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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
DEATH IN THE MINE.

\ dreadful disaster occurred near
Rich Hill, Mo, last week, caused by
three terrific explosions III a coal mine.
The mine was completely wrecked
and over 100 miners were buried.
There was a series of explosions. The
first. which shook the country for
miles around, was followed few min
utes later by another shock of even
greater violence than the first The
flames began to pour from the mouth
of the shaft, and in u few moments a
sheet of fire nearly 100 feet in height
was streaming skyward. At o'clock
there was another explosion, and
again the flames roared from the
mouth of the shaft, illuminating the
country for miles around. When the
smoke would permit the rescuers de
scended into the mine in which the
explosion took place a horrible scene
was presented. In tunnels, chambers
and passages where the men were at
work, they were caught like rats and
sutfOcated and burned before any
opportunity TO escape was offered.
The heat was so intense and the air.
filled with coal dust and smoke. was
so sutlOcating that several of the res
cuing party succumbed and had to be
carried out by their comrades The
wounded were first taken out, but
they were few, and many beyond all
hopes of recovery. Many of the dead
were found stretched out with tools in
their grasp, showing that death came
swift and sure. The bodies were all
warm, and it was hard to distinguish
the dead from the unconscious living.
As the dead and dying reached the
mouth of the shaft the scenes were
agonizing beyond description. Moth
ers, wives and children pressed forward
to identify their dead. The panic
and excitement were so great that il
was impossible to ascertain the names
or exact number of the dead \ con
sentative estimate places the number
at forty-iive. The work Of recovering
the bodies was prosecuted with fran
tic haste, but the task is so great aS
to be almost agonizing The bodies
removed from the pit show the terrific
force of the explosion. Coal dust has
been blown into the face of the dead
until they look like the bodies of ne
groes. Some of the bodies are fright
fully mutilated. Arms, legs and eyes
have, in some instances, been blown
out of their sockets, while others of
the unfortunates have been SO cruelty
disiigured as TO be unrecOgnizable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
"DIDN'T KNOW 1T VAS LOADED.
The young man fell dead!
A f,.iand had pointed q revolver

The Young man fell dead.
A friend had pointed a revolver at
him. ,r,
He didn't know it was loaded.
We often hear it stated that man
is not responsible for what he does
NOT know. The law presupposes
knowledge and therefore convicts the
man who excuses crime by ignorance.
IF | had only known has often
been an unfortunate man 5 apology
for some evil unknowingly wrought,
| but i'm a matter of general lnterest-as
for instance that laudanum Is pol
son. that naphtha is deadly eXpio-
| siye. that blood heavily charged with
q winters accumulations of the waste
! of the system-it is ones duty to
know the fact and the consequences
thereof. Our good old grandmothers
knew. for instance, that the opening
of spring was the most perilous period
of the year.
Why?
Because then the blood stream is
sluggish and chilled by the cold
weather. and if not thinned a good
deal and made to flow quickly and
beautifully through the arteries and
veins. il is impossible to have good
vigor the rest of the year. Hence
without exception, what is now known
a. Warmers Log Cabin SarsaparlIla,
was beautifully made and religiously
given to every member of the family
regularly through March, April, May
and June. 1t is matter of record
that this prudential, preventive and
restorative custom saved many fit of
sickness, prolonged life and happiness
TO vigorous old age, and did away
with heavy medical expenditures.
Mrs. Maggie kerchwal, Lexington,
XIV. used Warmers Log Cabin Sarsa-
parilla for nervous sick headache of
which. i had been sufferer for years.
Ii has been a great benefit 10 me.
Capt Hugh HarkinS, TIA ). 10th ST,
Philadelphia. Pa, says lit purified
my blood and removed the blotches
from my skin" Mrs. Aarea Smith,
Topton, Berks Co, Pa, says she was
entirely cured of skin disease Of the
worst kind, by Log Cabin Sarsapa-
rila Bad skin indicates very bad
condition of the blood.
If YOU would live and be well. go 70
your druggist to-day and get Warner
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and take no
other,-there's nothing like it or as
good, and completely renovate your
impaired system with this simple, old
fashioned preparation of roots and
herbs.
Warner who makes the famous Safe
Cure, puts it up, and that is a guaran-
tee Of excellence all over the known
world. Take it yourself and give ii TO
the other members of the family, in
Guiding the children. You will be
astonished at its health-giving and
life prolonging powers We say this
editOrially with perfect confidence,
because we have heard good things OF
il everywhere, and its name is a guar
antee that ii is iirst-ciass in every par
ticular
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
A GIGANTIC MONOPOLY.

The report of the directors of the
American Bell Telephone Company
shows that the number of exchanges
is TAB; branch offices, "A; total miles
of wire, AS, 732, of which 5000 are I'M
der ground. The total number of sub
scribers was 1857 The number of
instruments in the hands of licenses
under rental is $50, 277, an increase of
&c, 759 over last year. The average
number of calls per subscriber per day
shows an increase of 9per cent. The
Treasurer statement shows that earn
ings from all sources were 50, 453, 027
and expenses S1,242, 430, leaving net
earnings S2,210,956. The dividends
paid during the year were Is per cent.
on the capital stock. The surplus on
December 81, 1887, was S2,029, 035. 90.
The Longtime service, which has al
ready been extended from New York
to Albany and to Boston, a total of
$50 miles of pole lines and 10000 miles
of wire, is to be still further increased
by the construction of lines westward
from Albany towards Buffalo and
Chicago to Milwaukee, at an estimated
cost of 81, 10000
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
A DREADFUL TRAGEDY.

Miss Lizzie Eastman, young lady
teaching school in one of the farming
districts of Clearfield county, Pa, was
found dead in the school-house last
Tuesday evening. Her tongue had
been cut from its roots and was found
beside her dead body. The schoolhad
been dismissed at usual at four O. clock,
and the pupils left their teacher alone
in the school-house. In the right hand
Of the dead woman was found a lead
pencil, and on the floor near her dead
body was written, in her handwriting,
the revolving particulars of her death.
Two tramps had entered the school
house after the pupils had been dis
missed. They overpowered and out
ragged her afterward severing her
tongue with a knife, and then fled,
leaving her for dead. She recovered
sufficiently to write on the school
house floor, and had succeeded i'll Civ
ing the above particulars, with de-
scription of her assailants, when she
grew too weak to write more, and
died before she was found. The affair
has created a great sensation there,
where the young lady was well and
favorably known. Miss Eastman was
a remarkably beautiful girl, but of
fearless disposition. She had often
been warned against tarrrying too
long after school, as tramps frequent
ed the neighborhood. She always
laughed at such remarks and asserted
that she was not afraid of being mo-
Tested.
As soon as the body was found
posse was organized to go in pursuit
of the villains who had murdered her,
but so many hours had elapsed since
the deed was committed that the men
made good their escape. The descrip-
ton left by the young girl is sufficient
ly complete, so that the men can prob
ably beidentified, if found, unless they
have taken extraordinary precautions
to disguise themselves. Such is the
state of excitement there that if they
were found they would be hung with
out parley. n young man VINO was
engaged to the unfortunate girl is al
most crazy, and swears that he will
not rest until he has found the fiends
and slain them both. The parents of
the girl are bowed down with grief,
and there is general mourning among
her MANY friends
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

Capt. Thomas A. Bradford, prom
inent citizen of Barbour county, died
last Friday from the effects of para
lytic stroke.
1t is said that connection is TO be
made at keyser between the b. y ..
and the Davis railroads for the
transfer of coal and other freight.
Hon. Dave Leonard was given a
banquet at Parkersburg by his friends
at that place a few days ago on
the eve of his departure for Kansas.
The Republicans of Parkersburg are
making great glorification because
they won in the municipal election at
that city on Monday last. They are
very thankful for small favors.
Hon. J. /. Hall, who formerly lived
in Philippi, and was member OF the
Legislature for several terms, was
killed at Santa Fe, New Mexico, re-
Gently, by being thrown from horse.
The Wheeling hteHigencer did itself
and the State credit last Saturday by
issuing a mammoth paper of 16 pages,
descriptive Of West Virginia and her
resources. Each county in the State
was written up III good style. V. NJ.
Firor. ESQ, of Charlestown, was the
author of the Jefferson county article.
Mace Carrow, who lives on Sandy,
Jackson county, will quit wearing
boots hereafter, or sleep with them
on. Last Sunday night after church
he began TO disrobe preparatory to
retiring and met with an accident
never before heard of. In attempting
to draw the boot from his left foot he
raised the foot upon his right leg,
grasping the toe of the boot with one
hand and the heel with the other. \
sudden movement of the body i'll an
unbalanced moment twisted the leg
held III its owners grip, Swapping III
twain the thigh bone.
The Jackson county papers give
accounts of great number Of cattle,
hogs, etc, bitten by mad dogs and
the terrorization Of the people along
Sand Creek. Some days since dog
owned by Mr. Huffman, on Sand
Creek, went mad and bit every head
of cattle on his place. From HuiTman,s
the dog went to another farm and bit
dogs, hogs, geese ducks, and every
thing within reach. and then left
going in the direction of John Burk's
farm, about four miles distant, where
he bit a large hog, which, like other
bitten animals, went mad and ran
about for four or five days before it
died.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

BERKELEY COUNTY has United
States Senator and State Senator.
jefferson county is clearly entitled to
the State Senatorship this year at the
hands of the Democratic Convention,
and has also a Congressman, and
prominent candidates for almost every
State office. Morgan county is GER
tainly entitled TO something at the
hands of the Democratic party, and
we think it no more than right to give
us the Judgeship. We have an able
candidate for that position, who de-
serves to be rewarded for his long
services as a staunch Democrat, one
who has fought the battles of the
party for years and was ready at any
time to work for the interest of the
grand old party, and was always
found in the thickest of the fight.
That man is Hon. Joseph s. Duck
wall, and Morgan county will be a
unit for him.-Berkeley Springs Neps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
Tn. D.,iI Fish D..eribed by Hugo

Is not more tenacious monster than maia,
10 wbether IL takes the form Of chills and
fever. bilious remittent, ague cake or DUMB
ACNE. Like the octopus OF the story it clasps
the victim in its tentacul@, and folds him
closer and closer in horrible embrace: At
tackled with Hostetter's stomach Bitters,
however. II gradually relaXes its tremendous
grip. finally abandons it, and the quondam
Sufferer. liberated at last, rejoices In the
sense of newborn freedom, engepdere1 Dy
the restoration OF complete health. Dys-
nepsia. too. and constipation, those old and
remorseless enemies of the human family
give ground and are finally driven from the
field by this Napoleon OF remedies, the great
est the purest in the family pharmacopea.
Rheumatism succumbs TO it. so do kidney
troubles. The nerves when overstrained, re-
gain ouietude and vigor by its aid. and the
ability to rest TRANQUILITY and eat win zest
are increased by It. Resort 10 IL in time ana
avoid unnecessary suffering.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
MARRIED..

At the Methodist Parsonage, in
Charlestown, March %, 1888, by Rev.
w. q. Eggleston, Mr.. WILLIAM FURR
and Miss LYDIA BARR-both Of Clarke
county, Va.
At the residence of the brides father,
in Martinsburg, March 2S, 1888, Mr..
HENRY +. GAVER and Miss ANNIE T..
MATTHEWS.
vt the residence of the bride father,
in Martinsburg, March 81, 1888, Mr..
DENNIS Il. GLADDEN. and Miss HOLLY
il. WEIDAGAN.
At the residence Of the brides father,
in Martinsburg, March -, 1888, Mr..
SAMUEL \. SHRGyER and Miss Rosa
MCMILLAN.
On Thursday evening, March %,
1888, by Rev j. a. Hoilheins, Mr. f.
\. EARNswORTH and Miss JULIA HER
BERG, all of Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
STATE Development.

By request of the delegates from
this county, who attended the late
State Convention at Wheeling, the
citizens of jefferson county are re-
quested to meet at the Court House
in Charlestown, on Friday, the 9th
day of April, 1888, at II o'clock n. IN,
for the purpose of forming County
Association, auxiliary to the West
Virginia Immigration and Develop
ment Association.
1t is earnestly hoped that the great
Importance of the subject will secure
a large attendance.
W. H. TRAVERS. Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
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
ershurg on March 20th, lSSS, decided and or
dered that Democratic Conventions be held
in each of the Congressional Districts OF the
stale 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-
ton And at said District Conventions each
ofthe counties composing the several Con-
gressional Districts shall be entitled to one
vote therein for every one hundred votes, or
fractional part thereof, over nifty, cast for the
Democratic candidate for Governor of this
state at the election held i'll 1881. and the rari-
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 vii
be held on Tuesday May Sth, ISIS, and at 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;
in the Fourth Congressional District at RAJ
venswood.
The call for the State Convention will be is
sued later.
T. :. RILEY, Chairman.
II. G. GALLAHER, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

THE Republican organs say that the
tariff bill supported by the Democrats
is a slap from the South to the North
because it removes the duty on wool
The organs, however, don't say any
thing about the reduction of duty on
Northern coal and iron.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
llnn'f Exnerincnf.

You cannot afford 10 waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger. Con-
sumption always seems at first. only cold.
Do not permit any dealer To impose upon you
with some cheap imitation Ot DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
and Colds, but be sure you get the genuine.
Because he can make more profit he may tell
you he has something just as good, or Just the
same. Don't be deceived, but insist upon
getting DR.. Kings New Discovery, which is
guaranteed to give relief in all Throat, Lung
and Chest affections. Trial bottles Tree at j.
G, Gibson's Drug Store. Large Bottles 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

ANDREW CARNEGIE, the rich iron
manufacturer of Pittsburg, recently
submitted plan of cooperation to
his employees, by which the profits of
his vast establishment were to be di-
vided. Andrew came in for such big
proportion, however, the employees
have concluded that they had better
work for wages
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Now that the spring has opened up
and the weather is nice for travelling,
the sharpers who have been living i'll
ease in the city during the winter will
make their annual spring raids on the
trusting agriculturist. The farmer
who is swindled these days need not
expect any sympathy
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

+. cambridge Munday, Esq, County Atty
Clay Co., Tex. says: Have used Electric Bit
tiers with most happy results. My brother
also was very low with Malarial Fever and
Jaundice. but was cured 10y timely use OF this
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bittcrs saved
his life" Mr.. ID. |. WilcOXsOn, OF Horse Cave
Ky adds like testimony, saying: He posi-
lively believes he would have died had ii not
been for Electric Bitters. This great remedy
will ward OF, as well as cure all Malaria Dis
eases, and for all kidney, Liver and stomach
Disorders stands unequaled. Price Soc and
81 10 ut J. u. GibsonS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

WE should like to have been at the
dinner given by Mr.. George Law to
some of his friends in New York last
week. On the plate Of each guest was
a diamond ring valued at 81, 000-a lit
tie remembrance given by the host TO
his friends
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

THE baseball season has begun, and
from now until cold weather the news
papers will be filled with news con
corning the glorious game, while
countless thousands will tremble in
suspense as to the issue of each con
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

FARMERS don't seem to be prosper
ing to any very great extent under the
present tariff laws, do they? This
being the case, it seems good time
to make change in the tariff laws, if
only for the purpose of experiment
inc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

A BIG quarrel is going on betwixt
Jay Gould and James Gordon Ben
nett, and if either is as black as he is
painted by the other, they both should
be in Jail. Maybe, as the rogues are
falling out, honest people will have
their innings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

A great many remedies are advertised to
bring them before the public, who decide
whether the article is good or bad. The good
reputation which DIR. Bulls Baby syrup en-
joys is standing guarantee OF its merits.
Price only 25c.
Laxador is the soy ereign remedy for dys-
pepsia and all digestive disorders. Price DC
q package. For sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
4 Greaf Battle

Is continually going on I'm the human system
The demon Of impure blood strives TO gain
victory over the constitution, 10 ruin health,
TO drag victims TO the grave. \ good relia-
bile medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
weapon with which to defend ones self, drive
the desperate enemy from the field. and re-
store peace and bodily health for many years.
Try this peculiar medicine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

BANCROFT, the eminent historian,
saws that the Presidents greatest
success was in his marriage" That's
so. but there's something else that
would be a still greater success.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

SPEAKING about the Republican
nomination for the Presidency: The
fellows who want to be the nominees
do not seem to be very popular with
the nomination.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING.

A meeting OF the Democratic Executive
Committee OF jefferson County will be held
at the Courthouse In Charlestown. on FRI
DAY, APRIL 9th. 1855. at IL O'Clock a. m. a
full attendance is desired.
JOHN I. COLSToN,
Chairman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

A HIGH tariff works against farmers
both ways. 1t compels them to pay
double prices for almost everything
they buy, and at the same time cur
tails the opportunities for selling their
products The tariff is mighty good
thing for the rich manufacturer and
monopolist, but it is hard on the agri
culturist and the labOrer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

THE strikers on the western railroads
are resorting to acts of violence "a
pretty good indication that the strike
i on its last legs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
NOTICE.

The members of the Memorial Association
are requested to meet at It's general meeting
place on Friday evening, April 9Th, .SSs, at
80 o'clock. Business of Importance.
BY order of the President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

By the bursting of the National
Bank of Raleigh, n. c., James A.
Higgs, a travelling salesman of Balti-
more, lost $4,000, the savings of life
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

WE need in Washington few men who
can keep their hats on in the presence ola
railroad magnate.-DemOcrdt.
Almost any bald-headed man will
do that in fly-time.
WE need in front few men who feel that
they are respected and trusted most by those
who know them best Democrat.
You don't feel that way, do you?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Mr. BLAINE is still saying nothing,
but his friends are making desperate
efforts to capture delegates for him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
DR.. Gibson, Druggist.
Shenandoah Valley Railroad,
S.F. TYLER, RECEIVER.
Schedule i'm effect March ~. 1857.

LEAVE sHEPHEEDsTOwN-sO
S.Oi \. VI. Baily-New Orleans Express RO-
auOke and intermediate stations
and all points south and south
west. Through Pullman Sleeping
cars from New York and Fhila-
delphia to Chattanooga.
2.3g Z. NJ. Daiiy-Memphis Express from
New York, Philadelphia and
Baltimore and with day coaches
10 Roanoke, making connection
through 10 the south.
LEAVE sHEPHEEnsTowN-S
u.CpA. NJ. Dally-Baltimore Express. from
all points south. arrive IN Balti.
more 2Ij i. NJ, Washington 200
i. NJ, Harrisburg. lljP. NJ, Phil
adephia, go i. ".
g33 =. VI. Daily-New York and Fhiladel-
phia Express. I ON Chattanooga
ami Ali points south. Arrive Phil
adelphia i.2j 4. NJ, New York 10
4. NJ. sleeping c.trs through TO
New York via. Harrisburg.
Ticket Agents vii! furnish al Information
and through schedules upon application.
%. HOWARD ROYER.
Roanoke, Va. Gen. Pass. Agt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

SENATOR SHERMAN wants it dis
tinctly understood that he has not de-
clined anything.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Claus Spreckels. it is said, has def
nitelv decided TO build great sugar
refinery at Philadelphia that will cost
ahont s.. 600. 600.