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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01
A RAT~rLEsNAKE's BITE.
It Follows a woman's Cars" and Bring.

1t Follows a Woman's Cars" and Brings
the Withcrcd Arm She Callets For.
Three weeks ago Samuel Mccall, a far
der, became incensed at q number of bows
vino were trespassipg on his farm. He
caught one of them and chastis.d him
severely. The boys mother lives near,
and when she heard OF McCall's whipping
her son she went to tn, farm and Lerated
him, closing her tlrads by cursing him,
and hoping that his right arm might be
withered. The same afternoon Mccall
was pulling weeds in his garden when he
was bitten in the aeshy part of his thumb
by a massassauqua, as the Ohio rattle
snake is called. These reptiles are rare,
and the people stand in great dread Of
them. They are venomous. and are a ref
utation of the scientific declaration that all
venomous snakes may be distinguished
from the n~on-venomous by their tt in
necks and large triangular heads. The
massassauqua's head is not triangular,
but is shaped like a turt!o' s. aud is but a
triAe broadert than the neck, in some in
stances the two being of even width.
Soon after be was bitten Nc Cal,'s hand
and arm began to swell and become dis
colored. A doctor was called. For q week
or mora ths patient lay between life mud
death, and suffered intense sgony. The
arm aud shoulder became SO much enlarged
that the skin burst in several places. Ten
days ago the swelling began to decrease,
and the pain grew less. The swelling con-
tinued to go down as rapidly, almost, as it
had grown, but with it's decrease the flesh
shrank away until nothing was left of the
arm and hand but skin and bone. From
the shoulder down McCall's arm is with
cred and lifeles S..
The unfortunate farmer left his house
on Sunday for the first time since he was
bitten. The mother of the boy who was
whipped by Mccall declares that the
farmers withered arm is a curse put upon
him through the medium of the massas-
sauqua in response to her terrible wish.
Physicians say, however, that paralysis Of
this kind is apt to be a sequence of the
massassauqua's bite if the poison does not
prove fatal. Several instances are cited
where such a result has followed, one
being the case of the Rev. Thaddeus Todd,
formerly of Piqua, who was bitten by a
massassauqua while cutting the grass in
his yard and lay six months in q half
conscious condition. He recovered, but
his arm and hand we're withered exactly as
Farmer McCall's are.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01

Interesting Lecture by Mr.. Geo. Blaiklock,
of England.

Interesting Lecture by Mr.. Geo. Blaiklock,
of England.
Mr.. George Blaiklock, one of Eng
lands most eloquent temperance lect-
urers, lectured in Chicago recently, on
Moderate Drinking" to a small but
deeply interested audience. He selected
a text from Paul's Fourth Epistle to the
Philippians, Therefore let your moder-
alton be known to all men," and exposed
the fallacy of the popular rendition of
this verse. There is a certain class of
men, said the speaker, who derive q deep
satisfaction in perverting the Scriptures
by seeking out certain texts and admoni-
tons, which they present to the people in
evidences of Gods c%ountenance of their
sins. He would define this passage of
Scripture as admonishing the people to
practice moderation in the use Of that
which is good and totally abstain from
all that is evil. Intoxicating liquor is not
per Sc a creation Of God, but is a arti-
fetal production of a The speaker
then showed how. in the manufacture of
alcohol, the nutritive qualities of grains
and fruits are destroyed, and what inn
mense quantities of that which is solid
and health-producing are wasted every
wear. Drink is the cause and immortality
the effect. A young man may take his
first glass with feeling of loathing and
aversion; the second, with the same feel
ing in q lesser degree, and SO he goes,
each succeeding glass lowering his high
standard of morality and fixing upon him
a taste, not only for strong drink, but fol-
the indulgence of other vices which are
looked upon as even worse in the eyes of
the world. Wine is a mocker, a delusion
and a curse, and in every nation and
cline the cause of all degradation and
misery may be traced directly to it.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01
spokane Falls Nearly Wiped Out.

Iucendiaries again came near laying the
city of Spokane Falls in ashes. AS it was
thew started o fire that destroyed 5000, 900
worth of property on Monroe street, in
Guiding the new bridge across the river,
which cost $4,000. The fire department
was rendered almost helpless by the lack
of water, one of the mains bursting.
Several hours later two small fires broke
out, but were quickly e~xtinguished. Five
suspects have been arrested, and armed
guards patrol the city. The chief losers
by the fire we're the cable road company,
$780, 900; Monroe Street Bridge company,
$40. 900; H. w. Greenberg company,
Sl8. 900; Bouue & Co.. $l2,000.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01
BATTLE.

1t Results in Serious Consequences for tho
Mahdi. 49,.
Dispatches received via Cairo report that
a desperate battle has occurred between
the Dioalins and the Ba2garas, in the pro-
vince of Darfur. The former were victo-
rious, but the loss on each side was very
heavy. At last advices the hostile forces
were still in battle array, and another con-
aict was imminent. The defeat of the
Raggaras in Darfur is a serious blow for
the mahdi. Should they sustain another
disaster from the hands of the Djoalins,
who head the rebellion in the Soudan, his
power will be gone and the consequences
will be most important.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01
THE MUrlNoUs GRENADlERs.
In~subordinate British Soldiers to II ran
ported.

The military authorities will not rescind
the order of Punishment for the insubordi-
nate grenadiers. Many of the latter were
drunk and disorderly on the streets Sun
day. A mob in sympathy with them col
lected and riotous demonstrations were
made. The grenadiers we're desperate and
declared they had. rather go to prison than
be sent abroad. A number have deserted
and others have been spirited away. The
government has fastened to action, and
one company will be placed on board a
transport sailing for the Bermudas. 1t is
deemed e%1pediert to send the battalion in
the present subordinate condition to one
country, but distribute it among stations
far apart.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01
Pool Seller Fined.

Joseph Ullman was fined 5000 by JUST
ice Eberhardt in Chicago for selling pools
at the the West Side race track Ga events
in other cities.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01

MISS MARY WILSON has been arrested
in Boston for stealing q trunk tull of mis-
cellaneous valuables worth $4,000 from .
family at Rochester, N. Y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1890-08-01

THE easiest way to take q joke eood-na-
turedly ts to do it with tho sciss1rs.-St. Pau
pOytr0ver.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
Mr.. Vaux's Brave Words.

Hon. Richard Vaux, Democratic
Member of Congress from Pennsylva-
MIA, made the following speech in
Congress last week during the two
hours the Republicans allowed for
the discussion of the tariff bill:
Mr.. Vaux said that the country was
looking to the House for an intelli-
gent discussion of the tariff question.
But he rose not to say one word on
this subject, but for the single pur-
pose of trying to inform the people
those whose interests were directly
involved that the Republican party
forbade the right of representation
in the House of Representatives in
the American Congress. He wanted
the people to understand that free
speech was gone in the House of Rep
resentatiyes. Talk about a bill for
free ballot and fair count The ma
jority had better pass a bill giving
free speech to the peoples represen-
tatives, which had been taken away
by the misrule under which the House
was governed. He wanted the peo-
pie to understand that the inherent
right of a representative to speak
for his constituents had been taken
away from him. With his consent
never, That right never could be
taken from him and never should be,
unless force was used to compel him
to take his seat. The empire was
coming fast, but not fast enough for
that. The distinguished gentlemen
from Illinois and Massachusetts,
(Messrs. Morse and Payson) had been
allowed five minutes each to discuss
the bill, and yet the people would
think from the Associated Press dis
patch that they had ample time to
debate the question. He wanted the
people to understand that this was
a fraud upon the returns. The tariff
bill was a matter Of general interest.
Two hours were given to the discus
sion of 460Senate amendments. This
was done because the majority want
ed to veil itself behind secret con-
fab. He wished to say to the farmer
and the laborer that this tariff bill
was a cheat. Two thousand people
were enriched by the tariff bill and
sixty. millions were impoverished.
The majority believed in every trust
save one-the trust in righteous and
lust God.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
A Beautiful Skin.

The plainest features become pretty
when clothed with a fresh velvety
skin. First of all, one must keep the
face free from those unsightly black
heads of grubbs. Bath the parts in
hot water; rub on a little oil, and
then take an old-fashioned watchkey
and pry out all the large ones. After
ward rub on cream or any soothing
ointment. In the morning there will
be no trace of redness.
To have clear skin it is essential
to keep the digestive organs in good
order and sleep as much as possible.
Sleep will do more to preserve the
freshness of youth than any other
one thing. At night wash the face
in warm water-never use hot-using
soap freely to remove the dust of the
day. Then take pint Of cold water
to which a tablespoonful of bay rum
has been added, and battle the face
for five minutes. Dry the face on a
coarse towel, rubbing gently to get
up pleasant friction Lastly spread
a little cream lightly on the face and
neck.
In the morning remove the grease
with plenty of warm water and soap
followed by a cold bath as at night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
SwindIed by Bunco Men.

John Kindig, an old farmer of I'm
ion township, Adams county, Pa, was
swindled several days ago out OF
$4,000 by three card monte men, and
on Monday told how it was done. he
met the rascals in the usual way, and
won a prize of $4,000 but was asked
to show cash for an equal SUM.
The farmer had just $4,000 on tap,
and this sum it was finally decided
would answer. The supposed $40 OOo
was placed in tin box and handed
by one of the swindlers to Kindig' S
steerer, and the latter induced the
farmer to put his money in the same
box
The receptacle was placed under the
seat of the buggy in which they were
driving and when they parted was
handed to Kindig with the injunction
to keep it until the ten thousand dol
lar man came back to get his share.
After two days the old farmer be-
came suspicious, and on opening the
box found only an ear of unhusked
corn and the following letter:
mr.. KINDIG You have been gam
bling. You thought you were getting
the best of one who you thought was
fool, but you are the fool. You can
go tell the police if you will, but 1t
will do you no good, as by the time
you read this we will be out Of the
reach of the police The only thing
you can gain by complaining is being
laughed at by the people. They will
say to you, Uncle John, how is the
three card monte today and don t
you wish you could win your money
backT [Signedl RovING BILL, alias II.
WRIT
Nothing has been heard OF the
swindlers, who are probably hunting
for more dupes.-Franklin Repository.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

At Gainesville, Tex, Thursday night
a quarrel occurred at q saloon be-
tween the barkeeper, Henry Vogel,
and three or four young men from
the country. One of the latter, Lee
Bassham, threw n glass at Vogel,
who drew a Colts revolver. Bassham
ducked down in front of the counter.
and John Wilke took shelter behind
him just as Vogel fired. The ball
struck Bassham in the throat just
above the collar bone, and went en-
tirely through his body, coming out
just above the left hip. 1t then en-
tered the forehead Of Wilke, went
through, coming out at the back, and
struck with such force that it stuck
in the wall opposite. Both men were
killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
Shot His Sister With Sand.

A terrible crime was committed at
Ransomville, village 16 miles north
east of Lockport, n. Y, Saturday. A
boy named Chas Grambo, aged four
teen, son of Frederick Grambo, a
farmer murdered his adopted sister,
Rose Grambo, aged eight or nine
years. There were no eye witnesses
to the crime, as the children were left
alone at home while the parents went
away. Young Grambo, it is said, had
an empty shotgun, which he brought
out into the yard where the little girl
was playing. He loaded it with sand
and gravel, and placing the muzzle
close to Roses head fired. The gun
must have been close, as the girls face
is full of powder. The young villain
then carried the girl into the house,
as blood was found in several rooms.
He then hitched up horse, placed
the body Of the dying girl in the
wagon, threw a blanket over her and
started to DR.. Longs house. The
doctor tried to probe for the pebbles,
but found they had penetrated the
brain and that there was no hope to
save the child. The boy told contra
dictory stories, but held that the shoot
ing was purely accidental. He is
knnwn haipC, u,iIJ ~ nd hoo Lei,
The theory is that the boy shot her
in jealous rage. He has not been
arrested yet, but the coroner will in
yestigate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

The body 0. the Rev. j. j. Rumberg,
who died in Roanoke last week, was
buried near the home of the dead min
ister's father, seven miles from Chris
tiansburg, Va, on one of the highest
peaks of the Allegheny range, and it
required the utmost exertion of ten
men to carry it to the grave 1t was
the expressed wish of the late minis
ter to be buried on the highest peak
of the range, and in carrying out his
wishes much difficulty was experienced
on account of the rocks beneath the
soil. The grave is in a wild and lone
ly spot, not near any other place of
interment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
An Important Decision.


Judge Armstrong, of Keyser, w.
Va, has filed his decision in the case
OF Alexander Shaw vs.. West Virginia
Central and Pittsburg Railroad, as
follows
First That the provisions Of the
West Virginia law as to cumulative
voting was applicable to the West
Virginia Central Company; that it
had been passed with the purpose Of
preventing the holders of majority
stock from destroying or injuring the
interest Of the minority that this
had been considered saiutary pro-
vision, and the Legislature has used
such language as to make it apply to
all corporations whose charters We're
amendable that the charters Of the
West Virginia Central Company had
by express terms been made amenda-
BILE.
Second. That Cross being attorney
for the Baltimore and Ohio did not
disqualify him, but the position of
director was in the nature OF that of
trustee, and that courts often ap-
pointed an attorney of one interest
trustee ofanother, and if it was shown
that Cross used his position as direc-
tor to injure the company then the
court would take action on this.
Third. That the alternative writ
need not be amended, and that the
other technical points raised need not
be considered beyond overriding
them.
Fourth. That the court would
grant the peremptory writ asked for.
This suit arose from Major Shaw's
effort to vote his stock in the road on
the cumulative system, which the
laws of West Virginia permit. By
voting his stock in this way Major
Shaw would be entitled to elect two
members of the board Of directors.
But the majority refused to allow
this, and the Major appealed to the
Court, which has sustained him in his
position.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

Samuel John Dixon, Canada pho.
tographer, crossed Niagara Falls on
a tight-rope seven-eighths of an inch
in diameter last Saturday. He used
balance pole weighing 30 pounds,
and % feet 6 inches long. He exc.
cuted a number of maneuvers. At
the centre he stretched himself at full
length on his back on the wire, cross
ing his feet and folding his arms.
Eight thousand people saw him do it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

1t is risky thing to receive into
the bosom of the family a long-lost
son who has no strawberry mark to
identify him. A Pennsylvania farmer
has been victimized by clever sharp
er, who personated the returned prod
igal long enough to eat the fatted calf
and secure $4,000 in cash. Then he
lost himself again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

Uvilla, w. Va, June 20, loeO.
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Uvilla, w. Va, June 10, 1890.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

Cross Examining Counsel-Isn't
your husband a burglar Witness
Yes. Cross Examining Counsel
And didn't you know he was a burg
lar when you married him Witness
Yes but | was getting a little old
and had to choose between a burg.
lar and lawyer, so what else could
/ do2
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
Vintage Of Grapes for Inyalids.

The Port Grape wine OF New Jersey is the
best medical wine in the market, and it is
said that the vintage of Alfred Speer far ex-
GELS any other produced. Ii is heavy in body.
rich in flavor, and well adapted for sickly per-
sons and for general family use. 1t makes
new blood and gives color TO the pale and
sickly. Leading physicians prescribe this
wine in their practice, aud use 1t at their own
homes. Druggists sell IT,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
The Jefferson County Mutual
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
= ESTABLISHED 1873. =

OFFERS TO the people Of Jefferson County
" Insurance in a safe company AT TING actual
cost OF Insurance, which Is much cheaper
than the rates usually charged, and keeps In @
money at home. Good risks from RESPONSE.
BILE parties are invited.
Executive Committee meets every Friday
DIREcToRs-N. S. White, Henry Il. Dayen
port, Jas. Garland Hurst, John W. Rider. w
II. T. Lewis, X. Preston Chew, VIM. L. Will
son. Eugene Baker, s. w. Washington, James
Logic, Chas. i. Wilson, John II. little, Jacob
s. Melvin. L. g. W. Herr, Isaac II. Strfder.
y. s. WHITE ....... ................Pr President
II. Il. DAVENPORT. Treasurer
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N. S. White. w. II
7. Lewis, Eugene Baker. Isaac II. Strider, X
p. Chew, 3. w. Wash In gton.
LOCAL AGENTs-Middleway, John g. ShIr-
ley; Kearneysville, J. c. Bitner; Harper's
Ferry, Chas. Z. Trail; queenstown j. s.
Fleming; Duffields, e. l.. Barnhart; Charles
town. Washington & Alexander.
s@The Secretary Will be found at the Com
yard. in Charlestown.
X. A ALEXANDER, sec'y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

Train Robber (boarding parlor car
Of western express)-Quick, now. if
yer knows wot's best fer yer Git yer
valybles ready.
Mr.. Hayseed-Land sakes. Marier.
here comes the porter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
WHY 1T Is POPULAR

Because IL has proven its absolute merit
over and over again, because IT has an un-
equalled record OF cures, because It's business
is conducted in a thoroughly honest manner,
and because IL combines economy and
strength, being the only medicine OF which
400 Doses One Dollar" is true-these strong
points have made Hoods SarsapariIla the
most successful medicine OF the day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

Leave Rocky Ridge for Emmitsburg, 1910 A.
NJ, 3.25 and 6.S6 =. NJ, and leave Emmitts-
burg for Rocky Ridge at 2Oa. M. 2 10 and
D 10 p. IN.
Leave Frederick Junction for Frederick, 1922
A. NJ, 500 z. NJ, and leave Frederick at
9l5 a. NJ. and % L. NJ.
Trains leave Hanover for Baltimore and in
termediate stations at = % and 8 IS A. NJ.
and 1 % L. NJ.
Leave Hanover for New oxford, Gettysburg
Hightield and intermediate stations at
q 20 and 8 81 a. NJ. and ) 80 z. NJ.
*Daily. Monday. All others Daily, Except
Sunday.
Il. II. GRISWOLD, Gen. Pass. Agent.
j. NJ. HOOD, Pres. and Gen'l. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

A scientist has found that woman s
ear can perceive higher notes than
mans. This is the reason why the
woman always wakes up first when
the baby cries in the night.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26
BuckIen's Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tet-
Ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles.
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded,
price % cents per box. For sale by J. G.. Glib
son.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1890-09-26

Wearing his hat on the back OF his
head is one of the ways in which a
young man can tell everybody he don't
know much.