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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK,
February II. 1890.

P'i ~ WV
DEAR REGIsTER-R. ID. Mclean and
Marie Prescott presented "Othello' to
well-filled house at the Windsor last
night, and were well received, espe-
cialy Miss Prescott, who has been
seen here before. 1t was Mr.. Nc
Leans first appearance before met
ropolitan audience, but he did not
display the slightest nervousness.
Nature has well equipped him, phys
ically, for the part of the passionate
Moor, and with considerable dramatic
ability he sustained the part through
out. While crafty Iago was sowing the
seeds of distrust in his mind, and the
great fight was taking place in his
soul, whether he should trust or dis
trust the fair Desdemona, Mr.. Mclean
was seen at his best, and was roundly
applauded. In the last act he killed
himself with the oldstyle dagger
thrust instead of deXtrously cutting
his throat as Salvini does While his
voice is very deep and powerful, it is
at times indistinct; but what Mr.. Nc
Lean seems to lack most Of all is fin
ish. 1t was the first time in the histo-
nv of the stage that the character of
Iago was taken by woman, but Miss
Prescott acquitted herself with credit.
She was cunning and subtle enough,
but the man was lacking and ii is
doubtful if the part is ever satisfacto-
rily taken by II woman. Her work
was well received, but that at the
Windsor can scarcely be taken as
criterion-anything hervic goes. The
Desdemona of Miss Malcolm was rath
er weak and the rest of the cast was
poor Mr. Mclean was liked and
should be pleased with his first New
York reception. r. b.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
PERSONALS.

Our young friend James K. Hen
bricks, SON Of j. NJ. Hendricks, Esq,
of this vicinity, has secured position
on surveying corps of the Norfolk &
Western Railroad Company, and is
now at work on one Of the numerous
extensions of that road.
Miss Nellie Wagner, of this place,
and Miss Lille Osbourn, of Kearneys-
vile, are visiting friends in Frederick
county, Md.
Miss Nellie Wentzell, of Harper's
Ferry, has been visiting Miss Lille
Chapline in Shepherdstown this week.
Miss Julia Rentch has gone to Con
nellsville, Pa, for an extended visit
to friends in that place.
Miss Katie Deck has gone to Balti-
more to visit her uncle, Mr. James
Keyes, for some weeks.
Mrs. ]. p. Entler and her son Boyd
have gone to Charlestown on a short
visit to her sister.
Miss Mamie Mcdaniel went to Bal
timore on Wednesday, to be absent
for some time.
Mrs. H. G. Getzendanner has been
in Frederick, Md, the past week on a
visit.
Auctioneer j. w. Dodd, of Martins
burg, called to see us a few days ago.
Mr.. J. Louis Sheetz is slowly recov-
ering from a severe spell of illness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. EDIToR-I feel called upon to
say few words TO the patrons of the
Graded School, that is, TO those who
censure me for the suspension of their
children.
am informed that some say: I'VE
pay sehool-tax and are entitled to send
our children TO school. Banks has no
poorer TO suspend them This is all
true. By the same argument | claim
the right to disturb the peace of this
town. | pay corporation taxes. Why
do not the corporate authorities grant
me the privilege of doing as please?
l wish il distinctly understood that
zoe are not dictatOrs, but are simply exc
cutting the mandates of the laws of
West Virginia, and of the Board of
Education of Shepherdstown District.
Please do not censure the board nor
the teacher until you kHo1 that you
have just cause. Read see % of the
school law and you will know what
p0ioer suspends your child. 1t is not
the board nor the teacher, directly,
that does the suspending, but IL IS the
ldS
The laws Of the State are as harsh
to the teacher who violates them as
they are TO any pupil. Pay your taxes
or not pay your tdreS, if you violate the
laws you certainly will have the pen
atty 70 pay, provided the officials
have backbone enough TO do their
duty.
We have a conscientious conviction
of the duties resting upon us, and We
will not suffer policy to lead us from
what we know to be right and jUSt.
We are working for the upbuilding
Of your school, for the advancement
in learning of your children. We are
trying to do your children good. And
when we are compelled by a ehiid's OIcn
act to suspend him, we do il with feel
ings of pity. We think not only of
the loss OF schooling and the disgrac e
to the child, but TO the sorrow it
brings to the hearts of fond mothers
and fathers. You have our warmest
sympathies, because We love our
pupils. True, we hate the Gays OF the
indolent, the Indifferent and the dis
obedient. but the child we love.
We ask your cooperation in this
work. IL you refuse it, our efforts will
be vain ana the time your child is in
our school will go for flaught. Your
school is a good one-help us make il
better Visit the school aud be con
WINGED of our zeal. q. w. BANKS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
COMM INUNDATED.

Mr.. EDIToR-Speaker Reed ought
to come to Shepherdstown TO get
some points on parliamentary tactics
Even he could have learned some
thing last Monday evening as to the
way of ignoring the rights of other
persons. A petition signed by nearly
sixty reputable citizens and taxpayers
of the town was presented to the
Council in due form, and its adoption
was courteously and eloquently urged.
The Council did not receive the petit
ton, did not consider it, did adopt it,
did not reject it, did not refer it, did
not table it-didnt do anything with
it. Their action, or, rather, MONACO
ton, was deliberate insult to the
petitioners. The petitione>s had a
right to present the petition and
they had right TO expect the Coun-
ell 10 at least considerit Mr.. Editor,
what hath this mighty Caesar fed on
that it hath grown so great Have
the servants of the people grown
greater than their masters?
We can readily understand that
the Council may differ with the petit
TONERS that is its right. But why
should it refuse to take action on n
respe ctful petition 1t gave no reason
hid it a reason ! Why should the
Shepherdstown Town Council deny
the right of petition to citizens? Sir, if
a respect full petition should be sent
by Shepherdstown citizens TO the
Congress of the United States, Speak
er Reed, even, would courteously
receive it in the House of Representa-
tives and properly dispose OF it. Yet
the Council of this town treated such
a petition with contempt and indif-
ference, the same contempt and indif-
ference, of course, being shown the
petitioners,
If the people of this town are wise
they will at the coming election place
men in power who have some regard
for the rights of others.
PETITIONER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
NJ. L. CHURCH SOUTH.

NJ. T.. CHURCH SOUTH.
REV. j. Il. VAN HORNE, Pastor.
Shepherdstown ll.O0a IN and 30 pm, Mar
win Chapel 300 p. m.
LUTHERAN CHURCH.
REV. ID. NJ. MOSER, Pastor.
Unionville ll.OO n. m, Shepherdstown 100
p. m.
REFORMED CHI RICH.
REV. GEORGE EvERHARr, Pastor.
ShepherdstOwu ll.OO q. IN. and $50 p. III.
NJ. r.. CHU RICH.
REV. ii. &. MCDANIEL. PASTOR.
Sharpsburg 1890 "a. IN. and 900 p. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
REV. CHARLES GuIsELIN, Pastor.
Shepherdstown llOO a. m, Kearneysyille
3p. m.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
REV. l.. Il. MASON, RECTOR.
ShepherdstOwn at 90 a. m. and 100 p. IN
CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Services fifth Sunday of every month by
Rev Father Wilson, AZ II a. m.
Y.M.C.A.
Services at their Room every Sunday after
noon at $3.50.
/. O. o. +.
Caledonia Lodge, No. 1, meetsevery Thurs
day evening at p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

The four children of Jacob r. Slater
were skating on the lake at Benne-
water, N. Y, Monday afternoon,
when the ice, which was but a few
inches thick, gave way, and the little
ones were precipitated into the water
Their shouts were heard by the mem
bers of the family, who lived near by,
and the father and mother rushed to
the rescue. By the time the parents
reached the lake the children had dis
appeared beneath the Ice. The mother
frantic with the thought OF her chill
dren's peril, rushed upon the ice,
which gave way beneath her weight
and she sank below the surface. Mr..
Slater then attempted to reach his
wife, and he too was drowned. The
entire familyis wiped out of existence.
Monday night hundreds of people
were gathered about the lake search
ing for the bodies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

The motive of Miss Charlotte Dun
lap, aged 20, of SusQuehanna, Pa,
who committed suicide at Bingham
ton, \. T., by taking poison Monday
night, has been discovered. She was
engaged TO be married on next We'd
nesday to a young man whom her
parents favored, but her affections
had been given TO another. She left
a note requesting to be buried in her
wedding dress, stating that she would
rather die than marry a man whom
she did not love.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

Ransom Floyd, a wealthy farmer,
IS years old, was sitting beside his
aged wife, who was reading a
Bible in the kitchen of their house,
near Westport, n, Y, Saturday night,
when a masked man entered, de-
manded the farmers money, and, on
being refused, struck Floyd with a
club, rendering him insensible. On
the old man regaining consciousness
he found his wife dead on the floor,
several gashes on her head and a bull
let wound in her body. The murder
er overlooked $4,000 which Floyd had
received Saturday for farm produce
and wood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Not One in Ten

or the people you meet from day to day has
perfectly pure, healthy blood. The hereditary
scrofulous faint affi!cts the large majority OF
people, while many others acquire diseases
nom impure air, improper food and wrong
indulgences. Hence the imperative necessi-
" for reliable blood purifier like Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which eradicates every impu-
rity, and gives 10 the blood vitality and
Lealtb. 1t cures scrofula, salt rheum.
humors, boils, pimples, and all other affec-
tons caused by impurities or poisonous
germs In the blood. All that is asked for
Hoods Sarsaparilla is that 1t be given fair
trial,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
The New Discovery.

You have heard your friends and neighbors
talking about IL. You may yourself be one
OF the many who know from personal expe-
rience just how good a thing u is. II you
have ever tried IL, you are one OF lis staunch
friends, because the wonderful thing about
IL is, that when once given a trial, Dr. Kings
New Discovery ever after holds place. II
you have never used IL and should be afflicted
with a cough. cold or any Throat, Lung or
Chest trouble secure a bottle at once and
give il a fair trial. IL 10 guaranteed every
time or money refunded. Trial Bottles free
at ]. q. Gibson's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
KING, Photographer

full line OF EngrayiDgs, Etchings. Pho
togravures, and Photographs. together with
Frames, Easels. Stands and Albums, for Hol-
Iday Presents. beautiful assortment Of
MouldIngs for Frames 100 different patterns).
at KINGS, - w. Washington Street. Ha-
gerstown, Nd.
p, s.-we still lead in style and elegance OF
finish In Photographs. Pictures Of children
our specially.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
MARRIAGE of q Minister.

Rev. Joel T. Rossiter, pastor OF the
First Reformed Church of Baltimore,
formerly of the Reformed Church OF
Shepherdstown, and Miss Lille Welch
were married at his church Wednes-
day afternoon. The interior of the
church was decorated in lovely
manner with potted plants and run
ming ivy. The doors were opened at
three O'Clock. Rev. f. K. Eschbach,
ID. D., Of Frederick, performed the
ceremony, and was assisted by Rev.
Louis p. Zinkhan. Lohengrin's we'd
ding march was sung by the choir.
The ushers, Messrs. Upton Dorsey,
G.. s. Griffith, Jr., of New York
Frank p. Woodside and Glenn. Good
rick, in evening dress, and wearing
white kid gloves, first walked up the
aisle, followed by the maid of honor,
Miss Regina z. Hines, a pretty little
girl of six years, dressed in cream-col'
ored cashmere, trimmed in the same
shade of surah, and MADE IN nate
Greenaway style. She carried large
basket Of cut flowers. The bridal
couple were last. Miss Welch' who is a
stylish brun cite, and the daughter oil
Mrs. Mary A. Welch, was dressed IN
plum-colored camel's hair. embroid-
cred in black, with hat the color OF
the dress, and feathers shading from
dark plush to greenin happy contrast.
Rev. Mr.. Rossiter wore a clerical suit
of black, and plum-colored gloves.
As the newly-wedded couple left the
church a shower OF rice was thrown
at them from the choir. They imme-
diately left on the limited express Tor
New York. They received many
handsome presents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Council Proceedings.

Council Proceedings.
The regular meeting of the Town
Council was held on Monday evening,
Mayor G.. w. Humrickhouse in the
chair. Present, j. n. Trussell, Re-
corder j. w. Kerney, J. P. Hill, Jos.
l.. Cookus. Absent, J. w. b. Frazier
and H. F. Barnhart. Upon petition
from the Fire Department, it was
ordered that closet be made for the
safe keeping of property of said de-
partment The committee on the
case of Mrs. n. ID. Lee vs. the Corpo-
ration of Shepherdstown reported a
bill of expenses of $99.4O, which was
ordered to be paid. g. w. Entler
was released from erroneous dog tax
assessment. A petition was presented
by Abraham Shepherd, asking per-
mission to fence in for his exclusive
use an alley due north Of his lot. The
petition was, on motion, laid on the
table. Apetition signed by fifty eight
citizens of the town was presented to
the Council, asking that a day pre-
vious to the election be fixed for the
settlement, by the vote of the people,
of the question of license or no license.
Speeches in favor of the petition were
made by three of hepetitioners, Revs.
ID. NJ. Moser, J. r. Van Horn and
Charles Ghiselin. The Council refused
to take any action upon the petition,
and it was returned TO the petition
ers. 1t was ordered that the Record
er have published for four weeks
notice in the REGISTER of the corpo-
ration election, including the time
when the capitation tax must be paid.
The following bills were passed before
the Council adjourned
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
A Sound Legal Opinion.

l.. Bainbridge Mpnday, Esq, County Atty,
Clay Co., Tex, says: "Have used Electric
Bitters with most happy results. My brother
also was very low with Malarial Fever and
Jaundice, but was cured by timely use Of this
medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bltters
saved his life" Mr.. ID. !. WilcoXson, OF Horse
Cave. Ky, adds like testimony. saying; He
positively believes he would have died. had
IL not been for Electric Bitters. This great
remedy will ward off, as well as cure all Ma
larial Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and
Stomach Disorders stands unequaled Price
Soc and 81 at j. q. Gibson's
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

The town of Wellsburg is excited
oyer the public whipping of female
scandal-monger, by a pretty young
girl OF eighteen, whose good name
she had been libeling and who had
traced the story to its source. She
had entered the room Of her defamer,
locked the door, and pounded her
until the police officers were forced
to break the door in to rescue the
victim. The young girl promptly
paid her fine Of 80 for assault,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
CHILDREN ENJOY,

The pleasant flavor. gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of laxative and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious
the most gratifying results follow its
use, so that it is the best family, rem
edy known and every family should
have bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Nagersto~n Business Locals.
Z. A. BRUGH'S.
Our Great Clearing Sale
Is Still in Progress.

Almost every department is concerned In
this sale, and many are the bargains we Of
fer you. Read this and note prices.
our great cut In prices of Ladies', Nj sses
and Cbildren's Cloaks OF all kinds is still In
force. The stock is going fast and sizes are
getting broken, Come early TO be suited.
We particularly call your attention To the
bargains we offer In fine French Novelty
Dress Goods. These embrace side Band,
Embroidered and Combination materials OF
all kinds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

This is certainly a good showing for
eight cows ortwelve mo1ths-a total
of 1886. g., or an average of $3.50 for
each COW. We think this statement
ought to be an encouragement 10 ev-
cry farmer to keep more cows, and at
the same time benefit the important
creamery industry,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

A joint stock company is being or
gained under recent act of the
Legislature for the purpose Of re-
building the bridges over the two
branches of the Shenandoah river at
Riverton, Warren county, Va.
These bridges were burned during
the war and have never been rebuilt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Iemnernnce Meeting.

temperance "ee"'S'
II has been resolved by the temper
once workers of Shepherdstown, hav-
inc been denied the privilege OF vot-
inc directly on the question OF license
or no license, to conduct campaign
in favor of the election of temper
once Council at the approaching cor
poration election. The first l PUBIC nc
meeting in this connectioh win oe
hold next Friday evening, February
Dist in the College Hall, at O'Clock
There will be addresses by seS ,sda
speakers, arecitation by a young ",ne lady ly
and appropriate music Inc pro
gramme will be an interesting , one .
and one that will well repay the al
tendance Of the public. who are cor
daily invited to attend-'ad'es as
well as gentlemen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
A Good Showing.

The following is statement of the
amount of money realized by Mr..
William Thompson from the sale of
the milk of eight COWS to the Jeffer-
son Creamery at Kearneysville during
the past year
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
VlGOR AND VITALITY

Are quickly given TO every part OF the body
by Hoods Sarsaparllla. That tired feeling Is
entirely overcome. The blood Is purified. en-
rlched. and vitaliZed. and carries health in
stead OF disease 10 every organ. The stomach
is toned and strengthened, the appetite re-
stored. The kidneys and liver are reused
and invigOrated. The brain is refreshed. the
mind made clear and ready for work. Try H.
A beautiful young lady became so sadly
disigured with pimples and blotches that II
was feared she would die OF grief. A friend
recommended Ayers Sarsaparilla, which she
took, and was completely cured. She IL now
one of the fairest OF the fair
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

Ambrose E. Bartgis, of Frederick,
Md, has beco me insane from an at
tack Of the grip. Last Saturday he
tried to kill his mother He has been
placed in an asvlum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

Feathers, Wings, Aigrettes, Plumes and
Trimmings OF all kinds at greatly reduced
prices to CLOSE balance on hand prior 10 our
stock-taking. Bargains await you all through
the house. We are now opening new for
spring Muslins, Sheetngs Ginghams, Prints,
Tickings, Embroideries, White Goods, and
lots Of new things Of all kinds suitable for the
season at prices that are lower than any OF
our competitors. BE sure TO cali this month.
i, A. HRUGH.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

There was big fire in Hunting
ton on Tuesday. Several large stores
were burned out, causing loss of
1000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
FURS AT LESS THAN COST.

Plain materials of many kinds at greatly
reduced prices, Special bargains In Black
Goods this month.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

The Domestic Sewing Machine IL the best
In the world, for sale only at Beachleys.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
neachlax
Iaiinrinn Ia an Art ;

Hagerstown's live merchant, always had the
name Of being the leader In low prices. Go
and see
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

II you want a nice suit OF clothes and at a
very low price, Beachley's Is the place.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
MUST
MOVE :!

The big Christmas trade is over. and We
still have a great deal OF Clothing on hand
which must be sold. our business this fall
has surpassed any previous record. which
very gratifying To ms. In order tn dispose u
what stock is LEFT We propose To inaugurate
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
OVERCOATS.

We have made up our minds not To carr,
over one Oyercoat-that Ii. II low prices will
sell them. We do not and will not allow any
Clotbiers In this country 10 undersell u.s. W.
are cash men, never known Ia buy otherwise,
and when We go TO the market we get all ad-
vantages, aud IN many instances we have
been known TO sell below what our compcil-
tors were compelled To pay on account al
buying on time. We attend all big sales
and being big buyers We have advantages
over our small competitors. We say small.
because we sell three times the amount OF
goods sold by any other clothing house IN our
city. Don't forget-we carry full limo az
Trunks, Valises, Hats, Caps, silk and Fur
and decidedly the leaders In GENTS FUR
NlSHlNGS. Call aud see us. and We viii
Prove to you that you never dream that
such thing WAS possible-the low price,
Clothing In selling al
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
We offer Blankets this month at reduc
IN MILLINERY.

IN NJ LII y Eh1.
Felt Hats that were sl.S9 now sec.
" l.O 100
We have few Trimmed Hats on hand that
We propose TO close out at half real
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
THE LOWEST PRICES

ever known In the Clothing trade. wehave
made some money the past fall. aud what
stock Is LEFT IL going TO be sold at the people .
own prices. our competitors never have and
never Will meet us
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14

Shoes, Boots and Rubbers.
Beachley's new stock and low price is
winning card. Go and see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
Ladies. Misses and ChiIdrens

Coats and Wraps, the largest stock and best
assorted In the city. See before you buy. at
Beachleys, Public Square.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-02-14
J. Fl, BEACHLEY,

Oil Cloths and Carpets,
the largest and best selected stock In Hagers-
town, and at prices that DEFY competition, at
Beachley's.