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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
KILLED THEMSELVES IN PRISON.

Charles Wingard, aged "a, and Anna
Fox, his niece, aged 16, were arrested
at Alliance, Ohio, last week, for elop
ing from Monroe, Mich. The police
authorities had conversation with
the prisoners and requested them to
go back to Michigan without requi-
sition. They asked for a short time
in private to decide on what they
should do, and the officers left them
alone for few minutes. On return
ing to the prison they were Mortified
to find Anna dead and Vineyard in a
dying condition. There was bullet
hole in the forehead of the girl and
one through the top of Vineyards
head, made by thirtytwo calibre
revolver. A note was found, stating
that they had decided to kill them
selves rather than go back to Monroe,
and that they had taken their own
lives. Wingard succeeded in obtain
ing employment as a fireman on the
Pittsburg, Fort Wayne and Chicago
Railroad. The couple secured board
at Readers boarding house in Alliance
and passed off as man and wife. Be-
coming frightened they fled to Canton
last week, where they were arrested
by Officer Stacey on Monday and
brought back 1t is understood that
both parties are highly connected in
Monroe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
MADE CRAZY BY TERROR.

Blanchester, Ohio six miles south
east of Cincinnati, is noted for its
wealth and intelligence. The people
take pride in their blooded stock, fine
farms and educate their children at
prominent families is William Means,
a relative of Governor Foraker, whose
father resides near by. Last Thurs
day evening the young ladies of the
neighborhood gave a leap year party at
the residence of Mr.. Means. The girls
assembled some time before the gen
tlemen were expected and were hav-
ing a merry time, when two of their
number, the Misses Storer, vivacious,
fun-loving girls, slipped away, and
covering their faces with a dough
mask and their forms with sheets sud
denly burst in on group of laughing
girls.
With q scream most Of them fled in
terror, but four of them fell in faint
on the floor Two of the young ladies
were speedily restored to conscious
ness, but the other two, Dora Eakins
and Lizzie CLANCY, could not be
reused, and for two days they re-
manned in stupor, only to waken
hopeless maniacs, who scream and
yell in the most agonizing manner.
Their condition is such that physicians
say they can live only short time.
The Misses Storer, whose thought
less prank caused the awful affair, are
themselves Frustrated with grief. One
is in the delirium of brain fever and
her recovery is regarded as doubtful
The whole neighborhood is in mourn
ing over the sad event and the best
physicians have been employed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
IMPURE FOOD.

Exceeding caution should be eXer-
cised i'll the purchase of new article
of food. Many recent cases of serious
illness have been reported from the
use of the new patent foods for infants,
from untested baking powders, and
cheap tlavoring extracts. The desire
for rapid wealth induces unscrupu-
lous manufacturers to place anything
before the public that will sell at Il
large profit, without regard TO its use
fulness or healthfulness. AT present
there is a great raid upon the baking
powder market, and so many impure
and adulterated articles of this kind
have been found peddled about the
country that the authorities in several
of the States have taken the necessary
action to expose them. The report of
the Ohio State Food Commission has
shown that large number of the
brands sold here are made from alum
phosphates, or a cheap and adultera-
ted cream of tartar. The danger to
the public is made still greater by the
unblushing etfrontery with which the
proprietors of these impure powders
advertise them as perfect claiming
for them all kinds of false and impOS-
sible endorsements.
The official report of the Ohio State
Food Commission gives the names of a
number of these impure powders, and
the amount of impurity and inert
matter in each as follows:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
AN IEFIDEL'S CONVERSION.

A most remarkable religious revival
is sweeping over the southern part of
Indiana. Reuben Daily, editor of the
JefersonriHe News, has Joined the Pres
byterian Church. His conversion is
probably the most remarkable that
has happened during this revival sea-
SON. as Mr. Daily was a most consist
ent infidel. He was not content with
being an infdel himself, but he wanted
to convince everybody else that his
views were right. He brought several
infidel writer's to Jacksonville to lee
ture, paying their travelling expenses
out of his own pocket, besides hiring
the hall, paying for advertisements in
the papers, etc. He spent good deal
of money in this way, and for some
wears was active in disseminating his
infidel views. He had quite reputa-
ton through Indiana as an enemy of
orthodox religion, so that his CONVEX
sion TO Christianity has created n con-
siderable sensation. When Mr.. Daley
started his paper he gave but one
special order, and that was that
God should be spelled with little
g His wife has been for all these
wears consistent member of the
church with which he has now united
himsalf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
THE MEANEST OF ALL THIEVES.

The old adage of man being mean
enough to steal cents off of dead
mans ewes" has been actually worked
out in ST. Ignace, Mo-, and the mean
est man on earth, James Hughes by
name, has been arrested, and is now
in Jail for the offense. Recently Wat
son Sherman was accidentally killed
and the body was laid out in Walker S
undertaking rooms. The dead mans
face was battered horribly, and sill
yer half dollar was put on one of the
ewes to hold the lid down. Hughes
loafed about the body until he thought
he was unobserved and then stole the
silver piece, substituting a copper
cent in its place. Hughes was soon
after arrested and pleaded guilty, but
excused himself on the plea that he
had been drinking and did not know
what he was doing. During the trial
the court room was crowded, and the
spectators shouted: Brain the black
guard" Tar and feather the brute. y
Lynch him, and the marshal had
to keep strict watch for the safety
of the prisoner. Justice Ruthford held
Hughes in $1,000 bail, and he will be
tried for his sacrilegious larceny at
the next session of the Circuit Court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
MARRIED..


In Middleway, February 10, 1888, by
Rev. j. p Stump, Mr.. CAss. BROWN,
of Berkeley county, and Miss KATIE
FOWLER, of jefferson county.
At the residence Of the brides
father, February %, 1888, by Rev. j..
r. Andrew, Mr.. JAMES 5. KIDwEILER,
of jefferson county, to Miss ANNIE F.
PoISAL, daughter of Elder \. ;. Poisal
of Martinsburg.
February II, 1888, at the U. B. Par
sonage in Martinsburg, by Rev. j. r..
Ridenour, Mr.. VIM. J. STUMBLE and
Miss JOSIE STEPHENS.
February %, 1888, at Trinity Episco-
pal Church, Martinsburg, by Rev. r.
ID. Roller, Mr.. a. II. WITHERsPooN, of
Chambersburg, Pa, to Miss MARY
CHAPMAN, daughter of Mr.. Samuel
Chaplain, of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
WEST VIRGINIA STOCK STATISTICS.

In the Stock Notes of State Agents
the Statistician of the Agricultural
Department gives the following from
the West Virginia reports:
Horses have increased in number
and value during the past year, and
have been unusually free from cpl
demic disease.
Feeding cattle have decreased in
number, owing TO the low price of
beef prevailing and railroad discrimi-
nations. In many cases COWS nave
taken their place. The enforcement
of the oleomargarine law, and the
erection of number of creameries in
the State, have made better markets,
and, consequently, given encourage
ment TO the farmer to pay more atten-
ton to the products of the dairy. This
has brought about the erection OF a
number of silos, which enable farmers
TO secure proper feed the year round,
instead of buying expensive mill feed,
oil meal, etc. There has been de-
crease in the number of sheep III the
western portion of the State, while in
the eastern part there has been Il
large increase. There are more flock
masters now than heretofore, owing
to the increased number of small flocks
Extremely large ones being an excep-
tom, which gives the sheep better
care and attention and increases their
value.
The total number of sheep in West
Virginia compared with that of Janu-
airy, 1887. is 80 per cent. The average
price paid under one year old was
S1.70, over one year old 1925. The
estimated number of sheep on farms
is 474, 1913. The average price is 50. 20.
The total value is S1,073,S24.
1t is estimated that at present there
are in the United States IS, 234 III eat
tie; 3,172, 936 horses; 2,13l,727 mules
and asses; 43, 544, 755 sheep and lambs
and A, 349, 525 swine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
PENSION LEGISLATION.

The usual annual pension discus
sions are now being conducted by
Congress, the Senate being foremost
i'm the fray just at present. Time was
when those who were after the pen
sions had hard work to keep the Con
gressmen interested in the matter,
but that is changed now. Senators and
Representatives fall over each other
in their frantic efforts to obtain more
and bigger pensions for the ex-sol-
diers-all because of the political in
fluence eXerted by the said eX-sol-
diers. Republicans take the lead in
this sort of legislation for the reason
that they have such sore need OF
issues and must retain at all haz-
ards their soldier vote" while the
Democrats feel constrained to keep
up with the procession because they
know if they oppose even the most
extravagant measures their patriotism
will be denounced by their political
opponents as persecution OF the hon
ored old soldiers, the mourning wild
ows and the helpless orphans-most
of the poor orphans" ranging from
twenty to forty years of age.
All patriotic persons, whether they
are Democrats or Republicans or
what not, honestly desire to see
worthy pensioners well provided for,
but at the same time they are opposed
to the extravagant bills pushed by
demagogues for the sole purpose of
currying favor with a certain class of
voters. Senator Plumb of Kansas is
among the chief ofthese demagogues,
and by amendments offered by him
as well as others-to a bill now be-
fore the Senate the pension list would
exceed $3.50, 100000 year. Senator
Faulkner spoke on the subject last
Tuesday, and nanfully said he could
not support the bill if the amend
ments were retained.
The country is TO be congratulated,
though, that the occupant of the
Presidential chair has the nerve to
veto extravaganza and useless pension
measures as well as other vicious leg
islation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
DEATH OF MIR. W. W. c0Rc0RAK.

Mr.. William Wilson Corcoran, the
venerable Washington philanthro-
pist. died at his home in that city on
Friday last in the ninetieth year of
his age. He had been ill since last
summer, when he received a severe
stroke of paralysis. The immediate
cause of his death was bronchial at
tack He was surrounded by the
members of his family when he died.
In earlier life Mr.. Corcoran was a sue
cessful banker of Washington, and
conducted important financial negoti-
ations for the federal government.
He amassed large wealth, and as soon
as his means permitted him to do so
began TO be known as generous con
.tributor to various charities. He es-
tablished the CorcOran Art Gallery in
Washington, splendid collection of
paintings and art objects, which is
free to the public, and the Louise Home,
a refuge for impoverished gentle
women, as a memorial to his wife and
daughter. He also gave to the public
the tract known as Oak Hill for a
cemetery for the District of Columbia,
and made large gifts to various insti-
buttons of learning, including Colum-
bian College, Washington; William
and Mary College. Virginia Military
Institute, Washington and Lee Uni
versity and the University of Virginia.
He was a FREQUENT and large CON
tributor to public funds and to
churches and benevolent organiza-
tions. and also dispensed large sums
in private charities. 1t was at his in
stance and expense that the remains
of John Howard Payne, the author of
Home, Sweet Home" were removed
from foreign grave to his native
soil, and his resting place marked by
an appropriate monument.
The remains of Mr.. Corcoran were
buried in Oak Hill Cemetery on Mon
day, the funeral services being of the
most simple though impressive char
Hc1pr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

The impurities in the powders above
mentioned were found to consist of
various matters more or less hurtful.
In DR.. Prices powder the principal
impurities were lime and Rochelle
salts, which were found in large guam
titles. The impurities in Horsfords
powder were composed of phosphate
of soda, lime, etc, but none of the
nutritious phosphates, without
which its manufacturers claim LIE
cannot be sustained. The impurities
found in the other powders named
were principally alum and lime.
From the report of the Commission
it is evident that the Royal Baking
Powder is of the highest degree of
strength and purity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
A TRAIN ON THE RAMPAGE.

Last Thursday evening copper
train of 80 cars on the Duluth u South
Shore road got out of control of the
men at the Prince mine, five miles
above Marquette, Mich, and came
laundering down the grade at the rate
of over mile minute. The shrieks
of the locomotive whistle caused thou
sands to rush out of doors, all know
ing well what was the trouble. In
four minutes after the engineer blew
the first danger whistle that his train
was running away five mics above
and that the main track must be left
clear for him to make the run through
the city or go in Lake Superior, the
train came laundering down through
the yards. The big Mogul engine
kept up its shrieks and the rush of
the cars shook the earth, while the
train seemed sheet of flame by the
fire caused by the friction of the
smoking brakes. Nine cars of heavy
timber were on the train and at the
third crossing the timber began to fly.
1t shot through the air like lightning
in all directions. Buildings were demol :
ished and cars thrown from the track
in every directions. Three cars held
to the engine and dragged a fourth
with timbers caught under the wheels
The engine stopped within 200 feet of
the sharp curve which would surely
have thrown it into the lake. For
three blocks timbers and car trucks
and cars were scattered. Two streets
were blockaded. The engineer and
fireman stuck to their posts One
brakeman jumped in the dark not
knowing he was in the city, so swift
was the rush of the train. He was
saved by being thrown into an I'M
mense snow drift. The conductor
and other brakemen cut loose the
caboose and escaped. No one was
killed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
NOTICE..
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Jefferson County, Set.
Notice is hereby given That the County
Court OF Jefferson Couniy, West Virginia,
will meet in Special Session on ihc 18TH DAY
OF MARCH. lS>S. for the purpose az taking Into
consideration the adyi-t bi.ijy OF Re-district-
ing the County or Jefferson into Magisterial
and school Districts. AMI the various sub
divisions h reOi.
Witness, Thomas y. Moore. Clerk OF said
Court, a the Court House o. said ounty, the
18th day of feb-uary in the year \. y. lSNS.
THOMAS A. MOORE, Clerk.
Feb. 81, lSSS-It.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

The Presbyterian church of the
United States is making an effort to
raise by voluntary contributions, be-
fore the fourth Thursday of May next,
$4,000 as permanent fund for the
Board of Ministerial Relief, the inter-
est of which is to be used for the help
of ministers Of the gospel and female
missionaries whom age or disease has
disabled for further work in their call
ing and who are, therefore, unable to
provide for themselves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
DIED..

Near Scrabble. February -. 1888,
JOHN WILLIAM, infant son of George
W. and Martha Butts, aged 10 months
and 90 days.
At her home in Martinsburg. Feb
ruary IA. 1888, Mrs. MARY Lamps,
aged 81 years, month and % days.
At his residence in Charlestown,
Tuesday, February 2lst, 1888, Mr..
JAMES w. WALTERS, aged IS years, Z
months and 81 days. The remains of
the deceased were Inferred in Elm
wood Cemetery, at Shepherdstown.
MAGGIE ELLEN ROBINSON, daughter
of Harrison and Nancy Robinson, col
ored. after a short illness of one week,
died in great peace February %, 1888.
One month before she was taken sick
she became a Christian, and death
was calm and peaceful in Jesus
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
Darby. prophyIactic Fluid.

Use IL in every sick-room. VIII keep the
atmosphere pure and wholesome: removing
all bad odors from any source.
Will destroy all Disease Germs, infecslon
from ali Fevers and all contagious diseases
The eminent physician. ]. MARION SINS, OF
New York, says: 81 am convinced that Prof.
Darby's Prophyactic Fluid is most valua-
BILE disinfectant."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

ALL parties are getting livened up
in West Virginia. a. b. Rohrbaugh
chairman of the State Prohibition
League, has issued call for mass
State prohibition convention to be
held in Parkersburg March 90 The
united labor party of West Virginia
have issued call for conference at
Wheeling March 90. They will con-
suit as to the advisability of nomina-
ting q full State ticket
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
A Fine Horse for Sale.

WE have for sale a very n ne thoroughbred
ter and HANDLE tonian stock, two removes
from Imported on both sides. He 10 DARK
bay, 81 hands high, Of unusually good dispo'
sition and without any fault or blemnn
Drives gentle in harness, and trots mile u
three minutes. The owner has been cLEAh
ING about $40 year with him. This -
good opportunity for investment. r"
further Information call on or address
FLEMING SNYDER,
Shepherdstown. W. va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
A Great Victory
a Terrible Case Of Scrofula
Cured by
Hoods SarsapariIla

ain the winter of 1879 was attacked with
Scrofula in one of the most aggravating forms.
At one time l had no less than thirteen large
Assesses over and around my neck and throat,
continually exuding an offensive mass OF
bloody matter disgusting to behold, and
almost intolerable to endure. 1t is impossible
to fully describe my sufferings, as the case
was complicated with Chronic Catarrh. After
three years of misery, having been treated by
three physicians, was worse than ever.
Finally, on the recommendation OF W. j.
Huntley, druggist, of Lockport, was induced
to try Hoods Sarsaparilla. And now, after
having taken twelve bottles, within the last
twelve months. the scrofulous eruptions have
entirely ceased, and the assesses have all
disappeared, except the unsightly scars, which
are daily becoming smaller by degrees, and
beautifully less I do not know what IT may
have done for others, but | do know that in
my case, Hoods Sarsaparilla has proved an
effective specific indeed. AS an evidence OF
my gratitude l send these facts unsolicited,
and am ready to verify the authenticity OF
this cure, by personal correspondence with
any one who doubts it." CHARLES A. ROB-
ERTs, East Wilson, n. Y.
This statement is confirmed by W. j. Hunt
ley, druggist, of Lockport, N. Y, who calls the
cure a great victory for Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Send for book giving statements ofmany cures.
Hoods SarSaparilIa
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for IS. Made
only by G. /. HOOD s. CO., Lowell, Mass.
IOOcDoses One Dollar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

AN epidemic of hoggishness seems
to be prevalent throughout the coun-
try at present, the outward and visi-
BILE sign Of which is the formation of
trusts and combinations by rich nan
ufacturers for the purpose of increas-
ing their wealth at the expense of the
poor consumer. The State and ma
tional authorities should investigate
these trusts, and it won't be long I'M
til the evils shown will enforce their
determination.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

THE National Democratic Commit
tee at its meeting in Washington last
week selected ST Louis as the place
of meeting for the next national con
vention, and finally decided ona June
9Th as the date.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

Jefferson County, Set. (:
Continued from last week.
Ordered, that on and after April lst 1898,
the Superintendents OF the Turnpikes under
the control of the County shall not allow
any one 10 travel over and use said turnpikes
for a stipulated SUN per annum; said super
intendents may allow discount not exceed
ing twenty per cent, to parties purchasing
tickets to the amount OF OF" dollar or over.
A petition signed by Richard Henderson
and Others praying for the Redistribution OF
the County having been presented at This
term of the Court, and the Court being Of the
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

MRS LANGTRY says she is opposed
to bustles, and Indignantly disclaims
having originated the big humps that
adorn co so many fashionable females
and which bear her name. We are
glad to know that the leaders of the
fashions are sitting down on the bus
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

THE great strikes all over the coun-
try do not seem TO indicate a healthy
condition of business.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

IT is nip and tuck in the Maryland
Legislature between laws for the good
of the State and measures for the ben
eft of party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

THE cold winter has frozen out the
booms in more than one Western
State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

DURING the last half of the year
1897 -, 724 miles of railway were con-
structed in the United States. Proba
bly, if the tariff had not been so high
on steel rails the mileage would have
been considerably greater
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

IT is stated that a Democratic news
paper is TO be started in Grafton. y
good Democratic paper ought to pay
there
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

EVERY now and then a fear fits
across John Sherman's mind that per
haps Mr.. Blaine don't mean it after
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

fI'HE LAST NOTICEl-AIl accounts OF the
i late firm Of Baker * McMurran remaining
unsettled March /, next. Will be placed into
an officers hands for collection. Necessity
compels the business TO be settled at once.
JOSEPH McAURRAN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

CONGRESS is wasting money at a
fearful rate in the expenditures for
public buildings throughout the
country Judicious appropriations
for government buildings are com
mendable, but not such wild eXtrava-
gance as is now being displayed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

WHAT this country needs is prac.
teal tariff reform and less talk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-03-02

FORAKER hasn't declined anything
up TO the present time.