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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
FRIDAY, MAY 4, 1888.
THE CALL of the State Democratic Executive
Committee for Congressional District
Conventions

The State Democratic Executive Committee
OF West Virginia, at "A meeting held At Park
ersbury on March 20th 1883, decided and Or
dered that Democratic Conventions be held
in each of the Congressional Districts OF the
state at the time and place hereinafter
named. To select three delegates each one of
whom In each of said Districts shall be del
egate at large, and also to select one alternate
for each of said delegates. TO represent the
State In the Democratic National Convention
to be held nj ST. Louis Mo-, on June 9TH, 1885,
and when they shall have been SO selected
they shall be duly accredited as delegates TO
represent this state in said National Conven-
tion And at said District Conventions each
ofthe counties composing the several Con-
gressional Districts shall be entitled 10 one
vote therein for every one hundred votes, or
fractional part thereof, over fifty, cast for the
Democratic candidate for Governor of this
State at the election held in 1881 and the vari-
Gus Cou. ,ty Executive Committees are re-
QueSted TO take such action as may be neces
sary to have their County represented in said
District Conventions. The Conventions Will
be held on Tuesday May Sth. lSSS, and nj the
following places: In the First Congressional
District at Wheeling; in the Second Con-
gressional District at Grafton; in the Third
Congressional District at Charleston; and
in the Fourth Congressional District at RAJ
venswood.
The call for the State Convention will be is
sued later.
T. =. RILEY, Chairman.
ID. &. GALLAHER, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
THE CONVENTION HALLS.

The Exposition Hall In st. Louis, in
which the Democratic National Con
vention will be held June ., is being
put i'm condition for the great assem-
blage. With the arrangements now
under way and completed the hall
will easily accommodate $4,000 per
sons. OF these delegates, alternates,
400 newspaper men and 5000 specta-
tors will be accommodated on the first
floor. and the stage and the remainder
bv the galleries. The seats will be
so arranged as to give every person
full view of the stage. A Chicago dis
patch reports that the capacity of the
auditorium to be used by the Repub-
lican National Convention, to be held
there June 10, will not hold over
$500, while at least $4,000 admissions
will be necessary. OF the $50, 900 prom
ised for the conventions expenses,
only S25. 900 has been subscribed. The
backwardness is attributed to the linn
tied accommodations indicated and TO
the "exclusiveness" of the arrange
ments for the convention. Subscrib-
ers were to have one seat for every
$50 they gave, which would restrict
the admission entirely TO the rich and
keep out the poor but worthy Repuo-
licans
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
FLEEcED BY HIS RifE.

Lewis Heiserick until recently own
ed a farm in Lycoming county, Pa.
Now he is in terrible state. He want
ed wife, and some time ago adver-
tised in a New York newspaper, the
result of which WAS that he was soon
in communication with young wo=
man residing in Gotham. Consequent
Nv Mr. Heiserick married the fair dame,
and shortly after they were welded
the young wife induced her husband
to dispose Of his farm and invest the
proceeds in the millinery business, y
purchaser was found, and the pride of
his Younger days was sold. Two weeks
ago husband and wife went to Phila-
delphia to buy line of goods. y mer-
chant finally succeeded in pleasing the
couple and fair lot of stuff was Sc
lected, after which they returned to
the hotel. Then the unsuspecting
Heiserick gave his spouse the money
necessary to pay the bill and the new
ly-made bride departed. Mr.. Heiser
lex, the once prosperous and well-to
do farmer, is now without money,
farm and wife Nothing has been
heard of the woman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
SHOT HIMSELF IN THE PULPIT.

Rev. Edgar L. Hermance, late pas
tor of the Presbyterian church in the
village of White Plains, n. T., shot
himself while in the pulpit of the
church last Sunday. Mr. Hermance's
resignation was asked for some
months ago in consequence of the dis
satisfaction arising between himself
and flock over his salary. His wife is
the daughter of ex-President Woolsey
ID. d., Ii. D., of Yale College. MIR.
Hermance's family stood very high in
the social circles of White Plains, and
his standing was unquestioned. Short
ly before he shot himself Mr.. Her
nance was sitting within the chancel
conversing with the sexton, John
Blakely, and appeared perfectly ra-
tional. Hardly had Blakeley closed
the church door on leaving when he
was startled by the report of pistol
shot, and rushing back into the
church, he found the pastor stretched
upon the floor of the pulpit. He was
bleeding profusely from bullet-hole
in his right temple. Close beside him
lay a smoking 32-calibre revolver. At
the time of the shooting Mrs. Her
nance was teaching Sunday school
class in the new chapel, within few
feet of her husband
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
FIGHT BETWEEN TWO Rival BELLIES

An award of one cent damages to
the plaintiff i'm the Circuit Court at
Harrisburg, KY, last Saturday, ter
inmates a very sensational suit. Miss
Annie Davenport, blue-eyed blonde,
and Miss Safranio Mccoy, a dashlng
brunette, are the acknowledged bellies
of the Bethel Church neighborhood,
and bitter rivalry sprang up between
them. Recently they attended revl-
val services in Bethel Church. They
went with their parents, expecting,
as usual, to have gentlemen escorts
on their return. Miss Mccoy met
Young man at the church door, but
Miss Davenport was less fortunate,
and had to ride home with her father.
The opportunity was too good one
for Miss Mccoy, and she proceeded 10
show off her beau. The two girls
spoke iii not very complimentary
terms of each other, when suddenly
Miss Mccoy struck Miss Davenport
with her riding whip. The horses
were stopped, and the girls dismount-
ed and went to fence corner, where
they started in to settle their differ
ences in true pugilistic style. Miss
Mccoy was getting bested, when she
called for her escorts assistance, but
Miss Davenport's father was there,
and he proposed to see fair play, and
told the girls to fight it out, which
they did. Miss McCoy's black eyes
took on rings in consequence, and
she brought suit for damages
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
CUPID GENERALLY TRiUMPHS.

An elopement in high social circles
took place at Hammer, a small town
near Parkersburg, this State, a few
days ago. The parties to it were
Charles Smith, son of DR.. G. II. Smith,
a prominent physician, and Miss Jen-
ME Pugh, a 17-year-old daughter of
David Pugn of Hammer. The young
man is about 10, is in the sophomore
class at Marietta College, and stands
at the head. The young couple have
for some time wanted to wed, but
parental opposition prevented the
union. An elopement was arranged
several weeks ago, but was spoiled
because the fact became known to
the girls parents. Mutual friends,
however, came to their assistance,
and early the other morning the
young couple met at the river bank.
A friend with Il skitf rowed them
across the Ohio River, where they
took the train on the Ohio River road.
That night despatch was received
by Mr.. Pugh, saying:
We are married Can we come
homer
1t was too late to raise further OBJ
lection, and so the welcome invitation
to return was sent. The young lady
is the belle of the town, and great
favorite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
GIFTS OF POISON.

Itist that respectable merchants
combined with consumers for the
suppression of all gift, prize and lot
terry schemes i'll connection with the
sale of articles of merchandise. These
schemes are not only demoralizing TO
legitimate business and TO the morals
of the community, but in the extent
i'm which they are being carried in the
sale of articles of food have become
source of great danger TO the public
health. They are, III no matter what
form they appear, nothing more or
less than devices to swindle honest
and unsuspecting people.
1t is gratifying TO learn that IN
some instances the officers OF the law
have taken hold of the matter. In New
York. and also in Chicago, parties
who in this way offered gifts TO pur-
chasers of their packages have re-
Gently been arrested upon indictment
for lottery swindling. The latest can
didates. both for public e1ecration
and criminal prosecution, are the
manufacturers of the alum baking
powders, who are both, by means OF
Gifts and lottery tickets, disposing OF
large quantities of their corroslvely
noisonous compounds, which are so
we'll known to be detrimental TO
health that no housekeeper Will admit
them to her kitchen knowingly. ms
form of swindle is not only being ped
died from house TO house, but under
the promise of large profits to be real
lied. the manufacturers are entrench-
inc themselves behind the counters
of many grocers by getting them to
offer the alum goods with the gifts or
lottery tickets attached, thereby shift
inc the liability to prosecution, III
part. upon other, and perhaps limo
cent parties. Every grocer or dealer,
for instance. who sells or offers for
sale any of the prize or lottery baking
powders is a criminal in the eye OF the
law. and liable, upon conviction, TO
fine and Imprisonment, while those
who sell the gift goods are, morally,
as responsible, for they are offering
an Involvement, or prize, TO mousse
Keepers to .se food that contains a
corrosive poison. This is predlca-
ment i'm which it is not possible our
procers will care to place themselves
When they come TO think seriously OF
the matter.
Ii must be borne in mind that every
one of these gift or prize baking
powders are alum baking pow
ders. These powders cost less than
four cents a pound TO produce; the
gift or prize costs but few cents
more. They are sold at the price OF a
first-class baking powder, so that the
swindle, in commercial sense, Is enor-
NOUS. But the chief iniquity of the
business consists in selling, as pre-
sumably wholesome, an article OF
positively injurious character, and by
means of gifts or brides inducing ser
wants or upsuspecting housekeepers
to purchase and use it in our daily
food
There should be some prompt meth
cd of reaching these dangerous prac-
tees and furnishing the parties en-
gagged in their promotion. If the pres,
ent laws are not ample, we commend
the matter to the consideration OF our
State Board of Health for recommen-
dation of such additional legislation
as shall be effective for the protection
of the public.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
SAVED THE CHILDREN.

Miss Mollie Green, IS years old,
teaches school at Cypress Creek, Per
ry county, Tennessee The children
were busy the other day with their
lessons when large, shaggy
dog, foaming at the mouth, swapping
and biting, dashed in at the door and
made toward one of the pupils. The
brave little woman thought only of
the children in her care, and sprang
between them and the intruder. She
kicked at it, her skirts protecting her,
and by the aid of a heavy ruler, kept
the dog at bay until all the children
had fled The Infatuated animal re-
peatedly sprang at her throat, but she
was agile and warded him off. When
all the little ones were gone, she des-
perately fought off the dog until she
reached the door. which she pulled to
after her, and fell fainting outside.
The children, in the mean time, ran to
the nearest house, an eighth of mile
distant, and gave the alarm. Two
men soon came and killed the dog
The grateful parents of the children
took up subscription and gave the
Young woman a fine saddle horse.
Her clothes We're torn to ribbons dur
ing the encounter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is THE MAN.

Every precinct in every county in
every State of the Union seems to be
going through pretty much the same
sort of proceedings these days. The
Democratic voters meet, select their
delegates, and then pass their earnest
resolutions endorsing President Cleve-
land and his views on the tariff. From
every quarter of the country, even
from the head centre of the protec-
tionists in Pennsylvania, comes with
the same cheerful regularity the en-
dorsement of the President and the
demand for tariff reform. Ambigui-
tv. so often the basis on which the
party platforms stand, has departed,
and now the desires and principles of
the Democracy are plainly set forth.
Mr.. Cleveland's straightforward mes
sage on the tariff has been the key
note of the Democrats who are now
holding conventions. He said in plain
words what he desired, and in just as
plain language his party are endors-
ing his sentiments.
Quite contrast is presented by our
friends, the opposition. Having no
leader and no policy on which they
can unite, each fellow is for himself.
Here they abuse the Southern people,
there they wildly rave against Demo
Gratis generally, and elsewhere make
efforts to express nothing in their
platforms. The prominent men OF the
party are scrambling for precedence,
each using a different plan to gain his
end.
The leader of the Democracy, Presi-
dent Cleveland, having faithfully en-
deavored to keep every pledge he
made before he was elected, will re-
ceive a denomination by reclamation.
And having received the nomination,
he will be reelected by greater ma
iority than any President has received
for wears And another four years OF
such government as he has given IN
the past will be blessing to ,he peo-
pie and an honor to our country.
Above all, honest tariff legislation will
be furthered, and the many protected
from the extortions of the few.
Success to President Cleveland and
great success to tariff reform.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
STOLE HIS MULES BEFORE HIS EYES.

Two strangers drove up to the farm
house of John Gemmill near York,
Pa, the other day, just as he was
leading his two mules from the field
at dinner time. The Men had t@o
horses hitched TO a buggy, which they
wanted 10 trade for the mules. Farm
err GemmiIl declined, and when he
went into the house TO eat dinner the
strangers changed harness and hitched
the mules TO their buggy. Then they
asked permission to try the mules
and invited the old farmer TO jump
into the buggy. After driving around
awhile, they drew up at the house,
and, when Farmer Gemmill had
alighted the men babe him good-by,
put the whip TO the mules, and made
their escape, One of the men was
arrested, but the mules have not been
recovered The thieves are supposed
to belong to band of gypsy horse
thieves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
That Highway of Nations,

The broad Atlantis, Is ever stormy thor
oughfare. Yet blow the winds ever so fierce
ly, and ride the waves ever so loftily. seamen
must man the good ships, tourists will brave
the passage, and commercial travellers ana
BUYERS must visit the centres Of foreign trade
and manufacture. That atrocious malady,
sessickness. together with colicky pains and
much inward pneasiness Is often endured
when Hoststter's stomach Bitters would nave
fortified The yoyagsrs against thsm. Sea cap
tains, and liz fact all old salts and veteran
travellers are acquainted with the protective
V, lue OF this estimable preventive aud rene
dy, and are rarely unprovided with IL. Emil
grants TO the far West should use IL rs safe
guard against malaria. Seek the aid OF the
Bitters for dyspepsia, constipation, liver
compla Amt, kidney troubles, and all ailments
that impair the harmonious and vigorous ac-
ton Of the vital powers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
BABIES
Prize Competition

p a. hUNTER will give three prizes by
i tile lst OF June Ia the three PFeltIvsi ba-
hies or children under yrars Oid.
First Prize. Ii x II Water Color, worth SIS ~.
Second Prize, X 10 Water Color. worth %.
Third Prize. y doz. Cabinet Photos, - 2 d.
To ne decided by seven disinterested lady
Judges. Any children under years can colpr
psts for the ahoye prizes hy frat having their
bictures made AZ Hunters, The decislon 10 be
IN ade from the piotures. and you will have 10
for the prlzes offered, The pictures must be
made between this date aud the lst Of June,
ISIS. Now is your opportunity 10 get some.
thing Lice Of your babiez. You will nave TO
est a. large as cabinet size 10 enter for prize.
inc above must be complied with before en-
p. c. HUNTER,
% Queen St., Martinsburg, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Beautiful Flowers,
J, W, HayhOff, Florist, HageTStOWn,

Has for sale the largest stock OF Roses and all
varieties OF Flowers ana Bedding Plants in
the Valley. My Plants are well grown, in
n re thrifty condition. and will be sure 10
please. All lovers OF flowers are invited TO
visit my gree houses, which are convenient
Is located only ~ Gquares and but ten min
utes walk IRON the diamond Ifypu canno,
Visit MY place, order by mail and viii guar
artee satisfaction. Bouquets. funrf.d De-
Signs. B skets c..arti.t cally arranged. Fine
iiCse- buds aud Cut Flowers in variety on
short notice. Address !, ", DAYHJBF, I3 T..
Nerth street, Hagerstpwn, Nd,
May /. lasS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Worth Knowing.

Mr.W II. Morgan, merchant, Lake City,
Fla. was taken with a severe Cold. attended
with a distressing Cough and running into
Consumption in its first stages. He tried
many so-called popular cough remedies and
steadily grew worse. Was reduced in flesh
had di ffieulty i'm breathing and was unable TO
sleep. Finally tried DR.. Kings NeE Discov-
cry for Consumption and found immediate
relief, and after using about half dozen bot
ties fonnd himself we'll and has had no return
OF the disease. No other remedy can show so
grand record OF cures, as DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption. Guaranteed to
do Just what il claimed for II. Trial bottle
free at j. q. Gibson's Drug Store,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
AT THE
Little Store Round
the Corner

You will lind fresh arrival every two weeks
from New York OF many good, useful and or
namental articles for Ladies' and Children
Ventilated Corsets for summer wear. Chill
dren's Corsets OF different prices and kinds.
Bustles, all sizes and prices Children's White
Dresses. Ladies Underwear, Chemises. I'm
der Waists, Drawers and Skirts. Infants and
Children's Caps, Bibs, and Wash Rags. Chill
drens Drawers and Chemises and Collars. La
dies Aprons, sun BOnnets. Fancy Hair Pins.
Ladies' and Children's Hose. A nice assert
ment Of Hamburgs. Allover Net for over
dresses and laoes' Felts, Fringes, Table Cow
ers. TinSels and Fancy Cord. Stamping and
Fancy Work done promptly to order. Call
and see us. ELLEN WELSHANS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-05-04
Corrected weekly by q. I. Hodges.
SHEEP EEEeDSTOs y 1lARE6 lIT'
CHURCH DIR ECTOIeY.
NJ. f. CHURCH SOUTH.

VI. +. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. A. A. L. NEEL, PASTOR.
UniOnville II n. m, Communion. Prepara-
tory Service and Church Conference Satur.
day 3 D. IN. "Oxford League" Sunday night
$50 p. m. Bethesda go p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. u. NJ. MosER, PASTOR.
Shepherdstown 1890 n. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. HARLES GHISELIN, PASTOR.
Pastor absent.
REFORMED CHURCH.
REV. b. +. BAUSMANN, PASTOR.
ShepherdstOwn ii Il. m, kearneysville 300
p. m.
NJ. T.. CHURCH.
REV. II. &. MCDANIEL. PASTOR.
Mt. Wesley l0.3O 4. m, Shepherdstown 7.3O
p. IN.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. X. MASON, RECTOR.
Shepherdstown at IL a. IN. and 7.3J p. m.
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services fifth sunday OF every month by
Rev. Father Wilson, at II Il. IN.
Y. NJ. c. a.
Services at Billmyers Hall every - ..day
afternoon at $50.
Forest Grange No. -, will meet the sec.
ond Friday Of each month at 100 and last Fri
day, at d p. IN.
/. q. q. +.
Caledonia Lodge, No. (. meets every Mon
day evening at p. m.