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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1878-06-13

"Ihe dice were brought anu the
throwing began. Each chance en-
titled the holder to three throws"
"Tlnrty-six was Che highest until
the holder of the eleventh chance
threw. lie scored forty-two. Then
less number was thrown, until
number twenty-one scored forty
niue.
"The excitement now became in
tense. Forty-nine was hard to
beat /; the highest throw possible be-
ing nine SKIES -fifty-four.
"a gain and ag tin the dice ratified
in the box, until it came to number
twenty-nine."
"Come, Ninette-it's yeur turn
now !"
Gas the poor woman came for
ward, her hands crossed and pressed
convulsively against her breast, it
was truly painful to ,witAess Ler
agitation.
"Won't the gentleman that took
the chance for me please throw ?n
she asked in n low, tremulous tone.
mo let your boy throw" re-
piled the general 'perhaps he
would have more luck than L."
"Come, Tom" " said the planter.
"Tom came forward and picked
up the box. The woman pressed
her lips firmly together anG clasped
her hands as if in prayer. The boy
trembled like an aspenleaC, but
shook the dice, and threw three !
"For a moment he stared at the
dice as though he could not believe
his eyes then he pu. down the box
and stepped back pale and defect
ed"
"Come, Tommy, throw again."
urged the planter.
Its no use, master ; couldn't
thlow forty-nine now"
True, true But you have your
own chance Throw that"
Certainly" said Judge j,
THAT one was your mothers. Now
throw for yourself, ep the chance l
gave you. Have stout heart, Ey
boy, and may Heaven smile on you !"
again the boy returned to the
table and took up the box. He
pressed his lips together and did his
best to control his trembling limbs.
Not sound was to be heard in the
saloon but the rafting of the dice.
For a moment every man seemed to
hold his breath.
"Ile threw"
Two fives and "a six-sixteen !"
said the planter, putting down the
number, while murmur of salts
faction ran through the crowd.
Zone of the bY-standers gathered
up the dice and put them in the
box, and the boy threw again.
1.-TWO skies and a ave-seven,
teen !"
''The excitement now knew no
bounds, and the bra7os resounded
on every hand. The boy, as he took
up the box to throw for the third
and last time, was as nearly color
less as it was possible for him to be
with his yellow skin.
'Out rolled the dice, and up came
three SKIES, which made fifty -one :"
Tommy, my boy, | congratulate
you !" cried the planter. "You are
your own and your mothers master!
Fill up the necessary papers, Cap
tain, and l will sign them. These
gentlemen will be the Witnesses I"
81 will not attempt to describe
the scene that followed. In the
general satisfaction, one of the
toughest looking men in the crowd
proposed subscription for the freed
negroes. The proposition was re-
ceived with Such favor that in less
than five minutes fifty dollars were
collected. Prom AppIeton'S Jour
nal.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1878-06-13

Millhe.=n on the I. Q. & s. c. Il. r., has a
population OF coo, is a thriving business
centre, and controls the trade ofan average
radiussof over eight miles, in which the
JoURSAL has y larger circulation than al
other county papers combined.
-idrertiSerS lclil please make a note Of his
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05

s1- Hon. E. BoYD FAULKNER.-A
correspondent to the Martinsburg hide
pendent, writing from Summit Point,
in this County, says
Politics is not as lively liz this county
as usual Just before All election. But
there is cause for it. The contest for
the places to be filled is one sided. E.
Boyd Faulkner, Esq, Democratic NOM
inee for State Senator, was in the coun-
ty few days since. He did not come
on an electioneering tour, however, and
there is no need of it. lie will get the
largest majority given to any candidate
in this county Mr.. f. is young man
of fine abilities and large political and
legislative information for his age. This
Senatorial District could not possibly
have a better or ADLER representative, or
one VINO will more honestly and faith
fully discharge the duties of the posi-
ton to the best interests of his consti-
tuents. He has interests in common
with the people, and will see that this
District gets its share of attention at
the hands Of the Legislature. If the peo-
pie would always send such men to the
legislature to look after their interests,
they would never have cause to COM
plain that they were neglected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05

rg During the labor troubles in
July of last year the canal steamer,
Star No. was burned, on the Chesa,
peake and Ohio canal, at dam No. 6, by
men supposed to be strikers. The
owners of the boat, MesSrs. Weld &
Sheridan, brought suit against Wash
ington county, Md, in which the burn.
ing occurred, and against the Aetna
Insurance Company for risk held by
them upon the boat. The whole amount
sued for was some $4,000. The suit
against Washington county, which was
agreed to be test case for both, was
removed TO Howard county, but the
suit has been compromised, counsel tor
the county agreeing..to pay $1,000 thus
setting both cases Oh basis of $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
9bepberSstown Register.
BALTINIORE CITY AND THE 8.
v. RAILROAD.

1t is very natural for the people of
the Shenandoah Valley TO prefer di-
rect trade with the city of Baltimore,
because many of its leading business
men are Virginians, and it is q matter
of more than ordinary importance that
the city of Baltimore should do all in its
power to secure and keep the trade of
this Valley; yet there is higher law
self-interest-which controls the action
of men. Should the S. V. railroad be
permitted, as is now contemplated, to
make its connection with the Cumber-
land Valley road, either at Martinsburg
or Bedington, the trade Of this Valley
will necessarily go on to Philadelphia
or New York; it therefore becomes a
matter of vital Importance to the bust
ness men of Baltimore to look after
their future interest by offering some
inducement TO this road to make its
connection with the Western Maryland
road at Smithsburg, Washington coun-
ty, Md.
The distance from Charlestown, where
the S. V. road crosses the Valley branch
of the B. & o. road. or from where it
crosses the main stem of the 3. & o.
road, to Baltimore, is about the same
80 miles-by way Of Smithsburg,the
down the Western Maryland, as by the
present cormorant road which has so
thoroughly aroused the prejudices of the
people Of this Valley by its exorbitant
charges, that they will forsake friends
and forego preference to get around or
off of it.
If the S. V. road can get aid to cross
the river at this place-Shepherdstown
then Baltimore may be able to con-
troll the trade of this Valley; otherwise
a great portion of it is bound, once it
gets on the Cumberland Valley road, TO
60 on to Philadelphia and New York.
The trade Of this Valley is bound to go
East, and the farther up the Potomac
river it crosses the more likely will it
be TO 90 to the extreme eastern cities.
A word to the wise is sufficient.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

The undersigned request your most
critical examination of the specimens of
the OIL PHOTO. CHROMES prepar-
ed and painted by the New and I'm.
proved methods, devised and perfected
by them. The Paintings are pronounc-
ed by competent judges to be the most
beautiful, life-like, and durable ever
made. We are prepared to make them
from old pictures or from life. Our
charges are within the reach OF all who
wish good picture.
We also give instructions in this
beautiful art, which can be thoroughly
learned in from three to five lessons for
a very moderate tuition fee, which is
payable only when our patrons are en-
tirely satisfied that we have earned it.
AS means of beautifying home this
accomplishment has no equal, as a pro-
fitable occupation, no superior.
We offer special inducements and
exclusive territory TO Ladies or Gen
tlemen who wish to make it profitable
occupation.
For further particulars, address G.
II. REYNOLDS, stopping at the Adams
House, Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
New Goods
AT THE
POST OFFICE STORE
DUFFIELD'S I!

WISHES 1t distinctly understood that
W they are selling Goods at bottom pri-
ces
DRY GOODS g. NOTIONS,
Linseys, Cashmeres, Cal;coes, Cottons,
Sottonades, Linens, Flannels, Towels,
BED Spreads, Woollen and Cotton Socks,
Hose, Shawls, Skirts, &C.; Ladies' and
Gents Neck wear, Collars, Cuffs, Scarfs,
Ties, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, sc.
JEWELRY.
Breast Pins, Ear Bobs, Collar and Cuff
Buttons, Studs, &c.
GROCERIES.
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco's .Snuffs
Cigars, Pipes, &c. Wooden and Tinware.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Shovels, Forks, Axes, Hatehets, Curry
Combs, SC. LAMP GOODS, COAL. OH,
% cts. per Gallon.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Special attention given to Shoemaking
i'm all its branches. Mems Boots of our
own make always OH hand ut $50 up
Men and Boys Eastern made Boots and
Shoes very cheap. Ladies, Misses and
Children Boots and Shoes of every grade
constantly on hand.
Country Produce, ESPECIALLY CORN
taken in exchange for Goods. Keeps
everything found in first-class store.
We can undersell any house In this
vicinity, for obvious reasons; expenses
nominal compared with others; hence
walk or ride to puitields and save money.
We have full line OF HOME MADE
BOOTS, such as coarse and kips. AL
so received our supply of LINSEYS,
FLANNELS and YARN, all as cheap
as can be found in the markets gener-
ally.
j. Il. HAGLEY.
October 3, 1873. Is
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05

Fall Elections in the different States
take place on the days named below:
Georgia, October 2; West Virginia,
Indiana and Iowa, October 8; Ohio,
October IA; Mississippi, November 4;
Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois,
Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York,
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wis
consin, November S. In the Territories,
Idaho holds her election November 4,
and Arizona, Dakota, Montana, New
Mexico and Washington, November 5.
The vote of Massachusetts is about
100000, of which the Republicans usu-
ally pole 100000 Buffers fir ends
claim that he will get $4,000 Democra-
tic votes, $4,000 Republican and 3d.
600 Greenback.
A scamp turned up last week in New
York city who had married six pining
widows inside of 90 days, He was ar
rested and confronted by the poor dears,
and six EXPLANATIONS followed, On,
there's my husband!'
The Merchants shot tower, southeast
corner Fayette and Front streets; one
of the landmarks of Baltimore, and the
most complete piece OF work OF that
kind in the United States, was COM
rletely burned out on the night Of the
2lst ultimo.
A Kentucky farmer writes to the To-
cal paper, complaining of the low price
of dairy produce, and adds: 81 shall
not sell my eggs for eight cents dozen
it don't pay for the wear and tear OF
the hen
The attempt Of the Messrs. Collins,
of Philadelphia, TO build Brazilian
railroad around the falls of the Madeira
river seems likely to end in failure. But
two miles of rails are down, half of the
laborers taken out have run away, and
two thirds of the rest are sick, the life
of Mr.. Collins also Icing despaired OF.
His chief engineer predicts that the
road cannot be built in dozen years,
and no force of men can be kept at
the work for that length of time IN the
deadly climate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
ny Col Daniel Dechert & Son,

nJ~ Col. Daniel Dechert q Son, OF
Harrisonburg, Va, have issued the
second number of new paper entitled
esprit of the Valley in that place. 1t
is of large size ard conducted with much
ability, and we feel confident it will
prove a success. Col. Dan has the
spice aud vim to make a newspaper
''gh up and gil" and he knows no such
thing as fail. We have often remarked,
and we still stick to it. that Col. d. has
no superior ia the newspaper line. Put
him where you please, from editor down
to devil, in a newspaper office, and you
will always find him to be the ''right
man at the right place"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
THE SEASONS.

We do not often grow sentimental,
but the mutations of the seasons of the
year are so suggestive OF the Won
derful wisdom and most merciful kind
ness of benefcent Creator, that we
feel called upon to express our gratitude
and acknowledgement of his many
blessings.
In the twinkling of an eye We are
metamorphosed from the scorching and
depressing rays of a summer sun, and
quickly famed by the bracing breeze of
an autumn wind, which while it ami
mates humanity points its moral lessons
in the rapid decay of the vegetable
kingdom. 1t speaks through and to the
husbandman, who has matured and gar
nered his harvest, and now must pre-
pare to cast his seed into the bosom of
mother earth, where it may decompose
and fructify for the good of man.
The fall and decay of the scar and
yellow leaf should remind man that an
other turn of the wheel of time is carry
ing him on to'that undiscovered country
from whose bourne no traveller returns"
Therefore be mindful of HIM who COM
mands the winds and holds the destiny
of nations in the palm of his hands.
The seasons themselves break the
monotony of life, and if we had no 9TH
err evidence OF wise and wonderful
Ruler this alone should command our
serious consideration and profound
thankfulness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
LOOK no THE ELECTION.


Democrats and Conservatives, do mol
fail to come out to the Polls on Tues
day neat. Turn Out 10 a man and
cast your Votes for Martin T. Faux
ner, and the full Democratic Conssr-
pative Ticket.
The Spirit of jefferson wisely re-
marks, "let Democrats remember that
there is danger in apathy. But few
days more remains until the election,
and every active Democrat should do
bis uttermost TO get the full vote of the
party out to the polls. Let no sentinel
sleep at his post, and dream that the
foe is reposing afar; or, ere we are con-
scious of our danger, he may be upon
us and route us from our camp. The
Republican party of the Congressional
and Senatorial districts, and even OF our
own county, is not mapping. A secret
convention was held at Harper's Ferry
few days ago. What was discussed
or what action taken, has not been di-
vulged to us; but, rest assured, it was
held for something, and that something
may yet be developed. Let us, there
fore, leave no opportunity for our oppo-
nents to make breach in our lines
anywhere. We have in this Congress
sional district eighteen counties, and a
falling off OF two hundred votes in each
county, by that number staying away
from the polls, under the idea their
votes are not necessary, would loot up
loss of nearly four thousand in the
district-enough TO more than wipe out
our entire majority. In this Senatorial
district Mr.. Faulkner has an opponent
in the person of Mr.. Davidson, OF Nor
gan, who will at least receive consld-
cradle vote in his own county. 10
break the ranks OF the Democratic par
tv, it will assuredly be the policy of the
Republicans also to give him their sup
port. A light Democratic vote might
defeat Mr.. Faulkner's election. We do
not refer to these matters because we
think these things probable; but they
are possible, and being so, it is our boun-
den duty to guard against them. Be
sides, as we have hitherto remarked, we
want the largest vote possible at the
coming election. We want it to give
us the voice to which we should be en-
titled in future party conventions we
want it to keep alive the proud record
which our county has made in State
politics; and we want it TO aid in
swelling the majority of the State, that
it may have potent influence in shap-
ing the next national election. Rouse,
Democrats of Jefferson, and bring every
voter to the polls on Tuesday next"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05

nG- PERSONALS, &c.-We invite at
tention to the Real Estate sales which
will take place to-day Saturday.
Ex-Attorney- General A. K Syester,
of Hagerstown, has cast his political
fortunes with the greenback movement
The Third Quarterly meeting OF the
ME-. Church South, will be held at
Charlestown, commencing to-day, Sat
urday.
Hon. Henry G. Davis is stumping in
behalf Of Hons. Ben Wilson aud B. +.
Martin.
The Synod of the Potomac, OF the
Reformed Church, will hold its sixth
annual session in Hagerstown in the
First Reformed Church, commencing
on Wednesday evening, October 10th.
Queen Victoria has twenty six grand
children, and the returns are not all III
yet either.
Mary snatches up her slate, her satch'
ell and her rule, and hustles oil, lest she
be late, and get her lamm at school.
We understand r. P. II. Staub is
making quite an active canvass for the
Legislature in Berkeley county.
The Lutheran Synod of Maryland
held its meeting in Cumberland, Oct. 2.
A man who gives his children habits
of industry provides for them better
than by giving them a stock of money
Mr.. Milford Spohn, formerly of this
town, received the nomination for Con
gress, at the Cincinnati Greenback Con
vention, last week.
Col. Z. =. G. Lewis, formerly OF
Clarke county, Va, is prominently men
toned in connection with the democrat
ic nomination for Congress in the lilo,
boken district, n. J.
The Treasury Department has decl-
ded that the capital of NATIONAL banks
invested in U. S. bonds, and exempt
from taxation, must be estimated at the
face value of those bonds.
Our farmers seem TO be dealing heav-
ily in commercial fertilizers this fall.
There is no longer a doubt that the
growth of wheat is promoted by their
use, if the growing grain is not attacked
by drought.
A New York woman says there would
be thousands more tramps than now II
it were not for the noble self sacrifice oil
the fair sex in marrying and supporting
them.
Samuel Volt, carpenter of Viii,
Transport, was drowned at the -Four
Locks while at work replacing the tow
posts. He was poor man, and had
volunteered to take the place of another
carpenter, who was sick.
DR.. r. V. S. Quigley having purchas
ed the Drug Store of Gilbert Bros, al
Harper's Ferry, has secured the services
of Mr.. d. G. Donnelly, an experienced
chemist, and will meet all the needs Of
the people of Harpers Ferry and vicin'
ity in the Drug line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
MANHOOD,
How Lost, How Restored !

<yaI.,- Just published, Il new edition
AsE@ of DIR. CULVERWELL'S
SExay CELEBRATED ESSAY on
the radical cure (without medicine) Of
SPERMAToRRHGA or Seminal Mental and
Physical Incapacity .lmpedimemts to Mar
riage, etc; also CONSUMPTION, EPILEPsr
and FRS, induced by self-indulgence or
sexual extravaganza, &c.
sY Price, in sealed envelope, only
six cents.
The celebrated author, in this admira-
Bile Essay, clearly demonstrates, from 4
thirty years successful practice, that the
alarming consequences of self-abuse may
be radically cured without the dangerous
use of internal medicine or the applica-
ton of the knife; pointing out Il mode of
cure ut once simple, certain, and etfectu-
al, by means of which every sufferer, no
matter what his condition may be, may
cure himself cheaply, privately, and rad
ically.
sB~ This Lecture should be i'm the hands
of every youth and every man in the land.
Sent under seal, i'm plain envelope, to
any address, postpaid on receipt of six
cents or two postage stamps.
Address the Publishers,
TIE CULVERWELL
MEDICAL CO.,
Al Ann ST., New York;
Post Office Box, 1886.
Oct. 5, 1873. 1y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
nag DEcEAsEp.-We are called upon

bag DECEAsED.-We are called upon
TO record tie death of another one OF
our oldest and most respected citizens.
MIR. Jacob Hill departed this life OIL
Monday evening last, the 30th of Sep
tember, 1878, at 6 o'clock. He was a
kind husband, an affectionate father,
and an excellent citizen and neighbor,
and his departure will be missed by
many.
He had arrived at the advanced
age of 80 years, Z months and 25 days,
and was consistent member OF the
Reformed Church for many years. Thus
one by one, our oldest citizens are be-
ing gathered to their Fathers, passing
into eternity. His remains were con-
signed to the tomb in Elmwood Gene
tery on Wednesday evening at4 o'clock,
amid large concourse of sorrowing
relatives and friends. Rev. Mr.. Bow
man, pastor of the Reformed Church,
preached an excellent sermon at the res,
idence of the deceased, and also officia-
ted at the grave. Rest in peace!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05

p@- DRESS Goops.-That Emmert d
Fiery, Martinsburg, have the largest
and finest stock of Dress Goods in the
city, NO one will doubt, and if the peo-
pie will just call and see them and get
their prices, they will be convinced that
there is the place to buy all kinds OF
fine goods. Their new stock is now
open for inspection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
sg Major Samuel Dawson, of Nor

sg~ Major Samuel Dawson, of Nor
gan county, the regular greenback nom-
inee for State Senate in this District,
made visit to our town last week after
our paper had gone to press. 1t was
the first time We had met the Major,
and we found him to be sensible, I'M
pretending man, affable in his manners,
energetic in his movements and very
much in earnest. He is einphatically a
man of the people, and will, if elected,
devote himself unquestionably to the
faithful service of his constituents. The
Major has had life of varied experien-
ces. He was one of the California pio-
neers-one of the eighty who in lS49
left this county for the Pacific coast.
The three Washingtons, (Thomas, Frank
and "Lal, y the three Moores, Games
John and Henry,) Engle, Aisquith, Nc
Curdy, J. Harrison Kelley, Walter Bur
well, Thos. Miller, Jacob G. Miller, and
others whose names We cannot now re-
call, accompanied him across the plains.
lie is Democrat in general politics,
farmer by profession, and as an esti-
mate OF his standing at home we may
mention that he is magistrate, Vice
President of the Berkeley County Agri-
cultural Society, and also of the Freder-
lex County Agricultural Society.
He says he is going to win the polit-
ical race tor which he has been entered,
and it looks as if he would make very
good run for it. He may not have as
long a political pedigree as his competi-
tors rot as well trained and groomed
but he has the bone and sinew to in
sure speed and bottom, and we have no
doubt but that our young friend Faux
ner will be run to the girth from the
word go. Meanwhile we shall hold our
hat in hand to fling into the air when
we give our graduating shout for the
winning horse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05
nsy- We learn that Mrs. Richart

p9 We learn that Mrs. Richard
Williams, near Billmyer's Mill, raised
this season 1926 bushels of wheat from
81 acres-beiDg "a bushels to the acre !;
and from Is acres of which she raised
80 bushels to the acre. This is pretty
good farming, and especially so when a
lady has the management of the farm.
There are many men who profess to be
excellent farmers, who cannot DO halt
as well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-10-05

ng" GREEN TOMATO PICKLE.-The
Boston Journal of Chemistry gives the
following elaborate receipt for making
green tomato pickle:
"One peck Of green tomatoes, one
dozen onions. Slice and put in layers,
with salt sprinkled over them, and let
them stand until the next day, and then
drain off the liquid. One box of mus
tard (two gills), l 2 ounces ground
black pepper, one ounce OF yellow mus
tard seed, one ounce allspice. Pit the
pickle in a kettle in layers with the
spice, and add vinegar enough to cover
up all, first wetting the mustard, and
let the whole boil twenty minutes. The
same receipt is excellent made with halt
tomatoes and half green peppers, and
when done and perfectly cold, adding
ore gill Of olive oil"