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The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK.
Failures for the First Nine Months of 1877.
from the New York Times

Failures Tor the First Nine Months of 1877.
from the New York Times.l
] Dun, Barlow & Co.'S circular. show.
ing the number Of failures in the United,
States and Canada, for the first three
quarters sof the present year, indicates
that the worst effects of the depression
ct business consequent on the panic
have passed. The circular shows that
the failures in the third quarter of the
present year are less both in number
and amount than for either of the two
preceding quarters, and that they are
also less IN very marked amount than
for the corresponding quarter of last
syeaf.ssaIn the first quarter of the present
year the failures in the United States
were 1850; the liabilities, $54, 538, O74 :;
IN Canada for the same period, $40 and
the liabilities, $7,576, 511. In the Sec
ond quarter, United States, 1880 fail
ures liabilities, $45, 068, O97 Canada.
$50 failures, and liabilities, $7,575, 1926.
For the third quarter the figures are as
follows United States, failures, 1876;
liabilities, $42, 346,085. :" Canada, fail
ures, 424 liabilities, SIS, 753. 139. The
average liabilities of the failures which
occurred in the first nine months of
1875, 1876, and 1877, were as follows /:
For 1876. 1914. 591 for 1876, 500. 1866 ::
for 1877, 21, 500. The failures Of the
past nine months, as compared with the
failures for the same period of last year,
are shown in detail by the following
table,: I" ... @ 2I:'.;.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25
New Mexico Farmers.

Lucy Stone, who has been lately
preaching woman-suffrage in Colorado,
writes that the Mexicans there have no
plows, but stir the ground with crook
ed stick. To thrash grain they lay it in
large circle and turn horses or flock
of goats upon it. Two or three men
then drive the animals repeatedly round.
until the wheat is trodden out. The
straw is then thrown up with fork or
with sticks, and the chaff is blown away.
Such wheat as may be required for fam
lily use is washed by the women, and
that which is sold remains unwashed.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25
THERE are Is packing houses in Balti-

more, employing each from so to $50
hands, and handling 100000 bushels
of raw and 100000 Of canned oysters
each season. Besides there are 80 steam
ing houses, where 100000 cans are
prepared each season by 1000 men.
Nearly 1000 men are engaged IN making
cans. Oyster shuckers make on an av-
erage 81. 25 per day, but some experts
make as much as SIS. A bushel Of oys-
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25
Hard Names.

We wonder if a Turkish postal guide
would give us SO many odd names of
places in the same space as are given in
the list of postofices Of the United
States, to be found in the October num-
Der of the "United States Official Postal
Guide" We note such choice speci-
mems as Orodefan, Nj Wot, East Paw
Paw, Teutopolis, Wild Cat, Verdigris
Valley, Slaughter, Wagon Wheel Gap,
and similar specimens of nomenclature,
purely American. hi il
A SOCIETY has been formed in Indi-
annapolis, with subordinate organizations
in all the leading cities and towns of the
State, to relieve the people Of the sur
plus laborers by obtaining homesforthem
where land is cheaper and labor in
greater demand $3.50
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25
nSG Gn6 N6Z H6rC6S IuUIaHlS. = >
'g3zasg5 OutI1. spasa
to,, ro,,orf of tho Statistician Den

The cotton report of the Statistician Depart
ment of Agriculture for October makes the
average condition nearly as high as 1876. 1t
is 811 against 49, last year, and 80 the year
before. The decline in condition during Sep
TENDER is less this year than last.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25

Elk press Company, and that they all travelled
200 miles together, and then separated in
squads of two. Berrys partner went to Chicago.
John r. ellison sued the Cincinnati Enquirer
for libel, and obtained q verdict for 1885. An
appeal was takento the higher courts, and the
decision hasjust been affirmed.
Advices from the West Indicate the safe and
expeditious removal Of the Sioux Indians to
the Missouri river, in accordance with the
wishes of the Government.
The Chicago papers report that the whole
sale trade of that city continues brisk.
Gen. Howard reports So citizens murdered
and 179 soldiers killed during the whole CAM
paign against the Nez Perces Indians. . ~
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25

Tot. for 8 Mos.'77 Tot. for 9. Mos. '76
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1877-10-25

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STATES AND TER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
CUPrD'S LATEST PRANK.

The very largest congregation that
ever assembled in any church in Lex
ington came together on Monday. Jan
uary 1st, at the Main Street Christian
Church, to witness the marriage of DR..
Joseph G. Chinn and Mrs. Catherine
Lawson, the former Of this city, and
the latter of Fayette county. The ages
of The high contracting parties made it
one of the most extraordinary marriages
that was ever solemnized The groom
was OF the ripe but modest age of 80
years, and looked as vigorous as most
men at sixty. The lady will be 80
years of age Oil the first day Of May
next. DR.. Chinn was soldier of the
war of 1912. lie enlisted when about
13 years of age, but owing to an acci-
dent by which he was severely wound
ed in the foot he did not 60 out until
the next year, but served with credit
until the close Of the war This is his
third marriage, but in all probability he
may survive it many years. Mrs Law
son was born in Virginia, but was
brought by her parents to Kentucky in
early life. She had dream not long
ago that made deep impression OIL
her, and that was that the Lord was
sparing her for some wise purpose,
which she Interpreted, without the
doubts and incredibly that beset Sarah
of old, and these led her to accept one
Of the several offers of matrimcny.
Having made up her mind to marry,
she set about it with all the eagerness
that any girl of eighteen could exhibit.
She bought handsome trousseau and
appeared at the altar III a steel colored
silk, with velvet cloak, seal-skiu muff
and boas, velvet bonnet, trimmed very
becomingly with feathers, and point
lace and very handsome Jewelry. Out
of respect for the white hair of her aft
anced she did not conceal her own grey
hairs, but had them pufed aud well-ar-
ranged. She was attended by five gen.
erations Of her relatives, who preceded
her into the church, aud took reserved
seats. The ceremony was performed
by Elder Marshall with all solenlnity.
and the large cougregatlon-tbat is, all
that could get within the church-bc-
haved with respectful attention. After I
the ceremony, and after the venerable !
couple had been congratulated by the /
Master Coleman Gentry, a I
youth of years, nephew of the fifth 1
generation, stepped up TO her, bearing (
a beautiful boquet of camcllias and or !
ange blossoms, which he presented in .
due form, and which was accepted by !,
the bride with evident pleasure. The
remained seated while the, I
bridal party passed out At the door
an old negro woman, one of her former
servants, lifted her train and carried il
until. she entered the carriage, wien
they drove off to their home and happi-
ness. A bountiful wedding breakfast
was awaiting their arriyaI.-Lfrinsfon
KY Gozafe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
a Gard TO the Pablo.

For many years we have made tsp
medicines suited 10 the ailments Of
vast class OF sufferers. Thousands of
cures have been made by them, and, in
fact, the word failure could not be- comp
led with them. But within the last two
years countcrfeits of our medicines have
sprung up, dangerous in their close i'm.
italion Of our Trade Mark. To secure
the people We have placed upon each
genuine box Of HoIlowayis Ointment
the fac simile Of the signature IL onr
agent, Mr. los. IIaydock. To counter.
felt is felony. We shall rrlen,lessIy
pursue any one who initiates this with
the almost yigor Of the law We most
earnestly beg That the great nass Of the
American people will aid ns ia orr ei.
forts 10 protect their health. and help
us in our task Of bringing these most
men TO jnsiice Uniform
ly refuse to purchase Medicines purport-
ing 10 be oars unless Dir. Jos lIsydocks
signature Is attached TO each box ~
Pills or pot OF Ointment anJ The end
will soon be reached.
The pubIIc's obcdicnt servants.
HOLLOWAY & Co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
ARncc OF lacu with Tails.


a Wesleyan missionary, Rev. Geo.
Brown, has returned in safety from an
exploration Of twenty months on the
unknown coasts Of New Britain and
New Ireland. He crossed the latter
island, which he found well populated
"No white man was ever seen inland
before, but no opposition was offered
to the explorers. a difficulty was ex-
perienced in getting the natives to go
any distance from their villages, as
they are 80 often at war with one an
other. Plenty Of proofs of canuibaism
were found, One of the party, on go
ing into one house to light his pipe,
saw woman roasting the thigh and
leg OF a man who was killed the day
before The exploring party were in
terested in the curious legend of the
tribe OF tailed men" which is met with
III many uncivilized countries, but they
did not, unfortunately, succeed in get
ting any further than second hand tes-
timony. The natives it is stated,
''of Blanche Bay, New Britain, affirm
positively the existence of race ofmen
with tails at place called Kali, and
deny Indignantly that they are monk
eys, asking If monkeys could
fight with spears, plant yams,
make houses, &C." But it is signif-
cantly added that the interesting race
dwell in the interior of the country,
where no white person has ever peue-
trated.' Mr. Cockerell, naturalist,
who accompanied the expedition, had
special opportunities of research. He
was detained for some time as hostage
in New Blitan and was engaged in
collecting" upon New Ireland for five
months. He found the natives "yery
friendly" Int lie does not otherwise
give them good character. "They
are all dreadful cannibals, and :here is a
strange custom in New Ireland which
requires that chiefs daughter shall be
kept in cage within her fathers house
until she is sf a manageable age. The
cage scarcely gives her room to move,
and she cannot leave it during any part
of the day, though she is allowed to
take stroll with near relatives after
nightfall. When chief dies his body
is wrapped up and placed in tree, and
tie poor people are put in canoes in the
sea to float away. The natives have
large plantations, and work about two
days in the week. They live chiefly on
bananas, cocoanuts and pork, but they
also indulge in human flesh. Pail
mall GazcifP.
Stonebrakers HORSE and CATTLE
Powders will be found valuable for all
kinds of stock; preventing aud curing
all diseases incident to HoRsEs, Hoes, |
AID CATTLE. 25 cents package, or
j for 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
Reliable Evidence.

Mr.. II. Il. STEVENS Dear Sir: 1 will most
cIoerfully add my testimony TO the great num-
Der you have already received In favor OF your
grea: and good medicine. YEGETINE, for do
not think enough can be said in its praise, for
was troubled over 80 years with that dreadful
disease, Catarrh, and had such bad coughing
spells that it would seem as though j never
could breath any more and VEGErISE has
cured me. and do feel TO thank God all the
timo that there Is so good a medicine as VEGE-
TINE, and also think IL one OF the best medi-
cines for coughs and weak, sinking feelings at
the stomach, and advise everybody to take tho
VEGErISE, for I can assure them 1t is one Of
the best medicines that ever was.
Mrs. l.. GORE.
Cor. Magazine and Walnut sts.,
Cambridge, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
4 Handsome County Girl DiGHt
RAnov u Fiat from Z, Hustle.

A handsome and intelligent young
lady, residing in one OF the thirty rural
districts of Dubuque county, was in the
city yesterday. There was nothing re-
markable about that. as she had been in
the city often before, but upon business
trips TO purchase supplies for the neceS
sites of her fathers large force o! farm
hands. She kept the books, contracted
for the produce disposed Of and kept
the time of the workmen. In short she
was a rough diamond polishing the
road smoothly that led to competency
and fortune Her mind was not bur
dened with the frivoities of life as the
minds of our city girls are, and conse-
quently did not court the weary god
Fashion. She dressed as became her
station and her good sense, as she was
endowed by nature with a golden har-
vest of bright dresses, her head was
sufficiently ornamented without having
recourse to artificial rabbits, pigeons,
wolf heads, lame ducks aud peacock
feathers. She was wont to wear the
plainest head-gear that a country store
could furnish.
But the Holydays were approaching,
ard, perhaps, her wedding day-who
knows? George might have been 10 the
Centennial, and upon his return gently
reproved her for the direliction in the
matter of dress, ard TO please bin she
consented to procure a nobby, tashiona-
ble hat a lady friend--a neighbor-
was an adept mil!iner, and in order to
be frugal these hard times when the re-
public is on its last legs, our rough dia-
mond entered a store on Main street aud
inquired for a hat frame There were
Others in the store at the time, and Miss
Simplicity was not Immediately waited
upon. She gazed leisurely about her,
and seeing a ''bob-sleigh" hustle, took
it up, and placing it upon her handsome
head, walked to the mirror TO see how
that frame would suit. The male and
female clerks commenced tittering, and
our country lass could see them grinning
in the glass. With flushed and indig-
nant face she turned upon those who
were making fun of her, and said,"l am
country girl, L know, but | know what
I'm about, and didn't come here TO be
imposed upon, and snatching the that
frame" from her pretty head, threw it
upon the floor and left the store-the
proprietor losing one of his best custo-
mers-Du6uque Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
All Diseases of the Blood. .

II EEGETISE will relieve pain. cleanse, purify
and cure such diseases, restoring the patient TO
perfect health after trying different physicians,
many remedies, suffering for years, is it not con-
elusive proof, IL you are n sufferer, you can DO
cured? Why is This medicine performing such
great cures? 1t works in the blood, in tho
circulating auid. 1t can truly be called the
GREAT BLOOD PURIFIER. The great source
of disease originates in the blood; and no med
icne that does not act directly upon il, TO purify
and renovate, has any just claim upon public
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
unprecedanted Merit.

bOSTON, Jan. Ist, INI6.
II. r. STEVENS, Esq.-Dear SIR For many
years hare been afflicted with humor in the
blood which finally developed into Scald Head,
realize tho disagreeable suffering one is COM
PEELED TO endure with this complaint. For a
long time my head was in a dreadful condition.
j used various kinds OF remedies and medicines,
] got no better,-indel d, constantly grew worse,
the surface of my head being entirely covered
with sores of the most aggravated nature. This
was my condition when i commenced taking the
NEGETISE, which l am pleased TO inform you
and the public Gf you choose to make it public,
has made complete and satisfactory cure OF
nv disease; and l shall always deem It great
pleasure TO mention the unprecedented merit Of
SEGETINE. remain, very thankfully,
CHARLES Il. SMITH.
ATS Fourth street South Boston
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
seventy-one Years of Age,

EAST MAEsHFIELD, Aug. %, 1870.
MIR. STEVENS, IL Dear Sir: i am seventy-one
years OF age; have suffered many years with
Kidney Complaint, weakness in my back and
stomach. l WAS induced by friends to try your
VEGErINE. and I think IL is the best medicine
for weakness OF the kidneys l ever used. L
have tried many remedies for this complaint,
TEGErINE. II strengthens and invigorates tho
whole system. Many of my acquaintance have
taken it, and believe 1t to be good for all the
complaints for which it is recommended.
Yours truly, JOSIAH Ii. SHERMAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10

An old lady in Detroit, hearing that
American Girl was dead, remarked:
"Tve allus said that this tight lacing
would lay 'cln out some day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
CHEAP COAL!

7 WILL sell Cumberland Coal-Run of
/ the Minc-and Il No. l article-cheap,
delivered. Persons wishing coal will
please call on Mr.. John III. Schoppert my
4 gent, at Shepherdstown, who will give
all tue necessary information.
/. w. ?OFFENBERGER.
Oct. :, 1876. tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10

a negro was found dead in Georgia,
having fallen aud broken his neck while
stealing chickens from high .roosi.
lie was a clsss leader 10 church, sni
his pastor in prcacidag the iSnhefal sef-
mon, -sas bsfhersyi- 'bs = the -q,mstssi
where the soul oftbe dad Lraihsr bal
gone. "IIis well-knowu,. piejx- said
the preacher, indicates that he died a
Christian; yet there are CIRCUMSTANCES
connected with his death that are per-
picking II, after he fell and before lIs
struck the ground, be- re!'eptcd cf fIis
SINS, there can be no qncst,su bxi that.
ac i nos in glory i,ut there wss,
mighty littl. line to think about il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
Appreciation,

CHARLEsrowS, Mass., March 10, 1860.
II. 7. STEvESs,-Dear Sir: This is to certify
tia. have used your Blood Preparation"
VEcEriNE> in my family for several years, and
/ think that for Scrofuia and Cankerous Hu-
mors or Rheumatic Affections 1t cannot be ex-
celled; and as 8 Blood Purifier and spring medi-
cine 1t Is the best thing have ever used, and
have used almost everything. j can cheerfully
recommend It TO any ono In need of such q
medicine. Yours respectfully,
Mrs. 4. A. DTNSM0RE.
70 Russell street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
HOLLOWAYs OINTMEyT-E,v.

siPclas aud all iuaammsiory diseases
yield 10 a diligent use Of ibis powerful
preparation. Ia the foot, hand aud
neck, their approach sbonld be checked
at once---if supperation en-nes, danger
is imminent, and the knife cannot bs
employed without jeopardizing life.
This Ointment will remove the dior
der, without cutting, pain or peril. 2.
cents per box or pot. i3i
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
NEW TIN SHOP /!

STOP WE'RE YOU VAS! If you be
y family man and don't got no Tin Ware
to eat nit, may be you'd better go OFF, dot
new din we're shop, close we're de Jail yoost
to pc, on der bike, we're goot sheep lin
Ware and goot prices all der vile.
Wm. II. McAnly vas dat boss yot stays
dere all ready in dot new Timer Shop.
The public are respectfully invited to
give Inc call,
Roofing, Spouting, and everything in
my line promptly attended to. Prices
moderate and good work guaranteed.
Old Brass, Copper and Pewter taken in
exchange for work.
WIN. Il. McANLY.
Shepherdstown, Oct 2l ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10

How TO be happy-rcad your owa
paper, and not your neighbors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
Martinsburg Advertisements.
WANAMAKER & BROWN /!
Great American Clothiers
WHO HAS NOT HEARD OF
w A n a Nj A X E r.?

If you will come to nay 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. l buy these Goods
in Philadelphia Of the Manufacturers
pay CASH for them-and sell them at
the LOWEST attainable figures for Cash.
1 have MEMS SUITS ranging in price
from $3.50 to $4,000. OYEECOATS from
$3.50 to $22.00. The lowest priced suit
named is surprisingly good. / have no
trashy goods in my store. | have also an
arrangement with Wauamlker d Brown
of Philadelphia, to order suits and sim
gle garments. This arrangement is made
to suit that class of persons who prefer
to select their goods and have them made
to order. have about l50 samples of
goods embracing every style of Fashion
able and Standard Cloths. | sell suits
and garments thus ordered at the same
prices as ut Wanamaker' Establishment,
| and give the same guarantee. | 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 me i call. No trouble to show
goods. D. 5: NOBLE,
Martinsburg.
Oct % 3m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
Martinsburg Advertisements.

r9s- For RELIABLE FIRE INSURANCE,
call on L. A. Steiner, General Insur-
ance Agent, at Martinsburg, w. Va
Office a few doors east of the Postotfice,
ON Burke Street. Over Sl3,000,000
capital, and none but first class compa-
MES represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
Martinsburg Advertisements.
NE w GO o ID S !
PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES

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 aud Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and , full line of
children's Shoes, also Trunks, valises,
Umbrellas, &C., sc.
lie keeps from the very finest Kereso
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
walking Shoe, insuring ease and comfort
in the wear.
He keeps general and we'll selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
shed with fresh Goods of latest manufac-
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 ant.
cheapness CT his stock.
GEO. A. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
Julys, 1876. 1y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10
SUCCESS
is THE
Test OF Merit.
" E G. ETIN Es.

Tho great success of Vegetine in curing such
diseases as Scrofula inherited in the blood, to-
gether with the increasing demand OF the medi-
cine, ia conclusive evidence of its actual merit.
No medicine was ever placed before the public
with SO much positive proof of its real value as
tho VEGETISE, which has cured many cases of
Scrofula of five, ten and twenty years standing,
where tho patient has had many physicians,
tried many of the known remedies; and, after
trying the VEGETISE, the common remark Is,
alt acts differently, works differently, from any
medicine have ever taken" VEGErISE will
oil SO from the svstem Try it
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10

PREPARED BY n. R. STEVENS, BOSTON, MASS.
Vsgstins Is Bold by All Druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1877-02-10

Stonebrakers HORSE and CATTLE
Powders will be found valuable for all
kinds of stock; preventing aud curing
all diseases incident to HoRsEs, Hoes,
and CATTLE 25 cents package, or
) for 81.