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

pY virtue Of authority Of the County
DCourt at its November Term, the Board
Of Overseers Of the Poor Of jefferson
County will, on SATURDAY, APRIL
Goth, 1879, receive SEALED PROPO.
SAILS for the building of an addition to
the AIMS HOUSE. The Building Is to
be Of Brick-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 the Board Of
Overseers OF the 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
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
AT COST FOR CASH (!

IRON this day and date Iwill continue
L to close ont my HEAVY WINTER
GOODS, FOR CASH, regardless OF COST,
10 make room for new ones. Blankets,
Canton Flannel, Cassimeres, L!nseyp
Stocking Yarn, and all kinds Of heavy
goods at Bargain.
Dufflclds, Feb. !, 1879. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
A Y,;ssase tia. Wrecks the System.

Every function is deranged, every nerve
un5trung, every muscle and hoer weak :
caed by fever and agae. 1t is, iii fact, a
disease which if unchecked, eventually
wrecxs the system. In all It's types, In
every phase, it is dangerous, destructive
Stupor. delirium, commissions, often at
tend it, and cause swift dissolution. But
when combatted with Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bittsrs its foothc,d fl the system Is
dislodged, and every yestige Of it eradi-
Gated. That benign auti-fehrile specihc
and preventive of the dreaded scourge is
recognized not only within our own
boundaries, brit in tropic lands far be-
yond them, where interluittcnts and re-
mittents are fearfully prevalent, to be
cure antid0te 20 the malarial poison and a
reliable means Of overcoming disorders Of
the stomach, liver and bowels, Of which
initiated torrid atmosphere and brackish
miasma-tainted water arc extremely pro-
pocatiye. All emigrants and travellers
should be supplied with it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
GOODS VERY LOW!

THE undersigned has finished arrange
L ing and marking at low figures his en-
tire stock OF Goods, which he has rcmoy-
ed to his new place Of business, on Har-
ris' Corner. Give me call and be con-
WINGED that cannot be undersold.
March G.. r. HODGES.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

Some eight or ten days ago there were
sold al public sale in Philadelphia the
following stocks: $4,000 of the Clarke
county coupon bonds issued in aid Of
the S. V. r. II. Co.. which brought 80
cents on the dollar; 100000 of stock
OF the S. Y. X. II. Co, which brought
10 cents on the dollar; and $25o.000 of
hrst mortgage bonds on the s. Y. X. R.,
Which brought 50 cents on the dollar.
we have DOT learned the names of the
Purchasers OF this rock.-Ca,k6 CS,1.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

H Tho Great Stove House, opposite
Grand Central Hotel, is where you can
getStoves Of every description, Fireplace
Heaters, and Double Heaters to heat two
or more rooms ;also the Argus and Argand
Stoves, The two leading Stoves in the
market, can be seen BY calling sa FisAss
q Flske, Martinsb,Ha, v. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

~ When visiting Martinsburg don't
fail to call at Gettinger & Hoke's, where
you will find the most complete and
cheapest stock Of BOOTS, SHOES, HATS
AND TRUNKS kept in any house in
West Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05


~ just received new style Of Lam
terms, 'oil finished and 'old-time' Lamp
Chimneys, Burners, Wicks, &C, at r. L..
Magruder's.
ts- "IIarness OLA new supply Of
''Vacuum Harness Oil Backing" at r.
l.. Magruder's.
sg- Soap, something new, the Broad
Guage," at Il. L. Magruder's.
D Fishing Tackle-A large and COM
plcte line Of Fishing Tackle, at r. L. Ma
gruder's.
e. Hair Drcssing-Cosmoline, Bando-
line. and other excellent preparations ter
the hair, sold by Il. J.. Magruder.
sY- A simple and unfailing cure for
Corns and Bunions. at r. l.. Magrudcr's.
e8 Shoe Dressing-Eeed's American
Shoe Dressing gives beautiful and last
ing polish. Sold by r. l.. Magruder.
- Grease Extractor-A preparation
that will extract grease, pitch, oil, paint,
&c, from coarse or fine goods. Sold by
K. L. Magruder.
eE- 4 Cough Syrup that will cure any
cold Or prevent Group in children, pre-
pared and sold at Il. l.. NAGRuDER's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

We are pleased TO acknowledge the
receipt of the Popular Science Month
ly," for April. published by Messrs. ID.
Appleton & Co., of New York.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

" The ladies are invited to examine
the Dainty" new and beautiful style
fine Shoe, for Spring and Summer, made
to order, just received at Gettinger &
Hoke's, MartiEsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

The Douloureux or Neuralsia, can be
instantly relieved and permanently Gu
red by the use of KeIlers Roman Lioi-
saeos Price 80 ceuss . bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
GRANGER'S DEPARTMENT.
proceedings Of County Co.nciL

The Council met at Smlthheld on
Saturday, 29:h, as announced III hess
ter. the President, Bro. Isaac IL. ou',
der in the chair. The hall being wen wen
filed. aud many present not members
nfths grange, it was resolved 10 con-
a. ST. the mseting with open doors. The
roll call showed delegates present from 81,
min. cran.es-Danields, Potomac tiaii-
Town Rinon, Summit Point, LeetoTn,
Kear,nvsville, Woodlawn and Middle
n.~ The President pronounced quo
r Wy and call was made for the read
;nr Of proceedings Of last meeting.
Tssse were approved.
The committee On bose mill made a
full and complete report Of duties per-
formed. In this report it was found
that Mr.. Parks, of Martinsburg, and
Weirick q Weller, OF Charlestowu, Of
tered to furuisk the Order with bone
already ground, at prices to be hereafter
agreed upon, thereby saving the trouble
ard expers. Of erecting mill; and as
too report of the subscription committee
showed tha, thcre was considerable dit
equity, ewing 10 the stringcncy OF the
tunes, in ra,.iug the required sum to
cree. aid operate said mill, the Presi-
dent appointed a committee Of three TO
confer with these gentlemen in refer
e.c. 10 the matter. Committee. w.
Granthaln, VIM. Lewis and John kep-
,irp.r. On motion the President was
added 10 said committee.
TIE committees on mill and subscrlp-
zion were retained. and it is hoped that
st our next meeting the sui ect Will be
finally settled.
The Counc;l then, on motion Of Capt.
Smith, adjourned 10 dinner, and at one
O'Clock resnnGd lis labors.
Evening Ssssiou--The Register was
h;gklv spoken of as a Journal. LIS course
was complimepted and its aid and SYM
pa;hy Tor the Order commented on, and
pronounced gratifying. 1t was recon-,
sIsnded 70 the patronage OF every srah-
ger III the couCiy, and also to every
farmer, as being undoubtedly the best
paper in tho county.
Hon. 9. 4. Butler and Hon. Vim. IL.
T. Lewis were called upon, and address:
cA the Couacil upon Legislature and
Senate Goirga." All were edited and
instructed.
ITor. Jas II. Grove made the pref
sies, apd most fDrcible of hand speech
ava ever Eesyi. Had VIC time, we
wouli give synopsis Of his remarks
suffice it 10 sag that it was eloquent,
ro~crfnl aud TO tie point. He was born
20 be le.sier
The rest Of tie day was devoted to
other matters. Instructive remarks were
,nadc ~ [. Il. S.riae., John ii. Strider,
]. Il. Rogers, J. ". Graptham, George
Wiltshire, aud others.
\ vo.c q ,har,, was rendered the
ladies for handsome dinner served, aud
the Coauc;l adjourned TO meet at Sum,
snit Pom; OF The last Saturday in April,
d. W. BORDER, Secy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

az Burt's Dress Shoes and Boots-the
incest, best and most comfortable goods
made-can always be found at Gettfnger
d Hokes, Martinsburg, and at the low
est prices. Try pair, and you will be
convinced that it is true as claimed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

ty- Remember that any Shoes or Boots
warranted GOOD by Gettinger & Hokc,
of Martinsburg, and proving otherwise,
they will replace with new new ones,
free Of charge, and no grumbling, either.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

&c GARDEN SEEDS.-A new lot of
Garden Seeds, which are sold eight pa
pers for twenty-five cents-catalogue free
for sale by Il. l.. Magruder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

tw Fisher & Fiske can furnish all
kinds Of StoYes-from coal oil Stove up
to the largest Stoves and Furnaces for
Churches and other public buildings. OPP
posite Grand Central Hotel, Martinsburg,
",
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

u II. n. Deatrick, Martinsburg, has
the celebrated Monogram Boots and Shoes
for men and boys Also Shoes for ladies,
misses and children-every pair warrant
ed-the best and cheapest goods in the
market, made by Buck. Hcdebower &
Mar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

eT WuITEWASH BRUSHES,-One
of the largest and most complete assort-
ments of Whitewash Brushes, at r. L.
Magruder's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

w ii. n. Deatrick, Martinsburg, has
the largest stock of Dry Goods, Notions,
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps in town.
Bought for cash, he is prepared to sell
very cheap for cash.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

E For best assortment Of Calico in
Berkeley County, so to II. n. Deatrick,
Martinsburg, where you can get them
from 3 TO S cents per ward.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

eS- A large lot of Shirts and Drawers.
Also have the celebrated Liberty Shirt,
best Shirt made, for 81. A good Shirt for
rs cts. II. n. Deatrick, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

CO" If you want to be happy, call on
Fisher & Fiske, No. ii West King Street,
MartiEsburg, w. Va, and buy one of
their Base Heating Stoves-they have the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
~ IMpORTANr no FARMERS

az IMPORTANT TO FARMERS
Gcttinger a. Hoke's Farmers Kip Con-
gress Shoe, is an excellent article, COM
made especially to order, and every pair
warranted good or new pair given in
exchange for any that are not.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

DURE SEED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
/ Early Rose, Early Snow Flake, Alpha,
Trophy, and Triumph. These have just
been received from Philadelphia, aud
were bought specially for our customers,
from Buist.
BAKER i McMURRAN.
March 90 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

sB- India Cholagogue, never-fafling
remedy for fever, ague, and other bilious
diseases, sold by II. l.. Aagruder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

tB- Just received, 100 pieces Shifting
Calico, from New York, the best goods
in the county, only 5 cents yard, at Ii.
81. DEATEICX' s. MartinsburS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
BUSINESS LOCALS

t4- II you want good Hat, latest
style, cheap, be sure to call at Gettinger
s. Hoke's, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

81 For cheap and good Canton Elan
nels we would advise all to 60 to II. II.
Deatrick, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

s John G.. Unseld'sis headquarters
for line Candies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
New Store!
Paper Mill is in full blast,
Prosperity has dawned at last.

That is to say, II you want good GOODS
brand new-and plenty Of them for q
s1all amount Of money, call at the NEW
STORE, west Of Enters Hotsl. Moneys
worth guaranteed. A full assortment Of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS AND
SHOES, GROCERIES, oUEEyswARE,
&C., &C., dc. II Is . pleasure to show
goods-call and see them before going
elsewhere. am grateful for past favors,
and trust, by square and polite dealing to
earn continuance Of the same kindness
in time to come. TERMS CASE. Pro.
duce taken in exchange for goods.
t. W.T.. LEMEN.
sa.rherdrevn. March 70, 1879. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

B- Any one who has any Of Grand
Fathers Clocks that wish to dispose of to
good advantage, can do so by calling on
W. l.. Jones, Jeweler, next to the Everett
House, MartinsburS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

FLOWER SEEDS-Just received from
L Buist's gardens, Philadelphia, some
rare and choice Flower Seeds.
BAKER & MCMURRAN.
March 90 6w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

tY A large assortment OF Ladies'
Cloaks, direct from the manufacturers,
will be sold cheap for cash by Ii. n. Dea-
trick, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

eB Another selection of Briar Root
Pipes, Cigar-holders, &C., at Il. L. Ma
rrplnr,-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
ELECTION NOTICE.

THERE will be an election held within
the corporate limits Of ShepherdstoMn.
West Va, OH MONDAY, APRIL 1TH,
1879, for Ten Councilmeh, TO govern the
municipal affairs OF the corporation, for
the ensuing twelve months.
JACOB WINTERMoYER,
March 10, 1879. Recorder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

ONION SEED-white Silver Skin; and
" Yellow Danvers. Fresh and pure.
BAKER il McMURRAN.
March 20 ow
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

t. A lot OF Black Cashmeres and other
Dress Goods, cheap, at II. \. Deatrick' S,
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

CO HOi FOR lS79.-Every article
down 10 the lowest notch. All Fall and
Wiutcr Goods AT COST to Cash CUSTOM
ers, consisting of Underwear, Hosiery,
Shawls, Gloves, Yarn, Furs, Boots and
Shoes of every style, Hats and Caps, No
lions, &c. Also 4 reduction on price of
Shoe repairing from this date. GEO. II.
HAaLEY, CharleStown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

ssg- NEW FAIL PRINTS. Canton
Flannels, Table Linens, Shifting Stripes,
Dle&ched and Brown Cottons, just re
ceivcd and for sale at bottom prices, by
Richard 6 Welshans.
IL CASSIMERES for Men and Boys
wear at greatly reduced prices. in order
to make room for Fall Goods, Is Richard
x Wclshaus'.
g unlaundried SHIRTS! Genuine
Hamsutta Muslin. with Linen Bosom and
Cuffs. price only SLIGO, at Richard IS Vel
sEans'.
sB. "A few pairs Of BLANKETS, car
ried over from last Winter, will be SOLD
very cheap BY Richard and Welshans.
eY Ladies! we can sell you GOOD
WHALEBONE CORSET at only 90 cents
call and see them. Richard & Wclshans.
u Factory Flannels. Iinseys. and
Yarns, just received by Richard d Wei
shals-
- A new stock of Fall and Winter
CLOAKS for the ladies, just received by
Richard d. Welshans.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

DADISH SEED-Early Scarlet, Long
LII White, and Chinese Winter. Fresh
and good.
March 20 NV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
NOTICE.

THERE will be meeting Of the Board
L of Oversecrs Of the Poor OF Jefferson
County at the Aims House on SATCR-
DAY, APRIL 26th, 1879, to audit claims
against the Board prior 10 their presenta-
ton to the County Court; and alsoto con"
slider the Proposals for construction of an
Addition to the Aims House. A full at
tendance is desired.
BY orLer of the Board,
JNO. G.. SHIRLEY, Clerk.
Mar. 20, 1879. 6w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

t. Hats and Caps for men aid boys,
at Deatrick's, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05
THE GALLONS BALL.

"The negroes came IN immense mum.
bers. 1t was gala day for them, and
they were all in holiday attire. The
field in which the men were hanged
looked like country fair. Booths were
erected. An enterprising Yankee had
side show and educated pig, and itin-
Grant musicians enlivened the occasion.
After the hanging the crowds of whites
went away, but the negroes hung about
the field and around the shallow graves
of The felons until dark. They had
determined to have Lall, but accord
ing to some superstition among them
it could not begin until after the mid
night hour. A large barn in the field was
swept clean by hundreds of willing
hands. At II O'Clock it was crowded.
On a small stage in corner the stand
for the musicians was placed, which was
occupied by four banjo players and one
fiddle. In the middle of the room was
another stand, upon which the man who
called out tho figures stood. 1t was q
weird scene. Boys stood in the corners
of the room with pine knot torches,
which filled the place with smoke, and
made a mmky light.
"At 1915 the festivities began. Peter
Johnson, burly tobacco hand, occupied
the stand in the middle of the room, and
sang out in stentorian voice: "Choose
your partners. The strangely made
up orchestra struck up "The Mississippi
Sawyer" wild Ethiopian air, and the
dancing began. As the music went on,
the musicians and dances grew wild and
wilder, until they shouted and sang az
though possessed by the devil. Such
exclamations as Il could die dis mo-
ment!" "Oh, Lord, how happy / isl
and the like were heard, especially from
the women. At about two o'clock
Lucinda Macon,an old Vaudou negress,
suddenly made her appearance in the
barn. The musicians and dancers stopp-
ed in terror. The old bag slipped into
the middle Of tue room, and then began
a series OF strange incantatios scenes.
The "trick" doctress was dressed in an
old blue and white checkered dress, and
had IT. her hand large bundle, tied up
in red handkerchief. She opened it,
and after muttering lot Of gibberisb,
in what the negroes say here was an
African dialect, she said she had the
rope with which the man were hanged,
and tina: after she had touched any bit
of il that piece would secure the posses
sor against the evil designs Of any per-
son who tricked them or poisoned them.
She cut it up in small bits, and over
each bit she muttered and sprinkled
something from an old jog, and then
she sold it for Fifty cents. The rush for
these pieces of rope was great. The men
fought for them.
"rhis ceremony was kept Up until
2:3O a. m. The rope did not 60 around,
and when this became known those who
did Dot get piecs acted like 6cnds,aod
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

7 ETTUCE-Early White Butter, Ice
Ia Head, and Prize Head; the best varie-
ties. BAKER q MSMUkfAN.
March 20 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

DEET Sugar, Early Egyp-
ID tian, Early Blood Turnip, and New
Long Blood. -
March 90 ow
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-04-05

S,TICKLESS PEAS-Little Gem, Blue
y Peter, Tom Thumb. STICK PEAS
Early May, BIuc Imperial, Marrow Fat,
LaXton'S Alpha.
BAKER & McMURRAN.
March 10 Wv
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-29
Carrier Pigeons ut Sea.

Mr. Joseph Cooper, who Ia now working
a towboat line outside Of the Towboat AS
sociation, at New Orleans, and who has in
consequence no rights and privalcges with
regard to the telegraph line OF the Associa-
ton, has hit upon novel method Of getting
his dispatches transmitted from his tow
boats to his office in this city. Last year,
when Capt. Black was outside the associa-
tion, that cntcrprising ship owner brought
several dozen Belgian carrier pigeons and
was training them for use, when he decided
again to enter the association. Having no
further use for the birds, he did not know
what to do with them, until Mr.. Cooper
came around, made inquiries and bought
them. Mr. Cooper constructed a cote
back Of his Office, and therein put the
pigeons. In day or two these latter he
came domcsticatcd in their new quarters.
For some time past they have been rcgu-
larly employed in bringing in messages
from the tow-boats at the pass, and Mr..
Cooper is delighted with his arrangement.
The calr,er-pigeon in This service Is swifter
than tho telegraph. For example: When a
Cooper towboat takes charge of a vessel say
at the distance of thirty miles off shore, q
pigeon is turned loose. The fleet bird cir
clcs around a moment and strikes bcc-line
for home. The distance straight Is about
100 miles, which the pigeon traverscs in
about one hour and a quarter. Should an
association boat meet a vessel 80 far from
land, adcspatch can not be sent till thrco
hours thereafter, !. c., not till tho vessel is
towcd to tho telegraph station at Port
Ea(ls.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-11-29
CuSter's Packer,

John Lcafarr left Fort Lincoln in 1915 us
packer for Clusters little band, which rode
to their death that bright summers day on
the Little Big Horn. When the fight began
| the packtrain was three miles distant and
was attacked by the Indians. The packers
were seven in number, and were Immediate
| ~ scattered. Only one cscapcd--John
l.cafarr. The instant after the attack the
horse which he rode was shot dead. An
other horse, without saddle or bride, stood
close by, and Lacfarr nooscd rope, placed
it OH the horses mouth, jumped upon his
back, and started at Il full gallop. The
firing and yelling were ccasclcss. I,acfarr
had only rode few yards when he was
sho, through the neck II bullet plowcd his
check, and tie In lians were fast closing in
and heading him off, Another bullet struck
him in the thigh. lie killed the nearest
Indian, but it was no time to lingcr, for he
was headed off On both sides, and 4 deep,
yawning prccipicc, twenty feet wide, was
before him. The desperate boy headed for
the chasm, prefcr,ing death there to death
ut the hands Of the Indians Urging his
horse 10 his highest speed, he made the
fearful leap, and cleared the gap but the
noble horse fell dead Il few rods from g
p,ecil i2c, riddlcd viii bullets. John
craw.cl from under him, and as he started
TO run was shot in the body. Half mile
distant was n belt Of timber, whose friendly
shelter he was seeking. Barcfootcd, weak
and faint from loss Of blood and the bullets
raining after him, the boy kept on with all
the speed he could over the priclly pears
and rp-pointcd stones. The Indians
stopped on the other side of the prccipicc,
| and the boy succeeded in making the tim
Der. Here he lay three days without food
or water, and vc y weak from the loss of
blood. The fourth morning he got up and
| attempted to walk, but only walked fifteen
| or twenty feet when he fell down exhaust
ell. There Crow Indians saw him Us he
fell, made sigma and started toward him,
but he did not know Il Grow from Sioux,
and empticd his revolver at them. The
Crows finally came up and took him to
Rcna's command. Arriving there the boys
told him his hair was white, but lie did be-
)icve them until mirror was procured and
he was appalled, TO find that his hair, which
five days before was black az a ravens
wing, was now white us snow. He was
taken on steamboat to Fort Lincoln,
| where he remained five months in the hos
ptal. and finally recovering, drifted into
Montana.