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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
FOOTSTEPS ON THE OTHER.
SIDE.

Sitting in my humble doorway,
Gazing out into the night,
Listening to the stormy tumult
With a kind Of sad delight,
Wait for the loved who come not
One whose step long to hear;
One who though he fingers from me,
Still is dearest of the dear. b.
Soft he cOmes-now, heart, be quiet,
Leaping in triumphant pride,
Oh! it is a stranger footstep, ...
Gone by on the other side. .........
All the night seems filled with weeping
Winds are wailing mournfully,
And the rain-tears, altogether,
Journey to the restless sea. -.
l can fancy, Sea, your murmur,
As they with your waters flow, t...
Like the grief of single beings .......
Making up nations woe.
Branches, bid your guests be silent! '
Hush moment, fretful rain!
Breeze, stop signing! Let me listen
God grant not again in vain!
In my cheek the blood is rosy,
Like the bushes Of bride.
JOY! Alas! a stranger foots;ep ... ...
Goes by OH the other side.
All I! how many wait forever
For the steps that do not come
Wait until the plying angels
Bear them to peaceful home.
Many in the still Of midnight,
In the streets have lain and died,
While the sound OF human footsteps
Went by OH the other side.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

"THE LOST CAUSE "A magnificent
picture IA Is inches is size, beautiful
in design aud artistic in execution. 1t
represents a confederate soldier after
the war returning to his home, which
he finds lonely and desolate. In front
of the ruined cottage, telling sad tale
of the miseries of war, are two graves
with rude crosses, on one of which
some friendly hand has hung garland.
To the right the calm river and the
rising moon indicate peace and rest.
The stars, seen through the trees, re-
present the Southern Cross. 1t is pic
ture that will touch every Southern
heart, and should find place in every
Southern home. One copy sent by
mail, mounted on rollar and postpaid,
on receipt of % cents, or three for 60
cents. Adcrss John Burrow & Co.,
Bristol, Tenn. Agents wanted every
where to sell our cheap and popular
pictures.-S5 to $40 per day easily
made. No money required until pic
lures are sold. Send stamp for eata-
logue and terms. 4sei q. i..I
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

LOOK Ur-A gentleman was fording
the Susquehanna river on horseback,
aud found himself becoming so dizzy as
to he in danger of loesing his seat.
Suddenly he received blow Under bis
chin from bunter, wbowas his ccIn-
panion, with the words "Look up!"
lie did so, and recovered bis balance.
II is so with the sinner. II be looks TO
the dark waters Of his sins surging
around him, he will begiu to despair.
He must look upward TO Christ, Who
has been exalted 10 give sa!yaiion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

HAVE received the highest encomiums
IL wherever they have been introduced.
MADE OF THE VERY BEST ATERI-
AIS THROUGHOUT, ~
they are nevertheless offered at prices
that viii compare favorably with those of
any FIRST-CLAsS man ufactOry on this con-
tinent. The BEST is always the CHEAPEST,
and hence purchasers of STIEFF Pianos
will find satisfactory equivalent for their
money.
The LASTING quality oftheir instruments
Is fully attested by the many Education
al and other Institutions, in the Southern
States especially, where over 400 are in
daily use, and by the unanimous verdict
of the best performers of this and other
countries. Terms as favorable as is con-
sistent with the times, and every lnStru-
ment fnliy warranted for FIVE years.
We are also Sole Agents for the south
ern States OF the -l
"Matchless Burdett Organs"
which speak for themselves. A full sup
ply of every style constantly in store, and
sold on themost reasonable terms. A
Fifty Secondhand Pianos always on
hand, at prices ranging from $75 to $3OO.
For illustrated Catalogue, address,
CHAS. NJ. STIEFF.g
No. 8 North Liberty Street,
Baltimore, Md.
April l, 1876. 1y
NUT NAILS s375 per keg. Ss~ G
~ IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

AGENTS WANTED! Medals and Di-
II plomas awarded, for llOlman's New
PICTORIAL BIBLES, 1890 Illustrations.
Address for new circulars, a. j. HOL-
MAN IL CO., $50 Arch Street, Phila.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

NANTED AGENTS for the best
w AN / ID selling Stationery Pack
ages in the world. 1t contains ID sheets
paper, 10 Envelopes, golden Pen, Pom
holder, Pencil, Patent Yard Measure,and
piece of Jewelry. Single package, with
pair of elegant Gold Stone Sleeve Buttons
post paid, 25cts. with assorted jewClry
for 81 90. This package has been exam
ined by the publisher OF the Register and
found us represented-worth the money.
Watches given away to all Agents. Cir
cuars free. BRIDE 81 CO. ,769 Broadway,
New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

In New York, Saturday evening,
Mrs Morgan, sister OF Gea. John Nor
gan, OF Tennessee, and niece OF p. T.
Barnum, took laudnaum, while al. a
card party and died from its effects.
Grief al rne death of a daughter was
the cause
You cant speak in balloon without
having high words, but il is death to
fall out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
6sThe partiesw 10 all ~ KsY:Xya Send stamp of
: they claim Weekly " R&4& <fars CT Wingzt- &co.
Sun 1876 - TORI Alimitsd, 50 Duane shy

MIND READING, PSYCHOMANCY,
Nl FASCINATION, Soul Charming, Mes
mcrism, and Marriage Guide, showing
how either sex may f;Iscinate and gain the
love and affection of any person they
choose instantly, 400 pages. By mail 90
cts. HUNT Il CO.; l39 5. 9TH ST., Phila.,
Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

The circus season is coming. The
man who lets 'em bust rocks on his
stomach has gone to the Centennial
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
HE SPECIFIES PROPHECY.

RoRBEp AND MISTAKEN FOR A Guosr
The Mechanicsburg Cumberland Co.,
Pa.) JOurncf tells a story that seems al
most incredible, though il is vopched
tor rs strictly true. Samuel Erb of East
PennSboro township had been 10 church
one night, and As he approached his
house was startled by commo,ion in
his chicken coop. On investigating the
cause he discovered three men wringiug
the neckS OF his poultry. When the
thieves saw him they fled with their
plunder, seeking shelter in the bushes.
Mr.. Erb with his dog pursued them,
but couple of shots from the thieves
caused the dog 10 retreat. AFlStol was
then presented to his breast 10y the rob
berS, who robbed him OF his money and
watch, and then compelled him TO take
Oft his cloths, stripping him 10 his shirt
and drawers. They then gagged him
and tied his hands behind hS back, and
he was allowed to 20 home, the thieves
taking their departure also. n CORES.
pondent OF the Journal tells the rest OF
the story as follows: The feelings ot
Mr.. ErU con be easter imagined Than
described rs he walked home thro the
keen ar But his troubles were not yet
over, for at his gate he was met 10y his
dog, which had deserted him. Failing
to rrgouize bis MASTER he kept barking
and swapping through the pales at his
legs. Mrs Erb, being aroused by the
noise, looked out of the window, and
seeing hts white figure dan2irg IN the
moonlight, Thought it was 4 ghost, call
cd her father, who was staying with
her at the time, who came armed with
the shot. gun, and opening the door he
called of the dog. lie then wanted 10
know the mission OF o1e IN SO starngc
an attire Never was man more willing
to speak, or more unable than Mr.. Sam
uel Erb. So the only reply was a few
mods OF his head, accompanied 10y as
many jumps with the feet Mr.. Boozer
then brought his weapon TO his shoul-
der, and taking aim at the supposed
ghost, demanded it 10 speak immediate
Iy or leave the premises. With this he
coupled the promise that failure To
comply would cause him to fire. Mr..
Erb was now in great dilemma.
Speak he could not. II he stayed he
would be shot, and if he went away he
would freeze He turned TO go, aud rs
he did so his wife saw his arms were tied
on his back Telling her father this,tha
gentleman called to him To come back,
but kept the gun pointed, saying as
long rs there was 10 evidence Of hos.
tIity there need be no fear Mr.. Erb
tremblngly obeyed, and on drawing
near was-rccognized, and taken in aud
cared for.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
DIR. JOHNSTON

NIruBER OF TIE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SUR
GEoNs, LONDON,
Graduate from one of the most eminent
T,lIr~es i'm the United states, and the
greater part of whose life has been spent
in the hospital; of Lontoa, Paris, Phlia-
L.Inbinand elsewhere, has effected some
of the most astonishing cures that were
over known; many troubled with ringing
in the head and ears when asleep great
nervousness, 0cing alarmed ut sudden
sounds. baShfulncsS, and frequent blu1h-
inc, attended sometimes with derange-
mTnt of mind, were cured Immediately.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
2 South Frederick ST.,
BALTIMORE. Maryland,

BALTIMORE, MAKl LANU,
left hand side going from Baltimore Street,
y, few doors from the corner. Fail not To
observe name and number. =,
55s- No letters received unless postpaid
and contains stamp to be used i'll the
Persons writing should state age, and
scId a portion OF advertisement describing
symptoms.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

The ladies will wear linen Ulstaires
this summer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
uIpEous CHEERING GHOST.

or be compelled to join in a deadly
struggle for life in any bloody outbreak
if such should prove the truth OF
THE SPECIFIES PROPHECY.
The facts as given above were obtain
ed with difficulty, and then only Oh
promise that the name and residence of
the unfortunate watchman shall BE kept
secret until he is better able to bear the
annoyance of 4 crowd of curious people
and wonder-stricken auditors. .-Rsad-
Ing, Pa, Engle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
FALL FROM TIE ROOF

and disappear ere they struck the ground.
Then followed a strange yet silent
comuotion. Crowds o: dark and dim
ly defined figures, like those in the back
grounds Of a picture, seemed to rush
and meet and mingie on a board floor,
passing over or through intervening
objects without difficulty, aud there ap-
peared TO be.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

CUT NAILS 1915 per keg. Ss~ G
" G. T. LlCKI.IDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22
A TERRIBLE STRUGGLE

but whether it was an armed and NOR
tai conflict or merely rush to aid
wounded and dying men, he could not
ascertain. One part ofthe crowd seem
ed victorious, and the other was swept
backward in 4 dark mass OF struggling
and falling men, all disappearing III the
darkness, while far over the floor
spread darker and deeper gloom, the
shadow of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-04-22

,,uYSICIAN OF this celebrated Institu-
tion. has discovered the most certain,
sneedy, pleasant, and efiectual remedy in
the world for all
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
NEWMAN LEoPoLD's SUICIDE

Newman Leopold, wealthy Hebrew loan
broker doing business at No. 50 Nassau-s IN this city,
who shot himself his residence at NO 34 AdelphSt
IN Brookyn on Sunday lies in very precarious condi-
ton. He had appeared very much excited during the
day. and about p. m he went to his bedroom on the
second floor His wife says that she suspected he would
att,1lpt violence upon himself and followed him She
discovered himwith large navy revolver in his hands
and tried TO take it from him. lie succeeded, how
ever in discharying the weapon. the BAH from
which entered his abdomen and passed out at
his back Mr. Leopold had been subject TO emleptic MIS-
and this it is thought had affected ms mind and caused
him to imagine that his wife had affection for him.
1t was thought yesterday that Mr.. Leopold could not
survive his Injuries Coroner Simms therefore, took ms
antc-mortcm statement. Mr.. Leopold. after stating thdt
nc shot himself SAYS that he married MS VIE year as'
but had lived with her nearly seven wears she hH ncch
tamng" him since and before the lnarln~c ana theF
lived together mnapilly, aud thls, WIN nush'
matters affected his mind The friends OF Mr. Leopold
and of his wife I'm the statement that hc was ol an
Irritable disposition, and that the allegations made
against his wife un'ounded. The toIoncls jirN
gave a verdict in accordance with the facts
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
SERVING PAPERS on RICHARD NJ. TWEED.

A suit for foreclosure has been begun in the
Court Of Common Pleas by Charles c. franclyn against
Richard NJ and William VI. Tweed and others and the
complaint was filed yesterday with the County Clerk
Theeoriginal mortgage made in 1872 by Richard VI
Tweed to Benjamin p. Fairchd for $4,000 on prop
crty on the north side of Fiftycghtst and both sides
OF Fifty nmthst. west of the circle Mr. frchhld made
an assignment three months later to the plaintiff guaran
tceing the mortgage, and Mr.. Francklyn also eXacted
guarantees ON Richard NJ. Tweed and william W. Tweed
Since that time the rO.erty on Fifty iDthst has been
released on payment OF $4,000 and this suit Ii for the
balance 100000 against the rest OF the property
ON proof offered by the plaintiff that Richard NJ Tweed
could be found to serve him personally, although re-
siding at 6i7 MadisOnyc., an order Tor substituted
vice was made and service tO nave be
made by throw NJ copy Of The papers AT the icc OF
servant would not let the server IN, tying another u"
the door bell, and sending another through the Post
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
,rn,1ornA1 rrropM AsSnCIATION.

MUNICIPAL REFORM ASSOCIATION.
A ELL TO REPEAL THE EIGIIr-iiOUR LA"-EihN iiV'
nAIIOTs-DIs1RCT COURT FEES The GRAY
NUNS ACT.
At the meeting Of the Municipal Reform AS
o,aon of the With Assembly District at No l3 sou'h
vasbinctonsanare last night Mr.. Wiley the Charlhan'
announced that the Executive Committee had prepared
hill recommending repeal OF the Lghtlionr Ia"' N''
had been forwarded 10 Albany. In regard to the 'r
Nuns act especially the amendment or May 1879 'io
Chairman stated that as resolutions had been areaoy
forwarded for the repeal Of that act, II was deehed u
necessary 10 draft additional ones "A bu III
rof.rcnce TO excessive fees in the District
Courts the Chairman announced, was still III
rroccss of preparation. The Executive Committee re-
norted that bin had been forwarded to Albany IN re
meet TO the method OF conducting elections which pro
ided that the contents OF ballot boxes after the count
should br placed in scaled envelopes ahi IoI 80 W
tho Chief of the Bureau OF Elections wltln - HOURS
after the close of the polls, 70 DC 'Pt ~ nm i y,
wears for the purpose OF settling ali disputes Ill res"uo
The following gentlemen were elected officers
n, tho Association for the ensuing year
President, Lloyd Aspinwall; wee w.
H. Wiley, John Gilmore, +. T. IhuroGti
Treasurer ". Rhncander; Secretary, D. w 'olSt; LS-
ecntiye Commtice-Joscph ". Alsop, Freeman Blood,
Good lanes Renwick; A. C. Hutton, NJ d.; MlchAcl
smith, r. L. Thorwel, L. T. IlDbas' JamSs l., nIIplt,'
Henry brewster, Chas. NJ. Earle. NJ. H. Meyer IL; A.
Oakley Robert Pugsey W. g. Peckham, jr aud j. War
After some debate It was voted that the Executive
Committee prepare "a memorial relating To the Gray runs
act which should include both the original act of l-l
that provided for the holding OF properly, ana the
nmrnmcn' of 1878, which provided for the granting Oi
diplomas and the manner in which they might be used
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
THE SEVENTH REGIMENT ARMORY.
ITS ERECTION DECIDED UPON AT THE EXPENSE OF
TIE REGIMENT.

ITS ERECTION DECIDED UPON AT THE EXPENSE OF
TIE REGIMENT
A meeting of the Board of Officers or the "h
Regiment was held Saturday at which important
resolutions were adopted After ST ting In peapie
that IL had become apparent that was neXpedlen anu
inudicios on account of the present financial cohuon
Of the city and the general depression in business 10 li
ther urge the erection Of arnOry for tniS rcEe'
al the present time ut the public expense, pu' 'n'' W
o,or, in convenient and central location. was never
theless indispcnsably necessary to the lu'u' "'i'
the regiment the following resolutions were adop'e"'
Resolre5 That the officers Of this regiment are ilah
r,cueIv in favor of making earnest effort 10 bu lh
necessary arnOTy by subscriptions 1r9in te i
veteran members of the regiment ana IiOh hc ~. 80
citizens business men, and taxpayers OF The Cly oi
Ncw-York , ,i ,. ,,ros,ntod od to
the several companies of this regiment by therIespeclNe
commandants, and that committee OF tree % on oo nd
conlnauy consisting Of nOn-COmmisSiOncd oHccIs anu
prvates he requested 10 meet with committee VI nv
from this Board of Officers and to constitute s1i sn
committee for deyisng ways and means OF raising ioh'S
for the erection of a new aimnTy. ,.,,-...,,,ou,
ResOlped That the veteran Association OF ms ts'm @
be ana is hereby respectfully requested TO appoint com
mittee to meet with the field officers OF this regiment lor
conference upon the sne % 3ans O arpaHgements to
secure united and vieorous action O potn az ta,
and evemnt members be earnestly solicited III behalt OF
an object OF muchnterest ana npoftloe 10 pu I,ai Ii
and present officers and members OF the Regmen ana
especially to those who are to occupy thef p'eS
Resoired that the field officers of this REGIMENT, now
n Committee ON Plans for New ArlnOry, be continued
as such committee ard that they he requested 70
to this Board, rs possible pials spethStons,
and estimates for new armOry and that such plans be
exhibited 10 members of this regiment ana Ol the
Veteran Association without delay.
The following resolution was adopted IN reference l"
the statements that provision in the lease TO the regi
meut for site for new armory bound the regiment to
erect the armory at its own expense:
Resolved II is due to the officers ana memhers o
this regiment that the fact should be placed upon fcoi
that before aud since said lease signed 10y the hed
officers of This regiment they have been advised by sew
ela eminent lawyers that there Is no provision III lhc
lease binding this regiment armOTy at its own
expense or which could make doubtful its right 10 pun
lie appropriation made for that purpose under the laws
of the state which require every county 10 poNie It's
regular military organizations with suitable arlnorics
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
A HERO or TIE POLICE.

The Committee on Rules and Discipline yes
teray reported favorlbly upon the case Of Paroman
Thomas Mcbride Of the Fourth Precinct Police and the
matter will come before the full Board to-day Mcbride
at the peril Of fe has saved four from drown
ing In the East River He II regarded by his comrades
a. one OF the braycst the force and has
been known to finch IN the face of any danger. Some
time ago a watch stolen from a lady In the
middle Of the afternoon. Oilccr McIiIidc saw
the thief running away and ran after him.
Finding that the officer gaining, TIE thief ran into
tall s.x-story tenement. Up stairs ho went and out
through the scutte upon the root which which steep
and very slippery The thief along the ridge, and
when he was opposite OF the largo chmucy- Lid
down to H. believing that officer would risk ms neck
by following Mcbride did not hesitate an instant. lie
followed thief, and slid down Ia the chimney the
lcf had done. Tie thief worked himself around the
chimney far he could but McIidc seized him by
the collar and shouted Tor bep. comradc saw Mcbride,
went thr ridge o the roof. and reached down h
club, which Mclrdr caught aud drew himself up 10 the
ridge with his prisoner The Thief sen, 10 sing Sing
for a tern Of years.
The last time that Mcbride saved drowning person
he WAS bged 10 jump into the water with all his cloth
ng on. The cold water nearly rendered him p0WcT ss
at first but he struck out nanuy and saved life. For
hrrasm the Life Saving Association Of the city ~
New York have presented him with large silver medal
suitably Inscribed The Police Board have ordered his
bc inscribed the roll Of honor AMI also
be placed the record OF M rritOriOus officers.
New-York tribune., 1876-01-18
TIE BLACKwELRs ISLAND BRIDGE.

uopK 10 RE PUSHED FORWARD RAPIDLY IN THE
sPRTNG-BENEFIIs OF THE ENTERPRISE.
The Blackwells Island Bridge Company, OF
which william steinway is President, viii begin the
erection of their bridge early in the coming SPRING ana
the work will be pushed forward rapidly as possible
It is expected that the bridge will bo completed III Two
years Gems Gilmore and Barnard Of the United states
Engineer Corps and NJ Cbanute Chief Engineer OF the
Erie Railway are now at work selecting the best Oi
fifteen plans which have been laid before them'
After their decision the contract will be awarded TO
some responsible establishment and work VIII be begun
The New-York end of tie bridge will be at IhlI-
ave and seyenty-seventhst and the structure VIII
passthrough the block between Seventy
seyenthsts TO the East River, distance Of 5000 feet
thence across the river to Backwers Island the wes
ery or largest span, measuring 700 feet, VIII DC eN
tended; from that point the bridge will pass over the
island 700 feet The eastcry span from the island TO
the Long Island shore VIII be 59S eet the approaches
TO the bridge that side beginning at Astoria lights
Tie bridge with It's approaches will be mile and three
quarters in length 1t viii be iron truss bridge Wltha
roadway for steam railroad cars below and above, one
for wagons and pedestrians. There will be no draw, as
the spans will be 135 feet above high tide the same nig
tine Brooklyn Bridge All OF the ionaat3nS VIII ut
of the bridge will not exceed FOOOOOO on account VI
the great decrease in the price II IRON ., o,,
large depot will be built at hdave. ana seventy
seyenthst where connections will be made Win me
proposed Rapid Transit line on the east sde ana & MIL
will be run through Astoria, connecting WIN the SOtl
e,de Riroad of Long Island and by 1t with the center
of Brooklyn. Both passengers and freight VIII De trans
ported over the bridge the freight cars running ron tne
railroads terminating at the "fhu IeniI colIe
of Queens County and the portion OF Long isiuu yiE
t%sn at 1r sent II is thought that the bridge will he Of
the greatest benefit to Long Island NOT oy Dy BNlhb
tine Increased facilities already mentioned, but also by
its connexions with the Rapid Transit routes, making
Long Island much more desirable place Oi residence o
business men and the tailoring classes t"ah II Is d"