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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

The canvas for the Congressional nom
ination in this district may be fairly
stated as follows: Martin will 90 into
the convention with larger vote than
any other single candidate. lloge, Ln-
cas- and Bradford will have considerable
strength, but neither OF them sufficient
TO be nominated on the first ballot.
Their combined strength will be more
than Martins, which will also prevent
his nomination on the first ballot. The
result of the ballots will not be known
until they arc cast and countcd.-Mdr
tnsbrg Independent
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
a CARD.

Mr. Editor understand that there
i 10 he Il Reaper trial between the
Champion and some other reaper on the
farm of Mr.. Washington Banks. below
town; and notice that the agents vi the
Champion reaper Is always ready 10 cut
against some machine that they think
they can boat easy, but they have on
several occasions refused To cut against
the Valley Chief. Their excuse WAS that
they had no reaper on hand. Although
they had some two months notice, don't
know that will have any new rcapcrs
on hand this year myself, but that'will he
no excuse for me, rs ] have some old
ones: one ut Jno. Cooks, that has been
used two wears, and another Mt Jacob
Millcr's, Berkeley CO., that has cut one
year; will have a ncw orc on the farm
of q. j. Fritz. Now in order 10 show
the public that we havo not only he
best and easiest handled machine over
rough land orwhcat in any condition, We
are ready 10 give them trial ut either os
the above named places.
GEO. W. WOLF.
Agent for the Valley Chief.
ShcphcrdStown, juno II, 1850. tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
6bepberSstumn Register.
aay The Democratic convention will

Aoy The Democratic convention will
meet in Cincinnati on the 22nd instant,
and there is not yet the slightest relia-
bic indication as 10 what will be done.
Not even the question Of Mr.. Tilden's
health has yet been disposed of, while
the minor local booms for Bayard,
Field, Payne, Morrison, Davis, Scott,
Jewett, Hancock and as many more at
tract but little attention. Whatever
work is being done is evidently being
done in the dark. The only people who
are thoroughly happy over the situation
are the Cincinnati hotel and bar-room
keepers, who argue thatitittakes aweek
for the Republicans to nominate pres
ident under the majority rule, it Will
take at least two weeks for the Demo
Gratis to nominate under the two third
rule. If the voices from the South and
West mean anything, it is that the con
vcntion will have to spend long time
in ballo.tins before Tilden gets the ne
crssary vote, although majority scon
ccded him at the start.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
TRIBUTE OF EEsFECf<
& tribute TO the memory Of Mr.. w. 4,
BENNETT, decd, an Elder Of tbs
Lutheran Church

4 tribute TO the memory OF Mr.. w. 4,
BENNETT, decd, an Elder Of tbs
Lutheran Church.
SHrPnERpsrowS, ". Va,
May %, 1880.
st q regular meeting of the Coun.
Gil of St. Peters Evangelical Luther.
an Church, Shepherdstown, w. Va,
the following tribute TO the memory Of
Mr.. w. a. Bennett, an Elder in said
church, was unanimously passed:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our kind
Heavenly Father to call to his rest and
reward our beloved brother and fellow
officer Mr.. W. AaBeEnett; with chas-
tened hearts we as members OF the
Council of which he was an houored
member, hereby officially record our
appreciation of his life and labors
Brother Bennett was one Of the mos,
devoted members of our church and for
man. years previous to MS death Ne
filed most acceptably official positions.
lie was looked upon by all wso knew
hin, as a consistent and earnest chris.
tian. In all that pertaineu 10 the wei
fare OF the church he manifested greas
concern and always willingly bore his
share of the burdens aud responsibility.
In character lie was proverbIlly gentle
and kind, and everywhere caudor and
fidelity marked his life. His memory
will be sacred TO many who were glad
in this life TO call him their friend.
RESOLVED, That we deeply sympa
thize with the afflicted family in their
sore bereavement and commend them
to the God OF the fatherless and the
widow.
Rcsolvcd, That the Secretary be in
structed to place the above tribute on
permanent record, and 10 transmit copies
of the same to the family of the deceased
and to the Shephcrdstown Register and
church papers for publication.
(Signed.) JAS. l.. BARNllART,
Secretary of the Council st. Peters
Evangelical Lutheran Church, Shep
herdstown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

By The agents sent to England by
the American claimants Of the Hyde cs
tate have returned, and have reported
very little progress. The fabulous sum
Of money is locked up in the Bank OF
England, and the authorities were so
unreasonable as not to allow them to
inspect the books. Unless the Ameri.
can claim is fled before the 1st of Jan
uary, 1881, the millions will then cs-
cheat to the British Crown; and that
will be good-by TO them, SO far as the
heirs are concerned. 1t really appears
to be q hard case for the latter, who
nave shown that they have an equitable
title TO the vast amount involved. But
they are not the first claimants who
have been denied their rights by that
cumbersome machinery and red tape re-
uuirements which have been placed in
their way by British law and custom.
We should like to see them get their
money, but we don't believe they ever
will.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
py HYMENEAL.-It will be seen by

HT HYMENEAL-It will be seen by
our marriage notices this week, that
Miss Mamie V. Rightstine, daughter of
VIM. Rightstire Esq, of this town, was
married on Thursday morning last in
the Lutheran Church Of this place, to
Rev. William S. Mechanism, from
near Salem, Roanoke county Virginia.
Tie wedding ceremony was celebrated
at s IL o'clock, by Rev. j. NJ. Moser,
Pastor of the church, in the presence OF
large and appreciative assembiage of
admiring friends and relatives, Tie
church was brilliantly Illuminated and
the alter profusely decorated with beau
tiful flowers, the floral horse shoe, the
symbol of "good luck" being prominent
ly displayed.
The bridal party entered the church
precisely at the hour appointed for the
ceremony; the bride being handsomely
dressed in a rich plumb-colored silk,
trimmed with velvet, and with aclus-
ter of rich orange blossoms cntwined in
her hair; the groom was attired in full
black suit. The attendants were Miss
Rose Byers, Miss Julia Rickard, Miss
Lille S.onebraker and Mss Annie Ent-
Ter, who proceeded the bridal couple IN
the church, each carrying handsome
boquet Of flowers. AS the bridal party
entered the church they were greeted
with a beautiful wedding march, per
formed upon the organ by the organist
of the church, Miss Sallie Rickard, and
of the choir Of which church, the bride
has been a prominent member torsome
years. After the ceremony at the
church, the wedding party returned
to the residence Of the bridos where
they received the calls and cOngratula
tons of their many friends, before leav-
ing on the 1915 train via, the 5. Y. y.
r., for Washinton city, enroutc for the
home of the groom near Salem, Va.
We congratulate the happy, couple
and hope they will have many years OF
future prosperity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
THANKS.

At a meeting Of the Martinsburg
Light Artillery, the following rcsolu-
ton was offered and carried unanimous.
ly:
Resolred, That we, the members of
the NJ. L. A., hereby tender orr sincere
and heartfelt thanks to the citizens, and
especially the ladies of Shepherdstown
and vicinity, for their cordial reception
and hospitality displayed during our
visit TO that city on decoration day.
LIEUT.. J. ii. WEDDLE,
SERGr. G.. r. SNoDGRAss,
J. I. NADENBoUsCH,
Committee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

Price or WooL-Spcaking of the
price of wool, the Wheeling Register
says, sin this vicinity few farmers have
sold their wool. Buyers have not yet
appeared in this vicinity from the East.
The prices in Eastern cities are still
downward, and until buyers feel con
siderable degree of certainty that the
bottom has been reached, there will be
little disposition to buy. Iron men in
this city tell US they expect an excellent
fall trade and a general revival in bust
ness. Manufacturers in other lines feel
confident also OF a good fall trade. If
this feeling be as general as we arc led
to suppose it is, there will be good
demand for wool at a not very distant
day. We see no reason why the prices
should be less than those winch were
obtained last year. When buyers do
come they will probably gobble up the
bulk of the crop in very short time.
a late opening of the market usually
makes short work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

TIE PnrsIpENcY.-It is reported in
New York that ex Gov Seymour will
shortly come out in letter declaring
in favor of Mr. Bayard as the strongest
democratic candidate for his locality.
Mississippi, South Carolina and North
Carolina are said to be solid for the
Delaware Senator, who will secure the
active cooperation Of the delegates from
his own State, and it is believed from
Maryland and New Jersey, IS well as
Massachusetts, and a part at least Of the
DELEGATES from Connecticut.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

Esy" Cars ON THE RUN.-Two cars
standing on the track of thcS. '. Il. r.,
at the foot of New street, this place,
whose brakes were looscd by youth
named James OSbourn, and who was
unable to check them, started down
grade through town to to the river cliff.
Fortunately the track, which has been
recently laid does notextend to the edge
of the cliff, and consequently only one
car cot off of the rail, which hung right
over the edge Of the cliff, having caught
upon some large stones, the trucks hav-
ING been completely demolished. The
cars coming down towards the cliff
with such velocity, several persons who
were standing in the cut, came near be
ing caught by them. The starting Of
the cars was we learn purely uninten-
ton of doing any damage, but it was
done in trying 10 move them ont Of the
way in order to make room to cross the
track with wagon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

Ev We had pleasant visit from
Mr.. Geo. Pence, of Duffields, on Mon.
day last. lie is agent for the sale Of
the celebrated "Newton Patent Lamp
Well" This patent can be easily at
tachcd to any kind of lamp without any
trouble, and is warranted not to ex-
plode. Any kind of oil can be safely
burned. Mr.. p. has the exclusive
agency for this county, and as he is af
flicted BY the loss Of his eyesight, we
hope he will be well patronized, and
especially so when you are receiving
the full value OF your money. Price
for each "Well, only 50 cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
track with q wagon.

RGD" DR.. Mccormick, the celebrated
London Oculist and Optician. of whom
we gave notice of several weeks ago, is
now in town, stopping at the Virginia
(Adams) Hotel. Now is the time while
opportunity is afforded, for those who
are suffering with weakness of the eyes
to have that defect remedied. The DR..
makes specially Of furnishing glasses
that will aid in assisting and strength
ening the eye-sight. He has we learn,
been well patronized while here, and
has given much satisfaction. He leaves
here on Wednesday next for Romney,
and persons wishing to see him, should
call at once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
TEE FLYING MACHINE al
EEAHpEzs's FERRY.

Mr.. J. H. little, Esq-Editor Shep-
herdstown Register-Dear Sir-The
Flying Machine invented by Mr.. Chas.
II. Trail of Harper's Ferry, and built
by Mr.. o. 7. Kemp, is now completed
and on free exhibition at the residence
Of Mr.. Trail.
Prof. Jno. II. Lonox has assured rs
that lie will be ready without fail, to
make the trail trip, from Maryland
Heights, on July 4th,
Please publish the abo"e in your next
issue and oblige
4 SJ-BSCRIBER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

Is Co,mENCESfENI-SHErH Col
LEGE..-The Commencement exercises Of
Shepherd College, will take place this year
in the following oTdcr:-
Wednesday night, June lG-Address
before the Literary Societies by Rev. Jas.
y. Armstrong.
Thursday Night, June l7-Anniversa-
~ exercises of the Alumni Association.
Friday Night, June 15-Graduating
Glass exercises.
Saturday Morning, June 19-Normal
Glass exercises.
These exercises will be held in the
Presbyterian Church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
The VALLEY HOUSE,
SIIEPIERDSTOWN, w. VA.

TIE undersigned having renovated end
l. rcfurnished this House situated on the
corners Of German and Princess s:rccts,
is now prepared 10 accommodate the pub
lie with rs good hotel fare as may be had
at any country hotel, and respectfully go
licits share Of the public patronage,
plcdging himself to use his best cfforts 10
make his guests comfortable in every
particular.
a large and well kept Livery in con-
nectiOn with the IIou.c.
Is. +. GRAVES,
Proprietor.
June y n
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

House cleaning season IS about ever,
and now our gentle housewives spend
their time i'm the vain cndcavor Ia keep
the flies of the freshly-clcaned paint.
About one thousand feet Of track of the
:. V. K. r., has been laid ut the end OF
the route. where the road connects with
the &. V. K. Il.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

Our farmers are wearing broad smiles
now, and all agree that they never before
saw the farming prospect SO encouraging
rs it it at this time.
Mr.. Sommer. of the Straw Board Mills,
at this place, was in Baltimore and Phil
aIelphia this week OH business affairs.
\ full fresh stock of Harvest Goods, at
Licklidcr's.
Fresh Bananas just received at John
G.. Unseld's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
TO THOSE AFFLICTED
WITH
HERNIAL RUPTURE !
June u

nR. s. y. Few the hcrnial doctor, has
~ the only known sure cure for rupture,
in its various forms, without pain and
danger ofinjury. Satisfaction given In
all cases before any pay is required.
Letters OF inquiry promptly answered
and certificates OF cures sent on applica-
ton TO any desiring them. al persons
afflicted with rupture should apply IT
once for his specific treatment. Address
pr. S. y. FEW.
Broadway, Rockingham. Co., Va.
June Y, 1870. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

By We had pleasant visit on Wed
nesday last from the spicy editor OF the
Sharpsburg Enterprise, Mr.. l. Edgar
Jones, and also Mr.. Brownley, ofWash-
ington, Pa, also an editor. They are
very clever gentlemen, as all editors
are, and we enjoyed their visit. Come
again, brethren.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
For Prosecuting Attor-
nCV.

Mr.. EditOr-Plcasc announce through
the columns Of yonr paper that Mr.. Gle
On MOOREof CharlcstOwn will he sup
ported for the position Of Prosecuting
Attorney, at the coming election, by ma
ny voters. HARPER'S FERRY.
Juncl - Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

subject 10 the decision of the Democratic
Senatorial COnycntion. Juncl2-U
DARGAINSin Black Silks. just received
Dat WELSIfANS.'
GUN Umbrellas and Parasols at
- WELSITASS'.
DARGAINS in all Wool Black Cash
ID mcrcs at 30, 90 and - cents, just re-
ceiyed at WELSllANS'.
DR. Warner Nursing COrsets at
~ WELSIIANS'.
n EW goods being constantly received,
" and prices guaranteed to be rs low n
the same quality OF goods can be bought
for in any market at WELSlIANS'.
First class goods, low griccs aud
J. large stock TO select from 1T
WELSHANS'.
MISSES and Childrcn's Fancy Hoe;
III beautiful styles just received at
WELSIIAES'.
FRENCH NanIsOok, French Muslin,
l. Dotted Swiss, Tucked Muslin, Victor
ia Lawns, &C., &C., at WELSiIANS'.
NOVELTIES in Millinery goods arc re-
~ ceivcd every few days. Special orders
will receive prompt attention. Satisfac-
ton in work guaranteed. Bottom price,,
ut WELSIIANS'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

Ely FEHsoNALs,-Oury young friend,
Mr.. z. V. Reich. the clever and accom-
moda,ing agent and telegraph operator
of the 5. V. X. r., at this place, and
who for the past six months, has been
40 aduously engaged in the duties OF
his office, lett here on Monday evening
last for his home in Frederick, Md, for
a week or ten days recreation, which he
much needed.
MIR. r. O. Cord, who relieves Mr
Reich, is formerly of llavre de Grace
Md, but now employed by the ). v. Ii.
r. He is a clever and jolly gentleman,
and I. said to be well versed in the
mode of conducting the affairs OF a rail-
road Office.
Mr.. MeCafler,y, who is superintend-
ing the building of the piers of the new
bridge over the river at this place, and
lady, returned here, from Philadelphia,
on Monday last, and are stopping atthe
Eutler Hotel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

re- RAILROAD AssESsMENTs.-Wm.
NJ. Randolph, of Hardy county, one OF
The State Commissioners for assessing
railroad property, returned or Monday
from an extended tour through the
State with Ills Board, valuiug property.
They visited all the roads in West
Nwuinia that had not returned lists OF
property, with valuation accepted by
the Board of Public Works. The b.
d o. II. r, HempGeld Road, and
Clarkshure &c Weston Narrow Gauge
Road, retained severally valuations
that were satisfactory to the Board OF
Public Works. The Board of Asses
sors valued the Martinsburg ~ Poto-
mac Road, property and stock at ST.
600; Panpsboro 81 Harrisonvillc Narrow
Gauge, in Richie county, $500; Lau-
raj Fork e. Sand Hill, from Parkers-
burg Branch to Volcano, SS3,ooo;
Chesapeake .E Ohio, sl,759,0OO; Shen-
au1oah Valley Road, in Jefferson coun-
Is. " 2-lO miles, sl12,2G4.5O. The
Board was three weeks engaged in the
york of examination and valuation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
For State Senator.

We are authorized toannOunCc the i.on.
&. T.. BUTLER a candidate for rc-nOmi-
nation for State Senator, for this District,
subject 10 the decision OF the Democratic
Senatorial Convention. Juncl2-E
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12

= ls5" The sprightly correspondent, "a
mericus,' from BoonsboroI to the lIagers-
town Mail, who attended the Memoir
al Exercises at this place on the first OF
June, writes to that paper;--
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1880-06-12
CHICAGO CONVENTION.

The Republican Convention that met
at Chicago last week, finished its work
on Tuesday last, by nominating as their
candidate for President and Vice Pres
ident, Gen. James a. Garfield, of Ohio,
and Gen. Chester 4. Arthur, Of New
Nnrl-
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-10
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
GRANT on HANCOCK

CHICAGO, July S.-The Advocate (Con-
gregational church paper says, respecting
the statement that Gen. Grant would sup
port Gen. Hancock: "Gen. Grant denied
promptly the report in the Truth. The
following, addressed to the editor of the
Advocate, is interesting as confirmatory of
that denial and as alike contradictory of the
report that Gen. Grant had cherished per-
sonal luminosity and petty spite against
Hancock,eyer since the Mexican war:
You have probably seen that l denied
the canard started by the New York Truth
the very day it was started. 1 have moth
ing to say against Gen. Hancock. His per-
sonal official and military record is good
The record OF the party which has put him
in nomination is bad Yours, truly,
L. s. GRANT"
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-10
MOTHERS ! MoruERs 4 MOTHERS |

MOTHERS MOTHERS !! MOTHERS /
Are you disturbed at night and broken of
your rest by sick child suffering and cry
ing from the excruciating pains Of cutting
teethl Ifso, go at once and get bottle
of Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. 1t will
relieve the poor little sufferer Immediately
depend upon it; there is no mistake about
It, There Is not mother on earth who
has ever used it, who will rot tell you at
once that it will regulate the bowels, and
give rest to the mother, and relief and
health to the child, operation like magic.
Il is perfectly safe to use in all cases. and
pleaspnt to the taste and is the prescription
of one Of the Oldest and best female
physicians and nurses in the United States.
Sold everywhere. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-10

The fall term for the first Monday IN
September, fifteen weeks. A recess Of two
weeks. .a
The winter term begins Jan. Sd, 1881,
and continues ten weeks to March II, 1881.
The spring term begins March IA, 1881,
and continues eleven weeks.
The special session for teachers occurs
prior to the fall term, beginning Monday,
August second prox. and will continue five
weeks.
The same able faculty will continue to
give instruction and administer discipline
as the last year 1t is not too much say
none ADLER can be found, and the building,
apparatus, library, museum, and general
facilities are the best in the country. Eight
hundred students can be accommodated.
The design is to fit young
men and women for the
work and duty Of teaching, and of course,
incidentally for all the affairs OF life. Our
students by hundreds are In the country
and are testimonials to the worth Of the in
stitution and the influence of the training
they have received.
To those pledgipg themselves to teach ia
the public schools OF the state tuition is
free, but charge Of SO and Sc, per term is
made for incidentals, such as PAPER ink,
pens, ETC.. for the daily expenses Of the
school. To others tuition in nominal
sum is charged.
Access to Carbonate is easy, and the ia
cilties for board are excellent. In good
private families the price is from $3.50 to
IS per week. Young people can arrange
for boarding in clubs at $500 and can pro-
vide for themselves at $3.50 per week.
Citizens OF Southern Illinois will find
school in their midst which will educate
their children better at home than it can
be done abroad, and, taking into account
the cost of travel,) at considerably less
prices than are promised elsewhere. Almost
any study wanted by any student can be
pursued every term, and certainly every
one within the year.
Carbondae is beautiful. healthful, intelli-
gent and moral No better place in the
United States can be found for school and
every attention will be given to make study
success to those who attend with an ear
nest purpose to improve.
For further information or for circulars
send to the principal Robt. Allyn, L. L. d.,
Carbonate H.
JAMES RoBARTs,
Secretary of Trustees.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-07-10
4 FEMALE THIEF.

VINcENNEs, Ind, July S.-A very nea,
robbery was committed at the Mitchell
house last night by progressing young
woman who managed to secure room
without registering and who gave her place
of residence as Walnut Ridge, Ark.
A few days ago George W. Inman, hal.
ness dealer of Loogootee, arrived here and
took room at the Mitchell house. Last
night he retired as usual but upon waking
this morning discovered that his room had
been entered and 800 in money, gold
watch and chain worth $l25, and his re-
volver, had been taken. The woman went
east on an early freight this morning