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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1876-05-27
Nseklp gntelligeuter.
FACETIE.

ANDY johnson is to have a bust in
Memphis" Ulysses Gran: has Ms
ssbusts' liz Washington.
gBiddy, being very sick. was asked
if she would take oil. "lndade,'
said she 81 would take anything to
make me we'll, if it killed me-"
Anew Orleans girl who had all
offer of marriage from a MIR. Moore,
wrote him a note asking time to con-
slider the matter, and closed her COM
murication with 'no more at pres
ent."
An Iowa congregation didn't like
its minister's preaching, and locked
the church door against him. lie
smashed in u window and preached a
sermon four hours long 10 his broth
er-in-law.
An exchange says: 1--WE are in re-
ceipt of two poems, one on the
'Throbbing Brain and another on
"A Bleeding Heart We will wait
until we receive III on the stomach.
ache and publish all three together"
The Children of Israel, Under a
Pharaoh, were oppressed with Egyp-
tian bondage. Now II seems they are
in a poaition to ask the Khedive ~
per cent. on Egyptian bonds. "Thus
the Whirligig of time brings about
it's revenges.'tl Jss5.t 1at-t ~
A beautiful female lobbyist says that
one tesr,if it can be so shed as to re-
fleet The light of a bright setting sun 3,
will have more power over the aver
age Congressman than all the argu-
ments that could be compressed into
two hours conversation. ....
She tainted on the door step,.iift ii
They brought her out q tOddy,
Then cut the harness Oh her waist, Il!
To make room for her body.
With pin-back, hustle. corset-''stuf-"
No wonder that the ship upset
NO hull and too much riggin'."
The foreign exposition goods all
arrive in beautiful order, very care
fully packed and marked. One case
of French goods asks to be kept dry
in German, French and English, the
English inscription being Please be-
ware for it of the humidity. 4
A French gentleman who supposed
he had mastered the English language
was sadly puzzled IL day, when a
friend looked at him, and said: GLOW
do Won do?' .sDo vat?" 81 mean. how
dosyou find yourself ?" ''SairTl never
losses myself" But how do Won feelp'
"Smooth; youJust feel me-"
Whenthe Emperor was alittle boy
his mother used to flourish her little
slipper on okthe nursery window of
the royal palace, aud shout to him :
"Pedro de AIcantara Juan Carlos
Leopold-Salvadofo -Bibiane-Francis-
co : Xaviero : .G0nzagu. come in or
you'll catch it. OiHumpo yourselfa!"
Lives of ssGreat Unknown" remind US
We may make our lives sublime,
And departing, leave behind us
Ronds of some forgotten time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
A CAR ID.
M1pDLEwAr, June Is, 1876

M1DDLEWA1, june ID, 1917.
Mr.. Editcr-An article in your last
issue, over the 81 signature Of "Jusfic', "
renders il necessary that | should ex-
plain my connection with the Smithfie!d
and Shepherdstown Turnpike, $50 that
Justice may be done me,) which | will
do as briefly as possible. Some months
ago, under an order of Court, meet
lug of the stockholders of said road was
held at Lcetown. Being violently OPP
posed to the erection of gates, attend
ed said meeting, and not being stock
holder, / exchanged one share OF stock
in the Smithfeld and Charlestown pike
with John Chamberlin, Esq, for one
share in the Smithfield and Shepherds
town road, 50 that / might participate
in the meeting to prevent if possible an
organization, and with others did pre-
vent it at that meeting. An adjourned
meeting at Shepherdstown was held
sometime after, from which | was alb
sent, circumstances beyond my control
preventing my attendance. AT that
meeting, without my knowledge or con-
sent, | was elected a director. | met
the other directors at Kearneysville and
promptly declined to serve, stating that
I was not in sympathy with them.
They however, insisted, and after con-
sideration thought / might for time
at least do more for the people in than
out of the board. have, thus far, pre-
vented the erection Of gate at Smith
field. | do not know certainly whether
a gate has been erected, at or near
Kearneysvile, though an order to that
effect passed the board. So far rs the
gate near Shepherdstown is concerned,
/ did not feel at liberty TO oppose, as it
was represented that large majority
of the citizens between Kearneysville
and Shepherdstown desired it. So far
as giving the Justices of the County
free pass over said road, | think it a
mistake no such order has ever passed
the board. In the first Stockholders
meeting held at Leetown, offered
resolution that the directors should pay
toll, and should have no power to ex-
empt any one This resolution passed,
and is recorded as part of the proceed
ings. Finally, having done all | could
for the people, my resignation is in the
hands of the Secretary, and | am done
with the matter forever
JOHN w. GRANTHAM.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

ng- TIE VALLEY RoAD-WHAT
President MINES SAYs.-President
Mines, OF the Shenandoah Valley Road,
in response to a complimentary serenade
by the citizens of Harrisonburg, on
Tuesday night of last week, stated that
his company would again be bidder
for the lease O. the Valley Road, on
the terms specified by the recent stock
holders meeting at Stanton.
lie further spoke of the undeveloped
wealth of the Valley; its immense beds
of rich anthracite coal and iron, and
criticised the policy of the b. d o.
Company, as illiberal. lie contended
that great benefits, both to the road
and the people, would have followed a
more liberal course, his statements be-
ing based upon the results in similar
region in Pennsylvania, where the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad aided in devel-
oping the country. Great advantage
to the Valley would result from compe-
ting lines, and the idea that Baltimore
was to be injured by the lease to the S.
V. Company was earnestly combatted.
The building of the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad, he said, was a fixed fact,
whether or not it secured lease of the
Valley road.
Loud cheers greeted the remarks of
Mr.. Mines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

lG- CRY CoUNcIL.-The City Coun-
ill met on Monday evening last, Mayor
Ferrells in the chair. An order was
passed to open the alley between the
residences of Mrs. McAnly and Lee
Brotherton, also an alley back of thei r
lots. The taxes were fixed at 20 cents
on each hundred dollars worth of prop
erty, both real and personal. A tax of
50 cents on each dog was also fixed.
An order was also passed to allow "ev-
erything" loose; hogs, dogs, horses, cat
tie, geese, ducks, chickens, and "every-
thing else" This is rather "loose way
of doing business" as we heard one of
our citizens remark. Therefore parents
should not allow their children to run
upon the street, for fear of being run
over by horses. We have no fear of our
own being run over. A tax of $50 per
annum was also fixed upon hotel keep.
ers for selling the ardent. No attention
was paid to the returns of the Assessor
with so majority in favor ofpenning up
the hogs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

two magistrates. 1t will be impossible
for them to have that personal knowl-
edge of the affairs of the different parts
of their districts enable them to act in
telligently. When bill is presented to
the court, they know nothing about it
as they live too far from the locality.
We advocate economy-that the ma
jority should rule in our county affairs
Gas elsewhere) for the pecuniary pros
perity Of the whole county-that har-
mony and brotherly feelings shall pre-
vail. We lament the corruption OF the
politicians of the whole country OF both
political parties.
We want-.he present crisis demands
honest men. Bad men will make good
me lsures bad. They are for self-not
for the public good-they lie and steal
Honest men will soon correct bad meas
ures. The honest desire and firm pur-
pose to do right, are sure guides. We
have hundreds ofmen of sufficient sense
and education to fiji our offices. What
we lack is Observation-Disclosures
and the fear of God.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
For the Register
TURNPIKE TOLLS.

"Justice' and agree about the un-
wise and unfair discrimination practiced
by the T. IL o. r. r., in their high
charges for passengers, &c, at localities
where they have no competition. We
also agree that the schedule of prices
established by the Shepherdstown Turn,
pixies is erroneous, and initiates against
the prosperity of ShepherdstowD, and
tend to build up Kearneysville, DUFF
fields, Unionville ard Scrabble. The
charge for one mile is three cents on
the Halltown pike you can ride to the
Halltown gate and return &c miles)
for cents. Also ten miles on the
Smithfeld pike for ) cents.
The charges for short distances for
horses, vehicles and wagons should be
lowered, so that the charges would be
willingly paid. The tolls by the year
are reasonably satisfactory.
Transient travellers pay too much for
the times Moderate tolls encourage
travel and pay better than high rates.
"Justice" and take issue, when he
argues that the gates on the Smitbirld
pike should be demolished, and the pike
worked as other roads.
With due difference to the great ex-
perience and learning of Justice" /
DO not believe he ever worked day on
a county road as hand, or road mas
ter.
1t is very difficult to get hands suffi-
cient to work the present county roads.
The number of county roads is being in
creased. You seldom see more than 8
to 10 hands on our roads. Give the
road from Shepherdstown to Kearneys-
vile IL to Is hands, which must be ia
ken from other roads, and make them
work 4 days year, and what would
be the condition of the road'
The amount ard the quality OF the
work done, when it was lately repaired
by county hands, prove that the road
would get worse, and be not near as
good as the other county roads.
ANY practical man is willing TO pay
a moderate toll over a good road. Its
economy. You can make greater speed
on horseback, or in vehicles, haul beav-
Ter loads; wagons and carriages will
last longer.
believe it best To charge tolls, but
lower them. But if the majority wish
free rides over bad roads, lei their poll
CIV be tested by fair trial.
Justice aud / favor economy and
good roads, bat We differ about the
means 10 the end.
PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
Ia john L. ERWIN, Eso.-Thi

D0- john L. ERWIN, Eso.-This
gentleman is again paying his annual
respects to the citizens of the County,
with his big book under his arm, as AS
SCISSOR, finding out how much people are
worth financially, and how much they
arc not worth. lie is the most inqulsi-
tive person in the county, except an old
maid we know of. Remember there are
two Assessors to be voted for at the
next election, who are TO be elected by
the voters of the whole Courtyard not
laid off into two districts as some sup
pose. Well, John is ar independent
candidate for the office again, and we
will just here state that he has proved
himself one of the best Assessors Jeffer-
son county ever had. He is courteous,
affable, clever, obliging, accommodating
and capable, and will run like quarter
horse on race track so all "small fry"
had better ''git out" of the road.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
The Evil Fruits Of Weak Diges.
ffon

There is no pathological fact more clear
ly ascertained than that the most formid-
able phases Of nervous disease are direct
ly traceable to imperfect digestion. In
somnia, with its train Of direful conse-
quences, proceeds more frequently from
weakness of the stomach than from any
other cause. Mere sedatives are power
less 10 cure nervousness, and soon cease
To palliate its symptoms. The true way
to strengthen the nervous system is to In
vigorate the digestive and assimilStiva
organs. upon whose unobstructcd actions
its equilibrium is absolutely dependent.
The daily use Of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers will do moro 10 brace and soothc the
weakened and irrita,ed nerves, and in
duce sound, refreshing sleep, natures
grand catholicon-than all the so-called
nervines To be found in the pharmaco-
pGia or out of it. A wineg lassful Of the
Bitters should be taken before each meal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
nlarriaees.

On the 9th of June, 1876, near Win
chester, by Rev. j. II. German, JOHN
A. FAW, OF Jonesbore', Tenn, to Miss
FLORA +. TIMBERLAKE, daugh-
ter OF Seth \ Timberlake, of Frederick
county, Va.
On the Doth ult., at Greenwood,
Frederick CO, Va, by Rev J. L. Ora
ham. CHARLES X. COVERS, OF
this county, to Miss BETTE &. BA-
KER, daughter Of James Carr Baker,
Esq,
On the lst inst, in Christ (Episco-
pail Church, Winchester, by Rev. Dr.
Hubbard, ALEXANDER n. BRECk-
ENRIDGE, Steward of the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Institution, at Stanton, Va,
to Miss BETTE, daughter OF the la,o
Robert l.. Wright, Of Loudoun county,
Va,
On Wednesday evening, June 18th,
1876, at the residence of Mr.. Henry ID.
Rust, in Charlestown, by Rev. 4. b.
Shepherd, Mr.. ID. PHILLIPS to Miss
KATE WALTERS-all Of Charles.
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

b9- The Baifimorean, published in
Baltimore, by Messrs. Crutchfeld d
Haas, has just entered upon its fifth vol
ume, and celebrated its anniversary by
donDing a handsome new suit of type,
which adds greatly to its heat appear
ance. This is one of the best weekly
papers of the State, and We are glad to
learn they are meeting with much sue
cess. 1t was our pleasure to call in
upon them few days ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

raS DECORATION DAY.-On Saturday
afternoon last, 10th inst, about fifteen
hundred persons assembled in Elmwood
Cemetery for the purpose of paying the
annual tribute to the Confederate dead.
Col. w. a. Morgan, President of the
Southern Soldiers Memorial Assocla-
lion, called the large assemblage TO or
der and announced the programme.
Rev. Il. G. Holland of the Lutheran
Church of this place, opened the exer-
cises with feeling and impressive pray
err. Rev. S. c. Ferguson, OF the Nj. E.
Church South, Charlestown, the Orator
of the day, delivered an excellent adj
dress, which was highly complimented
bv all who heard it, and sustained the
reputation of the Rev. gentleman as
talented and forcble speaker. Milford
Spohn, Esq, of Martinsburg, then read
an excellent Poem, which will be found
upon the first page Of this issue. COL
Ii. X. Douglas, of Hagerstown, being
OH the ground was then called upon the
stand;he delivered a short address which
was excellent, eloquent and appropriate
to the occasion. He paid handsome
and deserved compliment to the large
number of The sons and daughters OF
old Maryland,who were present, tor the
interest they have taken, from year to
year, in the Memorial ceremonies OF the
Confederate dead, at this place. Rev.
Shipley, of the NJ. Z. Church South, of
this place, pronounced the Benedictlon.
The Lutheran Choir of this place, Mr.
Marvin Spohn, Leader, and Miss Ella
Kelsey, Organist, furnished excellent
music at intervals. The Cornet Bands
of Boonsboro, Md, CharleStown and
Shepherdstown. were present and fur
nished music during the exercises. The
crave of each soldier was then strewn
with beautiful and fragrant flowers, as
another sad tribute to heroic worth, and
deeds of valor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
DtatI)s.

On Wednesday morning, June, 9Th,
1876, at her residence near Middcway,
Mrs. SALLIE SHAULL-widow of
Bartholomew Shaull, and daughter Of
the late Thos. Watson, Staged 7G
years.
At Berkeley Springs, w. Va, on
the 4th inst, CARRIE SPEDDEN,
daughter of Rev. H. &. Mcdaniel, Of
the Baltimore Annual Conference NJ.
Z. Church, aged o years.
In the city of Canton, llls., on tho
3lst of May, Mrs. ANN NJ. MATlI-
EWS, beloved wife of John Il. Math-
ews of Martnsburg.
Friday May 18th, 1876, MAMIE
X. STRATER, wife Of John Dorrancc,
aged q years, months and days, Of
Berkeley.
On the 9Th instant, CATORA, wife
Of John ID. Burkhart, jr, aged 10 years,
daughter of G. w. Albaugh, Of Berkc-
ley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

H1r TIE SneRIFFALTY.-We had a
pleasant call on Saturday last from Mr..
Thomas Lock, of this County. In
compliance to the solicitation of numer-
Gus friends all over the County, he has
at last consented to allow his name to
be used in connection with the Office of
High Sheriff, subject to the Democratic
Conservative Convention. Mr.. Locks
high qualifications for that Office cannot
be doubted. Mr.. l.. for High Sheriff,
with Col w. A. Morgan of this place,
and Mr.. Eugene Baker of Leetown, as
Deputies, will make strong team, and
bound to win.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

M COMMENCEMENT WEEK.-As we
90 TO press on Friday morning, the
Commencement Exercises of Shepherd
College are going on in the Presbyter-
ian Church, in the presence of very
large audience from the adjoining coun-
ties aud from Maryland.
On Wednesday night the Junior Glass
gave Literary Entertainment, which
was highly appreciated by the assem-
blage, and did great honor TO those who
took part in the exercises. The follow
ing is the programme
PRAYER
MUSIC.
Universal Education,
Jno. P. Hubbard, Jr.
Debating Societies,
Charles ]. Miller.
MUSIC.
The Little Bird That Told Me,
Belle Byers.
Intellectual Progress,
Ida Hill.
"A Boys Trials,
Andrew J. Lemaster.
MUSIC.
Womans Mission,
Ada Harp.
1t Looks Well,
Ida NJ. Smurr.
The World in Motion,
w. E. Osbourn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

sg PERsoNAL.-Ricbard B. Lamar,
of the firm of Lamar Il Dutrow, Fred
erick, Md, formerly citizen of this
County, made pleasant visit TO our
soacfum, on Tuesday evening last
They are engaged ia the wholesale and
retail Grocery and Liquor business in
that city, and invite persons from old
Jefferson, when visiting Frederick, to
give them call. They sell goods
cheap and at prices 10 suit the times
Mr.. Lamar is looking well and "hard
times" seems to rest gently upon him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17
pay- There is a prospect of war in

BD- There is a prospect OF war IN
Europe, the Russian and Turkish pow
ers being the principal parties engaged.
ats an i'll wind that blows nobody
good" and in the increased demand for
provisions which these hostilities will
produce, some of our countrymen see a
way to profit for themselves. The Gin
cinnati Commercial, speaking as a
christian, regrets to see any disturbance
of 'peace and good will amongst men,
but as business men, Twill avail them
selves of an opportunity to turn an
honest penny" by the advanced price
of pork.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

AN INTERESTING MARRIAeE.-The
Charlotte On. Co. Observer contains an
interesting account of the marriage OF a
daughter Of Gen. d. H. Hill Miss En-
genial. The groom was MIR. Thos. Ar
mold, a nephew of General Stonewall
Jackson. One the daughter of the
brave and daring Hill, the other, tho
nephew of the great Confederate lead
er, conspicuous officers in the Confeder-
ate cause, it is not surprising that quite
a number of admiriug relatives and
friends assembled to give their smiles
and encouragement to the happy couple
upon this most important event of their
lives.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

pg JAMES D. BUTT, Eso.-We in
vite attention to the Law Card of James
d. Butt, Esq, of Harper's Ferry, in an
other column. Mr.. B. is young Law
yer of considerable experience and
prominence, as we'll as reliable and
trustworthy, and will do justice to all
who may entrust him with their bust
ness. Give him a call
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

a9" The decoration of Confederate
graves took place at Lexington, Va,
on Thursday of last week. Col. ]. 7. L.
Preston delivered the address to large
audience. The graves of Gems. r. E.
Lee, Stonewall, Jackson, Edwin /. Lee,
Coils. Greenlee Davidson, Pendleton
and Jackson of the 31st., Capt. Hugh
White, Lieut. Baxter McCorkle and
Henry Paine, were monuments of flow
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

n9- ROANOKE CoLLEGE.-We have
received copy ofthe Annual Catalogue
of the Institution. The commencement
exercises are set for Wednesday, June
2lst. The addresses by the graduates
will include Latir Statutory by J. w.
Groseclose, OF Tennessee, and Greek
Grafton by S. r. Crewdson, of kentucky,
with numerous other orations, and a
valedictory by c. o. Needy, OF Mary
land.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

kD ENCAMPMENT.-We learn that
there is some probability of another
Temperance Encampment, lin conjunc-
ton with Camp Meeting of the NJ. E.
church, being held at Leetown, in this
county, sometime during the months of
July or August next. This is a good
idea, and we would like to see the en-
terprize accomplished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

lD HIGH FALL.-The Martinsburg
Independent says that Clifford Miller,
aged eight years, son of Mr.. Miller,
who resides near the Writings Neck,
in Berkeley County, fell into his fathers
well, 90 feet deep, Wednesday and was
instantly killed. He was walking
across a plank over the well, which
broke, precipitating him to the bottom,
with fatal result
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

s0- Among a collection of express
sions of opinion from prominent men
who heard Blaine's speech, the New
York Tribune has the following: "Col.
John E. Schley, of West Virginia, also
a delegate. said he was little doubtful
about Mr.. Blaine, but now he could
not be driven away from him with a
double barreled shot gun"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

bD The Potomac Cement Mills CON-
manded by Major Hagan, will suspend
operations until after harvest, allowing
the hands to assist our farmers in their
harvesting. Major Blunt Of Washing
ton, was here the first of this week and
issued the above order.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

R9~ DIVIDEND NoTIcE--The Presi-
dent aud Managers of the Boonsboro'
Turnpike Road Company have declared
a dividend of two per cent. out of the
earnings OF said road, which will be
PAYABLE at the residence of the Treasur-
err, Mr.. Noah Rohrback, near Sharps-
burg, on and after the 10Th day of June,
1875
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

la SA1MoN.-We learn from the
Cumberland News that Messrs. A. L..
Kumlier, of Madison, Wisconsin, and
A. A. Anderson, of Bloomsbury, New
Jersey, United States Fish Commission
ers, have placed several thousand young
California Salmon in the Potomac.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

p@ The Festival and Strawber ry
Feast, held by the ladies of the Reformed
Churcb,on Saturday last, day and night,
for the benefit of the Church, was well
attended, and We learn realized about
ELS. Pretty good for "hard times
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-06-17

h| Mr.. Daniel Piper, well-known
resident of Washington county, living
near sharpsburg, Md, while liz that
town on Saturday week, fell dead
from his horse while talking to friend.
He was 65 years ofagc, and his death
was caused by heart disease.