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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

CcuRr PROCEEDINGS. The two bO,',
Asbury Keesecker and Morgan Thomp-
son, indicted for attempting 10 break
into a store at Oaktob, were fined $500
aud costs, aud sentenced 10 six months
in the county Jail. Both Of these
parties were badly shot at the time OF
their attempt to break into the store,
having been discovered by the prefrie.
Tor. TIE negro jim Williams, indicted
FOR stealing money, was sentenced to
two years in the penitentiary.
In the case of William Logan, indici;
ed, with Jos. Welty and Seamof,
Doaling, for assault, the jury found
him guilty of misdemeanor, and i'm
posed fine Of s75 90. and FIVE days in
the county Jail. The other parties
jointly indicted have not had their
trial as yet--Ua,finsburg &atsman..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

eJ' Noah, poor man, never knew
what it was to slip down into the cellar
of the Ark, when the boys were In the
kitchen, wi,h beer mug hid under his
coat-tail, and come up with a satisfied
expression observing that he'd jest been
dowr 10 see if them taters WIZ sprout-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20
NATIONAL GREENFtACk' Ia
EsOH PARTY.
SUMMIT PoINT, ". Va,
Dec. 3. 1879.


Editor Shcpherdstown Regisier-At-
fer consultation with The members OF
the executive committee Of the National
Greenback Labor Party OF West II
pinia, and, also, having received letters
from various members OF the party, IN
various sections Of the State, favorable
to the early call Of not only the exeeu-
tive committee, Tut Of all The true mem
bers Of the party throughout the State,
to general conference, tOr the purpose
Of exchanging opinions, and making
preparations for our State con|eniion'
and. in my own opinion, deeming it tx
pcdient and important to do 50, /, here
jv. as chairman OF the executive com
mirlee Of the State, announce call for
such conference 10 be held in the city OF
Palkcrsburg, and on the 9Th day OF jan
NO \ THOMSON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

sEy- The train leaves here on the 5. '.
r. II. every morning at 1885, and re-
turns in the evening at $50. This train
connects with the B. & o. r. r. train
going West which arrives at Kerneys-
vile at ll.l4 4. NJ, and with the train
going East which passes Kerueysyille
at 4.34 Z. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

ot DufIiplds 10 daY, Saturday.
W Chapline has lust received a
Iar~r lot of Boots and Shoes this week.
J Gail and see them.
, Mr.. J. S. Timbcrlake, OF 1Iilldale,
Warren county, Va, called 10 see us on
Thursday last, lie is clever and &C.
njal gentleman,
There will be a Young Mems Meet
ins in the Episcopal Chapel Oh Sunday
! afternoon, at 3 ! > o'clock. All arc III
ylied TO come.
: Jewelry OF al kinds for Christmas
/ presents, can be had oI j, {. Haldemar,
! Jrweler.
Gen. Malone was elected L. s. Sen.
a;or. by the Readnstcr Legislature Of
Virginia, on "Wednesday last, to sue
coed Senator WilLcis.
The ijsipe election has resulted in q
democratic legislature, by The returning
boar,i. consequently they - III elect dem
oc.alic State officers.
CAL ot lragrnder'. and see liz large
s,ork Of line Candies, the best ia town.
{ Sh,,,,-a fine lot various qualities
,''a 81 w. |"' r. ,G,' , s. Hi,1oI.r
J',, ,'nn,ta, nIr,nl. h,yn ho,n
o,n,,a,.S Jnrin1r thjs week in digainr
oHl for foundations CT HE '"Fn-'~o'''
VT st'iIoh ana car houses.
Rev. Dr Theodore Apple, Of Lancas-
ter, Pa, viii preach IN the Reformed
Church, Sunday morning aud night,
EARLY services will be held in the Re
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20
W. ak In!
CT RI S I vi A : !!

THE undersignc. las just received for
L the Holidays large and varied stock
Of CONFECTIONERIES, NOTIONS,
Toys. CANDIES, WINES AND IL
QUOR'S FOR MINCE PIES, and every
thing that will please the children and
old people too. lie will also be In receipt
every day OF the best and freshest OYS-
TIERS, Pickles, Butter, Crackers, Cheese,
Nuts, &c, &C., also TOBACCO AND CT
CARS of che choicest brands.
Walk in folks, 7'Here's the pace TO get
your money back"
j. 4. ADAMS.
Dec. 30, 1879. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

h' DID you ever notice poor chap
that stands in the first picture OF the al
manac with the fish and sheep and scor-
pious and bulls and twins etc, around
hin.l Did You ever notice that be was
naked. aud had nothing in his stomach!
Well, that poor fellow used to edit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

T Attest style chiIdren's White Caps; 4
LINE lot OF burton q lace Morocco shoes
low for cash, at Headquarters of ). V. L.
r. Now is the time for bargains.
l. W CuAPLIAE.
Nov. % II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20
CHRISTMAS IN THE STORES.


columns of the Register.
First Baker & Billmyer next TO the
Bank,
Who never fear panic or crisis,
But offer each customer with many
thank
Their goods at very low prices.
Next comes our old friend Mr.. Fleming,
Who is eyer-ready with awl and Win
last,
TO furnish new work and 90 mending
In the fu,ure,as he's done in the past.
We come next to Lloyd the elothier'
The clever proprietor OF Oak Hall
For him 10 show goods It's no bother,
To those who give him call.
[ideeE 2
Nor must We foget our frlendsHHro'''
The chief Merchant TailorSin town,
Who counts his friends by the hest,
And whose work has give him re-
noWn.
Then next is the Gov'nor, that's G. T.,
Who can provide you with all kind q
foods, =,
And behind any others, never Will Ic
In furnishing his customers goods
Now comes in rotation Mrs. +. Vance,
= Whose millinery goods are exquisite,
That 10 hear OF them the ladies all dance
With Impotence to pay her aYIsl''
aPoo3",he Oysterman is without rival,
HIS wares we have recently tried,
You'll find lin at all times quite civil
NWhclher you want them steamed,
stewed or fried,
Old Santa Claus commences at Adam 5
The place for candies and toys,
Where from misses up to the madam 8
Can be suited as well as the boys,
Richards to pass We don't mean,
Such a merchant it wont DO to slight,
For the ladies know what can be seen
At his store by day and 10y night.
There's Rightstiue You muSt also re-
member, =,
As you pass by be snre that You call,
For he can furnish you suits in Decem-
Der
As we'll as he can in the Fall
At Barnhart's you'l find great attraction
For his goods there's rushing peN-
. nell,
T3>his customers he gives satisfaction
In Whatever lie has now 10 sell,
At the Il. r. Headquarters now steady,
With Isaac" conductor on hand,
To sell boots and shoes he is ready
With prices to suit the demand
AT Ren,ch's popular Book Store
You can get books to whi!e-away
leisure,
After reading one You'll want more,
From the pile of his llter'ry treasure.
Hev day. we've skipped, that is certain,
y friend that we've had ample PROOF
It's the timer, ana his name 1t Is Mar
Tin,
Who can furnish houses from cellar
10 roo!.
Mrs. Lalimcr We must not forget,
Whose rooms are above "ChaPlInes
headquarters,
She can sell You new furniture " Inc
For your new man;vd Sons and
daughtcrs.
Bcsnre and see Unscld. that's "Nosey,
= Right next TO Greenwoodsshoe shop,
His store is attractive and cosy,
\ step cross the way, we've not an in
tiuder,
70 the store of beauties kept by cur
old friend
FamiIiarly called "!}uyt." but his name
Where You'll always gel the worth Of
the money Won spend.
But stop. we are now little too fast,
We've forgotten Mrs. llerrington, up
Who should have been first, tho now
nearly last,
1t was no, intentional, for she has our
good WIZ.
Il % No scnprI IN q nj
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

Baker & Billmyer are now offering
for sale fDe lot Of Seal Skin Caps
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

Raisins and Currauts, fresh and nice,
for sale by Baker i; HilImyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20
Shenandoah Valley E. R.
WESTW ARD.
SNIruWAEN.
TIME TABLE NO. !

To take effect Monday, 4. N, December
-. 1879.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-12-20

~ The prel;iest Writing Desks, la
die work Boxes. Vases, Box Stationery,
Inkstands, in fact the largest and best as
sor,ment OF Holiday Presents and CANDIES
ever brought to shepherdstown. are at X.
l.. Magruder's Drug store, where, ca! .,
found a select lot Of Cigars, including the
Figaro, Matinee, Niagara, We'll Select i.,i
ed The Choice" the imported 'he-
root, and many ott er favorite brands
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING.

SARATOGA. N. Y, August 20. 1870
The American Bar Association met in the Town
Hall at ten A. NJ and Luke p. Poland, of Vermont.
chairman of the Executive Committee, called tho
meeting to order. The following vice presidents
on the platform Edward J. Phelps. Vermont;
A. q. Keasbey, New Jersey; Richard J. Cuttings.
Maryland; H. IL. Wells. District Of Columbia; o. y.
Seymour. Connecticut; G. W. Stanley. New Hamp-
shire; Rufus King, Ohio; Henry Hitchcock. Mis-
souri,, and Clarkson N. Potter. New York.
Mr.. Poland introduced James y. Brodhead, presi-
dent Of the association, who delivered the annual
address, giving. under the provisions OF the consti-
tuition, the most noteworthy changes in the statute
laws of the several States Of the United States
made during the past year.
After the Presidents address tho association pro-
cecded to the election of 100 new members reconi-
mended by the executive committee. The secretary
read report of his In organizing and carrying
the association during the year. Tho treasurer
reported that the receipts for the year TO-
expenses $3.50 %; balance on hand S734 81. Mr..
Calvin q. Child, of Stamford ConnecHcut read .
long paper ''Shifting Uses, from the Standpoint
of the Nineteenth Century"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21
Test Questions on Loyalty.

Evidently the government does not pro-
pose to have any weakening of the army in
the event of the dsafection of any State or
States in the future. Each candidate for a
second Iieutenancy, lately examined at
Washington, was asked, by direction of the
Secretary of War, to fully explain his con-
ccption of the obligations assumed on en-
tering the army; whether he believed in
right of secession, and whether. in case Of
conflict between his State and the nation, he
would follow his State or regard his alle-
glance to the nation as paramount. This is
as it should be. Freedom of opinion is the
right of every citizen, and the government
has no right to interfere with it, even if it
tends toward that form Of disloyalty known
as State rights. In selecting it's own off,
Gals, however. and for branch of the
service which has once been seriously Grip
pied by the personal fancies of some of its
officers, the nations duty is to look out for
itself, and carefully exclude every man
whose opinions are likely in any way to inn
pair his efficiency at critical moment.
Questions AZ to who pay the officers salary,
&C., have nothing to do with the case; the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21

That the Mrs. Sartoris who recently died
in England was not that particular Mrs.
Sartoris in whom it is no exaggeration to
say that the whole American people feel a
certain interest is perhaps oil that the mass
of the public will care to know upon the
subject, since this gives them the occasion
to rejoice that the father and mother for
whom they felt so ready sympathy are in
fact not bereaved. But it was a cruel piece
Of news, and 1t is to be regretted that it is
possible for such q statement to be shot at
the sensibilities of friends and relatives in q
loose and random style. As the news came
to this city confessedly ten days after
the event it has been thought it was never
sent by cable. Our London despatch
points out that the lady died on the 4th
inst, and rs tho erroneous statement was
first published here on the 10th, this would
give fourteen days, and might strengthen
the suspicious of those who thought the
story was fished out of the London papers.
Fortunately our despatch will destroy that
suspicion, since IL points out that the death
was not known in London till many days
after its occurrence, and an obituary note
in the Ausengum was published only in last
Saturdays number. But when it was
known in London that Mrs. Sartoris was
Mrs. Sartoris it was. How, then, was her
name confused in transmission by cable
with that of General Grants daughter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21

honesty and sincerity in this matter seems
to US, under these circumstances, gratui-
tous insult to him. 1t is to carry malignity
beyond the bounds of common sense. To
require that, after what he has said,
he should speak further on the mat
ter, unless it is formally brought
before him by the request of his
fellow citizens, is an impertinence. To pre-
tend that after his utterance he could ac-
cept denomination is to imply that he
would be false to duty which he has him.
self declared, and would be capable of ac-
cepting honors which in his own words
ought not to be given to any citizen. The
HERALD, at least, does not believe this of
him
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21
ASSOCIATION OF STENOGRAPHERS.
SARATOGA, N. Y, August 20. 1879.

SARATOGA, N. Y. August 20, 1879.
The State Association of senographers began their
fourth annual session here to-day. About thirty
MEMBERS representing all parts of tho State. wero
present. Routine business was done In the morning
session. In the afternoon session ID. G. McEwen. of
Brooklyn. read paper on the "Ethics Of Stenogra-
ply. q. q. Linslcy, of Syracuse, read paper
Blunders." ). O.. Rogers, OF Troy, read .
paper on "Stenographic Laws and Reporters OF the
United States" William ii. Slocuin, of Buffalo,
spoke of the utility of the type writer and the va
rious modes he had tested of duplicating copies OF
reports. Philander Deming. of Albany, told OF the
improved type writer he The following officers
were elected:--S. q. Rogers, of Troy. Presidents
William l.. Socum, OF Buffalo, Vice President 4. Q.
Rose, Secretary and Treasurer. Executive Commit
tee-Willam NJ. Osgoodby. OF Rochester; >. ..
Rogers. of Troy; wordcn Il. Paine. OF Albany H. q.
Tanner, OF Oswego; Charles Post. OF Saugerties.
AT nine o'clock this evening the members had
banquet at tho Adelphi House rs guests OF the Troy
aud Albany members.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21

For years the public has heard through
the press of the fouling of the bay and the
choking of important ship and steamboat
channels by the dumping of the city's
garbage within the limits prescribed by
law. Almost as often the Police Commits
sioners-those untiring guardians of the
public's rights-have solemnly declared that
there was no truth in such stories, even if
they came from the Pilot Commission
ers; they were, probably, the vicious
fabrications of disappointed contractors
or of wicked political opponents Deter
mined to learn the truth, the HERALD char
tered steam yacht, put force of vigilant
reporters on board. and kept close watch
upon the garbage scows, which, be it under
stood, are managed by the Police Depart
ment direct. What they Immediately dis
covered almost passes belief, and places an
important department of the city service in
the position ola most vicious offenderagainst
State law and a shameful creator of nuis-
ances which it is charged to abate The
story will be found in full in another col
umn. There is no possible excuse for the
fore is, What is to be done about it? The
health of all the residents upon New York
Bay is seriously compromised by the garb-
age drifted ashore, while the harbor is
being filled to such an extent that chan
nels are shifting, one important chan
mel having been reduced in depth,
in three years, from fifty-four to
twenty-six feet The main channel
of New York Harbor is no better than that
of Liverpool; yet English law makes penal
servitude the punishment for dumping
ashes or garbage in the harbor of Liverpool.
The persons responsible for the ruin which
is rapidly Detailing the most important
harbor of the American continent are our
Police Commissioners. They have it in
their power to end these dumping
outrages at once, but no one versed
in the ways of police boards will
believe for an instant that any change will
take place under any influence but that of
extreme fear. 1t is perfectly feasible to ar
rest the Commissioners and lock them up
in the Tombs, and it would be hard to
imagine place in which they could be of
more service to the public. In their
present positions they give little promise of
being either ornamental or useful; behind
prison bars they might at least be to other
lazy incompetents warning that there are
official misdeeds that even New York will
not endure Let those who have the power
move at once toward the suppression Of
this dumping nuisance. Even if they de-
prive US entirely of our worthless Police
Board no honest man will mourn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21

The WEATHER.-All traces of the storm cen
tire that moved over the Middle Atlantic and
New England States on Monday have passed
away, and the pressure has risen rapidly over
all the districts west of the Mississippi River ex-
cept over the upper lakes. The centre of highest
barometer is now over the off
the Middle Atlantic coast. The depression
that was advancing from the Northwest.
as stated in yesterdays HERALD, is
beginning to force its way in n northeasterly di-
rcction through the narr neck of high baroni-
cter that connects the high area on the coast
with the main one that extends over the extreme
northern districts The pressure within the low
area is very low, but yet the precipitation
that attends it is slight. Rain has fallen on the
northern New England and Nova Scotia coasts,
in the upper lake regions and eastern Gulf
Elsewhere the weather was generally fair. except
in the Northwest, where cloudincss increased.
The temperature decidedly in the North
west, West and on the Gulf coast, remained
nearly stationary in the central valleys and fell
i'm the other sections of the country. The winds
have been from fresh to brisk in the Northwest
and, generally light elsewhere Although the
pressure will fall in our district when the de
preston is passing we are not likely to
have any rain. Further reports as to the
effect of the late storm show that il
was an unusually severe one. Anothe:
disturbance is passing over the British
Islands. attended by rains and increasing winds
The barometer is very low. The winds are,
however, beginning to change round, showing
that the disturbance is passing away to the east.
The weather in New York aud its vicinity to-day
will be warmer and fair. Tomorrow the same
conditions are likely to prevail.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21
MR.. WELSH COMING HOME.


PHILADELPHIA. August 20, 1879.
despatch from Liverpool announces that Mr..
John Welsh. late Minister of the United States to
England. embarked. with his daughter. for home.
the steamer Indiana. Of the American limo.
which sailed for Philadelphia at one o'clock
this afternoon. It is expected he will arrive
here next Sunday week. the 31st inst. A
committee Of the Board Of Trade. OF which he IL
president. and other prominent citizens. are to go
down the river in u tug to meet him. There Will DC
further reception that day. out OF Difference to
Mr.. Weshs regard for the sancttcs OF the Sabbath.
II he should arrive earlier later extended
programLne Of reception Ylll be carried out.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-21

ANoof&AhlAutROn OF the FOlIce SYSTEM
The HERALD agrees with what CORE
spondent of the Sun, whose letter is re-
printed elsewhere, has to say of the neces-
sity of reforming our police system. 1t is
highly necessary to the efficiency of the
police that they be relieved of all political
duties. The writer in the Sun urges that
the Police Commission be posed of the
Mayor, the City Judge and a judge of one of
the other courts. But why have a Police
Commission at ALP He would have the
Chief of Police appointed by the commits
sion he speaks of. But why not have him
appointed by the Mayor and responsible to
that officer, who would in that case be, as
he ought to be, responsible to the citizens
He would have the members of the force
appointed on the recommendation of the
Chief OF Police. accompanied by u certiti-
cate of physical ability from physician
appointed by the commission or, as we
should prefer, by the Mayor.
Having thus attained the first object, of
making some one known to and easily
reached by the citizens responsible for the
conduct and efficiency of the police, we
agree that the police ought to have no
other duty than the maintenance of order
and the protection of life and property.
The Board OF Health-or, rather, health
officer, also appointed by the Mayor
ought to have charge of the cleaning of the
streets, and ought to have large and summary
powers. The Sheriff. it is suggested, should
have charge of the elections, and as he is
the peace officer of the county, and directly
amenable to the orders of the Governor,
this is probably sound plan. He should
appoint the returning officers, and should
be obliged to give credentials to two in
spectors Of election for each precinct,
named to him by each Of the political
parties, and who should be authorized to
be present at each polling place. The
police would then be used merely to keep
peace and order at the polls, and it would
follow as a matter of course that, as ''W.
Ii. b." suggests, any member of the re-
organized police force found meddling in
politics would be summarily dismissed
We are glad to see that the citizens begin
to take an interest in the municipal gov
eminent 1t is their government they
have to pay its expenses, and they have to
suffer from its inefficiency and corruption.
1t can be made and kept good only by their
efforts But what is needed is charter
which shall so simplify the city administra-
ton that every citizen shall know at once
whom to hold responsible for abuses, and
that if there is ineficiency or corruption the
people can ut the polls, and at q single
election, turn out the guilty and incapable
officers and put in other men. That great
end can be obtained only by making the
Mayor responsible for the appointment,
and, consequently, for the conduct of his
subordinates.
The people of New York do not want an
inefficient or corrupt city government. But
they have been saddled with city charters
which deprived the people of the power
which they ought to have over their officers.