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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
ODD FELLOWS DINNER.

We, the colored members of the
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, of
Oak Hall Lodge, No. 1927, Shepherds
town, jeff. Co, ". Va, are gong TO
have Dinner for the benefit OF the
above named Lodge, on Thursday, the
goth of August, 1878. The members
of Charlestown, Smith6cld, Winchester,
Sharpsburg, and Hagerstown Lodges
are invited and expected to attend. We
will leave the Odd Fellows Hall at 10
o'clock A. NJ, accompanied by the col
ored Cornet Band of Shepherdstown,
for Col. w. A. Morgan's Grove, where
they will dine, and listen to addresses
delivered by Rev. G. 7. Wright, Rev.
Jas. II. Carey, and others from the diff
ferent Lodges.
Committee of Arrangements-Geo.
w. johnson, Joseph Stevens, Lee Will
liams, Thornton Nelson, George Smith,
Daniel Stripping.
Committee of Ladies-Jemima Carey,
Emma McChan, Sarah Flint. Jane Mel
son, Sarah Mackey, Bette Brunswick,
Anna Wilkinson, Amanda McChan,
Maria Williams, Sallie Travers aud Sa-
rah Ross.
A square meal can be had for % cts.
No pains will be spared to make the
gathering o profitable and pleasant one.
OSBURN McCHAN.
Marshal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
PRIMARY MEETINGS.

The primary meetings to nominate
candidates for the clerkships and legis-
.la,ure will convene Saturday, the 10Th
instant, at 4 o'clock p. NJ, at the sever
al voting places in the county. We
hope that all the voters will attend these
meetings, SO that the will of the people
can be fairly expressed. We urge all
TO make sacrifices and discharge this
duty which every citizen owes to his
county and State.
It is very important that fair dealing,
and not trickery, should prevail.
Many persons have heretofore failed
to attend these meetings, and then COM
planned of trading, packing and rascality.
Such persons as DO not feel interest
enough tn go and do their duty fearless
IA, should not find fault, because they
are culpable for not being present and
making an effort to have justice done.
We want no dissatisfaction, complain
ing and growing. The only way to
prevent it is to 20, and not leave this
important task to few. 1t must be
done: if the majority will not attend
the minority will be compelled to ap-
poin, the delegates. If you won't go
keep your month shut.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

The SMALLEST OF MoTHERs.-Mrs.
w. H. Bristol, better known as Fanny
Burdette, who has been travelling for
years with Forepaugh's Circus, gave
birth on Wednesday night last, in the
Commercial Hotel, to child weighing
eight pounds. The mother weighs about
fifty pounds, and is only thirty-two
inches in stature. Her husband is of
full size, being six feet in height and
weighing one hundred and forty-6ve
pounds. The infant was healty and
well developed, but in order to preserve
the life of the mother it was necessary
to sacrifice it. The couple have been
married two years, and this is their Sec
ond child. The first vas much smaller
and was sill-born. Mr.. Bristol was
formerly door-keeper in the employ of
Forepaugh's circus, and in this capacity
became acquainted with his wife, who
was travelling under the management
of that show with twin brother, who
is an inch shorter than herself They
were called the Burdette twins, and al
ways travelled together until Mrs. Bris-
tolls confinement last Spring, when the
brother continued the engagement alone.
They are in the twenty-frst year OF
their age. Mrs. Bristol was born in
Montgomery county, Nd, on a farm
near the little village of Damascus, where
her parents still dwell. She has
brother and sister of the ordinary size,
and her father is above six feet.-S-
Louis Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

The Harvest Home to be held under
the auspices of the members of Mt.
Wesley NJ. L. Church. will take place
in Mr.. Adrian Jones's woods, about 3
miles west of towp, on Thursday, An
gust 9Th. CrisWtll's Cornet Band will
be present, and will enliven the occasion
with music. A bouniifnl dinner and
supper will be served at prices to suit
the times. Ice Cream, CONNECTIONS,
Cakes, &c, will he offered tor sale by
the ladies'. An effort will be made to
secure some speakers Of ability.
The festivities OF the day will COM
mence about 8. A NJ, aud continue
throughout the day. The committee
of arrangements will make every effort
possible to make it season OF njoy-
mcnt 10 all that may favor MS with their
presence, and we would be glad TO see
the entire community assemble for 4
day of pleasure and recreation. We es-
pecially appeal to church members to
come if possible, and make this an oc-
casion OF complete success. Come Que,
come all
ID. G.. MILLER,
Pastor of VI. h. Church,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
COMMUNICATES.
A GOOD LIST.

We have heard the following named
gentlemen spoken of by their respective
friends for seats in our bext Legislature;
any two of them would make efficient
representatives, namely:
Geo. w. Eicbelberger, John Il. lit
tie, John II. Strider, Henry B. Daven-
port, Col. r. w. Baylor, Moses W.
Burr, Col. John w. Grantham, Capt.
Jacob S. Melvin, Logan Osburn and
Mai. JAS. Law. Hoof. A primary cleo
ton would enable the people to say who
Of these gentlemen they prefer to rep
resent them.
We know the old system of manipu-
lating precinct meetings. and packing
conventions, cheating the people and
CRYING "stick 10 the nominee, has
worked much evil and great dissatisfac-
ton, therefore let the people select for
themselves, and not compel the people
to vote for men selected by a set OF
iders aud street loafers.
AN OLD STAGER.
Dc We will merely remark, IN
reference 10 ourself being candidate
for the Legislature, we respectfully de-
cline the honor, 1t is true we have been
solicited by a number of prominent
citizens of the county to alloN our name
to be brought forward for the position,
but when we take survey Of the coun-
ty and observe so many good and able
citizens wfro are so much, more qualified
for the position than We are, we must
of course, in due respect, refuse toallow
our name to be brought before the con-
ven,ion. The next session of the legis
lature will be one of mcmentous and
vital Importance; questions OF great
magnitude, as to the interests OF the
people of our county and State, will be
brought forward for adjudication, and
none but wise and experienced men
should be sent to its halls. 1t is also
true, that we have been identified with
the people of the county for the past
twenty-five years, and of course we feel
that her interest must be our interest;
her prosperity must be our prosperity,
thus feeling deep concern in the wei
fare of our adopted county, politically
as well as commercially. We want the
best, most able and experienced men
elected to the Legislature, and men
who will not allow themselves to BIZ
controlled by free passes or brides
We have a number of good and true
men in our county who can fill the bill
i'm every particular. J. II. L.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
pJ- The editor of the Grant Count

sJ- The editor of the Grant County
Gazette visited Washington recently,
and was much pleased to find what u
good reputation the West Virginia rep
reseniatives bore in that city. A De
partment official said TO him, "Sir, your
State has Senators and representatives
equal to any State in the Union SO far
as attending to the wants of ones peo-
pie is concerned. Your Senators visit
US almost every day looking after the
interest of either this or that constitu-
ent. Your Congressman, Martin, is
another hard worker, and never
neglects any business he is asked to
transact by the people of his District
They are good men, sir, and should be
kept here, every one of them"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
II Needs Explanation and Envesti-
CATION.

We see it stated that Judge Jackson
IN this State, who is Judge of the
Federal court, issued an injunction to
prevent the State officers from collecting
State, County aud district taxes due
from the b. & o. r. Road company.
This so far as our knowledge gees is
uuprecedent in the history of this coun-
try, and is in our opinion clear usurpa-
zion of the reserved rights of the State,
and most alarming precedent. What
is also very strange in connection with
this natter is the seeming acquiescence
upon the part Of our State officials,
Governor, States Attorney, DC. SO
far as we know, no protest has been
made against this usurper Jackson. Our
officials seem to have conspired with
this movement, for no alarm has been
sounded TO the people; they have been
kept in total ignorance of,his highland
ed ueurpatisn. Where does the influence
come from, that suppresses and silences
the board of public works, whose duty
it is to see that these taxes are collect
cd. Are these gentlemen whom we
honor with the highest offices within
our State, and pay for to attend to the
execution OF our laws, under some
potent influence Our next Legislature
sbould look into these matters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
ID. G.. MILLER,
Pastor Of NJ. Il. Church,
Sheuherdstown.

The perfect imprint of tree may
be seen on the breast of Thomas
Briggs, of WeIlsburg, West Virginia,
who was struck by lightning on July
4th.
Bergman Ritchie was standing un-
der a grape vine at Brooks Gap, in
Rockingham, Friday, when a bolt of
lightning killed him and discharged a
gun held in his hand Only six weeks
ago his sister was drowned.
The original fgleaf dress Of Mrs.
Adam would be a fit reform just now, il
modesty were not shocked at it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

ia PERsoNAL-We had pleasant
visit from our old friend and former
citizen, Z. Clegg Williams, Druggist, OF
Martinsburg, on Wednesday last We
are glad to see him looking so corpulent
and healthy. Time rests gently on his
head.
Col. Richard II. Lee, formerly of
Charestowsn, is spoken of for Congress
in the Alexandria district. He resides
in Clarke county.
DR.. Howard Pinkney, an eminent
Surgeon of New York, and his son, are
spending u few weeks of the heated
term with bis brother-in law, Col. John
E. Scbley, near this place.
Mr.. Sim. Ii. Ray, of Galveston, Tex
as, formerly of this town, will please
accept our thanks for files OF Galveston
papers.
Miss Eta Rightstine, daughter of
Mr.. John Righisline, of w Washington, is
visiting the family Of Mr.. VIM. Right
sti!e, in town.
The family of Mr.. Gershom johnson,
and Miss McChan, Of Baltimore, are
spending the summer months in town.
Mrs. Lewis w. Washington, of
Charlestown, vice,regen:'of the Mt. Yer
non Association, is making arrange
ments for a grand Ball at the Green
brier White Sulphur Springs on the 9th
of August, for the benefit OF the Asso-
citation.
Col. II. Kyd Douglas, of Hagerstown,
Md, has gone to Mt. Desert, on the
New England coast.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
5bspbsrSstown Register.
Zion. e. u. Fnullxaer,s Views Re-
viewed.

No one has more profound respect
for the wisdom and sagacity Of Mr.,
Faulkner than ourself. His close 90
servation of current events, and large
experience in public affairs, entitle his
views to respectful consideration, and,
believing that the people of our State
will attach Importance TO those express
sions of bis as given to the editor of the
Martinsburg Staissman, we feel at lib
erty to say that he, in our judgment,
has mixed little Of the lawyer with the
statesman,
In regard to that portion of the deb.
set aside by the State of Virginia for
West Virginia to pay, he claims that
the old State will never p.ess settle
,nent or payment but ne fails to bring
into view aud consideration the parties
mostly interested In having this ques-
ton settled. namely, the holders of these
certificates of Indebtedness. Is it to be
presumed that parties holding fifteen
millions of these evidences of indebted
ness will remain Indifferent and not
make an effort to fix the responsibility
somewhere We feel sure that Mr.. f.,
as business man, would try to fix re-
sponsOility; and, as a citizen cannot sue
State the only recourse left is to re-
sort 10 the legislature, aud as We have
seen that six hundred thousand dollars
influenced the vote of twenty heightened
Congressman to vote for railroad subsi-
dies, might not one or two million dol
lars judiciously applied influence legis-
la,ure to favOrably consider West Viz
ginia's obligation to pay these innocent
holders of these certificates?
We know that Mr.. Faulkner is re-
markable for correct memory of events,
&c, and therefore are somewhat sur
priseG at his assertion that a party
formed to accomplish some especial and
particular object, can only be temporary
in its organization" 1t is clearly with
in his recollection that when the aboli-
ton party of the North first sprung mp,
the old whig and democratic parties
were the controlling parties of this
country yet the abolition party, from a
mere speck, as third party grew and
absorbed the old whig party, of the
North, and by its tanaticism plunged
this, "the best government the world
ever saw" into a most destructive war;
We, however, agree with Mr.. +. that
the democratic party is broad enough
10 embrace all the vast interest of liber-
ty aud humanity, and strong enough, if
in power, TO rectify all the evils under
which the people are laboring," prori-
ded it would engraft on to it those liv-
ing, vital principles which the ''Na,ion-
al Greenback Labor Party" are so per-
tisten,ly urging, namely: the equaliza-
ton of all monies; taxation of all prop
critics, coupled with an honest admins
traton by office-holders Of al. public
trust, and purity of legislation in all de-
partments, municipal State and Ma
tional.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

re Hon. c.. J.-FAuLKNER INTER
vlEwEp.-Recently. the editor of the
Martinsburg statesman propounded
some very important questions to the
Hon. c. ]. Faulkner, of Berkeley,
among which were the questions Of
"West Virginia's Liability;" 'Resump-
ton Policy" Silver Bill" Potter
Committee" "President Hayes" and
the "Congressional Canvass. In refer
ence to the latter question the following
conversation took place.
EpIroR-Let me ask You one more
question and l will trouble You no
further. In many Of the papers OF this
State, you are naihea as candidate for
Congress, and have heard others say
that you would not accept OF a nominal
ton, if rendered TO you. Have you any
objections to giving me your views on
this subject? -
Mr., FAULKNER-None whatever. l
have never authorised anyone to say that
l would be candidate for Congress,
nor have ever said that would de-
cline a nomination if it was rendered to
me. l have received many letters and
conversed with many gentlemen in dit
ferent parts of this District and | have
uniformity stated, in reply to their IN
ouries that have had no wish or de-
sire at this time to be in Congress, and
certain it is, will euter into no strug-
Gle or contest to secure nomination or
an election, nor make nor encourage
any movements by any Of my friends,
looking to any such result.
1.-THE people are satisfied with their
present representative, let them return
him. l do not propose to contest the
seat with him. l have ample oeenpa-
ton at this time upon my hands which
am not disposed to relinquish, except,
under some unsought for and impera-
tive call of the people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

r@- We learn from the Spirit, that
whilst steam thfesher was engaged in
threshing wheat for Mr.. John Myers,
on the farm of MR. II. Butcher on
Monday of last week, one of the stacks
took fire from spark from the engine
and the whole yard of four or FIVE hun
dred bushels of unthreshed wheat was
destroyed in short time. Wood was
used for fuel, and the engine lad no ap-
paratus for extinguishing fires. No
insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

r4' SEVERE ACcIDENT.-We learn
that Mr.. Charles Schell Of this place,
while working OH the S. V. r. II. in
this county, near Duffields Depot, on
Monday last, had his foot severely hurt
by an iron rail falling upon it.
b9- SERIOUSLY ILL.-We learn that
Mr.. John Cameron, formerly of this
town, is seriously i'll at his residence
near Wsaverton, Md. Although so
years of age he may probably recover.
His son .in-law, Mr.. Elgin, is also con
fined to his bed at the same place, suf-
fering from a wound he received in the
leg from hay fork.
Ey" The popular Science Monthly"
for August, published by Messrs. d.
Appleton & Co, of New York, has
been received by us. Comments upon
the value of this interesting journal are
unnecessary.
s@" Hoe CuoLERA.-The hog chol-
era is raging at an alarming extent in
some parts of this County. Mr.. John
Hill, south of town, has lost quite a
number, in fact all he had we believe;
and Mr.. Hess Rinchart has also lost
aquaniity.
nay" IMPROVEMENT I've have recent
Iy had our domicile reprinted both in
side and outside, and which, we think,
to our taste, fills the bill completely.
Mr.. Henry HINES did the work, and
we believe he cannot be surpassed in
TASTE and Workmanship. He is master
Of his profession, and no mistake.
n0r New BAKERY.-Miss Virginia
McGlincy has started Bakery at her
residence on the Hill, on Main Street,
and will keep on hard at all times fresh
Bread, Rolls, Rusks, Cakes and Ginger
bread of all kinds, Pies, Tarts, &c, &c.
This is something which we have long
needed, and we doubt not she will re-
ceive liberal patronage from our citi-
Zens.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

D4- CAPE MAY ExcURs1oN.-An ex-
cursion to Cape May will leave Martins
burg, August 9Th, 1878, at 7 A. M. by
the c. V. railroad, going to Philaiel-
phia, and thence down the Delaware
Bay to Cape May by steamer. The
round trip fair will be $3.50, and ar
engagements have been made at the best
hotels for accommodation of the party
at $500 per day. Persons can return
on Saturday or Monday night as they
may elect.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

Mr.. Alexander X. Newman OF
Frederick County, Va, has been
Mason for 60 years. He served in the
war of 1912 and also in the confederate
cavalry Of the late war.
A bass weighing six pounds, caught
in the Shenandoah by MIR. Lao +.
Wheat, was taken to Winchester last
week. 1t was the largest ever seen
there.
Bishop Ames, of the Methodist
Church, has been very i'll with kidney
disease, and for little while was net
expected to live. He has now so far
recovered that he is considered out Of
danger.
A widow, seventy years old, obtained
ut the Hampshire Assizes at Ports
mouth the other day $50 damage for
breach of promise OF marriage from
lockyard pensioner, SeyeDty-two years
of age.
Rev. DR.. Moses d. Hoge and DR..
Hunter Mcclure, of Richmond, will
sail for Europe on the 18th August.
An old colored man, seventy years Of
age, was lodging in Culpeper Jail last
Monday charged with attempting a rape
on white girl between twelve and
fifteen years of age. 1t is said the old
man does not deny the charge.
So Disguised was farmer who had
taken two horse load of corn to Dallis,
Texas, on learning that the buyers
would pay no more than thirty-hve
cents, that he paid fortytive cents to
drive his wagon TO the middle of the
toll-bridge, and there emptied the grain
into the river.
Mrs. William Richardson, an elderly
widow of louisville, Accomac county,
while standing on her porch on Thurs
day night, was shot from behind tree
and killed.
Two thousand American cattle is the
average weekly number arriving at
Liverpool per steamer, and in that city's
cattle market the American animals
have for weeks greatly predominatec.
Insurance policies on the life of the
late Powell Harrison, OF Leesburg, ag-
gregating $4,000. have been paid his
widow. Another policy for $4,000 is
yet to be paid.
On Monday night two men entered
the residence of John Beltzhoover, near
Boiling Springs, Cumberland county,
Pa, and after knocking him down
bound him securely. They then tied
Mrs. Beltzhoover and a lady living
with the family, and Beltzhoover was
compelled to point out where his money
was placed, and it was secured by the
men. Mr.. Bellzboover, who is SO years
old, was so badly injured that his re-
covery is doubtful. The robbers are
supposed to be members of a band ~ho
have lately committed similar depreda-
tious in the neighborhood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

D@ We regret exceedingly that our
old friend grand. pap Gallaher, of the
Charlestown Free Press took sick after
eating q square dinner, at the City
Hotel of that town, few days ago.
Poor old graud-pap, we. feel SO sorry
Tor him: But then he might have knows
better. .'He wasn't accustomed to eating
square dinners, and of codrse got sick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
rg HANDSOME DoNArloN.-We learn

Gg- HANDSOME DoNATloN.-We learn
that our good and estimable citizen,
Henry Shepherd, Esq, attended Divine
Service at st. Paul's church, in Sharps-
burg, Maryland, on Sunday last, and
was so pleased with the church, like
manner in which the services were rem
dered, that he then and there suhscrlb-
ell $3.50 for the purchase of a memorial
window to be presented to and placed
in said church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
sN- We learn from the Spirit that

IT, we iearh from tHe pP'" '""'
owing to the failure of Messrs. Satterlee
& Go. to receive large lots of cross-ties
which they had contracted tor, track
having on the S. V. II. Il. has not pro-
crossed as rapidly as was expected.
About oue-and-a half miles, however,
has been completed, and ties are now
beginning to arrive from various quar-
tiers in such quantities as will probably
enable the contractors to push the work
forward without farther interruption.
A large quantity of iron and other ma
terial has been accumulated at Dufiield's.
Arrangements have been made for a
connection between the Cumberland
Valley and B. & o. Railroads at Mar
tinsburg for the transfer of cars, and an
engine and a number Of cars are ex-
pected daily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

TO the creditors OF Sarah j. Morgan,
dec'd.-ln pursuance Of decree Of
the Connty Court of Jefferson CouDty,w.
Va, made in acause therein pending To
subject the read estate OF the said Sarah J..
Morgan, decd, to the payment VI her
debts, you are required to present your
claims against the said Sarah j. Morgan,
for adjudication TO j. S, Bragonier, Com
missioner, at his Office I'm ShepherdtowD,
In said county, on or before the Bird day Of
September, 1873.
Witness, Thomas A. Moore, Clerkof
said Court, this 10Th day OF July, 1873.
n. A. MOORE, Clerk.
Aug. 3, 1878. E
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-03

Boz Byne's Island, Harper's Ferry,
is to be the scene of a union of Sabbath
Schools ON the 18th of August-for
Picnic enjoyment. lit is to be Basket
Picnic, and all the Schools of the coun-
ty will be invited, ard railroad fares re-
duced for the accommodation of all per-
sons who attend, Some of the schools
of this town will be present