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The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-10-05

4orning. A letter from cor
respondent in Philadelphia is pub
lishedin which ap pears what purports
to be q confession Of one Nels III Booth,
who is now in England. He gives GER
tain instructions by which the boy can
be recovered. Mr.. Ross has commu-
nicated with English police, but at
taches but little importance to Booth $
story.
WASHINGTON, October 3, 1875.
The National Bank notes received
for redemption to-day amounted to
1923, 800; Custom-house receipts,
1868, 293; and revenue receipts $7y7,-
$40.
Boston, Mass, Oct. 4, 1875
George Miller and William Smith,
convicted of the murder of the first and
second mates of the schooner Jefferson
Borden, were this morning sentenced
to be hung on the 14th of January next.
The prisoners did not appear to be
affected much by the sentence.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1875-10-05
]. G. RAGsDALI pusc
SPATCH1IS
SILVER sTATE.l

DIRK, Oct. A, 1875.
sit Commissioners
leir report to- day or
Mayor. Th road
Manhattan j ailway
capital stock will be
90. 900, divided into
100 each. The road
miles long. and will
100 per mile.
he Charley Ross alb
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
TO THE PUBLIC

OWING to serious embarrassment,a large
" security debt being upon me, ! am
compelled to reduce my business, and dis
pose of much of my property, | have
lust replenished my stores with a line of
staple goods, which | viii sell at Il small
advance, to assist II: converting my goods
into money, a large portion of which will
be sold ut cost and some less. Lam unable
to give the credit heretofore extended and
must sell for cash, except those who deal
regularly and pay promptly on short time.
invite my friends and the public to give
me call guaranteeing them Cheap Goods
and Good Bargains. ..t
FOR SALE.
The Unionville Store House and proper
" with dwelling, II acres of land and
all appurtenanccs, which are ample and
i'm good condition. Store house and dwell
ing are of Brick, located on the Shop
herdstown and HalltOwn Turnpike p
miles from Dutfields, surrounded by rich
and productive lands, and industrious
community, will be sold with or without
the stock of goods. 1t is an old stand with
good reputation, enjoying liberal share of
patrona re of surrounding country schools
and churches convenient. Possession Civ
en- on short notice. Will be sold at a great
bargain.
Also for sale 2-3 interest in Steam Saw
Mill with Grist Mill, Heading Cutters and
cut off Saws, &c, at Duflfelds, good as
new and in complete working order. A
Great Bargain is offered for profitrble i'll
yestment., ~ gLL
- , FOR SALE ALSO,
The Farm Immediately in front of
Browns Shop about midway between
Dutfields and Kerneysvillc, near b. 4 o..
II. r., lying OH Leetown and Martinsburg
roads--containing 200 Acres of. choice
land not surpassed by any for its produce
tiveness, the present prospect of the crop
testifying to that fact, from % to 30 acres
i'm timber. The buildings are new and
comfortable and ample for the farm divid-
ed into six fields, under good fence. The
Gland smooth and in good condition. \
Young Orchard has been planted, in Il
word il is very desirable farm.
Terms reasonable. For further infor-
nation apply to the undersigned ut Duff
fields, jefferson county, w. Va.
81. t.-t- j. 5. MELVIN.
P.S. Those who are indebted to me
must positively pay me, Otherwisel will
have to pass their accounts into the hands
| of an officer.
/ wish to purchase or exchange fol
merchandise any amount Of wool at full
market rates. j. ). NJ.
May %, 1875. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
NEW GOODS.

CUPERIOR quality of Dried Beef, Fresh
y Lemons and Oranges, Pickles, Cheese,
New Herring and Mackeral, Shad Roe,
Prunes. Currants and Raisins, Canned
Tomatoes, Canned Corn and Dried Corn,
Fresh Crackers and Cakes, nine different
varieties at HERR q ENTLER'S.
June IS, 1875.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
(Under the Register Office

Every year increases the popu-
larity of this valuable Hair Prep
aration, which is due to merit
alone. We can assure our old
patrons that it is kept fully up to
its high standard; and it is the on
~ reliable and perfected prepare
ton for restoring GRAY OR FADED
HAIR to its youthful color, making
it soft, lustrous, and silken. The
scalp, by its use, becomes white and
clean. II removes all eruptions and
dandruf, and, by its tonic proper
ties, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourisbes
the hair-glands. BY its use, the
hair grows thicker and stronger.
In badness, Il restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create a new growth, except in
extreme old age. II is the most
economical HAIR DRESSING ever
used, as it requires fewer appIica-
tons, and gives the hair a splendid,
glossy appearance. A. a. Hayes
Md, State Assayer of Msssachu-
sets, says, 1.-THE constituents are
pure, and carefully selected TOR e.-
celIent quality; and / consider II
the 'BEsr PREPAEATIos for Its
intended purposes -
Sold By al DrBggfsfs and Deare. =" A'1'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
Buckingham's Dye.
FOR TILE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long time, and teo
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, in one preparation, which will
quickly and effectually accomplish
this result. 1t is easily applied,
and produces a color which will
neither rub nor wash off Sold by
all Druggists Price Fifty Cents
Manufactured by r. p. HALL 4 CO.,
NASHUA, Nh. g
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
II E w q 90 ID s
FOR 1875. .O
LADIES g. GENTLEMEN !

WAKE notice tina, VIM. +. LEMEN
4 has juss received his
+ Spring and Sam ner Stock Of Goods,
for 1878. and is w ready to wait upon
you and receive the Cash. Call and zee
his stock and be convinced tina, he has ss
nice and general assor,men, Of Goods as
can be found in this Community. II is
useless to mention every article, 40 just
come and zee for yourselves what he has,
and also see ,ha! he gives you Satisfaction
both in quality and price. My STOCK
Hardware, Queensware, Wood
enware, Glassware, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Notions, DRY
GOODS, Groceries, Mats, Mat
ting, Floor and Table Oil-Cloth,
Carpets, &c. ssi.lr eat
o. Remember the place. one door
Eat Of Jefferson Savings Bank.
~ Thankful for the pas, patronage, I
hope to merit continuance of the same.
WIN. +. LEMEN.
! July IL ef If !.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
Shepherd College.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, W. VIRGINIA.

THE nexl annual session OF this school
l. will bf Sn SEPTEMBER 9Th, 1873.
undera ~ ,lorps of Instructors.
Tie TNr{cs most fully recommend IL
to the Pp.Sic as an institution, In which
both sexes are efficiently taught and thor
oughly instructed la English Branches,
Mathematics, Ancient and Modern Lam
gnges. The most improved text books
and methods of instruction arc a,lopted
AMI the students are trained To make Use
of and put into practice the know ledge
they acquire ~ they advance In their
course.
The students are divided Into classes
and every facility afforded for obtaining
good education.
The State Normal Department will bo
continued rs heretofore.
TERMS-Very moderate.
All enquiries and communication should
be addressed to Prof. Joseph McMnrran.
Principal.
..r G.. NJ. BELTZIOOvER,
Secretary Board OF Trustees.
July 3, 1875. 6,n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
COACH PAINTING!
TO THE PUBLIC!

THE undersigned being a practical
L Coach Painter, takes pleasure in an
nouncing to the public in general that he
has opened a shop in Shepherdstown, and
is capable of doing first-class work at as
tonishingly low charges, He will also
keep on hand new Buggy and Carriage
Bodies, ironed and painted in the latest
style, at low prices, Give him atrial and
if satisfaction be not given, no pay requir-
ed. Country Produce taken in exchange
for work. Shop on Washington Street.
r. d. CRISWELL.
August il, 1875. GIN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
EPISCOPAL ~,
FEMALE lNSTITUTE,

WINCHESTEIty Va,
REV. J.. C. WHEAT, A. NJ, Principal.
(FoRMERLY or sfArSTos,vA.D
A SISTED by competent teachers la tho
"A various departments.
The exercises Of ibis Institute will be
resumed sept. s, 1879. The number Of
boarding pupils being limited, an early
application for the present vacancies
should be made. s-t
For Circulars, stating Course Of study,
Terms, &C., address,
- - - &c. WHEAT.
.siasfs1 wTScmEsrEK, Va.
REFEREScEs: The Bishops and Clergy
Of the Protestant Episcopal Church Oh
Diocese OF Virginia. tf
Aug. z, 1875. = CIV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
NEW GOODS.

EVERY purchaser Of number 20 Of the
Ia saturday Night, Is entitled. 10 a fne
Picture called Going Is see Grandpa"
For sale now at BARNflAKf'S.
" BARNHART's.
GCH0OL Books, Pens, Ink, and school
~ material geBeralIy, nc s
BARkHART'S.
WRITING Desks, Work Boxes, and
( W photograph Albums, at
BARXHART'S-
DOCKS Of Worship from 81 90 to $3.50
ID al BARNIIART'B.
& UBSCRIBE for Weekly Paper st
- BARNHART'S.
~ AMEs Of different kinds at -
u Jan 2s--tf - B-ARSIiARf'S r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
Roanoke College.
SALEM, VIRGINIA.
TwENTY-TIIIRD SESSION BEGINS
SEPT. lST, 1875.

THOROUGH Collegiate course, Excel
lent Preparatory Department. Health
ful Climate Good Morals, Good Disci pline,
very Moderate Expenses. Tuition and
other fees, board, room-rent, fuel, llghts,
and washing, for session OF ten months,
from $50 To $40. Boys can board with
Professors young men, I'm College or fam
lilies. College prosperous. Students from
all sections of the country. The annual
Catalogue, OF 10 pages, mailed free on np-
plicatiOn. Address, Fi'N ,tt"
Rev. d. +. BIrrLE, D.. D.,
800. layil % President.
July II, 1875. b,f, ..a lttg N Gm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06
sbepbEfostopn Keaister,

IS PUBLISHED WEEKLY -
at 1880 per arnum in advance, or II paid
within two months after the date of sub
scription If ypt paid within two mouths
So will be charged. These terms win be
strictly adhered to.
2 ApvERTIsEMENrs Of one inch or less, for
three insertions or less 81 80, and 80 cents
per inch for each additional insertion.
Larger ones in the same proportion. This
space of one incl, will constitute . square.
A liberal DEDUCTION will be made from
the above rates. on yearly advertisements.
Ifthe number of insertions be not mark
ed on the advertisement, when sent in, It
will be published and charged according
ly. -'s
Jon PRNrINd will be executed with
neatness and dispatch. 80. .,
All job Work and Advertisements must
be paid for when handed in.
To avoid any Misunderstanding on the
part OF the Annual Advertisers, Il Is proper
10 state DISTINCTLY that their privilege
only extends TO their own immediate bust
ness. Real Estate, Legal aud all other
advertisements sent by them 10 be an addi-
tional charge, and no variation. -
i. No paper discontinued until An srrear-
ages are paid up, unless at the option OF
the euikofss- Lff ra-r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06

EMPTY BARRELS of all kinds at r>-,,
,,,osS ,of Perfumery and Fancy Goods at
III, NJ. BILLINGS Drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-11-06

TUST received fine lot of Mems Fine
j Boots of best quality, and Ladies' But
toned and Lace Shoes. Call and look at
my stock. l. w. CHAPLlNE.
july 81 II
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
TJctor Hugo's Deru- Fish.

The octopus or poulpe is cephalopod
mollusk. having Il round purselike body,
and eight armn united at the base by
web, by opening and shutting which II
swims back ward, after the manner OF the
ielly fishes. Each arm has double
alternate series ol suckers, by which they
seize their prey, and moor themselves 10
submarine objects. They are solitary.
active. aud voraciOus, seeking their food
chiefly at night. They are the poIypt OF
Homer and Aristotle. The common
poulpe OF the European seas has body
about as large as the clinched fist, with
ths arms expandlng three or four feet.
'od America they grow very large
In tropl... I'D on the beach at Mas
one was found oe.. 'nng. each arm
sna Rabamas fan tset \ satiq
measuring more than five feet. an.
mated to weigh about $50 lbs and they
are believed TO exist there even larger
than this. In cold waters they are small.
and not to be feared by man; but IN the
tropics, rs on The coast OF Brazil, the
large species are very powerful and
dangerous. The common ponlpe ot Nh.
French coast has given rise To the myth
ical "devi fish" introduced by Victor
Hugo in the "Toilers OF the Sea-" The
novelist has mixed mp pUlyp and poulpe.
misled by the name given by Aristotle.
and thus manufactured an impossible
ere atnre. .-AppletOnS' american CycLOp0
ita. revised edition, article Octopus"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
The ADDRESS.

Gov. Dingley. after IN appropriate IN
PRODUCTION and reference 10 the end which
ought to be reached By a. aaricuitural shows
aud fairs, spoke Of the qualification with
which he observed the success attending
this autumn meeting of che farmers OF
Western Oxford He said he did not
appear. in response to the invitation eX-
tended to him. to give instruction in any
OF the details OF the farmers calling, but
to call attention to some col siderations
bearing on the relations of the farmer
aud agriculture to the welfare OF the
State.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
Importanee or AgrIe nlture

The Governor said that the Importance
ofagrieultnre to the State may Se inferred
from the fact that of the $50, 900 males
engaged in 1870 in occupations u Maine
s., 900 or almost one half-57, 900 farmers
and %, 900 farm laborers-weree e. upioyed
in carrying on about 10000 il upoved
farms, containing about three uiIIion
acres of land. valued at little c yer
hundred million Of dollars, about oAe
half OF all the assessed property in fhe
State and yielding products valuetf at
nearly sixty millions OF dollars.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
The Desire TO Avoid Work.

5. Still another cause of the tendency
to abandon farm life. is the belief on the
part OF 50 many that other pursuits are
less laborious. The truth Is that man
has never taken kindly to the injunction.
"In the sweat of thy brow shalt thou eat
bread.n In short, the shirkers outnum-
Der the workers. In everv sphere of lite
we lind large minority. TO put the best
face on the matter, struggling to get q
living by shirking. Good. honest work
was always at discount. and particu.
arly so in these days OF shams. shoddy,
land mushroom aristocrscy. The class
of men who are trying TO live by their
wits. Ia increasing It is curious 10 note
how much Ingenuity and effort are em
p.oyed 10 get living in su illegittmate
way, when it really seems as II hall
the labor, honestly and squarely put
forth. would yield Immensely better
returns.
II is no wonder that farmers; oe'o'e'
- II
to a calling in which the returns depen.
so largely upon honest but intelligent
work, should sometimes be beguiled by
the thought that after all shirkiDg pays
as well as working, and should seek
some other employment. We take it
however, that generally speaking, no
one ever legitimately succeeded in any
calling without hard and constant work
1t is the price Of success in any profes-
sional business. The student who
imagines there is any royal road to
learning, soon learns his error. The
professional man reaches eminence only
by years OF eXhausting labors. The
merchant who succeeds, labors not
only from sun to sun, but on through
the hours of night. The story goes that
a young man, few years since, wrote
to an eminent divine 10 help him to some
easy position in New York, and received
in reply the information that he knew OF
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
The Climate OF Maine.

Experience has shown that, in spite OF
the severity OF our climate in winter Gad
early spring. rea legiaS il uniavorable for
weakly clu,,i.utl1ns with tendencies to
pulmonary diseases, yet on the whole it
is healthier than the average OF the Union.
1t Is well known that natives OF Maine
are proyeroial all over the country for
their physical development, aud that IN
the late war. Maine troops were regarded
As amoag tbs tal!est. s;oltes, and most
vigorous in the service. Tnere i, some.
thing in oar climate which Is favorable TO
health, steeagth and vigor, and which
renders il possible 10 accomplish more in
4 giyen time, with less exhaustion, than
in ary more southern State. A leading
shin. builder OF our State, who recently
npdertook K to build his ships on Virginia
soiI. found that his worSmen accom-
pIi.hed so much less in the enervating
climate of The Old Dominion. that 1t was
,beaper To transport his oak and hard
nine TO Maine. These and other consld-
era,ions warrant the assertion that Maine
i not only u good State TO raise noble
men and women in TO build mp other
commonwealth, but it il also a good
State to live in. and good State to euill-
vate the soil in.
Movement OF Population from Country 10
city.
The second source OF the depopulation
of our agricultural districts, Is the re-
moyal from rural towns to villages and
cities. This constant and increasing
movement of population is patent to all.
The rural commuaities are being shorn OF
their young men and young women to
bpild ND the cities. The census, while
taking no note of this movement of popu-
lation to villages, yet affords us striking
doures of the increasing tendency of our
people to flee from country to city. 10
1910. less than one-twentieth OF the pop
ulation of the United States lived in cities /;
even as late as 1880 only one-eighth /;
while in 1870 the civic population hal
increased to more than one-ffth. More
than one half the population OF Massa-
cbusetts is found in nineteen cities, and
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
THE
0tfor0 9tmotrat
,.,li.hrd avery TUESDAY Morning, by
GEO. H. WATKINS,
EDITOR and Proprietor.

ruuIs H. BROH,N. P0ltical Edaor.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26

and go down to poverty, and too often
disgrace Take even the ranks O
legitimate trade and commeice, and
statistics show that only five merchant.
out OF a hundred succeed, while ninety
five TAIL. II this be true OF the mo! c
healthy departments OF trade. how small
must be the proportion OF speculatorS
who draw prize.
1t IS csplblc OF demonstration tha, n
thousand farmers in any district will
accumulate as much property in life
time as thousand merchants and
manufacturers, on an equal capital.
Bat in tho case of the merchants. the
| fifty who will attract attention, have the
larger proportion of the wealth accumu-
lated; while in the case of the farm ers
the accumulations are more equally
divided. Few men who acquire wealth
rapidly, long retain riches secured in
defiance of natures great law OF equiva-
lents. Those who have accumulated
slowly have also accumulated surely.
But back OF all these corrective
considerations, there must be steady
and more persistent inculca,ion of the
great truth that the highest success in
life is by no means attained by the
accumulation of wealth, but by the
formation OF noble and elevated
character, and by shedding abroad such
an example OF intelligent industry. TEN
perance. purity, ,benevolcnce and Christian
living, as will make ones life an atmos-
phere of sunshine and an influence for
good in this world.
solItarin ess OF Farm Life.
>. Another cause Of this tendency 10
Fbandon the farm, especially in the case
OF our young men and young women,
arises from the craving for excitement
for society. recreation and all other
advantages which aggregated population
brings. To certain extent these advan'
tages are real. and cannot be supplied in
rural communities. And to greater
extent than is usually found. they may
be had. Religious privileges need not
be withheld in any rural community
where there is II proper recognition OF
their Importance. Educational advan-
tagcs may De secured to rural towns in
satisfactory measure. The rural and less
popuIous portions OF our towns should
demand schools of the same length and
character as the village. With two.
iifths OF the. cost of our public schools
paid by the state, no town can excuse
itself for having poor schools. And then
comes in the free high school system,
adapted to the most sparsely settled
rural town, aud supported in part by the
State, to meet the wants OF our farming
towns in the direction of advanced
instruction.
Il is true that the necessarily solitary
life Of the farmer deprives himself and
his family Of some of the social adran-
tages OF village and city. These,
however, Arc overrated by those TO
whom distance lends enchantment TO
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26
4ottrp.
The Seeking River.

The Seeking River.
Prom my door the river winds
In and out among the creeks,
Looking, and whate'cr il ends,
Never finding what Il seeks.
for anon Il turns agaia
Toward the sea that drinks it in,
Who're the dory fishermen
Daily bread would daily win.
Day by day, aud year by year,
Come aud - The sea and wind:
am Ike the river here,
seeking what never tnd.
-HiEAN RiCu, in the atlantic
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26

PREsERvEs.-Mrs A c Ward, first on tomato
preserves, Is; Miss Annie Barrows, second premi-
nm on do, Is. Mrs Il Ward, first premium ON
blueberry preserves, 25; the same, first premium
on raspberry jam, 25 Miss Annie Barrows, first
premium on crab apple leley, 25 Olive J swan,
second premium on do, Is. Mrs T C Harrington
frst premium on picked peaches. Mrs W Fife
first premium on canned rassberries, -. Mrs
j Haley, first premium on damson preserves
LIVE SToCK.-Captain Bickford, Brownneld,
FIRST premium OH trotting stallion, Is. Chas Chan
dlef, first premium on family horse, 81 Chas
Smith, Denmark, second premium on do, 81. FL
Hobbs, frat premium on horse for all work, o.;
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1875-10-26

ten PRINTING or EVery Description
Promptly and Neatly Executed.