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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

HV BRIEFs.-It is rumored that a
Centennial wedding will soon take place
in this town.
The woods are now shady enough for
pic-nics, but then the mosquitoes gnats
and ants have not yet arrived aud that
part of the pleasure is wanting.
When person feels disposed to over
estimate his own importance, let him
remember that mankind got along very
well before his birth, and that In all
probability they will getalong very well
after his death.
Three men, William Horen, James
Reardon and Daniel Leary, employees
of The b. & o. r. r. Co., were struck
by lightning and killed, near Winches-
ter, on Saturday afternoon last.
A tract of land lying on the East
side of the Shenandoah river, in this
county, known as the Clipp land, was
sold on Friday last. Purchaser, MIR.
Lewis Clipp, at IS 90 per acre.
Mrs. Col. Washington was serenaded
by the Charestown Mechanics Silver
Cornet Band on Tuesday night at her
residence, "Mordington," near Charles
town.
Isaac W. Chapline has received an
other large lot Of Boots, Shoes, Hats,
Notions, &c. Call and get cheap goods.
Mr.. John Lambert and family have
removed to Point of Rocks, Md, where
he intends carrying on the butchering
business. Success to him.
Quite a large crowd of people are
expected here to-day Saturday, the 10th,
to attend the Floral Decoration.
If you want nice garden plants of all
kinds, call on Joseph NJ. StoneLraker
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

e. w. Andrews, formerly Of Martins
burg and Harpers Ferry. a gentleman
of very considerable oratorical talents,
and who commenced lite first as law
yer in New York, then became con-
gregational preacher, then again a
practitioner of law in Jefferson and
Berkeley, than candidate for congress
in this district, has recently, under the
preaching of the eloquent Hammond
in the city of Washington, embraced
the baptist faith, and has been licensed
as a minister of that denomination
Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
For the Register.
Reduction of Bank Interest.

One of the directors Of the Bank Of
Charlestown informed us that they re-
duced their interest from 8 to Sper cent.
Will not our friends on the brick corner
wheel jefferson Savings Bank into line
not only into line, but assume the captaincy
by reducing their rates to . per cent and
scaling them up as We have been informed
the Bank of Charlestown contemplates
Let it not be said that the only 10 per cent
Bank in the two counties is in Shepherds
town. We are fond Of our town and for
many reasons proud of it. But it makes
us hang our heads and deplete our pockets
when the Bank interest in Shepherdstown
is higher than in Charlestown and Mar
tinsbnrg.
MANY VOTERS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
r@ The decoration of the Southerl

B9- The decoration of the Southern
Soldiers graves took place at Charles
town on Saturday afternoon last. In
consequence of heavy rain, the au-
dience assembled in Washington Hall.
Col. John w. Leigh, Of Richmond, and
a member Of Gen. Beauregard's staff
during the war, sharpening to be in town,
accepted the invitation to deliver an ad-
dress, which was appropriate to the oc-
casion. The Musical Association sang
several hymns, and the band discoursed
some music, after which the rain having
abated, the assembly repaired to the
Cemetery and strewed the graves with
flowers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

We clip the following articles from
the GerGrdsiown Times
Some thief or thieves entered the
barn of Daniel Stucky, on Tuscarora on
Wednesday night of last week and car.
ried off about eight bushels Of cleaned
wheat.
Mr.. John J. Hollis sheared two sheep
neither of them year old, and clipped
from one of them II - pounds and
from the other II l-2 pounds OF washed
wool. These sheep were like visitors to
the Centennial, in that they were well
'feeced."
We are requested to announce that a
Grand Prize Tournament is TO come OIL
at this place, on Saturday, July 18th
The well-known, thoroughbred horse,
Timber JIM" will be given as prize
to the successful Knight. Chances 50
each.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

Miraculous EsCArE.-On last Satur-
day evening. Charles Swartz, youngest
son of Mr. Geo. Swartz, of this city, es-
capped most miraculously a horrible
death. 1t seems that he was visiting
his father who now resides at F'lagg S
mill, and desiring TO come to the city,
attempted to jump upon the way freight
train, as it passed the door OF his fathers
residence. Just as he was about TO step
upon the platform of the coach, the fast
line east came laundering along on the
opposite track, and was almost upon
Mr.. S, before he saw it. He jumped
for his life but fell, and the cowcatcher
struck his leg, fracturing it badly, be-
sides brusing his back and breast Sc
verely. He was carried to his father $
house and DIR. McSherry, his ply stefan,
Immediately sent for, who did all he
could to relieve the pain of his injuries,
lie is now much better, and will recoy-
err. His escape from horrible death is
indeed neutrality-suspicious..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
ag CoRNER-SroNE LAYlNG.-Th

B0- CoRNER-SroNE LAYlNG.-The
cornerstone of the new Masonic Hall,
at Kabletown, in this county, was laid
with due ceremonies by Jefferson Lodge,
No. 81, A. f. 81 A. NJ, of that place, on
Thursday afternoon last. The Mechan-
les Silver Cornet Band, of Charlestown,
was present and enlivened the occasion
with music Quite number of persons
were present. The ceremony was per-
formed by w. NJ, Robert II. Lewis,
of Jefferson Lodge. After the cere-
mony Mr.. Lewis also delivered a short
address to the audience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
E9- PULLED OVERHEARD By A Bias

E9 PULLED OVERHEARD By A Bass.
The Hagerstown News says that Mr.
7. j. Warheld, an agent on the Hagers-
town branch of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad was out fishing in the Potomac.
near Weverton, last Wednesday, and
thus describes what followed:
"The party sat there three or four
hours in the cold, drizzling rain, before
one of them had a bite. Mr.. Warfeld,
evidently having lost his interest in
fishing, had allowed himself 10 fall asleep,
when jerk, such as only monster
bass can give, pulled him overheard. 1t
was with great difficulty that he was
6shed on, with a long pole in time to
prevent being carried over the dam, and
not moment too soon, for he was Ia
ken out in perfectly helpless condition,
and it was only through the exertions
of DR.. Byrd and the free use of his ton
ic that he was restored TO consciousness.
Singular TO relate Mr.. Warfield never
let 90 of his rod, but when drawn into
the boat was still clutching il as a
drowning man would straw, for which
he was rewarded by securing bass
that MIR. w. claims weighed four pounds
and fifteen ounces"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

There is no pathological fact more clear
" asccrtained than that the most forInid-
able phases of nervous disease are din ect-
" traceable 10 imperfect digestion. In
sonnia, with its train Of dircful conSc-
quences, proceeds more frequently from
weakness Of the stomach than from any
other cause. Mere sedatives are power
less to cure nervousness, and soon cease
to palliate its symptoms. The true way
to strengthen the nervous system l. To in
vigorate the digestive and assimil&tivc
organs. upon whose unObstructcd actions
its equilibrium is absolutely dependent.
The daily use of IIostettcr's Stomach Bit
tcrs will do more to brace and s0othc the
weakened and irrita,ed nerves, and in
duce sound, refreshing sleep, natures
grand catholicon-than all the so-called
ncrvineS t. be found in the pharmaco-
puia or out of it. A wincg lasSfnl Of the
Bitters should be taken before each meal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

E9- MARTINsBURG.-While at Mar
tinsburg last Friday we dropped in the
Dry Goods stores of Messrs. D. w.
Timberlake, Emmert & Fiery, and J.
Fleishman, and also the Jawelry estab
lishment of Mr.. II. S. Hyde. These
gentlemen have large and extensive
stocks of Goods which they are selling
very cheap. They all seemed to be
very busy, having lots OF customers !;
and the secret of this is, they advertise
in the Shepherdstown Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
Editorial Brevities.

Il IS stated that the Changers of the
United States have over SIS, 100000 In
vested in their various enterprises.
Scarlet fever RACES to an alarming ex-
tent in the town OF Reading, Pa. One
thousand cases have been reported 10
the board of health during the past six
months.
President Scott, of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company, and Senator Cam
eron have invited the widow OF ex-Pres-
ident Polk to visit the Centennial Ex-
hibiliun. Should she accept the invita-
ton, a sleeping car will be sent to take
her to Philadelphia, where she will be
Hospitality entertained.
Butter and eggs are cheaper in Phlla-
delphia since the opening of the big
centennial show than they have been
for year past The market is perfect
ly glutted.
Palmyra, Mo-, has sent a Poland
China hog to the Centennial, which
weighs 1910 pounds. Good sized
pig.
Seven hundred houses were burned
at Quebec on Tuesday,-caused by
children playing with matches.
The pin-back and the corset having
failed to kill the ladies of Mississippi,
they have gone to chewing snuff. The
ply sicians are becoming alarmed over
the prevalent use OF it.
Father John McElroy, at present in
service as Novitiate in Frederick, aged
ninety-fve years, is the Oldest Catholic
priest in the United States, aud mas
been for FIVE years the Oldest Jesuit
priest in the world. lie was born in
the province of Ulster, Ireland, in 1882,
and came to this country IL 1903, being
at the time 81 years at age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

sg DEArH.-James Wilson, an old
and worthy colored man, who has been
in the family of Richard c. Williams,
decd, for the last forty yeals,died at the
residence of Mrs. Williams, near Swan
Pond, Berkeley county on Tuesday eve
ming last, 9th instant, in the 18th year
OF his age, He received sun-stroke on
Saturday last. from the effects OF which
he died. Peace to his dust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

If III. NJ. Mathews should by any
manner of manipulation receive the
nomination for governor at Charleston,
our opinion is that Col. Ward ii. Lam
on, could, as an independent, candidate,
beat him out OF his boots. There are
thousands of democrats in West Nirgi
MIA, who would prefer an honest repub-
lican to doughty member oftheir own
party.-Narfinsburg Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

@- CLERK OF MARTlNsRURG-At a
meeting of the City Council of Martins
burg, on Monday evening last, Mr..
VIM. G. Butler, formerly of this Coun-
ty, was elected Clerk, and fixed his sal
airy at $500 per annum. We congratu-
late the citizens of that growing city
upon the selection of the Council of SO
accomplished and efficient Clerk. Mr..
B. is reliable, trustworthy, and cannot
be surpassed in that capacity. We also
congratulate Mr. B. upon his good luck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

sS- While in Baltimore the first of
last week we called in to see our old
friend and former citizen, James L. Tow
ner He is engaged in the large and ex-
tensive Dry Goods establishment OF
Daniel Miller 81 Co., 329 w. Baltimore
Street. This is one of the largest bust
ness houses in the city, and we believe
sell goods upon more favorable terms
than any in that city. We were glad to
find Mr.. T. looking SO well, and as hap
DIV as a Peacock with two tails.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

pI- The LATE DIR. ANDREws.-A
new chapel has been erected on Daniels
Hill, i'm the suburbs of Lynchburg, Va,
which has been occupied recently in an
unfinished state. 1t is intended as a
memorial 10 the Rev. DR.. c. w. An
drews, and is to be called "The An
drews Memorial Church. Contribu-
tons are respectfully solicited for finish
ing this Church, from those who loved
DR.. Andrews, and affectionately cherish
his memory. Amounts, large or small
tor this purpose, may be sent to Robert
7. Craighill, Lynchburg, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

pG- MONEY TO LoAN.-The Potomac
Building Association of this town, will
offer for sale several shares of stock, on
Monday evening next, the 18th instant,
at the Register Office, at s o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
NOTICE..

THE Board of Education of Bolivar Dis.
i trict having determined to build
School-house at Halltown, will receive
Sealed Proposals for the erection of the
same until June goth, 1876; reserying the
right to reject any proposal they may deem
Incompatible with the public interest. For
design and specifications, apply TO the un.
dersigned at Harper's Ferry, w. Va.
JAMES w. CRUDE.
Secretary of the Board Of Education.
June 10, lS76-2t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

H~ SmErnERD CoLLEGE.-We are
in receipt of the third annual catalogue
ot this Institution. 1t is gotten up in
handsome style the matter is well ar
ranged, and full information is given of
the condition, objec: and aim of the
school. We gather from it that there
were in attendance during the past year,
A ,upils in the Junior Normal Class ;
G. i, the Senior Normal Glass. In TIE
Cole sia,e Department, We find, Juniors
81; Sophomores A; Freshman 3D. Nor
NAL Graduating Class this year numbers
twenIy-six.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

pa- The Republican State Executive
Committee of West Virginia, have is.
sued call for State Convention to
nominate candidates for the State offices
and for Presidential electors, to be held
at Parkersburg on the 9th of July.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

m We learn from the Spirit that
the Charlestown Cornet Band, Mr. Will
lam Humrickhouse, of this town, lead
err, will visit our town to day, Saturday,
to take part in the Decoration Ceremo-
MES here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

Ra- Mr.. Charles Davies of Harper's
Ferry, Attorney at Law, moved into a
new office the other day, and on Satur-
day evening of last week, as a compli-
ment to Mr.. D., the Harpers Ferry
Band, led by Mr.. Upright, gave him a
serenade.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

1@ LARGE CArrLE-Mr. Daniel
Getzendanner, near Kearneysville, and
one of our most successful and prosper
Gus farmers, shipped by Railroad, last
week, for the Centennial, some 16 head
of large and fine cattle. Mr. 6. de-
votes some attention to fattening cattle
for the eastern markets, and makes 1t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

p9- Among the claims allowed in bill
which passed the House of Representa-
tives on Friday, the following are re-
ported: George Chrisman, Berkeley
county, .1I. so; Lewis G. Kemp, Jeffer-
son county, $96.25.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

pa5- The Ninth Anniversary OF Sto-
rer Normal School, at Harpers Ferry,
Rev. n. Z. Bracket, Principal, was
celebrated on Thursday of last week.
We are glad to state that this school Is
very prosperous and successful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

ORANGES and Lemons, for sale at
" w. r. BURCHS.
DINE Apples, Prunes and Raisins for
i sale AZ w. X. BURCH'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
TO THE VOTERS
OF
JEFFERSON County.

A + the solicitation of my friends, offer
II myself Is Il candidate for the office of
ASSESSOR-subjcct tn the action of the
Democratic-Conserv Convention.
Respectfully,
JNO. KEPLINGER.
May -, 1876. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10

DIR. D. W. JONES,
No a West Burke Street. opposite the
NJ. T.. Church,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA,
D ETURNS thanks to the many citizens
III Of Martinsburg and surrounding coun-
try, for past patronage, and thankful for
n continuance OF the same la future. l. IL
not sufficient evidence to the afflicted from
tho many wonderful cures performed by
DIR. JONES within the past seven years IN
Martinsburg aud elsewhere after all cure
had been dispaired OFF, Untold numbers
now living in this city can testify, that
they were cured after all other means had
failed. Take particular notice ofthe many
small children annually saved by the
treatment Of DIR. Jones after they had been
given over TO die.
BEWARE OF FALSE RUMORS WHICH,
SO OFTEN HAS BEEN THE CASE.
DIR. JONES was a student for nearly Ave
years under regular Physician, and has
attended the same kind Of Medical Lee
lures, and graduated In n regular Charter
ed Medical College as any one would do
TO become scientific Physician. DIR.
ooNro nts hdu ~ pTdftice NJ tue D~brib''"
four years In the different Hospitals oftho
large cities, which enables him To give
full satisfaction to those afflicted In all
durable diseases. DIR. Jones gives special
attention to all classes OF Chronic diseases.
no matter Of how long standing they have
been, such as
RHEUMATISM, DYSPEPSIA,
COSTIvENESS,
PAIN IN THE HEAD AND BACK,
Dimness Of Sight. Ringing In the Ears,
Pain in the Breast, Liver and Lungs, Kid
neys and Bladder, Hips and joints, Los,
Of Memory, PalpitatioD Of the Heart, AZ
fections OF the Throat, Scrofula, Pimples
on the Face, and all other affections Of tho
human body. The DocToR's treatment for
the Nervous System Is magic, and will
soon inyigorate enfeebled Males and Fe-
males to health and stength. Let the az
ficted bear In mind that the DocToR's
treatment is purely vegetable, aud free
that deadly poison Mercury and other
powerful minerals, that annually sends
thousands TO premature grave.
FEMALE COMPLAINTS SPEEDILY
CURED.
GRAVEL cured without the dangerous
medium Of an operation. DR. JONES will
not visit patients unless they are unable
to come and consult him at his Office. Per-
sons at a distance can consult him by let
ter describing symptoms age snd how long
standing the disease may be, al letters
must contain q stamp TO insure an answer.
All letters strictly confidential. Private
consulting rooms. No change Of diet or
hindrance from business.
T OFFICE Houns from 10 to u A. n,
from to p. NJ, from 9 TO 8 evening.
d. ". JONES, ND.
June 10, 1876. sm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
June 10, 1876.

III ii. VI. BILLINGS
Drug Store.
June 10, 1876. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
ShepherdStoWn Markets.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY d. $. RENTCH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-10
The Evil Fruits Of Weak Digcs-
lion

May -, 1876.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-17
The Anti-AIonop0list.

fame, and thanks to nobody, ! have had
my price for work ever since.
Then the Savage Club took me up
through Mr.. Graves. author OF the
"Sonss OF killarny." met noble Tom
Hood, who gave me letter to Fred
Lockyer, brother-in law ofDear Stanley
and he made me at home in London.
Everybody seemed to want to take me
by the hand that they would have thrown
aside a month before, and lead me up
higher. From the Savage l was sent to
the Whitefrier's. from that to St. Adams
from that to the Garrick, then to the
Pre- Raphaelites'. then to the Atheneum,
and was made an honorary member of
all save the Garrick, which is the first
actors club OF the world. Then the
Songs in the Sierras," was issued by
Longman & Co. and everything seemed
in dizzy whirl. Twas nervous, excited
wild with the to me binding success In
the midst Of this came a dispatch an
nouncing nv sisters death in Oregon,
and that my loved brother was dying in
Eastern Pennsylvania l fastened to
his bedside, and while caring for him re-
vised THE Songs of the Sierras" for the
American edition issued by Roberts
Bros. ! had got it all ready, tor the
press, and the poor fellow who had
helped me and had undying faith in
me wished me to read portions of it.
But he never heard word He died
next day.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-17

curacy. The census statistics are untrust-
worthy, both from the different standards
adopted by enumerators, and from he diff
Guilty Of persuading parents, from whom the
returns are generally obtained, tha, their
children are idiots. Some Of the worst
cases in idiot asylums were brought there
by their friends. not as idiots, but as being
peculiar in their habits. The effort hnf
been made in several States to obtain re-
turns from physicians, clergymen and town
officers, but with very moderate success.
So far IS these returns go, however. they
show a much greater prevalence Of idiocy
than has been commonly supposed; and It
is now generally conceded oy competent
judges that the number Of idiots is greater
than that of the deaf and dumb or the blind,
and as great a. that Of the insane. the pro-
PORTER being not less thac one in one thou
sand of the population. Assuming this
ratio, the number Of idiots in the United
States would be more than SO. 600.
The anti-monopolist. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1874-1878, 1876-02-17
DISCOVERY OF THE RUINS or AN AN.
GENT CITY

The Cronsisds Messenger announced that
during the reconnaissance recently effected
in the. Stepped by the Russian troops Of the
Transcapian section they discovered the
ruins Of an ancient city. the existence or
which vas hitherto unknown Prom what
is reported the remains prove that the place
possessed large sedentary population,
Several minarets Of Arabic architecture
were found IN very good state Of preserve
ton, owing to their remarkably solid con-
ssruesion. The inscriptions which are found
On many Of those ruins we're coyied by the
officers Of the expeditiynary colunD, and
have bee1 submitted TO the examination Of
compe.en; Orieniaiisis. The site Of the an
known city bears the traces Of vas: system
Of irrigation, and > plensifal supply Of
drinkabie water IL still! fund there A
tradition o. the Turcomans is 70 the eject
tha; this country was formerly very fertile,
AMI vas waser-d By canal from the river
isx@k-