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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
A Sharper in Berke Iey County.

John Baryess, who has for some time
mast been dealing in stock in this market
has recently victimized some OF our
farmers. He bought quite large guam
tltv of stock and left large balances due
TO several farmers, which he promised
to pay as soon as he returned from Bal
timore. where he took them to sell. On
on last Sunday night he returned frem
the city, but left Immediately for parts
unknown. He is now wanted by good
many persons, but as yet his where
abouts has hot been discovered.-Iar-
tinsburg statesman.
On the above subject the Hagerstown
Globe of Monday last says: John E.
Bartgis, formerly of Middletown, Fred
erick county, but recently Of Martins
burg, w. Va, was arrested on Saturday
night by officer Beck, in this city, on
telegram from Martinsburg, charging
him with obtaining stock in that place
under false pretenscs. lie was taken
before Judge Syester on writ OF ma
beas corpus, who remanded him to jail
to await the action OF the West Virginia
authorities. 1t was shown ut the hear
ing that the prisoner procured live stock
from the farmers in that vicinity to the
value of about 81 900, which, of course,
it is alleged he did not pay for.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
Methodist SIatistics.-The VI


odist wear book for 1885 is yoluminous
work full of Methodist facts and figures.
Among the statistics are the following ::
Annual conferences, 1903; mission dis
tricts. l6; bishops, IA; presiding elders,
4SS; itinerant preachers, l2,Sll; local
preachers, l2,2ll; (total, 25,O22); lay
members al full connection, 1904 Alp !;
members on probation, lS2, 927; total,
l,7S7 ,339); total in lay membership and
ministry, 800, 100; children baptised
last year, 60, 995; adults baptised, e.
s79; total, l2s, 974). Number of church
es (houses OF Worship, 1905; parson-
ages, 6,S46; value of churches, $72, 9S7 =,
936; value of parsonages, $40, 27,274 !;
number of Sunday schools, q, 40, with
232,970 officers and teachers, ard
l,7S7, 1856 scholars. There were so, 1888
conversions reported in the Sunday
schools during the last year. The total
collections of the churches and schools
for general mission work was 1866, l57...
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
West Virginia Educational

Jonrnnl.-The January number of
this paper has been received. 1t has
changed its form, being an eight-page
folio. its editors and its place of publ
cation. 1t is now published At Morgan
town, and is edited by B. S. Morgan,
the new State Superintendent, aided by
the Principals of the Normal Schools,
Prof. Wiley, of the University, and
Mr.. Birch, superintendent Of the Wheel
ing schools. The present number is II
great improvement on the last years
journal, and contains much information
for teachers. Prof. ID. d. Pendleton
has an article on "What the Normal
ought to be and are"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06

ner hour on Wednesday Il shocking and
fatal accident befell one of the employ
ees of the Antietam Paper Mills, two
miles from Hagerstown, the victim be-
ing levi Slower, aged about 80 years.
For The purpose of sharpening an adze
with which he had been doing some
work, he went into the basement of the
mill, where there was grindstone
operated by the mill sbafting. By some
means long-tailed GOAT which he wore
became entangled in the gearing, into
which he was drawn and whirled
around with rapidity, each revolution
causing his head to come in contact
with the floor, crushing in his skull
and beating his brains out, causing
death i'm few moments after he Was
extricated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06

Thomas Daily, an OLD citizen of At
lantic City, who had been i'll lately,
went to Philadelphia last week to at
tend the funeral OF a sister-in-law. He
was feeling quite unwell at the church,
but decided to accompany the funeral
to the cemetery. AS the coffin was be-
Ing lowered into the ground he fell over
another grave, and expired almost in
stantly His wife stood beside him at
the time. His death caused sensation
among the mourners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
NOTICE.
MoLrR,s Cross RoAps Jan. IA.

MoLER's Cross ROADS Jan. IA.
The members OF MOler's Cross Roads
Colt Show and Stock Exhibition will
meet at Remnants SchOol-HouSe Oil
Saturday, Feb :, 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, 1885-02-06
BRIEFS.

tractlve sale Diiis anu at reasonable
prices.
The Independent Junior Band, Of Ha-
gerstown, MI, will participate i'll the
Inauguration ceremonies at Washing
ton, on March 4th.
just enough rain fell on Wednesday
evening to make the sidewalks as slip
perry as glass. 1t made one wish that
he were rough-shod.
Christian Gelzendanner, Samuel
Baker and Samuel Schlosser, three we'll
known citizens of Washington county,
Nd, died last Tuesday.
The February moon fulls on the 2sth,
at eleven O'Clock in the evening, 50 that
we come within an hour Of having no
full moon in February.
People who dislike to have their win
dows frosted in cold weather can pre-
vent it by rubbing the glass inside aud
outside with glycerine.
Good butter is the prime necessity Of
every well-set table; and it should be
the endeavor of every farmers family
to excel in the quality as well as tn e
quantity OF their butter.
1t is generally conceded by those who
have given the subject any considera-
ton, that with the opening Of spring
we may look out for the appearance of
the seventeen year locust.
Miss Jennie Smith, the railroad evan
gelist, assisted by other workers, has
been holding a series OF meetings in
Martinsburg during the past few weeks.
A number of persons have been con-
verted.
We hav been asked To say that our
Kearneysville correspondent last week
was incorrect in some of his statements.
We are informed that DR.. Logic at
tends to all calls made upon him, and
that DR.. Border is also practicing :here.
Great interest still having been man
ifested in the union services held by
the pastors and the Young Mems
Christian Association, the meetings
have been continued this week with
evident good results. The services have
been exceedingly well attended every
night.
1t is beginning To look as if our fast
mail from Baltimore is in danger. 1t is
feared that Congress will not make an
appropriation to continue the train, in
which event it will be stopped. We hope
our Representatives will unite with the
Maryland delegation to make an effort
to get the appropriation.
An exchange tells of great reader
of newspapers, who, caught in heavy
storm while hunting, sought shelter in
hollow log. The rain swelled the
wood so as to make the opening too
narrow for him to get out. All efforts
to squeeze through were unsuccessful,
until he remembered that he had al
ways read borrowed newspapers-never
buying any. AT this he felt so small
that he slipped out with ease.
Coz. Il. b. Kennedy, president OF the
Cumberland Valley Railroad, was, at Il
meeting Of the stockholders OF the Mar
tinsburg and Potomac Railroad, held a
few days ago, reelected president OF
that road, which is u part of the Cum
berland Valley system. At the same
time the following directors were
chosen for the ensuing year: Il. b.
Kennedy, E. NJ. Biddle, Judge Fred
erick Watts, Chauncey Ives, Jno. Stew
art, of Pennsylvania, and Messrs. (. B.
Faulkner, A. j. Thomas, w. Il. Stew
art and j. A. Nadenbousch, of West
Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
SIP ANGLERS'
HAGERsTOwN, MD.

Annual January bargain sale has COM
menced. We are busy disposing Of remnants
OF all kinds OF goods, at prices regardless Of
cost, which our yearly invoice Of stock has
enabled us to gather together. You can find
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, II the price
is low they must go anyhow, so II you desire
10 secure any OF these bargains, call early be-
fore the variety of patterns Is broken up. We
have also reduced all winter goods To cost
such as Blankets, Comforts, Hoods, shawls
Leggins, Mitts, Skirts, Wool Hose, Cloakings
Fur and Astrican Trimmings, &c. You can
md bargains all through the store. Our space
will only allow us TO mention few OF them.
n. Y. Muslin 10 cents.
Best standard dark Prints cents.
All linen Towels, for % cents.
A special bargain Ia % dozen red all wool
Hal! Hose l2i5 cents.
Please examine our 50 cent Corset before
purchasing elsewhere. You will ind them
the best ever offered for the money.
Respectfully, -
C II. & X L. SPANGLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
Prussian by the name

Accidental Prussian by the name
of John Mump was struck by Balti.
more and Ohio Railroad engine near
Kearueysville and seriously injured
Thursday morning last. He was taken
to Martinsburg and cared for surgically
by Drs. Myers and Snodgrass, who
found it necessary 10 amputate the left
leg, near the middle. The other limb
was badly fractured and about the head
he had several cuts and bruises. He
was on his way to Detroit where he has
brother residing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions Of youth, nervous weak
ness. early decay. loss OF manhood, &C., will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discov
cred by a missionary In South America
Send q self-addressed envelope 70 the REv.
Jos T. IrhAs, Station ID. New York City.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06

Mrs. Lena Wright, n buxom young
widow, created a sensation in Cleve-
land, Ohio, on Monday, by cowhiding
a young man on the street while he was
kneeling at her feet and begging her to
spare him. She explained TO the crowd
that she had invited her friends to her
marriage to the young man, but he
had failed to make his appearance, hav-
ing been smitten by another woman.
The fellow skunk away, and the crowd
said the woman was right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
Daylight Clothing House

Our special low prices on overcoats, and
heavy weight suits is what is doing the bust
ness. We have got the goods, we have got
the prices, and we have got the trade.
our goods mt both form and pocket
We don't want the earth, but We aspire TO
see how large business We cau 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 CLoTuISG HOUSE, Martinsburg, W.
Va.
d. MYERS, Proprietor.
p. S.-Cheap John would be pleased 10 have
his old friends call ana see him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06

When you come 70 Hagerstovn, don't fail
10 go 10 Beachley's and buy Dry Goods, No
lions, Groceries, Queensvare, 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, 1885-02-06

A~t'NHtNo TT TIT
All 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 10 buy. Re-
member, We have one price Tor all, and no
trouble 10 show goods. Respectfully,
EMMERT & FIERY,
Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
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
uhA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06

You will increase the flow OF milk
and the richness Of the cream and but
ter by giving stabilized cows a table
spoonful of Days Horse and Cattle
Powder every day in their feed. Price
25 cents pound package. For sale by
all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
CLOTHINGI CLoTHINGI

One OF the best assorted and largest stocks
Of Cassimeres and SuItiDgs can be seen at
Beachley's in Hagerstown. Els prices are
low and bis tailor Is second 70 none in the
city
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
READ THIS

II you want Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mating,
Looking Glasses, Lace Curtains. hc., 60 20
Beachley's and see the best stock in Hagers-
town.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06

Hall and Stair Carpets. OIL Cloths, Rugs,
Mattings. &c. have undergone IA like reduc-
ton. HS- We Will show during the season u
greatly increased stock Of all kinds OF Carpets.
HOMEMADE CARPETS.
VIII also show during the season an in
creased stock OF my excellent make Of Rag
and Jute Carpets, in new styles, at the lowest
possible prices We have no hesitancy In rec
ommending these carpets as the best made,
and in every way better value than any rag
carpets offered in this market. 4 call frO.n
you during the season is solicited.
r. A. BRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1885-02-06
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, 1885-02-06
WINTER GOOps CHEAP
gEACHLEY. THE LIVE MERCHANT

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, 1885-02-06

Notice the comparison Of last falls prices
with our prices for thu spring season.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-12-12

A friend of Mrs. Helen Jackson, writ
ing in the Overland Monthly of her last
days, says: "Her illness was . painless
one. a gradual prostration of all the
vital energies under the influence of a
powerful and irresistible disease.
Throughout the long and trying ordeal
neither her patience nor her courage
ever failed. Whenever the converse
ton turned upon her ailment, with its
mysterious symptoms aud steady dis
organization Of the SYSTEM battling the
physicians skill and thwarting the we'll
meant efforts Of her friends, she was
always first to turn the subject, saying
with reassuring little smile. token OF
the brave spirits triumph over the fail
ing body: Now let us talk of some
thing more pleasant And she would
20 completely ignore her weak bodily
condition, and enter into conversation
with such spirit and zest, that one forgot
she was an invalid, and was conscious
only Of the clear. analytical mind. with
its flashes Of humor. and Of the great,
generous heart +"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-12-12
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

"A life insurance policy-never to
bring spring poems to the editor in per
son.-Jmdge.
"A Philadelphian has invented 8
flying machine of new kind. with
which he will soon experiment. WHY
he is tired of life is not stated.-Norris.
toUn Herald.
Henry Karat went to sleep on 9
doorstep in New York and was robbed
of his ''turnip." Henry says the police.
man was not on his ''beet boston
Bulletin.
"A soft answer. Whenever car
find donkey with loud enough voice
and long enough ears" he growled,
"rl bring him up here and let him
argue with YOU" 'Well, my DEAR"
she replied sweetly. ''what subject do
you want to discuss?"-N y Graphic.
AT last we know why uneasy lies
the head that wears a crown" Anew
ly arrived chiropodist from the old
country announces himself as late corn
doctor to the court of Germany, and
tells us he has removed corns from sew
eral of the crowned heads of Europe.
Life.
"A young man denounces straw bon
nets because they chafe his ears. !"
Here. now. is question for scientists.
Can they explain how it is that a bon
net worn by one person can chafe the
ears OF another person not wearing it?
Eli? How's that? Dwell, well, no "
that may be. How stupid not to see il
before. Foreign En-.
Clara understand that Mr..
Featherly paid me a very pretty compli-
ment to-day? Ethel-Yes? What was
it? Clara-He said that among the
most beautiful young ladies at the party
last night was Miss Clara Smith. Ethel
with a coughl-Yes, I noticed you
among them. Chicago Tribune.
Brown was Eliminating on Archim-
edes and his lever. "Old Archimedes
had long head when he said he could
raise the world if he had long enough
lever" he said to Burns. '.Well, fairly
So" was the reply, .'but / have done
better" "How SOP" RAISED some
money with my lever" .What do YOU
mean?" "Pawned my watch. "-Ra,a.
bier. -,
The mistress of . large establish.
ment, starting out on shopping ex-
petition" asked the cook what she
would bring her from the city. The
cook replied, I'D like mighty well to
have pah en- fine shews.- please,
ma'am.' She was asked what size she
wore. II kin wah numbah threes easy,
but on account Oh de size OBJ my feet, 7
reckon We bettah git me number nine.
- Chicago LEDGER.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-12-12
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

The National Educational Associ-
alton, in session recently, ut Saratoga.
elected N A. Calkins, of New York
President. 4
During his ministry at Cheltenham,
the late Dean Close received over fifteen
hundred pairs of worked slippers from
lady members of his flock.
During the past convention year
the Protestant Episcopal Bishop of
Iowa travelled. on official duty, upward
of fifteen thousand miles.
1t was stated by DR.. Vose, of Prov
idence, at a farewell meeting to lady
of his church about to start for India,
that hitherto no foreign missionaries
had gone from Rhode Island.
What do they do when they in,
stall q minister?" inquired a small boy;
do they put him in stall and feed
himp" mot Bit" said his father;
''they harness HIM to the church and
expect him to draw it alone. va.
change.
Women have been elected. for the
first time, to positions on the Glasgow
School Board. When Scotland breaks
through the trammels of conservatism.
in any particular, it is usually safe fol
the rest of the world to follow.-Cur.
rent.
The number of names carried Oh
Baptist Church books of members whose
whereabouts are unknown is said by the
New York Examiner to be very large
and the same thing is said of the Pres
hxyto hxv hn Nnxxv VDxl> boo
while third authority reckons the pro
portion of these lost members at ten pei
cent of the whole.
The Legislature refused to add the
History of Tennessee to the list of books
for public schools. The idea seems tt
prevail with some that the schoolboy
should learn more about Greece anG
Rome and other ancient countries and
people than about the history of his owl
country and State.-West Tennessee,
Wing.
The Christian Adrocate says
There are signs of the total breakup
of the Salvation Army in this country
Something has taken away the measure
of sympathy which was freely given al
first. The opinion expressed when theil
work first opened in this countrywide
the churches could and soon would de
all the work the Army proposed to do,
is still held. No organization outside
the Church is called for when the
Church is alive. The one lesson Of
value which the Army teaches is thai
the Church may safely 60 outside the
churches to do its work. MethOdism
has known that for long time. But
latterly we have been too much afraid
of eccentric methods"
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-12-12

guilty." whereupon the Judge looked him
squarely in the face. and said: "Now, see
here, you know that's as black q lie as you
eyek told" TIE lawyer suggested that the
conrt should not pass judgment before
hearing the evidence. The court intimated
mildly that he knew his own business and
needed no assistance. As soon as the evil
dence was concluded the Justice proceeded
to pass judgment. "Stand up" he said to
the prisoner. ut Is ordered by the court
that the defendant be confined in the
chain-gang at hard labor for twelve
months" ''Hoid on, your honor" said the
lawyer; ''you have no jurisdiction to pass
such sentence as that You can only bind
the prisoner over to answer for the crime al
the Superior Court You have no right ia
sentence him to the chain-gang." Now,
see here, young man; this court thinks she
knows herself. and 1t will stand you in
hand to keep your mouth shut II hear
another word out Of you I'll give you six
months in the chain-gang." The lawyer
collapsed and the Justice proceeded with
the call Of his docket-CartersUille (Ga.)
American.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-12-12

grasshoppers out dar. Doan' want none.
boss"
"W'y, grasshoppers are very fine"
"Yer doan' sesso."
ooh, yes
"Whut desc heah grasshoppers whut
hops erroun' an spits terbacker juice on yer
when yer kctches emp
"Yes."
"Wall. sab, it may be er fack, but ez fur
me prefers shoat an er hen ercasion'ly. /
neber did make no 'spirryments wild my
appetite. Err man ken play pranks wild his
head, but doan' blebe i'm projickin' wild his
stOmich."
Ibid you ever eat any snails?"
"Take ere, man, whut yer talkin' bout?
Nobody doan' eat sDails, do da?"
"Oh, yes, they are very fine"
"Whut desc snails whuts got dem little
horns? Dem things whut's all kivered wild
slime%'
eyes"
"Wall, dat am ernuff. / thought dat de
white folks wuz er larnin' some sense but
doan blebe da is. Fust thing yer knows
some pusson'li be eaten snake eggs an
drinkin' stump water. Wall, let EN- 60
erhead. While da is doin' dat I'll be or
swingin' er ham bone, sab. "-ArkdnsdtD
Traveller.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1885-12-12

for his own eating. He laid it down, and
knew the trade was made. 1t was the
funniest sight / ever saw when they began
to shuck. 1t was just like two old fellows
trying to swap overcoats only tighter fit.
When they changed suits and got on their
new clothes, couldn't hold out any longer.
burst out laughing, and then they saw
me. 1t made Judas so mad that he put for
the woods, and have never seen him
since"
THE biggest turtle / ever Seed" said
the old cracker, twas down in Smyrny, in
'56. Me and my pardner cotched hit. Hit
weighed eight hundred and seventy-six
pounds and four ounces We had to let
him go, though, kase thar want any house
within ten miles,"
''How could you be so exact about the
weight them" inquired the professor.
''Kase we he'd jist cotched one of them
big reddish, and we used hits scales" was
the sarcastic response.-LiUe Oak Eta. }
Correspondence.