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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
A Riot in Virginia.

Last Saturday night the inhabitants
of Clifton Forge, Va, were aroused
to the utmost excitement by one OF
the most terrible occurrences that has
taken place in the town for many
years. A gang Of six armed, drunken
negroes came into town and boosted
loudly that they had come TO take
the place. This created terrible con-
fusion on the streets, as all the ne
groes had pistols and other weapons,
which they exhibited freely. They
walked about the streets insulting
ladies and committing other outrages,
and creating terrible riot.
A number of citizens decided 10 ar
rest the negroes, but they violently
resisted arrest, and breaking away
from their would be captors fled.
The posse of officers and citizens gave
chase. When the negroes had nearly
reached Iron Gate they turned and
commenced firing upon their pursuers,
and battle between the posse and
the rioters ensued Philip Boiling,
brakeman on the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad, was killed outright at
the first fire, and Frederick Wilkin-
son was injured seriously. The of
ficers after some difficulty captured
five Of the gang, including the leader,
but one escaped. The men were
placed in Jail, but the same night
mob broke the doors open and took
three Of the negroes out and hanged
them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The first snow of the season in Vir-
ginia fell Tuesday along the Valley
Branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. at Woodstock, Newmarket
and Mount Jackson, in the lower end
depth of one inch.
The record OF Maud S. was beaten
at Stockton, Cal. on Tuesday, when
Sunol. owned by Robert Bonner,
trotted a mile in 20S4, half second
better than the best time eN er made.
The famous thoroughbred stallion
St Blaise. was sold at public auction
i'm New York last week. Chas. Reid,
of Gallatin, Tenn, bought him by
paying 100000 for him.
Miss Alice Hecht, young lady Of
Baltimore, jumped from the top OF
the Washington monument In thal
city on Tuesday. She fell loo feet, and
her body was crushed.
Return Jonathan Meigs, who ha:
been clerk of the Supreme Court o.
the District Of Columbia since 1868
died on Monday evening, at the ripe
old age Of 80 years.
A fire at Roanoke DESTROYED the
large planning mill of Bush 4 Corner
and four small houses. Thoma:
Dearen, an employee Of the mill, wa
burned to death.
Gen. w. H. F. Lee, second son o.
General Robert E. Lee, died at his
home near Alexandria Va, last I = RS
day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
sHEPHERDsToWN MARKET

The Molcr's Farmers Alliance meets the
third Friday in every month at j.3O clock
y. IN.
Potomac Assembly No. 2O2i. Knights OF La
bor meets every Monday night In the room
over Mr.. J. &. LambeTts store.
Forest Grange No. %. z. of IL. will meet the
second and last Friday in each month at 600
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Pleasant Rea dina for the Editor.

Pleasant Reading for the Editor.
The Shepherdstown REGISTER was
26 years old last Friday. 1t is Wig
orous, newsy paper, and its patrons
should be proud Of it, and very likely
they are. Had We known it i'll time
we might have sent it birthday
present. Morgan Mercury.
The Shepherdstown REGISTER has
entered upon its eth volume, greatly
improved with age. The REGISTER
ranks among the first papers in JET
ferson county, and is well worthy the
support accorded it. May it live to be
twice 81 and continue in its useful
ness. -B0oRSJoro Times.
The Shepherdstown REGISTER has
entered upon its 9th volume. 1t Is
bright, newsy paper and one among
the best of our exchanges.-Antietam
Valley Record.
The .Shepherdstown REGISTER has
had another birthday. 1t has passed
the giddy age and is now staid q. Bro.
Snyder gets out good paper and
his efforts are deservedly appreciated
by his patrons. -AdCocate.
The Shepherdstown REGISTER is p
years old 1t is live newspaper and
hard to beat WHLiamspot Leader.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
HarpInq on the Same Old Tune.


We were under the impression that
our last Legislature had passed law
recurring sheriffs to advertise in the
newspapers the times and places when
they would receive taxes at a discount,
but we must have been mistaken.
Neither Sheriff Davis or HIS deputies
have had published any such adver-
tisements, but, stuck here and there,
few and far between, may be found
the usual little one-horse circular, an
nouncng the dates, and those tax
PAYERS who are fond Of hunting will
probably be able to find them If they
are keen enough on the chase. We
had hoped that we would not have
our usual fracas with our good friend
Sheriff Davis this year, but we feel
compelled to remind him once more
that the people who honored him with
the Office have, we think, a right TO
expect him to spend the very few dol
lars necessary 10 inform them when
they may save that % per cent on
their taxes. People read newspapers
nowadays for information-they do
not hunt for it behind soap advertise
ments and patent medicine pIacards
in grocery stores If the sheriff and
his deputies want the people to know
the times and places for paying taxes,
why do they not advertise in the
usual way? a suspicion is stealing
over the minds of the people that
there is really no desire to inform
them in This matter-that the sheriff
would rather have the taxpayers de-
lay their payments until the time is
past and that p per cent goes into
the pockets of the sheriff instead OF
being taken of the tax bill.
The REGISTER once more gives the
people the information they want on
this subject, and, according to the
new law, all persons who pay their
taxes before the 3lst day Of October
are entitled to a discount OF q per
cent. Col Morgan, deputy sheriff for
this district, may be found at his of
flee in ShepherdstowD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
PER S ON AIS.

Messrs. William H. and E. r. Hill,
of this vicinity, have gone to Wash,
ington City to spend a week or two
with Mr.. and Mrs. Karl l.. Kirnball
and other friends.
Mr.. William Cushwa, one of Berke.
ley county's staunch old Changers,
spent a couple of days among his
friends in this vicinity the present
week.
Mr.. James +. Barnhart, the express
agent, has been sick this week, and
Mr.. Fred Weltzheimer has been at
tending to the business for him.
Miss Annie Robinson, daughter OF
Col. j. A. Robinson OF Patterson Creek
this State, is visiting Miss Mary Knott
near Shepherdstown.
Mrs. b. G. Unseld, who spent the
past summer in Shepherdstown, re
turned to her home in New York City
on Wednesday.
Miss Florence Williamson, Of Balti
more, visited her cousins, Misses Elise
and Sallie Shepherd, in this place
last week.
Mrs. Mollie Cox, Of Baltimore, Wis
tied her sister, Mrs. Z. r. Hill, neal
Shepherdstown the past week.
Mr.. Joe Is. Reinhart is home from
Richmond, Va, and will spend q
month with his friends here.
Miss Anna Brugh, of Hagerstown
is visiting Mrs. Henry Shepherd a.
Wild Goose Farm.
Miss Nellie Garvin, of Millwo cd
Va, visited Miss Ella Richard in this
place last week.
Miss Dora Magill, Of Swarthmore
Pa, is in Shepherdstown visiting Mrs
H. L. Snyder.
Mr.. Frank Hull and wife, OF Ohio
are visiting at Mr.. Daniel Links, il
this vicinity.
Mr.. Charles T. Chapline, of Wash
ington City, visited his friends here
this week.
Mr.. Harold +. West, of the Balti
more Sun, was in Shepherdstown last
week.
Miss Mollie Wintermoyer has beer
visiting friends in Hagerstown recent
ly.
Mr.. Albert Diehl, of Charlestown,
paid us call on Tuesday.
Miss Ola Shaner, of this place, ii
visiting in Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Serious Danger

Threatens every man, woman or child ~
ing In region Of country where fever and
ague Is prevalent, since the germs OF maIarlal
disease are inhaled from the air and are
swallowed from the water OF such Il region.
Medicinal safeguard Is aDsOlut ~ necessary
TO nuiliIy this danger. Asa means OF Ioflliy-
ing and acclimatiug the system so as 10 De
able TO resist the nIalarial poison, hustettef b
stomach Bitters Is lncOmpdTaDIy the best
and most popular. Irregularities OF the
stomach, liver and bowels encourage mala-
ria put these are speedily rectined by the
BltterS. The functions OF digestion anu Sc
erection are assisted by it's use, aud a vigor-
Gus as we'll AS regular condition OF the system
prompted by IL. Constitution and physique
are thus defended against the inroads OF ma
laria by this matchless preventive, winch is
also IA certain and thorough remecy in the
worst cases of intermittent and remitLent
lCNeIh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
The Rev. DR.. George Diehl was
found dead in bed last Thursday
morning at his home in Frederick,
Md His sudden and unexpected
death is great shock to the commu-
nifty, and he is deeply mourned. DIR.
Diehl went home from the Lutheran
Synod meeting at Hagerstown several
weeks ago suffering with cold Con
gestion developed, resulting in his
death. He was one Of the ablest the
ologians in the Lutheran Church in
this country, and was man for
whom everybody had the utmost re-
spect He was about so years old.
A very interesting children's service
was held in Trinity Episcopal Church
last Sunday afternoon. Itisproposed
to hold a similar service the third
Sunday of each month, to which all
are invited.
Quite spirited revival is going on
in the colored Methodist Church OF
this place. AS many as fifteen per
sons have been at the bench at one
time, and the pastor, Rev. j. w.
Meredith, hopes to be the means OF
getting many more.
There will be service. Sunday in
the NJ. +. Church South at 1870 a. III.
and p. H., and at Marvin Chapel at
3. 80 p. III. Quarterly meeting at Beth
esda Saturday and Sunday, October
3lst and November LIST.
The Potomac Synod of the Reform
ed Church concluded its session at
Chambersburg Tuesday, and after
deciding to meet at Martinsburg on
Oct. II, 1892, finally adjourned.
There will be service in the EpiSco-
pal Chapel at Duflields Sunday after
noon at 3 o'clock.
Service in the Reformed Church
Sunday in Shepherdstown at II a. III
and Z p. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Hmen cal.

hymen cal.
The most notable event Of the sea
son thus far was witnessed at Trinity
Episcopal Church, in Martinsburg,
last week. in the marriage of Mr.. c.
Averill Miller, Jr., member of the firm
OF ]. II. Miller & Sons of Martinsburg.
and Miss Sarah Rust Bryarly, only
daughter of the late Richard H. Bry-
arly, of Berkeley county. Rev. Hen
ry Thomas, rector, officiated. Mr.. A
NJ. Gilbert acted as best man, and Miss
Ellen Boyd, daughter =, p w.
Boyd, of Winchester, Va, as maid of
honor The ushers were Messrs James
Grantham and James N. White, OF
Middleway, W. Va, and H. L. Doll
and Eugene Miller, Of Martinsburg.
Hon. E. Boyd Faulkner gave the
bride away. Miss May NJ. Evans, of
Middleway, presided at the organ.
The bride was attired in a travelling
dress of blue Bedford cord, trimmed
in feathers, with hat to match, and
carried an ivory-bound prayer-book.
The maid of honor wore light cam
els hair gown, trimmed in fur, with
hat to match, and carried La France
roses. Mr.. and Mrs. Miller left for an
extended Southern trip.
Mr.. Adrian G.. Wynkoop, attorney
at law, OF Woodstock, Va, and presi-
dent of the Real Estate Exchange of
Charlestown, w. Va, was married
last Wednesday afternoon to Miss
Mary Brooke Yates, Of Flowing
Springs, jefferson county. The cere-
mony was performed by the Rev. Dial
las. Tucker, rector Of lions Protestant
Episcopal Church, assisted by Rev.
Frank Aglionby, of London, England,
cousin of the bride, and Rev. j. Owen
Dorsey. The bridesmaids were Miss
Sallie Lowell, of Front Royal, Va, and
Miss Henrietta Perry, of Baltimore,
the groomsmen being Messrs. VIM. Il.
Leavell, of Louisville. Ky, and Wal
than Rocker, of Chicago, all cousins
of the bride.
Miss Mary Grove, daughter of the
late Jas. II. Grove, and Mr.. Phillip
Powers, of Clarke county, Va, were
married here at the residence of Judge
Frank Beckwith, Wednesday morn
ing. The wedding was quiet one,
no one but the immediate friends Of
the contracting parties being present.
-CharleSto1cn AdUOcate
Miss Grove has many friends in this
place from whom she has the warmest
wishes for happiness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Too Much Gambling.


About the only feature of the Ha-
gerstown fair that has been discussed
here is the gambling that hourished
there to such a remarkable degree.
Visitors report gamblers to right OF
them, gamblers to left of them, gam
blers in front of them-gamblers
everywhere. Every conceivable game
to fleece the unwary, the most bare
faced swindles, the greatest number
of pickpockets and thieves of every
degree, were on the grounds, crowd
ing out the legitimate features of the
exhibition and disgusting those who
went to see an agricultural fair The
REGISTER and our people generally
earnestly desire the success Of the
Hagerstown fair, but it is certain that
the management must shut down on
the gamblers if they wish the atten-
dance in the future of the respectable
portion of the community. 1t is not
th right thing to invite and use every
means to attract visitors and then
provide the ways and means by which
they are to be cheated out of all their
money. The gamblers must go.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23

Mrs. Archie w. Overton, the mother
of Minnie Overton, who had given
birth TO child in April, 1890, and
charged Samuel X. Elliott, OF Gala
tin, Tenn, with being her seducer,
met Elliott in a store in Gallatin on
Saturday night and dashed the con
tents OF a bottle OF vitriol into his
face. His left eye was entirely de
stroyed and it was thought his other
eye would be also lost. He is Gishg-
t,raI for lifa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Farmers Institutes.

Farmers Institutes.
State Farmers Institutes, under the
auspices Of the West Virginia State
Board of Agriculture, assisted by
members of the staff of the West Viz
GINA Experimental Station and the
Professor of Agriculture Of the State
University, will be held as follows :;
Ronceverte, November 9Th and 9th /;
Parkersburg, November 9th and 10th;
Clarksburg, November 18th and 18th;
Martinsburg, November nth and 18th;
Charlestown, November 10Th and Goth.
Prof. II. G. Atkeson, DR.. j. y. Myers,
Prof. A. d. Hopkins, Col. ID. d. John
son and DR.. C. F. Millspaugh will lee
ture and open subjects for discussion
upon purely agricultural topics, in
which discussions the farmers of each
locality are cordially requested to
take part. At evening sessions cal
cium light will be used to illustrate by
photography agricultural subjects OF
interest
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
A Sunday MaIL

A Sunday MUL
The Postoflice Department has or
dered Sunday mail service for Shep-
herdstown, in response TO petition
sent from here asking for it, although
a number of protests were made
against it. We are sorry to see the
innovation. 1t ia a dissertation OF the
Sabbath for which we can see no ne
cessity, and the result, in our opinion,
will not justify the sacrifice involved.
1t will take the time of the postmas-
ter on a day in which he is entitled to
rest as we'll as other people it will de-
tract from the peace and quiet OF the
Lords day and it will create loaf
ing place, and disturb the Sabbath
for church-goers. We trust that this
Improvement" will not be demon
strated a necessity in Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
The } Showsthat all epidemic,
Germ endemic. and contagious

Theory. diseases are produced by
minute injecting germs or microbes.
peculiar to each disease, which enter
the system. 1t being a well settled
fact that any remedy which would Kill
the germ or microbe would destroy
the life OF the patient, it has been
found that 10 force out these germs ID
the only safe relief from their ravaSes.
In this way Swift's Specific has for GU
years been curing blood and skin dis
ease. 1t forces out the microbes
through the pores Of the skin, and
soon sends out the poison which they
may have left. In this way the dis
ease is cured, and the general health
of the patient is built up.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases
mailed free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Atlanta, Ga
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

From letter by Mrs. Ada +. Hurd OF
Groton, >. D.. We quote: WAS taken win u
bad cold, which settled on my Lungs, cough
set in and finally terminated IN Consump-
ton. Four doctors gave me up saying could
live but short time. / gave my sell up TO
my saviour, determined II l could not stay
with my friends on earth, would meet my
absent ones above. My husband WAS al
vIsed 10 get DR.. King New Discovery Tor
Consumption, Coughs aud Colds. gave II 4,
trial, took in all eight bottle; II has cured
me and thank God | am now well and
hearty woman" Trial bottles tree at any
Drug store, regular size, soc. and Sl.W.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Just a HINT.

JUST Hht.
The time of year has arrived when
a great many subscriptions are due
the REGISTER. Note the dates on
your paper opposite your name, and
if YOU are behindhand please pay up.
We don't want to hurt your feelings
by referring too pointedly to this lit
tie matter, but We really must wake
ND some of our subscribers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Good Looks.

Good looks are more than skin deep, depend.
ing upon healthy condition OF all the vital
organs 1.-THE Liver be Inactive, you have a
Bilious Look, II your stomach be aHecteu
YOU have a Dyspeptic Look and II your
kidneys be affected you have Plnched
Look. Secure good health and you Will have
good looks Electric Bitters II the great al :
teratiVe and TOMS acts directly on these Nlthl
organs Cures Pimples, Blotches, Boils and
gives "A good complexion. Sold any Drug
Store, 5Oc. per bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23

Mrs. Ann 4. Dodge, an inmate OF the
poorhouse of Butte, Mont, and elgh-
ty years OF age, received notice Mon
day that she is the heir TO an estate
worth SS,00O,000 in England. The
story dates back two centuries, at
which time her great-grandfath,r on
her mothers side owned vast estate
near London. His oldest son removed
to America, settling and marrying in
Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Advertised Letters.

HUVeTUSSU L6IIeTS'
The following is list of letters re-
manning in the postoflice at Shep-
herdstown, w. Va, Sept. 30th, 1891;
Mary Bridges, J. o. Brown, Henry
CANNED, Edward Harvey, w. j. Tod,
H. HI. Lamb, Edward L. Steel.
The above letters if not called for
within fifteen days will be sent to the
dead letter office. Those calling will
please say that they are advertised.
JAS. ID. FAYMAN, p. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
cnuobt the Crand-Daody.

Mr.. Thomas W. Griffith caught the
Grand daddy OF all cells at his fishpot
mn in the Neck last Monday night.
II was four feet 2 inches in length, IL
inches in circumference, and weighed
eight pounds. Mr.. Griffith caught
another eel the same night that
weighed five pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23

At Christ Protestant Episcopal
Church, Wildwood, Va, at q o'clock
last Thursday evening, in the presence
of a large and fashionable assembly,
Miss katherine Lawrence, daughter
of Col. L. l.. Boyce, was married 10
Mr.. Robert Lee Jones, young at
torney of Austin, Texas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
t;, If M IN I..yenne power-U Govt Report Aug 1882
R@H!a!:'!!! R Bsxdsss
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Andrew Carnegie will build tow
er 100 feet high at Chicago in time
for the Worlds Fair. Over %, 600 peo-
ole will be accommodated in the tow
er at one time. and two OF the many
elevators are TO start from the ground
and run more than 1000 feet up with
out change or stop directly to the
lookout landing. The width OF the
tower at the foundation level Is 40
feet in each direction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23
Mr.. Henry Shepherds Will.

nelghDOrnOOu, anu III ohe vi WV Wv!
papers, a gross Misrepresentation OF
the last will and testament OF our
late distinguished countyman, Henry
Shepherd, Esq. Gossip has been
taken for fact, and great error has
been made in the publication referred
to. Mr.. Shepherds will, as probated
in the county clerks office, is as fol
lows:
WILD GOOSE FARM,
NEAR SHEPHERDsToWN, WEST "A
|. Henry Shepherd Of Jefferson
Co:nty, West Virginia, do make and
publish this my last Will and Tesla
ment. hereby revoking all former
Wills by me at any time heretofore
made.
ITEM /. | desire that all my just,
legal debts shall be immediately paid.
ITEM III. | will and bequeath and
devise all of my estate OF every char
acter and description whatsoever,
and wheresoever located, to my
four children in the following
shares and proportions, VIZ: 10 my
son K. ID. Shepherd twenty-elght
seventy-ninths thereof, to Henry
nineteen seventy-ninths thereof, to
William James seventeen seventy
ninths thereof, and to Augustus Nj.
the remaining fifteen seventy-ninths
thereof, to be apportioned, assigned
and paid them respectively by my
Executor when they severally become
twenty-one years OF age the shares
of the minors, while they remain
such, to be under the control ana
management of my Executor, who as
such Is hereby appointed their guard
ian, who is To account iof ana De
charged with only Two and a-half
per cent. per annum interest thereon,
said interest or so much thereof as
NAV be necessary to be expended
during such minority, under my EX-
ecutors direction for their proper
maintenance and education. L deem
il proper to state that the difference
in the amounts given my chl!dren
herein il not due TO any preference OF
different degrees of affection for them
but to tie dIifei ence OF tn lr ages and
advancement III life, i'll recognition
of which this, III my Judgment, 10
fair and equitable division among
them.
LASTLY: | hereby constitute and
appoint my son K. ID. Shepherd sole
Executor of this my last Will and
Testament, and desire and request
that he may be permitted TO quarry
rs such without giving security.
In witness whereof l have hereunto
affixed my hand and seal this LIST day
OF April, 1889.
We have never seen u more IN
genious and at the same time clear
and concise document than the above.
Mr.. Shepherd, it will be observed,
added the ages of his four sons to-
gether. making total of seventy
nine. Then he divided his estate
among them according TO their ages
an original and at the same time
fair and common-sense method OF
apportionment. We understand that
the estate will foot up about a million
dollars, a large proportion OF which
is in government and other bonds
Mr.. Shepherd and his wife executed u
deed of settlement about six years
ago, when she received the hand
some property in town and con
siderable fortune in addition, for
which she relinquished her claims on
the estate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-23

The warehouse of the Speer New
Jersey Wine Co., and the Office and
plant of the 'Passaic Item at Passalc,
n. j., were destroyed by fire Tuesday
morning.