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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

BIS" Negotiations are being made
with the Burlesque Tournament of this
town, to give an exhibition at the Agri-
cultural Fair at Hagerstown, which
commences on the 18th of October.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

RoBBERY.-Two men, on last Sunday
night, between IL and II o'clock, broke
into Mr.. Doubles house, on Mr.. Nico-
demus farm near town, broke open a
trunk, and carried off about $3.50 in cash.
Part of the money belonged to MIR.
Double and part to his sister who keeps
house for him. Mr.. d. was absent at
the time, and no person in the house
but his sister and little girl. The rob
bers entered the room adjoining the one
she occupied, struck light, broke open
the trunk, and helped themselves. She
was so alarmed that she could do moth
ng,'and did not even get sight OF
them, fearing every momentthey would
enter her own room. After taking the
money they went to the pantry and car
ried off three hams. They evidently
knew the premises, and were aware OF
Mr. Doubles absence. We do not know
that any one is suspected.-Booa
odd FtIiOm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

pG Dr. l. s. Tanner intends exhibit
ing his celebrated short horn Durham
Stock at the Agricultural Fair, at Fred
erick, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26
A CARD.
SuEPHERDsrowN, w. Va,


September %, 1874. 1
J. H. Zittle-Dear Shallow me,
through the columns of your paper, to
correct areport calculated to prejudice
the minds Of the people against me in
some parts OF the county, in regard TO
the system of Free Schools. 1t has been
industriously reported that am oppos-
ed to this system. BY whom this SLAM
der could have been originated, or by
what means it could have gained pub
Ici;y or credence, | am at loss to de-
terniine. OF one thing | am certain,
however that those persons circulating
or believing the report are neither
friendly to myself or to the Free School
system. am indebted tom my education
for all my prosperity in life, and for all
the enjoyment of my few leisure hours.
1t il true that my own education or that
of any of my family was not the acqui'
sition of charity, but the result OF my
industry alone.
But this fact should argue no proof
as to my opposition to the Free School
system, or as to my unwillingness 10 as
sst others in procuring An education Tor
their children who are unable 10 accom-
plish that result Of themselves.
have always paid my taxes with
promptness ADD alacrity, and no part of
it have paid more chceriully than that
part going 10 the support of free educa-
4 a. af Il
and an enlightened understanding Of
the masses Of the people, are the only
means we have left TO shield us from
the impending calamity that now
threatens us with ruin to our State in
stitutions, which will inevitably be tho
result of the passage of such laws by
our National Legislature, rs tho "Civi!
Rights Bill, and "lloar's National
School Bill |. >. IANNFR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

sG~ Mr.. John Davis requests us to
inform the citizens Of town that he is
ready to engage in saving wood for
the fall and winter seasons. Mr.. ID.
can do the work scientifically.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26
Fay SrspESDEp.-We regret to state

sY- SUsrENDED.-We regret to state
that the Paper Mill of this town has
suspended operations for the present,
owing to the dullness Of sale of board
paper in the North. We hope how
ever that the suspension will be for a
short time only, as this Mill has given
employment to a number Of our citizens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

Eay GLOVER BLOSSOMS. -"Sam
Clover" says: Our markets are inactive
for the want Of bread pill Wheat is
quoted at f1.lO and family flour at
S9.O0-It probably takes nine bushels
of wheat to make barrel OF flour, and
if the odd ten cents are given for profit,
the bran and saw dust will pay for the
barrel. Luscious fruits are being offered
on our streets daily, with freight added,
which accounts for the dullness in the
"Can-can" business If man can't
borrow money, let him borrow trouble
and pay principal and interest when it
suits him. The crop of ''nubbins" has
been greatly injured by the late rains,
and without an early frost will be a fail
ure. The old song-"a little more CT
der. too" sounds well at this season-it
sung through straw. The season will
soon arrive tor organizing hook and lad
der companies-tor turkeys that roost
high use the ladder first; then hook EN-.
Oysters will soon open their mouths
so will the people. Begin now to hunt
apple-butter and catsup receipts-a few
store account receipts as well as receipts
for subscription to county papers would
do well, also. Grease cider mills;
squeeze apples or anything that want
squeezing; eat hot corn from the cob.
The ''hand' Of Summer has passed,
Autumn has taken it up, and soon old
Winter will play it "aione" partic-
ulars see those who understand the
game. 1t is not unlawful to hunt squir-
! rels now, but the game laws do inter
diet sporting WITH the tiger. October
lst is the day set apart for the payment
OF Guapo notes. Dog tags are offered
freely, but few are being taken-proba-
bly, because We have no dog days. Can
didates will begin to shake hands abou.
seeding time-the farmers will then be
. drilling.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

tag CIRCUIT CoURT-The October
term of the Jefferson Circuit Court,
Judge John Blair Hoge presiding, will
commence in Charlestown, on Tuesday
October Goth. The following are the
Jurors drawn for the term
Alfred OBannon, George Komce,
James Urten, Daniel lIefebower, w.
b. Conrad, Robert Miller, Charles Bow
ers, Joseph T. Hess, Jacob J. Miller, +.
b. Myers, William Rider, John Keller,
William Exner John D. McGary, Jas.
w. McGraw, George w. Anderson,
Thos. ID. Webster, James r. Reed. ID.
w. Border, John Henkle, Henry S.
Selby, Jacob NJ. Kephart, Adam b.
Moler, Martin II. Payne, VIM. Butler,
Robert G. Byers, |, Thomas Chapline,
Thomas Ashton, James Watson, ST.,
Davenport Wiltshire.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

Hon. John Morrissey's winnings the
present season at Saratoga are put at
100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

\ telegram from Little Rock, Arkan-
sas, gives the particulars Of daring
robbery of the passengers in five stages
by band of armed highway robbers at
a point between Malvern aud the Hot
Springs. The stages were separated
before being robbed. About $4,000 in
money, besides watches and other val
nables, was stolen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

General James 5. Wheat, OF Wheel
ing, West Virginia, who died in that
city on the 18th inst, after lingering
illness, was born in the District of
Columbia on the 9th Of May, 1910. He
went to Wheeling over forty years ago,
began his law career there, and has held
an influential position at the bar, For
many years he was the attorney OF the
Baltimore and Ohio road. He was also
attorney general oftho State Of Virginia
under the restored government Of 1861,
holding that position together with the
Office of adjutant general. Many years
ago he was member of the Virginia
House Of Delegates, and still later was
one OF the embassy sent to Richmond
by the city of Wheeling to defend her
interests in her struggle with the BaItl-
more and Ohio road. Gen. Wheat was
man of fine attainments as profes-
sional man, not only i'll law aud law
literature, but likewise in general lntor-
nation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

A late dispatch from Stanton, Va,
says: This morning Father Daniel
Dewney, deposed priest OF the Catho-
lie Church, died suddenly here. He
was deposed twenty years ago for the
killing of VIM McMullen, whom he
was trying to force to marry a yonng
girl seduced by McMullen. The killing
was done with pistol in al alteration,
and Downey was tried for murder, but
acquitted on the ground OF self defense
OF late years he has been school
teacher, and for the last few months a
United States storekeeper. He was 4
man of learning and good social quail
ties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1874-09-26

MARRIAGE OF L. Il. BARNUM. In the
interval that followed the taking OF the
recess of tho Universaist Convention
at New York on Tuesday morning, 1t
was announced that Mr.. Phineas Taylor
Barnum was going TO be united in the
bonds Of matrimony with Miss Nancy
Fish, of Southport, Lancashire, Eng
land. In few minutes the couple made
their appearance and walked up the
aisle to the communion, the organ i'll
the meantime playing the wedding
March" The bride vas dressed in a
slate colored dress, and wore a black
velvet hat with blue feather From her
ears depended diamond earrings. The
bridegroom was dressed in a black
dress suit The twain were made one
by the Rev. DR.. Z. H. Chaplin, and at
the conclusion of the services left the
church in a carriage. The bride Is
twenty-six years Of age, and is Dir. Bar
nuns second wife, his first having been
buried about n year ago, the bridegroom
being about sixty-sevfn years of age.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16

what is usually termed by this name, as
timothy, orchard, red-top blue, and other
pasture grasses, but also the cereals, as
wheat, Indian corn, rye, barley, oats, rice,
etc. It's annual value in the United States
has been estimated at 81 600, 900, 900. The
hay crop is of far more value than any
one of the cereals, and if the value of the
pasturage is included, its value, as hereto
fore stated, is of the first magnitude.
Although nature clothes the soil Gt fertile)
all over the earth naturally with grasses,
the temperate zones are their especial
homes for it is here only that they spread
and form a thick mat Of rich, succulent
verdure, upon which some variety or
other of animals may pasture for seven or
eight months of the year Of late years
the subject has often been discussed,
Have we enough varieties of cultivated
grasses? We think the true question for
consideration to be, Do we use sufficiently
those we have? We have often said we
do not, and hope that the ventilation OF
this subject will not rest until the maxi
mum is reached in the cultivation of grass
on every farm. Grass always makes rich
farmers, for the simple reason that the
bulk of it must be fed at home Western
RttT15
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16
Sowing Grass---ImpOrtanee of Its Gull
ture.

Nine-tenths of the grass seed sown in
When this is done with winter wheat, the
Western RuraI does not consider the prac-
tice Objectionable, since the crop comes
off so early in the season that the grass
gets good toothold before the droughts
of summer are intense. Spring wheat is
the next least detrimental crop upon
which to SOW the seed barley and oats
are the worst, for the reason that these
cereals not only ripen later in the season,
but shade the soil more denselv than
wheat
The last three seasons have not been es-
peciallv adapted to the well-being of
Young grass, on account of the extreme
droughts and hard freezing OF winter.
The last winter, however, has been, liz the
main, favorable to grass rs well As grain,
and the probability is that the season OF
1874 will be favorable for grass, for the
reason that it is not probable tn It we
shall have another season OF drought iol.
lowing the three preceding ones. The
principal reason, however, is that grain
will this year be sown early, for, as we go
10 press. the bulk of farmers, even some
distance north of Chicago, have completed
NilH SOW tilE III W IlCaA. AS a iiatul 90 w
sequence the harvest will be early, thereby
giving the young grass time to spread and
become well rooted before the usual
August drought comes on,
In this view of the case II will be sound
policy for the farmer contemplating seed
Inv a meadow To do So upon his wheat,
especially whe clover forms the whole or
an integral part OF the grasses sown, since
fail sown clover is apt 10 kill the fist sea
son. The sooner this is done the better;
for, If sown later, dry weather may ensue
and prevent a good catch, rs il > called
1t may not be out Of place to rslterate
what has been SO often insisted upon ~
the Western RHrai, that grass and We IN
clude clover, although it is a leEnme
and not grass, as by association it's con
sidered, is not regarded at its true valu.
in the West. Nevertheless, grass makes
beef ana pork This makes manure, anc
manure makes large crops Of grain, e
pecially the important one corn Beside
! ihis when turned under, il is i'm itsel
! equal IL good coat OF manure, and cost
nothing tar hauling and sp eadmg, tha
buE-besr tn Western farmers.
/ The grass family, which comprise
about 1900 species, includes not onl.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16
Early Melons.

GARDENERS generally find it difficult to
get as early melons as they would like,
for the reason that they will not bear
transplanting. | have tried a way by
which they can be started early and trans
planted when wanted. Save all the paste
board collar boxes and fill them with the
best soil Any kind of boxes will do;
they can be made of wood with bottoms
tackled on. Afer warming the soil, plant
the seed, about five to the box. They Cal
now be sunk in the hot-bed, or, if you do
not have one, they can be kept in the
house by the stove. When the young
plants are large enough they can be trans
planted. After making the ground mel
low, make hole the size of the box
then slip out the bottom and the earth
with the plants will slip through without
being disturbed, This plan will do for
other plants besides melons, as cucum-
bers, etc, the tender egg plant and some
varieties Of flowers. BY starting plants
early in this way several weeks can be
gained. Cor Prairie Farmer.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16
gallons of molasses The estimate this
year fixes it at rs 900 hogsheads.

gallons of molasses The estimate this
year fixes it at rs 900 hogsheads.
The Mark Lime Express places the
annual production of Indian corn in por-
tons of Europe as follows: France,
100000 bushels; Italy, 45,0000O0 bush
els; Austria, 100000, bushels; Hun
gary, 66000000 bushels; Greece,
100000 bushels; Portugal, 10000
bushels The total area seeded in corn is
placed at AZ 900 600 acres, and the pro-
duction at 1850, 575, 900 bushels.
In population China still stands first
among the nations, her people numbering
4!5,213,l52 The British Empire comes
next, with 100 $4,000, and then Russia,
with 80, l,2 ,022. The United States are
fifth. In density of population Belgium
comes first, with AL per square mile.
England is next, with $3.50. The United
States are twenty-thrd in the list, and be-
tween Morocco and Russia.
During the year 1870 there were in
the United States 237 tanneries and 81
oS2 currying establishments, employing
30,Sl1 men and using | 255 $40 cords OF
bark A capital OF $50, 024 300 was in.
vested in the business, and the aggregate
sum of $l2,GS5, $50 was paid as wages to
workmen. While the value of the iron
business in the United States in 1870 was
less than 500, 100000 of the cotton trade
less than $l1S 100000, of wooden goods
less than $2OS, 100000, the value of the
leather business exceeded 1896, 100000.
The value of the timber used for fuel
annually in the United STATES is $4,000
600, and for fencing, $l50,000O0O. The
number of railway ties in use is 100000.
600 The average yield of timber land
per acre is 200 ties; hence 100000 acres
of land have been cleared to furnish the
present supply. Railway ties last about
! five years; therefore 30,000000 ties are
used annually in the repairs of railways,
| taking the timber on 10000 acres There
is consumed in the manufacture of rolling
stock the timber of $4,000 acres, and the
growth of 5OO,0 600 acres more for other
purposes every year. Our railways are
stripping the country of 1000, 600 acres
per annum, and the demand is fast in.
Creasing.
According to The P0pular Science
H0nthly We learn that the highest death
rate in 1873 was exhibited by Memphis,
where the deaths were As in each 1000
inhabitants. Other cities followed in this
order: Savannah, 1872; Vicksburg, 36. 5 +;
Troy, "a; Hoboken, 800; New York, 80 7
Newark, 3l6; New Orleans, 30.6; Bos,
ton 30,5. The rate for Philadelphia was
only 261; Brooklyn, 281; ST, Louis, 81 ;
Chicago, 276; Baltimore, % Cincin-
natl, 20.5; San Francisco, 172, This
| compares not unfavorably with the NOR
tuary statistics of British cities, where
| the lowest rate was 2l.4 that OF London,
Bombay and Calcutta show only 20. , and
% respectively. The highest known
deathrate prevailed in Valparaiso, Chilli,
66 8
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16
q Map Your Farm.

THE Farmers Unj0n suggests that every
farmer should have complete map OF
his farm, with each field, pasture and wood
lot, together with all the fences, roads and
bitches, plainly drawn, and either num-
bered or named, so they can be readily
designated Few farmers can appreciate
the real value of one until they have tried
the experiment, for with map of the
farm before you you can directly your work
men to any part of il without the posi-
bility of their making a mistake. You
can plan Improvements and estimate their
cost at your leisure instead of spending
half day of your valuable time in sur,
veying the land itself. ANY person with
little ingenuity and patience can draw
map of his farm, 1t should be- about
two feet square, or larger if desired, and
drawn upon thick card aboard, to prevent
its being torn or defaced, Let our farm
ers try the experiment and they VIII soon
earn it's value
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16
Feeding Fowls.

The best standard soft food is ground
oats, if procurable; barley meal will make
an excellent food, and If mixed occasion
ally with potatoes well washed, turnips,
beet, or mangold. wurzel, so much the
better; this food should be given only in
the morning, and then warm, especially
in the winter season. Buckwheat rs a
grain is excellent food, and when fowls
get accustomed To it eat it readily; so is
good barley and oats; peas, beans and In
dian corn may also be supplied; but, as
already mentioned, to supply only such
wastes of the body as these materials are
capable Of Spiced food is frequently
recommended by poultry writers; some
advocate the giving of raw onions at least
two or three times week, with good
supply OF cayenne pepper In their food;
Others advocate the use of different con
diments, all Of which are largely made up
of stimuants OF various kinds. There is
no doubt all kinds Of spiced food nateri-
ally tend to hasten maturity, whether 1t be
to the chicken, the pullet, or the hen that
they are supplied. Chickens when thus
fed when young will attain TO larger size
and lay earlier, commencing at about four
months old, and hens will be simulated
to winter and early spring laying, but
breeders will do we'll to bear in mind that
the continuance of stimulating fowls be-
yond reasonable time will result preiu-
diciously to both old and young fowls
Ii cannot be denied, however that when
iudiciously and moderately given, used at
certain times only such food is
highly beneficial, If given to chick
ems when Hedging, it greatly as
sists in this, to them, exhausting
process; and when given to dropping
fowls has marked effect quickly restoring
them to their former healthy condition.
! 1t is a good thing, too, to give stimulating
| food to old fowls in cold or wet weather,
and when Noting, and TO hens that do
not lay in time in early spring; but in any
case when the desired effect is produced
/ spiced food should be discontinued, and
| the usual plain food ne again restored. In
| old birds, If given too frequently or con
/ tinued beyond the time already men
toned, it produces diseased organs and
/ in puiels stuntcd growth. In the care of
I chickens of all the larger breeds, the
/ longer maturity can be postponed the
larger the birds are likely To be, and, no
matter what may be said Ia the contrary,
! the same feeding which produces force
and rapid growth during the very early
period OF Chickenhood will Of necessity,
ii continued beyond this, result in stuuted
because precoclous adults large size and
early maturity cannot Toe had III the same
bird-lhey are incompatible For many
purposes then ii is we'll TO have stimulat-
ing food always ON hand or the means by
which it may be prepared at a moments
notice The following c0udiment mixed
with oatmeal will be found highly bene,
fetal Take OF ground atlspice Two ounces
ground black pepper two ounces ground
ginger halt pound, and brown sugar one
pound mix together and add % usual
food in sufficient quantity To cause a
slightly sweet and hot taste. When pre-.
bottle, ready for use when required
9Qudfd FHmsF
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16

EVERY one knows that cold or cough
ought not to be neglected. Use Dr., Wishart's
Pine Tree Tar Cordial, which can be lad of
any druggist DR.. Wiehart's Worm Sugar
Drops are the best remedy for worms ever dis
covered
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16

SOME Parents spend their money for Patent
Medicine 70 cure their children's colds Some
save their money and prevent the coms by
buying SILVER TIPPED Shoes, which never
Mear through at the toe.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1874-04-16

If there is one time more than an
other when woman should be entirely
alone it is when full line of clothes
come down in the mud
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-30

That Carson is just now infested with
a gang of petty thieves and house
breakers is only too evident. Some
nights since Wagner & Klein's Brewery
was invaded and the till robbed. One
night last week an unsuccessful attempt
was made to enter q store on Carson
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-30
Christmas Novelties, Toys, Jevelr!

At L. Fred. Broohs's noted store for imported
segGrs, tobacco. books, stationery, musical in
strumepts, cheap jewelry, toys, etc. at Theater
Block, next door to Mat. Rinck.I's butcher
shop, Carson City. Agency for all the Califor-
MIA papers, Gold Hill News, Pictorials and Ma
.2Ztnes.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-30

REFERRING to the troubles among the
Ophir Trustees, the Chronicle Of last
evening says that Superintendent Sam
Curtis has returned from San Francisco
and resumed lis duties and the work is
progressing as usual.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-30
Tickets for Fourth Of July Rail

Persons DESTROYS OF procuring tickets
for the Ball to be given in Carson on the
evening of the Fourth of July can obtain
them ut the store of Il. Fred Brooks.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-30
COZ IA \ lliklS AIN.
onYsD1 uovss-eEonar D. fryer. PROPRIETOR

A Lose WALK.-Our pedestrian friend,
Mr.. BIy2gl, the same who lately won a
friendly wager walking against time, over
the Carson Course, came into town YES
to-day afternoon after long ana arlu-
GUS walk. H. LEFT here on the Ist Of
this month and went bylail to Stockton,
California. from whence lie began his
tramp. He tradged to the Nariposa
Grove, and thence to Yosemite, where
h" spent some days sight seeing. From
Ios mite he walked to the Big Tree
Grove IL CaIaverus county. and from
thence over the mountains by the Carson
Pass, over ten feet Of snow, into Hope
Valley, and So on to Genoa. From
Genoa be CROSSE d the eastern summit in
to Lake Valley and all round the shores
Of the Lake. He walked in from the
G!enbrouk Yesterday. He says be has
walked about ST. miles. and that hard as
TIE work has been, he has enjoyed it.
Mr.. Bayard looks strong and hearty and
came iutO town IN his walking shoes and
with u.prck upon his back.