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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
Lines inscribed to Mr.. J. J. Mile

Lines inscribed to Mr.. J. J. Miller
on the death of his children.
Grief stricken father, stay thy tears,
Though thy loved ones have fled
Forever from thy mortal sight,
They sleep, but are not dead.
Their happy souls were waited far,
And shine above the sky;
Full well we know in that bright land,
You'll meet them by and by.
While in a cold, ungrateful world,
They lived for God alone;
Now clad in robes of Spotless white,
Surround his brilliant throne.
Soon may deaths summons call for you,
And ended be thy care;
IT'S sad to part, but Oh how sweet
To greet the loved ones there.
Then do not murmur or repine,
But calmly say farewell;
And wait 5od's own appointed time,
When with them you shall dwell.
Thy tears, should they in torrents flow,
Could not give back their breath,
Nor ope again the soft blue eyes,
Closed by the shades of death.
Your darling son, and daughters three,
Death did not long divide;
For in the lonely cemetery,
They now lie side by side.
There meath the cold, dark, silent sod,
Their forms are laid away;
For on that bright, eternal shore,
They wear no dress of clay.
VI. Il. I.
Kerneysville, April, 1873.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
Committee.

bay" BRIEFs.-Some OF our farmers
report that there is a considerable
amount of 'hy" in the wheat.
Hon. G. r, Butler, State Lecturer,
has been delivering lectures to the
Changers in Harrison County, during
the past week,
Hon. A. II. Boteler has been invited
by the Confederate Memorial Associa-
ton of Frederick city, Maryland, to
deliver the annual address there, next
month, at the decoration of the graves
of the Southern Soldiers.
h. p. II. Staub, Esqr., of Martins,
burg, is spoken of as the next State
Senator for this District.
Mrs. W. l.. Harrington has returned
from Baltimore with nice lot of Bon
nets, Flowers, Millinery Goods, &c.
Call and see them.
Mr.. VIM. Rightstne has been in the
city during the past week purchasing
his stock of spring and summer goods,
Ready,made Clothing, &c.
Oar County Court, fiscal term, ali
magistrates present, will meet On Mon
day the Doth instant,
John s. Rowland, Samuel Strife,
Geo. Keener, Christian Wyand, John
Beck, and Martin &. Eakle, all proml-
ment and highly respected citizens of
Washington County, Md, died during
the past week.
The military companies of Martins
burg, Martinsburg Artillery. Col MAIDEN
bousch; Berkeley Infantry, Col. .. j..
Faulkner, Jr., have been invited to at
tend the Decoration of the Confederate
graves here, on tie 1st Saturday in
June.
Mr.. Jacob Staley, who has recently
moved in the old home place of the
Staley heirs, of this town, has the same
nicely improved.
The memorial services at Edge HILL
Cemetery, Charlestown, will be held on
Saturday, the 25lh inst. Hon. j. &. 5.
Blackburn, of kentucky, will deliver an
address
Rev. II. Baker, of Altoona, Pa,
designs visiting Europe during the ap-
preaching summer, and expects to leave
about the 1st of June.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

ssg" When in Winchester last week,
we cUnyersed with some of its most in
telligent citizens upon the subjec; OF the
unfair Determinations made against our
people by the &. & o, Railroad Com
pany, in lis excessive charges for trans
portation; and we were not surprised to
learn that universal complaint exists
along the line OF its Valley Road as on
that of its main stem through our State
in regard to this great injustice.
We were assured that the rates char
ged on many articles from Baltimore to
Staunton, and vice uerS0, were no great
er thar those for the same articles to
and from Winchester. SO that, though
Winchester is one hundred miles nearer
to Baltimore than Staunton, the people
of the former place have TO pay the
same rates of freight as those OF the lat
ter. In illustration of the damaging
effect of these imYolitic impositions, We
were told of recent case at Winches.
ter, where an enterpliSing capitalist had
purchased a site for an iron foundry, but
after having procured portion of his
machinery aud made all other arrange
menls for starting the new enterprise,
ne was compelled to abandon it because
he found it to be impossible to make
any reasonably fair freight arrange
ments with the Is. e 0. Railroad Conf
pany. So it has been always and every
where with that Company, and SO it
will continue to be, until Mr.. John w.
Garrett shall be taught, by competition,
that he can no longer be allowed to i'm
pose, as he has heretofore been doing,
upon the people OF the two Virginias.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

If your constitution is broken down,
or you find it necessary to purify aud
cleanse the blood, use DR.. Bulls Blood
Mixture.
Extensive preparations are being
made at Gettysburg, Pa, to observe
decoration day. Gen. Is. +. Butler will
deliver the Grafton. President Hayes
and Postmaster General Key have ac-
cepted invitations to be present.
Dr. Julian Ward, son of State Sena
tor Ward, Of Frederick county, Va,
has passed a successful examination for
the position OF assistant surgeon u. 5.
A.
Always reliable and efiicacious DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup never disappoints
mothers and nurses, but cures at once
the troublesome diseases of babyhood.
Sold everywhere at % cents bottle.
Tie Pennsylvania House of Represen-
tatives have adopted a resolution in IA
vor of aiding in the construction of the
Texas and Southern Pacific railroad.
The Paris Exposition opened with
great ceremony on "Wednesday of last
week. The United States is largely
represented.
The apprchensions of serious trouble
with ihe Indians this summer are not
thought to he groundless. War-like
movements are clearly discernable on
the part of several tribes.
a barrel of eggs was opened in Ports
mouth, Va, Saturday aud the packing
was found to he of Old Confederate and
Virginia and North Carolina Treasury
notes, from five cents TO ten dollars.
Times says there were a bushel of
/ them.
The telephone is now firmly settled
in England. A company of capitalists,
whose fortunes aggregate Sl0,000,0O0,
have boaght the right of manufacture
and sale. In Germany the little instru-
ment is even more popular than in
America, and it is thought that in less
than five years it will be in universal
use.
There was only seventy-three bust
ness failures in New York during the
month Of April. Pittsburgh can lay
out any such record as that in an hour
and half, and not half try at that.
The famine in the northern part of
China continues without abatement.
Butcher shops have been opened for the
sale of human flesh and all sorts of hor-
rible methods of procuring food are
being practiced.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
PUBLIC MEETING
IN BEHALF OF
EImwOOd Cemetery.

A movement has been inaugurated by
the Southern Soldiers Memorial Assoc
citation of this place, seconded by the
Trustees of the Cemetery generally, for
charging the scope Of Decorallon.Day
June lst, $3.50 as TO make II an
occasion, not only for paying tribute to
the dead, but also for aiding in adoIn'
ing their last resting place. |; is sought
to do this 10y an effort to raise means
on that day to assist in making certain
long contemplated and greatly needed
improvements 10 the Cemetery.
In furtherance of this object Public
Meeting of the citizens of Shepherds
town and vicinity will be held in the
Council Room, in >hepherdstown, on
SATURDAY., MAY l1tE, 1873, at
O'Clock Z. NJ, to take such action and
make such arrangements as may be
deemed proper and necessary.
Our Cemetery ought to be source
of pride to our people, Nature has 81
ready done much toward making 1t
beautiful, and is yearly doing more,
But our part in this commendable work
has been apparently neglected. Shall
it remain SO longer? Let us make
amends tor the past by coming up to
our whole duty in the present, Now Is
our opportunity, and let us improve 1t.
Let every one that respects and wishes
to pay Tribute to the memory of the
dead, come to the meeting and unite
heart and hand in advancing this, a
common cause in our community.
G.. NJ. BELTZHOONER,
DAVID BILLMYER,
II. NJ. LOlNS,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
sg~ Messrs. Duke & Gallaher have

Eg- Messrs Duke & Gallaher have
on exhibition in the Court House yard,
Charlestown, a Mccormick Harvester
and Self, Binder-a machine that is said
to have been triumphant in all trials,
and perfectly satisfactory in its work
inps wherever used. Late news from
New Zealand, where this great machine
was used in February, in field OF 40
acres that produced siriy-eigh bushels
per acre, in a trial with other machines
it was declared the best for cutting and
binding.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
CAMPAIGN ISLANDER.

When DR.. r.. V. Pierce was caudi-
date for State Senator, his political op-
ponenls published a pretended alysis
OF his popular medicines, hoping there
by to prejudice the people against him.
His election by an overwhelming major
i,y severely rebuked his traducers, who
sought to impeach his business integri-
". No notice would have been taken
of these campaign lies We're it not that
some of his enemies land every success
tul business man has his full quota of
enyous rlvals) are republishing these
bogus analyses Numerous and most
absurd formulas have been published,
purrorting to come from high authority;
and it is significant fact that no two
have been at all alike-conclusively
proving the dishonesty Of their authors.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
Es~ Go SEE RIckARp &.WRLsuAN

gg" Go SEE RICHARD &.WRLsuANs.
John +. Welshans, Of the firm of
Rickard Il Welshans, has just returned
from the East with splendid assert
ment of Dry Goods of every Gescrip-
ton, for the summer trade. The selec-
ton for the ladies, particularly, has
been extensive and with view of
pleasing all. These goods are as cheap
as can be found in the State, and as for
quality they cannot be surpassed. Call
and examine them, and you will be sure
to purchase. Don't go elsewhere to
spend your money when you can get
better bargains at home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
NEW
MILLINERY GOODS.

THE undersigned has just returned from
| the city with splendid stock OF Mil
linery Goods, which she offers to the
public at the very lowest prices. Her
stock consists in Hats and Bonnets, the
latest styles; Satins; Silks; Ribbons OF
every shade; Flowers; Feathers; Brus-
sells Felt; Chenille Dotted Nett for girls !;
Gold Braid: Gold Balls for the hats and
bonnets; Jet, Gold and Silver Orna-
ments: beautiful assortment of LocketS
and Scarf Pins: Fans; Cotton Pins, &c,
&c. Thankful for past patronage, she
asks for Il continuance of the same.
NJ. l.. HERRINGTON.
MAY IL. 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
R4" From Harper's Ferry happen

sa" From Harpers Ferry happen
ings in the Free Press: The Odd Eel
lows and Knights of Pythias of that
place had procession on Friday night,
26th-the 59th anniversary of the in
PRODUCTION of Odd Fellowship into the
United States, and were addressed at
the NJ. p. Church by Rev. DR.. David
Wilson, of Washington City. The
Cornet Band furnished excellent music,
and the address was eloquent aud in
structive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

sa~ ACCIDENr.-We learn that Capt
Jacob Is. Crow met with quite pain,
full accident on Saturday last, while
lifting the rope Oh which the ferry
boat crosses the river, the fingers of his
right hand were caught between post
and the rope, and the end of the little
finger was torn off and the nails of the
two adjoining fingers were also torn off,
and the fingers otherwise badly bruised.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

aey" THE RAILROAD BRIDGE Across
THE PoToMAC UERE.-As it is in order
10 consider the cost of the railroad
bridge which will soon have to be built
across the Potomac river at Shepherds
town-about which, by the way, there
is much misconceptiOn-we have been
making some inquiries upon the subject
and find that the total amount expended
in building the present substantial, Gov
cred bridge-with its splendid cut stone
abutments, piers, and comfortable brick
tol,-house-was less than $4,000. So,
taking that as basis for our calcula-
tions and considering the fact Of the
cliff on this side of the river atfOrding a
tirst-rate abutment, just as It is, we do
not think it at all unreasonable to esti-
mate the probable cost Of our railroad
bridge at over $4,000.
The foundation for it, as selected by
Engineer Barrett, is all that could be
desired: as it consists of a rocky ridge
but few feet under water, which eX-
tends directly across the river.
The material for the piers is abundant
and upon the spot. So that, altogether,
10 better point can be found for u bridge
than just here and we doubt if there
will ever be more favorable time for
building ours than during the ensuing
summer, whilst labor and material are
likely to be cheap.
We shall recur to this subject again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
ny We notice that Mr.. Derby. of

&C. We notice that Mr.. Derby, of
Martinsburg, who has in training the
celebrated young trot.ing stallion, car
ling,on," belonging 10 Mr. VIM. NJ.
Snyder, offers TO trot him against any
year old, owned in Berkeley, Jetfer-
son or Morgan, best 3 i'll 5, for 500 a
side. Time, the latter part of July
next, on the track of the Martinsburg
Fair grounds,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
Dtatl)s.

In Catuba, Clarke County, OHIO,
May 3, 1878, Mr.. JOHN FITCH.
formerly of this County, aged about 10
years.
Fell sweetly asleep in Jesus, in Bait
more, Oh April 10Th, 1878, at 5:l5
o'clock p NJ, after a long and painful
illness, which he bore with Christian
f2rtitude, JOHN BLESSING, aged
80 wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
RESOLUTION OF THANKS.
HALL OF PoroMAC LODGE,
No. "a, /. o. q. T.,

HALL OF PoroMAc LODGE,
No. "a. /. o. g. t., 7
May 9th, 1878. }
At meeting of the members OF TO
tomac Lodge No. 81, l. .. OF G' l.,
the following resolution was unanimous
ly passed and ordered to be spread upon
the minutes
Resoivrd, That the thanks of the
members Of the Lodge be and are here
by rendered to the >hepherdstown ORA
matte Society for an entertainment CIV
en- 10 behalf of the order; also to Mr.,
David Billmyer for the use OF his Hall,
and 10 Criswell's Cornet Band aud the
Orchestra for music furnished upon the
occasion,
r. s. NJ. HOFFMAN, r. Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

The Wheeling Register announces that
Hon. e.. j. Faulkner will be candidate
for Congress in the Second District of
this State, this summer.-'Free Press,
May 4, 1873.
rD" The above announcement is prob
ably unauthorized and certainly prema-
ture-unless indeed our Wheeling name
sake has some reason to believe that
the astute and venerable gentleman re-
terred to, despairiug of regular nomi-
nation, has concluded with characters
tic rashness and consistency, to run as
AN independent candidate in which
case, the DogbeTys Of Democracy in
this District will be sure to den0unce
him as an 'auspicious person, as ''most
tolerable and not to be endured, while
the rank and file of the party, taking
their cue from their ''whippers-in," will
turn and rend him as remorselessly as
Action was by his own dogs.
We shudder to think OF such fate
Detailing our ancient friend; and promp-
ted by tender regard for bis feelings,
we venture TO give him this timely
word OF warning, which he will not fail
to heed, if 'leng,h Of days" has brought
tas we btlicvc) increase OF understand
ing"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

B&g" We invite attention to the adj
yertisement Of the City Hotel, Charles
town, formerly the" Sappington Hotel. "
and latter!y the Owens Hotel" Mr..
Speese proposes to conduct this Hotel
so as to render it one of the best in the
valley of Virginia. Call and see him
when you visit Charlestown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
Sbspbsrosto Register.


We sometimes hear it asserted that
the completion of the main stem OF the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, to Shep-
herdstcwn, will be of very little, if any,
advantage to the Company or commu-
nity, until the road shall be extended
across the river here, and have its legit-
innate connection by direct routes to the
sea-board cities of the East.
While freely admitting, what every
body knows to be true, that the princi-
rle purpose in building the S. V, Rail
road is to afford the people of this
county, in common with those of the
rest of the Valley, competing outlet,
by the shortest and best route, to mar
ket, which will free them from the out
rageously excessive freights heretofore
extorted from them by the Baltimore
IL Ohio Railroad Company, we must
not imagine that, while awaiting the
completion of our connecting outlet at
this point, the road, in the meantime,
will be of no practical benefit to the
public at large, as well as to this parlic-
ular place.
For it is only necessary to cite sin
Gle fact of the many that mi Sht be men
toned, to show the tutllity Of such All
idea, and the advantages that will ac-
crue TO other communities besides our
own, from the early construction Of the
road to our town.
Situated as Shepherdstown is, on the
Potomac, with capacous litt-lock into
the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal, imme-
diately opposite, it has peculiar advan-
tages for the ,rans-shipment of Cumber
land coal to the counties south of US, 10y
means of our Railroad All that is
necessary to enable the cars to back
down TO the wharf and receive their
freight, is switch of some two or three
hundred yards III length, which can be
made without difficulty and at trifing
cost-at hardly more expense, i'll fact,
than that of laying the rails; as the ra-
vine 10 the river, from the main line Of
the railroad, at the intersection Of Mill
and High streets, affords the facilities
for a Substantial road-bed, al an easy
grade, without the necessity of cutting
or filing.
Cumberland coal is greatly needed by
the iron masters and other manutactur-
ers of the upper Valley, where it costs
from 81 to SIS per ton. The price for
it in Cumberland delivered on board
the canal boats is Sl.25 per ton; cost OF
freight and tolls to ShepherdStown, say
rs cents per making the total cost
per ton at Shepherdstown only -. The
,rans-shipment from the boats to the
cars would be about 10 or 10 cents per
ton; so that our friends along the line
OF the s V. Railroad can be supplied
with their coal at less than halt lis pres
ent cost to them, and in any quantity.
The same may he said in regard to their
supplies of anthracite coal, lumber, gro
ceries, fish, plaster, and many other ar
tcles which will readily suggest them
selves TO our readers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

George II. Hagley, Charlestown, is
again the first in the market with
Spring and Summer Goods. of which
he has opened this week an immense
stock. His store, large as it is, is pack
ed full, and prices 50 low that no one
need 90 without Shoes and Hats. He
names us few of his prices: Ladies
Lasting CATERS, from IS cents up; La
dies Foxed Caters, from S1.OO up; La
dies Slippers, from 40 cents up; Gents
Fine Shoes, from Sl.00 up; Gents
Coarse Shoes, from Sl00 up; Gents
Calf Boots, from $500 up. Boys,
Misses aud Childrens Shoes at any
price. Do not buy old goods cat cos"
when new ones are so low.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

e9g" HANDSOME PEEsENr.-We were
shown, a few days ago, beautiful Or
gan, purchased by Capt. Jacob b. Crow,
of this place, of Mr. E. 7. PAUL, of
Martinsburg, and presented by him to
his daughter, Miss Emma Crow, as q
birthday gift. 1t has all the modern
improvements attached, and for excel
lence Of tone, and completeness of style
aud finish, it cannot be eXceIled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
w and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask careful inspec-
ton Of our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet 30 cents, all
wool Carpet - cents, Ventian Carpet go
cents, Hemp Carpet 20 cents, Rag Carpet
81 l-2 cents, Stair Carpet % cents, Straw
Mating % cents, Oil-cloths 40 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes Al a. 6-4 lO-4ths. We
will cut Cloth to hit any hall, free of
charge. You will find all kinds Of Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels; Tap
Ingram 3 phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats,
Rugs, Hassocks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS AND STOCKING
YARNS. All Of the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash /!
n Elegant Carpets from IS cents up to
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show goods. Rags
taken in trade.
P.NICKLAS & BROTHER.
Bowman's Building, North Queen ST.
Martinsburg, w. Va.
May II, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

"a" The Conference Of Y. NJ. G. A.
Workers met on Friday at 4 p. NJ, at
the Hall of the Y. VI. &. a. of this
place. a pleasant social meeting was
held, and at night, at -, at the Nj,
+. Church, after devotional exercises,
was organized, and the Nj. E. Church
South selected as the place to hold the
business meetings of the Conference,
the first of which will be at Q o'clock
this morning, when topics relative to
the object and work of Y. N. {. Asso-
ciations will be discussed. At , Z. NJ,
further discussion of topics will be en-
gagged in, and at 7 - Z. NJ, at the
Episcopal Church, the Conference will
continue its session. On Sunday morn
ING, at o'clock, at the NJ. L. Church
South, conservation meeting will be
held. The various Sabbath Schools of
the town will be visited by delegates
who are attending the session OF Con-
ference. a Young Mems Mass Meet
inc will be held at 3 l-2 p. NJ, in the
Presby terian Church, and at l2 Z.
NJ, at the Lutheran Church, closing
or farewell service will be held. These
meetings are open to all, and the public
arc cordially invited to attend. Dele
gates are in attendance from Baltimore,
Washington, Frederick, Barton, Frost.
burg, Cumberland, and other points.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

| am prepared to offer these goods atthc
very lowest CASH PRICES. Making
MILLINERY GOODS \ SPECIALITY,
the public will find it to their advantage
both rs 10 quality ami price, to deal with
me. shall spare 10 effort or expense TO
keep abreast of the times in al! that con-
slitutc> fIRST-CLASS HOUSE, and my
aim shall be to make all my dealing Of
any nature whatsoever satisfactory.
Ny display OF KID GLOVES, MILL
merry GOODS, &c, will be larger than
heretofore, and more worthy OF your in
spcction.
Butter and Eggs taken in exchange for
goods.
Thanking you for past favors, remain
yours, respectfully,
l.. SCUEU.
Martimsburg, May II, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

ga At the "Blue Front" Martins.
burg, you can purchase Leather from
one pound u9 to one hundred pounds,
in weight; also Shoe Findings in large
aud small quantities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

EG~ Don't forget to call at the "Blue
Front when you visit Martinsburg, for
cheap Boots and Shoes, Leather Find,
ings. &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

A9" Do not fail to call on George A.
Smith, Marlinsburg, for cheap Brogans
aud Fine Shoes. Next door to Nation
al Bank.