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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

NJ. +. CHURCH.
REV. JAMES MCLARES, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley 1899 n. IN. Shepherdstown 7.SO
p. m.
NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. w. q. HAMMOND, PASTOR.
Unionville ii a. M, Bethesda go p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown II n. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. HARLEs GHIsELIN, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown 7.3O p. m.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. Il. +. BAUSMASN, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown ii q. m. kearneysVlle 3
p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at IL a. m. and 7.30 p. III.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services first Tuesday OF every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at q. m.
YIN. &. A.
Services at their Room every SUnuay AZ
ternoon at $50, in Billmyer's Hall.
]. 0. OF
Caledonia Lodge, No. /, meets every Mon
day evening at p. IN.
l. .. G.. L.
Potomac Lodge, No. 81, meets every Friday
evening att p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
GARDEN SEEDS,
| 8 8 8 /!

lust received large supply. both in bulk
81 and papers, which we will sell, very low
and guarantee TO be pure and reliable:
Bunch Beans.-German Wax, Golden
Wax, White Wax, Early
Valentine, six Weeks, Mo-
hawk, Refugee.
Pole Beans.-lArge Lima, Dreers Lima,
Small Lima, Golden Butter,
Dutch Case knife, German
Wax.
Peas-First Crop.-Premier Early, Lax
tons Alpha. Blue Peter.
Little Gem, American
Wonder. &c.
Pea.-secOnd Crop.-Bliss' Abundance,
Bliss EVerbearing. Eu-
genie, Champion OF
England, Advancer.
Blue Imperial Tele-
phone, sc.
Early Cabbage.--JerseyM Wakefield, Bruins
wick. Flat Dutch. Winning
stadt, Early summer, sure
head, York. Drumhead.
Late Cai,Dage.-Flat Dutch. Drumhcad,
Marblehead Mammoth. Sill
yer Leaf. Drumhead savoy,
Greenglobe savoy, Curled
Savoy.
CaulifiOwer.-Early Paris, Early Erfurt,
Early SNOWFALL, Early Lenor-
mands, Welcheren.
Beeu.-Early Egyptian. Early Long Red
Early Bassano.
Spine. Early Frame.
Early Cluster, Long Green.
Tomatoes.-Early Acme. Large Trophy
Livingston Perfection and Favor
tie. The Beauty, The Climax, The
Prize Belle, &c.
L~ttuce.-Curled Silecla, Hanson's Early
Prize Head.
Radi.he..-French Breakfast, Early Red
Turnip, Early Round Dark Red,
Fairly Long Scarlet. The Olive
Shape.
Early Corn-Adams' Large Extra Early.
Black Mexican. The Mammoth
Sugar, Early Egyptian.
Peppers.-Long Cayenne, Sweet spanish
Montrose. Ruby King.
Turnips.-Purple Top Flat (Munich), Purple
Top Strap Leaf.
Herbs.-Coriander Sage, Summer SaVory.
no uashes.-Early Bush, White Pine Apple,
Red China.
Celery.-White Mammoth, Boston Market
Golden Heart, Self-blanching' Fern
leafed.
WHITE SILVER SKIN ONION SEED. SAL
SHY, MELONS. PUMPKINS.
We will furnish any seed our customers
may desire, nj the same price and In the same
quantities advertised In seed catalogues and
save them the postage that seedmen charge
additional.
Mar. II. lSs6-3m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Real Estate Sold.-Mr. Villa

Entler has sold his house and lot, sit
uated on Washington street, to Mr..
Benjamin Hartzell, for $500.
MIR. Geo. NJ. Knott has bought OF
Mr.. George Duke the house and lot
in Rays Addition to Shepherdsto wn,
paying 1925 for it.
Mr.. j. S. Bragonier, Trustee, sold the
small dwelling-house on the corner OF
High Street and Browns alley last Sat-
urday at public sale. Benjamin Bran
son bought it for $3.50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Corrected weekly by G. T. Hodges.
Es DSTO n MARK lI'
Hagerstoyn Business Local,
r. L. SPANGLER.

am showing a nice assortment OF New
Striped Combination Velvets. Spring Tricots
in new shades, from 25c to 81 yard. One
case White Counterpanes at SSc very cheap
Cashmeres from lOc to 75c. Special novelties
in Silks and Wool Goods now open. Thirty
dozen i-button Kid Gloves at SOC. Fifteen
dozen Undressed Kid Gloves at 75c. Crinkled
Seersuckers at all prices. Colored Lnces In
wool and cotton. Full line OF Jerseys now
open. Mourning and fancy Black Goods, But
tons and trimmings now ready. Silk and
Isle Gloves at all prices. Full stock OF Ecru
and White Goods. Black silk bargains this
month. Henrietta Cloths and Grape now
ready. The only exclusive Dry Goods and No
ton house.
RI SPANGLER,
Dry Goods and Notions, Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Change of Firm.-As announced

Change of FirIn.-As announced
in the Journal this morning, Mr.. Sam
Hensel has been admitted to the firm OF
Ogd Bros. & Co. Mr.. Hensel is to be
congratulated that his long and faithful
service has secured for him membership
i'm such established and strong
house, and the firm is to be congratula-
ted upon having identified with it, in
the nearer relation of partnership, one
whose worth is so universally recog-
nized, and whose personal popularity
has commanded very large patronage.
The title of the firm does not change
KnorriHe Journal
Mr.. Hensel's mapy friends here will
be reioiced to learn of his advancement
and we congratulate him on his sue
cess. No one eau be more deserving of
prosperity than he.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

Public SaIes.-We call attention
to the following public sales, which are
advertised in the REGISTER or by bills
printed at this office:
Saturday, April 10th, j. S. Bragonier
aud Others, Special Commissioners, will
sell personal property at the New Do
miuion Paper Mill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Er.c,, oc ,be rIood.-The Poto-

EAcCtS VI thC - aOO~As @'N
mac river was higher last Friday tran
t has been since the great flood OF 1871.
At Shepherdstown the lower stories Oh
he warehouses on the river banks
were submerged and Mr.. c. L. Powell
sustained considerable loss by the water
entering his shuck factory and running
a quantity ofhusks. This was the only
damage done here. All through trains
on the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad were
delayed. There was four feet of water
on the tracks in the neighborhood OF
Cherry Run. The bridge oil the South
Branch road was washed away, aud the
road damaged very badly.
The greatest loss falls TO the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Canal. In MANY places
the river overlooked the canal banks,
and washed them badly. About one
hundred feet of dam No. 6 is destroyed.
There are two breaks on the seven-mlie
level, one of them fifty feet long and
six to eight feet deep, and there is also
a break at the foot of the Little Fool,
four miles east of Hancock. Several on
tho Williamsport level; also, a consid-
cradle portion of the two-mile level be-
low the four locks, which are nine miles
from Williamsport. There is break at
the Falling Waters bridge, which IS
about thirty feet long; also small
break on the same level some distance
below: a break on six-mile level at dam
No. 4, about so feet long and about .
feet deep. There is bad break on the
five-mile level, near Sharpsburg; also,
heavy washes on the same levels. Inc
Harper's Ferry level is badly washed.
The towpath is considerably damaged
on the nine and eight-mile level, near
Seneca. There is very heavy wash at
Great Falls, a break on Cabin Johns
level, and two breaks about five miles
above Georgetown.
1t is said that it will take months
work and $50 900 to repair the damage
to the canal. President Baughman has
given orders to the superintendent 10
begin the work OF repairs at once.
The damage to the Shenandoah val
ey Railroad was very considerable
Trains were delayed greatly by land
slides, and along the James and Shen-
andoah rivers the truck was covered
with water for miles. In the vicinity
of Loeb Laird about two hundred yards
of track were washed away.
The city of Charleston, w. Va, was
OVERLOOKED, more than half the city be-
ing under water. The Kanawha river
was on the rampage, and, joining the
Elk, caused great destruction to prop
erty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

A Remarkably handsome woman is
said to be the moving spirit in a philan-
the poe of that country with DR.. Bulls
cough syrup.
IN chronic aud stubborn cases of neu-
ralgia, govt. and rheumatism use Saliva
ton Oil. 1t Is the greatest pain-destroy-
CT Of the age. Price only % cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
NEW SPRING DRESS GOODS
AT
p. A. BRUGH'S!
HAGERSTOWN. MD.

FRENCH NOVELTIES.
We have now open very handsome line Of
French Novelties in the new things for Spring.
They are the handsomest aud most desirable
things in the market this season. We Invite
all the ladies TO call and see them.
We also show NEW SILKS in all shades
with handsome Brocade combinations.
New Black silks in Rhadema. Rhadzimere.
Satin Marvellieux, Surah and eros Grains OF
all qualities.
NV BUTTONS, in large and small, TO
match: new Pearl Buttons-great bargains in
a lot OF White and Smoked Pearl Buttons at
sc per doz. New clasps
Great Bargains In Colored Cashmeres, New
Satines in both American and French: new
Zephyr Ginghams, new Seersuckers, new
Percales, new French Percales, in dark blue
grounds and white figures, for boys shirt
waists-do not fade. New White Goods OF
every kind.
The largest, handsomest and cheapest line
OF Hamburg Embroideries ever brought 10
Hagerstown.
VIII be constantly receiving New Goods OF
every description during the season, and
call from you will be amply repaid:
p. A. BRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

Lime cartridges are coming into use
for blasting purposes. A hole is bored,
the lime cartridge inserted, and water
is poured over it. The increase in vol
ume of the Stacked lime splits and cracks
the substance which it is desired to blast.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
CoIored Youths Exploit


Charles Washington, colored youth
of about twelve years of age, son Of
"Bub" Washington, who recently was
obliged to leave this vicinity OH account
of having appropriated another PERSONS
horse, is evidently following in his
fathers footsteps. Last week he stole
twenty dollars from his mother and
started out to see the world. He got an
other small boy, Will Stubs, to accom-
pany him, and they went to Dufiields,
where Washington bought suit Of
clothes and hat for his friend. They
then took the train for Frederick. where
they intended to visit some acquaintan-
ces. At this stage of proceedings the
big brother of Washington started in
pursuit of the runaways. He finally
traced them to Frederick, where they
were found dressed like dudes and liy-
ing off OF the fat OF the land. The ex-
chequer had been reduced to 20 cents.
They were brought home, stripped Of
their gorgeous apparel, and given such
a "warming up" as will compel them
to sleep face downward for some time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

William E. Sinclair, late treasurer OF
Barnum's show, has disappeared, and, il
is reported by the New York papers,
took with Kim $1,000 of his employers
money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

Officers Elected.-At the regular
meeting of the Shepherd Fire Depart
meut last Thursday evening the follow
ing officers were elected for the ensuing
term: Chief, James w. Kerney; First
Assistant, Charles Ferrells; Second
Assistant, II. L. Snyder; Secretary,
c. B. Humrickhouse; Treasurer, John
F. Maddox; Trustees, Robert Heller
stay. Robert Miller, j. w. Shaner; Chief
Engineer, Jacob s. Myers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

DR.. Brinton II. Warner, Baltimore
dentist, died on Tuesday of hydropho-
bia. He had been bitten by dog last
Christmas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF
Personal PROPERTY

DY virtue OF a decree OF the Circuit Court Of
ID Jefferson County. West Nirginin, render
ed on the 18th day OF February, lss6, In the
Chancery cause therein pending In which
Richard Van Alsryne In plaintiff and Van
Alstyne & Ryan, &c, nre defendants, The un-
dersigned Special Commissioners will sell at
the New Dominion Paper Mil, nj shepherds
town, West Virginia, on
Saturday, the 10Th day Of April, 1886.
beginning at 2 o'clock p. m, the following
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Updegrafs.

Our Spring Stock of
Ready Made Clothing
for men, boys and chill
dren is very large and
comprises all the lat
est goods and styles.
Hats and Caps and
Furnishing goods, the
largest assortment in
the State.
Mems, women's, miss
es' and childrens Shoes
of all descriptions. On
May LIST we will open
a large stock of La
dies furnishing goods.
Due notice will be
given when our new
department will be
ready.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
NOTICE.

ITO THE CREDITORS OF JOHN iiUsE, DE-
IL CEASED:
You are hereby notified that on TUESDAY,
MAY, 4th 1895, between the hours % 10 a. 10,
and p m. Al my Office In ChAfiesfown, ".
against said dececent or his estate. Gwen
under my hand this 18th day ~ March, lset.
:. ". WASHINGTON,
Commissioner q Accounts.
Mar. 10, Isss--st.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

On motion the following resolution
was adopted: Whereas, there appears
on the books of the Corporation an I'M
collected balance, it is hereby ordered
that three Shenandoah Valley Railroad
bonds be taken up, and the balance de-
voted to the fire company for Sthe pur-
chase of hose. On motion the Council
adjourned sine die.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

The new Town Council met OH Mon
day evening at seven O'Clock, the men,
bers being sworn in as follows: Mayor,
B. F. Harrison; Recorder, j. 5. Flem-
ing; Councilmen, Jas. w. kerney,
Jacob Wintermoyer, j. w. Osbourn,
DR.. A. S. Reynolds and John r. Keys.
The report of the commissioners of elec'
ton was read and ordered to be spread
upon the minutes. On motion the
Mayor was authorized to appoint the Sc
lect and standing committee, and the
following were announced:
Accounts and Finances-Messrs.
Fleming, Reynolds and Kerney.
Streets and Alleys-Messrs. Osbourn,
Keys and Kerney.
Cisterns and Tow II Run-Messrs'
wintermoyer, Osbourn and Reynolds.
Nuisances and Fire-Messrs. Rey-
nolds, Wintermoyer and Kerney.
Petitions and Observation-Disclosures
KEYS, Wintermoyer and Fleming.
Mr.. Jacob Wintermoyer was elected
Treasurer, and the following town Of
ficers were then chosen:
Sergeant-Wm. l.. Arthur.
Assessor-John Q. Fleming.
Clockwinder-Jacob S. Sheetz.
Lamplighter-Joseph Hill.
Mr.. j. w. Osbourn was, on motion,
authorized to have charge of the street
lamps, and to see that they were prop.
erly attended TO. On motion commit
tee, composed of Messrs. Fleming, ker-
ney and Reynolds, was appointed to
correspond with manufacturers of fire
hose, with the view Of purchasing an
additional quantity of hose. The regu-
lar meeting nights of the Council were
fixed for the second Monday in each
month. The Town Sergeant's bond
was fixed at 81, 800, the same as hereto
fore. Capt. II. F. Barnhart, late Treas
urer, appeared before the Council and
turned over to the new Treasurer mon
ey, bonds and papers. On motion Coun-
ell adjourned to meet on Monday even
ING next at 7.30,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

Do you want clothing:-Men and boys are
realizing that TO have a nice suit and q first
class lit they must be measured so that the
garments ut the form. BEACHLEY'S stock
OF cassimeres Is nrst-elass, tailor second 70
none prices as low as the lowest.
Blankets. Blankets !-BEACHLEY * CO.
have lust received from Boston another lot
OF those nice blankets. Perhaps you win
never see them at such low prices again.
Five-quarter blankets. s298, worth 81.
Good Things TO Eat.-BEACHLEY & co.
are now Offering at very low prices raisins,
curranrs citron. evaporated peaches, mince
meat, cranberries, cod nsh, maekerel, canned
goods OF all kinds, table sauce, salad dressing,
salmon, Holsters, oysters, spices, coffees, teas,
sugars, new crop y. y. nolasses, &c.
The best dry goods markets in the world
have Just been visited by BEACHLEY, the
great leader in all kinds Of goods IN his line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Men Think

they know all about Mustang Lin
iment. Few do. Not to know is
not to have.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Council Mee,ings.-The final

Council Meeiings.-The final
meeting of the retiring Town Council
was held last Saturday evening, when
the report of the Finance Committee
was submitted, as follows:
II. F. Barnhart, Treasurer, in account with
the Corporation Of Shepherdstown.
DIR.
To amt reed from j. Winter
meyer, late Treasurer. 81 Y
Amt reed from j. II. Cookus,
late Sergeant.......... rs 90
From licenses and fines. l95 ~
From w. L. Arthur, Sergeant. ~ SO
From sale OF lumber los
l,l7s IS
CR
BY amt paid from April 8, 1885,
to April 3, 1886, on orders, cou-
nv cash in hand - p SO
LIS IS
w. l.. Arthur, Sergeant. in account with the
Corporation OF Shepherdstown.
DIR.
To amount oflevy. sl,75s IS
License and fines ............. lSo Az
Ground rent (Wintermoyer) II w
1850 IS
CIR.
By delinquent list allowed. sil VI
By erroneous assessment. 10 90 90
BY amt paid Treasurer. 10. ~
BY amt OF commissions....... 70 - -
BY amt of uncollected taxes. oSo ~
1850 65
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
BEACHLEY & CO.,
HAGERSTOwN, MD.

Ladies' say BEACHLEY'S stock Of Ladies',
Misses and Childrenis Coats is first-class and
his prices very low. His sales have been
large Go and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
Lot For Sale.

WE have for sale very desirable building
w LOT. in ShepierdsfowD. Persons In
want OF such a lot should apply at once, ~
there are not many 20 be- had
FLEMING a SNYDER.
Real Estate AReats.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
FOR SALE.

FINE BUILDING LOT on Washington
zion The Opportunity 10 purchase this lot ID
confined to thirty days. For terms. &C. ~
ply TO FLEMING 4 SNYDER
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09

CONE fine sponses-assortsd-sat 1900
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-04-09
3 Four-hOrSe Wagons, z Carts,

ling at 2 o'clock p. m, tn
naranua1 nrnnarty
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06

NEW YORK. Feb 6-The poultry show
started at Madison Square garden is the
largest ever held in this country There
are 500 entries, about twice as many as
any previous year. COZ fowls in all OF
western states, only Ohio and Michigan are
represented, owing to the severe weather
4 large number of artificial hatcbers are
shown, one with capacity for 1000 eggs,
fro.l the Staten island farm OF the late "
H. Vanderbilt. Three hatchers are filed
with the eggs OF the alligator, crocodile,
serpents and toItoises, and the eggs of the
African ostrich, cassowary, emu. white
swan and the arctic guillemoat. They are
gradually Matching, several crocodiles hav
ing appeared Friday morning. There is an
immense display Of wild fowls A good
many eggs sold in this city are imported
from Germany and movement is on foot
to secure additional protsction for Amari-
an hens
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06
THE NEWS IN aTiSS.

There were 1,6!S coneicts in the Joliet
prison Thursday.
Lotta, it is said pays taxes on Si19,2ol
worth OF property in Boston
The California Refinery Wednesday re
duce1 the price Of agar !. 80 cent pei
pounl
A Eoton court has Tulel that n divorced
obtained in nakota Is not binding in MaSsa
cha etts
The Mexican government supports le-
600 public schools, with facilities equal tc
many of our colleges
Governor Lucius Fairchild was. Thursday,
elected department commander by the G. A.
r. convention al Milwaukee.
The Territorial Normal schoola at Madison
D. T., was destroyed 10y fire Thursday
night, entailing 10 os $21,e0
Moses Ikes fell againt a saw in a mill at
Camela, Ga, Thursday, and was cut in
halves from the heal downward
The oldet and largest tree in the world is
a Chestnut near the foo. of Mount Etna
The circumference of the main trunk is 212
feet
What is de Jared t. be a rich silver quartz
has legn }oand on a farm near Lattavilla
Ros; count =. Chic. causing great excitement
in the nei i. oraosd
The cold s3au las proved disastrou, f.
central Illinois farmers and stoctmen
through serious losses in stock. Numbers of
fat hogs have been frozen to meath.
At The slide in Toronto Ont. "Wednesday
n tobogran carving a man and tbree
women mex an obstruction The women
were sbo,l,incly wounded and if is believed
that one of them will lot recover,
Mrs Clo,nmie Finch h,,l, aud so.io,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06
Anthony COlmstnck's Work.

NEW YORK, Feb 6-During 1885 Anthony
Comstock caused the conviction of thirty five
men for dealing in obscene literature and
articles Bail bonds forfeited amounted to
S4,50l A ton Of books was destroyed also
2G39 obscene pictures and photographs g.
negative plates; s,566 obscene songs, poems,
etc; a obscene pictures hung on the walls
Of saloons, and 26,s6 articles for immoral
use 4 large number of the latter were manu-
factured in an establishment on Nassau
street, where Comstock found wretch en-
gagged in the business, experimenting ten
girls from Il to 20years who were doing the
work. One Simpson, who had been three
times convicted and sentenced to an
aggregate of eleven years Imprisonment and
So, G,050 fines, was again arranged last month
and reheard and released by the judge afier
having been committed to the Tombs for
trial Influence did it.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06

WASHINGTON CITY, Feb Capt Lach-
Ian, OF New York, representing the United
States and Brazil Steamship company. was
heard Friday hy the house committee on
postoHices and post-roads in the interest of
more pay for carrying the mails He stated
that the company made fifteen trips year
now, and after the two ships under the
course Of construction were completed, they
would make semi monthly trips. The pay
during the past gear was 1923 a trip for car
rying the United States mails, the average
amount carried being 2,lls pounds a trip.
The cost, he said, for the transportation of
the mails is about $1,000 a trip, and he
asked an allowance of $500, the loss here
jofore Icing 81 cents a pound on each trip.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-02-06
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH A CONVICT


PITTSGURG, Pa, Feb. G-RiverSide pani
tentieIy was the scene THURSDAY of All
ailray between three keepers and despef
ate prisoner named James Clark, in which
the officers were taily injured. Deputy
Warden Mccain and Assistant Deputy War
den Creaves went to Ciark's cell to lead him
to the dungeon for some infraction of the
prison rule. Without any warning Clark
who is a tremendously powerful man, drew "A
dirk-kniie from his po, ,ket and sprang upol
McCaia Twice the arm of the desperate
convict rose and fell At tie first blow the
knife entered the right temple. Ii was
withdrawn, ani again entered tie deputv 5
head at the base OF the brain Mccain.
with blood streaming from his wounds, fell
10 the foor from weakness. Clark then
turned upon Creaves, plungipg the
knife into his right shoulder twice
The cries for help brought Officer Ed
wards on the scene, who grappled with
Clark Edwards was easily thrown by the
burly desperado and brutally kicked about
the head and face A general alarm was
sounded, and, when a posse of officers en-
tered his eel, Clark surrendered. The
chances for the recovery Of Deputy Warden
Mccain are poor. During the remainder OF
the day an extra force of sentrias paced the
walls, armed with Martini Henry rifles, and
the adjoining country was in fever of ex-
eitement owing TO the rumorS Of o general
uprising of the prisoners