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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
1892.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

Harpers Weekly for the coming year Will
contain more attractive features, more and
fner illustrations, and greater NUMBER oil
articles OF live, Intense interest than wi III be
found In any other periodical. Among these
latter will be a series CT articles on the
twenty-five greatest cities Of the world, In
umbian Exposition, the Army and Navy.
great public events, disasters on land and
sea. and the doings OF the celebrated people
OF the day will be described and illustrated in
an attractive and timely manner. me De-
partment Of Anlateur Sport will continue I'M
der the direction OF Caspar W. Whitney.
The best of modern writer's will contribute
short stories, and the most distinguished
artists will make the illustrations The edi-
torial articles of Mr.. George William Curtis
will remain as an especial attraction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE Pennsylvania Senate has ad-
journed. having arrived at the con
clusion that il was none OF its bust
ness if Treasurer Boyer has lost a mil
lion or two dollars Of the States
money. They know that the Penn
sylvanians are not likely to rebel
against any measures the Republican
leaders endorse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
MARRIED..

AT the residence of the brides
mother, November II, 1891, by Rev.
G. NJ. Cackley, Mr.. HOWARD HINES
and Miss BLANCHE NUCKLEs, both of
Martinsburg.
At the Valley House, in Martins
burg. by Rev. j. A. Hoffheins, ID. d.,
November 10. 1891, Mr.. JOHN X. n.
Mcdaniel and Miss ANNIE b. HINZE,
both of Berkeley county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

A LONG and distressful letter has
been issued by COMMANDMENTS
Chief Palmer, of the q. \. r., on the
subject of the Confederate flag. In
Atlanta, not long since, at the I'M
yelling of the Grady monument, some
old ex-Confederates carried as relic
a tattered old battle-fag, and it has
caused Palmer's small soul to swell
with indignation. His letter is. of
course, most loudly applauded now
by the G. A. r. men who We're the
quietest in war times. but the real
soldiers of either side are not bother
ing themselves about such small mat
tiers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

GROVER CLEVELAND says: ANY
man who still thinks that tariff re-
form is a settled and obsolete issue, or
that the Importance of sound and
safe money is a question upon which
the people can be blinded, is either
wilfully wrong or dangerously dull. >
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

OUR friend George w. Tippett, of
the Point Pleasant Register, announces
that he is in the field for the nomina-
ton for Auditor Of West Virginia.
II long service as u wheel-horse of the
Democracy goes for anything, MIR.
Tippett ought certainly TO have some
reward. His nomination would be a
graceful recognition by the party OF
the services of the press, and would
undoubtedly be very gratifying to
his editorial brethren.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

A TARIFF of 500 per cent on pearl
buttons ought to allow the American
manufacturer to pay rather handsome
prices for labor. Yet the employees
of pearl button mandatory in
Springfield, Mass, are now on strike
for decent, living wages.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

DURING the month of October 80, GAG
new pensions were granted, the first
payments Of which amounted to
S4,9jS, COS. The reader can readily
imagine how much attention is given
each case when he reflects that there
are more than a thousand of them al
lowed every day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Remark able Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfield,
ILL.,, makes the statement that she
caught cold, which settled on her
lungs; she was treated for month
by her family physician, but grew
worse. He told her she was hope
less victim of consumption and that
no medicine could cure her. Her
druggist suggested DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption; she
bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from first
dose. She continued its use and after
taking ten bottles, found herself
sound and well, now does her own
Homework and is as well as she ever
was. Free trial bottles Of this Great
Discovery at any Drug Store, large
bottles soc. and 500
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

win take "a limited quantity of 1pp.r'f-
potatoes IN exchange for goods. shall o.
be In the market 10 buy all klnis ~ pu'I
as soon a. weather will do u ship.
now have the exclusive agency hi Pm
Riverton MINIS Co. y Flour.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

GOVERNOR FLEMING has received a
letter from the Treasury Department
AT Washington stating definitely that
West Virginia's share of the direct
tax will not bepaid this State, but will
be retained by the government on ac-
count of the debt due from old Vir-
GINA. Score one more against this
administration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Hon. II. NJ. DARRAH, of Wheeling,
who is a candidate for Auditor of this
State subject TO the Democratic noun
ination, has sent to this Office an ex-
cellent photograph of his handsome
features-a good likeness OF a good
man
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

+. BOYD FAULKNER, Wood Daley,
J. b. Somerviile and W. A. McCorkle
are among those who are spoken Of
Internationally. ADDITIONALLY we
have Il. NJ. Darrah, G.. w. Tippett,
Cam Thompsonand Holly Armstrong,
with several counties yet to be heard
from
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THERE were "a per cent. more fail
ures in the United States in October
of this year than there were in Octo-
Der of 1890. But we didn't have the
Mckinley bill then, you know.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

SHERMAN and Foraker are still at
il i'm Ohio. Foraker, of course, is do
ing the most talking, butt is believed
that Uncle John is getting in some
fine work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Wide Awake.
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Perfect Entertainment for the Passing Hour.

"Fair Harvard" Several members OF the
class Of 81 have promised to contribute.
.Such stuff as Dreams are Made Of" by
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ain a Thunderstorm" by ROBERT BEVERLY
HALE (son OF Edward Everett Hale, the
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THAT Mary Ann" by KATE UPsoH CLARK.
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'The w ritings- Down of Dorothy Holcomb.'
Two common sense, real-glrl sort OI GllIs;
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zone Mans Adventures" by LIEUT. Col.
THoRSDIKE A dozen thrilling adventures,
strictly true. "In Arctic Pack lee "A IL
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ii. The strawberry Feast at the Long House
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SHORT STORIES: How Christmas Came
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE administration is "agin" For
aker. But Foraker is not sensitive.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THERE are mysterious whisperings
as to the next struggle for the United
States Senatorship from West Virgin
ia. Keep YOUR ears open.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

WHERE'S modest General Gof? We
have not yet seen any statement from
him claiming to have won the election
for them over in Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE legislature in New York is so
close that neither party is yet able TO
figure out majority. The Republi-
cans are going behind the returns"
i'm a very suspicious manner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

BRAZIL is enjoying a very lively
war with itself just now. 1t is not
often that Sonth America fails TO have
a revolution going on.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
WEEKLY REGISTER

Il Larger. Brighter. Better nnd ,he''' 49,,
ever before. Just think ~ ~ ~ .,,.lt
Of reading matter far only on i"'.,-I.
and II the columns were past o"| Pr, ~.
or. they would reach n mile ahd 49,.
ally more reading than in All ne WV"
the Encyclopedia Brittanin. ....,..-
Every issue has ~ columns ~ ~. -
ries. mis- ecllany. state and telegfaplr.., b
ladies' and fashion department. 49, -
iention gwen To all the I've HhFN ,,,.f
Juce markets.. A. - desirable, '''
newspaper. 10 hiss no equal ,.,.,ass
sample copte. free on "Pp,.,'. IT,
Now ~ the time 10 make ~ rI''s ~. ~, ID Is
year. An extra copy 80 rytrJ " 80
club 81 ten. or a copy 81 Shake.y
handsomely bound and iiln~iI"i'9 ,s.s,rfff
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Road Orders in Harper's Ferry District.
Apnroyed bv J.. n. Nichols. Rs
Approved hy Loan ]. nlLlaw. r. /.

L. II. Nichols SIG p Geo. Nicewaruer % 80
David MYERS. 81 j. y. FeaEans.... u 40
Horace Beall.... o. -
,rntnI NJ .
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

TALK about being born with a silver
spoon in your mouth! A child was
born last Sunday TO JOHN Jacob AS
tor, in New York, that will inherit
$50, OOO, O00
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE newspapers agree that Mr. VII
son il the foremost dark horse" in
the Speakership race.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE President is duck-shooting
this week. 'Lige Halford Is running
the White House.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THERE are many rumors of wars in
Europe, but the powers are a great
deal more anxious to ward of HOSTILE
ties Than to commence them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1891.

SPEAKING Of the next Congress, the
Republicans are mot in it"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Jas. Charleston, a terra Gotta
worker, fell 10 stories from the top of
the Masonic Temple building in Chi
cago on Saturday and was crushed
into an unacceptable mass Of flesh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE Spirit says that Charlestown
wants the next State Democratic
Convention. Charlestown would suit
us mighty well.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE iron-clad MIantonomah Is TO
be sent to Chill. 1t is expected that
the name will settle the trouble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

MAJOR MCKINLEY is tired OF the
tariff issue He'll be sick OF 1t before
the Democrats get through with 1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

A BALTIMORE thief has recently
stolen thirty-seven watches. He evl-
IDENTITY wants to keep up with the
times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

THE big banks from Massachusetts
TO California seem 70 be on a genuine
''bust."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

In the matter OF the petition OF Jimes ".
Burr and others to open a public road from
the Leetown road at point near Wager and
Starry's gate 10 intersect With the Warm
Spring road near Shenandoah Junction. for
the use ana convenience OF the public. IL Is
ordered that =. Howell Brown, samuel L.
RissIer and George ". NARROW be and they
are hereby appointed viewers 20. view the
ground ,cessary 10 be taken for the I'D
road and through which said road Is 40 ran.
and report the advaa .ages and Disadvantages
which la their CpIuion Will result as well 10
individuals as 10 the public from the pro-
POSED rad: the grade Of the proposed road.
as usa! as may be, aud all facts aud circum-
stances that may be useful To enable tie
Court to determine whether ouch work Oggh.
to be undertaken ~ The Court. stating
speqial!y whether IL would be necessary To
take any yard. garden, orchard or any part
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

PARNRLL dead is becoming much
more popular than Parnell living ever
WAS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

Now, friends, we propose to keep
you posted on prices, and want you to
call and see. We do not ask you to
buy IL we have not the Quality and
Prices to suit you. We will let you
hear from our Xmas Goods next week.
Yours, Very Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

If you want FUR TRIM
MINGS or CAPE and NIUFr
for your girls, or a AlUFF +.
yourself, you can get them q:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

The Volumes OF the MAGAZINE begin with
the Number for June and December OF each
year When no time Is specified, subscrip-
lions will begin with the Number current 1T
the time OF receipt Of order. Bound Volumes
OF HARPER's MAGAZINE for three years back,
I'm neat clotn binding, Will be sent by mail,
postpaid on receipt of $500 per volume.
Cloth Cases, for binding, 50 cents each-by
Remittances should be made by Post-ofIice
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance OF
loss.
Newspapers are not TO copy this advertise
ment without the express order OF harper &
Brothers
Address:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement Of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER Il MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.

The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad-Harper's
Ferry District, so, les; Shepherdstown Dis
triet. $500; Charlestown District, S26, 40;
Aliddleway district, $3.50.
Winchester & Potomac Railroad-Harper's
Ferry District, so. llJ.oe CnariestOwn Dis
Irict, SlU2, go %: kaDIetowu District, u.s.
81; Mtudieway District sI5,i67.9j.
Norfolk Il Western Observation-Disclosures
town District. SSl, 20 %; Charlestown Dis
trict, SlyS, 1877; kaDletown District, SIO,2lS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
Road Orders in sbepherd.rown Dlstr.c..
Total.

Approved by James VI. Hendricks, r. s.
Samuel Badger. .s3S - b. Thompson 70. 20 %
John X Ray. ~ q. L Hodges. "a
George Cation. ~ - Jas Hendricks : y
Total li2 %
orders Oh Dog Tax Frnd Of ,3gi.
g. II. Flag, AG- &. II. Trail. As
SCISSOR ..........s25 VI SCISSOR .-.....-.... . "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

thereof, or ipjure or destroy any building:
the probable cost Of the work, the names or
the landowners whose property would have
to be taken or injured, which OF them re-
ouires compensation, and the probable
amount to when each OF them would be en-
titled. said viewers may examine other
routes or locations than that proposed In the
petition and report in favor OF the one they
prefer, with reasons FOR their preference.
They may employ the services OF Tue county
surveyor and shall return map or diagram
OF the route or location with their report.
H. Miley, J. p. kearfott, James W. Coyle,
John j. DillUw and James Il. Lucas were APP
pointed road surveyors in Charlestown, Mid
dleway, Kabletown, Harper's Ferry and
Shepherdstown Districts respectively.
Ordered that T.. r. Clay be refunded 81 p
Charleslown District.
Ordered that Marcellus hercheval be re-
lieved OF $3.50 erroneous assessment on per-
sonal property in Charlestown District.
Ordered that the valuation OF the Railroads
in the County be as follows, viz:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20

I'HE greatest Of all Issues b o. hea
whether ~ "a people W. are q" iN''-
the yoke Of taxation and become pref
and conteutrd. or continue BOO lhf "H
the masses laborinE forever q" rnf'
classes. The
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-11-20
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.
PER YEAR:

Postage Free to all subscribers In the Uni
ted States, Canada, and Mexico.
Evening journal., 1891-05-20
The PEOPLE CANE Nor.


It seems that the vote is not sufficient
to call a constitutional convention. There
is not much bitterness over this result
among the people, because a constitu
tional convention is a fearful thing.
There are a great many conservative
people, who, though they were not
opposed to constitutional convention.
are not disappointed that one was not
called. Many people voted for 1t with q
we'll defined fear that it might bring
forth hotch potch and olla-podrlda con-
glomeration Of new laws which would OF
necessity be voted down by tbs people
The State Of Kentucky is going through
precisely that experience now.
Whether crsnkism is in the air or In the
water or flying low along the land, there
is no question that the absurdity and
viciousness Of managing all things social,
political, industrial, financial even those
relating to the private affairs and private
enterprises Of the people, is a modern
fad While the Farmers Alliance has
not had much sway in this state. il is
rampant in all sections Of the country.
and the sentiment is pervsding the en-
tire body thai all their woes are to be
corrected by legislative and constitn-
tional enactments.
One Of the corrective measures intro
duced into the constitution proposed bv
the convention which lately met in
Kentucky was that legislators shoula
not accept railway passes, when by actual
count seventy Of the one hundred mem
bers OF the convention had such passes in
their own pockets. They passed an article
limiting municipal indebtedness to so
per centun on the property valuation
when the city in which the convention
was sitting is cheerfully imposing and
paying a rate Of 100 per centum. From
cigarette smoking to alien ownership
Of land the convention, in harmony with
the prevailing sentiment in the Farmers
Alliance movement and in the Republi-
can party, attempted TO fix health
wealth, happiness and virtue on the
people by law.
Particularly just at this time it would
be wiser to make a careful revision and
submit few amendments that are
needed to the constitution to the vote Of
the people.
Evening journal., 1891-05-20

THE Morning News has another attack
Of Donahoe-phObia. 1t never allows an
opportunity to pass to deprive him OF
any compliment that scant justice may
have given him. The question az
to whether Senators Hall and McMullin
oomplimented Speaker Donahos on the
day Of adjournment has resolved itself
into question of veracity between the
two correspondents. The EVENING
JOURNAL correspondent. who has become
known far and wide for the fAithfulness.
accuracy and impsrtiallty OF his reports,
and as ''the man who never told lie, = is
not to be brow beaten by the Morning
News man, who went TO Dover as sub
stitute at the tail-end of the session and
before he was there two days knew it
all The EVENING JOURNAL makes
these assertions: First. that Speaker
Donahoe's speech is verbatim; second.
that Senator Halls speech was
accurately reported In substance;
third, that the EVENING JOURNAL
correspondent was sitting beside
the Morning News correspondent
in the Senate chamber when Senator Nc
Mullin (Rep made his speech. Neither
correspondent took notes. The Morning
News man leaned back In his chair and
said; That man makes me tired " or
words to that effect only in much
stronger terms Both reports were made
up from memory in this case. The
EVENING JOURNAL correspondent is
willing to abide by the decision Of i'm
partial men who heard the speeches, but
not by man who has done everything,
fair and unfair to injure Speaker
Donahoe, even while enjoying, by his
courtesy, the floor Of the Senate chamber
for reportorial purposes. The Morning
News has swallowed so many camels in
the shape Of beats during the session
that it is at perfect liberty TO strain at
this gnat II 1t so desires.
Evening journal., 1891-05-20
WELL-KNoWN PERSONS.

1t Is announced In Albany that Bishor
Doane Is to receive from Cambridge
England, the honorary title Of doctor OF
laws.
The late Duke Of Bedford's income
apart from his personal estate or from
his enormous property in London. ap-
pears to have been $3.50, 900.
Rev. Sam Jones has given notice that
he cannot conduct services at the Round
Lake camp meeting this year; and Mr..
Moody has therefore been secured.
Bierstadt will paint for the World.
Fair picture of Wstllngs Island, which
many geographers believe to be the one
on which Columbus first landed afte,
crossing the Atlantic
Now that it has been decided in the
Fillmore will case that "cousin" means
only first cousin" it seems PROBABLE
that each af Millard p Fillmore's eleven
heirs will get about SEQ, 500
George E. Olmsted, a Brockwayville
PA boy just out Of knee bresches, has
been offered $40, 900 for a FIRE escape he
has patented Like a sensible boy. he il
going TO take the money and give himself
good education.
John A. Sleicher, editor OF Frank
Leslie'e illustrated Weekly, has
purchased a quarter interest in both the
English and German editions Of that
journal. The price paid is understood TO
be 100000 Mr. Slsicher has edited the
weekly since It came under the control Of
its present owners.