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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
D..-u.,aI. Ceuuty s,atistics.

We get from the reports of the State
officers and the Superintendent of the
State Institutions the following stalls
tics of the three counties of the Eastern
Panhandle-Jefferson, Berkeley and
Morgan:
At the Asylum at Romney, Jefferson
county has blind person, Berkeley l
deaf mute and l blind person, Morgan
none. At the Insane Asylum at Weston
Jefferson ha. 20 patients, Berkeley 70
and Morgan 8. At the penitentiary JET
ferson has IL convicts. Berkeley IL and
Morgan convict. The following isa
statement Of live stock, with is valua-
ton:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Died I'm n strange Land.-Post

master Evans received letter on Tues
day, from Mr.. Walter Evans, Postmas-
at Ames, San Miguel county, Colorado
giving an account Of the death from
heart disease, of one John r. Turner
who he supposed was from this section
CT the country. He is described as be-
ing about As years old, 6 feet 6 inches
high, very slender and of light COM
plexion, and had in his possession a
copper badge, upon which was inscrlb-
ed, "John r. Turner, corporal 18th Reg
Infantry, w. Va. Vols, served from
1881 to 1865. Honorably discharged. p"
Mr.. Evans, of San Miguel, wishes the
friends of the deceased to know that
he was decently buried in the cemetery
at Ames, San Miguel county, Colorado.
This is a very praiseworthy act on the
part of Mr.. Evans towards stranger
in strange Notwithstanding Suites
man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Hagerstovn business Locals
SIP NGL ERS',
MD

Last month we talked remnants Of Dress
Goods, &c, at your own price. Blankets, Com
forts, Shawls, skirts, and all wool goods at
cost. Our customers who took advantage OF
the reduced prices are the ones who made
money. We have only q few OF the above
goods left. This month we will talk spring
goods OF which We have full line.
Hamburgs and Swiss Embroideries.
White goods-Plain, Lace striped, and
checked.
A corded Pidue, s cents, worth l2H.
remnants OF India linen 10 cents, worth 70
10 different styles Percales.
Shifting Prints % cents, worth 8.
Striped and Plain Seersuckers "a cents,
worth 10.
40 different styles OF Dress Ginghams.
Opera Gnghams 81 cents, worth ;.
Brown and bleached muslin at special prices
Cottonades 10, 20 and - cents, worth twice
the money.
Cassimeres Tor men and boys wear.
A full line OF colors OF embroidery SILK.
An extra quality Counterpart at el.OO
Spring shades half-wool Cashmere l2lzc
G-button length spun Silk gloves 6O cents
worth75
A special bargain in pinch Black SILK 81.
36-inch Cashmere all colors, % cents, worth
IS cents.
The ~ cent Seersuckers are going fast.
Imported Spring Dress Goods just opened.
New Spring style Prints received every few
days
We are selling the old style Prints at and
cents.
We will give you a 10 cent shirt for 50 cents
We will give you IS cent corset Tor 50 cents
We will give you anything you want In Dry
Goods and Notions at bottom prices.
Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
n Berkeley Comfy News.-"e
take the following items from the latest
Martinsburg papers:

take the following items from the latest
Martinsburg papers:
From the Independent:
Our young friend Mr.. E. 8. Wild met
with dangerous and what might have
been fatal accident one day last week.
He was assisting his father In his oa-
kerry, and had pan of hot candy under
his attention. While looking into The
thin, hot mass, it flew up into his face,
burning him in terrible manner. His
chin was almost stripped of flesh, ard
portion Of the candy entered his mouth,
burning his lips into blisters. His eye
brows were also scorched, and il is
wonder he did rot lose his sight. We
are glad he Is improving and about
again.
Col. Frank Silver last week slaught-
cred full bred short-horn steer, lit
tie over three years ole, that weighed
gross 1880 lbs, and Melted ll4s, thus
losing only fraction over one-third;
whereas the rule is usually one-half'
This shows that the short-horns are the
cattle for butchering purposes.
Sbepherdstown, perhaps, has but few
peers in this State, when it comes to
pretty, bewitching and kissable lassies.
And yet the REGISTER, Of that city,
says the girls have fixed the market
value of their kisses at only 81 per dozen.
That's cheaper than honey and nicer.
Mrs. J. Fl. Gettinger, who for many
years has been sorely afflicted and I'M
we'll, died mt Mount Hope on last Fri
day night. Her remains were inferred in
the cemetery at Buckeystown, Md. The
deceased was aged about 81 years, and
was highly esteemed by the people Of
the town.
From the Statesman:
Mr.. George Kindle lost baby Of
about one year old, very suddenly, on
Monday. The child has been ailing
somewhat in teething, but nothing Sc
rious was supposed to be wrong, until
Monday, about noon, it died in an in
| start, almost without a struggle.
There will be grand military parade
on Saturday, February 2lst, which will
be participated in by the Camden Light
Artillery, the Berkeley Zouaves and
seven visiting companies. The officers
and members of the local companies
will spare no pains to make it credita-
BILE display.
On last Saturday night as Mr.. John
Greenfield was going home from town
he fell from his horse near Mr.. Geo. 5.
Rousch's. He was found by Mr.. Robt.
Thatch or about O'Clock at night, when
on his way home, lying on the side OF
the road. Mr.. Thatcher notified the
proper authorities and Mr.. Greenfield
was brought back to town, where upon
examination by Dr.. j. B. Snodgrass it
was found that his leg was fractured.
His friends took him to his home.
John c. Bartgiss, charged with OBJ
tanning stock from some OF our FARMERS
under false pretences was taken before
Justice Matthaei for preliminary hear
ing on Tuesday. He waived an exami-
nation and the justice held him to bail,
in the sum of 81 900, for his appearance
at the next April term of the circuit
court. His brother, Byron Bartgiss,
went on his bond.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
A Big Haul On last Tuesday

A Big Haul On last Tuesday,
says the Hagerstown Globe, a we'll
known farmer of Washington county,
aged about seventy-three years, was in
dueed by three swindlers to draw 81 600
in hard cash from one Of our banks and
TO stake the amount on three-card
monte game. Ii is needless to say that
the strangers and the money have dis
appeared. The transaction was, Tor
GOOD reasons, kept quiet until Saturday
evening, when il frs: became known to
the public. The game was conducted
In stsble In Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

The total value of lands, lots and
buildings in Jefferson county In 1883
was 81, 500 ,572, and in 1884, "a, s22' 444'
Berkeley county, in 1883, s4,364, 7sl; in
1884, 1867, 4s2. Morgan county, In
1883, $sl5,ss4.O4; 1884, $685. Ol.O3. Az
erage value of LAND per acre: Jefferson
1928. 90; Berkeley, 1922; Morgan, s2.se.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

Sales of PrOperty.-Last Satur-
day Messrs. Geo. NJ. Beltzhoover, j. 8.
Bragonier, d. B. Lucas and w. H..
Travers, Special Commissioners, sold at
public sale the two farms of the late
Oliver Sherman, situated near Shep-
herdstowu. TIE BLACK Farm" con-
tanning l0s acres, was bought by Mr..
Raleigh Domer, at 500 per acre. The
Andrews Tract" containing ely
acres, was bought by Mr.. wm. J. Knott,
at $23 per acre.
Mr.. Beltzhoover, AS agent, has sold
the house belonging to Mr.. s. Taylor
Sheafer, on Main street, Shepherds
town, 10 the Presbyterian congregation
of this place. 10 be used as parsonage.
The price paid was 81 $50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

Public Sales.-We call attention
to the following public sales advertised
In the REGISTER:
On Saturday, February q, Mr.. jacob
Wintermoyer, Attorney intact for the
heirs of Geo. W. McBee, deceased, will
sci! desirable real estate in and near
Shephsrdstown.
On Wednesday. February 25th, Mr..
Murphy Tabier will sell all his stock,
farming utensils, &c, two miles north
Of Shepherdstown. His stock is very
valuable.
On Saturday, February %, Mr.. Josiah
D. Flagg will sell personal property
near Shenandoah Junction. See bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Farmers, NIeeting.-Att

Farmers Meeting.-Ata meeting
of the farmers at Moler's Cross Roads
last Saturday, it was agreed to call an
other meeting for next Friday, Febru-
airy goth, to be held In the Grange Hall,
at nine o'clock. All are invited to at
tend, and it Is a matter which should
interest every ore. 1t is expected that
arrangements will be made to hold the
exhibition two days next summer, as 1t
Is inconvenient for persons from a dis
lance to come and go the same day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Circui, Courr.-The February tern

Circuit COurt.-The February term
of the Circuit Court of Jefferson county
Began on Tuesday, with Judge Jas. D.
Armstrong, Of Hampshire county, pre-
siding-Judge Faulkner being absent.
Indictments have been found against
Mollie Woollet, young colored girl,
for burning; Charles A. Hanshaw, for
selling liquor without license; Samuel
Rawse, for petit larceny and John Bill
myer for assault and battery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Missionary Eniertninment.-A

missionary entertainment Will be given
ut the M. f. Church South in Shep-
herdstown, by scholars Of the Sunday
School, on Thursday evening, the 26th
instant. The exercises will, in part,
consist of unique representations of five
missionary fields, with recitations in
the different languages, full chorus in
German, solo in Muskogee Indian,
with instrumental accomplishments, &c.
The occasion promises TO be one Of Iare
interest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
The Weather.-If any o

The Weather.-lf any one has
heretofore had an opinion that the
grounding was not a true prophet, the
weather Of this week surely must have
convinced him otherwise. Ever since
grounding day it has been more or less
disugreeable. Last Monday there was
a downfall of rain nearly all day; DUR
ing the night blizzard came along,
making Tuesday one Of the toughest
days of the winter. The sidewalks and
streets were covered with ice, making
locomotion of any kind very dangerous,
and the cold wind that swept so flereely
almost took ones breath. Tuesday
night and Wednesday morning it was
about as cold as it ever gets in this lati-
tude, the thermometer registering two
degrees below zero. Everything that
could freeze was frozen up. The
grounding certainly understands his
business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
DayIiyht Clothing House

Our special low prices on overcoats, and
heavy weight suits Is what Is doing the busi-
ness. We have got the goods, We have got
the prices, and we have got the trade.
our goods nj both FORM and pocket.
We don't want the earth, but we aspire 10
see how large a business we can build up In
Martinsburg. Mothers, come and see our nice
suits for children, from 10 IL years OF age.
Our complete line OF Gents furnishing
goods, Hats, Caps, &c. is unexcelled. DAY
LIGHT CLoTHING HOUSE. Martlnsburg, w.
Va.
d. MYERS, Proprietor.
S.-Cheap John would be pleased 10 have
his old friends call and see him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Cou..erfeiti.g a valuable Article

The publisher OF the Madison County
Record writes from Huntsville, Ark,
as to the effect of Browns Iron Bitters
on his wife. Mr.. Daugherty says, "My
wife has been using the Bitlers for some
months; the effect I'm her case is re-
markable." He also writes that owing
TO counterfeits aud limitations, it was
difficult 10 get the genuine article. That
difficulty has now been reinedied; imi-
tators have been exposed anG put to
flight. There, as elsewhere, Browns
Iron Bitters can be had Of all the re-
spectacle druggists at dollar bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

Theft.-On Friday night last some
one broke into the cellar Of Mr.. James
NJ. Myers, of Shepherdstown, and stole
five or six pieces of bacon and several
sausage maws. They did not leave
their card
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

Personal.-Judge c. j. Faulkner,
OF Martinsburg, started Thursday Of
last week for New Orleans Exposition.
He will return on the 18th.
Miss Sallie Gushaw, of Hagerstown,
Nd, is visiting the family of Mr.. Jacob
Wintermoyer, in this place.
Mrs. Vim. Deck. of this place, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Ecton,
in Stee.ton, Pa.
Mrs. ID. d. Pendleton is on visit 10
Lexington, Va, this week, where she
is attending the wedding festivities Of
q relative.
Mr.. L. N. Starry and wife, of Mime
apolis, Mimi, have been visiting his
sister, Mrs. NJ. A. Hunter, in this place.
Miss Grace Chambers, of Martins
burg, is visiting Miss Fannie Crow, In
Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
uinb,v Fine Sentiment

"You are right, Mr.. Editor. These per-
sonalities and discussions between cor
respondents are uncalled for and should
be avoided. If any one hereafter 'treads
on my corns,' will grin and bear 1t.
The Age wants heroes,
Heroes who shall dare 10 struggle
In the solid ranks Of truth
To clutch the monster error by the throat
To bear opinion to a loftier seat,
To blot the era OF Suppression out
And lead universal freedom in"
MARY Beau" in Aartinsburg Herald.
That's just the way we feel, Mary.
And now that we are both in such a fine
frame of mine, suppose you subscribe
again for the REGISTER, putting the last
spike, as it were, in the bridge that
crosses the bloody chasm. Price two
dollars per year, postage prepaid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

There were all the evidences Of a
coming storm; the very air vibrated
with the odOr of danger; but when the
kind father took from his pocket bot
tie Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup then came
Il calm, for :he baby had the group and
would now get we'll.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
ness, early decay. loss OF manhood, 6c., will
send q recipe that viii cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE- This great remedy was discov-
cred ty q missionary In South America.
Send q self-addressed envelope TO the Rev.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
REMNANTS! REMNANTS
REMNANTS MUST GOAT
p. A. BRUGH'S,
Nj

We have Just completed our annual invent
DRY Of stock, and in order TO clear our way for
the spring campaign, have declared war on
Remnants and "Shop-keepers" OF every de-
scription. To facilitate moving them, every
thing In such shape has been gathered and
that will surely work destruction 10 the AS
sortment
LOT No. I-Consists OF $500 yards OF Dress
Goods. Special among these Ia a lot OF 4i-in.
material. the former price OF which was slOJ,
reduced 10 i0c per yard; Ladies Cloths. Tor
NOR price sl.OO 10 sl.25, reduced 10 &c; the re-
mainder will be closed at l2Izc, former price
ranged from Csc TO Coo per yard.
LOT No 2-kemnants OF Black Goods or all
Sorts
LOT No 3-Remnants OF Black, Colored and
Fancy silks, in lengths OF u TO l0yards. Reg
ular price from sl.0O 10 $50, reduced TO prices
ranging from 25c TO 75c per yard.
bleached and Turkey Red Table Linens, In
pieces ranging from yard 10 81 yards, at
prices ranging from &c 10 60c per yard.
LOT No. $50 dozen ladies' Gentle man
and Childrens Hosiery. all reduced from l21zc
to &c the pair. Broken lines OF ChiIdren's
Seamless Hose, former price &c 70 6Oc, reduced
TO l2lsc. Broken lines OF Children's regular
made Hose, reduced from 1Oc 10 75c' to zoe the
pair.
LOT No 6-Remnants OF Hamburg Edgings,
Indian EmbrOideries. Laces, White Goods,
etc.
LOT No. s-Remnants Of satin, eros Grain
and Sash Ribbons. Just the thing for SILK
Quilts.
5Oc.
LOT No. 0-Miscellaneous articles, too nu-
' PA. BRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
NEVER DISAPPOINTED

When you come to Hsgerstown, don't fail
TO go to Beachley's and buy Dry Goods, No
tons, Groceries, Queensware. Cedarware.
Spices, Cofees, Fish, salt, Carpets, OIL Cloths,
Is the largest In the city and none sell
cheaper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
FOR TOWN SERGEANT.

| hereby announce myself as N candi-
date for the Office Of Town Sergeant OF
the Corporation Of Sbepherdstown for
the ensuing year.
ABRAHAM SHEPHERD,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

All the above goods are good standard
makes-they are not trash, gotten up Tor the
occasion, but goods We have always kept In
stock. We win also close out ali our Winter
reduced prices All we ask is for you 10 call
and examine our stock, and II We cannot save
you money, we won't AJAX you 10 buy. Re
member We have one price for all, and no
trouble 10 show goods. Respectfully,
EMMEkT & FIERY,
Martinsourg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

Mr.. Chas. c. Piatt, a well-known
railroad contractor, Of Cumberland,
Md, killed himself Friday night at
Coal Centre, Pa, where he was build
Ing tunnel OH the B. and o. Short
Line
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
mnTarNGIm0THING

One OF the best assorted and largest stocks
Of Cassimeres and SuitiDgs can be seen az
Bsachleys in Hagerstown. His prices are
low and his tailor 10 second 70 none In the
city
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
The Very FIRST Steamboat.-A

The Very First Steamboat.-A
discussion has recently been going Oh
in the newspapers as TO who was the
inventor Of the steamboat. A corre-
spondent of the Springfield Republican
gives James Rumsey, of Shepherdstown,
the credit, and i'm this connection writes
as follows:
Having crossed the Potomac, We are
now in the northeastern corner of West
Virginia, and in Shepherdstown enter
its oldest settlement, founded in 1874 by
Thomas Shepherd, whose descendants
still live there and own some of the
original land. The pioneers were Ger
mans, from Pennsylvania chiefly, and
the village has more the appearance OF
Maryland than Virginia town. This
community was active in Revolutionary
days, and from it sprang the first of these
companies of "Bucktail" mountaineers
who, recruiting rs they went, fastened
on foot TO aid Washington at Boston in
l775, when he irst called for troops.
No incident in local history, however,
is more important than the experiment
tation which was carried on here by
Jas. Rumsey In 1885 toward the inven-
ton of she steamboat. The plan of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was then
under consideration, and projects for
inland navigation were stimulating in
ventve thought. Washington and 9TH
ers became specially interested in what
Mr.. Kumsey was doing and aided his
experiments. Finally there was pro-
duced and tried upon the Potomac Il
steamboat which undoubtedly antedates
the discoveries in the same direction of
both Fitch and Fulton. Rumsey's
steamboat was fiat boat propelled"
by steam-engine working vertical
pump in the middle of the vessel, by
which the water was drawn in at the
bow and expelled through horizontal
trunk at the stern. The impact of this
forcible stream against the static water
of the river pushed the boat along just
"a a cuttlehsh swims. The boat was
eighty feet long, and with cargo Of
three tons attained speed up the cur
rent of four miles an hour. She was
soon disabled, however, by the explo-
sion of her boiler, but relies of her are
preserved.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Mariinsburg business Locals.
Bright Prospect. for the Year 1855.

The year just closed has been marked with
depression in almost every branch OF industry
al over our country, but we are happy 10 say
that our trade, the last year, eXceeued that OF
the former. Tor which We are very thankful.
We have determined 10 start the new year
with some cheap goods. Below you will ind
our price list, winch we hope you Will read
carefully, and take with you when you 30
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
READ THIS.

II yeu want Carpets, OIL Cloths, Mating,
Looking Glasses, Lace Curtains, &C., 20 70
Beaehley's and see the best stock in Hagers-
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

BEACHLEY. THE LIVE MERCHANT
of Haserstown, buys goods In largo lots for
the cash, consequently he cannot be under
sold Go and see,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

Mothers should remember, in the absence
OF their physician, tina: Ayers Cherry Pecto-
raj promptly relieves the Group.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
WINTER GOOns CHEAP.

Beachley has now IN stock many goods
suitable for the early winter trade. Go and
see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13

No other medicine Is SO reliable as Ayers
Cherry Pectoral for colds, coughs, and all de-
engagements OF the respiratory organs tending
toward consumption. In ali ordinary cases
IL Is a certain cure and IL affords sure relief
for the asthmatic and consumptive, even In
advanced stages Of disease.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-13
Reduction Of Canal Tell..-


The Board Of Directors Of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Camel held meeting in
Baltimore last Friday, the most import
ant business done being the establish
ment of the canal tolls for the coming
boating season. These were fixed at
~ cents a ton, with cents for wharf
age, making the charges for the trans
portation Of coal by the canal from
berland to Georgetown 20 cents, a
reduction Of 10 cents a ton from last
season, when it was SO cents. Under the
new schedule Of charges, which are the
lowest ever known on the canal, the
cost Of the transportation Of the coal to
tidewater will be about as follows: Ex-
penses from the mines to Cumberland,
80 cents a ton boating, 20 cents; tolls
and wharfage, 20 cents-total $l.26.
This is a little lower than the cost by
railroad, which has been fixed at $1.30
per ton after the drawback has beer al
lowed. The canal charges were placed
at the reduced figures to meet the rail-
road competition, and they will give
satisfaction to the people in Western
Maryland, the coal companies and the
boating people. They promised the
company to do all in their power to Sc
cure prosperous season for the canal.
The board passed resolution in refer
ence to appointment of division SUPER
intendents, indorsing the action Of the
president i'm selecting j. P. Biser, Of
Frederick, and Edward Mulvaney, Of
Allegany, to succeed Jesse D. Moore
and L. G. Stanhope. They also author
lied the president to make whatever
changes he may think proper in the
management of the canal. Messrs
Moore and Stanhope had been on the
canal staff for long terms, and the
changes made by President Baughman
in appointing their successors caused a
stir among persons in Western Mary
land who take an interest in canal mat
tiers. The statement was made that Mr..
Stanhope had declined to act upon an
intimation from the president to the
effect that his resignation would be ac-
cepted, and the action of the board was
| looked for to settle the status Of the di-
vision superintendent. The directors
decided to do away with all the local
counsel in the various counties along
the line of the canal, also the counsel
| in the District of Columbia, who have
been receiving retaining fees. A num-
Der of important changes affecting the
general working Of the canal will 60
into effect on the opening ofnavigation,
| which will be about March 10th or 18th.
i