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The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
Rough on the Landlady.

The prejudice against the average fe-
male boarding ouse-keeper seems to be
confined to NO particular State.
Sam Hinchman and Bill Perkins were
discussing matters and things over cup
of coffee in an Austin eating house, when
the conversation drifted to- a recent oc-
currence in Philadelphia.
Did you read about that Hungarian
Countess, in a Philadelphia boarding
house, who shot and wounded the boy
who told her to put out the gas and who
fired several shots at the landlady, and
missed her?" asked Sam.
Yes, read all about that Thai
woman should be made an example of
She should receive the heaviest penalty
of the law" responded Bill.
Il agree with you precisely. There
is no punishment severe enough for that
kind of q woman who would shoot 8
mere boy. for doing simply what he was
told to do.n
20, as far as that is concerned,
don't blame her at all for shooting the
boy. Ii that was all she had done.
wouldn't think hard of her; but to shoot
three times at the landlady of a board
ing house, and miss her every time, is q
crime against humanity. I've lived and
suffered in a boarding house, and ]
know what kind of a tiend I'm talking
about. A woman who can't shoot better
than that Hungarian Countess did.
ought not to be allowed to have q pistol.
If She had only crippled up the land
lady. | would not mind it so much; but
to miss her entirely is simply infamous.
There are no mitigating circumstances.
She is not a woman at all; she is base
imposition on the public. "-7eras SJt
Su0y.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
Political Fact and Fancy.

The Chicago Tribune's Washin gton City
special says that the latest figures there gives
Elaine 39l votes on the first ballot, while
Arthur's friends say the figures are thirty
votes more than Blame VIII get.
Ex-District Attorney Corkhill says nobody
can tell nything about it, but he is for tue
man who can be elected.
W T. Shaw, delegate to Chicago from
Iowa. says Blaine viii have all of Iowa's
twenty-sx votes, with no second choice.
TwentyEsenators are on theE way to Chi.
cago. Among them is Senator Hoar, who,
it is said. has 50 changed his views since
1880, that be will make speech favoring
Arthur Numbers of the representatives have
also started.
"Uncle Dick" Thompson is said to be the
Nestor of the Indiana delegation, whG
though desiring an Indiana man, is for the
man who can win.
A prominent Nebraska politician in Wash
ington City says he thinks the Nebraska del
esation will be for Arthur.
1t is said that Congressman Smith aud five
others of the South Carolina delegation will
vote for Blaine on the first ballot, and ter
more on the second.
Mdl vi SdiUci lAdiiiool, VI SuiSaSOJ soy o
II like to hear you all talking about Blaine
it makes me feel good, because know it will
just suit the Democrats to see him nomi
mated. He won't get there, however. II.
will have his little blowout before the con.
vention meets. Now, Arthur is machine
politician. He is keeping in the reserve ant
getting his machinery in good working order
and when the convention is assembled he vii
| coma down upon it like Alexander the Grea
with his army"
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31


but to the surprise of all she never
moved. Arching her back she sur
veyed her giant assailant with a sort
of a 'syou-wouldn't-l 't-lick-anyone-under-
your-size" look; then walked up to Mr..
Mcdowell. and rubbing up against his
foot, looked into his face as if to say,
'1've come to stay, and you had better
tell your big dog about it.
Crank took in the situation, and was
apparently pleased with the independ-
ont behavior of his arch enemy. He
offered no further resistance, and tabby
was allowed to remain. She was chris
tened Mrs. Lantry, not because she
looked at all like that lady, but on ac-
count of an unfeline bang which adorned
the top of her head. From that moment
a close friendship sprang up between
the two animals. They ate from the
same plate and spent their idle mo-
ments together. To wound Mrs. Lang
try's feelings made Crank angry, and he
avenged all insults that were offered to
her.
A month ago Mrs: Langtry had lit
lUuI hAbt%hSt
and at once, forgetting his duties as
guardian of the store, Crank turned his
attention to the new comers, with whom
he was much pleased. He watched by
the champagne basket, in which they
lay close to the mother, night and day,
disentangling them when locked in too
close embrace, with his great, ungainly
foot. Astonished at the strange conduct
of his dog. Mr.. Mcdowell. who has a
penchant for well-bred animals, closely
observed his strange actions. The
mother as well as the kittens seemed
to regard Crank as possessing the
right to interfere in their affairs.
The little ones as soon as their eyes
opened were named Kate, Duplicate,
Certificate and Syndicate. The latter
received her peculiar cognemen because
a well-known banker desired to gel
hold of her. Every morning Crank
takes them out of the basket one by one,
tenderly brushing their fur with his
coarse tongue places them between his
forepaws, where they remain until Mrs
Lantry, who is late riser, consents to
give them breakfast. During the day
the dog spends his unoccupied moments
playing with the kittens. who delightfn
hiding underneath his big body
Philadelphia Ges0s.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
Entered n Protest.

BALTIMORE. May 3l.-In the Methodist
Protestant general convention, Rev. DIR.
Staples entered a protest against the action
of the convention in censuring the act of the
New York conference for eecting and or
daining Miss Sharpe as an elder in the
church, and he insisted that the conference
in question alone had the right to judge who
shall receive orders at its hands.
At the afternoon session committee of
three was appointed to make the necessary
arrangements for the publishing of the re-
vised book of discipline. The report of the
special committee appointed to consider ths
propriety Of accepting the invitation of the
Methodist Episcopal church was approved
after spirited debate. Reports of several
committees were taken up hurriejly in the
evening and adopted, after which the con
vention ad djourned sine die.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
A Newfoundland Dog Caring for Kitten!

Mr.. Philip Mcdowell, of New York,
has most remarkable dog, who is at
present engaged in paternally watching
over litter of kittens. Crank, as he
is called, isa full-blooded Newfound-
land, three years old. He was born in
Melbourne prison, where asailor bought
him, and presented him to his present
owner. The animal is fine specimen
ofhis breed, with the typical broad,
honest face, and large coniding eyes.
He is coal black, with small bunch of
white hair upon his breast and weighs
about one hundred pounds. Like all
Newfoundlands he is very good-natured
and Kind, but at the same time very
watchful, keeping his eye upon his
masters coat, of which he considers
himself a aself-constituted guardian.
During the pastsummer q pretty tabby
cat,- witha bright-red ribbon around her
neck, strutted 1eisurely into the saloon
d1ookedsinquiringiy about for good
warm,place.to stretch out. Crank, -
who upstoahattime had an aversion to
alEfelines made dash at the intruder.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31

The dependence of man upon wheat
bread for his best nourishment makes it
important that the break be light, pala-
table easy of digestion, DIR. Prices S
Cream Baking Powder is the best means
we have for securing those ends. A ma
ton of houseb eepers have been using it
for years and found it always the same,
pure and healthful
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
SUMNER F R. srcr
National Wire 3 Iron Co.,

Office & Works, & Congress stS MICH.
MANUFACTURERS
RaIgs Wire
lie Fixtures Roof Ceng Wire
logue. supports EF-Menion this Paper.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
Another Dublin Scare.

DUBLIN, May 31-The police are exercised
over the discovery OF pa ckage of Martini
Henry rifles and cartridges in Camden Row.
1t is thought the parcel was dropped by
parties in their hurry to secrete the contra
band load The police are now searching
the neighborhood.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
"Rough on Coughs"

Ask for Rough on Coughs for
coughs, colds. sore throat, hoarsenesA
Troches 15c. Liquid. SOC.
The Rock Island Argus., 1884-05-31
Fires.

Norwich, Conn, May 3l.-The Allen
Spool mills has burned. Loss, ss0, 900; fully
Insured
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
4 big Barn.
c. 3. UUMRICKHoUsE, Sec.

Perhaps the largest barn in the State OF
Virginia is that of Mr.. c. r. Hardesty, in
this county, covering $500 square feet of
ground-the dimensions being llOXG2 feet.
The stables ruh lengthwise through the
barn, and one Of them has - stalls for
feeding cattle, and the other is used for
horses and cattle. Water is carried to
every stall by means of iron pipes, and
there are hydrants in each feed room to
supply water for mixing feed. Above the
basement are two large mowS, % feet
deep, granarics for ., 900 bushels of wheat,
and three barn floors. Mr.. liardesty has
a machine, worked by horse power, Tor
grinding feed. The cattle stable has wide
doors at each end, so that a cart may pass
through and haul out the manure made
bv the cattle. Such a structure must have
cost considerable sum of money, but
some idea of the saving in labor may be
had when MIR. Hardcsty informs us that
two hands are able to feed all the stock
the barn shelters. y large eistern, con-
structed upon hill, furnishes the water
for the stock. The barnyard is also equip
ped WITH large scaios and pens to weigh
and handle stock conveniently.-C Clarke
Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

CENTRAL IIoTEL.-MRs. Y. d. LEE, PROP.
G. II. Harper, r. L. Antrim, J. Frank
Baetjer, Baltimore; C.. Robinson, Wash
ington, d. c.; f. Hebright, Huntingdon,
Pa; c. y. Harbaugh, II. X. Douglas, L.
j.. Wessner, lIagerstown, Nd; Geo. b.
Hooff, j. w. Bane, j. b. Welsh, Gus
Rohrer, Charlestown, w. Va; Miss L. ID.
Hoof, Alexandria, Va.
ENTLER HoTEL-B. i. GRAVES, PRoP'R.
Z. C. Davenport, j. Baker, r. p. Chew,
Charlestown, w. Va; L. ). Oberly, Me-
chanicsburg, Pa. $. G.. Johnson, Orange,
n. J.; J. d. Ahalt, Z. c. Slifer, w. J. c.
Craner, Frederick, Nd; c. Z. Flynn, b.
Ridnour, j. w. Cost, IL. j. Smith, j. =.
Lusk, Hagerstown, Nd; S. 4. Jackson,
New York; j. II. Hughes, Philadelphia !;
w. J. Burns, Altoona, Pa. L. S. Ander-
son, J. 5. Allison, DR.. J. G. Keller, w.
Ii. Horner, W. +. Barndollar, L. Dow
Hess, Baltimore; c. Z. Kennedy, York,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
Resolutions of Thanks.

At the last regular meeting of Shepherd
Fire Department, held September 4, 1881,
the following resolutions were adopted
unanimously:
Resolred, That the thanks of this depart
ment be, and are hereby, extended to the
Bridge Company, Criswell's Silver Cornet
Band and the public generally for partic-
ipating with us in our excursion to Poto-
mae Isle, thereby making it success.
Re,olred. that these resolutions be pub
lished in THE SuEPHERDSrowN REGISTER
and also. spread upon the minutes.
CHAs. FEERELLs, Chief.
n II HrNpIcKUOIrSR Sec.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
Another Railroads.&c. is now def

""VtHCH He"'ff O'e01' To 10 I'V" VVIf@
nitcly understood that the new Wander
bilt railroad has concluded to make Ia
gerstown the point of connection with the
Western Maryland Railroad rs the last
link in the connection to Baltimore. This
news will be heard with qualification by
our citizens, as, in addition TO the in
creased railway facilities thus secured to
our city, it assures new and valuable i'm
provements i'm our midst, in the form OF
stations, depots and necessary buildings,
which in all probability will include conf
modious and handsome passenger accom-
modations for the Western Maryland
road.-Hagerstown Daily News.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

Council Mecting.-TheT Town Coun-
ell held its regular monthly meeting on
Monday evening last, all the members
present. The assessors book was ordered
to be returned to that official for correc-
ton. Bills were ordered paid as follows ::
Keyes & Fawcett, So; John Davis, sl4 !;
John Kidwell, sl225. The Town Ser
geant was ordered to have the council
room thoroughly wh;tewashed. 1t was
ordered that the Mayor turn over the rec
ord in the Griffith case to the Prosecuting
Attorney of the county. Adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr. Geo. V. willing, of Manchester,
Mich, writes: "My wife has been almost
helpless for five years, so helpless that she
could not turn over in bed alone. She
used two bottles of Electric Bitters, and
is so much improved that she is able now
to do her own work" Electric Bitters
will DO all tina. is claimed for them. Hun
dreds Of testimonials attest their great
curative powers. Only fifty cents bottle
rt j G. Gibsou's
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

Last Saturday light the large bank barn
OH the farm Of Mr.. Josiah Zimmerman,
about four miles north of Frederick, Nd,
was destroyed by fire, with all its contents
OF grain and agricultural implements.
The fire is supposed to have been of in
ccndiary origin. The farm on which the
barn stood is tenanted by NJ. 5. thinner
man. The loss is $1,000, with 81 300 in
surance on barn and contents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
SharpsburG o mcInIs.-The follow

ing corporation officers of Sharpsburg
have been elected for the ensuing year:
Burgess, Moses POfenberger; Assistant
Burgess, John Benner; Commissioners.
\. r. Renner, Jacob Leakins, Henry
johnson, j. l.. Hi5arger, Van S. Bra
shears. There is a mixture of Democrats
and Republicans in the board; but the
issue was not of Il political character. The
nifty should have 4 low or high rate of
taxation. The "low tax" ticket was the
successful one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
He Means Shepherdstown.-A

He Means Shepherdstown.-A
writer in the St. Louis Spectator declares
that pretty women are few and far bo-
tween in the Northern cities, and adds
81 know Virginia village that believe
has more female beauty in it than all New
York. There is no use to dispute ii any
longer. the South is the place for hand
some women They do not grow in New
York, Boston, Chicago or any other
Northern city" The writer evidently
refers to ShepherdstOwn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

a Liberal Prcsent.-Mr. Harry c.
Nicely, Of Philadelphia, has given us an
evidence of his appreciation Of The REG
IsrER by sending each of the editors a
new hat, from the establishment of Eli
Keen's Sons, with which Mr.. Nicely is
connected. They are of the latest style,
and il anything will make an editor look
handsome, those hats will do the business.
Many thanks, friend Harry, and may you
never want for new hat i'll this world or
Il pair of wings in the next.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
Fi,hways III the PotoInac.-T

lLshWays III INC kOtohuC'-i Hc
prospect of soon getting shad and other
fish from the lower Potomac into the
upper is not very bright. 1t is stated that
nothing will be done toward constructing
the fishways at the Great Falls until Con-
gress has taken further action. The matter
stands now as follows: The act OF Con-
gress appropriating $4,000 for the cree
ton of fishway ut the Great Falls pro-
vidcd that the work should be done under
the direction of the Engineer Corps Of the
army, according to the plans adopted by
Professor Baird, of the Fish Commission.
Prof. Baird recommended that Il patented
tishway be erected. This patent is owned
by Col. Mcdonald and others, who are
connected with the Fish Commission in
different capacities. The owners put in a
claim of $l2 900 royalty for the use of the
patent. Major Lydecker, who has charge
of the work, construed the law to the eff
feet that the money must be used in the
construction of 4 fishway, and that he had
no authority to purchase any patent or
pay royalty for the use of patent, and
the Secretary of War has given an opin-
ion sustaining Mr.. Lydcckcr's view Of the
case.
The more encouraging statement is
made though, that the Maryland Fish Com
missioner, Mr.. Delawder, is about to COM
mence the work of putting tishways in the
Potomac, commencing with the dam at
Cumberland.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
Come Calye. and Go Beeves.-

Come Calves and Go Beeves.-
The heavy drain now being made on tue
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia by ship
ments of fat cattle TO the Eastern markets
has caused a scarcity of stock cattle there.
To meet this demand dealers are purchas-
inc in the East and North large numbers
of calves, which are being sent South.
On Saturday four carloads passed through
Shepherdstown for points on the shenan-
doah Valley Railroad This looks like
reversing the order of trade, but in due
course of time these calves will be return
ed as fat cattle
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

Many people think baby is born only
to swallow medicine for months, until
some thoughtful friend tells them of DR..
Rull,s BABY Syrup.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

The success of this the first pic mic was
greater than the most sanguine had antic-
ipated. There is every reason to believe
that with proper effort and management
all exhibition may be held next year to
far surpass this one. The time is auspi-
cious for the farmers of this county to
form permanent association which will
afford an opportunity every year to meet
together and show the Improvements that
are being made in stock, machinery and
every other department of agriculture.
Jefferson county is the richest asricul-
turaI county in the State. 1t can we'll afford
to support in the most handsome mannera
farmers association, and we believe will
do so if given the opportunity. The
farmers of Moler's Cross Roads and vi
cinity have made good start-now let
them keep the ball moving, and organize
for greater effort next year. 1t is bound
10 be successful.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
PUBLIC SPEAKING.


Hon. +. Boyd Faulkner, of Martins
burg, will deliver an address to the Cleve-
land and Hendricks Club of Shepherds
town and vicinity, and the public gener-
ally, on Saturday, September 18th. The
public is cordially invited.
PersonaI.-Prof. Jos. i. Armstrong,
son of Rev. J. L. Armstrong, of this place,
has entered upon his duties as principal
OF the Female Seminary at Pulaski, Ten
nessee, .ld his sister, Miss Emma Arm
strong, has gone to that place to teach in
the institution. Another sister is student
there.
Mrs. Vim. II. Burneside, and family, OF
Washington, u. c., are visiting Mr.. u.
W. Humric khouse, in this place.
Mrs. Joseph l.. Cookus, of this place, is
visiting Mrs. Kate Phillips, in Charles
town.
Miss Flora Etchison, Of Washington,
is visiting Miss Lula Wysong, near town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

TIE REGISTER OFFICE is nO'o pre-
,ared to do JOB cork of ecery description.
Ietter.heads, note-heads, biH-heads (put up
an tablet forns), envelopes, cards, dodgers,
posters, Sc, printed neatly and chedpty.
Cal and sec samples and learn prices.
Mr.. J. s. Fleming is oar authorized agent
to solicit Subscriptions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
The Hngcrstown Fnir.-We ha'

The HagcrstOwn Fnir.-We have
received the premium list of the twelfth
annual exhibition of the Maryland State
Agricultural and Mechanical Association,
in conjunction with the Washington
County Association, to BE- held 4. Hagers-
town from Tuesday to Friday, October
2lst to oath, 1884. The local board of di-
rectors for Jefferson county is composed
Of Hon. A. Il. Botcler, chairman; B. F..
Harrison, secretary; Henry Davenport,
Logan Osbourn, Sr., David Billmyer, j..
S. Melvin, c. I. Butler, John w. Gran
than, Lee II. Moler, Charles II. Knott
Henry Shepherd, Eugene Baker. Col. X.
=. Chew is the marshal for this county.
The exhibition this year promises to be
one of the best ever held on the grounds
Of the association, as it will comprise not
only the county fair but the State fair of
Maryland. The exhibition will be above
the average, while the racing will also be
of q fine order.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12

Miss Flora Etchison, Of Washington,
is visiting Miss Lula Wysong, near town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-09-12
DAYS Horse 4 CATTLE

Days Hor-e q Cattle Powder
cures Howe, Securing. Hob
low Horn, Wolf. Hid.Oound-
Loes Of Appetite, Staring
Coat, &c, greatly increAsas
the Tow OF raiik. making
tho cream rich. and the but
tor lrra and rvc,I 70 pre-
vents al diseases Ia Sl:ecp
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-12
FINEST BARGAIN IN SOUTHWEST TEXAS.


Two Farms for Sale In Guadalupe County.
One thousand two hundred and seven
ty-three acres of land in Guadalupe
Co., square shape, fronting on the Gaud..
alupe river; $50 acres In cultivation, mill
creek runs through the property, 300
acres well timbered, birch, oak, pecan,
cottonwood, sycamore, and black wal
mt. Variety of soil, rich river bottom
land, and all fenced except hundred
and thirty acres on an island-two wires
and one plank and meequit post. Five
California houses and three log tene-
ment houses. The home house has four
rooms and shed room and kitchen with
galleries. There are convenient stock
pens on the place. Three hundred acres
In cultivation, divided into three fields.
The property Is situated nine miles from
the rail road and county seat and on
main stage road. II lies on the north
side of the Guadalupe river and on both
sides Of Mill creek. The titles are per-
feet, having been in possession for thirty
four years.
There are about 900 acres Of the rich
est alluvial land between the two and
three hundred acres in timbered land.
There Is some rough land with sand
stone In great quantities, excellent for
building purposes.
In the second farm there are 200 acres
adjoining the above tract. 300 acres Of
river bottom on the south side OF the
river. 200. acres in cultivation. This
farm Is not extensively improved, but Is
fenced and being cultivated by negroes
In the employ OF the owner. Address,
j. w. BRADLEY,
Real Estate Agent, San Antonio, Tex.
G-2-tf
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-06-12
REAL BARGAINS IN REAL ESTATE.

BY Hilton Young, 2Os West Houston Street.
Avenue c property, very desirable and
cheap.
3 cottages, four rooms each; INSTALL
ment plan.
20 building lots on East Commerce st.
80 building lots in Fourth ward.
100 building lots on Prospect Hill.
100 acre farm near Somerset, the Gar
den of the West, 40 acres in cultivation,
10 head cattle, % head hogs, poultry etc.,
all for 81 100.
Crescent boarding house, near Sunset
depot, 20 rooms well furnished, 40 reg
ular boarders; everything in irst-class
order. VIII sell or rent.
Three splendid farms on the Calayeras
creek and are one on the San Antonio
river, all about Is miles from the citv:
fine lands and good crops; bargains In
them all.
Several very choice properties in the
country to exchange for city property:
also a very choice residence property
centrally located in the city to exchange
for country lands. Particulars given at
our office.
A few more choice lots on Dignowity
hill, about the last to be had.
Call Tor our Real Estate Guide and
Circular