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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22
Paint Your Houses.

WE are now receivings largo Stock of
W John Lucas & Co.'S Celebrated LIQUID
Paints. Also full line Of Colors, Var
nishes. Paint Brushes, &c.
BUrLERA AISQUIrH.
REAUTIfY YOUR HOMES-BeaustSu
ID Kxlsomine Colors.
BUTLER &c AIsQUITH,
chariestown.
April ~ n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

sN-The best Fair TONES, Invigorators,
Restorers, and Pomades, are Lyons Ka-
thairon. DR.. Swayne's Hair Color and
Remover, Halls Sicilian Hair Remover,
Ayers Hair Vigor, Carboline, Cosmo-
line, Vaseline, Bandaline and Chalfant's
Coco Cream. These articles are of the
most approved kird, not coloring but
giving rich gloss TO the hair, Kidding 1t
Of all dandruff and producing new
growth where it has fallen off. Sold by
K. L. Magruder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

eY- Razors, Pocket Mirrors, Pistols,
Cartridges, Violins, Guitar and Bango
Strings, sold by K. l.. Magruder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22
ATTENTION !
F A r NJ E r S!

7 AN now prepared to put on the "Hen-
L bricks q Shepherd Patent Fertilizer
Feeder" the only feeder that will not
clog, and it feeds as regular as II can be
put in. We guarantee it to be the best
aud only Feeder that will feed Fertilizer
without punching it. Can be seen at my
works at any time. Mr.. Hendricks is
now here experimenting the putting on
Attachments to all who may want them !;
also constructing an entire new Drill OH
new principles. The Attachment made
TO any drill very cheap. So save your old
Drills and have hem fixed up.
Respectfully,
JOHN FITZ.
Martinsburg, May Is, 1880 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

cB GLASS.-A large lot of Window
Glass for sale cheap for cash by Il. h.
Manrudcr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

IF \ large lot of Playing Cards and
Indelible Ink, for sale by r. l.. Magru-
y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

e HAVING made arrangements with
q first-class Mcrchat Tailoring House in
Philadelphia, orders will pc taken for
Clothing, and FIT guaranteed. a full
line of samples constantly on hand. ii. {.
Entlnr a Co
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

sY" Parties in want of Buggies, Jag
gers, Jump Seats, Rockaways, Phaetons,
Hacks, ETC., would consult their best in
terest by calling on the old and reliable
Carriage Manufacturer, John Heller, a.
Martinsburg, w. Va. Mr.. HIS. we'll es-
tablished reputation for fair dealing and
building none but first class work should
be an inducement for all III want Of
Pleasure Carriages to call oil him before
purchasing elsewhere. Prices TO SUIT
THE TIMES. Orders promptly filled. and
SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. repairing
done at the lowest rates possible. Call on
or address JOHN HELLER, No. 80 West
King St., (near Winchester Pike) Mar
tinsburu, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

Dinner on Memorial Day so cents.
The entire proceeds will be applied to
the erection of marble tomb stones 10
the confederate dead in the Cemetery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22

Strawberry Festival will be held on
Monday evening, May 3lst, 1880, under
the Register office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-05-22
On Tuesday, the 18th of May,

1880. the following described property of
the United States rs designated on map
OF Harper's Ferry, made in the year 1859
by ). Howell Brown, Surveyor, to-wit:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
THE MISSING LINK TO BE SUP.
Piled.
The A. G.. y. to at Once Build In
from Wauhatchie 20 Chat
tanOOga.
Chattanooga Times, 81

Chattanooga Times, I'll
The long talked of extension of the
Alabama Great Southern railroad from
Wauhatchie to Chattanooga is at last
to be c0nsummated. The surveys
were made months ago, and the maps
and charts of several different lines
prepared, and at last a line has been
selected. This line will necessitate
the cutting of tunnel through a por-
ton Of Lookout mountain, the tunnel
to begin near Chattanooga creek, and
extend for about 1000 feet. The tun-
mel will be underneath the dirt road.
at present extending aroundth noun
tain. The extension of the A.. G. S.
will begin a few hundred yards below
Wauhatchie, extend in an easterly
direction to the dirt road, where the
tunnel commences, coming out near
Chattanooga creek, thence running
toward the N. & G. r. r., whence it
will probably continue parallel with
that road, entering the city limits
near the Chattanooga creek bridge and
e~xtendingto the Lookout rolling mills,
where the A. q. S. tracks at present
commence. At this point close con.
n%ection will probably be made with
the G. s. railroad.
Mr. w. A. Hayter, engineer of the
A. G.. s., yesterday commenced stalk
ing off the tunnel. Work on it will at
once be commenced.
The work will all probably be let
out by contract. 1t will be pushed
through as rapidly as possible, for it
is the firm determination of the COM
pany to enter the city on their own
lines by next spring.
This move of the A. G. S. road
bears with it matters of great import.
1t will put many thousands of dollars
in circulation right here in our midst.
give employment to hundreds of men,
whose supplies will be exclusively de-
rived from Chattanooga; besides these
matters of local Importance, it will
place this road in an entirely indie.
pendent position, and give to the e. t..
V. A. and g. railroad, and the G. s.
railway greatly improved connective
facilities and greatly convenience the
running of through freights on these
lines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
How Jim Missed tlle ,Possun,.

A correspondent at Starkyille
Miss, writes as follows:
The Flat creek neighborhood. to.
gether with the whole s~urroundins
country, in eastern Mississippi. i,
amply supplied with opossums, anC
boasts Of three "'possum dogs" tina
cant be beat" Consequently the
f%avorite delipacy of the southern
darby is qblndantly enjoyed on Tho
creek at the proper time. In thil
connection there is often told in the
community o practical joke which
Peter Brown played on Jim Mason.
Peter and Jim were last friends, and
generally ran together during their
leisure hours.
On one occasion, after dark, jim
killed q small, fat 'possgm, which he
thought would just about make 4
square meal for one hungry man.
The little animal was properly pre-
pared and put on the fire to cook.
while Jim, who was at that time the
sole occupant Of the cabin, stretched
himself before the fire while the pos
sum yas cooking. In a few minutes
he was buried 10 siugtbee, Jim's
sleep was deep and unbfokep. Tine
passed on; the 'possum was finally
"done'' through and through, and still
jim continued to sleep and snore.
At this stage If thq, proceedings
Peter Brown entered the cabin and
took in the situation. He was hun
CRY himself and saw an opportunity to
get a lunch. So he quietly removed
ths skillet-top, took the 'gosspm and
proceeded to H~diseussl It With tbe
keenest relish. In a little while Il
was all devoured. Peter then took 4
piece of the remaining fat and care
fully creased Jim's hands and mouth.
Hhile tho lQtteF continued to snope'
Peter then loft the cabin, leaving the
bones scattered on the hearth.
At last Jim awoke with a drowsv
stare aud rubbed his eyes. He looked
around awhile and then broke into
the following s%oliloquy:
We'll, Mr.. Postum, | reckon you's
done by dis time. Vars, you gran
vilyan, LII eat you now; my mouf done
got sot reg'lar possum fashion"
WITH these remarks Jim looked into
the skillet, where only a few scrans
marked what was left of the savory
feast.
BLESS my ~starsl" he exclaimed, "ef
somebody amt done steal de 'possum
Hi heres de bones scattered all bout
de no; some logged vilyan been here
an eat dat 'possum while | was sleep,
WAIT, lem me see why my hands is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

Peter Grub sold his share in an iron
mine at Cornwall, Pa, reserving the
right to enter upon the premises for
ever and take therefrom sufficient ore
for the supply of one furnace. That
was almost a hundred years ago, when
iron ore was smelted in a somewhat
crude fashion, and the average yield
of a furnace was 1900 tons a wear,
That was about the amount taken BY
MIR. Grub annually during his life.
time. But the process has been vastly
improved since then, and now a fur
mace turns out as much in a single
month. The question arose, of course,
whether the heirs of Grub were en-
titled to as much ore as would supply
an eighteenth or a nineteenth century
furnace. A lawsuit has been in the
courts for twenty-four years, employ
ing some Of the ablest lawyers in the
state. The supreme court has lust
decided, on appeal, that ore can be
taken in sufficient quantity to supply
a furnace of the present time,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
DOn's Delegates.
Special to the Courier Journal

Special to the Courier Journal
WASHINGTON, May 27.-Some DAYS
ago four colored delegates to Chicago
put in an appearance here. They in
timated that they we're paying their
way by means of contributions given
them, and they further minated that
they were inclined to support Grant.
Some Of the Sherman managers got
hold Of them and began the use Of
their persuasive powers, and then the
Blaine men began their work of fixing
things. All this came to the ears Of
Don Cameron, who was shocked at
the wicked ways of Sherman and
Blaine. 1t is related, on excellent
authority, that Don, in order to get
his colored brethren away from bad
influences, employed a mar connected
with Pullman sleepers to take charge
of the delegates and carry them from
point to point throughout the coun-
try, not remaining in one place more
than twelve hours, and then deliver
them in Chicago in time to vote. The
delegates were in New York yester-
day, and started from there to Knox
vile, Tenn, where Cameron's agent is
instructed to get hold Of another
wavering delegate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

cotton, 100 bbls oil, 20 bales paper
stock, 1Ohhds iron, 1900 feet lum-
Der and a good list Of people.
Captain Dave Thomas returned last
night from New Orleans, whittier he
had taken a load Of slaves in tow Of
the tug Clarence.
The j. B. M. Kehlor, from New
Orleans, passed up this forenoon en-
route to st. Louis, putting off here 100
barrels Of coal tar and some other
stuff.
The big James Howard, an elegant
passenger steamer'of the Anchor line
will arrive here at midnight, and
leaves at 4 am, for New Orleans and
all intermediate landings. Captain
James H. Pepper is her popular com
mander.
The elegant side-whesl passenger
steamer Guiding Star. Captain w. B.
Miller in command, will pass up this
evening, en- route to Cincinnati. Col.
John ). Jones presides at the desk.
The Hard Cash, en- route to Mem
phis, will pass Duvalls Bluff to-mor-
row morning, arriving here Monday
night, and is the regular mail packet
leaving here every Wednesday fol
White, Black and Little Red rivers.
The Cumberland river pilots have
abandoned the idea of prosecuting the
owners of the Combination Line Of
steamers to compel them to live up tC
their contract to pay them 500 pei
month while on duty and $50 while of
duty.
The legislative council have mott.
fled the contractor for the levee work
that he will forfeit $40 for every day
over the time specified in the con.
tract for the completion of the work:
also passed a resolution Thursday, call
ing upon the city engineer to report at
their next meeting the cause of the
delay on the part of the contractors
for paving and riprapping the levee.
Capt. Bob Wise's popular packet,
James w. Calf, will arrive to morrow,
and leave again with a return trip on
Monday evening for Cairo, Louisville,
Cincinnati and all way landings on
the Ohio, giving passengers through
tickets to all eastern points at very
low rates. The Calf has superb pas
senger accommodations, sets an ex-
cellent table, carries a string band for
the pleasure of her patrons, and her
officers are polite and sociable. w.
IL. Chopper presides at the desk, and
is assisted by Lew Briggs.
The Marlin Speed, Captain Ed
Rowland in command, arrived last
night, bringing out of White river
l59 bales cotton, 26 Of which she re-
shipped at Terrene for New Orleans.
She also had 1868 SKIS cotton seed and
254 pkgS sundries. The Speed is the
mail packet leaving this evening for
Pine Bluff and all way landings on
the Arkansas river, connecting with
light draught steamersfor Fort Smith
Little Rock and all intermediate
points. Captain j. N. Thompson pre-
sides at the desk, and is assisted by
Amos Day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
CSWEGO'S AGED POLITICIAN.
Almost a Hundred Years Old.
Yet Retaining Strength
Of Mind and Body.

0swEGo, NY, May q. -The Hon.
Alvin Bronson, the oldest male resi-
dent of 0swego, has just celebrated
his S7th birthday. He is a remarka-
BILE example of mental and physical
preservation, and at the celebration
he received and entertained many
callers. Mr.. Bronson was 6 years old
when George Washington was elected
president. He has voted for every
democratic candidate for president
since Thomas Jefferson's time. Under
the state constitution Of 1921 he was
elected one of the four state senators
from the Fifth district, including
Oswego county, and drew and served
the two-year term. In 1880 he was
selected state senator, and served the
full term. He is the only survivor of
the senate and the national and state
governments Of 1923 and 1924, when
he served one term, and the only liv-
ing political contemporary Of his
second term is Judge Henry A. Fos-
ter, of Rome, N. Y, who, however, is
a much younger man. Mr.. Bronson
is 10 years older than Thurlow Weed,
and his memory Of political affairs is
almost as keen as MIR. Weeds. He
was considerably the senior of most of
the men associated with him in poll
tical life, and has seen a long line Of
his distinguished associates file by in
to the misty land of shadows. He
was a year younger than Daniel Web.
ster and three years younger than
Henry Clay, and the entire political
career Qfmany eminent mentor ex-
ample, VIM. Il. Seward-has passed
under his view. In 1913, as
commander of a battery of four guns,
he assisted in the defense of Qswego
against the British, and in the follow
ing year, when the English captured
the place, he was taken prisoner aud
transported to Canada, but was soon
released by the termination of the war.
He was naval and military storekeeper
at 0swego when captured, and his
then clerk, Carlos Cotton, is still liy-
Ing in Toledo. Ohio. MI. Bronson
was till age prevented one Of the most
prominent business men Of 0swego,
being engaged in lake transportation.
He still takes an active and apprecia.
tive interest in all our commercial
affairs, is seen down greet every day
in good weather, and frequently on
change, His conversation is rich In
"Reminiscences of American and Euro
pean politics sad social customs and
changes, and he is equally epnyersant
with all current affairs. He expects
to live to round out his century, and
he probably will.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

the Natchez, frequently mentions the
Ancancas as allies Of the Natchez, and
cites Charlevoix for historic detail.
"LiDguist' convicts himself of igno-
rance Of French as we'll as of enth-
biography. If Charlevoix had pro-
nounced the A-kan-sa emphasis on
second syllable) he would have writ
ten it A-kin.se or A-kain-se. not
Arkansa. The natives Of the state
OF Arkansas come nearer than others
to the correct pronunciation in saying
Arkansaw-naturally, as English
speakers, emphasizing the first syl-
liable: Strictly, the pronunciation
should be Ar-kan-sah-emphasis. if
any, on the last syllable-''a" final.
broad or second sound of the vowel.
And this is the precise pronunciation
Of every educated Frenchman to-day.
| could cite numerous authorities,
did l suppose you would afford me
space. "Linguist' is unwisely face
tious. Artemus Ward did" spelling
far better. T. NJ.
New York, Tuesday, May Is, 1880.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
Foreign MlIIers for Cincinnati.

N. Y, Special to Cincinnati Enquirer.
About sixty millers and representa-
tlves OF milling interests in England.
Ireland aud Scotland arrived in the
steamship B%ottoonea, and will start
for cincinnati tomorrow morning to
attend the International Miller's ex.
position, which is to be opened there
on the 3lst. A party of millers from
Germany arrived in this city not long
ago and proceeded to Cincinnati.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICE,

80 AahN
MEMPHIS. Tenn, May 30. $780,
Light movement is reported in
financial circles, money being easy.
A demand prevails for all productive
or solvent securities, and the same are
quite strong with few offering. An
illustration Of the situation is the fact
that Bluff City insurance stock, here
tefore quoted at n, has had bidders
at IS within the past few days, the
same being declined with thanks.
Other securities are equally strong,
bat little mercantile paper offers, and
discount rates remain steady at 6 to 10
per cent, being the rate outside Of
banking circles.
Exchange rules steady at ] to / dis
count for eastern cotton bills, and lc
premium for checks on New York.
New Orleans rates are par selling and
I off buying.
The telegram from London, last
night, quotes bullion silver at 50 1-16d
per ounce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

ibsofwhites, 9K@9Nc; crushed. e~ranuiated
and pulyerized, l0K@l0Nc cut loaf lie;
open kettle yellow, S@9c.
OOFFEE-Fair to choice lax TO lsc
according to quality.
HIDES-Dry flint, No. l., Is; No. g,
l6ci dry salt do, loo; green, No. 2, l2Hc;
DO salted, 7@8c; market unsettled; tallow,
b@5Hc; beeswax, 20c.
LEATHER-Oak sole, 5000; hem-
lock, 28@S2G harness, S6GS8c; skirting,
Sb@S7ci French calf, $4,000 per dozen;
domestic cali, $4,000 per dozen. :
TOBACC0--Pe ID 42H@6Oc.
SALT.-Per Dbl, 81 rs per a or dray
load; orders 81 IS sacks 81 3O@l co for
course and ane. Rock salt &c per pound.
BAGGING-k arket quiet; on orders.
flax, &c per yard; jute, l0X@11c ties;
" 1908 per bundlei twine, l2c per
pound
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
Attachment Notice.

No. 4470-Before ]. s, Galloway. 7 p cr
Shelby county, Tenn.-L. Hawthorn 4 Co,
VS.. Geo. O. Ware. W.
N this cause an attachment having been
i sued out under section 1855 OF the Code Of
Tennessee, and returned levied upon tSs
property of tie defendant, and affidavit hay.
ing been made that defendant is indebted to
the plaintiff. in the sum Of 1924, due by
d Co. and paid by them and not repSid
and that the claim is just, and thai
the defendant is a nonresident of the
state OF Tennessee; 1t is therefore ordered
said defendant make his PERSONAL anu
pearance before me on the 22d day Of ,june
1880. at II o'clock m, at my office, Ma q
Madison street, Memphis, Tenn. and defend
said attachment suit within The time nrs.
by law, or the ssMs Will be proceadeS
with eT,parte; and tRat a copy Of this order
be published sn9ea week for four weeks in
Hhls'the 18th day Of May, 1850.
bS "a ~ 10 j. IS. GALLOWAY 7 ID
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

chuck full o grease. Wait, hol' on;
why, bless my stars, eff my mouf AIM
right greasy too! Well, we'll, well
| wonder eff did git up and cat dat
Poss1m while | was sleepl must "a
done i'll j must "a done i'll Well.
all | got to say is dis. EFF | did eat
dat possum, he sets lighter on my
stomach and GIBBS me less consolation
dan any possum as | eber eat sence
was born"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
Attachment Notice.

Before Thos. Fleming, Justice Of tho nooo,
L, f.. dip0chiO, ''
thts cause an attachment having been
4 sued out under section 1856 Of the code ol
tennessee, and returned levied upon Inc
ing been made that defendant is indebted h
the plaiRtif in the sum Of 1890. due nv
account and that the claim is Just, and that
the defendant is a nonresident Of Tie State oi
Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that said
defendant make bis Persopal appearance be-
fore me on the SISt day OF June 1880,
at my oiiee, No. 80 Madison street, In
thq. city Of Memphis, TeRpessee, and defend
said attachment spil within the time pre-
seribed by law. or the same will be proceeded
with eX-parte; and that a copy of this order
DO published once aweek for four weeks "a lie
Public Ledger.
This the 18th day Of Nay, 1850,
68 IA so Sc THOS, RLEt1ING. i. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
YELLOW Fever.

It is confidently asserted that this
frightful disease can be prevented BY
the use of Warmers Safe Kidney and
Liver Cure, in connection with War
ner's Safe Pills. 1t is a blood poison,
keep the blood pure, this disease
will not exist. These remedies keep
the blood flterers, the kidney and
liyer,'in healthy action.
Sold wholesale by S. Mansfield &
Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
The True Origin of Arkansas
Editor New Work Times.k

Editor New Work Times.h
When a man switches before the
public such a tail, | beg pardon, suit
to his name as "Linguist Of the bu-
reau Of anthology of the Smithsonian
institution, Washington, District of
Columbia" ordinary people expect
him to be accurate as we'll as dog
matte. The "linguist' aforesaid sig,
nally errs in reference both to the
photography and pronunciation of the
name of tho state of Arkansas. No
Frenchman ever wrote "Arkansa;" no
Frenchman ever emphasized or would
emphasize the second syllable The
name is taken from a tribe of Indians
known to the French explorers of the
great Louisiana territory as the
Ancansas. The M in Ancansas
was naturally changed into the
liquid "r" by English speaking
people. And the "r" was not
put in by ignorants to give the "a"
the continental sound. C~harlevoix.
the most voluminous of the %"eaFly
French chroniclers,' always STYLES
the tribe of Indians which gave name
to the state the Ancansas. Chateau
BRAND in his beautiful romance Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

The LEDGER Job Printing Office
and Book Bindery, 10 Madison, exc
cutes everything in their line as neat
and cheap as any house. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
Attachment Notice.

Before j. M. Coleman, j. P. for Shelby coun-
y, Tenn.-W. II, Horton Il Co. vs.. o. I.
Stephens.
IN this cause an attachment having been
4 sued out under Section 91 Ofthe code OF
Tennessee, and returned levied upop
the property Of the defendant, and
affidavit having been made that de-
PENDANT is indebted to the plaintiff in the
sum Of sl96.3l, due by account, and tbat
the claim is just, and that the defendant "a a
nonresident Of the State OF Tennessee;
IL is therefore ordered that the said defend
ant make his personal appearance before me
on the @th day, Of June, 1880, at my
Tennessee, and defend said attach
ment suit within the time prescribed
by law, or the same will be pro-
coded with ex,parte; and that a copy Of this
order be published once q week for four sue
cossiye weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 18th day Of May, 1880.
H@NR i'm, COLEMAN, j.. p.