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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
s9- JEFFERSON DAVIS New Book

ia JEFFERSON DAVIS New Book
Mr.. d. o. Wilmer of Washington
county, Md, is the sole agent for JEFF
terson county, for the great work about
to be issued entitled jefferson Davis
Rise and Fall of the Confederate Gov,
ernmeut." This celebrated work will
contain fifteen hundred pages, IN two
volumes, gotten up in trst-class and
most superb style, containing all the
portraits of the prominent Confederate
Generals. This work will be sold only
by subscription, therefore persons want
ing it should avail themselves of this
opportunity. Mr.. Wilmer has the sole
agency for this county, and is now can
yassiug for the work, and who will call
upon the citizens throughout the coun-
ty within the next few days. twill be
pronounced the greatest work OF the
age, and which will be handed down TO
posterity as the greatest history on rec
ord, for the perusal OF future generations.
The New York Herald states that the
Appletou's who are the publishers, put
25,O0O copies on the market as first
edition, all of which are subscribed tor,
aud they expect topublish 10000 in
all, aud that the Messrs. Longmans
have ordered au edition for England.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

ssSH AN IMPORTANT CASE DECIDED. -
The Virginia Court of Appeals has
rendered decision in the case of the
Merchants Bank of Baltimore, VIM.
II. Biedler and others VS.. VIM. Camp
bell and Others, involving the owner
ship of the celebrated Luray caves prop
crty, in Page county, Va, in favor of
the Merchants Bank ard others appel
lants. The suit gre. out of the sale OF
the cave tract, which belonged to 5. a.
Burraker, bankrupt, aud IFS purchase
by WIN. Campbell and others for $4S4,
but for which an upset bid vas after
wards offered, but not entertained, the
cave having been discovered between
the time of sale and the Offering of the
upset bid. The Merchants Bank, Bied-
Ter and other creditors brought suit for
the recovery of the property in the
Circuit Court OF Page county, and, after
elaborate argument, Judge Bird decid-
ed the case in favor of Campbell and
others, the purchasers. From this de-
cisison on appeal was taken to the su-
preme Court of Appeals of Virginia,
which reversed the decision of the low
err court and declared the appellants en-
titled to the property. The cave has
become a very valuable property, and it
is said the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
Company had recently bargained tor a
one-half interest in it for $50, 900, which
will, of course, be upset by the decision
of the Court of Appeals vesting the
ownership in other parties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

s.gr The Mar;inshurg Independent hay
ing published an article stating that the
recent legislature failed 10 make au APP
preparation 10 carry into effect IN act
passed i'll 1878, requiring the chemist ut
the State University TO analyze fertilizers
John ". Gun,ham, Esq, Of this county,
writes To that paper that this is an er-
rOr, and says that ''while no appropria-
;iom was specially named for that purpose,
uuGcr the head of contingent expenses
,hrty-liyc hundred dollars WAS appropri-
atcd for that Institution, and it WAS I'M
derStood by the Finance Committee of
both bodies and the delegates from Mouon-
Z tlia, that such sum is WAS necessary to
carry into effect the above mentioned act,
should be taken from the appropriation
named"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
5bspbsrastuwn Register.
sArURDAY..-...APRlL 30, IssI.

Fey No CHANGE OF CARs.-ThrouSh
trains are now running between Waynes-
l.oro', Va, and Philadelphia. Trains
leave Waynesboro' at 80 O'Clock, A. NJ :,
and arrive at Philadelphia ut Z. NJ.
Leave Philadelphia at 8 O'clock 4. NJ,
and arrive 1T WaynesbOro' at 10 20 z. NJ.
The ). V. road extends from WaynesbOro'
10 Hagcrstown in Maryland, at which
point there is simply change Of roads but
not of cars. The same coaches run over
both roads, by way of Harrisburg, all the
way to the Quaker City. An arrange
ment has also been entered into between
the Western Maryland Railroad and the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad, by which II
through line is formed between Baltimore
and points on The Shenandoah Valley
Railroad and its connections.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
LATEST ARRIVAL,
OF NEW
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODst
AT BOTTOM PRICES,

7 AIDES Dress Goods of all the nrA
IL yailing fashions, Black CashmeraS
BuntingS, Plaids, Ginghams, Lawns, &C.
Domestic Goods, Priuts, Brown and
Bleached Cotton, Sh.Stings, Bed TickinS
Cottonades, Crash, Cassimeres, Tnb7,,
Linens.
Notions and Fancy Goods, Handl.,
chiefs, Ladies anG Misses Hose, Me-.
Half Hose, Neckties, Rutfs, Fans, Par
soils, Umbrellas, Window Curtains.
Large stock of Shoes and Hats. Yer,
cheap; full stock Glass and Queenswar:
Hardware, Forks, ShovelS, Hoes, Rakes
Nails and Hose IokeA
Full line of Groceries, Sugars, Cofrees
Teaks, Spices, Canned Goods, Syrun.
Mackerel, &c. Call and sec me. No from,
bic to show goods, All kinds countFv
produce taken in exchange for good:
Thankful Tor past favors continuance nj
the same is respectfully requested.
ID. y. HILL.
April 80, 1881. Il
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

eS~ The PROFIT IN TRUCKING.-Much
inquiry has been made concerning the
profit in growing vegetables for canning
establishments, and II gentleman who has
been in the business for anumOer of years
gives the following facts:
An acre of sugar corn, planted three
feet apart, will contain 1910 hills; three
and "a half feet apart 355G hills, and four
feet apart 2722 hills. The first plan is in
common use, and it Is a fair average to
SAY that there will b. two ears to the hill,
which, at five cents per dozen, will yield
s40.3O per acre. Extra early peas will
weld 90 bushels per acre and generally
soIl at 81 per Lushel. Marrow-fat peas
will yield $50 bushels per acre, worth 30
cents per buShel. Tomatoes will yield
from II to II tons per acre, and readily
sell ut % cents per Dushei, or from s. to
e per ton. -.
IL seems 10 us that Mt these prices Guilt
waiting vegetables will pay larger Preiit
than growing whoa: or corn, especially 10
those who own small farms. 1t Is bccOm-
ing more and more apparent to the care
full observer that eastern farmer cannot
compete with the wheat growers of the
great est. Our cultivation must become
more diversified in order to make it proflt-
able, and the sooner our people realize
that fac; the better it will be for them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
e7.- SOMETHING 70 RrMfMnER.-It has

- SOMETHING 10 REMEMRER.-lt has
been decided, time and again, that unless
absolute fraut, i shown, men who sign
notes payable to patent-right vendors who
have worked that note business down to =
line point vii! have them 10 pay. Far
mcrs oCgh, to learn before long that it
IlakcS 30 difference what bargain they
make with these fellows or how they UNI
der>tmnd TIT is what they sign their name
10 which binds them. 1t matters not if
they agree 10 take patent post hole for
five collars and twenty others SO under
stand il, if thc farmer signs Il note for
nifty dollars, he will have topay and the
courts will not help him out. He is pre-
stunned 10 know what lie attaches his name
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
School Election.

1IIERE will be held at the voting pre-
! ciurt- in Shepherd District, on III ES-
DAY, MAY i7th, ls-l an election Tor the
following officers t"-wit:
!. i County superintendent.
2. A President aud TWO Commissioners
OF the BOARD Of Education. Al-o
!. \ vote on the question Of granting
to the Board of Education Of said district
the power to levy for the support OF the
Free Schools therein, district tax.
,. \ vote on keeping the schools open
ten months in the year.
K. :. VI. HOFFMAN,
Secretary Board Of Education.
April 80, 1881. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
School Election.

THERE will DC held at the voting pre-
| cinrt- in Potomac District, on TUES
DAY. MAY 18TH, 1851, an election for
the following officers to-wit:
!. a County Superintendent
2. \ President and two Commissioners
of the Board of Education. Also
|. A vote on the question Of granting to
the Board of Education Of said district
the power 10 levy for the support Of the
Free schools therein, district tax.
,. \ vote Oh keeping the schools open
ten months in the year.
r. ". LATIMER,
Secretary Board OF Education.
April 30, 1851. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

eE \ SECRET or TwENTY-ONE YEARS.
-Twcnty-one years ago Il lady was taken
to- the Western Luna ic Asylum, ut Staun-
ton, to he treated for insanity. She has re-
manned there ever since, and is classed
among the incurablcs. When she was
first admitted 10 the institution she wore
next to her body small bag, which she
requested she might continue to keep in
the place where il was found. The request
was granted, the Superintendent thinking
il was al innocent fancy of the afflicted
woman. \ few days ago she was taken
I'll and became very weak--so much so
that she was unable TO help herself. In
this condition she asked one of the pa
tlents TO open the bag anG get ont of it a
cent to purchase tobacco with. The re-
quest was complied with, but instead of a
cent a IS gold piece was found and taken
out. A paper was also drawn out and
thrown on the floor, when ii was picked
ap and torn in two by one of the attend
ants, q glance at it leaving the impression
that it was of no use. subsequently a
more careful examination revealed the
fact that the torn paper was 81 ,OOo pond
of the Richmond and Danville Railroad
Company, the stock of which is new SELL
ing at a premium. The torn parts were
SalHeIeu up anu P'stcu toSetiel anu the
bond is now as good as new, at least rs TO
lis real value.
For twenty-one years this demsnted
lady guarded this treasure, never ut any
time revealing her secret TO any one, un-
iii the occasion above mentioned. She
wore it night and day, only taking it of
and carefully laying it aside when she
went to the bath room. Of course the
paper was worn, but otsuificicntly to
dEacc il CT impair its character or value.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
say" We notice that Mr.. VIM. Moor

sa5" We notice that Mr.. VIM. Moore
Entler, formerly of this town, has pur-
chased an interest in the Journal Office,
Macarthur, Vinton county, Ohio, a
democratic paper, and has become chief
editor. Mr.. +. received his FIRST in
struction in this Office in the cart Pre-
seryatiye," and we congratulate him in
his new undertaking, and We have no
doubt he will render such service as the
democratic party needs in that county.
He is one OF the old Bourbon demo
Gratis, dyed in the wool, uncompromlsing,
uureconstructed rebel. and in him the
democratic party of Vinton county will
fud all they have been looking for.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
Bay The Railroad Commission Of

By" The Railroad Commission OF
Alabama, ii may not be improper to
state, have been in correspondence with
the Commissioners in other States OF
the Union. The Louisville Courier
Journal SAYS, in this connection, that a
letter has been received by the Ken
lucky Commission, and intimates that
it is from the Alabama Commission,
proposing Congress OF Railroad Com,
missioners, at which are TO be discussed
all matters pertaining to the regulation
of railroad traffic. The proposed Con
gress is authorized by the act creating
the Commission. No people can thrive
or be prosperous who live under mon
archiaI power which leyies its tax which
they must pay, or who says a. mag go
free from taxation, but 3. must foot
both bills
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

s5g" At the last regular meeting OF the
MariinSbUrg Fire Department after the
roll of members had been calico, Mr.. Geo.
Whitson handed the secretary copy OF
the Rules, Regulations and BYLAWS OF
the MurtinSburg Fire Company" organ
lied in 1924. The book was printed by
John Alburtis. The secretary WAS asked
10 read the roll of members of this Old
company, as found inthe bylaws, and did
so, aud out of the scNenty-tour names
on that roll siXty-scYcn years ago, but
one j. left to answer to the call To-Day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

CE Superintendent Butcher has issued
Il circular letter to county superintendent
announcing thai the county institutes re-
Guired by law To be held III May and June
will be- held IN July and August. This
change is rendered almost imperative by
the fact that it will be impossible for he
teachers in the different counties OF the
State to be- ready i'll May this year. The
Superintendent admits that lie presumes Il
good deal upon the equity jurisdiction"
If the State superintendent, but he sees
no other way to avoid the confusion and
that will attend the holding OF Institutes
il Mas
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

~" kurtz, u Socialist leader in Ehica-
20, has written al impairment letter TO
I'rcsidcu, Garfield, in which he says the
President is Is much uf Il Gespot rs the
Car of Russia; that i'll all republics the
people are oppressed lay the rulers, and
This is particularly true OF the United
States. Ibis Socialist concludes his letter
with the opinion that President Garfield
ought to lie served with Il big dose OF dy-
Mantle and ni:r0-glycerinc. The PrcSi-
dent read the letter, and was amused ut
il impUdence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

The new law of Michigan makes the
taking OF a newspaper and then reius-
lug to pay for ii, the same as THEFT, ard
several newspapers have commenced
criminal proceedings against persons
whu have attempted to swiudlc thlm,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
p5s5- The dedication of the new Southern

~ The dedication of the new Southern
Methodist Church, about ID miles from
town took place, rs previously announced,
on Sunday morning hast. The day was
all that could have been desired, bright
and beautiful. Before the hour OF SER
vice. the house was filled to its utmost
capacity. DR.. Samuel Rodgers OF Balti-
more filled the pulpit morning and after
noon, and preached to the delight OF all
present. The cost of the church and fur
niturc was about $l,lOO. The Trustees
asked for $3.50 or $225 to liquidate the
debt still remaining, and in n very sholt
time the people responded i'll cash ana
roo(. subscription to the amount OF about
500. At this point, two Of the Trustees
said that would do and if the amount CIV
en- did not cover the debt they would
DAY the balance. The churchis very neat
and prctty-bcautifully located and en-
closed by good, substantial fence. The
seating capacity of the building is about
24O. and has been named Marvin Chapel.
The congregation deserves great credit for
the manner in which they have carried on
the enterprise. They not only gave llher-
ally, but willingly, and can now rcj"!ce
in the success of their undertaking. DR..
Rodgers preached at ShcphcrlStowu at
night TO a large and attentive audience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
na VIM. Maslin, Of Ashheld, N. c.,

h'" VIM. Maslin, Of Ashfeld, n. c.,
died Oh Friday, Sth inst. His remains
were taken to Baltimore for iuterment.
Ills age was So. He leaves wife aud
four children. He was the eldest son
Of she late Thomas Maslin, OF Romney,
formerly Of Berkeley county. lie died
OF consumption, alter having been con
fined to the house but few weeks,
though he had been sick for three years.
Mr.. Masliu was born at Moorefeld,
served i'll the Confederate army in Ros-
ser's command during the late war, and
went to Baltimore at the close OF the
war He Was one of the firm OF Henry,
Maslin & Co., wholesale Notion
House Of Baltimore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

Ey CARrETs.-If you want anything
in this line don't fail TO see Emmert Il
Fiery's stock at Martinsburg. They
have Just received their second invoice
this spring and can save you from FIVE
TO ten cents q ward.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

ga5" The railroad commissioners for
the State of Massachusetts,. What did
they do? They found out the railroad
company was giving rebates from the
West to milling firm on wheat to their
mill and then on flour to shipping
point. What did they do? They not
only let the rebate stand, but compelled
the company TO give the same rates to
every other shipper. No building up
Que to the ruin Of another, treat all
alike, that's fair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

bI LADIES DRESS Goops.-For any
thing in this line go to Emmert &
Fiery's, Martinsburg, they have just re-
ceivcd full line of all the latest styles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
NOTICE..

TIE annual meeting ofthe stockholders
| of the jefferson Savings Bank, will
he held May llth, lSSl, between the hours
of and II O'Clock, ut which time seven
Directors for the ensuing year, Will be
elected. BY order of the Board,
b. r. HARRISON, Cashier.
April 30, 1881. 3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

The iron and Goa! regions OF the Vir-
ginias have all the requisites, at this
time, for making better and cheaper
iron ,han any other portion Of the
United States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
EB" Bclva A. Lockwood, Esq, :

p9D Belva A. Lockwood, Esq, so
lci,ress and attorney,at law, OF Wash
ingtoD, has applied for the Brazilian
Mission in a letter of considerable
length to the President. Mrs. Lock
wood says that she is fitted for tie
place, being native OF New York, and
not identified with either of the factions
in that State. She say she understands
French, has a smattering OF Spanish,
and is familiar with the consular regu-
!atious. A strong card in her favor is
the fact that the Emperor and Empress
of Brazil are old friends. Mrs.
Lockwood says that as no woman has
ever been sent abroad TO represent the
interests of the country, although one
half the population consists of members
OF the gen,lor sex, she ought TO have
the place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

Rev. Victor Miller, who has again
entered the active ministerial field, has
entered upon his duties as pastor of the
Lutheran charge at Leitersburg, Wash.
Co., Nd. He will remove his family 10
that place from ClearSpring during the
present week. Owing to throat atfec-
ton this diyiue.has not been active IN
tLe ministry for a number of years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

Hg~ Why does Emmert d Fiery sell
so many CAR ets9 Because they make
quick sales and short profits.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

LARGEST Book PuBLrsHED.-The
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1t has a new Biographical Diction-
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30

i@@ On Sunday, two weeks ago
Rsv. Father James Sheeran, aged
about 20 years, died at Morristown,
New Jersey. We learn from the Win
chester Times that lie was chaplain OF
the 14th Louisiana regiment during The
war, and welI-knonn in Winchester,
where he is held in grateful remem-
brance for his services in behalf Of the
sick and afflicted, and The poor. His
charity was not bounded by creed dis
tinctlous. In camp and hospital, and
wherever there Was suffering TO be re-
lieved. he was interchangeable in his min
is,ratious. He was one Of the gentle
men whom Sheridan sent 10 prison with
Rev. DR.. Boyd and other prominent
citizens, wheIe bis Influence in anne.
liorating their sufferiugs during their
rigorous confinement was freely exer-
cised and gratefully appreciated by bis
+ fellow-prisoners. His noble deeds du-
ring those trying times will not be the
least distinguished star in Lis crown"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-04-30
TIE LADIES STORE
OF
Mrs. c. f. T h I'M a S
Main Street, Charlestown.
MILLINERY ANDFANCY GOODS

MRS. THOMAS has received, and "a
vi still receiving, Spring and Summer
Supplies, and invites the attention of the
Ladies. To beautiful Millinery. Ladies'
Underwear, Embroidery, Notions, &c.
she has addeda superb stock Of HOSIERY
and GLOVES.
THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT
is omplete-containing the newest thing,
in its line. Trimming executed promptly
and according to the latest fashion re-
ports. STAMPING, PINkING AND
CREPE CLEANING, the latter a special
tv. done at short notice. The ladies are
invited To call and examine.
April 80, ISL. ly
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d ~ Outfit sent free to those who wish
S,D to engage in the most pleas mt
II and profitable business known.
Gvervtalns new. Capital not required.
We will furnish you everything. SI0 ii
day and upwards is easily made without
stay ing away from home over night. No
risk wha. Many new workers want
ed at once. Many are making fortunes
at the business. Ladies make as much
as men. and young boys and girls maxi
great pay. No one who is willing to
work fails to make more poney every
day than can be made In a week at any
or iinary employment. Those who en-
gage at once will find short road to
}ort ane. Address III. HALLErr & Co.,
Portland. Maine. 1.1sly
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