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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-25
70 ew Goods
At TIE
POST OFFICE STORE
AT
DUFFsELD'S!

THE undersigned has just laid in new
L supply OF Spring and Summer Goods
to he sold at the lowest possible prices,
consisting in part of CalicOeS, COttonS,
CoitonadrS. Linens, Towels and Ladies'
Dress Goods. Cotton, Batting, Wadding
and Canvass and full line of Hose. Socks
Il, low as 90 cents per dozen pairs. Also a
large stock of Winter Goods which will
be sold very low.
The Notion department embraces Ladies
and Gents neck wear, Collars, Cuffs,
Scarfs, Ties. Handhcrchiets, Ribbons,
Brcast-pius, Ear-;lr0pS, Collar and Cutf
Buttons. studs. Fans. ParaSols, Sc.
Alsoa full line of GROCERIES, Canned
Fruits, &C., TobaccOS, Snutls, Cigars,
Pipes. Wooden and Tinware; Cutlery
and Hardware, Shoyc!S, Forks, Axes,
Hdtchets, Curry Combs and Lamp Goods,
Coal Oil, &c.
Mems, Ladies, Misses and Children's
Boots, Shoes and slippers from the city
markets ut reduced prices. HARVEST
SHOES VERY CHEAP.
COUNTRY PRODUCE At HIGHEST
PRICES taken in exchange for goods.
Special attention given to SIOEMAk-
ING. Coarse and Kip Boots and shoes
and all kinds of Fashionable work done
i'm elegant order; such as French Calf
Hand Stitched, and Riding Boots, Con-
grcss Caters; and The new Windsor Low
Eucklc Shoe, or any style Of Boot or Shoe
desired. Special inducements to Cash
Customers.
Thankful for past favors n continuance
of the same is respectfully requested.
j. +. HAGLEY.
Duilelds, May 81, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-25
THEJEFFERSON COUNTY
MUTUAL
FIRE INSURANCE Co.,

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson ana
u surrounding Counties, Insurance IN
safe Company Mt the actual cost OF lnsu-
rance which is much cheaper than the
rates usually charged, and keeps the mon
ey ut home.
Good risks from responsible parties are
invited.
Executive Committee meets every Tues
day. ~.
DIpEcroRs-N.S 5. White, Henry b. Da-
venport, Edward Tearncy, John W. HI
der w. II. 7. Lewis, Daniel Heiilebower,
VIM. l.. Wilson, Eugene Baker, John W..
Grantham. James Logic, Chas. /; w ilson,
John II. little. Jacob ). Melvin, WIN. -.
Smith, Z. G. w. Herr.
n. s. White, PRESIDENT
H. 3. Davenport, Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N. ,. Whlte,
VIM. II. Il. Lewis, John w. Rider, Eu-
gene Baker and VIM. J.. Wilson.
Local AGENTS. -MiGdlcway, III. Gil
bert. Kearnevsville, j. Z. Bitner; Har-
per's Ferry, Chas. L. Trail; Shepherds
town, IL. G. Entlcr.
The Secretary aud General Agent Will
be found ut The Office Of the Company Oh
South Charles Street, in CharlestoWh, Oh
every Tuesday and Friday.
II. A. ALEXANDER,
Sec'y and Gen. Agent.
Nov. lG. 1873. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-25

THE undersigned desires to inform the
L farmers OF Berkeley and adjoining
counties that he keeps constantly on hand
full assortment of the best AGRlCUL-
TURAL IMPLEMENTS made, among
them the following:
Triumph Force Feed Grain Drill,
with Fertilizer Attachment, second to
none III the country.
The Conklyn Farm and Platform
Spring Wagon.
The Celebrated Oliver Chilled Plow.
The Celebrated Montgomery Wheat
Fan.
The Randall Disc Harrow, the
wealth producing implement of the
world.
Fodder and Straw Cutters, Corn
Shelters, Wagon Jacks, DC.
The Celebrated Oliver Chilled Plow is
now acknowledged to be the best in the
country. Over 800 of these Flows are in
use III Chester Co., Pa, 700 in Lycoming
Co., and 10000 in the United States.
The Oliver Chilled Plow has beaten the
Syracuse and several others in several
field trials. The average draft of this
Plow in heavy timothy sod in furrow of
inches in depth, Il 81 inches in width,
being only 575 pounds.
Farmers will do well to call on
+. A. VOLLMR. Agent,
No. 81 West King Street,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
July ., 1879.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-25
Buggies ! Carriages
VEHICLES !
OF EVERY DESCRIPTION .
The Best Variety of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.

I desire to call the attention of the citi-
zens of Berkeley and surrounding coun-
ties to the fact, that | have on hand a
large and elegant supply OF family car
riages, buggies, rockaways, jenny Inds,
and other styles of vehicles, also wagons
of all kinds and descriptions, which l am
selling lower than other dealers in my
line, either for cash, on time, or in eN-
change for horses, country produce, or
secondhand carriages. ask attention
to these terms as they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
are hard and money scarce, but l want
my friends and customers to know, that,
nevertheless. they can supply themselves
with carriages.
Persons in want of old carriage wheels
to fix up their market wagons. or to make
temporary wagons, will find at my facto-
ry any kind they may desire, some of them
very good and will last long time for
such purposes.
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me a call, if you want anything in my
line; it will not be my fault if we don
deal. W VI. +. GE1 ELK.
Martinsburg, July 10, 1879. ly
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p. NICKLAs & Bros
Carpet Establishment,
Bowmau's Building, North Queen ST.,
MARTINSBURG

WE manufacture our own rag carpets
w and make them with the very best
MATERIAL. We ask Il careful inspec-
ton OF our stock before purchasing else
where. We quote a few prices, please
examine: Ingram Carpet % cents, all
wool Carpet Is cents, Ncnitian Carpet 30
cents, Hemp Carpet lG cents, Rag Carpet
80 cents, Stair Carpet II cents, Straw
Mating IS cents, Oil-clOths 30 cents, Oil
cloths all sizes A. d ca 10-4ths. We
will cut Cloth to fit any hall, free of
charge. You will find all kinds of Car
pet, Body and Tapestry Brussels Tap
Ingram phys; Extra Super and Common
Ingram, Blinds, Coca Mating, Door Mats,
Rugs, Hassocks Paper Lining for Under
Carpets. LACE CURTAINS AND STOCKING
YARNS. All of the above articles can be
had ut
The Lowest Price for Cash I!
cS Elegant Carpets from lG cents up to
the more costly.
Please call and examine goods and see
for yourselves before purchasing else
where. No trouble to show goods. Rags
taken in trade.
.NTCKLAS & BROTHER,
Bowman's Building, North Queen st.
Martinsburg, W. Va.
April 5, 1879. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-10-25
CLOTHING.
CLOTHING,
MARTINSBURG, WEST VA.
D S N O B L E

D, S. n O 3 L E
HAS just returned from Philadelphia
IL with large stock of READY MADE
CLOTHING. His experience OF three
years has enabled him better to under
stand the following facts: lst, What his
trade requires; End, Where to get it and
what to pay for it; Bird, The Importance
of selecting good Goods, instead of inte-
rior, because il takes the eye, and Goods
that will speak for themselves. Mr.. y.
has nice, genteel suits for $500; better,
$500; better, $1,000, and on up to 5000.
lie has every grade of Overcoats, from
stout, serviceable 81 Coat, up to the finest
Fur-beaver. He has everything in the
line of Furnishing Goods, embracing
Dress Shirts, every grade Of Underwear,
Neckwear, Hosiery, Collars, Cuffs, Cum
Coats, Leggings, Trunks, Nalises, I'M
brellas, Work Shirts, Overalls, &c. Mr..
y. has an Order Department, and takes
measures for Suits or single garments.
He guarantees satisfaction.
C9ll at No. 10 Queen Street, and inspect
his Goods.
Sept. q, 1879. 3m
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
The Gentle "Keds." >"

Los PINos. Dec. 2. via LAKE City, Dec.
3 Y esterday witnessed the first success
of the commissioners. Colorow. of the
White River Utes.came and give his testi-
mony, and then voluntarily surrendered
himself prisoner. He gave the names
Of twenty Indians, killed, two missing aud
several wounded in the Thornburgh fight.
He said that Hulupeewit was the Indian
who took MrsPr prisoner, who claimed
to her that be was an Uncompaghre Ute.
He had never met any Mormons person
ally, but knew of those who had, and to
whom the proposition was made to turDls b
arms and ammunition. General Hatch S
theory that the fight between the Indians
ana soldiers was an accident, was clearly
proven. The Indians had left the main
road to avoid the soldiers and il Thorn
burgh had kept the main road, would
have reached the Agency unmolested.
The commissions will on Saturday prob
ably demand the surrender of twelve In
dians engaged 10 the Agency massacre.
Ouray will attempt to carry out The de-
mand and a lively Indian fight may be
Witnessed by The commission.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Prudent Stock Speculation.

The Stock Exchange never presented
such an admirable condition for profitable
and rapid stock operations. There never
before have been so many fortunes made
by quick fluctuations and skIIlul manipu-
Iations Careful and reasonable people
only operate through the combination
system of Messrs. Lawrence & Co, which
enables those who have large or small II cans
to invest and realize handsome profits, which
are divided pro rata among the sharehol-
ders every thirty days New combina-
tions are constantly forming From $25
to $4,000 can be safely invested with
splendid opportunities for quick profits.
An Illinois grain dealer made $13, 3,220 Al
in two investments. A Michigan farmer
invested $50. which yielded $433 Is. He
made by three reinvestmeDts over $4,000
A Wisconsin country merchant made
81 ,249 Is in four combinations; and others
have done equally as well. New explana-
tory circular, with ,.unerring rales for
success" mailed BY Messrs. Lawrence 4
Co., Bankers, 81 Exchange Place, New
York City.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
NEW XORE

New YORK, Nee Al. c. Waite. of
the Brevoort House and Windsor hotels,
is very sick, but his son says he is not in
immediate danger. A false report of his
death was given some circulation yester-
day.
John p O'Neil receiver of the Conti-
mental Life Insurance Co, says that.po!icy
holders ought not 10 sacrifice their claims,
as they will all be paid their dividends of
Is per cent, within a short time.
The Chamber of Commerce has ap-
pointed committee to cooperate with
committees OF other commercial bodies, in
making arrangements for the reception of
Gen Grant.
At meeting of the directors of the
Chicago i Northwestern Railroad Com
pany 10 day, a semi-apnual dividend of 3
per cent on the common stock, and a
quarterly dividend Of Il per cent. on the
preferred stock. was declared. payable
Dec Goth Transfer books close on Dec.
18th aud re open the 29th. The company
will have surplus after paying these
dividends Of Sl.27O.803.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
ILLINOIS.

PEORIA, Dec 4.-There has within a
few days been IA radical change in the
aspect of the somewhat famous Cunning
ham whisky case in certain quarters.
Since the story was started that Major
Whiting had settled the matter by paying
the claims. parties most interested 10 the
crusade against him, have taken the rains
to look into the entire premises, and row
declare publicly that the charge is wholly
without sfoundation; that neither he nor
Hotch kiss ever used or caused to be used.
or disposed of drop of the liquor. The
telegTams sent during The taking of The
testimony were inspired or colored by
ounsel.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Moffat's Life Pills,
Phoenix BitterS,

The Most ucCeSSfUl Medicines
I'm the World.
Established I'm 1885, by one of
our Most Eminent Physicians,
and now used throughout North
and South America, with more
pleasing results than any other
Medicine.
MOffat'S Life Pills
are purely vegetable; they act
on the Stomach and Liver, and
regulate the entire system and
put all the functions Of the body
in a healthy condition, and
WARRANTED a certain cure for
all MalariOus Diseases, Torpid
Liver, Impure Blood, Jaundice,
Bilious Complaints, Dyspepsia,
Indigestion, COstiveness, NerV'
Gus and Sick Headache, Colds,
Scuryy, General Weakness, and
Fever e. Ague.
MOffat'S Phoenix Bitters
correct the SecretiOns Of the
Stomach, and are a Sure Cure
for SleepleSSness, Nervousness,
Dyspepsia, Female Complaints,
Weakness, Debility, etc.
Thousands of Certificates are
i'm our possession giving perfect
CURES effected by these inValu-
able medicines, and we are GER
tain that they will do just what
VIC have said. 1t is simply ask
ed that the afflicted will TRY
THEN ONCE, their use will con-
vince the most skeptical.
Pages Climax SaIye % cents a box.
Moffat'S Life Pills 20 cents box
MofRat's PhGnix Bitters $1.OO bottle.
- Sold by Druggists everywhere.
j. P. MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
So Liberty Street New York.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dee. 4-The chairman
of the House Com mittee oD appropriations.
to-day received a communication from
Attorney General Dsvins, stating that the
amount needed as deficiency appropri-
alton for the United States Marshats,
during the current fiscal year, is $600,0O0
This is the amount voted by the two
houses last session in the bill which Presi
de MT Hayes vetoed.
Senator Morrils bill is duplicate of
Garfield S, introduced in the house yester-
day.
Secretary Evarts has teiegraphed the
Gar, the Presidents congratulations on
his escape.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Dec. 3.-The Readjusters
organized both Houses of the Legislature
upon meeting of that body to day, they
having an apparent majority on joint bal
lot, of "a to 81. The Governor endorses the
Mccullough bill, the settlement made last
session. He regards the State credit, as
far above all other considerations and says
nothing save inability, can justify the non
payment. The State officers will be elect
ed Friday, the 18th inst. All the Repub-
licans except four voted with the Readius-
ters to day.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
PORK PROSPECTS.

CINCINNATI. Dec. 3.-The Cinoinnatis
Price CaGrreat Tomorrow morning VIII
publish an elaborate report on the supply
of hogs. based on returns from three hun
dred points throughout the west. The
reports indicate considerable deficiency
in the number of hogs in Ohio. Kentucky.
and Indiana. but IIlionis and Iowa are
expected to fall little if any below
last years supply, and Missouri
Kansas and Nebraska are expected to
make up the deficiency this side eff the
Mississippi Therefore the Price Current
sees no reason for supposing that there
will be less number for winter packing
than was reached last year. Packing to
date is about one hundred thousand more
than at the same time last year.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Climax! Climax

RACES Climax SaIVos
A Family Blessing for rs cents.
1t heals without a scar. No
family should be without it.
We WARRANT it to CURE
Sores, Ulcers, ScrOfula Sores,
Fever Sores, Salt Rheum, Sore
Breasts or Nipples, Erysipelas,
Swollen Glands, Infiamed Eyes,
Scalds, Burns, Cuts, Bruises,
Fistula, Piles, BOils, Chilblains,
Frosted Feet, COrns, and all Gu
taneOuS diseases on man or beast.
1t has been used over twenty
five years, without one failure.
1t has no parallel-having per-
fectly eradicated disease, and
healed after all other remedies
had failed. 1t is a compound Of
Armica with many other Extracts
and Balsams, and put up i'm larger
boxes for the same price than any
other Ointment.
cY Sold by Druggists everywhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Louisiana Election.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. Specials to the
New Orleans Democrat from twenty y-seven
parishes, not including Orleans. give the
Democrats 1925 majority. The Democrat
claims the election of Wiltz by 10000 ma
iority. The new constitution is adopted by
large majority, Prominent Democrats
consider the fate of the debt ordinance,
which was voted on separately, in doubt.
Indications point to its defeat, though the
vote will probably be close and may re-
quire the official returns to decide. In
this city the Democrats have about 10000
majority
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Important information.

Macalister Cough Mixture cow being
generally introduced through the western
country is meeting with good sale and is
giving better satisfaction than any other
remedy in the market.
1t is boon to sufferers from Consump-
ton, Asthma. Bronchitis &c. and a single
teaspoonful taken in time viii! prevent a
fresh cold'' from developing into some.
thing worse.
1t is also valuable remedy for whoop-
ing cough and groups in children. Fol-
sale in Rock Island by John Beugston
Druggist 7 I'd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
TElLEGRAP.HIC.
G7ssegraphed tothe Roekz.sand argus. !
To-Dav's Dispatches.
FOREIGN NEWS.
BELGIUM.

BELGIUM
BRUSSELS. Dec. 4.-The Archbishop o,
Malines will publish declaration, stating
that no difference exist between sthe HoIy
See and Belgium Episcopacy, relative ia
the education law.
RUSSIA.
ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 4.--The Gar ar
rived safely this afternoon, and proceeded to
the winter palace in an open sleigh. Great
crowds of troops lining the streets cheered
him enthusiastically.
GERMANY.
BERLIN, Dec. 4.-The ostensibie cause
OF the suppression of the st. Petersburg
GoloS for FIVE months, was an objection
able article in it feuilleton, but it is believ-
ed the real reason was the hostile and de-
liant tone of the Golos towards foreign
powers, especially Germany
ENGLAND.
LONDON, Dec. "A Buenos Avres dis
patch Dec. 3, says, intelligence has been
received that the allied Peruvians and
Boliylans haYe been completely defeated
at rarapaca, Peru, by the Chilians, who
have taken possession of the town. The
Chilian squadron is blockading the port of
Aracia.
dispatch from Valparaiso says that
Taparaco has been captured by the ChiIa
ians. Losses heavy on both sides.
The letter issued by Charles s. Parnell,
stating that the Sligo prisoners would be
tried at Carrick, on the Shannon, the Ilth
inst, also appeals to she public for sub
scriptlous to defray the expenses of de-
fense.
The conflict which has broken out in
New Calabar, West Africa, is between
King Anachree, Of New Calabar and his
followers on one hand, and a powerful
chief called Will BRAID and his adherents
on the other. Some time since the king
of New Calabar died, and the accession to
the throne of Anachree has not given
general satisfaction
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA. nervous pre-

INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, nervous pres
tration, and all forms of general debility
relieved by taking MENsNANs PEPTON-
lied BEEF Tonic, the only preparation of
beef containing its entire nutritious prop
critics. 1t is not a mere stimulant like the
extracts of beef, but contains blood
making, force-generating. and lifesustain-
ing properties; is invaluable in all en-
feebled conditions, whether the result of
exh haUStinn, nervous DrostratIon. 0verwork,
or acute disease; particularly If resulting
from palmauary COMPLAINTS CAswELL,
HAZARD i Co, Proprietors, New York.
Sold ~ druggists.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
What Ais You?

Is it a disordered liver giving you a
yellow skin or costive bowels, which have
resulted in distressing Piles or do your
kidneys refuse to perform their functions ?
1t so your system will soon be clogged
with poisons. Take few doses of Kidney
Wort and you'll feel like a new man
nature will throw off every impediment
and each organ will be ready for duty.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. 3-The evidence
is not unlike that of the preceding ses'
sions of the Kellogg Spofford ommittee.
VIM. Ward (colored) testified to having
worked in KeIogg's interest because Kel-
legg had promised to divide among the
boys the $4,000 back pay which be would
receive if he secured the seat. He and
Murray and others had been working the
case for the money there was in it, not for
the principle. Adjourned to meet in
Washington.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 4--Indications
for the upper Mississippi: Falling and
low barometer. Increasing east to south
winds, cloudy, followed by rainy weather.
partly as snow in northern portions. For
lower Missouri valley: Falling aud low
followed by rising barometer, warmer
southeasterly winds, shifting to cold north-
westerly. cloudy and rainy weather. partly
as snow in northern portions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
$500 Reward.

They cure all diseases of the Stomach,
Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves. Kidneys
and Urinary Organs, and $500 will be
paid for case they will not cure or help
or for anything impure or injurious found
in them-Hop Bitters. Test it. See
Truths or Proverbs, another column.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
A~O " NDN y Ot U " e
Trial size % cents.

Persons visiting or leaving New York
City for business or pleasure. or to visit
Niagara, Saratoga, the White Noun
tains, West Point, Garrison's S, Brighton, or
Manhattan Beach, Long Branch, or other
summer resorts, will fnd the GRAND
UNION HOTEL, opposite the Grand
Central Depot, one of the best and most
convenient Hotels 10 New York City
to stop at, being situated just opposite the
Grand Central Depot, you save your bag
gage, cxpressage and carriage hire; it is
first class in all its appointments. and kept
on the European plan, affording guests
the privilege of paying only for what they
get; its $50 elegantly furnished rooms are
reduced to only one dollar apd upwards
per dag. The Restaurants, Lunch and
Wine Rooms are supplied with the best.
Y on can live better with less money at the
GRAND UNION HOTEL than at any other
irst-class Hotel in the city. 1t is under
the management of VIM. .. Garrison,
who studies to make guests fully at home
and fully merits the large patronage it
receives
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04

No use Of having the chils, no use of
headache or any of the ills that come from
a disordered or inactive liver. One bot
tie of this old and reliable family remedy
will cure the most stubborn case-wil
relieve the system and make you feel ike
a new person. Try it and be satisfied.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04

Frank Miiler's Harness Oil and Biackina
is pronounced by the trade generally to be
the best manufactured. The grade OF
these goods is always standard and thei1
reputation unsurpassed anywhere The
firm is one of the Oldest in the country and
has the largest trade in its line. DIFF
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
Gid Cord.

Nothing is superier to the old genuine
Medford Rum from Daniel Lawrence &
Son, Boston. They keep only a strictly
pure article. For sale by all first class
dealers inRock Island. Inquire for
Daniel Lawrence & Sons genuine old
VI Nedcnrd
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1879-12-04
XLvI CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Dec 4-Senator Morrill,,
introduced bill for refunding the public
debt.
Senator Carpenter offered resolution
declaring that all questions of finance
should not be disturbed this session, as
business prosperity depends on stable
finances. Adjourned till Monday.