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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
4 remperate Christmas.

To the honor Of our town, and more especially
to the credit OF the Good Templars be it said that
the memory of ire oldest inbabitant" reealleth
not more orderly Christmas, and fewer intoxi-
Gated persons about the streets unless perhaps IN
war days, when there was nobody to get drunk
nothing to get drunk on, and almost no Christmas
TO celebrate. The recent festivities, while lively
and amusing, were OF nature caiculatcd to di-
vert from less innocent occupations. With sPe-
cia view to this end, the Good Templars deter
mined to get up comic procession-en costume
and the successful conduct Of the whole affair was
an infinite amount Of fun and enjoyment, without
any disagreeable consequences whatever.
And in this connection we remark with pleas
ure that the proprietors Of our saloons did hand
some thing in aiding and abetting the temperance
people by closing their bars on Christmas Day
and, in a measure mo pun suspending business on
New Years Day.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
Dry Goods, Notions,
NOTWITHSTANDING
DRY GOODS.

DRlNTS, Plain and Tlaid Dress Goods. Home
made, TWillod and Plain Rcd and White
FlanneIs, Comforts. with full line OF Dry Goods
and Notions, justreceived by
Nov. ;. 0EO. ". T. KEARSLEl.
NTEN'S Youths and Boys Boots and shoes, Of
WI good quality, just received BY
Nov. 3, 1877. GEO. W. I. kEARSLEl.
7 AIDES and Childrcn's Shoes, Of all sizes,
just received by
Nov. 3, II GEO. W. 7. kEARSLEl.
ROCERIES Teas, Sugars, Co0ees, aud
I ! general variety Of Groceries, just received,
and will be sold at the lowest prices.
Nov. 3. GEO. W. +. KEAKSLEl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05

For December trade. special inducements
are offered 10 Ill-Ieys Boot and Shoe Empo-
rum Torr hundred pairs II Boots TO close
ont this month. hesiiesa iu'i line Of Shoes aud
Rubber Goods, all az bottom figures Large
receipts this week of Ladies' Fiue Shoes, the
best ever offered 10 this market
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05

nLD Newspapersand OldPsper (excepibroAn
I J and Rags, wanted, for which the highest
market price in CASH will be paid a. the
Dec. /, 1877. FREE PRESS OFFICE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
Schedule OF Trains
Harpcr'S Fcrry& Valley Branch
u. - =. u. u.
Taking elect November 18th, 1877.
WEsTWNRD BOUND.

Train passing Chsrlcs,owu 40 $50 A. ", has
passenger car attached. and runs sunday Monday,
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. All other
trains daily except Sunday.
Nov. a. lS71
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
FRESH ARRIVALS
OF water Proof boots.

IF you want comfort and dry feet. buy or cole
l brltcd Hand made monogram" Water Proof
Boots. ] have just received full line Of Mem a,
Boys and Youths Boots. All handmade through
out, and every pair warranted. also have This
work in Ladies goods The strlcs are beautiful
Please call and examine ny stock before purchaf-
Ing your Winter Goods.
Oct !. 1877. G. W. TRUSSEiL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
COACH FACTORY
LIVERY,
Furniture Establishment, sc

Furniture establishment, &C.
vgNHE undersigned having purchased The old e.
I tabiishrd Coach Factory 90 the late ellis j.
Hawks. in Charlestown, with the view OF enter
ing into the
CAEEISEAGG IL 4 n E-s's5,
in all il. branches, offers for sale large number
Of New and Sccondhan
Carriages, Buggies, Jaggers, sc.
at the lowest prices and upon the most accommo-
dating terms.
OLD CARRIAGES TAKEN ~ EXCHANGE
ron NEW.
All Kinds OF EsCpairs
done with nga,uess aud dispatch, ana satisfaction
guaranteed.
HORSES 6ND CARRIAGES
T,H HIEF
In connection with the above ! will continue
the LIVERY BUSINESS, and be prepared to
furnish Carriages, Buggies and 'asgers at the
shortest notice.
Va. The alloy, business win be under the IN
perIutendence of Abram stump.
FD RN lIJ ESH!
I also offer TO the pcS.c large 10; Of Farni-
turc, comprising
CHAIRS. TABLES Ercnsjonand oher) BED-
STEADS, Mattresses,
and all articles usually found in Furniture E.
tab!ishmCHt.
Oh Furniture Repaired.
VTNDEGE2TAEGIN O.
Twill be prepared in Il short time Co give my
special attention TO the business ol Undertaking.
Being practical mechapc and determined 10
give satisfaction resi- ectfully solicit share of
public patronage. .......
LEWIS STARRY.
May Il, 1877.
CUOFELS, Forks, Hoes, Es&es. Spades, Blast
- ing Powder. Fuse and White Wash Brushes,
Tor sale by
May 3, 1871. DUKE 6 GALLAHEE.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
SAND FOR SALE.

CAND, suitable Tor Building purpo,cs, Tor salc
= by o. " KOWLNAD.
Oct p, 1877.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
Provisions

GUPERIOR Lap Robes and Horse Covers for
= sale by Duke GALLAHER
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05
HORSES am Carriages

In connection with the above ! will continue
the LIVERY BUSINESS, and be prepared TO
furnish Carriages, Buggies AID 'asgers at the
shortest notice.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1878-01-05

Is ACKNOWLEDGED by ail classes OF people 10 20
the hes' and mos, reliable blood IlliAef IN
tie world
Vegatiae Is Sold by all Druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16
THE RESULT.

a close scrutiny of the result OF the
late election shows that party fealty has
given away, and that local interest and
prejudice is exercising considerable in
fuenee. In Massachusetts, the hard
money democrats abandoned the regu-
lar democratic nominee, and voted for
the republican candidate for Governor,
to show, we suppose, their contempt for
Gen. Butler, or the greenback party OF
the West and South.
In Pennsylvania, "Ring- Master Quay"
addressed letter to the greenback re-
publicans, appealing to them not TO
abandon their party, and offering no
reason based upon principle. but simply
appealed to their sectional prejudice ;
this verifes declaration by the Regis
ter three weeks ago, that the republican
party was formed for the abolition Of
slavery, and since that had been accom-
plished its mission was ended, and now
its only aim was to fan the flame OF sec
,ional hate, so as to keep in power.
Down with such q party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16


~ BRIEFa-Mr. L. G. Heskett. of
Greenwood Furnace, Huntingdon conn
ty, Pa, has been appointed Postmaster
Of that place. ~ eA-
Mr., Lewis H. Smith prominent cit
izen of Boousboro, Nd, aged 60 years,
died of paralysis, last week in that town.
He was a native of Shepherdstown.
There is great excitement at Dufields,
we understand, over the nice and cheap
lot of goods received by Mr. A. c.
Drawbaugh, ss4
Attention is called to the advertise
ment of d. w. Tmberlake, Martins
burg. Read his price list.
We invite attention to the advertise,
ment of the Jefferson County Mutual
Fire Insurance Company. Insure your
property in it aud keep your money al
home.
For Sewing Machine Needles and all
other sewing machine attachments, go
to J. S. Fleming. i
The Photograph car viii leave next
week; persons wishing their photographs
taken, will do well by calling early,
We would refer our readers to our
Grange eolamp for some interesting
matter.
Six inches OF snow has fallen at Gran
berry Summit, this State.
Mr.. P. T. Rarnum is one ofthe mem
bers of the Connecticut Legislature on
the republican ticket.
Well We suppose j, will do no good
to oppose womau's wearing vests, but
rouse We. fellow countrymen and let's
hang on to the raiment TO which IL at
tached the suspenders.
Thomas G. Flagg and Margaret Stem
mems, of Berkeley county, were married
Oh the 9th day of November, 1923, and
on last Wednesday completed their half
century of welded life.
There is man IN Pittsburg who is
so thin that winGow-glass company
there has hired him to cut glass with
his elbowjoint. Fact,
One hundred and ninety-six acres of
the farm of the late DR.. Oliver Funston
in Clarke county has been sold TO NJ, X.
kaufman, OF Frederick county, for 3d.
800.
A protracted meeting commenced at
Wildwood, Clarke county, October 10Th,
conducted by Rev. G. G. Brooke, pas
tor, and is stiA progressing with increas-
ing interest, under the supervision of
Rev. J. NJ. Grandin. About forty per-
sons have made profession.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16
READ! READ! READ!
ID. w. Tim berlakc's
PRICE LIST,
And be Convinced that He does Not
Intend to be Un.l.rsold by ANY
LIVING MAN

GOOD CANTON FLANNEL, IL CTS.
Muslin, ic; Ginghams, Sc; ChilJrcn's
Hose, 81; Neck Ruils, lc; Crash, DC: Let
ter paper, and Zoe; Gents Cndcrshir's
anil Drawers, 25c; llandkcrchiefs, &c.
Corsets ,25c; Ladies' and Children. Verh,
very cheap.
BOYS CAPS, 20 ANDES CTS.
Mems Hats and Caps, very low; Blankets
$l.25 per pair Red Comforts, 81; Cloths
aud Cassimcres, great bargains; Boots
aud Shoes cheaper than ANY other house,
Boys Suspendrrs, Zoe; Mems do, 10 and
2oe; Mems Calico Shirts, 3Jc.
CARPETS AND otL-CLOTHS
cheaper than YOU can bu. them.
THE WINCHESTER SHOE"
has been reduced in price. It's the best
Shoe made for the price. Try them and
you will have NO other. But Why cum
crate, as the people already know that
our stock Is by far the
LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE
that can be fornd Ia this part OF tho
country.
L9~ An we ak Is fair trial to con-
vince you that We ea;. now, ns heretofore,
give you more goods tor our money than
any other house in Nartinsburg, W. Va.
ID. ". TIMBERLAkE,
81 Queen ST., Martinsburg, ". Va.
M Mai1 ST Tnnrnn.nr, Statesmen.
Nov IG W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

COUNTY NEws.-Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
T. Strider, of Nokomis, Illinois, former
ly Of this county, held their golden we'd
ding at the former place, on the evening
of the 22ud of October. So says the
Free Press.
The Free Press says: The Episcopal
services held in the Lutheran Church,
at Harper's Ferry, on Sunday last, were
largely attended. Rev. w. T. Leavell
preached two excellent sermons. Ser
vices again at the same place on the Alb
Sunday, November 24tb,-Rev. WIN. II.
Meade 10 officiate.
The Free Press says: Col. Charles L.
St. Clair, brotber-in-law of the late Col.
Clement March, Of "ClaymoDi, in this
county, left here on "Wednesday NOR
ming last with the remains OF that gen
tleman, to deposite them in the family
vault at Greenland, Rockingham coun-
iy, New Hampshire.
Capt Jos. I. Hess, we understand,
has sold three building lots of one fourth
acre each, from his land on the South
side of the b. & o. r. r., at Dufiield's
Depot, respectively TO Messrs. Jacob I.
Hagley, Thomas Wiutermo,er and l.
D. Maddox, at $500 per LOT.
Mr.. Francis Gardner, probably the
oldest citizen of Jefferson, now nearly
ninety-four years old, we regret toiearo,
Is lying critically Ill, and.is not expect
ed 10 reoover.-Spirif.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

H0- A JUST CONTINENT TO Hon.
HENRY G. DAvIs.-A correspondent in
the Charlestown Spirit Of Jcferson
pays the following just and deserved
compliment to Hon. Henry G. Davis
of our State:-
The Democratic party still controls
the lower House of Congress, and will
control both branches Of our National
Legislature after March 4th. 1S79,when
the Radical corruption aud fraud will
be shown the people without whitewash
to hide the black spots. What little
has already been done in this matter Of
exposure is startling indeed, and the
country is indebted to West Virginia,
through her Senator, Hon. II. G. Davis,
for bringing to light aud exposing the
villainy of Geo. S. Boutwell, i'll tamper-
ing with our finance under Radical
rule. The very pare saints of the party
of moral ideas a,e the gentlemen who
want Grant, AMI not the people.
Some Of the papers throughout the
country have spoken of Hon. II. G:
Davis as a candidate for The second
place on the National Democratic
Ticket. No man would bring more
hunes,y and worth to the ticket than
Mr.. Davis. He is one of the people,
the architect of his own fortune, and
iast the kind of man to put at our head
to pilot us cut of the wilderness of debt
and confusion the Radical party has
led us into.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16
TO THE AMERICAN FARMERS.

There has not, since America has
been discovered and settled, ever been
a period VIXEN such enormous quantities
of the products of the agriculturist have
found market in European countries,
within the same given time as from our
last harvest up to the present period OF
in the same varieties. We find now
that our heavy exports are not confined
to cotton and bread stuffS, but meats,
butter, cheese, honey, fruits, wood, oil,
oysters, and many manufactured articles,
and yet American prices are ruling I'M
usually low, hardly remunerating for
the cost of production. Why is It so?
is a question which demands an intelli-
gent, thorough and searching investiga-
ton by the only true wealth-producirg
class of our country. Are you to'led,
clipped and freighted too heavily? Man
ufacturers ask for tariffs, and by comb
nations demand lower freights. Rail
road corporations ask for subsidies and
special privileges, Money powers ask
tor monopolies; while the farmer is left
without Legislative protection, and at
the speculative rapacity of all dealers.
1t strikes US that they have a remedy
within their power-combination gives
power. II cannot be denied that some
Of the best business talent in our coun-
try is to be found among the agricultu-
ris,s, and it is the safest field for homes
ty; then why not select some OF your
best and most reliable men, send them
to England, France, Brazil, Australia,
and other points where American prod
ucts are bought, and ship direct to them,
and sec if the looping of of SO many
commissions, clippings and cost of extra
handling would net swell your Golfers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

a~ From The Capital at Washing
ton, we take the following notice of H.
II. Blackburn, Esq, lately of Martins
burg, on the 10th OF October last, to a
beautiful and accomplished lady of
Washington City:
"The marriage ceremony of Hon, II.
Fl. Blackburn and Miss Mamie McHen-
ry, both Of this city, was solemnized on
Thursday evening last by Rev. Father
Boyle, at the residence Of the father of
the bride, K. w. McHenry, No. 1922 E.
Street northwest. The bride and hus-
band started at o'clock the same eve
ming on their wedding tour through
Canada aud the Northern cities. Mr.
Blackburn is an able lawyer, having
been at one time professor in the law
school at Cleveland, Chic. Afterwards
he resided in West Virginia, practicing
his profession, and for the last two or
three years mas resided in this city. He
has every reason to hope for bright
and prosperous future. His genial dis
position and talents aided by the sweet
smiles of his amiable and accomplished
wife, cannot fail to make his home hap
ply and his life prosperous.-"The treas
urers of the deep are not SO precious as
are concealed comforts of man locked
up in woman's love-" 1t would seem
that they married but for love and low
ed only what is lovely. Happiness the
gay tomorrow of the mind, has come
to them. May it never be married"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16
HON. CLARKsON N. POTTER.

We return thanks for handsomely
gotten up copies Of this gentlemans let
ter and extracts from debates in Con-
yress upon the electoral frauds" and
his address before the literary societies
of Roanoke College, Va, on ''The Need
of Limiting Legislation aud patronage"
We fully concur with him in his dec
laration. Corrupt as the legislation of
Congress has been for the last fifteen
years. it would have broken mp any gov
eminent less God-favoured than the
American government. And an army
of from eighty thousand to one hundred
thousand federal office-holders is fearful
TO contemplate in their capacity for evil
and burdensomcness to the people. We
hope the people and the press will come
up boldly and energetically to the sup
port of Mr.. Potter in his laudable move
10 limit The one and reduce the other.
The Hon, gentleman has expressed
a pleasing sentiment, but not to our
mind correct conclusion as to the or
ganic theory of our government. We
hold that when the Statea met ir con-
ycntion 10 form a general or federal
government, they distinctly specified all
the powers they meant to parton invest
the federal head with; reserving all their
sovereign powers.
Mr.. Potter will be remembered as in
Producing a resolution in Congress, last
session, providing for referring all claims
against the United Ststes to the "Court
OF Claims" where they will be acted
upon on the facts aud equity, and not
partizan bias, as is now tue case both
before Congress and the departments.
Should this bill! pass, as it ought to, it
will remove from Congress great bar
rier 10 rapid legislation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

@- A number of preachers met IN
New York last week to set time for
The pre-Rilleuial advent of Jesus Christ
ON this earth. AS the Wheeling Sunday
Leader puts it: For a number OF years
past religious order of asses known as
Second Adventists have at different
Times proclaimed not only the second
coming of the Lord, but the end CT the
earth, and picked out the day and the
hour thereof for both to transpire. Not
wi,hstanding the fact that the ruler OF
The universe did not attend the religious
fair, and the world wagged along as US
nal, they were not discouraged,but went
to worl. Oh their almanacs and again ar
ranged for dates ahead, with blind trust
that was as pitiful as it was ludicrous.
The good people mean: well, doubtless
and perhaps hoped TO turn some sinners
from their wicked ways. But no one
was scared except it was themselves.
The folly Of attempting to brighten peo7
pie into good behavior is altogether
800 rotten thin, as late distinguished
member Of the Legislature from Lincoln
county was in the habit OF saying.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

D|- The will of the late Mrs. Col.
John Symington, Of Richmond, Va, has
been filed for probate in Baltimore.
The testatrix bequeaths the sum of five
thousand dollars in trust funds TO her
daughter Edith. and the residue thereof,
if any remaining, TO- Mrs. General
Boggs. She bequeaths three thousand
dollars in bonds of the Morris and Es-
sex Railroad, of New Jersey, to her
grand children. Gen. Boggs and others
are named as her executors. The hus-
band OF the deceased, Col. John Sym
ington, U. S. A, was in charge of
Harrers Ferry before the war. Mrs.
Symington was an aunt of Gen. George
Pickett.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
Valuable Estat Q
JEFFERSON COUNTY, w. VA.

DY virtue OF Deed Of Trust, OF date
ID tho Stu day Of April, ls75, from Lo-
reno E.chisOn and Elizabeth j.. 4. Et-
Gibson his wife, to j. V. simmons, Trus-
tee, which Deed Is recorded Ia Deed Book
&, page 50, In the Clerks Office Of the
County Court Of jefferson County, West
Virginia, which Decd was given 10 secnre
the payment Of note executed by the
said Lorenzo and Elizabeth l.. A. Etchi-
son 10 J.. T.. MulliDix or order, for 81 $40,
Of date the 18th day OF November, 1874,
ard payable sixty days from the date
thereof, with interest from date, which
note and the interest thereon 10 unpaid,
the undersigned j. y. Bragonier, substi-
tuted Trustee In the above deed OF trust
In the place Of the said j. V. simmons ny
Decree Of the Circuit Court Of said Cou ,,
~ Of date the 22nd Of October, ls'e, VIII,
In order 10 pay said note and Interest ana
costs Of sale, sell at public sale,
On Wednesday. the 18th day oil
December, 1873,
nj 2 o'clock, Z. NJ, in front Of the EntIer
Hotel In She pberdstown, Jcfsrson coun-
~ West virginia, the following Real
Estate conveyed Ia said Deed -
1st-A yaiable Farm Of LIS Acres moro
mr. less. situated miles North Of said
town. on the Potomac river, and adjoin-
ing the lands OF John j. ysnsant and 9th
ers. The improvements consist Of good
house, barn aud out-baildiDgs.
2nd- Should The sale Of the aforesaid
farm be insufficient 10 pay said note, In
terest and costs, then will also be sold an
undivided 10th interest I'm q tract Of land
lis Acres, more or less, Of which 1onn
Byers died seized adjoining the aforesan
farm Of LIS acres. The Improvements Oh
said lis Acres consist Of geob HOUSE.
Barn and Outbuildings. Both farms lave
considerable bottom land.
Possession given the Let OF Apsn, ssIs-
TERMS FSALE, ia the absence OF
provisions for the same In said Deed OF
Trust, will be, by the written agreement
and request Of the Aforesaid Lorenzs
Ftchisof, and wife, as misunderstanding
of the purchase money cash on day OF
sale, and the balance in two equal pay
ments payable in one and two years re-
spectiyely, with interest from day OF sale,
the two deferred psymsnts eyidlpced by
bonds Of the purchaser and secured by
deed Of trust on said property.
Trustee.
Nov. 10, 1873. sf = yfspe ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

BT Mr.. VIM. Morrison, who had a
difficulty some few weeks since with
Mr.. Butler Engle, requests us to give
notice that the statement made by En-
gle, in the last Spirit Of Jefferson, is er-
roneous. Morrison stated TO US that i
quarrel commenced in his Oorn-feld by
Engle, who was hired by him to pull
corn, Engle demanding more for the
DAYS labor than he, (Morrison) thought
he (Engle) earned, but Morrison stated
he was willing TO leave the matter TO a
third party, aud whatever the third par
ty decided was right, he (Morrson)
would pay. Engle then called Morrl-
son Oh coward" upon which Nor
rison slapped Engle in the face with his
open hand; Engle then struck Morrison
with his fist; Morrison then struck En-
gle with stick, and not club as was
stated; then Epgle drew his pistol and
shot Morrison in the shoulder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16
THE JEFFERSON COUNTY
MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE Co.,

OFFERS 10 the people Of Jefferson and
" surrounding Counties, Insurance in
safe Company ut the actual cost OF insu-
rance which is much cheaper than the
rates usually charged, and keeps the mon
ey ut home.
Good risks from responsible parties arc
invited.
Executive Committee meets every raes-
day.
DIRrcroRs-N. =. White, Henry Il. Da-
yenport, Edward Tearney, John W. Ri
der, W. II. T. Lewis, Daniel lleiilebower.
VIM. L. Wilson, Eugene Baker, John w.
Grantham, James Logic, Chas. L. Wilson,
John II. little, jacob 5. Melvin, VIM. ID.
Smith, VIM. A. Morgan.
N. S. White, President.
H. B. Davenport, Treasurer.
EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE-N. 5. White,
WIN. II. r. Lewis, John W. Rider, Eu-
gene Baker and VIM. l.. Wilson.
Local AGENrs.-MiGdlcway, VIM. Gil
bert; Kcarncysville, j. (. Biiner; llar-
pcr's Ferry, Chas. T.. Trail; Shepherds
town, II. {. Entlcr.
X. A. ALEXANDER,
Scc'y and Gen. Agent.
Nov. 10, 1873. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-11-16

DECLINED TIE CoNrEsr.-One of the
most unique speeches, declining posi-
ton of honor and of trust that has come
under our observation, was delivered in
the Grand Lodge of Odd-Fellows at
Parkersburg, on Thursday last Billy
Anderson, of TIarper's Ferry, had been
put in nomination for the responsible
position Of Grand Warden; but after
looking over the field, he concluded to
withdraw from the contest, which he
proceeded to doin the following speech.
He said: 1st
"Most Worthy Grand Master-I am
satisfied there will be broken heats in
this race, and, as I am coarse colt,
Just off Of grass, without grooming, !
will pay the forfeit aud most rnodestly
decline the contest. Grtenbrier Iade-
pendent.