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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

S@ ELECTION OF BANK OrrCERs.-
On Saturday of last week, the stock
holders of the Jefferson Savings Bank OF
this town, held their annual election
for Directors for the; ensuing year,
which resulted as follows:-David Bill
myer, Charles Agliorby, G. I. Liekli-
der, William Rightstine, James II.
Shepherd, Geo. II. Beltzhoover, DR.. r.
p. Magruder, A. w. McCleary, and
John F.. Welsbans. Subsequently the
Directors reelected the following Bank
Officers David Billmyer, President;
b. F. Harrison, Cashier; II. c. Entler,
Teller; Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, Attorney.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

S@ Hon. w. H. TRAvERs. by the
death of Hon. James PAUL, Judge of
the Supreme Court Of Appeals of this
State, vacancy occurs, and the Charles
town Free Press urges the claims OF
the Hon. VIM. II. Travers, of that
town, to fill said vacancy. We endorse
the claims set forth by that paper. Mr..
Travers is one of the ablest lawyers OF
the State, high-toned anddignifed, and
of the highest integrity, and will fill the
position with honor to himself as well
as the State. The Free Press says:-
IsIr NOT DUE death has removed
a member of the Court Of Appeals.
Should not the vacancy be filled by a
gentleman from this section of the
State? We can point to no prominent
Office occupied by:a citizen resident
East of the Mountains. Are we not
then entitled to present to the electors,
with full assurance that our title will
be acknowledged, gentlemautin every
particular qualified for the duties and
who wouldladorh the station of Su-
preme Judge? twill be remembered
that at the nominating. Convention at
Parkefsburg three years ago Hon. VIM.
H. Travers, of this town, was within a
very few votes the declared choice of
the representatives, there assembled, for
a Supreme Court Judgeship. We press
the claims OF our section now, and take
the liberty of presenting the name of
our distinguished fellow citizen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

rT- A New PLAN.-The Baltimore
& Ohio Railroad Company has put
ticket collectors on their passenger
trains. These collectors enter trains
going East at Relay House, and take
up all the tickets held by passengers,
and afterwards deposit them with the
auditor Of the company. This prevents
conductors from taking up tickets aud
keeping them. These ticket collectors
also ride out OF Baltimore as far as
Relay on trains going west, and punch
tina tickets of all passengers. The con-
ductor is required 70 punch them also,
and so, the ticket is rendered unfit for
sale if taken up and kept by a conduc-
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

ny Hon. CO. FAULKNER.-We an
nounced some weeks ago, that Hon.
Charles j.. Faulkner had accepted the
invitation to deliver the annual address
at the Shepherd College Commence
rnent. AS it is now ascertained that
Mr.. Faulkner will not be here upon the
occasion referred 10, it is due to him to
make the following brief explanation.
When he was invited TO deliver the an
nual address, he replied that he would
accept the duty with pleasure, provided
the time fixed for its delivery did not
interfere with bis duties Us one of the
Regents of the West Virginia Universe
ty, and that his time there was already
pre-engaged from the 14th to the 10Th
Of June inclusive. The Principal OF the
College feeling no doubt that the time
of cur commencement here might be
so arranged as to avoid those days, an
nounced his acceptance of the engage
mcnt; but the State School Board hav-
ing subsequently fixed upon the 18th
of June as the commencement day here,
it became impracticable for Mr.. Faux
ner to accept.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

B@ BERKELEY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FArR.-We learn from the Martinsburg
Safesman that Hon. J. Proctor Knott,
at this time Representatives, Cpngress
: from Kentucky, has accepted the inyi-
tation to deliver the annual address ut
the -AgricuItural Fair, It Martinsburg,
in September next he ranks ~ one
of the must finished speakers in The
country. 2s1:s. &, :, - ~ {
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22
np Lard. Bacon. Corn and None

Boz Lard, Bacon, Corn and Money,
will be received at this Office for dues.
Now don't hang back friends, if You
wish to pay your Indebtedness to US.
We must have either Of the above ar
ticles. We have waited long time on
many of you, and you know ''forbear-
ance ceases to be a virtue" sometimes,
and other steps will be taken to collect
our dues. We have about one thou
sand persons indebted to US, and if each
one would pay US but one dollar we
would have one thousand dollars, which
would pay all our indebtedness and have
a good deal left.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

p@ LIQUOR LIcENsE.-The County
Court on Thursday last granted license
to only three Hotels in the County, to
sell ardent Spirits. P. A. Entler and
Jas. A. Adams, of Shepherdstown, and
DR.. Owens of Charlestown. The Court
seemed smewhat partial to Shepherds
town-perhaps they thought this com
munity was dryer than any other sec
ton of the County. .t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

little of the Sbepherdstowu Regisfer
wants to know if our fishermen ever
fish UP minnie rifles out of the Potomac
at this place, as one of their anglers was
lucky enough TO fish up at that place.
Why bless you friend little, minnie
rifles amt considered anything, unless
a fisherman can pull out a. thirty.two
pound howitser he amt considered no
whur. Minnie rifles are considered small
{ries,--Hiliidmsporf. Pilot. =
% Why Mack, that ain I nothing.
One of our boys on Monday last ished
up whole artillery company .swith.tes
pound howhzers, blue coats andsalI' u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

ca THOSE MNckEReLl TO Messrs
Bishop & Frazer, the dever and accom-
modating wholesale and retail Grocery
merchants Of Martipsbarg, We return
our sincere thanks for a...skit" chuck full
Of the largest and best 30, Susque-
hanna Mackerel ever an editor stuck g
fork into. This firm lie doing big bust
ness-and no wonder-liberality to
printers is a sure road TO prosperity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

A SoFT TIME FOR CosFEpERArE
GENERALs-General Golstofi and Gen
eral Loring, ex-Confederate soldiers,
both high up in the service of His Maj.
esty of Egypt, are making character as
soldiers and great credit az explorers 10
Africa. The former is now in Upper
Nubia, and the latter in Central Afri-
ca, and both marching along" And
that reminds US OF what the Bulgarian
priest Of the Greek Church, who was
here the other day, said about our Con
federste generals whom he met when
travelling in Egypt. He spoke particu-
larry Of Loring, who seems to have i'm
pressed him most favorably. But he
spoke in terms of condemnation of bis
apostacy to his religion, and told rs
what we didn't know before, that IN &C
cepting Office from The Kbediye they
had TO give in their sdhesion 70 the
religion Of Mabomet Boring gets $500
. month, and lives like IN Egyptian
msgnet-his establishment including .
very respectable hsrem, without which
be would be q nobody with no preteu:
sions in respectsble society-AtujdjG
(Asss) '1lkyessy. Jsaa 80
- Rain i very mdob nssded 10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

OWING to serious cmbarrassnelt,a large
" security debt being upon me, am
compelled to reduce my business, and dis
pose of much of my property. I have
lust replenished my stores with line OF
staple goods, which VIZ; sell at small
advance, to assist In: converting my goods.
into money, large portion Of which will
be sold ut cost and some less. am 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.
The Unionyille Store H1use and proper
ty with dwelling, III Heres ofland aud
all appurtenances, which are ample and
In good condition. Store house and DWELL
ing are Of Brick, located on the Shep-
herdstown and HalItcyn Turnpike ~
miles from Dufiields, 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
patronage Of surrounding country schools
and churches convenient. Possession Civ.
en- on short notice. Will be sold 1t great
bargain. .ce.L
hicO iOf bdiS Z-o iutrICos hh SS~~>@s NV
MIL with Grist Mil, Heading Cutters and
cut of Saws, &C., at Dufnelds, good -
new and in complete working order. A
Great Bargain Is offered for proftrble In
yestment.
FOR SALE ALSO,
The Farm Immediately in front Of
Browns Shop about midway between
Duffields and Kerneysyille, near b. 60.
r. r., lying on Leetown and Martinsbure
roads-containing 200 Acres Of choice
land not surpassed by any. for It's produc-
tiveness, the present prospect Of the crop
testifying to that fact, from IS TO 30 acres
In timber. The buildings are new and
comfortable and ample for the farm divid-
ed into six fields, under good fence. The
land smooth and in good condition. \
Young Orchard has been planted, In .
word Il Is . very desirable farm.
= Terms reasonable. For furthsr .infor-
nation apply tothe undersigned y Duff
fields, Jefferson county, W. We.
j. s. MELVIN.
P.S. Those who ate hdsbts1 . No
must positively pay me- ot6er9 fse 1iH
have 70 pass their seDuno 1nse - -
Of An o9lcer. y: sys ~
viii = purchase. ~ .excbetgs -
'merehsndile AM suoune = vet = ~
~, AZ. ~ &: - :.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

S@ Col WARD H. LAMoN.-This
gentleman has received the appoint
ment of Special Assistant U. S. Attor-
ney, at Washington, from Attorney
General Pierepont. The Martinsburg
Statesman says:-"Col. Lamon though
an uncompromising republican, is just,
honest and impartial, and will do high
credit to the position"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

s@ PaEAcHNG.-Rev. ]. F. Camp
bell, of Strasburg, Va, will preach in
the Lutheran Church of this town, on
Sunday morning the sOth instant A
congregational meeting will be held at
the same time to take into consideration
the calling of Pastor, and it is desired
that there will be full attendance OF
the members.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22
s@ To kin potato bugs, take tabl,

hS To kin potato bags, take a table
spoonful Of Paris green aud dissolve it
in one gallon of water and sprinkle the
plants with the solution with q common
watering pot A gallon Of sach solution
will do for M acre, of ground Paris
green being deadly poison the bugs
die as soon as they est the isayes upon
which it has fallen. Fowls will not eat
the dead bugs. 18th ..,.- A....,,;.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

Tar The Dramatic Entertainments,
at Biilmyers Hail. on Saturday and
Monday evenings last, were well attend.
ed aud gave general satisfaction. On
Saturday evening the house WIS crowded
to ogerfowing. Criswelf's Cornet Band,
and the Orchestra Band, furnished the
music, Which AIDED mnch to the pleas
ure of the occasion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

B@ DEcEAsED.-Mr. N. w. Hays,
late of the firm of Hays g. Tunstall, in
the grocery business, in New Orleans,
died in that city, on the 3rd instant.
He was a son of the late DIR. j. c.
Hays, Sharpsburg, Md, and was well
known in this town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

"a Knode, of the Mechanicsburg
Clarion, tells us thst quite stir was
made in the newly made gardens of bis
town last week, as Mr.. James Wick,
the renowned vegetarian and florist,
passed through on his way to Balti-
more. The potatoes were ready to
jump out of their skins, the beets turn
ed red to their very roots the cabbage
plants lost their heaEts and bowed their
heads, the peas split their pods with
excitement the asparagus could with
difficulty be kept in its bsd, the paralsy
curled itself up in corner, and the en-
cumber alone maintained. It's habituAl
eooipesA 81, -. -..1, . -, /.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

DEATH OF Mr.. JOHN BrERs.-The
many friends of this good old gentle
mau will be panied TO learn that ne
passed over the river, though all knew
him know almost TO a certainty that nus
life of labor has been rewarded by q
welcome into brighter world. The
sad news of his death reached his son,
MIR. Luther Byers, on "Wednesday
morning.
About six weeks ago he left Hagers-
town for Kansas city, Mo, where his
oldest son, Mr.. John Byers, resides.
For several years he has been in feeble
health, and thought, and his friends
hoped, that journey to the West
would benefit him physically. A few
days after arriving at Kansas, city, he
wrote to his friends in Hagerstown that
he was fast improving in health, and
his friends were becoming hopefui OF
his recovery when the despatch which
told of his death was received.
Deceased was about 60 years OF age,
80 years of which. hiss been spent in
teaching school in this city. He was
born in Jefferson Co., Va. He came to
Hagerstown, when,a young man and
married. From. this vine sprang a
large family of children, mostly boys,
who are scattered in various sections OF
the world; one Of them residing in
New Mexico. rsa ., go -.
Mr.. Byers was an influential and con-
sistent member OF the Trinity Lutheran
Church; and was especially Interested
in the Sunday School cause. His chris
tan life and his many noble qualities
have won for him hosts of friends and
no enemies. In quiet way he has
done much for the cause of his Master
and the good of the world, and his end
was peace.-Hagrstowa Nsws, 18Th.
pI- The deceased was born and
raised in this town, and was brother
to our late esteemed citizen, Mr.. Geo.
Byers, and also brother TO Mr.. Joseph
Byers, of this town. His remains were
inferred at Hagerstown on Wednesday
last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22
D@ There is no longer any doubt
about Frazer & Bishop Of Martinsburg
selling the largest quantity of goods OF
apy house in the State. Low prices Is

M New GooDs AT DUrrIELDs-
Can't ]. 8. Melvin at Dufields has just
returned from the city with fine stock
OF Spring and Summer Goods ana
Groceries, of every description. Give
him call. He will sell at great bar
gains. We also invite attention to bis
advertisement in this issue.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

R1- And now the editor Of the Mar
tinsburg Statesman wants the name Of
that town changed to "Tuscarora City,
only because nine other places in the
United States has the same ZANE. Don't
you do it Smith, we like the name of
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

% A grand tournament came off at
Westminster, Md, on the 18th instant
About two thousand people were pres
ent. E. A Cockey received the second
prize, silver hunting case watch, and
crowned Miss Lille Syester daughter
of Hon. A. K, Syester, of Hagerstown,
first maid of honor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

b6 Both OF our jours went fishing
on Monday last. They caught but one
halfpound bass: and broke one rod,
three hooks and two lines. They said
it wasn't very good day for fishing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

p0- UNIVERSITY OF VIRGlNIA.-We
have received the Catalogue OF the
above institution for its fifty first session,
1S74-75. In the list of students, which
numbers 373, we find the name of Dan
iel w. Border, OF Jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

l@ PERsoNAI--We had the pleas
ure of call, one day last week, from
Mr.. Richard D. Lamar, of Frederick,
Md, and recently citizen of our coun-
ty. Mr.. L., is genial and clever gen.
tleman, and is,sxteusivcly engaged in
the Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods,
Grocery, Notion, and Liquor business,
at 81 East Patrick, Street When you
visit that city don't fail to drop in and
see hiln-he will treat you right and if
You want a ihie for the ''stomach's
sake" speak right out in meetin' like a
man
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

s@ GRANGERs.-The County Coun-
Gil, Patrons of Husbandry, will meet at
Dufields, on Saturday the 29th instant,
at 10 o'clock. A full attendance is de-
eirad
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

HI And now comes around John E.
Erwin, the County Assessor, with his
big book under his arm. Nothing more
sure than death and taxes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

! ar EPISCOPAL CoUNcIL--The Coun-
Gil of the Episcopal Church, ir Virgl-
MIA, met at Richmond, on Wednesday
last Rev. DIR. Andrews, E. /. Lee, Jr,
and J. s. Bragonier, Of this town, are
in attendance. - ''@
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

SY~ The Rustic Base Ball Club of
this town played match game with
the Lone Star Club of Martinsburg, at
that town on Monday last, and got
beat. You must do better next time
boys. However, it wasn't very good
day to Play Base Ball, and then they
were not used TO that ground either.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

pT Monday last, Whit-Monday,
passed off quietly in our town. The
"Rus,ics" went to Martiusburg; the col
ored folks held Festival for the bene-
Ct of their Baptist Church, and the bal
ance Of our citizens went fishing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

nS Oh, the dust the beautiful dust,
whirling along in clustering gust; fill
ing our noses and binding our eyeses,
in way that we truly despises.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

par No oue should ever visit Mar
tinsburg without calling on Frazer d
Bishop, and price their goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

p% KERNEYsvnLE MINsrRELs.-The
Concert by the above Baud will take
place at Kerneysville this evening, Sat
urday, the 22nd. Judge Rogers, we
understand, has charge Of the Troupe,
and will no doubt put on his "good
looks" and make himself as ornamental
as "Peafowl." ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22
| HE 4 EGIST ER.
SAepherastown, West Va:


For some reason or other--perhaps
mainly because of the hard times in the
Atlantic Statca-there is an extraordi-
nary emigration toward California this
spring, and il is feared that many of
those who have gone ;hither will meet
with unexpected aariships, as some
who s,srte,l very early in the season
have already returned East, having fail
I'd to realize the high expectations which
led them TO make the journey. The
Atcbison, Kansas, (hompion says that
in March $500 persons passed kearney
Junction bound for San Francisco, Of
whom probably 5000 had expended all
'heir money IN paying stheir passage.
1t is difficult TO imagine worse. place
Tor man without money than San,
Francisco, yet a large.ptopoftion OF the
people who constitute this tide Of emf
grafton appear TO itnagineth that nuggets
Of gold are to be picked up in the streets
of that city, and that the citizens are
suffering for want Of labor, notwith-
standing that the Chinese article is both
plentiful aud cheap there. A good many
;srmers have been made the victims OF
colonizing schemes which look very
promising on paper, but turn out to be
BASED OH fraudulent pretences. Accord
ing to the Sacramento Union, the
southern counties Of California have al
corded a fine field for the operations Of
uuscrupulOus adventure who have pur-
chased bad lands for song, and by
means of specious representations, sold
them to unsuspecting immigrants for
five or six times their value. For work
ing off such lands, the employment Of
the machinery of colonization has Of
ten proved successful. The price OF
arabic land in California is high; it
brings $40 and $50 an acre in regions
200 miles from San Francisco, even
where transportation facilities are poor
and there are no good local markets at
hand. Large land holders with ample
capital make money in California; but
it is not at present promising place
Tor small farmers who have but little
mouey. We would advise our farmers
TO stay in Jefferson county. If you can
not make living here, you cannot else
where. There are many drawbacks in
going to a new. country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

- Rain i very mach nssded 10
this locality. & e
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-05-22

dalton train on the ID. q ". IL. IL. Ue-
tween Piedmont and Keyser.
At Point of Rocks, on Saturday last,
two gentlemen from New York, caught
25 bass, weighing so pounds.
E The Hon. James Beck, of KY, thinks
that Gov. Allen, of Ohio, has the inside
track for the Democratic nomination
for President. That if he gets 10000
majority this fall for Governor, be can't
be kept out Of it.
Colonel John B. Larue, one Of the
most highly respected citizens Of Clarke
county, Va, died at his residence,
BLOOMFIELD" in that county, Sunday
night, the 9th inst, aged 83 years.
General Ambrose E. Burnside, of
Rhode Island, has consented to deliver
an grafton on decoration day at Ante
tam National Cemetery, at Sharpsburg.
Gen. John C. Breckenridge, died at
his residence near Lexington, KY,
Monday, in the ffty-ifth year of his
age. The career Of Gen. Breckinbridge
! has been remarkable for one of his years,
be having been elected Vice-President
when only about thirty-fve years OF
age, and was thirty-nine when nomina-
ted for the Presidency.
The trustees Of the Cincinnati and
Sopthern railroad on Friday awarded
to Mason, Hartman d Shanahan, Of
Stapnton, Va, : contract for the con-
structiou of tina roadway of twelve SEQ
tions of that road The sections con-
trscted for are located in Kentucky,
! aud includs some Of the hssvisst work
] On the line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-18

JOIN mitchell, who has just been
elected to the British Parliament from
Tipperary county, Ireland, as appeared
in oar cable kilograms recently. was
born November 3, 1915. in the county oil
Derry. In l845 he became one Of the
editors Of the Dublin Nation, and in the
winter Of ls47 AZ founded the United
Irishman. The journal was suppressed
in three months, and Mitchell expatria.
ted for fourteen years. He was kept ten
months in Bermuda, and then sent Ia
Australia, whence he escaped in 1854.
Landing in New York, Nov. 20, 1854, be
founded the Irish Citizen. His eyes
failing, he removed to Tennessee and
established the Southern Citizen, advo-
eating the r~eopeLing Of the African slave
trade. He transferred his office to
Washington, where the paper died in
1853, and the editor went to France.
Returning to this country in 1861, be
edited the Richmond Examiner. He az
forwards removed to Charleston, which
city he left to return to his native coun
try. The Parliament will consider thu
question Of his eligibility to member
ship, DisraeA heying announced hi
purpose to move thst 5 peY grit of cleo
ton issue for Tipperary.