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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

The Gordonsylle Gazette says:-
Jerry Huckstep, colored man living
near Oak Park, was found dead last
Wednesday on the road leading to
Madison Court House. Some mischief
loving person circulated the story that
he was killed by Robinson's elephants,
which had the effect of keeping mum
Der OF the colored population from the
rircns
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
BENSUN'S CAPClNE
POROTS PLASTER

was invented TO overcome the great objec-
tions ever found TO the old style OF porous
plasters that of slow action in bringing
relief. Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster
relieves pains at once aHd cures quickly.
1t imparts sensation OF gentle anu stimu
lating warmth. and brings rest and COM
fort TO the sufferer.
Benson's Porous Plaster received the
highest and only medal awarded to plas-
tiers Price % cents.
Zach genuine Bensou's Capcine Plaster
has the word Capcine cut through the
plaster. Take no other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
PIANOS 4 ORGANISE.

tory Prices. Great Reduction TO close out
present stock of 800 New and Second
hand Instruments Of five irst-class max
ers, fully warranted and at prices that
Defy Competition for this class of Instru-
ments. Agents Wanted for Waters SUI
perior Bell Organs and Pianos. illustrate
ed Catalogues Mailed. HORACE WA
TIERS q SONS, Manufacturers and Deal
erS, 20 East 18th ST., New York. Also
General Agents for SHONINGERS Cele-
brated Premium Organs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
'SDNIHd y AIN MO
DAILY
OVERLAND EXPRESS.

I TAKE pleasure in stating to the public
i that am now running Daily Express
from kermeySville Depot to Shepherds
town. for the purpose OF delivering goods
to and from that depot. and just as soon
as they arrive, and ut the lowest rates.
Persons having goods to be delivered at
kerneySville will please leave their or
ders with &. \. Licklider, Shepherds
town. | would be thankful for liberal
share of your patronage, and think it
would be to our mutual interest for the
following reasons: First, owing to late
RULE of the B. & o. Il. Il. Co., no goods
can leave the Depot until all charges are
paid. and by this arrangement the freisht
bills can accompany the goods. Second,
goods received in small lots cannot be de-
livered as cheaply and promptly by teams
from ShephcrdStJwn a by this express,
from the fact that there is more or less
uncertainty attending the arrival of or
dered goods. Passengers arriving on ANY
TRAIN. not connecting with the stage line,
will be furnished with transportation at
low price. Yours, &c,
Il. POWELL LICkLIDER.
April %, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
VEGETINE,
DOCTORS REPORT.

H. r. STEVENS, ESQ. -
Dear Sir-We have been selling your
valuable Vegetine for three years, and
we find that it gives perfect satisfaction
We believe it 20 be the best blood purifier
now sold. Very respectfully,
DIR. j. +. BROWN d CO., Druggists,
UniOnLOWn. XIV.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
STRAW HATS.

lust received large stock of STRAW
u HATS. for men and boys, of every de-
scription, which will be sold at bottom
prices. Call at Moulder's Corner.
L. w. CHAPLINE.
April 20, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
NOTICE..

THE annual meeting Of the Stockhold-
l. ers of the jefferson Savings Bank will
be held on the 10Th instant, between the
hours of eleven and twelve o'clock a. NJ,
when an election for seven directors for
the ensuing year will take place.
By order of the Board,
Il. +. HARRISON,
Cashier.
Nav 4, 1878. Nv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
STILL ANOTHER RIDIGIlOI
IN TIE
D. y. u.
Sunfsh PIOwS

so as to make them within the reach Of
all. These Flows have been in use
long enough to satisfy the most incredu-
lou> that they are the only reliable Flows
in this county to stand up TO the work
and to plow the soil well at all times.
They are put up of the very best material
and workmanship that this county can
afford. We, however, guarantee every
Plow to give satisfaction or no sale.
WEIRICk IL WELLER.
j. Sc. L. Barnbart, at Dullields De-
pot i our authorized Agent to sell Plows
in jefferson County, North of Il. 81 o. X.
X. W.. w.
Charlestown, Feb. %, 1873. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

IRON ] to $1,000 SHINGLES, made
l. from good timber and by experienced
hands, sold Oh the ground or delivered at
low figures, by
J. S. MELVIN.
Duffields, March 30, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
NOTICE
CONTRACTORS.

SEALED proposals will be received at
- my office in Bolivar for the erection
of three SchOol-houses zone TO be erected
in Bolivar, another ut Halltown, and the
other at Zion) until the 18th day of May,
1873. For plans and specifications call at
my office OH any Saturday preceding the
date above named, as will then be found
at home.
JAMES W. GRUBB,
Secretary of the Board of Education
of Bolivar District.
April -, 1873. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
VALUABLE FARM
AT
PRIVATE SALE.

THE undersigned offers at Private Sale
l. valuable Jefferson County Farm. 1t
contains about
ll2 Acres Of No. | Limestone
Land,
i'm excellent condition, about 10 Acres Of
which Is in good TIMBER. The farm
adjoius the farms Of Robert y. Duke and
William Engle, aud is near the Old Fur
mace road leading from ShepherdstOwn
TO Harper's Ferry, and about 3 miles from
UniOnyille.
This farm has upon it good Dwelling
House, good Barn, Out-buildings, and
under good fencing.
The farm will be sold at a very low dg
ure, upon easy terms, and persons wish
ingto purchase should give it attention,
and are invited to call on the undersigned
and examine the premises and terms.
JOHN &. MOLER.
March 8, 1873. If
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
English Hunting.

4 queer hunting scene, and one that
provoked much comment, occurred re-
Gently at Salthill, near Slough, England.
A special train from London had brought
down fifteen couples of stag hounds,
sixty horses, and as many huntsmen.
A cart containing an old deer named
Honesty" was next wheeled into posi-
ton, and the quarry turned loose.
Honesty" who it appears, had stood
the test three or four seasons, and was
personally known to the majority of the
company, at once made for the Burnham
beeches, followed by the whole pack in
full cry. Some of the fair weather
sportsmen were choked of, and after the
first mile or two had been passed over
the field became comparatively select.
One of the riders broke his collar bone,
and another had his head cut open.
Honesty proceeded on her course to
Amersham, and then to Chaneys, near
Rickmansworth, where she was finally
run down by tie dogs. Commenting on
the affair, q London paper says: "To
unearth and pursue wild animal to the
death may or may not be legitimate.
But to bring out and hound deer
known by appearance to most of those
present, is contemplate"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
A PIGEON Roost.

Such q scene as is presented at the
great wild pipeon roost in the Indian
territory, some fifty miles southwest of
this city, is very uncommon, and has no
equal anywhere in America. The
"roost" includes a space of about forty
acres in the timber, and when they re-
turn to the roost in the evening the
trees are perfectly black with them.
The Indians who own the land will not
permit other parties to take advantage
of the game, but hire men who sit at the
roots of trees and shoot and throw clubs
all night, and the next morning the
ground is literally covered with pigeons,
and they are gathered up, loaded into
wagons and hauled to this city, where
the Indians realize from 10 to Is cents
per dozen for them. During the day
only now and then pigeon can be seen
in the vicinity of the roost, but they in
variably return 1t night. Those who
own tho land say they have killed dozens
of wagon loads this fall and still the
number does not seem to diminish in
the lsast, nor does the nightly slaughter
seem 70 intimidate them.-Joptss Mems.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
A Blast at Lorne.

"On Thursday there was a strong
breeze and cloudy weather. Several new
faces appeared on deck. There was fish
ing for sesgulls, and the marquis caught
the first" do not know whether there
are any societies for the prevention Of
cruelty to animals in Canada, but if
there are, trust that the outburst Of
tosdytm which st present. ovesspsseds
Tho 6o1ntSy will not ppeeept tAp@sm-
bers noting that the passage which /
have quoted refers to the amusement Of
their Victory. I leave out of ell account
the intensely puerile nature Of the sport,
and only remark that to bait hook and
line with bit of pork, and then throw
it overheard until I hungry seagullswal-
lows II, is not Z pretty pastime. But to
drag on board tho wretched bird, with
the hook trans6xed into it's stomach,
throst or bill, simply to zee the "fun"
Of ito futtering, and then lot 1t 60 with
10 hook stu IA it, i abominable cruel
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
Business Prospects for 1870.

The Philadelphia North American says:
"People who look forth at the commercial
aspect are somewhat disheartened at the
absence of business activity and enter
prise. This encouragement deepens as
each successive prospect of renewed spirit,
to arise from some political event, proves
to be delusive. In England the condi-
ton of business is no better. Neverthe-
less we believe that the Republic is about
to make start on another era of ex-
pansion destined to be far-resching and
powerful, and this idea is so extensively
entertained that many capitalists are
eagerly waiting the opportunity of tax
ing the tide at the proper stage.
Through the whole of the revulsion
Philadelphia has displayed 50 much cour-
age, faith and endurance that We have
high confidence of the ability of our
people to do their whole duty when the
time comes. All the private improve
ments of the present season bear witness
to the dauntless spirit of our capitalists
and business men and encourage US TO
look forward with bright anticipations to
the business year 1879"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

The present population OF Germany
proper, or of all the territory compre-
hended in what is now known as the
German Empire, is estimated in round
numbers at 100000. There are in
the empire twenty-one universities; of
which the best known are at Berlin,
Halle, Bonn, Erlahgen, Leipsic, Goet-
tingen, Heidelberg, Jena and Koenigs-
berg. There are sixteen polytechnic in
situations, likewise; some 500 gymnasia
or high schools, large number of Especial
schools and over $4,000 elementary
schools. The attendance of children at
school for at least four or five years being
compulsory in nearly all the German
states the proportion Of persons who can
not read or write is exceedingly small.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

BEN WADE was the most original pre-
siding officer Of the United States senate
1t is related that one warm spring day
when he occupied the chair and his COL
league was absent, dinner time drew
nigh and he wanted to leave. Garrett,
of Kentucky, had the floor, and at last
Mr.. Wade could stand it NO longer.
Giving rap with:his gave], he said: "The
senator from Kentucky will suspend bis
remarks for a moment. The senator
from Ohio moves that the senate do now
adjourn. Those in favor will say aye
contrary minded, no-and the senate
stands adjourned until to. morrow at -
o'clock. The presiding officer was the
only senator from Ohio present, and he
not only put his own motion but cast
the only vote on it and then announced
the result.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
The Last Gun at Appomattox Court
House.

A correspondent of the Boston Courier,
who was q member of the Artillery
Brigade of the Fifth Corps, writes as
follows: It was late on the night of
April 9Th that we bivouacked, and, as I
remember it, most of us of the bri gade
staff took possession of an old house
on the outskirts of Appomattox Court
House. We were up betimes the next
morning, and a short march took us
within sight of this now historic little
hamlet. The cavalry and corps or 90
of infantry had headed off the enemy's
retreat, and there at length was the rem
nant of the brave old army of north
ern Virginia, with its beloved leader,
completely within our grasp. But some
little fighting had yet to be done to force
a surrender, and broken rattle of mus
kerry was already going on. Gen. VAIN
wright sent me back to bring up some
of the artillery, with orders to open fire
at once. The first guns that got in po-
sition were those of New York battery,
commanded by Capt. Rogers. It seemed
almost cruel to fire at such target as
the one before us. There, close together,
on either side of the town, were the Skin.
mishers of both armies already engaged,
and beyond on the rising slope were the
wagons and trains of all that was left of
the enemy's army, offered plain mark,
though one at a long range. Only two
or three schrapnel shots had been fired,
when the welcome news was passed along
that the white flag of truce was to be
seen somewhere on the line, and in &C.
cordance to its mission the noise of
artillery and mnsketry ceased-thank
God not to be renewed again. Then
came q grand pow-wow of the general
officers around McLean's house, when
old friedships broken by four years of
war were again renewed, and at the same
time the two great leaders were arrang-
ing for a cessation of hostilitiea On the
afternoon of that day the grateful mes
sage was delivered to all that 4 .surren-
der had been agreed upon. I have still
a souvenir of It all in a piece of the
famous apple tree. One or two days
after the event We of the staff thought
we would like to secure q piece Of the
tree, and 80 we drew lots as to who
should ride over and get it. One Of the
officers did the business, and brought
back q small: bough, which We cut up
and distributed. ~ =. g. - 49, garage
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

Mrs. SENATOR BRUCEis thus describ-
Ell by lady correspondent: "Mrs.
Bruce is slender, shapely woman, and
wears a costume of olive silk and velvet,
with bonnet to correspond, and long
gloves Of same shade. Her complexion
is thoroughly Andalusian, and she I'M
pressed me before I heard her name as
being Mexican or Spaniard. She has
delicate high-bred features, singularly
full of repose, and manner and bearing
eminently refined; Ter eyes are large,
and have the tender expression so special.
ly the popularity of the Moorish women.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

IT is announced that there will be in
ternational exhibition of sea and river
fishing material at Berlin in 1880. This
exhibition will contain not less than nine
departments. A programme will be sent
abroad soon, giving all necessary partic-
ulars to those who may desire to forward
oxh;h;%s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
AN ingenious substitute for illuminat-

AN ingenious substitute for illuminat-
ed tower.clocks is the use of magic
lantern, sometimes employed for street
advertising. A small lantern could be
so arranged as to throw the picture of
common watch or thermometer upon
suitable white screen in places much fire.
ouented at night. The movement of the
hands would be quite as distinct as those
of real clock with transparent face
and strong light behind it; while it
would have the advantage over many of
these that the axis to which the hands
are attached would not throw a shadow
often mistaken for one of the hands
themselves. The project recommends
itself to smaller cities unable to bear the
expense Of costly clock with illuminat-
ed face.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

LARGE deposits of coal are known to
exist at Puerto Liano, % miles from
Ciudad Real, Spain. In order to turn
them to commercial advantage, careful
inquiries have been instituted by those
interested in the Madrid, Saragossa and
Alicante railroad. The beds are report
ed to be so valuable that it is contem.
plated to construct a branch road from
the mines to the main line of the rail-
road.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
Distress In Great Britaan.


Great distress prevails amongst the labor
ing classes throughout Great Britain, owing
to the continued depression Of business and
the consequent failure Of heavy iron smer.
chants. Al Glasgow the depression aud dis.
tress are unexampled. The streets are
swarming with idle and starving men,
women and children. The lord provost and
magistrates are organizing very thorough
relief for the most urgent distress. A Dun.
dee dispatch says there il much misery in
that part of Scotland. No adequate meas.
ures for relief have been organized in the
northern part Of the country where fish.
ermen and agricultural laborers are desti-
tute. At Sheffield txo thousand children
and three thousand adults received aid last
week. The mayors relief : fund
amounts to $4,000. At Stockton
the distress is Increasing. Hun.
dreds Of families Of iron workers are desti.
tute and an influential committee 10 can
vasins for subscriptions and contributions.
At Storke.on.Trept great distress prevails,
which is enhanced by the severity Of the cold.
The distress committee 10 unable to keep
pace with the demands. At Manchester
vast numbers of the middle class poor, who
welsnSte epp1l toaohariH, ssre suffering
kSsnyavAs liveriSd dispatck. saya, II &C
many years since the working Glasses ep.
dursd such distress and privation. AtBris.
tol there are large number Of unemployed
and much suffering. At Wigsu there il
considerable distress among the better class
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
Complete Wreck.

The investigating committee Of the West
of England and South Wales District Bank
shows that the whole capital and reserve
funds have been lost, and there is further
deficiency of $l,50o,Coo for which the share.
holders are liable. There is NO possibility
of the reconstruction of the bank.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

TaE President, Joseph r. Hawley, has
called for q meeting of the centennial
commissioners at Philadelphia, January
10th, 1879, to make final settlement of
the affairs of the exposition. The COM
missioners have already paid the United
States one and half millions, and have
paid the stockholders II! per cent divi-
dend, and there will be still another
dividend
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
DAVIDSON 4 WHEELER, Publishers.
VARIOUS TOPICS.

A TOWN in Canada has peti,ioned the
Marquis of Lorne for the communication
of the sentence of a. murderer on the
novel grounds, first, that it has never
had an execution and does not desire
one, and second that, if spared, the con.
demned could be utilized as teacher.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
.enner Bale,

The Benner bale of cotton from Memphis
sold at the New Orleans cotton exchange
Cd the 18th and was bid on by Col. w.
Owen OF the Washington artillery for
$3.50, which amount goes to the family OF
the late Lieut.. Benner, L. S. A. The bail
will be forwarded to Galveston.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
He DrOpped 1t.

Detectives are a. work endeavering to
discover the whereabouts of about s11, 600
drawn from the treasury department at
Washington, on the ED inst, for the pur-
pose of paying OF the employas, and accord
ing to his report lost before he left the
building.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

ty. The chronicler of vice.regal small
beer adds :" the gull was set ct liberty by
order Of her royal highness.' lam glad
to5see that the Marquis of Lorne is I'M
der pettic0at government, for the wife
seems to have more sense than the hus-
band.-Londo, Echo,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
January Interest.

The secretary Of the treasury authorized
the payment of coupon interest on the pub
lie debt falling due January 1879, without
rebate, and in coin or currency as the claim.
ant may prefer. Registered interest will be
paid in like manner as soon as schedules
can be prepared.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
Railroad Accident.

A passenger train On the Grand Rapids
and Indiana railway, struck a cutter con-
tanning John Mc1ndre, his wife and three
children, at Hunts crossing near Plainwell,
Mich, Oh the night Of the 18th inst McIndre
was instantly killed, and his wife and one
child fatally injured. The train was stopped
and the dead and dying taken to Plaiuwell,
where medical aid was summoned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26
Fell In.

The roof Of Frank Hall, in Kansas City,
Mo-, fell in on the night of the 18th instant,
by the great weight of snow on it, and the
building was almost entirely crushed to the
ground. One man, name unknown, was
killed, aud several others more or less Sc.
riously wounded.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-26

The porte and Great Britain are negotiat.
ing concerning British jurisdiction over
foreigners in Cyprus. Great Britain recog-
nizes the Sultan's sovereignty over the
island, but denies that the capitulation con.
corning consular jurisdiction is still appica.
BILE there.