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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
Fey DEp,cATEp.-A new NJ. Z

rsy DEDIcATED.-A new NJ. f.
Church South, was dedicated at Bruce
town, On Sunday last. Rev. a. A. L.
Neel of this town preached the dedlca-
tory sermon, which it is said was an eS-
ccllant one. There was a debt OF $l6O
upon the church, and after the sermon
a collection was taken up which cleared
it off and left balance of SIS IN the
Treasury. Rev. S. Townsend and Kew
J. T. Baggs are the preachers in charge
of the Station. The new church is one
of the neatest and most commodions in
ahe COUNTY outside of Winchester. Its
cost was about $4,000, mainly contribu-
ted in the neighborheod. We learn
that to W. l.. holland, Esq, who was
chairman Of the Building Committee
and managed the financial affairs, espe-
.cial credit is due for the skill and earn
.cstness with which he has pushed the
enterprise 10 completioa-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

u" PERsoNAL.-Gen. Lawton, Of Sa.
yannah, Georgia, accompanied by his son,
stopped in town, on Saturday last, few
hours, on his way to Sharpsburg, to view
Antietam Cemetery, He was travelling
by private conveyance from Harper's
Ferry, and returned in the afternoon.
The Gen. and his family are sojourning at
Capon Springs. lie commanded a Geor-
gia Brigade at the battle of Antietam and
was severely wounded. Several of our
citizens called upon him while lAre on
Saturday last. lie is looking quite well
and robust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Heads Of families viii be glad 70
learn that they can get 100 large wa
termelons for fifteen dollars. 1t is
always best to buy ones melons by the
quantity, and We can imagine no pref
tier sight than large family of children
setting down 10 100 watermelons.
A young lady Of Minnesota boasts Of
having ten grown-up brothers TO watch
over her, and she says more men raise
their hats to her than to any other ten
girls in The city.
The Scotch mail makes 3S7 miles,
from Edinburgh to London in nine and
nalt hours, the actual running time
beings little inside of eight hours, or
NJ an average of 80 miles an hour
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

pW~ A SUDDEN DEATH-Rev. John
A. Adams, an old and highly respected
citizen of the Sharpsburg district and
for many years the officiating minister
of the Episcopal Church at Sharpsbug,
died suddenly few days ago, aged 10
years, while on his return home from
Sharpsburg, where he had been for the
purpose of transaeting some business.
While walking along the road toward
his home, with a friend whom he had
invited TO walk part of the way with
him, he was seen to stagger and about
to fall, when sLe gentleman caught him
in his arms and, laid him down, and in
less than five minutes he ceased to
breathe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

KEEP THIs.-The following carefully
prepared table of standard weights per
bushel will be found useful Cor refer
ence.
1t takes of wheat sixty pounds to
make bushel.
OF shelled corn ffty-six pounds.
OF corn on the cob, seventy pounds.
OF corn meal forty-eight pounds.
OF rye, fiftysix pounds.
Of oats, thirty-two pounds.
Of barley, forty-seven pounds.
Of Irish potatoes, sixty pounds.
Ofsweet potatoes, ifty-tive pouads.
OF white beans, sixty-two pounds.
Of bran, twenty pounds.
Of clover seed, sixty -four pounds.
Of timothy seed, forty five pounds.
OF turuips, ffty-ive pounds.
Of flax seed, fifty-slx pounds.
Of bnckwheat, ffty-two pounds.
OF orchard or blue grass seed, four
teen pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Twelve thousand animals are said to be
down with the foot and mouth disease
in Dorsetshire, England, and the dis
TENDER is reported to be spreading rap
idly to other districts.
E. They don't ask a woman in Wiscon-
sin to teach school for any paltry 50 a
week. They offer her s1.25, and if
she refuses they nail the door up and
hang up sign OF "noa skule hear"
In Germany the loss of young men
in the war has been so great, that there
are 1000, 900 more women than men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Ia OUTAGE AT CUMBERLAND
On Friday night OF last week the 27tk
Of August ahoyrible outrage was COM
United by three men, on the person
of Ann Olive, aged SO years who was
a cook for Captain Reed, on board
the canal boat c. P. Manning, while
lying at Cumberland. John Fright
and Henry Davis were ersssted and
identified by the woman as the guilty
parties and lodged in Jail for trial.
The other party made his escape.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

By DECEAsgp.-We learn from the
Martinsburg Statesman, that Mr. James
Lyle Campbell, prominent citizen Of
Berkeley, died on Friday OF last week.
Mr. C. seemed to have presentment
Of his death. In a conversation with
gentleman Of Martinsburg but few
days ago he said he "was putting his
business in proper shape tor he aid not
know how soon his time might come.
On Thursday last he complained OF feel
ing unwell, but he went about attend
ing to his business as usual. Later in
the day he was taken worse, and al
though everything that the skill of his
physicians could suggest was promptly
done, he sank rapidly, his death occur
ring early Friday morning. He was in
the 6sth year Of his age. DIR. VIM.
Hunter, formerly Of Martlnsburg, is also
dead.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
co. CHANGERS PIcxlc.-The Picnic,

GxB G,ANGERS TlCNlC.-lH e i|hi',
at Williams Grove. Pa, on Thursday
of last week, was a brilliant affair. Ten
thousand persons from the two Virgin
las, Maryland and Pennsylvania, were
present. The grand stand, was beautl-
fully festooned and decorated. The
words "Welcome, all welcome" were
displayed in front. AT one o'clock the
stand was occupied, and the following
officers of the meeting were elected =
President, Townsend Walters, of Ches-
ter county; vice-presidents, B. Cushwa
of West Virginia, John Clendenning OF
Virginia and D. B. Manger OF Pennsyl-
vania; secretaries, II. G. DemniDg and
Mrs. n. 7. Everson of Pennsylvania,
B. NJ. Speck, J. II. Light and Mrs
Sperow of West Virginia, and j. IL.
Routzahn and NJ. II. Huyett of Mary
land.
After a short Introductory speech
from the chairman, Mr.. Whitehead, of
New Jersey, followed with aneat speech
eulogistic of the farmer and the advan-
tages of the grange organization.
Col. Robert w. Baylor, Of this coun-
ty, chairman of the West Virginia
State executive committee, next spoke.
Though sixty-three years old, forty-tive
years of which were devoted to farming,
he said he never held a political office
Or made public speech. His first at
tempt, however, though made late in
life, was a good one. Although his
sword was drawn in the late contest in
behalf of the cause that once sent a
band of raiders through this section, his
mission to-day was different and peace
full one, and all present could freely hail
each other as brothers, which sentiment
elected applause. lie alluded slightly
upcomplimeptarily TO the commissioner
of agriculture at Washington, who, in
response to request from Patrons for
the agricultural reports, replied that the
department did not recognize their or
ganization. lie dwe!t particularly upon
the financial question, opposing the tax
exemption of bonds, and denouncing
the national banking system and con-
traction OF the currency.
Col. B. was followed by other speak
ers among them, Maj g. S:uckey, Of
Berkeley county who delivered very
instructive address to his brother far
mers,
The old Martinsburg Band, led Icy
Capt. Jacob Swartz, were present. The
Middletown, Md, Band, was also pres
ent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

BBR1Ers.-Rev. Mr.. Holland will
preach in the Lutheran Church OH Sun
day evening ut the usual hour.
The weather has been three collars hot
each day this week. J-e-e-m-i-n-y!
The old soldiers will meet at Morgan s
Spring to-day at II o'clock. Take your
rations and little ''wial' full.
We were glad to see our old friend Capt.
Lewis Lucas, in town this week, once
more.
f. l. Lee, Trustee, will sell land near
town on Saturday next. See advertise
ment.
DR.. Mccormick, dentist, is in town.
Give him call.
Duke & Gatrell have their steam mill in
operation, and the Engine works like a
charm. See their advertisement.
The Paper Mill firm sent their horses,
twelve in number, to the Baltimore mar
ket, this week, to be sold. The firm
intend purchasing mules.
Ifyou want an excellent "Paranor,' cX-
anime our advertising columns. It's a
No. instrument.
The stockholders Of the Sharpsbnrg and
Boonsboro Turnpike Company will see an
advertisement in this issue which will be
20 their interest.
See advertisement of Shepherd College
in another column. "Comc down" with
the "John Davis"
More new subscribers to the Register
this week. Pile 'cm in Oh us friends, we
can stand it.
Peaches sold at so cents per bushcl, in
town, the other day.
A Centennial meeting will soon be held
at Martinsburg. No time yet set for it.
The Civil Rights Celebration will take
place here on Saturday next, the 1lth.
a "Village Camp Meeting" has been ip
progress in the colored church of this
town, during the past week. Quite 4
number of mourners every night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

SHOOTING AFFRAY AT DEER PARK
HorEL-There was, so we learn, q row
among the colored walters at Deer Park
Hotel on Tuesday night Of last week,
which resulted in shooting scrape.
Mr.. Daily, the proprietor, promptly dis
charged four or five of the fightists
and restored discipline. Rumor says
the servant of Thomas r. Sharpe, Esq,
received a shot in the shoulder. The
fracas occurred in the servants hall af-
ter they had retired for the night
Cumberland Times. august 10.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
shepherastown, West Va:
Prescription for css.

Prescription for Drunkenness
There il q curious prescription IN
England for the cure OF drunkenness by
which thousands are said to have been
assisted in recovering themselves. The
recipe came into notoriety through the
effects of the father of Rev. Newman
Hall and Capt. Vine Hall, commander
of the Great Western. He had fallen
into such habitual drunkenness that his
utmost efforts to regain himself proved
unavailing. AT length he sought the
advice of an eminent physician, who
gave him a prescription which he fol-
lowed faithfully for several months, and
MT the end of that time he had lost all
desire for liquor, although he had been
for many years led captive by most
debasiug appetite. The recipe, which
he atterward published and by which so
many have been assisted to reform, is
as follows, Sulphate of iron five grains;
Inagnesia ten grains; peppermint water
eleven grains, spirit of nutmeg one
drachm, to be taken twice day. This
preparation acts as tonic and stimu-
lates, and so partly supplies the place
of the accustomed liquor, and prevents
that. absolute physical and moral pros
tration that follows a sudden breaking
off from the use of stimulating drinks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Gen. r. L. Colston, formerly pro-
fessor in the Virginia Military Institute,
but who has for some years past been
in the Egyptian service, was at las. ac-
counts lying dangerously i'll.
Peter Digs, colored, Of Warrenton,
Va, whipped his little son, aged about
ten years, to death, on the morning Of
the 18th inst, and in the afternoon of
that day was committed TO Jail for In
dictment and trial.
"Aunt" Jane Butler, of Pottsyiile,
Pa, has celebrated her birthday hy
issuing the following: aFriends and
citizens, have lived TO see the years Of
one hundred and fifteen up to the 4th d
August"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
Marriaees.

On the 25th, ult., in Martinsburo nv
Rev. NJ. Cutler, JAMES IL. RACEY ~
Miss MAMIE NJ. RANEY both of Berke.
ley.
On the 18th, ult., by Rev. j. T. Thorn
as, assisted by Rev. j. b. Hall, Mr.. ISAAC
y. HALL to Miss ANNIE T.. CANDY
both of Rerkeley county.
On the 18th, ult., by Rev. j. ID. Freed
Mr.. JOHN WISNER TO Mrs. ELIZA.
BETH WISNER, both of Berkeley county
On the 18th, ult., by the same Mr.. JOHN
BURNS TO Miss REBECCA GARRETT,
both OF Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
DOG LAW.

The people are continually calling tor
a dog law. They do not know proOa-
bly how strong the law is, or they
would not complain so much. Here IS
the law as it was passed aud approved
Feb. &c, 1878.
Be it enacted by the Legislature OF
West Virginia:
l. Any person may kill any dog that
he may see chasing, wounding, or kill
inc any sheep or lambs, outside OF the
enclosure OF the owner of such dog, I'M
less the same be done by the direction
of the owner of such sheep or lambs.
2. If any shall have killed, or assisted
in killing, wCunding, or worrying any
sheep or lambs, out of the enclosure OF
the owner of such dog, the owner or
keeper of such dog shall be liable to the
owner OF such sheep or lambs in the
amount Of damages sustained, to be re-
covered in an action before any court
or justice having jurisdiction of such &C
ton; and it shall not be necessary, to
sustain such action to prove that the
owner or keeper Of such dog knew he
was accustomed to do such worrying,
killing'or wounding.
3. The owner or keeper OF any dog
that has been worrying, chasing, wound
ing or killing any sheep or lambs, mot
the property OF such owner or keeperO
out of his enclosures, shall within for
ty-eight hours after having received no
tice thereof in writing from reliable
and trusty source, cause such dog TO be
killed. For every neglect to do SO, he
shall forfeit the sum of three dollars,
and the further sum of one dollar
andlilty cts. for every twentyfour hours
thereafter until such dog is killed, unless
it shall satisfactorily appear to the court
or justice before which proceedings
shall bebrought for the recovery OF said
penalty, that it was not within the pow
err of such owner or keeper TO kill such
dog. Nor shall any recovery be had
unless it shall satisfactorily appear that
such dog has done the mischief, and
that such owner or keeper has had no
ticc as aforesaid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

RsT- Ho! FOE SCHOOL Several of
our free schools opened on Wednesday
last and. all will open on Tuesday next.
Shepherd College begins its third year
on Monday next with an encouraging
prospect. The Principal has been max
ing arrangements for an increased num-
Der of pupils and greater facilities for
imparting instruction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
De- The Berkeley Agricultural Fai

ng- The Berkeley Agricultural Fair
will commence on Tuesday next, the
eth of September and continue for four
days. Thousands Of persons will be
present. The Fair will be attractive in
every particular Don't forget to stop
at the Stewart Hotel, when you visit
Martinsburg, kept by DR.. Johnson. lie
will treat you fright sideup with care"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Court OF ArPEALs.-During nearly
the whole of the past week the attention
of the Supreme court of our State was
occupied in hearing the argument of
the important and highly interesting
case of Jno. Slack and others, on behalf
of themselves and other tax payers Of
the city of Charleston, Appellants,
againSs Jno. ]. Jacob, Governor OF the
State of West Virginia, Ell al The
question before the Court for decision
involved indirectly the amenability of
the Governor of the State 10 the process
of the State Conrts, and directly the
constitulionality of the Act of the Leg
islature passed at its last session, remoy-
ing the State Capital from the city of
Charleston to Wheeling. The question
involved were discussed with much abil-
ity by Messrs. Z. Willis Wilson, W. \.
Quarter and Judge Jas. II. Furguson,
for the Appellants, and the Attorney
General (lIon. H. NJ. Matthews) and
Messers. w. w. Arnet and Daniel
Lamb, for the city of Wheeling, The
argument was commenced on Monday
and concluded on Friday, during which
time our capacious Courtroom was
Largely visited by citizens attracted by the
interesting nature of the controversy
and the reputation Of the counsel. In
such controversy it would have been
strange, indeed, if the counsel in the
case had not sustained their high repu-
tations as jurists and forensic orators /;
and they did.
The case of J. W. Gardner and 9th
ers Us. G. w. Johnston and others, JET
ferson county, was taken up on Satur-
day and submitted yesterday (Monday)
morning; Messrs. Green, Lucas and
Mason for Appellants, and Mr.. Trayers
for Appellee. The Court then adjour-
ned for two weeks. to consider It's de-
cisions.-Spirif of Tuesday last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

1 The Camp Meeting at Flowing
Spring Mills, wound up on Monday
morning last, after session of about
twelve days. On Sunday last the gath
ering was comparatively small to that
on the Sunday previous, from the fact
that rain was falling nearly the entire
day, which rendered it very disagreed
bic upon the ground.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

iTssGssrpr1 WnET-The people Of
some Mississippi counties are Dragging
Of their wheat crop, audit would appear
that they have good grounds for their
boasts. \ Mr. Brown, ofTate county,
gathered II bushels and pecks Off one
acre, and he expects tie twenty acres
that he had in wheat viii yield 400
bushels. 4 neighbor Of his, Mr. Sanders,
says that his crop will turn out q bush
els and peck to tire acre. There
was so large a wheat crop IN Tate
county, and the Planters are 10 eHceuf-
aged with their success that several
new Touring mills are being erected.
This is much better, remarks the Balti-
more Sun, than tire 'talI cotton" policy
SO long pursued in the South.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

On Tuesday last, Mrs. Schnebly now
in her 109rd year, droye in from her
farm and spent the greater part Of the
day in town, where she was greeted by
many friends. We had the pleasure of
shaking the hand Of Mrs. Schnebly as
she sat in her carriage at the Court
House, and were forcibly struck with
the power of her voice and the clear
ness and the decision of her mind and
actions.-HogersfOW Nail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

H9 High Ponti6cial Mass was cele-
brated in the Catholic Church of Mar
tinsburg last Sabbath, Bishop hain
officiating. After which he preached
an eloquent sermon. Before the COM
mencement of ceremonies, St. Joseph S
Catholic Society in full resalia, followed
10y the Sunday School, made an impo-
sing procession in the presence of the
Bishop and number of other dignita-
ries of the church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Two WHITE WOMEN SOLD FOR FIVE
Cents. sale of the two miserable
creatures, Nlollie Mitchell and Ida
Jones, alias Lask, did not take place ac-
cording to the announcement made
some weeks ago, on account of their
being non est when the time arrived.
They turned up few days since, and
this morning were duly offered to the
highest bidder at public cutlery at the
front door Of the Courthouse. This
kind Of property does not seem to be in
much demand, at least when offered in
a public way Mary was first present
ed. She stood up before the gazing
crowd with the nonchalance ola brazen
statue. The auciioneer spoke eloquent
ly of her valuable qualities, but did not
receive a bid. Mary retired apparently
disguised. Ida then came forward
with agile step and smiling face The
officer again and again asked, "How
much?" After complimentary remarks
to several gentlemen, Ida pointed to
Bud Fagg, and said: That's the fell
low l want to go with" Bnd bid FIVE
cents. No one seemed willing TO ad-
vance on this, and she was knocked
down to him. lie borrowed nickel
of Judge --,and took possession Of
his property. Bud only intended to
buy one, but subsequently learned that
the sale embraced the whole of en-
Springfield fNo } Leader.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04
ESyn TEMPERANCE ENCAMPMENT.-Rt

Rs" TEMPERANCE NCAMPMENT.-Re-
member that the Temperance Encamp.
ment will commence at Leetown on
Thursday next, the 9th, and continue
one week. Several Bands will be pres
ent, as well as good speakers. Accom-
modations cali be had for full time, On
the grounds. Let thousands attend this
meeting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

s5y- Big BAss.-Mr. James Jones of this
town, caught Bass from the Potomac,
with hook and line, on Wednesday, weigh
ing five pounds and one ounce. Jimmy
thought it was s'whale." McCardle,
"dry up"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

Somebody has said that butterflies
are unusually scarce this year. Evil
IDENTIFY he wasn't family man who
made the statement. There's nothing
like a lot of growing children to help
you make your own butter fly, and
your "grab' also.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

q LErTERs.-The following is list
of letters remaining III the Postoffice at
Shepherdstown, September 4th , 1875 JAS.
4. Englc, Mrs. NJ. Feltner, Webster Me-
ceny, Albert S. Mendenhall, Mrs. Julia
L. Moore, Mrs. Elmra Reilly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

~" Box DRowNED.-RObert j. Cole, 4
son of Mrs Mary Jane Cole, of Cumber-
land, aged ten years, was drowned at the
canal locks, Harper Ferry, at one O'Clock
Sunday. 1t is supposed that he stepped
off the wall of the canal lock while look
ing for the mules of his uncle, whom he
had accompanied on board canal boat to
Georgetown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

~ GRANGERs.-In consequence of the
inclemency OF the weather on Saturday
last, meeting of the Changers failed to
be held, they will therefore meet to-day,
Saturday, at 10 o'clock,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-09-04

II DEATH OF AN AGED CTIzEN.-Hen-
~ Creager, an aged and highly respecta-
bic citizen of Hagerstown, departed this
life, on the 23d ult., in the Slst year Of his
age. Mr.. c. was in the war of 1914, hav-
ing been musician in the company Of
the late Capt. George Shryock, and was,
we believe, at both Bladensburg and Bal