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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

p9- BISHOP PETERKN.-The Bishop
elect ofthe diocese of West Virginia, Rev.
DR.. George Peterkin, is the son of the
Rev. Joshua Peterkip, D. d., Rector
of st. James Church, Richmond. He
is a graduate ofthe Theological semina-
~ of Virginia For some years he was
Rector OF St. Stevens Church, Culpep-
er Court House, Va. From thence he
was called TO his present charge. Memo
rial Church, Baltimore. He is young,
energetic, known as an evangelical low
Churchman, and greatly beloved by his
people for his gentle, christian charac-
ter. We congratulate the Diocese Of
West Virginia for having selected a
man as its head, who so nearly fills st.
Pauls requirements, viz, "a Bishop
must be blameless, as the Steward OF
God" Titus 1st 18th, land We do earnestly
hope he may accept. DIR. Peterkin isnot
unknown in this vicinity, having many
warm friends in our community, he Is
also by marriage, nephew Of the late
E. J. Lee, deceased ofthis place, having
married the daughter of his brother
Cassius Lee, of Virginia. The Wheel
ing Standard says Rev. George w.
Peterkin, rector of Memorial Church,
Bolton street, near Townsend, Balti-
more, has been chosen by the vote OF
clergy and laity of the Protestant Epis-
copal Council for the Office of Bishop of
West Virginia. He is son of Rev.
Joshua Peterkin, one of the most widely
known and most prominent Protestant
Episcopal clergymen of Virginia, and at
the present time, and for many years
past, rector of St. James Church, Rich
mond. The newly-elected Bishop serv-
ed during the war as IA commissioned
officer in an artillery regiment. After
the war he studied for the ministry at
the Theological Seminary, at Alexan-
dria, Va. His first pastoral charges
were in Virginia, and he was located
for some time at Culpeper. He accept
ed call to Memorial Church, Balti-
more, about five years ago. The church
is well-known in Baltimore, and during
the rectorship of Rev. Mr.. Peterkin its
membership was increased. The rec
tor it is said, has displayed an energetic
and active spirit in his work. He is
comparatively young man, about thir-
ty-fve years of age, and is a widower,
his wife having died about year ago.
He succeeded in the rectorship, of the
Memorial Church, at Baltimore, Rev.
Mr.. Gallagher, who accepted call to a
New York parish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
COMMUNICATES.
CUMBERLAND, Nh, !
March 4th, 1873. !
REV. B. +. CRONISE.

Mr. Editor-Allow me 10 say in reply
to Rev. John w. Smiths proclamation
in your issue Of the 23rd ult., that by
the decision of Bishop Ames at the Con
ference at this place, b. +. CropiSe is
no Preacher, no Deacon, and no Elder.
His parchmen,s have been demanded
by the Conference, and he stands sim
ply msmb,r of the NJ. E. Church by
the action of the Rev. Mr.. Smith
Signed, WILTORD DOWNS,
=. L. West BALTIC. District.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

pT NoTlcE TO THE LApIEs.-The Y.
NJ. G. A. Reading Room, in Billmyer's
building, is open daily, except Sunday,
from 2 to o'clock P. NJ, specially for
the ladies. There is quite supply Of
good literature, including Illustrated
Papers and Magazines on the table, and
an opportunity is now afforded the la
dies for few hours profitable and pleas
ant entertainment. Call in and--read.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

A Sor TO WEST VIRGINIA.-The
House Committee on Public Lands has
agreed to report bill granting to the
State of West Virginia property at
Harpers Ferry, for educational purpos-
es. We have not yet seen the terms OF
the bill stated, the amount Of the pro-
perty appropriated, or the particular
educational purposes to which it is to
be devoted
There was an act passed by the Leg
islature of this State, last winter, donat-
ing to the Jefferson County Agricultu-
raj College any public lands which may
be donated to the State (and not other
wise appropriately, for educational pur-
poses by the General Government, and
we presume that act was the toreruEner
of this recommendation by the House
Committee on Public Lands, and that
it was engineered by the same infu-
ences.-Hheeiing Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

@ At meeting Of the stockhold
ers Of the Agricultural and Mechanical
Association, at Martinsburg, Feb. 23rd,
Messrs. r. w. Baylor, John E. Schley,
DR.. /. S. Tanner, Daniel Getzendanner,
L. P. cambridge aud w. A. Marshall,
were elected Directors for Jefferson
County.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
VALUABLE FARM
AT
.-GF ErfIfl< LTg p ff''.rf
PRIVATE SAFE. 90
THE undersigned offers at Private Sale
Eayaluable Jefferson County Farm. 1t
contains about. - - i
III Acres of No. l Limestone
.. Land, 'f''1''-

in excellent condition, about 10 Acres Of
which is in good TIMBER. The farm
adjoins the farms of Robert Y. Duke and
William Engle, and is near the Old Fur
mace road leading from Shepherdstown
10 Harper's Ferry, and about miles from
Unionville.
This farm has upon il good Dwelling
House, good Barn, Out-buildings, and
under good fencing.
The farm will be sold at very low Ilg-
ure, upon easy terms, and persons wish
ing to purchase should give it attention,
and arc invited TO call on the undersigned
and examine the premises and terms.
JOHN Z. MOLER.
March o, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

BD- CHURCH DEDICATION SERVICES
AT Unionville in the new Lutheran
Church, Sunday, March II, at IL a. NJ.
Rev. J. !. Miller and other ministers
will be present.
Services also in same Church, Satur-
day, 10th, at IL A. NJ. and 7.30 I. NJ.
Rev. Mr.. Miller will preach in the
Lutheran Church in Shepherdstown,
Sunday, 18th, at 7 p. NJ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
YES !
MONEY is TIGHT!

SUCH we know Is the universal COM
- plant, and economy Is the order Of the
times.
Boots and Shoes Cheaper than
ever.
Come and see that we mean every word
we say.
We promise to keep everything In the
Boot and Shoe line, both for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
FINE GOODS \ SPECIALITY,
and at lower prices than any other house
in Charlestown. Remember, We mean to
sell cheap Gum goods in great album
dance for Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses and
Children.
Trunks, Umbrellas, Satchcls and Hand
Trunks. Fancy Notions OF every dcscrip-
ton.
HATS ! HATS I
We are prepared TO furnish the very la
test novelties, having just returned from
the city. Remember, these goods are all
fresh and will be sold cheap. When you
visit Charlcstown give us a call.
GEO. II. GAGLEY.
Charlestown, March 2, 1878. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

a man thought he would present
his wife with material for new dress
was somewhat surprised to see the deal
er slip the cloth in an envelope and say
he would have the buttons sent right
UP in dray: 80
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

Pneumonia. He was in town on the
dav previous. He was son of the late
Rev. DR.. C. w. Andrews Of this place.
His death will be regretted by all.
ezzzszzz,zzz,Zz
sO~ BRIErs.-Spring time has come,
gentle Annie.
Now is the time to swing the shovel
and the hoe.
Chicken stealing has been going on
on the Ridge, near town.
Mr.. David Wright, near Bunker
Hill, has purchased the Shirley farm in
this county, which makes l6 fine farms
he owns in this and Berkeley Counties.
DR.. Grove, at Scrabble, is erecting a
residence in that place.
Rev. Mrs. S. E. Bttle Myers, of San
Francisco, California, and Mr. Daniel
NJ. Hout of Warrensburg, Missouri,
will please accept our thanks fol- files OF
papers received.
Mrs. Ann Cook, formerly of this
place, has opened a boarding house at
HagerstowD, Nd.
A bill passed the Senate Monday
changing the time for holding the terms
of the L. S. District Court in West Vir-
ginia.
Capt c. J. Faulkner was presented
with a handsome sword by his com
pany, the Berkeley Light Infantry, at
the parade on the 22d. The presenta-
ton was made on behalf of the COM
pany by Sargent Patterson, in neat
and pertinent address, and received by
Capt Faulkner in an appropriate re-
spouse.
Elk Gov. Wells of Louisiana, has put
on his war paint and will make the fur
fly when his trial comes up. His reve-
la,ions will be awful on some prominent
republicans.
We have heard from Hayes on the
silver bill, Blain on the President poll
cy, and Sherman on the Returning
Board, but now through the New York
Herald, we hear from Grant on the
Nile"
Pettingill says that the first "return-
ing board of which he has any recol-
lection was a shingle in the hands Of
bis father. The three-father, son and
shingle-used to hold frequent commit
tee meetings in the back shed, but the
returns came so swiftly that fair count
was impracticable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
HATS !! HATS I

Di virtue Of the authority Of decree
I'D rendered in the Circuit Court Of JEFF
ferson County, West Virginia, on the
eth OF April, 1877, in the Chancery Cause
of jacob Staley's Administrators W. NJ.
Fox and others, the undersigned Special
Commissioner, will sell at Public Sale,
On Saturday, the Both Of March,
1873, at2 O'Clock, =. NJ, i'm front OF the
Entler Hotel in Shepherdstown, " Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
DR.. II. M. VI arshall,
OFFICE AND RESIDENCE
Opposite G. T. Licklider's Store,
sHEPHERDSToWN, WEST VA.

DIR. Marshall, after an experience of
twelve years in the practice of his pro-
fession, offers hi, services to the people
of shepherdstown and vicinity.
March 9. 1873 tA II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
n% SUDDEN DEATH.-Just before go

S- SUDDEN DEATH.-Just before go
ing to press Friday morning we learn
of the sad news that Mr.. NJ. Page An
drews, near town, died on Thursday
evening about seven o'clock, of double
Pneumonia. He was in town on the
day previous He was son of the late
Rev. DR.. c.. w. Andrews Of this place.
His death will be regretted by all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09
Fifty-SiX Acres,

Rood and 20 Perches Of VALUABLE
LAND lying on the Potomac river about
one and a half miles east Of said town. of
which Jacob Staley died seized, aud sold
to satisfy the unpaid purchase money due
from w. I. Muck. The landlords share
of about IA acres OF growing crop Of
wheat sold with the land.
TERMS OF SALE-$4j0 Cash ON day
OF sale, $500 payable one year from day OF
sale and the balance Of the purchase mon
ey two years from the day Of sale, the de-
ferred payments to bear interest from day
of sale and secured by bonds Of purchaser
and deed Of trust on the said land.
j. s. STALEY,
Special Commissioner.
March 2, 1873. 5w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

pG" We call on our citizens to vote
for members of the Council who are in
favor of revision Of our corporation
charter; the election of the mayor by
direct vote of the people; and the redu-
CHG of the number of counclmen from
ten to five.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

Ig ExoNERATED.-In the report
of proceedings of tie Baltimore Annual
Conference, NJ. E. Church, in session at
Cumberland, Md, on Saturday last, we
are glad to notice The following para
graph -
The committee on the case of Rev.
J. w. Smith offered their report exou-
Grating the accused of ali blame in the
matter of receiving b. +. Cronise into
the Shepherdstown NJ E. Church, he
having labored under false impression.
The report was adopted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

psg- The winter of lS29-30 surpassed
the present one in mildness. Farmers
ploughed every month in the season,
and no snow fell until February 2. 1t
was followed, however, by cold, back
ward spring, with snow storm in May,
which killed the returning swallow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

BS5- The annual session OF the NJ. +.
Conference, at Cumberland, Nd. closed
on Wednesday. The following arc the
appointments for this District. Rev. j.
w. Smith, former pastor, here, has been
sent to Spencerville, i'll the Washington
District -
Cumberland District-L. T. Wider
man, Presiding ElJer.-Cumberland
CITY, Centre street, Joel Brown; Kings
ley, D. NJ. Browning; Frostburg, w.
B. Edwards; Frostburg Circuit, J. II.
Marsh; Homecoming, John Edwards;
Barton, J. l.. Walsh; Piedmont, Jas. Z.
Wilson; Keyser City, r. f. Bishop;
Bloomington, +. Z. Anderson; Hart
Evansville, S. German, Grant, d. A.
Foard; Pendleton, l.. d. Heron; Rom
ney, G. f. Young; Rawlings Station,
w. NJ. Hammack; Mt. Savage, J. Ii.
Ryland; Ellersile, S. S. Wilson; Union
Grove, G. E. Maydwell; Flintstone, G..
w. Cecil, one to be supplied; Hancock,
Watson Case, Luther Wilson; Paw
Paw, E. S. Fort; Berkeley Springs, G.
o. Cook; Hedgesville, B. n. Wooden;
Martinsburg, J. Edwin Amos; Bunker
Hill, G. w. Feelmyer, one to be sup
piled; Winchester, w. NJ. Ferguson;
Shepherdstown, d. G. Miller
S COUNTY COURT The March IFS
caD term of tie County Court of JEFF
fersou will begin on Monday, the 18th
President r. w. Baylor and
Justices Smith and Sponcellor on the
Bench The following are the Petit
Jurors - -. 81 o.
Wash. Crawford, Geo. S. Boham, r.
F. Moler, Jacob G. Byers, Geo. w.
Chase, John Welsh, H. w. Castleman,
Henry Canon, Israel Russell, j. How
ard Strider, J. B. Osbourn, Daniel w.
Hendricks, Lewis Seabold, Thomas
Licklider, William Butts, William Bur-
nett, Geo. Koonce, Edward Grove, G,
n. Smallwood, Julius NJ Coyle, B. F.
Ramey, Daniel Hood, Henry Hagan,
Daniel Cockrell, 7. E. Suble,te, T. j.
Lee, Jr., Charles F. Ferrell, Chas. J.
Bowers, James Wilmington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-09

UGH we know Is the universal COM
y plant, and economy Is the order Of the
times
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
CALIFORNIA.
Hanging Of the Indian TambIagO-
His brother Attempts Suicide.

Hanging Of the Indian TambIagO-
His brother Attempts Suicide.
SAN Francisco, June ga Bots City
dispatch says: Tambiago, a Bannock,
and murderer Of Rhodan, was hanged in
the yard of the pe%nitentiary, ear this
city, at n o'clock, yesterday friday
afternoon. He begged for a respite for
another day, saying he would willingly
die if he could have one more sleep. On
the sca6old he bore himself as stoical
and savage, and seemed only to regret
that he was compelled to go alone and
without seeing any of his people.
His brother, in the penitentiary under
sentence for shooting three teamsters
near Fort Hall last summer, yesterday
attempted to commit suicide, but was
discovered in time and the attempt frus.
trated. He and Tambiago had asked as
/. special favor that if one must die the
other be permitted to die with him. AS
this could not be accorded, he made up
his mind to commit suicide.
Some apprehension was felt here yes.
terday that there might be an attempt
made by some prowling band of Indians
to rescue Tambiago, but there was no
evidence Of the presence Of Indians in
the vicinity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
CHARLES MATTHEWS,
1he Last Stage Direction Obeyed b
the Eminent Comedian,

1he Last Stage Direction Obeyed By
the Eminent Comedian.
Philadelphia Times.l
A dispatch from London announces
the death yesterday afternoon at $40
o o'clock, at the Queens Hotel, Manches.
ter, Of Charles James Matthews, a come.
dian less celebrated only than his own
father. Son Of the great Charles Mat.
thews by his second wife, Anna jackson,
be was born at Liverpool, December 26,
1903. he was college bred and his pa.
rents intended him for holy orders. he
objected to the gown, and as he pos.
sessed considerable artistic talent, he
was srticled to an architect. The ar.
tistic element triumphed over the archi.
tectural, and 10 1885 be exhibited a pic.
tnre-not a very good one-at Somerset
House. The same year be accompanied
the Earl and Countess OF Blessipgton
to Italy, and in the land Of art be cult.
waited his artist talent. But his inherit.
ed fondness for the stage, together with
his inherited eleverness, conquered his
artistic proclivities and he became an
actor, making his first appearance in
y farce written for him, entitled, The
Old and Young Stager, the elder
part being played by his father. His
success vas immediate and lasting.
On July, IL, 1888, he married Madame
Vestrie, his senior by six years and the
manager Of the Olympic Tbeater, and
With her played to a delighted public in
England, France, Italy and the United
States. On his return to England be be.
came the lessee Of Covent Garden, an
unfortunate speculation that was in NO
wise improved by his subsequent essay
as manager Of the Lyceum. The ex.
Madame Vestrie died in 1851, and during
q tour Of the United States, made in the
ensuing year, he married the ex. wife Of
Dolly Davenport. With her some of his
best work was accomplished, his Al
Home entertainments (begun about
1861 achieving a Just celebrity. In
1853 he played a French version, Of his
own connection, of Cool as q Cucumber,
in Paris, receiving a reception 30 datter,
ing that be was led to repeat his visit
always receiving the same hearty vel.
come. With his wife he starred in Eng.
land, Australia and America, his last
visit to this country being in the year
1871, winning wherever be went the warm
concentrations Of the people and the
warmer friendship of all with whom be
came in contact. AS an author, be has
produced some very clever little come
dies, for the most part "~Boucicaulted y
from the French, but showing a nice
taste and real scholarly ability. In biz
best parts be was without equal, a thor
oughly good light comedian.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
4
LATEST UP TO 2 Pm. TO-DAY

LONDON. June 29.-The Times, speak.
ing Of the American crews which are to
participate in the four-oAred races at
Hinley on the Fourth of July, says: The
Schowacamette's style is not such as we
are accustomed to see in England, as
they dribble their oars along the water
aud bucket forward, rowing a very short
stroke, and though opinions differ con-
siderably as to their speed, they at pres.
ent have not covered the course in any
thing like frst.rate time. 1t is reported
they rowed over the Watkins course in
7:l93, but this was a lake, aud it is doubt
tul 1t this can at present compass the
Henly course, against the stream, under
$3.50. The average time taken for the
last i've years by the winners of Stew
ards challenge cup. four coxswainless
tours, has been $3.50, but then some races
have been won very easily. The fastest
time was 1896. The Columbus row a
short, stout stroke, and are rather well
together, using their backs and legs more
after the English fashion than the other
American four, to whom they at present
seem to be superior. The Pail Mall
Gazette prefers the Showacamettes.
BERLIN, June pa portion of the
tunnel near Schwslm, Germany, fell last
night, burying twenty.seven persons.
Seven bodies have been recovered, and
search for the others is continued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
WASHINGTON.
Packard Before the sub Committee
Mrs. Agnes jerks Again Before
n Committee.

SUlAH AkuAA nQNVE0
WASHINGTON, June 29.-The Potter
committee has received a telegram from
Governor Packard. He states that he
has been cited to appear before the sub.
committee in New Orleans at l O'Clock
to-day, and it is understood his examina.
ton on all the points suggested by Gen.
Butler will take place there.
Mrs. Agnes jerks appeared and pro.
duced her correspondence with Ander.
son, bat General Butler being absent the
letters were not read. Mrs. jerks still
refused to disclose the name of the
person to whom she dictated the Sher.
man letter. The party was sitting
against the wall in parIor P when she
entered, and when she left her amanu.
ensis was sitting at the table.
Mr.. Springer made some inquiries into
the employment of witness husband,
and was answered that at present he was
merely employed as a witness before the
august body carrying on this investiga.
ton. Witness inquired why Mr.. Springer
was interested in her husbands welfare,
and was informed that she had become
a very notorious parsonage. Mrs. jerks
objected to the statement, and said she
had made Mr.. Springer notorious, not
her.
Samuel P. Butler, a Washington cor
respondent, testified that Mrs. jerks
stated to him that she came to Washing.
ton in behalf of Governor Packard for
collector; that she called on Secretary
Sherman in relation thereto, but had moi
met with a very warm reception; that
the Secretary had given her assurances
in New Orleans that her influence would
60 quite far in appointments; that she
had heard it said that Judge Campbell
had forged a jurat to Anderson's protest
and that the 81 called Sherman docu.
ment was safe in New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
SENSITIVE GIRLS,
Attempted Suicide - Unfortunate
Parental Interference IN n Love
Affair.

Attempted Suicide - Unfortunate
Parental Interference IN a Love
Affair.
Philadelphia Record
Since the success which has attended
the administration of chloroform in
csusing the death OF the Geistlichs il has
opened up a new method for disposiDg
of life by those who are s~uicidaily in.
clined. The daughters of Mrs. Rstich.
at No 1880 Filbert street, tried il yes.
terday, but their efforts were not at.
tended with success, on accounts Of the
Intervention Of the physicians. The
story of the attempt to commit suicide
is a romantic one.
The Ratlchs have kept a beer saloon
at the present place for the last twenty
years, and are considered a very re-
spectacle family by the neighbors. A
few years ago the father died, leaving
the wife and Two daughters, Annie, aged
twenty-five, and Lizzie, eighteen years
old. To the mother be left the business.
and the girls $1,000 each, which has been
invested, and they are now in receipt Of
the interest money. The girls we're tall,
handsome brunettes, and are spoken Of
as modest, quiet young ladies, who have
won the affection Of their friends and
the people residing whereabouts.
The mother has exercised q watchful
care over the daughters, and was deemed
by some persons to be extraordinarily
strict with them. This seemed to CRATE
upon the sensibilities Of the girls, and
as Miss Annie had fixed her affections
upon a young man whom her mother did
not take a fancy to, there was trouble in
the house. 1t is related that the mother
had forbidden further intercourse be.
tween the lovers, and as life seemed a
burden TO her in this phase of the case,
Miss Annie determined TO take her life.
About MOOT it was discovered that the
young girl was i%nsensible in an upper
bed room, and an admission was OBJ.
tanned from the younger sister that An.
ME had taken a heavy dose Of chloro
form. She was tired of living, and de.
sired to die. Drs. Wilkinson and Mitch.
ell we're called in, and for nearly four
hours they labored to restore the girl to
consciousness, their efforts finally being
crowned with success.
1t was reported during the time the
physicians we're attending Annie that
she would not recover. When Lizzie
heard Of this she slyly took a dose of
cbloroform also, and said to a young
lady who was in the room with her:
Sister is dead, and l might as well die
too" In a few moments she fell over
insensible, and the discovery was quickly
made by the physicians that she had
also poisoned herself. Their attentions
were bestowed upon her, and her recov-
cry was soon placed beyond doubt.
Last evening both the girls we're we'll
enough TO allow Of their sitting up.
They seemed to regret that their efforts
to destroy their lives had not been
crowned With success