Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-03-23
COMMUNICATED.
HAILrowS, w. Va,
March Is, 1878.

Tice. the St. Louis weather prophet
has queer theory in regard TO the
changes of the weather; but, judging
from the correctness of his prognostica-
lions il would seem that his theory is
oorrac, one. He holds that all atmos-
nberic disturbances are due to electrici-
iv-that the atmosphere being good
Conductor of this fluid, it is constantly
being disturbed by the passage through
it OF electric currents-that the planets
induce electric action upon the earth
that the earth receives or repels those
charges according as it positively or
negatively charged; and that atinospher-
ic disturbances occur in regular cycles
caused BY the passage OF some of the
planets Through four particular points
ON the ecliptic, at which times the cleo
trio action induced by these planets Ia
much stronger than at any other Pc
RODS. These points are passed every
few days by some Of the planets and l
have noticed that on or about these
days we always have some rough wealth
er, it may be of wind, or snow, or rain.
On Monday, the llth, two planets pass
ed these points spoken of; aud the storm
of that evening was very severe IN our
locality. 1t was first class in every re-
spect. Rain, hail, thunder and light
ming in abundance. Much damage was
done by floods or by hail in some parts
of the county. Along Cat-tall Run the
farmers lost several thousand rails 10y
the high waters; and dwelling house,
a wagon makers shop, aud the Bloome
~ turnpike bridge over this stream,
were carried away by the flood. The
losses will probably aggregate thous-
and dollars, or more.
Our little village will be improved
this summer by the erection OF some
dwellings and school house. Hon.
ID. Is. Lucas has divided some OF his
land adjoining Halltown into small lots,
and disposed of some of them 10 parties
who intend building on them. Mr.. Lu-
cas- has saw aud chopping mill in
course of erection at this place.
The Lutheran Church at Unionvile
was dedicated on Sunday last. This
church was built and first dedicated in
1856. Some repairs being needed, it
Was closed last Fall TO make them. The
congregation then concluded to re-mod-
cl the whole building, and the result of
their labor surprised many. 1t is now
the pre,tiest country church we know
OF, anywhere. The principal interior
alterations consist in the removal OF the
gallery, stained glass windows, new
pulpit and altar railing, with Baptismal
iont of marble, a recess back OF the al
Tar, aud beautifully :rescoed walls and
ceiling. The exterior alterations are in
keeping with the interior, and consist i'll
painted walls, heavy projecting cornice
and Gothic window frames with blinds.
The debt incurred in making these
repairs (aLout 5000 was readily paid
or provided for by the members aud
frisnds OF the church. Mr.. Holland,
the pastor, was assisted IL the dedica-
iion services by Rev. J. l. Miller, OF
Stanton, Va, and by Kew. Mr. Christ,
of Harper's Ferry. Mr.. Miller pre- ached
from ,Oth Psalm, Pad verse: ''Out of
II on, the perfection OF beauty, God hath
snincd" His remarks were listened TO
with close attention by the large con
;gregallun assembled to hear their tor
mer pastor The Whole service was
very interesting, and We regard ii as
unfortunate that the cl,aroh WAS not
large enough 10 accommodate all who
were there To hear. The Lutheran
Gharch Choir Of your to@n rendered
the music for the service.
Your friend and brother Editor, Mr..
Daniel Dechert, Was in our town one
day last week. We would always be III
favor Of letting an editor Of his size
have his own way about everything.
J. 7. Ii.