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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22
Editorial Breyittes.

Philadelphia proposes to make it
rule that all visitors TO the centennial
celebration in 1876 shall adopt the cos
TUNES aud customs of l77G.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
! Company have decided Ia Issue no more
halftare tickets over their road
A young lady who neglected to re-
move the snuff from her muff came near
sneezing her hair down in church last
Sunday.
The West Virginia University has7S
students in the higher classes, and in
the preparatory classes 81. There are
Is in the senior class; in all an increase
of 40 students over last year
The Millerites are going to soar again
on the lst of April. That is good day
for fools. @
There is time for all things The
time to leave is when young lady asks
you how is the walking.
The Cumberland Times, Of Friday
says there is unusual activity in the
boat yards, and the companies expect
to ship largely this season. .ra5
a reverend gentleman in Tennessee
named Acton Young has returned to
the pulpit after an interregnun. Of thir-
ty years, spent in keeping nearly hfty
different hotels.
-Four prisoners (all colored) made their
escape from TIE Winchester Jail on Sat
urday night week Two of them, says
the Times, would have been released by
due process Of law on Monday.
We have forwarded copies of the
Register to the great Vienna Exposi-
ton which is to be held next Summer.
Some people don't mind their own
business for two icasons : One is that
they have no business, and the other is
that they have no mind. 'i'.
a farmer near Grafton, Mich, recent
" attempted TO smoke out rabbit. and
burned up half mile Of fence, and his
apple orchard He caught the rabbit,
however. .
New Hampshire has member Of the
Legislature for every barn in the State.
People move away TO keep from being
sent to the Legislature. q -9' 1'f
If money is not the root Of all evil.
this section may be classed among thc
moral ones Of the country. ,rs,.t,
The House of Representatives last
week passed bill relieving k. VI. 7.
Hunter, of Va, of his disabilities.
Subscriptions are coming In rapidly
just now We heartily thank our friends
for this appreciation Of our efforts 10
make a good and readable paper.
General j. A. Early is out in denial
of the Chaplain's story 1t w,s ''Tsr
Heel" who told the running preacher
''be bad been praying 10 go TO Heaven
ior 20 years, md now he had 4 chance
to go in 10 minutes, he ran from il
Honest industry is always rewarded.
No young man heed complain OF being
kept poor, if he rolls up bis sleeves AMI
goes cheerfully 10 work. ~ 81
Ice cream ought 70 f,e cheap next
summer, for the ice harvested this VIII
ter, has been unusually large, ,aIso julel,
If the liquor bill don't. pass
Y In,Indiapa there is one, divorce grant
cd for every six licenses issued Gras
what-you-cslleIns are plentiful IL
that region. f""essls.'a-'' g.
.7 Fifty shares Of washington Comfy
Nstio6d Bank stock isas1sold ", lis
gersiowu on Tuesday iasa, 2spf, whiei
brought .. the extraordinary price OF
s22.75. Par Yaiue els.
<Ass osi a9s.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22

HAyDKERcHIEr FuETATroN.-Draw-
inc it across the Ii ips-desrous of an
acquaintance. Drawing across the eyes
i am sorry. Taking it by the corners
you are too willing. Dropping it
We will be friends Twisting it in both
indifference. Drawing it across
the cheek-I love YOU. Drawing thro'
the hands, hate you. Letting it rest
on the right cheek-yes. Letting it rest
on the left cheek-no. Twirling 1t IN
the left hand-I wish to be rid of You.
Twirling it in the right hand-l love
another. Folding it wish to speak
to you. Flirt it over the right shoulder
follow me. Opposite corners in both
hands-wait for me. Drawing across
the forehead-we are watched. Lifting
it to the right ear-You have changed.
Letting it remain on the eyes-you are
cruel. Winding around the forefnger
i am engaged. Winding it around
the third finger | am married. Putting
it in the pocket-no more at present.
Crump up the hand-I am impatient
Touching the right hand twice-repeat
your last signal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22

a CHORAL WEDDlNG.-The following
which we clip from the Washington
Star of February 2Gth, relates TO parties
well known to many Of cur readers in
Berkeley, Frederick and Clarke coun-
tics -
"At the marriage of Miss Mollie
Shepherd and p Keith Boswell yester-
day, at st. Paul's church, on 23d street,
the first choral wedding ever sung in
Washington took place. The bridal
party, preceded by professional cross
aud twenty-four robed choristers and
the officiating priest, marched through
the main aisle singing wedding hymn.
On arriving at the altar, which was sur
rounded with numerous lighted candles,
the bride and groom elect knelt in silent
prayer after which the impressive GER
emony of the Episcopal church was per
formed. The bride, a niece of Mrs.
Paymaster Carpenter, was given away
by Hon y. p. Chapman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22

EGG g. Yates Family Flour, and
u Corn Meal, for sale at Rentch's.
DEEDS American Dressing, for 6n.
u ishinp Bouts and Shoes. the best ar.
,icle in the market. for sale by
nov % Me- Chan e Yontz.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22
DESIRABLE PROPERTY
FOX SALE.

l.. OFFER for sale privately.
fM@ my desirable HOUSE AND LOT
A-e situated on High street. IN Shep
herds,own. The House is a ihTee-siory
brick, containing seven rooms and cellar.
The property also contains stable, corn
crib, smokehouse. cistern, and sill other
necessary improvements. TIE lol is l03
fee, front. running back l7s feei. and
contains choice lot Of irui, consisting Of
peaches. apples. pears, &c. THE is one
OF the most desirable residences in own,
and is an excellent home. The terms
will be made known by calliop on the
undersigned or The editor of This paper.
GREGORY BRlrNER
F,b % Gin
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NEW YEAR.

4 LL persons indebted to McChsn &
II Yon'z are earnestly requested to se,.
tls up their Indebtedness. as necessi,y
compels them 10 ask it, Please save "a
trouble and settle NJ, and by doing so
YOU will greatly oblige tie.
McCHaN & YONTZ.
Jan II
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MUSGROVE'S
PILE REMEDY.

yFHE undersigned recommends TO the
I public his PILE RENEDE This
preparation has cured many cases Of
Piles Of long st5nJlug, after all other
preparations had Iaied, and OF The most
obstinate character. In lac, this prepara.
ton has never Yet failed 10 cure, no mat
ter in what form, where il has been ap-
piled properly.
DIREcnnNs-Use the preparation as
hci as II can be borne, with q sponge.
when raIIrlng 10 bed 1T night, and repeat
Unul cured.
PRlcx-s2.5 so per single box, or s24
per dozen. oI $40 after cure is effect,
ell,
Read the following certfcsies-hun
dreds could be had il necessary
Martinsbure. w. Vs.-Jsnusry ll,h.
ls73-My vile tined Musgrove's Rene.
DIV Tor the Piles. a(rer nearly 40 years
standing. and can say she was entirely
cured. al,er using part Of box, and
highly recommend II to the public.
SAMUEL X. LINDSAY.
Berkeley County. W, Va.-Mr. John
II. Mussrove-l have used your Rene
dy IN my family. for tie Piles. and find
IL t. be d cure cure.
JOHN NJ. BYERS.
Mr.. John II. Musgrove-l have used
your preparation ior tie Piles snd hnd II
TO be II sure Remedy.
JOHN K. WELSH.
January s,h. ls73-Mr. John Ii. Mus
erove-I sm happy To certify that your
Pile Remedy. in ,~o applira,ions. cured
me entirely. after doctoring Tor some
tine, and now | s,n entirely cured.
LEVI ROSS.
MIR. John II. Musgrove-l am Huly
happy to testify tina, your Remedy cured
me IN one night, and never suffered any
Inconvenience since from the Piles,
which dlscommoded me from work.
THOS. STRIPPING.
Address JOHN H. MUSGROVE.
epherds,oan, w. Va.
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DR.. A. TINSLEY

,,,AS removed his Office in the corner
X room of the dwelling owned by Mrs.
lulis Shee,z. on German Street. and all
ioinins ]. S. Bragonier's Law Office.
Residence al Mrs. Van SwesriDgsns.
March |
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OLD TRUST is DEAD I!
BAD PAY KILLED HlM!

DELIEVING the Cash System TO be
ID the best for both buyer and seller.
hereafter no goods will be delivered un'
less settled for al the counter. All who
are INDEBTED are politely notified TO come
forward and settle up
My motto hereafter will he "(lnick
sales and small profits for the cash"
LLOYD LlCKLlDER.
Dec 81 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22

n FREE PASS TO LAND BU EltS!
THE FACTS abou; this Grant are-Low
Prices, Long Credit, and Rebate to settlers
of nearly one fourth Rich Soil and Splendid
Climate; short and mild Winters; early plant
ing, and no winterng Of Stock; plenty Of Rain
fall, and just al the right season; Coal, Stone
and Brick on the line; Cheap Rates oh Lum-
ber, Coal, &c; no lands owned by Spectators;
Homesteads aud Prescriptions now abundant;
a first class Railroad the line Of great
Through Route; Products will pay for Land
and Improvements.
1t is the best opportunity ever offered
to the public, through the recent COM
pletion of the road.
For Circulars and general information, ad-
dress A. +. TOUZALIN,
Manager Land Department,
Topeka, Kansas.
Or, Bristor. Harrison & Zittle. Real Estate
Agents, Shepherdstown, wa.
January 25 3m
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Save Doctors Bills.

Ifyou wan, to keep from paying many
doctors bills, keep bottle or two Of
ENTLERS SURE CURE in your
house. 1t will cure Diarrhea, Cholera,
Cholera Morbua. Dysenle'y. Cramp Col
ic, Summer Compliant in children, &c.
A sure remedy For sale by
II NJ. BILLINGS,
Druggist,
Shepherdstown.
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STORE HOUSE
FOR RENT OR SALE.

T OFFER either Tor rent or sale the
/ large STONE STORE HOUSE, in
She pherdsiown. near The En,ler Ho,el.
II contains Two excellent Store Rooms,
one large Hall. Sky Light Gallery. &c,
and is STU s,ed in the best business por-
ton Of the town. Possession given i'm
medisiely.
For terms. &c, apply to J. NJ. Cook
in Shepberdstown.
A. A. COOK.
July 81 It
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1873-03-22
Feb %
BEST THING IN THE WEST.
AtchisOn, Topeka s. Santa Fe R. R.
l. A n ID 5 !
THREE MILLION ACRES
Situated in and near the Arkansas Valley,
the Finest Portion Of Kansas

Eleven years. Credit. Seven per Cent. Inter-
est. % l-2 per cent. reduction TO
settlers who improve.
The New York herald., 1873-08-06

George West was first over the st0newall near
the starting point, Duffy second. Trade Wind third,
Victor iourth, N. p. fifth, Wiley sixth, Blind Tom
seventh. Some changes then took place. Duffy
going to the front and leading over brush fence
near the hali-mile pole, Trade Wind second, Blind
Tom third george West fourth, Victor nth. N. +.
sixth, and Wiley seventh. The next jump was over
astonewall, and over this Duffy showed the way,
Blind Tom second, George West third, n. p. fourth,
Victor fifth, Trade Wind sixth, Wiley seventh. The
next jump was over stonewall, then a brush
fence; agan stonewall, and then fence.
Dufy eadlng FOUR lengths, the other horses follow
ing on as before stated, four or five lengths apart.
After jumping hedge by the big tree the centre
Of the nortn field, they came down and took the
hedge and water in front of the stand, DufYy lead
ing our lengths, Blind Tom second, George West
third. N T. fourth, Victor fifth, Trade Wind sixth,
Wiley seventh. Tie next jumps were over hedges,
crossing the fractional track. All the horses went
over these az II on the wing. except Wiley. He
horses then jumped stonewall in the sonth field,
brush fence, and then crossed the track
and jumped down the NIL in front Of Hunter Il
changing places. They then circled around the
outer field, passing Mr.. Belmonts stables and
beautiful style, Duny leading several lengths, Blind
Tom second, George West third, Victor fourth,
Trade Wind fifth, N. r. sixth. Tney kept gallantly
on, taking two brush fences then crossing the frac
tonal track, and so on around the north field
again. When they came to the water jump
e ont Bind TONE Se wes sa thpa
Victor fourth, Trade Wind fifth N. p. far behind.
All the horses Jumped clean and clear They then
olos'ou tuo HuoloHai tIack lutO tue soutH uciu,
passing around it and taking half a dozen leaps
over brush fences and stone walls and then ran
out on to the regular track the halimile pole.
At this time Duffy led one length, Blind Tom sec,
ond, George West third. Victor fourth, Trade Wind
fifth. merry contest then set In between
Bind Tom and Duffy, which was carried
on to the finish. At the hurdle. on the
lower turn Duffy led length, and he was a little
more than that distance ahead when he jumped
for the first time in the race he made a blunder.
lie swerved as he Jumped and crossed In front Of
Blind Tom, and nearly iell down when he landed
His rider skilfully reseated himself in the saddle
and taking good pull on Duffy, aroused him again
to action: and responding gamely he came home O
Trade Wind nth. long way OF came N. p. Time
OF the race 5:4SA.
The New York herald., 1873-08-06
A PROMISING EXECUTIVE.
The state Of Maine, Including Speaker
Blaine, Greatly Agitated Because the
President Cannot Visit Augusta-A
Story of Broken Promises.
PORTLAND, Me-, August 8, 1S'

PORTLAND, Me-, August 8, 1878.
General Grant Is not coming to Maine this week.
after all. For four weeks now he has been eX-
pected, having made regular weekly promises for
a month and broken them just as regularly. The
people in Maine are greatly disappointed, and
Speaker Blaine Is sad and indignant One OF the
motives Of the Presidents proposed visit, far
Blaine il concerned, is said to have been to
secure the appointment of Lot NJ. Morr to
the vacant CHIEF Justceship, and thus leave the
track clear for Blaine's election to the United
States Senate. Following closely upon the revela-
tiOns in regard 10 this matter came the announce
ment that President Grant was to be present at
the reunion OF the army and navy of the Gulf
tomorrow, blazoned in so prominent manner as
to make 1t appear tnat this reunion was the
his visit to Blaine one of the incidents
that could not well be avoided, aicer
Oicourse the man elected by the suffrages OF the
republican party could pot refuse to take smoke
with the CHAIRMAN OF the Republican state Com
Everything looked favorable for the successful
issue OF the plans until yesterday, when teegrams
and Washington mashed at frequent Intervals
along the wires. Hotels ana railroads were noti-
fed OF the expected sudden appartion of the
Presidential party, and everybody, that is
those IN the secret to notify, was
on the qut cice. In this city especial
called their regulr trips. swept and gar
nlSed and Sc on cJnNcBiJnt SIDE tracks ready iOr
attachment to the hopast eight or naii-past
twelve trains to-day and Tie unconscious pleasure
seeker and man oi business was TO be ushered into
the presence, not IN the same cars OF course, but
upon the salne train Ol the august ruler OF the
United states.
Late in the afternoon 1t was announced in semi
Official sort Of way that Cabinet meeting was TO
he held on Friday and the President was to preside.
More anxiety and more private telegrams were the
immediate result. Stlll there was hope that the
President would break from his usual habit OF dis
appointing everybody thus time. because he had
OF the "hatchct owner, OF course he could not tell
q lie. This rope was doomed to be crushed, how
ever. and later still Speaker Blaine was informed
that the President was not coming to-day Be-
tween that time and his Cabinet meeting there is
not time for mis- visit, and II is greatly feared IL
Will be abandoned altogether.
The New York herald., 1873-08-06

could not conquer, gave up the fight, and dropping
his fore feet to she ground, allowed himself to be
led quietly 10 the starting point. This little scene
the ladies'. who rewarded "ins the Jockey. A who
was partly the cause OF the exhibition,
with hearty round OF applause. In the
second race a little mite OF boy, the son OF the
late Tom Sayres, made his first public appearance
as Jockey. He rode Mary Constant, and, although
the little chaps legs seemed scarcely able TO
straddle the horses back let alone reach a stirrup
no matter how high up at his side he rode through
the race right CALAMITY. The steeple-chase created
immense excitement and gloriously
CROWNED THE DAYS SPORT.
As left the grand stand along with the crowd
heard young lady poutingy remark to a lady
friend, "Well, DON'T think II is fair George made
me bet ON Blind Tom, and'l do believe he'd won
need only say that Blind Tom is blind only in
name; but what can you expect here among lady
betters. when even some OF the Old sports to-day
went 1t SO bind IN the pools that they chad their
eyes opened" before they got homer
The New York herald., 1873-08-06
CLOUD, THE ROVER.
Arrival OF the VOyageur to New Orleans
at Pittsburg-The Worst OF the Task
Completed and the Rest Easy.

PITrsBURG, Pa, August s, 1873.
Joseph G. Cloud, who Is to row from Philade ohia
to New Orleans in working boat, arrived in this
city this morning. Although 145 days Is the time
fixed upon for completing the whole distance, he
expresses himself as being able to accomplish the
journey in 125 days. The boat he rows in is sub
stantialy built double ender, weighing sixty
pounds 1t is fifteen and half feet long and three
feet eight inches in breadth of BEAM Cloud is.
a man OF excellent physique-tal, well proper
toned, of strong, well knit irame with muscles of
iron, large bOny hands, &c. He wears mOustache
and goatee, with small side whiskers. He is in
sailor costume, blue shirt, pantalOons ana cap. He
looks like a man who would carry out anything he
had set his mind upon He complains OF the way
he was delayed at different locks along the canals
Lockkeepers evidently were not interested I'm
sporting matters, and regarded him more in the
light OF nuisance than anything else. Cloud
leaves this city tomorrow morning. He was sadly
in need OF rest when he arrived here, and imme-
diatey went to sleep in his craft From here his
road Is an easy one, down stream all the
way, no ObstructOns OF any sort to interfere with
his onward progress. The affair is practically
decided already. He has gotten over the worst
part OF his route now. All his rowing up stream
Is over with, and unless some unforeseen event
occurs like cholera, cramps an earthquake lie
will have plain sailing all the way. He intends
rowing twenty-five miles daily from this point,
reaching Cairo In iorty days a distance Of 1000
miles, and from Cairo to New Orleans, a distance
OF !, 200, IN about fOrty-eight days.
The New York herald., 1873-08-06
HUDSON RIVER NEWS.
Railroad Collisions and dAccidcnts-Fight
Among Roughs-A Child Killed by
Whislxey.

Whislkey.
PoUGHKEEPsIE August s, 1879.
Six freight cars were smashed up on the Hudson
River Railroad at Coxsackie station about eight
O'Clock last evening. A freigh. train was being
hauled from the switch to the main track and had
got partly over when another freight train came
down from the North and ran into it. Five of the
cars Of the switching train upset on the last
bank and the sixth was knocked into pieces. BY
daylight the distractions were removed and all
trains were running regularly again.
Mr.. william Johnson, resident OF Brooklyn, met
with serious accident on the Hudson River Rail-
road yesterday. He was passenger on the eight
A. NJ. train from New YORK. and as-the train was
passing over the New Hamburg drawbrdge, his
arm, which was outside OF the car window came in
contact with the iron work OF the bridge and was
broken at the elbow. He came to this city, when
DR.. John X. Cooper attended to the injured limb,
and Mr.. Johnson returned TO Brooklyn.
The steam yacht Lurline, Commander Philip
Ph9nix Is in these waters with pleasure party
on board. en- route for Hudson, Columbia county.
There was desperate night among roughs at
COxsackie, N. T., last evening. The desper ADDE'S
accompanied an excursion party from Albany.
Pistols and knives were freely used, and report
says that one man was fatally injured.
In conversation with gentleman yesterday Mr..
Dennis, OF the New Jersey transportation Com.
pany, stated that three new railroads are now
building in New Jersey to G jnnect with the Hudson
River bridge at P0ughkeepsle. The work OF con-
structing the bridge will be let out by contract TO
the lowest bidder as soon as the triangulatory
surveys now IN progress are completed.
Coroner Bullock, OF Cold Spring, Is holding an
died from drinking whiskey. She was sent after
the rum by her parents.
The New York herald., 1873-08-06
SARATOGA SPORT.
Pool Selling for the. Lorillard Pigeon
Shooting Match-A Breckenridge Stake
for Three ear-Old Horses.

SARATOGA, August s. 1873
Pools are selling tonight on the pigeon shooting
to take place tomorrow at Glen Mitchell between
Ira A. Paine, of New York; Captain Bogardus, o.
Elkhart, H. Harvey A. Brown, of Cleveland, ONO;
Abe klenman, of Chicago, H.; r. II. Turrell, Of
Chicago, Ill., and Il. Garrison, OF Syracuse, N. Y,
for the Lorlllard medal and a sweepstake Of
500 each, at forty birds each, thirty yarde
rise, from five traps, English rules, Paine selling
first choice for $50; Kleinman for $12; Bogardus,
$l1; Garrison, Turrel and Brown, So each. The
shooting is fixed to begin at four O'Clock. Some
little sensation has been created among turfmcn
here this evening by the institution OF stake,
which was originated at dinner party given at
the lake this afternoon. 1t Is to be called the
Breckenridge stakes for threeyear.olds, to be run
over the Maryland Jockey Club the last day of the
Fall meeting in 1874 two miles, The entrance Is $780,
the following gentlemen at once subscribing -
Oden Bowie, +. Morris, II. r. McGrath James A.
Grinstead, John A. Morris, J. w. Hunt Reynolds,
John +. Chamberlain and M. ii. Sandford. AT the
solicitation Of many turfmen the stake was re-
opened, and 1t will now close on the 1st of October.
IS also asserted that Mr. James A. Grinstead has
sold the twO-year colt by Gilroy, out OF sister to
Rurlc, that ran second 10 Battle Axe, to-day for
$500, to Mr. Thomas Purgar for Messrs. Dennson
N Crawford,
The New York herald., 1873-08-06


After half an hour wasted in getting the two
year-olds In line, they were finally despatched to
capital start Bannerette showed her head IN front,
Grinstead's colt second, VisigOth third, King Pin
fourth, the others close up. AS they passed around
the upper turn Visgoth drew out, and at the quar-
ter pole he led two lengths Grinstead second, a
head in advance OF King Pin, the latter being
neck in front Of Reform, who was halt q length in
seventh, Fleur Ange eighth. Visgoth maintained
the lead down the backstretch, but the others
closed rapidly on him at the hall-mile pole.
He led past that point a neck, Grinstead
second neck in advance of King Pin, Battle Axe
close up, the others following best they could.
At the three-quarter pole Grnstead seemed to
have the best OF 1t by mead. King Pin and Battle
Axe side and side, half length In front of Vsi-
goth. Banncrette fftn, Reform sixth, Stampede
seventh, Fleur Ange eighth. A beautiful run up
the hOmestretch terminated with victory to Bat
tie Axe by a neck, Grlnstead second four lengths
in front OF Bannerette, the latter being two lengths
ahead OF Stampede, Reform SIXTH VisigOth sew
enth, Fleur Ange eighth, Time Of the mile, AS "a.