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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
HagerstoNn business Locals.

Beachley's immense stock must be reduced
to enlarge nd make room for Spring Goods
for his rapidly growing business. Tor 30 days
only Read, and then go and see for your
selves. Best standard prints TO &C. per yard;
yard-wide muSlns &C., worth &C; yard-wide
&C., worth lOc.; best shirting % land loo.
nice domestic ginghans 10 &C.; queensware.
glassware, &c, at greatly reduced prices; gro
ceries at ruinous and unheard Of prices; nice
sugars D.. per To-, sugar syrup 2sc. per gallon I;
carpets oil cloths mats, rugs, &c, the largest
stock in the city at prices that will surprise
you. Newly married people especially, and
AL othersin want of good goods, viii do well
10 call and see Beachley's great bargains, as
present prices will not always last. Accept
thanks for past favors and oblige.
Yours &C. J. II. BEACHLEY,
HageTstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
Don't Catch Bass Nova eli

Doh U - Wv
zen Of Shepherdstown was in town on
Tuesday with quite number OF bass
for sale, which he had caught In the
Potomac. This ia spawning time for
bass and it is II shame that they should
be caught. For every female fish that
i. now killed thousands Of young ones
are destroyed. We are under the in-
preston that there is law preventing
it, and if SO it ought to be enforced
Nartin,bug Statesman.
We fully agree with our contempt
rary. 1t is absolutely wrong to catch
bass during the month of May. The
fish are new ripe with spawn and should
be undisturbed until the spawning sea-
son is over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
Four Men Droyned.-On Thur

NASh
day of last week, about three O'Clock in
the morning, four colored men were
drowned in the Potomac by the upset
ting of boat in which they were cross
ing the river. They, with fifth man,
who escaped by jumping on rock, had
been engaged during the night in UNI
loading coal from u canal boat lying
near Great Falls. and were crossing the
river to their homes OH the Virginia
side, when their skiff was caught in the
rapids aud dashed violently against a
rock. 1t upset, and four OF the men
were swept down the falls; the fifth
chung to the rock to which he had jump
ed until rescued. The names OF the
drowned men were VIM. Grey, jesse
Grey and Robert Howard, of Sharps-
burg, Nd, and George Washington, Of
Fairfax county, Va. Their companion,
who escaped, was Dan. Herbert. The
doomed men were sober, industrious la
borers, and all leave families.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15

John r. Gillian, Esq, New Store,
Vs., says he used two tons of Powells
Prepared Chemicals on $4,000 tobacco
hills, and made the bes. crop of tobacco
he has made for years. This is the
usua! result with those who use this val
liable, hut economical fertilizer mater
ial, which costs only So per Dbl. of 260
lbs, which is sufficient quantity to
make one-half ton of complete fertilizer.
Address Brown Chemical Co.. manu-
facturers, Baltimore, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
A Pastors ResiSnntion.-Rev.

J. 8. Lafevre, associate pastor with the
Rev. DR.. Lsyburn, Of the Associate
Reformed Church, has resigned on ac-
count of continued unsatisfactory
health. Rev. Mr.. Lafevre was greatly
improved by his sojourm in the South
last winter, but it has been deemed ad-
visable, in order to bring about a CON-
plete restoration, that, for time, he
shall be relieved from all permanent
pastoral and pulpit work. Although a
young man, aud having been in this
city less than year, by his acknowl-
edged rare ability he has always preach
ed to large congregations. 1t is with
the deepest regret that the Rev. Mr..
Lefevre and his congregation feel COM
PEELED TO sever relation which has
be ell SO Observation-Disclosures Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
Rumored Appointment.-As So

humoreu Appointment spe-
cial dispatch from the Washington cor
respondent of the Wheeling Register,
dated May 18th, says: "West Virginia
was again recognized to-day by the ad-
ministration. The announcement Is
made to-day that Secretary Manning TO-
day ordered the appointment Of Julius
G. Holmes, Of Oh arlestown, Jefferson
county, to the position Of Superintend-
ent of Repairs of Public Buildings. This
ia position subordinate to the Super
vising Architect Of the Treasury, and
is one of the appointments requested by
the West Virginia delegation, when it
called on Secretary Manning OH Sstur-
day."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15

Public SaIes.-We call attention
to the following public sales advertised
in the REGISTER:
On May 26th, 1885, Edwin h. Som
mer, Trustee, will sell the valuable
property situated in Shepherdstown,
known rs the New Dominion Straw
Board Mill. This is very desirable
property, and is an excellent investment
for capitalists. See advertisement in
another column.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
"oh,Ca.s that Shadow fro- thy Brow

You can't do it II you have liver COM
plant or dyspepsia. The darkened
countenance tells the story of inward
commotion and woe. Clear your st0m-
ach, strengthen your digestion, regu-
late your liver, tone your nerves, and
then away goes the shadow from your
brow, and you are happy because you
are well. Mrs. NJ. J. Aston, of Lit
Teton, n. c., says, 81 recommend
Browns Iron Bitters TO the nervous and
debilitated. 1t greatly benefited me-"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
Coun,x New..-we clip the fol-

County NeWs'-We CLIP the ioi-
lowing from the last Charlestown
papers:
From the Democrat:
Mr.. ]. E. Hunter, a sterling young
Democrat from shepherdstown, favored
us with call and several good jokes on
last Wednesday. We are always partie-
ularly pleased to see representatives OF
the young Democracy, and old, too.
Two negroes by the names Of John
Henry Thornton, and George johnson,
got into q dispute over the loss Of 4
small sum of money on Tuesday night
last. Thornton being much the stouter
Of the two, soon had the mastery over
Johnson, and gave him a very severe
clubbing. Johnson's condition is con-
sidered critical.
From the Spirit:
Mrs. Catherine McCabe, widow Of the
late Bernard McCabe, and an old resi-
dent of Harper's Ferry, died on Thurs
day last, aged 81 years.
Hon. VIM. Ii. Travers, we are pleased
to note, has not only gotten able to do
without crutch, hut gets along almost
we'll enough to be able to dispense with
his cane.
Potomac Commandery No. o, knights
Templar, of this place on Tuesday night
last elected the following officers for the
ensuing terms: Gustav Brown, Emil
nent Commander; j. c. Holmes, Gem
eralissimo; E. Marlatt, Captain Cen
eral; DR.. Chas. E. Pratt, Prelate; Geo.
w. Thomas, Treasurer; c. F. Gallaher,
Recorder; c.. NJ. Hough, Senior War
den; S. II. Higinbotham, Junior Wan
den; c. L. Shugert, Standard Bearer;
D. w. Clendenning, Sword Bearer;
Edward Colgate, Warden; John Hill,
Sentinel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15

NEVER DISAPPOINTED.
When you come TO Hngerstown, don't fall
TO go TO Beachley's and buy Dry Goods, NO
tions, Groceries, QueeDsware, Cedarware'
Spices, Cohees. Fish, Salt, Carpets, OIL Cloths,
&C., and never be disappointed. as his stock
is the largest in the city and none sell
cheaper
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
ARE YOU TIRED OF PORK 2

yr,HEN 60 20 y. g. J. strider's store. At villa.
and get some Of the excellent nsn ne
keeps. Herring. Shad and Aackerel. He sells
them cheap.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15

PersonaI.-Miss Eva Eggleson is
visiting the family of Mr.. G. L. Lick
lider, in this place. Miss Eggleston
formerly resided here, and her many
friends are glad to maka her visit a
welcome one.
Miss Mary McClarahan, of Roanoke
county, Va, stopped for a day or two
this week with Miss Eta Rightstins, in
this place. Miss McClanahan will leave
for India in July, where she will en-
gage in the missionary work.
We were pleased to have call this
week from Mr.. NJ. Blair Miller, of
Kearneysville. We regret to learn that
his health has not been good, but hope
he will soon be all right again. lie is
still the boss shoemaker.
Rev. C. o. Cook, of Forrestville, Nd,
formerly pastor of tho NJ. +. Church
here, paid visit to his friends here
this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
READ Ibis.

II YOU want Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mating.
Looking Glasses Lace Curtains, &C., go 70
Beachley's and see the best stock In Hagers-
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
APTettyWoman'S SecTet.

Fear Of discovery, when she resorts TO
false hair and dyes, is source Of cOn-
slant anxiety TO her. The very persons
from whom she most desires TO hide the
waning Of her charms are the ones most
likely 10 make the discovery. Put there
Is no reason why she should not regain
and retain all the beauty Of hair lhai WAS
her pride in youth. Let her use AYERS
HAIR NIGOR. and. not only vii her hair
cease 10 fall out, but new growth Will
appear where the scalp has been dcnu,lci:
and locks vet are turning gray. or have
actually grown white. will return 10 their
pristine freshness and brillisnce Of color.
AYERS HAIR VIGoR cures
Hereditary Badness.
GEORGE MAYER. FiaioRid. T,yds.waS
bald ut % wears of age, aS h. rCcc>iors
had been for several generations. ono
bottle OF HAIR NIGoR started . growth ot
soft. downy hair ali over his scalp. which
soon became thick. long, and vigorous.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
Council Proceedipss.-The City

Council met on Monday evening last,
all the members present, except two.
Committee on Nuisances and Fire re-
ported that number of persons were
found with nuisancss on their premises.
It was ordered that a written notice be
served OIL each of the persons, that they
must have all filth removed within fve
DAYS from time Of nstice, otherwise the
Council will have the same removed anu
charged up to the expense Of the said
property holders.
The Sergeant was ordered to remove
dead animals from the lot Of Mr. Henry
Shepherd, and charge the expense to
the same. Also, to remove dead chick
ems from Mr.. z. l. Lees field.
Ordered that Mr.. D. S. Rentch be
granted permission to hold court in the
Council Room.
Ordered that the Sergeant close up
the Old Baylor property, to prevent
anybody from getting into the same,
and charge the expense up TO the pr OPP
ertv. 1t was also ordered that the Bay
lor property be assessed.
Mrs. Annie Bennett presented petit
ton asking the Council to have the
street fixed in front of her lot, partly
finished by the former Council. Ordered
that the Street Committee have the bank
in front of said property graded and
sodGed.
1t was ordered that the levy be laid at
so cents on the 500 of real and personal
property, and the poll tax 20 cents; dog
tax 50 cents. Motion carried as follows:
Yeas, ii. F. Barnhart, John II. Duke,
NJ. Z. Spohn and j. f. Barnhart.
The total valuation Of real and per-
sonal property is 1927, AS. Total num-
Der of heads, 3l7. Number of dogs, ".
On motion it was ordered that the
Street Committee examine and report to
the Council whether by moving some
of the street lamps it would not give
more light, and be of more benefit to
the citizens. 1t was also ordered that
the street lamps and lamp-lighter be
under the control of the Street Commit
tee in stead of the Mayor as heretofore.
The following bills were presented,
and after examination, were ordered to
be paid:
Trussell & Hess, s4.S6s Il. W. Hotf-
man, $l.62; Edward Arthur, so cents !;
NJ. +. Spohn, SLIP; II. +. Bsrnhart,
sl.15; VIM. l.. Arthur, Sl7.36; Joseph
Hill, $500; Ii. +. Barnhart, freight on
gasoline, 9Th; A. j. Waldeck, $3.50;
Jeptha Wintermoyer, $3.50; James E.
Barnhart, 1925; w. l.. Arthur, $500;
II. C. Martcn, 1914.
Council adjourned until the next reg
ular meeting at half-past seven p. M.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
POLE AND FIELD BEANS +!

ASDRFTH,s Large Lima, White Dutch or
Il Caee KNIFE and oval Red 8pecklod bsans-
Every psrksge received by me thn seeeon.
DR. GIBSON, Druggia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
SAVE YOUR GOLD DOLLARS!
ClAPP'S Junior Hall Cheap Store

is now open again, and is. doing a fine trade,
at prices that defy all competition, You can
buy your CARPETS and OIL CLOTHS, also
STRAW MATTlNGS, RUGS, &c, twenty per
cent. cheaper than anywhere else, and in
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15

in this Mace 70 sell the celebfated fry
fruss. and have Just reeeiyed Isrys suppy.
n h BEYOND doubt the besf truss n the mar
Yet. Physicians are invited 70 examlnen
BAKER 4 NcnUbRAh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
DRY GOODS
and
NOTIONS
NEVER DIsAPPoINTED

This house is unexceIled in Hagerstown
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-05-15
REPOUSSE WORK.
TOOLS FOR HAMMERING BRASS,
SHEET BRASS, TRACING
PAPER, &C., &C.,
SUMMER FOOTW EAR.

N 3. J. strider. Uyilia, has just gotten IN .
N fDe stock Of New Boots and nboes Iof
men, women and children. All pres sne
varieties. Come and zee II j have NOT soe'
to 1T notx-
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-07

deposit accounts are always in the banks
Besides the large sums referred to3 which
are placed in bank as a rule by the middle
class and tenant farmers, there are the i'm
mense sums that have been invested by these
lower classes In the shares of the Irish bat ks
which are all joint stock banks.
Probably not less than s1OO, 900, 900 of
liish bank stock is owned at this moment
by the Irish people, and wonderful to relate
to Americans, mostly by tenant farmers /!
These are facts and the Herald correspon-
dent over the water is sehallenged to disprove
them. The truth is, the Irish, as people,
are by no means poor, though It must be
conceded thai. the l0rge masses Of the peas
antry are at certa lines in the direst need.
The latter truth however holds good Of
most if not all J pean nationalties, in
cluding England, and sometimes even our
own country in times of Industrial depres-
sion. Were our country an agricultural one
as is Ireland, our farming people would ex-
perience, at the stages referred to, agricul-
tural instead of industrial depression.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-07
The Execution of Riel.

In view Of the apparent obdurateness Of
the Canadian Cabinet upon the subject of
the execution of Rel or the Communication of
his sentence, it must be remembered that
this is the second grave and extensive rebel
lion that Louis Riel has led in the Dominion,
In each he was the prominent figure. He
caused tremendous outlay of treasure, loss
of human life, and commercial and agrcul-
tural disturbance on each occasion. For a
lengthened term all law and order was dis.
rupted in the affected districts. His friends
the French Canadians are demanding his
pardon. What rational reason they can
have for the realization of their request it
is difficult to see. The disaffection between
English and French Canadians will not be
healed by the concession, and it is probable
that the tension will not be even ameliorated
by it. 1t is probable that firm government
tai hand decreeing that the law shall take
its course will be the safer course for the
Canadian authorities. Above all things at
present exists the demand for vigorous
assertion of authority. A weak-kneed con
cession in Riel's. case will only encourage
the French section whose whole demands
exhibit no other spirit or color than that
held by Riel himself when he was in open
rebellion. To pardon Riel would be tanta.
mount to an acknowledgement that the
theories of g. arrangement from the Ottawa
Government banded publicly from the
region Of Quebec were recognized as an es-
tablished and worthy clement of Dominion
politics. Whatever Sir John Macdonald
has committed against the Metis, his tolera-
tion Of French Canadian Sectionalism will
neither excuse the one nor gain him the
political sympathy of the other.
Riels case has its closest simiitude in our
country to that of John Brown and the Vir-
ginia raid John Brown was not accredited
with being a, political prisoner. He was
punished as a disturber of the peace. At
the same time he was rebsl in arms against
the government. Americans who demand
ed and condone the execution of the old
man of 0ssawatomie cannot without incon-
sistence, criticze;the English governments 8
refusal to interfere in Riel's case.
OF course the easier method would be to
obtain evidence of insanity and claim imper-
ial clemency on that score. But any such
plea, just now is too transparent. It would
better for the prospective safety of the Do
minion Of Canada that Riel receive the pun
ishment which he earned, and whose risks he
was thoroughly informed upon perhaps bet
ter than any individual in Canada upon each
of the occasions that he melted rebellion,
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-07
Tho Two So cicties.

Our two humanitarian Societies, for the
Prevention Of Cruelty to Childien and The
Protection ofAnimals, have now an estab-
lished headquarters and a recognized agent.
Mr.. Harvey B. Vandergrift is tile official
acting as joint agent for the two societies.
His'o(ice is at No. 1O1 West Sixth Street.
1t is not easy to conceive Of society more
deserving of the Endorsement and sympathy
of humanity than the above. Their motive
appeals directly to the humane and generous
spirit of tine citizen. 1t said truly 'tbat the
public does not know of the suffering
that exists in our midst.''
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-07
A Page in History.

Almost unnoticed, one of the most signi,
ficant aud remarkable pages in tile history
of our country is being written. Mormon
ism is dying out not alone in Practice but
the disgusting principles themselves have
within the past few days received fatal
and final blow.
Bishop Sharp of the Mormon Church in
Utah has doomed the practice of Mormon
ism. Though that prominent elder claims
that he has not renowned the principles of
his church, but has bowed simply to the
powers that be, the citizens of this country
arc completely satisfied that if the practice
Of the offensive creed be stopped there need
be no soIicitude with regard to any further
success in its propagandism.
Biship Sharpe of the Mormon Church said
on Wednesday last -
II do not renounce my religion or any
part thereof | simply give up tie prac-
tice of pplygamy because the United States
laws forbid my indulging in it any longer.
As long as am citizen Of the United
States de not see how l can do otherW se.
If | were unwilling to comply with the
statute would be al liberty to go outside
Of the United States limits and continue the
practice Of polygamy. | think in due time
there will be reaction and people will see
| have pursued the best and wiSest course.
If those who are 50 bitter against ne could
be induced to read the letter which wrote
they would think, see the wisdom of my
pleading guilty as | did, but they do not
read II. Mormons are stubborn, but when
they are threatened with the Penitentiary
as | was, il is reasonable to suppose they
will come to their senses. Edmunds law is
a severe law, but it does exactly what it
was intended to dot sends men to prison
who refuse obedience to United States laws
in declining to give up pUygamous prac-
tices. don't think the great issue will
be satisfactorily disposed of until reptesenta-
tives Of this United Ststos and men of the
Mormon CEnrch M ct and DISCUSS The mat
ter as mon oC wisdom aud justice should 10
devise some means or solving the question
in as speedy manner as is possible"
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-07
e.rerdinand Ward.

Now rliat we have got Mr.. Ward in
jail we hcgin Immediately to have feelings
of remorse- Already those apt and ready
transators Of human feelings, the reporters,
are telling alfeeting stories of the genteel
young culprit-his white, blistered hands
the horrihla rough work he has to undergo,
all of which he does with such chiyalric
resignation Already the ladies pity him,
and say it,is perfectly horrid that his hair
should be opped close, and that Mr.. Ward
shouldx khited in the vulgar striped con
victslSF Already We are inspired with
the te3osVthat possibly his punishment is
over seyere, md we are self-convicted of
being harsl; ghoulish brutes,
7 Imagini zach genteel young social light
as Ferdinand Ward condemned 10 ten years
OF manuael9bor Already there are ink
sings Ia fadignity placed upon him,
marching 'lock-step" with a row of
ordinary conviets, his left hand placed upon
the shoulder of the convict in front
and carrying in his right hand heavy
bucket, is a tremendous punishment upon
one of ha sensitive and high bred nature !
The above is what kindly, compassionate
humanity lincludng the ladies) says.
Well, they must have their say, and for the
next few weeks we shall be treated to occa
sional sympathetic and humanitarian lee
lures of that nature.
The above must go for what it is worth.
But these morbid sympathizers forget that
the intention of the punishment is twofold,
and that the long sentence was adiudged
with the hope that it will act not alone as A
punishment 10 Ferdinand Ward but as a
hint to otissfs who may be tempted to follow
his devious course, repress their attempts
by the picture of his example, and thus
save society, which is the more important
entity in this connection, from raseals of his
type.
The Wilmingtonian., 1885-11-07
A Retiring Editor.

In last Saturdays issue of the BaeakDater-
Light Horace Greedy Knowles pronounces his
salutatory in these words:
eve tried to sit comfortably in the editors
easy (?) chair for one year and during that
comparatively short period, we have learned
more of thcins and outs of humanity than
we ever knew before. The work of coun-
try editor is burdeusome, and our exper-
ience differs not from the thousands that
have gone before us, and who have been
martyrs in the cause. The encouragement
given us during the year aud is without
doubt greatly appreciated and will not soon
be forgotten. Whether we have been sue
cessful in our endeavors during the year re-
mains for others to judge. To patrons, sub
scribers, and borrowers, of whom there are
not few, we extend our best wishes and
kindest "fare ye well'
Under the editorial direction of Mr..
Knowles the Breakwater Light was well
come visitor to many Sussex Countians
and his retirement from the editorial sane
tum will not only be regretted by his former
patrons but the Peninsula Associa-
tion will lose one its most active and con-
genial members.