry House OF lne
Erie Railway.
New YoRK, March 21.-About 1890
to-day o fire broke out in the ferry house
Of the Erie Railway, ut the ioot Of Pavo.
mia Avenue, Jersey City. A strong gale
was blowing from the west, and efforts
to check the flames proved unavailing.
the trips OF the ferry boats were aban-
doned. The large wooden passenger
depot in the rear OF the ferry house took
fire almost simultaneously, and was
destroyed. Several trains were very
hastily removed uninjured. The new
freight depot recently erected was also
consumed, with q large amount of cotton,
as was the old freight depot, which was
heavily stored with freight, Taylor's
saloon was partially destroyed. The fire
Is supposed 10 have originated from loco.
motive sparks. All the vessels In the
vicinity were removed out Of reach Of
danger. The fire wasgotten under control
at about halI.past two o'clock. The
depot oil the west bound freight was saved.
an the books and papers Of tho company
were saved. Thelreight burned consist
cd of 1000 bales Of cotton, 200 hhds. TO-.
bacco, and some oil cake. The loss by
The fire, it Is estimated, will exceed half q
million dollars, including the following:
New freight depot, SEQ, 900; cotton, $780,
900; old freight depot, $4,000; tobacco
and other freight, $50, 900; passenger dc.
not, $4,000; ferry building, $4,000;
ferry bridges, $4,000; Taylor's saloon,
$4,000. with the exception oi the latter
which Is covered by insurance. There Is
no interruption to traffic on the Erie road.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22

THERE is melancholy Dr.. Trail, who
announces in q Philadelphia newspaper
that we are approaching q climax Of 0
pestilential period. From 1880 to 1885,
Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will
come nearer tho earth than they have
been for eighteen hundred years. The
result will be, as the Doctor says It has
been before, that we shall have all man
ner OF OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, famine,
and awlully hot and cold weather. One
planet would have been bad enough-noW
we are ito have four IN combined ap-
proNmRtion; and, unless We adopt strict
sanitary measures, We may expect q
calamity indeed. Gluttons, tobacco
chewers and smokers, and tight.lacing
young ladies will never survive the peri
hellon Of all tha large planets Of the solar
system. So says the dreadful DR.. Trail
Tribune.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-03-22
Executiop at Boston.

BosToN, March 2l.-James McElhany,
who murdered his wife, was executed 0t
Suffolk Jail here, at 11:12 o'clock this
morning. There were about 400 specta-
tors. The prisoner walked firmly 10 the
scafold. he left $1,000 worth Of property
to his child. II is stated on authority oi
McElhany's spiritual adViSers, that mem
bers OF his wfle's family refused to allow
him to see his child Nellie Emma, aged 2
years. A letter, secondiDg an often ex-
pressed wish on the part Of the condemn
cd man, to see his child, was sent by
Sheriff Clark, to tho family but without
effect.
The Grand Jury indicted John Savage
Jr., late cashier Of the Lecheuere Nation
al Bank, for embezzling $4,000 Of its
funds.