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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
A Thrilling Experience.
Night before last, when the east

Night before last, when the eastern
bound passenger train on the Norfolk and
Western Railroad reached Central, two OF
the United States postal clerks, B. W. Bo-
cock and George ii. Southall, left their
car to get something to cat, leaving a third
man i'm the car. Presently, however, the
solitary clerk, likewise afflicted with hum
ger, left the car, locking the door alter
him, so that when postal clerk Southall
returned he found the door fastened.
Reaching up, he unlocked the door, as he
thought, and just then the train moved of
with jerk. Mr.. Soutllall grasped the APP
pHance used to catch the mail Of small
post-ofices where the train makes no stop,
aud drew himself up in the car door; but
when he attempted to enter the car he
found the door secured. The train by this
time was dashing along at lightning speed,
and Southall, finding that nothing re-
manned for him to do but to hold to the
mail-catcher until the train reached New
River, the next station, or elsewise jump
of and run the risk of losing his life, ac-
cepted the former situation as preferable,
and tightened his grip OH the iron rod.
The night was us cold us Il March blizzard
could make it, and the wind played fan
tastic tricks with SoLthall's locks and
whistled through his garment after an un-
commonly annoying fashion. The spa
cious part OF his pantaloons Tapped anu
doomed like q circus canvas. The train
sped on the faster, and the faster it sped
on the gladder it made Southall, for its
quick arrival at New River was his only
hope of salvation. The most serious aspect
OF this night-ride was the severe physical
pain it caused the unhappy postal clerk.
The mental stress and the fear Of being
hurled with tremendous violence to the
earth was bad enough; but in addition to
this, TO have to grasp and hold on to cold
iron rod, with fingers cut and hands be-
numbcd, is aa experience that no man
need want to test. Southall was equal to
the occasion, however, and he embraced
tiiil iioH iou Will p S"V '1h"NNJ aS'A N"~
train reached New River, when he quietly
dismounted and modestly related his thrill
ing adventure to the trainmen. His fellow
clerk, Mr.. Bocock, had ridden from Cen
trail to New River on the rear platform of
the postal car. In relating the incident
yesterday Mr.. Southall said he stood it
pretty we'll until the train Numbered
across New River bridge, ''and then l
thought" said he, elf the good Lord will
see me through this time, I'll join the SAL
vation Army sure n'-Lynchburg Ncns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
Amateur Cowboys.

A party of would-be cowboys, whose
average age is about ten years, has baen
discovered i'm Franklin, Pa. They had
matured plans for an early departure for
the land of the cowboy and the wild In
dian. Tho head of the gang, known as
"Deadwood JIM" gave the the command
that, in order to have no cause to return,
each member of the band must poison his
mother. He promised to produce the
poison and have it OH hand the next day,
when it could be divided. All the boys
were to poison their mothers in the even
ing and morning was to find them far on
their way, but one small seven-year-old
cowboy objected to this cruel manner Of
beginning new career, on account Of the
suffering it would cause his mother. Tho
captain, to satisfy him, agreed to try it OIL
the servant girl first aud, il she died
easily, then, he said, the mothers must
follow. The servant girl happened to
overhear the agreement and the ouly suf-
fering that anybod-underwcn was caused
by parental slippers and straps in the
wOou-shel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
Boys' n. NJ. &. A.

Sunday, March Cd, at 81 O'Clock p. M,
was Il scene of unusual interest, the osca-
sion being the Inauguration of the Boys
Branch of the Y. NJ. c. A. There will be
a public meeting held the first Sunday in
each month conducted by the Boys
Branch Association, and | am safe in as
serting that the future meetings VIII
promise more than usual interest and
com mand more attention, and their infiu-
ence will prove a tower of strength for
the young boys, into which they may flee
from temptation and take refuge and be
safe. The public are most cordially wei
come to all of these public meetings OF
the Branch Association, and are most ear
nestly entreated to encourage this grand
and noble effort for the present and future
good of the boys. Mothers especially
should countenancc this institution, and
see that their boys are enrolled in this
society. The meeting was conducted by
Master Lee III. Walters, President OF the
Bows Branch, with Miss Evelyn Eggles-
ton presiding at the organ. The meeting
was under the supervision of the Commit
toe of the Boys Branch work-Messrs.
B. s. Pendleton, z. L. Licklider and III.
L. Entler. The meeting WAS al exceed
ingly interesting one. A number OF
beautiful hymns were sung and earnest
and pleasing addresses were made by
Messrs. E. |. Lee, d. D. Pendleton, L.
w. Latimer, 3. S. Pendleton and others.
A large number OF persons were present,
and they appeared to enjoy the meeting
very much.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
Deatbs.

March 8, 1884, at tho residence Of Mr..
George Cation, near Shephcrtlstown, Mr..
WILLIAM FREEZE, aged II years.
Near Kearneysville, this county, on
Wednesday, March 5, 1854, JOHN WAL
TER CALVIN CATLETT, aged years
and months.
At Rockford, Illinois, March 8, 1884,
Mrs. FANNIE BY ERS, beloved wife OF
Jas. G.. Byers, formerly Of this county,
aged 80 years. The deceased was daugh-
ter of the late John Crider, and daugh-
tsr-in-law Of Mr. VIM. II. Byers, near
town.
At the residence Of his son-in-law, Mr..
Joseph Airport. in Martinsburg. February
80, 1884, Mr.. ANDREW CARRIER, aged
63 years.
At the residence of her father, in Mar
tinsburg. David Barnett, March 5, 1884,
Miss ANNIE BARNETT, aged 81 years.
In Martinsburg, February 6, 1884, after
an illness caused by a fall received at her
home several months ago, Mrs. SARAH
HOUSEWORTH, in the nth year of her
age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
A Big Haul.

At Chicago, Saturday afternoon, Pay
master C. 5. Bartlett, of the Chicago,
Burlington and Quincy Railroad, left his
office for lunch without taking the pre-
caution to close the combination OF the
large safe, in which the money for the
payment of the employees was deposited.
Before his return the safe was robbed of
all its contents, with the exception of
some packages Of nickels and small
change, the total amount taken, rs near
rs the company's officials can estimate,
being $27 1000. On the facts becoming
known, and an investigation being insti-
tuted, Paymaster Bartlett was discharged
from the service of the com pany for neg
ligence, and the matter was placed in the
hands of detectives. The theory adj
vanced by the treasurer of the company
is that the robbery was accomplished by
a sneak thief. Two doors lead into the
cashiers office from vacant room, one Of
which was found n al OH the paymaster's
return.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
a Desperate Fight In N Cave.

Two police officers had fearful cncoun-
ter in a cave near Tuckerton, Pa, on We'd
nesday, with Gallaher, charged with COM
hitting an assault upon little girl named
Mary Blum, from the effects of which she
has been lowering between life and death
ever since. Gallaher was liberated sew
eral weeks ago, since which sine the girls
mother has been receiving scurrilous and
threatening postal cards with Gallaher's
name attached. The officers went OIL his
track with warrant, charging him with
criminal libel. They espied their man at
Tuckerton and made for him. Gallagher
took to his heels and disappeared into
cave just discovered near the village. This
contains many chambers and has already
been explored many hundred feet. Gala
CHER knew the ground better than his
pursuors. They met in large inner
chamber, dark rs pitch. Gallagher was
armed, and drawing bead OH the officers
fired, the bullet grazing the head of one.
The officers dropped to the ground, lying
perfectly still. They could only locate
him by the glittering of his pistol. One
of the officers then tired in rapid success
sion, while the other crept up in the rear
and attacked him. The three had des-
pcra.e hand-to-hand encounter, but Gala
CHER, who Is a powerful young fellow,
was finally overpowered, handcuffed and
brought to Reading, where he is now in
iail
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
f A r M f. RS.
Look to Your Interest

II 10 with pleasure that We come before w,
aS in and present 10 You our compliments. ana
very respectfully submit this article for y'n,
careful perus1l and consideration.
Our special preparati IN tor corn has, the ma,
season, surpassed our moet ssnguine anlicip..
tio7s. Som- farmers besitated taking hold q,
our goods last year, from the fact tia, they had
used other fertilizers that rrd their corn durIng
8 drought. In order IN convince the most link
that our goods would not are corn duriny .
drought, but assists In holding moisture We nm,
il upon corn in limestone land underlaii win
rock, southeastern exposure, and put 1910 los.
per acre, applying one>hali beside the corn in
The HILL the other half broadcasf. We were feay
full that such sn overd ,se would burn the corn.
but il did not. 1t grew an excellent crop, and
Was the first corn TO ripen. This test was seen
By some of our best farmers, and has forever
settled this question, so far as our goods are
concerned.
Our Fertilizer should be applied beside the
corn 10 the hill, or drilled I'm With the corn II
planter Is used. These good pushes your crop
forward, 80 you can till IL before harvest, aud
rpeus il much earlier, snf saves your crop In
case OF an early frost single handful Is en- ouyh
to two hills. To get the best results, you should
use $50 TO 200 lbs. per acre. The most succtss u
farmers favor the land 10 be we'll pulverizet.
planted early in deep furrow', and after The rrst
blowing use a cultiyator, oreak king the grourd
only TO the depth OF from one To two inches, and
in case OF drought TO pillow frequently, 50 As 10
keep The ground loose and allow the moisture 10
be drawn from beneath as well as from above
You will find our goods q preventive against
worms, sc that infest and almost rniu the crop
some seasons. Tue greatest care should be used
in selecting seed corn, as there viii be trouble
abou, good seed corn this year as we'll rs i,s,.
A trial of our goods will convince any one that
IL Il the best Investment he can make
We also place before the farmers tho
Celebrated Improved IiOOSIER CORN
DRILL, for which we have secured tho
agency. This Drill can be seen ut Mr..
Shaner's Saddler Shop. Shepherdstown.
Mr.. TOwNER SCHLET Is our General
Agent for the above goods.
FRAZER & BISHOP.
Feb o-tsa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
NOTICE.

ELEMING L SNYDER, Resi- Estate
L Agents, have just had placed In their
hands good Frame House, with about y
acres of ground, good stabling, - fruit
trees, about three miles from Shepherds
town. Price $3.50. 1t is tire property OF
John j. Byers.
Prompt attention will he given TO rent,
ing property In town or country. lnsur-
ance secured in good companies on reas-
enable terms.
We have for sale n Splendid Farm OF
Ill acres; good land; good dwelling;
iirSt-rate bank barn, nearly new; an ele-
CANT orchard; from q to 10 acres In lum-
Der; good well Of water In tie yard; a
cistcrn ut the barn. Price, $50 per acre.
Terms reasonable. This IL the only small
farm in this vicinity for sale.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

BUSINESS COLLEGE, LEXINGTON,
Kf.-Young men desiring business cd
ucation should write for particulars to
Prof. w. r. Smith, President of tho Com
mereial College Of Ky. University, stu
ated in the beautiful, historical, and So
ciety renowned city OF Lexington, Ky.
No college can do as much for you. Total
cost for full diploma business course, in
Guiding tuition, board, books, etc, $50.
Spring session begins April 9th; summer
session June 10Th. No vacation. Students
can enter at any time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

Remember complete cure for aches,
pains, sores, pimples, urinary sediments,
disturbing dreams, nervousness, dispond-
ency, indigestion and general weakness OF
mind and body, brought on by improper
habits or otherwise, is found in two or
three bottles of DR.. Guysott' yellow dock
and sarsaparlla, as has been proven by
tho experience of many who long suffered
but now feel well and strong in all parts
of the bOlY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
Frishtful Scene at the GalIows.

The execution of David McClain near
Folkstone, Ga, OIL Friday last for the
murder of William F. Saxton In 1879, was
witnessed by crowd Of four thousand
persons, most Of whom were colored. 1t
took place in an open field near Traders
Hill, in Charlton county. Since the time
when it became evident that his fate was
inevitable, McClain has been gradually
growing more and more maniacal, and
when he was led to the gallows it was
found necessary to shackle his arms and
feet and load his neck with heavy iron
collar. Throughout the march to the scat
fold McClain frothed at the mouth like
wild beast, and made superhuman efforts
to harm his attendants and to secure his
liberty. On the gibbst he was too excited
to make connected speech, and gave vent
to a series of piercing shricks and appeals
to Heaven. 1t was found necessary to
carry him to the drop; but he was swung
off without bungling, and died without
apparent struggle, the neck being broken.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

To cure an ordinary cough or cold take
one dose of DR.. Wistar's Balsam OF Wild
Cherry before going to bed at night. 1t
will cause suspension of nervous excita-
bility, allow you sweet repose, and by
morning the cough will be gone. 1t is the
best AMI therefore cheapest cure coughs,
colds and consumption; is sold by drug
gists generally, and ought TO be found in
every Intelligent household.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
A Lucky Kangaroo Hunter

One of the most daring kangaroo hurt
e-s Of Australia and his stag hounds were
terribly lacerated by wounCed kangaroo,
on the great sheep ranch Of Mr.. Alfred
Hay, Boomanoomana, n. S. w., and were
entirely cured by the use Of st. jacobs Oil.
Mr.. Hay writes that it is the greatest pain
cure ever introduced for man or beast.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

TERMS OF SALE.-The Corn and Glover Seed
will be sold for cash. ON all other property
over ten dollars. Ten dollars and under the cash
will be- required. Purchaser 10 give negotiable
ings Bank, in ShephSristown, W. Va, with in
terest from date. The interest Will be remtttcd
II the note is paid at maturity. M property to
be removed till terms OF sale are complied with
az sale will commence ut u O'clock sharp.
J. =. LUCAS,
D. HHFLEBowER, AuctioneeT. Admir-.
II. ST. JOHS SHEPHERD, Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

SOLOMON SHAPIRO, well-known in con-
nection with the recent attempt to sell in
England forged manuscript of the Book
of Pcntateuch, las committed suicide by
shooting himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

IT is said that China is making prepare
tions on vast scale for war with France.
Vast stores Of arms and munitions are ac-
cumulating, and all signs indicate pro-
longed war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The Governor of New Jersey has re-
spited condemned murderer until 1910.
Evidently the Governor wants to give the
man plenty Of time to prepare for death.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The war in the Soudan is still progress
ing. Osman Digns has announced his
intention to drink the hearts blood Of his
enemies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

A DISPATCH from New York says: ''rwo
seats were sold in the Stock Exchange on
Friday for $25 900 each" We would adj
wise our readers to lay in their usual
spring stock at once, while they can be
had 30 chcaDly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

A NAN named Spence, of Nashville.
Tennessee, has solved the problem Of
what shall be done with Objectionable
son s-in-law. He kills them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
HlarriaQes.

In Shepherdstown, at the residence Of
the brides parents, on Thursday evening,
March 9, 1884, by Rev. ID. NJ. Moser, Mr..
GEORGE G.. COFFINBARGAR, of this
vicinity, to Miss ROSA FLEMING,
daughter Of DIR. j. s. Fleming, of this
place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The "decay" referred to by Shakes
peare couple of hundred years ago seems
to have veered around to West Virginia,
with Boss Atkinson as the center of the
roItenness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

Having used DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup
in my family for the last three years, I
find it is the best preparation have ever
used for coughs and colds, giving almost
immediate relief. B. Walker, Gen. Com.
Merchant, lis Light ST., BALTIC, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

AND now the name of w. IL. ii. Flick,
United States District Attorney is men,
toned 6y Republicans in connection with
the Governship.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

IT costs one thousand dollars for liquor
license in the cities of Nebraska, ana half
rs much in the villages. Omaha and Lin
coin have lost half their saloons, and the
greater.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

WE are forced to the painful conclusion
that General Hazen docs not know much
about The weather. The signal service
predictions are as often wrong as right.
lIszcn ought to resign in favor Of the
Srouul-loV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
Saturday, March lS, 1854.

Hon. KENNETH RAYyoR, Solicitor of
the Treasury, died in Washington last
week
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

THK Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany having made known the route by
which it seeks to go through the city OF
Baltimore, property-owners along the
line are raising the derce. 1t is just
matter of time when the railroad will
have its own way, however.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at III a. III. and p. III.

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at IL Il. III. and p. IN.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MoSER, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown II 4. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. [ uARLES GHISELIS, PASTOR.
KcarucysYille IL a. M. Shepherdstown p. IN.
NJ T.. CHURCH SOUTH
REV. w. q. EGGLEsroS, PASTOR.
Pastor absent.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. Il. +. BAUSMANN, PASTOR.
Shcpherdstown IL n. III. and p. III.
NJ. T.. CHURCH
REV. G.. q. Cook, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley II II. M. ShephcrdstOwn : p. NJ
final sermon by Rev. Chas. y. Cook.
Y. NJ. &. \.
Young Mems Meeting in the VI. r. Church
South every Sunday afternoon ut 3:3O p. m, ana
at the Room every Thursday night.
]. o. q. u.
Potomac Lodge No. 81, !. o. G.. T., meets every
Monday night at 7 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The Second Adventists have fixed on
the 4th of next November rs the time for
the end Of the world. Should their pre-
diction DC verified political candidates
will be saved much modification, for each
and every one can die with the firm belief
that he would have been successful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.

r1HE undersigned would inform the travel
L ing public that he has opened n FIRST
CLASS HOTEL on Main street shepherds
town. where COOL accommodate ions can be hrsl
for lam ana beast on reasonable terms. ~.
has good sample room on The nPst fioor for
the use OF commercial travellers.
MAJOR HENRY IIAGAN.
Iunp q S3-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The Republicans of this State have al
ways contended that they had "ishting
chance" and, from the lively scrimmage
which they are having among themselves
ut present in the western end Of the State,
we are constrained to believe that they
are now taking advantage of that chance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The president OF the Society of the
Army of West Virginia, General George
Crook, writes encouragingly of the pro-
posal for holding the reunion at Cumber-
land on September ?, 3 and 4. lie thinks
well of the programme and of the plan
for an excursion to some of the old battle
fields near Winchester.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The dime novel seems to be unusually
active in its influence at present, for
nearly every paper contains an account of
some violence perpetrated by the young
stcrs whose minds have become inflamed
with the blood-curdling stories that form
their literary food. The best way to nit
igate this evil is for parents to provide
their children with sufficient quantity
of respectable reading, of which there is
no lack of the most interesting and refined
character, and in the majority of eases
they can be made to see the difference
and feel the effects.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The Virginia Legislature has sat down
upon Mr.. Mason after the manner of a
pile-driver. Action on the bill to provide
for adjusting with West Virginia the pro-
portion of the State debt proper be borne
by West Virginia has been indefinitely
postponed. This is equivalent to final
dismissal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15

The RIGHT Rev. ROBERT Ii. CLAkKsoN,
d. D., LII. D., first bishop of the Protest
ant Episcopal Diocese of Nebraska, died
ut his residence in Omaha city early Sum
day morning. The deceased was born at
Gettysburg, Pa, November 10, 1926. lie
graduated at Pennsylvania College, Get
tysburg, in 1874 and studied theology at
St. James College, Hagerstown, gradual
ing in 1913. During his episcopate he
promoted the building of about fifty Epis-
copal churches in Nebraska and Dakota.
lie was married at Hagerstown May s,
lS49, to Miss Meliora Mcpherson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-03-15
More Garden Seeds.

DEANS, Peas, Early Corn, Tomato Seed new
ID varieties, Beets, Onions, Celery, Cabbage
new varietics). added TO our stock this week
from X. n. Bliss & Son, OF New York.
3-I5iw BAKER & McMCRRAN.