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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Thausauds Say So.

Mr. 7. w. Atkins, Girard, Kan,
writes: al never hesitate to recon-
mend your Electric Bitters TO my custo-
mers, they give entire satisfaction and
are rapid sellers" Electric Bitters are
the purest and best medicine known
and will positively cure kidney and Liver
complaints. Purify the blood and reg.
ulate the bowels. No family can afford
to be without them. They will save
hundreds of dollars in doctors bills
every year. Sold at fifty cents bottle
by j. G. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Walking skeleton.

Mr.. E. Springer, OF Mechahicsbnrg,
Pa, writes: 81 was afflicted with lung
fever and abscess on lungs, and reduced
to walking skeleton. Got free bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, which did me so much good
that l bought dollar bottle. After
usin. three bottles, found myself once
more man, completely restored to
health, with hearty appetite, and gain
i'm flesh Of 4S lbs" Call at j. g. Glib
sons Drug Store and get free trial
bottle Of this certain cure for all Lung
Diseases. Large bottles $l.OO.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Abou, Ki..e..-Kisses come higl

About kisses.-Kisses come high
In Shepherdstown, but the boys must
have them. The market value seems to
have been fixed attwo dollars per dozen
in the following way: A certain young
man ate philopena with II young lady,
the bargain being that If he lost he was
to give her a gold bangle worth two
dollars, aud if she lost she was to give
him q dozen kisses. The young man
lost the first bet, but made another one
which he won. He thought he would
take TWO kisses in an evening. so they
would last long time. The first one
he got was 80 sweet, however, that he
couldn't resist the temptation to take
another and another, until he finally
squandered the whole dozen before he
left.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Los, at sea.-wcrd has been re-

Lost at Sea.-Wcrd has been re-
ceiyed here that Mr.. Frank Smith, Of
Charlestown, but who is well-known in
this vicinity, has probably lost his life
by drowning at sea. He was to have
sailed on the schooner Emma Fox"
from Jacksonville, Fla, for the West
Indies. The vessel was struck by gale
and sunk, every one on board perishing
except two persons. No particulars
have been received, but the friends OF
Mr.. Smith are anxlously awaiting fur
Their intelligence. Mrs. j. Q. Fleming,
of this place, is his sister.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Accelerated Case.-Henry Fish.

A celebrated Case.-Henry Fish
err, an attorney, of Chicago, is the
plaintiff i'm a celebrated case involving
a fortune of $500, 900, which has just
been ended ia the courts at Point Pleas
ant, w. Va, favorbly for the plaintiff.
Henry G. Fisher, ST., was one of the
noted men of that sectiOn-a shrewd fl
nancier and successful in business.
Henry G. j. Fisher, the plaintiff In the
case, it is said, unfortunately displeased
his father, and adde to his displeasure
by entering the Confederate army. He
was promoted for bravery and won
fame on the field of battle. Fisher, ST.,
just before death, executed will, cut
ting of his son without dollar. The
testator had endeavored to entail the
estate in an accommodating trust before
the investing Of the trust to period
beyond the legal limit. Fisher, Jr.,
brought suit to declare the will void as
to the disposition made Of the property.
The legal talent engaged in the suit
embraced the best talent of the State,
and the ease was conducted with re-
markable skill on both sides. Mr.. Fisher
will at once enter upon his inheritance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
BRIEFS.

Next Monday is grounding day, and
we hope the little "varmint" will pre-
dict good weather.
A meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary
Association will be held at the Y. NJ. G..
A. room on Tuesday next, February Sd,
at 4 D. m, for the purpose of electing
officers. All the members are requested
to attend.
Mr.. Morris ZOO, of Roanoke, Va, has
invented a car-coupler, says the Leader,
which promises to do away with the
killing Of men while coupling cars
Practical tests have demonstrated the
yalue of the invention.
Our friend Hon. John w. Grantham,
Of .diddleway, in renting his subscrip-
ton, says: Permit me to congratulate
you on the fine appearance Of the REG
1srER, and also to wish you continued
prosperity and success"
The Congregation of the Reformed
Church of Sbepherdstown surprised
their pastor, Rev. B. F. Bausmann, on
Tuesday evening, and they filled his
larder to overlooking with groceries,
meat, flour, chickens, and everything
almost in the eating line. How we
wish it was the fashion to give editors
surprise parties Of that kind.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Railroad Accident.-The north

Railroad Accident--lne nortn-
bound passenger train on the Shenan-
doah Valley Railroad was about nine
hours late on Monday, caused by an ac-
cident near Buchanan, Va. The train,
about one o'clock in the morning ran
into large rock which had fallen
across the track, and the engine, to-
gether with the baggage and express
cars, were thrown from the track and
badly damaged. The engineer, Wesley
Bailey, was caught by the lever of the
engine and was badly burned and scald-
ed before he was rescued. The mail
agent received severe bruises, and was
compelled TO break open the door of his
Car to get out. No one else was injured,
though some of the passengers were
badly shaken up by the accident.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
EnnnH No Poison.

DR.. Samuel K. Cox, d. D., Practical
Analytical Chemist, Washington, d, C.,
who made thorough and careful analy-
SEES, reports that there is neither NOR
phia, opium, emetics nor poisonS IN the
Red Star Cough Cure that it must prove
a boon to those whose systems shrink
from the use of such compounds, and
especially to mothers, who justly dread
the evil. and, at tines, fatal effects of
these dangerous drugs. He futher states
it is not only free from all opiates,
poisons and cmetics, "a thing which not
one cough preparation in ten can boast
but it is altogether an original and
most happy combination Of the best
remedial agents, and is as harmless as 1t
Is effective.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ENTLER HoTEL-B. F. GRAVES, PROP.
John W. Ripple, Martinsburg, W.
Va; c. Z. Muuday, G. A. Saner, Ha-
gerstown, Nd; J. NJ. Chelf, Geo. Ha-
gerty, Jas. 5. Allison, J. A. Spielman,
Jno. A. Adams, Baltimore, Md; Jos.
Baker, Charlestown, W. va; Charles
Shultz, Frederick, Nd; c. B. Rust,
Va; Jno. W. Gardener, Chambersburg,
Pa; Frank Pry, Sharpsburg, Md.
CENTRAL HoTEL.-MRs. n. d. LEE, PRs.
Philip Grove, Lawson Randall, Sey-
more Fisher, Sharps5urg, Md; John
Emberson, BerI yville, Va; 5. Parsons,
Jno. Z. Essom, j. VI. Johnson, 5. B.
Brisbane, Baltimore, Nd; Jno. +. Per-
kins, Clarksburg, w. Va; j. ii. Horse
fuck, Summersyille, Va. j. K. Bolts
HagerstowD, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Another EIisha.-The mantle

Another Elisha.-The mantle OF
the Democratic party has fallen upon
Mr. Towner Scbley. AS he was passing
along Main street the other day DEM
ocratic banner which had been suspend
ed across the street since last fall broke
from its fastsnings and gently descended
upon Mr.. Schley's shoulders, somewhat
after the fashion OF Elijah's mantle.
We sincerely hope that he may see the
error of his ways after this proviGeutial
occurrence, and come into the Demo-
cratic fold. There is still room, for
"while the lamp holds out to burn" &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
SIP GLERS',

Annual January bargain sale has COM
menced. We are busy disposing Of remnants
OF all kinds OF goods, al prices regardless OF
cost, which our yearly invoice Of stock has
enabled us 10 gather together. You can ind
any amount OF short ends OF dress goods, not
enough In a piece TO make a dress for your
mother but sufficient TO make dresses for the
little ones. We are selling them for less than
cost In order TO dispose Of them early, like
farmers with their wheat, they must go this
month before spring work begins, If the price
is low, they must go anyhow, 80 II you desire
TO secure any OF these bargains, call early be-
Gore the variety of patterns Ii broken up. We
have also reduced all winter goods 10 cost,
such as Blankets, Comforts, Hoods, Shawls,
Leggins, Mitts, Skirts, Wool Hose, Cloakings,
Fur and Astrican Trimmings, dr. You can
find bargains all through the store. Our space
will only allow US TO mention a few Of them.
n. Y. Muslin 10 cents.
Best standard dark Prints cents.
All linen Towels, for % cents.
A special bargain In Is dozen red all wool
Half Hose l21S cents.
Please examine our 50 cent Corset before
purchasing elsewhere. You will find them
the best ever offered for the money.
Respectfully, -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Fire mt NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

night destructive fire broke out in the
store Of MIR. c. c. Clapp, Hagerstown,
dealer in dry goods, &c, which is in
the building owned by the Junior Fire
Company, on North Potomsc street.
The fire, which is supposed 10 have
originated by accident, had gained con-
siderable Roadway before II was discov-
cred, and caused much damage. The
entire stock Of goods was either burned
or flooded with water. The loss will
amount to probably $1,000, and Is In
sured for $4,000. The building was not
80 much damaged, and is insured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Reducing Expen.es.-The wages

of the track-hands, ballast hands and
some of the other laborers on the first
division of the Shenandoah Valley Rail-
road have been reduced from tl.00 per
day to so cents, with reduction Of
working hours from ten TO eight hours.
Quite a number of employees have also
been discharged. and a general reduc-
ton In expenses made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss OF manhood. &C, VIII
send a recipe that will cure you, fREE or
CHARGE. This great remedy was discoy-
cred by a missionary In South America
Send q self-addressed envelope 20 the KEW.
Joe. T. ISlfAF, station ID, New York City.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
NOTICE.
MoLER's Cross ROADS Jan. IA.

MoLER's Cross ROADS, Jan. IA.
The members Of Moler's Cross Roads
Colt Show and Stock Exhibition will
meet at Reinhart's School-House On
Saturday, Feb Z, 1885. The public are
cordially invited to meet with us. Nine
O'Clock a. m, sharp, is the hour.
LEE II. MoLER, President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

When you come TO Hagerstown, don't fail
to go to Beachley's and buy Dry Goods, No
tions, Groceries, QueeDsware, Cedarware,
Spices, Coffees, 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, 1885-01-30

The encouraging statement is made
that during the past month one hundred
thousand men have resumed work in
various parts of the country
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
.CLoTHrNGi CLoTHINGi

One Of the best assorted and largest stocks
Of Cassimeres and Suitings can be seen Al
BeachIey's In Hagerstovn. His prices are
low and his tailor Is second TO none In the
city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30

2Nsf PlASS ~
AL the above goods are good standard
makes-they are not trash, gotten up for the
occasion, but goods we have always kept in
stock. We will also close out all our Winter
Dress Goods Blankets, skirts, etc. at greatly
reduced prices. All We ask is for you TO call
and examine our stock, and II we cannot save
you money, we won't ask you to buy. Re-
member we have one price for all, and no
trouble TO show goods. Respectfully.
EMMkRT & FIERY,
MartiusDurg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
READ THIS.

II you want Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mating.
Looking Glasses, Lace Curtains, &C., go 10
BeachIey's and see the best stock In Hagers-
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
A..w.-.a-We have now AM effi-

Auswered.-We have now an efh-
Gent system, comfortable school houses
In each neighborhsod with an adequate
supply of teachers Of home-talent, edu-
Gated in our Normal Schools Gopsrner
Jackson's Message.
The Governor gets his Information
from State Superintendent Butchers
report. II Mr.. Butcher had another
term to serve, and another report to
make. it would be we'll for him to slip
down 10 jefferson, and find out how
many Of her public school teachers are
Of the Observation-Disclosures
Normal Schools" kind.-Charlenoson
Democrat.
In reply to the insinuation Of the
Democrat, we have been furnished with
the names Of twenty-one graduates OF
Shepherd College, eleven gentlemen
and ten ladies, who taught public
schools in this county last year, or are
now teaching, and one gentleman who
took two-year course but did not grad
uate. These are all "native and to the
manor born" and, judging from re-
ports, they all did flrst-class work and
discharged their duties faithfully and
we'll. There are, we believe, thirty
eight to forty white teachers In the
county, and taking off the twenty-five
Normals there remain sixteen or eight
cen. OF this number, all but six or
eight are natives of the county, and
for the most part educated at home. 1t
is true, therefore, as State superintend-
ent Butcher says in his report, the most
Of our teachers "are home talent and ed
ucated in our Normal Schools"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Stockholders Meeting.-The al

Steckh olders Meeting.-Thea an
nual meeting of the stockholders OF the
West Virginia Central and Pittsburg
Railroad Company was held in Balti-
more Tuesday. Nearly the whole Of
the capital stock was represented at the
meeting. Mr.. Blaine presided, and
Capt. E. w. s. Moore acted as secre-
tary. A number of the prominent
stockholders were present, including
Hon. H. G.. Davis, Hon. 5. b. Elkins,
Hon. VIM. Window, Hon. VIM. Pink
ney whyte (counseD, Major Alex.
Shaw, Mr.. VIM. Keyser, Mr.. John A.
Hambleton, Mr.. Jno. X. Shaw, Mr.. W..
S. Roberts, and Mr.. c. NJ. Hoult, treas
urer. The Hon. H. G. Davis was unan-
imously reelected president of the COM
pany for three ensuing years, and Hon.
s. B. Elkins vice-president. the fol-
lowing gentlemen were unanimously
reelected directors: Jas. G.. Blaine,
Alex. Shaw, II. G. Davis, 5. B. Elkins,
VIM. Keyser, J. n. Camden, A. z. Cor
man, VIM. Fl. Barnum, j. A. Handle
| ton and Thos. B. Davis.
The president and the directors SUD
mitted their third annual report. The
company mined and shipped the year
lust passed 375, 900 tons Of coal. From
the receipts on coal and transportation
all fixed charges were paid, including
see, 900 annual interest on the mortgage
bonds, and hanC some sum remained,
which was used In extending the road
and purchasing rolling stock. The
road is now completed to Davis, the
junction Of the Beaver and Blackwater
rivers, in Tucker county, w. Va, dis
lance of 571a miles from Piedmont.
| With the branch road from Shaw to
Elk Garden the company has 60 miles
of road exclusive of sidings. Daily
trains are now run TO Thomas, 81 miles
from Piedmont, and will run regularly
to Davis, the terminus of the road, about
1SSS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
BEACHLEY. THE LIVE MERCHANT
NEVER DISAPPOINTED.

Of Hagerstown, buys goods In large lots for
the cash. consequently he cannot be under
sold. Go and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
Daylight 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 tit both form and pocket.
We don't want the earth, but we aspire TO
see how large a business we can build up in
Martinsburg. Mothers, come and see our nice
suits for children, from 10 II years OF age.
Our complete line Of Gents furnishing
goods, Hats, Caps, &c. is unexcelled. Day
LIGHT CLOTHING House, Martinsburg, w.
Va.
D. MYERS, Proprietor.
p. S.-Cheap John would be pleased 10 have
his old friends call and see him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
MarIinsburg business Locals.
Bright Prospect. for the Year 1883.

The year just closed has been marked with
depression in almost every branch OF industry
all over our country, but we are happy 10 say
that our trade, the last year exceeded that OF
the former. for which We are very thankful.
We have determined 10 start the new year
with some cheap goods. Below you will find
our price list, which we hope you will read
carefully. and take with you when you 90
shopping:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-01-30
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, 1885-01-30

Prices Lower than they have ever
been known i'm the history of
the Carpet Trade.

Notice the comparison Of last falls prices
with our prices Tor the spring season.
Ingram Carpets former price 85c, now 25c.
Sharp County record., 1885-04-30
A Theater Party.

About a week ago an engagement
was entered into by two young men,
well known in society, to pool their is
sues and give theater party. 1t was
agreed that one should get the seats
and provide for taking the party to and
from the theater, and the other was to
give the supper at the Bellevue. A
coin was tossed up, and the winner of
the choice selected the theater tickets
as his share of the cost. Thirty young
people were invited, and one of the
seasons brides secured to matronize
the affair. The party met at her resi-
dence, and, to their amazement, were
taken to the Arch Street Opera House,
where a scratch company is singing
popular light operas, the price of ad-
mission being a dime, reserved orchestra
chairs ten cents extra. The man who
had ordered the supper was furious at
first, but the rest of the party took the
joke in the proper way, and he soon
joined in the laugh. The performance
was voted most amusing. The thirty
two seats cost S6.40; car fare, 1915;
total, $12.16. The supper end of the
bill amounted to about S75.-Philadel-
IMa NeaOs.
Sharp County record., 1885-04-30

which is very excellent, as it must nee
eSsarily be to remain sound in the midst
of general corruption. So | cut out all
these sound pieces with the greatest
care and used them to make the de-
licious compete which has gained such
a brilliant triumph for me-
"And what do you do with the de-
cayed pieceS?'
81 throw them all out at once as re-
fuse.
"We,I! at last | see my way clear
and | am going to try if am as good
a hand ut my work as you at COM
pote."
The following day King Perico ap-
peared with his nose Swelled like a
tomato, and going among his sub ects
separated the few sound ones from the
many corrupt ones and made with the
sound most excellent compete of
Ministers, Generals, Secretaries and
Judges, etc., and threw out the others
as refuse.
| beg all the leading papers to reprint
this story at every Ministerial criSis, and
above all | would request our mighty
rulers to take the greatest care in max
ing the compete and be sure and not
put the rotten bits in the compoe nor
throw out as refuse the sound pieces
Translated from the Spanish for the
Boston Journal.
Sharp County record., 1885-04-30
THE DEADLY SLOP-DRAiN.
A Mysterious Dispensatlon of Providence
Satisfactorily Located.

From country house notable for
general neatness hired girl was taken
i'll of typhoid. Then hired man left
and had run of "slow fever; after
ward little girl "came down. with
the same disease. Soon the mother
was dangerously sick, and finally "ag-
gravated erysipelas broke out in the
face of the kitchen servant" Here was
series of zymotic attacks. Why? A
Maine Farmer correspondent answers,
with statement that eliminates the
mystery of the dispensation:
"The only thing in this household
which seemed to be at fault was the dis
posal of the kitchen slops. They were
carried from the sink outside the house
through leaden pipe, and this dis
charged into the end of bored aque-
duct log, buried in the earth and ex-
tending about rod from the house.
This short log-drain would soon be OBJ
structed, and then the end next the
house would discharge its dangerous
contents into the loose stones which
were filled in on that side of the kitch-
en-, and thence under the house and
into the cellar; and the same leaden
pipe which carried the water downward
brought the slckening gases upward"
One "better way safe, if not so
convenient" is by use of slop-pails
kept clean and the contents distributed
over the surface soil at various po nts
some distance from the house. An en-
largement of this simple and satisfactO-
ry system is favorably mentioned by
the loaw Board of Health:
"a neighbor has kerosene barrel
hung on pair of old buggy wheels, so
that it can easily be inverted; he lets it
stand near the kitchen, where all kitch-
en- and chamber slops can be thrown in
it, and when half full he easily wheels
it on his garden and empties it. N
y Tribune.