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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

There was Il terrible explosion of coal
gas in the Henry Clay coal mine at Sham
okin, Pa, last Monday, and six miners
met with horrible death.
a fire broke out in the Baltimore Dime
Museum last Sunday, and there was a
regular monkey and parrot time among
the curiosities in the building.
Near Springfield, Mass, last Sunday
morning Joseph Sims, aged years, ven
tured OH the thin ice in the canal, and
broke through. His brother Charles, aged
years, went to his rescue, and both were
drowned.
Masked robbers stopped passenger
train three miles from Little Rock, Ark,
Saturday night and robbed the express
safe of s., 200 and the passengers of 1000
in money and valuables. Bloodhouhds
were put on the trail of the robbers, and
they were tracked to Little Rock OIL Sun
day and captured.
The farm house Of VIM. Meyer, at Mill
Grove, Pa, was destroyed by fire Friday
night. Loss $500; no insurance. Two
children, aged respectively ten and twelve
Years, were seriously injured by the
flames. Three government bonds, valued
at $4,000, were also destroyed. The fire
was caused by 4 defective tlue.
The workmcn engaged in removing the
boCies from the Holmead cemetery, WASH
ington, are finding great numbers of
snakes. These reptiles have taken posses
sion Of the interior Of almost every coffin
which Is uncarthed, and are found rolled
up in balls. A coffin which was exhumed
Tuesday contained skull and about
twenty snakes.
Early last Thursday morning fire broke
ont in the Halls Spring passenger rail-
ways stables, in Baltimore, and complete
ly destroyed the large building, together
with many Of the company's cars and fifty
horses. The flames started in the hay loft
and spread so rapidly that only fifteen Of
the horses could be taken out and only
timatcd at SO, 900, with SIC, 900 insurance.
A singular shooting affair took place
near RCnceverte. w. Va, last Saturday.
A little boy named Massey, ten years old,
shot and mortaily wounded his niece,
seven years Of age, with double-barrcled
shotgun. The shot took effect in the face,
killing her almost instantly. Placing her
in bed, he went to Ronceverte. 1t seems
his father left the two alone on Thursday,
expecting to return soon, but did not ar
rive until Sunday, when he found the
child in bed dead and the boy gone. Alarm
being given, the boy was arrested by an
officer, TO whom he confessed. He said he
had left home for fear his father would
come and whip him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
Dress Goods! Dress Goods I!
AtP. A. BRUGH's, Hagerstowp.

! Notwithstanding the fact that the season III
1now well advanced, and that our sales IL
4Dress Fabrics OF all kind, bavo been unpre
4 cedenteG, We are yet showing unbroken line
4 Vt shades in materials of oil kinds. New ar
Erivils are almost daily, and this week VII
pen as special ba'giins--
A line Of Ladies 6-4 Dress FlanDels at 75c.
j lire OF Flannel Scrges 80 in. wide at $50. ]
4 These are acknowledged by all 10 be the most
desirable and cheapest materials that hav,
osen offered this season.
Il A full line OF colOrs in ASTRACBAN, now
Brery much used for Dress Trimming.
A large assortment of Jersey Flanne's il
( beautiful 0mbre stripes. Latest novelty for
aides Jackets and children's Wrappings apG|
Dresses.
A full line Of colors in Satin Berber, hand
some mareri A., very desirable, at 81 0U.
OTrOMANS in all shades.
Ga Tricot Cloths in al shades.
Foues in all shades.
I Catslnes in all shades
ONLY COMPLETE STOCK OF BLACK
GOODS IN THIS MARKET.
New arrivals of Ladies' Cloaks just opened
t 81 % per yard. Best values in the market.
Seal Pushes for Ladies' Cleaks, all grades
Black Astrlchan in all qualities for Cloal
4 Trimming. Also Fur in all widths.
4 Handsome line of woven BROCADE SILK
3YELVETS In blacks and colors. Plain Veil
vets and Velveteens in all shades & qualities
SILKS! SILKS! SILKS!
Never before has our stock OF Silks been oil
such q superior quality at the prices as theyl
IRE this season. Our 81 Colored Silks cannot
: oe surpassed for excellence OF quality Ano
beauty of finish. Every dress Is warranted t.
wear, and should il fail 10 do so we cheer
{ fully replace II. Black Silks, guaranteed I'll
ar, from 81 up to 90 Ladies desiing toI
purchase dress during the month OF Decem-I
/ Der will find with Us every advantage in ht
way OF full stock and bottom prices DO no
all 10 call before lying.
p. A. BRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

ESrLEn HorEL-B. F. GRAVES, PRoP'R.
L. A. Rice, Frederick, Nd; II. Beall;
Charlestown, w. Va; j. Albnrtis, +. Z.
Williams, Jr., Martinsburg, w. Va; X.
NJ. Robertson, II. n. Tabb, +. ID. Hallock,
w. b. Murphy, l.. Dow Hess, Baltimore ;
j. B. Hileman, Altoona, Pa; w. Hatcher,
Columbus, Ohio; ID. DetrOw, Hagerstown,
Nd; j. II. Warden, New York.
CENTRAL uorEL.-MRs. n. ID. LEE, PROP.
J. r. Bolts, TIagerstown. Md; Rev. P.
II. Wilson, ". W. Wentzell, Il. II. Mauzy,
uarper's Ferry, w. Va; 4. II. Davis, h.
ID. Bowly, G.. IL. Harper, j. III. Hardesty,
X. l.. Antrim, 5. b. Bispham, j. hern,
BaltimOre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
A Delicate Opera,ion.-On MOI

~ DcIfcate operatlOn.-On MOn-
day afternoon last an operation was per-
formed on Mrs. Snowman, of Sharps burg,
Md, mother Of Mr.. Ham. b. Snowman,
ut his residence in this city, by Or. ID. +.
Stone, Of Mt. Pleasant, in the presence of
Drs. Charles Smith, VIM. Ii. Baltzcll, ).
Maynard, of this city, and DR.. Downey,
of New Market. The operation was the
removal of an ovarian tumor, weighing
thirty-eight pounds, from the abdomen of
the lady above mentioned. The operation
lasted twenty-siX minutes, and although
some hours after some evidence of shock
manifested themselves, yet no reaction
took place, and the lady passed COM
Portable night and thus far has no unfa-
vorable symptoms. The physicians who
witnessed the operation speak in the
highest terms Of DR.. Stone, and the man
ner in which he performed the operation.
Frederick Examiner.
Mrs. Snowman has since died from the
effects of the operation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
Threw Herself in the River.

At Wheeling, w. Va, Miss Rcbecca
Stewart, maiden lady, aged about 40,
committed suicide on Sunday by throwing
herself into the river. She resided with
her uncle, Mr.. VIM. Stewart. The family,
with which she was connected has been
peculiarly unfortunate. They came to this
country from Ireland some years ago, the
father, however, being crowned from the
steamer on the way. Shortly after they
arrived John Stewart, their brother, was
killed in his business house. Another
brother committed suicide. a month ago
Miss Rcbecca Stewart died suddenly, and
Sunday her aunt drowned herself. The
latter went TO the river about daylight
Sunday morning. She was soon missed
and traced to the river, where searching
party went to work to find her body. Jno.
McMastcr, one of the searchers, was acct
dentallv drowned and Il companion made
Il narrow escape from 4 similar fate in
their efforts to ind the body of the unfor-
tunatc lady.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

This has been decidedly the bieg .st season for
ladies' ready made wraps ever known, at least II
has been 50 with US, for We have sold nearly AS
IN my already this season as we did the whole oil
last and the best part Of the season is - come
yet Mr.. Emmert was at the factory last week,
and had ZONE new styles made which are very
beautiful Remember We have these goods made
up especially 10 our order, by the best workmen,
and our cutter can't be beat in this country. We
can alw,y guarantee you perfect fitting gar.
mem, and if we haven't them in stock We VIII
take your measure and have them cut to suit
YOU. No trouble 10 show goods and one price
I, all EMMERT 6c FIERY,
Mlrllnsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
A Burning Mountain In Virginia.

A dispatch from Monterey, Highland
county, Va, says: For some weeks past
rumors have been in circulation here
about subterranean fires i'm one Of the
mountains OH Back Greek, in this county.
The phenomenon was fully Investigated
yesterday by MIR. Sylvanus, of this place,
who visited the mountains. Ascending
the summit, the ground was SO hot that
he and Mr.. Edwin Wade, who accOInpa-
MED him, could hardly walk upon ii.
They then began to dig, and OH reaching
depth of twelve inches found the earth
smoking and burning. Dir. Sylvanus has
prepared report calling the attention OF
savanls to the phenomenon. He says the
earth, from its surface to the fire, was in
high state of perspiration. Upon expos
ing the burning substance TO the air it
glows with livid heat, sparkling and
cracking, and sends forth volumes Of
smoke. Two columns of smoke came out
of the opening made, one Of dark red
hue and the other black, each retaining
its distinct color until it disappeared from
sight. The substance dug up looked like
brick dust, and could be squeezed into
hall like wax
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
Hanging Himself in a window

Geo. Louft, basket maker, who lived
in "a suburb of York, Pa, hanged himself
in the attic of his house Sunday morning
at about O'Clock. He had been drinking
hard for the past week. Saturday he
drank quart of Kerosene oil and then cut
off the heads Of lot Of sulphur matches,
put them in a cup of coffee and drank the
potion, but it did not cause death. The
family had had a stormy time with Louft
during the night, and after eXhauStlng
themselves fell asleep, supposing that
Louft was also asleep. At the hour named
the desperate man procured rope and
went in the attic of his house, placed a
scantling under the caves of the dormer
window and hanged himself. When found
he was resting on his knees and life was
extinct. His body was left hanging until
the coroner came, which was late i'll the
morning, and the passers by could see the
horrid spectacle. A large crowd was at
tracted TO the place 10 see the remains.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

REMEDY FOR SORE THROAT.-The
season is upon us when ne may expect
bad colds and sore throat. No matter how
careful we may be TO prevent them, the
tewest number ever escape their attacks.
1t is worth great deal 10 know the best
remedies, and great deal more to use
them promptly. 1t is universally con-
ceded by those who have tried all OF the
usual remedies that the Seven Springs
Mass, manufactured by Landrum Il Li;ch-
field, Abingdon, Va. is not only the Dest,
but is almost 'specific" for all diseases
of the throat. Cures quickly, anu always
ready for use. Cut this out, SO as NOT 10
lose the name. You will need IL during
the winter, if not now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
A Creamery in virginin.-King

CTcuneTy IN Observation-Disclosures
ley & Bro, OF Iowa, have arranged for
the establishment ut Hamilton, Loudoun
county, Va, of 4 creamery for the manu-
facture almost exclusively of butter. The
capacity for butter-making will be equal
to the milk supply of 700 or 500 cows.
The milk is to be delivered at the factory
twice day in summer and once day in
winter, at the following rates: For four
months in the year at cents per gallon;
for four months ut 81. cents per gallon,
AN average during the year of about So
cents
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

PersOhnl.-lt gives us much pleasure
10 learn that our well-known and hOnored
fellow-citizen, Hon. A. r. Boteler. has
been appointed by the Attorney General
of the United States to be pardon clerk Of
the Department of Justice at Washington.
The position is desirable one in every
respect, and Col. BOteler will discharge
his duties faithfully and well. He enters
upon his duties ut once.
Mr.. r. Davis Shepherd, of Washington,
paid flying visit here to his mother the
first of the week.
Mr.. John Alburtis, Of Martinsburg, n
brother typo, made us a pleasant call last
Friday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
l,6596g
l,7Ol IL
Amt ovcrpaid and 10 be credited

A new weight rope was ordered to be
purchased for the town clock. An order
was drawn in favor of Joseph Hill for
$40. Capitation tax of &. Frank Ray for
the past two years was abated rs errOne-
Gus assessment. The Council decided to
submit to the people the question Of issu-
ing ST. 500 in bonds for the purchase of Il
steam fire engine, the bonds TO run for
twenty years. The Council ordered the
payment of two, and three, if possible, of
the corporation bonds of 500 each. The
Street Committee was ordered to have 4
walk made around the Baylor property.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

Isyour system running down? Is there
Il feeling of decreptitude taking possession
of you? Are the functions of your diges-
tive and urinary organs impaired? Is
yOur blood bad? DO sores and pimples
trouble you? DO you suffer from aches
and pains? Are you weak, and does the
least exertion give you fatigue? Beware!
Regain perfect health by using DR.. Guy
sotI's yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
nRESs G0ODs-DREss GOODS.

We desire once more to call public attention
TO our large and varied assortment OF dress
goods, which are constantly replehishing.
We cannot attempt 10 mention them In detail,
but following are some of the special bargains
which we would be particularly glad to show:
In Tricots we have all colors. In cut merinos,
c,shmeres and plaid', we have rich and varied
stock We are amply supplied with trimmings
to match all colors and styles of dress goods.
We have bought these goods with Tie inten-
ton to sell them, and we have marked them al
prices so moderate and reasonable that they must
sell. We have one price for all persons. No
trouble 10 show goods.
EMMERT e FIERY, Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
II. W. LATIMER, Sec'y.

An old OK or cow can be made good beef
by fattening rapidly. To do this you must
give Il tablespoonful of Days Horse and
Cattle Powder three times day over the
feed. Price % cents per package of one
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscrctions OF youth, nervous weakness, ear
" decay. loss OF manhood, DC, i will send
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by a mis-
sionary in South America. Send n seif-address-
CO envelope 10 the REV. Jos. T. ISsAS, Station
d. New icr,. CITY
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
Martin.burg Business Locals.
Ru,,Iiu- Good Parade

AT THE DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE,
9 doors abuye the Lutheran Church. Our spe-
cisl low prices on overcoats and heavy weight
suits is what is doing the business. We have
got The goods, We have got The prices, and We
are getting tie trade.
OUR GODS FIT BOTH FORM AND POCKET.
We don't want the earth, but We aspire TO see
how large . business we can build up In Mar
tinsburp. Mothers, come aud see our nice chill.
dren's suits from TO II years of age. Our COM
plrte line of Cents furnishing goods, hats, caps,
ETC., is uncxcrlled
DAYLIGHT CLOTHING HOUSE.
MYERS, Proprietor.
P.S. Cheap John will be pleased to see all
III. Il md md the nnhlic generally.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

Council MectinS.-rh Town Coun-
Gil met OH Monday evening last, Mayor
Harrison i'm the chair and all the members
present. The Finance Committee SUBJ
mitted the following report of settlement
with the Sergeant:
John II, Cookus, in account with the corpo-
ration OF Sheph erdstown.
1881. DIR.
Dec s. To amt OF assessment for 1888. 81 $50 30
To licenses and fines............. l79 10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

When remedy has proven itself to be
a cure for consumption and perfect lung
restorer, it should be kept in every we'll
regulated home. We refer TO DR.. Wistar's
Balsam of Wild Cherry, single dose of
which will cure an ordinary cough or
cold. 4 few bottles will cure consump-
ton. Ii is very pleasant to take.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

If you want Carpets, Oil Cloths. Mating.
Looking Glasses, Lice Curtains. &c. 20 10
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
NEVER DTsApPOISTFD.

When You come to Hagerstown, don't fail to
60 to Beachley's ard buy Dry Goods, Notions,
Groceries, Qnc-nsware, Cedarware, Spices. Cot
fees, Fish, Salt, Carpets, Oil CIoth., &c and
never be disappointed, as his stock is the largest
in tie city aud none cell cheaper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
A Good Sunday School Lesson.

A Good Sunday school LesSon.-
An admirable Sunday School lesson may
be deduced from the following item,
which really sounds us if it were from
tract. Alfred Smith, Il colored man, was
arrested OIL December 9th and carried to
the Southern Station with a bag of coal
OH his back, which the police officer was
sure he had stolen from one of the Balti-
more and Ohio coal yards. This could
not be proven, uud the magistrate dis
missed him with Il warning. Early Tues
day morning Officer Fairbanks found
Alfred Smith lying dead near Il coal yard.
Near him lay Il bag of coal, which lie had
stolen and was carrying away. The cor
oner was notified, but declined to hold an
inquest. Death WAS from heart disease.
-BaHimore american.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

Our State RaiIrOads.-The State
Board of Public Works has completed its
labors of assessing the various railroad
property in the State, and Auditor Miller
has certified the valuations to the several
counties. The road and rolling stock has
been Jumped with the buildings in each
case. In Jefferson county the valuation
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad is
fixed ut $2G7 ,054.25, the Shenandoah Val
ley at s239, $1,000, and the Winchester
and Potomac at $500, 0OS.7O. In the State
the total valuation Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad is 1866 ,Ol9, and the Ches-
apeake and Ohio s2,53S, 1914. There are
eighteen railroads in the State, with 4
total valuation Of $ll Az ,922.0l.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

One Of the best assorted and largest stocks Of
Cassimrres and Suitings can be seen at Beach
ley's in H.gerstown. His prices are low aud his
tailor IL second IN none in the city,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
NOTICE..

There will he an election Of officers for
the ensuing year at Mt. Ne5o Lodge No.
81, A. +. g. \. NJ, Monday, the 10Th day
OF December, 1881. The brethren are re-
quested to attend.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

BEACHLEY. THE LIVE MERCHANT
of Hagerstowr, buys goods in large lots for the
cssh. consequently he cannot be uudersold. Go
and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
The OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Glitters is not Gold,"a splendid old Eli
glish comedy, will be presented In Col
lego Hall this friday evening by Capt.
w. a. Donaldson, assisted by number
Of amateurs from Shepherdstown and
ncigh3OrhOod. This play is an interest
ing and thrilling one, full of dramatic
situations, and is probably one of the best
ever given by amateurs in this place.
Every one who desires an enjoyable
evening should attend.
On Saturday evening there will be an
other delightful entertainment. A num-
Der of the boys and girls of this neigh
borhood will give "Mother Goose"
quadrille, which promises to be some
thing novel and ut the same time ex-
tremely beautiful. They will also give a
pleasing charaIc to conclude the per-
Torrance.
The performances are given for good
object-the new town hall-ahd this
should be another reason for literally
patronizing them. But the entertainments
themselves are of such I character as to
be worthy of large audiences. Both per-
formances will be held in College Hall.
a New Steam Fire Enginc.-As
will be seen by the Mayors proclamation
in another column, the qualified voters Of
Shepherdstown will be called upon on
Friday, December Goth, to vote upon the
question of the corporation issuing bonds
to the amount of s., 800 to purchase new
steam fire engine. This is 4 proposition
which should be carried by our citizens,
for the town is lamentably deficient in
protection from fire, as the old hand en-
CINE is too far behind the times, and too
hard to get to do any work, to be of much
service in case Of Il big fire.
The present valuation Of real and per-
sonal property in Shepherdstown is about
$500, 900, and the present rate Of taxation
40 cents on the 800. Five cents addi-
tional will pay the interest OH the pro-
posed new bonds, anG eight cents addi-
tional tax, or Il total of IS cents on the
500, will pay the interest and create 4
sinking fund of nearly 800 Il year, which
would liquidato the debt before maturity.
Thus it will be seen that the engine may
be secured with very slight increase Of
taxation. We shall have more to say on
this subject next week.
County Ncws.-We clip the follow
ing items from the last Charlcstown pa
pers
From the Spirit:
Mr.. Il. &. Washington has sold his
farm, containing about 2l0 acres, near
Charlcstown, to the brothers James, Thos.
and Edward Eagan, at sG2.50 per acre.
A little son of Mr.. Gep. Smallwood,
residing near the shenandoah river, had
his nose cut nearly Off by the CHARGING of
an axe, in the hands of an older brother,
last Friday.
a slight fire in the planing-room of Mr..
Meningitis factory, last Wednesday, was
discovered in the nick OF time to avoid an
extensive contlagration. The force-pump
ut the factory did good service on the oc-
casion.
Frank Stipes, of lIarper's Ferry, was
attacked by two men, John Billmyer
and Jasper Smith, in that place, on Sat
urday night week, and in the difficulty
Stipcs WAS shot in the left side, and pain
fully but not dangerously wounded. Bill
myer was arrested aud held in bail, but
Smith has not vet been apprehended
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12
FALL GOODS CHEAP
READ Tbs.

Beacb!ey has nov in stock many goods suita-
bic for the early fall trade. Go and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-12-12

THE REGISTER OFFICE is nop pre-
,ored to do JOB cork Of erery description.
TeHer heads. note-heads, bill heads put up
IN tabld form), Envelopes, cards, DODGERS
masters, Sc, printed neatly and cheapy.
CdH and see samples and learn prices
M. J. S. Fleming is our authorized agent
TO solicit subscriptions.