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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
A Victim Of Acromegaly.

A recent dispatch from San Fran
cisco gives an account of the follow
ing strange Occurrences:
Francisco Solferne, an Italian, is
slowly dying at the aims house OF
disease that not one physician in a
thousand knows absolutely anything
about. 1t is known as acromegaly to
the few NJ. DIS who have heard OF 1t.
The malady made its appearance over
ten wears ago, when Solferne was
about 90 years of age. He paid little
attention to it at first, but as time
wore on Solferne's feet, hands, ears
and the joints of his knees grew so
alarmingly large that he sought the
best doctors in San Francisco. The
physicians could not do anything to
relieve him. and to-day his head is as
large as that of a fully developed
horse, and not unsuggestive OF one.
The forehead is high and broad,
and the frontal bone projects so far
that the eyes are completely over
Swallowed, while the absence of all
except few hairs where the eyebrows
should be heightens the ugllneSs OF
his face. The nasal bone has grown
TO the size of an ordinary bananas
and the great size Of the cheek bones
causes the face to appear as though
the flesh might be drawn over a cou-
pie of large sticks Of wood. His ear,
have been affected so badly that
woman's hand would not cover them,
and the length attained by the jaw
bone accounts for the resemblance
the head bears to that of horse.
The sufferers body from the waist
up to the shoulders is as large around
az the bodies of two 200-pound men,
which is accounted for by the fact
that his ribs have grown out OF all
proportion. Both his hands have at
tanned marvellous growth, and either
of them could cover the surface of II
ham. The knee joints have grown so
large that there is very little differ
ence between them, and the size OF
his feet command the wonder OF all
who see them. They are almost as
large as fivegahon beer keg, while
the toes have grown to the size OF
mans fist.
DR.. Bunker has told the sufferer
that his hours are numbered, and
since that he has been for the most in
a lethargic condition which presages
the near approach Of the grim mon
ster. Only forty cases OF acromegaly
are on record in the history of the
world, and the local physicians have
been at sea on this case for years.
The cancelous tissues of the bones are
hypertrophied. No pain is felt by
the patient, and the disease differs
from elephantiasis in that, while
acomegaly usually confines its attacks
to the extremeties, ostritis deformans
is located in the long bones of the
BODY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31

MEMS RIDING SADDLES-Just received
wi special bargains. Line OF Horse Collars,
including Hair, Coupling and Hitch Straps
Hame Buckle st raps and Strings, Backbands
leather and cotton. Nice line OF Driving
and Wagon Whips, good and cheap, for sale
by j. s. MELVIN,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
Order and Neatness on the Farm.

The spirit ofprogress which animates
the farmers of to-day is no less effec-
tive than that which has marked their
advance in the decades that are
passed, which has met adverse circum-
stances with manly courage, and sur
mounted them with dauntless energy.
No doubt the next fifty years will be
just as fertile in inventions as have
been the the last fifty, to the benefit
and advantage of this great class
upon whose prosperity that of all 9th
er callings and trades depends.
But farmers as class are prone to
get into and remain in ruts: TO stick
to the old, longtraveled ways. They
do not go often after every shadow,
and are not led away by every phan-
tom which gives delusive hopes Of
gain If they stick to the well-tried
ways and adhere to precedents, it
gives them solidity and. foothold
which others lack; but, with this, they
are slow to take hold of new things,
and to avail of better and improved
methods. The farmer must be
brought, or bring himself, to see that
in his work the need of the day is in
telligence; that he must be not only
a worker but manufacturer and
dealer; that he must be able not only
to produce, but to sell what he pro-
duces. He must put the best foot
foremost; he must. according to his
circumstances, make his belongings
appear to the best advantage-like
other business men, he must consider
appearance.
He must, at least he ought to, show
good taste in the arrangement and
planting of his grounds; he must make
a good presentation of the natural
beauties of the farm, and attract pub
lie notice to it and its well-kept con
dition. 1t must approximate to tn
condition of neatness and order
which Is termed neat as PIN,
where there is place for everything
and everything in its place; where
tools are readily found because they
are in proper positions; where the
weeds are kept down and the head
rows cleared up; where sagging gates
are unknown, and the roadway to
the house is kept clean of rubbish,
and well graded and we'll marked out.
1t is econ omy to be orderly and ever
tasteful. Adorn the lawn with flow
cling shrubs and graceful evergreens
Have convenient and modern tools
for use, and when done with them
shelter and protect them. In ali this
there is dollars and cents. Order and
neatness always pays.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take Acknowledgements of Deeds.
w Power of Attorney, Affidavits, DEPOSIT
tions, and attend to all bust ness connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31

KoENIc MED. CO., Chicago, I'll.
Sold by Druggists at 81 per Bottle. 6 for 80,
large Size, SI.75. 6 Bottles for 50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
JAS. w. KERNEY.
Do You Contemplate

Making a Christmas present? If
so, nice stock of rare and love-
ly designs awaits your inspection.
Our stock is comprehensive and
well assorted, combining novelty,
beauty and modern style. Our
prices are always fair and their
scope so wide that none need be
disappointed in finding some ar
ticle entirely within reach of their
pocket-book.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula OF a simple veg
eiable remedy Tor the speedy and permanent
cure OF Consumption, Bronchitis. Catarrh,
Asthma and all Throat and Lung Affections,
also a positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous Complaints after
having tested its curative powers In thou
sands OF cases, has felt IL his duty 10 make IL
known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire To relieve human
suffering, / will send free Of charge, TO all
who desire IL. this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for preparing
and using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. w. A. MOVES, S2U
Powers Block. Rochester. y. y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31

Caesar. | understand you believe
every woman has seven devils. Now
how can you prove it p
We'll, sab, did you neber read in
de Bible how de seben d4bbles was
cast outer Mary Magdelene ~
"Oh, yes, I've read that
Did you eber hear of ell bein' cast
out of any oder woman, sah ?
No, never did"
well, den, all de odders got EN-
yit =
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
WHY IT Is POPULAR.

over and over again, because IL has an I'M
equalled record OF cures. because It's business
Is conducted in thoroughly honest manner,
and because IL combines enconomy and
strength. being the only medicine OF which
400 Doses One Dollar" Is true-these strong
points have made Hoods Sarsaparilla the
most successful medicine OF the day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31

The man on pleasure bent" is likely
soon to find himself in Strengthened"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
BuckIen's Arnica SaIye.

The Best Salve In the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores. let :
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all
or no pay required. II is guaranteed to give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded,
price Is cents per box. For sale by j. q. Glib
son.
"Humph Gay weather reports
these. This paper says, Take yonr
umbrella to-day and the sun is shin
ing brightly" That's good advice.
You don't want to be sunstruck. do
you?'
IADIET
Needing a tonic. or childrri that vast building
M shuu' lake
BROWNS IKON BITNrERS-
is pleasant 10 take, cures MalaIia. lndiges
ton. and Bihousness. AL dealers keepE
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
CARTER MEDICINE CO., New York:
SMALL PILL, SMALL DOSE. SMALL PRlCI
In Its Worst Form.
Would Have Died.

Would Have Died.
HoLYoKE Mass, November, 1890.
l was In pain ell over, could get no rest either
nSht or day and was not able to do any work
for months but after taking Pastor koenig's
Nerve Tonic only one week, was able to sit up
and attend to my dressmakiuE | had paid
over two hundred dollars TO doctors and got no
benefit | certainly think | should have died
long ago il hal not got this medicine.
MRS. ADA PENCIL.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
MARKED DOWN !

u FhEhBER that a large stock OF fine and
IL cheap Cap. Letter and Note Papers.
Blank Books from lc TO s.. Ink aud Pencil
Pads Pens and Holders, Lead Pencils, Inks
and nkstands, can always be found at
MCMURkAN'S
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
Neur0IOic Persons

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerwork will be relieved by taking
8r0tUn'S Iron BitterS. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
LUMBER
GOAL and WOOD.
Grain, Hay, Lime, MilIfeed, &c., &c.,

and will keep up a good stock at all times. \
share of the public patronage is respectfully
solicited, and every effort will be made TO
please.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-07-31
The Jefferson County Mutual
FIRE INSURANCE coMpAWY
: ESTABLISnEn IS1s.

OFFERS to the people of Jefferson COMMIT
~ Insurance In n safe comp any m the arir,I
cost OF Insurance, which Is much cheans,
than the rates usually charged, and keep,is
money at home. Good risks from rrslou,,
BILE partiesare invited.
Executive Committee meets every FrLl,-
DIRECl DRS-N. \. White, Henry h.. p,y.r.
port, Jas Garland Hurst, John W Rider. N.
III. L. Lewis X. Preston Chew, VIM. l.. Nj.
son, Eug enc Baker. \. W. Washington. lam.
Logic, Chas. i. Wilson, John II. Ilttlr. jacob
>. Melvin, r.. q. W. Herr, Isaac II. Strder.
y. y. w III -. -. 80: '.'....'..... ...ftesideut
ii. Il. DANENPORT......, Treasure,
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N. :. White. Wa
Il. Lewis, Eugene Baker Isaac II. Sirlder
y. Chew, y. w. Wash ington.
LOCAL AGENTs-Mi ddleway, John q. Sh'r.
ley; Kearneysville. j. &. Bitner: Harpet,
Ferry, Chas. u. Trail; hepherdstowu. U.s.
Fleming; Duiiields, &. l.. Barnhari Charles.
town, Washington & Alexander
RS-The Secretary will be found az the Con.
pany'S Office, Gibson Building, Court louN
yard. I'm Charlestown.
r. A AIENANDER Sesy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09

In its November number the Cos
nopolit0a will publish series Of let
tiers written by Gen. ". T.. Sherman
to one Of his young daughters, between
the years 1859 and 1865 and covering
most of the important events of the
war Of secession These letters pre-
sent graphic pictures ola great soldier
amid some iof the stirring scenes in
which he was a giant figure, and in
them the patriotic spirit Of the Federal
general is seen to have been most at
tractively tempered bya strong affec-
ton for the Southern people. The
fraternal feeling which glows in these
letters is in refreshing contrast to the
sectional bitterness which characterized
the period, and they win constitute an
interesting and important contribution
to the literature Of the war.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
The Country Newspaper.

If you have anything to sell that com
mands trade outside of your own city,
use the country newspaper
In the country newspaper you have a
reliable and effective friend that does its
mission at more family firesides than do
many of the metropolitan dailies
In the country weeklies the marriage
bells toll more joyfully than in the great
city papers, and when the columns of
such q home paper tell us that some
humble person has gone from the world
we read with tears, for he was our
neighbor and friend. ...I
The country newspaper is not only q
business guide, but it is pulpit of NOR
ais for the entire community and county
in which it is published. 1t is kind Of
public rostruIn where the affairs Of state
are considered: it is q supervisor Of the
streets and roads; it is social friend, q
promoter Of friendship and good will. =
Printers Ink. .-..
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
HustlinC for News.

a great many people think a newspa-
per should have about page of local
news whether anything happens or not.
Deluded mort,,lsl Local editors cannot
make people break their necks, commit
suicide or do any Of the other exciting
things that 60 to make mp the material
out Of which the local reporter delights
to weave paragraphs. Furnishing do
nestic news when there is none is very
much like extracting blood from a tur-
nip. 1t is no more than fair that those
who grumble at the lack of local news
in their paper should stop and think
whether they could not give the editor
an item or two worth printing. and, If
80. let them hold their peace or growl at
their own remissness. WY I
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
POULTRY NOTES.
No. a..


Don't compel the chicks to roost in
small badly ventilated coop these
warm nights. ....
When feeding don't throw the feed
down IN one place. Scatter it far and
near SO every chick gets its share.
A well Kept and well fed flock OF
poultry will pay bigger profit than a
pen of hogs. No matter how well the
latter may be cared for.-Fu,m Jour.
nal. ..... ...
1t pays to push the young locks.
By feeding judiciously and the right
kind of food and at the right time.
Your cockerals will be ready for market
and the pullets be ready for laying the
sooner. B.
A smart old gapder down south (says
FaAm JournoN has learned to turn
the faucet of a cistern with his bill, aud
when the water begins to flow he sits
down under the stream, flaps his wings,
takes bath and has good time gen.
orally.
There is a right time to do every
thing and the right time to procure
stock to improve your flock is in the
fall, as it can be had cheaper, by wait
ing till spring they will be scarcer and
naturally higher price will have to
be paid.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
NO CENSORSHIP.
Justice Harlan Pays n Glowing Trib-
utC to the 1presa


Justice Harlan, of the supreme court
OF the United States, iu lecture before
the Law College Of the University of
wisconsin on Constitutional Law"
gave the following compliment to the
press OF the country:
Nor shall congress make any laws
abridginy rhe freedom of the press. 4"
This Is wise provision. There are
some men, stung to the quick 10y what
they see In the NEWSPAPERS, who would
favor law that would place the press of
tn. country under censorship.
Much may be said against the manner
in which newspapers are often conduct
ed, but ] do not think that overestimate
their value when say that we depend
largely for our real protection In this
country upon the vigilance OF the press
IL Is almost impossible in this country. as
long as the press is not muzzled, for cor
ruption to hold sway for any great length
OF time. There are those. who think
that everything is going to pieces, that
the nation is becoming rs corrupt as all
the nations of the earth. and they affect
to think No because they see 80 many
things il the newspapers. want, how
ever, to express the conviction that we
are q good deal better off than we were
fifty years ago. Not that remember
myself, but judging from what have
heard, we are not growing worse; we
are getting better. The standard of
public morality and virtue is higher
than it was twenty-five years ago
Our public men, whatever may be said
to the contrary, in the congress Of the
United States are, in their moral char
acter, II higher grade of men than were
there twenty-five or fifty years ago.
There are less vices among them. Old
men, who remember what existed In
Washington thirty or forty years ago,
all say that. Now, believe that vast
deal of this is due to the fact that the
public press of this country is every day
aud every hour of our existence turning
its light into the dark places. and ferret
ing out corruptions in their birth, and
bringing before the people Of this conn
try that which they ought to know, and
therefore l believe in this provision of
the bill of rights.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
The Purest and Best.

Articles known to medical science
are used in preparing Hoods Sarsapa-
rllla. Every ingredient is carefully Sc
lected, personally examined, and only
the best retained. The medicine is
prepared under the supervision of
thoroughly competent pharmacists, and
every step in the process of. manufac-
ture is carefully watched with a view to
securing in Hoods Sarsaparilla the
best possible result.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
How's This 2

We offer One hundred Dollars re,
ward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by taking Halls Catarrh
Cure ~ n I(
FL. CHENEY& & CO., Props, To
ledo, Ohio. ~, -Ts,rrrr
We, the undersigned, have known
F. ]. Cheney for the last IS years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in al
business transactions, and financially
able to cary out any Obligations made
by their firm. VI NJ
WEsT & TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, O. WALDING, KINNAN & MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally, actin. directly upon the blooo
and mucous surfaces of the system
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c, pei
bottle. Sold by all druggists. 9-a5-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
Malaria

Literally means bad air. Poisonous
germs arising from low, marshy land
or from decaying vegetable matter
are breathed into the lungs, taken up
by the blood, and unless the vital fluid
Is purified by the use of a good medi
cine like Hoods Sarsaparilla, the un.
fortunate victim is soon overpowered
Even in the more advanced cases,
where the terrible fever prevails, this
successful medicine has effected re-
markable cures. Those who are ex.
posed to malaria or other poisons
should keep the blood pure by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter written by Mrs. Ada 4.
Hurd, of Groton, S. d., we quote: "Wa:
taken with bad cold, which settled on my
Lungs, cough set in and finally terminated
in Consumption. -Four doctors gave me up,
saying could live but short time. | gave
myself up to my SAVIOUR, determined if
could not stay with my friends on earth,
would meet my absent ones above. My hus
band was advised TO get Or. Kings New Dis
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. gave it trial, took in all, eish
bottles :it has cured me, and thank God
am now well and hearty woman" Tria
bottles free at c. A. Kleim's Drug store, reg
ular size, soc. and 500.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
That Baby Of Mine,

Auntie, three months ago had the salt
rheum so bad that his head was a
mass Of sores, and had begun to lose
all hopes OF raising him, bur my drug
gist recommended Sulphur Bitters, and
to-day he is as fat and clipper as any
baby you ever saw, and he has not a
sore on his head, and just think that
after paying out so much, that few
dollars worth of Sulphur Bitters''shOuld
cure him.-Mrs. u. {. XaU, Lo,ceU.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
Delinquent Subscribers Must Pay Up.

One Of those unreasonable men who
take newspaper for year or two and
then send it back refused" or mot
wanted was sued by u publisher In
Michigan short time ago, and the
Judge gave verdict for the plaintiff Of
full amount and costs, The court de-
cided that notice to discontinue was not
sufficient II the subscriber was in ar
rears. He must pay first. - b.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
Vindictiyc Correspondeuts.

Granting some people the privilege of
contributing to the columns of news
paper is very much like placing stick
in the hands of small child. They i'm
mefiiately have an Irresistible desire 10
hit somebody or break something. 1t is
so convenient to sit comfortably at their
own desk and bring down n ringing
whack ON some ones defenseless pate
that they cannot forego trying the ex-
periment. l1il.l -sslf'slll.a
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
Be Your Own Doctor.

1t won't cost you one half as much.
Do not delay. Send three two-cent
stamps for postage, and we will send
you DR.. Kaufman's great work, fine
colored plates from life, on disease, its
causes and home cure. Address, A.
P. Ordway & Co., Boston Mass. 1912
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
EVERY PATRIOT

should read good newspaper. In the selection
OF a newspaper many considerations should gov
ern. First, It should be one that eudeayors TO
give all the news without prejudice, 1t should
be neatly printed on good paper. 1t should be
indepcndent-in favor OF all that is good, up
right clean. such newspaper is
The Patriot,
printed in Harrisburg. II is under new manage
ment--enlaiged, handsome, bold In the right
fearless In denouncing wrong Is always and
unswervingly Democratic. IL Is the only Dem
ocratic newspaper at the State capitol. II makes
Il speciality or Department News. II is the only
paper In Central PENNSYLVANIA that receives
and prints full Associated Press Reports, OBJ
tained by II over Its own wires lt presents each
day Special Correspondence from all points trib-
utary to Harrisburg, all the Harrisburg News
Fashion Notes, Household Hints, Domestic Re
cipes, Society Gossip, scientific. humorous and
Political Articles, Short Stories and Sketches.
It's Market Reports are complete, both as TO FL
nance and Commerce. It's Live Stock Markets
are prepared specially for The PATRIOT, and
have only been successfully initiated by one
other newspaper in the state. The saturday
Sermon OF Rev, DR.. Spurgeon, OF London, is a
great feature.
THE PATRIOT wants the rascals turned out OF
locked up. TO this end It heartily urges the
election OF Wright and Tilden as the only means
to stop the plundering OF the public treasury.
THE WEEKLY PATRIOT, & pages, Is only 81
a year. II maintains the best features OF the
daily, including the spurgeon sermon. First
lars and sample copies tree of either daily oI
weekly.
Liberal rates for campaign or otherwise.
Address,
THE PATRIOT COMPANY,
ID, A. ORR, PRESIDENT. HARRISBURG, PA.
JoHN q. ORR, TREASURER. 9-a5-3t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09

be responsible for the accurate ,r;n,
ing OF the ballots in accordance with
'nlS act and for the safekeeping of the
same while in their possession or that
OF their subordinatcs or agents.
CONTINUED NEXT WEEK.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-10-09
Can't Swindle Newspaper Reader

Can't Swindle Newspaper Readers.
II has been reliably ascertained that
outof 1856 cases of successful swindling
Throughout the state by trsveiing sharp
ers, in various ways, by which people Of
the rural districts were robbed. come 10
the extent of thousands Of dollars, only
uine or ten were subscribers or readers
of the home county papers. ~