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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-11-22
Johann Mozart.

Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang ANA.
deus Mozart, ono OF the greatest of
musical composers, was born at
Salzburg on tho eth of Jan
uary, 1856. When but 6 years
old he composed short pieces.
which he performed with great an.
plause. before the court at Munich.
The next year he astonished Paris by
his performances on the organ and his
powers of improvisation. Mozart com
posed numerous operas which still
hold their place on the stage, and ex-
celled in all departments Of compost
ton and in the universally of his
gsnius. He died at the age Of 3d.
Philadelphia Times.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-11-22

The Monte Cristo.treasures left by
the!late William Keane, the hunchback
newsboy, have about reached their
maximum. Since the discovery of
tho SO. 050 in his room and the box
containing bonds and stocks worth at
least $1S, 900, his brothers have been
on the alert for the development of
another mine of wealth. Another
box belonging to the deceased was
found, but 1t contained nothing but
papers. ST. Louis Republic.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-11-22

On the eve OF my marriage ! made
thrco mental vows They were-never
10 aggravate him, never to have a
secret from him, nor by any selfish or
thoughtless act Of inine to lead him
one step toward Bankruptcy. Fifteen
years afterward I told him of these
vows, and although / have been q
widow for ten years, Isliould blot this
paper with my tears II attempted 10
put in writing the love and tenderness
OF his reply. Good Housekeeping.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1889-11-22
A Valuable Horse.

America is not tho only country
where what looks like oxtravooant
valuations are sometimes put upon
horsefesh. 1t is said that W. Bur.
-dettCoutts is tho possessor of a fa-
nous hackney stallion -Trifiit's Fire.
away-that represents in his stock q
money value of e250,O00. He. is 80
years old, and his get sell readily at
goo to 400 guineas pair In London.
San Francisco Chronicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
A Tragic Elopement.

The little town of Bolar Mercer
county. Missouri, turns out the fol-
lowing tragic story: Henry Thomas.
an old farmer. has four grown daugh-
tiers named Hattie, Margaret, Nancy
and Jane, IS, 10, 20, % respectively.
Last Wednesday night Samuel and
Charles Hasburn, brothers. procured
a ladder and helped Margaret and
Jane out of second-story window of
their fathers house, and as they were
about TO elope with the girls the old
man appeared on the scene, but. too
late TO prevent their escape. He at
once procured the best horse he had
and a shotgun and started in hot pur-
suit. When about ~ miles from home
he overlook the fleeing party. He
Immediately opened fire on them. kill
ing both the boys and seriously
wounding Margaret.
After getting nearly home with
the girls he was told that the other
two, Hattie and Nancy, had also
eloped with Ned Gleason and Thomas
Allison. He at once left the girls he
had with him in charge OF some neigh
bors and started after the Others.
After securing the other two girls
without any serious trouble, he start
ed back, but when about two miles
from home mob took possession Of
him and strung him up 10 tree.
The old man was terribly strict
with she girls He would hardly let
them out of his sight, hence the elope-
ment He always Dragged that he
would not be bothered with lazy sons
in-law. Public feeling is strongly in
favor of the lynching. Margaret died
last night"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
Flying OF With a Colored Boy.

Capt. Mark Cole, OF the steamer
Sentinel, sends the following story
from Cairo, Kentucky: On Wednes-
day last, while in midriver en- route
TO Golconda, he crippled with shot
gun a huge black eagle which was
soaring slowly toward the Kentucky
shore The bird fell on shore about
a hundred yards below Ham etsburg,
and after considerable trouble was
secured and taken aboard the boat.
Its wings measured s feet inches
from tip TO tip. The bird was taken
TO Golconda and, as il was supposed
to be badly crippled and unable 10 fly.
il was put in courtyard, which was
surrounded by high wire fence.
Saturday a colored boy, nine years
old, ventured within the enclosure
and excited the ire Of the eagle, who
instantly bounced upon the child, and
fixing his talons into his shoulders be-
gan slowly ascending. Tapping his
broad wings violently. The youngster
screamed loudly in his terror and pain.
Assistance arrived when he was sus-
pended five feet from the ground. The
eagle dropped his prey and quietly
alighted in corner OF the yard, appa-
rently not the least excited over his
failure TO procure winter supply of
food The shoulders of the boy were
considerably lacerated
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
THE SENATE TARIFF BILL.

The United States Senate passed its
tariff bill on Tuesday. 1t cannot be
called tariff reduction bill, neither
cannot ii be called bill for the relief
Of the people. 1t is measure formed
line upon line in the interest of the
manufacturing monopolists, and the
only thought, apparently, which is
devoted TO the people is, How much
squeezing will they stand without
open revolt? The Republican major
ity has made full use of its power,
and the monstrosity they have pro-
duced seems TO have been intended 70
let the manufacturers collect of the
people at the earliest possible time the
big amounts they contributed 10 the
Republican Doodle fund during the
last campaign.
In the item of tin, the duty has been
increased TO a high figure. 1t was
shown that there is not single tin
mandatory in this country TO bepro-
tected, but the Republicans contend
ed that maybe some capitalist, when
he saw chance 10 make fortune.
would start up mandatory. As TO
the millions of poor people who use
tin, they shall pay the increase wheth-
er they like it or not. 1t was also
agreed that the sugar-growers of Lou
isiana should be given a bounty OF
one cent a pound. because they can
not compete with the sugar-growers
of the West Indies and other foreign
countries. On the same principle,
the wheat growers should be paid
bounty on their wheat. for tits well
known that the American farmer can
not compete with the wheat raised in
India or Russia. Likewise the West
Virginia farmer, who can't compete
with the farmers who raise corn in
Missouri and Kansas, should be given
a bounty to protect him from that un-
equal competition.
And this is the way the whole bill is
framed-to build up and enrich the
few favored classes at the expense OF
the great body of the people. Those
industries that can't stand on their
own bottom should fall Manufacture
ers who cannot get along without
bleeding producers should fail. Any
business that cannot survive without
continual help from the government
should go under.
II the laboring men employed in the
industries so protected received the
benefit of the protection no one would
begrudge them the increase. But
they don't get it. 1t all goes into the
pocket of the manufacturer, who salts
it down and only di.gorges when the
party that supports him is in danger.
The bill passed the Senate by strict
party vote-every Democrat voting
against it, 1t is safe TO presume that
the Democratic majority of the House
will never allow it TO become law.
II they should be so Indifferent or I'M
wise-Grover Cleveland is still al the
helm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
A Peculiar 0elusion.

A special from Onancock, Va, says
Andrew Ashmead, a young tailor re-
siding in Charlottesville. has long
labored under the hallucination that
he is a woman and has imagined him
self desperately in love with several
Young men in the neighborhood.
Among those who have won the affec
lions of the tailor is John kellam,
aged twenty. kellam humored the
sentimental Ashmead, carrying the
joke so far a. an engagement of mar
riage The other night. while both
were discussing their approaching
marriage. the color of the dress the
bride should wear, Ashmead insisted
on bright red. while kellam said the
bridal dress should be solid green.
Ashmead became so angry that he
drew a pistol and shot hellam in the
right hand. kellam in self-defense
drew his revolver and emptied two
barrels into Ashmead, wounding him
seriously in the left thigh and in the
side. Both parties were placed under
arrest and held for the grand jury of
Accomac county.
The sensational affair revives the
memory of the famous Dner-Hearn
tragedy, that occurred some years ago
near Pocomoke City. Md, and in
which Lilly DueT, while laboring I'm
der the delusion that she was man,
shot and killed a Miss HeRrn, with
whom she was in love and thought
was fonder of another man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
The Deadlock Broken.

The deadlock in the State Senate al
Charleston was broken on Monday.
The Senate met in the morning and
took several ballots for President,
after which a recess until 230 p. In.
was taken, at which hour il assem-
bled, took one ballot. and on III otion
of Mr. Minear, the disgruntled Repub-
lican, took further recess until A.. 80
d. In. AT the hour named the Senate
reassembled. and after two hours fili-
clustering a vote for President was
taken, and when the result was read
by President pro. TEN. Price it was
found that r. 5. Carr. the union labor
Senator, had Is votes. which elected
him by two more than was needed to
effect an election, the Democrats vot-
ing for him. This is victory for the
Democrats over the Republicans, who
had determined in caucus 10 tight 1t
out regardless of the consequences.
There were but few in the Senate
chamber other than members OF either
House The Republicans, who had
hoped TO organize, are looking down
cast tonight, and confess themselves
as badly beaten by the Democrats.
Mr.. Carr was elected on the 126th bal
lot.
The following Senators voted for
Carr: Arbuckle. Gettinger, Knott,
McCallister, O1ley, Prichard, Sweeney,
Van Pelt and Yeater, Democrats, and
Furbee, Cambell, Davis Lowther,
Minear, Scott and Woodward, Repub-
licans. Mr.. Flournoy voted for Mr..
Price. Messrs. Maxwell, Morris. Sny-
der and Morley voted for Mr.. Davis.
Mr.. Price voted for Mr. Gettingsr.
The organization of the Senate was
completed on Tuesday. when the Re
pubiicans elected Walker as Clerk.
Hawkins as Sergeant-at-arms, and a
colored man named Madison as Door
keeper
Both houses of the Legislature bal
loted separately for Senator on Tues
day. The Republicans all voted for
Goff. and he received 10 votes. kenna
got % of the Democratic votes, Con-
gresham Wilson and the balance
scattering.
Another vote was taken on Wednes-
day. House and Senate met in joint
assembly and balloted for United
States Senator The Republicans put
in nomination General Gotf, but the
Democrats failed TO nominate any
one. The vote cast in joint assembly
was 50, necessary 10 a choice 45. Golf
received ii, kenna -, w. l.. Wilson }.
j. a. Preston (, j. W. Goshorn green
backer) 3. Frank Hereford ,. j. b.
Jackson 2. balance scattering. There
being no election, the assembly dis
solved. From what can be learned,
says dispatch from Charleston, Ken
IA is in position TO get the full demo
cratic vote atthe right time. and Will
be reelected
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

GENERAL GoFF is talking in very
silly or very incendiary way just now.
He seems to be perfect revolution
list. He is quoted as saying that un-
less he is declared elected by the Leg
islature he will go before proper
officer and take the oath of Office as
Governor-elsct of this State as GER
tainly as he is alive. II he is de-
MED entry into the State House. and
forcibly resisted. he will cailfirs upon
the civilian aid of the State, and next.
as commander-in-chief Of the militia,
he will call on the military. II Gov
ernor Wilson resists to this point and
also calls out the military to aid him,
the Government Of the United States
will be promptly appealed to and
there is no reasonable doubt that it
will promptly respond"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
A Ten-ysar-oid Girl Preacher.

Mary Semons, 10 years of age, has
delivered four sermons in Falmouth,
Ky, and is becoming quite popular as
a preacher. She has good voice and
splendid delivery for one so young.
Mary is the daughter of fairly we'll
TODD farmer who lives about miles
from Falmouth. From infancy she
displayed unusual brightness. About
eight months ago she joined the Bap-
fist Church and said that the Lord
had called upon her TO preach. She
first addressed small congregation at
her fathers house, and succeeded so
well that she spoke next in church
near by. The little girl soon had a
reputation through the neighboring
counties. After several months in the
country she preached in town. and
her success was greater than it was in
the rural districts. Under her minis
try several persons joined the church.
Many allege that her sermons cannot
be surpassed by any grown man or
woman. Mary is rather small for her
years, has sharp features, black eyes
and hair. and lie very intelligent. She
will continue her services there for
several weeks. and then she will go to
the larger Kentucky towns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

SOME Of the prominent men in the
South are giving utterance TO a great
deal of bosh in regard to the feeling
that they imagine exists between the
North and South. They think the
South should be very humble and
very careful not TO offend northern
capitalists in any way. We don't be-
lievs in any sentiment in regard to
this thing. The northerners go south
with their money only when they see
their way TO make big profits, and
they should be treated by the south
erners in business way. All the
others conditions will come later, so
don't force the sentimental business
too rapidly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
MARRIED..

AT the NJ. E. Church South, Lea
town, January %. 1889, by Rev. K. NJ.
Stricken, Mr.. TURNER AsHBY NICE
LY and Miss HATTIE LLOYD, both Of
Jefferson county.
In Martinsburg. January II, 1889, at
the residence of the brides parents,
by Rev. J. E. Amos, Mr.. II. c. BERRY
and Miss KATE EDWARDS, daughter Of
Mr.. William Edwards.
At Burnt Factory, Frederick coun-
". Va, on Wednesday. January l6,
1889. by Rev. John S. Gibson, Mr.
ZEPHIE S MORGAN, of Berkeley coun-
ty. and Miss LULA SwIMLEY. OF Ur-
bana, Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
DIED..

At his home in Berkeley county,
near Smithfield, January II, 1899, Mr..
DAVID DECK, aged - years. II months
and % days. The deceased was the
father of Mrs. VIM. 7. Hoffman, of
this place.
January %, 1899, EARNEST AsHBY
SHOW, son of j. c. and Fanny Show,
aged year. month and % days.
Suddenly, of heart disease. in Mar
tinsburg, January IA. 1889, Mr.. JOIN
ID. TURNER, aged 81 years aud 8
months. The deceased was broth
er-in-law of Mr.. Emanuel Miller, of
this place.
At his home near Ripon, this coun-
~. December 80, 1888, Mr.. JOHN kA-
BILE, in the S0th year of his age
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

Col. Edmund Berkeley, of this city,
has in his possession an old paper
which is a curiosity indeed. 1t is a
call TO the members of the House Of
Burgesses of Virgins 10 attend a
meeting TO be held in Williamsburg
on August 1, IVA TO consider the sub
ject OF American grievances. The
paper sets forth that the people Of
Boston are in a piteous and melan
choly situation. and want the as
.istance OF their sister colonies in
forming a general association against
exports and imports 70 or from Great
Britain. 1t Is dated Williamsburg,
May 81. IVA. and signed by Peyton
Randolph, moderator; Henry Lee,
Thos. Jefferson, George Washington,
Edmund Berkeley, Edmund Pendle-
ton, Mann Page, Jr.. Charles Nelson
Jr.. Lewis Burwell and others.-Alsr-
andyla Ia. y Gazstte.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

THE Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union is at the front again, en-
deavoring TO strengthen the home de-
fenses by the passage Of two bills that
should receive the hearty support Of
every legislator. One provides for the
establishment Of Reform School for
boys. the other is an act raising the
Age Of Consent" for girls from 10 to
IS years. Our citizens ought to sig
Nifty their approval Of these measures
by urging our representatives to sup
port them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
NOTICE.
'IHE following Ia copy of the Amendnssi
Il 10 the Charter OF epherdsiowb. ". Va
STATE or WEST VIRGINIA.
fsnTNTN nE Tn.am

THE following Ia a copy 81 the Amendnssi
Il 10 the Charter OF hepherdstowb, ". Va 3
STATE or WEST VIRGINIA.
COUNTY 90 JEFFERsOS Town
In the Circuit Court Of said county. IN I'm
Tuesday. November .. iss..
In the matter OF the petition nIed by iots
l.. Hickard and Others, At May tern, l,e.
praying for an Amendment. In aid -.
ton set out. 10 the Charter 81 the tOSn y
shephcrdstown. a. enacted By ch.p,sr ~
the Acts Of lss7. and amended by order Ofits
Court Of December .. ls-2:
IL appearing To the Court from ceriinoiSs
nled that legal notice of the pfopossd dag
and Amendment To said Charter has los
gwen by the proper publication and Issil,f
Of a duly attestei order OF the Coart seciunf
the same. the prayer Of said petition Hhh'
Judged, ordered and decreed tbAt The San, .
granted, and that the following D.. aud y .
hereby. ordered aud decreed : au Anlst1-
ment 10 the Charter 81 said town. va; Ith
Instead OF only those being entitled 70 fgs
at Corporation elections who have pah o.
Corporation taxes due b. them ~ tine y -
elections. that said clause be, and - b.fstl'
repealed; and that there be enacted AMI so
stituted therefor the clause emitting tbos
vote 80 such corporation elections Who 80
have paid their cspitstion tax on OF
the preceding first day Of March
IL IN furshef ordered hy the IOpH ths. =,
provisions OF The existing Charter -
town Inconsistent herewith are herr1 ~
pealed: that the foregoing AmsDdmsBi - -.
take effect on the hrst day ~ January. ~ -.
that a copy 81 this order be signed ~ VI
Judge and sitssfed by the Clerk u
shall be furnished said Corporation. ~ - -
Of which. together with the costs o. inls - y,
eecdIng. To he taxed 10y the Clerk. anal
paid by said Corporation. ,-,,
CSlgnedl FRANK BBCk"IIh
A Copy-Tesie. ,...,
TW. LATfMEh. Csfh
Published By order OF the COunrii.
John ". little. ns'N'
!. = FLEMING. Recorder.
January II. isss-ig
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

The breaking of a truck under a
coach on the Northwestern railroad
near Elmwood. Michigan. on Satur-
day, threw the coach of the track.
killing three passengers and injuring
all the other occupants Among the
killed was 1t. Gov. Mcdonald, Of
Michigan, who was playing cards at
the time with a party of friends. 1t
seems that the car in turning over
struck stump, which penetrated it
between the men who We're playing
cards. Mr.. Mcdonald had his arm
torn out of the shoulder, and it was
found at least forty feet from the
body He lived about an hour, and
was conscious for few minutes. The
whole side of the car was torn out by
a second stump, and it seems miracu-
lous that any escaped.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
A Solemn Duty.

Mr. r. 8. Johnson. of Wilmoths, W. Va,
writes: Feeling IL a duty l owe TO my fellow
man 10 give testimony OF the good resulting
from the use OF Victor Remedies. hereby GER
tify that have used all The Remedies except
the Victor Lung Syrup and do believe they
are the best family medicines extant. be-
lieve the Victor Liver Syrup and Victor In
fants' Relief saved our little childs life when
not two days old. Last spring while attempt
ing 10 lift a stick of wood one day. fell 10 the
ground, had to be hauled home and was con-
fined to the house about Two weeks, but the
Victor Eminent and Victor Liver syrup soon
brought me out again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
Are We to Have Another War?

Some political prophets aver that we shall.
Be that as IL may, the battle waged by med
zeal science against disease will never cease
until we arrive at that utopian epoch when
the human family shall cease to Oe afflicted
with bodily ailments. one Ofthe most potent
weapons which the arrnory OF medicine fur
nishes. is Hostetier's stomach Bitters. which
is OF special utility as a family remedy. as II
is adapted 10 the immediate relief and u!ti-
mate cure or those disorders OF the stomach,
liver and bowels which are of mmOnest &C.
currence. Indigestion. billiousness and con-
stipation are inseparable companio and
these ailments are completely eTadicated by
the Bitters. But the remedial scope of this
superlatively wholesome and genial medicine
takes in also nervous ailments, rheumatism
and kidney troubles; lis action In these, as
in the other complaints, being characterized
by uneQusled thoroughness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25
Electric Bitters.

This remedy Is becoming 50 well known
and SD popular as TO need no special mention.
same song of praise. 4 purer medicine does
not exist and IL is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed Electric Bitters Will cure all dis
eases of the Liver and Kidneys, will remove
Pimples, Boils, Salt Rheum and other affec-
lions caused by impure blood. Will drive
Malaria from the system and prevent as well
as cure all Malarial fevers- Forcur OF Head
ache, Constipation and Indigestion try Elec-
trie Bitters Entire satisfaction guaranteed.
or money refunded. Price 81 cents and 81 per
bottle at J. u. Gibson's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

So much trickery and dishonesty
and waste of valuable time accompa-
MES the election of United States Sen
ators by legislatures these days that
the people are getting heartily dis
gusted with this mode of choosing a
Senator. The time must soon come
when Senators will have TO be elected
by direct vote Of the people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1889-01-25

a GOOD many small fry papers are
getting of their little jokes about
Cleveland and March fourth. They
can put it down as a fact that Mr..
Cleveland and his Democratic col
leagues will march forth at the end of
their terms with clean records, unsul-
lied characters and the respect of all
patriotic people-and that's great
deal more than some Of their prede-
cessors have done