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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-07-31

TOR SALE-Potomac Herring d Mack
/ erel. catch of 1875; Grain Cradles,
Rakes and Mowing-Sythes, also English
Waldron Grain Sythes and Rifles, by
j. S. MELVIN.
June &c, 1875.
nor SALE-New lot Wheeling nails, ut
[ greatly reduced prices, also lot OF
Horse Collars, and improved Pat. 1okes,
by J.S. MELVIN.
June &c, 1875.
MY STOCK of goods is full, embracing
Meverything usually found in coun-
try store, and will be sold as cheap as the
cheapest, for the money, without regard
to profit. j. ;. MELVIN.
TOR SALE-The Hagerstown improved
1 Buggy Grain Rake, by
j. S. MELVIN, Agent.
June %, 1875.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-07-31
NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMFY,
WHEELING, w. VA.
CAPITAL, 100000
OFFICE
26 Monroe St., next door to LIST N. Bank.

26 Monroe St., next door to LIST N. Bank.
OFFICERS:
George X. Wheat, President.
James McCluney, president.
John Bishop, Secretary.
C. III. Collier, Assistant Secretary
DIRECTORS:
John f Wilson, W. 7. Singleton,
A. Laughlin, A. G. Quarter,
Geek. Wheat, James McCluney,
Morgan l.. OFT, George Adams.
John A. Armstrong.
REFERENCES
S. Brady, Cashier, Mer. Nat Bank. Wheeling.
List, Morrison s. Co., Wholesale Grocers, u"
Pryor, IIandlan s. Co., "
Michael Reilly,
Mcclellan & Knox, Boot s. Shoe House {"
McCabe, BushGeld s. Kraft, Druggists, "
W. Franzheim s. Co., Liquor Dealers, "
Winship, Woods & Co., Queens q"
Lewis Baker, Pub. Register,
T. C. McAfee, Notions, "
Frew. Hagans & Hall, Pub. Intellgencer, I"
OF, Son & Co., Hardware,
e. Sands, Cashier, lst Nat. Bank Fairmcnt.
R.. P. Camden, Pr. N. Elk. Blk Weston, w. Va.
Cant. John Mcclure, Jr., Wheeling, w. Va.
rs A Prompt, Equitable and Liberal
Treatment Of Losses will characterize this Or
ganization.&I
O. B. F. HARRISON, Shepherds
town. Agent for Jefferson County.
Feb6 ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-07-31
PUBLIC SALE.

THE undersigned will sell at Public Sale
l. at his residence one mile East OF
Knott's Mill and five miles East of Shop
herdstown,
On Tuesday, the 10th of August,
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Grand Ball,

The members of Railroader's Union
No. 4, of this place, will hold a grand
bali in Wysong Hall ON Tuesday
night, August 18th, 1875. Every ar
rangement win be made for an en-
joyable time to all who attend. The
success which has attended every
ball gotten up under the auspices of
the RailroadeT's Union, is a .guaran-
tee that the one now proposed WILDE
ca J0it in every respect. Good music
will be in attendance, and as on all
former occasions of the kind, the
best of order will be maintained. If
.you wish to have a nice time and
pass pleasant evening, attend the
flailroader's Union Ball ut Wysong
Han. Tickets admitting gentleman
and lady, 81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-14

FROM OAkVII,LE CAMP.

OAKvILLE, Pa, Aug. 8, 10.
To-day has been the great day. The
attendance was very large, at least
10000 persons being ON the grounds
at the ten o'clock services. Six
trains arrived from the direction of
Harrisburg and more than that num-
Der from Martinsburg, Hagerstown,
Chambersburg, &C., all being heavily
laden from top to bottom. When the
bell tapped for service the entire area
in the circle was filled. People had
come in wagons, carriages, and
almost everything available. The
multitude was orderly, and listened
attentively to the sermon, though it
was evident that many OF them were
not near enough to the preacher to
hear distinctly The day was bright,
with ominous clouds now and then
floating overhead, and the air balmy
and pleasant. Your correspondent,
being unable to get near enough to
the preacher at these services, except
at 81 A. NJ, is unable to give you his
opinion of the preaching, but judging
from the attentive multitude, it was
very good. About 5000 or 6,000p eo-
pie diued at the hotel, some having
to wait two or three hours to get
enough to supply the inner man. AT
two O'Clock the avenues were filed
with promenaders. Many of the
daughters of Wesley were dressed in
elegant silks and illusion, tied way
back and trimmed with laces and
flowers, and some indeed were drawn
back far enough to give us some
slight evidence of one of the fashions
among young men of tight pants.
A mammoth children's meeting
was held in the Tabernacle at 2 p.
NJ, which was filled with children
whose ages varied from few months
to that of fifty or sixty. 1t seems
very strange that with that vast
number we cannot give you an ac-
count Of one accident or fright, eX-
cept now and then some one getting
lost.
We hope TO give you better ac-
count of the services during the re-
mainder of the camp.
Truly. Il. III. a.
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National Park AssociatIon.

We noticed in the Washington pa
pers that a National Park Associa-
ton has been formed in Washington.
1t was gotten up at the instance of
Ii. II. Blackburn, Esq, ana he has
been made one Of the directors. 1t
is really surprising that Washington
has been SO long without an organi-
cation Of the kind, or least, without
= fine park.
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OUR NEISsHBoRs.
MonongaIia county has bought a
Poor-IIouse farm of - acres.

MonongaIia county has bought a
Poor-IIoHse farm of - acres.
s. l.. Zinn is appointed Postmas-
ter at Gainesville, Preston county,
vice George b. Jackson. resigned.
Grafton is to have a pump factory
which Will consume 100000 feet Of
lumber per annum. and employ fifty
hands.
William Seabright, ST., aged So
years, and Jacob McCord, aged IS /;
two old and respected citizens of
Winchester, died last week.
The annual Virginia Synod of the
Lutheran Church, will meet at New
town. above Winchester, on Thurs
day next, the 18th instant.
The Washington Light Guard of
Washington city, accompanied by
the Marine band, will visit Win
chester during the week of the agri-
cultural fair.
The Independent Order of Good
Templars of Jefferson county, pro-
pose holding grand temperance en-
campment in the woods near Lee
town, sometime in September.
A thief entered the house of Mr..
John Linn, of Winchester, on Sun
day last, during the temporary alb
sence of himself and wife, and stole
$3.50 from a bureau drawer. Mr..
Linn had drawn the money out of
bank on Saturday, and placed it in
the drawer, intending to use it on
Monday.
We have rumors of a horrible and
unnatural murder committed on Ten
Mile Creek, in Harrison county. 1t
is to the effect that man named
Shaffer killed one of his own boys,
and attempted to take the life of am
other, and succeeded so far as to cut
one of his legs off with an axe.
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Have Patience.

Those persons who were complain
ing on Saturday about the lack of ac-
scommodation for ladies and children
!. at the 3. & o. depot, are informed
chat the authorities of that company
are now busily engaged in perfecting
measures that viii not only stop all
grumbling, but that will make the
. accommodations at Martinsburg sec
ond to none along the line of the
road. We know that certain neces-
sary accommodations for ladies and
children have long been wanted at
this place, but the Company has had
great amount of work to do, and
has been doing its level best to get
all its work completed. They now
propose to give their officials here
splendid quarters, and to make the
Berkeley Hotel the largest in town.
Let travellers exercise a little pa
fence.
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wheels in cheerful motion.
DEATH OF HANS CHRISTIAN
ANDERSON.

The reading world will hear with
sorrow of the death of the Danish
story writer and poet, Hans Christian
Anderson, in the seventy-first year
of his age. The death of a great
author who has spoken through his
works to millions of readers is loss
to be deplored not only by his own
nation, but by the entire civilized
world, and is only compensated by
the fact that his works survive him,
to instruct and improve in all future
time. Like many another celebrity,
Anderson was born in poverty, and
in his youth passed through many of
the tribulations incidental thereto,
only to rise to eminence in later
years. In 1874 he visited the court
of Denmark by special invitation,
and the next year received an annu-
ity, which kept him from want, for,
like many possessed of fertile genius,
he was always poor in purse. His
works have been translated in most
of the European languages. The inn
mediate cause of his death was can
Ger. There is universal mourning in
Denmark over his demise. Deputa-
tions from various parts of Europe
will attend his funeral.
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SATURDAY Market.

The market Saturday morning was
well attended, and the display of
meats, butter, vegetables, poultry,
&C.. was quite extensive. The only
article the supply Of which was not
equalto the demand, was green corn.
Butter was more plentiful than for
several weeks past, and towards the
close Of market hours, sold for % cts.
per pound.
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Meeting Of Directors.

The Directors of the Agricultural
Association met on last Saturday and
appointed all the committees neces-
sary for the management of the com
ing fair Efforts arealso being made
to procure the attendance of some
Indians, and for bona fde balloon
ascension and rope-walking.
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Berkclcy Female seminary

This weli-known home institution
will resume exercises ON the 18th of
September. Its character and Tepu-
tation needs no endorsement at our
hands. Every department is we'll
managed, and the parents of the
scholars in attendance last year, are
unqualified in their praise. Apply TO
or address the principals for terms,
Go
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The Young MAN who Wanted
am Economical Wife.

Sit right down on the porch, my
children, and I'll tell about Aunt
Rachael, and the story she once
told me. One day, when / was
about twelve years Old, / had plan
ned to go after strawberries, but
Aunt Rachel said to me: "A girl
of your age should begin to learn
how to do house-work. Take off
your hat, roll up your sleeves, and
help me do the baking
/ pOuted and sighed and shed
tears, but was encouraged by the
promise that | might 60 after
the baking. Under good Aunt
Rachel's directions, / mixed a loaf
of bread, placed it on tin as bright
as dollar, and was rubbing the
flour off my hands when she called
me out: This will never, never
do, child-you haven't scraped
your bread bowl clean
shall never forget the icture
she made standing there, her eyes
regarding me sternly, one hand
resting on her hip, while in the
other she held the untidy bowl.
1t will never do, child she ran
on, it is not only untidy but it
makes too much waste; to be a
good housekeeper you must learn
to be economical. You have heard
the story of the young man who
wanted an economical wife,
No. | answered, and / night
u ~ az L II Ipt sSh t@
hear it, either.
WE'LL she continued, 'he was a
very likely young man and he
wanted a careful wife, so he
went to call upon the different
girls of his acquaintance and asked
them each Tor the scrapings of
their bread bowls to feed his
horses. You see they all wanted
him, so they got all they could for
him. Finally he found a girl who
hadn't any, SO he asked her to be
his wife, because he thought she
must be economical. Now said
Aunt Rachel, triumphantly, sup
pose a young man would ask you
for the scrapings of your bread
bowl, what would you say?'
What would say?' l repeated
scornfully, why, I'd tell him If he
COULDN'T afford to buy oats for his
horses they might starve. l would
not rob the pigs to feed Them
l suppose Aunt Rachel thought
that lesson was all lost on me; but
as true as you live, / never knead
bread to this day, without thinking
of her lesson in economy.
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The prospective croquet slipper
is merely a sole, with a pointed
toe.
A Rochester dog, accidentally
shut up, lived a month in an ice
house.
The army worm enjoys nothing
so much as mess of tendar oats.
The rains have softened Iowa so
that they can't use machine era
dies.
The Allentown police wear
nickel plated whistles costing 80
cents.
Isaac Ryman, of st. Joseph, In
diana, aged rs, cradles 3 acres of
wheat day.
Tramps are so bold down East
that the ladies are learning to
shoot pistols.
An unblemished citizen of Belle
vue, Georgia, is in Jail regarding a
horse theft.
In Jersey City penitentiary, the
food of each prisoner averages IL
cents day.
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THE OUTLOOK.

This is large country. A crop
failure in England or France causes
CONSERVATION, but universal crop
failure cannot take place in the
United States. We believe that when
the worst is known Of the damage
inflicted by recent rains and floods it
will yet be seen that we have a sur
plus Of grain for foreign use. There
will lie individual losses Of Il painful
character. and many deserving far
mers in the West and South will be
crippled, if not ruined, but the ma
tion at large will still weather the
storm; its resources are so great that
it can survive injuries inflicted upon
localities or sections. In many Of
the Southern States the cereals have
been safely harvested. In such States
as Kansas, Minnesota and California
reports Are all right. In the eastern
part Of the country the wheat is safe
The inference is that whilst localities
will suffer, the country will not gen
orally be retarded i'll its progress to-
wards recuperation by the rains.
Assuming these conclusions to be
correct, it must be likewise consid-
cred that the reasons so Otter urged
for taking a hopeful view OF the bus
mess future remain unimpaired.
They relate to the gradual return of
co. lleHee, tie signs of awakening
enterprise in the different parts of
the country, the firmness of national
credit. the slow but steady oblitera-
ton Of private Indebtedness, and the
deeply seated assurance that the
Centennial year will quicken and ami
mate the industry of the country,
and break the paralysis which has
weighed like lead upon the energies
of the American people. Admitting
that there is embarrassment, admit
ting that money is accommodating III
certain quarters for want of employ
ment, and admitting that in specific
branches of industry there is tempo
rary depression, the fact still remains
that there is an underclurent bear
ing us on to better times. This is
felt rather than seen. Shrewd econ
omists are noticing it, and long
headed investors are preparing for it.
They are laying the foundations for
business that will catch the prosper
ity ahead, or quietly taking up valua-
BILE property that is unnecessarily
sacrificed. We hazard nothing in
saying that it is the opinion of
large majority of careful observers of
trade and financial matters that 1876
will break the spell of distrust and
fear and usher the country on the
pathway of renewed and profitable
activity. We have suffered the usual
reaction from a period of wild spec
ulation and fancy transactions, and
have nearly reached the close of
the period of suffering. We have
national currency which does not
turn to waste paper on our hands,
and the slight effect produced by the
collapse of such house as Duncan,
Sherman & Co., shows how steadily
things are settling down on solid
basis. Good stocks hold their own
and values generally are firmly main
tanned. We think therefore we are
amply justified in putting forth
words of good cheer. We have meas
ured the worst, and the situation
must improve month by month until
a reasonably active and lucrative
trade and enterprise smnst setall the
4 wheels in cheerful motion.
| DEATH OF HANS CHRISTIAN
| n
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Excursions.

There will be two large excursions
from This place during the present
month, viz: The Knights of Pythias
to Westminster ON the 25th, and the
Grangers to Williams Grove on the
2ath inst.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-14
s1xtonslon Of. Mains.

The Directors of the Gas Company
at meeting held on Friday last, de-
eided to lay gas pipe in College street,
between King and John streets. All
the property holders agree to insert
gas pipes in their houses.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-14
Enumeration of Youth.

Il. M. Walker, Esq, County super
intendent of Schools, has permitted
us to make the following abstract
from his report to the State Superin-
tendent of the enumeration of youth
for Berkeley county
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-14

THE announcement of reopen
ing of the Beecher trial is received
with unusual disapprobation and dis
gust. Common decency demands
that Tilton should "give us rest. :"
The country has had nastiness to
safety in what has already been
elected 10y this scandal. 1t not only
Graves no more, but will visit its in
dignation upon the man or men who
undertake to stir up afresh this most
unsayory business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-08-14

A GREAT many business failures,
and some of them of immense mag
nitude, have occurred and are daily
occurring. They are not confined to
any particular set or section, nor to
any special branch of business, but
appear to be pretty evenly distributed
over the East and West, the South
and Southwest having fewest to re-
cord.
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1nndau school plc-Nic.

The several Sabbath Schools Of
tTedgesvilie, will hold Union Bas-
ket pic-nic ia DR.. William Lemons
woods. near that village, on Thurs
day next. The ullic are cordially
invited
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WHOLE NUMBER.

The above abstract gives the whole
number of youth between the ages of
6 and q, by districts, footing up for
the entire county. 52l5.
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1t is estimated that over 100000
Texas cattle have been driven into
Nebraska this yeer. OF this number
IL, 900 have been sold.
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DRY GOODS & GRoCERIEs--D. M. shaaer & Bro.
PUT YOURSELF in his PLACE
II Y HAD BOUGHT GOODS AT RUINoUs PRICES
WOULDN'T YOU GIVE YOUR PA ONS THE
BE- EFT. j UST LOOK

Yard Wide Brown Muslin
Yard Wide Bleachei Muslin ).
u Yards Calico for
BalmWals worth so cents. for
C9rsels worth one dollar, for
Ginghams worth II cts for
Crash worth Is cents. for
Ladies Linen Suitings
Yard Wide PercaleS. best,
Yard Wide Jaconetts,
French Lawns worth 80 cents. for
Blue Overall Goods worth Is cents,
Best Bleached Muslin
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appointment OF Teachers.

The Board OF Education Tor Mar
tinsburg District have made the fol-
lowing appointments Of teachers,
with salaries affixed
The New York herald., 1875-12-05

TO look over this list hut As matter OF act
attended series OF peetngs in which Christians prayed
by the programme, which Is this year As folows;-
SUNDAY. Jan. 2 f,ermons-The love OF God perfected
In him VINO ''keey,eth His word"-L John, IL, 5.
MONDAY, Jan. 3, Thanksgiving and Conlession--A re-
Prospect or the Vast year
TuRsDAY Js.n 4 Prayer for the Church Of Christ
For the memoers recently added 10 the Church for the
union OF believers racrna fellowship and active
Co operation the removal OF error the increase Of
godness and clearer testimony among, believers TO
the the power OF the Gospel % the grace
Of God
WEDNESDAY Jan 5, Prayer FOR Famies-For goddess
pareDs for prodgl sons; for children at school; for
those entering upon profess and commercial life
for widows and orphans; for ana daughters In
foreign lands and for all who mentally or otherwise
afflicted
THURSDAY Jan q Prayer for Rulers, Magistrates and
Satesmen-For soldiers and sailors; for national in
stutons for philanthropic and charitable societies
for prisoners and captves and for the prosecuted and
oppressed
FRIDAY, Jan. Z, Prayer for Christian Nissions-And
for the conversion OF the world 70 Christ
SATURDAY Jan. S, Prayer for all Natons-For the
maintenance Of peace; for the cessation Of tumus,
wars and cii strife and for the ofintemperance
immortality and inhdelity from the land.
SUNDAY, Jan. 8, Sernons-The ultimate triumph
Psalms, lYxiL, IT,
The New York herald., 1875-12-05
CHAT RY THE WAY.

II you have anything 70 give TO the poor and any
inclination to give it give it now, while the mercury
Is playing hide and seek with zero
The pthy advice OF Plymouth Church to ono OF its
ex-dcacsns is-Go, West
Birds generally moult shed their brightest feath-
ers IN the spring, but in Brooklyn tho Moulin season
has just begun.
The Congresationalists, finding 10 difcult TO ruio
some OF their eccentric members, propose a council
that shall try TO forue thcm instead
Mr., Moody calls for 1000 Christian workers 10 helm
him when be grappes with New York. he win need
them, but il much easier even for Christians To
st 10 the amphithcatre and applaud the gladiator than
90 stand BY his side and fight with him that We doubt
u he gets them. We are revived to the point or Gu
riosity as TO how be does H. but not to the point o
helping him do Il
The ChnrcAaon arragns the revivalists for appeal
ing the emotions This unwlngness 10 help unless
own methods used is what slows the move
ment Why not stop grumblng and criticsing, and let
Moody have full swing to do be pcases 50 long az he
succesds making convertsY It seems to US that the
Church Is standing It's own Light, and then finding
fault with some one else.
Roman Catholics are generally 50 warmly welcomed
when they attend divine service that they speak or the
Mother Church; but some strangers Who recently
tended an uptown Protestant church, and cava.
Jexy treated, away with the feeling that il ought
% be called the Mother-ln.law Church.
Or. Vaughn is giving in the lecture room or the Md
die Temple London, Bible readings in Greek to
ENGLAND. bat il Ncw York eyerV LAWYER is pretty well
The New York herald., 1875-12-05


The Assembly Committee on Crime reconvened yes
terday at the City Hail. when George W. Bogart real
estate agent testified that he had charge OF certain
houses in Wooster Greene and other Streets he had
let two houses in Wooster street in good faith and did
not know that they had been used for improper pur-
poses he goes to No 229 Wooster to collect the
rents others paid his rent he had received notice
from the District Attorneys Office to the character Of
certain houses; received notice from one Neville.
but paid no attention to IT, as | had under.
stood tnat he a biackmaller; was informed that
he tried to blackmail Mrs Myers Nos 223 and 225
have been closed up for some time; saw Mrs Myers
twice in court; once she to my place and en-
doavored to get houses from me- and refused to let
them; subsequently, understand she had an interest
in Of the Wooster street houses; in No 225
Wooster street there respectable colored people as
tenants let No 227 Wooster street to Mr. Bellorn
have been informed that this house has been pulled
No 10 West Third street Is owned by Dr. Clemmens,
who resides in Sixth avenue; have not within six
months received any notice from the District Attor.
ncys Office Of these houses This witness brought
down under an attachment, and having testified was
discharged
Inspector George W. Dks testified as to tho system
Of police inspections recently established and the duties
OF the inspectors; they supposed TO see that the
captains are carrying out the laws; he thought that
the present system is good one; TO the existence
Of disorderly houses he said 10 difficult subject TO
deal with f house ID broken up the girls will sepa.
rate and lake thar company eisswheTe captains can