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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-07-19
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The McGinnis Harrow.

ADAPTED to all purposes of harrowS.
Il The teeth are s,eel, diamond shape
is inch broad, Us inch thick. sharp front
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Dufiields. Apr. 70. 1879.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS.

BALTIMORE. August o. 1879.
The Democratic State Convention to nominate cam
didates for Governor. Comptroller, Attorney Gen
eral and CLERK OF the Court OF Appeals
will assemble In this city tomorrow. A
large majority Of the delegates have already arrived
aud there will be q full Convention. There is no
opposition TO Hon. william 4. Hamilton, of
Washington county. the party candi-
date for Governor. aud he will probably
be nominated by sccamation. without the formality
of vote by ballot roll call Mr.. Hamilton
has been q United States senator from this
state his term having expired In March,
1873. For Comptroller the present incumbent.
Thomas j. Keating, aud for Attorney General, &. }.
NJ. owinn will each be renominated, there being no
other candidates For Clerk of the Court of Appeals
several aspirants are in the field including
James r. Franklin the present clerk; James a.
Briscoe of Calvert county; Spencer JONES' OF Mont
gomery, and Noah Bowling. of Frederick. The
friends OF each of these gentlemen making a
spirited canvass tonight, but the contest to
be between Franklin and Jones. with the chances In
favor OF the latter.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
A HAUNTED HOUSE.

STRANGE AND MYSTERIOUS FREAKS OF FUBNT-
rURE AND MIssILEs-A srooP YAILs, sERI-
ousLY INJuRING THOSE UPON IT.
iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
NoRyoLx. Va. August d 1879.
The residents of the neighborhood Of Middle and
County streets in Portsmouth greatly excited
over q haunted house at that point occupied
by Mrs. Henry Tew. The occupants declare
that for . month past they have been
noyed by strange noises throughout the building.
both day and night. Doors that are firmly locked
are in . few moments sfterward opened and slammed
by invisible agency; knives and forks ny from
the Kitchen through the dining room window and
rattle on the sdeboard bureau drawers are emptied.
and other strange freaks performed by the furni
ture OF rooms. peculiar disturbance is the
frequency with which pairs of scissors fly about the
rooms and stick In the window frames and mantel
room have nearly every light broken out by the hy-
inx missiles. Those who occupy the building spoke
day. and of course the neighborhood In more or less
startled by such strange and unnatural occurrences.
sToop SINKS UNDER CROWD.
and many astonished with the manifestations
that o,curred In their presence. Tonight the
sation attracted immense concourse of people to
the vicinity and caused very serious accident.
The high porch to the house suddenly gave way
under the weight of the throna upon it and prccip
tated the whole crowd in one confused heap to the
pavement below, distance of ten feet.
LIST OF TIRE INJURED.
spn9,,i The following PsT@n persons were injnred:-
injured internally
JOHN W. YouNa. ankles dislocatod.
A. 4. CULPEPER. legs crushed.
y. J. NICHOLSON, head and face cut very badly,
SAMUEL ARMSTRONG;. side aud knees hurt
HENRY wHITEHUBsT. knee sprained.
BUD CHERRY hurt internally.
Miss IRVING, hurt about the body
EDWARD ARLINGTON, arm crushed.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
THE KENTUCKY ELECTION.

LOUISVILLE, August G. 1879.
Unofficial but definite returns from about nifty
counties show falling off OF about one-third In the
aggregate vote, but about the usual democratic
majority. The republicans have made legislative
gains, but the General Assembly that two years ago
ia democratic ON ioint ballot continues demo-
cratic over 100. Blsckburns majority for Governor
is varously estimated at from 40 900 TO 10000. The
vote oinmending call for constitutional coz
vention, though supported by both parties. has
doubtedly failed of the required constitutional
majority.
The election unusually quiet all the
state, no serious difficulty being reported. The
greenbackers have certainly elected two members of
the Lower House OF the Legislature. but their aggre
gate vote is ns gnihcant. In this county Black
gets G.yGl; Evans, 4.Ol9 At the last gubernatoria
McCrary ldemocrat) received g.TOd, aud Harlan
republican, Z 1GO.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
CAMPAIGN CRooKEDNEssEs.
CINCINNATI. Ohio. August 6. 49,

CINCINNATI. Ohio August 6, 1879.
The defence was begun to-day in the Congress
sional investigation. Parker Dixon, Assistant Dis
trict Attorney testified that he knew Hayman. sHe
called at my Office about this stgation said the
democrats employed him to work up the evidence
against Butterworth said Hoffman employed him;
said he knew all about the kentucky business; said
1t was not settled how much he to get
for his work, but expects $3.50 for necessary
expenses; said his purpose was to make money"
John Critchell testified WAS . member of the
Republican Campaign Committee in 1878; we en-
ployed Francis to bring men from Kentucky to
watch for repeaters from Covington; employed
Francis. and authorized him to employ thirty more
men to watch for repeaters on election day; we
were to pay Francis and four men - per day
previous to election day and $5 on election
day; were to pay So each for the thirty men,"
James T. Francis testified that he had lived in
Covington sixteen years; "am an independent de-
tec.ive; was connected with the police force two
years was employed by Mr.. Smith in 1876 to fur
nish men to watch the polls; talked to Hayman
July 22 he said he was making $40 q day and
names of fifteen men who would swear that they
had voted illegally; said he could get hundreds Of
dollars for them; Mike Farrell said he gave Mr..
Pugh the names OF persons who he alleged voted
illegally; saw Butterworth until last Friday:
get afdavts about repeaters; agreed to the propo
sion Farrell has been in the Penitentiary for rob-
berry,"
Jerry Reed testified substantially the same as
Francis Chasnins Richards testified that Hayman
had told him he had been offered employment by the
democrats TO hunt up evidence of illegal voting to
be used evidence in this investigation. GENERAL
Thomas L. Young sworn and testified follows:-
II have for office in this county four or Ave
times; candidate cannot get along without spending
money and spending II in q legitimate way the
. republican party assesses q candidate n certain
amount. determined upon by the Campaign Com
mittee; know that General Banning spent great
deal OF money when he ran for office; he was my
partner; IL 1t IL wrong to employ democrats
to hold tickets for republicans have committed
this wrong frequently: paid 81 900 assessment to
the committee and spent about $4,000 myself: in all
my campaign expenses were in the neghborhood OF
$3,AOO: did not pay any man dollar
for any illegal purposes. Thomas Edwards
sworn, said Hayman about two weeks ago
told him he had "sure thing and wan ted witness
to get the names of parties who had Illegally voted :
witness told Hayman that he knew Of no such illegal
voters; Hayman told him that he did not care
whether the names were Legitimate not. he got
them; witness got some one to write fictitious
names to give to Hayman; had been advised to get
up the list for the purpose OF catching Hayman.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
A MISSOURI MURDER.

Sr LOUIS. August 9, 1879.
DR.. James L. Roberts, highly respected citizen Of
Mllvills Ray county No. while sitting in the store
of G. d. Cravens, Monday evening. was accosted
by DR.. ]. L. Keyes and charged with talking about
his (Keyes1 family. Roberts denied the charge.
whereupon Keyes called him liar drew revolver
and skot him twice through the body, killing him.
He then mounted his horse and escaped Roberts
sixty old, while Reyes Is about thirty
and is addicted to drink.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
A BOY CHARGED WITH ARSON.

lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
ALLENTOWN. Pa, August g. 1879.
Aboy named James Puter. aged seventeen years.
to-day arrested and committed to jail in default
Of $4,000 bail for settng re to the carriage factory
Of Gackenbach Seisslove. on Linden street in this
city last Thursday night. Had the fire not been ds-
covered in time = serious confagrstion might have
resulted there being two large livery stables adjoin-
ing. He copfesses his crime and says he did 1t in
order to DO able to learn another trade which his
father not willing to have him learn.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
REV. MIR. MURRAY IN SAN FRAN
CISCO.
Bosrox, Mass, Aug. O. 1879.

BosIoN, Mass, Aug. @. 1879.
special despatch from San Francisco to-day
says;-"Rev. W. ii. II. Murray is registered at the
Grand Pacific Hotel In this city. The first intima-
tion OF his alleged financial failure reached
him by telegraph yesterday. He utterly
rcpudiates the insinuation that he has
disappeared is in any way seeking to evade his
liabilities. He came here business for the Buck
board Company, aud will return soon as he has
concluded II, which he will probably do by the last
of this week. He IN Strprised and not little indig
ant at the ssnderous stories circulated during his
temporary absence"
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
FATAL BOILER EXPLOSION.
AInAxy n Y

ALBANY, N. Y. August o, 1879.
At halfpast four O'Clock this afternoon the boiler
OF the engine Sacramento, while having its safety
valve gauged in the Boston and Albany Railroad
roundhouse. at dreenbush exploded. instantly kill
ing three men-Thomas smith and Frank Murphy,
mschnists. and fireman John Mcintyre. william.
Horton, foreman; Wynant Cranneli, engineer. aud
Robert Is. Miller were bruised and scalded. The
engine was hurled distance of forty feet, turning
completely over and landing upon the turntabis,
which was shivered.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.

(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
KINGSTON. N. ", August o, 1879.
William Gibson. Of Hobart. Delaware county. was
engaged in drawing hay ON Saturday last. when the
load upset. throwing him on. One Of the wheels Of
the wagon struck him In the back, injuring the
spine He died during the day.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
WIFE MURDER AND SUICIDE.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, August Q. 1879.
A special despatch to the Times says:-Charles
Ballett, livery stable keeper ut Middietown Ohio.
shot ana killed his wife at eleven O'Clock this morn
ing and Immediately afterward shot himse through
the head. killing himself instantly Ballet
drunkard and his wife had petitioned for divorce.
which. angering him. led to the tragedy.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
ANOTHER DOMESTIC TRAGEDY.

ST. LOUIS NO.. August 8. 1879.
Samuel Nussbsum. old citizen of Cape Girardeau
county. No. cut his wife's throat early yesterday
morning and then cut his own throat. Domestic
trouble is said to be the Nussbsum will die,
while his wife may recover.
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATS.
SAN Francisco. August O. Is

SAN FHANCfsCO, august o, 1873.
The Democratic Congressional Convention Of the
First district has nominated for Congress Robert
Ferra Judge OF the City Criminal Court, and Tor
member of the state Board of Equalization, A. q.
Bradford
The New York herald., 1879-08-07
A GROUP OF POLITICIANS.

n
group in the corridor of the Fifth Avenue Hotel
yesterday morning. where they were met by
HERALD reporter engaged in gathering the drift of
political opinion. Leaning against the clerks desk
ex-senator John Scott Of Pennsylvans. and
conversng with him ex-senator Stanley
Mathews, of Ohio. As the reporter approached Mr.
Mathews finished the topic which he was en-.
gagged and so favorable opportunity was afford ed
to inquire into the probable result IN Ohio.
81 nave not been home since the 30th Of june"
the ex-senator replied. smiling, "and have not
position to discuss the political affairs OF the State
am going back very soon however, and in q few
weeks may be able to command the informs alton
which certainly do not possess now"
Ex-senator Scott smiled at the reporters want of
success.
Lawyers do not like to talk politics just before
goiug into court, he said, "aud we are all 10 ap-
pear before Judge Harlan this m ornIng nnd IL to
be In my own case, at least although shall try
to Keep up my knowledge as to what IL going on"
Aliusion made TO the condition of the south.
the was" Mr. Scott said, "thnt the recently re-
constructed citizens dids not think they had any
right TO take part in public affairs While they held
aoof bad men stepped In and took the lead. II is
80 with the North to-day. Business hold
soof from politics and they will continuc to do
until things get bad that they will be compelled
"Is Governor Hendricks TO be in court to-dayy'
the reporter asked.
"Yee."
..where is he and how is hep
'He IL up stairs breakfast, and IL Is only
sary to look at him engaged he Ut present TO
how he is"
stairway.
'I think Ohio IL safe for Ewing" he said IN
response TO au inquiry from the reporter. The
lawyers were ALI ready TO start for Judge Harlan r
join them. precluding the possibility Of . longer
interview.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28

IT Is q matter of legitimate
party pride that the Democrats
who are elected to office in the
city and county of Los Angeles
discharge their duties faithfully
aud exactly. They leave no chips
for other carpenters to gather
There is not to-day, as far as we
can learn, u single dollar of default-
ed public money standing against
the name of any Democratic Office
holder hereabouts. They qualify
for their positions, furnish the
proper bail. and, at the expiration
OF their terms of Office, pay over
the sums which are found to be due
to the public treasury from them.
There is never allowed to be any
question as to the sufficiency or as
to the proper phraseology or for
mula Of their bail bonds, because
they meet their obligations prompt
ly and in the spirit in which they
were contracted. As our fellow
citizens. the Workingmen, are in
love with honest administration,
we commend to their recognition
and support party which ac-
know!edges aud lives w. to ac-
and responsibility to
the people and the laws.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28

feet further. During the whole
sInking Of this well they have never
encountered qulcksands or any
other difficulty except water, which
they met at a depth of six hundred
feet. They have been obliged to
employ but a single casing, against
three which were neoessitated In
one of the wells of the San Fer
nando region. The whole cost OF
the we'll so far has been $4,000
against $50, 900 expended in at least
one well which has been sunk in
Southern California. Their expe-
rlences at every stage have been
specially favorable and we are glad
to chronicle the fact that the tests
Of the quality of their oil at the
San Buenaventura refinery have
bssn highly favorable. Specimens
Of their lubricating oils have been
sent East and doubtless report
will be received at an early day.
The judgment of the local experts
is that they are Of a very superior
quality.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28

common good and petition for the
redress Of grievances, was odopted
without negative vote.
Section II, declaring that all
claims Of a general nature shall
have uniform operation, was
adopted without dissent.
Jones gave notice that he would
move to reconsider section two,
adopted to-day.
Section IL was adopted. 1t makes
the military subordinate to the civil
powers and prescribes that a stand
ing army shall not be maintained
In time of peace.
4 Adjourned.
New For reschsrs' i0uB.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27th.-A
new rule has been adopted by the
Board of Education requiring nom-
inees for teachers positions holding
certificates to pass an oral exami-
nation before the Commissioners
on classi iications and qualifica-
tions and credentials. 1t seems
likely TO create wedding out in
fuepce. OF sixty applicants re.
Gently nominated for positions
more than half have failed to pass
a comparatively simple oral exam
ination, aud O number of appli-
cants for the principalship of the
Eighth street grammar school,
made vacant by the dismissal Of
the notorious John A. Moore, hold
ing the highest testimonials oi
scholarship, including State diplo'
mas, etc., failed to answer satisfac.
torily many questions of nature
far from difficult.
Meeting "i tne Presby yiery -R eve
sue seizure.
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 27th.-Tbe
San Francisco Presbytery met this
forenoon in the lecture room Of the
st. Johns Presbyterian Church,
Rev. DR.. Scott presiding as mod
orator, There was but small at
tendance; and, after little rou-
tine business had been transacted,
it was resolved to go into secret
session.
The Internal Revenue Depart.
ment have seized the Hibernia
brewery, owned by Matthew
Nunan, Sheriff, for violating the
law in not stamping packages Of
beer filled at the brewery. Several
unstamped packages were found On
the premises and In different parts
of the city.
PORTLAND, Ogn., Jan. 27th.-An
old lady named Settlemeier com.
mitted suicide this morning at
Woodland station by blowing her
brains out with shotgun. She
had been partially deranged fol
some time and had to be constantly
watched to prevent her doing her,
self injury. The deceased leaves a
husband and several children.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28
A Dangerous TOrpOr

Torror or Inactivity of the kidneys Is
seriously dangerous to those organs,
since it is the precedent Of diseases
which destroy their substance and en-
danger life. This sluggishness may be
overcome by stimulating them, not ex-
ceSsively, but moderately-an effect pro.
duced by Hostetter's Bftters, a general
invigorant and Alternative, possessing d.
uretic properties of no common order.
The impetus which this admirable medi-
cine gives to their evacualive functions
which may exist In their tissues. Both
they and their associate organ, tho blad-
der, are tnvigorated as we'll as gently
stimulated by the Bitters, which exert q
liver and bowels, and by strength ening
the system enables 1t 10 Withstand ma
larial epidemics, to which when exposed
II might otherwise succumb.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28

VIZ observe by the Alta that d
Q. Mills, the principal owner Of the
Yirglnia 4 Truckee railroad, has
roturned from his trip to New York.
He authorizes the announcement
that be has made the moneyed ar
rangements needed for extending
hIs road to Bodle within the next
twelve months. He also conten-
Plates extending 1t. t.within the next
two years. to the city of Los Ange-
lee. This 10 very important in.
formation aud might lead, If net to
the rehabilitation Of the present
Santa Monica wharf to the build.
Ing Of another there or at some
other convenient point on the
coast. Faithful to our established
rule OF welcoming all railroads to
Los Angeles, and of giving to exist
Ing railways cordial recognition
and the counsel to establish mod
erAte rates OF freight and fares, we
hail this new move In our direction
with pleasure. Bodie already con-
tains . population Of seven thous-
and, ,lfreports are to be believed, and
that whole section of country is 30
rich mineralIy that 1t is not an ex.
travagant thing to look for o very
heavy population In Mono and
Inyo counties at an early day. If
our connection with these thriving
camps were simply limited to sup
plying them with our soil products
--our wheat, barley, brandy, wine
and other stapIes-the new road,
whom extended to this city, could
not fail to have beneficial results.
It could not fail to develop a nota.
bly, rIch mineral region of Southern
California. and its vivlfyiug in
1uences would be felt in the Ivan
,Ah, Ord and dozen other promi-
lent districts. Mr.. Mills enters
he arena of railway building very
unexpectedly to US, but our well
ONE ls none the lesss cordial on
hat account. His plan really
oeks like supplement- to that of
senator John p. Jones's, which
allied through circumstances be-
yond that gentleman's control.
What q pity It 10 that the exten.
sion Of the Virginia & Truckee
Railway towards Los Angeles and
that OF the Los Angeles & Inde-
oendence Railway towards Inyo
county did not coincide In point of
tme and effort? The combined in
luenoe and labors of two such men
STONES and Mills could not have
allied to accomplish wonders.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28

The South Carolina Legislature
has repealed the divorce law enact
ed in the Moses Cham berlain era,
abolished all process for obtaining
a divorce In that State, and passeu
law providing that Beecherism
shall be punished by fine Of not
less than 500 nor more than $500,
or by imprisonment for not less
than six months nor more than
twelve months, or by both such fine
and imprisonment,at the discretion
of the court.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1879-01-28
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
Especial to tho HERALD by the Western
Union Telegraph Company.
Pacific Coast News.
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The COnventi0n-Auern
SACRAMENTO, Jan. 27.-The Con-
ventiOn re-assembled at 2 O'Clock,
President pro tenn. Belcher presid.
ing.
Section Elk was adopted as
amended. The Chair ruled in effect
that sections which had been
stricken out in Committee of the
Whole were not before the Conyen.
tion.
Section seven was discussed at
length. 1t provides that three
fourths of jury may render a 81
dict In certain civiIcaeas vor.
dI@eARIGafsh eSA8RIafsh Medical. n'and mis-
IN , Harrington offered an amend
ment requiring a unanimous ver-
dict except in civil cases. Adopted.
Andrews offered substitute for
the section in the language of the
existing Constitution. Rejected
and the section adopted.
Barry gave notice of reconsidera-
tion.
| Section eight was next consider
ed. 1t reads: Offenses heretofore
required to be prosecuted by indict-
ment shall be prosecuted by indict-
ment or by information after com.
mitment and examination by a
magistrate, as may be prescribed
by law, but a grand jury shall be
drawn and summoned at least once
year In each county.
A substitute in the language of
the standing com mittee's section
was rejected.
i Section adopted; ayes 92, noes 8.
| Section nine. relating to liberty
of speech and the press and, also, to
indictments for libel, was next con-
sidered.
Ayers moved to strike out the
words, "the jury shall have the
right to find general verdict as In
other criminal cases" s,"and insert the
language of the existing Constltu.
tion, to-wit, "the jury shall have
the right to determine the law and
the facts" Ayers sustained his
amendment in q brief speech.
O'Sullivan spoke Of the danger
to the liberty of the press from
some Jeffreys who might compel
the jury to bring in an unjust ver-
dict against the accused.
Brown believed the amendment
would be acceptable to the people
and press of the State.
Barbour said In view of the alb
senee Of Judge Fawcett and DIR.
O'Donnell, the leading opponents
Of the amendment, he would move
tho nravious nuaatiou
The main question was ordered
and Ayers amendment adopted,
ayes So, noes 20. The section was
then adopted, ayes 90, noes 2.
| Section 10, giving the people the
right to assemble together for the