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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
SHEPHERD COLLEGE.

As We have heard it rumored that
this institution would be closed in June
next, on account Of the failure of the
Legislature to make any appropriation
for the State Normal Schools for the
next Two years, we have taken the pains
to inquire into tho matter, and learn
that an effort will be made by the trus-
tees and friends of the school to contin-
ne it, though it may be necessary to re-
duce the number of teachers and sus-
pend, for the present, free tuition to
normal pupils. Both the Normal and
Collegiate courses will be carried on as
now, but tuition will Le charged for
both.
Now is the time for our citizens to
show their appreciation Of the good that
this school has done for our State and
community by nobly and promptly
coming to its aid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

The following changes were made in
the School Law ny our last Legislature:
The State Board Of Examiners is
abolished, but State or Professional Ger
tificates heretofore granted will not be
affected thereby.
County Examinations are to be held
at the close of each Institute, and certif.
icates of three grades only, and good
for one year, are to be granted to all
who psss satisfactory examination.
No appropriation was made for the
Normal Schools in the future.
School books are to be sold to the
pupils or their parents at the wholesale
price nov charged to the dealers, and
the price Is to be printed Oh each book.
A penalty is imposed for charging moro
than the lawful price. which is also to
be posted in The school houses.
The enumeration Of youth is to be
made by the teachers, prior to April in
each year, and win be in two classes,
viz: persons of ages between 6 and Is,
end between l6 and 81, instead of one
class as at present.
Institutes are to be held in each conn.,
ty in July and August, lasting Eve days,
a which County Superintendent are
expected 10 be present; but the Insti-
tutes will be conducted by an expert
enced teacher appointed by the State
Superintendent, at an expense not ex-
ceeding SIS.
Comfy Superintendent do not have
to visit The schools, and their pay is
graded according the number of schools
in the county-50 schools or less, $50
and 60 on up to $I25, the maximum
salary to be paid one-half yearly.
The amendments to the School Law;
as passed on The 9TH ult., do not take
effect until 90 days after date.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
pG- Cry Council SPECIAL SESSION

pI- Cry Council SPECIAL Session.
The City Council met on Monday eve
ming last, with the Mayor and a quorum
of members present. The Finance Com
mittce reported the following in account
with Geo. McGlincy Sergeant: total amt.
assessment for the year ending April lst,
1879, Sl0Gl.lI; license, $3.50; ground
rent, Sl2: market stall, 80 cts. fines col
lected, $SI so; tax collected, s6S5.73; bal
ance due, $474.1l ; delinquent list, $3.50;
erroneous assessment, $1,000.
The Treasurer will report at the meet
ing this Saturday evening.
Sergeant McGlincy reported that dur
ing the year he had made 80 arrests, COM
United 20 TO Jail; collected fines to the
amount of $3.50; Street license, $1,000;
impounded % hogs; a of which were
claimed by their owners, and sold one un-
claimed.
Mr.. Cookus moved that the Treasurer
be instructed TO purchase bonds,as many
as possible, at par, the motion was lost.
The council then agreed to lift the bonds
at a price not exceeding 90 cents.
The Sergeant was allowed $4,000 for
extra services, this is one-tifth less than
the usual allowance.
The following bills were ordered to be
paid: Baker & Billmyer, 1919; r. j.
Kimball, $500. Adjourned TO meet Sat
urGay evening at I o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

For Threshing Machine men hare
novelty, It IL q low Gutter; boy can cut
lower without wasting any, and Il only
costs 80 cents. Every man that usss
straps should have one also.
All ak for parties In want of any
thing In my line to give me call and b
convinced that we work and make prices
according 70 the times, and guarantee -
give satisfaction to every body.
We pay strict attention to repairing q
any kind Of Machinery, as we are prepar-
ed TO do any kind Of work In the Machine
line, and will do IL promptly and sstis-
factory. We claim that we can ana -
make work cheaper than any other 4sn~
ufactory. III We ask Is for trial, 20 b
convinced that what we say Is 20. Give
us call at Tnscarora A Agricultural Works
Queen Street, Il. & %. r. X. MartinseerE.
p. SIN order to make u convepisus
to the people of Jefferson county, have
appointed Mr. c. L. Barnhart, Agent for
me, at Dui,eids Depot, where he will cell
ut the same price do at Tire shop. he
will take your order for anything IN tho
iron line. Respectfully, .e,
f, .rsss = JOHN FIJI.
harrisburg, April ., ls1s.H Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

This gentleman, in his lecture at
Charlestown on the subject of "How
far it is the duty of government to edu-
cate the people is reported as express
ing himself amazed at the position as
sumed by this paper in declaring the
present school law arbitrary, unjust, an
,i-democratic, and as containing the germ
of socialism. lie said "such was not
tie sentiment of the people Of Jefferson
county Thirty years ago" The school
law Of thirty years ago was qualified
law-one man could not vote 10 impose
a tax upon another until he had first
paid his own tax; now aay freebooter
who has acquired citizenship can vote
TO impose a lax upop the man who tolls,
to educate his child. The man who by
his industry and frusality has acquired
property is the subject to be taxed, by
the vote OF the dissipated, reckless idler
who loafs upon the streets and probably
plsnders for living rather than work.
Such laws AZ encourage dependency, aud
gives power to the idler TO impose .
lax upon tic industry and property Of
another, and fails TO cxac: some CORE
spending duty from those whom it is
designed to benefit, we have no hest
fancy in pronouncing arbitrary, unjust,
anti-,lemocratic, and as containing the
germ of socialism, and fatally In con-
trast for the good Of society, with the
noble sentiment embodied in the lecture
recently delivered at the same place, by
Hon. VIM. Fl. Travers, upon "Self-
Help"
Dir. Faulkner is a man of large legis.
iative experience and quick discernment,
He will readily detect the difference be-
tween the law Of '4s aud 70, The for,
mer was comparatively local law, Civ
ing tho power and the enjoyment OF
tsxation to those who qualified them,
selves to exercise it, besides, there is a
very marked change In our political
and social status as people since the
former period.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
OF THE MOST VARIED AND BEAU
TIFUL STYLES EVER BROUGHT
TO THIS MARKET, CAN BE
FOUND AT
p. NICKLAs & Bros
Carpet Establishment,
Bowmans Building, North Queen ST.,
MARTINSBURG.

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
w and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask careful inspec-
ton Of our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote . few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet rs cents, all
wool Carpet 6s cents, Venitian Carpet so
cents, Hemp Carpet lG cents, Rag Carpet
35 cents, Stair Carpet IL cents, Straw
Mating Is cents, Oil-cloths 30 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes A. "a 81 l0-4ths. We
Hill cut Cloth to fit any hall, free Of
charge. You will find all kinds Of Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels; Tap
Ingram 8 phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats,
Rugs, Hassocks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS AND STOCKING
Yarns. AL Of the above articles can be
had at
The Lowest Price for Cash!
cE Elegant Carpets from 10 cents mp 10
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and soc
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show good. Rays
taken in trade.
P.NICKLAS &c BROTHER,
Bownanh Binding. North Queen ST.,
Martinssurg, W. Va.
Apriis, Is7p. q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
~ SUICIDE AT MARrlxsBuRa.-Mr. B.

~ SUICIDE At MARriSsBuRG.-Mr. D.
Harry Dorsey, depot agent of the b. q y.
r. R, at Martinsburg, committed suiciue
by shooting himself through the temple
with pistol, in his led chamber, little
before noon, on Monday last, death result
ting instantaneously, his wife having left
the room but moment before the act was
committed. Mr.. D. had returned to MS
home from Baltimore on the Sunday
night train, whence he had gone on busl-
ness. 1t Is reported that financial emoar-
rassment was the cause, but 1t is known
that there was nothing ofthis sort In con-
nection with the railroad company. de
was universally esteemed in the commu-
nity, and was the most accommodating
and popular agent that the company has
ever had at that place. He had held tie
position for two years and half. lie
was about 35 years Of age, and had = wife
and two children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
s1- TuscARoRA AGRICULTURAL Ma


CHINE SHoPs.-We call special attention
to the advertisement of thisEstabiishment
In another column, as being one OF the
best and most reliable manufactures IN
the State. 1t is, as will be seen, located
at Martinsburg and owned and controlled
by Mr.. John Fitz, who is an experienced
machinist. and who is so well known III
business circles that il is hardly necessary
to add further commentator to his stand
ing. Our farmers and all others who
want agricultural implements and other
articles of machinery Of warranted dura-
bility, should avail themselves OF Mr..
Fitz's liberal inducements offered to the
trade generally. We have seen specimens
Of work from this Establishment, and
can safely recommend to cur farmers and
readers this place as one ofreliability and
business integrity. Mr.. Fitz will attend
to all orders personally, which will Of it
self insure satisfaction to purchasers.
Mr.. Charles Barnhart, of Dufield's, 4
clever and reliable gentleman, is the agent
for this county, by whom orders will be
promptly filed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

HJ The gentleman in Augus.a eoun.
ty, Va, who told us that be had saved
$500 on driving l96 cattle over what It
would have cost him TO have shipped
them fromStauuton toFrederick City, Md.
viii please call on the editor of the "Vir-
ginia Free Press, inCharlestown, w. Va,
and verify upon oath that the same is
true; and bring along some half-do1en
OF your most jealous railroad men, who
will say that You can be believed on
oath; and also that you did not mean to
say that the railroad bad not . perfect
right TO charge yon jus: what it pleases,
and your State has no power to protect
Won
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
Dun COUNCIL.

As O new council will be elected on
Monday next, it perhaps would be well
TO inquire into the course of-our present
city council whose terms expires onthas
day, and see if we can better our condi-
ton by electiug a new set of couucilmen.
In the first place we will begin as we
intend to end, by insisting that We can
not better our condition; and in fact, we
do not believe We can ever get a cour-
Gil whose acts on the whole, will bear
criticism as well or deserve the COM
incubation which our present one mer-
it's. The first act they did was one of
economy-that was to relieve the PEG.
pie of our town of Sl25 taxes, by serV-
ing them without compensation aud in
the reduction of salaries. They also
showed the greatest economy in all Of
their business transactions, as our report
of their proceedings have IRON time to
time shown, And to further substan
tiate our position, we quote from the
Treasurer's report for the year ending
April LIST 1879, {the following statement
may appear to disagree with the report
of the proceedings Of the council in an
other column, but We will say that this
statement was received since that meet
ingl received from H. +. Cameron, late
Sergeant, amount collected and due
from 18I7-7S,.............$2l
OfSerg. McGlincy for 1879. .S727.o9.
Amt, paid out on bills. ....S22l.O7.
Paid on coupons, ,........:. soo4'oo.
The amount collected by Sergeant Nc
Gliucy is exclusive of his s per cent.
commission; nor is the Treasurer's report
complete, as 1T does pot include the addi-
tional amount received since we re-
oeived the above, which will give the
treasury still more healthful appear
ance. The Delinquent list also shows
up better than it has done for some
years; only amounting this year TO $54.-
so, against $1,000 last year, and some
of that we have no doubt will be collect
ed by the Sergeant. And it should
cause 20 little qualification on the part
of our people to know that this council,
after having reduced the tax S cents or
the hundred dollars, found sufficient
funds to do all the Necessary work aud
pay all bills, amounting in all, exclusive
of interest on bonds, to s22l.O7; and
will lesve more nouey-including that
which the Sergeant is responsible for,
viz upward Of S50O-!n the treasury
than has been in it since the war.
An that we have been stating are
facts that can be substantiated by ref
erence to the Corporation books. No
big jobs or waste Of money can be
charged to this council. Now we say,
it becomes the taxpayers of our town 10
reflect the present council. We know
who and what they are; we know they
have and will attend TO the peoples in
terests; and we alsoknow that we should
show that we appreciate their course by
rejecting them. Therefore, we call on
all who have the interest of our town at
heart, to come forward on Monday next
aud vote the following ticket straight:
PEOPLES TICKET.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
Marrianes.

In CharlestowD, on Wednesday even
ing, March 26th, 1879, by Rev. VIM.
ii. Meade, Mr. L. A. OSBOURN and
Miss Z. c. ASHBAUGH, daughter Of
Mr.. John Ashbaugh-all of Charles
town.
At Zion Church, Cbarlestown, on
"Wednesday afternoon. March 26th,
1879, by Rev. VIM. N. Meade, Mr.. j.
J. WYSONG and Miss ELIZABETH
F. KEARSLEY, (Bessie) daughter of
MAJ. G. w. T. Kearsley-allo of Charles
fown
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

"a Prof. Osbourn's dancing school
which mas been in session in this town
during the past month, closed oniFriday
evening of last week. Quite number
of invited friends were present from va
rious places, to witness the final and
most successful efforts oftho Professor.
The Prot, who has given such general
satisfaction in this instance, proposes to
take another class here about the 18th
of this month, and already has num-
Der Of scholars secured; and right here
we say in behalf of the Professor, TO
those wishing to join this class, that
they will not be scrutinized by specta-
tors, as none will be allowed to be pres
emf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
- = = :
Dtatbs.

In Charlestown, on Saturday morn
ing, March 29,b, 1879, Miss SARAH
A. BROADUS, aged about ~ years.
In CharlestowD, On Sunday morning,
March 30;h, 1879. HIRAM O'BAN-
NON, Esq, aged 62 years, 1 month
and ii days
In Martinsbure, on Friday, March
2lst, Mrs. JOHANNA MOORE, aged
20 years ~ So =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

~ The CANAL-No REDUCTION IN
Tolls THIS YEAR.-The coal companies
were last week notified by the authori-
ties Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
that the rate of tolls from Cumberland
to Georgetown this season would be
forty cents per ton-the same as last
year. All the local rates are to remain
unchanged, and tolls to all points on
the Canal excepting Hancock and
Williamsport must be prepaid " Cum
berland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
na-RL Maoruder. DRUGGIST, ha

RH- II. L. Magruder, Druggist, has
this week received one of the largest as-
sortments of choice Candies, from the cell
ebrated Whitman's Candy establishment
of Philadelphia, consisting of Chocolate
Caromels, Banana do, Vanilla do, Straw
berry do. Cream Centre do, Cream Dates,
Cream Strawberries, Fig Candy, Bon
Bons; Almond and Filbert Candies; Soft
Notwithstanding new-and a general
mixture of French Candies. These are
the finest Candies in the market. Call
and see them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

s% fthe young ladies attending
church would give more attention to
the number of the hymn the pastor
gives out, and not 50 much attention TO
the number of hirns that are 10 the
church, they would not be so apt to
sing one hymn while the congregation
ares:nging another.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The First Quarterly Meeting Of the
NJ Z. Church in this place will be held
Sunday, April 9th.
Rev. L. T. Waterman will be present,
and will preach Sunday morning at IL
o'clock.
The Quarterly Conference will meet
at 3 p. H., Saturday, 5th Of April.
ID. G.. MILLER, Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

rS--The Sunday School Entertain
,ment given by the scholars Of the II.
j.. Church, South, on Thursday evening
last, was WILL attended, and the exescisee
were very interesting and highly sp-
preciaird by the audiruos.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

A man can live more economically
during this cold weather, for nothing
short Of absolute necessity could induce
woman to get out of her warm bed
in the middle Of one Of these nights
and life her husbands trousers pock-
eta . r
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
m The new fish law provides that

Ha- The new fish law provides that
certain fish shall not be caught or de-
stroyed in any manner between tie LIST
day of May and the 18th day of June.
Among the fish included in this excep-
ton are the black bass. Il is unlawful
TO take them even with rod and line be
tween the 1st of May and tho 18Th of
June. or in any manner whatever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

sSr The Rev Mr.. Ebert, colorcd,
the new preacher assigned to the NJ. E.
Church colored, of this town, arrived
here last week, aud is now officiating TO
the congregation OF this town. Quar-
terly meeting was held during the eaily
part of the present week; presided over
by the Rev. Dir. Booth, Presiding Elder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

DAVID BILLMYER,
JACOB WINTERMOYER,
JNO. G. UNSELD,
JOSEPH BYERS,
JNO. r. RAY,
VIM. A. ADAMS,
JNO. Ii. DUKE,
JOS. L. COOKUS,
VIM. WEIS,
WIN. RIGHTSTINE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. ]. A. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow at kearneysville,
al IL AN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
NEW GROCERY,
FLOUR AND FEED
STORE F.!

THE undersigned respectfully informs
i the citizens of Shepherdstown 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, as well us FLOUR, MEAL
AND MILL FEED of all kinds, will be
always kept on 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, 10 receive liberal share Of pat
ronage.
He respectfully invites the public TO
call and see him and examine Goods and
prices. VI. :. WENNER.
Shepherdstown, April . II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
CHURCH DInECroRY.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. J. p. HUBBARD, REcToR.
Preaching to morrow in Shepherds
town at IL a. Nj. and T. p. NJ.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-29
DOmeStic Science.

Fresh meat after beginning to sour,
will sweeten if placed out of doors In
the cool air over night.
Kerosene will soften boots or shoes
which have been hardened by water,
ahd render them as pliable as new.
Blue ointment and kerosene mixed in
equal proportions, and applied to bed
steads. is an unfailing bed-bug remedy.
Boiled starch is much improved by
the addition of little sperm, or little
salt, or both, or a little gum arabic dis
solved.
Salt will curdle new milk; hence in
preparing milk pOrridge, gravies, ETC., the
salt should not be added until the dish is
prepared.
People snore because they lie with
their heads thrown back, and there is
consequently dropping Of the under
jaw. To break the habit, sleep with the
mouth closed and the chin low.
Persons may outgrow disease and be-
come healthy by proper attention to the
laws of their physical constitutions. By
moderate and daily exercise men may
become strong in limb and muscle.
Relative to changing the clothing, it is
considered hazardous to. lessen its
amount after dressing in themorning, un-
less active exercise is taken Immediately.
No under garments should be changed
for lighter ones during the day, ordina-
rily. The best, safest and most conven-
lent time for lessening the clothing is in
the morning, when we first dress for the
day.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1879-08-29
ASHTABULA, OHIO, FRIDAY, AUGUST %, 1879 .

there was little vase of flowers on the
sideboard, and Edwards favOrite maga.
zine, which had come that day, was
ready cut for him. The dinner, too, was
excellent. There was no going out,
Part of the time was spent in cheerful
talk, and part in reading aloud. The
husband could not keep his eyes off his
pretty wife. In the loveliest of blue
dresses, and with her color heightened
by many emotions, Kate looked more
beautiful, he thought, than ever in the
DAYS of their courtship.
What commenced so favorably went
on happily ever after.
81 can never thank you enough, for
your advice" said Kate, kissing Mrs.
Beverly enthusiastically, when the latter
was leaving at the end of her visit.
''Your coming was a real blessing. How
long Edward and should have gone on
at caoss-purposes, loving each other in
spite of all, perhaps, but still getting
more and more unhappy, 1 cannot tell /;
probably all our lives. And if so"--
And here she burst into tears, the pros
pect her fancy had conjured up being
too much for her.
Mrs. Beverly kissed the tears away,
and said, go on as you are going now,
my dear. It is often a wife's fault if a
husband ceases to be lover"