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Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08
A CARSON CLERGYMAN.

Rev. Mr.. Davis has recently become
the rector of the Episcopal church at
Carson. One evening, shortly after his
arrival, social was given at the church
for the purpose of giving the members an
opportunity fbecoming acquainted with
the new pastor. Two of the oldest and
most respected pillars Of the sanctuary
entered the pastors study "a cosy little
room where fire was brightly burning)
and found dozen gentlemen lounging
around in easy attitudes and smoking. As
Mr.. Davis was known to he Western
man, and liberal, the cigars didn't shock
the brethern much. They were introduced
and rather stared at Mr.. Davis, very
unclericai looking gentleman, with n
dropping black mustache ana somewhat
rakish air.
''Im glad you've come among us,
Brother Davis" said one of the old gen
temen politely.
"Thankee," replied his reverance
"fably, sit is pretty good layout, l
reckon"
The old gentleman gasped but managed
to say that he hoped the church would
prosper under his ministrations.
"Well," responded the clergyman
with cheerful confidence, "I'll give the
boys II rattle and Go what l can to do
drive in few gospel stakes. Is il n
pretty good crowd for business?"
Both the horriaed brethren stared
speechleSsy at the pastor. Seeing that
they ia lied to comprehend, the reverend
gentleman kindly expainod:
"OE, you don tumblst to the racket.
What | mean is, will you church follows
stand in when peel and 60 for the
sjnners?"
Finally, murmuring something about
being always willing to assist in the
Lord S work, the brethren were stagger
ing out when their new pastor stopped
them with:
isn't this rather dusty style of
treatinga fellow? Can't you trot out
suthin to wet one's whistler"
They fled after one scared look at one
another, and were rushing from the
church when another brother hailed
them and said he wanted TO introduce
them to the new pastor.
"Wo've seen him, groaned ono.
"Where?"
"In the study in cloud Of tobacco
smoke"
"lmpossiblc. He's in the vestry, and
Il very nice old gentleman ho is"
"And who is the other Mr.. Davis
the young man in the studyY" asked the
relieved brethren when they hid shaken
hands with a wholly acceptable and
entirely respectable Mr.. Davis.
The good old gentleman chucltlcd and
replied;
My son Sam, doubtless. Sam of the
Virginia Chroaicie."
1t WINS indeed he-he with the plote
Of strawberries marked on his stomach,
Reno Gosette.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08
THE SECOND WIFE.

\ melancholy woman lay
IN sickness, ON hor bod,
And in a faint and blokcn voice,
10 her sad husband said:
Dear David, when my earthly form
HAS turned to liieleSs clay
Oh wait and weep little while,
Nor throw yourself away"
know woman, kind and true,
On whom you may depend
Oh marry Arabolla Jones
She is my dearest fricnd."
Yes, Hattie, have much desired
10 talk of this before
For Arabella Jones and |
Have thought the matter o'er."
"Then you and Arabolla Jones
Have been too smart and sly
toll you, David Wilkinson,
I'm not going to die :"
Hor dark ewes flashed, her strength re
turned,
She lott hcr bed of pain
a week had hardly passed away,
When she was well again.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08

STRANGE. isn't it? A man finds no
p rasure n smoking in the dark, lat
when 1t mos TO sitting in dark roora
with u gill. Yum! Yum! Yum!
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08
NUMBER &.

The body-snatoher kept his secret, and
the mysterious disappearance Of the body
was matter of unmixed surprise. Ex-
tingushing the lamp, the men quit tho
churchyard, the body. snateher returned
/ TO bis quarters at small inn, and the
assistants went back to Belfast in the
carriage.
The next morning the news of Mrs.
/ Bells restoration to life was abroad in
town. Tho body.snatcher fingered in tho
nelghborhood until ne ascortained that
tho clergyman had quilted homo for a
friends house, then he called at the par
sonage, and asked for the lady Of the
house. 1t was with some difficulty that
he obtained an interview, as the domestic
informed him that the lady was indisposed
and confined to her room.
"My business" he said, "i is of great
Importance, and it is absolutely necessary
that should sea her."
After holapse ofhslf an hour a middle
aged, handsome, stately lady entered the
parlor, and gazing with derablc
dignity at her visitor, said
What is your business with me, sir?"
Let mo shut the door, ma'am," he
said, and quickly stepping behind tho
lady, closed the door. II think we have
met before, ma'am," he said, in II firm
but respectful tone.
"Sir - the lady exclaimed in offended
accents.
81 am sure we have met before.
ma'am, = the man said.
You are mistaken, SIR" tho lady
replied, "utterly mistaken, sir you will
obligo me by quitting the house immedi-
ately."
" You forget last night, ma'am, in tho
vault" the man said in low tone.
The cheek OF the lady evidently blanch-
ed, and she gave gasp for BREATH
Instantly recovering herself, sho said
al dont understand you, sir. You
are la5oring under mistake"
" VOL, may bo," the man replied,
that's n fact; bat my impression is that
| saw You last night In tho vault when
you were trying to removo the ring from
the figure Of what you supposed to be
corpse.n
Tho lady had sunk in chair, and was
deadly pale. BY n powerful effort. she
overcame her momontary weakness, and
said in n strong tone /: /" / don't know,
sir, what you speal; Of. You are either
/ laboriug undor mistake or you are
! lunalic."
DO you happen to have dress like
this ma'am ?" the man asked, drawing
from his pocket tho piece which no had
cut from the dress Of the occupant Of tho
vault the night before.
The lady's lips grow VIII ito and dry
Sho trod to speak but her tongue Glove to
tho roof of her mouth, and utterance was
impossible.
81 om reasonable, madam" the man
said. Il know your secret, but will
keep it if you will make it worth my
while"
How much do you require ?" tho
lady asked, acquiring th0 power ofspeech
10y great effort.
Twenty pounds down will satisfy mo
for ;ho present." tho man said, "and
more Mt another timo when need it,"
Tho mon ey was paid, and within
month the man returned and demanded
more. Tho lady evidently revealed tho
story Of hor disgrace and crime to her
hus Dani, for he paid tho money, and soon
alter resigned his living and retired to
England.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08

KING OF REPORTERS, The sad news
comes from Paris Of the death of w.
Benton, the king Of American reporters,
who for seven or eight years past-so NJ.
n. Deschaumes says in lie FgarO-has
been drawing a fantastic salary from one
OF the great American daiits. The la
mented w. Benton scattered abroad The
dollars Of his journal with princey muni-
fcence, was on intimate terms with all the
political and military celebrities OF Eu-
rope, spoke eight languages with perfect
Huency, and assisted all the wars Of the
Old World as most scientific spectator
He had gained admission to Prince Gort-
schakoh's presence as tailor, to Bis
marks rs a dog merchant, to the con
gross Of Berlin as a photographer he
had gene to the roya, banquets disguised
as waiter, and to royal burials as cof
fin bearer; in 1867 he made the acquaint-
ance Of Mile Schneider in the role of a
Brazilian diamond miner, while during
the Franco Prussian war he figured as a
Turco (blucker than life). Xouavo or n
Uhan, according as tho exigencies Of the
situation demanded. This accomplished
journalist was about three weeks ago in a
great German city, where the sensation of
the time was Il troupe of trained bears. -
There were six Of them, and they went
through their drills and other perform
ances with such startling regularity that
it was very generally suspected that they
were not bears, but men disguised in
bearskins. w. Benton thought as much
and offered to wager with the manager
that he would enter the den, but the man
arer declined to sanction his enterprise.
w. Benton thereupon invited them to
attend at the afternoon performances next
day, when be intended to unmask the
humbug. Having bribed an employee of
the menagcrie, Benton disguised as a bear
entered the cage. His Ave companions
seemed furiously excited, but he attrihu-
ted this to their desire to lend off suspicion.
The public applauded most enthusiast
cally. 1t was then that the unhappy
being, desirous OF carrying out his plan,
turned toward the press box removed his
bears head and bowed politely. A tre-
mendous roar Of laughter ensucd, follow
ed by an immense shrek of terror. The
bears, on seeing The human face, precipi-
tated Themselves upon the unfortunate
man. Before the tanner could take steps
to save him, the reporter, fIightrully mu
tilated, had breathed his last. Thus per.
ished the poor w. Benton, whose editor
in chief seeks vainly man fit to replace
him.-N. y. Vorid.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08
H-gyg~-,ras.s.s~1-ass,Huz-,-

A WARNING TO GIRLS VINO CHEW
GuM.-Iast Sunday evening an iacident
occurred on Portland avenue that may
serve as Il warning to hundreds of young
persons who have entered upon career
Of wax-chewing. A girl named Ida
Smith had been chewer for nearly
year. She is about eleven years old
rather bright and intelligent, and chowed
about tho same quantity OF tho material
that was used by neiShboring girls along
tho avenue. On Saturday evening sho
took her wax from her modth, stuck it
under tho edge of tho mantle until she
could go to the kitchen to get swallow
of water, and on her return her parents
were Mortified to see her jaws moving
rapidly. She was told to throw tho
wax from hor mouth and on investiga-
ton it was found that she was not chew
ing anything; still her jaws kept moving
at rapid rate. The parents sent for
physician, who came and attempted to
hold the jaw in proper position, believ-
ing it to be only temporary but he could
not stop tho regular movement. The
child grew nervous, and the excitement
only increased the action of her laws.
The physician put tight sandage over
her face, and this partially relieved this
movement, but then the twitchings Of
the muscles extended all over the face.
As last resort moderate dose of NOR
phine wa, admin istered, and the little
girl kept up lncoherent mutterings. nc
componed bya general disturbance OF
the muscles of the upper portion of tho
body, during the early portion Of the
night, and toward morning the little suf-
ieror was restored to he" normal condi-
ton. The physician says he never
heard OF such a case before, and thinks
1t was brought about by spa m die
action Of the muscles of the face, caused
by overaction. Tho little girl, Ofer en-
during night of suffering is now restor-
ell. but nothing in the world could induce
her to again chew wax. SO. Louis Meas.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08
2gcekIQ 0vjnjty 3oayNal.

nE~ The ''J0gR.7;g L" has no .ssenfs
the Pw5iishsr PreFerrfnS to de hussaess
scffh .sd1rr!isers direct. .gdrerttstny e
Rates Furnished on application.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-02-08

MASSACHUSETTS is kind to bachelors
aud unkind to old mads, thero being
6 coo Of the former and only lG3 Of tho
latter married in that State last year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
nSr A SrsaKrn RErupIArfp.-Mr.

ny- A SHAKER REPuDIArfp.-Mr:
George II. Mofett, speaker Of the West
Virginia House Of Delegates. in an in.
teryiew published Wednesday in the
Wheeling Intelligencer, stated that in
case Mr.. Tilden was renominated he ex-
pec,ed to see third party (greeDback)
organized in West Virginia, and should
take part in it. Whereupon caucus
of the democrats of the West Virginia
House of Delegates was held Wednes-
day evening, at which resolution was
adopted declaring that the views ex-
pressed by Speaker Moffatt do not rep
resent the democratic party of West
Virginia, and express their determined
disapProhation of the same. The reso.
luton further declares that those partic.
ipating In the caucus do NOT man 20
yield or surrender in the slightest ds.
gree democratic principles or democr,,.
ic organization, and that if Mr.. Metfett'.
views had been known at the time Of
organization Of the House, the present
incumbent could not have been chosen
speaker OF the same. Messrs. J. J. ia
cob, Il. A. Bradford, w. Ii. T. Lewis,
A. Monroe, were appointed to draft the
report
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
THE GREENBACKERS' TASK.

1t is most singular how oblivious the
prejudices of person will make them
to historical facts. The Baltimore Sun
thinks the nine Greenback members
elect to the Forty sixth Congress have
assumed ga gigantic task, in their mod
est address to the people of the United
States, calling their attention to the pat
ent fact of the money power organiza-
ton, as against the industrial pursuits
of this country. Does it deny the fact,
or does it for selfish purposes try by
criticism and ridicule to destroy the eff
feet of truth? Is not this combination
history repeating itself, the result Of
which is depreciating the value of prop
erty and appreciating the value of mon
ey, which when it has obtained. GER
tain degree Of supremacy subordinates
Lot only the pay Of labor but the value
Of all property.
Now, if the editors Of the Sun will
refresh their memory, they will find
that a more Insignificant numerical
force in Congress, within the last half
century, brought about by their persist
ent united effort a more Gigantic" rev.
olution, not only Of public sentiment
but of the organic law of this nation,
namely within the time named. MIR.
John Quincy Adams stood almost alone
in Congress and claimed the right, and
did persistently present to that body
petition after petition asking Congress
TO pass laws abolishing slavery in the
United States--what has been the re-
suit The history Of to-day tells the re-
suits of bis efforts. 1t freed an inferior
race from political bondage. The Green
hacker of TO- day only aims to keep from
serfdom the peer of the best of our
lands, and for preserving the best dem
ocratic form of government the world
has ever seen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
MEETING Ar CHAnLEsvOwN,

We are informed that the meeting
held at the Court House in Charlestown
on Tuesday, the 4th instant, to consider
the action of the Legislature relative to
the freight charges heretofore made by
the B. & o. Railroad within this State,
liked to have been quite an uproarious
affa!r; and, strange to say, aggravated
to some extent by our States attorney,
whose legal duty it is to prosecute 9th
ers for breaking the peace. There are
many very strange freaks and rather
anomalous acts done by men OF the
present day. Our commemorative at
torney, whose duty it is under the law
in some cases to prosecute the railroad
company, turns out to be its most zeal
GUS champion. That, however, is his
right and privilege in a public meeting;
but personalities-as we are informed
he INDUCED in-was not courteous, nor
was 1t any part of argument; nor does it
explain or present the points at issue
between the Legislature and the rail
road company. Our people are, and
have been, complaining of injustice and
injury by the practice Of this company.
Our Legislature at its former session ap-
pointed committee of FIVE Intelligent
gentlemen to investigate into the causes
and truthfulness of these complaints.
They have spen, two years in the pros
ecution of their duty-went from one
end of the road to the other within our
State, taking testimony frem those en-
gagged i'll shipping the products of our
lands, mines, forests and manufactures,
and were forced to report upon the facts
they gathered, that injustice and injury
was done to our people, and asked for
further legislation to correct or stop
this injustice and injury, Now the ques-
ton arises, has the Observation-Disclosures
inc its fundamental law declares all rail-
roads within its borders ',pubic high
ways-tbe power through its legisla-
ture, representing the sovereign power
of the people, right to enact laws pro-
tecting its citizens against injustice and
injury. We say, according to the de-
cisions of the various Courts, both ma
tional and State, as we'll as the doctrines
OF the most profound and learned essay
lists upon governmental power, that no
legislature can grant such power or
franchises to corporate bodies, which
cannot be repealed, modified, altered or
revoked by subsequent legislature.
The foregoing is the issue between
the State and b. q o. r. r. Company,
and we think it is the duty especially of
the press of the State to present it cor
rectly-aud await the decision Of our
courts-without fear or affection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
The FREQ School System and Law.

There probably is no question which
commands so much of public support,
that combines so much palpable injus
lice, tyranny and oppression. 1t is anti
democratic, and in practice antagonistic
with the principles of a republican gov
eminent.
Is Just to compel one man to do
that for another which he ought TO do
d. for himself7
1t Is the height of tyranny to compel
one person to serve another against his
will.
1t is gross oppression to compel
man to pay onerous and burdensome
taxes, when probably it is more than bis
circumstances will justify, and possibly
those whom he is taxed to benefit will
not avail themselves of it, or if they
wouid exert themselves could educate
their own children.
The law is an,i-democratic, for its ex
ecu,ion is committed to the few, who
can impose heavy burdens, by reckless
expenditures or obnoxious teachers,upon
the many. 1t is anti-repub!ican, for it
is arbitrary and exacting. without leav-
ing it within the power OF the patrons
10 select or change those who govern
the instruction of their wards, notwith-
standing they are taxed to pay for it.
We regard its theory as embracing
the germ of socialism, which is obnox-
ioas 10 the purity and elevation OF soci'
ETY.. We were among the early advo'
Gates of this system, but our observation
has charged our opinion. We are the
earnest advocate of liberal education,
but we are opposed to any arbitrary
system which compels one man to do
for another that which each ought and
might do for himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
COUNTY COURT.

As the County Court will meet on
the 18th inst, we hope it will resolve
to lay before the people Of the county a
detailed statement of county expenses,
including cost of remodeling court house;
cost Of massive curtain ut the window
where the sun never shines in; gorgeous
chandelier for Illuminating daylight
sessions, Qhis looks like reflection upon
the brilliancy OF the Court); charge Of
the seyera! committees for important
and indispensable services in snperin-
tending these important jobs.
We may be pardoned for manifesting
more than ordinary interest IN this mat
ter, when we remind our friends that
there is an account for sundry very un-
necessary expenditure made by that al
most forgotten board of supervisors, on
account of county affairs, while our an-
Gent hamlet was the seat of govern
ment There are more things come
home to roost than stolen chickens, and
there is scriptural injunction to pick
the mote from thine own eye, before
you pluck the beam from your brothers.
Now may your honors please, let's
have the accounts and let's institute a
comparison Of county expenses now and
before the war. -.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
,g- Cousrr CoUxr.-The March

@ COUNTY CoUxr.-The Marcn
u,iaD term of the County Court OF JET
ferson will meet on the 18th instant
Justices Melvin ard Avis, with Pres;'
dent Baylor, on the bench. The follow
ing jurors have been drawn:
Martin Grim, Geo. w. Green, Ii. De
iarnet,e, James w. Butt, Z. II. Rlne-
hart Anthony Grim, w. J. Beckham,'
Johu Heck, John Hill, Joseph Wen,zel,
John Boyer, Gustave Brown, VIM. {.
Daniel, b. W. Tharp, Joseph ThomP-
son, Jacob Snyder, Peter Bowers, Thorn
as Brown, J. Fox -Kooniz, James w.
Grub, J. G. Reinhart, John D. McGar-
nv John B. Gruber, Daniel Oden, Thos.
B5oerley, Charles Coyle, N: c: Bracket,
Isaac II. S.rider, Samuel Cox, J. l..
Hoffman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
Suffering for n Life Time.

Persons afflicted with rheumatism Of
ten suffer for life time, their tortures
being almost without remission. The
joints and muscles of such unfortunates
are in most cases shockingly contorted
and drawn out of shape. 10 afford them
even temporary relief, the ordinary RENE
dies often prove utterly useless. Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, on the other
hand, is avouched by persons who have
used it, to be q genuine source of relief.
1t keeps the blood cool by promotlnga
regular habit OF body, and removes from
it Impurities which, in the opinion of all
rational pathologists, originate this ago.
nizing complaint and its kindred malady,
the govt. Besides this the Bittcrs RENE
dy disorders Of the stomach, liver and
nerves, prevent and eradicate intermit-
tent and remittent fevers, promote appe-
tite and sleep, and are highly recon-
mended by physicians as n desirable me-
dicinal stimulant and tonic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-08
p9- CIRcur CouaT.-The Circuit

m- CIRcrrr CoUaT.-The Circuit
Court Of Jefferson will begin its Spring
term on Tuesday, the 23th Instant The
following are the petit jurors;
Robert Lewis, James Anderson, Shep-
herd Lucas, W. Feagan, John A. Brooks,
John Fleming, Geo. Grim, Geo. Harris
Jesse Graham, Jonathan Miller, Vino.
Frazier, I. w. Davis, Daniel Heflebow-
er, Jas. Tharp, L. d. Maddox, II: V.
Daniels, John Ferkler, E. Colgate, VIM.
House, James w. Myers, Thomas VIM
termoyer, Vince Mcdaniel, Martin l..
Avis, James w. Benner, Jno. Nj. Engle,
John Kentzer, Jr., John J. Granthsm,
Benjamin Z. Beavers, Joshua Cox, An
drew Aldridge.