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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
5bepl)erostown Register.
sA'rURDAY.---....-MAY 20, 1888


Light! Light! SLight!-Pursuant
tn adjournment, the public meeting Of the
citixcKs Of Shephcrdstown, to take action
Ia regard to having the streets of the
town lighted, was held i'm the Council
room on Monday, evening last, with Mr.
]. II. little in the chair. The committee
appointed 1T the last meeting to investi-
gate the proposition Of the Philadelphia
company to furnish light and to obtain
further Information on the subject, made
the following report:
nf "Your committee report that they have
conferred with 4 large number Of the
largest taxpayers, property holders and
business men OF the town upon the sub
ject OF lighting our streets, obtaining
about one hundred signatures, and they
ell express themselves as utterly opposed
10 the proposition made by the Philadel-
phia Gas Company, deeming that too ex-
pensive anG impractieable; but that they
are In favor Of lighting the streets upon n
,.ore economical plan, and without any
Increase of taxation IL possible. Your
committee therefore suggest that the
proposition made by the Philadelphia
company be rejected, aud that the Coun-
ell take the most economical measures to
erect lamps upon our streets"
On motion, the report of the committee
MAS agreed to, referring the question to
tue Town Council, and authorizing the
Council 70 have the work done in the most
suitable manner. There being no further
business tho meeting adjourned.
Immediately after the adjournment Of
The citizens meeting, the Council met,
snd, rs will be seen in the report in an
other column OF its proceedings, took
prompt and favorable action on the light
Ing Of the streets, and proposals have
already been advertised for.
81 The question has now been settled, aud
in 4 reasonable time we will have our
town lighted in satisfactory and COM
plete hammer. We congratulate our peo-
pie on this step forward, and hope that
tLis evidence of Improvement will be fol-
lowed by others, until We shall have a
town of which every citizen shall be
proud. Shcpherdstown has never made II
better investment than tho money appro-
priaIej for street lamps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Dr. NichOlls.-We call attention to
the advertisement of DIR. Nichols, En-
glish Specialist. in this paper. The Cum
berland, Hagerstown and Frederick City
papers are unanimous in awarding great
praise to DR.. Nichols for his skill in treat
ing different cases while in those cities.
We quote the Frederick City Times of Feb
ruary 23d:
CDR. Nichols, the noted English spe-
cialist. who has been in this city for the
past six weeks leaves for other fields of
usefulness. While here DR.. Nichols has
treated absolutely hundreds of people,
suffering with all manner of maladies and
has brought out Of diseases and pain to
ease and comfort many sufferers. He has
met with wonderful success and twice
was compelled to prolong his stay among
us by the rush of patients. No case is re-
ported in which he did not either cure or
afford relief. If possible he will return
to Frederick next year. lie is commend
ed to the press and the people as relia bic
in every sense of the word"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
NOTICE.

THE owners and occupants OF property
Il within the corporate limits OF shepherds
town are hereby notified to clean the streets,
cutters and alleys In front and about their
premises on the 18th instant, and TO put the
dirt in piles in the street, which VIII be re-
moved by the corporation, the dirt and filth IN
the alleys to be removed by the owner or 90
cupant thereof ..rcrsrA
II b. r. HARRISON, Mayor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Reading.-Prof. Charles Armand
Miller, son of Rev. J. 1. Miller, of Luray,
Va, will give reading in Shephcrdstown
next Saturday evening, June 2. We will
give more extended notice next week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Pcrsonal.-Mr. j. G. Staley, Of Balti-
more, spent few days in town the first
of the week, stopping with his aunt, Mrs.
Stonebraker.
Miss Emma KEGS ecker, who has been
visiting in Washington for some time
past, returned home last week. She was
accompanied by Mrs. j. ii. Knapp, who
will spend some time here.
Mrs. Rouzee, nee Miss Belle Chase, is
visiting her parents here for short time,
when she will leave for Altoona, Pa,
where she will join her husband and
make their future home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
25.OOO

POUNDS OF WOOL WANTED, for which tho
highest market price will be paid, either In
wM. n. BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
For Sale.

A SECONDHAND JENNY LIND" BUGGY.
n almost as good as new. VIII he sold cheap
for cash Also one set OF good single Buggy
Harness. j. w. Is. FRAZIER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

County Court.-At the recent term
of the County Court Isaac H. Strider,
ESQ, was elected president of the court
until the first term to be held in the next
year, to fill vacancy caused by the death
of Colonel r. w. Baylor. d sd
Gatrell s. Wagner were granted license
to sell liquor in Shepherdstown.
On the petition Of John N. Shell and
others, to make the road leading from
John A. Links and parting the land OF
Shell, Derr, Link, Moler and Jones, to It's
intersection with the road leading from
:he Halltown turnpike to Harper's Ferry,
public highway, and from there to the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near the Lime
Kilns, viewers were appointed to report
at next term. R
The court made the following assess
ment of taxes for road purposes for the
present year: Charlestown district, II
cents on 500; Kabletown district, 0 cts;
Middleway district, 2 cents; Shepherds
town district, 8 cents; Harper's Ferry
district, ~ cents.
Ordered that the division Of the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad between the diff
ferent districts and corporations of this
county for school purposes be as follows:
Shepherdstown corporation, q mile;
Shepherdstown district, 5 miles; Charles
town district, AZ miles; Kabletown dis
trict, miles. Total, is miles.
A division Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad for like purposes was made as
follows: Harper's Ferry and Bolivar cor
porations, 2 miles; Harper's Ferry dis
trict, miles; Shepherdstown district, 4
miles; Middleway district, miles; Ka-
bletown district, 6 miles; Charlestown
corporation, p mile; Charlestown dis
trict, 611a miles. Total, 81 miles.
The county levy for this year was laid
at 35 cents, and one dollar capitation tax.
Circuit COurt.-The following State
cases have been tried at the May term of
the Jefferson Circuit Court, in session at
Charlestown, Judge Faulkner presiding
VIM. and Thomas Rodrick; petit lar
ceny; found not guilty. Moore for State !;
Bedinger for defence.
Charles Lowry; burglary; found guilty
and punishment fixed at five years in the
penitentiary. Moore for State; Baylor,
Brown and Lucas d Bedinger for defence.
Motion made for a new trial. .-
james Carpenter; rape; found guilty,
and to be confined in the penitentiary,
period of confinement to be fixed by the
judge. Moore for State; Brown and Ken
nedy for defence.
Edward Nelson; assault and battery !;
found guilty and sentenced to four months
in Jail. Moore for State; Washington and
Bedinger for defence.
Marshall Christian; assault with intent
to kill; found guilty and sentenced to two
months in Jail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Base Dnli.-A match game Of base
ball was played in Shcpherdstown last
Saturday between the "PiEkney" Club,
Of St. James College, Nd, and the "Poto-
mac" Club, Of this place. The Potemacs
were unable to bat the curved balls Of the
visiting clubs pitcher, and made but one
run In the first ak innings. In the last
three innings, however, they very nearly
caught up to the Piukneys, who became
tagged. The following was the score:
/ . "a 5 6 s Q
Plnkneys o 2 8 4. ] 0 3-2l
Petomscs O o o 0 = 6-l7
The game passed Off very pleasantly,
and after spending few hours in town
tho visitors took their departure, much
pleased at the clever way they were
treated by the Potomacs. Mr.. ID. l..
Rentch umpired the game to the satisfac
ton Of all parties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
Read and H1ced.-We call attentio

Read and haCeH.-We call attention
to Mayor Harrison's proclamation in an
other column, requiring each person to
have the streets and alleys nexs to their
premises cleaned up on Monday next.
We hope that every one will cheerfully
and promptly comply with the order, and
have the town in Clearly condition by
Decoration Day, June I'd, so that the
strangers who will visit US that day will
carry away with them good impression
of the place and people.
And just in this connection we would
say word concerning the pavcments.
What an amount of good would be done
if property holders would take the pains
to see that their .pavements are repaired
and the little places that need fixing at
tended to. 1t is true that in many places
there are no sidewalks at all, but there
are many sidewalks that with trifing
amount of work could be made a good and
safe pavement. We earnestly hope that
this matter will be attended to, and that
the tow n will be put in as fair condition
as possible during the coming week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
Boards OF Edncation.-The fol

Boards Of Edncation.-The fol-
lowing Boards Of Education have been
chosen in this county:
Charlestown district-President, John
T. Colston; Commissioners, A. B. Yates
and James n. Gallaher.
Shspherdstown Observation-Disclosures, Jos.
McMurran; Commissioners, Charles Fulk
and Jacob Kephart.
Middleway district-PresIdent, S. F.
White; Commissioners, j. j. Ramsburg
and Joseph IL. Wagley.
Harper's Ferry district-President, S.
v. Yantis; Commissioners, j. Ii. Engle
and D. It. Kemp.
Kablctown district-President, w. B.
Conrad; Commissioners, John L. Carter
and Daniel Hefebower.
Charlestown district voted largely for
ten months school in addition to the
power to levy. The vote in the county
for power to levy is l,069 and % against
it. Mr.. Hess majority for County Super
intendent is 620. The total vote cast in
the county is l,ll6.
Change of Scheduie.-The new
schedule Of the Sheuand oah Valley Rail-
road went into effect on Monday last.
The time of the regular trains is the
same, with the exception of No. 8, going
south, which leaves here at $50 instead
Of 7.03 4. IN. An accommodation train
has been put on TO run between Shep-
herdstown and Hagerstown, as follows:
Leave Shepherdstown a. M, arrive at
Hagerstown at $40 a. m. Leave Hagers-
town at 800 p. M, arrive at Shepherds
town at $40 p. IN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Money 90 Loan.-Potomac Building
Association No. will offer for sale sew
eral shares Of stock on Monday evening
next at s O'Clock in The REGISTER OFFICE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
NOTICE.
PROPOS AIS.

DY order OF the Council, scaled proposals will
ID be received by the Mayor on or before the
LOCUST POSTS, twelve feet long, not less
than twelve inches Mt bottom and six inches
at top, straight and sound, TO be delivered
within ten days after notice of acceptance, in
Shepherdstown, or mt the Manufacturing Gem
panys shops. Also, proposals for turning,
painting and planting the same.
d. +. HARRISON,
J. 8. FLEMING, Mayor.
MAY 26-2W Recorder.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
Total income

The Council adopted tie report of the
citizens committee that the streets of the
town be lighted. The Council was made
a committee of the whole to have the
town lighted, and Mr.. r. 5. NJ. Hoffman
was asked to get light for exhibition
and report at the next meeting Of the
Council. Sealed proposals were invited
for locust lamp posts, to be opened at the
next meeting, after which the Council
adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Big Wheat.-Mr. John Kepllnger
left at our Office this week three stalks Of
wheat feet inch in length, which came
from the plantation Of Mr.. d. s. Orndorff,
of Floyd County, Georgia. The heads
are very large and well filled, and will be
ready for harvest about the 9Th Of June.
Mr.. Orndorf has field OF wheat of the
size shown US, and attributes its remark
able fertility to the eurieliing powers Of
clover.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26
FINE SHOES.
BEANSi

MOHAWK or six weeks, Early Yellow six
WI weeks, China Red Eye, Dwarf German Wax
berry. Large Lima, White Dutch Case Knife
and others, at DIR. GIBSON'S Drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

sell queensware and Hard
ID ware at great reduction In prices to close.
". b. BAKER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1883-05-26

Comedian adjourned meeting of
the Town Council was held on Monday
night last, all the members being present.
al wagons, machinery, &C., were ordered
to be removed from the streets at night.
The levy on real and personal property
for the ensuing year was fixed at 40 cents
on the one hundred dollars; capitation
tax 70 cents; dog tax 80 cents. The fol-
lowing is the amount that will be realized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

n" fraud who puts on piteOus face and pleads
Tor ais while really richer than most OF the soft
hearted pa>Sers-by who drop pennies into the out
stretched bat Is so common and thriyes so wei
In spite OF repeated detection and exposure that it
n almost Idle 10 call attention to instances OF this
abuse q: charity One has lately been found in
Ne" York who owns a large farm, near Genoa
Italy, together with other property. She was ar
rested and put ia charge OF her relatiyeswho PROM
feed 10 keep her of the streets Professional beg
gary mas decreased to notable extent in the Dis
tfict OF late years, though We stil hear now and
then, the mechanical whine OF the street mendi
cant; and we may expect further improvement In
This respect through the benevolent Lbors OF those
who distribute the aims Of the Associated Chart
t,s,-an organization which, il is unnecessary 10
SLY. II very unpopular Among the class who would
impress i casual oJStander as being most III need
OF Its help.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

ThH privileges and duties OF Journalism were very
clearly defined by Chief Justice Durfee, OF Rhode
IL nd the other day, in the case of action for
lir brought against the conductors OF the PrOyi-
G"nre Journal by official OF that city who con-
ceived that he had been injured by some criticisms
which that paper felt called upon to make in regard
to the administration of his office In his charge
10 the jury the chef Justice said:
II think that a public newspaper has a right to
comment upon and critcfse the conduct Of public
officer in the discharge Of his public duties think
thai il the publishers OF q newspaper discover what
thy consider to be defects In the performance OF
lf:hliC duties, they have the right TO point them
OUT II public officer is in fault and there are
ft.t0 which suggest fault on his part think that
The public press has right to critcise and to cen
sure him. II the publishers of newspapers have
Tins freedom of comment, they must, of course,
being fallbe men, sometimes give utteTance TO
criticisms which ere unjust and unfair and which
wiser I1en, uneXcIted and calm might not approve
BUs. gentlemen, III in the exercise OF this freedom
OF comment they act fairly and honestly. and mean
Ing to do what is right, they cannot be held ac-
c1intahle. To hold them to account because they
make an error OF that Kind would be TO shackle the
puhli press IT is of great Importance to the pub
lie that the newspapers should have this liberty. Ii
public officers commit faults in the execution of
Their pubic duties, and there should be none to
ccn-Ire or to cTiticiSe, the faults world grow more
and more intOlerable TO the manifest peril of the
public welfare, and therefore You can see that the
public have great interest in maintaining uI-
shaCkled the right OF the public press to freely and
1airly criticise the acts of public officials
This is not only good law but good serse and the
principles upon which the decision is based are as
Old aS the republic. 1t Will be observed that the
subject is not confused with any presumption OF
malice arising from the mere fact of publication.
Conversely, in paper Of good reputation the pre-
sumption would be that the publication is made
with good intent and in the interest of the public,
and that it is not only the right but the duty of
the journalist to comment and criticise fairly with
In the facts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

Theodore Thomas. WHO has Just returned from n
IMP TO Europe, tells a New York reporter that
Americans cin study music best at home He saws
ave want better yocalhation than Germany can at
present produce. and higher intelligence than Italian
singers In general possess" Mr. Thomas NAV not
d. entirely disinterested in this position rs he f.,
no" connected with New York conservatory OF
music, but in cOunseling American musical SIN
dents, as a rule, 10 stay in their own country. he
gives WIS., advice, which, In followed will save vast
sums Of money ana many hopeful life from failure
and shinWreck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

There IS reason 10 believe that in addition to the
substantial service done TO good morals thereby a
Erga amount OF money viii be saved to the public
Treasury II the horde OF swindllng pension and other
CLAIM agents scattered throughout the country can
De- driven from the field. But the government
ase ns should not be satisfied with mere exposure
AMI dlabdTmcnt. Where sufficient cause OF action
eNiaia they should be prosecuted 10 the EXTREMIST
limit of the law All is fish that comes to the net of
these constituencies fellows Not content to rob
The government alone. they do not hesitate to turn
around ana Swlndie those who, whether innccently
or otherwise, have been the means whereby they
are enabled TO succeed III their fraudulent prac-
tees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

IL Mss Iiu the prosecutor OF ex-senator sharon
Il an npostor ana the creature of Il gang OF black
millers a. ne charges. and appears likely. that
gentleman should not he content with merely his
own vlndcation secured 10y The dismissal OF he,
suit He ought 10 turn the tables ROW, and 10,
Iv't uhtil the CAtnmcSt penalty OF the law has
been visited upon both his dctraCtOr and her aders
and abcttorS lie owes this debt to both bir,se,
am society, and he Is well able To discharge rhf
obligation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27
B. Fl. ROBERTSON, MANAGER.
NO. 1926 STREET
RANSOM WHITE, CASHIER. o27-3t
CHEAPEST Silks IL WAsH1ScroS.

CHEAPEST Silks IL WASHINGTON.
CoItoRED SILKS reduced from 81 to 75c. COLORED
SilkS reduced from 81 2o to 81. COLORED SILKS
reduced from S1.15 to 81 %.
GREAT REDUCTION IN BLACK SILKS
BLACK SILKS reduced from ST. to 75c
BLACK SILKS reduced from 81 25 to 81
BLACK SILKS reduced from 81 50 to Sl25
BLACK SILKS reduced from So to 81 so
THESE ARE THE VERY BEST GUINET SILKS
FRENCH.
The New Style Dress Goods-TRICOT-au Pure
Wool 46 inches wide, $l.25. Special Bargain
FRUIT OF THE LOOM YARD WIDE BIFACHFD
COTTON ONLY SIC
BROCADE SILK VELVET, ACTUAL VALUE So
REDUCED TO $3.50.
AUCTION BLANKETS
So All Wool BLANKETS reduced to S.
$40 All Wool BLANkETS reduced to So
Double White BLANKETS reduced to 81
Bleached TABLE DAMASK, all Pure Linen Slightly
Solled twas Toe. }, SOC.
COLORED SILKS Soc BLACK SILKS Soc,
COIOisED and BLACK CASHMERES all Pure Wool
DOUBLE WIDE, sac, SOC, 62c., Csc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

According 10 the partial returns furnished to the
Iiiln Office. and published IN Commissioner Prices
report the Indians are slowly losing ground. As
Shown bI the commissioners figures the total
humber OF births reported was 1,1i2 and OF deaths
1;9"- These statistics are plainly Incomplete bur
AaS Indicate the ratio OF decrease
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27
Day GooDs.

DRY GooDs.
SILK,
VELyETS &c.
We are prepared to offer the largest and most
magnificent stock of fine Dress Goods Silks and velvets
which We have ever had the pleasure of exhibiting:
e in all wool Ladies' Cloth. 80 cts. per I'd.
A. in. do. 40 e2k - ="
81 in. do. 4" 4"
81 III. 1ricot cloths, 200 I"
Fine all wool Ottoman cloth 81 25 a"
Black and colored Velvets from 81 30 up
Extra bargain III ColCrpd silk at 81 and al Is
In" very best Lyons Black Silks at 81 81 Is 81 so,
$40, 81. g. 30 and So per yard.
We make a speciality OF Black Goods and Grapes
Our Cloak Room is filed with the most choice styles
OF SILK Dolmans Russian Circulars and Plain Circulars
from 500 to $40
full Stock of HousefurniShinq Goods
Large Stock Of Carpetngs, Oiicloths Rugs and Mats
on second and third floors
Only one price and all goods warranted represented
By the statesmen.
W. w. BURDETTE g. CO.,
No 928 18th street and 7O6 K northwest
OPot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

VI lille Congress has been talking the Count lie
IeN+s'pS has been digging. and it is becoming ap-
parent that this country has repeated the bl,ndcr
England made regarding the Suez canal The
1iNE| Oh canal digger who the cable informs US
Recently danced down all the cOsntry girls at q VII
RAGE fair, Is not the kind OF man to I've extin-
guished by cheap congressional talk or the solemn
i0o'ing OF dO-nothing diplomacy. OF course it is
Impossible 10 pierce the Isthmus at Panama: We
all Know that. But de Lesseps is a genius, and it
II the privilege or genius TO do impossible things
We al remember Coughs story. how he once read
while travelling in the cars over certain route
The engineers report declaring the road physical
hnpoSsibty. 1t is beginning to look as if tray
eieTo across the Isthnus might have the same ex-
PIience.
DE LfSoepS himself now takes the completion
anu successful operation of the canal for granted
and l. already discussing the political con-
sequences OF the work. lie believes that these un-
C.rtakings have introduced Il new and very valua-
b. principle in international law OF neutraiity-o of
Ia3Tttime highways, conducting to peace and a
unity OF interests
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-27

On the 9th OF next month general elections win
b. held In ten states In Maryland and MaSsachI-
Sets governors. other state officers and members of
the legislature will be chosen Minnesota will elect
governor and minor state officers. In New Jersey
q governor and legislature are to be chosen. New
ORR elects secretary OF state, treasurer, controller
attorney general and surveyor and PennSy lvania
au'iitorgeneral and state treasurer. In COnnecti
cut, Mississippi ana Virginia the elections viii be
Tor legislatures only. and in Nebraska supreme
court judge and regents OF the state university are
IL ne chosen The elections in Connecticut. Missis-
sip and Nebraska of no direct interest outside
OF these states respectively, as issues only of i'll
1ernat moment are involved. The fact that a L. :.
SentorShip is st stake in Maryland invests the
legislative election there with general importance
in Virginia the preliminary battle for the elc JJral
vote OF the state next year is being fought II is
believed that as goes the state next MONTH so will
20 next year, and hence the great interest mani
1atS'' in the contest there In New York the indi-
tipnN point 10 democratic victory, while in Penn
s. 'Vail the republicans TO have the best OF It,
in Maryland the democrats appear to have pretty
Wen closed up the gaps in their ranks caused by
bttFT1dCtional strife, and they viii probably elect
their ticket, but by reduced majority.