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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06

AT the annual election Of your Lod ge,
you are called upon to determine not
only who shall be greatest during the
approaching Masonic year, but al-o,
practically, who shall be greatest during
the two succeeding years, for the Senior
and Junior Wardens almost invariably
are regularly advanced to the supreme
station in The Lodge. Certainly these
are two questions of prime importance,
namely, who shall be Master aud who
Junior Warden; and there ret~o other
question Of only less importance, as TO
who shall occupy the Treasures and
Secretarys stations, for absolute 66eliiy
is required Of the one, and uausual &C
curacy aud business tack for the other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06

B9- For cheap Bleaehed and Brown
Muslins, Striped Sterlings, Tickings,
SC, &c, call at Emmert & Fierys one
price store, Martinsburg
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06
DISSOLUTION
OF
CO-PARTNERSHIP.

THIS Is to give notice that the eo-part-
/ nership heretofore existing between {.
NJ. Watson 4 =. ii. Watson Of Eeetown,
jeff. Co., W. Va, has this day april lst,
1879 been dissolved, by mutual consent,
G.. VI. Watson retiring, having sold his
interest to James y. Watson. The firn,
will continue to do business under the
name of James T.. Il y. ii. Watson. The
books OF the old firm are nj the store for
settlement, and all indebted are requested
to come forward and settle up immediate
y. JAMES T.. WATSON,
=. II. WATSON.
L.eetown, April q. 1873. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06


bS- The Fairmont Nest Vrgininn
publishes a letter which was recently re-
ceiyed by Rev. Mr.. Gibbous, rector of
the Episcopal Church in that place,
from Rev. George w. Peterkin, OF Bal
timore. The letter states that the wri-
ter intends to accept tie Episcopate of
West Virginia to Which he was lately
elected. All that is COW necessary to
confirm the choice of ne above named
gentleman, is the app oval of majority
of the Bishops and standing committees
of the Episcopal Church in this coun-
try. f
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06
CO-PARTNERSHIP.

CO-PARTNERSHIP.
NJ X. Samuel Emmert having sold out his
VI entire interest to Frank 5. Emmrrt,
the business hereafter will be conducted
under the name Of the old firm.
y +. FIERY,
y. $. EANLKr.
Martinsburg, April 6, 1873. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06

On motion the report was adopted.
Mr.. d. S. Rentch moved that the Treas
urer be requested to buy twoe of the
Corporation bonds. After considerable
discussion the motion was adopted.
Mayor Fleming then appointed the
following commissioners to superiptend
the election on Monday, April lst, 1878:
Jacob Ferrells, J. II. Shepherd and Z.
Il. Smooth. The Council then adjourn
ed sine die.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-04-06
DISSOLUTION
OF
CO-PARTN ERSHIP.

THE Co-Pslrtusrship heretofore existing
1 between the undersigned, under the
tirm irlme of Emmert q Fiery, is this day
tApril /, 1879 dissolycu by mutpol cou-
sent. SAMUEL EMMETT,
Il. +. FIERY.
The New York herald., 1878-10-20

A
FURNITURE.
RARE BARGAINS.
Buyers should fall this stock. II 10 prob
ably In city for the lowess
priced More than $50 different patterns Of the newest
stvles Of solid and Bedroom suits NJ S24 and
upward. 225 Parlo suits, styles. well made, At S47
and 80 designs in sideboards NJ $23 and
ward Also Dining Chairs, Tables. Hall Stands Library
Tables Chionnisrs &C., &c. In large quantities aud res
markSbie Tor cheapness
GEO. G. FLINT & CO..
manufacturer,
STORES NOS. lo4, lo6 AND ios WEST i4rH sT<
between eth and 7th avs. one door west Of eth av
FURNITURE,
al Carpets,
The New York herald., 1878-10-20
IMMENSE REDUCTIONS
/ BAUMANN BROTHERS,
| 22S AND $50 HUDSON ST..
| CORNER BROOME,
ARE NOW OFFERING
FURNITURE. CARPETS AND BEDDING, |
AT THE FOLLOWING Low PRICEs:-

PARLOR SUITS AT r..................... ......s8 90
PAINTED CHAMBER SUITS. II 10
WALNUT CHAMBER SUITS. 80 %
WALNUT CHAMBER SUITS (MARBLR top ~ 90
SIDk BOARDS 20 %
SOFA BEDSrEADS............. ................. ~ w
LOUNGE BEDS........................ 75
WALNUT BEDST EAD DS..........................5 90
BUREAU AMI GLASS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -. OU
hOOkCASES.. ..................... 10 10
WAKDkOBES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
CORNER STANDS 10
EXTENSION .......... 90
BRUSSELS CAkPEfs, FER YARD........... -. rs
lNGRAIN CARPETS, PER YARD...... 30
STAIR CARPETS, PkR RYARD..................... Is
UILCLOTIS ............................ rs
HAIR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -. no
JUi X TOP MATfREsSES......... .............. %
STRAW MATTRESSES. I 10
PILLOWS. .......-....... ......... -. =. -. SO
Weekly and monthly payments taken.
BAUMANN BROTHERS,,
22S and 230 Hudson st.. corner Broonne.
The New York herald., 1878-10-20
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY OCTOBER 90 l78oUINTUPLE SHEET
TRAvELLERs' GUIDE.

RoAT FOR oATsKILL, sTUYVEsANT AND INTER.
Dmsdiate xndngf will leave pier 81 Harrison st. North
River. daily. Sundays excepted at r. NJ
DOsT0N-vIA FALL RIVER Line MAGNIFICENT
Dsteamers BklSTOL and PROVlDENCE leave pier -
North kyer daily, sundays excepted, at $50 r. full
nights Tickets sale principal ticket ofees
Leave Brooklyn. via "Apnexn boat, at 4 r. N.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
TRYING TO BREAA MARRIAGE TIES.
MISS oLNEY's LETTERS TO Mr.. NEWELL.

MISS OLNEY'S LETTERS TO Mr.. NEWELL.
INCIDENTS IN HER LIFE IL NEw-YoRK AND OTHER
PLACEs-TEsTIMONY AGAINST MRS. NEWELL.
At the Opening of the Newell divorce case
yesterday Judge Lawrence stated that to-lay being
Good Friday he would not hold court Several fashion
ably y-dressed wOmen In addition to the hve who nave
been IN constant attendance, were present yesterday
and were evidently in sympathy with Mrs. Newell Both
the plaintiff and the defendant showed In their eounte
nanccs traces OF care and anxiety.
Mr. shafer offered evidence the letters that had been
written by Miss Olney TO Mr. Newell The Court allowed
letters TO be read with the exception OF those writ
ten after the present trial began, which was many
months ago The letters read were OF an unimpoItint
character O great part OF them beng taken up with
business matters, and the rect being filled with social
gossip or general observations. In one letter.
written IN the latter part OF 1876, Miss Olncy
said she thought the depression In business was
largely due the Presidential election and its uncer
tain result large e that occurred IN tue vicinity OF
her home was graphically described When everybody
around her running 10 the hre she went caimly
back 10 hCr aud continued her fehdng OF one uI
Mhhle COLLINS novels IN aother s'ie s.', @ ~,
she writing the newsboys were crying upon me
And She addoI: "one cannot help plying him,
although he deserves TO be brought To Justice she
intiates intention OF selling out her stock OF goods
aud gong To Paris live. AuOhcr letter written soon
after Mr. Newes departure for Europe, was dated from
prlscd she thinks, learn that she far away from
her home soon after parting with him, but urges the
''N'''
into II n0rd description of the mountain sccncry-OI
combined snow and rIiu and sunshine effects.
Mrs Ana NoMauus called TO testify as to Miss
Olncy's domestic habits. The witness said she kept
paper stand IA University place, near Fourteenth-st,
ana every morning Miss Onry leave her rooms ana
10 INTO restaurant for her breakfast. she always
walked with her mead down. and never looked at any
one The witness was asked how she knew that Miss
Olncy went Tor her breakfast when she went mo the
I'm course that's what she was after" she said;
hat's what the places for, sur ana The witness lhds
nantiy left lie stand amid laughter.
kuOMitgu,
q boarding house No. 90 SOnef set-st.. Boston, at
which Mrs Newell lived In 1870 The witness repeated
the story told on Wednesday Of man Duing seen eaIg
one morning leaving Mrs. NcWells looms aud her sub
soqucnt dismissal from the house.
INC tral waa nliOnned until Monday.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
TO EUROPE ON AN AMERICAN STEAMER,

The American Line, whose steamships sail
from Philadelphia every Thursday. and from Liverpool
every Wednesday. is the only transatlantic line whose
vessels sail under the American flag Four Of the six
steamers were built the Delaware River The Red
star line being under the same management as this,
holders Of excursion tickets by this line have the option
of returning upon Red Star steamships from Antwerp
~ they desire The ships of the American Line are
classed in the highest grade Of the Bureau Vertas
Their equipment is in full conformity with the laws OF
the United States and their e-savng apparatus pro-
nOunced by the Supervising to be most
satisfactory The vessels now receiving In turn
their regular Spring Overhauling,
The Red Star Line steamships sail twice month, al
ternatey from Philadelphia and New-YOrk TO Antwerp
The company have five steamers and two more OF 1000
tons each will be completed before the end OF the year
They the strongest ships afoat being double
with hull within the othor each In itself water tiRh
The cabins and saerOoms Of the rstclass are above
the main deck, amdships The state-rOoms are outside
The secOndclaSs and staterOOms are also above
the deck aft Antwerp having the advantage OF
favorable geographical position, with complete railroad
connections with the entire Continent OF Europe this
makes q hort and cheap route TO Belgium, Holland,
France, Middle and Southern Germany ana other points,
20 which special rates are arranged.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
WESTERN RANKRUPTS,

CHICAGO, April 18.-The threatened repeal
of the bankrupt law has caused unusual activity in
bankruptcy proceedings this week. -Four cases of
bankruptcy were recorded each Of Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday mornings; twelve Thursday
and to-mouow's record will contain ten petit
tions filed to-day. OF these the most Inn
poraut that of Andrew j. Cooper real estate dealer
whose secured debts are 1000 with securities worth
unsecured debts Sl7l 00O and assets to meet
them, $75 900 worth Of Ohio lands, encumoeied Tor
$50 600 various other assets more or less valuable
B. L. HaIre & Co. also hed petition. The firms debts
are small but j. II. Bryant, Of the partners owes
$l26 900 with no assets. ,, .
ST. LOUIS April ls-The creditors OF William Keller.
an extensive retail clother OF this city, representing
pettion An bankruptcy against him to-day Keiler's
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
THE TEXAS BORDER.

-
RoBBERIEs AND MURDERS by IsDIASs AND DEspr
RADoEs-oFFICIAL DISPATCH FROM GENERAL,
ORD
CHICAGO April 1S.-The following was re-
ceived at General sheridans headquarters this after.
neon:
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. April Is.
1djutaRt General Dirision Missouri, Chicago:
Tho commanding officer at Fort Duncan has tele-
graphed, what seems TO be trustworthy information
that party Of Indians crossed nto Texas saturday
night sixty miles below that place and also that part
OF Ipans and two Mexcas passed Pefoias Mexico last
week. on their way to Texas.
brother OF the Marshal OF Laredo murdered, on
Sunday. by desperadOes sixty miles from that place
Cavalry scouts are out between Laredo and Fort Dun.
eau, and likely to hear Of the Indians II they have
crossed the river.
The commanding officer at Fort Clarke reports that
four horses were stolen within few hundred yards OF
the post there Saturday night The trail cf the
thieves was followed tO the Rio Grande and two OF ths
thieves on the other side The thieves were
seen to cross, and were recognized as Moxicans.
The commanding officer at Fort stockton reports that
Lieutenant gelow, who, wlth.a detachment, has been
EscOnddo found part Of the mail and returned To-
EscOnddo, April 10.
The commanding officer at Fort COnchO reports thai
the Indians in vicinity Of Fagunas have been quies
recently, and that cavalry now moving IN that d
rectiOn with orders to attack and pursue them even 10
their reservation The commander Of the fort has been
advised Of the attack the mail EscOnddO, and
will be IN good condition 10 intercept the mail robbers
II they should move north. ORD, BrigadierGeneraL
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
RAILROADS AND CANALS.
COMPETING FOR WEST-BOUND FREIGHT.
THE CANALS GETTING BUSINESS IRON the TRUNK

COMPETING FOR WEST-BOCND FREIGHT
LINES
The managers of the canal lines are making
extraordinary efforts 20 secure wesbound freight, and
many contracts have been made already Large Jobbing
houses at Chicago Toledo Detroit Cleveland, Buffalo
and other Lake cities refuse, in numerous IN
stances 10 submit longer TO the rates es-
tablished by the trunk lines, and threaten TO
send all their shipments by canal aud steamer
unless an Immediate reduction is made An agent Of the
Blue Line says that commission merchants are In earnest
and will certainly resort to the canals unless the rail-
WAY rates OH westbOund freight are cut down lie also
says that few weeks ago the executive committee OF
he trunk lines resolved to reduce the west hound rates
so per cent anticipation Of the opening Of canal nav
CATION but before the circular was ISSUED ms ACTON
was reconsidered and indefinitely postponed AZ one
result this agent that In less than two working
that the transfer OF merchandise 90 the canals I'm add
ton 10 the diversion OF trade to Boston, VIII be seriously
felt by the railroads.
Co OF Cleveland, have made a contract To snip 100
eases OF dry goods by canal and steamer from this city
TO Cleveland at 20 cents per 100 pounds To be delivered
I'm ten days agreeing to ship all goods over ms route II
the goods delivered III the stipulated time. Tie
tunk charge 40 cents 100 pounds Tor the same
distance. IL Is also stated that j. Y. Farwe
A. Co and Field, Letter * Co.. OF Chicago have deter
mined 10 use the canals They have been offered CON
tracts at 80 cents per 100 pounds, against 10 cents
demanded by The railroads Large dry goods houses In
this city have advised their Western customers to
their goods advance OF immediate needs and TO
shin them canal which Will bring them Ia points Of
destination in time for use, at great reduction In rates
100 pounds railways charging i3 cents for the
distance.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
THE FIVE POINTS MISSION.

Steinway Hall was crowded last evening by
the friends Of the Five Points Mission. on the occasion
of the twenty annual reception of the Day school
The platform was filled with little boys aud girls In all
about 25O upon rising tiers of seats The exercises con
sisted of anthems chants chOruses, addresses duets
solos, ectaons and casthenic exercises by the children
and addresses by A. w. Stout, Dexter A. Hawkins, and
the Rev. c. $. Brown, tho superintendent. Inc au-
dience manifested much pleasure at all that WAS done
and said or sung Among few guests who sat on the
platform was ThurlOw Weed. OF the juvenile part or
the performance that which pleased most perhaps
nastics by large class All done in time with music
Then there spelling down" The children spelled
brayely through peddler and potatoes" but aux
iary finished all except four. An important part OF
the performance by the elders IN the assembly The
needs of the mission described by the supcrncnd
ent, and appeal made for aid. 4. " stout. OF
the Nation u Shoe and Leather Bank, offered 81 600
Smaller sums were then subscribed until $1,000 was
raised.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
TWENrY-FiVE YEARS A SWIADLER.
PLYMOUTH WHITES CAREER-yICTMs IN MANY
STATES.

PLYMOUTH WHITES CAREER-YICTiMs IN MANY
Plymouth better known as "Plin." White,
who WAS surrendered, on Saturday, TO the Massa-
chusetts authorities TequstiOn from
Governor Rice has been known as conf
dence operator for twenty-five years lie
WAS born III Weathersfcd, W., and learned
the printers craft at Montpelier. He was not long
compostor, but served as reporter papers
I'm various New-Epgland cities, and at one time
on The Herald, OF this city. Abandoning the
profession, he became salesman In mercantile house
here and soon developed considerable business
talent that he acquired In few years sufficient ca p
tal 10 gain partnership in brokerage firm. Gathering
the funds the hrm he made trip to Europe
on his return arrested but succeeded In evadng
the suits brought against him. At this time he obtained
large loans from different merchants OF this city
In one case, 1t s sad the ruin he caused resulted the
death OF his victim. Locke W. Winchester OF this city
was induced 10 become his bOndsman, and thereby lost
large amount.
White was next heard Of in Louisiana whore he gained
some political influence ana was one year State
printer From there he went to Texas, aud
thence TO Maine Here he induced Mrs
Williams well known In Portland for many years
TO engage with him In business in Denver, Col Their
failure caused large losses 10 prominent obbDg houses IN
troa where he pursued his usual until forced flee
lie appeared In Boston. BY some OF the victims he
made there he has been followed from place to place and
arrested In this city. The detective near
his prisoner for Whites counsel had obtained n writ
of habeas corpus and appeared at Police Headquarters
only few minc,es after his departure. White ar
rsgned In Boston on Monday, aud held In $4,000 ball
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
axe until th,, time to bind the strands that have been

take until that time to bind the strands that nave oeen
finished
The trunk of Hannah Smith, colored SER
vant employed at No. SO South Eottplace, was taken
from her room Wednesday night, by truckman' VINO
said he was sent for II by the The girl was ab-
sent at the time The trunk contained her Drlua Outt
she to be married soon.
Michael Sheny, aged fourteen, OF No. 81 SUM
mitst pupil In Public School No 27, in Hicks-st near
Nelsonst was playing in the schOol-house yesterday
with toy pistol which contained blank cartridge lie
accidentally discharged" the pistol the ponce SIP
stated. infcting a wound on his left hand
In view Of the accident to Mile. Volante at the
Pawucket Opera House recently the Mayor OF Brooklyn
Yesterday sent communication TO William +. Cody
'BufRao Bill -" who is playing IN an Indian drama In that
CITY, requesting that that portion OF his programme
where he shoots apple from the mead OF oae OF the
performers and the ashes from cigar held III mars
mouth, be omitted.
PatrOman Connely brought to the Eighth
subPrecnc Station House, early yesterday morning,
boy named John Ellis, age nine, who was found MT
Third ave- and Fifteentst the boys possession was
pocket-book containing $54 70. The boy was subse-
quently claimed by his mother He said that ne sioie
the money from "a who was lying on q truck AT
the City Hall. IIo was held for examination.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
GOVERNMENT BONDS SENT ABROAD.

GOVERNMENT BONDS SENT ABROAD.
TEN MILLIONS IN zl2 PER CENTS ORDERED BY THE
ROTHsCHILDS.
Charles +. COnant has been commissioned
no manager OF the United States Financial Bureau st
London by Secretary and departed for DIS post
OF duty on the steamship Adriatic yesterday He was
accompanied by Mr. Coon as chief assistant; Mr. Big
low is IN London awaiting Mr. COnaDts arrival. The
HEADQUARTERS of the American Bureau Will be at the
banking house of N NJ Rothschild Co. The departure
of Mr. Commit was sudden. only days notice being
given IL Is understood that the Rothschds sent cable
dispatch few days ago. agreeing TO dispose Of $4,000
600 Of Government 42 per coupon bonds under the
contract recently ouered into with the new l. per cent
Syndicate and this amount was taken 10 Europe yes
terday by Mr.. COnant. They were packed In two small
iron safes at Washington and forwarded to the
Sub Treasury this city, whence they were shipped on
the Adrae The bonds represented the various dcnom
nations OF this ISSUE large proportion representing the
smaller denominations
Said member Of the Syndicate yesterday; inns Is
not exactly subscription TO the new S5OOOOOoo loa
though practically it amounts to the same thing inc
Rnthschds believing that these bonds are sate IN
yestment have undertaken dispose OF them win he
understanding that such are not sold may ne
We believe that they will find ready lnardet III EnS Uuu
for more than Sl000000O OF these bOn1S. VI lnc
$40 600 600 already delivered In this city TO the SyLd
cate S3,O 900 have been sod ana we eApect 70
dispose of the entire S500O00 600 before September IL
safe to say that the eXpOratOu OF Government bonOs
fairly IN, and the importation business III thiS
class of securities Is at an end
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
4 WELCOME TO MINING ENGINEERS.

The Prussian Minister Of Commerce has ad-
dressed the following Official communication to Profcs
sor Egleston OF the School OF Mines Columbia College;
sir: In the expectation that American mining engi
ptcrs attending the Paris Exposition this year Will
cted their tour OF observation to Germany, for the
purpose Of inspecting Its industrial establishments aud
benn desrOus reclprOcate the friendly reception ac
corded to German artisans. and especially TO the com
nissoners sent by me- the 0ccason OF the Centennial
FynositIon at PHILADELPHIA have directed that tech
nical works and geographical, Typographical and Other
MAPS e open for inspection TO our American visitors In
me IihrarY OF the ROYAL Mining Academy, Iustgtrtcn
No g. and that information can Dc obtained there re-
pardnR the most desirable routes 20 take and the l0ca
Hon and Importance OF the industrial establishments
which the whiting engineers may desire to inspect
please have the Kindness TO inform accordingly the
President OF the Association OF Mining EngineeTs
The Minister OF Commerce, Industry and Public works
Berlin, March 22, 1878. ACIESBACl.
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19
BROOKLYN BOYS GOING ABROAD.

The Brooklyn police were informed last
night by William f. Willis OF No. 1l4 Dean-s, that his
brother Arthur with several companions was planning
TO leave home and go to Europe. The intention was to
take a sloop this morning bound for Providence From
that point the boys Intended TO make their way to
Furope When Young Willis learned that tho plot was
discovered he fled from his house. leaving behind Dis hat
and overcOat. IL fOnnd that MS trunk ana
yaIlse were packed. In them were number OF
papels relating TO the Paris Exposition. In bs over
coat pocket was q postal-card on which was written
be crisis has arrived; the plan must be carried out to-
night" Willis did not return home last evening IL Is
believed that the leader OF the party was Ira B lngfn
ham, Of No. l76 BergcD-st who also disappeared last
evening When his mother was told OF the plan, she
said Let him go" The ages OF the boys range from
eiobtee TO twenty Willis is erTand boy In this city
and has saving his money for this purpose for some
New-York tribune., 1878-04-19

THE NEW PREMIER-MORE DIFFERENCES ARISING
LONDON. Friday. April 49, 1873.
The Times has the following special telegram
from Pera
The Turks declare their readiness to evacuate shuma
Wanna and Batum, II the Russians withdraw from the
neghbOrhood of COnstantinOplc. The Russians only
offer to evacuate Erzcrum, and the question causes
tension Of relations.
The politics Of Sadyk Pasha the President of the
Turkish Council have not been declared The Russians
claim the overthrow OF Vefyk Efend as triumph. Tho
Palace however has teCgraphed to Mr. LayaTd that the
change is without political significance. Mr. L1yard ie
at Ismid
According to the alvices received in Paris he has
gone here TO confer with Admiral Thornby relative 10
the defence OF the BOsphOrus.
special to The Daily Telegraph from Pera announces
that eighteen Russian baaOns nave arrived at Derkos
from Adrianope.