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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11
THE SPHINX.

Description Of One Of the Most Wonder
full Statues In the World.
The sphinx is not often thought Of in
connection with statuary. but it is ono
Of the most wonderful statues in the
world. whether considered with regard
to its size, the workmanship displayed.
or the skill required in moving so inn
mense . mass of stone. 1t is believed
to be contemporary with the Pyramids.
but for ages the purpose Of its erection
has been lost The shifting sands Of
the desert have buried it almost to the
chin. but several attempts at great
labor and expense have been made 70
uncover enough Of it to make accurate
measurements None of these have
been entirely successful, since the
desert winds blow back the sand al
most as fast As il is taken out; bus
enough has been done to approximate
the dimensions of this enormous
statue. The head is twenty-eight feet
and six inches from the top to the chin.
while from the top of the head to the
pedestal on which the body rests u
ninety feet The body is thar OF .
crouching lion. and is one hundred and
forty-six feet long. while the paws pro-
ject in front of the head nearly hfty
feet. The breadth of the shoulders u
thirty-six feet, and. so far as has yet been
disccrned, tho entire statue IS OF ono
block. An enterprising investigator
bored an experimental hole in one Oh
the shoulders to q depth of twenty
seven feet, but found sole, stone with
out q seam. How the moss was ever
carved. OF. being carved. how it Was
moved and placed in position wiz
never be known.-& Louis Glooe-
Democrat
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Tho bridge over the SUR at Water
ford, Ireland. was built oy Lemuel Coz.
. native of Boston, Mass. who buns
several other notable bridges in that %
.. calitY. Il Is at American oak
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1885-09-11

Are you papa's snyP" s.Yes,
cir. " '.Are you mammals boye' "Yes,
sir. /" but how can ron be papa boy
and mammals ct the same time.s'
tAfter . pause)-'Can't q nice car.
rage have two horses?r Chicago Sss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
No-mal school Matters,-The

Board of Regents Of the State Normal
Schools met at Hinton, w. Va, on
Friday last. According TO the report
of the Wheeling Register, Mr.. L. D.
Woofter, of Parkersburg, is to be prin'
cipal of Shepherd College, and Mr..
Asa B. Bush assistant. Mr.. Woofter is
a young man of fine qualifications for
the position. He is a graduate Of the
Nashville Normal. University and has
had extensive experience in teaching.
Mr.. Bush is graduate of the University
and has been tutor in the Preparatory
Department. Both are scholarly ana
splendid young men.
State Superintendent Morgan, presi-
dent of the Board, was authorized to ar
range an academic course Of study for
the State Normal Schools and branches
equivalent to the preparatory course In
the State University, to 60 into effect at
the beginning of the schoolyear. Also
to extend and enlarge the present Nor
NAL School course OF study, but addi-
tional branches in Normal course shall
not affect the present Senior classes so
as to delay their graduation this year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Reception.-A very pleasant affair

Reception.-A very pleasant affair
indeed was the reception given at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. D. II. Hout
in Shepherdstown on Tuesday evening
in honor of the return of their son Mr..
III. Lee Hout and his bride. There was
quite number Of ladies and gentlemen
Of this place present az well us far
representation of visitors from dis
tance. 1t was one the happiest crowds
imaginable and every one enjoyed the
occasion immensely. The refreshments
that were served were of the most de-
licious and seasonable character, the ta-
bles being decorated in style rarely
seen outside of the city. 1t seemed
great pity 70 attack such a lovely array,
but il had to be done, and the good
things were demolished 10 pretty fair
extent. The display of presents receiv-
ed by the bride and groom was fine
one. There was a large number, among
which were some very valuable and
beautiful ones. Every one was sorry
when the hour Of departure arrived, but
it became necessary finally to leave. All
expressed their pleasure ut the entertain
ment so handsomely furnished by the
kind host and hostess, and wished the
young bride and groom many Yeas of
happiness and prosperity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Marfinsburg Business Locals.

Ne Whining.-"Trade has been quiet this
season" This is the mournful cry heard on
every hand. We are glad to say that we are
not candidates for public sympathy. On the
contrary, we congratulate ourselves that de-
spite general depression in business our sales
have been entirely satisfactory. Here are the
reasons:
I've buy our goods for cash. "For cash"
means lowest price and n liberal discount,
2-We make moderate and reasonable
profit on what we sell except on some lines
where the profit is so modest that IL is out Of
our sight.
3-We aim TO tell the simple truth about our
goods. Overpraise may make one sale, but
how about the next9 We want TO keep our
customers.
I'VE watch the market closely and keep
on hand the freshest and newest styles.
5-We have one price for all. Your little
child can buy as cheaply as you can.
Eve do not expect you TO buy every time
you look. We want you TO examine what we
have. We are always glad to see you.
These are our cardinal principles. They will
tell in the long run. They have been very
advantageous to our business. Do you like
them? II you do come and look at our line
OF dress goods, carpets, DC.
EMMERT'& FIERY,
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
PUBLIC NOTICE.

The Farmers Stock and Agricultu-
raj Society of Meler's Gross Roads"
after holding very successful and ben
efcial exhibition last year, have been
convinced by all that, Notwithstanding
the great success met with last year,
that this coming September their efforts
will be rewarded far greater. Accord
ing to the opinion of all those with us
last year, we have decidedly the most
eligible grounds; most beautifully To-
Gated grove, about miles from Shep-
herdstown and 6 miles from Harper's
Ferry, and roads leading from Shep-
herdstown to Harper's Ferry and Duff
fields depot to Potomac river GROSS in
the grove; all therefore making it one
of the most quiet, pleasurabls, and &C
cessible locations that could be selected
in the county.
The directors have staked off ground
for speakers stand and also for build
ing over 100 feet long, to be erected LIST
of August. The building is for purpose
of securing from the wea Their such ex-
hibits as are perishable. Therefore we
would cordially invite all from Jeffer-
son and adjoining counties-that have
anything whatever they wish to ex-
hibit, no matter how large or how small,
to join with US, either by giving US their
names or letting US know what they
wish to exhibit and go to work to pre-
pare such for coming September. We
would also state to the ladies that We do
not exclude them-aDything they wish
to exhibit we would be pleased for them
to do so. We have no charges to make
for any exhibits, and will SO far as we
possibly can see that all such things are
well cared for and returned to owner
after exhibition in same condition as re-
ceived. We offer premium Of S. for
the best sucking colt, Of any stock
whatever, exhibited on tie grounds the
day of exhibition.
Our exhibitions were gotten up SIM
ply to benefit, and at the same time af-
ford pleasurable meeting for all-not
for purpose Of making money-5ut for
ali to come and bring with them some-
thing to exhibt-so that one looking at
and conversing about each others pro-
duction may be stimulated to higher
plane in their notwithstanding that by
little more pains, industry and care
their efforts would be made moro profit
able. Therefore we invite all to come
and exhibit, and we promise them all
the comfort possible for their pleasure,
and exhibits, &C., for their benefit.
The public to a certain extent have
beer misled by an article published a
few weeks ago, to which we would state
that while our society is only in its in
fancy, the society the article was in
tended to benefit is simply in an en-
bryonic state-only few weeks old.
Therefore the success, inquiries, and
letters spoken Of in article were made
to the old original society-"The Far
mers' Stock and Agricultural Society of
Moler's Cross Roads," and they intend
to deal justly with them all.
LEE II. MoLER, Pres.
DIR. s. Il. KNOTT, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Interesting TriaI.-Mrs. Mary

Interesting Trial.-Mrs. MARY
Hill, whose maiden name was Kennedy,
is a lady of color who lives in the west
end. Last Sunday morning Mrs. Hill
became involved in quarrel with her
neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs. Presley Hope
we'll, also colored, the bone of conten-
ton being cup Of borrowed flour. The
lady used language shocking in the
highest degree, and was arraigned be-
fore Mayor little on Monday. Mr..
Hopewell gave evidence to the effect
that Mrs. Hill called himself and wife
names of the most unwarranted charac-
ter, and "carried on" so that his tram
guilty of mind was utterly destroyed
and he therefore did not 60 to church,
as he was not in proper frame Of spirit
to be benefited by the services. The
accused lady at this point sarcastically
observed that it would not have done
him any coed if he had gone. Mrs.
Hopewell testified to the same effect as
her husband. The prosecuting testi-
mony being all ip, Mrs. Hill remarked
that if "dem folks is done lynn I'll tell
my tale" She did so, but it was evil
dent from the language she useG in
court that she was not very choice in
the use of her words. She was found
guilty, the damages being assessed at
$500 and costs, amounting in all to
$40. At this announcement her brass
mess forsook her, and she melted into
tears. AS she was unable to pay her
fine she was taken blubbering to jail.
subsequently her friends raised the
money and she was relea sed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10

Care Of Watches.-Ago good watch
should be oiled once year and cleaned
once in three years. fla jeweler tells
you that there is some very serious
trouble or break in your watch which
will cost several dollars to get repaired.
ask him to take the watch down" and
let you ses the trouble 1t is better to
wind ones watch In the morning than
in the evening"; especially in winter,
since if you wind it at night and expose
the watch to the cold, the tightly wound
main spring may break it. Frequently
empty ont the dust that accumulates so
quickly in your watch pocket. 1t will
not injure the watch or clock to turn
the hands backward. Never attempt to
fix watch or clock, unless you under
stand its delicate mechanism, and have
proper tools for the work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

ENrLKR HoTEL-JoHN II. DUKE, PROP
Rev. Dallas Tucker, n. 5. White
Olin Beall, Charlestown, w. Va; 4
I. Beatty, NJ. n. Routzahn, George
Hoodey, VIM. S. Gaver, Ohio J. Gaver
Nd; r. n. Martin, II. T. Waterbury
NJ. B. Frisbee, n. Y; l.. n. Karn,
n. j.; j. n. Thatcher, Jno. Conard
Martins5urg, W. Va; w. Zillow, Fl
j. Sechrist, Hagerstown, Nd; l.. Dow
Hess, Baltimore, Md.
CENTRAL HoTEL.-MRs. n. D. LEE, Pro.
20. Cake, Hagerstown, Nd; Jno.
D. Dram, n. Y; w. j. Johnson, G.. NJ.
Shirley, E. F. Anderson. 5. B. Bispham
Baltimore, No; Col. r. P. Chew, J.
w. Bane, Charlestown, W. Va; G.. S.
Shaffer, Philadelphia, Pa; c. S. Hun
ter, Berkeley Springs, w. Va; Noble
Il. Fisher, Jno. Ii. Sharff, j. II. Burk,
Martinsburg, w. Va; Rev. 2. T. Will
son, Harper's Ferry, w. Va. Ii. w.
Blunt, Washington, d. c.; G. n. Petty,
Front ROYAL, Va,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Relief from a Troublesome

hcllcI ITOIh a AEouuAOso
Thorn.-Mr. Michael Keefer isa we'll
known and highly respected resident
of Indian Spring district, this county,
and is aged about SO years. More than
sixty years ago, while running after
some COWS that had wandered of into
the mountain, he had the misfortune to
tread upon the branch of white thorn
brush, one Of the spears of which pierced
the hollow of his foot and broke OIL In
the flesh. He failed in the effort to re-
move the thorn and in due time the
flesh healed, but the puncture was ever
afterward marked by hard substance
resembling corn. This substance
grew similarly to corn, and was at
tennsd by a sharp pain in the foot. 10
relieve this Mr.. Keefer was assisted by
couple grand-sons, who would pare
the growth. This procedure has been EN-
ployed for years. A few days ago, how
ever, the happy sequel followed, in the
removal Of lump from the foot by one
of the grand-sons, while pairing the GU
taneous growth. Encased within this
lump, which was formed of a hard SUBJ
stance, was found the troublesome
thorn that accompanied him for upward
of three-score years-as natural in APP
pearance as when plucked from its ma
tive bramble. The thorn has since been
viewed curiously by his many acquaint-
ances in the neighborhood, and who
are familiar with the lifetime, nearly, OF
pain which tgave Mr.. Keefer.-Hagers-
tnirn Globe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10

Fast Time.-The Luray excursion
train Wednesday made the run home
over the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
from Washington Junction to Camden
Station, S21a miles, in s71a minutes.
The run of 1879 miles from the junction
to Washington was made in 40 minutes,
the fastest yet on the record, and from
Washington to Baltimore, 40 miles, in
4215 minutes, including a stop at the
Relay Station. The train arrived here
al 90 p. m, an hour and five minutes
ahead of sch edule time. Mr.. c. X. Lord,
general passenger agent, was on the
train, and the quick running was under
his direction, to prove the capabilities
of the big locomotives which are now
in the passenger service. The e8cur-
sionists were not aware of the running
record their train had made until they
were safely landed in Camden Station.
baltimore Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10

In the statement of settlement by
school board with the sheriff, published
in the REGISTER last week, will be found
one item called "error in report of
clerks of s32 S."
The clerk and assessor were both writ
ten TO in reference to the discrepancy.
The replies of these officers are embod-
led in the statement below.
The amount of taxable property re-
ported to the school board, on which
they had to base their annual levy, was
l,542 ,6Sl, and according to TIE asses
sor's books it is 81, 545, 6Sl. The revenue
arising from this according to the levy
made by the Board of Education at 26
cents on the one hundred dollars, ought
to be on the first amount s4,0l0.97, and
on the second amount s4,0l773. But
the amount charged to the sheriff is
s3,97S.29, difference Of $32.GS on the
first amount and 1904 on the second
amount, which is lost to the district as
the board had TO take the amount
charged against the sheriff.
The County Clerk says "the discrsp-
ancy can be accounted for in part by
the fact that some Jefferson county
bonds are held in this district that are
not subject to local taxation" Grant
ing this and giving him credit for his
reported error Of six cents, we have
1904 less s32.6s, giving 1916 for the
amount of revenue on the non-taxable
bonds which reduces the error to the
amount published in the statement last
week of $50. IS, nearly.
The assessor says he made an error Of
1872 sc in footing up one column of his
book. These are tie discrepancies ac-
counted for, but who is responsible for
these errors and the loss to the taX-pay-
ers OF this district We grant that these
men are not infallible accountants, but
such mistakes are becoming of too fire.
quent occurrence 10 be overlooked. 1t
has occurred several years In succession,
for greater or less amounts, in this dis
trict, and yet each year the County
Court has certified "that these books
hare been examined and found correct"
If there is any property not taxable
the clerk should deduct this before re-
porting the amount of taxable property
10 the Board of Education, on which
they are 10 base their annual levy. If
the teachers fund had been very close
this year, the 1929 would have to be
paid out of the pockets of the individual
members of the board.
We ask the Commonwealth Attorney
to call the attention of the County Court
to these errors to see if some remedy
can not be provided.
JOSEPH MCMURRAN,
Late Pres. Board Of Education.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
An Important POint.-A pc

An Important POint.-A point
of much interest to the lawyers OF TINS
State was settled by the Court of APP
peals last week, as follows:
eff errors or supposed errors are COM
mitted by a court in its ruling during
the trial of a case by jury, the Appel
liant Court can not review these rulings,
first, unless they are objected to when
made, and the point saved, and bill OF
exceptions taken, showing these rul-
ings, during the term of the Court; and
secondly, unless a new trial was asked
of the Court below and refused, and
such refusal objected to in the Court be-
low, and this appears of record. And
if either of these essentials is omitted,
the Appellant Court can not review
these rulings. 1t can not review them
unless bills of exception were taken to
them as above stated and new trial
was asked and refused, though bill of
exceptions was regularly taken to such
refusal and in this bill of exceptions
these rulings of the court during the
trial are fully stated, and it appears they
were erroneous, and that these errone-
Gus rulings caused the jury to find the
verdict they did find. Nor can the APP
pellant Court review such rulings by
the Judge during the trial in any case,
though they were excepted to when
made aud regular bills of exceptions
then taken, If no new trial was asked in
the court below and refused, and such
refusal objected to, and this be noted on
the record"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
The 4th Mt Interchangeable

4th OF July was celebrated in an appro-
pirate manner at Martinsburg last Sat-
urday. In the afternoon there was a
very creditable procession, imposed of
the Zouave Company, the Camden
Light Artillery, the fire department, the
various societies and bands of music.
The procession moved to the lovely
lawn at Judge Faulkner's residence,
"Boydville," where the Declaration Of
Independence was read by Rev. A. 5.
Hank and an address made by Black
burn Hughes, Esq. After the exercises
at the lawn, there was parade through
the various streets of the town. At
night there was handsome display of
fireworks. a large crowd Of persons
were In town to enjoy the celebration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Remarkable Anniversaries.

Our venerable County Clerk, Mr.. Thos.
A. Moore, spent last Monday, June
goth, in Berryville in company with his
sons Major Samuel j. G. Moore, Mr..
Cleon Moore and Rev. j. Harry Moore.
This day is coincidence OF anniversa-
ries rarely occurring, being the ami
ycr.ery of lIr. Moore's marriage to both
his II st and second wife, as we'll as the
brit day of both his oldest and young
est child, Mr.. Samuel j. C. being fifty
and Rev. j. Harry thirty-six years of
age. The old gentleman was 81 years
of age in January last, but puts III six
good days, in his Office every week. We
are glad to tell our readers that Major
Samuel Moore who has been very I'M
we'll is much improved in health
Clarke Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Canned Out.-Col. ". 4. y

Camped Out.-Col. W. a. Morgan
has established his yearly camp on
Knots Island, below Shepherdstown,
and is now enjoying bass fishing and
other pleasures incident to camp life.
Besides his own family there are num-
Der Of visitors from Shephcrdstown and
other places, going to make up jolly
party. Mr.. Will Reinhart seems to be
the right-hand man, and succeeds in
making the visitors havo a thoroughly
good time. The campers" expect to
catch something like a million fish, but
unless the editor goes down again they
will probably be disappointed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
An Enterprfsing, Reliable House.

Druggists can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best of ev-
erything, but to secure the agency for
such articles as have well-known merit,
and are popular with the people, there
by sustaining the reputation of being
always enterprising, and ever reliable.
Having secured the agency for the cele-
brated DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, viii sell it on a positive
guarantee. 1t will surely cure any and
every affection of throat, lungs, and
chest, and to show our confidence, We
invite you to call and get trial bottle
free. For sale by j. q. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10

During the performance of circus a
Lspeer, Mich, on Monday last, large
elephant became Infatuated and turned
upon the eight thousand persons assem-
bled under the canvas. He tore up the
seats, smashed the furniture and made
havoc generally. Women tainted, chill
dren screamed, boys climbed trees, and
a general stampede followed. The en-
ragged elephant, after clearing out the
canvas, made a break for the woods
near by and mired himself in an ada
cent swamp. After much difficulty he
was extricated, but five bullets were
shot ir to his hide to tame him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10
Libel suit.-In the Circuit Court

Libel Suft.-ln the Circuit Court on
Monday. i. B. Lucas and Caldwell
and Caldwell, attorneys for Everett n.
Bedingcr, filed suit for libel against
Archibald w. Campbell, John Frew
and Charles Il. Hart, partners doing
business under the firm name and style
of Frcw, Campbell & Hart, publishers
of the Intellgeneer. No declaration has
been filed, but the clerk of the court is
instructed to issue summons, rcturnablc
to July Rules, 1885. The suit grows
out of a reproduction in the columns of
the Intelligence of an article clipped
from the Richie Gazette, in which Mr..
Bedinger was pretty severely criticised
and which led to damage suit for like
sum of $40, 600 against Senator 2. w.
Morris, editor of the Gazette. The edi
tor of the hteHigencer attached some
criticisms to the article in question, and
it is supposed this led to the suit
Whseling Register.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-07-10

PersOnaI.-Mr.C Charles Armstrong
of Baltimore, son of Rev. j. K. Arm
strong, visited Ills parents this week.
Misses Emma and Fannie Armstrong
have returned from Pulaski, Tennessee,
to their home here.
Mrs. Albert Slinkman and her chill
dren, of Baltimore, are here visiting
Mrs. SIS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John D..
Staley. Mr.. Slinkman also spent Sun
day here.
The Rev. Henry Mathews and wife
arrived in town on Thursday last. Mrs.
Mathews will spend some time with her
sister, Mrs. Doctor Quigley.
Mr.. William Stonebraker visited his
parents here the first of the week. He
is now with Gilbert Bros, wholesale
druggists. Baltimore.
Rev. Mr.. Bridges, of Leesburg, Va,
spent several days with his friend, Rev.
Charles Ghiselin, in Shepherds town,
this week.
Mrs. Jas. S. Phillips, nee Chapline,
of Brooklyn, will spend the summer
visiting friends and relatives in this vi
cinity.
Rev. l.. r. Mason and wife and Mrs.
II. W. Potts are at Rawley Springs,
where the ladies will spend some time.
Rev. Frank Aglionby, Of England,
preached in the Episcopal church of
Shephcrdstown last Sunday morning.
Miss Annie L. Dinges, of Mt, Craw-
ford, Va, has been visiting Miss Emma
Reynolds, near Shepherdstown.
Miss Fannie Osborn, of Belair, Nd.
is here visiting her sister, Mrs. w. Z.
Licklider.