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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
A Plucl6y Girl.

This time it is well-fed, buxom
country girl of sixteen or seventeen
years of age She is the heroine, and
three ortourindefensible rascals make up
the plot of the piece. The girl is
ruddy, rosy-cheeked girl, fresh from
the backwoods cabin in Clay county.
She is Young and honest, and as brave
as Western girl can be. Her name is
Mary Jane McQuid, and her home is
near Missouri city. .er.
1t seems that Mary Jane is somewhat
romantic5in her disposition. She had
read OF girls her disposition, with bright
eyes, flowing lacks, well developed
muscle and her brothers courage, max
ing their way in the world. She tried
it. Her plan, however, was faulty
one 1t worked in this way:
She knew conductor on the st.
Louis, Kansas city and Northern rail
road named Bast, and he knew an en-
gineer named l.. Thomas, and he In
turn knew a young man named Flahar-
ty, and she rode on the train they were
running on and came TO Kansas city.
Mary Jane was dressed in masculine at
tire, and wore a full blue jeans suit and
new pair Of brogans, while an old
slouch hat, taken from her brothers
room, concealed her luxuriant harvest
of auburn hair. Only one of the rail-
road boys was in the secret at first.
He had pledged the girl safe passage
to her brother in Kansas. He had
vowed to treat her as man should his
sister, and had even plighted his troth
to her as true and honorable man.
The girl trusted him, put on her dis
guse and came to Kansas city on
Thursday night. Trusting TO the pledges
of the railroad conductor, she was taken
to what she supposed was hotel, but
was really taken to Julia Sweets bagnio
and shown to room. Being tired she
desired to be left to herself. One of the
railroad men objected to leaving the
room. They were alone and her indig-
nation became so strong that she not
only broke the engineers head and
drove him from her room, but when the
conductor crawled from beneath her
bed the Missouri girl went for him in
a way that compelled him to call for
help. Then she locked her door and
slept until yesterday morning, when she
coolly announced her intention of call
ing in the police and asking assistance
to get home. And she did so, and last
evening was taken to the depot by
Police Captain MallOy and sent to
Missouri city. Chief of Police and his
force came in about 10 o'clock last
night, and raided Julia Sweets den.
Five women and five men were arrested
and marched to the calaboose. Some
gave bail and some gave bonds.
If the railroad rascal who had at
tempted to betray and destroy the
plucky girl from the Missouri city had
been within reach last night, they would
have been briefly attended to by the
brothers of the girl and their friends
who were in town looking for the ras
calls.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
WANAMAKER g. BROWN
Great American Clothiers !
WHO HAS NOT HEARD OF
w a n A Nj A X E r !

If you will come to my CLOTHING
STORE, No. IL Queen Street, Martins
burg, will show you WANAMAKER'S
GOODS. | aim to keep strictly reliable
Goods, and can sell them as LOW as any
man in West Virginia. buy these Goods
in Philadelphia of the Manufacturers
pay CASH for them-and sell them at
the LOWEST attainable figures for Cash.
| have MEMS SUITS ranging in price
from s.. 80 to $4,000. OVEhCOATS from
81. 80 to $22.0O. The lowest priced suit
named is. surprisingly good. L have no
trashy goods inmy store. i have also an
ARRANGEMENT with Wanamaker Il Brown
of Philadelphia, to order suits and sim
ole garments. This arrangement is made
to suit that class of persons WHO prefer
TO select their goods and have them made
to order. l have about l5'l samples OF
goods embracing every style of Fashion
able and Standard Cloths. sell suits
and garments tins ordered at the same
prices rs at Wanamaker's Establishment,
and give the same guarantee. l also or
der FURNISHING GOODS at Wanama-
ker's prices, and keep them constantly Oh
hand.
/ also have YOUTHS AND BOYS
SUITS and OVERCOATS, very cheap.
Give NE call. No trouble to show
goods. d. j.. NOBLE,
o0o Martinsburg,
Oct rs tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
Martinsburg Advertisements.



I desire to call the attention of the citi-
zens of Berkeley and surrounding conn
ties to the fact, that 1 have on hand a
large and elegant supply of family car
riages, buggies, irockaways, jenny linds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which L am
selling lower than other dealers in my
line, either for cash, on time, or in ex-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. L ask attention
to these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages. as
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
to fix up their market wagons, or to make
temporary wagons, will find at my facto-
ry any kind they may desire, some of them
very good and will last long time for
such purposes. .t -r.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me call, if you want anything in my
line; it will not be my fault if we don't
deal.
WM. F. GEYER.
Martinsburg, June 9, 1877. o.. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
,DSTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VI
NOWADAYS.

Alas how everything has changed :,
Since was sweet sixteen,
When all the girls wore homespun frocks,
And aprons nice and clean; ~
With bonnets made of braided straw,
That tied beneath the chin,
Anu shawls laid neatly on the neck,
And fastened with a pin.
But nowadays the ladies wear
French gloves and Leghorn hats,
That take up half yardof sky,
In all queer shapes or flats;
With gowns that do not fall so low
As such things ought to fall, ..-..r.. ..
With waists that you might break in two,
They are so very small.
I recollect the time when
Rode fathers horse to mill
Across the meadows, rock and field,
And up and down the hill;
And when our folks were out at work,
AS true as Pm a sinner,
l jumped upon horse, bare back,
And carried them their dinner.
Dear me young ladies nowadays
Would almost faint away,
To think of riding all alone
In wagon, chaise or sleigh;
And as for giving spa" his meals,
Or helping "ma" to bake,
Oh, saints !twould spoil their lilly hands ;
Though they sometimes make cake.
When winter came, the maiden's heart
Began to beat and fiutter,
Each beau would take his sweetheart out
Sleigh riding in cutter;
Or if the storm was bleak and cold,
The girls and beaux together
| Would meet and have most glorious fun,
And never mind the weather.
But now, indeed, it grieves me much
The circumstances to mention,
However kind young mans heart,
And honest his intention,
He ne'er can ask the girls to ride,
But such q war is waged!
And if he sees her once week,
Why surely they're engaged.
never thought that should try
My hand at making rhymes,
But It's the way to reprobate
The present evil times;
For should preach morality
In common sober prose,
They'd say twas older than the hills,
Or else turn up their nose. a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
DIR. E.. r.. GOLD,
DENTIST.

HAVING located permanently in
IL Shepherdstown, offers his Profes-
sional Services to the people of this
community. Satisfaction guaranteed
and prices very moderate. '..'i %
/ will also visit Dufiields the first
Monday in each month and remain two
days. ,.
N. B.-Wil visit patients at their
homes if desired. ..l i'.t 1852
Office iE Billmyer's Rooms over j.
S. Flemings Shoe Store.
March 3 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
n. r. STEVENS, Boston, Mass.
Vhat Is Tegetine? /?

1t is a compound extracted from barks, roots
and herbs. 1t Is Natures Remedy. 1t is per-
TEN. 1t is nourshing and strengthening 1t acts
directly upon the blood. 1t quiets the nervous
system. 1t gives you good, sweet sleep at night;
mothers, for it gives them strength, quiets their
nerves and gives them Natures sweet sleep, as
has been proved by many an aged person. IL Is
the great Blood Purifier. Ii is a soothing remedy
for our children. 1t has relieved and cured
thousands. 1t is very pleasant 10 take; every
child likes it. 1t relieves and cures all diseases
originating from impure blood. Try the VEGE-
TINE. Give it q fair trial for your complaints
then you will say TO your friend, neighbor and
acquaintance, Try 1t; it has cured me-"
VEGETISE for the complaints for which Il 10
recommended, Is having larger sale throughout
the United States than any other one medicine.
Why? Vegetine will Cure these Com
plants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

OUTRAGEOUS ISLANDERS ON Our PUB
Lie SERvANTs..-Las winter, when the
mind of the average statesman was alb
sorbed in the all-engrossing topic Incl
dent to the Presidential count, Presi-
dent of the Senate Ferry issued an order
TO the restaurateur to abstain from the
sale of all intoxicating drinks. Within
twenty minutes after the ukase had
been promulgated, Senator Clayton, of
Arkansas, appeared and gave one Of
those knowing winks to the young man
behind the marble counter. The wink
failing to be interpreted, as the Senator
thought, he threw up his finger (all
drinkers know how it is done), but even
this, accompanied with the wink, dupli-
ted and Implicated, failed to penetrate
the seeming stolidity of the attendant.
Finally, Clayton, out of patience, said
''Here, give me some whiskey."
"Sorry, sorry, very sorry" replied the
attendant, shut Vice President Ferry
has just issued an order that no liq-"
"D-n Vice President Ferry. Give
me drink, quick.
''But will you protect me if discover
ed
"Certainly will Gimme some whis-
Ky"
The tea cup was served, the Senator
quaffed from it, smacked his lips and
passed up stairs to legislate.
Presently Senator Jones, of Florida,
appeared.
"Ah," said he, with a great deal of
dignity, "you may give NE one of those
things in a cup. You know what |
mean, Mr.. Love"
Excuse me, Senator, but Vice Presi
dent Ferry has warned me under pain
of dismissal, not to sell any liquor to"
81 don't care, Mr. Love, what Vice
President Ferry wants; | want cup of
comfort
Jones assured him that, of course,
certainly, ahem! Why to be sure, he
would protect Mr.. Love if trouble came.
The next customer on hand was Sen
ator Simon Cameron, Of Pennsylvania.
Without making any roundabout at
tempts to indicate his wants, by facial
or finger gymnastics, he called out:
Fetch me some brandy"
"But, my dear Senator" said Love,
"Vice President Ferry"
The Senator excited-"Oh, d-n Vice
President Ferry. Bring me some bran
dy. and / don't want any tea-cup busi-
ness about it. You may bring me the
jag"
Love saw that Simon meant business,
and without exacting any promise of
protection the Pennsylvania Senator
got the jug, and as he sought from it
such exbilaration as it gave, he no
doubt muttered to himself bis favorite
expression, "Tbis is hell Of time. =
Uashingfon Sar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

The fourth annual congress of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States will be opened in New
York on Tuesday October %, and will
remain in session until the following
Friday. Right Rev. Horafio Potter,
d. D., bishop OF New York. will pre-
side, and after the service of the holy
communion and an Introductory address
by the president the bishop of Ohio,
Bright Rev. g. T. Bedell will deliver
an address.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
Swivel Rights.

The Fayetteville Erpres,, Georgia,
describes in the following conversation
the view of the Civil Rights Bill taken
by the negroes in that State A young
darkey overtakes an old one in the
streets, ard buttonholing his senior thus
proceeds to tell him all he KNEW
well, Uncle Billy, Summers Swivel
Rights Bill has passed de Senate ob de
United States widout murmur.
'.Is dat so, Josiar?"
.'Jess so, Uncle Billy. And say, I'm
Gle Billy, we coloured pussons is gwine
20 see whose pervisions Is in de pot.
We are gwine to be allowed to ride free
on de railroads, smoke in de ladies' car,
and put our feet on de percussions OBJ
de seat wheneber we dam please"
'-Is. dat SO, Josiar 2
'.;Jess so, Uncle Billy. And say, I'm
Gle Billy, ives gwine to be allowed to
stop at de hotels, and eat at de head OF
de table, and hab de biggest slices ob
de chickens, and lay around in de par
lour, and spit on de carpets, and make
de white trash hustle themselves and
wait on us without grumblin aud when
eber de boss OBJ de concern shove bill
at us, we'll hab him sent to Washing
ton aud obscured in de plehipotentiary.'
'.Is dat so, Josiar?'
"Jess so, Uncle Billy And say,
Uncle Billy, we's gwine to be allowed
to 90 to de white schools and set up on
de tiatform wild de teacher and learn
gehography, triggermenometry, gehomi-
ny, Latin, Dutch, French, Choctaw,
algeebray, rheumatics, and de rule OBJ
thrice"
"Good God! is dat so, Josiar?"
"Jess so, Uncle Billy. And say,
Uncle Billy, wes gwine to be allowed
to be buried in italic coffins wild looking.
glasses on top OBJ dem, and dey will hab
to carry US on hearse to de grabeyard
and bury us on top oh de white folks,
so when de day OBJ resurrection am ar
rived and de Angel Gabriel come toot-
in along, he'll sing out troo his trum-
pet: All you coloured gemmen rise
fust! ADu say, Cncle DliIy, ue PeiNf
sions OBJ dat bill"
whats dat you say bout perviSions,
Josiar?"
"Well, Uncle Bill, as was gwine on
to state, de pervisions ob dat Bill
"Stop right dar, Josiar. You say
dar's pervisions in dat Bill?'
"Jess so, Uncle; de provisions OBJ de
Bill"
Stop right dare Josiar. Eff dars
pervisions in dat Bill, want sack OBJ
-four dis berry minnit, Dam de smokln'
in de ladies' car, and de gehography,
and Latin, and de italic cofiius! | want
de pervisions, Josiar Dey's all dar
is, i'll de Bill wuff dam cent"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
Cannot be ErceLLed.

CHARLEsTowN, MASS, March 10, 1869.
Mr.. II. X. STEVENS: Dear Sir-This is to GER
in my family for several years. and think that,
for Scrofula or Cankerous Humors, or Rheum-
attic Affections, 1t cannot be excelled and, as
thing have ever used and have used almost
everything. / can cheerfully recommend il to
any one in need of such q medicine.
Yours respectfully,
MRS. A. A. DINSMORE,
10 Russell Street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

HORRIBLE CATAsTRoPHE.-G d e
Spring, in this county, was on Monday
thronged with sovereigns from all parts
of the surrounding country to witness
the balloon ascension, as advertised tor
that place on that day. According to
announcement, the travelling show of
Prof. Ii. Hoffman made its appearance
and at once prepared for exhibition.
The performances was as usual accom-
panied by a balloon ascension. Their
large iron furnace was put to work, and
the balloon hoisted over it by means of
two poles on either side 40 feet high.
The balloon was inflated by means of
wood aud kerosene oil, with small
quantity of gasoline added. When the
balloon was filled as usual, Mr.. Hainur,
the eronaut, was informed, but he said,
81 want more gas this time" Twopints
more of oil were put in, and when ex-
hausted, the damper to the furnace was
shut down; then he jumped in his posi-
ton, and like an arrow, the great air
ship shot upward, carrying its human
freight dangling at its end. 1t had as,
cended some three hundred feet, and
while the actor vas peltnlnin9 Oh a
horizontal bar, hanging 10y his feet
with his head down, waving handker-
chief to the trembling, nervous audience
below, the patched and dilapidated can
vas split from bottom TO top with re-
port that was heard for miles away.
Tine effect was terrible. No sooner had
the gas escaped than the ballon col
lapsed and came shooting down as swift.
ly as it had darted up, The mroEaut
saw his situation, and quick as lightning
turned himself up and regained his hand
hold, and commenced manpuvre to
dodge a telegraph wire and post toward
which he was falling. This he succeed
ed in doing stricking the ground with
terrible force, which bounced him up
somersault, to be caught aud pressed
down by the balloon. All Of this was
bat the work of moment The crowd
was literally parayzed, women sicken-
ing and fainting, and men unable in
lntlr uOTTOT W move. L lie CoHlpdulous
of the unfortunate man stood riveted TO
the ground, and not until some citizens
undertook to remove the canvas, did
they STIR The man was found to be
alive and perfectly conscious, but dread
fully bruised and mangled. He was
through it all calm and cool, ard de
scri5ed his feelings, as descending he
saw death staring him in the face. He
was taken to the hotel, where both Mr..
and Mrs. Thompson did all in their
power to relieve the suffering man.
With all aid nothing could be accom-
pIishei, and at ii l-2 O'Clock p. M,
he paid the penalty Of death for his fear
ful recklessness. His name is Frank
Hainur, from Warren, Ohio. His faith
er, we learn, has been for years book
keeper for Packard 81 Barnum, hard
ware merchants at that place.-Abing-
dom Va Standard
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

Medical men often pnzz-l themselves
over the large sale that DIR. Bulls Ba-
by Syrup enjoys. It's great popularity
is due only 10 the excellent qualities
possessed by this household medicine.
25 cents. .Jg t
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

Thirteen well armed and mounted
highwaymen stopped an East bound
Express train west of Omaha few
igbts ago and robbed it Of 100000
in gold, aud went thro' every passenger,
securing $1,000 more IL was one Of
the most daring robberies on record.
Two or three highwaymen were overta-
ken near Wallace, Kan, and killed,
$4,000 in gold were recovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

Some $1,000 models were destroyed
by the recent fire in the Interior De-
partmeDt at Washington. The cause
Of the fire is unknown 1t is, however,
thought to be the result ofa defective
fine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

"a friend in need is friend indeed" "
Such a friendis is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup,
which should be in every family; it on
ly cost 25 cents per bottle and lnay'save
many doctor bill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
Alexander II. Stephens. Vice-Pres

Alexander II. Stephens, Vice-Presi-
dent of the Confederacy, and at present
a member of Congress from Georgia, is
now in Washington. He is a warm
friend of President Hayes pacifcalion
policy, and thinks that it will be the
cause of uniting the North and the
South.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

Il is said that the kind ,nothers down
East are grown 30 affectionate thai they
give their children chloroforn previous
10 whipping them. .sids = i'7p
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
VEGETINE
Pu7itfes the Blood, Rettovdtes
and IaUigorates the
Whole System.


IT'S MEDICINAL PROPERTIES ARE
Alternative, Tonic, Solvent and Diuretic.
Juices of carefully selected barks, roots and
herbs, and so strongly concentrated, that II VIII
etfectually eradicate from the system every taint
OF serofnia, ScroGIous Humor, tn.
Ery.2peIa., salt Rheam, syphiiiiie
Diseases, Canker, Faintness NJ the
Stomach, and all diseases that arise from i'm.
pure blood: sciaticn, lnnammntory and
and Spinal Complaints, can only be ef-
fectually cured through the blood.
For Ulcers and EruPtive Diseases OF the
Skin, Pustuies, Pimpies, BIotchess
worm, vEGErINE has never failed to effect
permanent cure
For Pains in the Back, Kidney Gem.
plants, Dropsy, Female weakness,
LeucorrhGa, arising from internal ulcera-
tion, and uterine diseases and General De.
billy, VEGETINE acts directly upon the
causes Of these complaints. 1t invigorates and
strengthens the whole system, acts upon the Sc
ston and Srs tSe boWes
For Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Habituai
Costiveness, PaIpitation Of the Heart,
Headache, Piles, Neryousness and
System, no medicine has given such per-
feet satisfaction as the VEGETIHE. 1t purifes
the blood, cleanses all Of the organs, and pos
sesses controlling power over the nervous sys-
TEN.
The remarkable cures effected by vEGETINE
have induced many physicians and apothecaries
whom We know to prescribe and use 1t In their
own families.
In fact, yEGETISE is the best remedy yet
reliable BLOOD PURIEIER yet placed
before the public.
PREPARED ny
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
Gives Health, Strength and
.s-- s A11,1efiLe.

My daughter has received great benefit from
the use OF the VEGETINE. Her declining health
friends. A few bottles Of the VEG ETISE res
tored her health, strength and appetite.
. N. H. TILDEN,
Insurance and Real Estate Agent,
No. 40 Sears Building, Boston, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

Last week Mr. McAllister, the SEC
ton master on the G. & 0. X. r., near
Meecheum's River, was replacing .
broken rail on the road, when the sledgs
hammer csed by one Of the men dsiving
spike, few of, striking Mr.. .MsAllis-
ter IN the pit Of the stomach and killing
him Instantly. -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13

lie 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 Bos-
ton, New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
aud i'm 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 tlle
very latest styles. Gents and Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and = full line of
children's Shoes, also Trunks, Valises,
Umbrellas, &C, &c.
He keeps from the very finest kereSo
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
lie keeps a general and well selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
ished with fresh Goods of latest manutac-
ture. 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 Of his stock.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
July 1876. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-10-13
SPECIAL NOTICE.
REMOVAL OF CHEAP JOHN.

On and after the 1st day of April, 1877,
will occupy the Store L formerly occu-
pied, No. 40 Queen Street, opposite the
Market House, Martinsburg, and third
door from the American House, where L
will us usual keep a large stock of READY
MADE CLOTHING for Men, Boys and
Youths; Hats, Trunks, and complete
Stock Of Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods;
which i will sell cheaper than any other
House in the city. Will be pleased to see
my old'custoners again at the Old Stand.
Don't forget the place, No. 40 Queen ST.,
opposite the Market House, Martinsburg.
CHEAP JOHN.
March 81 tt