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The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02
Iost limited States Bonds and Notes.

Ofthe S1os75,ooo rast-due debt OF the
United States upon which interest has
long since ceased, and which has been pre-
sented for payment down to APr'i scheo~
nile less than one-half of the amount or
S4,S7o,Soo, consists of the 81 per cent
bonds called in BY Secretary foiser since
last September. The further sum OF @3'
s,,soo in bonds, Of various issues, nave
been outstanding from one to i've years.
and the remainder, $I,751,ooo (part o'o III
terest- bearing Treasury notes, war issues
from five TO ten wears or over. The loss OF
the treasury notes during and soon a''er
the war is not surprising, but that sue"
,a,ge sums of overdue called bonds should
have been privately boarded SO many years
after the interest Tad ceased is not 'ltt'e
remarkable. 1t is possible that many OF
thes. bonds have been lost, misplaced, or
accidentally destroyed, and may never oe
presented. 1t is now we'll ascerta tha'
of the fractional currency used du,lns the
war and until subidiary silver was suos''-
,uted in 1876, nearly $I,ooo,oco year, or
100000 out Of $49,ooo'ooo printed ana
circulated have been lost Or destroyed.
Over SS.ooo,ooo has been marked on the
treasury books by authority OF Congress-
and S7,ooo,ooo more might as well 1o'lo"'
since the notes have ceased to be present.
"a II Is estimated that about S2,ooo,ooo
oreenback notes have been lost or destroy
ed in the twenty one years since 'l'e! WIZ
first issued but the truth about all SUCH
estimates will never be known in our day.
as sreenback legal-tender has become part
and parcel of our financial system. IN IKE
doubt is the loss of notes OF the nationa'
banks during the twenty years OF their eS'
istence. Whatever it is, the proht 1nures
| under the law to the treasury, ana not 10
the bank Of circulation.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02
Newspaper Geography.

Connecticut furnishes more valuable
things than wooden nutmegs, sometimes.
At New Haven they have adopted new
educational feature tat Is good. They call
it Newspaper Geography" and the idea
is to trace the news Of the day back to its
source by use Of maps. The pupils show
much interest 10 the new idea, and interest
in study is half the battle.
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Lieut. Wissnan, who crossed Africa from
west to east in I6SI-e. some two or three
degrees south Of the Congo, has been en-.
gagged by the African International Society
to command new expedition in the basin
of the Congo. The expedition will be or
sanized on large scale.
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A little over twenty and half miles an
hour is the latest recorded bicycle time.
This was once accounted good railroad
speed.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - ts-ss
More than two hundred Chicago fami-
lies are said to possess ARMS, 1nottoes and
crests.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02
RTLLIARD ROOM
GLENDALE BREW ERY.
BRAlNARD & PARKE, Props.

A first class new COMBINATION Billiard, I'm H1''
Pocket Pool Table, has just arrived from 'h''A@
and put in place for the use OF our customers. $50
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02
What Can an Old Man Do?

A year-old girl living on West
street is good reader and very fond OF
poetry. A few days ago gentleman OF
eighty EIGHT years called on her grandfath-
cr who is eighty -four years old. The little
girl, wishing to entertain them brought
out her book of poems and selected one
which she thought would please them, as it
referred to old men, entitled, "What can an
old man do but die?" every verse ending
with that cheerful sentence. The hearty
laugh that followed from the two hale and
hearty old gentlemen satisfied her that her
efforts were appreciated.-Da~bu'y Ne7rs.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02

DENNIS AMIOT, Lanrin, 1af4gEzay z[ss4a
Madison county, Mont.
Brand-Ca,tle thus - on ett <{l
side Horses, some on lt't rHM
shoulder. Range--LoWer h"oy zs.ssagH9sGN
Valley (,I-3-4-D
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02

BARRETT, Horse Prairie f]]5r]|Ig1|
Rraverhead County, Montana. T. LII
Brand-Cattle, + on left side,
Horse. same on left shoulder. wv
MarkwC:.te. waffle on left jaw. ,l,srzs.LE E
Ranee-Horse Prairie and Big 1kls<11
Hole Basin.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02

Some of the conclusions Of science would
indeed be app alling but for their practical
harmlessness. Thus, geologists asser: that
if the continents and the bottom Of the
ocean were graded down to uniform lev
el, the Who'll: would be covered with water
mile deep, SO much greater is the depres-
sion of the ocean bed than the elevation of
the existing land. s."
Centuries ago oak was by far the most
valued forest tree in England, or account
of fattening hogs. In ancient records it is
put down how many hogs such and such
woods would carry. Pannage was the
right of feeding swine, and to this day per,
sons adjoining the New Forest have the
right Of pannage' for six. weeks there on
payment of a small fee. ,.,
' ~- ~@r @..
Kind hearts and coronets sometimes go
hand in hand. London Truth has the fol-
lowing pretty little. story Of the Grecian
Queen: A dying sailor on Russian ship
In the Piraus wished to see once more his
mother, a poor peasant, living in Esthonia.
Queen Olga, Of Greece, heard Of his long
ing and sent an aide-de-camp to fetch the
sailors mother, and when all was over had
him escort her back to her Russian home.
The Dillon tribune., 1884-02-02

IOHS BEECH, Dillon, M !
Brand-Horses on le'
shoulder and left thigh
Z1e. IS: IS: S:::;; ::$s ::*;:. i: /,
on turn of hip, on both sides; aiso "
ta;i Red Rock, Sage Creek. [3gv, - - :
Vent-On cattle, same brand on Lett shoosoer
horses s,,r. under the name.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Stole I'll. Fathers Mules

Stole Ills Fathers Mutes.-On
Monday night of last week a man named
Kitchen, of White Post, Va, came here
OH the hunt of two mules which had been
stolen from him. He learned that the
thief was only about half an hour ahead
of him, but ha lost all trace Of them be-
yond Sharpsburg and had to give up the
chase. The Baltimore american contains
the sequel: "a young man named Lucius
Kitchen appeared at Steinheimer's stables
on South Paca street OH Wednesday after
noon with a pair Of mules, which he
wished to sell. The mules were evidently
worth about 1900, but no great desire
was shown to buy them, he finally offered
to take $175 for them. When asked how
he became the possessOr Of them, the an
swers were so confused and contradictory
that he was arrested by Officer Consadinc
and taken to the Western Police Station.
There for two days he refused TO give any
account of himself, but made an open
breast OF it Friday afternoon, cOntessing
that lie had stolen them from his father,
who lived in Clarke county, Va. Kitchen
was not living with his father at the time,
but obtained possession of the mules I
short time ago and brought them to Bal
timore. He was held for the action Of the
Clarke county authorities"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Fatal ARRAY Betweeu Farmers.

At Sstersville, w. Va, shooting affray
occurred few days since. The trouble
was between j. b. Triton and two men
named Salisbury. The Salisburys were
cutting corn, and had turned their horses
into one Of Urton's fields to pasture
against Urton's wishes, and he, not wish
Ing to be imposed upon in such manner,
drove the horses out. This euraged the
Salisburys, and they started for Triton
with corn-cItters in hand. Triton raj to
keep out Of their way, and they after him
in hot pursuit. When Manuel Salisbury
was within few PAGES of him Triton
turned and pointed 4 cooked revolver at
him, telling him to stop, but Salisbury
paid no attention to Urton's demand and
continued to advance on him. Triton then
tired at him, the ball taking effect in Sails
bury's stomach, causing fatal wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Concerning Hog Cholera. In

view of the fact that hog cholera has been
prevailing to an alarming extent in Fred
eriCk and Washington counties, Md, DR..
Robert Ward, State Veterinary Inspector,
visited Frederick on Friday and Hagers-
town on Tuesday, and gave some inter-
esting information on the subject Of the
disease and the means that should be used
TO suppress or eradicate it. In the course
Of his remarks DIR. Ward said the disease
is Of vegetable parasitic origin, most in
fictitious, and almost impossible to be
treated successfully by medicinal agents.
When taken in an acute form hogs should
be killed rs qui ckly as possible, and their
carcasses (after being slashed and covered
with quicklime) buried i'm secluded spot,
in hole dug Mt least four feet deep, or,
better still, reduced to ashes by burning.
Dead bodies should new or be thrown into
streams of water. The disease is dissem-
mated in many different ways, often by
the eXcrement (Which should be collected
and destroyed by fire. being carried from
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infective element can also be carried into
and harbored by straw ricks, Sc, to which
hogs have had access. Pens in which
diseased animals have been located should
be thoroughly swept aud washed, and
then every part coated and sprinklcd with
lime-wash made by mixing freshly-burnt
lime with water, containing in each gallon
either one-fifsh of = pint of carbolic acid
or the same quantity of cresylic acid. The
manure and sweepings should be imme-
diately mixed with quicklime, and effect
ually removed with the animals. The
disease, said DR.. Ward, generally develops
itself in from nine to fifteen days. When
taken in mild form, hogs should be iso-
lated at once and drenched with hyposul-
phite of soda or carbolic acid, coupled
with some sedative agent. Among the
symptoms Of the disease is the loss Of APP
petite, languidness, swelling of certain
parts, and ! disposition to seclusiveness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

CENTRAL HoTEL.-MRs. y. ID. LEI, PRoP.
Geo. l.. johnson, Harper's Ferry, w.
Va; j. X. Bolts, Hagerstown, Md; j.
w. Bane, c. j. Locke, Charlestown, w.
Va; F. +. Eichelberger, Nartinsburg,
w. Va; &. Richwine, g. w. Swiger,
Hunters Run, Pa; w. r. Blackboard, L.
L. Stonebraker, Baltimore; +. NJ. Raitt,
\. j.. Shater, Philadelphia.
ESILER HoTEL-B. T. GRAVES, PRoP'E.
W. b. Murphy, Baltimore; G. Shultz,
G. Birely, Frederick, Md; James Dow,
Ii. ,. Maddox, Philadelphia; Z. Lander-
c. Landers, Miss Lillian Neer, Miss Min
ME Day, Martinsburg, w. Va; G. Eager,
j. r. Smith, u. ). Roulette, l.. F. Shin
del, N: J.. Schindel, ~. uam, layers
town, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Dedicaiion.-The new Presbytcria

Dedication.-The new Presbyterian
Chapel at Shenandoah Junction will be
interesting order of exercises has been
prepared for that week, as follows:
Prayer and song services by y. NJ. C..
A. on Wednesday and Thursday, sth and
9th, at 7.30 p. m.
Preaching Friday evening at 100 p. m.
by Rev. w. ID. White.
Preaching Saturday at II n. N. by Rev.
Charles Ghiselin. Preaching Saturday
evening at 7.30 p. m.
Sunday ! u. m. dedicatOry sermon and
services. Sunday 8 p. IN. Sunday School
and children's meeting, and preaching
Sunday night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Exhibition and Reception

Exhibition and lteceptioR.-Thc
Mcssrs. Updegraff, manufacturers and
outtitters, IIagerstown, announce in our
advertising columns that they will hold
an exhibition and public reception in
their enlarged store room on Saturday,
October 4th. The room is lG7x35 feet,
and contains nearly 5000 square feet OF
floor space and of itself presents most
attractive appearance. Its great dimen-
sions, which are we'll lighted in every
part by means of side lights, make it one
of the best rooms in the county for such a
display US the Messrs. Updegraff propose.
On this occasion they will make an exhibit
Of everything, men and boys wear, from
the crown of the head to the soles of the
feet, comprising hats and caps, boots and
shoes, for male and female, clothing, I'M
derwear and furnishings. They will also
make an exhibit OF the new styles Of
ladies and misses fall and winter wraps.
The Messrs. Updegraff request us to say
that they will make the exhibition equal
to any similar exhibition made by the
large stores in the great cities.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Cleveland and Hendricks Club.

A special meeting of the Cleveland and
Hendricks Club of this place was held on
Tuesday evening. The Finance Commit
tee was urged to press their collections
and report at the next meeting. The fol-
lowing canvassers were appointed to list
the voters in the respective school dis
tricts: ShepherdstowI, j. w. Kearney,
j w. Snyder; Bethesda, G. W. Banks;
Uvilla, ID. w. Hendricks; Duffields, j. B.
Lucas; Edgewood, VIM. Butler; Lenen's,
Charles Lemen; Shepherds, Harry N.
Turner. The thanks of the club were
extended to Messrs. j. w. Greenwood, A.
j. Waldeck, J. S. Sheez, Jack Sheetz aud
D. NJ. Schoppert for music he'd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Successful E1perime.t.-N

W. Reichard, this city, has solved to his
satisfaction the hog cholera problem, in a
practical way. Having lost two fine pork
ers after the most careful treatment
known to science, he took his remaining
pair and placed them in shaded enclosure
OIL his lot, free from feed and animal de-
post. For one week he treated them
upon wind and what they were able to
obtain in their own natural way from the
ground. At the end of the week all
symptoms of the disease that had existed
had disappeared, and to-day they are as
healthy rs any hogs he ever owned. We
suggest 4 trial Of this remedy by all who
own hogs troubled with the cholera; that
is, starvc out the disease.-HagerstopH
EIob.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Twenty. Eight Weddings!-A

clssc and careful estimate has been made
of persons in Shepherdstown who con-
template matrimOny, and the result shows
that during the coming winter no less
than twenty-eight couples will join
Misunderstanding already joined hearts-for
the journey Of life. Those who enjoy a
little gossip can now exercise their inge-
nuity in trying to account for all of the
weddings, and perhaps others may be
discovered. The above number does not
include those who would like to be mar
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Per.o.aI.-Mr. Hugh P. Allen, for

PersOnal.-Mr. Hugh p. Allen, for
merly Of this place, has signed contract
to 90 with civil engineering corps to
South America, to remain in service for
two years. He will be located in the
United States of Colombia, and the party
will do the engineering work of pro-
posed railroad. Hugh will be within six
degrees Of the equator, and we advise him
to put little ice I'm his grip-sack.
The family of Mr.. VIM. II. Byers, of
Kentucky, who have been summering
near Shepherdstown. have returned to
their home. Mr. f. w. Muzzey and fam
lily have also returned to Philadelphia,
Mrs. Col. Schley accompanying them for
avisit.
Rev. d. VI. Moser and Mr.. John KEEP
linger, delegate, are attending session
of the Virginia Lutheran Synod at Ste
phens City, Va. There will be ne SER
vices i'm the Lutheran Church at Shep-
herdstown or Unionville OH Sunday.
Mrs. Reed and her daughter, Miss
Florence, of Baltimore, who have been
spending the summer at Mr.. VIM. L.
Iemen's, near town, returned home on
Monday.
Mr.. Edward l.. Folk, Of this vicinity,
has gone to Philadelphia to take his third
and last year rs student in the theolog-
ical seminary.
Mrs. James II. Rogers, Of Purgitsville,
w. Va, is here on visit to her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Chaplinc, in this
place.
Mr.. Charles S. Grant, Of Hagerstown,
with his bride, has been visiting his pa
rents in Shepherdstown this week.
Capt. ]. 2. Entler and wife, of Pied
mont, are here on visit to the family Of
Geo. N. 3sltzhoover, Esq.
Mr. Early McMurran, Of Hillsville,
Va, Is here on 4 visit to his uncle, Prof.
Joseph McMurran.
Mrs. Blessing, OF Baltimore, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. II. 8. Baker, In Shep-
herdstown.
Mrs. II. J.. Snyder is on visit to her
mother in Philadelphia, and the editor is
lonesome.
Miss Ella Goheen, OF Martinsburg, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. J. Curran, in this
place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Political Address.-Capt. Georg'

TOnuCat AOOress.-CdpC. george
Baylor, Of Charlestown, delivered an adj
dress before the Cleveland and Hendricks
Club of Shepherdstown last Saturday
evening. A large crowd gathered to hear
the speaker, and they were well repaid by
the earnest and pointed speech he made.
Captain Baylor handled his opponents
without gloves, and the forcible illuStra-
tiOns he used to show up the Republican
party were received with great applause.
He uncovered the obnoxious record or
Maxwell in very few words, but they
were TO the point, and several voters pres
ent who had intended to support him,
openly declared that they should now use
their influence against him. Capt. Baylor
made very favorable impression BY his
speech, and we should be glad to hear
him again
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
The Drought Broken.-Aftcr just

four weeks without drop Of rain, Il very
gentle shower foil on Saturday evening
last, but did no more than settle the dust.
Sunday evening another little sprinkle
came, and on Tuesday q very good rain
visited us, and the backbone of the drOuth
was broken. 1t was very opportune,
moistening the ground so that the farmers
could proceed with their blowing and
seeding, and refreshing the pasture which
had almost completely dried up. The river
did not raise any, and it is said the Poto-
mac is lower than it has been since 1857.
The Cement Mill below town has been
compelled to use steam, as the water does
not give sufficient power. The low water
has paralyzed the canal trade. Boats can
only carry part of load, and consequently
very few are running. The boatmen are
very much discouraged ut the hard luck
they have had this summer. At this writ
ing, Thursday morning, the clouds are
gathering, and We may have more rain
sOOn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Government Of India.

Mr.. +. a. Pereira, Head Inspector Post
Offices, Calcutta, India, issues n card GER
tifying to the instantaneous relief afford
ed by st. Jacobs Oil, in the Campbell Hos
pital, where its use was advised by the
medical officers in serious cases of throat
troubles and other painful ailments.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Democratic Speaking

b. Lucas, Forrest w. Brown, Esq, and
Hon. VIM. II. Travers will deliver public
addresses before the Duffields Democratic
Club on Saturday evening, October 4th,
at 6 o'clock. The public is cordially in
yited to attend. The Duffields Silver
Cornet Band will be in atteudarce to ell
liven the occasion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
Buckieu's Arnicm saIye.

The best salve in the world for cuts.
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands. ehilblains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction,
or money refunded. Price IS cents per
box, For sale by J. G.. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
A Fine PerEormance.-As here

A Fine Performance hereto
fore announced, Shakspcare's tragedy,
Julius Cesar" was produced ut the
Academy Of Music In IIagerstown Oh
Tuesday evening last. Particular interest
was felt In the play by persons in this
community from the fact that Mr.. r. ID.
shepherd was cast for the leading charac-
ter, that of Brutus. Other characters
were rs follows: Julius Caesar, Mr.. Cyrus
Simmons, of Hagerstown; Mark Antony,
Mr.. John w. Albaugh, Of Baltimore;
Cassius, Capt. w. A. Donaldson, Of
Sharpsburg; Casca, Mr.. II. b. NJ. Reno,
Of Hagerstown Metellus, Mr.. II. l.. Sny-
der. and Lucen, Master Gus Shepherd, Of
Shcpherdstown. The play was set upon the
stage in handsome and expensive style,
and the leading characters acquitted them
selves in the most creditable manner. We
have heard the opinion expressed that the
whole performance was nm unusually able
one for amateurs. Mr.. Shepherd. as
Brutus, showed himself TO be possessed of
marked ability as a tragedian, and was
frequently applauded for his fine acting,
IS were also Mr.. Albaugh and Capt. Dom
aldson. The audience, while an intolli-
gent and appreciative one, was not rs
large as it should have been or as had been
expected. 1t was matter Of great regret
that the Shenandoah Valley Railroad OIL
Gals would not give an excursion train
OH anything like fair or reasonable terms,
as many persons from this place desired
to see the play. A small number drove
to Hagerstowh in vehicles, and they speak
well Of the performance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03

Destroyed by Fire.-On last Sunday
afternoon about 3 o'clock Mr.. Ben. Fell
ler's house, occupied by Mr.. Boley New
conner, and situated about half way be-
tween Rley's Ford and Yanclevesville,
was entirely destroyed by fire. The roof
caught from spark, and being very dry,
the flames spread so rapidly that large
portion of Mr.. Newcomers furniture, in
Guiding bedding, was destroyed, entailing
n heavy loss on him. The building, we
are informed, was MISUNDERSTANDING
Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03
The IIarPer's Ferry FIOurfng

nilI.-The capital stock of the llarper's
Ferry FIGURING Mills, owned by Messrs.
McCreight and Yantis, has been increased
to 5000, 900. Messrs. c. Il. Clothier,
Samuel Fletcher and John f. Trymier,
prominent business men Of Philadelphia,
have associated themselves rs stockholders
with the above-named gentlemen and
formed new firm known rs the Harpcr's
Ferry Milling Co., and have begun to put
in a full set of patent rollers, twenty-four
in number, of the very best manufacture,
which will be ready for operation about the
first of December. The mill is five stories
high, l00x50 in dimension, has a storage
capacity of 30, 900 bushels, and when conf
plcted will be the largest and best equip
ped mill in the State, having a capacity
of 400 barrels per day. 1t has four tur-
bine water wheels and combined power
of 800 horses. Thirteen acres Of land be-
long to it and IL dwelling houses. The
rollers will cost $4,000, and about fifty
hands will be employed to run the mill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03

THE REGISTER OFFICE is nor pre-
pared to do JOB cork Of erery description.
Letter-heads, note-heads, biU,heads (put up
IN tablet .form), envelopes. cards, dodgers,
posters, Sc, printed neatly and cheGpty.
CAL and see samples and learn prices:
Mr.. J. S. Fiemiag IS our authorized agent
to solicit Subscriptions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-10-03

LowensteIns' Opening.-As will
be seen by their new advertisement, Low
enstein Bros, the leading clothiers of Ha-
gerstOwn, will have their fall opening Of
New Goods oil Saturday, Oct. 4th. Their
mammoth establishment is literally packed
with The greatest assortment of clothing.
We can only say to our readers that the
stock must be seen to be appreciated.
Everybody is invited to inspect the goods
when they visit Hagerstown.