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Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1873-04-05
COMM MUNICATED.
j. ]. Prouty.

From the associated press dis
patches we see that one j. j. Prou
| ty has been appointed collector o
customs for the Post of Saluria
1t has been our misfortune to be.
come acquainted with the honora'
BILE (O appointeo-in fact he was
one of the first acquaintances we
made in the State. Believing him
to be gentleman, as such we treat
cd him, until knowledge of his
associates and practices caused the
darkness to pass from upon onr
eyes and the light of truth to show
how greatly we had been deceived
Honesty is unknown to him, decen-
cy has never been mentioned in
connection with his name, and to
class him with the very dogs that
move in the streets, would be an
insult to the lowest cur. For some
time he was proprietor ofa Peter
Funk establishment in the city
of Jefferson, and from the sale of
his worthless wares, in connection
with the daily work he did as a
hobby member of the Texas
Legislature, for parties who
were ashamed to bo known
in connection Herewith, he man.
aged to obtain very respectable
livelihood.
By birth, Prouty is an Indianan,
and is a dishonor to his State. OF
his politics, nothing good can be
said; they are of the Thad Stevens
order, and in his daily walk he
mado it point to let the world
know that he regarded the full
pledged son of"Africa's burning
shore" his peer, if not his superior
in which opinion all Of both po-
litlcal parties in the community in
in which he resided, cheerfully
concurred with him. No honest
man, after having found out tho
man, would bo seen in his compa-
ny, and if for the purpose of secur-
ing some dishonest legislation his
services were required by any one
he was met when the sable folds of
night would hide the meeting held
from tho eyes of the world. From
the time of his advent into this
State, he has been cursed with an
inordinato thirst for office; he has
importuned the government at
Austin for place and position, until
he has secured for himself the cog
nomen Of "Old Snop," and well he
deserved it. He was thorn in
the side of his party, and would
befoul by his presence the blackest
of hell, and no doubt, to !
rid themselves of his odious pres
ence, his frieds q have secured
for him the insignificant appoint
ment of Collector of Customs at
an important post on the
Gulf coast. Deeply do we regret
the misfortune that has befallen
the good people Of that quiet town.
May kind Heaven enable them to
bear up under their great affiic-
lion, and from the dishonest hands
Of Jackson ]. Proutly, save whole
and intact their worldly possessions.
70 the good citizens of Saluria we
say look well to your doors at
night, for thieves are abroad in the
and. X.
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1873-04-05

A short time since, a nowsboy
with grim face, attempted to nc
gotiate the sale ofan evening pa
per TO an eminent lawyer, noted
for the length of his hair as well as
for the elegant fury of his argu-
ment. al don't want your paper,
sonny" said the lawyer, bat I'll
give you ten cents if you will wash
your face" The boy took the lar
CESS, and abluted at the neigh5or-
ing pump Returning with a clean
! face, he held mp his money and
said 'Nov, Mister, I'll give your
money back ef you'll 20 an have
, yer hair cut,
Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1873-04-05

That burglar alarm which lights
a lamp, fires pistol, shoots a theft,
rings ffre-bcll, calls a watah-dog,
and only fails to act when the bur
lar comes, has been invented again,
this time by a California boy. A
house worth $500 can be put in 4
state Of safety for about 81 600
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1873-11-15
THE
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TORPEDO PATENT SUITS.
Roberts vs. Nicholas Cpyer.

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Avoid ouacks and ln1poster'

No Charge for Advice and Cons sui''' ,I.Ji.
Dr.. B. D,ott, Graduate of Itsrsoin "a a1a'5 ,na
works, can be consulted on az "a diIeaS So has mad
Sexual or Urinary organs, (Which ne e,dmsla, nao
an especial study either in male or ieth nr Of Id
matter from what cause ort,uatins ,e,Ta o, enabl
long standing, A practice s,sncess os So CUES gas
anteeJ e a 'ie Cbsrpss reasonable. Those at tos
and enclosing stamp to prepay p3siiage;; % cent
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
The Wheat Prospect.

The Baltimore Sun says All statis-
tical information on the subject of the
wheat products of the world point TO
the important fact that the United States
is the only country able TO supply the
unprecedented demand for wheat this
year in nearly all European countries.
The returns of the imports Of Great
Britain to September 30th show that
the gross value Of the imports of wheat
for nine months is about 100000 OF
which the United States supplied
100000 worth. The proportion of
wheat received from Russia has fallen
from 13,OOO,O0O to 100000 hundred
weights, as compared with 1872, while
that received from the United States
has increased from 100000 TO lS,u00,-
600 hundred weights. Wheat is usually
exported from the North of France, but
this year it will have to be imported,
and the importations of the South of
France will be largely increased. Ger
mant, Hungary, and Southern Russia
are also deficient in their crops, and that
European dealers have accepted lhe
returns as thoroughly reliable, may be
Judged from the fact that their exports
from New York alone during the four
teen days ending, October 9th, were
3,50S, ,469 bushels, an amount unparal-
leed in the history of that port. On
the other hand the receipts Of wheat at
Milwaukee and Chicago have been
largely increased, the receipts at the for
mer place of the present crop being
S,555,779 bushels, against 5,044,SO5 tor
the same period in 1872. The Milwau-
kee Journal of Commerce. in discussing
the effects of the financial panic on the
future of wheat, complains that the cir
culation OF money is restricted by law
to fixed amount, although this year
the country will have to move twice as
much wheat as last year, to say nothing
of the cotton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
Loves Young Drop.

\ pair Of picknickerS of San Francis
co, had a thrilling experience the other
day. There was large picnic. 1t was
over, and the company were waiting for
the train ut a station near high tresiIe
bridge 1t was some minutes till tram
time, and young couple thought they
would take walk on the bridge TO
enjoy the delights of love-making to-
yether with the sensation of looking
down into the depths of the gulf be-
meath them.
They had made their way about fifty
wards over the chasm, when a gravel
train came shooting around the short
bend III their faces y deep cut had hid
the train till it was almost upon them.
1t was an awful situation and the lady
comprehcnded it at once, and did not
lose her presence of mind, as events
proved They could not possibly get off
the bridge before the train would over
take them.
The engineer whistled down brakes,
but it was evidently impossible TO stop
the heavy train before it would be upon
them. 1t was within few yards, and
the crowd of picknickers stood but a
few hundred yards of, petriied with
horror. There seemed to be no escape
whatever for the luckless couple. Their
mangled bodies would evidently be
dashed into the chasm. The lady called
to her companion to drop, and suddenly
dropped her self.
Both dropped just in time, and they
hung suspended to sleeper under the
bridge while the long train passed over
them. Thus they clung with their
hands until some gentlemen of the com
pany went on the bridge and rescued
them from their perilous situation
They were unharlned, except torn cloth
ing and a scartch or two, and they saw
ed their lives by a scratch. 1t was the
princidal event of pleasant occasion,
and was so thrilling that some of the
ladies who saw the danger closed their
eyes and tainted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

A gentleman asks the ladies the fol
lowing pointed questions ;-"Could You
love man who wore false hair on his
head when he had enough of his own
Who painted his face and improved his
form as you improve y yours Who
pinched his feet with small shoes, his
hands with small gloves, his waist with
corsets; and then, if he had not already
deformed himself enough, tied huge
bnstle to his back, and thrus, tiny
mountains of wires into his bosom In
reply to which lady responds -
Gould you love girl who filed her
mouth, with tobacco, and loaded the air
with fumes of cigsrs Who staggered
home several times a week the worse
for liquor Who indulged in fast horses
bet high at the races. and swaggard
around the streets with questionable
companions Which picture wears
the most alluring colors 2 We also
see it reported that Mrs. Van Cott says
if she had all the money ever paid for
liquor she could buy every foot of land
in the world. Very likely, and if she
had the money paid by women for back
hair, she could buy every drop of liquor
in the world
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

A PRESENT FROM KAISER WILLIAM
TO A BALTIMORE CHURCH.-About two
months ago Mr.. Werner Dresel, Ger
man Consul in Baltimore, by request OF
the pastor and congregation OF the new
st. Matthew's German Lutheran church
corner Central avenue and Fayette
steeet, addressed petition to the En-
peror of Prussia for sufficient number
of cannon captured ill the late Franco
German war to cast set of bells for
their church. MI. Dresel has received
an autograph letter from the Emperor
granting the request of the congrega-
ton, and stating that $500 pounds OF
cannon will be at once shipped to Balti-
more to their order. What makes the
Gift of the Kaiser exceedingly gracious
is the fact that an order had recently
been adopted The Prussian government
against granting similar requests, the
number of churches in Germany asking
such favors having become 80 numerous
that such an order was necessary to
preserve these trophies 1t is proposed
by the congregation and the Germans
of Baltimore generally to have a grand
reception and parade on the arrival OF
the cannon.-Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
SHEPHERDSTOWN MCPHERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SATURDAY,

tive, or she is Of unsound mind,-we
will not say insane, though she may be-
come so, unless she frees herself from
foolish fashions, which are so destructive
to health and life. 1t was not so in the
times of our fathers Women wore
calico then. Women had sound teeth,
good digestion, sweet breath, cheerful
faces, with hopeful, happy hearts. They
became mothers of healthy children and
nursed them, too Sucking bottles
were not so much in demand when wo-
men lived simpler, truer, and nearer to
Nature and to God.
When women wore calico there were
fewer commercial failures, and less COM
petition among business men than now,
when women are more eXtravagant.
When women wore calico there was
less lewdness, less domestic intelicity,
less divorces, less scandal, and more
quiet, contentment and peace.
The poor ape the rich, and some OF
them sell their virtue to procure the
wherewith to shine in fashionable teath-
ers. Yes, but that is not our fault
say the selt-righteous, land may we not
do what we will with our own Aye,
so say those who are altogether world
". But, woman, woman mother OF
the race See you to this Try to re-
aize your true mission on earth. Let
it not be said, that by your example you
led weak sister into temptation. Let
it not be said, that your extravaganza
led your husband into bankruptcy. Let
it not be said, that You lost your health
and became helpless invalid by follow,
ing foolish fashions. Let it not be said
YOU are too proud to wear calico.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
yyoman,s Inhuman,ty to Her Sex.

There is much food for reflection III
the following questions and answers ::
"Who hits woman when she is down!
"Why, another woman" "Who keeps
her down ?" "Why another woman.
That's so. If women were as severe
upon men who transgress the bonds OF
morality and decency as they are upon
transgressions of their own sex, we
should have speedily inaugurated re-
form in society that would be worth a
thousand midnight missions or Roslne
Associations. Women are like crows
we hope the ladies will pardon us for
the comparison-but it is a truthful
one, even if it is not tasteful. We say
women are line crows. One OF their
number falls wounded by sin, and she Is
Immediately set upon and torntopieces
The doors of respectable associations
are closed upon her. The virtuous
female turns from her with loathing
and disgust Even the common sym
pathy of human nature is denied her
No help for the shining woman. No
help
But what of the man who has wrought
this poor creatures ruin, and who has
led her steps into the paths of folly and
sin Is he tambooed by women gen
erally d? There are noble women who
would scorn to meet on any terms the
man through whose instrumentality an
unsuspecting sister has fallen. But,
alas, how rare such instances . The
most lcentious men we ever knew
and with their RIGHTEOUSNESS well known
to the world-were the men upon
whom we have seen virtuous women
lavish their sweetest smiles. They had
ready access to the very hearthstones of
households where the presence Of fall
en- woman would have been regarded
with as much alarm and horror as that
of one plague. smitten. Oh, the cruelty
and injustice to woman. Mans inhu-
manity TO man makes countless thous-
ands mourn" What Of womans inhu-
manity to woman !
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

OUR MOTHERS, who were the
best and tidiest housewives in the world
excepting our grandmothers took
especial pride in the possession of rows
OF tinware that glistened like apolished
mirror. Every article about their houses
susceptible of polish, including the
brass knocker, was regularly frightened
up until it fairly glistened. With their
primitive materials, such as bath brick,
emery, rotten stone, etc, it was seri-
Gus labor, albeit one of love. Nova
days, hoMeyer, their daughters use Sa-
polio, and in one hour car polish more
articles and do it better than they could
in whole day. Ii you wish to excel
your mothers in the brightness Of your
kitchen ware, use Sapolio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

"YoU DoN'T SAY THIS Is HANCOCK :.
"A correspondent at Paw Paw sends
the following, and vouches for its truth,
which we suppose must be 50 or he
wouldn't vouch
Mr.. Editor The best thing out oc
Cured lately on the Bait. & o. K. K.
An old lady who was quiet passenger
on the train from Baltimore, bound for
Paw Paw Station, would persist in ask
ing the conductor at every station ''lf
this was Hancock 2" The conductor, a
nice, gentlenanly man, would try and
induce her to remain in her seat and
give herself no anxiety, he would Ger
tainly inform her at proper time, as
Hancock was some distance oil yet.
But the old lady, alarmed at the frequen
cy of the stations, and the rapidity with
which persons were stepping OFT the
train, induced her to rush forward aud
ask the conductor ''if this station was
not Hancock :" Assured again that it
was not, and that ample notice would
be given when the train reached the
depot, the nervous old lady once more
relapsed into passive Inconsistencies.
At last Hancock was reached, and the
conductor, rushing into the car, hurried
the old lady up by saying, Here we
are-this is Hancock-make haste and
get your things, We are behind time -
quick, now" Judge Of his surprise
when, with the utmost complacency,
this female passenger, looking over her
spectacles replied, You don't say this
is Hancock Why, see Mariar she
told me when | got in the keers at Bal
timore to be sure and TAKE Ny PILL
when l got to Hancock-so please fetch
me little water; quick; now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

GENERAL w. J. HARDEE.-Gcn. VIM
J. Hardee, who died at Wythevillc,
Va, on Thursday, held the rank OF
lieutenant general in the Confederate
army. lie was born in the State of
Georgia about the year 1919, and was
admitted into West Point as military
cadet during thd year 1884. After four
years application he graduated on June
80, 1893, and was appointed second
lieutenant of the second regiment OF
United States dragons. and on Decem-
Der 3, 1889, after only seventeen
months service was promoted 10 inst
lieutenant, and made Captain September
13, 1914. For gallant service during
the Mexican war I've was breveted lieu
tenant colonel, and July, 1856, was
made commandant oi the cadets at the
United States Military Academy ~
West Point. At the breaking out Of
the late war he was made brigadier
general. and during the latter portion
of the struggle rose TO the rank Of lieu
tenant general. His compilation Of
'Infantry Tactics" was adopted by Tic
War Department for the United Stats
regular army, and continued 10 be, used
until superseded by that Of Casey. Since
the war General Ilardee has lived Ia
retirement. -.fu in3 ~ Affsf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

The PrKEsr AsD SWEETEST Cop-Iiv-
ER OH is Hazard & CasweIl's, made on
the seasbore, from fresh, selected liyers,
by CAswELI, HazAED & CO.., New
York. 1t is absolutely pure and fD''.
Patients who have once taken it prefer
to all others. Physicians have decided
it superior TO any of the other oils IL
market. b. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

The late Thomas Gordon, of South
Carolina, gets the following tribute to
his memory on tombstone
Here lies the body Of Thomas Gordon,
Mouth almighty and teeth ackordin
Stranger, tread lightly over this wonder,
If he opens mis- mouth, you're gone by thunder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

A Western man in prayer meeting"
said, somewhat enviously: "Brotber
Lawson can sing better than / can, but
by the grace of Heaven | can fiddle his
shirt of"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

Nor ALL SoLeMoSs.-An old Dutch
man who some years ago was elected g
member of the Canadian Legislature,
said in his broken English style: "Nen
l vent to lechislature, ! fought / would
find dem all Solomons dere, but I soon
found dere was some as pick fools defe
az / vas" - !. - 9.E.r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

Mr. Camden reported in the Legisla-
ture "A bill authorizing the county
courts to order hogs to be kept within
enclosures.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

A Terra Hsute girl thinks It about
time some young fellow proposed, as
she has been bridesmaid eight times and
has been tantalized enough.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
FU RNITU II E i!
FURNITURE !
KING STREE II n 0. 2.
CHEAP SIDE.
Finder the Register Office

" We have just received
s; :: : E: :: f: :
- to Shepherdslown, cons,s-
~AA@&D ting Of handsome Parlor,
Dining Room and Chamber Sets OF every
variety; Chairs, Tables. Marble Top,
Extension and Leaf; Rocking Chairs. all
styles; Cribs; Children's Table and
Rocking Chairs; Towel Racks; Hat
Racks; Mattresses; Side Boards; Safes;
and in.faci every ythine to be found in .
frst-class Furniture Establishment, all OF
which we will sell very low for each.
! will order anything persons may
wish. as am constantly replenishing
my stock. hope ell in need Of sny-
thing in my line will call, as | am deter
mined to sell as cheap as they can be
bough, in the city
hope by promPiuess and attention 10
business 10 receive large patronage.
NJ. J. LATIMER.
Sept 20 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

THE NEW REMEDY FOR RUPTU RE.
Mosr IMPORTANT INvSNTIo|. Sold by Inc
Elastic Trxss Co., No. 6o3 Broadway \. \.
c,'Y % II retains Rupture absolutely IN ease
and comfort, nigh, aud day, at all times, and
- a"J n cjrcumslsnces, without any excep-
lion % " whatsver in any case, and should never s oe
taken o q during the short time requisite 10 ei-
feet permanent cure: Sent by mail "a GIrcG, cr
lars free. Any Druggist or Physician will Or
dor this new Truss for you without charge ~.
Sept. 9, 1873.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15

The words may be mild and fair,
And the tones may pierce like dart;
The words may be soft as the summer all
And the tones may break the heart.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
AGENTS WANTED.
DIR. Garvin's Elixir of TAR,
Darts from the Devil or Cupid Abused.

Darts from the Devil Or Cupid Abused.
4 Book lust issued, exposing the PERSONALS y"
that bays aopeared in the New York NewNpa-
pers their history and lesson. Stylish IL
iains fully exposed, Advertisements from acs,
perate men to beautiful women Clandes'ne
meetings: how frustrated The History oi 'he
Goodrich Tragedy the result of a "persOna,i." "
Description ol Living Broadway Statues. ESl X
noses social Corruption. Sent on receipt M oi
50 cts. Address Unique Printing House, 'o
Vesey ST., n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
DIR. A. TINSLEY

Was removed his Office in the corner
~ room of the dwelling owned by Mrs.
Julia Shee,z. on German Street. and ad.
Joining ]. S. Bragonier's Law Office.
Residence at Mrs. Van Swesringen's.
March |
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
HERE'S MY MOTTO I!
C0FFINS! CASKETS

pPHE undersigned respectfully announ'
4 ces to the public that he is prepared
10 furnish COFFlNS AND CASKETS
al reduced prices, ss . intend keeping an
assortment on hand a, all times. Will
also attend 10 the laying out of Corpses
if notified. Also fine HEARSE new.
" fitted up. and always in readiness to
be sent 10 any point
Ia nv absence all orders left with X.
s. NJ. Hoffman will be promptly attend.
ed 10. II. F. CAMERON.
Oct
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-11-15
WORDS AND TONES.

1t is not so much what you say,
AS the manner in which you say it I;
I, is not so much the language you use,
AS the tones in which you convey 1t.