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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

Considerable interest is developing in
diplomatic circles over the announce
ment that has been made to select
number that the new Chinese Minister
is intending to construct mansion for
the legation and residence of the repre-
sentatives Of the Celestial empire in
Washington. There are about twenty
six persons connected with the legation
there, besides servants. The building
will be erected in the fashionable north
west portion Of the city, and a whole
block will be purchased at an expense
of not less than $3.50, 200. The build
Ing will be after the exact IA shion of a
mandarin's palace, and will cost quar-
ter of million or more. The whole
block will be surrounded by wall, and
carpenters and masons will be imported
from China to do the work. The build
ing will be only one-story high, but
that story will be higher than the ordin-
airy American story. The expenses and
board of all the people connected with
the Chinese legation here are paid by
that Government, and the Minister is
paid $50, 200 year besides, making his
entire compensation as much as sec, 900
annually. The construction Of this pal
atfal legation building settles the fact
that the Chinese Government intends
to make Washington the headquarters
for all the diplomatic business of this
part of the world. 1t is already the
headquarters for Spain and Peru, as
we'll as the United States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

The Tuxedo Park Association, of
Turner's. N. Y, whose large possessions
are in that town, are anxious to rid the
park of reptiles, which apparently are
giving them some concern. Conse-
quently, they have offered bounty for
the destr uction Of all dangerous snakes,
and the boldest of the employees ut the
park are making money in destroying
them. For poisonous snakes one dollar
each is paid, and for the less dangerous
species of reptiles. such n black and
garter snakes, fifty cents each is given.
A few days ago one Of the mechanics
employed at the park made a search for
snakes in different parts OF the tract of
land included in the reservation, and
succeeded in killing $40 worth in a few
houys. The Italians on the tract, who
seem 10 fear less than others the danger
of snake bites, are particularly active in
the work OF e1termination, and are GO
ing about in groups hunting reptiles,
and are said to be making good wages.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
Lovers In n Creek.

A dispatch from Richmond. Va, says:
sIntelligence has been received here
that young lady and gentleman, iiv-
ing near the Red Sulphur Springs, and
whose names are omitted on account OF
their families, eloped from the house OF
the lady's parents for the purpose OF
getting married. The flying pair were
in a buggy, and made good time until
Indian creek was reached. The creek
was very high, but an attempt was
made to ford it, when midway Of the
stream the vehicle was washed over and
the occupants thrown in the water.
They lodged against broken tree in
the middle of the creek. The young
man caught the lacy as the rushing
waters were carrying her down and
held her. Fortunately just at the root
of the tree there was sufficient footbold
for the young man to stand, so that the
water only came up to his armpits. but
on either side of him it was too deep
and the current too strong for him 10
venture to reach the shore. He held
the young lady in his arms for two
hours before they were discovered.
The position was made more unpleasant
by the sun pouring its rays upon them.
Fortunately, when the buggy was over
turned, an umbrella was thrown in
reach of the young man, and he man
aged to open and hold it over the lady.
Novel as was the catastrophe, the rescue
was even more novel. A young man,
although the risk WAS great, swan a
strong horse to the place, and the i'm
perilled lady and gentleman hung on to
the animals tail and were brought back
safely. The father caught up with the
pair at the creek, and the wedding did
n nj take Mace
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
ARatch oryetoes.

The President on Monday sent 20
Congress fifteen veto messages, six OF
which were sent to the Senate and nine
to the House Of Representatives In his
message vetoing the bill granting PEN
sion to Elizabeth S. DeKraft the Presi-
dant says his objection is that it is of no
possible advantage to the beneficiary
that the present pension laws give her
all the advantages which she would re-
ceive under the special law. The Pres
ident adds: 81 am so thoroughly tired
of disappearing gifts of public money
to individuals who, in my view, have
no right or claim to the same. notwith-
standing apparent congressional sane
ton, that interpose with feeling oil
relief in case where / find 1t unneces'
sary to determine the merits Of the appil-
cation. In speaking of the promiscu-
Gus and ill-aJvised grants OF pensions
which have lately been presented to me
for approval, | have spoken OF their APP
parent congressional sanction in recognl-
ton of the fact that large proportion OF
these bills have never been submitted to
a majority Of either branch of Congress,
but are the result of nominal sessions
held for the express purpose OF their
consideration, and attended bya small
minority of the members Of the respec-
tive houses OF the legislative branch OF
government. Thus, in considering
these bills, have not felt that | was
aided hy the deliberate Judgment OF the
Congress, and when / have deemed it
nv duty to disapprove many OF the
bills presented, have hardly regarded
nv action as Il dissent from the conclu'
sions of the peoples representatives. "
Among the other measures vetoed are
bills.for public buildings at Sioux City
and GAINESVILLE. In speaking of Zanes-
Vile the President says with some hu-
NOR, that "although the postmaster nat
urally certfiies that he and his en-
ployees require much more spacious sur
roundings, have no doubt that he and
they can be induced to continue to
serve the government in their present
quarters.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
He Has n Genuine Rabbits Eye.

An oculist of this city-quite dis
tingushed practitioners by appoint
mcnt of the county board practicing at
the county hospital. He is man with
the reputation Of two continents. The
other day all the papers contained an
account of marvellous operation he
performed. He found man at the hos
pital whose eye had been pierced with
an accidental splinter. The eye was
dead. The doctor said: 81 will build
up partial new eye at least, and there
are functions there that are all right. !"
A hospital surgeon can do as he pleases.
This man went off and hired boy to
catch him a rabbit. He chlOroformed
the rabbit, took out a portion of the an
imal's eye, put it into the patients eye,
grated it, slapped big wrap or it..
and told the patient not 20 think even
for twenty-four hours. The patient
lay quiet. This was three weeks ago.
The patient has entirely recovered his
sight. He is perfect in vision. He
praises the oculist, but, calling off the
Herald man into one corner, he said !:
CDR. has made one blunder,l think.
You see this handkerchief! Well, |
have to keep it in my hand all the time.
Whenever see a dog that eye of mine
begins to run!' This phase of the OPP
Grafton is likely to be brought before
the hospital board, and the oculist will
have to explain. In transplanting the
rabbits eye he had no business to in
vOlve the rabbits instinct. Chicago
Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

At Creston, Ill, last Saturday night
Jacob Swingley cut the Threats OF his
two small children with razor ana
then committed suicide. One OF the
children, Maggie, four years old, was
dead when found. The other, Albert
seven years old, will recover. SWING
lev persuaded the children to sleep In
his room, and, according to the boy S
incoherent statements, committed the
deed shortly after midnight. The lam
ily was aroused by the faint cries OF the
boy for help. The room, when opened'
presented CHASTITY sight. Sw!hgiey
was PROSTATE across the thresholds
almost beheaded, with his blood-stained
hands stiffened about the razor. HIS
little daughter was lying at the foot oil
the bed, with her head almost severed
from her body. Last January swing
ley,s wife died, and he is thought to
have been rendered insane by her loss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
DIED..

At his residence in Shepherdstown
June 20, 1856, Mr.. GEORGE ii. klMES,
sged Al years, 10 months and days;
June IL, 1886, Mrs. MARY ANN
ROBERTS, wife OF Samuel Roberts,
aged AZ years, 3 months and III days
She leaves husband and six children
to mourn her loss.
In Charlestown, on the 10th inst, Ed
GAR GLENN. infant son Of w. 5. and
Mary Z. Merchant, aged . months and
20 days.
At his home in Falling Waters Dis
trict, Berkeley county. June 10, 1886,
Mr.. WILLIAM DAVIS, aged 6S years.
May 30, 1886, ROBERT ALLEN, in
FAINT son of Norman NJ. and Sophronia
Knadler.
I'll take this little lamb says He
And lay II on my breast;
Protection II shall find in Me,
In Me, be ever blest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
Very RemarkabIe Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, Of Manchester,
Mich, writes: "My wife has been
almost helpless for five years, SO help
less that she could not turn over in bed
alone. She used two Bottles Of Electric
Bitters, and is so much Improved. that
she Is able now 20 do her own work."
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds of testi-
monials attest their great curative pow.
ers. Only fifty cents bottle at DIR. j.
G.. Gibson's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
Excitement In Texas.

Great excitement has been caused In
the vicinity of Paris, Tex, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. j. E. Corley,
who was SO helpless he could not turn
In bed, or raise his head; everybody said
he was dying Of Consumption. A trial
bottle of DIR. Kings New Discovery was
sent him. Finding relief, he bought a
large bottle and box of Dr.. Kings New
Life Pills; by the time he had taken
two boxes Of Pills and two bottles of the
Discovery. he was well and had gained
In flesh thirty-six pounds. Trial Bottles
Of this great Discovery for Consumption
tree at DIR. j. G.. Gibsop's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
MARRIED..

At Kansas City, Mo-, June 10, at the
Cathedral, by Rev. Father Curren, in
Nuptial Mass, Mr.. ANTHONY BRA-
DOE to Miss ELLA AHERN, formerly
of Martinsburg.
At Harper's Ferry, by Rev. l.. +.
Scherer. Mr.. REIN PIPER to Miss
SARAH f. FLEMING, both Of Jefier-
son county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

THR trial of the Chicago anarchists
and dynamiters is now being held. All
good citizens hope for a short trial. short
shrift, and plenty Of stout hemp rope.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
W-L-JoNES.
THE JEWELER.

PEOPLES BANK BUILDING, MARrINSBURG WEST VIRGINIA
Has just enlarged and improved his store, and
having gotten in his new goods, he is now
prepared to show a magnificent line of Jew.
elry of everyrdescription, SiIverware, Plated
Ware, fine Watches, Clocks, &C., &c. A par.
ticularly handsome line of goods suitable for
Birthday Presents is shown. Prices are very
low this year. Call and see the new goods
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

WHAT phenomenal gathering OF
.'cheek" there is In Baltimore this week.
A drummers' convention meets there.
And what fine opportunities the girls
will have for flirting!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

This being near the end of the fiscal
year, it is very good time to make dis
charges i'm the departments at Washing
ton. LACK OF business" and "uncer-
tainty of appropriations" are the eXcus-
es for dropping the names of lots Of Re-
publicans from the rolls, and after a
while "urgent need of more clerks" will
be the excuse to put Democrats In their
places.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
EVERYBODY


Everybody Is interested In how to save
money and where to buy CHEAP GOODS: we
are prepared TO furnish the Harvest Trade,
with goods as low as the lowest, and can and
will make IL To the interest OF all TO come
and see us. our Store Is full. In Groceries we
won't be undersold, and we have large
stock. We have the largest stock OF Queens
ware TO select from. We sell Shoes low.
Come and see II we don't. Also Hardware.
Summer Is here and you want more goods,
we will save your money. Butter, Eggs, Ia
con and Lard, In exchange for goods
Yours Truly,
W. p. LICKIIDER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

TNISHING TACKLE.-Hooks, Lines, Floats.
il Snoods, Leads. Tips Guides reels and
Poles-Cheap! BAKER & MCHCRRAN
4 LII kinds OF Bar Iron. Drill Steel Nails
n and general Hardware, at HODGES.
1'HE very best Of Hams and Breakfast Ba-
Il con. at HODGES.
GUN GOODS.-Syringes Breast Pumps,
VI Nipples Shields. Atomizers, Medicine
DroppeTs, Eye and Ear Syringes, Nursing Bot
ties and Fittings. Extra Fittings, Extra Bot
ties, Hot Water Bags. &c. &c.
BAKER & McMURRAN.
ELADlOLI,-Bulbs OF mixed varieties OF
" this handsome plant for sale cheap. Also
flower seeds. BAKER & MCMURRAN.
COLOGNEs AND EXTRACTS for the hand
" kerchief very cheap.
BAKER & McMCRRAN.
DOCKET STOVES.-A new lot Just TO hand
l. They are very convenient for warm
weather. Coffee and tea can he made with
them in a few minutesj beefsteak can be
broiled and bread toasted. Childrens food
can be warmed in few seconds and many
other things done with them. They do not
cost much. BAKER & McMURRAN.
SoAPs.-Toilet Soap and Medicated Soap
- for sale cheap,
BAKER & McMURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

Mrs. CLEVELAND has carried WASH
ington society by storm. All who have
met her at the receptions and private
" are loud i'm her praises, and speak in
the highest terms other agreeable man
ner aud winning ways. Even Mr..
Cleveland seems to be unbending under
her genial ways, and it is said he con-
templates turning Republicans out
faster than ever.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

A MEETING of the State Democratic
Executive Committee was called Tor
Parkersburg on the oath. Julius G..
Holmes is the member from this dis
trict
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

In Is astonishing to the citizens Of
republican form of government like ours
to witness the devotion of the people Of
Bavaria to their kings. The royal line
of that nation is hopelessly tainted with
insanity, yet the people cling to them
aud WOULD not be rid of them IL they
could. Ludwig, one crazy king, has
just killed himself, and Otto, his brother,
succeeds to the throne, though he is so
crazy that his uncle has to act as king
in his place. The uncle, too, is nothing
to brag on in the way Of clearness of
mind. If Bavaria can't DO without
kings she should ut least start on new
line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

az have no appetite" complain many sur,
ferers. Hoods Sarsapariila gives an apP s..
and enables the stomach TO perform It's duty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

THEY seem TO have even more eXcit-
ing election campaigns in England than
i'm America. At a political meeting in
a suburb of London Saturday night Il
mob smashed the furniture, wrecked
the platform, and scared.a number of
ladies half to death. The Duke of Nor
folk, who was on the platform, was
seized by the neck, jammed agains. the
wall, and hustled of the stage. A num-
Der of the Dukes aristocratic compah-
ions were roughly handled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND still finds time
to use his veto stamp with good effect.
He continues TO kill pernicious pension
bills, and has recently turned his atten-
ton to another class of evil legislation
the reckless spending of money by the
government for public buildings where
no public buildings are needed. He
has recently vetoed several such bills.
We think that the river and harbor bill
will have small show with the Presi-
dent unless some of its worst fe atures
are eliminated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

DAVID DAVIS, the ex-senator from IL
linois, Is In a dying condition, and his
death is looked for at any moment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25
Slaughter
7

1 varieties Onion Seed.
8 varieties Cabbage Seed.
1 varieties Cucumber Seed.
Spring, summer and fall varieties
Lettuce, Pepper and Pumpkin
Seed.
) varieties Radish Seed.
2 varieties Squash Seed.
3 varieties Tomato Seed.
1 varieties Sugar Corn.
/ variety Peas.
All these seed have been received this sea
son. According to contract, all papers of seed
carried over have to be publicly burnt. To
avoid this waste we make this offer, VIZ:
10 Papers Of landreth's Gar
den Seed for 25 Cents.
Remember that every paper has been re-
ceiyed this spring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

SOME of our Democratic exchanges
are expressing much Indignation on ac-
count of the appointment to a 81 400 po-
sition in the Government Printing Of
flee of George A. Huntington. the
Washington correspondent Of the
Wheeling LnteAgeneer. 1t does seem
rough that fellow whose chief occupa-
ton is to try to break up the Democratic
party should be furnished by that party
with the means Of subsistence, while so
many of those who did their level best
to build up the party are made to stand
out in the cold. 1t is rather reflection
on our statesmen at Washington that
the Republicans get the best of the of.
fees. We confess it makes us tired.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

LAST Thursday an effort was made by
Mr.. Morrison in the House of Represen-
tatives to present his tariff bill for con-
sideration, but the House by vote of
157 to 140 refused to allow the bill to be
considered. Two Republicans voted
for the motion with the Democrats, and
thirty-five Democrats voted with the
Republicans. OF our West Virginia
delegation Wilson, Gibson and Snyder
voted In the affirmative and Golf in the
negative. Mr.. Randall led the OPPOSE
ton, and to him belongs the (dis) credit
for the refusal to consider the bill. As
was to be expected, the Democratic
press has criticised severely the work of
Mr.. Randall and his followers, and
moved, perhaps, by this, it is announced
that Randall proposes to get up tariff
bill himself and submit it to the House.
A tariff bill from q protectionist like
him, however, will be like the Sunday
sacred" concerts In -gardens-a
perfect travesty on the subject desired
to be represented.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1886-06-25

THERE is some talk about reducing the
salaries of the teachers in Shepherds.
town district the coming year. We be-
lieve in practical economy all the time,
but we do not believe in cutting down
the salaries this year for several reasons.
In the first place we consider that the
instructors Of the children should be
paid literally, and then the very best
that can be gotten for the price should
be selected. Moral and mental qualifi-
cations of high standard should be re-
quired, and these cannot be obtained
without due compensation. Besides
this the taxes could be made lower than
last year and the same salaries given.
The fund received from the State is
more than twice as much as it was last
year, and there are no school. houses to
be built or other unusual expenses to be
incurred, so we know of no reason why
cut should be made.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-10-30
Catarrh Dangers,

To be freed from the dangers of sufocation
while lying down TO breathe freely, sleep
soundly and unuisturbed; 10 rise refreshed,
head clear, brain active and free from pain or
ache to know that no poisonous, putrid matter
defles the breath and rots away the delicate ma
chinery OF smell, taste and hearing; to feel that
the system does not, through its veins and
arteries, suck up the poison that is sure to un-
dermine and destroy, Is indeed a blessing be
yond all other human enjoyments. Topurchase
immunity from such fate should be the object
OF all afflicted. But those who have tried many
remedies and physicians despair OF relief or
cure
SAsFoRD's RADICAL CURE meets every phase OF
Catarrh, from a simple head cold to the most
loathsome and destructive stages. IL is local
ana constitutional. Instant in relieving, per-
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falling
SAsroRDs RADICAL CURE consists of one bottle
OF the Radical Cure. one box Catarrhal Solvent
and an Improved Inhaler, all wrapped in one
package, with treatise and directions, and sold
by all druggists for sl.D.
POTTER DRUG & CHEMICAL Co, Boston
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-10-30
AS CAME DOWN FROM LEBANON.

As came down from Lebanon,
Came winding, wandering slowly down,
Through mountain passes bleak and brown,
The cloudless day was well.nigh done.
The city, like an opal set
In emerald, showed each minaret
Afre with radiant beams of sun,
And glistcned orange, fg and lime
Where song birds made melodious chime,
As 1 came down from Lebanon.
As came down from Lebanon.
Like lava in the golden glow,
Through olive orchards far below
1 saw the murmuring river run;
And meath the wall upon the sand
Swart sheiks from distant samarcand,
with precious spices they had won,
Lay long and languidly in wait
Till they had passed the guarded gate.
As l came down from Lebanon.
As came down from Lebanon
saw strange men from lands afar
In mosque and square and gay bazaar;
The Magi that the Moslem shun,
And grave Effendi from stamboul,
Who sherbet slipped In corners cool.
And from the balconies oerrun
With roses, CLEANED the eyes OF those
Whe dwell in still seraglios,
As ! came down from Lebanon.
As came down from Lebanon
The flaming glow OF daytime died,
And Night, arrayed as is Il bride
OF some great king in garments spun
ofpurple and the finest gold,
Outbloomed in glories manifold,
Until the moon, above the dun
And darkening desert, void OF shade.
shone like ID keen Damascus blade,
As l came down from Lebanon.
Clinic HScollard.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1886-10-30

whom you demand Benson's Capcine Plaster
OF druggist, oexpoct to receive one. Yet there
are, We regret to say, few druggists OF the
Chegp John variety who Will try 10 persuade
you to accept some worthless substitute with n
similar sounding name, such as "Capsicin,'
"Capsicum." "Capucin." "CRpsicine," etc,
prenNed sometimes with tho name Burton "
or Benton" Cheap John will offer you one OF
these Sretehed limitations for half the price OF
the genuine, as he well afford to do, its value
being nothing, and its cost but little more. Ben
sons are the only porous plasters that can De
depended upon to cure every ailment subject
To external treatment. They are prompt, sure
and thorough. Protect yourself against decep-
ton by buying of reliable druggists only. The
genuine bears the "Three Seals trademark ana
has the Capcine z" cut in the centre. M.W,S