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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
Superior's New Steel Works.

Special to the Globe.
SUPERIOR. Wis, April 23.-One hun
bred and fifty men were put to work at
5:3O this morning beaking ground for
the immense steel and iron works of the
Land and River Improvement company
at West Superior. Two hundred and
thirty men will be employed to con-
struct these works, and when COM
pleted 800 men or more will have steady
employment. Without doubt it will be
the largest plant of the kind in the
Western states. 1t has been stated by
good authority that not man was hired
by Manager Wymss, who was not a
sworn voter of the village of Superior.
The object Of this scheme is to aid the
Land and River Improvement company
to elect their councilmen next Tuesday,
election day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24

pitched ball. Nash; struck out, Fogarty,
Clements, Hallman, Wise, Hornung; passed
balls,i Clements l, Kelly 2; wild pitches,
Gleason 2; time, l 80; umpire, Daniels.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-04-24
SHOT BY HIS FATHER,
A Half Crazy Farmer Near
Ada Deliberately Kills
His Son,
He Is Sorry for 1t, But
Thinks He Did Nothing
Wrong.
Work Commenced on the New
Steel and Iron Works at
Superior.
Loggeps Excited at Ashland--
Driving Suspended at
Black River.
Special to the Globe.

Special to the Globe.
ADA, Mimi, April 23.-Nicholas
Benner, an aged man and farmer living
in the town of Winchester, this county,
shot and killed his son John, aged
twenty-three, this morning. The boy
had been out in the fields seeding ana
came to the house to get drink OF wa
ter. AS he came near the house the old
man put his head out Of the up stairs WIN
dow and told the boy not to come one step
nearer the house or he would Kill nun.
The boy said that he wanted drink OF
water, and the old man allowed him to
come in. After getting into the house
he thought he would go up stairs ana
try and quiet the old man. AS he
started up stairs the old man came to the
head of the stairs, and pointing the
a gun at the boy, told him not to come
up or he would shoot him. The boy
thought the old man would not SHOOT,
and kept going up step by step. AT the
same time demonstrating with the old
man, and Just as he reached the top step
the old man SnOt off the gun Win the
above result Some neighborS heard
the report and came to the house. John
Roesch. the first man that reached the
house, found the boy dead. The only
persons in the house at the time of the
shooting were Mrs. Benner and her
daughter They say that they had
been having trouble with the old man
before the boy came up from the
field. The old man has acted
very queer for the last three or four
years, and the people in his neighbor-
hood and in this city have thought for
some time past that he was insane. Cor
oner F. T. koyl has just returned from
the scene of the murder, and says that
the boy was shot with charge OF nine
buckshot, taking effect in the abdomen
three inches to the right and one inch
below the navel. Sheriff Lee arrested
Benner and brought him to town to-
night. The old man talks great deal,
and says that he is sorry he shot the boy,
but that he thinks he served him right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
An INGENIOUS Little Device.

AS our subscribers can see for them
selves, we have adopted an ingenious
arrangement for directing our papers.
A mailing machine stamps the name
and address of each subscriber on his
paper, and also the date to which his
subscription is paid. For instance,
"John Smith, Jan. 1,S," shows that
John Smiths paper is paid for up to
January 1, 1888. By this arrangement
any subscriber can see how far ahead
his paper is paid for-likewise all in
arrears can see how much they owe.
There are some of our readers whose
dates appear like this: Nov. 1, 50, or
like this: Nov 1, 49," This means
that those subscribers are very much
behind, and it should be weekly re-
hinder to them. We hope that all
who are in arrears will make an effort
to settle up, for there can be no excuse
made that they don't know what they
owe. That little date will show you
every week.
In setting up the type of our large
list of names it is probable that some
mistakes have been made. We shall
be pleased to correct all such if OUT
subscribers will notify us of the error.
If any names have been omitted or
any addresses set up wrong, we hope
those interested will let us know.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. EdHor.-A there is much dissat-
isfaction in regard to the decision of
the County Commissioners, on their
action in regard to the tolls of the
several pixies, | wish through your
paper to express my approval of the
order. What they have done suits me
exactly, as far as paying by the trip is
concerned. | applied on several oc-
casions to pay by the year and was re
fused, so this will put us all on the
same footing The only thing | hope
may crop out of the controversy is
that the Code may be looked into,
and if the law says We are only to pay
one cent per mile, then let's stick to
that and pay no more. BY the act of
the Commissioners we eventually will
get what is right. Nj.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
COMMUNICATED.
Of INTEREST TO THE CHANGERS.

OF INTEREST TO THE CHANGERS.
The following letter has been re-
ceived by prominent Granger OF this
vicinity, and he has requested us to
publish it, so that it may be read by
the Changers of this county and State:
Office of Legislative Committee
of the Virginia State Grange,
Washington, D. c., Feb'y %, 1888.
Dear SIR and Notwithstanding the
pure lard bill the friends of the order
in Washington have, after careful con-
sideration. concluded ii best to make
a fight in the interest of pure food,
drugs and liquors. For fuller partic-
ulars please see National Farm and
Fireside.
Another matter of very great i'm
portance is presented to Congress and
as there is imminent danger of legisla-
tan adverse to the agricultural inter
est write to call your attention tothe
matter and to ask that you urge the
farmers of your State 70 unite in pro-
testing against the adoption of the
Palmer Bill to create a Board of
Animal Industry. This bill takes the
management of the Animal Industry
work from the Commissioner of Agri-
culture and puts it in charge of a
Board of three outsiders. This Board
is not appointed by the Commissioner
of Agriculture, and it is authorized TO
employ and dismiss all subordinates.
The Commissioner of Agriculture can
not disburse a cent of the appropria-
ton unless the expenditure approved
by this board, thus making the De
partment of Agriculture subordinate
thereto.
Such change in the plan of work
requires a complete reorganization of
the Bureau and will greatly retard the
operations now in progress for the
eXtirpation of pleuro-pnumonia, and
puts the scientific investigations in
non-professional hands, who necessa-
rily are incompetent.
The scheme is in the interest of the
Chicago Cattle Ring and | trust you
will do all that you can to secure
decided and earnest protest from the
farmers of your State. Petitions sim
liar TO the enclosed should at once be
circulated and returned to me or your
Senators and Congressman.
Yours Fraternally,
ALEX j. WEDDERBURN,
Secretary Legislative Committee,
Virginia State Grange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Here is the Law on ii.

One minute, girls. You may have
an idea that this leap year business is
a guy, and that you have no right to
pop the question to "a young man.
But you have. Just read this old law
enacted by the Scottish Parliament in
the year 1888, and then act according
ly:
1T is statut and ordaint that during
the RENE of Her Maist Blissit Meges-
tic ilk fourth year, known as Leap
year, ilk maiden ladye of bath high
and low estait shall have liberty to be-
speak We man she likes, albeit, gif he
refuses to tax hir to be his WYE, he
shall be mulcted in We summe of ane
dundis or less, as his estait mott be,
except and avis gif he can make it APP
pear that he is betrothit to ane ither
woman. but he then shall be free.
What better law can you want than
that which comes from the fountain
head? 1t is law from away-back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Potomac Grange No. rs.

Secretary A. S. cambridge desires us
to give notice that Potomac Grange
No. 16 will meet at their new hall at
Morgan's Grove on Tuesday next,
March 18th, at = p. IN, at which time
the date for receiving charter mem
bers will be closed.
This Grange is starting off under I'M
usually favorable auspices. Already
about sixty names have been handed
in for membership, and still there's
more to follow They have concluded
to meet at Morgan's Grove, and after
the structure known as the ladies'
building has been somewhat changed
to suit the purposes of the Grange it
will be occupied by them as a meet
ing place. No. Is intends to be the
banner Grange of the State if earnest
ness and energy will accomplish it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
When Public Sales Take Place.

We call attention TO the following
public sales advertised in this paper:
On Wednesday, March l4th, +. r. &
II. NJ. Turner will sell valuable stock,
farming implements, &c, at their
farm near Shepherdstown. They will
sell about seventy head of stock. See
advertisement and bills.
On Thursday, March 22d, Mrs. Hat
tie b. Hill will sell stock and farming
implements at her residence near
Shepherdstown.
On Tuesday, March 90, George Nc
Glincy will sell valuable household
furniture in Harper's Ferry. See pos
ters
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
A Reprieye for the Condemned.

Wretched men and women long condemned
to suffer the fortunes OF dyspepsia, are filled
with new hope after few doses of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters This budding hope bios
SONS into the fruition OF certainty. II the
Bitters Is persisted in. II brings a reprieve
TO all dyspeptics vino seek it's aid. Flatu-
lence, heartburn, sinking at the pit OF the
and insomnia Of which chronic indigestion is
the parent, disappear with their hateful
progenitor. Most beneticent Of stomachics
who can wonder that in so many instances
benefited by IT, speak Voluntarily In its be-
half. II requires a graphic pen To describe
the torments of dyspepsia, but in many Of
the testimonial received by the proprietors
ofthe Btters these are portrayed with vivid
truthfulness. Constipation, hilousness. mus
cular debility, malarial fevers and rheuma-
tsm are relieved byit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

Ephraim Harris, n rich merchant of
Frederick county, Md, hanged him
self last week on account of imaginary
troubles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

The will of the late w. w. Corcoran,
of Washington, has been admitted TO
probate. 1t gives 100000 to the
Corcoran Art Gallery, TO which Mr..
Corcoran had already given 81 500, 600;
$500, 600 to the Louise Home, TO which
he had given in life half million dol
lars; $4,000 each TO the three orphan
asylums of the District and $4,000 to
the Little Sisters of the Poor He
makes many requests, ranging from
500 to $4,000, To relatives, personal
friends and servants. The remainder
of the estate is left in trust for his
three grandchildren.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
FRIDAY. JANUARY 9th, 1855.

on this day every article in the shape OF a
Remnant will be placed on the Remnant
Counter. and special attention will be paid 10
them. DO not fail TO attend this sale. You
may dDd just the article you can use at from
one quarter to one-half value. Wespecify IN
part what you will find on the counter: In
Remnant Of Dress Goods we will show you
Black Cash meres, Fancy Black Goods, Tri-
cots, Checks, Stripes, Mixtures. Silks-both
Black and COlored; Prints. GiDghams, Seer
suckers. S4tines, &c. In Ladies' and Chill
drens Wraps We offer our entire stock, con-
sisting OF Seal Plush Coats, seal Plush Cloth
and Astracban Short Wraps, Jackets In black
and coIoTed, Cbildren's Goods, etc., regard
less OF price. 10 close out what we have left.
In Hosiery We offer lot Of Broken Sizes and
"Odds and Ends in Ladies' Misses and Gem
ilemens. Among these will be some extra
bargains. In Gloves We will offer a lot Of
Fleece-lined and Cashmere Goods, ETC., etc.
7. A. BRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Canal PreD urutJonS,

Canal Prep aratons,
President Gambrill, of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Canal, was in Cumber-
land looking after canal interests on
Monday. He visited the canal wharf
and made himself acquainted with the
work necessary to be done to put the
canal in condition for the season. He
SAYS the canal will certainly be run as
a waterway this year, whatever the
Legislature does, as none OF the
schemes contemplate disposing of it
before next year. The coal companies
heretofore shipping by the canal have
expressed their Willingness to continue
this year, and some want to increase
their tonnage, but will, of course,
make no promises in view of the I'M
certainty as to what the Legislature
will do. 1t is proposed TO have the
canal ready for navigation by March
18th. though the weather may delay
the opening of navigation beyond that
time A force is already at work on
repairs along the line.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
FARMERS!

The special preparation for Spring
Crops, manufactured by the Chesa-
peake Guano Company of Baltimore,
is endorsed by host of names. We
sell to the farmer only our highest
grades, containing nothing to injure
the soil. Experience has proven that
they are the cheapest. Read the fol-
lowing certificates:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Corporation Election.

Next Monday, March 18th, is the
date for the election of Corporation
officials for Shepherdstown. The
Mayor, Recorder and five Council
men are to be chosen for the ensuing
year No questions of public interest
are to be voted upon, and there will
be no spirited contests for the offices.
Three tickets are printed in the REG
ISTER this week, so you can pay
your money and take your choice"
No one will be allowed TO vote whose
corporation taxes are unpaid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

The fire losses in the United States
and Canada during February, com
piled from the records of the New
York Daily Commercial Bulletin,
reach the enormous aggregate Of SILL
213, 500, or over S4,000,000 above the
average February loss for thirteen
years. There were twenty-one fires of
over 100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Darby's ProphyIactic Fluid.

Use IL in every sick-room. Will keep the
atmosphere pure and wholesome; removing
all bad odors from any source.
VIII destroy all Disease Germs, infection
from all Fevers and all contagious diseases.
The eminent physician. j. MARION SIMS, Of
New York, says: 81 am convinced that Prof.
Darby s Prophylactic Fluid is =, most valua-
BILE disinfectant."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
COLOReD WASH GOODSI
saEA? CLEARING 7? SALE 4!
=. A. b r u CT H S.
HAGEKsTOWN. I'D.

An opportunity for Bargains Rarely Offer
ed. We begin this week 10 clean up our diff
ferent departments preparatory to taking an
inventory OF stock, during which all .'ODD
LOTS, - REMAINS and BROKEN LINES
OF every description. viii be measured and
placed on a separate counter at prices that
will make this sale ul great interest TO every
lady in the county. As we cannot spare the
counter-roOm to properly display these goods
all the week, we propose ia order 20 facilitate
them, TO revive our Remnant Day" aban-
doned during the busy season. The first Of
this series Will be held on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Officers of the Fire Company.

Shepherd Fire Department at its
regular meeting last Friday evening
elected the following officers for the
ensuing six months: President, II. l..
Snyder; First Vice-President, w. p.
Licklider; Second Vice-President, ID.
l.. Rentch; Secretary, II. Lee Hout;
Treasurer; J. w. b. Frazier; Financial
Secretary, j. w. Kerney; Trustees,
H. l.. Snyder, j. w. b. Frazier, J. w.
kerney, w. p Licklider, ID. l.. Rentch;
Chief, Charles Terrell; First Assistant,
Chas. W. Osbourn; Second Assistant,
H. L. Hout; Chief Engineer, J. S.
Myers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
December u. lSS7

Mr. Towner Schley-Dcar Sir-Gour Inquiry
as To results from using your special prepare
ton for corn and oats. manufactured 10y Chcs-
apeake Guano Co, OF Baltimore ! can with
pleasure state that | have been using IL for
some years, and each year | Ike IL the more.
| know of no one who had better corn than
this last season, and attribute II 10 the use
OF YOUR High Grade Goods, which / shall con-
tinue TO use. Yours Truly,
A. :. cambridge, JR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

4 collision occurred on the Cincin-
natl, New Orleans and Texas Pacific
Railroad. at Pine Knot, Ky, Sunday.
which resulted in the killing of Fire.
man John Adams, and the injury of
Sol. Perkins, Conductor Green Porch,
Engineer l.. b. Murray, Brakemen
James Gossett and VIM. Jones.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
The Sparrow Question.

The Sparrow Question.
In addition to the reward of one
dollar offered for the largest number
of sparrows killed by the Goth of
March, an additional reward of fifty
cents is offered for the second largest
number. The money is now on deposit
in the REGISTER office, and the per-
sons who can show evidence of the
most sparrows killed will get it at the
time named. A sparrow egg will go
in the count the same as a sparrow.
Go for the sparrows, boys.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Hagerstown Business Locals.
BEACHLEY AND son
HAGERsTOMN. MD.

BEACHLEY & son il the style OF our new
firm. j. H. Beachley, the senior partner, has
always enjoyed the confidence Of tie public.
His business has grown large, and now he
proposes To give more attention To Dry Goods.
Carpets, Notions, &c. His Son will more es-
pecially have charge Of the grocery business.
OfcOurse, we thank you kindly for past favors
and we will tell you in plain words If selling
good goods at low prices mean business, we
viii get your trade. In the future our assert
meut will be first-class and with additional
help. very low prices and the very best atten-
ton we hope we shall have much Of your pa
tronage. Come and see us. Remember. we
buy all kinds Of country produce AT fair mar
ket prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

4 bloody tragedy was enacted at
Culpeper, Va, on Thursday last. Ellis
b. Williams, editor of the Adrance,
and Edwin Barbour, editor of the
Exponent, ended newspaper contro-
versy by attacking each other with
revolvers. Williams was instantly
killed and Barbour mortally wounded
in the ARRAY. Both men were under
81 years old and were highly connected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
A CARD.

To the Voters of the Corporation Of
Shepherdstown:
Inasmuch as l expect TO be absent
during the larger portion of the pres
ent year, l respectfully decline being
a candidate for the office of Mayor at
the approaching municipal election.
JOHN H. little.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
snyder's Mil. ". Va. Dec. !, Is

"
Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-Aftcr using
your Corn and Oats Phosphate for some years,
| am fully satisfied AS to its merits. IL has
well paid me for my investment. believe II
TO be "A pure preparation. | can cheertully
recommend Il to my neighbors and shall use
IL again, which Is the best endorsement can
give IL. Yours, Truly.
JOHN W. HOLLIDA.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

and ready for the public 10 take advantage OF.
II you want TO secure some good bargains,
come early, as this is the greatest cut ever
made by mortal man in CLOTHING AND
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09

orr stock Of Boots Shoes.
and Hats is still qaite large,
Therefore, il yoa are in need
Of any Of these goods tce car
SAGE yon money.
Don't forget that CIR entire
stock (except groceries and to-
batco, vlich are kept ny, is
1T IND BELOW COST.
Billmyer Bros.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
WIN. c. MYERS.
December II, 1857.

Mr.. Towner Sehley-Dear Sir-At your re-
quest used your Phosphate upon my garden
last spring. / was 80 much pleased with IL
that ] shall use 10 exclusively the coming sea-
son. ON my celery ~ was wonderful how 10
acted. The trenches where ! applied IL tile
celery was as good again as where did not.
Respectfully. Yours.
JOS. IT. BTOSEBRAKER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Fires in the County.

Last Sunday morning while Mr. Jno.
Coleman and his family and brother,
who live on the farm of Mr.. Martin
Swinley, three miles from Middleway,
were at breakfast, they discovered
that the house was on fire. The
flames had made such Roadway that
very little of the furniture could be
saved. and in short time the house
was entirely consumed. The house
was insured by Washington & Alex
ander in the Ktna of Hartford for $500.
The Messrs. Coleman had no insur-
ance. The cause of the fire was n de-
fective tlue.
On Wednesday afternoon the hum
bic dwelling house of Howard Nc
Cambria, colored man living near
Mr. Charles Wysongs, southeast of
Shepherdstown, was wholly destroyed
together with everything in it, includ-
ing the clothing of its inmates. No
one but children were at home at the
time, and it is not known how the fire
was started. No insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
MURPHY TALLER.
January 10. 1888.

J"HuHIF TO ~
Mr.. Towner SchIey-Dear Sill used two
and a-half tons Of your Corn and Oats Phos-
phate last season, which believe IL special
preparation for spring crops. ! was very
much pleased with the result from IL on my
oats and corn. ! can see great difference as
to tie yield and maturing OF the crops. and
consider ] am amply paid for my Investment,
30 much 50 that expect TO use IL again.
Very Truly Yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
December %. lSS7.

Mr. rowner Schley-Dear Sir-I applied
your Phosphate 10 my early corn. lcould zee
a great difference as To the maturing and
yielding OF the crop. | believe IL To bc good
article and could not hesitate 10 recommend
IL. Truly Yours,
REV. ID. NJ. MOSER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
Near sharp.burg. Wash. Co.. Nd.

December u. lSSl.
Mr. Towner Schley-Dear Sir-l used up
wards OF one Ton ofyour special preparation
for corn and oats last season. i was very
much pleased with 10, and believe that Fer
tiiizer upon spring crops Is as essential, " not
more so than on fall crops. / see no reason
why should not recommend IL, ~ insend
using IL again. Very Truly Yours,
4, X. LINE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-09
7. II. wYsONG.
Scrabble, W. Va, November p. Iss7.

Mr. Towner Schley-Dear SRI used one
ton OF your Corn and oats Phosphate, manu-
featured by the Chesapeake Guano Co, Of Bal
timore. I believe IL 10 be all right. a pure
preparation. so FAR IL has given me satlsfac-
ton, and do not hesitate 10 recon meDd ito
the public. Respectfully, Yours,
JAMES W. DUyALL.