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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11
A Bloody Compact.

A recent telegram from Little Rock,
Ark, says: "Several weeks since IN old
man named Isador Cazat, for thirteen
years stationary engineer 1T the st. Louis
and Iron Mountain railroad machine shops
in Argenta, opposite this city, was dis
charged for Il frequent neglect of duty.
Since, he repeatedly said lie intended to
suicide, and about o'clock this afternoon
he rose from the dinner table 1T his resi-
dence OH West Markham street, babe his
family goodbye, put the muzzle of
pistol to his temple. fired, and Tell dead.
An hour later his son, Demo Cazat, about
y wears old, but who was not at home at
the time, crossed the river to Argenta, de-
termined to ayenge his fathers death.
He entered one of the maehine-shop offices
and INQUIRED for Master Mechanic Rlch-
ardson, who had discharged his father.
Richardson was absent, but George +,
Barnes, his clerk and time-keeper, was
there. Cazat 5egan cursing him as the
cause of his fathers discharge, drew his
pistol. and ordered Barnes to set on his
knees and beg pardon. Barnes expostu-
lated. Then Cazat exclaimed lie would
kill him anyhow. He counted, "one
two" and while pronouncing the WORD
".hree'' thrust the pistol into Barnes
face. lie then counted ''One, two,' and
fired AS the victim suddenly stopped in an
effort to dodge; the bullet struck Barnes
in the forehead, coming out &C the right
eve. Barnes died shortly after receiving
the fatal shot, Cazat fled and hid i'll
clump of willows near the rivers edge,
where he was arrested and brought over
To this city. Barnes was young married
man. There is no doubt that it was Cazat's
intention to kill both Richardson and
Barnes. A strange feature of the affair
came out in the testimony of Mrs. Cazat
before the Coroner. She stated under
oath that an agreement had been entered
into in her presence between her husband
end son that the former should commit
suicide and the latter Kill Richardson.
She believed the compact was the result
of frenzy and idle, but il was strictly
carried out. Barnes remains were Sh ipped
to his former home in Bunker Hill, Ill.
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Correspondence OF THE REGrsTER.l
Shenandoah junction Letter.

SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, Nov. Z.
Your request for local items has mace
me bold enough to offer a few happenings
at our infant town.
Messrs. Hendricks g. Co. have COM
memced The foundation for their drill fac
tory. They expect TO have it completed
about the last OF December.
Mr.. De Jarnett has his new house ready
for the knights Of the road. IL bids fair
TO be an ornament to the village.
Our young friend John F. Engle, who
has been for the past year a student OF
telegraphy, has accepted position 10
teach school at Sir Johns Run, W. va.
Mr.. Fuytney, Baltimore and Ohio agent
mt our station, had very valuable dog
killed by the cars few days ago.
Our energetic merchants, Drawba1gh
s. Atkinson, have begun stock shipping,
and expect 10 ship several ears monthly.
Every day brings some new business,
which leads rs to believe we will sooE
have a town not to be ashamed OF.
RELLiM.
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lgc slew Ellis sweetheart.

The trial of Philip Mathues for the muir
der of his sweetheart, Annie Geyer, III
grove ncar Belleville, on Sunday, the
2Sth Of May last, was begun in the Cir
cult Court yesterday. This tragedy, IN
which Il beautiful young woman lost her
life on pleasant Sunday, occurred IN the
presence of number Of the companions
ana Sabbath school mates of the deceased
On the fatal afternoon Annie Geyer ana Il
number of female companions, all mGm-
hers of the German VI. i. Sabbath school,
had proceeded to little grove just east Oh
town, on the Carlyle road, their object
being to view the spot where Oh The next
day the annual picnic of their church was
to be held. 4 number of young men, also
members of the same school and church,
had proceeded to .hc grove earlier III the
dav. and Philip Mathucs was OF the num-
Der. He had formerly been lover OF
Annie. and had been her accepted sutton,
but owing to his dissipation she had broKei.
the engagement and would have nothing
more TO do with him. Philip had recent
" returned from Il trip to New Orleans,
and it is alleged hIat while he was in that
city lie wrote Annie several letters III
which, he threatened to Kill her if she did
not consent to marry him. When she saw
him in the grove she cndeavored to avoid
him. Her companions were also afraid OF
him and asked Annie to leave the grounds.
This she started to do, when Philip stopped
her. saving he wanted to have talk with
her. He seized her rather roughly by the
arm and forced her TO step aside. What
he said was not heard by the others, but
il is supposed that lie was trying TO get
her to favor his suit and make up with
him again.
The girls noticed that Annie was trying
to get away from him, and they called to
her to come. Mathues, who still had her
by the arm, refused to let go, and almost
Immediately drew revolver and shot her
through the heart. The others were so
horror-stricken that they hardly knew
what to do. During the confusion the
murderer strobe of. He proceeded to the
police station and surrendered himself.
The grand jury, which was in session,
promptly indicted him and lie was ar
raigned a few days thereafter. When
arraigned he fainted, and had to be slim
ulated with liquor before he could be
taken back to the Jail. The case was en-
tered for trial It the last term Of the court,
but the defense asked for and secured
continuance to the present term. The
interest in the case is intense.-.S. Louis
Republican.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

DIR. Loring, Commissioners Of Agricult-
ure. announces that the second annual
convention Of agriculturists will be held
at the Department in Washington, COM
mencing OH January 10Th, next, and will
continue one week. The date Of the con-
vention has been fixed ten days later than
last year, to avoid interfering with the
various State conventions and other gath
erings of farmers which are usually held
about the first of the year.
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nlarria9es.

October 18th, at the house Of the brides
mother. by Rev. p. III. Thomas, Z. II.
GERBRICK to LEN0 LAMPAS, both of
Berkeley County.
At Failing Waters Church, October n,
bv Rev. II. Gilmore. HENRY V. SPE-
ROW to Miss NJ. V. SPECK, both of
Berkeley County.
On October 80, by Rev. George Scholl,
in Baltimore, j. WESLEY NORFOLK,
Jr., of Baltimore, to FANNY c. FOX, OF
Howard County, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

The Democrats Gaining Gro"ho
from Maine 10 California.

Elections were held in thlrty'three
States Tuesday, and have resulted In
great democratic gains in nearly every
State that voted. The indications are
that the democrats will have control oil
the next IIouse by good working ma
inritv. The present House of Repre-
senta,iyes consists of 293 members. VI
these l53 are republican. l3i are demo
Gratis, and Q are greenbackers. The new
House will consist of 325 members.
The following statement shows the
probable complexion OF the next House
of Representatives
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Deatbs.

In Martinsburg, October 3oth, OF con-
sumption, Mr.. EPHRAIM G. TABLER,
in the Goth year of lis age.
In Wentzville. ST. Charles County, Mis-
souri,. October 2lst, Mr.. GEORGE W.
LITTLE, formerly of this county, In the
18th year of his age.
I'm Martinsburg, October 30th, Mrs.
BRIDGET CROWLEY, In the 65th year
of her age,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

A MONUMENT CoMPLETED.-Messrs.
Stouffer Is Darner, Hagerstown, who
received the contract to bnild the mon
ument to b. erected over the grave OF
Gen. Ohio II. Williams, OF Rev Olution-
ary fame, and whose body lies i'll the
cemetery at Williamsport, have CON-
pleted the work 1t Is fine piece of
work, rejecting credit as well upon the
aforementioned firm as upon the doners.
-Hagersfown Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

Acc,DuNr.-On Thursday morning
last, Charles Nebert, young son OF
JOS. L. Nebert, living near kemps
Mills, near Hagerstown, met with
serious accident. Whilst driving
heavy team down hill he attempted TO
draw the break, which giving away,
precipitated hm under the wagon. The
wheels passed over him. breaking his
lett arm and brusng his body badly
Mgeysfo,Un Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

APAINFUL AccIDENT.-On Monday
last, while a number of men were at
work in the quarry at the cement mill
below town, stone fell from the top of
the cliff, and after rebounding from the
side of the quarry, struck MIR. Remington
SPOTS, of this town, on the head, max
ing an ugly jagged wound about three
inches long. which, though very painful,
is not considered dangerous. Surgical
assistance was given by DR.. Reynolds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11


In New York the democrats have
carried the State by majority Of about
10000, and will also gain several Con-
grcssmcn.
The democrats have swept through
the State of Pennsylvania like whnl-
wind, and the Stalwarts are utterly de
moraizcd. The democrats have made
gains beyond all expectation, and elect
their State ticket by the following ma
iorilies: Pattison, Governor, $4,000; ;
Black, Lieutenant, Governor, $4,000;
Clark, Supreme Judge, 10000; Africa,
Secretary Internal Affairs, $1,000; Ell
lott, Congressman-al-la large, 80 900. The
former Congressional delegation was 10
republicans and democrats; it stands
now lG republicans and II democrats.
McComas, republican, is elected in
the sixth district of Maryland over Blair,
democrat; the other districts Of the State
elect democrats. The entire independ-
ent ticket for four Judges OF the Su-
preme Bench OF Baltimore CITY has been
elected by heavy majoriti"s.
In Massachusetts, Ben Butler, demo
Graf. has carried the State for Governor
by $4,000 majority. Thee was a reg
uiar stampede for him. The democrats
gain two Congressman.
The Mahoneiles have probably car
ried Virginia, anG claim seven out OF ten
congressman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11
NOTICE.

The third quarterly meeting for the
Shepherdstown circuit, NJ. f. Church
South, will be held at Unionville com-
mencing Saturday, November II, at ! |
o'clock.
w. G. EGGLESTON, Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11
MONEY TO LOAN.

On Monday evening, November ID,
1882, at I o'clock p. M, at the Secre-
tary's Office, the Potomac Building As
ISOLATION No. will offer to redeem
severa! shares of stock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11
NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH.

Rev. w. g. EGGLESToN. PASTOR.
No preaching al Bethesda. Quarterly
Meeting at Unionvillc, services on Sat,
urday at IL a. NJ, and Quarterly Con.
ference; Sunday II A. NJ. and P.M
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

Dop't forget to attend the dramatic
entertainment ut Billmyer's Hall this
evening,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

TIE DRAMArIC ENTERTAINMENT
The Shepherdstown Dramatic Society
will give their entertainment III B!iIm!y,
er's Hall this Saturday night, and will
present three interesting pieces, namely;
A laughable sketch, The man with a
carpet7bac:" the celebrated molo-drama,
"The Idiot Witness and the ELMO.
plan farce, zone hundredih night OF
Hamlet" Give them a full house, tor
in patronlzing the entertainment you
help the Shepherd Fire Compan!y, Tor
whose benefit it is held.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

\ SPANISH RoMANCE.-Six years ago
an eccentric Spaniard was in keokuk.
He died in Spain last August. lie had
an only child, girl - years old, and
he wanted her brought up Protestant.
In his eccentricity he named George
Bland, colored blacksmith, her guard.
ian, and he made a contract with
priest in Spain Tor carrying out his will.
1t provides that the priest shall receive
S6S,000 in case the conditions are full
filed, otherwise nothing. George Bland,
the colored man, is TO have The same
amount and the guardianship Of the
child, who gets S360,O00 and a large
amount of diamonds and jewelry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

Hoe DIsEAsE.-Farmers in the vicin-
ity of Downs, lille, this county, have oc-
casion to feel alarmed at the appearance
of new disease among their porkers.
The disease manitests itself by render
ING the animal weak in the back and
entirely helpless, Mr., John +. Smith
recently lost tour from a pen of fine
hogs, and on examination of their llvers
found that they were in decomposed
state. Whence the origin OF the affilc-
ton remains a mystery TO the citizens
of that locality-HogersfOicn Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

LOCK AHEAp.-Cold weather is COM
ing ON apace, and it becomes every one
TO prepare tor the siege of winter and
lay up store of supplies while he can.
Remember the fable that teaches that
all who waste the time of harvest must
starve in winter We know not what
kind of winter we may have, whether
open and mild like last winter or very
cold as the one before 1t will be most
likely severe winter, aud all should do
what they can and when they can to
guard against its severity. The great
suffering of last winter year is still
in our minds, and should teach improv-
ident persons wisdom. LET each day
provide for itself" may show the faith
of Christian in Gods promises, but it
does not Justify any one in wasting the
opportunities he has to provide against
anticipated wants. He only reaps who
sowa,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

Do not fail TO attend tn Dramatic
Entertainment this Saturday evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PAsToR.
Shepherdstown ii A. II.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Rev. l.. X. Mason, RECroR.
ShepherdstOwn ii A. NJ. and Z l.. ".
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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

REV. j. a. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
Prayer meeting, ednesday evening,
Z - T.. NJ
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Y. NJ. &. a.

Y. NJ. &. a.
Young Mems Meeting in the N. +.
Church South every Sunday afternoon
at $50 u. VI, and at the Room every
Thursday night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11
REFORMED CHURCH

REV. j. &. BOWMAN, PASTOR.
Shepberdstown ii A. NJ, and 7 p. ~
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Corrected weekly by q. +. Hodges.
SHEPIERDSTOWN MARKET,
FOR SALE.


I have a good SPRING WAGON with iron
j AxIes for one or two horses, which VIII eA-
change for BEEF or soil for cash AT sacrlnee.
nov. lift ABRAM SHEPHERD.
Al OMATIC GINGER ALE-A tonic for dehiI.
n itatcd persons. IL Is put up In Dublin ana
Belfast. ireland. r,,,,
nov. Inv BAhfH hcA' ihtSN'
DTCKEYE LASTERNS.-The best lantern
ID made and the cheapest. Two sizes hpd
r' nov. u"iw BAKER MONOGRAM.
1-AFFY TOLT relieves dyspepsia. indigestion,
i and he artburu. a most delicious confecfloD.
nov. ll-iw BAKER NcNt KHAN.
WINDOW GIaAsS-Ail sizes, baltimore made
w glass, good quality. and sold low. Also
Glaciers Tncks and Putty.
nov. Ii-iw BAKER & NcMURRAN.
CEASONINGs.-Blac Pepper, Red Pepper,
- sage. roriandcr and Sweet Narjorafp. These
goods are fresh. pure and cheap.
nov. lf-iw BAKER McNCRhsNs
rOLDS.-As this is the season for colds. you
- will ind Bulls Syrup. Globe Flower, Hances
and Sclenck's Cough Syrups excellent re,ne-
dies. BAhEb htA'h h-h''
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MT. NEBO LODGE, NO. 81,

Y. +. CO n W'
Stated Communication LIST and 3rd
Mondays in each month.
J. S. FLEMING, w. NJ.
II. w. LArIMER, Sec'y.
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M. f.. CHURCH

Rev. G.. o. Cook, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley IL A. NJ, Shcpherdstown
7 l.. VI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

NEWSPAPER CmANGE.-Ihe Messrs.
Bipgs, who have heen publishing the
Sharpsburg Enterprise for the last year,
have disposed of their interest to MI
Milton b. Show, who has been con-
nected with that paper tor some time
past. The Enterprise is newsy little
raper, and we hope it will be prosper
ous under its new management.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11
PERSONAL.

Mr.. S. D. Barnhart, of Mines, made
a short visit 10 his home here the first
of the week.
Miss Leila Blackford, Of Washington
County, Nd, visited Miss Mamie Hill
the first OF the week.
Mr.. William A. Chapiinc and family
and Mrs Henry Cookus visited relatives
in Cumberland this week.
Mr.. Charles Grant, who has been
employed in Harrisburg, Pa, is home
for a time TO see if he can't shake OIL
the chills.
Mr.. II. w. Potts, formerly on the 5.
V. X. Il. surveying corps, has Rented
the residence of Mrs Andrews in this
place, and will make his home in Shep-
herdstown the coming winter.
DR.. Andrew J. Lemaster, of Berkeley
County, was in town last Saturday
looking as handsome as ever, and from
the sly way in WHICH he entered and
left it is suspected that certain young
lady is the patient he comes TO see'
Success 10 you, Andy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

A WARNING.-For some TINE past
subscribers to the REGISTER have had
their papers stolen from their doors
where they are left by our carrier on
Saturday morning. Last Saturday sew,
eral we're stolen, and we are determined
to put stop to this ,heving. We Will
keen q watch hereafter for the rogucs,
and we give warning that if we can
catch any of them we shall give them
the full benefit of the law. We nope
that if any of our friends can give us
information as to who are the thieves
they will do so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

ALUcKY FELLow.--llenry Dlcker-
son, formerly fireman on the Western
MARYLAND Railroad, has fallen heir TO a
fortune of Sl40 900. lett him by rela-
tive iii England. An advertisement
inquinng as to his whereabouts, app
peared in the city papers few days
ago. Diokerson WAS employed III 'he
shops of the company at this place, and
although not afraid of work and willing
to do anything, was an awkward fellow
we are told, and was continually meet
ing with accidents, receiving injuries
that would have proven fatal to most
men. He left here about the first OF
last May and went to Woodstock, How
ard county. He was working IN the
granite quarries at that place hen the
news of his good fortune was communl-
Gated to him. We trust he may get lbs
money, and as the lrishman said mis-
fortune ever follow after, but never over
take him. -Union Bridge l"dCr.
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ASBURY NJ +. CHURCH. COLD

j. -. ITIIINV, W aus
Il. w. LATIMER, Sec'y.
ASBURY NJ. T.. CHURCH, COLD.
Rrv. ABRAHAM TITLE, PAsroR.
Services tomorrow in Shepherdstown
at ii A. NJ. and Tl-2P. NJ. Sacrament
LIST Sunday in each month until further
notice.
FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH,
COLORED.
REV. i. i. Fox, PASTOR.
Preaching TO morrow al ii and Z.
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NEW GOODS ]

LAM now receiving and have In stock iuii
and complete line of
General Nferchandise!
sot.c.oJ ,,,,b the greatest care. 10 meet the
wants OF my customers. ] can truly say tnat
we offer better Inducements To purchasefsI hsn
sver before am selling my goods eyc4uslyelS
fnr CASH or exchange for PRODUCE. conse-
auently no one is paying lor goods that ne
never receives as must be the cnbe OF All WHO
Iii on credit. will match prices with any
retail house ON any article we cnrry. tne not
where IA Is Call and examine my STOCK DcIofo
purchasing and am satisfied you VIII not re-
rret IL. 10 trouble Ia shaw goods. ,,,.,
nov. 1l--u ". IL ho".
e-pT.yNDID stock of new Boots and shoes mt
- Iowsst cash urice. q. T. HOD8kS-
III. grades OF Fodder TwIne At CASH priresrs..
A CT H0DGtS'
CREsH Liverpool Salt at lowest Prtssec. 4.
1 house and store. u. Il. "-.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

The Gnosr-A ghost las Daeh
proving around for some nights past
in this vicinity, and has made an attack
upon several Of onr citizens. It's prln-
cipal haunt seems to be along The scrab
bic road about three miles from town.
We rried to get description OF lis app
pearance from gentleman who saw IT.,
but he says 'the thing is too iHghti"l
to describe" 1t bodies no good, whether
goblin or ghost, and we suggest to al
are who afraid of ghosts TO stay at nome
at night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-11-11

A friend from Kearneysville sends US
the following:
Judge Rogers, of Kearneysville, ran
a narrow escape few days ago of haT,
ing Lis sons dashing young horse and
handsome buggy ruined. The Judge
was shutting the gate, having lett the
horse standing alone, and when he
looked around he found the horse III full
run. His first impulse was to pursue
the horse, but then it occurred 70 him
that it would be useless, as time and
hard labor had stiffrned his limbs, and
that his race was already nearly RUIZ,
without wasting any more in Trying to
race with a horse. He was heard TO
say, ''IIenry can manage that horse, but
| can't" He toddled along, and when
bu. short distance over the hill he
found the horse standing quietly, look.
ing back for the Judge 10 cone and
open another gate for. him to pass
through. "Nothiug broken, by era.
cious!" said the Judge, ''but a bottle OF
caster oil my boy used to grease the
buggy-and that was nearly empty.