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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
THE GREAT
Cl als ie + {!
D. S. n 0 B L E
THE GREAT MARTINSBURG CLO-
THEIR,

UAS now been before the public one
| | wear. In this time his garments have
found their way 10 almost every part OF
Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.
The success OF his business has been,
considering the times, almost without :.
parallel. His great aim has been to sell
GOOD CLOTHING, and at a uniformly
low profit. lie has been dealing in the
Goods of such men as Wanamaker ~
Brown of Philadelphia, and Harris of the
same city. These are the princes III the
Clothing trade. >.
Mr.. y. has suits of almost every quail
tv and price, at prices for entire suits
from So and 81, and on up to the highest
prices found in Il Clothing House.
lie has also a special feature in his buSi-
ne.S-an order department. lie has an
almost endless variety of Samples from
which to select i suit or single garment.
lie has adopted Wanamakcr's rule OF
Guaranteeing satisfaction; and every gar
m.nt must be to the mind OF the purchas-
or. This feature of his business has been,
like his ready-made trade, decided sue
cess. He aims in this part OF his trade 10
combine the excellence of home work
with the chcapncSs of rcady-made.
GIVE HIM \ CALL.
MartimSburg, Nov. q, 1877.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
w artins burg Directory.
PERSONS yTSG T Ne @MRNBRG LINE OF
ATTENTION, READ THIS.

| desire to call the attention of the citi-
zcns of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
Ties TO the fact, that | have on hand u
large and elegant supply of family car
riages, buggies, rockaways, jenny linds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which am
selling lower than other dealers i'll my
line, either for cash, on time, or in eX-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. L ask attention
10 these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but | want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless, they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
10 fix up their market wagons, or TO make
temporary wagons, will find ut my facto-
" any kind they may desire, some of them
very good and will last a long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me a call, ii you want anything in my
line; it Will not be my fault if we don't
deal.
WM. F. GEYER.
Martinsburg, June 8, 1877, If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
PIANOS & ORGANS!
THE ESTEY ORGAN LEADS THE
WORLD!

HAVING obtained the Agency for the
Ii Gel, brated ESTEY ORGAN, also the
NEW ENGLAND ORGAN, | am pre-
pared TO furnish any person desirous OF
purchasing, ut the lowest possible rates.
These Organs need no comment, as they
have gained Il reputation unapproachable.
These remarkable instruments are adapt
ed to the wants of the most cultivated mu-
sicianS. THEIR MANY TONED STOPS,
MELODlOUS COM BINATlONa and ST. r.
PASSING BEAUTY, make them favor
ties everywhere. DO not fail to see them
and get prices before buying.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
TIE BRADBURY PIANO.

A household word, retailcd at lowest
factory price; especially recommended
for sweetness OF tone, durability and fin
iSh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
A CARD.

A S this is the time of the year ut which
a most persons subscribe for their Pa
pers and Magazines, | respectfully call
your attention to the fact that you can get
any Paper or Magazine published, from
me at the PUBLISHERS price. Don't send
your money away from your own town
when you can get just what you want and
at the same prices you have to pay else
where. Hoping you will favor me, and
thus encourage home institution, am
Yours, &c,
JAMES Z. BARNHA ART.
January 8, 1878. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
CONTINENTAL HOTEL
CORNER OF QUEEN AND KING STREETS,
MARTINSBURG.

THE undersigned hereby informs his
/ old customers and the travelling pub
lie in general, as we'll as the citizens of
Jefferson County, that he has taken pos
session of the above named Hotel where
he will he glad to see all his Old friends
and patrons and the public generally.
The House is new, commodiOuS, rooms
pleasant and airy, and eligibly situated.
The table will contain the very best the
markets can afford; the Bar with the
choicest liquors, and the Stable with the
best Of provender. -
WM. RUTLEDGE.
Nov. 5, 1877. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
WANTED! WANTED!

I WILL exchange Goods or pay the hi gh-
l est cash prices for Hides and Skins.
J. w, CHAPLINE.
Feb, 9, 1873. #
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
Notice..
PINP-NlKIBG AND PUMPS.

THE undersigned, Pump-Maker, offers
his services to the public as practical
Pumpmaker of many years experience, III
manufacturing pumps and repairing Also
puts in the
CENTENNIAL CISTERN PUMP
at low prices to suit the hard times, ana
knows that he cannot fail 10 please all
who may call on him. Full satisfaction
guaranteed or 10 pay. The pumps 40 NOT
freeze in winter. Corner Martin ana hal-
eigh Streets, Martinsburg.
All orders left with G. I. Lickilder,
Shepherdstown, will meet with prompt
attention.
JAMES f. POWELL.
Martinsburg, Feb. 8, 1878. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11
TIE WEBER PIANO.

4 COMPLETE TRIUMPH AT THE
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION! The
Weber Pianos received the highest award
at the Centennial Exposition, Beware of
other manufacturers claiming Centennial
award, as it is false. The Weber Piano
has also the best references of any piano
in the world. Send for Il catalogue con-
tanning account of factory prices, and the
Judges report at the Centennial, &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-05-11

TIE takes great pleasure in informing
III the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has Il full and well Sc
lected stock of Goods, purchased in Bos-
TON New York, Baltimore and Carlisle,
and in quality and price he challenges
comparison. His stock embraces Ladies,
Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Caters of every quality and style and OF
superior manufacture.
Gents and boys Hats ana Caps OF the
very latest styles. Gents and Boys Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers, and full line OF
childrem's Shoes, also Trunks, NaliseS,
Umbrellas, &c, &c,
He keeps from the very finest kereSo
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
Walking Shoe, insuring case and comfort
II the wear.
He keeps a general and well selected
sock which will be constantly replen-
ished with fresh Goods Of latest manufac-
tare. Ladies Caters Sl.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.2a to the best
grades. ,.,,,
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced of the superiority an"
cheapneSs Of his stock.
GEO. \. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
July s, 1876. u
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26
ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES.

The lights were burning in the street-lamps
yesterday morning when hundreds Of worshppers were
hurryiug to the first the various Roman Catholic
churches in the city, About o'clock the doors were
thrown open and in very short time afterward every
seat was occupied BY 4:30 o'clock standing room
could not be found in any Of the large churches ana
many were turned away for want of accommodation
At this early hour high masses were sung with the
same solemnity az Sundays. Masses were continued
at short intervals up IL o'clock at which hour the
last grand and an appropriate sermon
was preached large ngrtgatlon was attraetea 20
st. Cecillas Church, IN East One-uundreda
by the announcement that the would be sung oy
several OF the artists Of Mepesons Opera troupe The
X, rio and Gloria from GeneralPs mass In we're
rendered by the full choir. aud the solo Cantique de
Noel" was sung by SlGnor Frapoi. Mile. Par9dl sang
al the ofertory the ave Maria by Rialp and Signor
Coreli gave the solo "Passente Nume." Father
Flattery preached the Tie Rev. Father DxoD,
was ordained at Troy by Bishop acNierney last
Saturday Gel brated his first mass at 81. Lawrences
Church. ia East Eighty-fourth-st It interesting
occasion cOngre cation. Father Dixon yeung
and was brought up IN the parish Inc Rev father
MOylan OF the Jesus, preached at the young priests
first mass All the collections yesterday Will be gwen
% orphans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26

there was tree with presents for the children and pa
TENTS Yesterday at so M high rc mas Sa, ~p present.
a 6s full r, saSf Of BE- %sc Episcopal
we're held At 1850 a. and there was service &c
turkey were furnished to the 600 patients for
dinner besides eake PIE and T's saues Celery
apples, oranges and ice-cream Commissioners cox
Bailey AM Brennan visited the patients during tne
was served 10 the 327 Inmates Orlers gwen that
pains should be spared to make the prlsohers as
were furnished to the $50 prisoners in the CITY prisons
which include the Tombs and Jefferson ana Essex MAI
At Ludlow Street Jail the prisoners had extra fare
No bed. but the prisoners enJoyed 'ne
The ror OF Caste Garden was beautifully trimmed
with smiax and evergreens by William CHRISTIAN lore
man OF the workmen. and the Garden presented very
cheerful aspect to the arriving Immigrants The Ma
tiOnal cOOrs were hoised at sunrise by Mr. Christan
IsIa nj under tue cha &c OF the Commissioners OF Emf
grafton gwen bouDtfu diuler YESTERDAY. oupel
e We tiTtv.three boys a suit OF clothes and frock TO
OF The girls Tney were also presented WIN Toys
Al Randail's Island, steward Osborne visited the
nstitu IONS to see that each inmate was wen
provided tor The and girls at tie Idiot Asylum
were Great glee over the dinner 81 turkey ana AZ
with ravenou. appetites. Toe roo children IN tne
HOSPITALS most whom suffering from chronic COM
lalnts, tried he az ,yfu as posEiDe, ana every
eor was made TO give them merry ChIistnaS nnTy
ways with TOYS presented by Mrs. Gibbons. Tue
unates spent the day hstlessy release from the sua
LABOR being their principal cOuse OF enjoy meht'
Dr. Howard and ste ward Taggart at the Infants Asy-
uu tried 10 the dav pleasant for the httle ch
dren. Al Harris ISLAND. Warden Dunphy made sue
cess nj attempt TO amuse the inmates. The prisoners
ana unatIcs seemed very grateful for the generous al
owaner of holiday fare The RESIDENT physician Wis.
ea his patients. cheering them with kind words ana
q good dinner. -,
About seventy urchns sat down to dinner nj the News
boys LodCing HOUSE, No. 211 West Eghteenih-st, az
D. M Yesterday They NoceI Gus and voraciOus'
Dmuer over, The evening devoted 10 II selBht-
oiuand pei ormance, which the boys supplemented oS
There was a sound OF revelry last night at the News
boys Lodging House, No. 3l4 East Thrty-hfthst DIN
ner Was served there at O'Clock. Tue merllng that
followed was called to order by the Hon. William T.
D dye. Several OF the inmates came before ther crt
lca companions with vocal and instrumental music
and obtained the good cheer of Chr stmas as re-
ward. Two snrts were given TO each OF the boy
many of whom were bareiOOted and scantly clau'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

The Fer Dr. H. C. Potter Of Chuyeh (PrOsdnt Epis
" ooDdl
Grace Church has seldom been more crowded
than yesterday morning Sot only the pew ANA aisle
sttings hlled. but large number were obliged to
stand throughout the service. The chancel and pillars
we're decorated with eyergrecns, smlnx hoy-berries
AMI myrtle and several flower pieces were in other
pnrts OF the church. The service opened with
them by Handel and closed with Recessona, which,
together with the Oertory after the sermon. sung
nv Miss Ida ". Hubocn, Miss Anna DrasdlI, George
s,,uu,ou and Adulpn sOlst. assisted by two chDrs.
The rector, the Rev. Henry c. Potter, d. D.,
took no iesular text, but delivered II sermon
10 the Centennial 0f 1876 wben these United States of
America recalled the days made memorable by the great
striles ana great sacrifices Of tue American Wope aud
said wondered II the people had once recalled the
centennial tulj Christmas Day. Nothing could he
more appropriate than recall the in this city
100 years ago. Ihen the City of New IOIk included
Ia thar part the iiand lying below ST. Paurs Church.
one hundred years Christmas Day NeW-iork lay
III ashes AID the dcsOate ruins were called Canvas
live tents aud hld no better prot elton from tue coid
rung air The largest building in the city then
the Liberty street Prison, which was OycrcrOwded wtI
wbOSc suhcrlngs have becu terrible,
as the windows III the builaing were broken. aud the
winds had clean sweep through. The inmates
heard the toling OF Christmas bells, but what
mOckcry 10 To them Many were In want
aud distress now. There festivities them and
hearts made glad. The changes since thea, aud
them not 10 forget the want sorrow and iepury OF
others In the homes where there Is plenty where the
ehidren made happy and the uf the world
FORGOTTEN the me thai and praise OuSht 10
20 up 10 God for the prosperity lie has conferred What
CONTRAST ths city presents that OF hundred
ago Tne preacher hoped that any reports Of suffering
which might reach the OF his hearers would not
cause psng oil seaecusaion. but rather feeling of
palhy that others might catch the c0uagiOn OF
aid giving II there those 20 whom his hearers could
sprak loving word he hoped they would teach them
the mea ID
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26
THREE WONDERFUL SCENES.
THE R,u Thomas Irs,t Year General aud Chancellor
81 dnn, Church (ROmda CdthOiiel.

81 Ann, Church (Eomda CdthOiieJ
The altar of st. AIMS Church, on Twelfth
st. had little CHI decoration at the services yester
day morning The theme of Father Pr ston's sermon
was the three scenes-which he said were the most
wonderful which the mind OF man could contemplate
the creation Adam birth the son of God. and he
final coming OF Christ The three scenes. the preacher
"A d. were Iuseparaby bound together. and the second
explained tho two others. Paradise prepared at
the CREATION and into the beautiful God ushercd
the greatest work Of His hand-man. who expresses
even IN his body the greatness OF his Creator and In his
soul reveals the truth Of the trinity im memory, will
and understanding. When the second came the
u,ga, WAS At It's darkest on every side in
deity unbellof and idolatry. During this dark night
God chose To bring into this world of His
own Son. But there only \ manager In which the
motnrr nf Christ could find refuge when brought
T,,tb ibe Deliyerlucc OF mankind in the middle oil
rhe night did the Day forth. In the SECOND Adam
was life and tho life the lie OF men Here the
ID VINE takes the human form. and God and
God ~ thus brought To ths intellect OF nan God be-
cane man taat He might convey to us conception OF
hs tnre and lIft to know that which alone is
worthy of EiowirdEc-our God. In Bethle .em began
tbc Lie which the light OF the intellect and this ght
shall grow stronger and stronger until IL Is the perfect
day. -, .
HIS aud To teach IL aspire after God. The Of
RethrhrIn br ngs out Christ the hight OF hearts,
oar affections Love or 10 wrecks. Our heats
madr God Is human In HIS acts OF tenderness
and the fitness Of the hearts affection Behold your
God as your brother Here tins day He
Is hands TO make all loves sacred. know
like Innt OF this blessed day which brings
whom we have loved Tne old vacant seats are
Ned, the long separated are united
It there comes the last the closing scene. The day
Of the son or Man uaslenH TO its close But while all
ybout grows darker, within around the altar God.
the nrbt grows Dri Inter. To Bethlehem, Them with your
whole being ana ION Ia the SONG; fcace on earth 10
af
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26
CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
HOW THE DAY WAS KEPT.

EXERCISES IN THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES GENE
RosITY AT THE CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
now THE POOR AND SUFFERING WERE CARED
foR-oBsERvASCEs IN SUBURBAN TOWNS.
Christmas was concentrated yesterday IN the
old-time fashion, the bitter wind rendering 1t more
of fresde holiday than usual. There was large
attendance at many churches and appropriate ser
mons were preached. Outdoor sports and
pastimes were neglected because OF the cold
Charitys open hand made the day bright for the
inmates of public and private institutions. All en-
joyed the dinner and presents which came with THIS
festival. The day was unusually quiet in the city,
and little disturbance and few crimes were reported
by tho police. In suburban towns the day was
generally observed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES.
CHRISTMAS IN TIE CHURCHES.

SERVICES IN THE ROMAN CATHOLIC. PROTESTANT
EPIScoPAL AND OTHER NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY
THE REV. DR.. o. II. TIFFANY, FATHER PhEsioN
AND TIE REV. DR. II. C. POTTER.
Christmas was generally observed as relgious
festival in Roman Catl Ole, Protestant Episcopal
and many other churches. Chancels and affairs
were bright with Christmas green and the scarlet
holly-berry and the music was specially adapted
to the occasion. At st. Panl's Methodist Episcopal
Church the Rev. Dr. Tiffany preached on The In
carnate Christ; Father Preston. at st. AIMS
Roman Catholic Church, spoke of the Creation OF
man, the birth of Christ and the Second Advent, as
the three wonderful events in the worlds history.
The Rev. DR.. Potter talked in Grace Church Of the
scenes in New York one hundred years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26

DEFECTIVE VIsIoN.Aln the Journal de Ply
sque II. Javal mas recently discussed the snOecI Oh
'astgmatsn" In avery interesting manner He DeueNes
that many persons suffer som this defeet OF VISION
than Is usually supposed-sufer without knO"lHgh II.
H., nyouosrs Ms a very simple test of this that equal
number OF lines oil equal distances ana equal thickness
be ruled vertically aud horizontally on rheet OF p'
side by si,ie and. after the lines have been iooAu Az
and the apparently distinct fixed on then inc
should be turned ninety degrees. The 'erueai INC
then become horizontal, and IL Is cheek against s
inaccuacy in ruling, If, with the changed zon-
saue r ult WITH regard 10 the then vertlchl anu
TAI lines IL noticed. When people are once euas1.ted
Of ta,ar ,IgnIlsn they probably want o NC sse.ns
hv asses NJ laval points out how very lew opup fur
know how to test the kind OF glassns needed anu
nsnes tnls method: He draws number of lihes az 10
inv from a point fixed angular disIancesi son-
hr ookr, at with succession uf lensVs OF dlh dis
yexIIy Til one 10 reached that restores AT hAe" ~
rance the image lost To the n 'ke'i eye.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26

whose feelings were alienssed from each other In enmy
to come together and whisper IN eacn otnors eafS
peace ON earth, good will toward men"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-26

Many man who Is yearning in bis lnmH eSs
souI Ioe ouckwnrat cakes Of morning has iOuno So
s,.apus statement, aMy dear. priced some searsan
sseks on my way home to-day" 20 act Ike ehaf~'"
tAndrews Bazaar,
The Hawaiian gazette., 1878-08-14
A Good Story.

We (Stanthorpe Posi- are indebted TO Mr..
james Worrel OF SugarIoaf, a gentleman upon
whose veracity we place the best reliance for
the following account Of most extraordinary
occurrence. We give the statement as nearly as
possible in Mr.. Worrels own words IL give
you the details of very rare occurrence. A
boy Of mine. about IL years old was sent a mes
sage, last Saturday week, about o'clock p. IN.
About halfway between my place aud Connolly's
on a well-used road, kangaroo came from be-
hind. took him up and carried him. without
stopping. to the Maryland company's ground.
about mile and a half over some very rough
country. The lad got home about dusk. his face
bloody, and, seemingly, half mad. He soon be-
came sensible, however, and by the time got
home-an hour afterwards-he was sufficiently
recovered to be interviewed | think the lad
must have been crazy for while his coat was
split open down the back but although his face
was covered with blood when he got home. there
was not scratch on him. The kangaroo must
have been a good sized one to have carried him
(about 65ib weight) SO far, and without a spell /;
and it seems strange that 10 the act of jumping
he did not strike the boy with his feet. | have
not the slightest reason to doubt the truth Of
the boys statement What was the motive that
prompted the action? Some say that if there
had been any water convenient he would have
drowned the boy. | have notion that the kan
CARGO was one that bad lost it's joey and was
making an attempt to adopt one Moral When
a child of tender years goes along where kanga
roos may be, dog, large or small. is very good
company" Sydney Eoening Ne,cs
The Hawaiian gazette., 1878-08-14
Career of a Great Merchants.


Charles Morgan. the railroad and steamship
millionaire, deceased. one of New York's
merchant princes. having been in active business
for nearly seventy years. He was born at Gin
ton. CT. in 1905 the seventh generation from
James Morgan. the founder OF the family in
America, who came to New England from Wales
in 1886. After meager common school educa-
ton in his native place, Mr.. Morgan went to
New York when IA years of age clerk in n
small retail grocery. Energy aud reliability told,
and soon he was in business for himself selling
ship stores. Then he found profit in bringing
fruit and vegetables from the West Indies and
southern ports of the United States. and invested
his spare capital in briggs and schooners devoted
exclusively to developing Southern coastwise
commerce. His first venture in steam vessels
was the establishment oil II line between New
York and Charleston. and he soon increased his
vessels on that line and established others on the
coast of Texas In 1886 Mr.. Morgan began to
build his own massive engines and boilers. MS
works obtaining wider celebrity under tho owner
ship of John Roach. During the war most of
the Morgan heet was put into government EN-
pIov. but with the return of peace the active
merchant again sent his vessels I:to all Southern
waters almost monopOizIng the traffic of the
Gulf ports 1t was 10 further his enterprises that
he bought the New Orleans. Opelousas aud Great
Western Railroad paying $1,000 900 Tor IL aud
spending much more to put it in good condi-
tIon aud for this reason also he obtoned control
| of the Houston and Texas road. He also spent
$500 600 in dredging channel through AIcha-
falaya bay built wharf . 500 feet long At H.
| dianola, the finest in the Southern States. and
| expended other thousands in the same wise fash
tion. Mr. Morgan has managed his immense
| business alone, with but such assistance as he
received from the assistants he selected with u
rare judgment of men. and retained by fair sala-
| ries and every token of confidence and apprscia-
rion. The principal benetaction of this honora-
| BILE and successful merchant TO build aud en-
dow the handsome school building which bears
his name in his native place at cost of over
$4,000. de also gave 10 Yale College the
bronze statue of Rector Person, the first Presi-
dent of the College. copy of which together
with statue of Mr.. Morgan has been erected on
the school grounds at Clinton.