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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15

At special meeting of the Council
held on Tuesday evening, May 18th,
the following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr.. Shepherd Brooks Of
Boston, a grandson Of the late r. D.
Shepherd, by deed of date the 2Sth OF
April, 1891, conveyed to trustees and
their successors forever the Shepherd
College property, in trust, TO manage
the said property and to allow it 10 be
used at their discretion for whatever
purpose they deem best for the inter
est of the town Of Shepherdstown
and community, therefore,
Resolred, That this costly gift by
Mr.. Brooks is greatly appre ciated by
the corporate authorities and people
of Shepherdstown who received it
with just pride and will consider it as
a continual reminder to them OF the
generosity of Mr.. Brooks.
ReSolped, That the thanks of the cor
porate authority and the people Of
said town be and are extended TO Mr..
Brooks for his munifcent gift.
Resolred, That a copy Of this pre-
amble and resolutions be sent to Mr.
Brooks and published in the Shep-
herdstown REGISTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
The Grade.

At the regular meeting ofthe Coun-
Gil on Monday night, the committee
to whom was referred the subject OF
the proposed grade submitted re-
port, giving the results of their cor
respondence with several civil en-
gineers, as to character of work re-
quired and the probable cost thereof,
and recommending the establishment
of such grade, provided it can be done
within the maximum stated, which it
is confidently believed eau be.
The report was adopted with but
one dissenting vote, and the COM
mittee authorized TO employ com
petent engineer and arrange to have
the work done at once. A committee
was also appointed to prepare, and
report at next regular meeting,
proper ordinance to regulate and
carry the proposed grade into effect
and operation.
We are glad to be able to report
such satisfactory progress In THIS lm-
portant new measure, which no
thoughtful or observant person can
doubt will be of great ultimate ben
eft. Only let it be efficiently and
prudently executed now, and the
money it will cost will be well ex-
pended, and make a more marked
change in the improved appearance
of the town than any such sum has
done for years past. Give it fair
trial, and await results, and we feel
assured it will prove popular in the
end and but repeat the experience OF
many progressive towns which are
now that much ahead of US.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
For County superintendent.

Believing that my esteemed friend
Geo. w. Banks would not appreciate
the office of County superintendent
OF Free Schools in Jefferson county
if elected without opposition, l an
nounce myself candidate for the po-
sition and ask the support of the vo-
tiers at the school election, 10 be held
May 10, 1891.
GEO. III. RAMSBURG.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
THELADIES DELIGHTED.

The pleasant effect aud the perfect
safety with which ladies may use the
liquid fruit laxative, Syrup OF Figs,
under all conditions make it their
favorite remedy. Its pleasing to the
eye and to the taste, gentle, yet ef-
fectual in acting on the kidneys, liver
and bowels.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15

The Molers Farmers ALLAN ce meets the
third Friday IN every month at J.JJo'clock
y. m.
Potomac Assembly No. 2O2l Knights OF La
Dor meets every Monday night In the room
over Mr. j. {. Lambrrts store.
Forest Grange No. %. L. OF IL. Will meet the
second aud last Friday in each month AT I.JO
y. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
Notice.

The Shephcrdstown Rod and Gun
Club are requested to meet on Friday
evening, May 10Th at o'clock, in the
REGISTER Office. All members that
can must attend this meeting.
L. G.. SToTLER, Pres.
q. w. BANKS, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
Council MeetinS.

The regular meeting Of the Town
Council was held last Monday even
ing. The Committee on Streets and
Alleys, to whom was referred the mat
ter of an established grade for the
town, reported in favor of having the
work done, provided that the cost
should not exceed $3.50. and that the
Council should pass suitable ordinan-
ces for enforcing compliance with the
grade when work i. done. The report
was adopted with but one negative
vote. The Street Committee was au-
thorized to contract with a RESPONSE
BILE engineer to do the said work.
Messrs. J. w. Kerney, L. W. Poff1n-
berger and j. n. Trussell were APP
pointed committee to prepare ordi-
nances for complying with the grade
when established. The Committee on
Cisterns and Town Run were instruc-
ted to have new cover put upon the
public cistern at Weiss corner il they
thought it necessary.
The levy for the ensuing year was
fixed at fifty cents on each hundred
dollars of real and personal property,
polls 20 cents, dogs so cents, and gips
S100. The Council being informed
Of the munifcent gift of the Shep-
herd College property to the town by
Mr.. Shepherd Brooks of Boston,
Kerney were on motion appointed
committee 70 act in conjunction with
the attorney to draft a resolution Of
thanks, to report at special meeting.
After passing orders for s14OO in IA
vor of J. c. Show, the Council ad-
journed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15

Our railroad prospects are bright
ening up again. We have heretofore
referred to the agitation and inter
views with prominent Baltimore finan-
ciers and railroad officials about the
proposed sale Of the Western Mary
land road. Among the recent pub
lished expressions on the subject, is
that of Mr. Jos. II. Bryant OF New
York, explaining the bid he made for
the road and his views generally about
its value and future. 1t looks a.
though he means business. and still
more gratifying TO us are the at least
seeming indications Of the Norfolk l.
Western being interested in il not asso-
ciated with in the project
The n & w. people know how to
run a railroad and help to make things
bloom and boom along it, and if it
should be the good fortune Of the
Western Maryland road TO fall into
their hands, we trust it will be their
equally good judgment and pleasure
to recognize the advant- ges Of Shep-
herdstown-the most central point be
tween Shenandoah and Baltimore-as
the natural terminus of the division.
Besides central location, the pro-
posed coal transfer station will afford
ample aud convenient supply Of coal
for fuel, and our abundant water sup
ply meet the largest demands in that
direction, and avoid the well-remem-
bered necessity Of former dry seasons,
compelling freight engines to come
here empty to get water.
We stand by our own road, and If
there is any plum" in the Western
Maryland that the y. & w. wants, we
hope they'll get it, and make Shep-
herdstown the end Of the division, and
they'll never regret it. We are just
in the right place again, and again the
inevitable will come.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15

In advanced age the declining powers are
wonderfully refreshed by Hoods Sarsaparill.
II really does "makethe weak trong."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15

The people of Virginia, and especial
" those living in the Shenandoah Val
lev, are anXiously looking forward to
the restoration of the G. y o. Canal as
a means of securing 10 them cheap bi-
luminous coal. Shepherdstown, w.
| Va, is the point designated for the
transfer Of Cumberland coal from ca
nal-boatS to cars on the Norfolk and
Western Railroad and thence down
the Valley. This, once accomplished,
will create n boom for hepherdstown,
and those people will then realize what
blessing the G. l. .. Canal is 10 the
consumer of soft coal. Wllllalnsport
merchants will have To look 10 their
laurels or they will not hold the posi-
lion of the next heaviest coal ship
pers on the entire line Of caual.-WH
Transport Leader.
The above is but one of the many
favorable items in Shepherdstown's
future. 1t shows our neighbours esti-
mate of our prospects as n transfer
point for coal shipment upon restora-
ton of the canal, work Oh which Is
now progressing actively and vigor-
ously. There canno longer be serious
doubt about the intent of the canal
company trustees torestore and equip
the canal as waterway for earnest
business, and that it is not simply
being used under the control of one
railway as an obstruction to IA rival
seeking an outlet by it.
Many have been ready to contend
in late years that canals have out
lived their day and were thing of
the past Recent events in different
sections seem to negative this view
and show decided revival Of inter
est in their utility. At a meeting OF
the stockholders of the Susquehanna
& Tidewater Canal Company held in
Philadelphia on Monday last, Mr..
Chas. f. Mayer, President Of the Il. &
q. X. X. Co., was elected President Of
that Canal Company, and its Board
of Directors includes u number of
names equally prominent as capital
lists and experienced business men. 1t
has several times been suggested that
the future Of the canal must not be
measured by the past. That under
the new management new and mod
eru methods will be applied, and its
increased efficiency show that water
ways as carriers have not been entire
ly left for all in the march Of progress
and strides Of the age.
Our canal occupies an important
field and we will be glad to see it put
in the best possible shape to fulfill its
mission and win all the profit and sue
cess it deserves, aud to the proposed
coal transfer station at this place we
extend an equally hearty welcome.
1t will bring something else. Thus
one by one they come.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-05-15
SHEPHERDSTOWN.

The inevitable will come Our des-
tiny is manifest, and our future as
town growing brighter, though some
of our people, as is always the case,
seem slow TO believe TN truth
Natural advantages may lie dor
Ill ant long while, but it is only
question of time until they will be not
only recognized, but promptly util
lied
This is the lesson the wonderful de
velopment and prosperity of the
whole Valley of Virginia to-day plain
ly teaches the thoughtful and OBJ
servant. The mineral resources and
unbounded wealth of this section,
which are now attracting such wide
spread attention and finding so ready
investments of large sums by capital
lists, have been passed by and unap-
preciated for generations past. Keen
research at last discovered them, and
energy and enterprise are, by the
magic of their touch, transferring
these waste places of few years ago
into active and thrifty towns and
cities. The change and growth, in
many cases, has been truly marvellous
but none the less real and true Facts
are facts, and the future is still prom
Using.
So with Shepherdstown. Great as
may have been its opportunities in
the past, these in the history of towns
like in the experience of individuals,
are often sadly n elected.
But the past is gone, and lamenting
its shortcomings can't mend them.
the call and demand upon Us is TO
meet and measure up to the possibili-
ties of the present. Surely new era
for our town is just dawning, and
upon us rests the responsibility OF
earnestly graspinS and improving it.
Let every man put his shoulder to the
wheel and give it lift.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
The Press Club Outing.

About thirty members of the Press Club
assembled on Custom House wharf at p.
m. yesterday. The beautiful day had
changed to gray sky and threatened rain,
but the scribes were not to be deferred by a
Ntle thing like that and they marched on
.eard the Cadet ready for good time and
they had it, The sail was made around
Diamond Island and the boat drew up at the
wharf at Great Diamond with the rain beat
ing tattoo on the deck of the boat The
Portland Club house was close at hand and
its hospitable walls were quickly reached.
Here whist, billiards and other games were
INDUCED in until the bake was ready when
all gathered about the tables. 1t was
delicious bake and so were all the accom-
paniments of capital supper. 1t was en-
joyed thoroughly, and later the boat was
taken for Portland all declaring that the
Casco Bay Steamboat Company, and Mr..
Cooling, the manager in particular, were
entitled to the heartiest thanks for most
delightful time.
Before taking the boat for home rising
vote of thanks was extended to Manager
Cooling and the Casco Bay Steamboat Com
pany and three hearty cheers given.
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Oscar SkilIinRs Again.

Oscar f. Skillings Of Knightville was Sat
urday arrested by Detective E. N. Perry on
a charge OF forging an Endorsement TO note
for 500 on j. p. Tenney and Luther Red
Ion. Skillings was brought before the Mu-
nicipal Court yesterday morning. Skillings
is charged with making the note payable to
Walter Skillings and securing another en-
dorsement. He is alleged to have
written Walter Skilllngs's name on
the back of the note himself and
then raised the money of Redlon & Tenney.
By comparison Of the actual signature OF
Walter S. Skillings with the name on the
note it appears that somebody forged the
latter When the fact that he was respon
sible for the payment of note for 800 soon
TO become due was impaired TO Walter Skill
llngs he at once repudlated 1t, and when
shown the note pronounced 1t a forgery.
General G. p. Mattocks appeared for Skill
lings, who waived an examination. He was
bound over in the sum Of $1,000
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
BRIEF JoTTINcs.

Yacht Maggie was not sold yesterday, but
was Withdrawn.
Henry P. McCarthy's shoe store, 1856 Fore
three pairs OF boots stolen.
A number of signs have been painted for
the Peaks Island avenues and streets and
will be put in place at once.
This evening at 1880 o'clock, the trustees
of the Portland Public Library will hold
their regular monthly meeting.
The grocers and provision dealers, will
close at noon Saturday, the 4th of July and
will not open again for the day.
Yesterday was cold and cloudy in the
morning, then sunny and warm, followed by
clouds and rain in the afternoon.
The boys at the State Reform School will
give an entertainment at the close of the
school term, this evening at 7.3O o'clock.
Francis Murphy, the well-known temper
ance orator, and his wife, were injured in a
railroad accident at Rosebud, Mont, on the
Northern Pacific road last Thursday plight.
Their injuries are pronounced not seri-
GUS.
Inspector of Buildings Hanson. has been
inspecting the rear OF stores and buildings
and found quantities Of infiammable materi-
al scattered about which he has ordered
cleaned away beforeJuly 4th.
Am amateur farmer of Gorham, brings to
the PRESS office, some white field strawber-
ries. They are of excellent flavor. delicate
and chaste In taste as they are perfectly
white. They separate from the hull as they
are picked.
A reception will be rendered the pastor,
Rev. G. l. KERN and Mrs. KERN, by the
Ladies' Aid. in the vestry of the Church of
Messiah, tomorrow evening at O'Clock.
There will be brief addresses of welcome by
the officers of the yerious auxilIaries, music
and reading.
Early yesterday morning there was glove
fight In Cape Elizabeth between Frank Du
Pree of Montreal and Fred Brady of this
city. They fought eight rounds when Du-
Pree failed to come to time and Brady was
pronounced the victor. The stakes were
$25 side. DuPree weighs 100 pounds and
Brady 49, This is Brady's third victory in
four battles
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
PERSONAL.

Rev. b. f. Simpson of South Berwick de-
livered the baccalaureate sermon before the
students of Berwick Academy, Sunday.
United States Deputy Marshal Burton
Smith returned yesterday from Washington.
D. c., where has been passing the last fort
night.
Hon. James Gifllan, ex-treasurer of the
United States, was in the city yesterday, the
guest of Hon. Albion Little He passed
Sunday at Poland Springs.
Rev. w. P. Merrill and wife of Gorham,
N. H.. were in the city yesterday and will
spend couple Of weeks at their cottage at
Westwood Park, Falmouth Foreside.
The young people of the Free Baptist
church of Boothbay have raised nearly
money enough to send the pastor, Rev. E.
Owen, as delegate to the Minneapolis con-
vention of the Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor.
The Broadway Congregational church of
Somerville has invited the Rev. Joseph f.
Lowering to become pastor Of the church for
one year. Mr.. Lowering is graduate Of
Harvard College and was formerly Unita-
rian. He was at one time pastor of the Park
street church in this city. He served in the
war as chaplain and has been chaplain-in-
chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
For the past year he has had no regular pas
torate.
On July 10 party composed of senators
and representatives who are. or expect to be,
members Of the commerce committee Of the
Senate and the river and harbJr committee
of the House, will leave Cleveland for tour
of the Great Lakes. The gentlemen in most
cases will be accompanied by their wives.
and for the entire trip the party will be the
guests of Senator Mcmillan and Representa-.
tive Stephenson of Michigan. Senator
Frye will be among the party.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
DEATHS.

In this city, June %, Stella, only child of Elsay
and Grace Cooley.
Funeral this afternoon at o'clock, from
No. 1852 Washington street.
In North Gorham. June %, Mary. wife OF Jos.
w. Parker, aged SO years.
In Porter, June s, Albert Hubbard, aged 80
years.
In Scion, June 4, Mrs. Asa Fletcher, aged 78
years.
In Waterford, June ID, Mrs. Betsey Sanderson,
aged 90 years months.
In South ThOmastOn, June l5, Achsa OFT, aged
65 years.
Iii Readheld, June IL, George Collins, aged
S8 years.
In Hanover, June IL. Mrs. Caroline Simmons
aged 50.
In 0rrington, June 10. Mrs. Hannah NJ. Atwood
aged 70 years.
In GARFIELD Hospital. Washington. u. c., June
Goth, George Thorn, Colonel Of Engineers and
Brevet Brig. Gen. U. s. A., (retired.)
Notice Of funeral hereafter.1
1.-THE funeral service of the late Sarah J.
Dudley will take place this Tuesday afternoon
at 80 O'Clock at his late residence, No. So Wat
erville street,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
NEW ADVERTISEMENT.

We don't care to sell low
qualities. Well not praise
them to sell them. We'd
rather lose your money than
yourrespect, or our own.
It's better to pay SIS for a
Suit than $40, but at SI5 we
give you a better Suit than
anybody else.
Small Boys Suits drop as
the season advances. So
and So buys those that were
twice as much.
French flannel shirts for 81
that you pay So and So for at
cheap stores.
We've still all sizes veIoci'
pedes for the boys for 81
vvfI01 JSSs s~y-<-..-ss~sta
worth of clothing.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
Odd Fellowship,

These lodges have elected officers as fol
lows:
HARMONY.
N. G.-Alton w. Locke.
" G.-Daniel II. Nash.
recording Secretary-Benjamin L. Small.
Permanent Secretary-A. j. Cummings.
Treasurer. X. Bradley.
LIGoNIA.
N. G.-,John Walker
v. CIV. s. Hovey.
Recording Secretary-H. X. ColeSWorthy
Permanent Secretary-ChaTles Paine.
Treasurer-P. w. Stoneham.
IVY.
N. G.-Annie Brickett.
v. G.-Leonora Webster
Recording Secretary-BellcIta Willard,
Financial Secretary-Ida L. Thompson.
Treasurer-Mary Z. Pagan.
MAINE.
N. G.-E. w. Leonardo
V. q "A. Ii. Strickland
Recording Secretary-Stephen Marsh,
Permanent Secretary-Charles 4, Plummer.
Treasurer-A. ID. Smith.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
NERO, OR RoME's DESTRUCTION.
One OF the Greatest spectacIes Of
Modern Times.

Nero, or the Destruction of Rome, will be
at Portland July 4th-next Saturday-with
Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth
When this triumph crowned combination of
wonders and amusements reaches this city,
1t will be heralded by parade free to all,
the most gorgeous and extensive ever seen in
America. OF course the pageantry and para
phernalia of the grand spectacle of Nero"
is reserved for the indoor exhibition. Be-
sides the best circus ever seen, including
the famous riders of all countries, perform
ing in three rings and upon two elevated
stages, there is the Olympia Hippodrome,
two menageries filled with the rarest of wild
beasts, great horse fair with 400 horses ip
separate tent, elephant pavilions, marvel
ously trained animals. and other novel at
fractions. Besides all these, again there is
the most extensive and gorgeous spectacle
the world ever gazed upon. requiring more
than 1900 actors, dancing girls, gladiators,
vestal virgins, Roman lictors and others,
the costumes and scenery for which has cost
a sum equal to dozen fortunes. In "Nero.
or the Destruction OF Rome" the visitor sees
simply the greatest production of the age.
The mind is dazed by an incessant display
OF the NEST marvellous feats of every posi-
BILE description. 1t is superb scenic spec
tacle, panoramically perfect in all its highly
artistic attributes of archaeological details
so cunningly and grandly placed before the
eye of the beholder as verify to carry his
thoughts back to the days of the dawn of
Christianity, when the zephyrs of the sweet
breezes OF peace were waited Ger the plains
of barbarism and bloodshed. Nero's tri-
umphal procession, the festal dances, the
vision of Rome by moonlight, the gladi-
atorlal encounters, the Olympian games, the
magnificent ballet, with the constant
kaleidoscope color variations, the final
burning of the city. are verify triumphs of
artistic thought and careful verisemblance,
and series of tableaux vivants, such as has
never before been witnessed. 1t is indeed
the greatest show on earth. The grand free
| street parade takes place Immediately after
the arrival of the show, at about 9 a. m.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-30
commercIaI TravsIIers' association.


This morning the knights of the grip will
assemble at the rooms in Brown block at
$50 O'Clock and march in procession to the
Union Station, where the train via the
Maine Central will be taken for Montreal.
The demand for tickets was big yesterday,
and large crowd will 60. The guests Of
the association will be Adjutant General
Sprague, Mr.. Robert Rexdaie and Editor
Lewis, of the Boot and Shoe Reporter.
Governor Burleigh has declined the travel
ling mems invitation In the following letter,
and Adjutant General Sprague will go with
the boys in the governors stead.
STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER,
AUGUSTA, June %, 1s91.}
Maine Commercial IraVeilers' association:
Gentlemen-l very much regret that find it
impossible for me to accept your cordial invita-
tion to accompany the Maine Commercial Tray
elers' Association on their visit to Montreal I
thank you sincerely for the courtesy you have ex-
tended to me.
An association like yours has in 1t wide posi-
goes hand In hand with the increase of our ma
ti0nal prosperity One is the outgrowth of the
other, An association of men whose business is
TO build up trade Is In all respects worthy one.
earnestly hope your summer outing may be
both an ENJOYABLE and profitable one.
With best wishes, remain,
u
EDWIN c. BURLEIGH.
The committee of arrangements are highly
elated at the undoubted success of the excur-
sion. A large delegation of the members
visited the rooms last evening, purchased
their tickets and made arrangements for the
trip. The members generally will wear
straw hats, linen busters, and carry canes.
The Maine Commercial Travellers Associ-
alton want to express their thanks to Payson
Tucker, Geo. S. Hunt & Cram, and George
b. hester a. Co. for their generous dona.
lions, ALSO to the Milliken- Tomlinson Compa-
ny Tor their donations of tickets and cigars.
Inc badge to be worn is of white satin,
with the state seal in gold on crimson back
ground az the top, and the words June 30,
1881 On white Satin isIa figure in Igold of
the typical drummer. Pendant from the bot
tom is a pine cone, emblematic of Maine
tied with blue ribbon.