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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-01-19

NO. 64 QUEEN STREET,
Opposite j. FleiShman's Dry Goods Store,
MARTINSBURG, w. VA.
TIE takes great pleasure in informing
IL the citizens of Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he has full and well Sc
lected stock of Goods, purchasedln III 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 4 full line OF
children'S Shoes, also Trunks, NalIses,
Umbrellas, &c, &c.
He keeps from the very finest heres"
Kid and Lasting Cater 20 the common
walking Shoe, instIring ease and comfort
in the wear.
He keeps general and we'll selected
stock which will be constantly replen-
iShed with fresh Goods of latest manuiac-
ture. Ladies Caters $l.25 to the best
grades; Gents Caters $l.25 to the best
grades.
Remember the place and give him call
and be convinced Of the superiority ahI
cheapness CT his stock.
GEO. \. SMITH,
Queen Street, Martinsburg.
Jsly s, 1876. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-01-19

THE undersigned hereby respectfully
/ informs the citizens of Shephcrdstown
and surrounding country that he Will
visit families wishing work done, at any
time upon information by postal card, -ad,
dressed to him at Martinsburg. He Will
come at any time required. He also re-
quests persons wishing anything done IN
his line to give him call at Martinsburs
when visiting chat town.
With an experience of over twenty
Years in the practice of his profession,
and provided with all the latest lmprov-
ed instruments, he is prepared to perform
Ill operations on the mouth and teeth III a
scientific manner.
Teeth inserted from one to full sett III
any way desired at very reasonable rates
Ali operations warranted. Calls solicit
ed. Dental Rooms, No. 10, w. Burke
ST., a few doors west of Market House,
Martinsburg.
DR.. f. B. HAM1LL,
Resident Dentist,
Successor to DR.. w. Z. Witherow,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
De, o1 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-01-19
CONTINENTAL HOTEL
CORNER OF QUEEN AND KING STREETS,
MARTINSBURG.

THE undersigned hereby informs his
/ old customers and the travelling pub
lie in general, as well rs the citizens of
Jefferson County, that he has taken pos
session of the above named Hotel where
he will be 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.
VIM. RUTLEDGE.
Nov. 3, 1877. 1y
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

Nosburgh's troubles are not over by any
means. He does not seem to have salts.
fled his congregation as well as he did the
jury, which acquitted him OF the charge of
wife poisoning. Thirty seven members of his
church have sent to him letter requesting
his resignation, with the suggestion that more
names can be obtained IL necessary. 1t does
not follow however, that these discontented
members OF his congregation believe him to
De guilty of the serious offence with which he
has been charged. 1t may be that while they
hold him innocent Of actual crime, the de
velopments of the trial have convinced them
1hat he is not a pastor to be proud Of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

An epidemic of bankruptcy is nog raging
in the United States. The frost, which will
check its ravages may be expected in about a
week. BY the first of September all the dis
honest, reckless and unfortunate debtors in
The country may be expected to have sue
cumbed. A popularity of this disease is that
in most cases it is rather enjoyed by the
patient, who seeks rather than avoids the con-
1agiOn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

THE WEEKLY STAR. now ready, contains
AL the News Of the Week; the Yellow Fever
Visitation; the Potter Investigation; Edi-
torial Correspondence from Europe; Camp
Meeting Correspondence: kearney, the
SaiiloI ma agltator: Lively Local Notes Agri-
cultural skaters: White House and Depart
ment News Proceedings OF the Courts: Local
Analrs; Choice stories: Poems and Sketches !;
Agricultural and Household Matters
Terms: " per annum, in advance hostage
PEepaldi single copies fYs cents, In wrappers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
INOR RENT
II BY r. II. SMITH.
Real Estate Broker. LIE Droit Building.
Corner Of 9Th and r streets
DEAL ESI Ate BULLETIN,
IN WIN IL. RUREORD 1& K afl,

DEAL ESI Ate BIZ LLETIN,
IL WN Z. BURFORD. 7O8 street.
Three story Brick Houses for Sale
SPECIAL bargains are offered In tWO-stOry press-
brick Houses, with and rooms, and all modern
improvements; $50 or $500 cash: balance in small
monthly payments, or to suit purchaser.
For Rent
l16l ST., brick, r.. mod. imps. ..........,.. Us
16Oe Corcoran ST., brick 8r.............,,.... Is
1920 Goth st., frame, Is
at per cent. Apply to '''
VIM. e. BURFORD,
1eEo Real Estate Broker, 7O6 4 st,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
The Star for the summer

Persons leaving the city may have THE STAR
s1n 70 their ADDRESS by mail postage prepaid, for
sQcn period OF time as they may DESIRE at the rate
OF ID cents per week, 90 cents per month 81 rs
1or three months, or S3 for six months.
~ The money to pay for the time required
must In all cases accom- pdny the order Other
sotse the paper cannot Be sent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
DRCPERTY FOR RENT,
l. BY &. q. HOFFMAN,
Zeal Estate Agent and Auctioneer.
1OTH AND STS. n. ".

dS8 New York ave. n. w., ID rooms, furn. SEQ 90
~ r.. ave. n. W., 10 rooms. 100 o.
0U rem. ave. NV, business house. ...... 100 90
w !Stn st. d. w., 18 rooms, mod. imps. 49,. 76 o.
6dS 18th st. NV, IL rooms mod. jumps. .... Is 90
U!6 iotn 81. n. Ii rooms, mod. imps..-. 76 OC
a9L st. NV. Id rooms, mod. 1mps. ..... 70 90
II e. ave. n W., III rooms, mod. imps.>.. Is 90
90e 81. NV, 10 rooms, mod. imps.-....>. 81 o.
odo "a 81. q. w., II rooms. mod. imps ...... 30 90
1So 81! NV, " rooms, mod. impS..... 80 o.
3D. a ~. n.W.s 1U rooms, mod impS........ 20 o.
0IS zn 81. n. w.. rooms. furnished. ...... 85 90
~ III 81 n. W., rooms mod. 1mps........ So OC
SdS 1tn 81 q. w., 9rooms. mod imps. ....... 81 o.
~ nn 81 q. W., rooms, mod impS. ....... IS 90
9z0 !6n b. n W., b rooms, mod tmpS.. ....>. IS OO
do5 Stn 81. NV, 10 rooms. mod imps. 30 90
~ Isl b. Sc. rooms. mod. tmps. 100000. % &C
~ ~ L. SNe. s.Ws rooms, MOD tnpS. 49,. Is 90
1z2 MO. ave. s.W., rooms, mod. imps. 49,. % 90
LIZ CaIIom 81. Be-, rooms, mod. tmpS.... 20 90
II CaIfOn 81. &c.. rooms, mod. imps.... 20 90
!4z0 09n 81. o. ". D rooms mod. impS. 800. 20 90
1419 New York ave. n. W.. store .....,.... rs 90
14xS New YORK ave. n. W., store ........... rs 90
!4Zo New 1ork avenue store. 10 90
nl,e trent G flee room. $40 st. n w, 20 90
Office rooms at 1419 1923 and 1426 New York
ave. NV.
FOR SALE
HOUSES and LOTS in every section of the city at
prices to sult the times and on terms that will suit
elSewhe anp17-tro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

Accidents to actors and strange adventures
OF singers are going to be pretty plenty for the
balance of the season By the announ cement
that MIR. Edwin Seguin narrowly esca ped being
badly drowned the other day, at sona seaside
resort, we are admOpished that somebody's
English opera company viii soon start on It's
autumnal tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
To Traveller and Il. sidents Abroad.

The EVENING STAR " i'll he found OBJ file al the
follow 1I9 places, where, a So advertisements and
subscIipi ions will be received:-HenIy r. Gig
90, 44s Strand, Charipg cross, London; Charles
Hsrt~ick, 118 Boulevard Magenta, and N. 7.
Herald Office, 81 Avenue de TOperA Paris.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

On the basis Of the vote In New Hampshire
last spring, the state legislature, which under
the bill passed at the last session apportioning
The representation of towns, contains 29S
members. would stand l6i republicans to l3I
democrats On the same basis some slight
changes in senatorial districts would leave the
republicans with 10 votes in the senate against
S held by the democrats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
To AdvertfseFs.

Advertisers are requested to send In their an
noun cements early In the day as possible, and In
Ill before IL O'Clock NJ. The Insertion in the
same day issue of those reaching the Office after
that hour cannot be assured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
To Correspondents.

Letters should be addressed to the Editorial or
Business Manager of THE STAR, according to their
tenor, snd not to any Individual name. Otherwise
eence etc.
Checks. ETC., should In all cases be made payable
70 the order OF The EVENING STAR NRWsPxPrR
COMPAEY--not to that of any individual
~ Anonymous communications NOT read. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
DRY GOODS.
.RY GOODS AT COsr.

Dry GOODS AT COST.
6 n oraer 70 Close out the balance OF our SUMMER
GOODS NJ cost. ~ "~' DHASS
We have slso marked down our ,.rc. ..o.s =,
kNBRolDERiE to one-haf the regu ar prizes.
Special bargains are offered In HosIKRy ana
Fancy STOCKINGS. ~
Ereat reflections In Rl>ck ana co,orei sIrEs
10 make room for new fall stock.
New stock OF vELvETs Just received.
CoNNoLLY'e
auele-r eSS IA stycef. opp. Patent ocacs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23
Loans.
~, 600, 81, 900 at 8 per cent. ANGEL,

TOE RENT-By THOs j. MYERS, Raal Estate
Il Agent, 1915 st. NV.
Frame Store and Dwelling, 17I7 Pa. ave. NV,
story F Fs%e 81 s19 ga mod 10 rooms
2 story Brick lll8 18th 81. n w., mod. imps.. IN.
Frame House, $oS 14th st. n. W., 10rs., mod. imps.
a,sme RRo,nse So7 18th NV. 7rs, water and gas.
2-story =, anne, 2O13 street northwest, rooms
ISL " BRICK. 4o6 11th ST., II rooms, mod jumps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

The sign of recognition adopted by the
knights of Labor. an organization claim I'd to
number 100000 persons in different sections of
the United States, is gravely represented to be
1.-THE thrusting of the first finger OF the right
hand into the shirt collar 1t is pointed out
by skeptical editor that in July and August
more than half the people you meet go through
This mysterious pantOmime. This observed
TACT gives some idea OF the numbers and bold
ness OF the Knights of Labor, who are evil
IDENTITY hOt-weather organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-08-23

Acreage sscosH Daily Circulation ocer
I6'06oIbetH0 much larger bona fde,
repntdr and permanent circulation than
Ut0f OF on the other daily papers Ia the
city added together.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-11
WOMEN CONviCTs AND WOMEN
JAlLERS.

Massachusetts has lately tried the
experiment Of prison for female of
Tenders, managed by officials of their
own sex. 1t is located IN the town OF
Sherborn, aud is full to overfiowimg,
having 355 connvicts Of all ages, from
l6 to near 20 years. More than
half are foreign born, and large
number Of others of foreign parentage.
They are received on entering by the
matron in . room decorated with
flowers. Here the regulations of the
Institution are explained to them, and
the advantages which will follow good
conduct are set forth. They are kept
constantly employed, the housework
in It's varions branches being perform.
ed by details of the women. Others
are employed in making jackets, and
others still in knitting by machinery.
Those who cannot read or write are
taught few honrs daily. Religious
services are held on Sunday, and a
singing school occupies two evenings
of each week. There is q nursery con-
tanning nearly SO babies, of whom Ia
were born within the prison walls, aud
will be kept there until they ale a
year and half old unless their moth
ers arc sooner released. Everything
has thus far gone on successfully, and
much good has been effected in the
enlightenment and apparent reforma.
ton of most imbruted women.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-11

The controversy with regard to the
belligerent nature Of the English SPAR
row has not yet been settled definite
ly. The February Naturalist contain
cd note by Prof s. 8. Haldeman,
stating that for about forty years the
Pewee Flycatcher, or common Phoebe.
bird, had nented under his portico. In
1876 the English Sparrow appeared on
the scene, and mot only attacked the
resisting Pewees during several days,
when these were repairing their nest,
bat, as fast A. one party built, the 9th
er demolished, tearing the nest TO
pieces, and littering heporch below,
without renewing or occupying the
premises.' The March number of the
Same magazine contains q communica-
tion, n,bearingsimilar Testimony, ,fromDr.
w. F. Hoffman, Of Reading, Pa, who
says: sln l874 occupied . sleeping
apartment, about eight or ten feet
from the windows of which a pair of
Robins had constructed q nest In the
brances of a maple tree. The female
had scarcely time to warm her abode
before lot of Sparrows came, and
during the melee the former was van
quished and driven away. The nest
was then pulled up and partially des-
troyed. In the spring of 1875 pair
of Robins came (and doubt not but
that they were the same), examined
the debris, which had been pretty well
settled during the winter. and COM
meneed the ,constrnction of another
neat. This time they were unmolest-
ed until after the eggs had been de-
p0sited. l commenced to feel more
secure for my little neighbors, but
my Qualification was of short duration.
About . week had elapsed when the
Sparrows made another attack, finally
conquering their opponents and driv-
ing them away. They tore the nest
into one mass of rubbish, when all but
one pair retired, which then worked
an entrance, and fitted it up, where
they remained until two broods were
hatched.' fJf f.uTirt-..
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-11

to raiae or lower the machine at will.
The fan Il the end Of the frAnework
is also revolved with great tsptifty by
foot power, asd canbe turAed stfAight
ahead or on either side, working On q
plan similar to that of the Fowler
steering propeller. n The seef'this
fan the machine can be st6efed Hike a
ship, and the inventor expects that
erial navigation will be accomplished
In the same manner that the ocean is
trayerssd by ships, the gas-A -Allsd cylin-
der serving the purpose Of : SAIL and
the fans guiding thu. machine through
the air.
Mr.. p. T. Barnum, who is Interested
in the invention, was present at yes
terday's test. There was faw in the
steering apparatus. by which The fan
was caught and broken neveftheless
the machine raised as high AZ the cell
ing, and was lowered at the will of
the operator. We are informed that
the machine was tested day or two
ago in the presence of an expert from
New York, and that it worked per-
fectly. sailing about the room and all
the time under the perfect control OF
the operator. Mr.. Richel has been
working upon the inyention since
1871, and IL confident he has found the
much-sonsht-for prineiple to Be safely
applied in @rial Snavigation. He has
applied for . patent in the United
States, UAnada, Great Britain, and
France. He expects that larger ma
chine, capable of carrying several men
would work even more successfully
than the small ono now being tested.
~ more power could be employed, and
he even has hopes of q still larger one
in which. the motive power viii be
furnished by . email engine, He in
formed us that the model of his in-
vention had been shown to the editor
Of the Scientific American, who said
| that he believed it might be made 60
successful that trip could be taken to
the North Pole In it. Mr.. Ritchcl is a
very intelligent looking gestleman zap.
parently about IS years of age. He
elaine that all other inventors have
failed with their flying machines be-
cause they have trusted entirely 70 the
lifting capacity of the balloon append
age, rising by throwing out ballast,
and falling by letting out gas. An.
other defect has been the placing OF
the steering apparatus in the center,
where only . comparatively small
amount of power could be exercised.
II Bridgeport Standard.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-11
TRADE MARK,

Before Takingco and alcoholic 1IVer Iaking'
stimulants. but is more especially recomm d.
ea Is an M unia,i,ng remedy ior Ws.knees Emile
OF abuse. such as: LOss of Memory, Univer-
sal Le:situde. Pain In the Back. Dimness
other diseases that lead 10 COnsemption and
. premature grave; all OF which. as rule.
nature and over indulgencies Of the gencrative
organs. Thousands and thousands Of both sex.
g M sai %o Sa. as with
the first cause. in nearly all cases, 10 produced
by sexual weakness. The inevitable effects Of
rendering existence wretched and nn6csraIie.
commit suicide; in some cases the mind is en-
ttrely destroyed. and insanity and idiocy with
doubts the vast number of intellects ruined by
these diseases can visit any one OF our Insane
OF every ten OF the cases of insanity among their
inmates are the result Of Nervous Dieeese.
In A. placing pig she Specific Medicine M H within the
ferring greater act of benevolonce than we
would in giving untold wealth. The poor. sick
Diseases. too well know the vanity OF wealth
when placed In the balance with health and its
o frosea Norway % to the vineociad hills of italy.
from Asia to our own merry England. thou
sands can testify to the untold value Of the Spe-
cifc Medicine By its timely use many fellow
Il has in years p.st-and win for generstions
psi1 and sss the ac.ed safss
ming before it is too late. delays are dangerous.
An old, well tried and scientific preparation.
one which will effect a speedy and certain cure.
is within their reach. and placed at price
The The speciac Sediciue is the result of a life
stndy and many year, experience in treating
these special diseases. Full particulars in our
pamphlet. which we desire to send free by mail
to very one.
The Specific Medicine is sold by all druggists
at 81 per package. orisx packages for 81. or will
be sent free by mail on receipt Of the money by
addressing THE GRAY MEDICINE Co,
M. 10 Mechanics Block. Detroit Mich.
Sold in Ravenna by BElDIEG \ ARMSTRONG;
also, by L T.. Seymour Il Co.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-11
roaPUr OUT

- a II
Some OF. our. readers who live in
neighborhoods where no steam fire
engine responds TO the fire alarm, may
loarn much from this communication
ofths Por rtland Press:
I, One gallon Of water at the bottom
of fire will do more to quench it than
ten gallons at the top. Play low Is
the true motto of the fireman. If the
first engine that reached the Summer
street fire in Boston, had burst into
ihe Nhshonse aud played into the
goods elevator, where the fire broke
out, it would probably have saved
fifty millions of dollars.
To play on the roof of house on
fire is to waste water. The roof was
made to shed water the rain does not
put out the kitchen fire. nor would the
Presumpscot, flowing bodily on the
roof put ont the kitchen if afire.
Play low, get the water to the bottom
of the fire, and you need not pour in
the Presumpscot.
A few gallons at the bottom Of a
fire will rise In clouds of steam where :
ever The fire is rising, and will quench
it. Even q heap of rubbish turns rain
and water like = partial roof. A gill
OF water thrown into the bottom OF
q CRATE quenches fire more than a
quart thrown on top.
For q similar reason, water on the
windward side is more effective than
on the leeward am speaking now OF
q moderate FIRE, when there are only
one or two houses. The big blazes on
the leeward look fearful, but they can.
not be effected by playing on them.
Throw your water into the bed OF
Goals. under the retort that il sucking
them, and it goes out. That is to say,
play at the bottom Of the windward
side Of the fire, and you take the surest
aud speediest way toquench the whole
leeward side blazes included.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-04-11
10 OLDEST NAN LIvlNG.I
A Half Breed lnAiaa IN Dogosa $50
Years Old Att -

A Half Breed lnAiaA IN 0OgOsa $50
Years Old. IL - b
At q recent meeting Of physicians in
Bogota, DR.. Luiz Hernandez read .
paper OF unusual interest. twas an
account Of . visit he had paid TO one
Miguel Soils, half bread farmer liv-
ing in the foot hills Of the Sierra Mes
lila. The remarkable thing about Mi.
guel, 10 that he gives himself out q
$50 years old, more or less,' aud all
his neighbors believe il is q good deal
more rather than less. Gray eaded
men told the Doctor that they remern-
bered Miguel, AS reputed ceutenarian
when they were boys; also that the
name of Miguel Soils, colored farmer,
appeared In . list, still preserved, of
the contributors to the building fund
of . Franciscan monastery near San
Sebastian, which was founded in l7l2,
and that the present Abbott is positive
1t 10 tho same man. The Doctor found
the old fellow 1t work IN his orchard
-psrchment-skinned, robust, ,sctive, his
suow-white hair twisted turbsn fash.
ion around his head, aud his eyes SO
bright that the Doctor felt 90 nncom
Portable when they were, turned upon
him. Questioned as to his habits.
Miguel told the Doctor that the secret
of living . century or two was very
simple-merely never getting drunk
and never overlooking. Il eat only
once day-a big hearty meal, which
1t often takes me half an hour TO get
through with; but, you see, it is not
possible In half an hour to eat more
than You can digest in the next twen-
ty-four.' He went on to Say that he
hadn't made up his mind about meat.
but did not eat much Of it he tasted
on the first and middle days OF each
month, eating nothing but drinking
Ill the water he could swallow he ale
ways lot cooked food cool before tast.
ng 1t; that was why bis teeth were ss |
'ound as $50 years ago. It was hard |
y necessary to add that all the Indi.
ms Of the neighborhood firmly believ-
d that old Miguel has sold HE soul to
he devil. =