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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
A ParhcuLaciY ENJOYABLE Picnic.

More than fifty young ladies and
gentlemen-and few "old married
folksn-attended picnic and fishing
party at the new cement mill on Mr..
VIM NJ. Blackford's place on the banks
of the Potomac below Shepherdstown
last Monday. And if every one there
didn't have a day of solid enjoyment
the exception was regular hypochon-
driac. The day was just exactly right
in point of weather-not too warm
and not too cool. 1t was pleasant for
the dancers who skipped over the
smooth new floor of the mill, and it
was pleasant for the fishers who so
patiently fished. The young ladies
were particularly successful in this
line They all fished like Simon Peter
did, and whether using the bait of
their comely looks or the seine of their
golden tresses," they skillfully hooked
the acknowledgements"
The finny tribe refused to be caught,
probably because the girls talked so
much, but the bigger game became
willing victims on that account. One
of the most interesting features of the
occasion was the time when dinner
and supper claimed attention. The
spread" was more than an ordinary
picnic repast-it was banquet. And
the strange part of it was that those
young men who were supposed to be
most deeply in love were the heartiest
eaters. We won't mention any names.
but will simply say the appetites of
all were in good order, especially Sam
Hebbs. Also the doctors wife's.
Prof. Pearson's. Likewise the Misses
NJ. S, and Cts, and p. IS, and r. s, and
so on through the alphabet. The ed
itor ate a little, too. Among the in
cidents of the day were: The thrilling
feats of the young lady on the pony;
the VOYAGES across the raging canal;
the excursions to Virginia; the sad
looks of the young man who fell in
love with the married lady; the bap-
Using of the fishing party; and lots OF
other things interesting to the partlc
ipants. Nobody was ready to go when
evening came, but the picnic couldn t
last forever So the young men who
had with them their best girls rowed
or drove off, the twenty-seven gay
young folks from Sharpsburg squeezed
into the bus, and the party was bro
ken up. Mr. Blackfords family were
most heartily thanked for their kind
ness and hospitality, especially Miss
Marion, who was so thoroughly busy
in making the visitors have good
time If any one of the picnickers are
within a thousand miles we'll bet they
will attend the next picnic that is held
at that place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Gard from the County Superintendent.

| desire to direct the attention Of
our teachers to the State Normal In
stitute TO be held at the West Virginia
University, Morgantown, the coming
summer-commencing June 18th and
continuing four weeks. This is the
greatest educational enterprise ever
organized in West Virginia President
Turner, of the University, with
corps of ten instructors-the ablest
educators of our own State, together
with eminent specialists from abroad
comprise the Faculty. The course
of instruction embraces Schools of
Pedagogy, Psychology, Physiology
and Hygiene, Elocution, Drawing,
Ancient and Modern Languages,
Mathematics, kindergarten Training,
and most important of all, a thorough
and comprehensive review of all the
branches taught in our public schools.
By order of State Superintendent
Morgan teachers attending this lnsti-
tute are not required TO attend a
county institute.
The total expense for board, room
rent and tuition for the entire session
is only $4,000, and the b. & o. will
issue round-trip tickets to the lnsti-
tute at two cents per mile both ways.
Every teacher in the county who can
afford il should attend.
The catalogue OF the Institute will
be sent to any address upon applica-
ton to Edward 5. Elliott, Secretary
State Normal Institute, Morgantown,
w. Va. Very Respectfully,
EMANUEL SCHAEFFER,
County Superintendent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Decoration Day at Antietam.

The Decoration Day exercises at An
tietam National Cemetery will be full
" as interesting this year as on former
occasions The time is next Wednes-
dav, Nav 30th. The exercises will be
under the supervision of Antietam
Post. No. IA, Grand Army of the Re
public, of Sharpsburg. Hon. Louis f.
McComas has secured as speakers Tor
the occasion Hon. David b. Hender-
son, the eloquent member OF Congress
from Iowa, who lost a leg at the bat
tie of Shiloh, while at the head of the
| Iowa regiment of which he was Col
onel, and Hon. Henry j. Spooner,
member of Congress from Rhode Is
land. also a soldier and who fought
upon the battlefield of Antietam. Mr..
McComas will likewise be present and
will introduce the speakers. AS other
prominent and representative men
will be on the ground and may be
called upon to deliver addresses, 1t Is
understood that all the speeches will
be brief.
There will be no lack of excellent
music. Bands from keedysville,
Rohrersville, Sharpsburg and College
of st. James have accepted invitations
and those at Boonsboro and Myers
vile have been invited. The Hagers-
town Light Infantry and other militia
nv organizations, Reno and Lincoln
Posts, of Hagerstown, Grant Post, OF
Harper's Ferry, Corporal Rhiall Post,
of Greencastle, and other grand army
posts in adjoining counties and States
are expected to be represented. a
general invitation is extended to all
secret and benevolent societies, Sun
day Schools and kindred organiza-
tionS.
A procession will be formedat twelve
o'clock i'm front of the hall of Ante
tam Post and will proceed directly TO
the Cemetery, the military having the
right of the procession, which will be
composed of all other organized bodies
in attendance. The Post in charge
has made the following appointments:
Officer of the day, Col. f. NJ. Mobley,
Hagerstown; Assistant, A. r. Renner;
Chief Marshal, Henry Heck; Assist
ant. James Marrow. The three latter
are members of Antietam Post.
Excursion trains will be run OH the
Shenandoah Valley Railroad from
Berryville and from Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
NAL S.

We were pleased to have q call few
days ago from Mr. Robert Gordon,
one of our Martinsburg subscribers.
Mr.. Gordon was conductor Of the
train that was wrecked by the explo-
sion of the locomotive near Rawlings
last week, and gave graphic descrip-
ton of that dreadful occurrence. He
was slightly injured by the accident.
Mr.. D. Morgan McKendree, a resi-
dent of Shepherdstown in days gone
by, spent. several days this week
among his relatives and friends. He
has not lived in Shepherdstown since
the war, and has only paid two or
three visits here in the last twenty
five years.
Mrs. B. F. Harrison and her little
granddaughter, Mamie Schley, left on
Wednesday for Savannah, Missouri,
to visit her daughter, Mrs. G. S. Hun
ter. The trip is long one, but we
wish for them pleasant journey and
a safe return to the loved ones at
home.
Mrs. G.. b. Humrickhouse has re-
turned home from a visit to her
parents in Washington. Her sister,
Miss Lille DeSaules, came back with
her.
Mr.. H. NJ. Loyns has been suffering
from rheumatism the past week, and
has to be very deliberate in his move
ments. He is able to be about.
Mrs. ID. NJ. Entler and her son Rob
ert have returned from McKeesport,
Pa, where they went about a year
ago.
Miss Lizzie HANNA has returned to
her home near Shepherdstown after a
visit of couple of months in Georgia
Miss Lutte Colbert, of Shepherds
town, has been visiting friends In
townsville. Md, this week.
Miss Matte Fout, of Martinsburg,
has been visiting the family of Mr. G,
Il. Hodges, in Shepherdstown.
Mr.. b. S. Pendleton has been con
fined TO his home this week by very
severe attack of rheumatism.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Shsoherd College Commencement.

The commencement exercises OF
Shepherd College will open on We'd
nesday night, June 9Th, with an ad-
dress before the Literary Societies by
Hon. James H. Grove, of Charlestown.
On Thursday night, June 9TH, can
tata, The Flower Queen" will be
rendered by the Music Department.
The exercises of the graduating class
will be held on Friday night, June Sth.
. The friends and patrons of the Col
lsge are offered literary treat, to be
followed by a rare musical entertain
Inent, and the commencement proper
is always interesting. A prosperous
year has been passed, and the teach
ers, knowing that the results of their
labor, and not the report of it, must
determine its character, invite an i'll
spection of their work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25

At meeting held on Saturday, May
10Th, 1888, communication was read
by the Secretary from Grand Army
Post No IA, of Sharpsbure, Md, in
viting Shepherdstown Camp No. to
participate in memorial exercises to
be held at Aniietam National Gene
terry on Wednesday, May Both, and
our Commandant appointed a COM
mittee of one to notify absent mem-
bers of our acceptance of said invita-
ton, and to request them to leave
their names with our Secretary, Mr.
Joseph McMurran, before May 30th,
so they can procure appropriate
badges. Those intending to go will
please be in Sharpsburg by 10 a. IN.
Ct. X LEWIS,
ra,,,ltt-.a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
7ney AoOreciqted Their Pastors Labors,

Tney Appreciated Their Pastors Labors,
The following we clip from the Han
over Citizen of May 10th, which has
reference to Rev. J. G. Bowman pas
tor of the Reformed Church of Han
over. Pa, and formerly a resident OF
Shepherdstowp. Mr.. Bowman re-
ceived the presents referred to on the
eve of his departure for Europe:
Mr.. Bowmans church was brilliant
with floral decorations at the last SER
vices before he left. A beautiful an
Choir, fine palm tree in the baptismal
font, and the legend Bon Voyage in
large evergreen letters, were promi-
nent features. At the morning serv-
ice the pastor feelingly referred 10 his
proposed absence from his charge
Just before he started he was pre-
sented with purse of 5000 for spend
ing money while on his trip"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
State Board of Immigration and Development.

State Board of immigration and Development.
The State Board of the West VIZ
ginia Immigration and Development
Associations holdinga business meet
ing in Jefferson county this week.
The regular business meeting OF the
board is fixed for Thursday, May oath,
at Charlestown. On Friday morning
the visitors and members of the local
board will take the early train for
Harper's Ferry, and will be received
there bv the Board of Trade of that
place and shown the sights OF the
vicinity. They will take the train for
Shenandoah Junction at II o'clock,
where thew will be met with vehicles
and brought to Shepherdstown, where
a substantial lunch will be served to
them by the people of this place at the
Entler Hotel. The visitors will inspect
the attractions of Shepherdstown and
vicinity until the $50 train, when
they will return to Charlestown, where
they will be banqueted at the Carter
House the same evening. Saturday
morning they will be driven to Shan
nondale Springs and perhaps other
portions of our country.
The people of the county have made
every effort to entertain their visitors
in fitting style, and it is hoped that
their stay here will not only be pleas
ant to themselves but will result III
substantial advantage to our business
and industrial interests.
The State Board is composed of a
President. Secretary, and one Vice
President from each Senatorial Dis
trict i'm the State, as follows: Presi-
dent, G.. b. Hart, of Wheeling; Secre-
tary, B. l.. Butcher, of Randolph coun-
tv: Vice-Presidents, Jas. b. fancy, of
Wheeling; J. Ed. Watson, of Fairmont;
Thos. NJ. Jackson, of Clarksburg; w.
f. Atkisson, of Parkersburg; Henry
| G.. Flesher, of Jackson county: j. Nj.
Lavne, of Huntington; b. II. Oxley,
of Lincoln county; John q. Crockett,
of Summers county; John p. Hale. of
Kanawha county; Geo. NJ. Whites
carver, of Grafton; VIM. q. Brown, OF
Preston county; John a. Robinson, of
Mineral county, and B. c. Washing
ton. Of jefferson county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
A Terrible accident At Dumelds.

\ very distressing accident occurred
at Duflields on Sunday last, by which
little Jennie Barnhart, the six-year-
old daughter of Mr.. Charles H. Barn.
| hart, was shockingly injured. The
| accident occurred just as the children
were going TO Sunday School. a col
ored youth was riding a young and
! fractions colt when the animal be-
came frightened from some cause,
! threw its rider off, and dashed away.
! Most of the children and the teachers
escaped in safety, but little Jennie be-
! came the victim. The excited colt
ran over the child, crushing her
TO the earth. When she was picked
up and carried into the house it was
! seen she was badly injured and physi-
+ clans were at once summoned. DR.. |.
| s. Tanner. of this place, took charge
of the case, and was ably assisted by
Drs. A. S. Reynolds and Byington.
An examination showed that the child
had received compound commminu-
ted fracture of the tibia and fibula OF
her left leg Chat is, the large and
small bones, fracture of the femur
or thigh bone, fracture Of the collar
! bone, a dangerous bruise on the
| breast, and severe scalp wound.
! Believing there was n hope Of saving
the limb, the physicians resorted to
the operation of resection. and the
following day reduced the fractures
of the femur and collar bone. Not
withstanding the severe nature OF the
injuries, the little girl is getting along
very well, suffers little pain, and the
doctors anticipate her recovery. She
will necessarily be a cripple, as the
operation of resection shortened the
! limb about an inch. Her escape from
death was almost miraculous. The
parents Of the child have the sympa-
thy of the community i'll their at1lic-
! tiOu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
MsmoriGi Day Programme.

Memorial Day Programme.
The following programme for Memo
rial Day at Shepherdstown, which
will be June %, has been prepared:
The procession will form in front of
Shepherd College at , o'clock, headed
by the Shepherdstown Cornet Band,
and proceed to the Cemetery, where
the following exercises will be held:
1. Music by the Band.
.. Prayer by Rev. A. y. p. Neel.
3. Music by the Choir.
4. Address by Rev. l.. X. Mason.
5. Music lay the Choir.
6. Addresses by others.
l. Music by the Band.
s. Reading of the Roll of Honor by
Officer of the Day.
9. Benediction by Rev. II. c. Me-
Daniel.
10 Dirge by the Band and strew-
ing of flowers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25

d. II. Patty, a prominent nursery
man in Geneva, n. Y, has written us
inquiriug where he can get a few
good reliable men TO solicit orders
He wishes men TO canvas and take
orders for trees, shrubs and vines for
Fall delivery and promises steady EN-
ployment to good statesmen. If any
of our readers desire a good position,
we would advise them to write to Mr..
Patty for full particulars. Address
with reference
ID. II. PATTY, Nurseryman,
Geneva, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Proceedings of the Circuit Court.


The grand jury of the Jefferson Cir
cult Court last week returned the fol-
lowing indictments: State against
Frank Foreman, indictment for stab
bling with intent TO kill; prisoner ar
raigned and plea of not guilty entered.
State against George Wright, indict-
ment for petit larceny; prisoner ar
raigned, plea of guilty entered, and
sentenced to five days in Jail. There
were four other cases before the grand
jury, but true bills were not found.
The State VS.. Owen Vanvacter-ver-
dict of acquittal. f. w. Brown for
State; Capt Geo. Baylor for defense.
The trial of Frank Foreman for fel-
ony was begun on Monday evening.
F. w. Brown for State; Hon. ID. b.
Lucas and J. F. Engle for prisoner.
Acquitted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
BEACHLEY AND son,
HAGERSTOWN, MD.


Beachley & Son. Hagerstown's I've mer-
chants. are now Offering their spring stock OF
Carpets, on Cloths, Mat,ingS. Rugs. Window
shades, ornaments, stair Rods. lIasSucks
Curtains. Curtain Poles, Looking Glasses,
Carpet Sweepers, sc. our stock H. second To
none In HagerstOwn. To be satisfied that we
mean b, sincss, We earnestly invite YOU To
call and see for yourselves. our stock is new :
our prices are very low aud we mean TO
please. Come and see.
Yours truly, &c.
J. II. BEACHLEY & SON.
7. S.-We take carpet rags and all kinds OF
country produce In exchange for carpets. We
put up window blinds free of charge Also.
we put down carpets at short notice. We
weave rag carpets for customers at short no.
ticc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Destb of Mrs. Mathews.

Mrs. Hannah Van Swearingen Math-
ews. widow of the late Rev. Henry
Mathews, and sister of Mrs. Mary
Quigley of this place, died at her resi-
dence in Baltimore on Wednesday, af-
ter long illness, in the I'D year OF her
age. The remains will be brought to
Shepherdstown and inferred in Elm
wood Cemetery, the funeral services
being held in the Presbyterian Church
this Friday morning at half-past 10
o'clock. Mrs. Mathews survives her
husband only about ten months.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE.

A Sunday School Institute will be
held at Bethesda on Saturday. May
26th. beginning at 10 a. III. and clos
ing at p. IN. All Sunday School
workers are cordially invited to attend
and participate in the discussions
4. A. T. NEEL, Pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Money TO Loan.

The directors of Potomac Building
Association No. will meet at the REG
IsTER Office next Monday evening at
half-past seven o'clock, at which time
several shares of stock will be offered
for redemption.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
lieaChIeN n NM.
kDring huifing..

Stock OF Dry Goods. Groceries. Qurensware,
Carpets, &C., IN the largest Ia HngcrstOwn.
Prices very low. Go aud see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25

Young men and older ones. too. please 20
and see Beachley's stock before YOU buy. 10
is second to none I'm the city. His tailor IL
first-class.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-25
Notice to Confederate Veterans.

l)EAIOCR
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-14
SHORT TELEGRAMs.

BERLIN, August 13.-General Won
Molikc has been placed on the retired
list of the army. General Won Walder-
see succeeds him Emperor William has
written General Won Moltkc gracious
and aifectionale letter nominating him as
president of county defense
LONDON, August l3-The star says
that Mr.. +. p. O'Connor, it, editor and
member of parliament for Liverpool, and
Mr.. John Redmond, member of parlia
ment for Wexford. have entered action
for libel against the Times in the English
court Of queen bench
ASHLAND, Pa August 13.-Two fatal
accidents occurred here this morning.
William Murray, a boy aged sixteen,
while attempting to walk down the slope
of Centralia colliery, slipped and fell to
the bottom, and was instantly killed and
Michael Goblin, q Hungarian laborer,
was seriously injured by rash of coal.
WASHINGTON, August 13-There were
no hearings before the Senate sub
Finance Committee to day, but the Re.
publican members were shut up in the
commltlee-room part Of the day. 1t is
understood that DO per cent. cut on
lumber has been agreed upon, though
against the protest OF Senator HiscOck.
Sugar remains the obstacle TO final agree
ment, the opposition 10 any reduction
still holding out.
BosToN. Mass, August 13.-An assault
which was the result OF a Sunday drunk
and which may prove fatal occurred at
1:30 o'clock this morning. Charles
Moran, while drunk, threw his wife,
Mary, fifty three years OF age, from
the second.story window 10 the
ground, distance of nearly %
feet. The wOnan's left hand and her
nose were broken by the fall and she was
severely injured. She was removed TO
the city hospital, where she lies In very
critical condition. Moran was arrested.
Both the parties had been drinking
heavily, and when the assault took place
they were both very drunk.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-14
YELLOW FEVER FLORIDA.
Several New Cases Reported

New YORK, August 13.-Specals from
Jacksonville, Fla, report three new
cases of yellow fever yesterday. Edgar
Davidson. freight agent of the East
Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railroad
a chambermaid at Pablo where Captain
Tut;le died on Saturday, aud Mrs Pat
rick Fallen, wife of the city TAILOR. Mrs
McClelland, reported sick tn Saturday
died Yesterday afternoon Fifty teams
and large gangs of men are engaged In
cleaning the streets and hauling and
burning garbage and rubbish.
Five or s.X fruit stands and several
small buildings have been burned. Coal
tar aud pitch fires are burning in all
parts of the city, and chloride of lime,
copperas aud other powerful disinfect-
ants have been freely scattered about the
city. 1t is estimated that ten thousand
people have fled from the city Business
is at a standslill. Stores are keeping
open only during the middle of the day
The hotels are all closed
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-14
Japanese Villages DESTROYED.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 13.-Fnrthcr
advices regarding the volcanic eruptions
in Japan state that the small villages OF
Kishizawa, AkumOto, and lIOsonO, in
llinOkihara Mura, were covered with
sand and ashes, and the sites on which
they stood thrown into mountain. The
number OF persons buried in these viii
lagos is entirely unknown, but it is be.
lieved that no one there escaped alive.
he following villages suffered the most
At Nina five residences were destroyed
and twelve persons were killed; at
Shebiupa seventeen residences were de-
StrOyed and twenty persons killed or
wounded at Nagazaka twenty-five resi-
dences were destroyed and ninety. light
persons killed, and Mt Iloreki thirty
seven residences were destroyed but no
one was killed The people fled
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-08-14
Narrow Escape.

Mrs. G.. u. Allen daughter of Mrs. Rich
ard Seay, residing near Hardware,
Fluvanna county, met with narrow es-
cape from terrible accident few days
ago. She was driving in buggy with
her sister, Miss Pearl Seay, aged about 10
wears, her children, Claxton and Maggie
Allen, aged z and 3 years, respectively,
and her baby aged three months, when
the horse became Testive and ran away.
The animal dashed down the road, al
ways rough. but now more so than ever
because of the washings it has received
by recent heavy rains, and was
entirely uncomfortable. He finally ran
into deep gully, breaking the buggy
all to pieces and throwing the occupants
out to the ground Mrs Allen was very
badly bruised, and was thought to be Sc
riously and internally injured The
three young children escaped with slight
bruises, and the little baby was thrown
some distance, its head striking in the
mud, a circumstance which probably
saved its life. 1t would, indeed, have
most certainly been killed had Ii rot been
for the presence OF mind Of little Miss
Pearl Seay, who held on to it tightly as
long as possible.
- 1t is simply miracle that all the oc-
cupsnts of the buggy were not fatally
hurt