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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

So very little las been heard recently Of Tie
Fox girls rs they used to b, called 80 years
ago, when the Rochester knockings attracted
they have gone to the spirit-lan from which
they claimed to receive innumerable COM
munications. They have not, however. They
are in good health are said to have as firm
faith in Spirtualism, and to be rs extraordin-
arg mediums, as ever, though bat one of
them, we believe, now gives public exhibition
OF her powers. This is the youngest of the
three sisters, Margaret Fox, or Margaret Fox
Kane, (she was reported to have been mar
ried to Dr. Kane the Arctic explorer, some
time before his death, though his relatives
vehemently denied the marriage who is re-
ported to be holding scances in London. The
second sister, Catharine, or Kate, is living in
France, the wife of Frenchman, possessed,
we think, of title. The third sister, Leah,
is Mrs. Underhill, and n resident of this City.
1t is remarkable how Spiritualism has spread
over civilization in 80 years, and what a hold
it has taken upon the minds of thousands of
intelligent, thoughtful people on both sides of
the sea. The Fox girls We're pioneers in the
movement, originators of the new philosophy,
as II mas been nhined he rise OF slllfll-fhp-
ping was, according to the believers in it, as
follows: In 1917 Michael Weekman, of the
village of Hydesville. Wayne County, this
State, was surprised by knockings upon the
door of his house, which he could not possibly
explain They so troubled him that he NOV
ed out, and John d. Fox and his family, en-
tirely honest folks, moved in. The knockings
continued-they We're louder and more fire.
quent than before. The Foxes tried every
way to unravel the mystery, but all to no pur-
pose. Finally, Kate Fox, then only O. obsery-
ed that such sounds as she made were exactly
initiated and this led TO communications from
the invisible source that We're quite astound-
ing to the family. Kate and her sister Mar
garet, especially the former seemed to act
very alphabetically on the spirits, who OF
which grew to be so annoying that Kate went
to Rochester to get rid of them. The rap.
pings followed her, and so much curiosity
was felt in the matter that lecture was given
(Nov. II, 1919, in Corinthian Hall, stating
the alleged facts. This was the first introduce
ton of Spirtualism to the public, and its phe-
nomena have excited more or less attention
since, the world over.-N y Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

Rev. j. E. Russell of Putney, i'll commu-
nication published elsewhere, takes occasion
to reply to certain ISLANDERS which have been
put in circulation affecting the character of
Dr. D. p. Webster, Republican nominee for
State Senator. While the source from which
stroy their influence upon any candid mind,
it is well, no doubt, to have them etfectually
disposed of, as is done by this letter of Mr..
Russell We have good assurance that in the
election next Tuesday the people of Putney
and of the county will manifest their conf
dence in DIR. Webster by giving him hand
some majority vote.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

The Boston Herald is giving its Democratic
and other readers some sound sense on tinan-
cial questions The Herald declares; ut
would not pay to tax government bonds. The
effect would be to raise the rate of interest, or
prevent the reduction, more than the tax
levied, which would require more revenue
and more machinery to collect it. Depend
upon It, the man who demands that govern
ment bonds be taxed is either very ignorant
or very dishonest"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

The WESTERN FEVER. Most of the 100, 600
families who have moved further towards the
setting sun this summer have settled in Dako-
ia east of Bismarck and 80 miles north and
south of the Northern Pacific road. There is
only one drawback to this fertile region,
which is fast filling up, and that is the mus
quito plague. These pests annoy man and
beast during the summer months, with II tor
ment from which ointments netting and
smudges give no relief Further west, also,
the flood of emigration continues, into the
Yellowstone valley in Montana, which Sitting
Bull made unsafe for white men but two years
ago. The building of Forts Keogh and Gus
ter ON the upper Yellowstone has caused the
establishment of steamboat communication
with the lower Missouri, and in is months
Miles City has sprung up near them, settle
ment of GOO or 1000 people in log and clap
board houses. As correspondent of the Chi
cago Tribune wakes enthusiastic over the
new Northwest that is to be in that direction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

How THE WAR LEAVES THEM The follow
ing useful summary of the changes in the
ownership of territory in the southeast Of Eu-
rope occasioned by the treaty of Berlin is Civ
en- in the South German Press: The area of
Turkey in Europe which before the war
amounted to nearly l30,O English square
miles, has been reduced to 1910 square
miles, and the population FROM in round
numbers, 10, 0OO. 900 to Il, 500, 900 inhabitants
including among the present possessions of
Turkey the new autonomous province of East
Roumelia, with an area of II. 600 square miles
and a population of 900, 900 souls, and with
out taking into account the loss of any sover-
eim rights the sultan may have previously re-
tanned with regard to Servia or Roumania.
The new principally of Bulgaria comprises
%. 600 square miles, with a population of
l. 200, 900 souls of whom not fewer than
GS0,OOO, or about forty per cent, are Mo
hammedans. ROumania has become sover-
eign State, and has increased in size from
II, O2O square miles, with 5,O13, 900 inhabi-
tants, to f., 500 square miles, with 5,110 600
inhabitants in other words it has lost Bes-
sarabia, with 1000 square miles and 1876, 900
inhabitants, and gained the Dobrudscha, with
$500 square miles and l75, 600 inhabitants.
Seryia has Jared still better. Before the war
she possessed l Z, 400 square miles, with $780,
600 inhabitants; whereas now her territory
extends over ~, $50 square miles, with $40,
600 inhabitants. Finally, the small principal
ity of Montenegro is more than doubled in
extent having increased from $50 square
miles to 3lG0 square mles; and its popula-
ton numbers 22O, 900, instead of 40, 600 as
before. Russia has added to her domnions
some IL, 600 square miles, with 500, 900 inhab-
itants in Asia, and the province of Bessarabia
in Europe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

In consequence of limitations from Phil
lips county, Ark, that organizations were be-
ing formed to deprive colored men of the
privilege of voting at the coming elections
Gov. Miller has issued a proclamation order
ing the instant disbanding of such nssocia-
Iin,,u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30
Brattleboro, Aug. u, 1878.


Mr. Edtor The Record. with It's usual
stupidity or righteousness, charges the Yer
mont Valley managers with ungenerous pro-
clivities, Provided the BrHttleboro a White
hall railroad has funds sufficient and can find
goad aad acaiid5le rOate it had best come
into town Independent of any railroad but
II it wishes to come in via the Vermont Val
ley railroad, for reasons of economy or prdc-
Ecat availability, it can do so upon such terms
as shall be declared to be Jitir, equitable and
every way just, by any three good and disin-
terested railroad men capable of judging upon
the question. S. N. WAITE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

The Cincinnati Gazette says that ID of the
20 Republican candidates for Congress have
been named, and there is not a questionable
nomination in the lot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

The Republican voters of Dummerston
are requested to meet ON Saturday Aug. 3lst,
at &! O'Clock P. NJ, to nominate a town rep
resentatiye and justices of the peace.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

DIR. J. S, Myer of Virginia City, New,
has discovered lost Egyptian art. He tenn
pers copper tools to more lasting cutting
edge than steel tools will hold, similar to that
of the copper implements with which the
stone for the pyramids WAS cut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30
Republican County Nominations.

For neDre.entatiVe In COngress---Sec.
Ond District,
JAMES NJ TYLER, of Brattlcboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-30

The East Side elevated railway was for
mally opened at New York ON Monday, from
the Battery to AID street
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
IMPORTANT NOTICE
BUILDERS!

THE undersigned, having rented n por-
L ton of Lines old lanyard for the
purpose of 4 Lumber Yard, is now stock
ing il with the largest lot of
CHOICE LUMBER
ever offered to the citizens Of the town or
county. The stock embraces the best
qualities of White Pine Frame Lumber
and Plank; Yellow Pine Flooring of diff
ferent grades; choice Yellow Poplar
Plank, Plastering Lath, Shingles, &C., all
of which will be sold az the lowest mar
ket rates. Lumber to fill large orders
furnished on short notice and i'm any
length and size 10 suit builders.
The undersigned would also inform the
public that he is still carrying on
HOUSE BUILDING AND CARPEN-
TERING
in all its branches. Buildings put up I'm
the best manner and style Of workman
ship, and at reduced rates.
Plans and estimates furnished, and con-
tracts made anywhere in the county or
State.
Repairing done with neatness and dis
patch.
Shop on the street as you go to the riy-
er, ut the pump.
Orders may be left at the Book Store, or
address through the Postofllce.
III. +. BARNIIART,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
July -, 1873. Gm
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
DOBBINS' ELECTRIC SOAP.

Having obtained the agency of this cell
ebrated Soap, for Duilields and vicinity,
| append the opinion OF some OF our best
people as to merits:
have used all different brands of soap
in the market, but unhesitatingly pro-
nounce Dobbins' Electric Soap, made by
|. l.. Cragin d Co., Philadelphia, the best
of all, doing the work of day III two
hours, leaving the hands soft and without
the I'M ury caused by other kinds.
SARAH LINK.
"Dobbins' Electric" is the most thor
ough cleanser, of any soap l have ever
used. You can wash without the labor
of rubbing and scrubbing the clothes to
ribbons, and also dispense with the troub-
lie OF boiling. 1t extracts all grease from
wooden fabrics and leaves the color un-
harmed. J.. T.. DANIELS.
am pleased to add my testimony in re-
gard to the excellency of Dobbins' Soap.
1t is the best soap ever used.
Linwood. VIRGINIA BUTLER.
Dobbins' Electric Soap does its work
to nv entire satisfaction. / can recon-
mend it to all hoUse-keepers rs 4 superior
article. FANNIE WiLLINGHAM.
have used Dobbins' Soap, and can say
that it comes fully up to what it is repre-
scented TO be, saving time, fuel, labor,
money and the clothes. ANN Z. LINN.
desire all my friends and customers to
give this Soap one trial, so they may know
Just how good the best soap in the United
States is. A. G.. DRAW BAUGH,
Du:lields, June % lew Sole Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
A CHARLESTOWNER.
COMMUNICATED.

Dir. Editor-In the last number of
the Martinsburg Independent there is a
communication giving an account of a
primary meeting of the "Democratic-
Conservative" party of the Gerardstown
precinct, at which one of the speakers
a certain Simon-Pure- Democrat, "from
the classic regions of Back Greek" who
reioices in the name, if not the fame, Of
Thomas Jetferson-is said TO have de-
clared that he wanted ''no old line
wings" nor "greenLackers" TO be ap-
pointed as delegates to any of the nom
mating conventions, &c. Now, as the
conservative" wing Of the democrat
ic Conservative" party of West Virginia
is composed almost exclusively of "old
line wings" and contains also goodly
number of "greenbackers" -who are be-
coming more numerous every day-Mr.
Thomas Jefferson, of Back Greek, was
decidedly more candid than cute when
he 'spoke right out in meetin' and
expressed his sentiments as to the sort
of delegates he desired TO have sent to
the conventions. For, if much more
such talk as that shall occur, and it ever
happens to get out that the old, ante
bellum ''Bourbon" Democrats of this
State are not perfectly willing to recog-
nize their conservative allies as being
fairly and fully entitled, on all occasions
and in every respect, 10 the same rights,
privileges aud consideration which they
claim for themselves, the days of our
bicipital organization as it now exists,
will assuredly be numbered among the
things that were, and "Rourbonism,"
per Sc will sink SO far out of sight that
it will require the optical powers of
Lord Ross big telescope to discover
its future whereabouts. Such, at least,
Mr.. Editor, is the opinion Of your pres
ent correspondent, who is an ''old line
whig," and "greenbacker to boot
but who is not such very greenbacker
OF "Bourbonism" as to allow himself to
be made mere ''hewer of wood and
drawer of water, at the beck and call
and tor the exclusive benefit of that
class OF machine politicians who will
neither learn nor forget.
SABE.
n6rNnw ia the ,;,,o IN .a,,1 49,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
CONillINIC.ATED.
FOLLY OF TIE CONVENTION
SYSTEM.

AS the Register may reach the eyes
of some of the delegates to the nomna-
ting convention which is TO meet in
Charlestown on Saturday, the 18th, |
wish to urge upon that body the impor-
lance of a change i'll the mode OF select
ing the executive committee OF the
democratic party. Because, as long as
the chairman of 10 day has the appoint
ing Of the executive committee OF to-
morrow. there never will be a radiance
OF this unfair and selfish manner of Sc
lectiug candidates. Every one well
knows that the party this year has no
more to do with the selection OF our
candidates than the mythical man in
the moon, except Clerk of the Circuit
Court, for which Office the delegates
over the county have been sought. The
people therefore have no voice in whom
they are TO elect, making frs,-class
farce of the whole thing. | propose
that the convention select an executive
committee in the macis,erial district,
each district selecting three, two or one
rs lht SoiiN ci'iOh may 'HipN o'S' ~
cusing i'll future the one man power in
choosing for all. This year, however,
the duty must dcvolve On the delegates
of the districts severally, as the district
meetings have been held. a committee
SO constituted may give the voters a
chance to select thei: candidates by pri-
mary ballot, as a. the general election.
This year, less than half dozen of the
personal friends of each Of the two as
pran,s for Circuit Clerksbip promised
the whole ticket. When ] went into
the Court House last Saturday, two
tickets printed were put into my hands,
SO with every one. These tickets were
concocted in secret for me and other
slaves of the party to vote. Neither
suited me altogether, nor could / from
the two select such names as would ex-
press my wishes in selecting candidates.
Now in future, please, Messrs dictators,
let each sovereign voter help TO select
the ticket of bis choice, even if the mo-
nopoly in Office holding should be de-
stroyed.
A UARLESTOWNER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
Overtnsking the Energies.

1t is not advisable for any us to OvertaSk
our energies, corporal or mental, but i'll
the eager pursuit of wealth or fame or
knowledge, how many transgr this
salutary rule. 1t must be matter of
great importance to ali who do SO to know
how they can regain the vigor so reck-
lessly expended. The remedy is neither
costly or difficult to obtain. Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is procurable in every
city, town and settlement in America,
and it compensateS for drain of bodily
or mental energy more etfectually than
any invigorant ever prescribed or adver-
tised. Laboring men, athlets, students.
journalists, lawyers, clergymcn, phySi-
clans, oil bear testimony to its wondro us
w renovating powers. 1t increases the
capabilities for undergoing fatigue. and
counteracts the injurious effects upon the
unhealthy or wearying avocations., or an
insalubrious climote, and is a prime al
Tentative, diuretic and blood depurent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
Potomac District Primary.

Pursuant to call of the County Exc
cutive Committee. the Democratic Con-
sentative voters of Potomac District
met for the purpose of selecting dele
gates to the Congressional, Senatorial
and County Conventions; the meeting
was called to order by Jno. F. Welshans,
and on motion Col. w. A. Morgan was
chosen Chairman and Geo. McGlincy,
Secretary; the chair after thanking the
meeting for the honor conferred, stated
the object of the meeting; on motion it
was resolved that We send delegates
TO the congressional, 8 to the senatorial
and TO the county convention. +. L.
Lee and J. S. Lucas were elected by &C
climation, principal delegates TO the
congressional convention and Col. w.
A. Morgan and Jno. F. Welshans al
ternates. !. B. Rodgers, Geo. McGlincy
and Capt E. G. w. Herr were elected
to represent this District in the Senate
rial convention. A ballot was then
bad and the following named gentlemen
were elected to the County convention:
WIN. Butler, A. G. Morgan, Geo IL.
Johnson and Jno w. Marshall. The
following Preamble and Resolution
were unanimously adopted:-
WHEREAS, A large and respectable
number of voters and citizens of Poto-
mac District, JEFF. Co., w. Va, having
met this day iu Primary meeting, in &C
cordance with time-honored custom
transmitted to us by our democratic
ancestors, and having selected delegates
to represent us in the County, Senatorial
aud Congressional conventions, soon to
be held, thereby advancing our political
skirmish line well to the front, we are
determined TO sustain and support them
by our entire organization horse, foot
and dragoon-sweeping the entire poll
tical field from all organized opposition;
therefore,
Resoiued, That we the voters of Po-
tomac District do hereby intend to
sanction and endorse any nomination
our delegates 10 the various conven-
lions may be instrumental in effectng,
aud that we hereby pledge our united
energies and strength. to use all honora-
ble means to work for and secure the
election of our various candidates in the
approaching election.
On motion the proceedings be pub
lishcd in the Shepherdstown Register.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
w. A. MORGAN, Ch'mn.
GEO. MCGLINCY, Secy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

A SPLENDID ENGINEERING FEAT
The great anthracite fire which has
been raging in the mines of the Butler
coal works near Pittston, Pa, for
many months, and which seriously
threatened in a short time to under
mine that town, has been, it is believed,
effectually headed off by surrounding it
with an immense cut sufficiently deep
and wide to isolate it from other and
more valuable workings. The work
was commenced on the I4,h of Jan.
uary, and has been prosecuted with
vigor day aud night ever since, and is
now about completed. This immense
cut, which strikes from the surface
down through the rock overhanging
the coal vein, and through the vein
itself to the clay beneath, is being lined
on each side with solid wall of stone
six feet in thickness. IL is constructed
in the shape of a horseshoe, and owing
TO the yielding nature of the earth in
some portions Of the surface the task
has been a herculean one from the
beginning. The engineer who designed
aud carried this work through is Mr.
Cbas +. Conrad, son of the late Hon.
Robt. Y. Conrad, of Winchester, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
MILL FOR RENT.

THE Merchant Mill, Millcr's House and
i Lot, belonging to the heirs Of X. ID.
Shepherd, Jr., deed. This property is
situated in Shepherdstown, on the Poto-
mae River, which makes it one of the best
stands for business in the county, as it
has the benefit of cheap transportation TO
the Eastern markets via the &. & o. Ca
nal. The Mill has three run Of Burrs,
and is in thorough repair. Possession
given August lst, 1873. 1t will be leased
for term of years to a satisfactory ten
ant. For terms, &C., apply to
Mrs. l.. ;. SHEPHERD,
Shcpherdstown, w. Va.
May 4, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

WISHES IL distinctly understood that
w they are selling Goods ut bottom prl-
ces.
DRY GOODS g. NOTIONS,
Linseys, Cashmeres, Callcoes, Coitons,
Cottonades, Linens, Flanncls, Towels,
Bed Spreads, Woollen aud Cotton Socks.
Hose, Shawls, Skirts, &C.; Ladies' and
Gents Neck wear, Collars, Cuffs, Scarfs,
Ties, Handkerchiefs, Ribbons, SC.
JEwELRY.
Breast Pins, Ear Bobs, Collar aud Cuff
Buttons, Studs, &c.
GROCERIES.
Smoking and Chewing Tobacco's ,Snufls
Cigars, Pipes, &c. Wooden and Tinwarc.
HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.
Shovels, Forks, Axes, Hatchcts, Curry
Combs, &c. LAMP GOODS. COAL OH.
20 cts. per Gallon.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
Special attention given TO ShOcmaking
In all its branches. Mems Boots of our
own make always OH hand at $3.50 up.
Men and Boys Eastern made Boots and
Shoes very cheap. Ladies, Misses and
Children Boots and Shoes Of every grade
constantly Oh hand.
Country Produce, ESPECIALLY CORN
taken In exchange for Goods. Keeps
everything found In n first-class store.
We can undcrsell any house ia this
vicinity, for obvious reasons; expenses
nominal compared with others; hence
walk or ride TO Dutllelds and save money.
j. 4. HAGLEY.
June ], 1873. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17
Hardware!
HOR A C. E B Z A l. l.
DEALER IN
Hardware, Agricultural Implements,
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, &c.

IRON, Steel. Nails, Horse Shoes, Black
/ smith Outfits. Steel and Iron Plow Sho-
wells and Plates.
Builders and Saddlers' Hardware and
Carpenters Tools specially.
House Furnishing Hardware, Wooden
Ware, and every thing 10 be found in
first-class Hardware Store.
Also agent for the following standard
Machines and Plows Champion Reapers
and Mowers; Aultman and Taylor Co.'S
Threshers Nichols. Shepard q Co.'S Vi
orators and Steam Engines; Tiger Horse
Rakes; Ulllfm, Hcckondon and Bradley
Plows; Remington Iron Beam Double aud
Single Shovel Flows.
am selling goods very low for Cash.
and would respectfully solicit the patron
age of the people of Jefferson, promising
satisfaction in every particular.
HORACE BEALL,
At Jas. Law. lloofi's Old Stand,
Charlestown, W. Va.
May 20, 1873. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-08-17

About three weeks ago the body of a
man named lines, whose first name we
were unable to learn, was found floating
in the Potomac near Paw Paw, West
Virginia, with the neck brokeD. 1t was
naked, and much decomposed, but it
was easily recognized. As the man had
over $500 10 money on his person when
last seen alive, the circumstances point
ed to foul play.