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Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-20
THE CLOSING WORK

Of she LeRisIature-The State Normal School QuesG1On-Grace Hospital CommissiOners-The Secret Ballot Bill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
adjourned :
Total. ..........
HOLIDAY Entertainments.

As heretofore announced, the La
dies Town Hall Association has pro
vided entertainments for four even
ings during the approaching Holidays.
They will be held in College Hall, as
follows On Friday evening, the eth,
the Dairymaids' Supper, followed by
a supper in an adjoining room. On
Saturday evening, the 2Sth, the en-
tertainment will consist of the Sun
flower Chorus, charades, recitations,
etc, likewise followed by supper.
On Monday evening, the 30th, the
programme Of Friday evening will be
repeated, and on Tuesday evening
Saturdays programme will be again
rendered. The following schedule of
prices has been decided upon Gen
eral admission, 20 cents; reserved
seat, so cents; supper, % cents; re-
served seat and supper, 40 cents.
Doors will be. opened at $50 pm,
and performance will begin at Z. 1t
is hoped the public will be liberal in
its patronage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
A Valuable Medical Treatise.

The edition for 1890 of sterling Medical
Annual, known as Hostetter's Almanac, Is
now ready, and may be obtained. free ofcost,
of druggists and general country dealers In
indeed in every civilized portion OF the
Western Hemisphere. This Almanac has
been issued regularly at the commencement
of every year for over one-fourth OF CEN
tury. II combines, with the soundest prac-
teal advice for the preservation and restor-
alton OF health, a large amount OF interest
ing and amusing light reading, and the
calendar, astronomical calculations, chro-
biological items, &c, are prepared with
great care, and will be found entirely ac0u-
rate. The issue OF Hostetters Almanac for
1899 will probably be the largest edition OF a
medical work ever published In any country.
The proprietors, Messrs. Hostetter's & Co.,
Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt OF two cent
stamp, will forward copy by mail 10 any
person who connot procure one in his neigh
bOrhood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Skinned With the Doodle.

A few days ago two ministerial
looking gentlemen arrived in town
and put up at the Potomac House.
There are some people now who know
they were not ministers, for on Thurs
day they shook the dust of Harper's
Ferry from their feet with about $500
crooked cash in their pockets. They
were what are known as monte
men," and here is the little game
they worked on two transient colored
men with more money than discre-
ton:
The two sharps took the two ne
groes in tow at the b. & o. station
and crossed the bridge to Maryland,
where they amused themselves for
awhile throwing dice. Suddenly one
of the sharps became obliged to get
drink of water and left his three
companions. His partner then show
ed the colored men how he could
throw the 5 spot of the dice every
time and proposed that they bet
against the other man on his return.
This was agreed to and done, and in
three bets the negroes and their
white "ally" had won" Is dollars
from the other white man. Then the
loser was again obliged to quench his
thirst, and during his absence the
man with the dice showed his colored
friends" how he could make the
spot come up nearly every time and
advised them to bet on that, telling
them it might fail once in a while,
but they would win, most every
time. When the absent one returned
another S. bet was made and again
the victorious ones added to their
pile. Then the loser became ''reck-
less" and said he would bet S50-'all
the money he baldwin or lose. OF
course he won, and again, and again,
till the colored gamblers found them
selves out to the extent of 1925.
The heeced men were on their way
home to spend Chtistmas.-Haper's
Ferry Sentinrl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Christmas Services in Our Churches.

The following are the services ar
ranged by the various churches Of
Shepherdstown for Christmas week;
On Tuesday, Christmas Eve, at
5 p. H., the Episcopal Sunday School
will celebrate its annual festival.
Christmas Eve, at $50 p. M, the
Reformed Sunday School will cele-
brate its Christmas anniversary, and
Christmas morning, at o'clock, the
pastor will conduct an early service
in the church.
The Lutheran Sunday School will
have its Christmas services on the
evening of Christmas Day at 6 o'clock.
The NJ. E. Sunday School will also
have its entertainment on Christmas
night at quarter past z o'clock.
The Sunday School of the NJ. E.
Church South will have its usual ser
vices on Thursday evening, the Goth,
at 6 o'clock. There will also be early
Christmas morning services in the
church.by the.paster at 6 o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Mr.. Lucas Appointed Judge.

As foreshadowed in the REGISTER
last week, Governor Wilson has APP
pointed Hon. Daniel B. Lucas to be
Judge of the Supreme Court of West
Virginia, to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Judge Thomas G.
Green. The appointment gives gen
eral satisfaction, as Mr.. Lucass quail
ifications for the place are of the
highest order. His unquestioned
legal ability and his direct and
pointed manner of expressing his
knowledge will make him valuable
addition to our Supreme Court. He
will serve until the term expires in
1892.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
PERSONALS.


Col. John E. Scbley left for Phila-
delphia on Thursday, where he ex-
poets to spend the winter with his
son-in-law, Mr.. Frank w. Muzzey,
Harry Schley, his grandson, accom-
panied the Colonel.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. g. Stollenwerck
and the baby, and Mrs. E. F. Ander-
son, of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs.
VIM. FL. Billmyer, near town.
Mr.. Charles Sheets and Mr. Charles
Staley, the former from Mckeesport
and the latter from Baltimore, are
home for the Holidays.
Mr.. J. w. Dodd, of Martinsburg,
was in town Wednesday. He is ready
for the auctioneering fray that will
soon be here.
Mrs. Charles Ghiselin and her chill
dren have returned from a visit to
her parents in Rockbridge county,
Va.
We were pleased to have a call on
Tuesday, from Mr.. Cbas. G. Henkle,
from near Uvilla.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
The State Grange.

The State Grange.
The West Virginia State Grange
held its annual session at Parkers-
burg last week. Those attending
from this county were Mr.. Chas. II.
Knott, Secretary Harry NJ. Turner
and Treasurer Adam Brenneman.
The report of Mr.. Knott was well
prepared document and of much in
terest to the members. He says that
the subordinate Oranges are in a
healthy condition but that no new
ones have been organized during the
past year. The Grange is the only
organization, he says, to which the
farmers should look for help. He is
in favor of local deputies going
through each county and organizing
local Oranges. He believes in en-
couraging in legitimate way all rail
roads, manufacturing industries, ETC.,
and especially in developing West
Virginia. The Changers are not max
ing a war on the railroads, as some
people believe Mr.. Knott calls at
tention to the necessity Of using only
the best farming machinery and re-
fers to other important matters.
Mr.. III. NJ. Turner, of Shepherds
town, Secretary OF the State Grange,
reported, in we'll written address,
that there are 25,subordinate Oranges
in the State with a membership Of
600. He says that the outlook is good
for general revival of Grange inter
ests throughout the State. He also
reports the finances of the order on
solid basis. Several new local Oranges
will probably be organized soon.
During the session the Grange
adopted the following resolution
ION account of an unjust law com
polling farmers to pay taxes upon
land and other property on which
there is a mortgage or lncumbrance
of debt; therefore be it
"Resolced, That our representatives
in the West Virginia Legislature be
requested to pass law e&emptlng
such property from double taxation,
and that the holders of such mort
cages, liens or securities be required
to pay such taxes. Further, that our
laws shall require the seal of the as
SCISSOR of the county in which the
holders of said bonds, mortgages, etc,
resides to be attached to said bonds,
securities, etc, the failure to do which
shall cause said bonds or securities to
be null and void"
The attendance of delegates to the
meeting was large, and all took great
interest in the sessions. The only
officer elected was one member OF
the executive committee, Mr.. l.. i.
Slaven being reelected to that place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Electric RitterS.

This remedy is becoming so well-known
and so popular as TO need no special mention.
All who have used Electric Bitters sing the
same song OF praise. A purer medicine does
not existan It is guaranteed 10 do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters will cure all dis
eases OF the Liver and Kidneys, will remove
Pimples Bois, salt Rheum and other alice
tions caused by impure blood. VIII drive
Malaria from the system and prevent as well
as cure all Malarial fevers. For cure OF Head
ache, Constipation and Indigestion try Elec-
trio Bitters. Entire satisfaction guaranteed,
or money refunded. Price 50 cts. and Sl.Ul
per bottle at j. G.. Gibson's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Lhe Weddina ReM cre R,noinq.

Mr.. Charles r Koontz, son Mr. j.
F. Koontz, and Miss Lucy G. Taylor,
daughter of Mr.. j. Will Tayler, were
united in marriage on Tuesday morn
ing at the home of the brides parents,
below Shepherdstown. The wedding
was quiet one, only the family con-
nection being present The bride,
through, received many handsome
presents. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. A. A. p. Neel, assisted
by Rev l.. r. Mason. The happy
young couple at once left for
bridal tripto Washington, after which
they will return and settle down in
their own community. We extend
congratulations.
There was mountaineering event
of similar nature on Tuesday Mr.
Frank McQuilkin, son of VIM. L. Ne
Quilkin, Esq, and Miss Lucy Staley,
daughter of Joseph Staley, Esq,
with gay company Of young friends
drove to Hagerstown in bus and
were there married by Rev. j. S
Kieffer, of the Reformed Church.
The contracting parties are both
well-known and popular young people
living couple of miles west of town,
and their many friends wish them
great happiness.
As the REGISTER goes 10 press this
afternoon the guests are assembling
at the Presbyterian Church in Shep-
herdstown to witness the marriage of
Mr. Samuel NJ. Huyett and Miss Ida
NJ. Osbourn, daughter of Mr.. J. w.
Osbourn of this place. Though we
cannot now give description of the
happy event, we will extend to them
hearty congratulations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Officers Elected.

The following officers were elected
last Monday night by Mt. Nebo Lodge
No. 81, A, f. s. a. NJ, for the ensuing
term
DR.. G.. T. V. S. Butler, w. VI. ; G.
w. Banks, S. w; r. N. Billmyer, J.W.;
]. S. Fleming, Secretary J. /. Rick
ard, Treasurer Henry s. Baker, S.
D.; J. H. Cookus, J. D.; Jas. s. Myers,
Murphy Tabler, Stewards; Rev. l..
r. Mason, Chaplain; JnO. w. Grant.
Tyler.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
YIN. II. RoYer is the lucky Man.

The election for postmaster at
Sharpsburg took place Saturday after
noon. The candidates were Elias
Spong, Jacob r. Edmonds and Will
liam II. Boyer. There were 104 bal
lots cast by Republicans exclusively
and OF this number Mr.. WIN. H. Boy
er received a majority OF twelve.
His recommendation will, therefore,
be made TO the department and his
appointment as master of the Sharps-
burg postoffice looked for by him self
and friends.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
0perettu.

0perettu.
As announced last week, an OPP
eretta under the direction of Miss
Ella Fordyce, of Shepherd College,
will be held in the College Hall this
evening and tomorrow evening. The
operetta, the name of which is THE
Tyrolean Queen" is very pretty and
bright, and the entertainment will
be one well worthy of patronage.
Tickets may be obtained at Mr.. Nc
Murran's drug store. Admission 20
cents, reserved seats 80 cents. Doors
open at $50, performance begins at Z
o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
A Sad Occurrence.

A Sad Occurrence.
Mr.. Walter James, Of Jones Spring,
in Back Creek Valley, has been for
some time past in bad health. While
he has regained his physical health in
a great measure, it has resulted in a
serious impairment Of his mental fac
ulties. On last Sunday morning, a
fit of insanity suddenly seized him,
and while under its influence, he at
tempted to shoot his wife. Fortu-
nately, she was near enough to the
muzzle of the gun to thrust it into
the air as it was discharged, the bull
let narrowly missing her head and en-
tering the wall. Overcome by the
fright. Mrs. James fell to the floor in
a faint and her husband, thinking
the ball had taken effect and killed
her, went into an adjoining room and
cut his throat. The wound was Sc
we're and he bled profusely. but we
learn he is now recovering and thought
to be out of danger. DIR. Harris, OF
Hedgesvile, rendered the necessary
assistance. -MartinsbWg Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
naafh nf Ms. Andrews.

Mrs. Mamie Andrews, widow OF the
late Rev. DR.. C. w. Andrews, died at
her home in Shepherdstown on Tues
day afternoon about o'clock. She
had been i'll for a couple OF weeks OF
typhoid fever, and her death was not
unexpected.
Mrs. Andrews was 70 years of age.
She was a daughter of the late Jacob
Morgan, and was a half sister to Col
Win. A. Morgan, of this place. In
earlv life she was married to Henry
Boteler, Esq, brother of Col A. X.
Boteler. The result of this marriage
was four children Charles, who has
been dead for several years; Henry,
the only one now living, a resident
of Louisville Margie, wife OF Heber
Livermore and Mary wife of John
Mason, of Fredericksburg. Mr.. Bote-
Ter died before the war, and some
wears afterward Mrs. Boteler married
Rev. DIR. Andrews, who died in 1879.
OF late years Mrs. Andrews has been
living here with her granddaughter,
Misses Mamie Livermore and Margle
and Virginia Boteler. No one in this
community was more universally be-
loved and respected than Mrs. An
drews, and her death has thrown
gloom over the place. Although a
woman of vigorous and Intelligent
opinions, she was withal kind ana
gentle and charitable toward every
one. and her eminent Christian piety
was known of all men. She Will be
missed in the community where she
has so long been an honored resident,
but much more so in the happy home
that her death breaks up. To the son
and grandchildren who are so soreiy
stricken the deepest sympathy Is ex-
tended in their great sorrow.
The funeral services were held IN
the Episcopal Church on Thursday
morning by Rev. l.. r. Mason, and
the remains were inferred in Elmwood
Cemetery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Low Prices of Farm Products.

The December returns OF prices OF
farm products to the Department OF
Agriculture are lower than ever be-
fore. The lowest average estimated
value of corn in former years was
31.S cents in 1878, and since that date
1913 in 1885. The present average is
30. 1 cents. The average of wheat es-
Inmates is 70.6 cents. This is not the
lowest, as the average in December,
1884, was 64.5; in 1887, 681; in 1886,
6S.7 cents. The average price of oats
is lower than ever before reported.
In 1878 it was 24.6 cents per bushel;
at the present it is % cents. Prices of
barley, rye and buckwheat are also
very low. The average value Of the
potato crop is 42.1 cents. The lowest
averages reported were 40 cents in
1884 and 404 iii 1888. The returns OF
conditions of wheat seeded this au-
tumn are generally favorable. The
general average of condition is 90.
The area appears TO be slightly in
creased,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20

Christmas comes but once year,
but there is valuable Christmas gift
which may be had every day all the
year round by subscribing for our ex-
cellent contemporary, the Baltimore
Sun. The oetremarks that the WON
an who hesitates is lost. so In tins
age the man who does not read good
newspaper is mighty apt, in the slang
of the day, TO be left. There is
really no better paper in the country
for general news than THE Sun, and
none so good for Maryland news.
1t ought to be called the Maryland
Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
no DIspEL COLDS.

Headaches and Fevers, 10 cleanse the
system effectually, yet gently, when
costive or bilious. or when the blood
is impure or sluggish, TO permanently
cure habitual constipation, 10 awaken
the kidneys and liver 10 a healthy &C
tivity, without irritating or weaken
ing them, use Syrup of Figs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
NJ T. CUURCu SOUTH.

VI. l.. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. J. X. VAN HORNE, Pastor.
Shepherdstown 100 a. m .and7OOp.In., Mar
vim Chapel 800 p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. II. MOSER, Pastor.
Unonvllle HOO a. m, Shepherdstown $50
p. m.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. CHARLES GHIsELIS, Pastor.
Shepherdstown HOO a. m, kearneysville
p. m.
REFORMED CHI RICH.
REV GEORGE EvEEHART, Pastor.
Shepherdstown ll.0U IA. m. and $50 p. IN.
". +. CHURCH.
REV. II. 9. MCDANIEL. PASTOR.
Sharpsburg HOO a. N. and 800 p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
shepherdstown at HOO a. M. and 7.50 p. m
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services fifth Sunday Of every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at III a. IN.
Y. M. c.. 4.
Services at their Room every Sunday after
noon at $780,
]. o. O. +.
Caledonia Lodge, No. 1, meetseYery Thurs
day evening at p. IN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
KING, Photographer.

AfuIl line Of EngraylDgs, Etchings, Pho
tOgravures, and Photographs, together with
Frames, Essels, Stands ard Albums. for Hoi-
Idsy Presents. A beautiful assortment Of
Mouldings for Frames 100 different patterns),
at KINGS, IS W. Washington Street, Ha-
gerstown, Nd.
p. s.-we still lead In style and elegance Of
finish in Photographs. Pictures Of children
our specially.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Council Meeting.

Council meeting.
At the last meeting of the Town
Council all the members were present.
The Committee on Streets and Alleys
reported work done on New and
Washington streets. Messrs. Frazier
and Kerney were appointed a COM
mittee to ascertain the cost of build
ing to shelter the old fire engine. The
Committee on Fire Department were
instructed to have fire kept up in
engine room during cold weather.
The committee on town clock was
continued. On request of Mr.. j. w.
Steley. the Council ordered the Street
Committee to build crossing be-
tween the property of Mr.. Knode and
Mr.. Poffenberger on Princess street.
The Council agreed that the shooting
of fire-crackers, etc, during the Holt
days be prohibited. The Council
then passed the following bills and
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
RniIropd Affairs.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
architects are drawing plans for u
Notwithstanding station at Berlin,
Frederick county, Md, seventy miles
from Baltimore. This is the end of
the old main line, and point east Of
every connecting line Of the Balti-
more and Ohio system. The purpose
is to have the new Berlin yards ready
for business by the opening of the
next spring. Freight sheds and other
accessories for the distribution of a
great freight traffic will be supplied,
and the work will be begun at once.
The Locust Point, Camden and Mount
Clare yards at Baltimore will be greatly
relieved by this arrangement, which
promises to double their capacity for
prompt freight handling, and to give
the company's equipment a capacity
for 25 per cent more business than un-
der the present plan. The Berlin
yards will be established upon a COM
prehensive scale to handle the freight
traffic both from the East and West.
All breaking of bulk and making up
of solid trains will be done there in
stead of at Baltimore, and Baltimore,
Washington, Philadelphia and New
York traffic to and from the West will
be handled there. 1t is an eligible
point for the purpose, and coal and
other shippers will have their consign-
ments sent to them direct, without
the delays caused by the accumula-
ton of cars at Baltimore. Berlin will
become the terminus for the Valley
road instead of Harper's Ferry, and
also for the Hagerstown branch in
stead Of Weverton. Foreign export
freights will be held at Berlin until
the steamers are ready at the Balti-
more piers to take in their cargoes,
and then will be rushed through.
The improvements will cost about
100000.
1t is again reported that as the liti-
CATION between the two classes of
Shenandoah Valley bondholders is
now being concluded, the Norfolk
and Western Company will renew its
offer of new guarantee 5per cent
bond in exchange for the old LIST Is,
with some allowance made for &C
crued interest AS no interest has
been paid since January, 1885, the ac-
crued coupons next month will repre-
sent 80 per cent. If the offer lie made
in good faith, it is probable that but
a small part of this will be provided
for. The details of the proposition,
however, have not yet been brought
forward, and the committee of the
first mortgage holders profess entire
ignorance of any such plan.
Last week there were over sixty
repair hands discharged on the b. &
o., on Hobbs division, between Har-
per's Ferry and Cherry Run. This is
hard on the poor unfortunates who
have families, now that winter is just
coming on.
The new freight locomotives that
the REGISTER some weeks ago said
were being constructed for the Shen-
andoah Valley Railroad have been
completed, and are looked for every
day. There are five of them, and they
were built by the Rogers Locomotive
Works, of Paterson, n. J. They are
said to be first-class engines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Confederate Veterans.

Shepherdstown Camp No. 1, OF
Confederate Veterans, will hold theil
regular annual meeting for the elec
ton of officers the second Saturday in
January, 1890, at 3p. IN.
By order of the Commandant.
JOSEPH Nc MURRAN, Adjt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
For the People.


At a period when corporations and
binations of capital are arrayed
against the people it is gratifying to
reflect that popular rights are not left
without determined and able cham
pions. The Baltimore Sun has always
been peculiarly the peoples paper,
bat during the last few years it has
become more than ever entitled to be
regarded as their especial friend. 1t
was one of the very first, if not abso-
lutely the first, to see the dangers to
popular.rights and interest from trusts
and monopolies, and to raise its voice
in warning against them. 1t has
thrown great light on these subjects
by the series of articles which it has
published from time to time, and it is
still keeping up the fight with undi-
minished vigor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
NOTICE.

All members Of Forest Grange are
requested to attend n meeting in their
hall on the last Friday in this month,
at 80 p. III. There is to be an cleo
ton of officers at that time, and other
important business will be transacted.
G. ii. KNOTT, NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-12-20
Notice.

The Communion of the Lords Sup
per will be celebrated in the Reformed
Church on Sunday, Dec. Goth, at II q.
III. Preparatory Services on Satur-
day at p. III.
GEO. G.. EvERHART,
Pastor