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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

The AMERICANS IN EGYPT-GEN.
STONE DEMORALIZING THE AMERICAN
OFFICERS IN THE kHEDrvEs SERVICE
PARIS. Nov. !.-Several American Off
GERS OF the Egyptian army have passed
through this city for home, all express
ING their dissatisfaction with the khe
dives service. The pay promised them
ty the agent of the Egyptian Govern
ment was that of the United States
army of 1870, whereas they receive
ONLY the old pay. This makes differ
ence to officers of the grade of colonel
of 800 month Besides, these Off
GERS say that the rank Of hey (co'oneD
is beneath their dignity in country In
which bevs are thicker than blackber-
ries. and that they are entitled to the
rank of pacha (brigadier generally The
chief source of complaint, however, Is
the treatment they receive at the hands
of their own eouutryman, Ger Charles
p Stone. Chief of staff DIR. Edward
Warren. Surgeon in Chief of the Egyp-
tian army, who is in this city aud Col
II. III Reed. who is in New Y ork, speak
of his treatment of Americans as simply
uncomfortable. OF the khedive aud his
son, Prince Hussein Minister of War,
these gentlemen speak in the highest
terms. Stone has given ont that no
American need expect any favor from
him.
Among the officers driven from the
khedives service on Stones account
are Col. Walter II. Jenifer. who, as
General III the Confederate servlce.com-
manded the forces against Stone At
Balls Bluff; Lieut-Col. Basel, Col. r.
NJ. Rogers, Gen. IL. III. Sibiey, Col. 7.
q. -Rhett, a classmate of Stoue, who is
here very sick; Col Ii. B. Reed, who
commanded the military forces in the
expedition for the conquest of Darieur,
and several Others, all distinguished as
engineers cavalry, artillery, or infantry
officers.
Stone. these officers say, is endeavor-
ing to make complications between Tue
Khedive and the Sultan, and Is con,
stantly talking of what he would 90 II i
Eyypt should cut loose from the dead
BODY of turkey. His behavior toward
Americans has been such that II it had
not been for the Hon. George d. Boxer,
United States Minister TO Constantine
ple. the Sublime Porte would have Or
dered the dismissal of all Americans
from the service.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

A Coon Joke.-The Danville lky.)
.9duocafe says: "Bishop kavanaugh, OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
left for California a few days ago, where
he will be engaged for the next several
months in attending to his duties on the
Pacific cost. We never see Bishop
Kavanaugh's name mentioned but what
we are reminded of all anecdote we re-
member to have heard Mr.. John b. Zin-
norman, of Lexington, (the publisher
of the old DanviIle Tribuns,) relate
several years ago, with good zeal of
zest. The Bishop, in early lite, like
Mr.. Zimmerman, was apractical printer
One day a good sister. in conversation
with him, asked: Bishop, is il true
that you was once printer ~ es,
madam, he promptly replied, with a
twinkle in his eye, Il have pulled, the
devils tail many day until my hands
were bls.ered T. The good lady was
somewhat startled at the remark, but
was entirely relieved when the Bishop
EXPLAINED that the ':derils tall was
only the bar handle of an old Washing
ton hand-press that he had pulled
during the DAYS of his apprenticeship
in country Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
A BARGAIN.

TO those who wish good and cheap read
4 ING matter to spend the long winter
evenings, now offer good bargains as
follows: 90 back numbers OF the y. 1.
Weekly for 80 cents; Is back numbers OF
Harper's Illustrated Weekly for 90 cents:
Is back numbers OF Frank Leslie's Weekly
for 80 cents; 1 back numbers OF Godey's
Ladies Book for 80 cents; back numbers
of Harpcr's Monthly Magazine for 81; >
back numbers ofScribner's Monthly Mag
azine 81; II back numbers Of Southern
Magazine for 81; 4 back numbers of the
Eclectic Magazine for 81 -20:5 back mum
bers of the Galaxy Magazine for 81; 10
back numbers of the Chimney Corner for
30 cea:s. The above are certainly induce
ments. Call early aud secure bargains at
tbe BOON STORE.
Nov. 20, 1873. I'll
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04


GRANTS RcHEs.-I find that Gen.
Grant holds various pieces Of property
here, assessed at SI03.770. Most of it,
however. is in the suburbs, where the
assessment has not kept pace with the
property. The old Dent place on Ora
xo5s creek. which Grant, now owns, has
been recently enhanced III value 10y a
new railroad. and station has been 10
ca,.d an the farm. Those best acquain-
ted with this property say 1t is worth
5000. g9O. The stock on the place IN
cludes some fine horses, and IS valued al
about e50.0O0 Somebody has es'ima-
ted that all Grant has received IN the
way of salary since 1860, allowing q
fair amount tor living expenses, ana
marking the rest at fair per cent,
would make a little more than $30O,-
O0). He is worth three times that
amount 10 day by the statements OF
those coHversant with his affairs. BE
sides this St. Louis property he has
two houses at Long Branch, worth 40
mean sum according to. present .valua-
lions he has several acres of valuable
property in South Chicago, paying in
vestment in some Chicago West Side
street railway stocks, about $4,000 in
real estate i'll Washington, and cash
account long enough to put the idea of
the banking business Into Col. Freds
shallow pare-&. L"u'' Cor. ChicagO
Tunes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

THE NATIONAL PRorEsrANT-This
popular, attractive and interesting An
ti-Roman Catholic Monthly Journal, we
regret TO say was suspended soon after
its introduction TO the public last sum
mer in consequence of the unforeseen
and unexpected financial embarrassment
of the late publishers. We are pleased
to announce that it has been re-estab-
lished upon sound financial basis tfat
guarantees its permanency and success
fnl career. The Editorial management
of the paper will be in the ha';ds OF ID.
NJ. Gaz!ay, Esq, formerly Editor OF
Guziay's Pnc fc moafhiy, and for TWEEN
ty-one years connected with the Press
of the country Or long practical, expe
rience as a writer and publisher, he will
bring to his assistance the most able
and popular theological and literary tai
ent available in this country and Eu-
rope The original plan of a monthly
publication Of the paper will be main
taiued for the present, but the publish
ers hope during the coming year to
make 1t regular weekly newspaper.
The November humber is just out and
presents handsome Typographical APP
pearance, and is brim full of interesting
matter connected with the Roman Cath
olic question in its various aspects, and
large amount of choice and well-se-
lected literary articles. The subscriP-
ton price OF The national Protestant
is but One Dollar per Annunn,an amount
so small that places it within the reach
OF the humblest in the land Specimen
copies will be sent 10 any address upon
the receipt of ten cents by the publish
ers, Messrs. Vogel d Co. g. Liberty
Street. New York. We hope to see
The NATIONAL Protestant iberally
and generally sustained.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
FOR SALE,
NEW GOODS.
+ l. K b II A u Oh
AND
KNOXVILLE

UAS just been thoroughly replenished
ii with new and seasonablc goods
Bought at the very time when prices were
at the bottom, and GUARANTEES prices TO
be as cheap as the cheapest; the goods
must be sold, and great Inducements are
offered To cash anc prompt Dealers Ny
stocks are full, embracing almost every
class Of goosis found In country stores.
Cali and see, will make il pay you. VIII
trade for any amount Of merchandise
corn, at market prices; also all marketing
that can be disposed OF. In aword viii
work for a. short profits rs any man. or
combination Thankful for past fayors,
We. hope BY Offering you good and cheap
goods To merit and receive q continuance
Of the same. Respt- - 1911 =
tn Us. MELVIN
Nov. Is, 1875. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
From the Wheeling Register
MR. MASON'S POSITION.

Some discussion and controversy hav-
ing arisen in relation to the position Of
Mr.. Mason, the delegate from Jefferson
county, in relation to the impeachment
proceedings, reporter of the Register
called upon that gentleman last Salur-
day night and elected the following ex-
preston of his views:
Mr. Mason saws that from the be-
ginning of this controversy he has
maintained that Treasurer Burdett ought
to 6e land if the case be properly man
aged will be) convicted; and that the
case against Auditor Bennett will fail,
if forced before the Senate That the
prosecution ought TO be conducted by
Democratic managers, because Demo
Gratis should purge their own party and
not turn the job over to Republicans.
He says that the Board OF Managers
originally consisted of four Democrats,
two Republicans and one Independent.
Neither Biakemore nor w elch attended
any meeting of the Board, nor paid any
attention to the investigation that was
had Mr.. Mason was thus left in a
committee OF which the republicans had
a majority, and his efforts to make a
fair investigation were hampered; his
counsels were disregarded, and he
found that he could not agree with the
conclusions of the committee. Finding
that he could not act under Republican
dictation in what appeared 10 be a
scheme TO furnish party capital to the
Radical faction, he had resigned his pc.
sition as one of the Board of Managers.
He says further that he is convinced
from the testimony adduced before the
committee, that the charges of bribery,
conspiracy and extortion cannot be sus-
tained before the Senate. The investi-
CATION of these charges will involve the
summoning of all immense number OF
witnesses and occasion an enormous ex-
pense. Believing that no such case can
be made out, be was averse to subject
ing the State to this unnecessary outlay,
and hence had voted against those ar
ticles OF impeachment in which these
offenses were charged.
In his opinion the only question in
the case is, whether it is an impeachable
offtnse for an officer to receive large
presents from persons interested in the
! performance of his official duty. He
says that, in legal aspect, if a specific
crime is alleged, no demurrer would be
interposed, but if the general charge OF
receiving presents to influence the Off
Ger in the discharge of his duty be made,
demurrer would be entertained, and
the chances of the success of the prose
/ cution would be enhanced.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
NEW GROCERY
LEATHER STORE.

THE undersigned informs the public
i that he has opened New Grocery
and Leather Store. in the basement room
-ofhis residence, Opposite the residence OF
Mr.. Joseph Welshans, where he will keep
for-sale everything that can be desired in
the Grocery and Leather line. He will
keep constantly on hand Spanish sole
Leather: Oak and Hemlock Tanned Buff
Uppers Lady and Mems Morocco French
aEd City Calf skins; Boot Topping; Lin
ing Skins. all colers: Lace Leather and
Shoe Findings: Pegs; Nails; Avis;
Knives; Thread; &c, &c. Also a COM
plete Stock of GROC ERIES. such ~ Syr-
ups: Sugars, Coffees, Teas, Chocolate,
Cheese, Pepper, Ginger, Cinnamon,
Crackers, Cakes, Raisins, Dates, Flour,
Corn Meal, Bacon, Lard, Potatoes, and n
general variety of everything kept in l
well regulated Grocery Store.
Call and examine my stock. Twill sell
at the very lowest figures.
WAS. -. BENNETT.
Nov. 6, 1872 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

Anna Counett, pretty Girl over in
New Jersey, was acquitted OF the charge
OF burglary. whereupon she threw her
arms around the Judge. neck and kiss
cd him. And now all the married law
yers around Plaiu6eld are candidates tor
J6dge. -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
Busiuess Il otitrs.

N There is no longer any doubt
about Frazer IL Bishop OF Martinsburg
selling the largest quantity OF goods OF
any house in the State Low prices is
the cause.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

sa~ If you want cheap Dry Goods,
Carpets, Oilcloths, Blankets, dc, call
at Rickard tS Welshans
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
AKTHUR,S

LLrsTxArHD HonE MAGAZINE. "Ths
1Household Magazine Of America. 1.-TWO
Serial Stories Ia 1876. "EAGLI-
sCLfFFE," BY Mrs. Julia c. X. Dorr
and -1MIRiAS," by 7. b. Arthur. BUT
TERICK's Newest Patterns In every
number. ETEkxs ~ .50per ysar;3 copies
for $50. Splendid Book Offers and
Premiums. Specimen number 10 cent?.
Il. +. ARTiOkA SON, Philsd'a.. Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

SHOOTING AFFAIR IN FREDERICK
CorxrY. FREDERICK. Mp, Nov. 30
Isaac ID. Toms, OF Middletown, in this
county. was shot and painfully wound
ed to-day by Robert Thomas, OF the
same place. 1t appears that Mr..
Thomas has applied for divorce from
his wife because of alleged criminal in
,imacy between her and Mr.. Toms
Testimony Is now being taken 10y the
commissioners here in relation To the
case. and this morning Mr.. Thomas, to
rebut some evidence that had been
offered, had subpoena issued for the
wife ofMr. Toms, which was served
this afternoon This enraged Toms,
who went to Thomas house anu pro
voked a quarrel, which resulted as
ahnve
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

Your advertisements are read siler
your store is closed, and are often per-
sued before itis opened in the morn
ing, by persons who want your mer-
chandiSe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

= PkCu1LaRITfEs oP A kTCH FAMILY
When William b. Astor, who died on
Wednesday, was told that he could not
recover, he said. Il might have lived
for another year if / had not caught this
cold; but | am satisfied to go now. |
am eighty-four years old-long past the
allotted time of man" Doubtless the
preseason OF one hundred million dol
lars had years before found The made
quacy of wealth to make life happy. As
was said of him by Parton, i'll his active
wears, AL the wages ne receives for so
much care and toll is moderate sub
sistence for himself and his family, and
the very troublesome reputation of be-
inc the richest man in America. He
has also been characterized as ''the
patient, .abstemious, and laberious heir
of the Astor estate" Mr. Astor had
been carefully trained by his father,
John Jacob Aston, 10 amass money and
save it after it was acquainted. 1t was
his rule to buy city real estate when ne
could get it cheap, and never to sell any
of his houses or lots. He leased the
most of his lets tor twenty one years,
with The stipulation that the lessees
should build on them. None OF his
property was insured, as he held that
his cost of insurance on so many houses
would be greater than theaverages loss
es. He held, also, to his fathers rule
not to build brown stone houses, as
they were too extravagent. The brown
stone houses which he owned were
built by others, and they reverted to
him on the expiration OF leases. In
1870 Mr.. Aston paid two million dollars
in taxes on his houses and lots. he
never held any public office, his whole
life having been devoted to the man
auement of his fortune. He leaves
three sons, John Jacob, William b. and
Henry. The estate descends to his
eldest son, John Jacob, who is about
sixty years of age. 1t has been the Gus
tom in the Aston family for three gen
erations to deposit one hundred thous-
and dollars in bank at the birth OF son
or daughter. the money and the interest
to be pived to the child when he or she
became of age. Mr. A>tor, like his
father, was sharp and cxacting in his
bushes dealings As his frl' nds tx
pressed it, when lie paid out cent
he wanted cent in return. He was
not SO prominen, in charitable works as
was his wife, who died a few years ago
She was manager i'll several charia-
Die institutions, and gave away fortune
among the poor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
A NAN OLA THOUsAYD.

WHES death was hourly expected from
w CONSUMPTION, ali remedies having
failed, and DE- II. JAnEs WAS experiment.
ing. he accidentally male prseasa1fou Of
INDIAN HEMP, which cured his oaly
child, and now gives this recipe free @
receipt Of two stsmps, 70 pay expenses.
HEMP also cures night-sweaf, nausea ~
The stomach, and will break fresh cold
In "a hours. Address CRADDOCK q
Co, !, os2 race Street, Philadelphia, nam
ing this paper. y n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

3 For Bugle, Fringe, Crimps,
Buttons aud Ornaments, GO to Rickard
IL Melshans --- - IL. e.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

s9r No one should ever visit Mar
tinsburg without calling on Frazer IL
Bishop, and price their goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

sE- In Gents Underwear YOU will
find a complete stock, very cheap, at
Rickard IL Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

sS A full line of Ladies MerinO
Vests and Drawers, very cheap, al
Rickard d Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
NOTICE.

As provided by Chap. 100, Sec. -, of the
n Code of West Va, hereby give notice
that on the lst day Of November, 1879,
constituted and appointed J. Z. Chase a.
nv Agent TO transact for me and on my
account the Merchantile business III Shep-
herdstown, county Of jefferson, w. Va.
1900. 800 L. A. CHASE.
Shepherlstown, Nov. q, 1879 Nv
SPECIAL inducements offered in Ladies
- Dress Goods just received BY aaag
Us. MELVIN.
Nov. Is, 1875. Il
Fresh Crackers AMI Cheese At 81
/ j. @. UESELD'S,
New Store.
Nov. Is, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
THE ULLUM Pillow.

THE undersigned respectfully announ-
i ces to his old friends and customers
that he has returned To Martinsburg and
resumed his old business, in making and
Repairing FLOWS. The CILCM P1.Ow
still maintains lis superiority over all 9TH
ers. Give him call. He will do his best
to accommodate the Farmers of jefferson
and Berkeley.
These PL0wS and all IRONS connec-
ted, can be had OF Jacob b. Crow, Agent,
Shepherdstown.
W. W. ULLUM.
September IL, 1875. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

U VT. LEMEN'S.
Nov. 30, 1879. If
II ~ - W.T.. LEMEN.
Nov. 20, 1875. II
ID VT. LEMEN.
Nov. 20. Isl If
JNDERsHIRTS as low as 60 cents for
y sale by
Nov. 20, 1875. If e
ONLY sl.25 will buy pair OF Ladies
" Shoes Of W. 7. LEMEN.
Nov. 90. 1875. If
AIDES Ruffs for 3 cents, for sale by
l. W. T. LEMEN.
Nov. 20, 1875. If
GALL at W. 7. Lemen's and see his new
y Carpets.
NEW Orleans Syrup for sale by
" WI, LEMEN.
Nov. 20, 1873. If
Y DUNG man. don't 90 west until you
buy new suit of clothes of W. L. Lem
en-, who can trim you out from Hat to
Boots in the very latest styles.
Nov. 20, 1879. If
IF YOU wish to make nice Mince Pies and
L Fruit Cake for Thanksgiving day, go
get your Citron, Currants, Raisins and
Spices, all fresh, AT
HERR & ENTLER'
Nov. 20, 1879. If
ALL. lovers of Buckwheat Cakes and
Il LAssEs, for breakfast, should go and
buy their Meal and Syrups of
HERR & ENTLER.
Nov. 30, 1875. If
/ FARMERS if you wish to make your
L wives happy, go buy your Yarn and
Gruber Almanac's for 1876, of
! HERR q ENTLER.
Nov 20, 1875, If
T YOUNG gentlemen if you wish to make
: i your lady friends smile when you call
to see them, always carry with YOU pack
! age of nice fresh Fruits and Candles
bought of HERR II ENTLER.
4 Nov. 20, 1875. II
| AIDES tell your gentlemen friends If
Il they MUST chew aud smoke go buy
their Tobacco aud Cigars, the best TO be
found i'll town of
HERR & ENTLER.
( Nov ~. 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
NEW GOODS.

I HAVEjust returned from the city with
| Il full supply aud we'll assorted stock Of
Hardware, Queensware, W ood-
enware, Glassware, Hats, Caps,
Boots, Shoes, Notions, DRY
GOODS, Groceries, Mats, Mat
ting, Floor and Table Oil-Cloth,
Carpets, Books and Stationery,
which am prepared to sell at hard times
prices. W. /. LEMEN.
Nov. 30. 1875. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
SCHOOL BOOKS.
TAILORING.

THE undersigned takes this opportuni-
~ Of informing the citizens Of Shep-
herdstown and vicinity that he has COM
menced the TAILORING BUSINESS al
his residence In Shrpherdstown. lie will
cut aud make up garments of all kinds In
the latest styles and best manner. All
persons having clothing to make will
please give him acall.
). L. HUMRlCKHoUSE.
Oct. %, 1875. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
IMMENSE SUCCESS
5000 OF THE GENUINE,


al-ssdy soi.t. the tnriilink ssoty q eAs
noble life i'm the wild-lapd Of the Nils
mystery, Ophirs Gold, ths Uous' Lais.
and miIliens superstitio1s beings. oFaph
ie descriptions, spSendfd Hlustsss3ens.
Millions want It. Nevsnt agents Quisk
ly, pro6ts BIG. Send Cor farms. 80 /.
HrBRAHD RIOS, Pubs., n 1nnssa
81, fhiiz., "a
U,RESH Buckwheat Flour for sale -
T. W. I, LE40..
Nov. 30, 1875. =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04
FOR SALE,

4 GOOD Wagon for one or two horse,
Il with shafts and tongue, by
j. ,. MELVIN.
Sept. IL. 1875. n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-12-04

non't fail to call at.Iohn Unseld's and try
~ his new stock Of Candies, fresh Figs,
and Raisins.
NOy. -, 1875. II
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1875-10-14

construction, and the Atlantic and Pacific has
been granted 30, 555,01S acres to aid in its con-
structlon; 3O,OOO.OO0 Of which under the pro-
posed bill it is proposed to reiinquish and re-
turn to the Government.
What will be its effect upon the industries of
the country?
There is probably no enterprise that could be
undertaken that would so favorably effect the
industries OF the country as the construction of
the Texas and Pacific road at this time
IL IS estimated that it takes the labor of 20
QUO men for one working day to construct and
equip single mile Of railway. and assuming
this to De correct, the passage Of the bill secu
ring the construction as proposed of Southern
line through to the Pacific, means the giving
employment to about 100000 laboring men,
both skilled and unskiled, and working in
wood and iron for a year of three hundred
working days and allowing to each workman
family OF five or six persons, the construction
OF this great work as provided in the BILL will
enable population of upwards of 100000 peo-
pie to be supported by the honest toll of their
natural protectors.
Take the iron interest alone, and who cain
estimate the effect Of a known, positive demand
within the next four years of 100000 tons OF
rails, and 100000 tons additional, OF iron in its
various forms for locomotives, cars, bridges,
&C., &C., which will be required to construct
and equip 2,0.0 miles Of rail road, in case the
aid asked for shall be granted.