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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
important Action by the County Alliance.

At meeting of the Farmers ALI
ance of jefferson county at Charles
town on Monday the following resolu-
ton was adopted: 'Resotred, That
we. the County Alliance, believing 1t
necessary. in order to secure more
perfect cooperation in the purchas-
ing of all kinds of machinery, that a
committee, consisting OF one member,
to be elected by each sub-allianee, be
constituted, who shall have full power
TO select the best machines and I'M
elements of the various kinds to be
adopted and used exclusively by the
alliance men of the county, and that
the president of the County Alliance
shall be ex ofiicio chairman of said
committee
James Strider, of Leetown, was APP
pointed assistant secretary. The res
ignation of Col. VIM. \. Morgan as
county lecturer was accepted and j.
Henry Jennings appointed to fill the
vacancy. The following county ex-
ecutive committee was appointed
w. C. Frazier, George S. Knott and
WIN. Wilt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
To Be a National Park.

Representative McComas has intro
duced a bill to establish a national
park at Antietam Cemetery under the
same conditions that similar parks
are to be established at Gettysburg
and Chickamauga.
The committee appointed by the
PENNSYLVANIA Legislature to mark
the sites for monuments to perpetq-
ate the memory of the dead comrades
who fell on Antietam battlefield ex-
pect to locate seventy-seven sites.
They will recommend an application
to the Legislature of Pennsylvania
for an appropriation Of seventy-seven
thousand dollars for seventy-seven
monuments to be erected at different
points on the neutrality-suspicious.
occupied by the seyenty-seyen Penn
sylvania regiments who took part in
the battle. The committee was
greatly pleased with their visit to
Antietam last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Where the BIackbrds Roost.

For the past few weeks, just about
shutdown every evening, the people
of this neighborhood have noticed
great fiocks OF blackbirds winglng
their flight from all directions toward
Shepherdstown The objective point
for the birds was Elmwood Cemetery,
at the edge OF town, where, among
the many trees of all kinds, they had
established a regular roosting place
Thousands upon thousands OF birds
congregated in the cemetery, and as
thev flew in in great flocks they dark
ened the sun. and their ceaseless
chattering could be heard great dis
lance. The birds only took short
time to become a great nuisance.
The foliage vas injured, the tomb
stones and monuments were befouled,
the walks made almost impossible
on account of the litter, and the air
became very impure. The clean,
shady, inviting spot was becoming
filthy rookery, and it was decided to
drive the birds out. Monday even
ing Superintendent Maddox, with a
number of helpers, armed with shot
guns, began war on the birds. As the
guns began to crack and the birds
were disturbed the uproar became
deafening, but by the time good
many had been shot the Others had
been frightened away. Tuesday even
ing the birds returned as usual, but
the same reception awaited them,
and they were soon put to flight.
They have gotten fewer and fewer
each evening, most Of them going up
to the cliffs, above town, where they
will be allowed to "roost in peace.
1t is thought that they will be per-
manently dislodged from the cemetery
in a few days more.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
CurIousLY Kept Cash.

IHTIOHSV hept IuSH.
Mr. A. n. Carter, worthy and
much respected citizen of this county,
residing near Bloomfield, says the
Loudoun Mirror, died few weeks ago,
possessed of an estate generally sup
posed to have been worth about
1000. He was bachelor prudent
and economical in habits, and his
will, after making some special be
quests, provided that the residue OF
his estate should be divided among
certain designated relatives. In his
room stood two old fashioned bureaus
which he had moved during his life =
time from one boarding house TO an -
other, paying no particular attention
to them, except TO carry the keys.
Some days after his funeral il became
necessary to overhaul the drawers OF
these rather dilapidated pieces Of
furniture, the result OF which Afford
ed a most agreeable surprise, no
doubt, to the residuary legatees. In
the first one examined was found
several numbered dollars in coin and
,Iwhile in tho other, carefully
rolled up and stored away in its re-
cesses, was about five thousand dol
lars, mainly in greenbacks, indicat-
ing that it had probably been there
for some time. The two yielded
nearly $4,000, swelling the value OF
the old gentleman's estate to the
snug sum of over $4,000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Hnger.to~n Business Locals
II. l.. SPANGLERS,
HAGERsTOYN, MD.

We control the exclusive sale Of Merritts
Shrunk s-inch skirting Flanpelsin this city.
We show all the styles for this season, and
In addition to the piece goods, we show ~
different patterns OF the skirt patterns
These are the only real sbTuDk skirtings on
the market. and can only be he'd at our store.
Our assortment OF homemade bed Comforts
is more varied this season. We have made
them In ottoman, repps, Saline, oil prints,
and offer them at less prices than usually
asked for the city made goods.
Our summer purchases Of blankets enable
us now TO offer more special value I'm medi-
um and good blankets than has been shown
for the past several seasons.
Better value in Underwear this seasan than
ever before.
serges, Henriettas, Camels Hair and Cloths
in Heliotrope. Green. Blue and Grey will be
the most popular In plain fabrics. while Clan
and scotch Piaids In all size plaids, will lead
in fancy stuGs. velvets for trimmings and
combination. We show the most complete
stock OF all classes Of Black Dress Fabrics.
Housekeeping Goods Of the best standard
grades at same prices usually asked for com .
moner qualities.
Full stock and correct prices.
n. l.. sPASGLEH-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
DIED.

In Shepherdstown, September o,
1890. RosE, infant daughter OF Robert
G. and Fannie Miller.
On Tuesday morning, September
Q 1890. at the residence OF his parents,
in Hagerstown, ELIAS HOLMES, son
of J. w. and Mary G. Riley, aged z
years and 8 days. The remains were
inferred in Shepherdstown on Wed
nesday. 1000 -.
In Charlestown, Sept. 8, 1890, oil
consumption, Mr.. JOIN j. KAN, aged
% years. ,ooo ~,
In Bolivar. September 2, 1880, Mr..
ROBERT CLINE, aged 20 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12

Church Items.
Rev. Henry Baker, a well-known
Lutheran minister, while assisting
with divine service in the church at
Bakersville, in Washington county,
on Sunday, was Frustrated with an
attack of vertigo, and he was thought
to be dead, but he recovered in a
short time.
Rev. M. l.. Cutler, pastor OF the
Lutheran Church of Mercersburg,
Pa, and formerly of Martinsburg, has
received a call to the passionate of the
Lutheran Church of Apollo, Penn,
and has accepted the same,
The cornerstone of the new NJ. E.
Church South at Summit Point, this
county, was laid last Saturday. The
ceremonies were conducted by the
Special Grand Lodge of Masons for
West Virginia under the direction Of
the lodge at Charlestowh, with
Gustav Brown, grand master pro
tenn; prayer by Rev. j. s. Gardner,
United States Senator Colquitt, OF
Georgia, delivered the grafton. A
large crowd of persons was present
and dinner was served to raise funds
to complete the structure. The new
building is to replace the one destroy
ed by the storm last May.
We understand Mr.. James W. Nc
Garry. of Shenandoah Junction, has
given a lot st that place as site fol
a Baptist Church to be erected soon.
The Winchester District Conference
of the NJ. E. Church South will be
held at Front Royal next Tuesday.
Rev. George g. Everhart spent the
past week among his friends In Bal
timore City. He will return in time
to hold service on Sunday morning IL
the Reformed Church here,
There will be services In the NJ. T.
Church South in Shepherdstown Sun
day at 10. 80 a. III. and s p. H., and al
Marvin Chapel at $3.50 p. III.
Services may be expected Sunday
at the Presbyterian Church in Shep
herdstown at 1880 q. m, and al
Kearneysville at 3p. IN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Democratic Club ORGANIZED.

UemocTdHc Giu0 UTguWZeo'
The Democrats Of Shepherdstown
district held ali enthusiastic meeting
in Firemen's Hall last Saturday even
ing and started the campaign by or
ganizing the William l.. Wilson
Democratic Tariff Reform Club, "
with the following officers: Edmund
|. Lee, president; II. l.. Snyder, first
vice-president II. l.. Hout, second
vice President; Geo. w. Banks, sec
rotary Z. Hess Reinhart, treasurer.
Messrs. ID. s. Rentch, J.. w. Poffinber-
ger and J. w. Kerney were appointed
a committee on constitution and by
laws, to report at next meeting.
Short speeches were made by the sew
eral officers as they were elected, and
q great deal Of enthusiasm was mani
tested. A large number OF persons
Joined the club, and committee was
appointed 10 solicit membership.
The club adjourned to meet Satur-
day evening, September 18th, at 2
o'clock. All the Democrats are asked
to attend and enroll their names.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Our Schools.

Our Schools.
All the schools in Shepherdstown
opened up the first of the week, and
are now running along with their old
time smoothness. The Graded School
had 176 pupils the first day. Rev. J.
R. Van Horn conducted the religious
exercises. On Tuesday Messrs. 0c-
kershausen, of New York, and Deck,
of Washington, visited this school
and made interesting talks to the
scholars. Both gentlemen were much
pleased with the school Principal
Banks reports that the prospects of
the school are brighter than ever be
fore, and that the patrons OF the
school have shown an unusually great
interest in ii. The teachers of this
school are Prof Geo. w. Banks, prin-
cipal, and Mrs. Ada Keplinger, Miss
Bette Fawcett and Miss Ella Kelsey.
assistants.
Shepherd College opened on Tues
day with all the teachers at their
posts, namely: Prof. Asa b. Bush,
Principal; Prof. Chas j. Miller, first
assistant Miss Alice Pendleton, sec
ond assistant Miss Ella Fordyce,
musical iDstructress Besides most Of
the old pupils, about % new scholars
were enrolled, and others are still
coming in. The indications are that
there will be considerable improve
ment iii the school this year, as
the opening attendance on Wednes-
day was greater than the enrolment
at any time last year.
The colored school, with John II.
Hill principal and Jacob Robinson
assistant, opened on Monday with 65
scholars, an unusually large number.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Council Meeting.

The regular meeting Of the Town
Council was held last Monday even
ing, all the members present. Com
mittee on Streets and Alleys reported
progress. A. J. Waldeck appeared
before Council and made complaint
against Messrs. HgmrickhoUse for
causing water to overflow his prem
ises. Complaint was referred to
Street Committee. Committee on
Nuisances reported certain com
paints, and Sergeant was ordered to
notify persons complained OF. The
Recorder was authorized to have old
record book rebound. The following
bills were ordered paid before Coun'
ell adjo9Fnedj
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Sweeping Reduction
Summer Dress Goods!
DURING JULY AsD August.

During the above months VIC will devote
separate counter with Bargains from all oe-
partments suitable for summer wear. ibis
sale ~ far as variety and prices are con-
cerned. will lie the most extensive ever given
by US. Come early. Bargains never beiofe
heard Of awaits you. Below we give prices
Of few OF the many:
Lawns former price sc. reduced 10 10 per
yard Lawns, former price &c, reduced 70 c
per yard: Lawns. former price &c. reduced 70
Jc ger yard; Synarian Cloths. former price 5cs
reduced 20 sJzc per yard Figured Outings,
former price Zoe. reduced 70 &c pei yard Out.
ipgs. former price l0c. reduced 20 &c per yard.
Outings, former price Izlze, reduced 70 le per
ward: French satines, former price &c. re-
dueed to ia per yard; White Goods Checss
and stripes, former price Iz5zc. reduced ~ Ice
Der yard; Figured Batises. former price lz15c.
Challles, former price lie, reduced 70 TIC PEI
yard: French P0ngees, former price W. ~.
duced 70 I2Izc per yard. We VIII also onef
with this sale 50 dozen Chiidrent Hoec, A.
sorted sizes. regular price i111c. reduced 70 DC
Der pair. Also Is dozen Ladies kibDed veetss
worth lie, reduced 10 12lzc. Better Eredee in
same proportion. DREss GOODS, FkknCh
cHALLiEs, GISGHAMs. &C., &C., VIII I'M
'''s' ~ PA. BkU0H,
Hagsnt0vn. Nd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.

II was just an ordinary scrap Of wrapping
paper but IL saved her life. she was IA tne
AZ stages OF nsum ption, told By physicians
thai she was incursble and could live only
short time; she weighed less than seventy
pounds. on piece Of wrapping paper she
read Of DR.. Kings New pisco,es ~ an tn,shs a
large bottle IL helped her more, bought an
other and grew better fast, continued its use
and IL now strong. healthy, rosy. plump,
weighing 40 pounds. For fuller particulars
md stamp 10 w. II. Cole, Druggist, Fort
Smith- Trial Bottles Of this wonderful Dis
eoysry free at Glbson's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
TAKE NOTICE.

The shepherdstown REGISTER will
nj from this time until the LIST
= January, 1890, to any person
- will pay cash in advance, for the
~ .rm of fifty cents, postage paid.
oOer is made so that persons not
~ .,hseribers may try the REGIS
~ witbout much cost; so that the
- i. NAV have chance to keep
,.d on political news during the
aching campaign; so that Dor
- NAV become subscribers. This
,onIy applies to neT subscribers,
sand along your fifty cents and be
nbappv for the balance of the
Gar at least,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
MARRIED..

In Martinsburg, August s2. 1890, by
Rev. F. NJ. Woods, Mr.. OSCAR COLE
and Miss ELLA CovALL, both OF Berke-
ley county. =,
At the Lutheran parsonage in Mar
tinsburg. September 2, 1896, by Rev.
Charles Trump, Mr.. JACOB 4. HESS
and Miss DAISY BELL RoPP, both oil
Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
PER S ONALS.

Thursday morning Rev. l.. X. Ma
son and his family started for Mari
eta, Georgia, where Mr.. Mason has
accepted call to the rectorship OF
the Episcopal Church. During the
eight years that Mr.. Mason has been
rector of the Episcopal Church in
Shepherdstown his family has been
one of the most beloved in our com
munity, and the departure of no other
could cause more sincere regret
among a larger circle of friends. The
whole community wishes them God.
speed, and earnestly trusts that their
lines may fall in pleasant places.
Mrs. G. T. Stonesifer and children, OF
Charlestown, spent fair week with
her sister, Mrs. Frazier, in this place.
Miss Alice Slater, of Morgan county,
is now visiting at Mr. Frazier's.
Mr.. John NJ Ronemous and his
daughter, Miss Verna, of Baltimore,
spent several days in town last week
with his aunt, Mrs. Julia Sheetz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Mendenhall
and their two boys, of Bordentown,
n. j., paid flying visit to the family
of the editor last Friday.
Edmund and Lawrence Lee. sons of
f. l. Lee, Esq, left on Tuesday for
Orange Court louise, Va, to start in
at Col. Walkers school.
Mrs. Judge Van Swearingen, for
merly of this place, is spending a few
days with the Misses Schley, near
Shepherdstown.
Miss Neal Hammersley, of Hills
boro, Va, who has been visiting Miss
Van Horn, returned to her home on
Thursday.
Miss Minnie Reinhart has gone to
Staunton, Va, where she will attend
Miss Baldwin's school the coming
year.
Miss Clara Barnhart, daughter Of
Capt. II. F. Barnhart, is down from
Roanoke on visit to Shepherdstown.
Mrs. Annie E. Newcomer, of Roa-
noke, is here with her children visi-
ting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Miller.
Mrs. Maggie E. Wisler, Of Harris
burg, Pa, is in Shepherdstown visi-
ting her sister, Mrs. VIM. R. Miller.
Miss Mollie Young, of Washington
county, Md, visited Mrs Charles KEEP
linger during the past week.
Master Barney Hoffman, son of MIR.
Geo. l.. Hoffman, has gone to Hagers-
town to attend school.
Mrs. Rachel Snyder has gone to
Colonial Beach, Va, where she will
spend week or two.
Mr.. George Lambright, of Knox
Vile. Tenn, was in town few days
last week.
Miss Virginia McGlincy, OF Harper's
Ferry, has been in Shepherdstown
this week.
Miss Emma Brown, of Charlestown,
is visiting friends in this place.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12

A young man named Thomas Crog-
han fell under b. l. o. train at
Stanton, Va, Saturday evening and
had both legs cut of.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
Notice.

DIR. II. p. Thompson, County Or
panizer. will be at Unionville on Sat
urday. September Goth, at o'clock, to
address the people on the objects and
aims Of the Farmers Alliance. The
public Is invited to attend this meet
ing.
Following the Alliance speaking,
the Uvilla Hall Association will hold
a supper aud ice cream festival for
the benefit Of the hall. Supper %
cents,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement OF
IIBBEY. BITTINGER 4 MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-12
AIl-Around Satisfaction
BOYS CLOTHING.

toany man with Judgment enough TO know
"A real good thing when he sees IL Come In
and get the best
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-11-20
Wa. Once tho Queen,s.

Missing-a literary treaea-e s s;..cp1f5,osti
to have been once in the possession of her
majesty tho queen! The precious relic
referred to is copy of the original edi-
ton of "a Christmas Carol" presented by
Dickens to the author of Vanity Fair
with the interesting autograph inscrip-
ton. Nv. M. Thackeray, from Charles
Dickens (whom he made very happy
once long way from home)." The
story runs that the queen possessed q
strong desire to own the little volume
in which the names of these two great
contemporary masters Of fiction were
thus associated; that an unlimited COM
mission was given for its purchase, and
that it eventually Lecame her majesty's
property for the sum of Eos 10s., and
was Immediately transferred to her keep
ing.
The original authority for the state
ment appears to have been the late Mr..
Hotten, the publisher; but it is more
important to note that Dickens biog-
rapher, Mr.. John forster, has given it
additional currency. The strange part
of the matter, however, is that the royal
librarian knows nothing about it, except
that no such book is included in the col
lection under his care-London News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-11-20
King Alfonso.s Democratic Ways.


Whenever the king sees u grandee or
gentleman whom he knows he calls them
by their Christian names, or their sur
names without their title, custom al
ways reproved by his governess. "Eh!
Xiquenar' exclaimed the king one day.
as the ex-minister passed. The govern
ess, who knew that the counts father
was dead, and that the son had inherit
ed the title, observed, "Sire, permit me
to remind your majesty that the person
whom you do the honor to address is the
Duke of Bivona." The king burst ont
laughing and exclaimed: 1.-THE Duke Of
Bivonai This is nice! But know that
it is Xiquena! Are you not XiquenaY' he
added, addressing the count. Eyes,
sire." "Do you see," the little king went
on; "this woman has mania for giving
people new names. Doesn't she pretend
that Juanito" ian officer of the royal
guard much loved by the king sis the
Marquis of Soto Mayor Indeed, sire.
he is; and you will permit me to remind
your majesty that he should be so ad-
dressed" replied the governess. Don't
be stupid" was the monarch's answer:
''this is Junanito, and the other is
Nquena. "-Corriere de Napole.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-11-20

Ina Massachusetts town live worthy
couple who have 30 far obeyed the Script
Lral injunction to increase and multiply
that they have eight sons, of whom the
oldest is not over n dozen years Of age
They are bright and lively little folk,
and play together with the greatest zest,
only now and then falling into some dis
agreement when one or the other pair Of
twins does not approve of the general
scheme of play.
1t CHANGED not long since that to this
interesting family there came still fur
ther addition in the shape Of baby Sis
ter. The father and mother were de-
lighted that there should be girl in the
family, and supposed that the SONS would
be equally pleased. 1t was accordingly
with a smiling face that the father went
to make the announcement to the little
fellows, who at the moment were all to-
gether in tina lrqakfas. --eeee..s: . 'T
Boys" he said joyously, 'you have a
darling little baby sister"
There was look of blank disappoint-
ment on every face and moment Of
profou nd silence. Then excitable Swear
old Master Tommy spoke for them all
b. exclaiming explosively:
"Oh. dear, dear! that is too bad; it
Just spoils our baseball niner'-Youth's
COMPANION.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-11-20
AN ARAB IVORY RAID.
A Cruel Attack of One Tribe Upon Al
other in the Wilds of Africa.

. c., .,...r a, nm. rr,h. uror A..
other I'm tn. wild, Of Africa,
soon after Tinno This occnnat;on ~
stonlev Falls IN 1870 minors reached
Vah,,1; ,rd the n.;obbor;no villages ~
onnress;on and persecution bv the MANY. |
oma Chiefs nat togetber to ;nonire N
each other the reason Of this invasion.
7 GOO than three wears after Stanleyl
so,t nth ,he Rasoko at the month ~
tho Arnwimi the Manyema mercenarie,
~ Tho Arabo attached and deatroved sav.
oral villages h;gher mn the same river
har;ro to yalod ovarIa,d from the Congn
throneb The densa forests below Stanley
E.1Is. and dascond;ng Tho irwin; r;ver
~ canoos +hev la;d waste all tha VILLAGES
hv The wav cantnr;ng men and ,vomen
ord ;,nnos;no fnes of ivory for their ra.
demntion upon those of the natives who
we're fortunate enough to eecape to the
woods
Altbopob everv nracaution VIVA takon
NV the naonle of Yabnl; 70 onard AGAINST
s,,rnr;se thew instinctivelv felt ;mnend.
Inc ovil and n oloo,n aettled over tho
v;ilage affecting vonnr and old Alike
Thav all anneared IN realize their iso.
lated nos;t;on escaue being imnossible
as their neiohbors were at enmity with
them and With each other and the noor
wretcbes lived in q condition Of fear
bordering mon manic.
At last the evil day arrived. Eariv
ono morning inst before davbrealr thew
,,oro .,,ddan,v etar+led nv Tho 1ond ~.