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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
PER so NAL S.

Miss Mary Allen, who for several
years was popular teacher in Shep-
herd College, has been in town this
week visiting her old friends. Miss
Allen has been in Kansas for several
years past.
Mr.. George Banks closed his Nor
NAL Institute at Berkeley Springs on
Friday last, because the County In
stitute was ordered for this week and
that made it necessary to close the
former.
Misses Bernie and Scotie Borum, of
DarkesviIle, Miss Maize Sencindiver,
of Martinsburg, and Miss Irene Ming
hini, spent last Saturday and Sunday
with Miss Bessie Renner at Wheat
land.
Miss Flora Siler, daughter of Hon.
John T. Siler, and Rev. III. G. V.
Campbell, of Berkeley Springs, were
married in the Methodist churc h
last week at that place.
Miss Mamie Mcdaniel, who has
been in Baltimore since last fall, has
returned to her home in Shepherds
town.
Miss Belle Siler came down from
Berkeley Springs to attend the com
mencement exercises at Shepherd Col
lege.
Mr.. Simms Powell, OF Parkersburg,
visited his mother and sisters here
during the meeting of the Council.
Miss Mollie B. Keller, of Newcastle,
Ind, is visiting her father, Mr.. John
F. Keller, in Shepherdstown.
Miss Mabel Weller, of Charlestown,
visited friends in Shepherdstown dur
ing the past week.
Mrs. Charlotte johnson, of Wash
ington, spent few days here during
the past week.
Miss Carrie Show, of Hagerstown,
is here attending the commencement
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Disarninu an Unseen Foe.

This was sometime paradox" as Ham =.
let says. Since, however, the people OF
America and other lands have been enabled
to pit Hostetter's stomach Bitters against
that unseen foe. malaria, 1t is no longer a
paradox, but an easy possibility. Wherever
malaria evolves its misty venom 10 poison
the air, and decayiug unwholesome vege-
tation impregnates the water, there, In the
very stronghold OF miasma, is the auxiliary
potent TO disarm the foe and assure efficient
protection. Fever and ague. bilious remit
tent, dumb ague and ague cake, no matter
how tenaciously they have fastened their
clutch on the system, are first forced 10 relax
their grasp and eventually 10 abandon IL al
together. But IL is its preventive force that
should chiefly recommend the Bitters TO
persons dwelling in malaria-cursed local.
ties, for IL is a certain buckler Of defence
against which the enemy is powerless. Cures.
likewise, dyspepsia rheumatism, kidney and
bilious ailments.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Winchester Pres6YterY.

An adjourned meeting Of the Win
chester Presbytery was held in the
PRESBYTERIAN Church, of Charlestown
last week, beginning Tuesday after
noon at 3 o'clock, for the purpose OF
examining can didates for hcensure
and ordination as ministers OF the
gospel. The attendance of ministers
and elders was large for an adjourned
meeting. Rev. Epps. of Woodstock,
opened the Presbytery with the usual
exercises, when in theiabsence OF the
Moderator, Rev. DR.. John A. Scott
was called to the chair and Rev. Z.
n. Campbell appointed clerk. Inc
Charles Stribling, oil
Martinsburg, James Graham, Oh
Winchester, Frank T. McFaden, oil
Harper's Ferry, and A. Gibson LINK
of Dufiields. then came forward, and
it was decided to hear their popular
lectures first. They soon Impressed
all with n sense of their ability, and
we predict useful career for each.
Messrs. Stribling and Link preached
their trial sermon at night.
Wednesday, with the exception OF
the time consumed by Messrs. Nc
Faden and Graham preaching their
trial sermons. was taken up with the
examinations on languages, mental
and moral philosophy, natural sci
ence, experimental religion and mo-
tiyes for seeking the ministry, church
history, systematic and polemic the
ology, sacraments and church gov
eminent; also Latin thesis and exc
eetical exercises. They all passed
the severe examination with credit,
and received their license from the
Presbytery through the hands OF
Rev. DIR. Graham, of Winchester,
who acted as Moderator in the alb
sence of DIR. Scott Mr.. Stribling
was then rendered call to Rock
Enon Spring church, Mr.. McFaden
goes to Abingdon Presbytery, Mr..
Link was assigned to the Strasburg
and Cedar Creek charges, and Mr..
Graham goes as missionary TO
China some time this fall.
Thursday morning was occupied
i'm the examination of Messrs. era
ham and Link, who are to be or
dained They preached their ordi-
nation sermons at noon, when Pres
bytery adjourned to meet in Win
chester July the 18th and Martins
burg the eth, to finish the ordina-
ton of those two gentlemen in the
presence of their friends. -DemocrI.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Council Meeting.

The regular meeting of the Town
Council was held last Monday, all the
members present. 1t was ordered
that the bill of J. w. Grant. amount
ing to 50, for care of old engine, be
paid. The committee on streets and
alleys reported certain repairs made
on streets damaged by the flood. Ma
jor Henry Hagan was granted rec
concentration for license to keep no.
tel. The committee on street lamps
having reported that several of the
burners were burned out, it was in
formally agreed that they should try
coal oil lamps for a time, with view
of adopting them if they prove salts
factory.
The report of the Assessor was re
ceived and referred to the Finance
Committee. 1t shows that the real
estate in the corporation amounts to
S176,S75, and the personally to S102,
$40. There are 200 polls, % dogs and
8 gips.
The bond of w. i. Arthur as Ser
geant and of j. G.. Lambert for license
were received and accepted. The
Recorder was authorized to sell oil
barrels belonging to the corporation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Bio Day on tie SIXTH of Juiy.

The cornerstone of the new town
hall in Shepherdstown will be laid on
Saturday, July 9Th. The Masonic
ceremonies will be conducted by Mt
Nebo Lodge, of this place, assisted by
the lodges from Martinsburg, Charles
town, Frederick, Sharpsburg and
other places. On that day the ladies
will have public dinner, and on the
evening preceding and the evening Of
the day mentioned will also have
festival in the College yard The
proceeds of these entertainments are
for the town hall fund.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Echoes From the Flood.


The damage along the Opequon by
the late flood was very great. In ad-
dition to the loss of the Middleway
and other bridges, the grist and saw
mill of Mr.. cambridge was carried
away completely, the mill-dam OF
Capt Eugene Baker washed out, and
other damage done his mill, and at
the old Newcomer Mill" of Mr.. J.
Walper Snyder the saw-mill was
washed away and the grist mill very
much damaged. The injury to crops
and fencing, is considerable, and some
wheat fields are being plowed up and
put in corn.
The 157 men employed at Williams
port, Mr.. F. H. Darby says, represent
7S5 persons whose livelihood depend
upon canal.traffic. They madea COM
Portable living for themselves and
families. He estimates that over
three hundred boats represented the
commerce of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, employing over one
thousand men.
An extension of three months time
has been asked and granted the con-
tractor of the new iron bridge over
the Potomac at Point of Rocks in
which to complete that structure. 1t
was just about ready for delivery 10
the bridge company on the day the
great flood came and washed away
four spans and entailed loss of near
ly $4,000.
Twenty-Five men employed in VIM.
DeFrehn' chair factory, Williamsport,
were discharged Friday, and their
employer could not meet the obliga-
tions due for labor. His factory was
badly damaged, and chairs valued at
$4,000, upon which he was about to
realize, were swept away, together
with his timber boom and its contents.
The Washington Star says: The
Borden Mining Company discharged
its men on Monday and has retired
permanently from business in George
town without even makingan attempt
to save its wrecked property. 1t lost
all heart"
Mr.. DeFrehn, owner of the wrecked
chair factory at Williamsport, was
down this way last week looking for
his chairs He had such ill-luck in
reclaiming them that he has given up
hopes of getting them again.
Some of mountaineers, who live
about three hundred feet above the
river at Harper's Ferry, tried to come
in for "a share of the money given to
the flood sufferers. Their little game
would not work, however.
Coal has gone up from 70 cents to 81
per ton in Georgetown since the flood,
and the price of wood has raised 90
cents a cord Lime will go up from
10 to Is cents barrel on the first of
July.
In response to appeals for aid there
have been liberal donations to the suf-
ferers from the flood at Harpers Fer
ry. Mayor George McGlincy says no
more contributions are needed now.
Mrs. Jones and her family, who lost
their house by the flood at Bridgeport,
have taken up their quarters in
canal-boat stranded near the lock.
George NJ. Valentine, his wife and
six children, from Hagerstown, per
ished in the flood at Johnstown.
The villages of Okonoko and Sleepy
Creek Bridge, on the b. & o. Railroad,
were nearly wiped out by the flood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
New Fsrry-Boat.

New Ferry-Boat
The directors of the Maryland and
Virginia Bridge Company, whose
bridge across the river at Shepherds
town was destroyed by the flood,
have contracted with Mr. Fred.
Mertens, of Cumberland, for a ferry
boat that will be used until the
bridge is rebuilt The boat was ship
ped from Cumberland on Wednes-
day, and it is thought that by
Wednesday of next week it will be
ready for public use. The commits
sioners of Washington county are
expected to build the necessary
bridge across the canal opposite
Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
For the Census.
For the Census.
At the request of Mr.. Robert Por-
ter, Superintendent of the Census,
we publish the following letter:
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
CFNSIrS OEEICE.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May l, 1889.

CENSUS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., May l, 1889.
To the Medical Profession: The various
medical associations and the medical profess
sion will be glad TO learn that DR.. John 5.
Billings, Surgeon u. $. Army, has consented
to take charge of the Report on the Mortality
and Vital Statistics of the United States az
returned by the Eleventh Census
AS the United States has no system of reg
istration of vital statistics, such as Is relied
upon by other civilized nations for the pur-
pose of ascertaining the actual movement OF
population our census affords the only op-
portunity of obtaining near an approximate
estimate OF the birth and death rates of much
the larger part OF the country, which is en-
tirely unprovided with any satisfactory sys-
TEN OF State and municipal registration.
In view of this, the Census Office, during
the month of May this year, will issue to the
medical profession throughout the country
physicians Registers" for the purpose of
obtaining more accurate returns OF deaths
than it is possible for the enumerators to
make. 1t is earnestly hoped that physicians
in every part OF the country will cooperate
with the Census Office In this important
work. The record should be kept from June
/, 1889, to May 81, 1890. Nearly $4,000 of these
registrations books were filled up and re-
turned TO the office in 1880, and nearly all of
them used for statistical purposes. 1t is
hoped that double this number will be OBJ
tanned for the Eleventh Census.
Physicians not receiving Registers can OBJ
tain them by sending their names and ad-
dresses TO the Census Office, and, with the
Register, an official envelope which requires
no stamp will be provided for theii return to
Washington,
If all medical and surgical practitioners
throughout the country will lend their aid
the mortality and vital statistics OF the
Eleventh Census will be more comprehen-
sive and complete than they have ever been.
Every physician should take personal pride
in having this report as full and accurate as
il is possible to make IL.
1t is hereby promised that al! information
obtained through this source shall be held
strictly confidential.
ROBERT =. PORTER.
superintendent OF Census.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Linen Table Dsmask.

We do not mean TO frighien you Into buy.
ing table damask at this time. but we con.
slider II our duty 10 spprise you OF the fact
that there Is every indication OF an early adj
vance In price OF at least ten per cent. For
the bcnent Of those who wish To tako advan.
tage Of tie present low prices We quote ne
follows;
oI-inch cream German linen table damasks
in a wide variety Of patterns, only Soc per I'D.
SPECIALIZATION bleached fine grade Ger.
man linen table damask-. soft, heavy quality.
and In a variety OF very attractive. original
patterns. only soc per yard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Cong Right On.

Major H. w. Blunt's Potomac Ce-
ment Mill near Shepherdstown is 60
ing right along in the manufacture Of
cement. The mill has been cleaned
up and the full force of men are at
work. The manufactured cement is
boated up to the wharf at Shepherds
town, and hauled by wagons to the
railroad station, whence it is shipped
over the Shenandoah Valley Railroad
to Washington and other points
Major Blunt says the mill will be kept
running, whether the canal is re-
paired or not.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Dress Goods Reductions.

Heresa drop In the choicest ofall the spring
and summer dress fabrics The balance Of
our line OF i0-inch striped mohair briliiantine
Is offered at the reduced price OF 62,fe per I'd
For summer travelling dresses and seaside
walking dresses 10 has no superior. stylish.
attractive. serviceable and cheap. Don't ex-
pect IL To be here long.
sPECIAL-iO-inch cream ail-wool albatross
OF n superior quality. only sc per yard.
is here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
10 CENTS CASH
is BETTER THAN
25 cts. Charged on the Books.

Haven't you felt II; Amt II better 10 sell
an article costing 100 cents for 10 cents cash
in hand than 10 charge IL on the books at l2i
cents, and probably never get it, Amt 10
better for the cash buyer 10 save u cents,
than To ply IL 10 the merchant TO make up
his losses in the credit business? Some mer-
chants will tell you they can sell ~ cheap on
the credit plan as they can do on the cash
plan. To mislead and blind buyers. they Of
Ter well-known articles at cash prices. But.
do you believe you could sell goods as cheap
and charge them on the books as you could
do 10 sell for cash down? oh. no; CASH Is
KING. CREDIT IL A SLAVE. But talk about
the one-price cash plan. where the prices are
marked I'm plain figures on every article, and
no fooling about IL.
Challies, Csc.
Shirtings, r5c.
Ginghams, TIC.
Mosquito Netting, Ojc.
Androscoggin Muslin, lie.
Half-Wool Dress Goods. 0gc.
3s-inch All-WoOl Dress Goods. DC.
Clarks o. n. 7. Thread, Ole.
7Spools for &c.
Wire Bustles, Ole.
Pure SILK Gloves, DC.
Jersey Ribbed Vests. he.
opera Toe slippers isc.
oxford Tie Slippers, 7Sc.
Grain Button Dress Shoes, Ssc.
Dongola Common Sense Shoes. sl.is.
Mems Brogan Shoes, DC.
Mems Pillow Shoes, Sgc.
Mems Hand Webb shoes. S2gj.
sole Agent for T.. Cox's Fine shoes for La
dies and Children.
sole Agent for Burt q Packard's Fine shoes
for Men and Boys.
Mems Hickory straw Hats. NC.
Mems Dress straw Hats. DC.
Mems Mackinaw straw Hats, &c.
Boys Suits, Short Pants, To IL years, sl.2j
TO s7.4s.
Boys Suits, Long Pants, 10 TO IS years, 81 20
sl2S7.
Mems Suits. 81 to slg.35.
Suits made TO order, $3.50 TO $500.
Pants made 10 order. 81 to SO.
Fine UnlauDdried Shirts, Reinforced Boz
som, i5c.
Remember, we mark the price on every ar
tlcle In plain figures, and nothing less Will
buy IT, We mention this fact 10 save you the
time usually taken 10 ind out how much less
the credit stores vii! take than they ask.
when you offer the cash. One price and for
cash is the only way we sell goods.
UPDEGRAFFS,
Hagerstown. Md.
as- EVERYTHING PEOPLE WEAR FROM
BIRTH TO DEATH, EXCEPT LADIES'
HATS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Commencement.

Commencement.
The first evenings exercises of the
commencement of Shepherd College
were held in College Hall on We'd
nesday evening, when the pupils Of
the musical department, in charge OF
Miss Ella Fordyce, gave their annual
concert. Those who took part in the
concert acquitted themselves most
creditably, and the music was greatly
enjoyed by a large audience Thurs
day evening is the time announced
for the Alumni exercises, and this
Friday evening the graduating class
will have its usual programme.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Kilt Suits.

Lowest price yet for q strictly a!i-wooi kilt
suit. ! lot Of boys obe-piece, sii-wool chevi-
OF suits Sizes ~ 10 ~ years. only t2.59 per
suit
Splendid variety OF boys knee pants In
cbeviots. cassimeres and other desIrsble ALL
wool cloths In neat and well appearing ef.
fects, I5c. 100 LIS. 10. LIS and ~ and mp.
Boys two-piece kilt suits I'm spring weights
and color effects. The ne west. psatsst, and
also tho most stylish line we have yet shown.
Rich plain shades Of mode. seal. navy and
ecru for the waist, with skirts Of . contrast
ing plaid. stripe or cheek. Very notby. sixss
20 Byesrs, $50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14

An order for IS was drawn on the
Treasurer i'm favor of James Jones,
lamplighter, for one months salaay.
An order on the Treasurer for $40, in
favor of Capt. George Bayler, being
half of his fee as associate attorney in
the case of Mrs. n. ID. Lee against the
Corporation, was orderedto bedrawn.
The Council then adjourned until
Monday next, June nth, when spe-
cial meeting Will be held to fix the
levy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Lee. B. c. Washington and 1. H.

f. I Lee, B. C. Washington and l. d.
Strider.
After fixing upon the city OF Charles
ton as the next place Of meeting one
wear hence and devotional exercises
conducted by the Bishop the council
adjourned sine die.
Sunday morning services were held
in the church, Rev. DR.. Swope preach
ing an able sermon, and in the even
ing Bishop Peterkin delivered his US
ual address, thus closing the services
of the twelfth annual council.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
New Embroider

The lots now coming In may be termed bar
gain lots. being bought under nrst-of-the-
seasons prices. and are consequently sold for
less than usual.
lot OF finch cambria embroidcries at is,fc
per yard.
lot OF i2.inch cambria embroideries at sc
per yard.
lot OF 22-inch cambria cmbroideries NJ Soc
per yard.
Extraordinary values are being offered In
the beautiful hand-hemstitched embroid-
cries. cdgings. inscrtings. nouncings, etc.
Excellent all over embroideries.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Bargain In White Goods.

We offer SEQ yards OF white sheer quality
OF lace-striped, lace-checked and plaid lawns
In more than dozen attractive patterns, at
the low price OF ls1S and l5c per yard.
This was n most opportune purchase, as
some Of these lawns sold last season at-s'c.
They are the best bargain we have yet offered
In white goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Allendale Counterpanes.

More commonly called dimity bed spreads.
The name matters little. but Il Is acknowl-
edged TO be the lightesi In weight. most dur.
able, easiest Numbered. coolest and mos, In
expensive OF all the summer bed coverings.
Four sizes. single. three-qusrier. doaole-bed
and extra large" slEe. IS. sOc. 100 and si.so
each.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
YouShould Remember

our responsibility does not end with the sale
OF merchandise TO you: our interests are ma
terial. Hence. We make the bold proclama-
ton that we extend the privilege 10 the trade
of returning any goods purchased OF us that
Is not perfectly satisfactory. See our I'M
mense Line OF Outside Flannel Shirts. Neck
wear; Late style Hats, silk and all other
grades. We extend n cordial invitation TO
the people OF jefferson County 10 call and In
spect this Mammoth stock OF Clothing.
Very Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
SPECIAL BARGAINS THIS WEEK.

Seven Spools Clark's o. n. T. Cotton, 25c.
- doz. Jersey Vests. worth DC, at lOc. % doz.
Jersey Vests, worth 81 l-2c., at 2Oc. pieces
Black SILK Warp Henrietta Cloth at slS,
worth sl.65 per yard. Lawns, worth &c. at
2l-2c per yard. loo yards wide Millinery
Ribbons in latest styles Qrom the Hagers-
town silk Mid at just half price-eyery yard
warranted pure silk. 800 new styles OF Flow
ers for Summer Millinery now ready. Spe-
cial prices in Untrimmed Hats during this
month. New Hemstitched Embroideries and
Flouncings OF every description, and White
Goods OF all kinds now ready. ~ nne pat
terms in Novelty Dress Goods at reduced pri-
ces TO close balance on hand. New sun Um-
brellas IN all the popular styles now ready.
Special quality genuine Gloria Umbre Has,
2-inch, at Sl.2j, worth sl.75. We are now
showing the largest line ofFrench and Amer
lean Satines ever opened here. special bar
gains in Hosiery and Gloves, during this
month. Our stock is nov complete In every
department. II will pay ladies from every
section TO visit our store this month.
=. a. BRUGH,
50 w. Washington St,
Hagerstown, Md.
p. Sour line OF Gentlemen's Wear OF ev-
cry description is the largest and lowest pri-
ced in the city.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14

And so on through the entire stock until we
have disposed of sufficient 10 handle con
veniently the stock during the I'M
proyements. This sale should In
terest all consumers, and IL
will be TO their interest 10
attend this sale for their
supplies.
The stock is yet complete with all qualities
and STYLES and sale Will be continued until
we have sufficient room for the Improve
ments r. l.. SPANGLERS,
HagerstOwn, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Bible Society Meeting.

bIoIe SocIety Meeting.
The twenty-first anniversary of the
Shepherdstown Branch of the Ameri-
can Bible Society will be held on Sun
day evening at 8 o'clock in the Pres
byterian Church of this place. The
State Superintendent, Rev. Thomas
Cotton, will be present. The public
is cordially invited to be present at
this meeting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Shopby Mail.

We have a thoroughly organized
Mail Order Bureau, and send samples
with prices upon request. You get
the same goods at the same pricesthat
we sell our Washington patrons. If
you want anything in the Dry Goods
and Fancy Goods line write us, and
we will fill your order subject to your
approval, which means We will refund
the money if you desire it upon the
return of the goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-06-14
Special Value In Napkins.

SIS heavy grade bleached German linen
damask napkins In n varied assortment Of
very attractive patterns, only 81 per dozen.