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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
Special Commissioners Sale.

DY virtue OF n decree of the Circuit Court OF
ID jefferson County. W. Va, rendered on the
3rd day OF December. lSsS in the chancery
cause pending. in which Margaret l. Clark is
plaintiff, and John J. Woods and others are
defendants, / VIII offer at public sale, before
the Entler Hotel, in Shepherdstown, in said
county, on
Saturday, February 2d. 1854,
al 2 o'clock p. IN. the following real-estate,
consisting OF II HOUSE AND LOT, situated on
College street. in Rays Addition, at the cast
ern end OF Shepherdstown, in said county, The
said lot fronting on said street Cd feet, by lOt
feet deep. The improvements thereon CONSIST
OF q one-and-s>hsif-story LOG DWELLING
HOUSE. There is also some fruit on the lot.
This property il accessibly located.
TERMS OF SALE,-One-third cash on day OF
sale and the residue in two equal payments nj
nine and eighteen months from day of sale.
with interest. to he evidenced by the bonds OF
the purchaser, secured 10y lien upon the
premises.
GEO VI. BELTZuOONER,
Special Commissioners.
certify that Geo. VI. BeltZhoover, Esq, the
Special Commissioner herein, has executed
bond as required by law.
Teste.
FP. LYNCH.
Clerk Circui! Court Jer. Co., ". VA.
Jan ,, lSS4-iw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12

"a SusaIlts2 DC Il Ecak.-Last Satlr-
day night two of tho men who are work
ing on the railroad bridge here, evidently
feeling pretty good themselves, though.
it would be advisable to impart some Of
their happiness to some one else. They
went to Il miserable hut occupied by
poor eoored family, and called for di-
minutivc darby who had made himself
useful TO them by carrying water while
they were at work. The little fellow was
in bed asleep, but they woke him up,
wrapped him in a blanket, and then car
ried him to Lambert's saloon, where .hey
laid him on Il bench to thaw him out.
They then carried him down street aud
bought him new suit of clothes, shoes.
stockings, &C., and then carried him
home again, with his little body more
comfortable than it had been for a long
time. These men had evidently read the
Christmas story in The REGISTER several
weeks ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
DIVIDEND.

I,UE VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND BRIDGE
| COMPANY DECEMBER p, lSN3. The lrcsi-
dent and Directors have this day declared
dividend of TWO DOLLARS PER SHARE ON
the capital stock OF the company payable on
and after the 10TH DAY OFJANUARY, 1891.
ut the Jefferson Savings Bank. -
j.. =. RENTCH.
Ian 5-3w Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12

kiIied.-From the Nevada (Mo.) Mail
We have obtained the following particu-
lars Of the accidental death Of Mr.. Milton
Chambers, 4 former well-known resident
OF this county. Mr. Chambers wife and
two children were spending Christmas
with her parents at Rockville, Mo-, and
Mr.. Chambers was on his way to the
same place 10 take them home. The
train was 50 crowded that many passen-
gers had TO stand on the platform, and
in the darkness M. Chambers must have
fallen off unnoticed. lie was found
shortly afterward by some repair hands,
lying alongside the track. He was so
badly injured that he died in about three
hours. Mr.. Chambers was from near
IIarper's Ferry. He served four years in
the Confederate service, most of the time
under Stonewall Jackson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
Vick's Floral Guidc.-Iere it

Weeks Floral Gu idc.-liere it is
again, brighter and better than ever; the
cover alone, with its delicate tinted back
ground and its dish Of gracefully ar
ranged flowers, would entitle it to per-
manent place in every home. The book
contains three beautiful cOlored plates, is
full of illustrations, printed OH the best
of paper, and is filled with just such in
formation rs is required by the gardener,
the farmer, those growing plants, and
every one needing seeds or plants. The
price, only ten cents, can be deducted
from the first order sent for goods. All
parties any way interested in this subject
should send at once to James Wick, Roch-
ester, n. y, tor the Floral Guide.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
PUBLIC SALE
OF VALUABLE
TOWN PROPERTY.

rI'HE undersigned Special Commissioner. by
| virtue OF decree rendered on the 9TH day
of December. ISIS. by the Circuit Court OF JET
ferson County. West Virginia. in the petition
therein pendlngo fJ. =. BragOnier, guardian, NS
Richard X. Bragonier and others, Will offer NJ
Dublip sale
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12

RestitutiOn.-Thes sting of conscience
was eased by the restitution from an un-
known source Of eight silver desert spoons
on the morning of December 26th, to the
owner, Mr.. Lloyd Logan, OF this city.
They came by express from Cincinnati,
Ohio, marked in plain, leSfble hand TO
his address. Just about twenty years ago
these spoons were stolen from his resi-
denee in this city, while said residence
was occupied by Gen. Milroy as his head
quarters. The spoons had only the initial
J.. on the back. While Mr.. Logan was
glad to receive in this manner these fam
lily souvenirs, he would be more delighted
10 receive in like manner much other val
liable property taken at the same time,
and no questions asked. " mchester Times.
Showed a'p.-Business on the Shcn-
andoah Valley Railroad was considerably
embarrassed this week by the snow storm,
several passenger trains having become
blockadcd. The New York Express,
which was due here AT S.2l Tuesday night,
was caught in the snow-drfts near Buch-
anan, Va, and although every effort
was made to push through, and large
force of men put to work, the train did
not reach here until Thursday, Il day and
a-half behind time. The Baltimore cX-
press was also stuck in the snow about tif-
teen miles further down the road, and
travel on that emI of The road was oom
plctely blocked. Wednesday 4 train was
made up at Mines, passing here about
nine p. NJ. Tho snow in Virginia was the
heaviest experienced tor a long time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
On the ed day of February. 1854

nj n. m. in front OF the Entler Hotel. in Shcp-
herdstown. West Virginia, the real estate oi
which Richard G. Williams died seized, situa-
ted on the south side OF German street in said
town, and nearly opposite said Hotel. The lot
fronts about 3. feet on said street, and has n
depth of 2)o feet To an alley In the rear. The
Dwelling is one of the most substantial anu
comfortable in town, being large two-story
brick containing nine rooms: large cellar anu
attic Also a small Dwelling House with three
rooms on the lot, beside Smokc-housc with
cellar, CiStern. Well stable, Corn Crib, and
Carriage Shed. y part OF the lower story OF
the large dwelling could bc readily converted
into one OF the most desirable store rooms IN
town and still afford sufficient room for a
family This property X sold ia Zee, ir"r 81
dover, curteSy or aRy reservation OF Interest
whatever.
TERNS.-One-third OF purchase money cash
on day Of sale, and the balance in TWO equal
payments nj one and two years from day oi
sale. with interest from day of sale, said de-
ferred payments 10 be evidenced by the bonds
Of the purchaser ana secured by lien on said
+. =. BRAGONlER.
Special Commissioner
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12

NOticc.-The fourth quarterly meeting
for Shepherdstown circuit, N. Z. Church
South, will be held at Shepherdstown
commencing Sunday, January 18th. Love
feast Sunday morning at $50. Preaching
at ii i. NJ. and p. IN. by Rev. j. a. An
dcrSon. Quarterly collection morning
and evening. The meeting will be pro-
tracted during the week. Rev. p. II.
Whisner, Il. f., and Rev. VIM. ii. d..
Harper, of Baltimore, have promised to
be present and assist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
$4,000! $4,000!
$4,000 (!
WORTH OF
HOLIDAY GOODS.

The largest richest. rarest aud cheapest col
lection of goods ever offered for the Holiday
trade. Before purchasing, look through any
one or all OF our L. Departments,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA,
Jefferson County. Set
IF.P Lynch. Clerk of the Circuit Court for
the County Of jefferson, in the state az West
Virginia do certify that j. :. Bragnni"r. the
Special Commissioner in the foregoing cause,
has executed bond as prescribed 10y law.
Given under my hand this 10Th of December,
1888. ...
T. i. LYNCH.
Ian = ISS,-tw Clerk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
Take Nolice.-Persons who intend

Take NOiice.-Persons who intend
to have public sales this spring will do
well to call upon The REGISTER for their
printing. We have lately added to our
Office q lot Of new type for sale bills,
and are now turning out the most attrae-
tive and the neatest bills in this end Of
the State. Our paper also has the advan-
tage Of very wide circulation among TIA c
farmers and others, and is an excellent
advertising medium. Give us a call.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICE.

Jan ., lSSi-iw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30

ism, their shows are irstrate. But the Elk
ridge gentlemen are disgruntled. There are
very few spectators, and It seems that there is
no satisfaction IN the sport unless it is seen by a
multitude The people see ne fun in distant
gltmpses of horsemanship, better than which
they can enjoy in a circus. Moreover, and very
disgustingly, the performers are generally re-
garded as professionals, hired by hotelkeep-
ers and liverynen as al attraction to draw a
crowd This view of them is not unreasonable,
for the reason that they have posted an address
fetting forth the eostliness Of fex-hunting, and
the desirabiIity Of large contributions from
strangers. Although such wealthy amateurs as
Freddy Gebhard and e. Berrwal take part in
the hunts, the impression that the fox-hunt
ers are professional jockeys prevails, and
consequently they are not heroes in the
eyes Of fashion. The difficulty appears to be
that, when dressed alike, the scion Of labor can
not be distinguished from the scion of Incidence.
1t may be quite different over in England.
Americans even, when assembled in omewhat
foolish Saratoga, cannot tell a plebeian from an
aristocrat on horseback; and they are doubtless
led astray in their Judgment by the idea that
rich pursuers of miserable little foxes and anise
seed bags ought to pay their own expenses.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
THB DAYS HUMOR

Boston Post: Enquirer asks: "What do insects
live ong Dogs, mostly.
Has that baby got the jaundiceF asked >
cranky old bachelor Of a young mother. Q
course it hasn't. Why do YOU think soF
Because it is such an ugly yelleE7
"Pah, asked young Jarptly, sswot is Phi
Gamma DeltaE' Phi Gamma Delta, bob-tai
flush probably, responded the elder Jarphly as
he picked his teeth with a broom straw.
When do you think Of celebrating your
wooden wedding9' asked one Burlington citizen
of another. sShhs' was the cautious reply:
don't mention it. There are altogether too
many broomsticks and rolling pins in the house
already"
An Ice-cream Joke. very much Battered and
Prayed Out at the Edges, met an Oyster-Stew
Pun. II shall leave the Newspaper Business
the LIST Of September, said the l. G. j., as he
leaned weariiy on his Clutches. "I have secured
Your Place, " said the o. s. p, slapping his
Breast Vigorously.
The Marietta (Pal Register says that a lady in
Marietta, not accustomed to raising poultry, set
a hen on some eggs, and in due time a brood Of
chickens was Matched. A friend coming in four
days afterward, noticing that the little things
looked weak and puny, asked how often they
were fed. Fed" was the reply, why, 1
thought the hen nursed them
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
GIadatone and az sahbath.

Christian weekly.
II never do, and never have done, 4 stroke of
work upon the Sabbath. These words. in sub
stance, are reported TO have been uttered by Mr..
Gladstone. They 60 far TO explain, it seems to
us, the remarkable yigor with which the great
statesman in advanced age conducts the affairs
Of the empire upon which the sun never sets.
The temptation to undertake pressing business
Of state on the Sabbath has no doubt many
times been very strong. Bnt it has been re-
sisted. The Sabbath hours have been kept free
from labor. Hence there has come not only
mental r~efreshment, but that inauguration Of the
spirit that has enabled the great leader to see
clearly and to act wisely. When we put out Of view
entirely the claims Of the Sabbath as a holy day,
1t would nevertheless seem that men ought to
recognize its value as better fitting them for
their duties during the rest Of the week. and
would, therefore, zealously guard it from secular
encroachments. We plead the divine sanctions
for Sabbath -keeping. But we plead also the in
exorable law which the God Of the Sabbath has
written upon mans nature, that unintermitted
toll must result in speedy destruction. And we
plead the experience Of Sabbath-keepers, that
the more closely the day is kept as q holy day,
the better are its results in rest and recuperas
ton.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
women and the sarrrage IN england.

Women and the Suffrage in England.
London Letter.
I came across o curious arguments anent
woman's suffrage, the other day. Mr.. Gladstone,
though not personally opposed to it, does not
consider the time ripe yet to legislate upon the
subject, and the ladies are none the less nettled
at this because the Premier is now seeking to ex-
tend the franchise among the sterner sax.
Now said a lady Of my acquaintance, who
could give many an M. P. a good start in logic
and politics, and then beat him, there's my
coachman; he's TO have q vote. Now, If I
asked him what he thought Of the franchise,
he would most likely shake his head,
and say, Which 'orse is that,
marmP Let us see.T 81 was accordingly
called, and in he shambled, redolent Of stable
doors. well, John,.s said his mistress, s'what
do you think Of the franehisegF John scratched
his head, thought for a moment or two, and then
oraeularly remarked: "Ah, / knows the one
you means, marin; It's that new 'oss Mr.. Fansett
Ia neighbour as just bought; don't you ave
to do with i'm, marin; he's too leggy and
light for your single brougham, and I've 'earod
on the quiet that he has q sidebone.r John was
dismissed, tlattering himself that he had Gre
ated q strong impression, which he undoubtedly
had, although not in the way he imagined The
little lady turned to me with an indignant
sparkly in her eye, and remarked That igno-
rant creature is to have Q vote, while I, who pay
rates and taxes, not to mention Johns wages.
must not have a voice in settling the affairs Of
the ~nAfion.h
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
Fox-Hunters az saratorn.
CORRESPONDENT fit,sburs Dispesoh.

The most pretenJious riders In town are the
members Of the Eikrikge Hunt Club from BaIti
more. They are assiduous imitators Of English
fox-hunterss Their uniform costume consists of
a bright red coat, yellow tight trousers, top
boots and a jockey cap. Three times 4 week
they parade through the village, with their pack
Of hounds, on their way to some outlying
farm, whose owner has consented to let them
traverse his fields. There they drag an misc
seed bag across the turf, over walls
and fences, and through some ditch
es. On this trail the dogs are started
The horsemen follow, and show considerable
skilIand pluck in taking the leaps incidental to
the chase. They have been ridiculous only when
they have. chased q real, live, miserable little
fox, which wouldn't run ct all, or else easily ran
away from its pursuera As mere equeatrian-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
DC Had Read AbouI GreeIy.

Somerxille Journal.
1t was growing very late, but the young man
showed no signs Of a disposition to take his
leave. After relieving herself of several yawns,
the young lady said:
You have been reading about the Greedy ex-
pedition, haven't your
81 have, Why2n
And you have thought about it so much that
you fancy you are now in the arctic regions
yourseltg"
what makes you think sogp
Because you seem to be under the impression
that you are in a region where the nights are six
months long
He took his hat.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
The Greatest Canal inthe World.

It is the Alimentary Canal It goes straight
from your mouth to your stomach. Every morsel
Of food you eat goes through it, e. is intimately
connected with your digestive apparatus, with
your comfort. and with your ability to Get along
In the world. But II the machinery to which ii
lead gets out Of order. look out for worry and
misery. Keep the canal and the whole system
in prime order by using Browns Iron Bittsrs,
the worlds great iron tonic Mr. D. 1. Taft
Vail, Ia, says: II used Browns Iron Bitters
for my dyspepsia. and found 1t excellcnt and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
Her curlOsity was Zoo nIueI..

TeXas SlftIngs.
A New York widow was taking the fresh air
in Central Park with her two children, when she
met a former lover, with whom she entered into
conversation.
II am completely broken up, Amelia, he said,
seizing her hand. There Is no telling what 1
might say or do If 1t were not for these
children
sChildren.p said the fond mother, pushing
them away, run over yonder where the goat
carriages are and play until send for YOU
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
A Brief Interruption Of business.

bFIeE Ah~beFFupBIOn OF bN5II055s
New York sun.
Scene-A Texas barher-shop. Barber-Nexti
Customer believe I'm next.
Other Customer believe I'm next.
Customer grabbing a razor)-Im next.
Other Customer grabbing q razor1-Tm next
A short but noisy interval in which both GUS
toners are killed.
Barber Ito quiet stranger in the corneFI
You're next.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30

A COMPLETE cure for that debilitating drain
that indicates a weakness Of the urinary organs.
nasal catarrh and other evidences Of diseased
mucous memhraus may be found in The use Of
DIR. Guysotts Yellow Dock and 6arsaparilla
qua6k doctors This remedy via purify tho
blood, strengthen thu parts aiiected, heal allirri-
tati0n Of the mucous membrane, aud remoFQ
every symptom Of the disorders, Il itn sure
cure for nervous debility and general U.heelthI
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
The Birouac Of the Deaa.

Tha mufaed drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo!
No more on hfe's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few.
On flames eternal cam~ping5ground
Their silent tents are spread.
And Glory guards with solemn round
The bivouac Of the dead.
No rumor of thefoe's advance
Now swells upon the wind,
Nor troubled thought at midnight haunts
OF loved ones eft behind.
No vision of themorrow's strife
The warrior's dream alarms;
No braying horn no screaming fife.
AT dawn shallcan to arms.
Their shivered words are red with rust,
Their p1umedheads are bowed;
Their haughtybanner, trailed in dust,
Is now theirmartial shroud;
And pienteous funeral tears have washed
The red stsins from each brow,
And the prodd forms by battle gashed
Are free from anguish nov.
The n~eigaing troop, the flashing blades.
The hngle's stirring blast,
The charge, the dreadful cannonade,
The din and shout, are past.
Nor wars Wild notes, nor glory's peal,
Shall thrill with fierce delight
Those breasts that never more may feel
The rapture Of the fight.
Like the fierce Northern hurricane
That sweeps his great plateau,
Flushed with the triumph yet to gain,
Came down the serried foe.
Who heard the thunder of the fray
Break DER the field beneath,
Knew well the ~watehword Of that day
Was Victory or death"
Full many a mothers breath has swept
Ger Angostura's plain.
And long the pitying sky has wept
Above its molder'd slain.
The ravens scream, or eagles flight.
Or shepherds pensive lay,
Alone now wake each solemn height
That frowned Ger that dread fray.
Sons of the Dark and Bloody Ground,
Ye must not slumber there,
Who're stranger steps and tongues resound
Along the needless air.
Your own proud lands heroic soil
Shall be your filter grave;
She claims from war its richest spoil
The ashes of her brave.
Thus, meath their parent turf they rest,
Far from the CORY field,
Borne to a Spartan mothers breast
On many a bloody shield.
The sunshine of their native sky
Smiles sadly ON them here.
And kindred eyes and hearts watch by
The hero's ~sepuiehey.
Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead!
Dear is the blood you gave;
No impious footsteps here shall tread
The heritage of your grave;
Nor shall your glory be forgot
While Fame her record keeps
Or Honor points the hallowed spot
Where Valor proudly sleeps.
Yon marble minstrels voiceless stone
In deathless song shall tell.
When many a vanished year hath down.
The story how you fell.
Nor wreck. nor change, nor winters blight
Nor Times remorseless doom,
Can dim one ray of holy Light
That giids your glorious tomb.
Theodore 'Hsra
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
wait.

My friend in the spirit land.
With whom ], hand in hand.
Have walked so oft on earth,
And till thy great new birth;
With whom, as we sat or walked,
OF deepest things I talked,
And of the mysteries vast
That we should know at last;
Awful and vaguely told,
Yet should one day behold;
Thou hast beheld them now,
Their light is on thy brow;
No longer . veil between
Thine eyes and the once unseen,
No longer from thee concealed
The awful and ~unrevealed.
In the shadow still I stand,
But thou in the sun1it land.
Oh, tell to my longing ear
OF thy life ia that new spherel
Oh, tell to my longing heart
Where, near or far, thou art
What are seeing those eyes of thine
That so lately looked in mines
What is hearing thy ravished ear
That SO lately listened here2
Oh, lips that SO loving spake,
Can We not the silence break4
Cannot the immortal breath
Whisper the secret of DEATH
Thou kuowest my hunger and thirst,
How [ could almost burst
Into that unknown land.
Nor wait the Lords Command.
Thou knoWest how here orr breath
Seems but q lingering death,
And how nay sad heart ponders
Ever upon those wonders
Ever on the end of earth
And the wondrous spirit birth.
Oh, wondrous birth and lifei
Calmness succeeding strife;
Joy in the place of sorrow
And forebodings Of the morrow;
There, the Eternal Presence,
Here, constant evanescence;
There, rest in full assurance,
Here, pain and mere endurance;
There, the e~xultant shouting,
Here, the fearing and the doubling;
There, sure and blest abodes,
Here, wandering ON rough roads;
There, mighty organ swelis,
Here, constant tolling bells.
Oh, rest Of that land Of biissl
Oh, weariness Of thisl
And cans't thou not, my friend,
Some Of thy new light lend
To one who loves thee SO,
Yet waits and longs beloWf
Canst thou not feed his yearning
With something thou art lenrningf
Some hint Of thy life divine,
Some unmistaken sigp3
] watch with my every sense;
/ listen with soul intensei
But not a whisper comes,
And q chill my soul bennmbs-
But out Of the sky at last
A word on the void Is cast
On the void a single word,
Bat it comes as that Of the Lord
A. I hearken, my breath ! bate
But that word Is only--Wsit."
-John Hooker. in the chnrchmah.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-08-30
Dead d

o, placid, painted ElFl
You neither toiled nor spun;
You neither thought nor wrought, or well or iify-
And now your day is done.
You Eved-to be a lily.
And should I gain or miss
My fifes long purposes, or we'll or lily
What could /, more than this4
elizabeth stuart Phelps.