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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-12-08

! countries ae improving
The ordinary revenue. from all sources. for the
fiscal year eIsfed June 80 $50
fiOm customs. SO 30 OIL 80
From internal ......... 12i OO9, ,S73 r.
Erom sales of public 1Ol6.5OG -
From tax on circulation and depoS-
i;s Of National Banks.-.............- 7.0l4,g1 a
Prem repayment OF Interest By Pa
cine Railroad Companies. i.7o7, ,si7 Is
From sinking fuad for Pscific Rail-
road 7s662l -
From customs fees, fines, penalties,
I.l4s. 500 10
From fees-consular, letters-pstent
and lands zsS7Oe9 90
From proceeds of sales of Govern
ment property -, clio 20
From pr0nts coinage, etc.--........ % Is5 7s
FROM revenues OF the District OF Co
lumbia. ISO9, i69 20
From miscellaneous sources.....-.... 40oo, o,603 -
otal ordinary 52s6IO 9s
The ordinary expenditures for the same period
For civil peflseS..........-....sI Il, ,6ss o5S =
For foreign LII 80 ~
For 5,945, i57 09
For pension- including sia. .Sil, ,O25 20
arrearS of pensions. 56777,la n
For sthe military establishment, in
Guiding river and harbO- improve
ments and arsenals...... .... ... . 1l6,gls, -
For the naval establishment includ-
ing, vessels, machinery, and i'm
provements at navy yards-......... lS ssG, ,9sI a
For miscellaneous expenditures in-
Guiding public buildings, light
houses, aud collecting the revenue 34,53l,6gI 90
For expenditures on account of the
District of COlumba......... 32723sl 6s
For interest on the public debt....- a5 75E575 II
For premium oh bonds purchased. 2,79s,}20 -
Total orSsnary expenditures. ,6i2957 ~
Leaving surplus revenue of.......s o., 65s 20
Which, with an amount drawn from
the cash balance in the Treasury.
of S,OSi 4st 2l
,ft-i > :, - - :,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-08-07

Wheeling was pitted against him and
surprising though it was there suddenly
appeared a boom for him that took every
thing by storm and resulted i'm the noini-
nation of O'8rien on the first ballot by
majority of nearly 100.
ltwas now midnight and a portion of
the Convention wanted to adjourn but
majority would not have it, and the nom
nations for Attorney General were call
ed for.
A young and elegantly dressed clerical
looking gentleman by the name OF HogS
took the stand and proceeded to noml-
nate +. w. Wilson, Attorney General.
The Convention was in humor for speak
inr and what was evidently intended by
U0ry for his greatest effort, was merely
n magnificent exhibition of lung power,
by Uogg in trying to be heard and by the
convention in overwhelming him by
noise and confusion. 1t is unnecessary to
state that the convention succeeded. AZ
ter this nomination. the Convention be-
was had to 9 O'Clock Thursday morning.
At o'clock the Convention rcassembled
and Immediately proceeded To work. The
nominations for Attorney General were
continued and the following persons were
placed before the convention. l.. w
Wilson, II. l.. Brown and G. c, Watts of
Kanawha county; w. +. Lively of Lewis
county and John w. Kennedy of Ohio
county. The ballot was Immediately
proceeded with. Before the result was
announced, it appearing evident to all
that Watts had Il majority Of the dele
gates, and the other candidates were
Withdrawn and the rules were suspended
and the nomination of Watts made by ac-
clamatiOn.
The Convention Immediately proceed
ed to the election OF Il Judge of the SUI
premc Court. Samuel Woods of Barbour
county and Themes G.. Green Of jefferson
county, were placed in nomination but
before the call of counties was completed
the name of Mr.. Woods was Withdrawn
and Green nominated by reclamation.
For Superintendent of Free Schools, 3.
l.. Butcher, of Randolph county, L. NJ.
Marshal of Kanawha county, j. w. john
son, of Pendlcton county, and j. w.
IIough of Brook county, were placed be-
fore the convention. The roll was called
ana the last County nearly reached when
the Counties began 20 change TO Butcher
until lie had nearly all the delegates and
then the other candidates were withdrawn
one after another till there was no candi-
dates left but Butcher and lie was uomi-
mated by reclamation.
For Electors ut large +. G.. Cracraft OF
Wheeling and W. l.. Wilson of Jefferson
county were chosen by acclamation. 1t
was now nearly one o'clock in the day
and the delegates were anxious to get
away for home, 80 resolutions of thanks
to the people OF Martinsburg, to the tenn
porary and to the permanent officers of
the Convention were adopted hurriedly,
and with cheers for the entire tickcs and
the Democratic party of West Virginia
the Convention was declared adjourned
without day.
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COMMUNICATED.
GLENGARY, BERKELEY Co., w. Va,

GLENGARY, BERKELEY Co., w. Va, !
Aug. 2nd, 1880.
Dear Register am now located at
the little village OF Gauotown, but !
date my letter from my post office al
dress, fearing that the name Of my home
might lead some of my friends to think
had gone to no town. When | was
teaching here six years ago, Ganotown
consisted of one dwelling, a church and
a school house, with population OF SIX
persons. Now We have four dwellings,
a population Of twenty persons,a church,
a school-housc, a store in the village,
conducted by Mr.. Algernon Barney, and
another store about fourth of mile
north of the village, kept by Mr.. John
w. Kettcring, and both merchants are
doing a fair business.
The summer has been quite dry, mp
10 tWo weeks ago, when we had super
abundance of moisture, and furthermore
wind than We could reasonably enjoy.
Politics are warming up little. The
Grecnbackers have "Weaver and
Chambers Club" here, with Mr.. David
Mason for President. The Republicans
and Democrats are taking things as
coolly as they can, considering this is
the middle ofdog-days, while the third
party" is furnishing the whooping.
We have "String Baud, known
as the ''Ganotown Orchestra led by
Mr.. John w. ketterng, author of a
piece of music entitled "The Ganotown
March" and which is said, by competent
Judges, to be q creditable composition.
The Orchestra gave very pleasant
picnic several weeks ago, which drew
together several hundred persons.
We had pleasant call few days
ago, from Mr.. Joseph Ii. Wageley, our
old neighbor of Horace's Gap, whom
we were pleased to see looking so well.
You can say to any OF the Jefferson
county farmers who may want to invest
in cheap lands, without going thous-
and miles to find it, just come up here,
and will take pleasure in taking them
around to see several farms which |
know are for sale.
There is just as good soil to be found
in this valley, as eau be found in many
ofthe western States, and it is not held
at extravagant prices either.
ran down to my old home in Jeffer-
son, last week, and staid day or two
among nay old friends, passing the time
very pleasantly.
Promising TO write soon again, re-
main your old friend,
TEMPTAR
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COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor-The atmosphere in por
tons Of our town is very offensiye-es-
peclally in the eyenings-in consequence
Of the filthy condition of some of the
back alleys and Of some other nuisances
which, if not attended to in time, will
certainly engender disease here before
the end OF the dog days
So | suggest that some OF the corpor-
ate authorities should forthwith make
a tour OF inspection through the place
with view to the prompt correction OF
the evils complained Of; for really their
Offence is rank and smells to Heaven. y
Another matter Mr.. Editor, ought to
be attended TO by the Mayor and magis
trates, to promote the comfort and pre-
serve the character Of our town, and
that is to prevent the congregating OF
disorderly persons within its corporate
limits, particularly on the main street,
where they habitually occupy the pave
ments and make night hideous with their
boisterous conduct and shocking pro-
family.
The present town council was elected
mainly upon the ground Of its members
agreeing to make no charge for their
official services. Bat if they continue
10 tolerate tho above mentioned moi
some and noisy nuisances, their serving
for nothing and finding themselves, will
result in beng a very costly experiment
10 this community.
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COMMUNICATED.
HoRACg's Gar, July 81, 1850.

HoRACTS GAP, July 81, looV
Mr. Editor-I will venture to give
you few items from this place as |
have not seen any news from our village
published for some time.
Mr.. Joseph II. Wageley has been inn
proving his residence little, for he has
to keep little in advance OF bis neigh
boIs.
Mr.. Roberts tried this morning 10
spoil his hand, by hitting it with an axe.
Campbell Roberts, little son OF Mr..
James J.. Roberts, fell down the hatch
way in Bakers mill, some two weeks
ago, and received severe injuries. DR..
Logic gave him professional attention,
and he is now in a fair way TO recover.
Mrs. Alex. New conner, with her son
and daughter, Mr.. Edward Newcomer
and Miss Annie Newcomer, of CulpcP-
per, Va. are visiting the family of Mr..
John Blue. Mr.. BENZ Gorrell, of Lex
ington, Va, is also visiting his mother,
Mrs. T. GorrelI, and other relations in
this vicinity.
MT. ana AlTS. hIdII, diu MISS AhlIS
Granger of Baltimore, are visiting the
family Of Mr.. James l.. Roberts, at the
mill.
Mr. Charles J. Custer is teaching a
private school at the "Gridiron Acade
N.Y." and has i very good school | I'M
dcrstaud We wish Charley much sue
cess in his calling.
Mr.. II. G. Evans, Tcmpar Senior, OF
Ganotown, Berkeley Co, paid flying
visit to this vicinity this week. He
looks as if the air of the mountain
agreed very well with him.
Miss George Stridcr is at home for
vacation, having spent the school term
in Winchester, Virginia.
Miss Anna Jones who has so success
fully conducted the school at the Grid
iron Academy" last term, is visiting
among her friends in this vicinity.
TEMPLAR, Jr
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COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor-Would you permit us
space in your valuable paper. to return
our sincere and most devoted thanks to
numerous friends OF our Chnrch, the As
bury NJ. E. Church, who responded so
heartily to our committees who were out
with their subscription papers, Wien
trying to get mp q dinner on the 22d OF
July, 1850. When our committees had
made their returns and had reported,we
found that many of our white friends
had given very literally, whose names
would be too numerous TO mention in
this note of credit. But we would say,
among the prominent gifts to our dinner
on that day, was splendid lamb as any
county in the State of West Virginia
I could produce; and that accompanied by
a gallon OF the best old wine. They
were given by Mr. Henry Shepherd TO
Jordan Norris, who was one of the COM
mittee.
So we the committees OF the church
we represent, commend TO you all, the
expression of our protOundest acknowl'
edgement that entities you 10 our warm
est regard; and We shall add to our OBJ
legations lasting gratitude at the
| Throne of Grace, and AS trustees tor the
church, we sign our names below -
VIM. johnson, Benz. Bransom, Jor-
dan Norris, JAS. Robinson, ST.; Lewis
Robinson, Jno. McChan, Henry Me-
kinny, Miles Norris, j. w. Seibert, III.
Il. Ebert, Pastor.
Jordan Norris drinks Mr.. III. Ship
herds health as follows:-''May his sons
be as plants grown up in their youths
may his daughters be as corner stones,
polished after the similitule of a palace;
may his gamers be full, ailording all
manner OF stores: that his sheep may
bring forth thousands and tens OF thous-
ands in his fields; and may his horses
be strong TO labor; Amen. q
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COMMUNICATED.

\ DAsTARDLY TRICK.-Until this time
the place which is called Browns Cross
ING has always been considered quiet
place. As general thing we have always
had preaching every Sunday and prayer
meeting ut night, but it was the wish OF
the members to change the meeting and
have 1t in the morning rs the nights were
too short To hold their meetings, and by
making this change they have almost
broke the hearts of some OF the young
men, having no place to 60 they have am
pie time 10 commit their depredations,
such rs building fences across the road.
Such young men who are so base to conf
nit such acts ought to be caught and pun
ished and any who will do such things on
Sunday nights have very little respect for
themselves. WATCUFUL.
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be bestowed as a reward for, so-called,
party services; the ermine must be kept
out of politics. 1t is no Argument, that
a candidate can make good stump
speech. The very best circuit judge In
the State is Judge Melvin of Wheeling;
and although he is thought to be a re-
publican, yet he is so impartial and free
minded that we doubt if any one has
ever inquired into his politics. A really
good Judge does not think about any
body or anything, except to ascertain
what the law is and how to apply it.
JUNIUS.
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COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. Editor-I write to enclose you
two dollars for my subscription to the
Register. l hope the gentleman who
signs himself "Junius" will continue to
write for the Register as what he says
is to the point and is invariably true.
In my opinion the readers of your pa
per are under lasting obligations to him
and | have taken notice that he is the
only man who seems to be independent
enough to express his own opinions and
preferences. He is the kind of men we
stand in need of as he is willing to in
form himself on business that deeply in
terests his fellow man and it is very
plain TO see that he cannot be intimida-
ted or hushed up when he considers that
he is right about matter.
There are many democrats in this
part of the county that are sorry to hear
that the Hon. Chas. J. Faulkner was
not nominated at Mar,insburg. | for
one intend 10 remember the men that
voted against him, he is the old war
horse and was fully entitled to the I'M
divided support of this county. l
think also that Mr. Joseph McMurran
would have made a better Superinten-
dent of Free Schools than that young
man they have nominated. | saw him
(Mr. ButcheD and | judge him not to
be much over twenty one years OF age.
A man must have experience before he
can perform the duties of such a place
as the head of our school system.
intended to express my views on
other topics but my letter will take up
too much of your valuable paper.
RIPON.
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Buggies! Carriages
VEHICLES (! ~
OF EVERY Descriptions
The Best Variety Of Buggies, Carriages,
and Vehicles generally, ever offered
to the people, and less in price.

desire to call the attention Of the cih-
zens Of Berkeley and surrounding couH-
ties to the fact, that have on banda
large and elegant supply Of family car
riages, buggies, rockaways, jenny linds,
aud other styles OF. vehicles, aIso wagons
Of all kinds aud descriptions, which am
selling lower than other dealers In my
line. either for cash, on time, or Ia ex-
change for horses, country produce, or
second-hand carriages. ask attention
TO these terms rs they are more liberal
than carriage makers usually offer. Times
arc hard and money scarce, but 4 want
my friends and customers to know, tisnf,
nevertheless, they eau supply themselves
with carriages. n tttf<
Persons In want Of old carriage wbcrIs
to fix up their Iasrket wagons, or 10 1,skc
temporary wagons, will find at Hy facto-
ry any kind they may desire, some Of them
very good and viii last a long time for
such purposes. -
Repairing promptly done as usual. Give
me a call, If you want anything In my
line; it viii not be my fault v we don't
deal. WH. y. GEyEk.
Martinsburg, July Is, $50. ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-08-07

SUICIDE on THE GRAVE OF a De
CEASED WFE.-Mr. John L. Erpen
beck, the proprietor Off grocery store
at Eager and'Valley streets, committed
suicide about one o'clock Saturday af-
teruoon by shooting himself with a pis-
tol on the grave of his wife, in Holy
Cross Cemetery, on The Hartford road,
near the city limits The circumstances
of the act were peculiarly sad and dis
tressng. Mrs. Erpenbcck died about
two months ago, leaving one child, a
boy, tour years old Her husband, who
was greatly attached TO her, was over
come by grief at her loss, and has since
manifested symptoms Of great depres-
sion of spirits, though lis miad was
perfectly clear and he attended TO his
business as usual. lie had been in the
habi. of paying frequent visits 10 the
grave of his wife, bearing flowers for
It's decoration Saturday, shortly be-
fore one o'clock =. NJ, he entered the
cemetery and spoke TO the keeper, say
ing that he wonld like TO have the deed
of the lot which he had purchased
there. The keeper replied that he
would have to 60 TO the trustees tor
that. Mr.. Erpenbeck then went to-
wards his loi, which is between the
keepers house and the chapel, near the
main drive and about 200 yards from
the entrance gate. About one o'clock
pistol shots were heard by persons in
the cemetery, but no notice was taken
OF them, as firiug is not unusual in that
vicinity by idle persons Near two
o'clock two ladies walking in the Gene
terry discovered the body in kneeling
posture over the grave of his wife.
They at first thought the man was in
prayer, but on approaching the spot
fond that lie was dead. Blood was
still flowing from two wounds in the
neck aud one in the breast near the
heart. The ladies gave the alarm and
assistance soon arrived. Justice Bon
sal, Of Baltimore CO., whose Office IS at
barley Park, close by, was notified and
summoned jury Of inquest. a piece
of paper was found in his vest pocket,
partly exposed, SO as TO attract atten-
ton, on which was written the follow
ing lines Dear Katie, / love you so,
and will be with you before night"
A few lines were written indistinctly
and hastily, closing with the words
80! my Cod if I have OFFENDED you /
beg your pardon, and ! hope you viii
forgive me" The pistol, a selen-shoot-
er, was lying near the grave. The
wounds were inflicted by two shots,
one Of them, probably the first fired.
entering the head back of the left ear
and penetrating through to the right
ear, from which tho blood had issued.
The other shot entered the breast near
ly over the heart. After hearing the
evidence the jury rendered verdict OF
suicide. The body was removed To hls
late residence, at Valley add Eager
streets, and his friends told OF the sad
eyent-Balfimore Sun.
C,Is,.-;t.., Tor fha REGISTER at onpp
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COMMUNICATES.

We are glad 10 see the name of Hon.
WIN. II. Trayers announced in the Free
Press as 4 candidate for the Judgeship.
made vacant by the nomination Of
Judge Hoge for Congress. The an
nouncement is most gratifying TO the
people of this portion of the county, and
we promise him hearty support.
SHEPHERDSTOWN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-08-07
The State Convention.

Tbc Democratic State Convention as
,,hIed at MartinSburg, July 2S,and was
lied 10 order by NJ. REILLY, Esq, Chair-
, ofthe State Executive Committee,
nnJ suggested the following persons Tor
"nn,norarv officers, who were unanimous
y, ntosen by the convention: Chairman
In j. Davis, of Harrison county !;
S1iacretaries. Frank Barrett, @. Z. Sargent
and II. +. Horner.
The usual committees on rules, order
Of business, credential, basis of represen-
,ation. State Executive Committee and a
Tnn0 list of Vice-PresidentS were APP
,,o;ntel and the Convention adjourned to
J o'clock, =. Nj.
At the time for assembling the dele
Gates met lin the hall, but the committees
being tardy in the transaction of their
business, Ii. +. Martin, Col. Wilson ana
Dan Lucas, addressed the convention.
1t being apparent that several OF the
committees would not be ready TO report
for sometime, an adjournment was hau
till ! o'clock, p. NJ.
Att O'Clock the convention rc-aSScii-
bled, the committee on permanent orS;'hI
iZation in the meantime having rcPOr'G.'
the following officers President -. ~
,1ohnson: Secretary, j. Il. Peytoh, ASST
Il, r. Homer Geo. Z. Sargent, j. Ed.
Duke. and others, which report having
Ioon aJontcd. Col. johnson took the chair
.od raturued his thanks in vigorous
" ' which was loudly applauded.
FChc committee on credentials present
ed their report which was adopted by
rountieS. The committee also recon-
mended that the Executive Committee
formulate some uniform system of Sc
lccting delegates to attend future State
conventions.
The committee on basis of representa-
ton submitted its report, which after
Great confusion and the Introduction OF
numerous amendments, was adopted; the
committee having reported that each
county De allowed one vote for every l0C
votes or fractional part Of 100 in excess
of fifty, cast for Robert White for Attor-
ney General in 1876.
The committee on State Executive Com
nittec reported the following persons TO
hc members of the Executive Committee,
which report was adopted.
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4 CARD.

The Leap Year Evening Entertain
ments, held on Mr.. ENTERS lot last week
for the benefit the Free Baptist Church,
colored. of this place, were 4 grand sue
cess. The Pastor and congregation are
very grateful To the committee for their
earnest efforts, and 10 the public for the
ready and liberal response to the appeal
of the committee.
B,F. FOX, Pastor.
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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, 1880-08-07

Customer-"Why are Malt Bitters'
so popular?"
Observation-Disclosures, as a Food Med
icine, they enrich the blood, harden the
muscles, quiet the nerves, perfect diges-
tion." July II 4w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-08-07

Hailstones as large as hens eggs fell
in Virginia aud IN several localities in
the Northwest, last week, and snow
covered the ground on Mt. Washing
ton. Canadians were able 10 relish
their mutton, aud the New Workers
their roast beef
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-08-07

Gen. Hancock has recently met a
heavy bereavement in the death of his
only grand-child, months old, and his
namcsakc.
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NOTICE.

TO the creditors of T.. J. Lee. Sr.,
/ dcceascd.
In pursuance Of q decree OF the County
Court of the County OF Jefferson, West
Virginia. made IN accuse therein pend
ing, 10 subject the real estate OF the said
T.. j. Lee, ST., TO the payment Of his
debts. YOU are required to- present your
claims against the said T.. j. Lee, Sr., for
adjudication, TO Gloon Moore, Commits
sioncr, at his Office in Cbarestown, on or
before the 10TH DAY OF AUGUST,
1880. ~, -. - =. - y 4.
Witness THOMAS q. MOORE, Clerk
Of said Court, this 20th day OF July, lsS0.
THOS. A. MOORE,
Clerk rs Aforesaid.
July p, 1880. 4w
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COMMUNICATED.

TRY IT-As there Is a great tendency,
L this season, to.diarrbGa, try our Black
berry Brandy and Blackberry Cordial. IL
is pleasant and certain relief; particu-
larly for little children. I.ttt lH
BAKER Il MENU IRAN.
July IL, 1880. Ivy