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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
Committee Of Arrangements.

Last Saturday al that Was mortal OF
Col. Benjamin Morgan was deposited
in Green Hill Cemetery Clarke County,
Va. He had been i'll for some time
past, but on Friday morning breathed
his last at his home in that coun ~, IN
the 72nd year of his age.
Mr. Waddell, "a brother of the com
mander of the Confederate cruiser,
Shenandoah a clerk in the Sixth An
ditors office at Washington, declined
to pay the Republican party assessment
aud was discharged. President Hayes
has forgotten his civil service order, eN-
identity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
SENATORIAL CONyENTIoy.

The Executive Committee Of The
Democratic Conservative party for tina
18th Senatorial District request the
Delegates elected 10 the Senatorial Con.
vention (said District being composed
of the counties of Berkeley, Jefferson
and Msrgan,) to assemble at the Court
House, in the town of Martinsburg,
Berkeley county, w. Va, on Monday,
The l9th day Of august. 1878, at 2
o'clock, p. NJ, for the purpose Of
making a nomination for Senator from
said District.
BY order of Committee.
J. Q. A. NADENBOUSCH,
Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from prac
tice, having had placed in bis hands by
au East India Missionary the formula Ul
a simple vegetable remedy, for The
speedy aud permanent cure for con
sumption, bronchitis, ca.arrh, asthma,
and all throat and lung affections, also
positive and radical cure for nervous
debility aud all nervous complaints, az
ter having tested its wonderful curative
powers 10 thousands of cases, has fel: IT
bis duty TO make it krown TO bis suffer
lug fellows. Aciuated by this motive,
and desire TO relieve human suffering,
/ will send, free of charge, TO all who
desire il, this recipe, with full directions
for preparing and using. in German,
French, or English. Sent by mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this pa
per. w. w. Sherar, lf9 Powers
Block, Rochester, New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

D CRY CoUNclL-Tbe City Coun-
Gil met on Monday evening last, with
Mayor Ray presiding, and quorum of
members present. The minutes of the
previous meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The street committee reported prog
ress. Various complaints were present
ed to the Council, which were referred
TO the proper committees. The follow
ing bills were read and ordered to be
paid: Jeptha Wintermoyer $1.0O; w.
r. Deck, $l0O; VIM. Weise, $1,000;
&. w. Hawn, 400; G. L. Drebing,
$3.50; J. d. Fayman, Sl.OO; r. J.
Kimball, $1,000 The Sergeant was
ordered to collect taxes from the parties
who wished to be relieved of the same.
Adjourned to meet on the second
Monday in September, at Z o'clock P.
M.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

Mr.. John Hoffman, of Shepherds
town, West Virginia, has taken upon
himself the labor of teaching the poor
white and colored population in the
Shenandoah Valley, ant along the Blue
Ridge Mountains, tor thirty miles south
of Harper's Ferry. Anybody who feels
disposed to aid him can do 80 by send
inc to his address whatever useful read
ing matter (such as old magazines, pa
peers, etc., each may desire TO forward:
TO be starved mentally is about as bad
as physically starvation. Who, among
our thousands of readers, will respond
to this call?-HOme Tisiior, Chicago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
New MAIL ARRASGEMENr.-Thew wan

New MAIL ARRANGEMENT-The want
of facilities for getting mail to Shep-
herdstown, the day OF mailing, has been
a cause of complaint with those inter-
ested, and in order TO correct this def
cheney in the postal system at this point,
arrangements have been made as fol-
lows: A pouch will be made up at this
office, closing at II NJ, which will con-
tain mail for Kearneysville, Shepherds
town, Leetown and Middleway, aud
mail going by this pouch for either of
the points named, will get to its desti-
nation the same Observation-Disclosures
burg Independent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

A Reunion of the Ex-Contederate
Soldiers, aud Basket Pic Mic, will be
held at Morgan's Spring, near Shep.
herdstown, on Saturday, the 3lst of Au-
gust, instant. Criswell's Silver Coruet
Band, and Shepberdstown String Band,
will be present 10 enliven the occasion.
Everybody is invited to attend, at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. A rousing turnout is ex-
pec,ed. Don't forget the Baskets.
WIN. A. MORGAN,
LEE II. MOLER,
Ii. +. BARNHART,
NJ. J. BILLMYER,
J. WILL TAYLOR,
i. ID. LUCAS,
j. 5. PENDLETON,
JOHN r. KEYS,
A. w. RANDALL,
JOHN III. ZlTTLE,
Committee Of Arrangements.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

I9- Gen. Butler made speech be-
fore a greenback meeting in Biddeford,
Me-, Friday night. He said he had
left the old parties. He had belonged
to the democratic party until it attempt
ed TO destroy the Union, and was with
the republican party until it deserted its
founders, the laboring men. Capitalists,
he said, now hold the republican party
bound hand and foot. Hayes has viola
ted every pledge and betrayed the ne
gro of the South. The effort of Grants
administration TO strengthen the public
credit was swindle. lie reviewed the
history of greenback currency, and
claimed that it should be made legal
tender for all debts, public and private.
Right, "Spoony."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

ANOTHER HORRIBLE Mill. ACCIDENT.
On Tuesday morning last, young
man named Newton o. Wil!iar, resid-
ing near Sabillssville, Md, was Install
ly killed in the choPping mill OF Mr..
John Jones, at Franklinyille, about one
mile from Mechanicstown. The young
man was engaged at work in what is
known as the lower mill, chopping corn
and by some means or other his arm
became entangled among the cogs and
it is supposed that in his efforts to free
himself his head was taken in and cut
almost entirely of-nothing save the
leaders of the neck holding ii fast 10 the
body. As there was no one in the mill
at the time but him, (Mr. Jones being
engaged in the other milD it will never
be definitely known how the accident
happened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

If Grant is the Republican nominee,
we predict that the South will request
General Hancock's nomination.
Kansas claims TO be the banner State
for grain this year, good judges estimat'
ing that it will send fully 45,COO,9O0
bushels of wheat to market, or about
fifty per cent. above the largest yield
heretofore in any one State, California
having had the honor SO far, with q
crop of 3O,OOO,OOO bushels.
A terrific storm Of thunder and light
ming, accompanied by floods of rain,
visited Washington city last Monday
afternoon. Forty or fifty houses were
unroofed, and the Patent Office, Smith
souian Institute, Office Of the Post, the
Holy Cross Church of the Communion,
were all struck by lightning, but escap-
ed serious damage.
TIE town of Catletsburg, in Boyd
county, Ky, was visited with dlsas.
trous fire last week, which destroyed all
the hotels and business houses. The
town is located on the Ohio river near
the northeastern corner OF the State.
The loss is.estmated at 100000, with
but little insurance.
The North Carolina election was held
on the lst inst, and the Democrats car
ried the State by large majority. The
Legislature is strongly democratic, and
elects L. S. Senator this fall. The
State ticket had no opposition.
The Washington Post is moved TO
remark that kEAENEY evidently thinks
the country should be kicked TO death
by iackass. and he would ike 10 be
the one to do it.
The bill repeating the bankrupt act
goes into effect September /, aud there
tore, parties disposed TO operate under
the old law have less than three weeks
grace. On the last day of this mouth
the filing of petitions must stop.
There is an enormous crop of apples
along the National pike, in Washing
ton county, Pennsylvania. One man
offered one hundred bushels i'll the
orchard al two cents per buShcl.
REV. Mss OLIVER says that 'cvery
time young man spends 5 cents for
glass of beer he takes seven bricks
from the pile OF a snug little home.
But he has the bricks all the same-in
his hat.
Another startling defalcation is
brought tn light in the moral vineyard
OF Massachusetts. Tappan, the treasnr-
err Of the Boston Betting company. has
turned up swinder to the tune Of $780,.
600
On Wednesday morning last, n, the
Cumberland Valley Rail Road Depot,
IIagerstown, young man named
Thomas Markle, aged about lS years,
accidenlly shot himself Immediately be-
low the navel A day or two afterwards
bis parents came for him, and took him
TO his home in Darksville, Berkeley
County, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
AZ TnR w. Va. EpucArroNAL AS

RR- The w. VA. EDUCATIONAL AS
socIArroN.-This body, composed of the
teachers and friends of education in this
State, will convene in Parkersburg
on the 9th instant, and continue in
session several days. The programme
indicates an interesting meeting; sever
al questions of great Importance to
teachers will be discussed.
The following subject has been as
signed to Prof. McMurran: "Woman's
relation to the free school, and the adj
vantages, or disadvantages, of making
her eligible TO the school offices.
The B. & o. r. r. will furnish half-
fare tickets to members of the Associa-
ton, and the hotels and boarding hous'
es of Parkersburg will charge half rates.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

B~ We learn that Hon. B. f. Mar
tin was nominated for reelection with
out opposition, for Congress-, for the
2nd Congressional District, at the Dem
ocratic Conservative Convention, which
met at Keyser, on Tuesday last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

FIRE IN CLARKE COUNTY, VA.-Tbe
barn of Charles Hardesty, in Clarke
county, Va, three miles from Summit
Point, was destroyed by fire on Wed
nesday night last. Seven hundred
bushels of wheat, six horses, a very
large quantity of hay and straw, and
some agricultural implements were con-
sumed. No insurance. Supposed to
be the work of an incendiaTy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

DS- We are glad to know that the
Bakery recently started by Miss jimmie
McGlincy, has SO far proved quite sue
cess. Her Bread and Cakes are highly
spoken of by ali, aud as for her Ginger
bread, VIC know THAT cant be beat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

r@ OFrIcERs-The following is the
list of officers of Potomac Lodge, l. O.
of Good Templars, of this place elected
for the ensuing quarter:-
w. c. TT. u. STALEY.
w. V. Tt. @. FLEMING.
w. Il. SD. L. RENTCH.
w. T. S.-W. p. LICKLIDER.
w. T.-GEO. T. McCHAN.
w. C.-Rev. d. q. MILLER.
w. NE. KIDWELL.
w. /. G.-J. u. RENTCH.
W. 0. G.-N. WALTERS.
L. D.-JOHN Ii. SCHOPPERT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

t@- Our town was almost deserted
on Thursday last. The citizens went
to Byrne's Island, near Harper's Ferry,
to attend the Pic Mic. a great many
took passage on Mr.. Bilhnyer's boat,
via C. & O. Canal, and many others by
private conveyances. The balance LETT
in town went fishing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

@- A little girl of Nh. John Heller,
stay fell i'll spring near the dwelling,
on Tuesday, and had it not been for the
timely discovery of the family the child
would have drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
NOTICE
/ T. A e. III L K $

THE County Board Of Examiners will
L meet ut Chqrlestown, Oh TUESDAY,
THE 27TH INST, ut 8 o'clock a. NJ, for
the purpose of examining Teachers for
the next school year.
The white Teachers viii meet at the
Brick SchoOl-IIouse, near the Baptist
Church, and the colored Teachers at the
house occupied by the colored school, at
the west cad Of the town.
JOHN HESS,
County superintendent.
August II, 1873. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

The fast line on the Pittsburg, Gin
cinnati and St. Louis Railroad, which
left Pi,tsburg on Wednesday night last,
met with a terrible accident at point
one and half miles west OF Mngo
Junction, Ohio. The train was COM
posed of two sleepers, one hotel car,
one baggage, two postal cars and two
coaches, the latter being occupied by
emigrants. AT o'clock a. NJ, at the
point named, the fast line, which was
twenty minutes behind time and running
at the rate of forty miles an hour co!l;d-
ed with freight train, and the entire
train, except the hotel car and sleepers,
was thrown from the track aud teartulIy
wrecked. Eleven or.twelye persons are
reported killed and fifteen to twenty
seriously wounded. All the passengers
in the seepers escaped without serious
injury, the loss VI life being confined TO
those in the forward cars, occupied by
postal clerks and emigrants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

g AcCIpENr.-Douglas Kennedy,
colorcd, age Is years, of this place, fell
from an apple tree on Tuesday last,
which caused conclusion of he brain;
also severe confusion of lower part of
back aud hips. DIR. w. P. Manning,
rendered professional aid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

t@- A PROFESSIONAL TRIBUrE.-At
the Peabody Institute, at Berkeley
Springs, conducted by Prof. McMurran,
the following resolutions were adopted
by the Teachers in Attendance
Committee on Resolutions submitted
the following, which were unanim ously
adopted:
WHEREAS, we the members of this
Institute, throughout its entire session
have had the happiness and good for
tune to be under the leadership OF Prot
McMURRAN, and, whereas in that rela-
ton we have enjoyed large opportuni-
ties of forming an acquaintance with his
varied characteristics as teacher and
his attainments as a scholar, therefore
RESOLVED, lst: That whilst we ad-
mire the order with which he begins
the discussion Of any topic relating to
his profession, and the earnestness with
which he pursues it, We no less respect
the wisdom of his views and the felicity
with which he expresses them.
I'd, That We look upon all his meth
DDS OF teaching as eminently practical
and as having been matured by careful
reflection and tested by the almost in
tallible rule of actual experience.
Sd, That we have derived much
pleasure from his society and been
greatly benefited by his instructions.
4,h, That we highly appreciate the
pleasant manner in which he has con-
Quoted all the proceedings of the Insti-
tute, and respectfully tender him our
sincerest thanks for the earnestness with
which he has labored for our improve
ment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

ARREST ofAN ASCENDING CASHIER:
"A Harrisburg (Pa.) dispatch. says.
Several weeks ago III. i. Shelter,
cashier of the Lewisburg National
Bank, disappeared on account Of reve-
la,iors duplicating him in the embczzle-
ment of large amount of the bank 5
money. A Harrisburg police officer
who had been looking for the absconder
learned that lie had arrived at Mount
Jay, Lancaster county, from Charleston,
Va, where he had been hiding, and
arrested him. lie has since been com
mi,ted to the Union county Jail in de.
fault of 100000 bail for embezzlement
and perjury. Shelter had been con
nected with the bank fifteen years, and
until the recent discovery stood high in
his community. The amount ernbezzled
is over $4,000"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

Congressman Alexander ii. Stephens
has never married. No relatives live
with him at Liberty Hail. Ills body
servant is black; his secretary IS white.
He hates pork, and likes baked coon.
lie is hot tempered. His nature is good
and generous. He was liked BY Greely,
and detested by Sumner.
Gen. Logan says that if the conven-
ton were 10 be held to-day Gen. Grant
would be nomipSed by ace.amaiion,
and sees no reason why this feeling
should not intensity with its age.
During the storm on Sunday evening
at Anna, Illinois, three women-Mrs.
Smith, Miss Miller and Miss Matthias
sought shelter under a tree, andwere
all killed by the top of a large oak tree
which was broken off by the wind and
hurled upon them.
The Kanawha Gazette states that
Henry S. Walker will be nominated for
Congress in the Third district by the
Greenbackers, and the Republicans will
not make a nomination. This would
leave the track clear to Walker aud
Kenna If that should be the case the
canvass will be an interesting one; but
rather one-sided we should say.
1t you want yonr Baby to look bright
do not put it to sleep with 'audanum
when restless, but use DR.. Bulls Baby
Syrup. Is cents bottle.
There should be no danger of any
one starving in a country where a
single State can produce 30,0O0,OOO
bushels of wheat, as Michigan is re-
ported to do this year. The harvest is
unprecedented and will make bread for
good many people. All they require
is the money to buy it with.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
E6s- Mr.. MILFORD SpoHN is A GREER

g@- Mr.. MILFORD SPoHN is A GREEN
BAcKEn.-Mr. Milford Spohn, of Gin
cinnati, formerly of this town, it seems
is very prominent among the Greenback
and Labor Party, in tina: city, and is
president of leading club there. We
extract as follows some remarks he
made at meeting held in that city OH
the night of the 9Th Instant. Mr.. S,
the president of the meeting, took the
stand and said -
Gentlemen and Fellow Offensive
have met to organize third party.
Both the old parties arc pervaded with
corruption. We have waited yainly tor
them to show that they have some sym
patty for the workingman, and it is ev-
idens to the people that third party is
necessary.
The prime principle of Our party is
that labor shall receive the rewards Of
legislation first and capital after. We
are described by the Enquirer of this
city, the organ of the democratic party,
by the Commercial and other papers, as
"Communisls." We intend to disabuse
your minds of these statements. We
intend that bummers, loafers, and polit-
ical thieves shall stand aside, and hon
est men shall run the machine. We
hold that the laborer should be repre-
scented in our Legislatures, as well as
the capitalist. Too often have we been
led by party leaders. Men have been
sent 10 the Legislature who have no
sympathy with labor, and who have in
variably legislated in the interest of the
bonded capital of the country. l con-
tend that | can find hod- carriers, men
from the ranks Of our population of me-
chanics, who understand and who will
represent the wants of labor in our Ma
tional halls of Congress better thar Geo.
ii. Pendleton or Allen G. Thurman.
GCheers. They know all about the
6ondholders, tor they have associated
with them in political campaigns, and
have assisted them to political prefer
ment.
Now, we have hall at the corner OF
Eighth street and central avenue, and
we have meeting next "Wednesday
night. We cordially invite all laboring
men to come and meet with us. Here
tofore, we have been ignored bv both
the old political parties, but We intend
to make them shake in their boots this
time.
have been waiting for some of the
speakers who have been announced to
address you, and now / take pleasure
in Introducing to you Hon. Samuel +.
Cary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

PIANO Beautiful Con-ORGaN
amos price $1,000 only 1925. superb
Grant Square Pirnos, price 81 100 only
$3.50. Elegant Upright Pianos, price $3.50
only sljj. New style Upright Planes
$ll2 80. Organs s35. Organs IL stops
$3.50. Church Organs, ~ stops, price
$500 only sIl5. Elegant 1915 Mirror Top
Organs, only sl05. Buyers come and SEQ
me ut home. II am not a. represented,
railroad fare paid both ways, and Piano
or Organ given free. Large Hist. News-
paper with much information about cost
OF Pianos and Organs sent free. Address
DANIEL +. BEATTY, Washington, New
Jersey
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

OFF FOR CAuroRNIA-We learn
that Mr.. Samuel McGraw, for nun-
Der OF years actively employd on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and who
resigned his position on that work a
short time since, lief: Sharpsburg on
Monday, for California, with the
intention of taking up his permanent
residence in Yolo County, where a
Washington County colony, headed by
the Pofienbergers, has been long estab-
lished. Yolo County is on the Sac
ramento River opposite Sacramento. in
the heart of the State. Dir. MeGraw is
a man of iudomilable energy, and left
behind him large circle Of friends
who wish him every success in his new
home. His place on the Canal has
been filled by the appointment of Mr..
Silas Deaner-HagsrsfoWn Mail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
GRAND BASKET PIC MIC.

W. II. SHOWERS, Sec'y
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-04-26
FIRE UNDERWRITERS.

FINAL SESSION OF THE NATIONAL oARD-RES-
oLUrIoNs ADOPTED.
The second days session OF the annual meeting or
the Nalional Board Of Fire Underwriters was held as
the rooms No. loo Broadway yesterday. The tariff
question was discussed and Ham, Of columbus, oh,o
moved that the President and Secretary Issue
lar letter 10 tho stock companies looking the estab
lishment Of proper tariff OF rates. II said that
tho resolution adopted last year vas supposed to
have rcmeded the existing evils but bad results
mad followed. Ths proposed plan might g'vo relief
II a majority OF the companies would stand by each
other In faithfully observing uniform tar,
The National Board not responsible for the dcvia-
lions already mado. for they were the work OF com.
panios outside Of the Board ywo yesrs more OF the
present state Of BUSINESS It was claimed, will prove
that not single company will be secured, and ruin
will DO the final result #9a# p4f At NAM
Mr.. Hope, OF the Continental Company. thought
that OF the great duties OF Tho National Board
would be TO di1use useut knowledge concerning IN
surnncs In general. III the psouls could see the
cessy OF iair rates for thor security then would
the people DO glad to tar rates. was more I'M
snsn ina, The Doad should Establish arbitrary
Rates, which must be unanimous to DO thoroughiy
he But Ss
passea, as the question OF crates" was considered u
more Importance #k
RESOLUTION ADOPTED. hsfF
After some discussion tho following resolution by
MI. Hail. Of Ohio, was Adopted ~
Resolved That the President aud Secretary OF this DcseA
DO 80 immsdistei ssas cirvaisr letter TO all
se%e Wat l. known Is soas Sosis aaa 80
Ing the establishing Of adequate tariff Of I'D
tho said circular received
shall he furnished 70 tho executive Commtc and whss.
ever In the judgment Of the Executive Committee ~
that sufficient amount Of the capital favor such
adequate tariff tho Proyiaent shall issue call
to all companies to meet In the city VI Nee York for
furshsr confederation Of tho subject
RESOLUTIONS Of regret eoncornng the resignation OF
Thomas Il Montgomery, tho general agent were also
pussed.
In Tho morning., before tho oponing OF the regular
meeting. the Executive Committee Organized Tor the
ensuing year by electing George I. Hope chairman
and Henry X. Miller secretary OF tho COMMITTEES Tor
The year. N&EA
The national meeting adjourned sine die.