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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
TO THE VOTERS
of Jefferson County,
WEST VIRGINIA.
NOTICE is hereby given that Polls will
~ be opened ut the different places at
voting in this county, on the
Tuesday after the LIST Monday in
November. 1880.


November, 1880,
(thc 2nd day of the month"; FOR the re-
ccption of votes for the following named
officers, viz
Electors Of President and yice-Prcsi-
den: OF the United States for the term of
four years from the 9TH day Of March,
1891.
A Representative of tho 2nd Congress
siOnal District Of this State. IN the next
Congress Of the United States.
The following arc the Counties compo-
sing said District, viz -
Barbour, Berkeley, Grant. Hampshire,
Hardy, jefferson, Marion, Mineral, Mo-
nOngalia, Morgan, Pcndlcton, Pocahon-
tas, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Thicker,
Upshur, and Webster.
The following are the places Of voting
and the names Of the Commissioners APP
pointed by the Court
CHARLESTOWN DISTRICT.
At CharlcstOwn-F. j. Manning, JOS
eph Trapncll, u. +. Lciscnring.
Wflt>hire's School IIouse-Moses w.
Burr, l.. J.. Wager, ID. II. Wiltshire.
osBURN DISTRICT.
At KabIctown-Georgc Harris, Thomas
+. Woodward, Caleb Burns.
At Summit Point-R. V. Shirley, n. n.
Willis, u. Il. iIaines.
MIDDLEwAY DISTRICT.
At MiddIeway-A. NJ. Evans, JoeiaIi
Watson, Peter Bowers.
At the School House near T.eeiowu-I.
II. Strider, Daniel GetzcnJaDncr, Mere
dith Helm.
POTOMAC DISTRICT.
At hepherdstOwn-E. g.. ~. Herr,
David BilImyer, John II. Zittlc.
At Browns Shop. w. Hendricks,
James u. Osbourn, j. l.. ConIcy.
SHEPHERD DISTRICT.
At hcpherdstOwn--wm.J j. Knott, q.
NJ. Bc,tzbooyer, Geo. w. Chase.
At DunicIdk-James w. Glenn, &. l..
Barnhart, John -. HeGarry.
BOLIVAR DISTRICT.
James y. SmallgoOd.
At HaIltOVn-W. w. Rockenbaugb,
Geo. Koonce, i. W. Rider.
HARPER'S FERRY DISTRICT.
At Harper's Ferry--L. A. Montague,
Geo. w. Green, James Conway.
At Manning's school IIouse--Geo. w.
Bryant, John MeGTaw, John W. Grove.
Given under my hand, August 81,
1880.
THOMAS 4. MOORE,
Clerk County Court.
September 4, 1850. 9w
Free Press and Spirit copy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
HOOP SKIRTS,
at NELSHANS'.

c5"The best Fair Toiics, Tnvigorators,
Restorcrs, and Pomadcs, are Lyons Ka-
thairon, DR.. Swayne'S Hair Color and
Remover, Halls SiciIian Hair Remover,
Ayers Hair Vigor, Carboline, Cosmo-
line, Vaselinc, Bandalinc and Chalfant's
Coco Cream. These articles are of the
most approved kird, not coloring but
giving rich gloss to the hair, Kidding it
of all dandrutf and producing new
growth where it has fallen Off. Sold by
X. l.. MaSrudcr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Magistratc.

MIR. Zittlc-We take the liberty of an
Uu nouncing Mr.. ID. c. ADAMS as a cam
didatc for Justice of the Peace in Potomac
District. Mr.. \. having served as con-
stable for several years and lately Emu.
merator of census in said District; no one
will question his entire fitness and quail
ficatiOn for said position, and will be sup
ported by MANY VOTERS.
Aug. IS, 1880. If
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SPECIAL n o L | G Z.
A CARD.

To all who arc suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, Nc, l
will send a recipe that will cure you,
FREE OF CHARGE. This great RENE
DIV was discovered by missionary III
South America. Send self-addreSsed
envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH L. iNMAN,
Station ID, New York City. Apr. 4-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For MAGISTRATE.

MIR. EDITOR-Please announce Mr..
lll ID. :. RENTCH as 4 candidate for
Magistrate in Shepherd District. He has
had considerable experience in the Office,
and has proven himself to be one of the
most competent in the county, both in
his Office and the county court, and we
feel that we cannot dispense with his SER
vices. MANY VOTERS.
kur IF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Circuit Judge.

AIR. EDITOR-Now that the Democrat
1l ic party is called upon to select per-
son to put in the Office recently filled so
ably by Judge llogc, the friends of 10
SEPT TRAPNELL, Esq, of Charles
town, recognize in him man worthy to
bc the Judges successor, and will hearth
ly support him for the position.
DEMOCRAT.
AuT Il 1880 IT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11

Just received by Baker S Billmyer, a
fine lot of Carpeting of the latest styles.
Just received and for sale Il large lot Of
Cocoa Mats at Baker & Billmycr's.
Just received by Baker Il Billmycr q
large stock of Boots an% Shoes.
A fine assortment of Oil Cloths just re-
ceived by Baker and Billmyer.
Wanted, Carpet Rags ut Baker ~ Bill
mvnr's
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For MAGISTRATE.

MR.. Editor-Pleasc announce Mr.. WIN.
III RlGlITSTlNE as a candidate for re-
election to the office of Magistrate in Po-
tomac District. Mr.. X. has had considera-
bic experience in the office, and the posi-
ton could not be better filled.
MANY VOTERS.
Anm- Is IL
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Circuit Judge.

MIR. Editor-lt being understood, as we
ltl believe it is, that Mr.. Travers declines
90 accept the nomination for the position
If Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit,
and it being understood that Jefferson
county is entitled to the same, ". l..
WILSON, Esq, will be urged for that
position by his numerous friends.
JEFFERSON COUNTY.
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For Magistrate.

DUFFIELDs, w. Va.
MIR. ZlTTLE-IIaving ut last obtained
hl the consent of Mr.. ADAM LINK,
please announce him Is a candidate for
Magistrate in Potomac District. lie is
well qualified for the Office and will be
supported by MANY VOTERS:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11

cB" Razors, Pocket Mirrors, Pistols,
Cartridges, Violins, Guitar and Bango
Strings, sold by II. l.. Magrudcr.
~" \ large lot of Playing Cards and
Indeliblc Ink, for sale by X. i. Magru-
der.
~" GLASS.-A large lot of Window
Glass for sale cheap for cash by X. l..
Magruder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Assessor.

ITO THE VOTERS OF JEFFERSON
L COUNTG-We announce CHARLES
III. TRAIL for Assessor for the second
assessment district of Jefferson county.
lie has been good and truSty Ollicer,and
we hope that the voters will still retain
him in office. MANY VOTERS.
July3, 1880. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
Administrators Notice.

THE undersigned Administrator of the
L Estate of Miss SALLIE MELVIN,
deceased, notifies all persons indebted to
make immediate payment, and all persons
having claims against the estate TO pre-
sent them properly authenticated for set
Element. GEO. w. LICKLIDER,
Administrator.
Scnt. 4 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11

Is AGENTS AND CANNASSERS
make from $25 10 $50 per week selling
goods for f. q. RlDEOUT & CO., 10 Bar
clay Street, New York. SEMI for their
Catalogue and terms. Aug. p. 80. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Sheriff.

7 RESPEC FULLY present myself as
/ candidate before the people for the Of
flee of Sheriff Positively no connection
with the eight year riders or third term
crS." GEORGE II. FLAGG.
CharleStown, June 26, 1880. If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For State Senator.

We are authorized tOannomcc the Hon.
G. T.. BUTLER candidate for rc-noml-
uation for State Senator, for this District,
subject to the decision OF the Democratic
Senatorial Convention. Juncl2-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For MAGISTRATE.

MIR. EDITOR-Please announce Mr..
MJACOB FERRELLS as Il candidate
for Magistrate in Potomac District. He
will be supported by
July u. MANY VOTERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Constable.

WE arc authorized to announce Mr..
w HENRY +. CAMERON, of Shop
herd district, as n candidate for rc-elcc-
ton to the Office of Constable. lie will
Unsupported by MANY VOTERS.
Sent IL 1850 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
| No. | Bull, 2ycars old;
7 head of HOGS;

Iron Axle Wagon,
No. Wood Axle Wagon for four
Horses,
] onc-horsc Wagon,
= Drills one of which Is new,
Buggy RakcS,
! Hay and Fodder Cutter,
2ncw Osburn Mowers only run ono
season,
/ good Cook Stove and utensils,
double AMI single shovel Flows, , three
horse Plows in good order, four-corncr
Harrow, | thrcc-corncr Harrow, wagon
Gearing for four horses, Plow Gearing
far four horses, 4 lIOuScns, Brides and
Collars, | siX-horsc Line, double and treb-
lie Trees, single Trees, pair Shclvings,
Forks, Rlkcs, Mattocks, Hoes, 2Grain
Cradles, = sets single Harness, new one
horse Sleigh, 2 sets Fly Nets, I Wind
mill, pair Sprcaders, and many other
articles too tedious to cnumcratc.
TERMS-A credit of ten months will
be given on all sums over $40, the pur-
chaser giving note and approved sccuri-
ty, the notes to bear interest from date,
but if paid promptly ut maturity the In
terest will be RENTED. Sums OF SO and
under the cash will DC required No
property To be removed until settled for.
Sale to commence at 10 4. NJ.
l.. j. BAILEY.
Geo. McGlincy, Auctionccr.
Sept. !, 1850. 2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For MAGISTRATE.

MIR. EDITOR-Please announce Mr.. L.
Un w. LATIMER rs candidate for Mag
istratc in Shepherd District. lie will 0e
supported by MANY VOTERS.
Julv RI II
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nlarrlnGes.

August 25th 1880, at the residence of
Mr.. Houseworth, by the Rev. J. II. Da-
wilson, Mr.. SAMUEL i. WILSON to
Miss MOLLIE Il. SLAUGHTER, both
of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
Dr. Whittier, OF Pittsburgh. Pa

1t is well known, has for many years
stood at the head of the profession in his
speciality. all chronic and blood diseases
nervous prostration and all disastrous
consequences. See his card in another
column. Read his works and judge for
yourself. June Fly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Sheriff.

T HEREBY announce myself as cam
L didate for the Sheriilalty, with Col.
VIM. \. Morgan and j. Garland Hurst as
Deputies. ~
JOHN STROTHER MOORE.
Aup II II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Assessor.

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself
L as candidate for the office of Assessor
in Jefferson county.
X. a. ALEXANDER.
July 10. 1880. u
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For Magistrate.

WE arc authorized to announce JO-
w SEPT NJ. STON EBRAkE RaS 4 can
didate for Magistrate in Potomac District.
Aur 0S 1870 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For MAGISTRATE.

M r. Editor-Please announce Mr.. JNO.
Ill NJ. ENGLE as candidate for Magis-
trate i'll Shepherd District. He is well
qualified for the Office, and will he sup
ported by MANY VOTERS.
Augl4 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

The Shenandoah Valley Railroad is now Sep
TENDER 9th, 1880 huilt and in active operation
from Hagerstown, Ma.yland, TO Milford, Warren
county, Virginia, (76 mi!eS) connecting at Mil
ford with q daily line of Stages to and from
Luray.
G.. II. DUGDALE,
Gen'l Passenger Agent.
JOSEPH II. SANDS, Superintendent
Sept. IL, 1850. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For the Legislature.

MIR. EDITORIALS the county canvass
III is being gradually opened up, we re-
spcctfully suggest the name of Capt. IA
COB 5. MELVIN for reelection to the
lower branch of the State Legislature:
Capt. Melvin has been 4 true and tried
representative, is honest and capable,aLd
we believe has the confidence OF the peo-
pie of the county. ,
MANY VOTERS.
J,I,. IN 1890 II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For President of the
County Court.

AIR. EDITOR-Please announce Col. K.
MI W. BAYLOR as candidate for re-
election to the office of President OF the
County Court. His valuable services III
the management of our County ahailS
cannot be dispensed with. e
hllN 2l u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For the Legislature.

AIR. EDITOR-PlelSc announce The
nl name OF w. III. II. LEWIS as a candi-
date for reelection to the Legislature.
lie will receive the support of
S.pt4 MANY VOTERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For the Legislature.

AM authorized, by thepcople, to an
| nounce DIR. |. 5. TANNER, as Il can
ddate for election to the House Of Dele
gates, with his consent. -
JEFFERSON.
Sent. 4, 1880, II
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For Prosecuting Attor.
llC'y.

Dir. Editor-PlcaSe announce Mr.. 5.
Il. NELL candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney. lie will be supported by ma
ny voters. SllEPll \.
June 10 III
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
l2l ACRES,

ROOD AND % POLES Of good Lime
stone land. about seven acres Of which Is
in timber. The improvements on said
farm consist of good two-siory stone
Dwelling House, Bank Barn, and other
necessary out-buildings. Also n good
Tenant House. The farm is well water
ed, there being fine spring convenient
to the buildings. Also good fruit, apples,
peaches, pears, &c. This is very desi-
rable farm, near town, easy of access and
so located as to make it a pleasant country
home, worthy the attention Of buyers.
TERMS or SALE-One-third cash on
the day of sale, and the residue in two
equal payments at one and two years,
with interest OF same from day OF sale,
to be evidenced by the bonds Of the pur-
chaser and secured by deed of trust upon
the premises sold.
GEO. VI. BELTZHOOVER,
GEORGE BAYLOR,
J. s. BRAGONIER,
Special Commissioners.
August q, 1880. Nv
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For Prosecuting Attor-
new

N.Y.
MIR. EDITOR-Plcase announce FOR
III REST w. BROWN rs a candidate for
Prosecuting Attorney. His qualifications
as a lawyer eminently fit him for The po-
sitiOn. POTOMAC.
July 81 If
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For the Legislature.

MIR. Editor-FRANK BECKWITll,
III Esq, having consented to become Il
candidate for the Legislature, will be SUP
ported by MANY NOIEhS:
Amn. u. 1850. II
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% ACRES.

The improvements consist of 4 comforta-
bic Dwelling House, with Stable. Corn
Crib, and all necessary out-buildingS,
situated near the MartinsburS road, "a
bout ; miles west OF ShephcrdStown. adj
Joining the lands of j. Thornburg ncr-
ney, Capt. Henry kcrncy, VIM. Fletcher
Kcrney, and Rein Cross. The land j.
well watercd. There is also Well OF ex-
cellent water in the yard. There is also
an excellent Orchard on the land.
Persons desiring Information will please
call on thc~occupant OF the lana, Mr.. pa-
vid Pitznoglc.
TERMS-Onc-third cash on day of sale,
the balance in two cqusl annual pay
mcntS, in one aud two years from day al
sale. \ good and sufficient deed will be-
given when terms are complied with.
GEORGE +. WALKER,
ADRIAN W. IEMEN,
Agents.
Sept. (, 1850. 3w
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Rev. j. u. UUBBAED, RECToE.
Preaching tomorrow in Shepherds
town at 1890 A. NJ, and 7:30 L. Nj
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11

Preaching tomorrow in Shepherds
town at 1890 A. NJ, and 7:30 L. Nj
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
No services tomorrow.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Rev. J. A. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR
Preaching to morrow in Shepherds
town at 1890 a. NJ.
Prayer meeting, Wednesday evening,
SP. NJ.
NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH.
Rev w. G.. EGGLEsrON, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown at 1880 a. Nj. and
Liberty Grove at 3 z. NJ. Glass at 9
a. NJ.
REFORMED CHURCH.
Rev. J. G. BowMAN, PASTOR.
Services in the Lutheran Church at
1890 a. NJ. No service at kerueys-
vile.
M. +. CHURCH.
Rev. ID. q. MILLER, PASTOR.
No Service.
ASBURY NJ. Z. CHURCH, COLD.
REV. H. Il. ELBERT, PASTOR.
Services tomorrow, Sunday, Shep-
herdstown, IL A. NJ. and s =. NJ.
Sacrament the lst Sunday in every
month until further notice.
FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH,
COLORED.
Rev. B. +. Fox, PASTOR.
Preaching tomorrow at Z. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
For Prosecuting Attor-
IlCY.

Mr.. EditOr-Plcasc announce through
the columns of your paper that Mr.. Gle
ON MOORE of Charlestown will be sup
ported for the position of Prosecuting
Attorney, at the coming election, by ma
ny voters. HARPER'S FERRY.
Junel2 If
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate!

THE undersigned Agents for the Heirs
Z of the late james NJ. Walker, deccas-
ed, will offer at public sale to the highest
bidder, in front of the Entler nCtel, In
Shepherdstown, w. Va,
On Saturday, Sept. Is, 1880.
at o'clock, p. NJ, A VALUABLE
TRACT of well improved land, Contain
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-09-11

- A job in standard Calicoes in dress pat
terms of s and 10 yards at 5 cts, per yard. Also
au extra heavy yard wide brown Muslin at 6A
Cts. per yard worth anywhere 5 cents, at Spang-
ler'S Dry Goods Store, Hagerstown, Nd.
-" Do you want good quality of Cord at
IS cents, il so call at 4. YINGLING'S Hagers-
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-25
4 Good WIfe.

A good wife is to a man wisdom,
strength and courage;.a bad one
is confusion, weakness and despair.
No condition is hopeless to n man
where the wife possesses firmncss,
decision and economy. There is
no outward propriety which can
conntcract Incidence. extravaganza
and folly at home. No spirit can
long endure bad influence. Man is
strong, hut his heart is not ada
mant. He needs a tranquil mind,
and especially il he is an intelli.
gent man with n whole head, he
needs Il moral force in the conflict
oflife. To recover his composurc,.
home must he n place Of peace and
comfort. There his soul renewsits
strength, and goes forth with re-
newcl vigor 10 encounterithe la
bors and troubles Of life. But fiat
homo he finds no rest, and is there,
met with bad temper, jealousy and
gloom, and assailcd with COM.
plants aud censures,hop vanishes
and he sinks into despair.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-25
Common Sense IL 4drertisino.

A model advertisement is de,
signed to satisfy the rational de.
mnnd of Il probable customer 10
know what you have got to sell.
The successful advertiser, therefore,
observes these rules: First, he
aims to furnish the information
which the public wants; second,
he aims to reach that part of the
public whose wants he is prepared
TO satisfy; and third, he endeav-
ors to make his information as
easy of acquisition by the public
as possible.
The commonest and hantliest
thing in the American family is
the newspaper, and, rs nearly ali
the shopping proceeds from the
family, from its needs, intelligence,
its tastes, aud its fashions, it fol.
lows that the thoughtful and sue
cessful advertiser approaches the
family by this means. ITc does
not waste his money and his time
in loading his advertising.gun and
shooting it off skyward in the
streets, ut all creation, on the
chance that some willing customer
may be going that way, and may
bc brought down; on the contrary,
he takes account Of the advertis-
ing ammunition which he has on
hand, and loads and points his
gun through the columns Of some
reputable newspaper ut the game
hc wants to hit.
Besides knowing that newspapers
are the best means of advertising
and how to pick out the best news
papers for his purpose, the success.
full advertiser fully appreciates the
importance Of persistent advertis-
ing. Mr.. Bryant used to say that
the great influence of the press de
pends for one thing upon its power
Of iteration. Presenting tho same
subject in many forms, it finally
wins attention and ac1uiesceneo.
Used in this thorough and sys!c-
matte way, the advertising columns
Of the newspapers arc rs useful and
essential to .he merchant, as means
Of telling the public what he has
to sell, us the clerks behind the
counter arc to show his goods
when the people come 10 examine
them.--Aep York. Post.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1880-12-25
The Most .Adroit 1nieres.

The question as to the most dis
tinguishel Of thieves, whether they
be English, French or American,
we think, says u New York paper,
must he decided in favor Of our
rascals. An American profession
al burglar, one who breaks into
lireproofs and ramsacks safes, ,unites
to his boidness u vast amount OF
Ingenuity. When We import a
London thief, he is generally of u
coarse school, and, according to
the Dc Quinccy method of classif-
cation, has $40 fine art in him."
Europeans who have run tho
gauntlet in Paris and London,
on changing their inhabltation to
New York, have thought them
selves secure from robbery because
they supposed themselves fairly ac-
quainted with the ways and meth
ods ofI.ondon and Paris thieves;
but in New York, when their
houses have been ritied two or three
times, they have been forced to
acknowledge the proud supremacy
Of the American thief. The fine
filou, however, still exists in Paris,
and carries on their clevercst tricks
Of prestidigitation. Partisan pa
pers tell us that within the last
three months many of the jewell
ers have lost handsome rings and
precious stones, and lately no less
than n viscount has been caught
in the pilfcring business. His
method Of working was exceeding
ly elegant. Handsomely dressed,
and with a posed and sednte air,
he would ask to see u tray ofrings.
All of Il sudden one would disap-
pear, and his hand would apparent
ly never have been moved. Tho
way it was done WIS this. On lis
arm he carried a bracelet in which
n curious mechanism worked
When he swelled the muscles OF
his biceps, trigger would work
which would throw out a fine steel
spring covered at its extremity
with bird lime. AS soon as all OBJ.
ject was touched, the spring would
fly up his arm again, and the ring
or diamond would be sent up the
sleeve out of sight. NIanyjewelers
the United States generally'have
cases constructed so that the rings
cannot be moved. Still, with all
the ingenuity Of the French thief,
as has been described, his Ameri-
can brother in rascality can give
him or any other scoundrel points
in the business.