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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
ALaTTEE MISTAKE.

Recently gentleman entered shop
on Fifth street, and asked the clerk:
"What is the price of knit under
shirts with breast-pockets ?" He added:
81 travel great deal and carry large
amounts Of money; and l think that
idea of pockets an excellent one, and |
am surprised that some one has not
thought of it before
"Really, sir" replied the clerk, 81
think it would be good plan, but l am
sorry to say we have none, and l did
not know there were any made
"You did not 2 said the cumtomer
"Well, that's singular. They are ex-
hibited in your own window, and caught
my eye as was passing"
"You must be mistaken" said the
clerk. Il know every article in the
store
"But am not, persisted the gentle
man, Step around and see for your
self.
The wondering shop keeper did as
requested He stepped briskIy to the
lFOuJ OI the WluuOW, lOOheu dI luc Beu-
tleman, then coughed, and acted as
though he had just felt sudden pain in
the stomach, and then rammed hand
kerchief into his mouth. and stepped
back behind the counter.
"Wcll," exclaimed the customer
triumphantly, "ain't they there :"
"Ye-yes," said the clerk appearing as
though he had fish bone in his throat.
"They are there sure enough. But, sir,
those undershirts are not for men, and
those pockets are" aud at this point
he diyed under the counter and disap-
peared, while young lady clerk stand
ing near smothered convulsive giggle
in cambria handkerchief, and started
off with very red face on important
business to the rear OF the store.
A sudden light seemed to break in
upon the stranger, and he departed
hurriedly, muttering:
'How in thunder could I tell ? l
amt a married man, and can't be ex-
pected to know everything Cnci-
naii Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
WHEN L MEAN TO MARRY.

When l mean to marry ?-Well-
'Tis idle to dispute with fate;
But if you choose to hear me tell,
Pray listen while fix the date.
When daughters haste with eager feet,
A mothers daily toll to share;
Can make the puddings which they eat,
And mend the stockings which they
wear.
When maidens look upon man
AS in himself what they would marry,
And not as army soldiers scan
A sutler or commissary.
When gentle ladies who have got
The offer of a lady's hand,
Consent to share his earthly lot,"
And do not mean his lot of land;
When young mechanics are allowed
To find and wed the farmers girls,
Who don't expect to 0e endowed
With rubies, diamonds and pearls;
When wives, in short, will freely give
Their hearts and hands to aid their
spouses,
And live rs they were wont to live,
Within their sires' one-story houses.
Then, madam-if I'm not too old
Kejoiced to quit this lonely life,
I'll brush my beaver, cease to scold,
And look about me for wife?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
TO MY PATRONS.

uAVING determined to make change
IL in my business on April lst, 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, L will sell for CASH or take in
exchange COUNTRY PRODUCE. L 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 All
AND BELOW COST ---.-e-
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, 1876-10-28

"Deer Bill; Doant KUN to see me en-.
ny more for while enry way. Father
has got awfully skeered about burglars
and he sets mp every mite till late with
a bubble -barrelled shotgun watching
the backyard. He put moren pound
NV led into Smiths big nufoundland dog
wich was kummin over the fens after a
bone last mite.
'The rose is red, the violets blue,
l wouldn't kun if was you"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

Gen. Butler, in his speech at Andov-
er, Mass, on the 18th inst, said: "The
elections of the past week show that
there is to he contest OF the most
determined character; contest which
is doubtful. | say it frankly, Mr. ill
dens election is not impossible; nay,
not Improbable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

nS They say the girls are going to
wear iDch-widc cardinal red ribbons
around their ankles this fall, but we
shall have to see before we believe. No
more faith without sight in ours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
Martinsburg Advertisements.

s1~ For RELIABLE FIRE INSURANCE,
call on l.. A. Steiner, General Insur-
ance Agent, at Martinsburg, w. Va.
Office few doors east of the Postotfice,
on Burke Street. Over $l3,000,000
capital, and none but first class compa
nies represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

Instead ofthe republicans having made
a gain in the town elections held in Con-
necticut on Monday, the latest returns
show net gain OF seven towns for the
democrats.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

WHAT DID IT.-The indianapolis
Qndiana) News, republican paper,
declares that the defeat of the republi-
can party in that State in the recent
election was 'duc to Grantism in the
main." 1t says the "party was too
heavily handicapped by the administra-
ton; it had an old man of the sea to
carry, and the load was too much. I"
Despite the fact cited by the News the
Grant leaders, are still running the re-
publican campaign, his intimate person.
al and political associate, Secretary OF
the Interior Chandler, being the head
centre, with headquarters in New York,
whilst his bureau in Washington is too
often left to run itself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

He HAD No Fun IN HIM.-One of
the members of the Methodist confer
ence, recently held here, was out for a
walk at an early hour, one morning,
while on Howard street he encountered
a strappiDg big fellow, who was draw
ing a wagon to the blacksmith shop.
"Catch hold here and help me down
to the shop with this wagon III buy
the whiskey J. called the big fellow.
81 never drink, solcmnly replied the
good man.
swell you can take cigar
81 never smoke
The man dropped the wagon tongue,
looked hard at the member and asked !:
"Don't you chew 7"
"No sir, was the decided reply.
"You must get mighty lonesome"
mused the teamster.
81 guess I'm all right feel first
rate"
"1'll bet YOU ever can lay You on
your back" remarked the teamster.
"Come, now, let's warm up little
Il never bet"
"Well let's take each other down for
fun, then. You are as big as / am and
III give you under hold"
81 never have fun, solemnly answer
ed the member"
"Well, I'm going to tackle you any
way.-Here we go!"
The teamster slid up and endeavored
to get neck hold, but he bad only just
commenced to fool about when he was
lifted clear off the grass and slammed
against a tree-box with such force that
he gasped half dozen times before he
could get his breath.
''Now you keep away from mel" ex-
claimed the minister, picking up bis
cane.
"Bust me if / donti' replied the
teamster, as he edged off "What's the
use in lying and saying You didn't have
any fun in you, when you'er chuck full
Of it 7 Blame it, YOU wanted to break
my back didn't you !''--Dsiron Free
Press.
Peter Cooper, greeuback candidate
for the presidency, again denies that be
has withwrawn from the canvass, and
declares he will staud firm 10 the end
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

Michigan has most admirable tenn
perance law. Dram selling is declared
a crime as much as stealing Or robbery.
1t is to be punished by heavy fire and
Imprisonment. A party found in state
of beastly intoxcation is 20 be arrested,
and if he refuses to inform the authori-
ties as to the place where he got his
drains, he is to be imprisoned until he
does. The dramseller is to be convicted
on said testimony. Another good fea-
ture of the law is, that the township au-
thorities are bound to prosecute all par
ties who engage in dramselling, at the
expense of the township.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
War! War! War {!
Not Against the Indians, but Against
High Prices on
Dry Goods :!

Having purchased of j. Fleishman his
entire Stock Of Dry Goods, Notions, &C.,
and thereto added large assortment Of
fresh Goods, just received, from the lead
ing Manufacturers; and having bought
my entire stock for cash l am able to sell
you DRY GOODS for less money than
other merchants can buy for. call your
special attention to my we'll selected stock
of Black Goods such as Cashmeres, Crepe,
Cloth, Bombazine, Merino, and Alpaca,
which can sell you for less money than
any other house in the State, 1 pay no
profits to Importers and import all my
goods myself.
All those desiring Good Bargains will
do we'll by calling on me, before purchas-
ing elsewhere.
HENRY MAYER,
Successor to J. Fleishman,
" Queen St., Martinsburg.
Oct7 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
SUICIDE or 4 BANK TELLER.
A SAD sroRY OF DOMESTIC TRoUBLE-A
FLurrER IN SOCIETY,"

FLC UTTER IN SOCIETY
Fashionable circles in Columbus,
Ohio, were Mortified on Saturday by the
news OF the suicide of Mr. Frank w.
Deshler, the well-kuown teller of tic
Franklin National Bank, and leading
young man in society. Mr.. Deshler,
was married about five years ago to
dashing aud handsome beauty of Gin
cinnati, daughter of Mr. w. III. Smith.
The wedding was society event, and
their return TO their home in Columbus
was sigualized by brilliant tete and
reception, under the auspices OF his two
uncles, leading bankers in the city. The
groom's father built for the young con
pie an elegan; house, next his own, and
furnished it with every modern comfort.
The favored young couple were the life
of every "hop and party Of the season
and to all appearances, were happy.
Bnt the fondness of the young wife tor
society and attentions from unmarried
men was a source of sorrow to her hus
band. About two years ago child
was born to them, but this did not
rescue the wife from her folly, and it
anything, she was more giddy than be-
fore Her husbands rcmonstrances
were without avail, and her conduct,
although not criminal, caused great
grief He idolized her and his child,
aud frequently fGrgave her whenever she
promised to devote more of her time 10
him and her family; but, unhappily, her
promises were soon forgotten.
Three weeks ago she went on 4 visit
to Cincinnati against her husbands
wishes and in direct violation OF pro-
mise made to him. Since then he has
been in a despondent mood. Friday
the wife returned, and her husband re-
mained away from his place ofbusiness,
sending n note to his uncle, John G..
Desher, giving satisfactory reasons for
his absence.
Saturday morning he took drive
with his wife, and returned to dinner
about 3 o'clock. The servants shortly
after were startled by the report OF Il
pistol, and upon going to his room
found Deshler sitting i'll chair with
blood flowing from a wound in his
heart, aud his wife kneeling at his side
silent with terror. A revolver with one
barrel unloaded lay on the floornear by.
His father was at once summoned, and
upon entering the room Mrs. Deshler
ran out screaming and fell fainting in
the doorway.
1t is supposed that upon returning
| from the drive there was a sudden quar-
rel between husband and wife regard
ing her conduct in absenting herself
from her home so long, and that such
revelations or admissions were made by
the wife as 10 drive Deshler to despera-
ton, and that to end the trouble forever
he drew a revolver and fired at his
heart The ball entered his breast, in
the region of the heart. He was un.
conscious until his death, which occur
ed in about ten minutes after the firing.
Deshler was a pattern Of morality, Il
splendid business man aud universally
respected. Mrs Deshler has shut her
self up in her parlor and refuses to see
any one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
Clothing sold 25 per
cent Cheaper

Than you can buy in any other Clothing
House in the City. Old Cheapy invites
the public to come and examine the Large
Stock of Ready-Made Mems, Youths and
Boys Clothing and Gents Furnishing
Goods. y large assortment of Hats and
Caps, which we will sell cheaper than
any other Clothing House in Martins
burg. Come one and all both large and
small, and give Cheap John an early call.
No trouble to show Goods. Examine my
Seven dollar all wool suits, and Five dol
lar Overcoats, which will surprise you
all. CHEAP JOHN,
No. 9Queen Street,
Next door to National Bank,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Oct 81 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

THE undersigned hereby respectfully
L informs the citizens of Shepherdstown
and surrounding country that he will
visit families wishing work done, at any
time upon information by postal card, adj
dressed to him at Martinsburg. He will
come at any time required. He also re-
quests persons wishing anything done III
his line to give him call at Martinsburg
when visiting that town.
With an experience of over Twenty
Years in the practice of his profession,
and provided with all the latest lmprov-
ed instruments, he is prepared to perform
all operations on the mouth and teeth III a
scientific manner.
Teeth inserted from one to full sett in
any way desired at very reasonable rates.
All operations warranted. Calls solicit
ed. Dental Rooms, No. 10, w. Burke
St., few doors west of Market House,
Martinsburg.
DIR. E. B. HAMILL,
Resident Dentist,
Successor to DR.. w. 2. Witherew,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Oct 21 1y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
a Word with the Young Men

|
evenings this tall aud winter There is
a world Of possibility in the good use
of them; there is corresponding danger
in the neglect of them. IT you use your
evenings well for the next seven months,
you will be worth more 10 your employ
er and find more JOY IN your work.
Have you taste for science, and would
you like TO know the reasons why Ger.
tain things occur as they dol II you
have an enquiring mind in this direc.
ton, then give yourself to the study Of
philosophy. Have you taste for book
keeping or c,erking Then give your
evenings TO penmanship and the theory
and practice of keeping books Have
you desire TO be speaker! IL so, de-
vote your winter evenings TO the study
of the art OF speech, and you will be as
tonished at the gain you make. Have
you taste for drawing that has never
been developed, and do you wish to
train your hand aud eye 10 be equal TO
skilled workmanship II 30 devote your.
self TO that branch OF the art for which
you have a taste. Whatever you do,
you need the skill to write letter in a
correct, easy, business-like style, and in
order to do this you need to know the
rules and use of language.
Now, young men, will you use these
winter. evenings in way which shall ft
you to be better men for business
There are 200 week evenings between
now and the first Of May, and you eau
easily get two hours each evening, or
four hundred hours, for study, aud that
is time enough 10 educate yourself in
the rudiments of any science, or in tho
laws OF language. or the art Of penman-
ship, or the science of book keeping or
the art OF drawing. s
Yourg men, see to it that You begin
at once 10 improve these evenings Pa
rents, look 10 it that your SOUS and
daughters as well, have some systematic
plan OF study fall and winter. DO not
let them be upon the streets or around
the neighbors, bit start your boys aud
girls upon some line Of study at once
Friends Of Reform, if you see young
man idle upon the streets, or in tho
shops or halls, that you know, encourage
him TO try this plan.
Young men, enter at once upon soma
line of study which shall mark you as
man above the common run Of Iaborers.
Do not try to learn everything this seas
on, but search you out teacher who
will direct your study and give you slI
the instruction you need, aud be sure
that you put four hundred hours hard
work into pennanship, bookkeeping,
language, natural science or drawing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
Martinsburg Advertisements.
e w O. D D ID s |!
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES
GEO. A. Smiths
HAT AND SHOE EMPORIUM
IN STALEY'S NEW BUILDING,
NO. Ga QUEEN STREET,
CppositeJ. Fleishman's Dry Goods Store,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.


Opposite j. Fleishman's Dry Goods Store,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.
lie takes great pleasure in informing
III the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and we'll Sc
lected stock of Goods, purchased in Bos-
ton, New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
CATERS of every quality and style and Of
superior manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats and Caps of the
very latest styles. Gents and Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, anda full line of
children's Shoes, also Trunks, Nalises,
Umbrellas, &C., sc.
He keeps from the very finest Kercso
Kid and Lasting Cater 30 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
He keeps a general and well selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
shed with fresh Goods of latest manufac-
tare. Ladies Caters $l.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced. of the superiority anG
cheapness CT his stock.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
Julys, 1876. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

The Ashland Press has the following:
'We have received notice from post
master in a neighboring village that he
cannot forward the Press to subscri-
Der who has been receiving it for sever.
al years, because he is dead. The notice
is sufficient, the paper is discontinued.
lie never paid Us cent on subscription,
but we DO not propose 70 follow him &,
collect the bill. LIS hot enough here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28

Peter Cooper, greeuback candidate
for the presidency, again denies that be
has withwrawn from the canvass, and
declares he will staud firm to the end
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-10-28
"Hell Gate" Blown
Up!
But the Excitement not so Great as tn
Large
ARRIVAL OF FALL
CLOTHING

and Gents Furnishing Goods at CHEAP
JOHNS! And why should he not sell
Cheaper than any house in town as he
has done heretofore ? You can save 20
per cent by giving Old Cheapy the first
call. Don't you forget it,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-25

TIE GEN RoAsTER.-Whcn this
patent affair was presented Tor our
consideration we viewed it as we do
most patent affairs with indifference.
When asked by the agent to take 1t
home aud test its merits, we con-
sented with reluctance, aud with III
Ne expectation Of finding it come up
TO what is claimed for IT. Blu. after
giving it trial, and eating the meat
,oa>ted in the Gem, we are prepared
to give it an Enforcement as n grand
success. The meat roasted was beel,
and far from being choice cut. 1t
was peppered, sailed and placed In
the oven, w.tiaoh d,op II ieot'r. Re-
NAMED there about two hours with
out being seen by anyone, when taken
ont and found to be roasted to per-
lection neither shrivelled nor
ehrunk, but plump and juicy, and
teuderer than we ever found similar
piece to be. Mrs. Isaac Penrose, who
is known as Oh of the most accom-
plished professors OF the culinary art
in our city, will verify this statement
Mr.. J ii. Bruce, the agent, asked
US to say what we could t'miJdy OF
the rooster, and we have cousclen-
tiously done SO. He will remain a
few days longer in the city, aud OIL
crs the roasters to any oAe o. trial
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-25
That Cough !! Stop ll!t

From the sale OF oU,uUU bottles OF
HALE's CoUGH CORDIAL, sold IN the
northwest within the past year, Oh
Il guarantee to refund the money in
ease OF failure to cLre, there Were
lees than fifty bottles returned, being
less than one failure in thousand.
This fact speaks volumes in favor OF
this wonderful remedy for Colds,
Coughs, Sore Threats, Bronchitis,
Asthma, &c. PLY sicians everywhere
acknowledge their surprise at the
wonderful results from The use OF
this medicine. We authorize J. III.
VIVIAN to warrant IA cure or return
the money III case of failure alter
using ons-half the bottle 1t is very
pleasant to the taste, making it II
veAy desirable remedy for children
iUus
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-25

The following letter. which we
find in the Grant County Herald,
speaks for itself in terms not to ~"
naisunderstood:
BELMONT. Wis, October 18th
iiox- j, ALLEN BARBER Dear Sir
Your Arst interrogatory WAS PHO a. ORION
,ovsl dur,,v the war 81 answer emphatic.
.liv EvI He was considered Nh in,cterate
Couperhrad He wore = Copperhrad badge
or ON carry In the war Ny authority on TINS
..,oInl |, lion. Francis Campbell. our present
Htate senator, who stands ready 10 verify thaS
he saw orion wear such badge AT Daring
ION He II accused, and have never iieard "
denied thai he attended the peace meeting ~
Springfield. H. run by Jake Thompson.
believe Mr.. Orton's private character Is above
ysproach, but politically he is the counterpart
OF the extre.lie Bourbon Democracy.
Ientrr, ajn The Usual friendly feelings towards
Mr.. orion personally. but o; his war r. c I'd
the least said the better tor him. WAS DEP
uty IT, 3. Marshsl during the war, under oo'
Clark In the discharge Of my duty enrolled
the towns Of Kendall and Belmont Pending
the draf, Ia the former ,own, inec inga "creire
nuculiy held 10 rcss the draft.aDd l"asiDoffn
cd on good authority that ~ those meetings II
wa, resolved not 10 furnish u man or pay a
do,ar to support the war. Tive danger to me
y, the discharge Of my duties Was Imminent
could .scl n, information in,m he Democrats
in that Town 10 enablc me 10 discharge or p 7
form my duty, aud was Informed tiiat hf
ORION made speech at The kcndaito"i
school house, IN which he iniiamed lhc inino'
Of the people then 10 resist The disit, arguing
that 1t was unconstitutional.
II ,oa wisl, sou can further enquire OF any
prominent Republican II Darlington as |,
tbs war rsco Il. m
have never heard IL denied thai ne hl'r''
the BIN Of Nh inveierae Coppcrhead during
The war Respectfully,
n. OLMSTED.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-25

1t is reported that BoSCHE'S GER
MAN SYRUP has, since its iutroduc-
ion in the United States, reached
the Immense sale of 10000 dozen
per year. Over 5000 Druggists
have ordered this medicine direct
from the Factory. at Woodbury., N.
j and not Que has reported single
failure, hat every letter speaks OF
It's astonishing >ucce>s in curing
severe Cou his, Colds settled on the
Breast. Consumption, or any disease
II Throat and Lungs. We advise
any person that has any predisposi-
non t. weak Lungs 60 go to their
Druggists, Vivian. Moffett, or Pul
ford, and get this Medicine, or
inquire about it. Regular size. -
cents Sample Bottle, 10 cents.
Two doses will relieve any case,
Don't neglect your cough.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-25

For SALE.--Oue matched team
OF mares, six aud seven years old
one double harness one light plat
form spring wagon one lumber
wagon, The above are all sound
and in good condition, and will be
sold cheap for cash, separately OF
together. Apply to
MoSES STRONG.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-10-25

Stop. reader, and think how
truly You are favored for having an
opportunity to see the new goods
just received from the east, by H.
Il. Osborne. The stock is really as
rich in appearance and fine in quail
ity as any ever offered to the people
of this county. The prices suit the
times.