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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

\ correspondent of the Norfolk Journal,
writing FROM Baltimore tells this story:
Some time during the last winter there
came to our city man from Norfolk, with an
Interesting family, consisting OF a wife aud three
daughters, the eldest probably not over ten or
twelve years of age. Like old Damos, the hus-
band and father came here to make bis fortune
He was good workman. and ne offered ln-
ducements to parties wishing watches repaired
or any work done in his line of business by ad-
vertsing to do it for one dollar, after the style
of Cheap John. The result was that very soon
he had good run of trade, and his friends
here who had known him iu Norfolk and Ports
mouth we're pleased with hisapparent success.
A few days since they we're startled at the an
nounceuent that he had pawned every watch
or other valuable that had been left with HIM
for repairs and had left at an unreasonable hour
for parts unknown. Be it said to his credit
that he carried bis family with him. 1t would
have been better for all concerned If he had re.
mained in Norfolk, where the temptatlen to
gamble is probably not so great as here. Or 1t
nav be the result would have been the same
10 either event. 1t is not believed by those
who know this man that he ever contemplated
such ap act when he offered such inducements
for work, but his fonduess for gambling tables
reduced his family to want to raise stake,
with the hope of extricating himself from the
net of poverty he was led to pawn one watch
after another until he launched into water too
deep, and here he was swamped.
An Incident in his life was told us to-day.
Several months ago he pawned several Of his
customers watches. They could not be had
when called for. Excuses were framed to meet
the demands. Those excuses were repeated
until the owners of the watches began to smell
mice and made formal demand. Then the
Cheap John consulted his lawyer and told him
his situation. He was advised to look for his
money where he had lost it, but 10 a different
way-to go to Dr. Slater and tell his situation,
aud ask for money enough to relieve him from
his difficulties This was done, and the result
vas satisfactory. The money was given aud
with it lecture upon the evils of gambling.
We are told that, instead of taking this money
and lifting the watches, he went directly TO
another gambling house and there lost money
given him to save his good name. The sequel
has been told
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~ He NEW Fl I . X ;
Adopted for the
Received and for sale r,rpr aI
FRENCHS. NO. 50 KING street. ;,
BIsToRY OF VIRGINIA, for the use $, ol
Schools, BY Mary Tucker Magij i RrTSGI F TI1GH. 70
FIFTY YEARS IL A MARfL.aiN!oD u n hiAon
EN-, by Mrs. B. q Howard; 81 80 nove,
THEY MET By CHANCE, society A'''''
pRFkPLE R Ard FINE LINEN, novel oy
wnEEN EagIE SaWcesii or GHkoSiCLEs q NJ OF THE LATE
HEART ECHOES BY META, by Mrs mary
Lewis, of Virginia; 81 70: re- J., Mrs
INNOCENT, Tale OF Modern. Lile' oS - -
| Oliphant; 75c.
NEW BOOKS DAILY. rppNcu
augS w. a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

NEW STORE.
f. G. SWAINE
Wouldnform his friends and the public gcncr
aly that he has leased the store on the corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets, (J. G, Mlburn,s old OF
stand) and will keep, in connection with the Inc
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store NO. Il
Royal street, a Grst-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can De found at all times fresh Roll But,
ter. Poultry, Eggs, Hominy,, Beans' DRIED
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple
Tomaoes and Corn, &C., sc. Call and exam
ina top
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E.4.vCl" GOOUS.

MRS. DRElFUS, No. 100 King street, sells
VNl good LACE COLLAR and SILK TIE
fnr "a cents. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
LADIES', MISSES, CHILDKEN'S,
CENTS, BOYS AND
YOUTHS WEAR.
DKI' GUOUS.

EASONA ABLE d RY GOO DS
- -hT-- go -
R. L. WOODS.
Mosquito Net all colors. '-~ -
New style Hoopsklrts.
Gauze Merino Vests.
French Gauze Flannel.
Ladies' Bustles in great variety
Dress Protectors, Leather Belts Palm Fans,
Japanese Fans, Thread and Kid Gloves, Stock
ings, all sizes and prices, &c, at the lowest csi
prices. - ------.-------------- -----.----------- ~
WIN. N. BERkLEY
w Has opened
More Of those CHEAP VICTORIA LAWNS,
swiss Muslins, Beautiful Piques, Batticse Hem
stitched Handkerchiets, Plain do 80
Call early. ----.-- y .
'OrEN NED THIS \
4 very bandsomelin of VICTORIA LAWN
in PLAN, lace and Persian stripes. These styles
are new and very desirable. :,
DRESS LINEN of every shade.
FRENCH ORG ANDI LA WINS, very elegant
styles ... ~ ,1a
WI WHITE ~ and COLD. ZEPHYR SHADES.
QUEEN BESS kUFFLiES,;, :, e,rrw,pr
jy2 --------- ). N: aIh " "A NJ.
DHEss GooDs' DRESS eooDsl
Our usual custom of marking down Dress
Goods ut this season enables US to oiler very AZ
tractive inducements in thin, medium ana heaV-
'PERUALES, POLKA and STRIPES, CAM
BRlCS, LAWNS and CALlCOES, PlQU ES
and FRENCH WELTING, make up In part
our large stock, to which we inyiLe attention.
jy2 >. NJ: A o1 .- I W tAHA. :1--
U S T h E CEI V 4 d
White Linen Lawns, A. for Waists, Over
skirts, &c.
Also Victoria Lawns. ..
Japanese Silks, very cheap.
Linen Japs, in beautiful styles and coiorS.
Blcached Cottons and Prints.
Linens for Gents and Boys wear.
A tull assortment of Gents Linen Handler
chiefs.
Please call and examine.
je II u. I. w M NJ En- w. w.
DARASOLS AND SUN UMBRELLAS
At Cost.
| will, from this day, close out my Stock OF the
above goods ut and below cost. My stock Of
PAkASOLS AND UMBRELLAS are OF this
vear's purchase and are OF the latest styles.
Great burgui.s may be secured by an early call.
q. q. BERRY,
ic1l II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

T AIDES PARIS TIES, the latest, at
IL WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23
Roots .4.rU SHOES.

T AIDES FINE FRENCH KID NEW
IL PORT TIES st
WADDEY'S, "A King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

WIN. N. BERkLEY
w Has opened
More of those CHEAP VICTORIA WINS,
Swiss Musins, Beautiful Piques, BaLtlcse Hem
stitched Handkerchiets, Plain do. 80
Call early. Jy -"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

MISSES WALKING AND SCHOOL
N1 BOOTS-A large stock in every style and
quality prices low at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

TOHN WNHU RST,
Dealer in
TIMBER AND TIMBER.
BILLS cut to order and delivered p r Alex
,audrla and Frcdericksburg Railway. .,
Has lust set u Mill in a fresh piece OF TIMBER
If which n considerable portion is white, oak. OF
fine qus,ity, mucL Of 1t suitable tor pl"nK'hs
Also Yellow Pine Red Oak and Hickory.
Can furnish Bills promptly, and soliclts por-
ton of the public patronage. ar
Orders may be left ut our wooa yaru, e?sre. nfl
Of Duke and Union streets, where my son Is OF.
terinr nais SA WE'D and SPLIT WOOD TO. sale at
reasonable prices Postotice box 80, Alexan-
3~;s Ws aug ll-3m
~rApESl SCARFS!
Another supply of
WIN DS K A KF II
received this day; several beautiful patterns sl'
coIors; full width and length; for sale at W ''s'
jy 2 - ~ oHn'' -
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OHINESE TEA COMPANY,

NO. NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have just received large and carefully Sc
lected stock of
~ TEAS, SEASON 1872.
(No old stock.)
Japans, pound half do. and quar-. do. packages.
very tine, ...."'.P! w
I" five ID chests, superior quality ..... 5O
hne............ ".'.''.'''''''''' 0o ~
Oolong, extra fine quality ~ ~
superior ..........'.....''..'.' Y 90 90
" fair ......................... Y %
Imperial, extra fine ...'..'"..'..."'. l | az ao
" superiOr OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. " ~
/" fair ......................... U %
Young Hyson, extra fne.............'.."... | 81 81
English Breakfast ......''''..''''''''''' ! | n lo
" upeTl0T........... w
Gunpowder, extra fine, OK OK
superior, l %
90 good .......... .......... l w
We are confident that the quality OF our Ieas
cannot be surpassed and are wiling TO nave
them compared with any in the market.
We have everything in the FINE GkOCEh1
LINE.
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to Dc pure.
The best brands Of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers 10 re-
turn any article purchased from us tnat does not
give satisfaction.
Any club order purchased from the Tea Com
panies in New York will be duplicated IN price,
and surpassed in quality:
'''' ~ CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No. II north Royal street.
iv12-tf Alexandria, Virginis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

CENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
" AND SHOES-Alarge stock Of new styles
very handsome of the best quality, and at low
prices, at WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS at
M WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

MISSES LASTING BOOTS, in every style,
IYl quality and price, at
WADDEY'S, "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

r AIDES, PARLOR AND TOILET SLIP
IL PERS, Ladies' French Kid Broadway, La
dies Lasting Broadway, Turkey Morocco Broad
way, French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toilet, Last
ing Toilet Serge and Carpet Slippers in every
s's's anu 4"A'''SW SWADDEY's, "A King street.
r AIDES LASTING BOOTS-A large stock
IL with great variety of new styles, beautiful
"l'0 '''' '"''' w WADDEY's, "a King street.
NEW STYLES LADIES' CATERS at
IN WADDEY'S, IA King street.
DURTS FINE SHOES for ladies, misses and
WADDEY'S, "A King street.
T AIDES FINE SHOES at
Il WADDEY'S, "A King street.
T AIDES HAMDS0ME n SOM y,B BUTToN y ls 200 BOOTS
r AIDES WALKING BOOTS-A splendid
IL stock, at very low prices, at
WADDEY'S, IA King street.
r AIDES FRENCH KID VICTORIA
IL TIES, new style, at
WADDEY'S, IA King street.
r AIDES FRENCH KID EMPRESS
IL SHOES entirely new. at ..
WADDEY'S. "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

rHILDREN'S SCHOOLAND WALKING
u BOOTS-A large stock and grea. variety Of
styles, at very reduced prices, at
WADDEY'S, ID King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

WE HAVE large assortment of LOW
w SHOES and SLIPPERS, out of style,
which must be sold without regard to cost
my - WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-23

JIOOE s. JOHNSTON,
Successors to Fowle & Co..
NO. PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MEkCIS.
Dealers in ali kinds of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF toe
NEW YORK & BALTIMORE STEAMERS.
Also of the
LIVERPOOL s. LONDON d GLOBE In
- ~ SURANCE COMPANY.
col
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27
Dfatl)s.

At the residence of her father, Mr..
George Licklider, on the 18th inst, of
Paralysis Of the brain, Miss MARY
LICKLIDER, aged about % years.
At her residence, near Falling Wat
ers, in Berkeley on Thursday, the 18th
inst, Mrs. NANCY ROPp, wife OF
Mr.. Daniel Ropp, aged 63 years.
AT the residence of Mr.. Eliza Scncin-
diver, near Arden, OH Saturday 18th OF
September, Miss SARAH LEWIS,
daughter of Franklin Lewis, aged IS
years and 6 months.
At her residence, in Martinsburg, on
the 81 Of Sep. Mrs. MARY WRIGHT
CALVIN, in the S3rd year of her age.
At Vanclevesville, on Wednesday
last, after a long illness, which he bore
with fortitude and resignation, JOHN
A. TANSILE, in the goth year Of his
age.
In Connellsville, Pa, on Monday, the
Sth instant, of paralysis, Mrs SUSAN
FRYER, wife of NJ. Is. Fryer, formerly
of this county, aged about Al years.
AT his residence, "Llewellyn Place,
on the bank OF the Mississippi river,
Chicot county, Arkansas, OIL the 1st of
August, 1873, attended by his wife and
family, JOHN II. LLEWELLYN,aged
50 wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27
ntarriages.

On the oath instant, at the residence
of the brides parents, in Piedmont, w.
Va, by Rev. J. NJ. Clymer, GEORGE
NORRIS BELTZIIOOVER, Esq, of
this place, to Miss LUCIE ADELE
ENTLER, daughter of Mr.. j. Z. \.
Entler. No Cards.
AT the residence of the brides parents,
August 1st, 1873, by J. Gebhart, j. r.,
ROBERT S. ROBINSON, of Martins
burg, w. ", to Miss KATIE BUR
DICK, of Narrowsburg, n. Y.
At the NJ. L. church, South, Charles
town, on Tuesday morning, September
2, 1873, by Rev. w. A. Wade, Mr..
LEWIS WILT and Miss GEORGIA
FLEMING, both of Jefferson county.
In Waynesboro', Pa, September IS,
by the Rev John Donohoe, Major f.
S. TROXELL, of Martinsburg, and
Miss MAGGIE j. BASSEMAN, of
Waynesboro.
In London, Ohio, Sept. l1th, lS73,by
the Rev. &. w. Finley, Mr.. JAMES
w. b. EVANS and Miss MOLLIE T..
ORCUTT, youngest daughter of Henry
Orcutt, Esq, Of Madison county, Ohio.
On the 18th inst, at St Pauls i. f..
Church, Baltimore, by the Rev. j. 5.
Il. Hodges, ID. d., DIR. EUGENE
CORDELL, formerly of Charlestown,
to LOUISA r. SOUHALL, all OF BAL
tilnore, Md.
AT the residence of the brides father,
near Middleway, on Tuesday evening,
September 2d, 1878, by Rev. J. T..
HYDE, Mr.. OTHO HARDESTY to
Miss MOLLY Y. SWIMLEI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

INGENIOUS RAscALIrr.-Brierley Hill,
a small village on the outskirts OF the
"Black Country" London, has just been
the scene of robbery which for its I'M
pudence and ingenuity would DO Greai'
to the most accomplished OF W ni'e
Chapel thieves. A lad entered the shop
of provision dealer in the place and
purchased penny roll. Having done
so he besodght the shopkeeper, who was
alone in the premises, to stuff 1t down
for him behind his ''smock," alleging
that he wanted TO hide it from his mate
who was lettering outside, and who
would be sure to take it from him If he
saw it in his possession. The complal-
SAINT tradesman did rs requested, with
reiterated and urgent requests from tne
lad to stuff it down as far as he could
that it might not be seen. While the
roll was being slowed away in this ano-
malous hiding place the purchaser man
aged to steal the tradesmans watch. A
minute or two after the former had lett
the shop, enter another lad, and said,
s.Do you know what that chap has just
done? He's prigSed your watch 2
The shopkeeper looked i'll horror; his
watch chain was dangling, bis watch
gone. There he goes, said the last
customer, pointing to a figure just dis,
appearing round the corner. OFT started
the shopkeeper in pursuit, leaving the
shop unguarded. When he reached the
corner the presumed thief was out OF
sight. BY the time that he returned
from the fruitless chase his kindly infor
mant had also disappeared, and the till
was emptied to its last copper. Notrace
of either thief has as yet been discover
oil
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

BW- CELEBRATIoN--The Emancipa-
ton Celebration came off on Thursday.
The weather was very favorable, but the
attendance was small. The Keedysville
Band furnished the music Hiram Bell,
of Washington, formerly OF this place,
Rev. Henry and Jno. II. Telley made
speeches. Every thing passed off very
quietly in town,but difficulty occurred
at the grounds, caused by too much
"sunrise,' but no one was hurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

TIE FARMEHs' MovEMEST.-A dis
patch from Chicago says that very
large meeting Of the farmers of lroquols
Illinois, was neld at Gilman few days
ago. Resolutions were adopted by the
meeting renouncing all former political
affiliations, rebuking class legislation
favoring revenue tariff, calling for the
abolition of the national banking sys,
TEN, and for the assessment OF railroad
property for taxation at its cash value.
They pledged themselves never to vote
for any man who voted for the back pay
salary or accepted any back pay, and
sticmatized the action of the President
in signing bill that put 100000 in
his own pocket as an exhibition OF NOR
bid avarice unparalleled in American
history.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

Rev. DIR. L. Rosser, of the NJ. T.
Church, South, a well known and elo-
quent preacher of Virginia, delivered a
sermon in Philadelphia, September 22'
to ministers, taking the text, Have
Faith in God" in which he advocated
the union of tie church throughout the
country. The speaker closed by hoping
that the church North and South would
be united at an early day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27
Charlestown, Sept. 22nd, 1878.

Ey EcoNoMY.-Why is it so many
of our working men live in rented hous-
es 1t has always seemed to us that In
this country there is no working man,
be he ever so poor and humble, who
may not, if he will, better his condition
with each succeeding year. To do this
he must correct the habit of spending
every week the full weeks earnings.
He must begin by saving little instead
of spending all. Half dollar will
amount to twenty-six dollars in year.
In four years this saving will give the
sum of over hundred dollars. In ten
years, adding interest to his savings,the
poor man will be able to buy a little
house. If he can save dollar week
instead of half dollar, he can have a
house twice as large and larger still
in proportion to the weekly amount of
his savings Who'will not be house
holder? 1t is what we waste Or spend
in useless selfindulgence that keeps us
poor,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

HARRIsBURG AND PoroMAC RAILROAD.
The extension of this new railroad,
which is graded for number Of miles
South of the Susquehanna River, along
the base of the South Mountain, which
is designed to pass through Waynes-
5oro', Smithsburg, Boonsboro, Sharps-
burg to the Potomac River at Shop
herdstown, where it will connect with
the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, is
again being agitated by the press and
earnestly pressed. The construction of
this road would be great thing for the
Eastern portion Of Washington County
which it traverses at its widest point,
and through lands every foot of which
is in high cultivation and of unsurpassed
fertility. These simple facts are suffi-
Gent themselves to indicate the impor-
lance of the road to the teeming agri-
cultural population of the rich Beaver
Creek and Antietam basins; but apart
from this the road would afford, by its
connections with the two other Rail
roads of our own county Eastward with
Hagerstown, facilities which would add
to the general convenience and prosper
ity of the whole county.
What are the immediate prospects of
the prosecution of this important work
arc not very explicitly stated, but it is
known that the President of the new
railroad, Mr.. D. V. Ali, who is one of
the proprietors Of the Antietam Iron
Works, has direct interest in pushing
it, and as he is man of great energy,
we hope lis efforts may be successful
HagersfoWn Wall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

BED" BERKELEY FAIR.-We publish
the following additional in regard to
the premiums taken by our citizens -
Sweepstakes on Cmfe-Best herd of
l bull and 4 COWS, Attorneys, w. NJ.
Snyder l., 90; best herd of hull and 4
cows Durham, DR.. /. S. Tanner 1900;
best bull and 5 COWS Durham, /. S. Tan
ner 1000; best bull OF any age or breed,
Dr. |. 5. Tanner 20,00.
Cahie-.Aidermys, Pure Blood
Best bull, 3 years old or upwards, VIM.
Snyder, 1st premium, $50; bull l year
old and under two w. NJ. Snyder, 5;
best COW years old and upwards, w.
Snyder 1900; 2nd best do do, dip; best
bull l year old and under 2, VIM. Say
der 800; best heiter, year old and UNI
der 2, 400; 2nd best do do, diploma;
best COW, 2 years old and under 3, do
800; best breeding cow with calf, do,
500.
Draught Horses.-Best stallion 4
years old and upwards, ]. NJ. Byers
1000; 2nd best stallion 4 years old and
upwards, ii. Moore diploma; best geld
ing years old and upwards, Il. {. Burk-
hart 600.
TegefabIes.-best dozen mushmelons;
II. &. Burkhart 100; best dozen cab
bage, Il. Z. Burkhart LOO; best dozen
cucumbers, r. c. Burkhart 100
Unenumernied .Arfiries.. Best ounce
cordial, Miss Annie Schlev, Diploma;
best picked mango, Miss Annie Schley,
50 cts; best bird cage, II. NJ. Billings,
80 cents
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

B0" SUSPENSION OF Work ON THE ).
V. II. Rowing to the great financial
crash in New York last week, work has
been suspended on the Shenandoah Val
lev Railroad. 1t is believed that this
will be but temporary, and that as soon
as the cloud enveloping all kinds Of
stock is lifted, and capitalists know ex-
actly where they stand, the work of
construction will be resumed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

The Democrats of Washington Co,
Md, have nominated the following tick
ct =: For Sheriff, Jacob Marker; for
Clerk of the Circuit Court, George B.
Oswald; for Register of Wills, Thos. E.
Hillard; for the House of Delegates, A.
X. Stake, DR.. VIM. II. Grimes, Alonzo
Berry, Geo. Freaner; four County Com
missioners, Elias Young, George w.
Brown, John Fessler, Joseph Seibert,
Henry Funk; for county Surveyor, S. S.
Downin.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

pd- SAD TRAGEDY NEAR HARiIER $
FEKRY.-A sad tragedy, resultingi in the
fatal shooting of Miss -- Reed, an in
,eresting young lady aged about II
years, daughter of John III. Reed, Esq,
of Washington County, Md, occurred
at her fathers residence, opposite dar-
per's Ferry, on Saturday evening last.
1t seems, says the Charlestown Spirit,
that Mr.. Willis Allison, young man
from Harper's Ferry, was at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Reed on the evening in
question, and, in company with little
brother of the young lady, was playing
with double barreled shotgun, when
Miss Reed addressed him and cautioned
him that he had better put up the gun,
or he might shoot somebody. Allison
there upon, as we are Informed, drew
the gun up to his shoulder and idly re-
marked that he would shoot her, when
the gun was discharged and the young
lady fell to the ground and expired in
stantly, having rece;yedthe entire charge
of the gun in her breast, some of the
shot penetrating her heart. The opiu-
ion expressed by those present, we un-
dersta1d, is that the occurrence was en-
tirely accidental 1t is another sad
warning against the careless handling
of firearms, and should be 50 impressed
upon the minds of every reader of this
article.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

s1y- LECrURE.-A Lecture will be
delivered before the Young Mems
Christian Association, by the Rev. }.
I. Rossiter, in the Presbyterian Church
of this place, on Sunday, October 5th,at
7 o'clock. The public are invited to at
tend
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

DW~ TIE HARpERs FERRY PRoRERTY
TO BE RE-soLD.-In the u. S. District
Court in session at Wheeling, on Tues
day last, decree for the resale of pro-
perry in the case of the United States
VS.. the Harpers Ferry Water Power
and Manufacturing Company, of West
Virginia, was issued. This action, we
trust, will result in speedy sale of this
valuable property to purchasers, who
will at once inaugurate manufacturing
enterprises on large scale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-09-27

ra- GopEY's LApY's BooK.-We
have received Cooley for October. 1t
is full of interest as usual. The engra-
wings are very fine. A new chrome
for 1874, entitled ''True to Nature, sent
free of postage. In addition to splendid
steel engravings and reliable colored
fashion plates, will be given from time
10 time elegant Chrome illustrations, a
new feature that has never been attenp-
ted by any other magazine. Stories by
celebrated writer's. Additional induce
ments to parties engaged in getting up
clubs will be given in the November
number. Published by l.. a. Cooley,
Philadelphia, Pa, at 50 per annum III
advance. For sale at Barnharts Book
store, Shepherdstown.