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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
They Saw the Engine Work.

On Monday last committee from
the Citizens Fire Company of Charles
town visited Shepherdstown for the
purpose of witnessing the workings of
the Silsby steamer of the Shepherd
Fire Department. The engine was
run for an hour or so in order TO give
the committee an idea what it could
do in the way of throwing water, and
the visitors were much pleased at
the exhibition. The Citizens Compa-
ny, we understand, intend to buy a
steamer, and they are looking around
to see what style will please them
most. They can't well get n more
suitable one than the Silsby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
Recovered $4,000 DAMAGES.

Mr. George r. Barnhart, who lives
in Indianapolis, Ind, has just been
awarded a verdict for $4,000 in a suit
against the Indiana, Bloomington and
Western and the White River Rail-
road Companies for injuries received
in collision at the crossing of these
two roads several years ago. The case
has been tried several times before.
Mr.. Barnhart is brother of Mr. c. l..
Barnhart, of Duffields, and formerly
resided in this county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
improvements in the Town.

The Moulder building, on the cor
ner of the public square, the lower
part of which is occupied by the stores
of NJ. B. Baker and II. G. Marten and
the upper story by the REGISTER
Office, is being handsomely painted
by the Messrs. Miller, who are artists
in their line. 1t will make a very
great Improvement in the appearance
of the building, which will be an orna-
ment to the street
Mr.. Benjamin Hartzell is having
his Westinghouse on Washington
street completely remodeled, and will
remove into as soon as it is finished.
j. Wesley Seibert is having new
bodybuilding added to his dwelling
house on New street. Messrs. Hawn
and Walters are doing the work.
Mrs. Smurr is having new fence
placed entirely around her property
on Washington street.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
BEACHLEY AND son,
HAGERSToWS, MD.

BEACHLEY & son is the style OF our new
dTm. J. II. Beachley, the senior partner. has
always enjoyed the confidence OF t1e public.
His business has grown large, and now he
proposes 10 give more ate ntiOn 70 Dry Goods,
Carpets. Notions, &c. His Son will more es-
pecially have charge Of the grocery business.
Ofcourse, We thank you kindly for past fayors
and we will tell you in plain words II selling
good goods at low prices mean business, we
Will get your trade. In the future our assert
ment will be first-class and with additional
help. very low prices and the very best attsn-
ton we hope we shall have much Of your pa
tronage. Come and see rs. Remember, we
buy all kinds Of country produce at fair mar
ket prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
coUucu Meetin0.

The newly elected members of the
Town Council held their first meeting
on Monday evening. The Mayor
being absent Mr.. John r. Ray acted
as Mayor pro TEN. The Recorder was
authorized TO purchase new book for
the keeping of the minutes. The reg
ular meeting nights of the Council
were fixed for the second Monday in
each month. The Council then ad-
journed TO meet next Monday evening
at o'clock in regular session.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
PROSPECTS, ior the Canal.

President Gambrill, of the Chesa-
peake & Ohio Canal was in Cumber-
land a few days ago comforting with
Collector Edwards on the organiza-
ton Of the force for the coming year,
and TO look after matters connected
with the wharf property. Mr.. Gam
brill speaks hopefully of the canals
prospects for the season just opened.
He says all the companies who ship
ped last year have promised to i'll
crease their'tonnage, and several who
did not ship last year are considering
the question of resuming. If there
are no great disasters to the canal a
prosperous season is expected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
Mr.. Clements Got the Buggy.

Mr.. VIM. NJ Clements, the general
manager of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, has been elected to receive
handsome buggy. The voting mas
been going on in number OF the
small towns in Western Maryland,
West Virginia and Virginia for several
weeks, but every voter paid twenty
five cents for his ballot, and could re-
peat as often as he was willing TO pay
for the offense. The money is intend
ed to help to build three Catholic
churches-one at Middleway, another
at Shepherdstown, and the third at
Charlestown. There were four candi-
dates for the buggy: Messrs. VIM. NJ.
Clements, H. H. Russell, Sheriff Of
Loudoun county, Va; w. NJ. Came ron
of Clarke county. Va. and H. J. Elliott,
attorney at-law, of Washington. One
thousand five hundred and sixteen dol
lars and tifty-siX cents was spent in
votes for Mr.. Clements, $3.50 for bal
lots for Sheriff Russell, $500 for tickets
for Mr. Cameron, and 1925 for tickets
bearing the name of Mr. Elliott. Mr..
Clements got more votes than all the
others put together, and he got the
buggy, too. The returns were count
ed at Harper's Ferry on Monday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

OR stock Of Boots, Shoes,
and Hats is still quite large,
Therefore, il yoH are in need
Of any Of these goods sce ca"
SAGE you money.
DON'T forget that or entire
stock (excebt groceries and to-
bacco, fOhich are KEPT ub), is
1T AVO BELOW COST.
Billmyey Bros.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
Missionary Address.

Rev. E. H. Delk, Jr, pastor of Trim
ity Lutheran Church, Hagerstown,
has accepted an invitation TO deliver
an address before the Missionary So
ciety of the Lutheran Church of this
place on Sunday evening at : o'clock.
His subject will be islam in Africa :"
The public is cordially invited to be
present.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

The daily average attendance at the
Shepherdstown Graded School for the
month ending March 2Sth was 100 pu-
pills; absence o; nOn-members 40.
Total enrolment 1G4 Total enumer-
alton last made in sub-district No. OF
Shepherdstown District shows 80
children of school age. OF these 1874
are in the Graded School, % in other
schools and 90 not attending any
school. The majority of the 90 is
within the limits of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
An Unusual Occurrence.

The children of DR.. \. VI. Hendricks
were baptised April LIST at the resi-
dence of their grandfather, WIN. J.
Moler, by Rev. John A. Scott. Two
grandfathers, two grandmothers, one
great-grandfather and one great
grandmother of the childrenl were
present. The bowl from which they
were baptised once belonged to their
great great
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

IMPORTANT NoTICE!-At this time |
need money badly. | have been in
dulgent as far as ! could be. Ny
friends will do Inc personal kindness
by settling their accounts whether
large or small at once.
Respectfully, DIR. GIBSON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

FOR RENT-The two-story brick
house on New street, adjoining resi-
dence of II. w. Potts. Possession
given April 1st. For terms, &c, ap-
plv TO j. $. Bragonier
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
More Pensions end county.

a gentlemen representing the Wash
ington Office of Milo b. Stevens Il Co
will be at the Carter House, Charles
town, w. Va, Monday, April 10th, and
at the Carlin House, Frederick, Md,
Tuesday, the 18th, TO receive claims
for pensions, increase of pension, boun-
ty, etc, which interested parties may
desire to have prosecuted by said at
tOrneys.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Farmers will find it to their advan-
tage to examine quality and prices Of
spring fertilizers at Hodges. He has
a full line of different grades at low
est prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

From Richmond, Val sell n great deal of
Dr. Bulls Cough syrup and ind that II gives
better satisfaction than any other Cough Syr-
up. /. WILSON MOSELE1, DruRglst'
"Once upon a midnight dreary, when
tossed so sad and weary, upon my bed nail
mad with pain, a friend bought me bottle OF
salvation oil. II cured me. | needed this,
and "nOlhng more
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
A Double Wedding and Mixed Relationship.


On Saturday last a double wedding
occurred at the City Hotel, this city,
at which Rev. S. w. Owen Ofliciated.
The contracting parties were Charles
Higcs and Cora Hanson, and James
Hanson and Emma b. Higgs, all of
Virginia. Mr.. Hanson and Miss Haul
son bore the relationship of father
and daughter, and Mr.. Higgs and Miss
Hiegs the relation of brother and sis
ter. The father Mr. Hanson married
Mr.. Higgs' sister and Miss Hanson
married Mr.. Higgs, the brother of her
fathers wife; so that Hanson is father
in-law and brother.in-law TO his daugh
ter. and father-in-law and brother-in-
law to Mr.. Higgs. Mrs. Hanson is
sister, step-mother and mother-in-law
to Higgs and sister-in-law and step
mother to Mrs. Higgs. Mr.. Higgs Is a
son-in-law and brother-in-law TO Mr..
Hanson, and Mrs. Higgs is the sister
in-law, step-daughter and daughter-in
law to Mrs. Hanson. We leave to the
curious the task of tracing the rela-
tionship of the next generation grow
ing out of the matrimonial alliance
HagerStowR Ne'oS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Specialties in Dentistry-Treating
diseases of the gums, bleaching dis
colored teeth, attaching new crowns
to old roots, inserting the best teeth
made at $40 per set. Filings roc up.
r. G.. SToTLER,
Resident Dentist, Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
WANTED.

A YOUNG NAN, from eighteen 10 twenty
and house Joining business. For further In
formation call oh the underslgned.
Marc, N ns.sw JACOB u. DERR.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
Farm Lands Wanted!

DAKTIHS having IMPROVED or USIM-
IL PROVED FAKA LANDS, for sale in JEFF
fersoD, Clarke, Frederick or Berkeley eo1n-
ties. will do well % send me description Of
same, price, terms, 6c.
BUsHf.OD c. WASHINGTON
ChsrIestovD, Jen. Co.. W. Wa.
Lock Boz 20,
February 10, lsss-3m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Artotypes. nicely framed, from $50 20 81.
Fine Steel EngraYings handsomely framed.
from 81 To sI5. at Rogers, the Hagestown
photographer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Bamboo Picture EaseIs, the latest novelty;
also. Ebony and Antique Oak Easels. for sale
by Rogers. the Hagestown photographer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
NOTICE.

4 Ii perSobs desiring 10 obtain yearly rates
n of toll on the Smithneld and shepherds
town Turnpike. are required 20 make sppii-
cation either by letter or In person TO the an.
dersigDed on or before the sth day Of April,
lss. ID. GETZESDASNEH,
Supt. sbepherdstown smitbfeid Turnpike.
March 81 l9.S-zw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

The Republicans carried the State
election in Rhode Island on Wednes-
day by a good ma ority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Large Chromos in gilt frames. at 81. Very
large oil Paintings in deep gilt frames. al 81
and g ., at Rogers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

GONE OF the nfces. Fancy veilines to be
Cfound, and just the newest In The MARKET,
ct MISS EI4LEN'B.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

Beachley & Son dom like TO say ow much,
but II you will come and see yon will buy
right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

At Chillicothe, Mo, the other day,
j. V. Gillespie and his wife locked
themselves in room and had IA VIC
lent quarrel, after which Gillespie was
shot three times and his wife had her
throat cut almost from ear to ear.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
$50 REWARD!

w T. hereby Offer q reward OF FIfty Dollars
w for the arrest and con viction Of the thief
or thieves who burKiarized our storo on Thur
day night, March I'D, is8.
s.P. HUMR1CKHOUsE SON.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06
Rag Carpets Made 10 Order.

"E N"F Pttr -'H"Ue ." V"
II you want a nice Rag Carpet, let Beachleyi
weayers make IL. Ifyou have your own Rags
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-06

&c, and will keep a select stock. A
nice line OF Window Shades on hand.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02

A reader of the IRtelligeacey
wants to dnow what effect free trade
would have on the American wage
Garner. Free trade would bring him
into unrestricted competition with
the less paid wage-earner of Europe
and the American standard would
have come down to the foreign level.
When the home wage-earner suffers
everybody who supplies his wants
suffers with him-the farmer with
the rest.
The above is an editorial para
graph in the IRtelligeacer for the
Dist. In another column of the
same paper we read as follows:
The flint glass industry is now in
the throes of another revolution.
The Manufacturers Association
members claim that they have near
" gained the point worked for so
assiduOusly in closing down the
chimney factories to cut off the re-
sources of the workmen, and they
claim that within two weeks the
chimney houses will all have been
closed.
In other words, the workmen will
be STARVED into accepting the wages
offered. Glass is one of the most
highly protected industries, and the
owners of glass factories are among
our richest millionaires. We have
had a tariff for protection for 25
years, and the result is,-"million-
aire prOprietors starve workmen;"
they "cut off their resources"
These two paragraphs don't ''tell
the same tale"
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02
WHOM TO NOMINATE.

Col Tom Bradford Of Barbour,
one of the "brainy men" of the State,
has written a letter urging that
Live, aggressive men be sent to the
next Legislature, who will act intel
ligently and boldly in the matter do
ing what is necessary to build up
West Va. "-Er.
This is a wise suggestion. Here
tofore the Legislature has been COM
posed chiefly of well meaning men
who, not having specially inyesti-
gated public matters, are afraid to
risk their own judgment. RecOlect,
monopoly tries to keen out of the
Legislature such men as are most
likely to accomplish the legislation
desired by the rank and file. viii
our farmers wait until the Sheriff
sells them out. before they wake up
to the value Of the few men who are
fighting their battle against mOnOp-
DIV RecOllect that the politician
who truckles to the money power,
never has and never will antagonize
any scheme to plumber the public.
We have been voting for such men
for twenty years, and distressed
Agriculture proves the folly of our
course. The farmers have the votes /:
will they be fooled out of them
again? With wheat at so cents, while
property is concentrating in the
hands of millionaire railroad man
ufactures, it does seem to US that we
should bring into the public service
those few men who, without office and
without reward, have been preaching
sound doctrine for the last quarter
ola century. We have such men; and
as long as they are excluded things
will 90 from bad to worse. Is it
likely, a railroad attorney will advo-
cate law to protect Agriculture?
Is it likely, a pensiOner on million
aires will side with farmers? Shall
we make proclamation that whoever
is loyal to the masses will be eX
cluded from office Let our readers
ponder on these things, and, when
the time comes to make nominations,
rally around men whose past con-
duct gives a guarantee for their fu-
ture actions.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02

had been surrendered to the control
of a "board," the stockholders in
such refineries receiving trust Ger
tificates in lieu of their stock certif-
icates emitting them to a pro rata
share of the profits of the whole re-
fining industry. These certificates
have already been issued to the
amount OF $45,OOO,00O, and the
agreement provides for increasing
the issue. The board has power to
close or suspend any refinery. but
the holders of the certificates repre-
senting such idle refinery go on
drawing their dividends all the
same, the only sufferers by the clos
ing being men thereby thrown out
of work, and the consumers who
must eventually pay higher prices
for one of the necessaries of civilized
life. When Mr. Havemeyer was
pressed further he refused to an
swer questions, substantially on the
ground that answers might subject
him to criminal prosecution. He
refused to produce the written agree
ment signed by all members of the
trust, and his counsel, John +. Par
sons, who is also member OF the
board, when placed on the stand, re-
fuse to produce the agreement,
pleading his privilege as counsel,
and declaring that he would submit
to be committed for contempt by the
committee rather than furnish the
paper or indicate its contents. Ii
the trust IS the innocent business
device described by Mr.. Havemeyer,
it is singular that secrecy concern
ing it's organization should be so
desperately maintained. Possibly
Mr.. Havemeyer's fears indicate the
true method of acquiring iniorma-
ton, and an indictment for criminal
conspiracy to enhance prices and
limit production may bring out the
facts,
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02

of the party and its principles, not
the election of its favorites, regard
less of the peoples will. But if the
Register is not the organ of the par
ty, then of course we canuot object
to its attempting to earn tue pay 1t
receives from its employers. Will
the Register kindly inform us Who
it will elect to Congress in the First
District?
Our friend in Beverly need not
worry himself: the Register does
not influence single vote. This
time four years ago it was doing
what it could To prevent Democrat
ic success and when West Va. hung
by thread between Cleveland and
Blaine, its then Editor voted the Re-
publican ticket. The Register has
never yet anatgonized millionaire
politician and voters understand
well that it is managed for revenue
only
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02

our unknown State. A special
dispatch says that Gov. Wilson
was greeted more heartily and with
greater applause than any other
speaker. 1t was resolved to organ
ize The West Virginia Emigration
Development Association, which is
to have and auxiliary associations
in every county. Hart of the intel
lgeaeer, was elected President.
This Convention cannot fail to do
some good and if the movement be
intelligently prosecuted West Virg-
inia will make greater progress dur
ING the next five years than she has
made within the last twenty. We
hope the speeches that were made
will be published.
Mr.. Stephen B. Elkins, of n. Y,
said two things which surprise us.
One of them surprises, because not
true, and the other, because it is a
fact heretofore sedulously suppress
ed. He said: West Virginia has
no debt"
His father in-law, Mr.. Davis, ex-
Senator Camden, and every other
man in the State who processes ac
quaintance with the affairs of West
Virginia, have repeatedly declared,
not only that we do owe a debt to
Virginia, but they have also declar-
ed that its unsettled condition has
induced capital to boycott this State.
We suggest to Mr.. Elkins that he
advise with his father-in-law on this
subject. If it be true that repudia-
tion is the best policy, then say so;
but if the boycott will not be lifted
until we adjust the debt, then the
sooner we do so the better. Lying,
although it comes from ignorance,
never produces good fruit.
Mr.. Elkins also said: I'm WEST
VIRGINIA COAL Is CHEAPER AT THE
MOUTH OF THE MINE THAN IT Is IN
ENGLAND.
He and mis- father in-law are prob
ably the largest mine-owners in the
State. a few years ago the elder
Garrett said that Mr.. Davis coal
land in West Virginia would make
him worth $15O,OOO,OOO. If it be
true our coal is cheaper at the mine
than coal in England, why is it that
the millionaire mine owners insist
on continuing the tariff-taX of 10
cents per ton. The recent strikes
are conclusive that this tax is not
in the interest of the miners. Mr..
Elkins should hasten to close the
bag, or "the cat will get out" and
then the miners will realize the
truth. We predict the protection
organs will omit this part of his
speech. Read Writings testimony
Copied from the STANDARD, about
starving miners.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02
THE INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION

We are sorry to 60 to press with
out full accounts Of this very impor-
tant Convention. About 500 of the
more prominent men in the State
met in Wheeling on Wednesday to
attract attention to the resources of
West Virginia. Nearly every county
was represented and those close by
Wheeling had large delegations.
1t is said that more than thousand
representative men were present.
Ex-senator Camden was called to
the chair and speeches were made
by Ex-senator Davis, Stephen b.
Elkins, Kenna, Gov. Wilson, Travers,
Dan. Johnson, Hart and others.
These gentlemen were enthusiastic
over the vast undeveloped wealth of
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-02
THE OWNERS OF WEST VA.

The n. Y. Times has a very intel
Ggent correspondent atAlbany. In
his letter of the 23d he remarks:
Democrats who frequent places in
New York City much visited by
German, Elkins, Davis, and their
intimates, have been led to believe
that these gentlemen consider West
Virginia as a sort of pocket borough,
whose fortunes, political and finan-
cial, they control absolutely.
We doubt whether there are pa
pers in this State that will copy the
above paragraph. Let voters reflect
why the Press is silent.