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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03

GREATEST WASrs.-90, 900 lbs dried pitted
cherries, 10000 lbs dried raspberriee, 5000 lbs.
blsckberries, 5000 lbs. whortleberries, 10, 900
fresh eggs 500 lbs. butter, 900 lbs. nice lard,
1000 lbs common or dirty larG, 10 600 lbs sides.
shoulders and hams, 1000 lbs. cotton rags, 500
bushels potatoes 500 bushels timothy seed, 500
lbs. beeswax. BEACHLEY, the great variety
merchant of Hagerstowu. will pay the highest
market price for the above wants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
7-=------7 ----
BUSINESS LOCALS.

DOMESTICS.-Canton Flannels from two to
three cents per yard che iper than las; year. this
Is getting things down pretty fine, and people
DONE hesitate TO buy ut these prices. Wool
Flannels both white and colured are selling we'll
this season. they are cheap. We've something
Lew in Rcd shades, worth your willie 10 see IL.
Aud as to Blankets, well we hsye always lee in
these goods. This year we struck bonanzi Ia
buying our Blankets from so cents to 81 cheaper
than last. By the way, this cold snap reminds
u, all that We will have to pu. on some heavier
underwear, well we are ready for you in that
line. We placed our order for these goods
nearly three months ago for hard cash, and we
bought them cheaper than If we waited. We
have full lines in lady's, children's and mems
White and Red Shirts and Drawers from Is cts.
to 81 IS. The other day We asked lady If she
did not want to buy some Dress Goods, Wraps,
Underwear, sc. She said she was going TO Bal
,imorc and Washington on a visit, and would
buy them when she came back She used TO buy
them when she went TO the city, but since we
enlarged our stock and commenced keeping
better quality of goods she preferred TO buy them
here because she could get them cheaper than in
the city. Thiuk over this and come and get our
price; 1t will be the same TO you and everybody
we have but one price for all. Very re.pect-
fully, EMMERT d FIERY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03

Never interrupt any conversation with
Attacking Cough; it creates bad impress
sion. Better invest y quarter of a dollar
In bottle of DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and
cure il,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
LOWENSTEIN BROTHERS
THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE FOR
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING,
HAGERs TOWN, MARYLAND.

fall stock we have also completed the omt line Of goods Of
anyouh
Clothing Piece Furnishing
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03

WE have formed II copartncrshlp under the
w firm name OF TltUSSEIIL x HESS, fOL the
purpose of dealing in GRAIN, HAY, SEEDS,
FERTILIZERS and COAL. our coal yard.
warehouse and wagons scales will he located
south Of the depot on the Domer lot, and will
be very convenient and safe To get To with
teams We shall also continue the grocery
and provision business on Harris Corner, and
shall endeavor to keep up full stock In both
departments; and 10y personal attention To our
business, by paying full prices for grain and
hay and 10y selling coal and groceries nj bot
tom prices. We hope to secure II liberal share Of
your patronage. Respectfully,
j. y. TKl;SSELI,
T. L. HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
A Smart Boy.

A thrilling incident happened recently
OIL the farm of A. A. Iiurlbut, near An
tigO, Wisconsin. 1t seems that during
Mr.. Hurlbut's absence an eight-year-old
son attempted to Graw q pail of water from
the well and fell in. His shouts brought
his invalid mother and ten-year-Old
brother to the rescue, but they were una
BILE with their combined strength to hoist
him out by means of the rope, as the well
WAS one hundred and forty -four feet deep.
After despairing for moment, brilliant
idea struck the oldest boy. Running to
the field, he procured the oxen and hitch
ing them to the well rope, soon had his
little brother on terra firma.
A lady, who suffered from weakness pc
culiar 20 her sex, i'm writing to 4 friend,
said: 81 tried various kidney medicines,
but only found myself growing worse. A
friend told me to Use DR.. Guysotts Yellow
Dock and Sarsaparlla. Its elect on me
was soon indicated by Il clear and beauti-
full complexion, freedom from aches and
pains, complete removal of nervous de-
preston, painless regularity in habits of
digestion and otherwise. i can not praise
the remedy too highly Us 4 true friend to
suffering womanhood and rs Il strengthen
ing medicine
The express agent ut Atlantic Station,
Ga, was robbed of II pouch containing
$4,000 one night last week. The pouch
was hung around his neck, and he pushed
1t behind his back rs he stopped to raise
the handles of his truck. which he was
came behind him, cut the strap and darted
off with it into the darkness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
The long and short of it

Is that We can fit any man that ever walked-no
matter what his length, breadth and thickness.
This point settled, We only ask you 70 iook ~
our unpar alIeled low prices for the extra good
goods we have just received from the eastern
markets. Our Readymade Clothing Department
Is full to overt flowing with Nobby Goods ana
great bargains-cal and see them. Our fur-
FISHING Department can only be appreciated by
being SEEN for it is iu of all the latest novelties
10 ueckwear, de-, To which We are always max
ing additions. Our Merchant Tailoring Depart
ment is full of all the latest styles OF french,
English aud American Fabrics, which We make
" order or sell hy the yard. We guarantee all
garments made by US 10 regard to ft and finish.
not To I've excelcd We also cut and make La
dies Ovcrgarments. No charge for cutting when
goods are bought of Us. Custom cutting al
reasonable rates. Thankful for past isvors, We
hope by strict attention to business 10 merit q
continuance of same. Respectfully,
s. +. HUMRICKHOUSE " SON,
Merchant Tailors and Clothiers,
BeliZhoover Building, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
SOMETHING new!
THE CHAMPION VEGETABLE
and MEAT-SLICING MACHINE.
Simple, Durable, COnrcntcnt, EcOnomicdi

WE have bought the right for several coun-
w ties of this State for the above named In
vcntion. and we have large number OF the
machines on hand, which can be seen nj the
place of business of either of the undersigned
In Shephcrdstown. The machine can bc used
for slicing and cutting vegetables of all kinds,
fruits, bread, meat &C., and should be possess
cd by every family. Every one Is invited TO
call and examine this machine. even II they
do not purchase.
Read the following ccrtificntes
Shepherdstown. w. Va, oct. 81, lSSl.
Messrs. Geyer K Gerling-Thc meat and veg
et8ble slicing machine | bought from you Is
considered by my wife the best and most COM
pletc labor-sRving machine she has ever used.
IL comes up To the highest standard of perfec-
ton in slicing dried beef, cutting slaw or kraut,
sliclng potatoes, tomatoes and bread. take
pleasure in giving this testimonial, and conf
IDENTIFY recommend II 10 housckeepers.
B. +. HARRISON.
Shcpherdstown, W. Va, Oct 2i. 1859.
Mcssrs. Geyer & Gerlng-Dcar Sirs--I have
for two years been using the meat and vcgeta-
bic slicing machine purchased from 4. Is. Croft
NJ Williams Grove. Can cheerfully recon-
mendi It, Every housekceper should have one.
Respectfully, W. III. BILLMYER.
GEYER & GERIING,
Oct 2O-tf Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
Oct cot
New Tinware Establishment |!
ID. Nj. SCHOPPERT,
Princess Street, near German,
SHEPHERDSTOWN, w. VA.

NNIIE undersigned having opened n shop I'm
i Shepherdstown, would respectfully an
nOunce To the public that he is now prepared
to do work Of any kind in the tinware line. He
keeps good stock of madc-up tinware Of the
best quality, and will also make any goods to
order. Repairing and mending done chcnply,
neatly and quickly. Also pays particular Mt
tention to
TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING,
which will he promptly attended to In town
and country. BY doing first-class work and
dealing honestly hope to- merit and obtain IL
share OF the public patronage.
Respectfully, "
ID. VI. SCHOPPERT.
Oct Is, lSS3-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03

.NJAsURy & SONS PAISrs-we are now
vi handling large quantities OF these cello
drafted paints, both solid for outside work snd
liquid for inside work They are beautiful In
color, durable. cheap. and equal 10 any IN the
market. Persons desiring 10 paint their build
inGs would do well To give n call. We havo
these paints IN onc-pound cans: also oak snd
walnut graiIiDg colors.
l06-n .iBAKEK & McMURgAS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
TIN ROOFING AND SCOUTING.
State of West Virginia,

Oct Is, lSS3-ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-11-03
NEW FIR NJ.

Oct q, lSs3-iw
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02
A Card From Mayor Becihnm.

. hhEAANDH1A, VA, April 2, 1883.
10 me EdttOr OF The EUenlag Cr,ktc.
Believing that your paper ls published with
the view OF giving fair and impartial hear
lng 10 all disputed questions, feel thatI have
me right to request the name of the gentem an
from whom you received the information rel
atlyo to the transfer Of the gambling houses OF
washington TO the ancient city of Alexan.
ufia,' and the name or names Of the citizens
VINO called upon me, requesting that should
take some steps to suppress the influx of the
sporting men of Washington Into the city OF
Alexandria. This is oil news to me. Tho an
swer purported to be Givon by me In Your pa.
per TO the citizens who, your article claims.
called on me, never proceeded from my lips
shall, therefore, be very glad to have tho
names OF those who take this method of
casting reflection upon me In charging
failure upon my part to execute the laws OF
the state on this particular subject. No cltl.
zen or number OF citizens have ever called
upon me. Gambling In Virginia is q misde.
meanor. You cannot raid either private or
pubic house in this State, oven though you
might have suspicion that gambling was
going on therein, without warrant having
Deen previously sworn out by some responsi-
Die party. No citizen OF Alexandria ever re-
quested me to Issue such a warrant. When
such request Is made or Information obtained
by me, no one Will go further than will to
put stop TO this'evil. fear tho author of
This article was not actuated with a desire to
suppress this evil, but for political purposes
only. Yours truly,
l. n DrnUuN,t
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

Ho would be denounced As n b0or and be role.
sunday thfCHicle.
The Chronicle has no reason 10 be sur
piisod at finding that the Star is literary
thief Why, paper that will stcal 81
cents month on subscription will steal
anything not tied at both ends. That the
star thieves stole 81 cents month ON each
paper they furnished the Department of
Justice is shown by Attorney-Gencral
Brewster's report on pages AZ, "A, 40 aud
81. They steal news from us every day
and would steal anything else we have il
they could get chance and did not fear
the consequences.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

CORRESPONDENT writing OF Govern
ment clerks says that Salmon p. Chase
when young man applied to an uncle, who
was Senator, to get him cerkship, and
that
The old gentleman's erum response was that
he had ruined one nephew that way already,
and must decline TO ruin another, but he
would gladly lend the young man the money
to buy shovel. When Mr.. Chase came back
10 be Secretary OF tho Treasury, his former
chum, whom he mad once regarded as one of
the most fortunate OF men, was Treasury
clerk still.
Well, who can say but the Treasury clerk
was happier than his former chum, who be-
came Senator of the United States, Gov
ernor of bis adopted State, Secretary of the
Treasury and Chief Justice, only to die at
sixty five disappointed in the great ambi-
tion of his life, and to reach which he had
labored and intrigued in his high offices in
vain.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

The New York World is one of the best
newspapers of the country and Is edited
with exceptional ability. Its editorials are
bright, timely, interesting and instructive
The arrangement of its foreign news is su.
perior to that Of any other New York pa
per, and Mr.. Jennings weekly letter from
London is especially pointed aud excellent.
We can commend it to all who want a
Democratic New York paper, as well
as to all who want a readable paper regard.
less Of politics
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

most unoarthly yell. He cried long aud
loud for his father, who was off at church.
By.and-by another hopeful Daniel Web
ster, aged about six-aud -a-half years put
his head in the door aud yelled at the ton
of hisvoice:
"Oh, damn IL! what is home wfout q
fodder"
There were no old shoes about that par
lor, or else Young Hopeful would have got
ten spanking that would have lasted him
n short while, at least.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02
JUDGE TuoMAN, of the Civil servic

JUDGE THoMAN, of the Civil Service
Board, is quoted as saying:
So far as the Pendleton bill is concerned,
every clerk in Washington could be turned
out tomorrow without further cause than that
their services were not needed.
We arc glad to have our often-expressed
opinion that the Pendleton bill is hum
bug confirmed by so authoritative person
as the Democratic member of the Civil
Service Board.
of course when the Democratic party
comes into power in 1885 the services of
the present clerks will be no longer
needed y and will be dispensed with and
their places filled by competent" Demo
Gratis. The machine will run just as of
yore-only new kind of grease will be
used to lessen the friction.
Vive la humbug
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

"BREwsrER, Attorney General" has
gone to Philadelphia to argue railroad
case for fat fee. In approving the bills of
special counsel he makes certificate on
honor, and under his oath of office, as fol-
lows:
~ hereby certify that such services were
actually rendered, and that the same could
not be performed by the Attorneys General, or
Solicitor.General, or the officers of the
Department OF Justice, or by the district.
attorneys"
Yet he finds time to attend to and keep
up his private practice. Hadn't he better
qualify that certificate before he signs it
next time?
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

A GREAT war is going on over in Balti.
more about bobtail cars. They are justly
held in as great disfavor there as they are
here. And still the Metropolitan line
tempts fate by continuing to force the
public to ride in its inconvenient bobtail
cars or walk
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

THE next Congress VIII have to consider the
question OF enlarglng tho Capitol. 1t is n use.
less waste OF money TO expend 1t at the present
Capital City. Sooner or later the capital of the
United States must be moved to n point nearer
the geographical centre OF the country, When
eissfppi as It is east of IT, the Inconvenience of
doing the National business at one extreme of
the country Will not be tolerated. The sooner
site is selected In the Mississippi Valley,
and the work of removing the capital to 1t is
undertaken, the less the Government will
have TO abandon TO the owls OF the Potomac
fiats.-C Chicago News.
This is dismal outlook for Washington,
but if the Capital must go West to grow up
with the country, we nominate Indiauapo-
lis, the railroad centre of the United States.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

THE little star can be most innuiteslmal po-
tatoes when 1t desconds TO the high low level
It's management seems 10 guage IT. In the last
number OF the Chronicle we published OK.
clusiyely letter from General Butler on the
ejghthour law. The Star steals q part OF It.
and 10 even TOO ooshrunken-souled TO Indulge the
poIitepess 10 say; "Thank you, Mr.. ChFonlcke."
What would tho 10000 readers Of the Star or
an equal number OF readers OF the Otronicls
think OF fellow who would appropriate a
dIled Iarder (as The star did from
us IN this instaneeh aud coolly lick his
chopeend march on and never ssy "thank yei"
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

The Baltimore Day has very sensible
editorial based on the question "Is Bour-
bonism matter of Latitude or Geography"
Ofcourse it is not. There are Bourbons every
where and in every party Indeed, the
Republican party just now appears to have
something more than fair share of these
mental barnacles
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

GENERAL WEST says in an interview
this morning that he thinks that the Presi-
dent of the Commissioners should have
certain powers and duties. Well, the Presi-
dent has them. Why isn't West happy
now? Why does he persist in crying for
the moon?
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

A SUNDAY paper asks "Has the inside
of the Commissioner quarrel come out
YETI"
For the benefit of all concerned we answer
no, it has not. THE CRITIC, however, is in
possession of tho inside facts-in truth of
the very "insidest" of the inside-and will
give them TO the public when, in its opin-
ion, the proper time has arrived.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

SENATOR GARLAND's friends have given
him banquet. 1t was big affair, but no
bigger than Garland deserves, for he is
big Drained man.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

There is one effect this Civil l-Seryice bill
will have that is not usually thought Of"
said pen-pusher in the Postofliee Depart
ment to the Critic the other day.
What's that?" spoke up the Critic. re-
yolving in his mind what could happen
that escaped his keen insight into the bill.
why, it will have the effect of increas-
ing the next census amazingly. Don't you
know that there are in the Departments
any number of clerks who are on the brink
OF matrimony, and if this bill insures their
permanency they will go Off and get mar
ried. Next fall there will be a regular
matrimonial BOOM"
rs your faith in the workings of the bill
strong enough to induce you to take that
step?' asked the Critic, touching on sub
ject tender to the pen-pusher.
No, sir; am no believer in the bill,
Why, when the locusts come in they will
clear out the departments as they have
never been before cleared"
And who are the locusts, pray?"
why, it is synonym for Democrats. 1
am surprised at your ignorance Good day,
SIR" ''
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02
Monday, April 2, 1888.

The uniform of the English Army is to
be changed from red to gray. Hard er to
hit
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

JOPLIN, Mo.-Dr. J. D. Morgan says: 'I find
that Browns Iron Bitters gives entire satlsfac.
tion to all who use It.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

When John Mccullough arrived here
last week he put up at Willards, and in
the afternoon of his arrival gentleman
friend sent card to his room. Soon the
bell boy returned, and in stammering
way said
Mr., -, Mr.. Cullough said, won't you
he isl
All right" said the gentleman. who
started to go off, when the boy said;
Mr.. Mccullough is in his room with
three other gentlemen playing poker"
The caller, who is model young man,
and never plays cards Chat is, he never
hides them up his sleeve, unless he gets a
good opportunity, retired at once, murmur-
ing to himself:
How this world is given to -, well,
card Hplaying"
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

At the Ebbitt House, where Rer, of the
Star r-Route persecution, boards, a companv
of ladies and gentlemen sat the other even
ing.
Said Mr.. A. to Mr.. B. (pointing to Kerr /:
" There is Kerr
Mr. B.: What Ker-Orpheus CT"
Mr.. A.; No; the cur of low degree"
Wherenpon Miss G. remarked "Perhaps
is the the bobtail Ker Carp
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

-:O:-
Pufrer Moore! Who has not heard of
Puffer? Well, Pufier and Brewster, Attor.
ney- General, have had little misunder-
standing. 1t came about in this way ::
Puifer was brought all the way from Phiia-
delphia by Brewster, Attorney General p
10 DO certain dirty work, pending the for
mer Star-Route trial, because of his known
ability in that line. Brewster Attorney
General and Puffer were very intimate
thick as two in bed and three in the
middle-too intimate to suit Brewster Cam.
eron, who thought to him ought to be left
the management of the alleged Department
of Justice.
For long time B. Cameron endeavored
to destroy the influence of Puffer with
brewster, Attorney General" 1t was a
long time before he succeeded, but he did it
at last. b. Cameron played every card he
could think Of to accomplish his end, ex-
eept to charge drunkenness on Puffer This
he refrained from doing, it is supposed, for
the reason that he knew Brewster, Attor.
ney.General,' was little given to bbulous
hablts himself; but the time came when.
IN order to break up the relationship be
tween Puffer and Brewster. Attornev-
General B. Cameron felt it incumbent TO
inform Brewster, Attorney General" that
Pntier was considerable on the drink,
The Attorney General called Puffer to
talk about the charge of 3. Cameron abont
two weeks age. Putfer denied the soft i'm
peachment, but suggested to the Attorney
General that there was an old saying that
those who live in glass houses never ought
to throw stones.
This was sumner ON brewster At
torney. General" and he told Puffer to 90
and Sin no more. Pufier promised. bnt
Brewster Cameron was after him. He
pursued him until he caught Puffer right
in one Of his happiest moods, brought about
by an all-nights round with Colonel RYE
and General Bourbon.
This settled it, b. c. reported this tn
brewster, Attorney General"
This was about two weeks ago. Now,
lust what the result has been can better be
J Judged of by some of Puffer's recent actions
than by anything that is definitely known.
sufhee 1t to say that Puffer has been play
ing all whom he could for small amounts
Tor the last two weeks, promising to pay on
saturday last (pay day. He caught Gus
Lane for $40, John Russell, bartender at the
National Hotel, for S15; Colonel Marsdon,
at the same place. for IS, and an employe at
the Bureau of Printing and Engraving for
30 and several Others for like amounts.
Saturday came and Putler did not ante,
but took the first train for Philadelphia
after he had drawn his months salary. |
lie said to gentleman, day or two |
before leaving, that the Department of |
Justice had treated him d--d badly, and he |
would give them no moro pointers.
1t is supposed that Puffer will return, |
however, in due course of time. He knows |
100 much about the workings of the De- |
,artment of Justice to be allowed to 20 az |
arge just now.
-:o:-
A young lady sat in her parlor the other
vening entertaining her Sunday might
over, when her four-year-old brother en-
cred the room and began to set up the l
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

If, as it seems probable, there is no
chance of an amicable understanding touch
ing the Government of the District of
Columbia, by the Commissioners, why
doesn't one or the other of them resign :?
There are great number of sturdy busi-
ness men having at heart the best interests
OF the District, who could be found to fill
the Office,
From the day General West first
met his colleagues in secret ses-
sion, there has constantly been
turmoil and trouble. The General
seemed TO think that the President ap-
pointed him to Office to take entire charge
Of the atiairs OF the District and to run the
Office to suit his own fancy.
Now, this is a mistake. General West is
only part of the District Government.
not the tchole. The citizens, too, are un-
quaiiiiedly opposed to having their Govern
ors In what appears to be an interminable
.squabble as to how their interests should
be looked after.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

We Say, without Hesitation,
the STOCK In our tailoring department sur
passes any we ever carried.
EIsEMAN BROS,
The most popular tailors and clothiers, corner
Seventh and e,
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

EUIU 70 all who desire perfect Health, or
HHHH the recovery from any disease; no
luhh matterwhat.The HEALTH HELPER
u. H.. Box 1O4. Bunalo, NY
The Evening critic., 1883-04-02

A young lady sat in her parlor the other
evening entertaining her Sunday might
lover, when her four-year-old brother en-
tered the room and began to set up the