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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
Killed BY the Cars.


From the Rockford Qllinois) Repubt-
can Of Friday last we take the follow
ing account Of the sad death of Mr.
James E. Porter, sou of Mr. Levi Por-
ter, of this place:
while working in the Illinois Cen
trial yard little west of the passen-
ger depot yesterday afternoon j. f.
Porter received injuries from which
he died last night about 10 o'clock.
Porter has resided in Rockford about
two years and made his home at Mr.
Gilbert's, corner Of Kent and Rock
streets. His folks live in Virginia,
and he has worked ut railroading for
several years. About three months
ago he got his hand mangled while
working at Freeport and it was only
Wednesday that be returned TO work.
About o'clock yesterday afternoon
he went in between the cars TO pull
pin. At the same time he signalled
Engineer Delsjardines to back up.
This the engineer did but presently he
was Mortified to see Porter's hat fall
out from under the trucks and the
form of Porter lying between the
track. He reversed his engine and
the engine stopped when the fire box
was just over the unfortunate man.
Porter's foot had become securely
fastened between the guard rail and
the outside rail and his right leg and
right arm were horribly mangled by
one car and a part Of the engine pass
ing over him. The patrol carried the
unfortunate man TO the hospital and
DIR. Clark was summoned. Porter
suffered untold agony and opiates
were administered. Upon eXamina
ton the physicians decided that am
putation of the limb and arm was nee
essary. The operation was performed
but the mans life could not be saved.
He passed away about 10 o'clock.
The deceased was 80 years old. He
was TO have been married DeXt week
to Miss Sadie Gilbert. She was at his
bedside before his death. 1t was in
deed a sad scene. The deceased be-
longed to the Brotherhood Of Brake
men and that order will probably
take charge of the remains.
The body of Mr.. Porter arrived at
this place last Sunday morning, ac-
companied by Messrs. Charles Sheetz
and John Keller who were members
of the same order TO which he belonged.
The funeral services were held in the
Methodist Church at Sharpsburg on
Sunday afternoon, and were con
Quoted by Rev. p. c. Edwards and B.
f. Cronise. The remains were in
tered in the Mountain View Cemete-
ry.
Mr.. Porter left Shepherdstown six
years ago for the West, and has been
away ever since. He was Il young
man of sturdy physique, and was liked
bv all who knew him for his manliness
and other good qualities. Messrs.
Sheetz and Keller speak of him in the
highest terms, and say he had many
friends where he had been living.
His death is great blow to his pa
rents here, coming as it did with such
suddenness. His life was insured for
$1,000
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29

Church Notes.
The Chassis of Virginia of the Re-
formed Church met in annual session
at Harrisville, Va, on Wednesday,
May Goth. The opening sermon was
preached by the retiring president,
Rev. T. j. Ballist, of Timberville, Va.
After the religious service was con
cluded, the Chassis proce eded to elect
officers to serve during the current
wear. Rev. J. II. Shuford, of Middle
brook, was elected president, and
Rev. DIR. J. A. Hoffheins was elected
stated clerk. Rev. DR.. 5. y. Callen-
der, who had served the charge at Mt.
Crawford for the past sixteen years,
has been appointed the General Sec
rotary of the foreign mission board,
and has moved beyond the bounds OF
the Chassis. Much interest was man
ifested by the people at all the SEES
sions of Chassis The representatives
from Shepherdstown We're Rev Geo.
G. Everhart and Elders ID. s. Rentch
and Henry Reynolds. Chassis will
meet next year in the Reformed
Church at Kearneysville, w. Va.
The remodeled Reformed church at
Sharpsburg will be rededicated on
Sunday. June IA, instead Of Sunday,
June 7, as heretofore published.
This change has been made in order
TO secure the presence at the dedica-
tory services Of Rev. j. G. Bowman,
of Hanover, Pa, whose engagements
would not permit him to attend at
the date first proposed.
The dedication Of the Catholic
Chapel in Shepherdstown will occur
on Sunday, June 18th. Bishop Van
devyver, Rev. Father Wilson ana
other prominent churchmen are eX-
pected to be present.
Rev. j. w. Meredith, the pastor of
the Colored Methodist Church of
Shepherdstown, is arranging for
great bush meeting at Morgan's Grove
on Sunday, June 2lst. Rev. Mr. Mer-
edith, who has been here only a couple
of months, is very popular among the
colored people. He is splendid
specimen of physical manhood, and
he believes in the old-time, happy,
shouting sort of religion. He attends
to his pastoral duties very closely,
and has big congregations on Sun
| days.
Bishop Paret, Of Maryland, was in
Hagerstown last Sunday and con
firmed class of thirty persons in st.
Johns Episcopal Church.
There will be services in the NJ. +.
Church on Sunday in Shepherdstown
at 10. 80 a. H., and at Mt. Wesley at 3
D. III. There will also be Children's
Day services in Shepherdstown at
p. III.
Services in the Southern Methodist
Church on Sunday at Bethesda at .
a. M, and Unionville at II a. III.
There will be services in the Luth-
eran Church on Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at 1890 a. III. and at New
town at 3 p. III.
There will be services in the Re
formed Church on Sunday in Shop
herdstown at 10 30 a. H., and at kear-
neysville at p. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
Commencement Week.

The following is the order OF the
meetings at College Hall commence
ment week:
Prize contest of the Parthenian
Literary Society, Tuesday. June 9Th
Sp. III.
Anniversary of the Cieeronian
Literar, Society, Wednesday, June
10th, p. III.
Address before the Literary Socie-
ties, by Prof. H. II. johnson. Thurs
day, June 18th. s p. III.
Annual business meeting OF the
Alumni Association, Friday, June
18th, 4 p. III.
commencement, Friday, June 18th,
8 p. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
Gone But Not Forgotten.

Il
The Rouss Trade Journal for the
month of May contains picture OF
the late lamented C. H. B. Rouss, and
/ has the following remarks written by
his heart-stricken and bereaved faith
er:
Ion April 18th Charles II. B. Rouss,
the rite hand of the concern. gave the
ritter the last pelancoly glance of rec
IGNITION and past out into the I'M
known eternal. and next day his last
ride down Broadway. On Friday he
was laid at rest with martial honors
alongside my Father and Mother and
NV Sisters on the daisied Heights of
Hebron, under pyramids OF flowers
I tokens of affection from his many
friends there as well as here. | viii
always remember with grateful appre-
citation the touching kindnes and sin
cere sympathy of the peple of the
/ dear old town.
/ | had rather lost my store and
| everything else in the world than this
bright, splendid boy.
Most al my friends of the past sleep
up Their in that silent city, and there,
too, thes tired bones will molder into
dust and this restless ambition rest
| He stood next 10 he Leader from the
ashes of Church street 10 the victor,
/ ious heights of $40; and TO his genius
and ability is due much of our pres
tige, prominence and popularity. He
perisht in his early prime, like his
| companions who fei in the front rank.
! ONO, Lee and Frank, Wright, Devlin
and Bob, Jones, Corbet, Clint and por
little Opie.
Ny father once sed-it was after the
deth of precious little GIMME at Run
nymede, in 1S46-"Cheer up, Chals;
face these misfortunes with "a brave
heart and tina viii disappear like mist
before the rising sum but it was not
so; al thru the long hard life of event
full vicisitude that blak shade fel acros
my path curb to an insatiate am
bition that never slept
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain. PlatHeld, H., makes
the statement that She caught cold, which
settled on her lungs; she was treated Tor "A
month by her family physician, but grew
worse He tod her she was "A hopeless Vie
tim II CONSUMPTION and that no medicine
could cure her. Her duughte ter suggested Or.
Kings New Discovery for Cohsun pton; she
bought a bottle and to herdc!ight found her
self benefited from first dose, she continued
It's use and after taking ten bottles, found
herself sound and well, now does her own
homework and Is rs well as she ever was.
Free trial bottles OF TINS Great Discovery at
any Drug store, large bottles jOc. aud sl.OJ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
An Interesting Runaway.

Wednesday afternoon Uncle Buck
Branson, colored man who lives on
Mr. Shep LucaS'S place, was jogging
along in cart containing a barrel of
-four. bacon, groceries, &c, when d
train at the pike crossing at the edge
of town frightened his horse. The
animal whirled around, Uncle Buck
was thrown out, and the horse went
flying up Was hington street. The
groceries began 10 scatter, the heads
of the flour barrel came out, and
Washington street looked like a snow
storm had struck it. The horse made
II circuit of the principal streets of the
town. and was finally caught at the
Bank corner, where the cart upset.
Uncle Buck had his foot hurt rather
badly, and the provisions were mostly
lost, but that was ali the damage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
MARRIED..

In Martinsburg, May 10, 1891, by
Rev. A. NJ. CackIey. Mr.. THos. +.
GRAyIGAN and Miss EMILY MILLER
both of Berkeley county.
At Charlestown, on "Wednesday,
Nav 90. 1891, by Rev. Henry T: Hamill,
Mr.. GEORGE 4. BECK, Of Jefferson
county. and Miss JENNIE q. NANE,
Of Berkeley county.
In Martinsburg. May 81, 1891, at the
residence of the brides brother, Mr..
s. l.. Dodd. By Rev +. VI. Woods, Mr.
BENJAMIN l.. WILLIAMSON and Miss
VI. ELLA DODD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29

third Friday In every month at jJO clock
y. m.
Potomac Assembly No. 2J2i. knights OF La
Dor, meets every Monday night Ia the room
over Mr.. J. Z. Lambert = store.
Forest Grange No. ~. Z. OF II. Will meet the
second aud last Friday IN each month AT l.SO
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
DIED..

In memory Of our mother, Mrs. RE-
RFcCA C.. RICE. aged 20 wears, who de
parted this life on the sth OF May. lSsl-
our mother gone-our mother gone!
Gone 10 her long last sleep;
Her chair and place Is vacant now,
And we are left alone 70 weep.
Mother, how can we give you up:
II seems TO me unjust.
To law YOU in the cold. damp grave,
To moulder in the dust
He giveth His beloved sleep;
No more on earth she'll wake 70 weep
Weep not for her. she is al rest,
safe in the loving Sayiour's breast
BY HEB DAUGHTER, s. X.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29

Mrs. Christen Peterson, Danish
woman, and four children, aged from
three to ten, were found hanging IN
the cellar OF their house near Harlan,
Iowa, Sunday 1t Is thought they
had been hanging since Wednesday
night. The husband was sent TO the
insane asylum about u week ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
II. l.. SPANGLER'S
BLACK DRESS GOODS.

Black Goods Of every description fashion
authors say will lead this season. our prep
arations are ample and we now show
BLACK sERGEs,
BLACK HENRIETTAS,
BLACK BATISTE,
BLACK ALBATRos.
BLACK CAsHMERES.
BLACK SILKS,
BLACK VELNEfs.
BLACK NOVELTIES,
BLACK SATINES.
BLACK CANTON CLOTH.
BLACK sUiTISGS.
BLACK HANBC RIGS,
BLACK CORsETS,
BLACK GLOVES
BLACK WASH GOODS,
BLACK GINGHAMS.
BLACK MULLs.
BLACK LAWNS.
BLACK BRAIDS
We bOas, Of the most complete assortment
and assure patrons correct prices.
RI. sPASGLEa'S,
Hagersiown. Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
ABSOLUTELY PURE

A tornado passed over the northern
portion of Audrian county. Missouri.
last week and killed three persons and
seriously injured a score of Others, OF
whom four will die. \ child was car
ried half mile but escaped alive.
4 horse was lifted over a house and
landed a-quarter of a mile away. The
feathers were stripped from chickens,
geese and turkeys and hundreds OF
cattle, hogs and sheep were killed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
THELADIES DELIGHTED.

The pleasant effect and the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
LIQUID fruit laxative, Syrup OF Figs,
under all conditions make 1t their
favorite remedy. It's pleasing to the
eve and 10 the taste, gentle, yet Ell
fectual in acting OH the kidneys, liver
and bowels
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29

8r'er Terrupih Meets with Fatal ACCIDENT.
A few days ago Mr.. John Ronemous
found a terrapin on Mr.. John NJ. Har-
mans farm at Duffields, upon which
were engraved the letters "B. B., 1853
presumably the initials Of Mr.. Bun
bury Bennett, who used to live III the
neighborhood. The same terrapin
had been dated in 1875 by Mr.. Link :
harvest hands, and it was seen from
time TO time in the field where ii made
IFS home. When Mr.. Ronemous found
il last week he carried it to the other
side of the railroad TO show it TO som e
men. and then set il loose again.
Br'er Terrapin knew he was on The
wrong side of the track, however. and
that night he set out for home. But
while his famous ancestor won the
race with the hare. this old fellow
WAS no match for modern express
trains. and as he was laboriously cross
ing the railroad track train swooped
down on him and cut HMM two. The
accident is greatly deplored in Duf-
fields, where the terrapin was uni
versal favorite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29

Uedm.
Miss Margaret A Haines, sister of
the editor of the Spnitof Jefferson, died
on Sunday night last, May Gath, at
her residence in Charlestown after an
fitness of three weeks, aged Is years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
Lunch and Strawberry Festival

The ladies Of the Town Hall Associ-
alton will hold lunch and strawber-
nv festival in Shepherdstown Oh Dec
grafton Day, June 9th. The enter
tainment will be held in Mrs. Mar
kelrs store-room. The ladies i'll
charge will do all in their power to
make their patrons comfortable, and
promise a delightful lunch-the best
coffee, ice cream, Strawberries and
cake. A liberal patronage is solicited.
The above will be one Of the many
entertainments given by the Town
Hall Association in fu-therance OF the
work they have undertaken. In look
ing over what has been done, the
public NAV be interested to know that
since their organiz ton they have re-
allied about nineteen hundred dol
lars. thirteen hundred of which have
been made in the last two years. This
fact encourages them to make re
newed efforts to complete the work.
Surely, since the generosity OF MI
Shepherd Brooks has removed the
one great objection on the part OF
many. our citizens will now see TO IT
that the work goes on without delay.
1t is not a private interest, but one
for the benefit of the town and vicin-
ity. The hall is much needed in many
ways: BY our schools, as those who
attend the closing exercises can testl-
fy; by our churches, for their lars,
festivals, concerts, lectures, Nc; by
our political parties, so they may not
invite distinguished men TO address
them and then expose them to cold
November blasts also for all the va
rious modes of instruction and enter
tainment Of the community in gen
eral.
4 gentleman will be appointed TO
canvass the town and vicinity forcon-
tributions for the town hall. We ask
that he be kindly received and a gen
erous response given to his call. We
ask that all give something. There
NAV be some who cannot give money
it may be they can give labor. VIII
not our farmers around give help In
the way of hauling brick, lumber
sand &c all of which will be the
same as money
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
IIagerstOvn business Locals
OUR WASH FABRICS
-FOR-
SUMMER WEAR

have never been more complete than at pres
ent comprising all the newest al well as the
best novelties In the market. from the cheap
est TO the best qualities. All the popular kinds
are represented IN this line. such as Lawns,
Outings Mouslins, Pongees. savoy Cloths.
Wash Surah's, Gingham's, French Iephyns,
French Pine Apple Cloths, White and BLACK
Flouncings Dotted Swisses. &c. Call and ln-
spect our assortment aud learn our prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
UNDERWE EAR.

We open this week ~ dozen Ladies' short
Sleeved Ribbed Vests at ~ Gems each, equal
to any l5-cent vest offered elsewhere. Better
grades Ia great variety In all sizes and prices.
T.. A. BRUGH.
HageutOwn. Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
For Decoration Day.

For Decoration Day.
The following is the programme for
memorial day in hepherdstown,
Saturday, June 9th. Procession will
form in front of the College building
at 3 o'clock and proceed to the Gem
etery, where the order of exercises
will be as follows:
/. Arriving at the cemetery. the
Confederate Camp will proceed with
its services around the monument, af-
ter which it will assemble at the
speakers stand.
9. Music by band.
3. Music by the choir.
4. Address by Rev. j. k. Van
Horne.
5. Music by the choir.
6. Dirge by band, while flowers are
strewn.
Z. Benediction.
Horgan's Grove.
The board of directors of Morgan
Grove Agricultural Association met
in Shepherdstown last Saturday. a
dividend of 10 per cent on the capital
stock of the Association was declared.
Plans for the coming exhibition were
considered and put under way, among
them being arrangementsfor enlarge
ment of the poultry building, an ad-
dition to the ladies' department for
the accommodation OF works OF art,
and other improvements. The bench
show will again be made feature OF
the fair A strong effort will be made
to secure more liberal passenger rates
from the railroad company. The out
look for the exhibition even at this
early day is most promising.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-29
CORSETS.

Another case OF the jO-cent Corsets Just ar
rived ColOrs white, drab and gold. FER
hans YOU have seen them. II not. come aud
examine and see II they do not surpass any
iO-cent corset you have seen and equal many
OF the 75-cent cOTsets elsewhere. We keep
all the better grades IN all the reliable makes
complete line Of Summer Cofsets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-26
, sr,r ,c,,NSr ARcHBrsHoP coRRrGAy.

A summons and complaint and notice Of lis pcndens
were filed late Friday afternoon by Rudd, Hunt Wilder
ATTORNEYS Of No Pncst in an ejrctrcnt suit brought
by Marie T. UpinctOn against Archbishop Cortgan, the
trustees Of St. Patcks Cathedral and Louis j. Pooer.
The property affected by the suit is plot Of land in the
TwentytIird Ward consisting Of uiity-twO unim.
moved city lots laid out near the southeily
corner OF NofCI Third and AIMS This property
was conveyed in 1862 by Mrs.. Mary McDonough Dlyey
John Hughes at thGt time the Archbishop of NewYork.
The deed Of conveyance however contained the condition
that he the property for the purpose Of
erecting Oh il church building, aud that within
able time the date Of the deed the church should DE
erected by Archbishop Hughes by Roman Catholic
religions society. IL this not done the conveyance
WAS 20 be imperative and void
The complaint alleges that the ground has been
has there been church erected and &C.
cotdingly The condition has never been fulfilled.
Mrs Davey died 1865, leaving her only heirs Mrs
UningtOn the plaintiff and the defendant, p0Oer. who
has refused join in the eectment suit Archbishop Cor
gan ard the Cathedral corporation claim tale 10 the prop
erty as the and assigns of Archbishop Hughes
The property is estimated b be worth 100000. IL
valuation on she city ssssssment rolls Is $4,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-26
NOTES.

(a) Dr. TarrasCh introduced this remarkahie hoVelS
at the Manchester tournament Of last year. IL 's'
however curious to note that the editor tried the same
experiment in a game played against Major Hannah
in simultaneous performance at the Manhattan Ohess
Club only few weeks later and without Knowing u
lis previous adoption by Tarasch.
O. 4 Q L X L, 4 Blk =; kt--kt wOhld nave d'
least effected The isolation OF Blacks queens ra"h
with the superior game for White.
Ic) This excellent much angmen's "hltes
superiority OF position.
,d) This loses a Pawn, but Black obtains a strong
attack il was anyhow his best resource, for IL
PIX Il would have allowed White 10 get sTohg
hold Of the adverse position by the reply Ext D. ana
u1a PIX Kt 3, IL Is X p with a fine attack
tel Best If17 PIX Kt4 IL Kt-Q q; Is R-o So
Is Kt \ O Kt p, winning at least the exchange
10 This is weak. Here and later on, White ought
70 have sacrificed the Rock for the Knight, gaining
another extra Pawn With al excellent attack on a
AND Pawn on the Queens side, which lie could still
more strengthen by 30 and XIX 8.
10, very fine sacrifice aud quite sound. See
diagram.
81 m, II 81 Kt Kt % b, CHI; % 1t x b, %
n Y Kt. ch: 90 Kt-B 2, 30 II II, CHI; 80 X, 80
~ m R,, eli. followed by PIX with winning game.
Sr r.,7' n X X. 81 Is b. CHI; 2o kt Il, % Y Y Kt,
Oh: 20 X 20, 20 Kt-li z, oh, and wins
IA II is difficult TO find anything better bad as
~ Delmar sfterward pointed out that he could
nave won here straight Of by 90 Q-Kt 5, Oh; 30
Xt-Kt o, 80 Or g. etc. -,
Ob 81. Q-Kt 5. CHI, followed BY R-R d. would
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-26
Broadway, 18th Ave-, 9th & 10th SIS
THE PE-ENTRY or CANADIAN GRAIN.
LATEST INSTRUCTIONS on THE MATTER FROM
THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT.

Washington d. c., July 25.-The Treasury DeparV
mont Is informed that large quantities OF grain from
the Province OF Manitoba are shipped by way oi
DuIuth Minn under transit entries made for the pur
nose of facilitating the reentry of the grain INTO
canadian territory 1t is said that at the time OF snip
ment from Manitoba the destination Of the grain Is I'M
known and can be determined only on arrival at
DnIuth The privilege is desired Of re-entering such
grain at Duluth transportation and expectation VIA
New York and Boston, IN cases where market IS fouhu
for +he grain I'm Europe 1t is also represented that
unless this privilege is granted expectations must DC
made from Montreal, thereby causing a serious ana
unnecessary injury to the business of American rail-
roads.
The difficulties complained OF by the persons aneced
arise II is said from the construction placed on the
communication sent by Assistant secretary SpauldlnG
IN the Collector at Duluth May 20, last In regard
~ the diversion in transit Of unappraised merchandise
In letter to the Collector dated July 23 Assistant
secretary Spauldng says that after full conSdera
ton of the subje. the Department is OF opinion Ihat
Canadian grain arriving at Duluth In transit may DC
rcentered at that port for transportation ahd eApOrIs
zion via any port oh the Atlantic seaboard In the same
uonner ne though imported at Duluth directly from
nada Whenever II is the desire of the owners OF the
oain or their authorized representatives that this DC
Zone The Instructions OF May 20 have been modlned
eccor6nrIv with TIE distinct understanding, however
hat snc modldc alton applies solely to grain arriving
under the above stated CONDITIONS