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The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1882-04-18
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line, end transfers are avoided az Council Aluu9s
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
FOR CONGRESS,
Hon. Daniel b. Lucas.

Mr.. Editor-People are beginning to
talk about candidates for Congress al
ready. We don't take any active part in
politics, but we should like to have the op-
portunity of voting for Hon. d. 3. Lucas
this Fall 1t seems TO us that Mr., Lucas
has been electing men to Congress long
enough now lit is time there was a change
made. Considering his superior qualifica-
tions for the position, and the personal
sacrifices that lie has made for the good of
the party and the various candidates;
there is no man who presents as strong
claims to the Democrats OF The 2nd Dis
trict. AS d. B. Lucas. Since the State has
been divided into four districts the Demo-
cratic majority of this district has been
fearfully diminished. There certainly
will not be much margin TO throw away
votes on inferior candidates II that sort
of thing goes on, We are likely to get most
disastroEsly defcated-a thing that will
be most unfortunate for the Democracy Of
the country at large.
We then say let every democrat and
other friends of Mr. Lucas put their shout
ders to the wheel and his nomination and
election is fixed fact. We regard Mr..
l.. as one of the ableSt men of the State,
and his services in the Halls of Congress
would prove incalculable benefit TO our
rich and prosperous little State. ii.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
Dtatljs.

AT the residence OF her daughter,
Mrs. Underdonk, in this town, on
Tuesday, April 18th, Mrs. MARCIA
REF ROBERTSON, aged about 50
years.
April 6. 1882, Mr. HENRY i.
WENTZELL, OF Harpers Ferry, aged
y years, 6 months and day.
In Marlinsburg, Sunday, April 10Th,
1882, Mr.. a. 5. CHAMBERS, in the
seth year Of his age.
At the residence Of Mr. Jacob Miller,
near Martinsturg, on the l9rh inst, of
consumption, Mr.. CHARLES MA
son, aged 2G years.
AT the residence Of his sonin-law,
James II. Elgin, near Weverton,
Washington county, Md, on Tuesday
morning LAST, the 18th inst, Mr.. JOHN
CAMERON, aged about Sc years.
His remains were inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery, in this place, on Thursday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
Marrla9fs.

At Gettysburg, Pa, at the Lutheran
Parsonage, by Rev. DIR. Swartz, on
Thursday morning. the 9th instant,
Mr.. JOHN w. MAGAHA 10 Miss
ANNA TAWNEY, formerly Of Ge,tys-
burg, both OF Shepherdstown, w. Va.
At the residence OF the brides pa
rents, in this place, on Thursday morn
ing. the 27th Instant, by Rev. ID. M.
Moser, JAMES III. ROGERS, Of Key
ser, w. Va, t. Miss IDA VIRGINIA
CHAPLINE, daughter of Mr.. VIM.
Chapline.
At the residence OF the brides father,
in Martinsburg, April 10, 1882, by
Rev. II. g. Holland, Mr.. WILLIAM
II. NOFFSINGER, of Carlisle, Pa,
and Miss ANNIE G.. COUCHMAN,
daughter OF Mr.. George Couchmas.
On the evening OF the 10Th Instant,
near Vanclevtsvillc, at the residence Of
her parents, Mr.. GEORGE II. STEW
ART, from near lIalltown, to Miss MA
RY L NEEDY, daughter Of Dir. ii.
Frank Needy. Rev. J. Z. bowman
officiatcd. Many nests were assembled
to see the happy couple made happier.
After The marriage most buuntiiul re
past was partaken Of by the entire party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
CHEAP NEW GOODS
L MON V IL l. Il.

7 TAKE this method TO inform my friends
J. and the public generally that l have
replenished my stock with full supply
of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, Boots and
Shoes; also Drugs and Patent Medicine,
Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure;
Hardware, Queensware, Wooden and TN
ware, Cigars, Tobacco, Snnn, Sole Leath-
err, Coal Oil, ll5 and I50 test, ut ID and 20
cents per gallon, Lubricating and Harness
Oil. A choice line OF Groceries; Co1ees
from IL cents up. A cheap line OF Ready
made Clothing, Cheap TurDitare; differ
ent styles OF Straw Mating from le cent.
Der yard up. Fish-Mackerel, Potomac
and Labrador Herring. Tar for by
gallon or barrel.
Ny stock Is complete In all Its branches
and | am constantly ordering goods Ia
meet the requirements OF my patrons.
propose to give my customers the adyan-
tage OF low prices and believe that IN this
particular / can compete with all others
in the trade. All kinds Of Produce taken
I'm exchange for goods Mt market prices.
herein exteEd my hearty thanks 20 my
customers and friends for their llhersf
patronage In the past and hope by offer
ing first-class goods, at low rates, and by
strict attention 10 business and lair dealing
TO merit continuance Of the same.
Respectfully,
N.S.J. STRIDER.
April 20 ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

20 A SINGULAR AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
An east bound freight train on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad met with SIM
wular accident ut keller's Limckiln Switch
a1s miles west of Monocacy junction, on
Wednesday night. Two empty iron house
cars had been driven b. the strong wind
through a closed switch on 10 the main
track, where the freight train struck
them. The ears did not leave the track,
but were pushed along ahead of the en-
CINE. The conductor, NJ. j. Kennedy,
and the brakeman, Alfred Turner, were
on the rear end of the train. Not hearing
the usual signals AS they approached Mo-
nocacy they went forward and found that
the engineer and fireman were gone, and
the engine running riderlcss, with two
cars in front. The Train was stopped by
the application of the brakes, and, on 60
ing back some distance, Thomas j. Waters
the fireman, was found dead between the
tracks near the switch, his brains having
been dashed out. Joseph Countess, the
engineer, was found little further back,
his head severely cut and his body much
bruised. He stated that he stopped to
take drink from the tank, when his foot
slipped and he found himself falling. lie
called 10 the fireman to lookout" as he
went over. Ii is supposed the fireman,
alarmed at the warming, or seeing the cars
ahead Of him. on the track, jumped off :.
MIR. Countess was taken TO his home.
Waters was 81 years old. He leaves wild
ow, who will receive 81 900 from the Bal
umore and Ohio Relief Association.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
Editorial HsrcVifies.

Mr.. NJ ii. DeYoung, editor Of the San
francisco Chronicle, the leading republic
can paper on the Pacific coast, says the
vote OH The Chinese bill will result in
sending solid Democratic delegations to
the next Congress from California, Ore
gon, Nevada, Colorado and Washington
Territory.
A monument erected in memory of the
Confederate dead by the Florence Memo
rial Association Of Florence, $. c., was
unveiled Friday afternoon last, in the
presence of over one tho usan5 people.
Gen. f. w. Noise delivered an eloquent
address. There were present about a
dozen old Confederate soldiers with q half
Of an old battle flag showing many holes
shot through it by the enemy, which had
been held and carried through the war.
In Caroline county, Va, Friday last, a
colored boy living on Mr.. j. i. Dickin-
sons farm became angry at something
that did not please him at breakfast and
set fire to a stack of straw, by which q
large barn, two stables. one courthouse,
one double servants house with brick
chimney, one smoke-house, one ice-hOuse
and one dairy and one other small build
ing were consumed.
1t is reported that an east-bound pas
senger train on the Atchison, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railroad was attacked Sunday
night near RincOon. y. NJ, by five ex-
press robbers. The engine, baggage and
express cars were thrown from the track,
the engineer and fireman killed, and
Wells, Fargo & Co.'S messenger badly
wounded. The robbers were driven of.
The express car is supposed TO have con-
tanned 500, 900 in silver.
Marshal Henry, Of the District Of CO.
lumbia, has offered a reward OF $500 for
the apprehension Of Capt. Howgate, not
long ago 4 great. dashing, society man,
but who now stands indicted, charged
with defrauding the government. He IL
Al years OF age, fleet 10 inches in height,
blue eyes, sandy hair, pale complexion,
weighs l75 pounds.
The House has passed the anti-Chinese
bill in modified form, fixing the limita-
zion at ~ years instead of 20. 1t is thought
the President will sign the bill If thus
passed by both Houses.
Rev. J. Z. MAhOny, OF Keyser, has been
recalled by his bishop TO the diocese of
Brooklyn to which he belongeIh The
congregation Is now without a pastor,
and anxiouely await an appointment by
Bishop Keaue, of the diocese of Rich
mond.
President Arthur took his children to
Annapolis Thursday Of last week, and
showed them the Herndon monument,
erected in memory OF their grandfather,
Captain Herndon, who persisted in a
storm in 1857. Captain Herndon was in
command of the Central America when
that ship sank in the Pacific Ocean and
four hundred and eighty other sailors
shared his fate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ENrlER HoTEL-BENJAMIN +. GRAVES
PRePRIEToR.
Persons stopping at this House can
have a:eess 10 the Livery Stable at re-
duced rates.
Chas. 4. johnson, J. F. Engle, Hill
bert c. King, Charlestown; John Far
rim, G. d. Blocher, II. a. Frazer, Geo.
w. Rutherford; L. w. Kogelschatz,
Thos. J. Webb, City; f. Mertens, Jr.,
Cumberland; James Is. Mohler, Kear-
neysvlIle; George Brown, County; NJ.
Cronheim, Philadelphia; Mrs. Miller,
Chas. H. Feler, HagerstowL; John a.
Clements, Rockville, Md; ID. K. G.
Bowman, Baltimore; w. J. Gross, ii.
Riker, West Washington; Geo Birely,
Frederick; James II. Rogers, Keyser.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

STANTON FEMALE SEMINARr.-Rev.
Jas. ii. Wills, of Strasburg, has been
elected Principal of the Staunton Female
Seminary, vice Rev. j. l. Miller, who has
resigned. Rev. Miller proposes opening
Il school elsewhere.
Hen. A. Ii. ii. Stuart, the first and on
" President of the Board up to this time, ,,
resigned as President and member OF the
Board. !. Witt, Esq, resigned as Sec
rotary. Hon. 4. Koiner was elected to
fill Mr.. Stuart's place, and W. f. Craig,
ESQ, to fill the place of Mr.. WITT.
We regret MIR. Miller's departure from
Staunton. His long residence among us,
high character and christian department
have won for him many friends and sim
ccre respect of all. Whenever he may GO,
our best wishes for his prosperity will
low.-Staunton Virginian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
ez- Excessive EMIGRATION COMPANY.

ca EXTENSIVE EMIGRATION COMPANY.
We have received 4 prospectus of
"The Southern States and European Land
and Emigration Company" which COM
paoy has recently been organized at New York
City, for The purpose OF acquiring the cheap
lands which the Southern and Southwestern
States offer, and their sale 10 companies and col
ouies organized in Europe for their purchase. 1t
is authoriz by Its charter TO buy. sell, hold and
deal in lands, farms, mines, water privileges and
real esiate or all kinds In the Uni:ed States of
America and the Republic of Mexico. The pc
culiar condition of affairs In Europe Is causing
enormous and Increasing emigration to this
country, and this company desires TO extend the
emigration Southwark. The principal once OF
this company Is 80 Broadway, New YORK CITY,
and commences with q capith OF one mill
lion dollars. The following is list OF the Board
OF Directors-Jacob Bartlrtte Cooke, New YORK,
President; Alexander r. Boteler, West Virgins,
First Vice President; Edward NJ. Clymer, Penn
s,lyanis, Second yice-prcsident; Gen. John b.
Gordon, of Georgia: Gen. Eugene 9. Gordon, OF
Alab ANA; John Parks Bigelow, of London; Col
U. l.. Boyce Of VlrginiS; Andrew 6. Curtin,
OF Pennsylvania B. K. Jamisop, Banker. OF Phil
adelphia. Tue Advisory Board is as follows
Gov Churchill of Arkansas; Gov. Hawkins OF
Tennessee; Gov. Iagood Of South Carolina; Gov.
Jackson of West Virgins. Counsel-Messrs.
Chamberlain, Carter & Hornblower, New York
City, ana John Blair Hoge of West Virginia.
Messrs. Cooke, Gordon and Boteler will sail ior
Europe about the 10th Of May, in the interest OF
the company.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
sbepbsrosiowu Register.
sv- ppco.,rloS DAY AT ANrnrAN

saf- DECORATION DAY AT ANrhTAM
NATIONAL tEMgTEIY.-Again this year
Reno Post. q. y. r., OF iiaserstown ms
taken charge of the necessary arrange
fnents, for Decoration Day at Antietam
National Cemetery. AT ~ meeting OF the
Post on Tuesday night OF last Week, 1t
was decided TO appoint committee TO
cooperate with Il committee 10 be select
ed by the citizens OF Shrrpsburs, looking
20 concerted action OIL The part OF the
Post and citizems IN the matter. Hon.
VIM. II. Calkins, of Indiana, and Ron.
J. c.. Burrows, of Michigan, members of
Congress, have consented to be present.
Major Calkins will deliver the Grafton,
anu will be followed By Gen. Burrows in
Il short address. Both were soldiers In
the Union Army, the former as Major,
the latter rs General, who was present
and-took an active part in the battle OF
Antietam. Major Calkins Is one OF the
leading members ofthe House OF Repre-
scntatives from the West, at present
Chairman of the Committee OH Elections.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
r E Nj O V A L d!
GO TO
ID. A. III IL LIS
STONE STORE HOUSE, formerly occu-
pied by w. 4. Lcmcn,
IFYOU WANT CHEAP GOODS.

7 HAVE just received my stock OF Spring
aasl Summer Dry Goods consisting OF
Ladies' Dress Goods in all the desirable
styles and colors; Prin.s, Ginghams, Per-
Gals, Domestic Goods Brown and Beachcd
Cotton, Cottonades, Cassimores, ShirIings,
1fckimgs, Creolcs, Table Linen.
Notions and Fancy Goods, uandssr-
chiefs. Ladies' anG Ni-tcs Ihssc, Meas
Half Hose, Nccl.sies, Rulls, Collars, Ties,
Kid Gloves and Window Curtains.
Large stock Of Boots and Shoes, Meas.
Ladies, Misses and Childrcn's cheaper
than ever.
Hndware, Shovols, Forks Axes, Nails
Quecnsware and Glassware, Wooden
ana Willow ware, Buckets, Brooms, Tubs,
Wash Boards, Baskets.
Full Nine Of Groceries, Sugars. Cofres,
Teas, Spices, Canned Goods, Syrups,
Mackcrel, &c.
Don't fail to call and examine my stock
before you make your purchases as all Of
the above goods will I've SOLD very chnp.
All kinds of country produce taken Ia OK
change for goods. Highest prices paid
for Lard and Bacon. Thankful Tor past IA
vors continuance of the same Is rcsyect-
fully requested.
ID. A. HILL.
April 20 u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

e. United States PostOllice Inspectors
Thomas =. Shallcross and VIM. I. Hen
derson, assisted by Thos. Troy, detective,
arrested Thomas III. Russler, deputy I'M
der j. Nelson Wisner, postmaster of Mar
tinshurg, upon the serious Charge OF riding
mails OF registered letters al that place,
the contents of three being distracted
Monday morning, he having placed the
several amounts, it is charged, in the Ma
legged theft, which the detectives discov-
cred Immediately. The detectives have
taken him to Clarksburg for examination
by Il United States commissioner. Sever
al other thefts arc laid TO his charge.
Russler is Il young married man, native
Of Berkeley county, and has resided in
Martinsburg for number of years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

eY- AN INCIDENT OF THE FLOOD.
certain boat coming up the Mississippi the
other day lost her way and bumped up
against frame house. She had not more
than touched it before an Old darkey
rammed his head up through hole in the
roof where the chimney once came out,
and yelled at the captain on the roof:
"Whar is Yer gwine wild dat boat! Can't
yer see muffin? Fust thing yer knows yer
gwine to turn dis house ober, spill de ole
woman an dc chil'en ont in de flood an
drown 'em. Wat yer doin' out here in de
country wild yer boat, anyhow! Go on
back wander froo de con fields an git
back into de ribber whar yer b'longs.
Ain't got no business sewn miles out i'll
de country fooliu' round peoples houses,
nohow!" aNG size backed out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

~ A very sad case Of burning occur
red around Short Hill, Boonsboro, Nd,
on Thursday of last week, at Mr.. Samuel
Ringers. MIR. Ringer had been burning
brush, the embers of which were still
upon the ground. A party of children
from the neighborhOod were gathered
about the enibers and one of the children
stirred them until blaze Was produced.
A little ten year old girl, daughter of Mr..
Lawson y. Smith, happening too near,
was soon 'blaze with fire, her clothing
having caught from the rekindled en-
hers. size ran screaming to n Mr.. Pal
lner, who Was working near by. Mr..
Palmer endeayored to cXtinguish the
flames with his haEds, but failing in his
attempt, leaped across fence with the
child in his grasp and threw her into a
running brook that was near, and thus
saved her from immediate death Mr..
Palmer, in his efforts TO save the child,
was himself badly burned about the
hands. The condition of the child at this
writing is precarious, and little hopes of
It's recovery are entertained.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

When J. Wilkes Booth was shot, por-
trait of Miss Hale, daughter OF Senator
John Y. Hale, of New Hampshire, was
discovered upon his person, and it was
currently reported that Booth YVES an adj
mirer of Miss Hale, who was subsequently
married to Hon. w. z. Chandler, now
Secretary of the Navy. Official etiquette
requires that the Secretary of War shall
escort the wife of the Secretary of the
Navy at state dinners; consequently Hon.
Robert Lincoln, Secretary of War, must
escort the former sweetheart Of his ia
theirs assassin. % t'.tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

~ A JUDGMENT AGAINST TIE CANAL.
In the United States Circuit Court
Wednesday Attorney General Charles j.
NJ. Gwinn filed a suit in equity fer the
State Of Maryland VS.. Arthur George
Brown, administrators d. b. II. c. t. a. of
Charles McAlester, deceased, late citi-
zen of PENNSYLVANIA. The fact is set
forth in the bill that in November 1854,
the decedent recovered against the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal Company a judg-
jnent for s., All 81 and costs-upon which
an attachment has been issued upon GER
tain moneys in the hands of the Farmers
and Merchants National Bank of Balti-
more to the canal company. The object Of
the present bill is to pray the court to
grant writ OF injunction against the re-
spondent, enjoinihg and prohibiting him
from any further steps or proceedings I'M
der the said writ of attachment until fur
Their order of the court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29

.B- No one, except registered drug
gists, can now sell arsenic, corrosive sub
Innate, red precipitate, strychnine, opium,
croten oil, cre:isote, chloroform, lauda-
mum, paragoric, white vitriol, blue Wit
riol (blue stone), sugar OF lead, calomel,
quininc, cinchonldia, carbolic acid, oxalic
acid, rats-bane. The penalty for this is 4
fine of from $25 to 800 for each Oflense.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
new CONFECTIONERY
STORE.

THE undersigned takes this method Of
i informing the citizens of Shepherds
town and vicinity that he has opened n
NEW CONFECTIONERY STORE
in the room of Mr.. VIM. Rightstine, oppo-
site the ole Ldams' Hotel, where lie will
keep constantly on hand all kinds Of
FRUITS AND CONTECTIONERIES
such Is Oranges, Lemons, Bananas, Cocoa
nuts, Raisins, Dates, Prunes, Apples,
Figs, Maple Sugar, Candies and Cakes Of
all kinds, Ice Cream, Nuts of all kinds,
&C., &c.
Give me 4 call and will insure salts
faction. respectfully invite your GUS
tom. GEORGE +. ADAMS.
Shephcrdstown April 20, 1882. u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1882-04-29
letter FROM DrlGicltls.
DurFIRLDs. April 10, lSs

DUFFIRLDs, April 10, 1892.
Mr.. Editor-Dear Strive enter your
sanctum to ask 4 place in the columns of
your esteemed journal to chronicle few
items from this corner of the globe believ-
ing you will grant permission. Our town
though an ancient one has some of the
characteristics of more modern places and
as the cycles roll gradual improvements
are mace, and though we have no grave
questions like cur sister towns 10 settle
other matters of import engage the at
tention of the denizens of this ancient
town of which we write. Our people are
Of the quiet industrious class devOting
their time to filling the soil, &c. Mr.. X.
L. Wysong is now under the management
of Mr.. II. Clay Cuttings, building an addi
ton to one of his dwellings in DHficlds,
which he intends to occupy as his resi-
dence this building when completed will
make quite an improvement. Clay is a
good square fellow and will do justice to
his work.
Mr.. A. c. Hendricks has opened gen.
eral repair and blacksmith shop and is
now prepared to DO all kinds of repairing,
repairing machinery a speciality. Our
farmers are busy blowing for corn. The
mercantile business seems TO be on boom,
We t'AhN Al IISN SNplN, OICHGu idA'iN u'IhNi
the management of Osbourn 4 Barnhart,
who seem to be driving a brisk trade;
they have new and pretty stock and
seem determined to work up trade, hav-
ing as they say marked their goods down
to the lowest dot. Mr.. John o. Agiionby
has broken ground for a new dwelling on
Main street in Drydensville, adjoining the
residence of Mr.. WIN. G. Daniels, ut this
writing well under way. Garden making
is now in order and the average woman
can be found busy in her labratory Of
seeds. The recent cold snap has likely
injured the early varieties of fruit to some
extent though experts say Tie prospect
for fair peach crops good. Corn plant
ing will soon be i'll order and the busy
farmer will work while the day light
flies. Wheat looking fine, prospect good
for heavy crop. Our esteemed friend
Capt. j. II. L. Hunter has for some days
been eonfned 10 his house suffering from
the effects of fall. We learn he is rapid
ly improving and hope soon TO see him out
again. Fearing that my letter may be
too lengthy, for this time bid you ddieu
promising some day in the future 10 tell
you more Of the doings in this section.
Kindly yours, JANUS.