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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-06

FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH,
COLORED.
REV. b. +. Fox, PASTOR.
Preaching to. morrow at ii aud J.
MT. NEBO LODGE, NO. 81,
A. +. e. A. NJ.
Stated Communications LIST and Bird
Mondays in each month.
J. S. FLEMING, w. N.
Il. w. LATMER, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-06
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May 6, 1852
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-05-06

Farmers before disposing of your wool call on
Baker & Bilim,er as they are paying the highest
price.
Our young friend and former typo, Jas. W.
Faymap and now q citizen OF Dcmipg, New
Mexico, will accept our thanks for files OF papers
received.
Mr. Charles P. Wilson, CT Summit Point, has
obtained patent for new car coupling.
Hon. John ". Grapthau has our thanks for
portions far printed, Of the Acts OF the last
Legislature.
Mr. II. c. Entler Of this place, appointed to re-
assess the lands of this county, started out ON
Tuesday last on the war path.
Mr. ID. lltfebower has purchased the realty Of
Mr. samuel j. Strain, at Ripon, IN this couuty,
consulting of six acres OF land, with dwelling,
blacksmith and wsgon-maker shop, &c thereon,
for 81, 025.
The State executive committee OF the Political
UoiuD in Virginia, strsighout colored repuoli-
can organization, has issued n call Tor State
convention 10 be held I'm stanton on the 9th oil
Jnue The Object Of the convention Is to make
,fciye their efforts 10 behalf of "trIe republican
principles and adherence to such leaders as Hon.
John F. Desendori aud zen. w. Z Wickham.
Mr.. james Atkins, employee of the s. V. K
I X and who was 50 i'll during the past month oil
! two, left for his home in Clarke Co Va, on Mon
| d-y last, wnerc he hopes soon to gain sufficient
Strength to en- able him to return to his work.
Mr.. John G. Unseld was In the city this week
/ purchasing goods; IS was also Mr.. q. I. Hodges
Wbi,-Monday falling on the Goth of May TIL!
| year sud Decoration Day On May 80, brings two
holidays together; and with Sunday there ART
! three holidays In succession.
Prince Leopold, the only single son of Queer
| vIctorin, was married on Thursday last, to Prfu
cess Helena, of waldeck, with great pompt ant
/ ceremony. I.
! The hoard of directors of the WASHINGTON
County Agricultural Society have determined
TO invite tie Hare and Hound CLUB, of German
town, Pa, and the Elkridge Fox, Hunuog Clnh
Of MAJ slard, TO enter for steeple chases and fl.
ra es at the next fair. The directors also passet
a resolution Offering the use of tie grounds o
the society TO The Tii-State Association of tn
Patrons oil Husbandry for holding Ii ir tri-Stat
II. nic
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-12-14

kNGG week in your own town S. Out
ut free. No risk. Everything new
0vvv Capital not required. We will fur
nish you everything. Many arc
making fortunes. Ladies' make Is much as
men. and boys and girls make great nav.
Reader. if you want a business At which VOC
can make great pay all The time you work,
write for particulars to II. HALLETT L co,
Portland. Maine. "a
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-12-14
THE
LEWISTON
COLLEGIATE Institute
LEWISTON, l. I.

LE w lSlON, l. L.
REV. LEVI TARR A. M. Pres.
ELLA NJ. TARR, ID. L. Lady prin.
This institatio has been established
by the Colombia River Conference Of
the NJ. E. Church, and is under its
control.
Tho board Of trustees have secured as Prcsi-
dent, an educator Of many years experience. He
comes well recommended, and will be assisted
BY full corps Of professors. The aim 10 to
give to both sexes thorough practical edusa-
tion without sectarian prejudice, but under the
highest moral influence. There will be primary
preparatory, normal, commercial, scientific and
classical courses Of study; school OF art and
> conservatory Of music. Good board can be
had with furnished rooms. at from - to 81 per
week, and students clubbing together can board
much cheaper.
TUITION.
Per term Of 10 weeks. $40 to SIS
Art and commercial studies extra.
The frst term op,n3 October aud closes
Dsceneer % 1882, second term opens January
;. and eleses March 80 1883, third term opens
April 10 snd,I ,ses June 70 1883.
Ths saluhrious and healthful climate Of Lev.
istsa, - mid tina. it scarcely ever shows, but
pssdsen IN abun lance Of all kinds of fruit,
Nxke II the most desirable place in the great
Essshwesi for seat Of learning.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1882-12-14

CHEAP FOR CAsH.-We offer for sale the
present dress of type and Washington No.
Shand press, all in good order, with about
40 fonts Of display letter, that upon which
the TELLER is now printed. cheap for cash.
Our increased business patronage compels
an enlargement and power press. Those
who contemplate new departures will find
here bargain.
The river press., 1882-01-18
ARTESIAN WELLS.

We observe by the In dependent that par
ties in Helena have ordered from the manu-
facturers in the East full and complete tools
for drilling deep wells, the order inclu-
ding two 500 pound 6-inch steel drills, two
3-inch drills, and 700 feet of hawser laid ca
BILE, together with other needed machinery
The outfit is portable and can be easily re-
moved from one place to another, and is not
as expensive as some people may suppose.
1t is time the citizens of Benton and others
interested in land claims on the table
lands in this vicinity should take some action
looking to the sinking of artesian wells.
Steps should be taken the coming season to
test the practicability of procuring copious
flow Of water in this way. If the various
parties interested in the lands in question,
which must be watered to make good their
claims, would cooperate in the work of
sinking one or more Of these wells, the cost
to each would be light, while, if successful,
the benefits to accrue would be simply enor-
nous. The bench lands surrounding Ben
ton are as fertile as any in the Territory, and
many maintain they will produce grain and
vegetables abundantly even without irriga-
ton, but if water could be secured without
great cost all question of doubt would be
eliminated, and these lands would appre-
ciate in value at rapid rate. 1t is the opin
ion of gentlemen who have given the sub
ject consideration, and who are we'll inform
ed in the premises, that artesian wells could
be sunk on these bench lands and made to
yield sufficient supply of water for pur-
poses of irrigation. The experiment is well
worth trying, and we hope that during the
summer Of '82 little of the surplus capital
or Benton will be invested in this way. The
grand possibilities attending the successful
sinking of artesian wells on these lands
need not be enumerated. They are plain and
patent to ell. The redemption of the lands
named from the sway of King Drouth
would add millions to the wealth Of Choteau
county ina few years and at the same time
give increased impetus to the rapid growth
and progress of Benton.
The river press., 1882-01-18
MAGINNIS' PLAN.

Delegate Maginnis recently gave the Wash
ipgton correspondent of the New York Her
aid few points on the Mormon question
which have brought forth some discussion
pro and con. His proposition is, as set forth
by the Herald correspondent, to let Congress
divide the Territory of Utah, Incorporating
the western part with the State OF Nevada,
the southeastern part with the State of Col
orado, .and the small northern part with
Ida no and Wyoming. Congress has abur-
dant power to do this, and it is evident that
when it is done part Of the Mormon popula-
tion will then be citizens of Nevada and will
only be a minority of the whole State, and
part will become citizens Of Colorado in a
minority there. The main portion of the
Mormon population would thus become citi-
zens Of States which have already establish
cd constitutions and laws, to which the Nor
The river press., 1882-01-18
LET Us REASON TOGETHER,

To the parents who have let their pre-
judice get the upper hand of their better
judgment, thus leading to q withdraw
al Of their children from school because
three or four colored children have been ad-
mitted, we wish to say few words. Are
your children compelled to associate with the
little darkies because they 90 to the same
school Can it in any way degrade your
children !? They are in nowise required to
occupy the same seat, and in most cases do
not occupy the same room. If there were a
sufficient number of colored children to war
rant the same the Trustees would establish a
separate school for the colored children, but
there is not. Did they provide separate
school for the colored children in Benton it
would necessitate the expenditure of a con-
siderable sum of money that rightly belongs
to the white children. And q division of the
funds would be an injury to every parent in
the city who has children of school age.
But these few colored children can not be
denied school privileges. Their parents pay
the taxes imposed upon them and have
exactly the same rights before the august
law that any one else has. Did the Trustees
deny them school privileges they would be
liable for damages in an action at law. What
was to be done then, fritter away the school
fund by establishing seperate school for
four children, or admit them to the public
school !? Any parent who will reflect a mo-
ment upon the matter must see that the Boerd
acted for the best Interests of the school. 1t
is the parents who have withdrawn their
children that are the real enemies Of the
school, and if its efficiency is destroyed they
have really no one to blame but themselves.
They have bowed down before a prejudice
that is foolish, unreasonable and un-Ameri
can. To use common expression they have
simply s'bitten off their nose to spite their
face Our advice to the parents who have
recently withdrawn their children from
school is, send them back at once and speed
ily; support the school and school authorities
rather than few 'skickers'' who imagine
themselves better than their neighbors. Let
Mr.. Healy, in whose veins flows the blood of
Connaught kings (?) do as he pleases. The
pattern is not good one to follow. It is no
dishonor to send your children to school
where colored children are admitted but it is
to an American citizen to re-
cognize and obey such q petty, miserable
prejudice.
The river press., 1882-01-18

posed of three Democrats it will be seen that
the world still moves, and even that Demo-
cratic portion of it known on the maps as
Montana The article of the constitution
upon which the Trustees can safely STAND
reads as follows:
Cali persons born or naturaized in the
United States are citizens of The United
States and of the State wherein they reside.
No State ehall make or enforce eny law
which shall abridge the privileges or immun-
tiles of the citizens of the United States; nor
shall any State deprive any person of life,
liberty, or property, without due process Of
law, nor deny to any person within its Juvis-
diction the equal protection of the laws"
The Trustees can base their action upon
this general law of the land as we'll as upon
common reason and justice. The only ar
gument offered on the other side is that the
''prejudices' of certain people are offended.
In this ''land of the free and home of the
brave" prejudices do not amount to snap
of the finger. One citizen is as good as
another, no matter what color, so long as he
behaves himself. ALI are exactly equal be-
fore the law. The Trustees are right, and
being assured of the fact, should take Davy
Crockett's advice and go straight ahead in
the path marked out.
The river press., 1882-01-18

A GOOD deal has been written about the
sudden conversion of Grant in the Fitz John
Porter case and various explanations have
been made and reasons assigned for the
game. The correct explanation is very brief,
and by no means does credit to the ex-Presi-
dent and would-be Third-termer. Grant
wants to get on the retired army list and in
order to further his cause has switched off in
favor of Porter, who is a Democrat. Grants
friends in Congress will favor the Porter bill
and Porter's friends will aid Grants scheme.
1t is little ''yol tickle me and Ill tickle
you" affair. Grants conversion is simply in
the interest of Grant; the motive purely self
ish. Only this and nothing more.
The river press., 1882-01-18

Two subscribers of the RIVER PRESS have
ordered their papers stopped because of what
we have said in reference 10 the color ques-
ton. That's the policy, gentlemen. 1t shows
what broad and liberal minded citizens you
are. If there are any more of the same kind
we hope they will walk up to the captains
desk and do likewise. We are pronouncedly
in favor of free speech, free press, free
schools, (for the benefit of every American
citizen), and have no apologies to make. We
would rather be right and have fifty subscrib-
ers. than wrong and have q thousand.
''Them's our sentiments"
The river press., 1882-01-18

A NEW plan for solving the Mormon
question has been proposed by Congressman
Singleton. 1t is to pass law compelling
every Mormon who has more than one
house. He thinks any man who lives with
six women will soon have enough of the sys-
TEN. There is touch of humor in the sug-
gestion, probably based on his knowledge of
the fair sex, but we don't know but what his
head is level.
The river press., 1882-01-18

STRANGE things come to pass in the politi-
Cal world. A few years ago the s'Venezuela
frauds" were unveiled and the parties chiefly
responsible for them held up to public exc
Grafton. After the whisky ring thievery, the
Venezuela frauds came next in atrocity,
and in the campaign of rs they received
large share Of attention from the political
stumpers. One of the men connected
with that swindle, and perhaps the
head and front Of the little ring th at
prof,ed SO largely by Venezuela claims, was
Godlove s. Orth, who has now something of
national reputation. In 1876 he was at
Vienna, representing the government of the
United States at that Capital, but resigned in
order to accept the Republican nomination
for Governor of Indiana. He returned home
t'hotter'n a lime-kiln, as he expressed it, to
enter the contest and wipe out the opposi-
tion But he didn't. The Venezuela busi-
ness was exposed and so apparent was Orth's
completely in the swindle that the Republi-
can Central Committee withdrew his name
from the ticket and substituted that of Sena-
tor Harrison, man worthy to lead the Re-
publican cohorts Of any State. But it is not
good policy to ''swap horses while crossing
the stream" even if the trade is good one,
and so it proved in this case. ''Blue Jeans"
Williams was elected over Harrison by q
small majority, but he would have beaten
Orth by %, 600 votes. The Venezuela states
men relapsed into obscurity, but in 1881 he
was resurrected and elected to Congress
from his old district. The next we hear of
him is that Speaker Keifer has made him
Chairman Of the House Committee on CiUis
Sercics Reform! What spectacle A man
given the Craftsmanship Of this important
committee, who, but six years ago, was re-
tired in disgrace by his own parry friends
because of besmirched record, too appar-
ent to be covered over even by the customary
white washing process. It is 8 travesty on
Civil Service reform that will be appreciated
By those who know something Of the man
and bis record. But Orth is Stalwart. and
there is no ism in higher repute at Wash
ington now than StalWartisn.
The river press., 1882-01-18

Rev. DR. VOOLFOLK wants to make the
Arctic region bloom as the rose, by explod-
ing 100000 worth of powder on the Aleu-
tian islonds. Let the doctor simply go there
himself. His presence will make the coun-
try up there quite verdant enough. No doubt
the doctor figured out where the Aleutian is
lands would be blown to by the explosion,
but he forgot to say. His project is alto
gether too fragnentary.-G Chicago Weekly
Ne1ns
The river press., 1882-01-18
discovered

Cen. BURBRIDG.E, of Pennsylvania, and
Gen. Blackburn, of Kentucky, are engaged
in calling each other pet names, through the
medium of the press. The Kentucky man
wants to fight, but Gen. Burbridge very SEN
sibly declines to enter the lists. The latter's
conduct towards the rebels while in CON-
mand of the department Of Kentucky dnring
the war, is the cause of the unpleasantness.
The river press., 1882-01-18

r. B. HAYES, WI O will occupy niche in
history as the first fraudulent President of
the United States, refused to contribute a
nickel to the Garfield monument fund. If
there 10 smaller man in the country than
r. B. Hayes, lis Whereabouts has not been
6icoouornd
The river press., 1882-01-18
p AT E N rs

We continue to act Solicitors for Patents. Caveats
Trade Marks. Copyrights. etc. for the United States,
Canada, Cuba, England, France, Germany, etc. We
have had thtrsy.five years experience.
Patents obtained through noticed in the Sci
ENTIFIC AMERICAN. This large and splendid illustra
ted weekly paper, g3.2 year. shows the peogress of
Science is very nterestn g, and has enormous cir
cuiation. Address MUM n co. Patent Solicitors,
Publishers of Scientific American, 81 Park Row, New
York. Hand book about Patents sent free.
The river press., 1882-01-18

COUNSEL are still addressing the jury in
the Guiteau Case. 1t will probably require
another week to conclude the case.
The river press., 1882-01-18
WE TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
BUSINESS.

WE TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
BUSINESS.
Will issue Exchange Telegraphic Transf ers
available in all parts of the United States Cana das
and Europe.
Buy at the highest rates, Gold Dust, Coin, Gold
and Silver Bullion and Local Securi ties.
Keep current accounts with merchants, stockmen
freighters and others subject to sight drafts.
Will pay special attention to collections, and al
other business entrusted to our care.
Will pay interest On time deposits, and discount
notes or bankable paper
Will make advances to merchants, stock dealers and
others, as are suited to their requirements.
Will give freight ates wool to all Eastern Cities
nd make LIBERAL advances On same at a low rate of
interest.
ST HAUSER \
t. G.. POWER
W. G, CONRAD, n:.oo.
JOS. s. HILL, Dnec'oFs'
JNO. HUNSBERGER
r. A. LUKE,
The river press., 1882-01-18
THE COLOR QUESTION AGAIN.

On Tuesday evening the School Trustees
held meeting to consider the troublesome
question Of providing for the education of
the rising colored generation of Benton.
Since the admission of the little Sower child
rem, only slightly ''off COLOR" application has
been made for the admission to the temple
of learning of two or three youngsters of
very darkish hue, and this was the problem
presented to the Trustees at their meeting.
The following letter from Superintendent
Howey to Prof. Clingan and endorsed by At
torney General Lowry, was presented by Mr..
Clingan and read by the Board:
''HELENA. M. T., January 7, 1882.
Prof. e. r. Climgan, PaSncipal Fort Benton
Schools.
DEAR SIR Yours of the 4th inst. at hand.
Sec. 80 OF the School Law expressly says l)
that the education of children of African de-
ecent shall be provided for in separate
schools; (2) that on petitioning by the parents
and guardians of at least ten such children to
any Board Of Trustees, separate school
shall be established (3) that the education
of less number may be provided for by the
Trustees in separate schools in any other
manner &c.
Under both provisions for the education of
children of African descent, the law says that
such education shall be in separate schools,
using the word separate in both cases. 1t is
my opinion, therefore, that under the exist
ing laws of Montana, children of African de.
scent in all cases, and whatever their num-
Der may be are to be educated in separate
schools. see no authority under the section
of the law by which Trustees may admit
children eff African descent int the public
schools. u 81 .#
I have not yet been able to see the Attor-
ney General on this question, but have no
doubt as to his concurrence in the opinion
expressed above. Very truly,
concur in the opinion of the Hon. Super
intendent of Public Instruction.
T. J. LOWRY, Atty Gen."
This is very explicit as to the meaning and
intent of the Territorial statute, but as said
statute is certainly an infringement on the
first section Of the Fourteenth Amendment to
the Constitution, the highest law of the land,
the Trustees came to the conclusion that they
were not in duty bound to abide strictly by
the Territorial enactment The education OF
the colored children must be provided for and
to establish separate school for the four or
five children in town would be too heavy q
draft upon the funds of the district; it would,
indeed, be educating few at the expense
of many. In view of this fact, and as the
only feasible way out of the difficulty, they
.'took the bull by the horns" and resolved
unanimously that the s'nigger" could 90 to
school if he wished. As the Board is CON-
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-28
The Valentine Party.

Ga the eve OF St. Val.nthe's DAY, Monday
the 18TH OF February, the ladies Of the
Episcopal church will give an entertain.
ment, the proceeds Of which will be devoted
toward completing the improvements or the
Episcopal church In this city.
: 70 the young ladies and gentlsm men such
an opportunity to spend . pleasant evening
viii not offer every day. Choice valentines
Will be bought aud ssnt, making the party
an affair Of special intsrest aud amusement.
The traffic In hearts bids tslr to be unequal-
led. Let the mature bsaux come and bring
OF claim their swsst-hearts, and the very
little boys and girls can buy all tho sugar
hearts they want!
The ladies will offer some dsAlrable fancy
work. A sIlk quilt upon whish they have
been working for several months will be ON
sale. This quilt contains . valuable patch
OF revolutionary silk, which alone, to the
enthusiastic collector of relics, is worth the
price set upon the eLtirs guilt. There 10
good reason to believe that 1t IL Q bit Of ons
of Martha WashinEton's own dresses, the
scraps having come directly from the Gusts
family, With the we'll authentic stsd legend
There will also be a very beautiful table
cover, which il worth coming to see /; q
handsome sofa pillow !; = pair of knitted
baby blankets and other useful articles.
The ladies' will be glad to serve oil those
who msy kindly remember to ps,ron,zs
them at the usual supper hour 1t will add
zsst and flavor to their supper-taols, II such
good friends init the evening meal at home.
The usual oysters. salads, coffee, cakes and
Ices Will be served In the best style,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1882-01-28
Liederkrans soiree.

The Lexington Ltedsrkrau3 will give .
grand solrss at Lisderkrans hail. on Mon.
day night, Jan. 30; .dmission 30 cents, ladies'
free. The proceeds are for the bsAslt Of .
poor anu unfortunate family.
PhOGRAMME:
i March-.'Auf BrueAsr, Komnt Hsrsa,''
6chaeIer. Liederkrnns.
2. Piano solo-..Grsnd March dc Concsrt,' u
" olienh ,upt. Miss Sidonia Weber.
3. Vocal solo-''My Queen" Blumenthal.
Miss Rosa Silvsrs.
: Piano durI-..str.della." Mslnoete. Prof.
GiEbel and Ed W II. Ahrens.
5. Chorus-''Dis Klsge." Welshsit. Liedsr-
kranx
8 Vocal Sci. bright Glowing STAR
7. Piano Soio-'Bon Tol." valse Br.lllalts,
Chas Gimbsl, Emil Winklcr
8 Chorus ''Dis Jungen Husikantsn,' -
kuseksn. Lisdsrkrans
8. Vosal duet Carnival Of vsnies,''
Boodese, Misses Rpsa sIvers and Mary weber.
~. Piano solo-'Faniasia," 10y bash. "a
w. H Abrens.
IL. Chorus March," Auf Bru.der mi,
~Ssng-KunlEe Lisderkrsns.
IL Bar tone solo. A. W. smith.
13 Chorus-'Der Absnd Sipkt,n Abt. Lie
derkranx. japf0td