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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

Reports continue to come in from
the earthquake region at the head
of the Gulf of California in Arizona
Territory. Two Cocopah Indians OF
the tribe that live near there tell a
thrilling story. Early Thursday
morning hundreds Of mud volcanoes,
thirty miles off, burst into a violent
eruption. The air grew denser and
many infants were suffocated. AT
last q violent thunder storm cleared
the air only to show the tidal waves
approaching with frightful rapidity.
The waters rose, swallowing up their
cattle, horses and grain fields, and
driving them for their lives to the top
OF the mesas, Il hundred feet high
above the river. The earthquake
shock then began. The fourth threw
every one down, seriously lnJuring
many. The dust darkened the air;
the rumble Of the earthquake, the
sharp explosions of the distant vol
cano, the believing of the crazed cat
tie and the general uproar became
unbearable, and the frightened In
dams broke and fled wildly up the
river. Two only succeeded in reach
ing Yuma who tell the story. The
Others dropped exhausted along the
route.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
The Teeth and Hair.

Although it has been scientifically
demonstrated that the future man
will not find teeth indispensable, since
the luxurious diet OF civilization has
given teeth so little to do, there still
exists a stong prejudice in favor OF
teeth, and most people prefer to I'M
dergo a great deal OF pain under the
manipulation Of the dentist than to
resort to the toothless gums predicted
for the future man.
A dentist in the city who makes a
specially Of children's dentistry, adj
vises mothers to place children under
the dentists care at the age of three
or four years.
He says, "the longer the first teeth
are preserved, the less will be the ir-
Irregularities OF the second teeth, and
care should be taken to fill the first
teeth in order that the second may be
as firm as possible.
1t seems that children are not I'M
ruly patients, although they are apt
to be troublesome, il accompanied by
sympathetic parents. When alone,
they are easily hanged.
In the care Of teeth. frequent rims
ing with water, especially after meals,
is recommended. There are washes
and tones, powders, and other pre-
parations for the teeth, but possessors
OF some Of the best teeth brush
them only with warm water and
white CASTLE soap, preceded by APP
plication of the dentists floss, or
white silk drawn between the teeth.
The hair is another feature which
the future man is said to be without.
One scientist naively remarks that
"a white shining billiard ball is by
no means unpleasant 10 the eye.
The care of long hair is one OF the
most important features Of the toilette.
An experienced hair dresser Of the
city recommends a thorough sham
poo once in six weeks.
She uses a preparation OF white of
the egg beaten in water, and some
times white CASTLE soap in water.
Whenever a tonic is necessary she ad-
vises thorough rubbing twice a week
with salt and brandy and vigorous
brushing of the hair.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
In a Cellar for Five Years.

A dispatch from Shamokin, Pa, to
the Philadelphia Times says Amelia
Sheshinski, an insane girl, was taken
from her home Tuesday and placed
in the alnshouse. She has been con-
fined in cellar and cruelty treated
for five years. Her mother died when
she was a babe, and her father mar
ried again. Sheshinski bought real
estate in Mount Carmel. About eight
years ago he died, aud his property
has become valuable. The greed Of
the girls stepmother and stepbrother
to obtain her share Of the property
became so strong that they began a
system OF persecution against Amelia.
The girl, whose mind had been weak,
broke down under their persecution
and she became crazy. She was
forced to all sorts Of labor and was
subjected to cruel beatings. Her
food was insufficient, and her lodging
place for the past Ave years was the
cellar. For the last few years her
mental condition has become such
that she has been closely confined.
Her people living in the foreign
colony, she was out Of sight of the
authorities. Her cries recently at
tracted the attention Of several Amer
leans who happened near by, and
they reported the case to the chief of
police, who found the girl Scared,
dirty and almost naked. She will be
Her stepmother and stepbrother
have been arrested.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
Care of the Cook Stove.

No cook stove, though it is in contin-
ual use, should have a fresh coat OF
black applied oftener than once
month, though every stove should be
polished off with u stove brush every
morning before the cooking begins.
When a fresh coat of backing is APP
piled monthly, remove the old coat by
rubbing off the stove while it is warm,
but not hot, with rag dipped in ker-
osene oil. This removes all grease
stains. Apply the new coat of black
ing when the stove is cold, using cold
coffee instead of water for mixing the
backing. Be careful not to blacken
any Of the stove edges which are of
polished iron, or any Of the knobs
and other nickel-work. but polish
these by using a securing soap or
brick-dust for the polished iron, and
whiting or silver soap for the nickel
work.
After the stove is thoroughlypoli
ed, wipe it off with dry, clean rag,
to remove any dust of the backing.
After this polishing, all that is neces-
sary is to keep stove cloth at the
side of the stove to wipe up spots Of
grease before they are burned in and
make more enduring stain, and to
90 over the stove with a polishing
brush in the morning while the fire is
coming up.
Thus with little care a stove may be
kept in prime order, unless the cook
is one Of those unhappy Stevens that
spills or boils over everything she takes
hold Of The is no surer indication
of household sloven than an ill-kept
cOOkinO-stOye
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
CONSUMPTION Cured.

An old physician, retired from practice.
having had placed In his hands by an East
India missionary the formula OF simple veg
etabIe remedy for the speedy AMI 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 to make 1t
known to his suffering fellows. Actuated by
this motive and desire to relieve human
suffering. | will send free of charge, to all
who desire 1t, 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 oZu
Powers Block Rochester. y. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

Hezekiah Arp, nephew of the hui
morist Bill Arp, shottwo men TO death
near the State line in Fannin county,
Ga, on Sunday Mr.. Arp held n claim
against William Bramlet, who was
about to leave the state, and had n
yoke of steers attached. This pro-
duced u quarrela and Arp shot Bramlet
through the heart. Bramlet's brother
then took a hand III the row and was
shot through the chest, sub jequently
diving Of the wound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

A game which is very popular with
young people is played with all the
guests in line. One guest whispers
to the second long sentence, she re-
peats it in whisper and very rapidly
to the third, and so on until the end
man repeats what he heard aloud, and
the one who gave the sentence re peats
it as he gave it. Never do two SEN
fences bear the slightest resemblance
to each other, and the fun comes in
comparing them and seeing how far
the last sentence misses the mark.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

The death of child near Glade
Springs, Va, under most horrible cir
cumstances is reported. A physician
was called in to prescribe for the child,
which was unwell, and administered
what was thought to be calomel.
The doses were too large and soon the
child was salivated Then followed,
until death kindly put an end to its
sufferings, horror of horrors. The
little ones teeth came out one by one
or were plucked out by its own hands,
the whole side of its face was eaten
away, its flesh sloughed from the
bones, and its body became a mass of
putrefaction. The matter is to be in
vestigated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

A young farmer named Edwards,
while blowing near Sutherland
Springs, Texas, the other day, found
an iron pot partially buried in the
ground, which was filed with gold
doubloons, valued at $4,000. There
has long been tradition in the neigh
borhood that Santa Anna buried
treasure there OH his retreat after the
battle of San Jacinto.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

Jacob May, prominent farmer,
living eight miles from Bedford, Pa,
was subject to fits. He went into his
house with lantern Sunday night.
was overcome by a fit, and in falling
to the floor the lantern was exploded,
setting fire to the house and burning
the unfortunate man to a crisp, with
the house and all its contents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
What does the phrase He i

What does the phrase He isn't in
it," come from? some one asks. Ac-
cording to the best authorities it is at
tributed to Noah, who used the re-
mark derisively in reference TO some
profane persons who had criticised
the building of the ark.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
A New Lease OF Life.

The aged aud weak have declared after US
Ing Speer's Port Wines that they felt as
though they had "a new lease OF life by hav-
ing their systems renovated by this pure
strengthening wine made by Alfred Speer,
OF Passaic, y. j. The !ron in the soil in
which the vine grows gives the blood max
Ing qualities 10 the wine. For sale by drug
gists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
RuckIen,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. II is guaranteed TO give
Perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
price % cents per box. For sale by j. q. Glib
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
Large Exports Of Grain.

A dispatch from New York to the
Baltimore Sun says: The returns from
the various shipping centres show that
the outlook favors a large export OF
grain between the present and the end
Of the calendar year. Conservative
estimates place the amount already
booked for charter or berth room at
twice that actually sent in like pc
riod last year. Advices received indi-
cate that charters and rooms secured
to December 81. covering the ports of
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Newport News, represent about
10000, 900 bushels Of grain. 1t is re-
ported as well that Boston and New
Orleans and Norfolk will send 5000, 600
bushels more, making practically
25,000,00 bushels engaged from At
lantic and Gulf ports for the latter
half OF the year The bulk OF the
chartered grain will go in tramp
steamers and the outlook is for fair
rates Many charters already report
ed are for the second trips.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
The Jefferson County Mutpl
FIRE INSURANCE coMpAyr
ESTABLISHED ISIS.

OFFERS TO the people OF Jefferson r,..
" Insurance in a safe company AT the -
cost OF Insurance, which is much rls..
than the rates usually charged. and kes,.r
money ut home. Good risks from r..
bic partiesare invited. ~
Executive Committee meets every ~.
DIRECl DRs-N. s. White. HenryH la.
port, Jas Garland Hurst, John VI Eids,
IL. I. Lewis, X. Preston Chew, VIM l. y
son, Eug me Baker. 4. W. WashinRton 4.
Logic, Chas. y. Wilson, John II. little h..
5. Melvin, +. q. W. Herr, Isaac II. StrIds,
~ .. n II. -. '......,..... ...Pre,l,,
ii. b. DANENPORT....... Tres.
EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE-N.S :. Whit. VI
T. Lewis, Eugene Baker, Isaac II. Stttls,
=. Chew, y. w. Washington.
LOCAL AGENTs-Middlewa John q ~,
ley; Kearneysville, j. &. Bitner: Ham,
Ferry, Chas. 4. Trail: ShepherdstowE !
Fleming; Duffields. &. l.. Barnhart. Cbs,.
town. Washington 4 Alexander.
HS-The Secretary will be found at tLpG,
pany's ONCE, Gibson Building, COurt.Ho
yard, I'm Charlestown.
X. A. ALEXANDER. S,I
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
~ BROWNS IRON Bi7TERS

Cures Indigestion. Biliousness. Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria, Nervousness, and General Debility. Physi-
clans recommend it. All dealers sell it. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed re' lines on wrapper.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

Young lady, when your best young
man says that he can never love an
other, he means, Of course, not for two
or three weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

Merit wins, as the marvellous success OF
Hoods SarsaparIlla shows. IL possesses true
medical merit. Sold by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

Gr Wraknc.>. -..u..a. In !sc,tiOl ano
EiliurSicSS. take
i.SowNS iyrS BrTTERS.
Il cure qrlrkly. Tor sale l. Ill ,ru,ers 10
Ged. elm. Gst tic scnuinc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
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, 1891-08-21
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

WILL take Acknowledgements of Deeds.
w Power of Attorney, Affidavits, DEPOSIT
tions, AM attend to all business connected
with the office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

He who loves his work il on the
sure road to fortune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

ID ~ EIBE8 that large stock OF fine and
II cheap Cap. Letter and Note Papers
blank Books from le to s.. Ink and Pencil
Pads. Pens aud Holders, Lead Pencils, Inks
and nkstands. can always be found at
McMURRAN'S
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
MARKED DOWN

1'o prevent carrying any stock over have
i "marked way down" some few remain
ing varieties OF Peas. Bunch Beans and Corn
or Pole Beans still on hand.
First In the market, Scarlet, Red Speckled
Valentine, Golden, White and Black wax
Bunch Beans. can be had for mere song.
Corn or Pole Beans now on hand are the
Crease-Back or Fat-Horse and the Southern
Prolilc-ihe irst extremely early and pre-
lihc and the latter the greatest bearer have
ever seen. IL Is not too late for these seeds.
The price. quality, and the fact that they are
fresh are the Inducements we offer
Respectfully, ISL ~
J. g. GIBSON,
Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
NEW GOODS.

/ have just returned from the city and
finished opening II complete stock OF new
and seasouable goods. Ladies' Dress Goods,
solid and fancy coors, I'm great variety.
Mourning Goods solid and second mourning.
Line OF White Goods, including worked
Swiss Flouncng. Notions, complete assort-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21

vlte the especial attention OF all per-
sons in need OF COOKING STOVES to the
following list of necessary Furniture which
give with each stove, and which guaran-
tee TO be first-class in every respect: wash
LoilsI. coffee boiler, sauce pan and lid,
! iron tea-kettle, iron pots, pot lids, /
Ions gIiddle, skillet, sheet-iron pans, l lid
lifteI poker, stove scraper, 3 Joints of pipe
anu / elbow; large tin bucket, bread pan,
1 cullender, wash basin, pudding pans, u
patty pans, II pie plates, milk strainer, l
milk skinner, plain ladle, pierced ladle,
soup ladle, l iron spoon, l cake turner, l
egg whip, pie crimper and trimmer, fancy
teapot, 2 sad-irons, l teapot stand, sad
iron stand, pepper box, nutmeg crater,
[ candle stick, | cake mould 6tin cups, 1.p-
per biscuit cutter, rolling-pin, l potato
masher, butcher knife, knives and 1forks
worth SIPS per set, albata tablespoons,
9 albata teaspoons, ! coal-shovel, | flesh
fork, 81 elly-cake pans, pound oil stove pol
ish.
sell the celebrated Excelsior Cooking
stoves at the following prices. | will deliver
stoves and furniture free offreightin Bride
port, Md, at any station on the $. V. X. r.,
also at any station on the b. & o. X. X. as far
west us Cumberland or south TO Stanton:
EXCELSIOR.
No. Is, $1,000; No. II, s22.5O; No. &c, 81. so;
No o. s25 90; No. 2S, $500; No. 80, $500; No.
81, $500; No. SO, $500; No. 80, $4,000.
Prices quoted on application and repairs
furnished for all patterns of stoves. Return
ing thanks Cor the liberal patronage OF the
past, hope To merit Il continuance.
II. &. MARTEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
$500 REWARD.

MEMS RIDING SADDLES-Just received
wi special bargains. Line of Horse Collars,
including Hair, Coupling and Hitch strap,
Hame Buckle st raps and Strings, Back bands
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, 1891-08-21
SHOES.

The largest assortment have ever had Tor
men and BOYS. ladies and III Uses. Hardware
Qucensware, Woodenware, CONNECTIONS
Groceries, Drugs and Medicines, Carpets
Nattings and OIL Cloths. Tinware, Tobacco
and Cigars Full line In all branches. with
some Furniture and Ready Made Clothlns
All bought at closest cash prices. and sold at
short profit We solicit an examination ol
stock and comparison of prices. County
produce received In exchange. Thankful
for past favors. Respectfully,
J. ). MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-08-21
GOAL and WOOD
Grain, Hay, Lime, MiIlteed, &c., &c.

and will keep up q good stock at all times. \
share OF the public patronage is respectfully
solicited and every effort will be made 10
please.
The daily banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-18
A Fine Picture of Bennington Bat
tie Monument.

There is now on exhibition at the BAN
NER Office the largest and most beautiful
photo-engraving of the Bennington Bat
tie Monument that has ever been made.
The photograph was taken for
the architect. j. Phi. Rim of
Boston. Itis the largest picture OF the
Monument ever taken, and 1T shows the
noble shaft in all its colossal proportions
as it appears to an observer, standing on
Monument avenue, a short distance above
the site of the old CatamOunt Tavern.
The picture shows the monument and
the avenue exactly as they appear when
looked at from that point to-day. The
great height of the shaft is impressively
brought out by comparing it with the
horses and wagon and the frisky repre-
sentative of CapricOrnus that stand in
the middle-foregrOund of the picture.
The perspective of the long avenue is
finely represented, the lights and shade
Ows on the walks and the trunks of the
trees and among the foliage being so
completely developed as to make the
observer feel that he is really in their
presence.
The picture has the great merit of be-
ing as perfect in detail as any small pho
tograph, and the additional advantage OF
being of grand size. 1t is developed on
the finest coated stock, 1Sx24 inches in
size, and is intended for framing. 1t is
not a trashy, coarse print on common
paper, but a highly finished, artistic half
tone photO-engraving, fit to put IN the
most elegantly furnished library or par
lor. No handsomer souvenir of the Cen
tennial Celebration, nor one better rep
resenting the central idea of the occasion,
can be sent by people in Bennington to
distant friends. The picture will be put
in strong tube or case, made especially
for sending it with perfect safety by
mail. 1t is so attractive that copies
have already been ordered for persons of
distinction in various places, governors,
Judges, historical societies, the Presi-
dent and some also to so to Europe.
While the picture is of large size it can
be mailed in a moment, in its case, as
easily and safely as a letter. To make it
more desirable, only limited number
of copies will be sold. Call and see it
and learn its price.
The daily banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-18
NUMBER 2.

When worth and grandeur in our bosom
shine,
And age and youth in sacred chorus join,
Where none shall court the rich unpol-
ished clown,
On needy merit cast a sneering frown,
Spurn from their presence the detected
poor,
Or send the hungry fainting from their
door,
But heaven-born freedom spread her
wide domain,
And peace and justice unmolested reign.
Cold poverty shall fly, nor want appear,
But health and plenty every bosom cheer,
The blooming mead, the hill and fertile
plain
Yield a rich blessing to tn industrious
swain,
The fatal steel destroy the noxious weed,
And blushing orchards to their place
succeed,
The trackless waste, the rough uncul-
tur'd soil
And desolation's self be seen to smile.
Where beasts of prey once found safe
Rise the fair temples Of the immortal
God;
Where superstition's zeal obscur'd the
day,
Truth uncontested shine with piercing
ray;
Where savage ignorance held her mid
night reign,
And bound whole nations in her gloomy
chain,
Unnumbered ages these blest scenes re-
veal,
To guide the public and the private veal,
Point to fair virtue her unbeaten road,
And mark with censure hated foes TO
God;
Bid science rise and stretch her bright
ming wand,
To dash out darkness from this blissful
land.
None of that implous race shall then re-
main,
Who bend the gospel to increase their
gain,
Who point to heaven new and nearer
way,
In unknown paths make erring mortals
stray,
Avoid election as theme too high;
Who preach up works, but pass repent
ance by,
Leave faith untaught, or to one sect con-
find
And damn the rest as heretics and blind.
But fair religion warns the hoary sage,
And lib'ral tho'ts inspire the rising age,
Pure gospel truths in full meridian blaze
To gray hairs, wisdom and to infants
praise.
Far distant climes the blissful tidings
greet,
Rough, boisterous sects in heavenly
union meet,
Swift gathering crowds in listening clus-
ters throng,
And hang impatient on the speakers
tongue,
While the calm teacher marks the gloriz',
That LEADS to mansions Of eteTiGT s;.sFs
year after the battle d ci'benningcon. and
the poem which follows it was delivered
also on that occasion. Both were kindly
furnished us by W. P. Baxter of Chicago,
m. for publication in the Centennial
number of the BANNER. Mr.. Baxter has
A large collection of Vermont books and
numbering over 1000, and is
adding to it. His earliest
book dates at Bennington in 1874, and is
entitled treason the Only Oracle of
Man, 1t was printed in Bennington by
Haswell Russell. Mr.. Baxter has over
400 manuscripts, "all Vermonters' as he
says. His thoughtfulness in furnishing
the BANNER with these interesting docu-
ments for this occasion is certainly fully
appreciated by us, and viii be, we are
sure, by all our readers. The material
is such as we could scarcely have secured
in any other way.
The daily banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 1891-1891, 1891-08-18

FRANK PuRDY, representing Wells q
Coverly of Troy, was in town to-day,
making arrangements for the sale of
handsome lithograph of the Bennington
Battle Monument, issued by the above
named firm. Mr.. Purdy is well known
here and will doubtless dispose of a
great many of the Autographs.