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The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-03-08
From Ruby vaIsy--More Abont ..rex',

EEOm ftuDy alAoyesdAofo ADomt rex"
The following extracts are from the
Ruby Valley correspondence of the
Eureka Leader of March Sd: At the
examination yesterday of TEX, the
horse thief, he made his argument so
strong that out Of sympathy for the
poor devil Judge Robins was about to
discharge the prisoner, when Doc
Wheeler hove in sight. Docs evil
dence settled the case, and Tex"
alias John Kellett, alias Smith, alias
Woods, must be cared for by Elko
county. Wheeler to stitied that about
the first of this month TEX came TO
Shorts ranch in Long Valley with
some horses and stayed all night.
Wheeler knew "Tex" stole the stock
he had, aud when he pied TO
leave with the band Doc. told him he
must not drive them off, as part of
the horses belonged to Mr.. Short and
the balance to Dunn Of Tocoma.
TEX answered him by saying there
were only two men in Long Valley
and he vas the best man of the two,
at the am time reaching for his gun.
Wheeler got hold of an army rifle that
stood ut the cabin door and shot at
Tex who was on horseback. The
latter Immediately turned his horse
and rode of. Wheeler followed him
about two mil es and then shot again.
TEX rode TO the Garrison ranch i'm
Butte Valley ana had n wound in his
left side dressed, where he was
arrested by Deputy Sheriff GIiswold
OF this county two weeks later. After
the examination to-day Tex was
bound over 10 await the action OF the
grand jury, with evidence enough to
send him to Carson for a few years.
TEX" Is about forty years ofage, five
feet ten inches in height, dark com
p~lexion and weighs about one
hundred aud sixty pounds. At one
time he lived at Eureka and worked
for Bill Nichols, also for Bill Shipley,
and for a while drove a coal team
Wheeler deserves much credit for
stopping his career. for he Was the
most daring horse thief on the coast.
This Is his third drive this winter
towards California, and he drives fifty
head at a time, all alone. The suppo-
sition il that c~onfederates meet him
near tho line OF this State and sell the
stolen horses in California. However,
this breaks up the gang. Unless
s'Tex" breaks Jail, the country will lie
pretty we'll settled before he gets out.
Col. Moore is rusticating IN San
Francisco. Mr.. Moore's health has
not been very good Of late. Besides
having a fine a grain and hay ranch
as there is in the State. he is owner of
the second largest band OF cattle in
Ruby Valley.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-03-08

Last Saturday afternoon the Reno
foundry. owned by James Fraser,
caught fire from the cupelo, and be-
fore the flames could be checked the
building with all its contents was de
stroyed. The Journal says the total
loss is estimated Mt $4,000. aud was
insured for $500 Mr.. Fraser will
rebuild as soon as the insurance COM
panies will adjust the losses.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-03-08

An Idaho man, who has just
recovered from dangerous illness,
says that he was so near the gates of
death that he could hearthe twanging
harps OF the New Jerusalem. How
he could mistake the roaring OF flames
for the twanging of harps is a con-
undrum with which his friends are
yet wrestling.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-03-08
What an Avalanche Did.

Down in the Lundy country, the
other day, says the Esmeralda Herald,
a big avalanche started down a steep
mountain after Jim MePhee. Jim
made a dash for a tunnel, and as he
went in the slide was so close upon
him that it raked each joint of his
backbone, and took Oft the TAIL of his
cat. Speaking of the tearing away
of the tail of his coat. Jim said he
thought it was "mighty small bus
mess for an avalanche to be inn
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1884-03-08
A young man named Oscar Rite

A young man named Oscar Ritter
recently married Miss Jennie Dodge
i'm Reno and took her to HALEY,
Idaho, where he put her in a house of
ill-fame in order that she might sup
port him by her gains. Vigilantes
hung him. The deceived girl joyfully
escaped from the fate he had contem-
plated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
RetribusiOa.

On Tuesday last Scott Upton, ten
year convict, died in the Jail ut Mounds
Vile, w. Va, from the effects of pistol
shot wound received three years ago
while resisting arrest. a post norton
examination made by the doctors shtaged
that the ball, which was fired from a
thirty-two calibre pistol, had entered the
body In the vicinity of the lower left rib,
barely missing the lung, ard imbedded
itself I'm the backbone. The confessed
crime for which Upton was sent for so
long q term VAS one OF the most flendish
and atrocious that has dlsgraccd this State
for years. In company with SOME others,
one OF whom Is now doing time in the
penitentiary, Upton visited the house OF
to have a considerable sum OF money about
the house, and failing to discover the hid
den treasure, subjected their victim to
most inhuman torture in order to compel
him to reveal the hidding-place of his
money. -..vy strapped him to log,
burned him with 4 red hot poker, nearly
blinded him with the flame OF candle,
and hacked his body with points of knives
In horrible manner. Palmer at last
could endure the torture no longer, and
told where the money was-$4O0 In all.
This Was taken. About month after
wards Palmer died from the effects Of his
injuries. Upton and partners, securing
the meney, fled to Ohio. A son OF Palmcr's
and a companion followed them, and In
capturing them Upton was shot rs stated.
The two oaptives were taken to Logan
county and hastily tried, and sent to
Moundsville, barely escaping the clutches
of Judge Lynch. For the past two years
and half they have been in tho peniten-
tiary. For several months past Tipton's
wound has caused him untold agony. In
his anguish he has often blasphemOusly
exclaimed that he did not cause old
Palmer half the hellish pain that he him.
self has suffered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
& Wonderful CayC,

A natural curiosity that bids fair to
outrival the famous Mammoth Cave OF
Kentucky has just been discovered on the
farm OF John Davis, who resides six miles
east Of Jscksboro, Campbell county, Tenn.
The cave, Judging from reports, 'takcs
the cake, and promises to pan ont sat-
isfactory dish for the curiosity seekers.
Only one chamber has been explored thus
far and that only partly, in which pre-
historic mummies, with sandals OF their
tccI, in excellent state Of preservation,
have been fonnd, some pctri tied, others
preserved by The salt Of the cave.
The walls Of the chambers are decorated,
with paintings Of extinct or imaginary
animals. 4 large stream abcunds With
blind fish. Mr.. Davis has captured spe-
cics OF jlGEal or red fox, and the cave
seems to be alive with both animal and
vegetable life. Crickcts rs large as En-
glish sparrows hop or leisurely walk off
when alarmed, aud rats rs large rs Jack
rabbits run about I'm semi-domcsticated
recognition. Footprints of exquisite mold
are well defined in the hardened mud, and
miniature forests along the banks OF the
river are clothed in snow-white foliage
and sensitive flowers
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
CharlcstoMn. July S, lSS
Revolutions Passed.

At the recent meeting of the West Nir-
GINA Educational Association, az New
Martinsville, the following resolutions
were adopted:
I. That reform school is pressing
need Of this State, and that we recommend
this subject to the thoughtful coasidera-
ton of our Legislature.
=. That we insist OH opening the doors
of our State University for the education
OF our young women, and that to them be
granted ali privileges and honors now en-
inyod byour young men.
3. That or State superintendent be au
thorizcI to appoint committee Of expert
enced teachers to examine textbooks, and
to recommend a suitable list OF the same
to our next Legislature for adoption.
4. That we request the Legislature 10
adopt rs Il tcXt-boo!; some work especially
adapted to illustrate the effects OF alcoholic
drinks, tobacco and other narcotics Oh Tie
human system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
Ar Appeal 10 "a Gencrou, Public.

Our community is already aware of the
fact, that us a church. we arc serious losers
by The late fire, although the particulars
arc not so well known. There was an in-
surance on the property held by us a. trus-
tees of the n. L. Church South, Of 81 800,
which we expect to receive.
The property embraced two buildings
one the residence of the pastor, and the
other small dwelling, which furnished,
in its rent, little revenue which aided
us in meeting some incidental expenses,
aud In giving I comfortable support TO
our pastor. The loss OF this building cuts
US OF from this resource, aud thereby i'll
creascs the burden OF current expenses
which has TO be borne by persons OF small
means, and mostly of little beyond their
daily living. The amount Of insurance,
81 900, will be insufficient to enable US to
rebuild our parsonage. We therefore ap-
peal to a generous public TO aid US in this
the time of our need; believing that, in Il
community like ours, always SO ready TO
lend helping hand, our appeal will not
be in vain. Our pastor, Rev. j. L. Ship
ley, will begin forthwith to canvass for
subscriptions; and we trust he may meet
with a liberal and hearty response. II
there are any who prefer to call and re-
port their names and subscription, with
out waiting for the pastor, thus saving him
some labor; we will be glad if they will
leave their names and subscriptions with
him ut his residence, in the house formerly
occupied by Mr.. w. c. Carroll, on Main
street, nearly opposite the old parsonage.
y. +. LEISEER1NG,
j.. a. HESSEY,
D. Z. RoHR,
Benz. ToMLINsoN,
}. +. RCDMCK,
A. III. DUNLAP,
j. ED. BURNS,
Trustees.
will be personally Indebted to amy
friends who are readers of The REGISTER
If they will scEd us some contributions for
the object named in the above appeal.
j. L. SMILEY,
Pastor II. Z. Church South.
Charlcstown, July s, 1854.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
n Thrilling Suicide.

George w. Crocker, OF Sharon Springs,
N. Y, last Friday fastened heavy an
Choir to his leg while i'm a boat OH the Of
segO Lake, and when his companion, OBJ
serving the act, took steps TO save him, he
pointed a revolver ut his head and leaped
overheard. The corpse is now ut the bot
tom Of the lake, which is 800 feet deep at
tho point where the tragedy occurred.
Mr.. Crocker was young man In comfort
ablo circumstances. lie always dressed
! respectfully, drove q fine team, ard kept =
private pleasure boat. A couple of years
ago he was married and has since resided
| happily with his wife. ultimate friends
Of Mr.. Croker say that az far as known
| all his relations were of the pleasantest
character except those with his wife's
father, from whom lac had been estranged.
A feeling OF bitterness prevailed between
the two men, and on more than one occa-
sion Croker threatened to take the life of
his fathcr-in-law. 1t is now thought that
he had determined either to kill his iath-
erin law or end his own existence, aud
his action OF self-destruction shows that
he finally preferred to adopt the latter.
His preparations for the suicide were plan
ued with great delberateness, but were OF
such a character "a to prevent the posi-
bility of any failure. In company with
his friend Walter Livingston lie went
rowing OH the lake Friday afternoon.
While his friend had tue oars Croker,
unobscrved, fastened the anchor to his
leg. lie then rose for the purpose OF leap
ing overheard when Mr.. Livingston for
the first time observed the preparations
that had been made for the suicidal act,
and he sprang forward toprevent it. Snch
an emergency had, however, been pro-
vided by Crocker, as, upon observing his
friends movement, he drew a revolver
from his pocket, and pointing it at Liv-
ipgston, warned him that if he approached
step nearer lie would put bullet through
his heart. Crocker's eyes were glazing
wildly and he was evidently insane. Dir.
Livingston hesitated to approach, believ-
ing, as he now does, that he would have
been shot down, and stood transfixed with
horror ut the terrible situation in which
nc found himself placed. Without mo-
mcnt's delay Croker raised the anchor in
one hand, while lie continued to cover his
friend with his pistol in the other, and
sprang overheard, the heavy iron quickly
carrying the unfortunate man to the bot
tom Of the lake.
Before planning his tragic death Mr..
Croker wrote four letters, saying fare
well to those nearest him. One of these
was to his wife, and was couched in terms
of the strongest affection; another was to
his only child, and the others to his father
and mother. In them he spoke of the I'M
pleasant relations that existed between
himself and his father-in-law, and said
that with this single exception he had no
ill-feeling or enmity towards any person
In the whole world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
.FtJSrE TEE THING.


FILLS THE BILL TO Dor, AND AS THINGS JET
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Those who desire so invaluable q textbook for
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
a Heroic Tramp.

A wcstern-bound passenger train on the
Lake Shore and Michigan Railroad was
saved from terrible accident last week,
about twenty-five miles west OF Toledo, by
the prompt action of one of the most dis
pissed OF mOrtals-a tramp. On reaching
a bridge he found that the horses attached
to farmers wagon had dragged the
drunken owner on to the bridge, where
their legs had slipped between the ties,
and were hopeiessly wcdged in. Finding
IL impossible 10 remove the obstruction,
he swan across the creek, reused up the
telegraph operator, and, getting out the
red lanterns, succeeded stopping the
train just rs it ncared the bridge. The
train was delayed, and many willing hands
removed the wagon, the drunken occu-
pant being still asleep. The tramp was
taken on bosrd the train, royalty treated,
and the railroad company have offered
him life position on anything lie is cap
able Of doing. The least thankful of all
was the farmer, who WAS mad because his
horses leg WAS broken
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
erHupfaErsDsTewN SIAEsaz Ell.
EnAZ,ER 6 BISHOPS
STANDARD Animal Bone PhQsphate.

Manufactured ut Martinsburg, West Va. hos
proven Itself equal TO any md exccllcd by mono
for wheat and grass. Read the following testi-
nouiuIs:
Mcssrs. Frazer & BIsilop-Gentemen.--I used
ten tons OF phosphate upon the farm OF Mr..
David Billmycr (inown aS the Reynolds faTm)
lSst fHll-iire tons Of yours and i've tons of the
buulop. l visited the fields IN company with
your agent, Mr.. Schley, about the time the
wheat was ready to he cut. J hHd marked the
fields where each fertilizer was sowod, and now
state, after n close and careful examination, we
could discover no difference between the two
goods on wheat or grass. Respectfully,
j. FOX KOONTI.
Messrs. Frazer & Bishop.-I used your fertil-
izcr last season by the side OF hieher-priced
goods, and wish to state that found the wheat
grown where | used yours equally rs good as
where used the more expensive fertilizer.
Respectfully, A. s. DANDRIDGE, JR.
We are now preparing goods for the fall
trade. Our warerooms are open at all times for
inspection, as we manufacture nothing but
pure goods TOWNER SCILEG,
July II, 1854. General Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

A very sad case Of practical joking has
occurred at Philadelphia. Joseph Lam
doss, sailor on board the italian bark
Martini, was arrested for some slight act
of characterization on Thursday. The
prisoner Was taken to Point Breeze, where
the Martini was lying, but as The captain
was not on board the chief mate refused
to take him back 10 MeSsina In chains.
He Was taken back to the police head.
quarters and locked up. He spoke
no English, though he understood
some words. That night he was Wis
tied in his cell, the turnkey alleged,
by clerk at the Italian Consulate.
"You are to be hanged" said the clerk,
jokingly, significantly closing his hands
about his throat and protrudlng his
tongue. The Italian Was overwhelmed
with terror. "You Gamma meaua THAI"
he gasped. Then he fell in fit and las
been dulrious ever since. He crouches in
a corner of his cell and presents pitiable
object of terror. He sits ard mutters by
the hour, "Whata for they TAXA NE life?"
Several specialists in mental diseases Wis.,
ited the poor fellow, and all pronounced
him hopclessly deranged. All efforts to
disabuse his mind have failed. Several
Ifaliaus spoke to him in his native tongue,
but he heard them not, and only walled
piteously, "Whata for they taxa me lifef"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
Democratic Primary Election.

Pursuant to recommendation Of the
Democratic Executive Committee OF JEFF
ferson County, primary elections will be
held at the various voting precincts of tho
county on Saturday, tho lath day of July,
between tic hours Of O'Clock p. IN. aud
sunset, when tho Democratic voters viii!
eject delegates to represent them in the
Congressional Convention at Grafton on
July ed, and the State Convention TO be
heeld in Wheeiiug on July 23d.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
hlarria9es.

June 80, 1885, at the residence Of il. V.
F. Beavers, Mr.. SQUIRE A. ABEL L.. for ~
merly of Jefferson county, ". Va, to Miss
LUCY B. ALLISON, OF Rails county,
Mo.
At the parsonage of the NJ. E. Church
South in CharleStown, on Monday morn
ing. July !. 1854, by Rev. J. l.. Shipley,
Mr. CLARENCE w. TAYLOR, OF Ber-
ryvillc. Va, to Miss KATE ROnR, daugh-
ter OF Mr.. David +. Rohr, OF Chariestown.
June 3, 1884, 1t the residence of the
brides mother, near Three Runs, by Rev.
Mr.. Ford. Mr.. L. ASHLEY LEWIS and
Miss LAURA kINSER, both OF Berkeley
county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

The best thing 10 relieve suffering
horse, COW, sheep or hog is Days Horse
and Cattle Powder, prepared from the
prescription Of the celebrated London We
terinarian, DR.. JAS. L. Day. II is safe
and reliable. Full directions with each
package. Price Is cts. per package Of one
mound full weight
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
Deatbs.

Near Shepierdstown, on July 3. 1881,
after long and painful illness. which she
bore with Christian fortitGde, Mrs. MAR
GARET e. C. FOUrZ, wife OF Mr.. Jack
Fouiz, aged Al years, months and II
days.
June 30, 1881, in Marlinsburg, WI.
DELANEY, aged % years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

Hon. NJ. w. Offutt, State Senator, Tow
son, Md, writes: II had occasion to APP
ply treatment to severely spraiucd knee
from which, and from Inilamnatory rheu-
matisn, l had been suffering for six
weeks. Some one suggested ST. Jacobs
Oil, which L tried, and it not only gave
Immediate relief 10 the sprain, but It Cared
me OF every symptom Of the rheumatism. -"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

Mr.. James G.. Messick, OF Snow Hill,
Md, having noticed honey bees passing
in and out Of small aperture under the
caves Of his dwelling, came to tho conclu-
sion that the bees were storing honey
there. Tie told a carpenter if he would
remove tie boxing he might have all he
could find. The result WAS that tho ex-
plorer found $50 pounds of honey snngly
laid away in .he space between the garnet
floor and the ceiling of the chamber
belew.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
SAN, MISTER,

EinsteIn wants you! who's Einstein why,
don't you know? The Little Man Around the
Corner" H.gerstown, who mas just received
lot OF new clothing which he is selling OF at
such prices that Harvest Hands Will he able To
save nj least y per cent by calling on him.
Suits from 81 to s2j, shoes from 81 to 81 rants
call, for he has determined to put money IN III e
hands OF the Harvester and IRboring Man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
Tho grest demand for Inc seven Springs

The great demand for the Seven Springs
Iron Alum Mass is owing TO the fact, that
the medical profession recognize 1t as the
best tonic known, and are prescribing 1t
largely, with wonderful success, in fc-
male complaints and UTERINE troubles,
chronic gastric catarrh, sore throat, midi
ges!ion, sick and nervous Headaches, &C.,
and for chills and fevers, il is fast taking
the place of quininc. Use the Mass prop
erly and it will cure any Of the above dis
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11
STARTLING

News for the Harvest Hands. Einstein is still
on top. He is selling clothing SO cheap that you
can siVc from 81 TO $3.50 on every suit by buying
OF him. we are always here and mean what We
say. NJ. HI NSrEIN, No. y. Potomac ST., Hi-
Rcrstown The Little Man Around the Corner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

BEFORE journing, the SeDsts arranged
for number of pic MICS and frolics for
the summer. These are called "invcsti-
Cations" and are paid for ont of govern
ment money. Half of the Senators have
been provided for, and they will spend
about $50. 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

THE Republican papers are suddenly
discovering that the carricaturcs which
Mast draws for Horper's Weekty are very
coarse. The reason is that Mast is now
holding Blaine up to ridicule,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

Tue rayageS Of the cholera at fonlon
and Marseilles, in France, continue. Dr.
Koch, tho celebrated German who has
made tho disease special study, says
that the cholera is the genuine Asiatic
cholera, aud will spread everywhere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-07-11

THE affairs of the late firm of Grant q
Ward have boen settled mp by the as
signcc. The liabilities amount TO
SIC ,79a, Gl7; the assets are SCI, Ia. Some
of the creditors Of the firm will receive as
high as one cent on the dollar,