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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04
CLOTHING.

Biggest bargains ever offered. We have on
hand a lot OF odds and ends In Mems Getaway
and sack suits that sold from $500 TO s2O.O
per suit which we have cut one-half 10 close
Them out. Your choice of any in the lot rom
$500 to $1,000. All sizes. Big Bargains In Qua
Goats Pants and Vests.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04

THE Secretary Of the Treasury has
paid the Governor of West Virginia
the sum of S27,32S, being the amount
Of direct tax collected from individu-
ais in Jefferson and Berkeley coun-
ties The refund Of the balance of the
direct tax collected from West Vir-
ginia will be suspended pending a jul
dicial determination of the question
as to the right OF the government to
withhold this money as an offset of
claims against the State on account of
obligations incurred before heState's
separation from Virginia. The amount
in dispute is about $685., 10000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04

FOR LOW PRICES OF LUMBER
see advertisement of
LIBBEY, BITTINGER & MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.


VIM. F. Cook, an inmate of the in
sane asy lum at Weston, scalded him
self to death one day last week in a
bathtub.
Two of the children OF Mr.. Chas. E..
Walling, formerly of Baltimore, have
died recently at Berkeley Springs, and
the life OF his wife is now despaired
Of
On Millett's contract of the West
Virginia and Pittsburs Railroad eI-
tension, on Laurel Creek, Webster
county, Friday, 4 negro shot and
killed another.
On Pigeon creek, in West Virginia,
near Inez, KY, Monday, Reuben
Baisden shot and killed Jackson May
nard. Baisden escaped to his home,
near Barbousville.
Mrs. General John A. McCausland,
| the wife of the Confederate cavalry
general of the name, died at her
home. ten miles above Point Pleas
ant. w. Va. Tuesday. Mrs. McCaus-
land " as in her Goth year. General
McCausland is still living, and one OF
the most prosperous farmers Of that
section.
William, Jane and Lizzie Burdette,
Sallie Ayers and William Burdette, Sr.,
and wife are all under arrest at Hur-
tan, Summers county, on charge OF
attempting to poison the family of
James w. Dempsey by putting paris
green in tie spring. Members of the
family drinking the water were made
very i'll, but all recovered.
Mr.. George Mish, living near Darkes-
vile, Berkeley county, raised this
season on 81 acres of land 625 bushels
of merchantable potatoes, on one-six-
teenth of an acre 40 bushels of large
onions, and on another piece of ground
| of the same size 20 bushels OF onion
sets. Mr.. Mish has realized that 1t
pays to grow something else besides
corn and wheat.
A woman named Crowell, living
with her two sons on u farm about
| five miles from Weston, was shot by
her eldest son Monday night, the ball
entering between the shoulders and
passed entirely though her body, com
ing out the right breast. Young
| Crowell had cleaned the pistol in the
morning and left it on the mantel, as
he claims, unloaded. Upon returning
from work he took it up and playful
ly snapped it at his mother, when ii
was discharged. Mrs. Crowell is in a
precarious condition.
Mrs. Eliza Pangle, near Gainsboro,
was the possessor last week of a de-
formed calf, which has since been
killed. The striking features We're
three perfect ears, one on the centre
of its back and the other two in their
proper places. The third ear was per-
fectly formed, but twice as large as
the others. The two head ears varied
in size. too. Its four legs crossed but
were not fastened together, and one
was larger than the other The calf
was perfectly formed otherwise, and
healthy, but owing to deformity in
the legs, could not stand alone for
any length of time Winchester News.
The Lutherans who recently held
! their reunion at Pen Mar are now
discussing the advisability of making
the reunion week in length in the
future. This is done in order to avoid
the great crowd of one day. If it is
decided to do this, permanent build
ings will be erected for the services
and large number OF tents will be
built in order that those SO desiring
can spend the entire week upon the
grounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04
NOTICE.

rIlHIRTY or forty FINE EWES with Buck
in lots TO suit TO place on shares. Apply
10 Dr. ID. w. Border or Daniel GetZendanher
ut kearneySville, W. Va.
Au0 % lSll-it
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04
A Mystery.

How the human system ever RECEIVERS
from the bad effects Of the nauseous med-
clnes often literally poured into it for the
supposit!ve relief OF dyspepsia, liver COM
plant, constipation. rheumatism and other
ailments, is a mystery. The mischief done
by bad medicines is scarcely less than that
caused by disease. II they who are weak,
matte. would oftener be guided by the ex-
perience OF invalids who have thoroughly
tested Hostetters Stomach Bitters, they
would In every instance obtain the spee@iest
aid derlvable from rational medication
This medicine is q searching and at the same
time a thoroughly SAT, remedy, derived from
vegetable sources, and possessing, in conse-
quence of its basis OF pure spirits. properties
the fiery local bitters and stimulants often
resorted TO by the debilitated, dyspeptic and
languid.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04
TOMATOES WANTED.

rINHE undersigned will buy TOMATOES IN
| large or small quantities, delivered at
their Canning Factory In Leetown. Iolha-
toes must be ripe and sound: -,
l. II. STKIDER ( son,
LeetOwn, jeff. Co, w. Va.
Sent. 4 ISgl-tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04

At Georgetown, Ky, Milton Ken
nell and his four sons engaged in
street fight with other persons, and
in the affair A. j. Montgomery and
two brothers by the name of Jarvis
were killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04

These goods are
manufactured for this
trade. Ten years en-
perience has proven
that it is adapted to
this soil, not only for
wheat but il great
grass producer also,
This formula is free Of
slush acid.
Under the recent
law of West Virginia
we feel safe, as our
goods will always
stand a test. We
promise to the farm
GrS our
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04

have never been more complete than al pres
emf. comprising all the newest as Wen a. the
best novelties in the market. from the cheap
est TO the best qualities. All the popular
kinds are represented In tins line. sucn as
Lawns, Outings. MouSlinS, Fongecs, savoy
Cloths Wash Surahs, Giughams. French
Zcphyrs. French Pine Apple Cloths, White
and Black FIouncings, Dotted ~wisses, &c.
Call and inspect orr assortment and learn
our prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-09-04


Postmaster-Genera Wanalnaker ha.
sent personally signed letter to the
postmaster at each county seat
throughout the United States, asking
him for the public good, at his own
expense, to make a personal visit to
each postofficei in his county and make
a detailed report upon its condition.
A list Of sixteen questions has been
prepared and the man from the coun-
ty seat postofflce is to PROFOUND the
list himself, answering some which in
quire the result of his observation.
The elements to enter into the rating
are the following: Convenience Of To-
cation OF the Office, cleanliness, order,
keeping OF the accounts, personal at
tention of the postmaster, improve
ments in the service made during the
last year, growth of the business in
the last twelve months.
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SENATOR FAULKNER has been invited
by the organization Of Western Dem
ocratic Clubs and by the Executive
Committee OF the National Associa-
tion OF Democratic Clubs, to join
Lieut.. Gov. Black. OF Pennsylvania,
Congressman Bynum Of Indiana and
McAdoo Of New Jersey, and the Hon.
Lawrence Gardner OF Washington, in
q stumping tour through the Western
and Pacific States. The party will
commence their stumping tour at
st. Paul, Mimi, thence following the
Northern Pacific to Fargo, North Da-
kota; Helena, Montana; Spokane,
Washington; Portland, Oregon; San
Francisco, Cal; Ogden, Utah Terri
tory; Denver, COL; Omaha Neb.; and
Des Moines, Iowa, remaining in Iowa
until the electioni in November. Start
ing on the Itch Of September, and re-
manning until the Sd Of November.
would require an absence of some
seven weeks.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18
CONGRESSIONAL AFFAIRS.
Tho Proceedings of Both Chambers For
the Week Ending Saturday.

Monday, Feb. 9.--In the senate-Mr.
Blair's motion to reconsider the recon-
hitting of the eight-hour bill 10 the com
mittee on education and labor was de-
feated. The house copyright bill was
taken up and debated until adjournment.
The house passed the sundry civil apprO-
priation bill with an amendment provid-
ing for clerks for representatives. The
senate amendments TO the ratification
bill were non-concurred i'm.
Tuesday, Feb. 10.-In the senate-The
bill to establish the customs district OF
Tennessee, with Nashville as port OF de-
livery, was passed; also the bill to revise
the wages of certain employees in the gov
eminent printing office. The naval ap-
preparation bill was taken UP. and the
clauses ia regard to the Hawaiian cable and
a naval militia agreed to, but the bill was
not disposed OF. The house passed the
Dallas Tex post office bill over the pres
ident's veto. The remainder of the session
was given to the discussion of the legisla-
tive appropriation bill.
Wednesday, Feb. lin the senate
The diplomatic and Notification bills were
passed. In the house nothing of impor-
lance was done.
Thursday, Feb. 12-In the aenate-The
consideration OF the copyright bill was
postponed on account OF the absence OF
Senator Sherman. The bill to pension
Gen. \. p. Banks was passed. In the
house the letter OF Grover Cleveland
against free coinage of silver was intro
duced into the record.
Friday. Feb. l3.--ln the senate-The
copyright bill was discussed and Senator
Sherman's amendment was adopted. In
the house the legislative bill was the or
der. the time being occupied by a contro-
versy "a which Cannon, ButterwOrth,
Grosvenor and Lodge participated, over
civil service appropriations.
Saturday, Feb. 14.-Proceedings in both
houses were interrupted by the announce
ment of the death of Gen. sherman.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18
OUR FARM AND HOME TOPICS
sueAR-seETs USED AS STOCK FOOD.
The Yield of Deets-Their Nutritive Ele-
ments-Farm and Garden Notes-Excel-
lent Brown Bread-How to Black
en- Stoves-VaIuable Recipes, Etc.

At one time the sugar-beet industry in
this country approached very closely to
being a complete failure, but it has now
taken another start and the prospects are
very encouraging Experiments made at
Cornell university, the results of which
are used to give more information relating
TO sugar-beets, show that the industry
need not be confined 10 any section. Cal
ifornia, Canada, Colorado. South Dakota,
Indiana, Nebraska and New York were
engaged in producing sugar-beets to q
limited extent last year, and the per-
centage of sugar ranged from 9 to l3I,
according to soil and mode of cultivation
employed.
Plots Of beets show that the yield with
some varieties is more than with others,
the long red mangel giving the best aver
age results in amount OF beets grown on
an acre, the average of 3l.4 tons per acre
being secured. Fine varieties of sugar
beets produced 23.1 tons per acre, show
ing a difference of SO per cent. in favor of
the mangels. For stock the mangels are
preferred they being harvested with much
less labor than sugar-beets. There is less
water in the sugar-beet aud more sugar.
The most interesting point, however, is
that beets produce larger amount of dry
matter than may be supposed. Their
bulk and the large amount of water they
contain lessen their value with farmers as
compared with grain, but 23.1 tons of
sugar-beets, containing 1882 per cent. of
dry matter is equivalent to $40 tons OF
actual dry matter, free of water. The 3l.4
tons of mangels yielded only 9.6S per cent.
of dry matter, or at the rate OF 3.04 tons
per acre. The sugar-beets, though yield
ing less than mangels, were more Valua-
bic, but, as stated, lose some OF their value
in the extra labor required to harvest
them compared with mangels.
Leaving out the sugar, which may be
extracted from beets without lessening
three tons of dry matter more than equal
that from clover or any OF the grasses. and
also largely excel any IF the grain crops.
There is large proportion of mineral
matter and protein in this dry matter, and
but a small amount of grain and other
food is necessary to complete the ration.
The only difficulty is that an animal is
compelled TO eat a large quantity of beets,
owing 10 the large proportion of water,
thus necessitatjng the partial use of more
concentrated foods but the time may
come when the beet pulp from the sugar
factories will be evapofated, aud thus be
better preserved for winter feeding as well
as requiring less water liz the aid OF diges-
ton on the mart of the animals
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18
PRODUCE MARKETS.

ChxAGO, Feb. 16.-IIutehinson was sell
ing wheat. corn. oats and provisions and his
was the dominating local influence IN
the grain pits. The continued liberal re-
ceipIs of wheat and smaller decrease in
the visible supply than the year before and
heavy rains in California were the bearish
features; the predicted cold wave and the
strong European markets were the chief factors
having an opposite tendency. Fiuctustions in
May were confined 10 9716GI975Sc as the high
est for the first hour. After touching 9Sisc
there was a break on free selling to 3s697lS &c,
but there was little recovery before
the close. Corn WAS generally rather
when it sold of somewhat in sysmDathy.
There was no news OF importance affecting
values and local influences governed the trade
throughout, which was light. Oats were about
steady. The market was quiet, attracting little
attention outside of the local scalping crowd.
The provision market WAS dull and heavy in
tone without special cause in anything which
cropped M today &c account FOR the downward
tendency in prices. The receipts of hogs were
rather under previous estimates, but there was
no activity 10 the demands for them. There
was more :han enough for all who wanted any
thing IN the line OF provisions and at the close
pork vas 12Jzc lever than at the corresponding
time on Saturday, having in the course of the
day been cents lower than the price il closed
at. Lard closed at PIC decline since Saturday.
The decline in ribs Is sc.
The visible supply OF grain IS reported for
he board OF trade, Is as follows: Whest, D.
Oh, coo; decrease. 215,0O0. Corn, 1896 600; de-
crease 22S, 0On Oats, 1885,, 600; decrease, 2s5,-
O00. Rye, So, 900; decrease, 10000. Barley
1894. 900; decrease, 81, 600.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18
GROWTH OF DEMOCRACY.
Sons of Distingaisbed New England Fami-
lies Coming Into the Fold.
Tnufs Ranuhfi.


[St. Louis Republic
One of the best-known gentlemen in the
city, but whose modesty prompted him to
request that his name be kept out of print,
has lust returned from a visit to New
England, the stronghold OF the republican
party for so many wears, and in speaking
TO Republic reporter of his impressions OF
the condition OF political parties there,
said:
II was perfectly astounded to ascertain
that all the young men of brains and ac-
tivity in New England seem to be desert
ing the republican party. The desertion
is general and is not confined to the
newer and less conspicuous fami-
lies. In the oldest families
the young men are leaving the
republican party, and those whose faith
ers fought on the northern side and rem
dered conspicuous service to that cause
are now to be found in the ranks OF de-
mocracy, and are even more pronounced
in their views than are the old democrats
There is Sherman HOar, nephew Of Sen
ator Hoar and son of Grants attorney
general, and DR.. Everett son of Edward
Everett, who actually went out OF his dis
trict to fight Cabot Lodge, and, popular as
the latter was, reduced his majority from
5000 TO 1000. Again, John I. Andrews,
the son of old Governor Andrews, the war
governor of Massachusetts, was elected to
congress in that state last fall on the dem
ocratic ticket. There is Josiah Quincy
and the Ch0ates, Winthrops, Ames,
Adams, Endicotts, and | could name
dozens of others, all well-known names in
the history of New England. A few years
ago there were only two democratic pro-
lessons at Harvard university, and
understand that at the last
election all of them, from Presi-
dent Eliot down, voted the democratic
ticket. While | was at the university one
of the two original democratic professors
said TO me: This is getting to be mo-
nOtonous. A Jew years ago we used te
have lively time fighting the republi-
cans, but now there l. nobody to talk to
on the subject they are all democrats.
L. ". HigSinson made democratic speeches
last fall, and the father of Mayor Mathews
of Boston was one OF the staunchest OF
republicans. In fact all the young men OF
brains of that country are leaving the re-
publican party because they see il has out
lived Its usefulness.
while 1 was in Boston there was good
story going the rounds in tie newspapers
which illustrates the point. twas OH Henry
Wilson, who was vice-presldent with Grant,
and a most uncompromising republican. A
friend OF his was said 10 have recently gone
TO the other world where Wilson has been
so long sojourning, and meeting him viii
son asked who had been elected last fall.
The friend named over a dozen or so OF
those who had been elected. 'Ah,' said
Wilson, that is good. / am glad to see
the young men coming out that way they
are worthy sons of worthy sires. But who
did the democrats put up?' Why, those
have named are all democrats was
the reply The story does not say what
became OF Wilson when the bitter truth
was revealed"
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18
REPRRsRNTATIYR SALES
ELSEWHERE.

CHICAGO, Feb. 16.-Ths Eusning Journal
reports:
market lower; steers. prime to fancy, 1850
$50; medium to choice, S3.2593.75; stockers.
$1.25(S3.00; cows. $1.25G 2.S5; heIfers, SSgS2655
bulls, $2.25@2.50.
Hogs-Receipts, $4,000; shipments. $4,000;
market fairly active; lower; rough and common.
s3.35@3.45; mixed and packers. sS.50(gS.55s
prime heavy and butchers weight, S3.6O(9S65;
Sheep-Receipts, 5000; shipments, $500;
market active strong. and higher; natives.
s4@5.50; westerns, $4.7595.45; native lambs,
S5.50@600.
CINCINNATI. Feb. 16-Hogs-In good
demand and firmer; common and light. $50
$50; packing and butchers, SS.50gS.70; re-
ceipts. !, $50; shipments. 2,160.
Cattle-Easy; common, S1-50CG275; fair 10
choice butchers grades, S5(94.50; prime 70
choice shippers si@475; receipts. l.2SO; ship
ments, 1870.
Sheep-Scarce and firm; common to choice,
s3@5; extra fat wethers aud yearlings, $3.50
$50; receipts, AS; shipments. los.
Lambs-In good demand; common to choices
butchers t4@6.25; good TO choice shipping.
s5.5OGl6.25 per 100 los.
BUFFALO, Feb. Observation-Disclosures. Is
loads through, Is sale; good butchers were in
good demand and firm; shade higher prices;
export shade lower; export steers, good 20
extra, S4.40G5.25i choice heavy butchers, 1913
@460.
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, q loads through,
IS sale; dull on common; shade higher on top
grade; sheep, choice to extra, S5.40C15.65:
mixed TO choice. S5.l5G5.35; lambs, choice 20
extra, S65096.75; good to choice. t6.2OCG6.45.
Hogs-Actiye: firm; higher; receipts, l67
loads through, 80 sale; mediums heavy and
mixed, S3.SOCGSS5.
NEW YORK, Feb. 1G-Beeves-Receipts.
6,O5l head, including 80 cars for sale; Market
100 per 100 pounds higher; native steers,
$450J6; bulls and cows, S2.25(94i dressed beef
firm at 7GS1zc.
Calves-Receipts 534 head; market steady
veals, $5@S; westerns S2.750l3.75.
Sheep-Receipts, 9,737 head; sheep shade
frmer; lambs. steady; sheep. 4lg6c; lambs,
6CG71zc; dressed mutton, 71k@9c; dressed
lambs, steady at 9gl05ze.
Hogs-Receipts, Is. 423 head, consigned de
rect: nomnaliy firm at S3.40C14.
EAST LIBERTY. Pa, Feb. l6.-CAttle-Re-
ceipts. 2.212; shipments. goo; market 1C(6l5c
OF from last weeks prices; cars cattle shipped
to New York today.
HO0s-Receipts, &, $50; shipments. 3. 800; mar
ket active; mixed and tops, S3.s5CoI3 50; workers.
sS.70@3.s0; pigs, S3.Z5@3.60; ~ cars shipped
to New York.
Sheep-Receipts $500; shipments, 400;
market active at last weeks prices.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-02-18
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
How to sIaclken stoves and Cleanse the
SIverware.


silverware.
Every good housekeeper dislikes to see
2 grimy stove, yet often breads equally the
grimy hand acquired in the process OF
backing A pair of thick gloves is, of
course. necessary part OF the outfit OF
any woman who does kitchen work and
yet desires, az she should, to keep her
hands dainty. As a rule, Ter too much
backing is used on stoves 4 cake OF
backing, such as is sold for S cents, ought
to last a year for backing ono stove. ii
more blackingis usedit viii not be rubbed
into the surface of the stove as it should
be, but remain as a fine dust, to be after
ward blown about the kitchen and cause
a generally griny appearance, so often
seen in uncared-for kitchens. \ fresh
coat OF black should not be applied oftener
than once a month, when the flues should
also be cleaned out and the interior of the
stove thoroughly brushed out. Before
putting on new blacking the old backing
should be washed of. The new coat must
now be applied and the stove thoroughly
polished.
The edges of the stove, If they are of
polished iron, should not be BACKED. but
cleaned like a steel knife, with sapolio or
brick-dust. The nickel knobs and other
nickel parts OF the stove must be rubbed
bright with a chamois skin or Old shrunk-
en- flannel. An ordinary paint and
whiting brush is one OF the best things
with which to apply blacking to a stove.
A stiff brush, such as is used Tor this pur
pose, is the best brush for polishing.
During the month polish the stove with
the polishing brush each morning, just
after kindling the fire. Keep an old
cloth always on hand in cooking to rub
oil any greese spot as soon as 1t occurs.
If the spots are obstinate, a few drops of
kerosine oil put on the stove cloth will re-
move them. The ground edges and nick
el work of the stove should ne rubbed off
at least once a week. besides the monthly
cleaning when the stove is BACKED.
For the ordinary purposes OF cleaning
silver one of the best materials is thin
paste of two parts of alcohol to one of
ammonia, with enough OF whiting to make
n liquid-like cream. This should be
rubbed or painted over the silver and al
lowed to stand till dry. If the paste is
then rubbed off with very fine brush the
silver will appear bright and clear.
In cleaning silver there are but two
things to be removed, dirt and the sui
phide of silver, which appears as coat
ing on articles exposed to the air, and is
especially noticeable oil spoons that come
in contact with yelk of egg. In the fore
going preparation the alcohol and am
monia dissolve sll dirt and sulphide and
the whiting removes them. The whiting
must lie soft and free from grit
1t is difficult to remove ink stains from
the silver inkstands, penholders, paper
weights and other articles of the writing
table, for which this metal is now so
much used. Where ordinary means fail,
it has been recommended to make a little
chloride of lime into paste with water
and rub upon the stains. which will
quickly disappear.