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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
Ediforiax HreYifies.

The Sheriff Of O,hshs was sen. 10 ar
rest murderer. He telegrspbed back:
Have undertaken meet me at 8. Have
got Somers on q shutter.
-Four or five lives were lost by light
ming in Dubuque, Iowa, during a storm
on the evening OF fae nth inst, aud
one house was entiely demolished.
We learn from the Cumberland News
that on Saturds, afternoon or Sunday
morning a four-ydar-old child OF Mr.
Joseph Walton, ofjMf. Savage, drank a
quantity Of lye which bad been careless
ly left in a tin cap, and soon afterwards
became i'll from its effect, and 10 spite
of all efforts died Sunday evening An
other sad warning.
A coloEssd woman, Rachel Williams,
died Tuesday last OIL the farm Mr..
Philip tCuller, Jefferson district, Freder-
ick county. Md, aged IO2 years De-
csS.sed was formerly slave Of the Hil-
>Yeary family. Her age is well autbenti-
Gated.
A lady up town, joking about her
nose, said: 81 had nothing to do in
shaping il. II was birthday present.
i know avn perfect bear in my
said a young farmer TO bis
sweet"seart. NO, indeed, you are not
John; yOu>> have never hugged me JET;
you are more sheep--tban bear.
The difference between a hungry
man and glntton is that i,he hungry
Inap longs TO eat and the gluttc<n eats
too long.
A tax on profaue language would
raise more revenue than the M0deft
drink register, and the more man Was
Laxed the more he would swear.
A Chicago man had the jam jams the
other night, and enough snakes were
found 10 one of his boots TO start out
seven new circuses on the road. This
is reliable.
Alexander H. Stevens win maze the
canvass OF his district in carriage
drawn by four Shite horses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
5bepberostown Register,

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a liberal deduction will be made from
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If the number of insertions be not mark
ed on the advertisement, when sent in, it
will be published and charged according
ly.
JOB PRINTING will be executed with
neatness and dispatch.
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be paid for when handed in.
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TO state DISTINCTLY that their privilege
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

The Mofett register is doing glorious
work in Virginia. ''Give Us time, ex-
claims an enthusiastic Richmond man.
"and well pay off the whole National
debt"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

A WHITE HoRsE SWIMMING IN MID-
AIR.-A dispatch from Parkersburg,
w. Va, says: An optical illusion or
mirage was seen by three or four far
mers few miles from this city few
days since, the appearance Of which no
one is able philosopbically to account
for. The facts are these: A gentleman
while blowing in field with several
others, about =. NJ, happened to
glance towards the sky which was
cloudless, and saw, apparently, about q
hall mile off in westerly direction, an
Opaque substance, resembling white
horse, with head, neck, limbs and tail
clearly defined, swimming in the clear
atmosphere. 1t appeared TO be moving
its limbs as if engaged in swimming,
moving its head from side 10 side, always
ascending at an angle Of about forty-hve
degrees. He rubbed his eyes to con-
vince himself that he was not dreaming,
and looked again; but there it still was.
apparently swimming and ascending in
ether. He called TO the men, about
one hundred yards of, and told them
to look up, and tell him what they saw.
They declared that they saw white
horse swimming in the sky, and were
badly frightened. Ouriuiorinant,neithe
superstitious nor nervous, sat down aud
watched the paantasm Gf we may so
call i0 until it disappeared in space,
always going in the same direction, aud
moving in the same manner. No one
can account for the mirage or illusion,
except upon the uneven state OF the
atmosphere. Illusions of different APP
pearance have been seen at di"--r
times, in the same vicinity,
the snperstitous, and lauc
skeptical.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
SHEPHERDSTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA. SAIOl
NEW
MILLINERY GOODS.

THE undersigned has just returned from
L the city with a splendid stock of Mil
linery Goods, which she offers to the
public at the very lowest prices. Her
stock consists in Hats and BOnnets, the
latest sCyles; Satins; Silks; Ribbons of
every shade; Flowers; Feathers; Brus-
sells Felt; Chenille Dotted Nett for girls ;
Gold Braid; Gold Balls for the hats and
bonnets; Jet, Gold and Silver Orna-
ments; a beautiful assortment of LocSets
and Scarf Pins; Fans; Cotton; Pins, &c,
sc. Thankful for past patronage, she
asks for a continuance of the same.
N. L. HERRINGTON.
May IL. 1873.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

Awarded hiJI.st ,ri,, NJ Centennial Exposition for
fine ehe,Siqg qatie, sni sreerres end tssft'e edr-
aaer Of ;,',eesi7s o,d f,ssris. Toe se'i 'eoseso
initiated Inferior goods fes that Jtskson's Bes
on every plug Sold by sll dsalc-s Send for sanple
free, to Z. n sAcxsoS Co.. Mira, Psssnssyg. W.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
A Woman's Terrible Suicide.

SHE SATURATES HER CLOTHING WITH OIL,
SETS FIRE TO IT, AND DIES IN FIFTEEN
MINUTES.
A very peculiar and shocking case OF
suicide occurred in Cleveland, Ohio,
Monday afternoon. The victim was
Mrs. Dr. Allyne Maynard, lady NOV
ing in the highest social circle of that
city. While Mrs. Maynard was travel
ing in Italy about two years ago she
was stricken down with fever. Upon
returning she seemed to recover her
health, but her mind was left in very
weak condition, and she gradually drift
ed into almost hopeless melancholy.
Size was given change of scenery, and
everything that care and wealth could
do was done 10 better her condition
Finally, she was sent to an asylum IN
Pennsylvania, from which she soon es-
capped. At length her disease took a
new turn, she labored under the delu-
sion tha. it was her duty to put an end
to her existence. She had, when in
health, a peculiarly bright intellect, and
all her force was now devoted to devils
ing means of self destruction. She of
ten said that she would never mar her
body by cutting her throat or shooting,
ard no precautlon was taken TO prevent
her from doing either of these things.
She was finally taken to the house OF
Mrs. johnson, on Hough avenue, where
she was cared for by Mrs. Johnson and
her daughter, DIR. Maynard also devot-
ing nearly all his time to her care. She
was never left alone for single mo-
ment while awake. Yesterday DIR.
Maynard was away from the house, and
Mrs. Johnson stepped out Of the sick
room for a moment while the patient
was apparently asleep. The moment
Mrs. Maynard was alone she seized
small lamp that was on the stand near
by, and saturating her clothing with oil
set it on fire with match. She then
inhaled the fame. In Is minutes she
was dead. DR.. Cushing was called,
and he said that death was caused by
burns of the throat and lungs, which
prevented her from breathing. She
was but little burned externally. She
was a lady who stood at the head OF
many benevolent enterprises, and was
one of the most prominent women who
worked for the soldiers aid societies
during the war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
THE SECRET OF BUSINESS
SUCCESS.

1t is claimed that Vanderbilt exhibit
ed great nerve and shrewd business sa-
gacity in the purchase OF stocks and
railroads controlled by him. Yet, when.
ever he made an investment be received
in return an equivalent either as his
own, or a. collateral security. DIR. *.
V. Pierce has invested many hundred
thousand dollars in advertising, depend.
ing entirely upon the superior merits Of
his goods for security. The unparalleled
popularity of his family medicines, and
the annual increase in their sale, attes,s
in arguments stronger than words OF
their purity aud efficiency. If the blood
be impoverished, the liver sluggish or
there be tumors. blotches, and pimples,
DIR. Pieree's Golden Medical Discovery
will effect speedy and perfect cure. II
the bowels be constipated use DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets.
Debilitated females suffering with those
peculiar dragging-down sensations and
weaknesses, will find DIR. Pierces
Favorite Prescription a safe and certain
remedy. Prompt relief and permanent
cure have so universally followed is
use, that the doctor now sells II under
a positive guarantee.
OAKLAND, Douglass Co., Oregon,
Jan. %, 1878.
DR.. PIERCE, Buffalo, \. Y:
Dear Sir-Your Golden Medical Dis
covery has cured my daughter OF goitre,
after many physicians had failed. In
closed please find Sl50 for copy of
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser. With us it takes the place of
the family physician. Yours truly,
AARON ALLEN.
MT. VERNON, Ohio, July I0,ls76.
DIR. PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y:
Dear Sir-Four bottles OF your Fa-
vorite Prescription has entirely cured
my wife. We employed three different
physicians and many remedies, but
found no relief. With thankful heart,
am. Ever your friend,
AUGUST WARREN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

ways threatening the whole northwest.
But as soon as the representatives in
Congress had been frightened into vo
ting the appropriations, then it is dis
covered that the old withered Chips of
Wisconsin are as quiet as lambs, and
that the Mexican eausus beH is only a
friendly visit to get back few stray
mustangs. Rich, amt it, for us old
fogies, who have hard times to see
things as the honorables see them!
Cbarlestown, July, 1878.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
FROM A PHYSICIAN.

NORTH HYDE PARK, VT, Feb. 7. 1876.
Messrs. SETH w. FowLE u Sons, Boston: !:
Gentlemen-Gou may perhaps remem-
Der that | wrote you several weeks ago
in regard to the use of the "Peruian Syr-
up for my wife, who was suffering from
general debility, the sequence of Typhoid
Dysentery. had tried the most noted
physicians in this state and also in Cana
ada, without relief. At your recommen-
dation she commenced the use of the Syr-
up. The first four bottles made but little
impression, but while taking the fifth she
began to improve rapidly, and now, after
using six Of the dollar bottles, she regain
ed her strength, and is able to do most OF
the work about the house; anu feel tnat
1 cannot speak too highly in praise of p b
RUVIAN SYRUP. L have prescribed 1t
to several of my patients, and have pro-
cured the sale of several dozen of it here.
You can make any use Of this letter that
you NAV see tit. Yours very truly,
III ID REI,DEN NJ ID.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
I'LL DISEASES
ORIGINATING IN A
Bad State of the Blood,
Or accompanied by
DEBILITY
OR
A Low State ihe System.
FROM REV. JOHN GREGORY,

Pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church
at Pittston, Luzerne County, Ia.
My Dear Sir-IIaving ut various times,
personally, and in my own and other
families tested the great value of the med
icine called PERUVIAN SYRUP, or
PROTECTEDS SOLUTION OF PROTON-
IDE OF IRON, most chcerfully recon-
mend it, especially to those who are suf-
fering from dyspeptic and nervous disor-
ders. As a reliable and powerful altera-
tive, it is, think, unsurpassed; and as
tonic, free from all Objectionable features
of alcoholic remedies, it is 4 most efficient
auxiliary 10 the tempesance cause. One
of the greatest hindranees to the temper
ance reform at present is, as | think, the
medical use of alcoholic stimulents.
Whatever may be argued as to their ne
cessity in certain cases, we have in the
PERUVIAN SYRUP, a safe and efficient
substitute for those dangerous remedies.
This testimony is given unsolicited, with
the hope that some who are not yet ac-
quaintcd with the valuable properties Of
the medicine may be induced 20 give it
trial. Yours truly,
JOHN GREGORY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

A BET THAT WAS LOST AND PAID
The PRESIDENT AND TIE PEoPLE.-As
President Hayes passed through Har-
risLurg on Friday Of last week, a group
of workmen paused TO view the honored
statesmen. ''He looks well and wears
bland smile, but he has no smiles, but
he has no smiles or handsbakes for poor
fellows like us, said one of the party.
"Vell, believe he shake hands NIT airy
one. replied rough looking Dutchman.
Il bet you five dollars he won't. "And
| bet FIVE he will shake hands NIT me. "
He summoned his courage aud left his
party, while their sneers and jokes fol-
lowed him. lie approached the Presi-
dent:
"Mr. President, may l have the
pleasure OF shaking hands NIT you?"
''Certalnly." And with bis usual dig
nifty and courteous manner he raised
his hat, and stepped from the platform,
and grssped the extended hand with
such an earnestness and cordially that
the Dutchman almost forgot bis bet in
bis astonishment. His comrades ac-
knowledged their defeat, and no doubt
felt sorry they had not been in the
Dulchlnan's place, and had the honorof
a clasp Of the Presidents hand, while
the President went on his way nDcogI
scious of the great influence OF one kftie
act
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

MEs. GRAY's LAST LETTER TO HER
HusBAND.-A Mrs. Gray, of Fort
Worth. took her three children TO the
Trinity river and drowned them and
herself. James Nixon was attracted to
the river bank by the cries OF child,
and arrived in time to see the little tel-
low sink beneath the surface, aud Mrs.
Gray Just going under. She lett the
following note to her husband:
81 write you few lines to tell you
good bye. You said ! must leave, and
| could not give up my darlngs to be
slaves for others. You accuse me OF
crime am innocent of, and if | was
guilty, would be as good as you are,
and unless an accident happens, will
never trouble you again. So good bye,
my darling husband; goodbye pa, and
sisters; don't shed tear for me, just
think one heartbroken wretch has gone.
You all know what life l have lived
lately; but God knows am innocent OF
the charge against me, so don't look for
me at all"
The note was plainly written, though
evidently with nervous hand. The
house was in perfect order. The clothes
of the children and her own were care
fully laid away, or hung up, and Mr..
Gray's supper had been carefully pre-
pared and laid safely away in the cup
board. The beds were made, the chairs
in their proper places, and all thing 10.
dicated deliberation -Dhis (Itras)
COMMERCIAL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27

I'HE Undersigned always Keeps on hanu
and for sale, every description Of
COOKING STOVES,
for either wood or coal, together with a
general assortment Of Heating Stoves,
Parlor Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Crates,
&C., sc.
HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE.
Brass, Copper and Enameled Preserving
Kettles, Iron Wash Kettles, Granite Iron
Ware, Coffee Mills, Spoons, Egg Beaters,
Flour Sieves, the Favorite Combined Flu
ter and Sad Irons; Coal Holds and Shovels,
Sausage Suffer-. &C., &c.
ALSO KEEP ON HAND
Metallic Clothes Lines, Stove Polish,
Sealing Wax, Hoof Iron, Nails, Rivets,
Bar Lead, Sheet Zinc, &C., SC. Repairs
also furnished for all patterns of Stoves.
Particular attention will be given to
TIN ROOFING AND SPOUTING,
which will be done i'm the best and most
durable manner, iii town or country, at
the shortest notice. REPAIRING will
also be done at short notice and in the
best manper. CUCUMBER PUMPS, the
best in use, will be put in, at low rates.
lie will also give attention TO putting up
LIGHTNING RODS,
and repairing the same, when called upon.
From my long experience in the busi-
ness as a Practical Timer, and determin-
ed to work none but the best material,
and close attention to business, and n
strict desire to please. ] hope TO receive 4
liberal share of patronage.
My prices will be lower than any other
establishment in the county. Give me a
call and you will certainly be pleased.
n. B.-Copper, Brass and Lead will be
taken in exchange for work and all kinds
of Ware.
Ii. C.. MARTEN.
July Is, 1873. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
Fat People easily 'saDstruci<.s

Fat people are not snly liable 70 sud-
den death fromtsat disease, apoplexy,
etc, ks,. statistics show that they are
more liable than others to "sunstrokes
and affections arising from extreme
heat An extensive experience in the
tredment OF corpulence has resulted 10
tby introduction of Aliens Anii-Fat.
sac, certain, and speedy remedy for the
csre of this terrible condition. Its use
i,surcs a reduction of from two 10 hve
pounds per week. If corpulent people
who are exposed TO the rays OF the Gun
value life, and comfortable existence,
let them use Aliens AntiFat. Sold 6y
druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-07-27
NEW DEPARTURE !
GREAT REDUCTION
home MADE BOOTS AID SH0BS.

ITO THE PUBLIC: I'm order to accom-
L modate all who wish to have good sub
stantial HOMEMADE BOOTS AND
SHOES almost as cheap as they can buy
eastern work, have determined to make
them us low as you can get them any
where. In order to do this | will be COM
PEELED to sell for CASH or such PRO
DUCE as can use. My object is to give
employment to our own mechanics and to
keep our home trade.
Please call and examine goods and
prices. am satisfied you will leave your
orders. All kinds of work on hand or
made to order at short notice. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed.
=. ST. also keep on hand the celebrated
Winchester Shoes.
j. S. FLEMING.
Feb. 2, 1878. If
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-08-29
a Resraas.kaE able YEan-

Inmy travels few days agoin An
son county l met with an old gen
tleman, q citizen of this State, and
now living in Richmond county,
who relates the following very in
teresting incidents of his life
1st. He was in the funeral pro
cession when General Washington
was buried.
I'd. Was pall-bearer at the fn-
neral of General Andrew Jackson
3D.. Was waiter at the mari
age Of General Stonewall ] Jackson 5
wife's father.
18th. Accompanied General La
fayette throuoh the State when he
was here,
5th. Spent day with Daniel
Webster in Richmond on one oc-
casion.
9Th. Also, one with Washington
Irwin.
7th. Was the founder Of tic Sd
Fayetteville O5serUer.
8th. Listened to his son (now
one OF the most distinguished law
yers in the Iand), who made speech
to Lafayette hen he was only five
years old.
9th. Was baptized by the first
superintendent Of the North Caro-
lima University before. it wasa col
lege.
10th. Was acquainted with the
first graduate, Hinton Gaines.
11th. Knew the first graduate OF
West Point.
18th. Kept the post~oflice III Fay
etteville forty years in succession
18th. Is near ninety years old.
18th. Never was Intoxicated but
once in his life.
18th. Retains his hearing we'll
10th. Feels himself now near the
gate OF death, bat has well ground
ed hope Of Immortality and oter-
nal life.
Can any one who reads this tell
his name Respectfully, j, f. b.
The gentleman alluded TO above
IS Colonel john McIsae, the father
Of the eminent lawyer and orator,
Duncan X. McRac, and who has
other sons of prominence. An OF
the above remarkable statements
about him are true, ana much
might be added interesting Cor.
CHAR ObSerUey.
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-08-29
WINSTON, n. c., THURSDAY, AUGUST 20. 1878.
PATS CRITICISM,

There's story that's old,
But good if twice told,
OF q doctor OF limited skill,
Who cured beast and man,
OnSsa new tangled plan,
With the help of a stran9ely-inade pill.
On his portal of pine
Hung an elegant sign
Depicting a beautiful rill.
And a lake whore a sprite,
ith apparent delight.
Was sporting in sweet dishablile.
Pat Nc "arty one day.
rs he sauntered that way,
Stood aud gazed ~ illa5 Portal ofpIne,
When the doctor with pride
Stepped up to his side,
Saying, Pat, how is that for slgn?"
There's wan thing says Pat,
"Te'ye lift out of that,
Which. be iabbcrs. is quite a mistake:
It's trim and it's nate,
But to make it compiate,
Ye shud have foine burd on the lake. .
s'Ah' indeed, pray, then, tell,
To make it look well,
What bird do you think it may lack p
says Pat, ''of the same.
We forgotten the name,
But the song he sings is 'quack quackH
Western sentinel. [volume] (Winston [i.e. Winston-Salem], N.C.) 1856-1886, 1878-08-29
NO. 80.
Rzan's Age.

Few men die of age. Almost ell
die of disappointment, passion.
mental or bodily toll, or accident.
The passions kill men sometimes,
even suddenly. The common ez-
preston, choked with passion, has
little exaggeration III it; tor even
though not suddenly fatal, strong
passions shorten life. Strong bod
led men often die young-weak
men live longer than the strong. Tor
tho strong use their strength and
the weak have none to use. The
latter take care OF themselves, the
former 40 not. As it is with the
body, so Ii is with the mind and
temper. The strong Gre apt TO
break, or, like the candle, to run
the weak to burn out. The inferior
animals which live. IN general,
regular and temperate lives, have
generally thaIr prescribed term OF
years. The horse lives twenty five
years the OK fifteen or twenty; the
lion about twenty the dog ten or
twelve; the rabbit eight; the guirea
pig six or seven years. These
numbers all bear a similar propor-
ton to the time the animal takes
10 grow tc It's full size. But man.
of the animals, is one that seldom
comes up to this average, He
ought 10 live a bundled years, ac-
cording to this physiological law
for five times twenty are one hum
dred but instead Of that, he
scarcely reaches, on an average,
four times his growing period ; tue
cat six tin,es and the rabbit even
eight times the standard OF meas
ufement. The reason is obvious
man is not Only most irregular and
the most Incorporate, bnt the most
laborious and hard worked Of all
animals. He is also tie most irri-
table Of all animals; and there is
no reason to believe, though We can
not tell what an animal secretly
feels, that more than any other
animal man che,isbes wrath 10
keep it warm, and consumes him
self with the FIRE Of his ow1 secret
reflections.