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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

HEAR AND HEED THis.-I'ruth is one
OF the rarest gems. Many q youth has
been lost in society by allowing . false
hood to tarnish his character, and fool.
ishly throwing it away. II this gem
still shines in your bosom, suffer moth.
ing to displace it or diminish its lus,re.
Profanity is mark Of low breeding.
Show US man that commands respect;
an oath trembles not on his tongue
Read the catalogue of crime. Inquire
the character of those who depart fro,n
virtue. Without single exception
yon viii find them " be profsue. Think
OF this aud don't let vile word dis
grace you.
Honesty, fraDkness, generosity virtue
blessed traits BE these yours, my
boys, and we shall not fear. You will
claim the love and respect Of all. You
are watched by your elders. Men who
are looking tor clerks and apprentices
have their eyes Oh you. Ifyou are up
right, steady and industrious, before
long you will find good places, kind
masters, and the prospect of . useful
life before you. II you are profaus,
vulgar, theatre-going, they will not have
you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

The ARRINGroN MATTER SETTLED
Our readers will remember that one
day last September quarrel arose near
the Basin wharf, in South Cumberland,
between Alphonso Arlington and john
Bruebaker, the latter boatman in the
Consolidation line. In the fracas that
ensued Arlington gnawed off the right
ear Of his antag gonist. He subsequently
made his escape to Washington, where
lie was arrested the other day for shoot
ing "Sonny" Ward, a noted character
in Washington. He was released on
the last charge, but was brought here
by Constable Boyd on writ Of requisi-
tion and was arraigned before Justice
Blocher on the Bruebaker charge. The
case was dismissed by the plaintiff re-
fusing to prosecute, and the costs were
paid by the two sides, and Arlington
released Arlington and Bruebaker
left the Office arm in arm, ''just like two
brothers dear" A chapter or two of
Arrington's past history has been fur
nished US. 1t seemeth that, like Mark
Twains celebrated betting character,
he has always had a blameless passion
for dog. To own dogs, pet them and
train them to fight has been the one
supreme aim and occupation OF AIRING
tons checkered life. He first gained
notoriety for his game dogs in and about
Washington city, Georgetown and AL
exandria, Being always ready to back
his side strongly, there were not few
bets that he got on the alleged prowess
of his canine possessions; and having
no mean skill in picking out dog that
would fight, and having equal skill in
training them, he was generally success
full in winning his bets. His dogs
were noted for holding on 10 the bitter
end. 1t was an affair of this kind that
caused him to fall afoul of the noted
"Sonny" Ward, whose dog was SO bad
ly beaten that Ward wanted to fight
about it, and Alphonso was compelled
to shoot Ward in self defence. His
quarrel with Bruebaker arose in the
same way. The two were sitting quiet
ly under the Basin wharf, engaged in a
learned and animated discussion of the
merits of their respective dogs, when
Bruebaker hinted that he bad pup
then ten days old that when three
months old would "chew up Arrington's
dog and toss his mangled carcass from
one shore of the canal to the 'tother"
On the principle that she who loves me
must love my dogs" Arlington was
greatly incensed and was in for fight
at once. High words led to blows and
a brawl, with the result noted above
Cunb. al. 80
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
can THEY AFFORD lr:

Under these circumstances we repeat
that the Republican leaders cannot af-
ford to count in Governor Hayes with
out such precautions about the count as
shall absolutely set at rest all doubt upon
the subject They cannot afford it, be-
cause TO do so would outrage the sense
Of fair play and honest dealings which
lies at the bottom of the American char
acter because the uncertainty and doubt
resulting from well founded suspicion
OF wrong would make themselves felt in
the most deplorable depression of bust.
ness in a shock TO national and private
credit in the depreciation of our bonds
in the sending home of American secu-
rites in a general feeling Of insecurity,
which would send gold into the fifties
or higher; would paralyize industry and
trade; would cause thousands of business
failures, and would, in fact bankrupt the
country.
We will grant everything to the Re-
publican leaders; grant that they OBJ
serve every particle of the bad laws that
have been enacted down there grant
that they not only count in Mr.. Hayes,
but carry the count through Congress;
grant that they actually install Mr..
Hayes in the White House on the 5th
OF March; and after all they have not
completely satisfied the intelligent pub.
lie opinion of the country that the count
is just and honest, nothing they can do
will give either content or security or
permanence to the general interest OF
the country. All industry will be struck
with paralyses. No capitalist will ven.
ture on enterprises; no merchant will
dare TO lay in 4 supply OF goods, because
no prudent consumer will buy more
than he needs from week to week; no
manufacture will venture to produce be-
yond his actual cash orders; credit be-
tween man aud man will be gone; the
number of unemployed will increase
teniold; poverty aud want will over
whelm the country.
Now an administration producing
such effects upon the country, and pro-
ducing them by tie mere fact Of lis
holding power, could not hope to exist
beyond the next election. All the
causes which effect public opinion and
turn votes would co operate TO sweep
Republican leaders into iisgraceiul rc-
tirement. Their President would find,
from the time he entered the White
House, an object of suspicion and dis
like to the great majority of hi, fellow
citizens and an object of contemptuous
pity to his personal friends and allies.
At the close of two years he would be
faced by a Congress in which both
Houses would be his political oppo-
nents, sent there by an indignant aud
suffering people. What is the use OF
such victoryi TO such adventures rs
Spencer, Chamberlain, Packard, Kcl-
logg, Elliott, Moses, Whippcr and their
allies in the South anything which will
keep them in power and plnnder for
even another year will be satisfactory.
But there are honorable men among
the Republican leaders of the North.
Can they afford TO sacrifice the ideas for
which they have acted-can they af-
ford to sacrifice themselves in such a
wayt We believe not.-NeW York
| HeraM
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

Go FOR HIM.-He's a poor, hard
working man trying to pay his honest
debts and support his family by honest
toll; but "go for him." because be con-
not pay few dollars be owes. lie is
poor and entitled to no consideration.
Keep him down!
Help him ! He's rich man, who
robbed bank or made an assignment,
lives in fine mansion and walks leis-
urely, enjoying life, while his wife and
children are deprived OF none of the
luxuries of wealth or the enjoyment Of
society. Hes smart, an enterorising
business man, and it's pity he's rob.
bed his creditors Don't say anything
to hurt his tender feelings, nor expect
him to soil his delicate fingers by toll.
He compounded with creditors ut twei-
ty.fve or thirty per cent, and now lives
in luxurious ease, an bonored, respected
citizen and prominent man.
Go for him! He's poor-be is try
ing to pay cent for cent with interest,
and his hands are hardened by toll
his wife and children feel the pinchipgs
of poverty aud sthe tigblness Of the
,imes-he lives in small house aud
fares scartily, but it is IS good as he
deserves-he has 70 business to be poor
nor honest. He's fool for not rob-
bing bank or stealing from those who
would have trusted him in prosperous
days. He ought to be poor Go for
him ! Keep him down pile upon
him such weight Of obIoquy and
pecuniary embarrassment that he will
never be able TO rise.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
Over the Corpse OF Il Nun.

CAPT. BRENT TAKING HIS SISTERS
BODY DESPITE THE REFUSAL OF BIsHor
KAlN.-Sister Mary Louise having
died in the cathedral on Wednesday,
Capt. Henry NJ. Brent, her brother, ar.
rived in the city yesterday and called
upon Bishop Kain, and desired to take
the remains of his sister to their home
in Winchester, Va, for burial. But
the Bishop refused TO let him have the
body, saying that the dead sister should
be inferred in consecrated ground, &C
cording to the rites of the Catholic
church, and that it was against the
rules of the church to permit the body
of sister to be buried under any other
circumstances.
The Bishop being obdurate, Capt
Brent called at the law office of X. M.
Russell, esq, and was told that to OBJ
tain possession of his sisters remains he
should qualify as her administrator
Acting upon this suggestion, he went
to the court house, and the Circuit
Court being in session, was without de
lay qualified as administrator of Caroline
NJ. Brent, which was the name of his
sister before she became a nun.
Mr.. Russell accompanied his client to
the rooms of Bishop Kain in the cathe
dral, and told him of the action he had
taken. Bishop Kair answered that he
also had consulted an attorney,and was
prepared TO resist any attempt that
might be made to carry off the remains
of the sister. Mr. Russell then threaten
ed to procure habeas corpus and have
the body taken into open court.
The Bishop thereupon suggested a
conference, with a view of etfecting a
compromise and thus avoiding publicity.
Mr. Russell consented, and the Bishop,
Father Sullivan. Vicar General of the
Diocese, and their attorneys, Messrs.
Daniel Lamb and James Rogers, short
ly afterward met at his office for con-
sultatiou. The cergymen and their
attorneys retired to a private room, and
after few minutes consultation return
ed and informed Mr.. Russell that they
had decided to offer no further resis-
lance to the wishes of the brother of
the deceased nun. The Bishop, IN
making known his decision to the
brother, said that he had opposed the
wishes of the latter as long as he had
the law on his side, because he thought
he was doing right, and obeyiDg the
rules of the Catholic Church. Capt.
Brent took the 5:20 train last evening
for home with the remains of his sister,
and was accompanied by Bishop kain
and sister, and Mother Magdalene.
Caroline NJ. Brent was a native Of
Winchester, Va, and of most excellent
family. Her father for many years
cashier of leading bank in that city.
Caroline was bright, intelligent girl,
and possessed great personal charms
Some two years ago, while Bishop
Kain was priest at Winchester, Miss
Brent, then a girl Of l9, was converted
to the Catholic faith, and about seven
months ago she came to this city and
became member of the Order of St.
Joseph, and was from that time known
as Sister Mary Louise.-Whseiing In
telfgencr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
TO MY PATRONS.

HAVING determined to make q change
II in my business OH April LIST, my books
will then be closed and ready for settle
ment. Those indebted to me will please
call and settle by cash or otherwise.
Having tried both the cash and credit
systems and believing the former to be
the best for all concerned, on and after
April lst, will sell for CASH or take in
exchange COUNTRY PRODUCE. in
tend in the future to buy for the lowest
cash prices and sell accordingly. A pOr-
ton of my present stock will be sold AT
AND BELOW COST.
Returning thanks for past patronage and
hoping to merit your future favors, am,
most respectfully, yours
W.T., LEMEN.
April /, 1876. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

The CHAMPION LAR.-The cham
pion liar of the State is in our county
Jail. A kind-hearted clergyman asked
him how be came tU be there The fel-
low said, with tears in his eyes, that ne
was coming home from prayer meeting,
and sat down to rest fell asleep, and
while he was asleep there the county
built the Jail around him, and when he
awoke the jailer refused to lei him out.
There are indictments against him i'll
every county west of the Guadalupe,
and he has already served out one term
at Huntsville. Talk about newspaper
men deviating from the truth after that.
-Sau .4uton,o Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

Huges and Mullins, the alleged Lin
coin monument robbers aud body
snatchers, who were recently arrested,
have been indicted st Springfield, ILL.,,
for conspiring to steal LincoIns body
and tor larceny. There is said 10 be no
doubt OF their guilt. Its now alleged
that their object was to bury Iincoln's
re,nsins in some secluded place, and To
give them up only on psymsnt Of
large sum Of money. They expscted %
receive two bundHd thousand dsllars
for their singulariy horrible dndsrtsk.
ing. 'kss.: - fzst ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

The strongest evidence the people
can have that Grant is at the head of
the Louisiana, Florida and South Caro-
lima election swindles is, the names of
tho men he sent there to see fair count
of the vote.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
GOING COURTING.

man Is found IN the fact that she does
not have ito go accounting" 1t must
be confessed that, in these days, the
modern belle does her share of the WOO
ing, but she does not have to dress up
in stiff collar, and pair of boots two
sizes too small for her and walk up to
the cannonis mouth of her inamorata' S
family, consisting of father and mother,
grandmother, and maiden aunt, and a
half dozen brothers and sisters, and
inquire, in trembling voice, "ls Miss
Arabella at homer
Whenever man goes a-courtlng,
everybody seems TO know all about 1t.
His demeanor tells the observant spec
tator the business he is intent upon.
He might just as well placard himself
with the legend 81 so ACQUIRING
Everybody is cognizant of it, and looks
knowing; and ask him if the northern
lights were bright last night about one
o'clock" and how the market is for ker-
osens up to Daddy Browns" and a
score Of other questions equally out Of
place.
We have in our family at present a
young man who is deeply, We trust sue
cesstully, engaged in going accounting;
and our war:nest sympathies have been
aroused for him. When Sunday after
noon arrives it is plain 10 see that some
thing is about to happen-Our young
man is fdgety and non communicative,
and cannot sit in one place half a min
ute at time lie is continually inter
viewing his watch and comparing it
with the old eight day cofin-shaped
clock in the corner He looks in the
glass frequently, and draws his forehead
locks first back aud then forward, and
combs them up, and pats them down,
and Is unsatistied with the effect through
out.
The smell of bay rum and bergamot
is painfully apparent. When he shakes
out his handkerchief musk is percepti-
BILE. His boots shine like mirrors.
There is faint odor OF cardamon seed
ia his breath when lie yawns. He
smooths his budding mustache with at
fectionate little pats, aud feels his invls-
IDLE side whiskers continually, to make
sure they are still there, fact which is
not established to outside observers by
the sense of sight. He tries OIL all bis
stock of neckties without finding just
the thing; and he has spasms OF brush
ing his coat, that commence with vlo'
lence, and last till one grows nervous
for fear the broaicloth will never be
able TO stand it.
He declines soup that day at dinner.
He says it is because he doesn't ieel
hungry, but we know it is because there
are onions in it, and onions, as every
one knows, do not sweeten ones breath
to any great extent.
If spoken to on sudden, he starts
and bushes, and looks as guilty as if be
had been caught stealing something,
and directly one does not speak to him,
he goes back to the delightful occupa'
tion of staring at nothing and waiting
for the hour hand to creep around TO
seven.
And at seven he sets forth, clean and
tidy from top to toe, looking precisely
as if he had just stepped out of band
| box.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
ALL DISEASES OF THE BLOOD.

II yEGETINE will relieve pain, cleanse, pu-
rify and cure such diseases, restoring the patient
to perfect health after trying different phys-
not conclusive proof, IL YOU are a sufferer, You
can be cured? Why Is this medicine performing
such great cures? 1t works In the blood, i'm the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great soupe
of disease originates in the blood and no medi-
cine that does not act directly upon II, to purify
and renovate, has any Just claim upon public At
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

The Grangers' encampment building
at Elm Station, near the Centennial ex-
hibition, was totally destroyed by fire
Friday evening. Loss $4,000; insu-
rance S5O,O0O.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

The man who owns seven dogs and
can't afford to buy shoes for bis chill.
dren is about this time making inqui-
ries whether the relief societies are 90
ing to begin soon to dispense charities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
VEGETINE
PURIFIES THE BLOOD,
Renoyates and Invigorates the
Whole System.
ITS MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE ALTERA-
TIVE, TONIC, SOLVENT AND DIUReTIC.

VEGETINE is made exclusively from the
Juices Of carefully selected barks, roots and
herbs, and so strongly concentrated, that It Will
effectually eradicate from the system every taint
Of Scrsfula, scrofuloas Humor, Tu.
mors, Cancer, Cnucerous Humor,
Erysipelns, saIt Rheam, Syphiiitic
Diseases, Cankcr, Faininess nt the
pure blood. sciRticR, ln6ammniory and
Chronic Rheumntism, Neuruigia, e'out
aud Spinal Complaints, can only be ell
fectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and Erupiivc Diseases OF tho
Skin, Pusiuics, Pimpies, Biotehes,
BoiIs, letter, acaId-hcad and Ring.
worm, VEGETlNE has never failed to effect q
permanent cure.
For Pains i'm the Back, Kidney Com
Ieucerrhen, arising from internal ulcera-
ton, and uterine diseases aud General DE.
billy, VEGETINE acts directly upon the
causes OF these complaints. Ii invigorates and
strengthens the whole system acts upon the Sc
cretiye organs, allays Inflammation, cures ulcer
alton and regulates the bowels.
For Caiarrh, Dyspepsia, Hnbitunt
Cossiveness, Palpitation OF the Heart,
Headache, Piles, Nervousness and
System, no medicine has given such per-
feet satisfaction as the VEGETlNE. 1t puriies
the blood, cleanses all Of the organs, and pos
sesses a controlling power over the nervous sys-
tenn.
The remarkable cures effected by YEGETINE
have induced many physicians and apothecares
whom we know to prescribe and use 1t IN their
own families.
In fact, VEGETINE is the best remedy yet
discovered for the above diseases, and Is the only
reliable BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed
before the public,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

Who knows but that they may find
Charley Ross in Florida or Louisiana.
After the Returning Board gets things
fixed. fsiFg g
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
Recommend It Heartily.

Sorru BosroN, Feb. !, $50
Mr. SrryKys. Dear Sr-I have taken several bottles OF
your YECETINE and am convinced IL is valuable rem
sdy for Dyspepsia Kidney Complaint and general debility
can heartily recommend II 10 all suffering from the
sbove eonplaiAh feus rsIsetf1ly,
1s Athsns Street
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

As Cathartic, use SroSEBRAKER's
VEGETABLE LivER Pills. They are
valuable for Sick Headache, Bilious
Complaints, and will prevent fever and
ague.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

GEMS OF THoUGHr-A humble fare
to the temperate man is as feast.
If you wish TO strike for wages strike
with the axe or hammer.
A good concience, like contended
mind, is continued feast-the foun-
tain of true JOY. ~
Fortune is like good swordsman,
she scorns to encounter q timid, fearful
man.
The affliction of a great mind teach
others to suffer, for ample sorrow has
its sautary influence.
With patience, man can accomplish
everything which comes within the
boundaries of reason.
TO achieve success in lite, the mind
must be firm; not constantly on the
change, like rolling stone, ever shift
ing and dissatisfied.
Remember that labor is necessary to
excellence. This is an eternal truth,
though vanity cannot be brought TO be.
lieve, or Incidence to heed it.
A poor cottage is worth more than
the most gorgeous apartment when
that cottage is coDsecrated by an honest
man under the guard Of his virtues.
In garret the mind creates riches.
A lie may stagger through existence
as a blackguard edges his way by dint
of bullying through crowd; but the
truth, however abused for time, will
triumph and live forever
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
Martinsburg Advertisements.

b6 For Reliable FIRE INSURANCE,
call on l.. A Steiner, General 1nsur-
ance Agent, at Martinsburg, W. Va.
Office few doors east of the Postotfice,
On Burke Street. Over $l3,OOO,OOO
capital, and none but first class compa-
MES represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02
Martinsburg Advertisements.
Ne w q o 0 ID S F!
np1cEs TO SUIT THE TIMES
GEO. A. SMITHS


NO. "a QUEEN STREET,
Opposite j. Fleishman's Dry Goods Store,
MARTINSBURG, W. VA.
TIE takes great pleasure in informing
III the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and well Sc
lected stock of Goods, purchased in B0s-
ton. New York, Baltimore and CarllsIe,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces i-auiri
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes au.
Caters of every quality and style anu VI
superior manufacture. cons of tho
Gents and boys Hats and laps Oi '"e
very latest styles, Gents ana BOYS I: Doots,
shoes. Caters, Slippers, and iuli nm llne oi
,.b;Idren's Shoes, also Trunks, 'a">cs'
Mo leens from the very finest hercs"
Kid and Lasting Cater 10 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease ana cohiioi'
He keeps a general and well selected
s+ock which will be constantly replen-
sbed with fresh Goods of latest manufac-
ture. Ladies Caters $l.25 to the best
Grades: Gents Caters sl.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him call
aud be convinced. of the superiority Sh4
cheapness CT his stock.
GEO. 4. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
JulyS, 1876. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-12-02

Every man, woman and child, now
wishes that he, she, or it, were q Retur-
ming Board.