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The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
Chanbersburg.

MARCH 20.-As l have not written
to you for some time to inform you
and through your very valuable pa
per, the patrons who look so anx-
iously for its weekly appearance Of
the happenings of our city, | thought
| would take advantage of dull,
rainy day TO pen you few items Of
social interest. AS the entire object
of your correspondent is to acquaint
our people with the many things of
interest which happen in our city Of
which great proportion of our PEG
pie, though residing here, are entirely
ignorant Of and which it is not posi-
bic for them to hear of except through
the medium of a newspaper. If |
shall be fortunate enough to bring to
their attention one item OF local
character, however small, that they
had not formerly heard about, | shall
not consider my work entirely in vain.
A car load of Swedes and Hungar
ians arrived here on the 18th ult.
Also car load Of colored men ar
rived at South Penn junction at $50
from West Virginia They were
joined at the junction by the Swedes
and Hungarians, and the combined
party were taken over the South
Penn railroad to Richmond, and from
there to the tunnels on the Wander
bilt railroad. Twenty-Five cOlOred
men from Martinsburg, W. Va3 ar
rived here on the $50 train, and were
joined by fifteen colored men of this
city, The party, under contractor,
left here at 1910, via G. V. Il. r.,
their destination being Delaware,
where they will go into the service Of
the B. q 0. company on the new
line which is being constructed to
compete with the p. W. & B., the
latter road being controlled by the
p. V. r. r.
The trustees of Saint James A. NJ.
E. church held festival Saturday
evening last, aud was quite success.
1t was we'll attended and everybody
enjoyed the occasion.
Mrs. Katie Jones, of Washington,
D. c., is spending few days in our
city. She is the guest of Mrs. Sam
uel Jones.
The arrangements for the meeting
OF the conference is being success
fully carried forward under the eff
Gent leadership Of DR.. Thompson
That the event will be a success in
every respect is beyond the shadow
of a doubt.
Mr.. Ball is erecting fine residence
at the corner of Second and Catha-
rine streets, and it is his intention to
occupy it when it is completed.
Mr.. VIM. Johnson is erecting a
house in the western part of the city,
and will move into it on the first of
April.
The county convention met yester-
day and nominated on excellent ticket
which will be without doubt elected
next November. Among the dele
gates were Messrs. Taylor, Bray and
Shaffer of the Third ward, MIR. Geo.
Buchanan of Montgomery township,
and Mr.. VIM. Straughter of Green
castle.
The young folks will hold party
this evening at the home Of Miss
Mary Miller. Hope they will enjoy
the occasion.
Mr.. John Peyton, sr., will remove
to Chambersburg on or about the first
of April. Welcome home.
Mr.. VIM. Peyton has returned to
Pittsburg, where he has accepted a
position in wholesale carpet store
OCCASIONALLY.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
BAD BOYS IN BOSTON.

Boston, March 21-A gang Of fifteen
BOYS was arrested in South Boston on
Wednesday night, and three of the lead
ers were held for examination Many
small larcenies were charged to them,
their raids being planned in an old cellar
which they called their den. Coleman
O'Donnell, the leading spirit Of the gang
is sixteen years old, and had recently
been released from a reformatory institu-
ton. The ages of the others range from
twelve to fifteen years They had a
peculiar language known only to mem
beers of the gang, and for an hour mysti
fed the officers at the station with their
conversation.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
Williamson

MARCH 19.-Miss Hattie Smith is
spending this week in Jersey Shore.
George Sims, of Bellefonte, was in
our city on Monday and remained a
short time.
Charles Johnston, of Harrisburg,
passed through this city on Monday
en- route for Jersey Shore.
Invitations are out for a grand leap
year party to be managed by the la
dies, they bearing all expenses. 1t is
said this will be the grandest event
Of the season.
The minstrel troupe that was or
ganized here some time ago, has come
to grief in Ithica, N. Y, according to
the EImira Telegram. They will
arrive home soon in this city.
Master Robert Williams, our young
agent at Bellefonte, is making rapid
Roadway with the JOURNAL
"My Brothers Keeper" az anna
teur dramatic play, will be produced
here soon by some of cur home talent
(colored), in which Mr.. ]. l. Emory
and Miss Cora Davis will assume the
leading parts. Notice will be given
when and where it will be presented.
All the members Of the Lumber
City base ball club are requested to
meet at the residence of Mr.. J. !.
Emory, next Thursday evening, and
those who have not signed for the
season Of '84 are requested to be
present. BY order of the secretary,
William Shadnay.
We have had no boom in the pc
litical outlook here as to the cam
paign next fall, but we will try and
rally to the front in time. There has
been clubs talked Of which will begin
early and work for the coming man,
but we as people should stick to-
gether and be as one man. There
seem to be a good many here who
favor Blaine add Lincoln, but we will
not say much on the subject this time,
but defer it until later day.
The festival and supper which was
given by some Of our cnterprising
young ladies for the benefit of the
Mill street church, was decided sue
cess, both financially and artistically.
Those ladies certainly deserve great
credit for taking it on themselves to
aid in erecting a new church, for they
see they are in need of one and are
doing what they can to aid in secur,
ing a new place Of worship. The
festival passed off nicely, it being
largely attended both evenings. The
feature of the first evening was the
necktie grab bag, which was amusing
for the young gentlemen. The sec
ond evening was Martha Washing
toms tea party, in which the ladies
toilets were arranged in the styles Of
We olden times. The whole affair was
we'll carried out. The pastor and
trustees extend to them their heart
felt thanks for the good work they
done. The ladies were Miss Eta
Kelley, Miss Lizzie Streets, Miss An
ME Lyons, Miss lilly Lyons. VIM.
Stokes and VIM. Wood assisted the
ladies in the capacity of door tenders
III. w. G.
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EMBROIDERIES.

We hope every lady who reads this
item will make an effort to examine
the quality of our Hamburgs. We are
confident we are the leading store on
these goods. For prices we lead; for
for quality we lead; for style we lead.
All kinds white dress goods to match.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
JERSEYS.

Our line of style is greatly enlarged
and embrace various grades and nov
elites in Jerseys. Oar prices are ex-
trcmely low. Come and look at the
largest stock in Harrisburg.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
RIBBONS.

The fashions favor a large increase
in the consumption of Ribbons to
match dress goods. Our quality and
prices will convince you the place to
buy ribbons is at Groves.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
MEETING OF Ex-CONFEDERATEs.

New YORK, March 21.-The meeting
of ex-confederate soldiers, called by Gen.
J. B. Gordon at the st. James Hotel last
evening, was attended by large delega-
ton both from this city and Brooklyn.
Among those present were General Roger
A. Pryor, General Clingman, Major
Clark. Captain Splitter and others. Pre-
liminary arrangements were made and
committee appointed to aid in the move
ment toward establishinga soldiers home
at Richmond, Va.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
Note to Subscribers.

Hereafter all collections for The JOURNAL
VIII be made by Mr. William Lee, the first
week In each month Subscribers viii please
be prepared, and will pay no one else. Any in
attention by carriers or collectors, should be re-
ported promptly at the
JOURNAL PUBLISHING co. OFFICE,
No. s N. Market Square
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Take Notice.

Ar. Edward Taylor is no longer
Ahorized to collect for the STATE
bURNAL
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
Trustees Elected.

At a meeting of the members of
the Wesley Union church Monday
evening, all of the former board were
reelected, as follows: S. nj. Ben
nett, chairman; j. P. Scott, secre-
tary: j. B. Popel, Hamilton How
ard, J. B. Foote, George Thomas,
Henry Marshall, Geo. E. Douglass
and John Davis.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
PARASOLS.

We are prepared to show many
novelties in Parasols, Sun Umbrellas
and Coaching Umbrellas.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22

Madame, and the beautiful borough
of l'ottstown. "May he live lnng
and die happy
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22
FRENCH DRESS GOODS.

An unlimited line in new and choice
designs for spring wear.
PRICES REASONABLE.
The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-03-22

., ?. GROVE, Third and Broad Streets
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
SpANGI.ER2'

The largest retail stock Dry Goods and No
tions In Western Maryland.
New Fall Dress Goods received almost daily
ip great variety aud in all the leading shades.
just opened large invoice of SsckiBg Flan-
neIs. Dress FlsInes and Suitipgs
Silk Velvrts aud VelveteeDs in all shades.
whole corner full OF Mems and Boys Wear
Is cases Of Canton Flannel in stock, and more
10 follow. at prices the lowes..
Red. white and gray Elannels tall prices.
We have a bargain in 10 pieces of heavy tVilled
Nedcated Red FlanDal at y cents per yard.
Blankets-red, white and gray, from 25 cts. .
pair up.
Medium and heavy weight Underwear for chill
dren, misses, Indies and gentlemen.
We have special number in gents heavy
Undershirt FOR % cents, worth 30 cents
Shasls all wool, single and double, cheap.
Ooe case best PTiuts, slie htly damaged, cents
per yard.
We bsve Just made large purchase Of yard
wide heavy weight Unbieached Muslin, which
we offer at cents per yard. Nothing like IL ever
laid Oh the counter for the same money
Mems Meriao Hose 5 cents q pair; Ladies'
Hose cents pair.
A genuine German 3-button Kid Glove only 50
cents.
Jersey and Cashmere Gloves in all shades.
The best 20 cent Corset in the county.
Childrrn's School Handkerchiefs, with fancy
border guaranteed TO wash, only cents.
We arc the letdiog merchants for all kinds Of
D1mrstics Tue best goods ut bottom prices
GIVE Us j call TO ne convinced.
&. II. * X. L. SPASGLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
NEW FIRM,
New Prices i!
TRUSSELL & HESS.

We have our Wagon Scales erected
and stock OF coal on hand, the prices OF
which we have reduced from rs cents
to 80 cents per ton. We are in market
TO buy Grain, Baled Hay, and in fact
everything that the farmer has to sell
which We car dispose OF. A full line
OF everything pertaining TO the grocery
business st our store. Our goods ale
all fresh aud OF best quality. Have
laid in special stock tor the season,
such as Citron, Currants. Prunes. Gran
berries, n. o. Sugar, n. o. Molasses.
Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Buckwhea',
Hominy, Raisins, Cocoanuts, Oranges,
Lemons, Canned anu Bottled Goods,
Plain and French Candies, Crackers,
Cakes, Figs, Dates, Toilet Soaps, Per.
tumery, aud the best stock OF Cigars in
this market. We are also selling q
Patent Roller Flour under our own
brand. If you want something nice
you should try il.
TRUSSELL e HESS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19

List Of penxiOncrs.-Thcf following
is list of the persons in Jefferson County
who receive pensions from the Govern
ment, with the amount of pension each
receives. The list has been furnished us
by the Secretary of the Interior:
Charlestown-Isaac w. Ginger, $lS;
Anna NJ. Forrest, $50; Lucie S. Wysong,
So; BENZ. F. Leisenring, sl4; Sarah Eliz-
abeth Griffith, S.; Rebeeca Nichols, -.
Duffields-Evclina Moler, SIS; Robert
Lucas, IS.
Halltown-Andrew J. Little, 50.
Harper's Ferry-Geo. W. Graham, IS;
Sarah johnson, So; Mary j. Ernshaw,
$40; Margaret j. Cross, S.; Levi KEEP
hart, IS; Mary A. Hyatt, S.; Elizabeth
Virts, SO; Daniel w. Nicewaner, 81;
John w. Roullett, 80; Charles Ii. Briggs,
sl4.25; Ellen NJ. Chambers, So; Amelia
d. Chambers, IS; Clay Thompson, SIS;
Edward Tattersall, IS; Elizabeth Hawk,
IS; Harriet Scarlet, So; Christiana Ham,
orieier, $17; Mary Laley, So; Catherine
Kirk, IS; Elijah r. Wachter, 81; Joseph
Bagent, So; James Blinco, s.; George w.
Hanes, Sc; Gibson c. Johns, IS; John w.
Ingram, 81; Arthur c. Lewis, $40.
Kablctown-Philip Gordon, SIS; Joseph
IIoff, sc.
Kerneysville- Susan Albaugh, IS.
Middleway-Lucinda Markle, IS.
Millville-Patrick l.. Hamilton, 81.
Ripon-Alfred Castleman, s.; William
\. Show, s..
hepherdstowu-Sallie +. Hamtramck,
IS; Frances Fayman, IS; Solomon Miller,
IS; Margaret f. McKevitt, $40; Margaret
Miller, IS; Mary Ann McAnley, IS; Mary
Cameron, IS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19

The National COlOrs.-A novel
series of weddings took place at the NJ. E.
Church, Hedgesville, Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Charles Ricoid, by Rev. Mercer. to
Miss Mary Harrison, she wearing beau
tiful maroon dress, the red. Mr.. Fred.
Collier, by Rev. Gilmore, to Miss Mary
Jacques, who wore the white. A. S.
Ronk, married by Rev. Hilton, to Miss
Edith Eversole, who wore the blue. All
went together before the hymeneai altar
to offer their vows of allegiance at beau
tvs shrine. Happiness attend them
Ad,1ins6ug Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
List of Jurors.-The following is a

List of JurOrs.-The following is a
list of the Grand Jurors drawn to attend
on the first day February l2th) Of the
next term of the Jefferson Circuit Court:
George Harris, George l.. Rissler, John
Burns, Richard l.. Bowler, Geo. w. Wilt,
Geo. w. Licklidcr, r. y. Cross, David
Billmyer, Joseph l.. Cookus, George l..
Hoffman, James +. Watson. A. II. Tan
quarry, VIM. Hayslett, Col. John Il. Glib
son, John A. Washington, Gustav Brown.
For the Petit Jury, to attend the second
day of the term February l3th), the fol-
lowing have been drawn: Jno. w. Grove,
NJ. B. Baker, G.. w. Rosenberger, John
Osbourn, Martin J.. Avis, Peter S. Hin
ton, Sam uel Hill, Milton Watson, Jas. L.
Barrenger, James B. Banc, John Crswell,
w. III. Griffith, VIM. Link, F. w. Morgan,
Washington Benner, VIM. Ambrose, Jno.
j. Kable, Jacob Sites, John r. Brilliant,
c. n. Starry, Samuel Badger, Robert E.
Boyd, Thomas Hammond, Geo. S. Eyster,
James w. kercheval, John A. Osbourne,
Austin Anderson, Geo. w. Cation, Samuel
J. Boyd, d. i. Gagcby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
"NIGHTY INTERESTING READING"

We are 70 have an interesting succession OF
stirring events OF which every one will wish TO
hear. Two military campaigns are at present In
progress-that of FL Mahdi in the Soudan and OF
the French in TonQuin-both OF which are APP
preaching the critical point. The next session
of Parliament is 10 be marked, according 10 the
announced purpo'e Of Mr.. Parnell, by bitter
struggle of the Irish natioHalists 10 compel their
English and Scotch colleagues 10 concede 10
Ireland some measure of home-rule. In default
of this, Mr.. Parnell promises TO employ his lOl-
lowing to so obstruct the transaction oil parl1-
mentary business as To rend"r the presence OF
Irish members at 81. Stephen 5 lntoleraOie MS
programme insures u succession oil exciting
scenes in Parliament. The new RI form OH, "hlch
Mr. Gladstone proposes to carry during the SEES
sion of 1851 will also doubtless excite general
interest in the United States, as well as through
OFT tue British empire. Vastly more interesting
to American readers will be the discussion 10
take place at Washington within the next few
months over oar own reform bill TIE repuoh.
can members of tie present Congress are opposed
TO tariff reform. The democrats, it is sal are
divided, the majority of them fayo-Ing, tue mi
pOritv opposing il. Which will get the upper
hand? Will the high-tariit democrats co-Oper-
ate with the republicans to malniain the present
absurd law: Or will the democrats act together,
and send reform tariff hill TO the Senate, which
the Senate will decline 10 pass? Every step oil
the struggle in the Capitol at Washington VIII
b.; watched with lively concern all over the
country and by the time Congress adJourns tue
public mind will be ripe for the oprning OF q
presidential campaign which, ii Is safe TO say,
will exceed in warmth any of its predecessors
since $50. The meeting OF the Mary land Leg
islaturc at Annapolis on the 2d Of January, and
the reassemblirg OF the Baltimore city council
later in the SANE month, will prove also events
of engtossipy interest. But supposiug the ex-
isteuce of a citizen concerned about none OF
these things, still be will need TO read THE Sun
for news of the thousand and one other events
Of interest that 90 so far to make up the current
history OF the world. The peri is ono OF rapid
movement, and the citizen who does not take
paper IL sure TO be left behind. II man ever
means to subscribe for paper, now Is the time,
before the actors on the world's stage during the
year 1854 have taken their places ard begun to
play their parts. When it becomes question OF
seeming a reliable newspaper, which will con-
tain all the news, succnctly expressed and fairly
reported, the proper course to pursue Is pam:
take THE BALTIMORE Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19

Publ Snlcs.-Wc call attention to
the following public sales advertised in
THE REGISTER, or for which bills have
been printed:
On Thursday, January 3lst, Mr.. II. c.
Getzendanne- will sell valuable personal
property at his residence in this county.
On Friday, February LIST, Mr.. Joseph
Baker will have public sale Of his per-
sonal property, in this county.
On Saturday, February I'd, Mr.. J. S.
Bragonier, special commissioner, will sell
the desirable house on Main street, Shep-
herdstown, at present occupied by him.
On Saturday, February I'd, Mr.. Geo. NJ.
Beethoven, special commissioner, will
sell a house and lot situated in Rays Al
dition TO Shephcrdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ENrLER HorEL-B. f. GRAVES, PRor'R.
Z. Sahm, J. W. Cost, g. w. Kline, j.
\. Cage, Hagerstown, Md; j. l.. Miller,
j. NJ. Chelf, l.. Dow Hess, IL. Herr, Ball
timorc; G.. 5. DcGrangc, j. \. Brown,
Frederick, Nd; Il. 5. Randolph, z. H..
Savics. Martins burg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
BUTTS Boom.-rhe WASHINGTON cor

BUTTS Boom.-Tle Washington cor
respondent Of the Wheeling Register
writes as follows TO that paper:
Counsellor James d. Butt, formerly of
Harper's Ferry, was in Washington the
other day, and told Inc he had another
proposition OH hand to buy the old arse
nal property, water power, &C., at Har-
pcr's Ferry, from the Government. Butt
has been westward, but still has time to
lend helping hand to the New Domin-
ion. This is the third or fourth time he
has gotten ready to start the whirr of
honest industry at Harper's Ferry, but
something always occurs to burst up the
hum about the time he gets things ready
to start. First lac had man out in Texas
who wanted to start cartridge belt fac
tory there, but he got tired of waiting on
the Government aud went off and started
a shoemaker shop. Then the Post Sewing
Machine Company offered $4,000 for the
site for sewing machine factory, but
town in New York offered bonus TO get
the factory, aud West Virginia was left
out in the cold again. Now he has got
man who will give $4,000 for the premises
and put up the money in cash, and he
wants Solicitor Raynor to use the discre
ton conferred upon him by act of Con-
gress and sell before the chance is gone.
He thinks the bill introduced by Con-
Of IL ~,
directing the Solicitor to sell at public
auction for the best price that can be OBJ
tanned an improper one, for the reason
that Congress ought not to direct the So
licitor more especially in this case than in
any other where he is called upon to dis
pose Of idle and useless property belong
ing to the Government, but Wilson says
the Solicitor seems to be overly timed in
thu. particular matter, and that the prop
erty has already lain too long as burden
on the town and an eyc-sore to the neigh
borhood.
The facts in the case seem to be that the
site does not amount to much for manu-
featuring purposes. The water power on
the Shenandoah side has been pretty
effectually destroyed by freshets, and that
on the Potomac is in bad state of decay.
Steam has so largely supplantcd water
power in large manufactures that the
greater reliability Of the former is pretty
well established, and the lIarpers Ferry
property is not very conveniently situated
with reference to coal or markets. The
sooner the Government gets 4 correct idea
Of its value and lets it go to parties who
will utilize it for any purpose, at what
ever it will bring, the better for all par
ties, as it is only probable expense to
the Government, one citizen of the town
having already had bill introduced to
rcmuncrate him for caring for the prop
crty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
BUSINESS LOCALS.

We have just received the fifth lot of those
handsome Dolmans and Russia Circulars, OF
which we have sold so many this season Our
STYLES are the latest and prices The lowest BE
sure and see them If You want anything in this
line, at EMMERT IL FIERY'S one price store,
MaTliusburp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-19
DRESS GOODS,

Our sales in dress goods this fall are far ahead
of any other season. Our stock is larger and
better than former ones. That Is the great rea-
son why lady, when she wants hice dress,
always comes TO us, she finds it at the right
price. oar motto is "good goods and one priee
to every purchaser"
EMMERT (S FIERY, Nartinsburg.