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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12
cGTNs TyCtTE;9.
April 8th, 1879.
FREE SCHOOLS.

Mr. Editor-Your correspondent,
Granger" snys, ~ hope il is now
made plain that the granger who is in
imical To free schools iS doing them in
Justice"
We mus, confess that we arc unable
80 determine tS which he means injus-
tee is done, tie grange or school.
There is granger in this county
Who i,.s been sincere, straightforward
and fearless enough 10 express very
freely his ewn persooa! convictions as
10 the iajnsiice Of our present State
Free Sch"oi System" especially to the
lvople Of this county: and he is tncour-
aged 10 believe that more than two
thirds of ,Ae farmers, and especially
those who are grsnGccs. concur with
him. lie has had a tair opportunity to
ascertain thtir views; but whether enc
or Nil agree with BIN, what Inc hiss said
on thr subject has Grcn said upon his own
responsibility lie has never attempted
to make the Grange" rs an organiZa
tioa responsible Tor his expressions lie
haa cxertrd himself as tar as he has tie
ability as mach as any other man in the
county to the getting up OF III A2rlcG!-
iurai College tor the more thorough
training OF the YOUTHS Of cur State in
the higher branches of sn agricultural
and mechanical education, and he would
supplement that with q school where
young ladies' could be taught al the
practical lessons pertaiuiug to ,hrir
sphere in life, sGeh rs is pow in exist
vnGe at Holly yoke Massachusetts.
ANOTHER GRANGER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12

Bill Howard, negro, who cruelty
and most horribly outraged ! twelve.
yea-old daughter Of George Pond, liy-
ing near Fort Scott, Kansas, was taken
from Jail in that place by some 80 mask
ed mep, supported by amot about 1000
strong, last week, dragged by the neck
with rope distance OF FIVE blocks,
and hanged TO lamp-post. After he
lad hung fifteen minutes there were
shouts from The infurialed mob OF Burn
himI He was taken down, dragged
into tie public square, and brrned to a
crisp in fire made OF dry goods boxes
and coal oil, amid demonstrations that
livaled paudemoaium. Don't forget
that this occurred III Kansas, instead CT
q southern State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12

There has been large esodas Of
oolored people from Mississippi lately.
Over two Thousand arrived III ST. Louis
last week on their way to Kansas. The
reason given by them for this extraor-
binary migration is that they can make
rcthiny. They lave TO pay $40 per
acre rent for land that is not worth
over $50. Their provisions they must
buy of their landlords at exorbitant
rates. and above all they are denied the
r;rh,s of citizens. They have heard
th,a, in Kansas they Will be treated
I.ius, TX. white io.AS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12
P NIcKLAs & BRo's
CARPET Establishment,
Bowman's building, North Queen ST.,
MARTINSBCRG.


I'VE manufacture orr own rag carpets
~ and make them Wi;h the very best
MATERIAL. Ne ask careful fnspec-
ton Of our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote n few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet g cents, all
wool Carpet 65 cents, Yenitian Carpet 80
cents, Hemp Carpet lG cents, Rag Carpet
% cents, Stair Carpet II cents, Straw
Mating Is cents, oil-clotis 30 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes ~ 81 CT I0-4ths. We
will cut Cloth to TT any hall, free Of
Charge. You will find all kinds CT Chr
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels, Tap
Ingram 8 phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats.
Rings, Hassocks Paper Liuing forUnder
Carpets. LACE CUETAISs AND -STocKryG
YARNs. All OF the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash /!
Elegant Carpets from Is cents up 70
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble TO show goods. Ra6s
taken in trade.
p. NICKLAS s. BROTHER.
Bowman's building, North Queen ST.
Arril5, 1870. 'l Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12

SERIOUS Acc,DESr-On Sunday, about
4 clock as large plumber Of persons
were corgregated at Nashville about
one mile from Sharpsbnrg, to witness
the baptiziug of a large number of can
didates by the Church of God, Rev. S.
". Nail, number OF persons got on u
boat in order TO cross the canal and two
matches broke and some fifteen or twen-
~. women and children were preciplta-
ted in the hull Of the boat, and some 6
or s we're wounded, none very serious
Is. except daughter Of Mr. Jacob My
ers, who hsd her leg broken. Although
they. were warned not 10 get en- The
BOA: they SIN persis'ed.-iagef40w"
Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12

The undersigned respectfully informs
the citizens of Shephcrdstown and VI
entity that he has opened new Grocery,
Flour and Feed Store, in Shephcrdstown,
on the Show corner, diagonally opposite
the Entler Hotel. GROCERIES of eve
~ description, rs wellas FLOUR, MEAL
AND MILL FEED Of all kinds, will be
always kept OF hand, and which will be
sold at the VERY LOWEST prices for
CASH.
All kinds Of COUNTRY PRODUCE
will be taken in exchange for goods.
lie will also purchase CALVES AND
LAMBS for the Eastern market.
FISH AND SALT always on hand.
Having had considerable experience in
the business, he hopes by strict attention,
honest and fair dealing, and the lowest
prices, TO receive q liberal share OF pat
ronage.
He respectfully invites the public to
call and see him and examine Goods and
priccs. u. ). WENNER.
Shepherdstown, April Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12

Gen. Filz John Porter, %iIo after the
second battle OF Bu,l Run Was dismiss
ed from the army for disobedience of
orders. was last week acquitted Of The
charges. While the committee exon
Grated hin, it ascribed his n;slcr,unes
10 iadiscrect and unsoldierly talk o!
superior Office. There Is no doubt bu:
that the President will restore Gen.
Porter to the position he held in the
Army at the time Of his dismissal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12
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70 CONTRACTORS

DY virtue of authority Of the County
DCourt ut its November Term, the Board
of Overseers OF the Poor Of jefferson
County will, on SATURDAY, APRIL
10Th, 1879, receive SEALED PROPO-
SAILS for the building ofan addition TO
the AIMS HOUSE. The Building is 10
DC OF Bricl--on Stone Foundation, mo
Cellar thirty feet wide and forty feet
long, two stories high, with Metallic Roof
The Specifications are in the hands of Mr.
John Marshall, President Of tie Board Of
OvcrseerS Of tie Poor, and can be exam
ined by persons desiring to bid for the
work. Security for faithful performance
of the work must accompany Proposals.
BY order of the Board,
JNO. G. SHIRLEY, Clerk.
Mar. %, 1879. 5w
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Every description OF Foundry cnd Ma
chine Work done at prices lower
than can be had elsewhere.

HAVING increased my facilitIs2 Tor
ii manufacturing Steam Engines, Boil
crs and Threshing Machines, i ann now
prepared 70 do any Kind OF Boiler or
Sheet Iron Work. Employing Donc but
the best workmen guarantee 10 give en-
tire satisfaction. NY specialiiics are
Steam Engines aUl Boilers, Thre,hing
Machines aud Ilorse Power, ana
Jacks Circular Saw Mills specially
bnilt for light power.
Smut Machines and Mill Machinery Of
. every description. -
Horse, Hay anil Grain Rakcs, ,nnd
Moving Machines.
Harows--PIa;r, Square and Patent
IIarrows.
Also on baud l.ubter ard Lcsther
Bcltiag, Circplar Saws. Packing,
Drill aud Crisis Tubes. Gum Slfinss
and Feed Rollors Cor pri!l4, PID~
Castipgs, Reaper and Mower Rsreir.,
Iron Kettles, &c, 81 prices lower
than can be Ind in ihr cilie-t
Machine SPIKES lower than they can
be bad from aay one else.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12
GOODS VERY LOW !

THE undersigned has finished arrange
j ing and marking ~ low figures his en-
tire stock OF Goods, which he has romoy-
ed 10 his new place of business. on Har-
ris' Corner. Give me 4 call ana be con-
WINGED that cannot be underSold.
March Or. I. HODGES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12
NOTICE.

rHUERE will be 4 meeting Of the Board
| OF Oyersccrs Of The Poor of Jefferson
County at the AIMS House on SATl r.
DAY, APRIL 18th. 1879, 20 audit claims
against the Board prior 10 their preScnta-
ton to thc County Court; and also 10 con-
slider the Proposals for construction OF an
Addition to the Aims House. y full At
tendance is desired.
By orGer Of the Board,
Mar. 20, 1879. 5w
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shcpherdstown, March 20, 1879.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-12

Dear little Katie ceased playing,
Looked up with wondering gaze ;
Tear drops on nau.a's check strayinS,
All LC! sweet senses ain2zc.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-25
Japanese Carpenters.

Japanese carpentcrs--a number of whom
have been exhibiting their skill in fitting up
tho stage of San Francisco theater for a
company of gymnasts from Yeddo-havc
an advantage over American mechanics, in
the fact that they have four hands instead
of two, their toes being as handy rs their
fingers, but they gam nothingby it, because
they make no use Of wOrk-benchcs or ylucg
IL Japanese carpenter Wsnta to sharpen q
saw, he squats down, places the back of the
tool To be operated upon on the ground,
grips one end OF the saw with his left hand,
seizes the other with tho toes of of his right
foot, and goes to work with rs much conf
dence as an American carpenter at n bench.
Their tools are not like American tools;
though they have small similarity, show
ing that all tools have COMMON parcntoge
whether their inventor was Tuhal Cain or
some other artitiGer. All Japanese saws are
shaped like butchers cleavcrs The handle
of a cleaver, but lattlsh, as if Whitfield out
of piece of inch board; the metal shank
OF the saw is driven into tfat of tho handle
and the whole is secured by being wrapped
with a fine split cane. The metal of tho
saw is about the substance of our saws, but
the teeth are narrower, giving more Of them
to an inch, and much longer. They are all
pointed toward the handle and cut the wood
like so many hooks. When a Japanese
wants to rip plank, he places it across
anything that will elevate tho end few
inches, then stands on the wood and cuts it
by seiaing tho clcaver-looking saw and pull
ling it toward him. Thus, by number of
short, quick up strokes, he gets through a
plank not 50 speedily, but quite as cffcctal-
ly as an American carpenter would with the
long, low-down strokes of the rip saw. The
planes are small, with single irons, and no
handles. The planes arc shorter, lighter.
and Tho wood shalloWer than ours, being
generally not more than an inch deep. TO
plane piece of wood they lay 1t on tho
ground, squat down, hold it fast with their
toes, and work tho plano with both hands
toward them. 10 drill q hole they have q
short awl inserted in the ond of round
stick eight or nine inches long. They take
the oodbetwccn their toes, squat as before,
and make the hole by rubbing the handle
Of the awl between their hands, in less time
than one of our carpenters could drill one
with a gimlct, Thoir hammora are solid
eylludrcal pieces, not made shapely with
waists and graceful outlines like ours They
have the samo flat-sldcd handles as the
saws. The Japs have iron squares. not un-
| like American squares, marked wi h DC
grees. Tho measures are brasa, eYry light,
| and flutcd, On ono sldo the inch, or what
/ stands for on inch with us, Is one and three
sixteenths inches, and divided into ten
parts. On the other aide IA q different scale,
measuring one and thirteen-sixtccnths
INCHES, and divided into twelve parts,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-25
How to Ride n Bicycle.

Where practicable, it isadvsablo to learn
on small wooden machine, on which tho
rider can teach himself, after which lie has
only to learn the mounting and dismount-
ing, rs any good vclocpedo rider can ride
a bicycle the first time no tries In case a
Vclocipcdc cannot be obtained, then the as
sistance of friend will be required to hold
tho bicycle up until you are ablo to rido
alone. you experience tendency to
fall, 60 not fail to turn tho wheel gently
and without the slightest jerk, in the dircc-
ton the bicycle is falling This is tho
whole secret of bicycle riding, and cannot
bc too attcntivcly observed. The ball of tho
foot should be placed upon tho trcadIc, and
not the iDstcp as in riding the vclocipcde.
IL order to mount, take the machine by
both handles, place the left toe on the step,
take two or three short leaps to get little
hcadway, raise yourself upon the step, and
slide easily into the saddle, but be sure not
to jump; it is well to practice riding on the
step until you can do it with ease, before
attempting to slide into the saddle Also,
do nottry to place yourfoot upon the treadle
before fairly getting into the seat. There are
several ways of dismounting, the most COM.
mon being to throw the right leg ovor tho
backbone and vault off on the left side.
When doing this, great care should he taken
not to lean forward over the handles In
order to dismount by the step, the loft toe
should be accustomed to seek the step and
find 1t with case, when tho rider can drop
lightly to tho ground on tho left side, at tic
Same time keeping hold Of the handles. 1t
is quite impossible to say how long this
state of pupilage will last. No two riders
on comparing notes, ever find that thcir cx-
pcricnces coincide. We can only say that
bicycling is not very difficult, and that sue
cess is within easy reaoh of all who por-
severe, few hours being generally enough
to learn eaoh successive stage on tho way to
eomplete mastery over the machine. The
art of riding the bicycle once learned, the
bicyclist Is more independent than the
owner of horse, for he can then. accomp-
lish distances which o horseman never
thinks of attempting. The healthincss Of
the exercise has never been questioned; the
difficulties Of learning arc not So great as
horsc-riding, skating or swimming, and the
acquisition places man oforainary strength
in position superior TO tho equestrian, in
asm,ch as he has his motive power contain
cd within himself, ard that power is aug
mentcd as well as economizcd by tbs I'M
proved mechanism Of the bicoyle Of to-day.
~
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-25

face, but great scorr was in her voice as
| she replied
"Nliss Anstay would probably prefer
your rehearsal OF any part with herself as
all audience"
'Ethel in those days gone by you loved
me. DO not deny it, Your lips had not
then learned to hide tho impulses Of your
heart, your eyes could not lie; and I-oh,
my darling, in thought of the chains that
bound mo even thcn--have struggled in
such impotence that the angels might have
pilicd me. Base, unworthy as | am,
speak tho truth now. Why-why did
ever meet you, only to hayc you spurn me
thusf Ethel, it is not yet too latc. For
give the past and bo my Wife"
"4our wifc-yours? Sooner would
lay down my life. Yes, loved you once
why should deny it2-lovcd you with a
love that thought darkness light when you
shared 1t; loved you as now l loathc you.
20, in your falsehood, with your pcrjured
lips, back to the girl who has one SO rare
prize in lifcs lottery, and tell her of the
amusement you found in a country sojourn
no less playthng than Il woman's heart
tell hi your hand converted innocence
into knowledge, joy into wrechcdncss,
light into darkness, a girl INTO a woman
Then bid her lay her head upon your breast
press upon her lips the kisses you can yield
so well, and ask her if she is not proud of
such prize. Let her bind you closer in
her chains of gold. You thought mine
only OF pcrishablc flowers; but had you
trusted them l would have made them of
precious stones. Forgive you? For what?
For opening my eyes to mans trcachery
and worldly lust? For showing me the in
carnatc baseness which can be vcilcd in the
glory of the image Of his makeri Yes, |
forgive you even rs | scorn you. Go in
peacc!'
The June roses were once in bloom, as
Ethel Nlaync stood before Gods altar by
l'hlIip Vaugh's side and took upon herself
the solemn VOW TO love, honor and obey.
Nor was the man to whom she pledged
herself unworthy of such gift. He it was
who had thawed the frozen chaancls to Ter
heart, and had taught her once again tho
faith ana trust without which woman's life
is blightcd
The sun had hid himself for brief
while, aud now shed forth resplcndently
upon the rose bordcred path her feet SO
gladly trod. So rs they turned from the
sacred place, and the organ brcathcd for II
its jubilee, it was echoed and rccchood in
both their hearts.
But only short distance from this scene
of rejoicing, amid the great citys din, q
pistol-shot rang out upon the clear morning
air. A bullet, sent by his own hand, found
its way into the heart Of tho man who had
learned too late the possession of that heart
and found he had rendered his own life un
endurablc. q
Yet, when Ethel Vaughn learned the
sad truth leaning upon her husbands
breast, she felt naught save great pity,
and pure prayer rose from her own CRATE
tul heart for the souls happiness Of the man
whose requiem her wedding chimes had
rung.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-25
health Hints.

Never go to bed with cold, damp feet ;
always toast them before a fire for ten or
fifteen minutes before going to bed.
when going from warm atmosphere to
a colder one, keep the mouth closed, SO
that the air may be warmed by It's passage
through the nose, ere it reaches the lungs.
Never stand still in cold weather, cspe-
cially aftor having taken slight degree of
exercise; and always avoid standing upon
tho ice or snow, or where the person is ex-
posed to cold wind
Never take warm drinks and then imme
diatcly go out in the cold air.
Merely warm the back by fire, and
never continue keeping the back exposed
to tho heat after it has become comfortably
warm; to do otherwise is facilitating.
Wien hoarsc, speak as little us possible
until it is recovered from, else tho voice
may be permanently lost, or difficulties of
the throat may be produced.
Never begin a journey until breakfast
has been eaten.
Keep the back, especially between tho
shoulder blades, well covered; also the
chest well protected.
Never lean tho back upon anything that
10 cold.
Never omit regular bathing; for unless
the skin is in an active condition the cold
will close the pores and favor CONGESTION or
other diseases.
Some OF the most valuable constituents
OF the wheat are left in tho bran, and tho
fine flour is not sufficiently laxative to moct
the requirements of most systems, 80 it is
advisable to take frequently or systematic.
ally a coarser dies Graham, cracked wheat
or rye will generally meet this wsnt, or Il
fair supply Of berries or fruits will answer
similar purpose. Proper attention to tho
dlot will generally obviatc the necessity of
a resort to physic, and is by far tho profor-
able course in every aspect OF the case.
10 cure corns, take ono measure of coal
or gas tar, ono of saltpetcr and ono Of
brown sugar; mix well. Take piece of
an old kid glove and spread plaster on It
the size OF the corn and apply to the part
Affected; bind on and leave two or three
days and then remove, and the corn will
come with it.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-25
Extraordinary People.

Commander Cameron Of tho British Navy,
recently gave the following description of
the manners and customs of the people of
Urua In Central Africa. Urua was one
Of the largest native states in Africa. It
was bounded on the east by Tanganyika,
on the north by independent tribes in Man
guema, on tho west by Ulunda, and on the
south by mountains south OF the lake of
l3angeolo. The great chief was Kasongo,
and the race was perhaps tho most civilized
in Central Africa. The chief claimed Di-
vine honors. On his death all his wives
save one were slaughtered at his grave, and
the one whose lifo was not taken was hand
ed over to the chiefs successor. The
spirit of the deceased prince was supposed
to pass into tho body Of the successor. The
ccntro of the religion Of the people was an
idol, which was held in great reverence
The idol was placed in the midst of dense
jungle, and it had for wife one of tho sisters
of the reigning sovereign. Under the prin-
cipal chief were smaller chiefs, who collected
and paid over TO the sovereign tribute. He
had seen this tribute come in, and some of
II must have come from distant parts of tho
country. There was q numerous olaSs of
wizards in tho country who did large
trado In idols and charms. Many of the
wizards were vcntriloqusts, and in this way
the idols wcro made to give answers to tho
questions put to tliom. Casto was very
clearly defined In the race. No. one dare
sit down In the presence Of the chief with
out permission, which was very seldom
granted In one place where, in the trav-
clcr's presence, a native had neglected etl-
quettc, severe punishment was about to be
ipQietod, but tho traveller saved the often
der. Authority was maintained by mutil-
alton. Hands, feet, ears and noses were
mutlatcd, and the natives did not seem 10
mind 1t much. One woman had cut off
her own cars, This woman was one Of
Kas0ngo's wlvca; he had about q thousand
Of them. She asked permission to mtilate
herself, and she did 1t at onoe, The body
guard of tho oh,ef was composed to great
oxtent Of mntilatcd people, whose affection
for the chief seemed In no way decreased;
indeed, 1t would appear that mutilation
strengthened thoir regard for tho chief
The namQ Of tho idol was Kungwe Banza,
and profound reverence was shown to it,
Fire was obtained by friction from a fire.
block, and in ono case the chief used tho
shin-bonc Of ono of the other chiefs who
had been conquered The dressaof the
people was very simple consisting Of an
apron. Mclupcfb " inc rOyal l&Mlly wore
three large skins, and junior members Of
the family wore aprons Of green monkey
skins. Tho hair dressing Of these, people
was curious, varying more with districts
than with rank. In some places 1t was
worked up into four ring plates crossed at
tho top Of tho head like, a crown, and sur
rounded at the bottom with q baud Of COW,
ries or other shells. Skewers were inserted
In the hair, one end. Of which coald be used
in tatooing. The people were not ahsiry