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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-07
VEGETINE
For all Ladies who are Sufferers.

CINCINNATI. o., March 2S, 1877.
Mr.. II, r. STEVENS -
Dear Slr.--I have taken several bottles OF your
Vegetine for Female Weakness, and in justice
10 the medicine, and to all ladies who are suf-
ferers from such complaints, | will recommend
the Negetine. | must say IL has helped me
very much; indeed, 1t Is invalu tble for such
complaints. MARY K. MEREDITH.
100 Eastern Avenue.
FEMALE WEAKNEss.-Vegetine acts directly
upon the causes OF these complaints. II invig-
Orat S and strengthens the whole system, acts
upon the seCretlve organs, allays Inflammation,
cleans 8 and cures ulceratiOn, cures constipa-
ton, regulates the bowels, headache and pains
IN the back cease; in fact, there is no disease or
co npla!nt where the Veg tine gives so quick
relief, and Is so effective in its cure, as In what
is termed female weakness. 1t mas never failed
in one Instance,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-07

Edge-Ldid BeH.-According to Leigh,
II better method of producing a broad
belt than the usual American double
leather betting sewed together-a meth
cd by which the article can be made
with the greatest ease, of any thickness
or width, perfectly equal in texture
throughout, and alike on both sides
consists in cutting up the hides into
strips of the width of the intended thick
ness Of the belt, and settling them on
edge, these strips to have holes punched
through them about One-eighth of an
inch in diameter aud one inch apart;
nails made of round wire, clinched up
at one end for a head and hattened at
the other, are used for fastening the
leather strips together. Each nail is in
this case half the width of the intended
belt, and after the strips are all built
upon the nails, the ends of the latter
are turned down and driven into the
leather, thus making a firm strap with.
out any kind.of cement, splicing or SIM
liar treatment. When a strap made
in accordance with this plan requires
to be frightened, it is only necessary to
take it asunder at the step lines of the
splice, cut off from one end of the strap
at each step what is required, and piece
up again with wire nails or laces going
entirely through the strap.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-07
SCIENTIFIC.

DsiR6eetdnts and DeOdOraHts. - Thos.
Taylor, MicrOscOpist OF the Department
Of Agriculture, gives the following
in the Washington EgeniHg Star: Dur
Ing the year 1876 | made series OF tx
periments with essential oils, including
the oil OF eucalyptus glObulus and
spirits Of turpentine, which were pub
lished In the report Of the Department
of Agriculture for that year. / found
that the oil of eucalyptus dlslnfected
fresh meat as effectually as carbolic
acid, besides being a powerful deOdOr-
izer, and on combining II with soap
found il agreeable, forming a valuable
substitute for, the carbollc, especially
for the sick room. Turpentine / found
TO be also a most powerful deOdorizer.
A tablespoonful Of the latter, added to
a pailful Of water, will destroy the odor
Of cesspoOls instantly, and In the sick
chamber will prove a powerful
auxiliary In the destruction Of germs
and bad odors, being both a d~isinfectant
and deodorizer. | have quite recently
added 10 the list of disinfectants one of
general application, and 1t has for
many purposes the advantage OF cheap.
ness with remarkable effectiveness. |
allude TO gasoline, one of the products
Of petroleum. Gasoline when applied
to the germs of fungi or of other cryp-
togamic plants instantly destroys them
although Il fails 10 deOdoriZe gases.
Being a solvent of oils and fats IL de-
stroys animal germs, and fatty de-
generation gives way TO It.. Ii may be
employed full strength TO wash delicate
and tender plants and sores without
producing pain. 1t is wholly devoid of
the caustlc principle, even when applied
TO the tongue; IL produces no disagree
able sensation. A single drop applied
to any insect will kill it, and even its
vapors have a most destructive effect on
the lower forms of animal life. When
gasoline is applied to a wound or TO any
delicate part of the body, on eyapora-
ton it produces the sensation of cold,
followed o o after by a sensation of
heat. OF course all experiments should
be made In the absence of artificial
light, as 1t is a very explosive gas.
Mail matter supposed to be infected can
be thoroughly disinfected by the appli-
cation of gasoline, either by immersion
or by sponging the surfaces. 1t pene-
trates with lightning rapidly all porous
substances, such as leather, gloves,
bank-notes, ribbons, dress goods, silk,
cotton, and linen, evaporating in a few
minutes without injury to the goods.
| have placed sealed letters in this solu-
ton for a few moments, completely wet.
ting the contents, and in less than five
minutes the gasoline evaporated, leav-
ing the letters dry, without stain, and
well disinfected.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-07
DOMESTIC,

COFFEE VS.. RaRUMATIsN.-One Of our
late exchanges narrates with much de-
tail a case Of a merchant who was very
fond Of coffee, drinking IL twice a day,
and three or four cups al u time. About
two years ago he began TO suffer from
rheumatism, his attacks being so severe
that he could not sleep, and for days
together deprlving him Of the use Of his
arms. His physician, after trying
various remedies without avail, recon-
mended the discontinuance Of coffee,
which as IL increased bile and eryon
ness, contributed TO the disorder. The
patient followed the medical advice
with excellent effect. The rheumatism
decreased steadily; in three months he
was entirely free from IL, and has never
had 1t since, except some six months
since, when returning TO his coffee, the
trouble Immediately reappeared. We
should have thought there might be
reason TO believe coffee a creator of
rheumatism, II we had not read the
same week Of a well authenticated in-
stance of a woman suffering from the
disease TO such an extent that she had
10 keep her bed for weeks at a time.
She was advised to drink strong black
coffee (she had always used teaj thrice
a day, and In six weeks she experienced
relief, aud in four months her pain had
wholly ceased. In one case coffee caused,
and In another coffee cured rheumatism.
Which story is to believed? Both may
be true, for medical, like general ex-
p%erience proves the old law; that n
mans meat is another mans poison.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-11-07

HINTS ON WAsHING.-The quickest
and best way TO do the washing for a
family of six or eight persons: First,
have plenty Of boiling water; to every
boilerful add from two TO three table,
spoonfuls Of pulverized bOrax; use
some of the boraX water from the boiler
for every tubful of clothes, adding only
enough cold water to make 1t comforta-
BILE for the hands; use soap on the most
solled, and rub on the board or through
a washing machine; do not boil the
clothes; have a tub partly full of boil
Ing hot borax water, in which to put
the clothes that have been rubbed; let
them remain in the hot borax water
until you are ready to rinse them. The
improvement in clothes washed after
this direction will be noticed after the
second oil third trial, often after the
first. Add a teaspoonful Of borax to
every quart of starch; it keeps the
starch from sticking and adds to the
polish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30

The penetrating winds incident to this
season of the year are a severe ordeal for
the lungs. The neglect Of hard cough
generally leads to a weakness of the lungs
which, not infrequently, results in Con-
sumption.
ScHENCK's PULMoNIC SYRUP will at once
relieve and loosen tight cough and is
such an agreeable remedy that children
will take it without being coaxed. A
cold on the lungs, If consumption is not
already developed, may be easily mastered
by the use Of the Pulmonic Syrup, to
gsther with Schenck's Mandrake Pills to
clear the system Of the accumulated mu-
Gus.
In more serious cases, where the dis
ease has become deeply seated, and the
patient suffers from loss Of appetite, weak
ness and emaciation, SCHENCK' SEA WEED
Tonic should be used in connection with
the above mentioned remedies, to stimu-
late the appetite and bring the digestive
powers into healthy action, thereby sus-
tanning the strength of the patient and
enabling him to resist the progress of the
disease until the Pulmonic Syrup may per-
form its healing and cleansing work.
The use of these standard remedies &C
cording to the directions which accom-
pany them, cannot fail to produce most
satisfactory results. A letter addressed
to DR.. Schenck's cor. Sixth and Arch Sts.,
Philadelphia, asking advice, will prompt
ly receive the Doctors personal attention
free of charge.
Schenck's Medicines are for sale by all
Druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30

AN HISTORICAL FAcr.-Every agent
who has been steadily selling the Improv-
ed $40 Homestead Sewing Machine for
three years, owns his dwelling house,
has good account in bank, Is clear of
debt, and has money at interest,-the
natural consequence Of securing a good
agency for superior goods at the lowest
prices. A good first-class Sewing
Machine, most useful-reliable at all
times, easy to understand and control, the
same size and does the same work as any
machines that sell at Four TINES the
price. There is no machine at any price
better, or that will do fine or more work,
and certainly none so low in price by
many dollars The HOMESTEAD is widely
known and used in thousands OF families
in the Eastern and Middle States. and
daily becoming popular in the West. 1t
will save its cost several times over in one
season. doing the work Of the family, or
will earn four or five dollars day for any
man or woman who sews for living. 1t
is the strongest machine made, is ready at
all times to do its work, makes the strong
est and finest stitch yet invented, and is
fully acknowledged as the Standard
Family Sewing Machine. Price, COM
plete for domestic use, $40, delivered ut
your door, no matter how remote you may
reside. Business permanent and hOnora-
Bile, with more certain and rapid sales,
and larger profits than any other. Ex-
traOrdinary liberal offers made to local or
travelling agents where we have none
established; or, II there is no agent near
you, send your order direct to the factory.
Address JOHN H. KENDALL q Co., Al
Broadway, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30
Temperance Wine for I.valids.

1t is we'll known that there are cases
when the most strict advocates of temper
ance are obliged to use sort of wine, es-
pecially those who are old and infirm.
Many weakly females as well as invalids
and debilitated persons in warm weather
need little strengthening wine. The
great difficulty has been in procuring a
rich Port that is reliable. There are many
cases where wine would be used to great
advantage in place of alcoholic drinks if
only genuine article could be had, and
upon which physicians could rely as be-
ing strictly pure, without alcoholic adj
mixture. The Port Grape Wine of AL
fred Speer of Passaic, New Jersey, also
his Sambuci wines have been analysed by
chemists in nearly every State, and have
always proved strictly pure and benefi-
cial. This wine is now being used in hos
pitfalls and by families for medicinal pur-
poses, also by Churches for Communion
service. It's principally sold by Drug
gists. Mr.. Speer's mode of conducting
the fermentation is such as to retain the
rich flavor and sweetness Of the grape
without much Fermentation to create
cumulative craftsmanship
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30

That Terrible scouree.

Fever and ague, and its congener, bill
lious remmittent, besides affections Of the
stomach, liver and bowels, produced by
miasmatic air and water, are both eradi-
Gated and prevented by the use of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, purely vegeta-
BILE elixir, Endorsed by physicians, and
more extensively used as remedy for the
above class Of disorders, as we'll as for
many others, than any medicine Of the
age. A languid circulation, torpid state
of the liver, want of vital stamina, are
conditions peculiarly favorable to malarial
diseases. They are, however surely REM
edied by the great Preventive, which, by
invigorating the system and endowing it
with regularity as well as vigor, provides
it with a resistant power which enables it
to withstand disorders not only of ma
larial type, but q host of others to which
feeble and i'll regulated systems are sub
ject. The bitters are safe as we'll as
searching eradicant, and have widely SUI
perseded that dangerous drug, quinine,
which palliates but does not eradicate ma
.laria
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30
A TIE N I'll o n !
FARMERS!

HAVE for sale the Danner 81 Newman
i Two and Three-Horse PLOWS, manu-
featured at Woodstock, Va, which for
ease of draft, thoroughness, and amount
of work done, they have no equal. War
ranted to do :heir work well, and as rep
resented, or return, them. Price for
three-horse Flows, sl4, freight added
price for two-horse Flows, $40, freight
added. Also the MCGINNIS HARROW,
made on entirely new principles. The
teeth are steel, diamond shaped, l-S
inch broad by 5-S inch thick, sharp front
and rear and ut the end. Reversible
rear edge to the front when dulled in
front; adjustable to any slant to suit the
work. 1t never has to be raised for dis
gorgement, cleans itself. More thorough
ly prepares soil for planting in one going
over than two workings with other har-
rows. Warranted more effective and du-
rable than any harrow in use.
Also Cornell's Patent Double Tube
CORN SHELLER, which has taken first
premiums at every fair where exhibited.
1t has double feed tubes and double she'll
err, Smelling fast and running light, and
doing its work In the best manner; by
hand power. Price $lS and freight.
Also CUTTING BOX, for $500 and
freight, which is good Box, doing its
work well.
All OF the above implements are manu-
featured by Banner IL Newman, Of Wood
stock, Va, and warranted to do their
work as represented. Call and see them.
For sale by Us. MELVIN.
Dufllelds, March 0, 1878. tt
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MR.. Ross TAXES THE LECTURE FIELD.
"oV' lice of Massachusetts. and the
ineinoers OF the executive council join
9a I'D an Invitation to Mr.. Christian K.
hoss' the father of Charley Ross, to de-
nVer public recital of the facts of the
famous abduction in Boston, and the
invitation has been accepted. Mr. Ross
has spent his private fortune in the lono
and so far fruitless search for b;a en-
and as he is unable, by the very de-.
mands OF this search, 10 which he has
eonsecrated his life, to devote himself
10 ordinary business pursuits, he has no
resource available but to betake himself
TO the lecture field. '"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30
The TERRIBLE Disaster ON THE Eng

THE TERRIBLE DISASTER ON THE Eng
LisH CoAsT.-The capsIzing of the Brit
ISL naval training ship Eurydice, in the
chanel off the Isle of wight, on the gath,
was one Of the most sudden and fearful
disasters which has occurred in the
British navy since the loss of the great
war chip Captain" II exceeded in
the destruction of life the late calamity
of the Huron, on our own coast. Of
over 800 persons on hoard only two are
believed TO have been saved. The same
rough weather which prevailed here on
Sunday seems to have been experienced
in London aud the provinces in the az
teruoon. The weather had been fine
and bright until $50 p. NJ, when short
and violent gusts of wind occurred.
Probably, owing to the morning being
fair, the Eurydice was carrying the full
spread of her canvas, including even
lower and upper studding sails, and as
she was close in shore dangerous gust
would perhaps give no warning. Yet q
schooner was close by when the squall
came on and survived it. In like man.
ner, when the war ship captain" was
wrecked, a gentleman yacht. exposed
to the same storm, crossed the channel
in safety. 1t is difficult to understand
why large vessel, if handled with as
much care as small one, should not be
equally safe. 1t is said that there is no
doubt the Eurydice was carrying too
much sail. This is the first serious mis-
hap of England in her preparation for
war
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A CARD,

no all who are suffering from the errors
i and indiscretions Of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood
&C., will send a recipe that will cure
you FREE OF CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered by missionary
In South America. Send self-addressed
envelope to che
REV. JOSEPH T. INMAN,
Station D, Bible House,
New York City.
Nov. ., 1877. ~
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a. Jesse fomroy, the Boston boy muir
aerer, spends his time in prison improv-
, ~" M ms m. mind; He is becoming a mas
yer OF the English branches and bas
.m s1s c great progress IN Latin, French
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30
NEW DEPARTURE F.!
GREAT REDUCTION
H0ME-NADI BOOTS aid SHOES.

ITO THE PUBLIC:-In order to accom-
J. modate all who wish to have good sub
stantial HOMEMADE BOOTS AND
SHOES almost as cheap as they can buy
eastern work, have determined to make
them as low as you can get them any
where. In order to do this l will be COM
PEELED to sell for CASH or such PRO-
DUCE as can use. My object is to give
employment to our own mechanics and to
keep our home trade.
Please call and examine goods and
prices. am satisfied you will leave your
orders. All kinds of work on hand or
made to order at short notice. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
P. ST. also keep on hand the celebrated
Winchester Shoes.
j. S. FLEMING.
Feb. 2, 1873. If
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CORPORATION
r L e C. II / o n

THERE will be an election held in
L Shepherdstown. on MONDAY, the
LIST Of APRIL, 1878, for the purpose Of
electing Ten Couneilmen to serve for one
year as Mayor, Recorder, and Common
Council, for the Corporation of Skep-
herdstown. j. 8. FLEMING,
r.. Mayor.
March %, 1873. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30
CONSUMPTION.

FROM ELDER II. !. GILMAN, A MINISTER OF
THE GOSPEL IN GLOVER, VT.
Thave been troubled for several years
with difficulty Of the heart and lungs !;
have applied 20 several physicians for
help, and have tried almost every remedy
recommended, without receiving any as
sistance, but had been growing weaker
and weaker, until hearing of WISTAR'S
BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY about a
year since, L commenced using it with i'm
mediate relief. Ii has hot My restored
my lungs to sound state. out | am en-
tirely relieved of the difficulty or disease
of the heart. ! have no hesitation In say
ing that it is the best lung medicine before
the public, and cheerfui!y and conscien-
tiously recommend it to all persons suf-
fering with pulmonary complaints"
WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR'S BALSAM
OF WILD CHERRY.
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WISTAR'S BALSAM
WISTAR,S RAI.SAM
GARDEN SEEDS.

pOBERT BUST has always stood at
1C the head Of the reliable seed growers
of the United States, and those who have
used the seed of his growing can attest
their superiority. i am authorised to offer
thcra at half price and will now sell the
regular ter cent papers at five cents. Give
me call. II. NJ. BILLINGS.
March 2, 1878. tf
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A TOUCHING DEArB-ByD SCENE.

ooh, If had only received it before, l
am confident it would have cured me. p"
These impressive words were spoken by a
gentleman in the last stages of COnsump-
ton, who on his death bed, had received
bottle Of Hale's Honey Of Horehound
and Tar, and had taken only part OF it,
when he found he could breathe with al
most perfect ease; his cough had left him,
but not having commenced the article in
time, his constitution was broken, and he
had not sufficient strength leftto overcome
the disease. Therefore, the public will
see the necessity of keeping this article
constantly In the hose. ready for imme-
date use, as it is a cerI..iia -enre for all
Coughs, Colds, Hoarseness, Difficult
Breathing, and all Affections of the Throat
Bronchial Tubes and Lungs, leading to
consumption. Sold by all Druggists, and
at CrittentOn's Central Medicine Ware
house, sixth avenue, New York City, at
30 cents and 81. Great saving by pur-
chasing large size.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-30
rs ACRES.

more or less, situated miles North of
said town, on the Potomac River, and adj
joining the lands of John J. Vansant and
others. The Improvements consist of a
good House, Barn aud Out-buildings.
znd-Should the sale of the aforesaid
farm be insufficient to pay said note, in
terest, and costs Of sale, then will also be
sold an undivided four-ninths interest in
a tract of land of lis ACRES, more or
less, Of which John Byers died seized, and
adjoining the aforesaid farm of Us acres.
The improvements on said lis acres con-
sist of good House, Barn, and Out-build-
ings. Both farms have considerable bot
tom land.
Immediate possession given.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on day of sale.
j. V. SIMMONS,
Trustee.
For further descriptions address j. S.
Bragonier, Shepherdstown, w. Va.
March ls, 1873. sw>
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PIXIES TooTHAcHz DROPS cure in one
minute.

If LADIES WOULD CONSULT APPEAR
ANcEs, they would never use any other
than Glenn's Sulphur Soap, which slim
ulaIes the healthy action of the skin with
out irritating it, and imparts glow to
the cheeks no known cosmetic can imi-
tate. Since its adoption there is marked
improvement i'm the complexion Of young
ladies who had INDUCED in the gayeties
of fashion until the rose in their cheeks
had been supplanted by the lily. Sold
everywhere. Give tia trial. Sold by
druggists. Price Csc. per cake. Box
g cakes) Is c., sent by mail, prepaid, on
receipt of price. G. n. Crittenton, Pro-
prieIor, Sixth avenue, New York.
HILLS HAIR AND WHIsKKR DYE, Black or
Brown soc.
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YOU ALL LIKE THEM.

T ANDRETHS' CELEBRATED GAR
Ia DEN SEES. And you can Guy them
for just one half the cost Of the Seeds put
up III fancy papers and left throughout
the country on commission. Then why
pay l6 cents for three papers of commits
stoned Seeds, when you can get EIGHT
FIVE-CENT PAPERS of LANDRETHS'
for the same money? For sale by
r. L. MAGRUDER,
Druggist.
Feb, %, 1873. If
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OF WILD CHERRY.
OF WILD CHERRY.

FROM Mrs ISAAC MOORE, OF RICHMOND, VT.
"Some three years since was attacked
with severe cough, soreness and irrita-
ton of the lungs, to which was added asth-
ma in a severe form. During the first year
tried several Of til most popular medi-
ciIes of the day, but received no real re-
lief, and / had almO st despaired of ever
regainino my health when was induced
to try Or. WISrAR'S BALSAM OF
WILD CHERRY, which very soon re-
lieved me. Ny couch became loose, the
soreness ard irrits on disappeared, and
my general health gan to mend. con-
tinued its use and few bottles restored
me to better health han ever hoped to
enjoy again. / believe the Balam to be
the most reliable remedy that can be
found"
WISTAK'S BAL An