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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
COMMUNICATED.
LEGISLATURE.

It is time the people were selecting
suitable men TO advance aud protect
their interests in the Legislature that
will convene in January, 1879. The
question is asked, who are the most
competent men? Some will name men
of one profession or calling, some OF an-
other prompted by the desire to nave
their own views and interests promoted
The way to decide the controversy Is 10
ascertain the measures that will secure
the welfare of the majority.
Doubtless the large majority wish
their taxes reduced-rates OF interest on
money lowered, and the charges of the
B. g @. R. r. regulated by the Legis-
lature. These are the great burdens
tha: are expressing the people OF this
State and the country. 10 secure APP
propriate legislation Estate and Nation
aN men whose interests are identified
with those of the people must be select
ted. Not the office seekers, but the
most reliable and competent citizens.
The people must attend the primary
meetings and conventions; if they do
not the political managers will secure
the nomination of their tavorltes, and
then howl "stick TO the party" Topre-
vent this the people must turn out
manage their own party primaries and
conventions. select the men they want.
1t is the puhlo's government, and
ought to be run by them and not by the
wire pulers, who are looking after their
own promotion, or class legislation.
No man in the county holds souuder
or more conservative views on these
and other important questions than Col.
X. w. Baylor
1t is useless to name. his eminent
qualifications and his identity of interest
with the people. He has served this
county faithfully for many years. His
large experience, good Judgment, intel
ligeuce and industry will make him
successful legislator.
We have been informed that Col.
Baylor will rot seek the nomination,
but will accept it il rendered to him.
He deserves great credit for this posi-
.tion. Look to your interestS-seIoct
men who when they lcgislate for their
own int, tests (Which they will do-re-
gardless of promiscs) must at the same
time advance yours. Identity of inter
est, not promises and loud professions,
should control you in the selection OF
National and State Legislation. -"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

S3~ Major Harry Sheetz, the veteran
jour tramping printer, drapped in on us
Tuesday evening last. He is on the
march making his annual" grand rounds"
again, and has travelled in every State
ia the Union, AS we have previously
stated, he was drum maj in the Con-
federate army, in the corps commanded
by Gen. Breckenridge; and also had
seven SONS in the same army, He is an
exception to the tramp generally, from
the fact that he rarely imbibes in the
intoxicating cup. He is now vergiug
closely upon the s0th year Of his age,
and seems as vigorous aud active as he
was twenty years ago when we first
knew him. He travels from mere fam
cy of his own, not seeming to be salts
fed unless he is on the march making
his "grand rounds" After remaining
several days with us, we filled his space
box and sent him on his way rejoicing.
Long may he yet wave!
The Major requests us to return his
sincere thanks to Mr.. James w. Riley,
Ferryman on the Shenandoah River at
Harper's Ferry, and also to Mr.. n. S. J.
Strider, of the firm of Melvin 81 Stri-
der, Merchants a: Unionville, for favors
received, on his march.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

CO Holy Communion Services at
the Reformed Church Sunday morning,
July 2sth, at 10 - O'Clock. Prepare
tory Services Saturday morning, July
27th, at 10 1-2 A. Nj. The Pastor will
be assisted in these services by the Rev.
J. Hassler, President of the Female
Seminary at Mercersburg, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

SEVERE STORM "A severe storm
passed over this county on Friday after
noon last. In the Southern and South
western section it was accompanied by
much wind and heavy hail. a log sta
bic on the farm of Mr.. ). l.. Risslcr,
wsblown down, and a colored man
who was in it at the time barely escap-
ed with his life. At the old Bealer
mll-site, on the Kabletown ond Bloom
: cry turnpike, large tree was blown
across spring wagon belonging TO Mr..
James w. Butt, almost deniolishiug it..
The lightning struck large tree near
the residence of Mrs. Ella b.. Washing
ton, on the Southern saberbs Of Charles.
town, and split it to pieces A loaded
Car, we understand, was blown from
the track Of the 3. IL o. X X, at Sum
init Point On the property OF Mr..
Malthby, in charge of Mr. Geo. w.
Bryant, on the East side of the Shen-
andoah, heavy threshiug Machine was
moved, by the force Of the storm, several
feet sideways up the mountain against
corncrib. A wagon loaded with wi'eat,
on the farm of Mr. John i. CraighiIl,
near Bioomery, was turned over, and
wagon, wheat and all blown thirty yards
from the stackyard where it bad been
standing. Hundreds OF trees were
blown down in the track OF the storm,
Besides, a large amount of damage was
done in different parts OF the county. of
which we have not learned the particu-
lars.-SpirD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

sey" On the goth Of July will occur
an astronomical event of the greatest in
terest-a total eclipse of the sun
which will be visible generally
throughout the United States. The
eclipsis will be visible from 4 TO 6
o'clock in the afternoon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
COUNTY COUNCIL

There will be meeting Of the Couu-
Gil at Halltown, Saturday, July 9th
inst. As there are subjects Of impor-
lance to consider, full attendance is
desired. By order OF the President.
JOHN Fl. STRIDER, Secy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

A House. WITH \ SHAKE IN HIS
EYE.-The horse with a snake in his
eye was in town yesterday on ex-
hibi,ion at the stables of the Knapp
House. The reptile is comfortably
located in the watery humor OF the
left eye, is perfectly formed, Of a white
color, and about the size Of an Ordi.
nary daruibg needle. 1t is plainly
visible, and is constantly on the move,
wriggling aud twisting in every
direction. Its presence does not
seem to annoy the horse in the least,
and has evidently created no intiama-
ton in or about the eye. 1t has.
however, changed the color Of the
eyebaIl, which is of tighter shade
than that of the right eye, and las
affected the sight somewhat. The
snake was first discovered about two
months ago, when il was much smaller
than now. How IT came in the
horses eye is a question which puzzles
scientists Penn Yum EEpr'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

Sg" A SENATOR'S ENGLISH ESTATE.
United States Senator Davis of West
Virginia has summer residence and an
immense estate at Deer Park, Nd. He
manages his lands after the manner of
an English estate, having in his employ
many of the same men who were with
him when he first began business, and
to whom, after long and faithful SER
vice. he has given land and helped stock
it. He has some Of the best bred AL
deruey's ever imported, and thorough
bred sheep. The sloping mountain
side just opposite this hotel and his cot
tage is kept in the style of an English
lawn with smooth green turf and trees
dotting it, just far enough apart to
throw picturesque shadows.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
Alarria9es.

Ga the 3rd of July, 1873, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, by Rev. }.
Edwin Amos, CHAS Ii. LOWERl
20 SALLlE WOODS, all of Martins
burg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

g RELlGIoUs NoTIcE.-Rev. J. E.
Amos, of NJ. E. Church, Martinsburg,
will deliver Lecture to the Young
Mems Christian Association at Kerneys-
vile, Tuesday evening, June 23rd, free.
Services begin at 8 o'clock. All are ID
,ited.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

BSy~ Prof. J. S. Carroll has sold out
his Musical Instrument agencies, inclu-
ding Chickering d Sons, and Emerson
Pianos, Mason s. Hamlin, Geo. Woods
and Smith American Organs, also his
stock of Sheet Music and Instruction
Books, 10 Mr.. Edward L. PAUL, who
will continue the business at the same
place, "Degrauge's Building" corner OF
King and German streets, Martinsburg.
Prof CAROLS patrons, friends, and the
public will find Mr.. Paull an accommo-
dating and gentlemanly young man,
and of good business qualifications.
Give him call if you wish anything in
the music line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

The Asiatic cholera has broken out
il Norwich, Connecticut, aud causes
great local excitement. Clara Draper
died Monday night, aud she instantly
turned black, aud the stencil soon be-
came highly off, nsiye in the neighbor-
hood,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

rg Look Here, Won't you aid the
Members Of the NJ. E. Church to make
some Repairs On their Building, they
are needed badly. If you will help
them, come out to hear the ''Phono-
graph" Or, Talking Machine, Friday,
July 10Th. 1t il the Greatest Marvel
Of the age; is made of solid cast iron,
Laughs, Talks, Sings, DC. 1t will great
ly interest you, as it furnishes food fol
thought. 1t has the endorsements OF
the learned scientists of both this coun-
try and Europe. 1t will only cost You
twenty cents to see it, and you will
never regret it; besides, you will con;rl-
butte TO worthy object, as the proceeds
of the exhibition 90 for church repairs.
Don't fail to see it, Help the Church.
NJ. Z. Church at 7 1,2 o'clock, In Shep-
herdstown. Adults 20 cts, Children
10 cts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

Elopement, marriage, twins, and d.
vorce have happened to an Indiana girl
within year.
a vigorous Indian war is in progress
in eastern Oregon. On July sth. bat
tie was fought in which the whites were
seriously defeated, loosing about two
thirds Of their number. The Indians
are jubilant over the victory, and also
because General Howard is their oppo-
nent, as his ability to fight Indians is
ranked equal to six year-old child.
In some parts of Ohio the tramps
have notified the farmers that if they
use machinery in harvesting they will
burn the grain and their barns, and the
farmers frightened by the threats have,
in some instances, depended upo, the
old style of harvesting and in eonse-
quence have lost part of their crop.
Two of the three negroes hanged in
Goldsboro, n, c., expressed firm be-
lief that they we're going direct from
the scaffold to heaven; but the third
was equally sure that he was going to
hell. IL will breakfast with the devil
to morrow" lie said
Quite a number of bass are now be-
ing caught in the Potomac river at this
place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
new Rich BLOOD!

DARsON'S PURGATIvE PILLS make
/ New Rich Blood, and will completely
change the blood in the entire system Il,
three months. Any person who will
take pill each night from to IL weeks
may be restored to health If such thing
be possible. Sent by mail for letter
stamps. /. 5. JOHNSON & Co., Bangor, Ne.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
1 l 4 NO cert Grand Pi-OIlu y "

amos price $1,000 only $40. superb
Crane Square Pirnos, price 81 100 only
$3.50. Elegant Upright Pianos, price $3.50
$3.50. Church Organs, IL stops, price
$3.50 only sll5. Elegant 1878 Mirror. Top
Organs, only sl05. Buyers come and sec
me at home. II | am not rs represented,
railroad fare paid both ways, and Piano
or Organ given free. Large Hist. News
paper with much information about cost
of Pianos and Organs sent free. Address
DANIEL +. BEATTY, Washington, New
Jersey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

/ The only combi-
nation OF the true
Jamaica q / u'ger
with choice Aro-
Imatics and French
Brandy forCbolera,
Cholera NJ or b us,
Cramps and Pains,
iDiarrhoea and Dys-
ientery, Dyspepsiae
flatBlency, Want
OF Tone aud Activi-
lty I'm the Stomach
and Bowels, ard
avoiding the dan.
gers Of Change Of
Change Of Water,
Food and Climate.
ASK for SAsFoRD's
JAMAICA GINGER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
s@ PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES.

e9 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIcATEs.-
We are requested to state that at the
Institute to be held at Berkeley Springs
July 29th, instant, an opportunity will
be given to teachers of our public
schools TO obtain Professional Certltl-
Gates, which are good anywhere in the
State and until forfeited by the holder,
These certificates are given by the State
Board Of Examiners, of which the State
Superintendent is President.
The following are some of the rules
to be observed in conducting the exam
iuatipu. !. Examinations to be con-
ducled with closed doors, and not dur
ing tue session OF the Institute. 2. No
one TO be- admitted until the legal fee
(S5) has been paid. 3. Each branch
not 10 occupy more than two hours and
only the questions for that time to be
taken from the sealed envelopes. 4.
Each applicant must give satisfactory
evidence that he or she has taught, with
the approval Of the authorities, three
full terms. 5 No one 10 leave the
room after the questions have been
opened, till the papers have been re-
turned to the conductor, and in his or
her presence sealed and addressed TO
the State Superintendent. 6. Each page
of the work must be signed BY the ap-
plicant and the papers to contain his
Post Office address. 7. Answers must
be written in lux, and one side of Ia
per, only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

The rehearIng of the case of Gen
Fitz John Porter, who was dismissed
from the service for disobedience of or.
ders at the second battle of Bull Run
was continued at West Point, New
York, Tuesday, General Warren con-
Guided his testimony for the defense,
and General Longstreet, of the Confed-
crate army, took the stand lie sub.
stantiated the representations of Gcner-
al Porter, and stated That If Gen. Por-
ter had attacked bis position or the day
in question, at any time after II o'clock,
the forces of witness would have ami.
hlated him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. J. A. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow at Shepherdstown
at 10 1-2 A. NJ.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Rev. J. L. HUBBARD, RECTOR.
Services tomorrow in Shepherdstown
at 1912 A. NJ, and s p. NJ.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. X. Z. HOLLAND, PASTOR.
Preparatory Services, to-day, Goth, at
Unionville, at 10 l-2 A. NJ; Commu
mon, tomorrow, Sunday. at 10 l-2 a.
Nj. Services in Shepheldstown s p. NJ.
NJ. Z. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev. j. l.. SHlPLEY, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow in Shepherdstown
at I'D l-2 A. Nj; at Liberty Grove at 3
Z. NJ,
REFORMED CHURCH.
Rev. j. {. BOWMAN, PAsroI.
Services to morrow at Kerneysville at
10 l.2 A. NJ.
NJ. f. CHURCH.
Rev. ID. G.. MIILeR, PASTOR.
Services in Shepherdstown tomorrow
at 1912 \. NJ. and i. Nj.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
s@ The Potomac Mills Property

b% The Potomac Mills Property
below this place was sold, last Monday, at
Charlestown, according to previous adj
yertisement and it was bid in at Sl0.-
900, Cor holders of the first mortgage
bonds, by T. NJ. Hanson, Esq, of
Washington City,
We learn that negotiations are pend
ing for the purchase of the Property by
Northern Capitalists who propose to
form new company with Col. Boteler
as its President, for the operation of the
Cement works and also for other Manu-
featuring purposes.
Meanwhile, it is probable that Major
Blunt may at once repair the race wall
and resume cement making at the Mills,
under 4 short lease subject to the sale
of the property by its present owners
who, we understand, do not intend 10
hold it, but bought it in merely to cave
themselves from loss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

s1r REL1GIoUs NoTIcEs.-Quarterly
Meeting for Shepherdstown Circuit, NJ.
E. Church South, will be held at Be
thesda, July 9th and 2Sth. Quarter
ly Conference Saturday, July p, at 3
Z. NJ.
Preaching Saturday at s j. NJ.
Love- Feast Sunday, July 2ssh, at Q A.
Nj.
Preaching by Rev. DIR. Head, at 10
l-2 a. NJ, and 8 7, Nj.
J. l.. SIMPLIFY, Pastor
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
AGENTS ! READ THISll

WE will pay AGENT salary of$lO0 per
w month, and expenses, 10 sell our New
and Wonderful Inventions. Address
SHERMAN Il CO., Marshall, Mich.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20

\ CANNON FIRE CRACKER Exploded
IN A BOYS MoUru..--A l:ttle five year
old son of Mr.. Abram s. Williams, of
Westfield n. j, met with a terrible ca
lamity, last week He was standing on
the sidewalk, when another boy came
up and said:
open your mouth and shut your eyes,
And Ill give you something to make
You wise
The little fellow innocently opened his
mouth and shut his eyes, when the 9th
er lad placed one end of lighted can
non fire cracker in his mouth. 1t eX-
plodcd almost instantly, knocking the
poor boy backwards TO the ground. He
was Immediately raised and taken into
Gales pharmacy. \ has'y examination
by,Drs. Gale and kinch showed that
the entire front OF the lads face had
been fairly blown to pieces. One Of his
cheeks was torn open clear back 10 the
ear, ard the entire lower part of his face
was shattered in a most terrible manner.
His teeth were all Knocked out and his
lower jaw broken.
When picked up smoke was curling
out from his mouth, and large part Of
the fire cracker Vas found burning
there. 1t was extracted, but not before
the interior of the mouth was burned
back to the throat.
The little sufferer was placed under
the influence OF ether and the torn and
mangled flesh was laid back as well ~
medical skill could accomplish that re-
suit The unfortunate victim is now
doing as well as could be expected and
his life will probably be saved.
The boy who did all this mischief is
said to be named Mcneil 1t is not
known whether he placed The cracker ~
the victims month knowing il TO be
lighted and ont Of pure mischief, or,
Only picked it up in the street and did
moi see that it was aboui to explode.
The former is believed 10 be the more
reasonable hypoihesiS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
K EVULV 4 K + K 81 Seen !, q +,

Revolver with box cartridges. Address,
J. Brown d Son, 1876 81 1873 Wood ST.,
Pittsburg, Pa.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-20
& CARD.

Mr.. Editor-I wrote an article not
long since which has caused g great
confusion. Because ] used the word
Crafty Yankee, it is rumored around
that have written very disgraceiul
letter about the colored people and the
Republicans. | said nothing about Re-
publicans; and what | said concerning
the colored people, was rather in their
defence. Crafty means cunning, or
arlful. Now if the word crafty is the
definition of Republicanism, | hope
those who so interpret it, will pardon
INV mistake While this definition may
be applicable to Republicanlsm, ! am
sure [ did not mean it. The article |
wrote did Just what expected il would
do. The ministers and members OF the
different churches, became as the wolf
at the stream that complained of the
lamb below him, mudding the water out
of which he was drinking. All OF the
charges brought against me were tor
drinking whiskey;and some OF their char
ges are true, and some false use whiskey
when occasion requires it, which | did
not deny; and had | wanted to deny it
| could not well do it, from the fact,
Rev. Jos. &. Neney who read the an
nouncemeut that was no longer min
lister nor member of the Free Baptist
church, has given me many drink
in his room of the pery best.
fl would write for the different pa
pers which go shrough the country,
making people believe that the condi-
ton of the colored people is similar to
that of toad under harrow, on ac-
count of their expressions, | might drink
all the whiskey in New York and re,
tain my membership in the Free Will
Baptist. Ny article came out on the
22d of June;and it was announced on the
18th of July,th / am no longeramem-
Der of the church. The way my church
here has been treated by these crafty
fellows, led me to write. When this
church was organized, these good
christian friends came here from all
directions; white and colored, male and
female; but just rs soon as the house
was near enough finished TO serve as a
political hall for them when they feel
disposed to address the citizens OF
Shepherdstown, they became q"okers
That can not be revived until president
or representatives for congress are TO be
elected. JAMES II. CAREl.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1878-07-18
Naples as q Jolly Place.
[FultOn's Letters to Baltimore American.

[Fultons Letters to Baltimore Americana
Paris is regarded as a bright and stirring
city, and so it is, in spots. Some parts Of
Paris are as full of life as Naples, but Naples
is in blaze all the time all over. 1t has no
quiet spots. Everybody seems to be excited
and in feverish condition. In its broad
streets, as we'll as in narrow lanes. men. wo-
men and children appear to be at fever heat,
and the whole population are on the streets
all the time. The carriages which throng the
Corso and the Toledo in the afternoon never
move along leisureiy, but whips are crack
ing, and drivers shouting. as if they were en-
gagged in a race. AS soon as we got relieved
of the dust of travel and obtained some re-
freshments, we were flying along among the
maze of carriages, private and public, which
poured down from the Toledo and thronged
the Corso. This latter thoroughfare has
been extended, and winds around and up the
sides of the mountain upon which old Naples
is located, and the whole front of the city has
been changed, extended and beantified. Ma
Piles is different city to what it was under
King Bomba, and has improved as much as
Rome has since it came under the dominion
of Victor Emanuel 1t has now population
of about $1,000, and is the largest city in
Italy.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1878-07-18
More QHickened Conscience.

A fair to medium Detroiter went home to
supper the other night to find that bis wife
had entered the house only moment before
him, and he naturally inquired where she had
been:
Richard" she answered in a very sober
way. II have been to consult fortune tell
err
"What!" he exclaimed, turning pale in an
instant and staggering back against the wall.
Eyes, have been to consult a fortune
teller" she went on, as the tears came to her
eyes.
s'Bosh mad Fortune-tellers are hum
gs-swindlers-liars!
''Richard, this fOrtune-teller told me-"
81 won't hear i'll want none of their
nonsense." he interrupted.
s'Richard, it concerns you!'
II don't care! want my supper--1 have
no time for foolishness
Richard, she says that you are"
Il tell you won't hear any of her balder-
dash! She lied about me, of course, and I'll
make her take it back or go to prison."
Richard, won't you let me say that she
said you were gradually killing yourself by
too close attention to business y
''Did she say that?"
ssWhy. Of course she did -
Lizzie, forgive my harsh words. see
that they tell the truth and the truth only.
After supper I'll get carriage and we'll ride
out, and while we are down town you'd bet
ter get that new bonnet you spoke off,
D6tluM Ere Press. -