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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

Mrs. Lucy Markey. daughter of the
late David j. Markey, prominent
citizen of Frederick, Md, committed
suicide last Tuesday at the residence
of her brother-in-law, Col. ID. c.. Wine
brenner, by hanging herself to bed
post in the third story Of the building.
Together with her son, Louis Lester,
a young man about eighteen years of
age. she had been living with her sis
ter, Mrs. Winebrenner. Tuesday even
ing when the family gathered around
the supper table she did not make her
appearance, and her son went upstairs
TO call her AS he entered her room
the terrible spectacle of his dead
mother suspended from bedpost
presented itself, and he uttered
scream which quickly brought the
other inmates of the house to his side,
and every effort was made to restore
any lingering spark of life, but with
out avail Mrs. Markey was lady
we'll known and esteemed in the com
munity. She was about forty years
of age. About twenty years ago she
was married to Mr.. Joseph Lester, of
Baltimore, but separation and di-
vorce followed, owing, it is said, to
uncongeniality. Mrs. Markey was
very ill some time ago, and since then
partly owing also to the death of her
parents and the breaking up of her
home, she has been suffering great
depression of spirits, and it is thought
that while laboring under mental
alteration that evening she conceived
and executed the act of self-destruc
ton. The tragedy caused much ex-
element and called forth a general
expression of sympathy and regret.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
THE DANCER BEFORE US.

We have already alluded to the i'm
portance of housekeepers paying more
attention to the kind OF baking pow
der used in leavening their bread.
This is a matter to which we cannot
draw attention too often, because ii
is something which involves the most
serious consequences to the general
body of mankind. Temperance apos-
ties tell us-and there is ample founda-
ton for the statement-that there Is
disease, both moral and physical, i'll
the intoxicating cup; and III the same
way there is disease, slow, perhaps,
but certain in the lime and alum leav-
ening agents employed in many of the
homes on this continent.
No punishment is too severe for
those manufacturers who place these
poisonous alum and lime baking pow
ders before the public with the assur-
ance that they are pure and whole
some articles. In the belief of the
truth of such statements such baking
powders are largely used in the prep
aration of food and in this way the
poisonous ingredients are taken into
the system without suspicion of
their presence. By and by come
spells of headache, distress in the
stomach, loss of appetite, tluttering
of the heart, the child is seized with
an apparently causeless cough. The
coating of the stomach is destroyed,
perhaps; one of the vital organs is
rendered almost useless, the kidneys
are attacked with Bright's disease.
The health of the child is irreparably
broken down, the adult becomes a
chronic invalid. These are the doings
of the modern cheap baking powders
that are composed of lime and alum,
or that contain sulphuric or phos-
phatic acids.
In view of these facts surely all
housewives should exercise the care
that is, we know, now exercised by
some in the selection of proper
brand of baking powder. She who
does not do so, whether the neglect is
the result of ignorance or reckless
ness, cannot free herself from the re-
sponsibility for the health, perhaps
life, thereby endangered. No house
wife need be ignorant of the quality
and composition of the article which
she uses ito leaven her bread, biscuit
and cake. The official reports Of the
government chemists, who are GER
tainly unprejudiced, have been pub
lished and show very clearly the quail
ity and strength of all the baking
powders in the market. The Royal
Baking Powder, which is accessible
at every hand, is reported absolutely
free from lime, alum, phosphate acid,
orany injurious ingredient tits further
stated by the most eminent authori-
ties on food hygiene that food leav-
ened with it is more wholesome than
when raised by any other method.
Its use is therefore to be commended.
1t is to be regretted that no other
baking powder, when there are so
many in the market, some Of which
will find their way into use, is free
from all Of these substances. The Off
cial analysis assure us, however, that
all except the Royal contain either
lime or alum. The housekeeper who
regards the health of her loved ones
should not only order the Royal, but
make personal examination to be sure
that no other brand is sent her in its
place
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

The county court of Kanawha coun-
tv has declined TO place before the vo-
ters a proposition to give subscrlP-
ton Of $500, 600 to aid proposed rail-
roads
The Ohio River Railroad Company
ran their passenger and freight trains
over the Great kanawha bridge Mon
dav through TO Huntington. All
trains went through on-time-
George Kettle, of Randolph county,
recently killed an eagle on the Black
Fork of Cheat river, the wings OF
which measured feet from tip TO tip.
1t carried half-grown lamb 100 yards.
The new iron bridge spanning New
River at Fayette station, which was
erected about two years ago at an eX-
pense of SIS. 600 and was considered
model structure, was blown down last
Saturday night. and now lies at the
bottom of the river.
Hon. Stephen b. Elkins is to build
grand summer house in the mountains
of West Virginia. 1t will be on the
line of the West Virginia Central Rail
road. of which he is vice-president.
Several prominent gentlemen who
have become interested with Mr. I'll
kins in this road are also TO build sum-
mer residences in the same vicinity.
Apassenger train on the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railway had gotten half way
through Big Bend tunnel last We'd
nesday when the engineer discovered
a large rock on the track in front of
him. He stopped the engine before
the rock was struck. As soon as he
checked up mass of timbers fell III
just behind the train. A travelling man
by the name of G. b. Summerville, of
Baltimore, was overcome from suffo-
cation, and it was all the passengers
could do to resuscitate him. Fortu-
nately no one was injured.
For several months Susan Swan, col
Ored, has been indulging III the heal
ing art among number of persons of
Charleston. She would give some kind
Of compound to her patients, among
whom she numbered many respectable
men and ladies, and then kneel and
pray with them, repeating the dose
every few days until the patient felt
better or sent for doctor. She claims
that God has given her mission and
that she had to practice among her
patients the faith cure, and that her
school of medicine was known as the
''faithsonian. All went well and the
woman was doing ali extensive bust
ness until Dr. Thomas had her arrest
ed and taken before a justice of the
peace, who held her for the disposal of
the grand jury at its next session. The
law relating to the practice of medi-
cine is very stringent i'll this State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
BE CAREFUL.

In all probability the majority of
the members of the Democratic party
will control the nominations this year,
as the majority usually do. This is
all right and proper, but one thing
should be distinctly remembered, and
that is that the majority of party is
not always a majority of the voters.
This being tie case, the majority OF
the party should be very cautious this
year-very careful in the selection OF
the nominees, from the Governor
down to the minor offices. To those
who have observed the matter closely,
party lines are being disregarded in
manner unheard of, and the spirit OF
independence is becoming stronger
and more widespread than most party
men care to acknowledge. The Democ-
racy of West Virginia will have Wig
orous enemy TO fight this year, and
great deal depends on the action of
the conventions. If the party is to
win, the conventions will have to be
well managed and conducted i'll
spirit of fairness to all. The majority
will have to respect the rights of the
minority. Brute strength will not do.
1t may win in the conventions, but
afterward, how then? Objectional
candidates willno be easily swallowed
in these Independent times. Those
who are ridden over rough-shod in the
convention will do some rough-riding
themselves on election day. We make
these remarks believing that the party
is in danger unless the spirit of fair
ness and justice is displayed to an
unusual degree in.the selection of can
didates AS before remarked, the
majority should rule. But it must
not abuse its power-it must not often
sively take unto itself all the fat pick
ings and leave a few miserable crumbs
TO a respectable minority.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
DIED..

At the residence of her husband.
near Bedington, March %, 1888, of con
sumption, Mrs. CATHERINE BENDER.
wife of Mr. Frank Bender and daugh-
ter of Mr.. David Smith, aged Al years.
At the residence of Mr.. Aquila Jan
ney, in Berkeley county, March 81,
1888, of pneumonia, Mr.. HUGH Nc
CUNE, aged rs years.
In Martinsburg, April 1, 1888, Mrs.
MARY V. UNDERDONK, aged 81 years.
In Martinsburg, April 6, 1888, Mrs.
IDA p. kEPHART, wife of John 4.
kephart, aged 30 years.
March %, 1898, at Bellefontaine,
Ohio, JOSEPH \. CURRY, aged so years
The deceased was formerly resident
of Harper's Ferry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

In Anne Arundel county, Md, Geo.
Steiner had the neuralgia, and wish
ing to be relieved he used a horse lini-
ment said TO be good for both man and
beast suffering from pain. In addi-
ton TO its external use he swallowed
two doses of it TO effect cure, and
caused himself the most intense ago
ny. His teeth dropped out one by
one. and rapid emaciation of the EN-
tire body gradually occurred. Medic
al aid was rendered, but was unsuc-
cessful to arrest the progress of the
poison taken into the system. His re-
mains We're sent TO friends in Balti-
more.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
w. w. b. GALLAHER,
GEO. w. HAINES,
Secretaries.
Chairman

Pursuant to resolution of the Jeffer-
son County Association, the following
persons are designated as Nice-Presi-
dents and members of the County
Auxiliary Board:
Charlestown District, John L. Coils
ton; Kablstown District, w. ii. II.
Lewis; Harper's Ferry District, j. w.
Rider; Shepherdstown District, Chas
II. Knott; Middleway District, S. ID.
Engle; Charlestown, Col. II. p. Chew;
Shenandoah Junction, Jno. .. Aglion-
by; Mechanicstown, Geo. III. Turner;
Kabletown, Logan Osbourn, ST.;
Myerstown, w. o. Norris; Summit
Point, r. w. Morrow; Ripon, II. w.
Crittenden; Harper's Ferry, Rev. n.
c. Bracket; Bolivar, Edward Tear
ney; Halltown, Geo. s. Eyster; Shep-
herdstown, w. n. Lemen; Uvilla, n.
S. J. Strider; Duflields, r. l.. Wysong;
Middleway, DR.. A. NJ. Evans; Kear-
neysville, Daniel Getzendanner; Lee
town, Isaac II. Strider.
w. II. TRAVERS,
President.
GEO. w. HAINES, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
Written for the Register. !
THE DRUNKARD'S WIFE.

Has the drunknrd no friend ? my heart sadly
queried,
AS o'er the two poems my eager glance hur-
ried.
VIII his be the only sin never forgiven?
Is he alone shut for aye out o1heaven"
His sin brings many loved friends to disgrace;
The children fly frightened from their own
fathers face;
Fen his wife is estranged, whose affections
ne'er roam;
He'll has no sadder sight than the drunkard's
own home.
Yet He who the name, Friend of sinners.
once bore
still loves the poor drunkard and knocks at
his door,
For His hand drew the picturo-the Prodigals
greeting,
The Fathers glad welcOme-the kiss at the
meeting.
We are all of us sinners, my poor drunkard
brother,
Though you sinned in one way and in an
other.
We need the same Saviour-the same blood
divine,
That cleanses from all sin-from yours and
from mine.
The drunkard is saved like the rest of men,
too,
BY faith in the Saviour who loved them and
you.
To the drunkaids one Friend, WHO came
from above,
love-"
Shepherdstown, w. Va. April :, 1888.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT MEETINGS.

Alta meeting of the Democratic County tx
ecutive Committee of Jefferson county, held
April 9Th, 1855, to arrange for the selection OF
delegates to attend the Convention to be held
at Grafton, May sth, 1888, to choose three dele
gates to the National Democratic Convention,
precinct meetings for such purpose were au-
thorized TO be held at the various voting pre-
cincts Of the county, on
Saturday, April esfh, 1sss,
at O'Clock, p. NJ. except at Harper's Ferry
where the meeting will be held at O'Clock p
m. One delegate to be elected for every iOo
votes or fractional part thereof over fifty cast
for the Democratic candidate for Governor IN
1881. Upon motion the Secretary was directed
TO give copy of proceedings to county Demo-
cratic papers for publication.
JOHN +. CoLSTON. Chairman.
j. >. MELVIN, Sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
MARRIED..

At the Lutheran Parsonage, in Mar
tinsburg, by Rev. X. c. Holland, April
3, 1888, Mr.. CHARLES j. MORELAND, of
Hampshire county, and Miss MARCIA
RET +. PARKINSON, of Berkeley coun-
ty.
March 81, 1888. by Rev. j. r. Riden-
our, Mr. LUTHER b. CoUCHNGAN and
Miss MARY f.. RIPPLE. both of Berlie-
ley county.
In Martinsburg, April s. 1888, Mr.
JEREMIAH WHITAKER and Miss SAL
LIE j. BARRETT.
In Washington, April 5, 1898, by
Rev j. Newman, Mr.. THEODORE q.
NICEwARNER, of Charlestown. and
Miss MAGGIE KELLY, of Greenville, n.
c..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
NOTICE.

- + any person, animal or vehicle pass n
l. tOll-gate or other proper place Of paying
toll, without paying or l. nGertng the toll or
Il any person mtSTepreseHf the distance he may
have Travelled on the road. such person or
the owner or person In possession uf such Az
imal or vehicle. shall be fined not e,. ii i'm,
twenty dollars, aud the Ike penalty shall la.
incurred when any person, animal or vehicle
subjec' 10 toll II passed through any private
gate. bars or renee for the purpose OF eyadinV
the payment Of toll"
Section 9Th, Chapter LVI. Code OF W. Va.
1887, page j60-6l.
'-If any person turn any stream of wafer
from Its regular course toward or upon This
road 90 as 10 injuTe the same or shall OH
struct any oftbe cutters, drains or cuIverts ~
tie road, or shall connect any county or pri-
vate road with this 'road without securing
this SAID road from injury by reason Of such
connection, or by the flow OF wafer at the
place Of such connection. or shall place or
leave on the road any earth. ashes stones or
any other distractions 10 the travel and use
OF this road, or shall so place or leave thereon
any vehicle as 10 interfere with such travel
he shall be deemed guilty Of misdemeanor
and upon conviction thereof shall be fined
not less than ten nor more than fifty dollars -
Ibid. page sol.
After the lst day Of May, 1855. this proyis-
ion OF the law will be strictly enforced.
i. :. TANNER,
Supt. Shephetdstown and Halltown pike.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
THE CALL of the State Democratic Executive
Committee for Congressional District
Conventions.

The state Democratic Executive Committee
OF West Virginia, at n meeting held at Park
ersburg on March Goth, 1855. decided and or
dered that Democratic Conventions be held
in each of the Congressional Districts OF the
state at the time and place hereinafter
named, to select three delegates each. one Of
whom in each of said Districts shall be DEL
egate at large, and also to select one alternate
for each of said delegates. to represent the
State in the Democratic National Convention
to be held at St Louis, Mo-, on June 5th, lSSS,
and when they shall have been so selected
they shall be duly accredited as delegates 10
represent this State in said National Conven-
ton. And at said District Conventions each
the counties composing the several Con-
gressional Districts shall be entitled TO one
vote therein for every one hundred votes, or
fractional part thereof, over fifty, cast for the
Democratic candidate for Governor of this
state at the election held in 1881. and the vari-
Gus Cou lty Executive Committees are re-
uuested to take such action as may be neces-
sary,to have their County represented in said
District Conventions. The Conventions will
be held on Tuesday May Sth 1885, 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; and
in the Fourth Congressional District at Ra-
venswood.
The call for the State Convention will be is
sued later.
T. S. RILEY, Chairman.
ID. G. GALLAHER, Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

At Wanamie, Pa, the other day,
Mrs. Mary Sharp was boiling some
whisky when the kettle toppled over
into hot fire. The fluid blazed, set
ing fire TO her clothing, and she was
burned TO death in few moments.
Three of her children, who tried to
save her, were also burned, and will
die. The husband and father, John
Sharp, who was at work at the time,
is reported to have become insane.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
ABsURDLY STUPID

To allow prejudice or ignorance TO get the
better of good Judgement. 1t has been con,
clusvely proven that cons' lpatoh, o fi
breath, dyspepsia, kidney affections, ana al
diseases OF the Liver. stomach and Bowels
have been cured by simply taking simmons
Liver Regulator. IL is harmless, not unpleas-
ant and easily procured, so there is no reason
10 be Ignorant of this remedy we especially
commend TO your notice for trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
A GREAT BATTLE

Is continually going on in the human system.
The demon OF impure blood strives to gain
victory over the constitution. to ruin health.
to drag victims TO the grave. A good reliable
medicine like Hoods Sarsaparilla is the
weapon with which 10 defend one 3 self, drive
the desperate enemy from the held. and re-
store peace and bodily.health for many years.
Try this peculiar medicine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

Hon. WOOD DAILY is spoken of as
ali openly announced candidate for
Congress from this district, while Hon.
i. F. Martin is quite willing that the
nomination shall fall to a gentleman
about his own size.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

ROSCOE CONKLING, the famous law
yer and politician, has been on the
verge of death for the past week, suf-
fering dreadfully from an abcess in
the right ear that also affects the
brain
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

THE Democrats are not scrambling
around for Democratic candidate for
President this year-not much. The
wise, honest, faithful and patriotic ad-
ministration of Grover Cleveland set
ties the question in favor of the pres
ent incumbent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

At Palmyra. Mo-, on Friday, fifteen
school children were precipitated in a
well by the giving way of the plat
form. All of them were rescued by the
teachers by means of a rope except
one. who was drowned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

SENATOR INGALLS, still insists that
he is not sorry for his recent speech.
No one so indecent as TO makes such a
harangue could be expected to be de-
cent enough to express regret for it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

THE high-tarifr men are trying very
hard to make the farmers believe they
are very prosperous-all on account of
the tariff 1t is very likely true that
the farmers condition is affected by
the tariff, but what that condition now
is the farmer can best judge for him
calf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

WE'LL bet a dollar that the town Of
tuscaloosa, Kansas, will be run in an
orderly and clearly manner the next
year. The mayor and town council
Just elected are all ladies, and they
announce that there is to be an old
fashioned cleaning up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

DIR. HAMMOND, of Philadelphia, con
tends that people need not die if they
obey all the laws of health. But who
wants to live forever, and be like the
Wandering Jew?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13
Personal.

Mr.. y. II. Frohlichstein, OF Mobile, Ala,
writes take great pleasure in recommend
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery for COnsump-
ton, having used IL for severe attack OF
Bronchitis and Catarrh. IL gave me instant
relief and entirely cured me and have not
been afflicted since. | also beg TO state that
had tried other remedies with no good result.
Have also used Electric Bitters and DR.. Kings
New Life Pills, both OF which ] can recon-
mend. DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, is sold on pos
tive guarantee. Trial bottles free at j. g.
Gibson 5 Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

JACOB SHARP, the man who sue
ceeded in getting a street railway on
Broadway in New York by bribing
the aldermen, died last week. Sharp's
last days were made miserable by dis
ease and confinement in prison.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

Mr.. BLAINE's friends, who are sup
posed to be fully aware of his wishes,
are going ahead and electing dele
gates to the national convention just
the same as if that letter of declina-
ton had never been written. They
gobbled up the Vermont delegation
last week, showing Mr.. Edmunds I'M
der at the same time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

The Charlestown Free Press earnest
ly and pathetically asks the corporate
authorities to pen up a certain don
key-a four-legged one-in that town.
The Free Press can stand the two-leg-
ged specimens running at large, but it
draws the line on those that have a
leg at each corner
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

THE Washington correspondent Of
the Wheeling Lntelligencer expresses the
following rosy-hued opinion: Col. r.
P. Chew, of Jefferson county, has prac-
tically clear field to succeed Unger,
OF Morgan county, in the State Sen
ate" This is calculated to make the
Colonel feel very comfortable, if he
can bring himself to look at it in that
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

IT will be noted that Foraker OF
Ohio hasn't made spectacle of him
self since the last time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

Francis NJ Pitman was sentenced TO
the penitentiary for life in New York
the other day for numbering his daugh-
ter. He thereupon took a dose of poi
son that killed him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

THE indications are that the indie
pendent voter will be abroad III the
land this year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1888-04-13

THE Charlestown Spirit, referring to
the candidacy of Hon. JOS. S. Duck
wall for the judgeship in this judicial
circuit, says it thinks Judge Beckwith
is the choice of the voters of the dis
trict for the position named. We in
fer from this that Judge Beckwith
NAV be considered a candidate.