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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
Circuit Court.-The regular tern

Circuit COurt.-rhe regular term
of the Jefferson Circuit Court began in
Charleslown on Tuesday, with Judge
Faulkcr on the bench. He delivered
forclble pointed charge 10 the Grand
Jury, of which Col. K. p. Chew is fore
man. On Tuesday the Grand Jury
found indictments against Arthur Park
er and William Moten, both colored, for
petit larceny. They declined to employ
or have counsel assigned them, bur plead
guilty and were given twenty days in
Jail. On Wednesday indictments were
found as follows: Against w. 5. Nor
gan and John A. Stroup, two counts
each, for burning wheat; against G. e.
Getzendanner, James Willis, and Isaac
Thornton, for burning barn and con-
tents; against Gideon Leisenring and
VIM. L. Mcknight, for burning stable
in Charlestown. The Grand Jury was
adjourned on Wednesday until next
Thursday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Public Sales.-We call attention
to the following public sales, which are
advertised in the REGISTER or by bills
printed at this office:
Saturday, February IL, Jos. S. Bra
gonier and others, Special Commission
ers, will sell the large and valuable
straw board paper mill, known AS the
"New Dominion Paper MILL" located
at Shepherdstown.
On Wednesday, February 18th, Mr..
p. G.. Peine. near Vanclevesville, will
sell stock, new farming implements, sc.
Thursday, February 18th, Il. w. and
C. f. Hammond will sell stock. farm
ing Implements, &C., at Walper's Cross
Roads.
Tuesday, February 23rd, Ohio Will
liams will sell stock, farming imple-
ments and household goods, at his farm
on the Kearneysville pike.
On Friday February 26th, Mr.. Jo-
seph Randall will sell stock, farming i'm
elements. &C., at his residence 3 miles
west of Shepherdstown.
Saturday, February 9th, Rev. B. F.
Fox will sell HOUSEHOLD goods, at Kear-
neysville.
Tuesday, March I'd, Mr.. NJ. B. Lemen
will sell stock, farming implements,
&C., near Shepherdstown.
Saturday, March, 18th, Messrs. John
d. Staley & Brother will sell valuable
real estate in Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
bold Attempt nj Robbery.-An

audacious attempt at robbery was made
at the Lee Central Hotel, in Shepherds
town, Wednesday night of last week.
A thief entered the hotel through a
kitchen window, opened the door for
an easy way of escape, went up stairs,
opened doors so he could run two direc-
tons if discovered, locked that wing Of
the house from the other part, and then
blew out the light that was burning
upstairs. Having made all his prepare
tons, he entered the room usually oc-
cupied by Mrs. Lee, the proprietress,
and was searching fof the keys when he
awoke Miss Virginia McGlincy, who
was occupying the room. She raised an
alarm, and the thief at once took to flight
without having secured any booty {.
Mrs. Lee has several strong clues, and
expects to have an arrest made shortly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

ORcers.-The following is list of
the officers Of Potomac Lodge No. "a,
1. o. G.. T., elected and installed for the
ensuing term:
d. L. Rentch, w. G. T.; j. w. Ker-
ney, w. V. T.; c. NJ. Miller, w. r. S.;
w. J. Britner, W. F. s.; E. T. Lickli-
der, w. T.; Rev. J. E. Armstrong, w.
c.; Robert Miller, W. NJ; VIM. Rice,
w. o. g.; Thos. Leggett, w. L. G.; Will
lie Ferrclls, W. d. NJ; Jas. Hoffmaster,
w. r. H. S.; Willie Graves, WI. H.
S.; j. D. Rentch, L. d.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Mrs. J. s. Barbour, wife of Represen
tative Barbour, of Virginia, died in
Washington last Sunday. Her illness
was caused by fall about two weeks
ago, which was followed by compress
ion of the brain and the loss Of her men
tai faculties. On the evening of the ac-
cident Mrs. Barbour was in unusally
good health, and after spending several
hours with the members of her family
started to her room. Instead of going
directly there she went into an adjoin-
ing room, where she staid until after
the gas in the hall had been eXtinguish-
ed, and while trying to grope her way
in the dark fell down the stairs. Her
scream as she fell brought her husband
to her assistance, and, though she was
conscious then, she tainted before she
could be removed to her room.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

On Monday last the clerk of the Coun-
ty Conrt of Orange county, Va, issued
a marriage license to Benjamin Creel,
aged 50 years, and Mrs. Armina Hern-
don, aged - years. 1t is safe TO con-
clude that there are no cruel parents to
interfere with this couple.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
bible Society Meeting.

The anniversary meeting, OF the JET
ferson County (Shepherdstown Branch,
organized February, 1886 Auxiliary
to the american Bible Society, will be
held in the Reformed Church, in Shep-
herdsto wn, on Sunday, February 2lst'
at z O'Clock Pm District Superintend-
ent Rev. w. r. Long is expected to be-
present. The public are cordially in
vited to be present.
GEO. NJ. BELrzHoovER, Pres.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
Young RandaIl's Romance.

John X. Randall, aged 30 years, the
librarian of the Mercantile Library at
Baltimore, died by his own hand Mon
day morning. Almost 1T the same hour
his father, an inmate Of the Government
hospital for the insane, died from old
age and mental exhaustion. Nearly ten
years ago young Randall became enam-
ored of young lady in Annapolis
After a long courtship he was accepted
as her affianced husband. The girl was
young, beautiful, and wealthy, and
Randall seemed devotedly attached 10
her. Not long after the engagement
was announced the elder Randall be-
came hopelessly insane. 1t was then
developed that insanity was hereditary
in the family, and young Randall decid-
ed to postpone his marriage. No one
ever doubted his love for the girl, but,
as years rolled by, he showed 4 morbid
fear of marrying her, and thus subject
ing her to the possible affection Of hav-
ing an insane husband. In vain did
his friends urge his fine physical condi-
lion and freedom from all signs Of men,
tai disorder. About eighteen months
ago the long engagement was broken
off with the consent of both persons,
but Randall never again showed the
same interest in life. Two weeks ago
he received invitations to the marriage
of his old love with young naval Off
Ger at Annapolis. This was undoubted-
ly the direct cause of his taking his life.
He shot himself through the heart in
his boarding house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
BRIEFS.

Mr.. Charles w. Adams, of the Ha-
gerstown Herald, has sold privately his
brick residence in Sharpsburg to Mr..
David r. Miller for $3.50.
Rev. d. M. Moser is in Pennsylvania
on visit. Rev. Edward L. Folk will
occupy the pulpit Of the Lutheran
church during Mr.. Moser's absence.
Rev. j. B. Keller, pastor of the Luth-
eran Church in Williamsport, Washing
ton county, for number of years, has
rendered lis resignation, to accepta call
from Easton, Pa.
A very interesting Revival meeting
is in progress in the Shepherdstown NJ.
+. Church. Five have protested con-
version. The meeting will be continued
On next Sunday night.
A meeting OF the Ladies Auxiliary As
ISOLATION will be held Feb. 18th at 3p.
M, at the Y. NJ. C. A. room. There
will be a reelection of officers. All
members are requested to be present.
In addition to the five hundred freight
cars noticed as being built at Roanoke
recently, the railroad company has
awarded another contract for five hum
bred cars more, also for fourteen loco
motives. all of them to be constructed
at Roanoke.
The summary of the Graded School
for the month ending February 9Th,
shows that the enrolment was l4S, and
the average daily attendance l22, divid-
ed as follows: Grammar Department,
%; Advanced 80; Intermediate, 81;
Primary, 80.
We refer our readers to the notice in
another column of the meeting of the
Bible Society, which will be held OH the
2lst. We understand efforts are being
made to make this meeting specially at
tractive, and we will give further de-
tails next week.
A Convocation OF Protestant Episco-
pal clergymen-a dozen or more of them
will assemble in Zion Church,
Charlestown, on the 10th instant. The
Council of the West Virginia Diocese
will meet in the same church OH the LIST
of June.-Free Press.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

1t is extensively rumored here and at
Piedmont that the West Virgins Gem
trail and Pittsburg Railroad will be ex-
tended to this city in the spring. The
well-known wealth of the controllers Of
this road leaves no doubt that if such a
movement is contemplated it will be
carried through Cumberland Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

War Claims.-The house of Rep
resentatives has just passed a bill for
the allowance OF certain war claims re-
ported by the Treasury Department,
and among those from West Virginia
we find the following from Jefferson and
Berkeley counties.
To George w. Boyers, of Jefferson
county, $l6S.
To Margaret Cation, of Jefferson
county, $40.
To David r. and William \. Hudgel,
administrators of Janifer Hudgel, de-
ceased, of Berkeley county, $l22.5
To Joseph II. Anderson of Jefferson
county, SIS.
TO James Logic, administrator Of A.
H. Kerney, deceased, of Jefferson conn
ty, 1852.
TO Julia A. Locke, of Jefferson coun-
ty, $40.
TO Thomas NJ. Schoppert, of Berkeley
county, s54.5O.
To TX. L. ii. StauD, administrator OF
William Wagely, deceased, of Berkeley
county, $l74.
To Geo. w. Zepp, of Berkeley coun.
ty, $3.50.
To Eliza w. McGary, executrix of
William Mc(tary, of Berkeley county,
$71.50.
TO John w. OFT, of Jefferson county,
s3s6.25.
TO j. Garland Hurst, administrator
of James Lindsey, deceased, of Jeffer-
son county, 1920.
To Baker ROpp, administrator Of
Henry Riner, deceased, of Berkeley
county, $40.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
Not Symptoms, but the Disease.

1t would seem 10 be truth appreciable ~
all, and especially by professors OF the healing
art, that TO remove the disease, not to allevi-
ate its symptoms, should be the chief aim OF
medication. Yet in how many instances do
we see this truth admitted in theory. ignored
in practice. The reason that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters is successful In SO many
cases, with which remedies previously tried
were inadequate to cope, is attributable TO
the fact that IL is medicine which reaches
and removes the cause OF the various mala-
dies 10 which Ii is adapted. Indigestion, fe-
yer and ague, liver complaint, govt. rheuma-
tism disorders of the bowels, urinary affec-
merely, but rooted out by IL. 1t goes to the
fountain head. II is really, not nominaly, a
radical remedy, and IL endows the system
with an amount of vigor which is its best
protection against disease.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

At Austinbury, o., Chauncey Pierce,
a respected farmer, aged AZ years, laid
down on his bed, placed the muzzle OF a
revolver in his mouth aud pulled the
trigger, killing himself instantly. His
wife had begun proceedings for di-
vorce, and this fact is supposed to have
caused the deed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The great seed firm of d. NJ. Ferry
& Co., which recently had such a de.
structive fire in Detroit, will not be set
back much. They have telegraphed for
seed to Europe and many places in this
country for new supplies, and their
agents are taking orders "a usual. The
seeds will be delivered little later.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The Dayton organ factory, at Dayton,
Rockingham county, Va, was burned
Friday; loss s2O,OOO-no insurance.
Nothing was saved but the engine. The
factory was a comparatively new enter
prise, and owned by Reubush, Kieffer
& Co., music publishers, Rev. j. w.
Howe, John Fleming, j. n. Fries, Wiz
liam Stricken and others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Mr.. Slater, who runs pu mp at Nnu-
nelly, Tenn, for the Warner Iron Com
panv, started across Mil creek on the
ice Saturday with his wife, two children
and nurse. The ice gave away, and the
wife, one child and nurse were drown
ed. In attempting to rescue his family
Mr.. Slater was nearly drowned, but help
arrived i'm time 10 save him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The bodies of man, woman aud six
children were found frozen stiff on the
prairie near Oberlin, Kansas, last Fri
day. They are supposed to be man
named Lennon and his family, who
started in an emigrant wagon for Ober-
lin just before the recent blizzard, and
have not been heard from since.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The select committee of the Senate on
ordinance and war ships recommend
that the government contract with Amer
lean manufacturers for steel for guns
and amor, the boring to be done at the
government shops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Jacob Sharp, employed for twenty
years as q miner at Mount Carmel, Pa,
received information on Saturday that
by the death of Benjamin Sharp, of Phil
adelphia, relative, he had fallen heir
to a fortune of $3.50, 900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Three Hungarian miners were frozen
to death last Friday night in a barn in
Hancock county, w. Va. They were
brought there to take the place of home
laborers, who struck several days ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

At Edgerton, Ohio, Thursday night,
a sleighing party of fourteen persons
became confused while crossing rail-
roaG track in front Of an approaching
train. The locomotive struck the sleigh,
injuring William Harker fatally and
five others seriously.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The Catoctin IroE Company, in Fred
erick county, Nd, has been compelled
to temporarily suspend work in conse-
quence of the strike of the Pennsylya-
via coke burners.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
Important Notice.

The stockholders of Forest Grange
Hall, and those interested in the re-
organization of Forest Grange, are re-
ouested to meet in the Hall on Friday
morning, February 10th, at 10 o'clock.
CHARLES III. KNOTT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Rowland Reed, eolored, IL years OF
age, has been convicted at Winchester,
Va, of the murder of his younger
brother, and his punishment fixed at
nine years in the penitentiary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The January fire loss of the United
States and Canada is estimated at $l2,-
900 600, two millions more than the
average January loss for ten years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
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FOR THE
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2d-The color so produced j. permanent,
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thing with which Il comes In contact.
3d--It il single preparation. and more
convenient OF application than any other
hair or whisker dye.
4th-It contains no deleterious ingre-
dents, as do many preparations offered
for like use.
PREPARED BY
4. p. HALL g. CO., Nashua, N. II.
Sold by ell dealers in medicines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
Brutal Outrage at Martins.


burg.-Miss Mary Teller, aged twen-
ty-two years, was the victim last Sum
day of an outrageous assault by Joseph
Burns, colored. Miss Teller has been
employed In Baltimore as domestic.
She arrived at Martinsburg about noon
last Sunday on visit to her parents.
Her father resides some distance from
the depot, and, in order to reach home,
the young woman was obliged to follow
the railroad track about half a mile.
Just as she reached point on the road
where high banks of slate hide the road
from view, she was confronted by Burns.
who beckoned to her and said: "Come
over this way, Miss" at the same time
pretending that train was coming.
The girl, noticing his manner, step
ped in another direction. Quick as
flash the ruffian grabbed her, saying,
"Come this way" at the same time
throwing her violently against the bank
at the side of the road. Then ensued a
fierce struggle. The frightened victim
attempted to scream, but the scoundrel
filled her mouth with snow, and finally
succeeded in accomplishing his purpose.
Hearing approaching steps, he then ran
off. The girl managed to stagger home.
and fell on the floor in faint. Her
clothes were torn into shreds and she
was badly injured. An old colored
man named Fairfax saw Burns running,
and gave the alarm. Soon the father
of the girl and large party of men and
bows were on the scene anG search
for Burns began. He was found hid
ing in the house OF Aleck Gibson, col
ored shoemaker, on High street, in Mar
tinsburg, and after brief resistance he
was committed to Jail. Burns is bad
character, having been twice in Jail and
is just out of the penitentiary.
Burns had hearing before Justice
Matthaei on Monday, and was committed
to Jail, for trial at the April term Of the
Circuit Court. Long before the hour
for the examination the neighborhood
of the courthouse was crowded with
citizens, many of whom threatened swift
retribution to the prisoner. The pres
ent term of court closed Monday morn
ing, and Judge c. j. Faulkner expressed
the hope from the bench that no vio-
lence would be attempted. After the
adjournment of the court Mayor G. ..
Lambert and Mr.. Blackburn Hughes
made addresses, counseling moderation.
The examination took place in the
sheriff's office. Miss Teller, who, it is
said, is soon to be married, was present
and bore herself bravely and modestly.
She had no difficulty in identifying the
prisoner as her assailant. VIM. Jones,
colored, testified that Burns told him
about p. m. Sunday that some boys
were after him because of a difficulty
with white lady. Burns, who is black
in color, maintained a bold front and
abused the crowd. At the Jail he asked
if he was circus. The jail is guarded
by ten men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Over 5000 men are out of employment
in the Pennsylvania coke regions, owing
TO strike.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

New Years Day four years hence will
begin the year 1889 with total eclipse
of the sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

During the month of January the
public debt was reduced about $780,
900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

TSxTRACTs of Vanilla and Lemon usually
~ sold at g eta. per bottle, now sold at lpc.;
quality guaranteed. For sale by
is. MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
BEACHLEY & CO.,
uACFRSTOWN MD.

Ladies say BEACHLEY'S stock Of Ladies,
Misses and ChiIdren's 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, 1886-02-12
NOTICE.

TSRoM this day ! will sell All my heavy
il weight READY-MADE CLOTHING at
cost TO close out stock for spring trade. Nov
Is the time TO buy. also have few ladies'
JACOB wINTERMoyER-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

The best dry goods markets in the world
have Just been visited by BEACHLEY, the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Do YOU want clothing?-Men and boys are
realizing that TO have nice suit and first
class ft they must be measured so that the
Garments 1T the form. BEACHLEY'S stock
OF cassimeres Is 6rst-class, tailor second 10
none, prices as low SIS the lowest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

blankets, Blankets i-BEACHLEY & co.
have .just received from Boston another lot
on those nice blankets. Perhaps you viii
never see them nj such low prices again.
Fiye-auarter blankets. S2.eS, worth 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

Good Things to Eat.-BEACHLEY & co.
are now offering at very low prices raisins,
curranIs citron. eyaporated peaches, mince
meal. cranberries, cod fish, mackerel, canned
goods OF all kinds table sauce. salad dressing,
salmon HOLSTERS, oysters, spices, coffees, teas,
sugars, new crop ~. o. molasses, &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12

EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. L. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at ii a. m. and p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

NJ E. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. JAMES +. ARMSTRONG, PASTOR.
Communion service at Unionville ii a. m.
VI. Z. CHURCH.
REV. JAMES McLAREN, PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley ii a. IN. Shepherdstown p. m,
Revival services.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown II a. m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. HARLES GHIsELIS, PASTOR.
KeaIneysville IL a. m. Shepherdstown
p. m.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. h. +. BAUsMANN, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown IL a. m. Kearneysville, Fri
day o. M, Preparatory service Saturday
IL. a. m, Communion sunday 3 p. IN.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. Il. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at ii a. m. and p. m.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services first Tuesday of every month by
Rev Father Wilson, at n. m.
Y. NJ. c. y.
Services ut their Room every Suuuay AZ
ternoon at $50, in Billmyers Hall.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-02-12
HAcAN's
Magnolia Balm

is a secret aid to beauty.
Many a lady owes her fresh
ness to it, who would rather
not tell, and J'Ox amt tell.