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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-02
English ..as she is spoke', in Mezico.

LIB 4ASh as OAl5 Is ~ OhS III MG2SlCO
An eXcursionist who has recently returned
from Mexico tells an amusing story Of Eng
fish, and how she is spoken in that land Of
chile and tOTtillaS. saws the Boston Herald
While visiting the famous cathedral in the
quaint and historic town of san Miguel, on
the line Of the National Railway he inten-
tiona1y separated himself from the rest of
the artY with a view to making practical
test of his 10 weeks mastery of Spanish "A la
Melsterschatt' He passed through the fine
marketplace, surrounded by double row Of
orange trees in full bearing, but not until he
started to return did he have an opportunity
to converse with anyone.
This oppOrtuultT was forced upon him in
TACT II became necessity. for so interested
had he been In the many strange sights he
had seen that he had lost his way. In his
best Castilian he injured the road OF a ma
tive, who carefully AIRED his head and com
menCed rapid explanation; but our Pull
man Traveller aVOWS that the only intelliglbIe
word that the fellow uttered was 'Senor."
In despair he entered a grocery $40 e, and ,
abandoning Spanish. asked of the portly look
ing proprietor, DO you speak English" To
his delight, the reply was, Yes, a few"
1t was mighty few, can tell you " con-
tinues my friend. the eXcursionist, but the
English broken as it was brough Joy to my
heart. The Mexican gentleman went on TO
explain that he did not talk English very
well, but he had son, recently returned from
the adjacent town of Morelia. where he had
been studying, who would converse with me
in my own tongue. Young Pedro soon put IN
appearance. His greeting of How are YOU
sOr| somewhat staggered me. and visions of
City Point inv ountarily came up Lefore me
The mystery of his irish accent was speedily
cleared away On the way to the depot [
curlOuSly asked who had been his teacher
lie proudly replied, senior Don Juan DOna-
hue. and very foine maestro, sOr, he is
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-02

The feet of war vessels that was fitted
out at New Work for Brazilian service
cost President Peixoto's government in
the neightorhood of 81 100000, and were
paid for, spot cash, it is understood. The
money was raised by the negotiation of
$2,00o,o00 of Brazilian government bonds
through the agency of Mr.. Flint and
Minister Mendonca. The bonds were
taken in New York. The minister. by the
way, minated to a reporter day or two
ago that fight would probably occur
during the latter part of this week be
tween the Nictheroy and the America,
two of the ships purchased in New York.
and Mello's ship, the RopubIica. The
Repubhca is an armored cruiser carrying
Very heavy guns and is quite likely to
prove more than a match for the two con
verified merchantmen
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-02

An oddity in the matrimonial line oc-
CURED in New York the other day a
German couple visited the city hall and
requested TO be married. 1t was learned
that they had lived together as man and
wife for twenty-five years, but had lost
their first marriage certificate and wanted
another. They were accommodated. 1t
is ordinarily the case in New York that a
marriage certificate is regarded by one of
the parties to it as a nuisance, and a com
mon law marriage as a convenience to he
dispensed with at will, The instance
cited above is, therefore, refreshing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-02

1t is denied that the Duchess Of Marlbor-
ough, born Price, at Troy, \. Y, andoncc
the Widow Hamersloy, is to marry Hugh
McAlmont, the Englishmau whose chief
claim to uotorety or social position is
that he owns the horse that won the
Derby this Near
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-02

EASTERN OFFICE, % Park Ro~, New
York City. c. s. FAULIEER, Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
An Ohio Farmers Awful Work.

John Foster, we'll TODD but erratic
farmer, OF Uniontown, Ohio, in a fit
OF temporary insanity killed his wife
and their three children with a re-
volver and then blew out his own
brains last Saturday. Foster, it is
said. had trouble with his wife and
several years ago they separated. Re
Gently a reconciliation was effected
and Foster returned to his family.
There was no witness to the terrible
affair, but the position Of the bodies
points to the fact that the wife was
the first to meet her fate. The chill
dren We're found dead in the next
room, and from their position had evi
IDENTIFY been aroused from peaceful
slumbers by the shot that robbed
them of their mother The eldest
child, a boy, was found with hands
casped as If in the attitude of prayer
for his life and the lives of his little
brother and sister. He was shot
through the head, as were the other
children.
The father, after taking the life Of
his little ones, returned TO the dead
body of his wife, and, placing the
pistol to his head, completed his fend-
ish work
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 70 personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than Others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; efcctually cleansing the system,
dispelling. colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
news, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name Is printed on every
package. also the name, syrup Of Fig,
and being well informed. you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Circuit Court Proceedings.

In the Circuit Court for Jefferson
county, now in session at Charles
town, the following criminal cases
were disposed OF during the past week:
Prisoners plead guilty and were SEN
fenced as follows: Lewis Ball, burg
larry, two cases, six years in the peni-
Tertiary; Daniel Scott, burglary, three
years in the penitentiary; Daniel
Gore, felony, four years in the peni-
Tertiary; Longerbeam and Rocken-
baugh, of Shepherdstown, selling
liquor to minors, two cases, 800 fine
and costs in each case; Edward Mel
son, misdemeanor, fine and imprison-
ment in Jail; Joseph Cropsy, larceny,
ten days in Jail.
The following were tried, convicted
and sentenced: John Purnell, mali
cious cutting of colt, three years in
the penitentiary; Henry Johnson, as
sault and battery, $50 fine and costs;
Joseph Fractius, West Marsh and
John Barber, riot on railroad train
$50 fine or sixty days in Jail. Robert
Carter, larceny, and Harry Glassford'
larceny, were convicted but were not
sentenced at time of this report.
Thomas Garrison, Of ShepherdstOwn,
indicted for stealing $3.50 from Long
erbean's saloon in this place, was
tried and found guilty, and recon-
mended to the mercy of the court.
He was sentenced to two years in the
penitentiary.
Yesterday Mr.. John NJ. Daniel, Of
Shenandoah Junction, this county.
was appointed by Judge Faulkner TO
be clerk of the court in place of Mr..
Latimer, whose death occurred last
week. Mr.. Daniel is well qualified
for the place, and we have no doubt
his appointment will give general
satisfaction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Resolutions of Respect.

At meeting of the Kings Daugh-
tiers the vacant chair of our much be-
loved member, Mrs Anna Morgan,
caused utterances Of grief from all.
Thus the following resolutions were
formed:
Resolred. LIST, That while we bow in
humble submission 70 His VIII, We
feel that her death is an unspeakae!e
loss TO our circle.
Resolued. 2nd. That her life was a
living commentary on her religion,
presenting an example worthy OF iml-
tation in devotion to church work
and Christian dnty.
Resolred, 3rd, That our earnest. heart
felt sympathies be rendered TO her de-
voted family in this hour OF bereave-
ment. and we commend them 10 the
love and consolation of Him who said
Let not your hearts be troubled; We
believe in God. believe also in me.
Resolred, 4th, That copy Of these
resolutions be sent 10 the family OF
our beloved friend. whose memory
counselS us to continue faithful In
our work. h. j..
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.
The News From Every Section of the
Little Mountain state.

Senator Camden has just purchased
1000 acres of land in Randolph county.
A fire at Sstersville last Monday
| destroyed property to the amount Of
S15, 900.
Forty divorce cases are set for trial
at the present term of the circuit
court at Huntington.
w. w. Whitmyer and J. H. Long,
of the Wheeling NelcS have pur
chased the Huntington daily Times.
The Gilmer county Banner says
that there has not been a marriage
of young people in that county for
two years.
\ fire at st. Clair last Thursday
night burned the houses in which
nine families lived, everything they
owned being consumed.
Mr.. l.. S. Delaplaine, an old and
well-known Wheeling merchant. fell
down flight of steps last Monday
and fractured his skull, causing his
death in a few hours.
Stephen b. Elkins, ex-Secretary of
War recently refused to pay personal
taxes in New York, asserting that his
residence is at Elkins. w, Va. The
Supreme Court has upheld his refusal.
The fight overthe postollice at Davis
was decided by ballotthe other night,
a vote of the Democrats being taken.
OF the four candidates Owen Wilson
received ll9 votes as against rs for
tha pt 70 DIilutps
Robert Ellis, of Davis Creek. one of
the best known Democratic politicians
in the Kanawha district, committed
suicide at his home Monday by shoot
ing himself in the breast with a re
volver. His wife was standing by.
They had quarreled, and family
troubles drove him to the act.
Ripley has more skunks this fall
than same acreage Of forest any place
around. At night they parade side
walks, conduct matinees in front
yards, invade chicken houses and
freight the northern breezes They
are as quiet as the grave, bold as lions,
swift as lightning and as sure as
death.-JactSOn Herald.
A sad accident happenedat Montana
Mines, pear FaIrmont, Saturday night.
Charles f.. Gaskell and his wife in
buggy, in attempting 10 cross the
river missed the ford and drove into
a hole about twelve feet deep. Mr..
Gaskell made desperate efforts to
save his wife, but was unsuccessful,
he being saved by the current carry
ing him onto rock.
The West Virginia building at the
Worlds Fair has been sold to Chi
cago parties for $3.50. The exhibits
of West Virginia at the fair will be
shipped TO Charleston and placed on
permanent exhibition in the rooms
Of the historical society. Nearly
$4,000 of the $50, 1000 appropriated for
Worlds Fair expenses will be re
turned to the State treasury.
Hon. John j. Jacob, the first Demo
cratic governor of West Virginia, fell
dead on the street in Wheeling last
Friday. The deceased was ca years
old. He was born in Hampshire
county. In 1860 he began the prac-
tice of law, and in 1869 was chosen a
member of the House of Delegates.
In 1911 lie WAS CIlOStu BONtIuOI' dhd
was largely instrumental in framing
the new constitution of the State. He
was reelected in 1873, serving until
March 4, 1877. In 1879 he was chosen
a member of the House of Delegates
from Wheeling, and in 1892 was elect
ed Judge of the circuit court, serving
until 1885, He leaves widow and
daughter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Shaking Up the Dry Bones.

The steady old horse that draws
William Weiss wagon doesn' { move
very lively as a general thing, but
Monday afternoon, while standing
quietly on the street. he took notion
to lun away. He clattered down
Main street at two-forty gait, pull
ing load of bones, and it is probable
that those bones-and his, too--were
shaken up more then they had ever
been before. In making short turn
to~get to the stable the old nag Tell
and the wagon, bones and all, fell on
TON of him. None of the horses bones
was broken, and it is hoped that his
one single lapse from virtue may not
permanently hurt his character as a
quiet, we'll behaved equine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
FAR AND WIDE.

Not on this broad continent alone, but in
malarial breeding tropical regions, In Guate-
mala, Mexico, south America, the Isthmus
OF Panama, and elsewhere, HOstetteTs
Stomach Bitters affords to Inhabitants and
soiourners protection against malaria. The
miner, the freshly arrived immigrant, the
sIler of the virgin soil newly robbed OF it's
forests by the axe OF the pioneer, find In the
superb ant ifebrile specific preserver against
the poisonous miasma which in vast dis
triets rich in natural resources, Is yet fertile
in disease. II anninilates disorders OF the
stomach, liver and bowels, fortihes those
who use IL against rheumatism ailments
bread and fostered by outdoor exposure; in
fuses genial warmth into frame chilled by
a rigorous temperature, aud robs OF their
power TO harm NOR ing aud evening mists
and yapors laden with hurtIulness; strength
ems the weak and conquers inciPient kidney
trouble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Two Story Frame Dwelling,

smoke-house corn crib and othe- out-build-
ings, "A cistern and a variety Of choice fruit.
This property Is known Us the present resi-
dence OF said James +. Maddox, Is accesslbly
located, aud a desirable country home.
Terms OF SALE.-One-third OF the pur-
chase money cash on day OF sale, one third
thereof with interest In one year, and the
T sidue thereof with interest In two years
from the day Of sale, the purchaser giving
his .otes with good security. for the defer
red payments, aud the legal title 20 the prop
erty TO be retained as further security until
all the purchase money is paid.
GEO. VI. BELIZHOONEk.
Nov. 80, lSy3-iw Trustee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
The Best Plaster.

Dampen a piece Of flannel with
Chamberlain Pain Balm and bind 1t
on over the seat OF pain. Ii i better
than any plaster. When the lLuss
are sore such an application on the
chest and another on the back, be
tween the shoulder blades, will often
prevent pneumonia. There Is moth
ing 50 good for a lame back or a pain
i'm the side. 4 sore throat can nearly
always be cured in one night 10y apply
ing flannel bandage dampened with
Pain Balm. 80 cent bottles for sale
by J. q. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
A Fayorite in Kentucky.

Mr.. w. NJ. Terry, who has been in
the drug business at Elkton, KY, for
the past twelve years, says: Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy gives better
satisfaction than any other cough
medicine | have ever sold" There Is
good reason for this. No other will
cure a cold so quickly; no other is so
certain a preventive and cure for
Group; no other affords so much re-
lief in cases of whooping cough. For
sale by J. q. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
$50 600 WORTH OF GOODS,

Comprising every article of wear for
male and female Except ladies' hats
of the finer, medium and common
grades. The latest novelties OF the
season as well as staple articles. The
lowest cash price marked in plain tg-
ures on ever article. No books. No
credit. UPDEGRAFFS,
Hagerstown, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Exciting Times in the South End.

Monday night some person threw a
big stone smack into the residence OF
the Widow Hunt, who resides near
the celebrated Fort Webster. The
missile not only smashed the window,
but knocked a lantern from a table
inside the house. Mr.. Crabb, her SON
in-law, appears not to have been
backward with his weapon, notwith-
standing his name, for he got arevol-
YER and fred five or six shots through
the window at the unseen marauder,
and although no corpses were found
afterward, Mr.. Crabb's bullets did
effective work in breaking the re-
naming glass in the window.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
IN PULPIT AND PEW.
The News of the Various Churches at Home
and Abroad.

The News or the various SnuTCnes az ''O"e
and Abroad.
At the Lutheran church at Uvilla
on Sabbath morning next at II o'clock
the regular communion service will
be held, conducted by the pastor.
All persons desiring to become mem
bers of the church will be received
upon proper application at that time
On Saturday afternoon at o'clock
will be held the preparatory service.
Infants to be baptized will then be
presented. An important after-meet-
ing will be held at o'clock. Every
member Of the church regardless OF
previous standing is urged to be pres
ent at these services, in response to
our Saviour's command, This do in
remembrance of me-" The public
is most cordially invited.
At Shepnerdstown at 6 o'clock the
conservation meeting of the Christian
Endeavor Society will take place in
the lecture-room of the Lutheran
church and at o'clock divine service
will be enjoyed in the sanctuary.
PASTOR.
The Southern Methodist Sunday
school will have its Christmas SER
vice on Sunday afternoon. December
oath. at 4. 80 o'clock. 1t will render
the Hope of Israel" Christmas
evening the Lutheran Sunday school
will give its entertainment, Ring the
Bells
Rev. C. H. Hockey expects to hold
a series of special services in the
Lutheran church in Shepherdstown
immediately following the week OF
prayer in January.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian church Sunday, if Proyi-
dence permits, in Shepherdstown at
II a. IN, and at Kerneysville at 3p. III,
There will be service and a sermon
in Trinity Episcopal Church on
Thanksgiving day, November 3Oth, at
| 10 q. Ill.
Union Thanksgiving service is an
nounced for this morning at o clock
in the Presbyterian Church.
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR NOTES.
The first monthly social of the G. h.
Society will be held at the home of
Mrs. H. NJ. Turner on Tuesday even
ing of next week. Every active and
associate member of the society is in
vited, together with those who may
receive an invitation from the social
committee. Programmes for the So
cial are now in press.
There will be business meeting OF
the Society at 6 o'clock Tuesday even
ing at the home of Mrs. Turner. All
officers and members Of all commit
tees constitute the business commit
| tee.
The lecture room was again crowd
ed at the Thanksgiving meeting last
Sunday evening. 1t was good to be
there. Twelve new members signed
the pledge, making a total member
ship of IS young people enlisted in
Christian work.
The conservation meeting next Sun
day evening will be the most signlti-
cant and most important, and we
trust the most blessed of all the meet
ings so far held by the Society. 1t Is
the hour of conservation. Every ac-
tive member will be expected to re-
spond to his or her name at the roll
call with some expression of conse-
Grafton to Christ and the work OF the
Society, or prayer of conservation
The associate members are expected
to answer present at the call other
names. Let not one member OF the
Society be absent at this our hrst
conservation meeting.
C. H. RoCKEY, President.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30

AS to the advantage of the old stone
bridge repaired over a new iron
bridge, it may be said that both the
Cumberland Valley Railroad and the
PENNSYLVANIA Railroad are replacing
their iron bridges with stone when
ever the necessity for extensive re-
Dajr Occurs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30

Wesley Parson, an aged aud we'll
known farmer. of Howard county,
Md, died Saturday morning under
peculiar circumstances While joking
lie was seized with spell of laughing,
being unable 10 stop Tie laughed
for nearly an hour, when he began
hiccoughing, and two hours later he
died from exhaustion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Personals.

Personals.
Rev. DR.. Davis, a distinguished cler-
gyman Of the Reformed church OF
Brooklyn, n. Y, is here to spend
thanksgiving with his sister, Mrs. F.
A. Strother.
Miss Annie Wrightley, of Hagers-
town, has been visiting her brother
in this place the past couple of weeks
Rev. H. C. Mcdaniel, of Berkeley
Springs, is here this week visiting
his daughter, Mrs. ]. D. Billmyer.
Judge Daniel b. Lucas, Of this
county, is spoken Of as president Of
the West Virginia University
Mr.. John H. Schoppert is home from
Washington this week, suffering from
an extremely sore eye.
Mr.. VIM. A. Adams has been in Bal
timore this week buying his Christ
mas goods.
Mr.. L. l.. Fleck, of Altoona, Pa, is
here visiting his friend Mr.. f. R. Crow.
Mr.. H. c. Getzendanner and family
have moved out to Col. Morgan's.
Mr.. Edgar Fayman is clerking in
the store of Mr.. d. l.. Rentch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
MARRIED..

At Mrs. Rowlapd's, in Charlestown,
November %. by Rev. II. p. HamiIl,
Mr.. CHARLES +. ALLEN and Miss AT
TIE l.. ROWLAND. At the same time
and place and by the same, Mr.. Ed
GAR Il. ROWLAND and Miss CARRIE
Is. slime.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
REAL ESTATE.

Dy virtue OF a deed OF trust executed by
ID James f. Maddox and Julia V. his wife 10
the undersigned Trustee for Potomac Build
ing Association No. 3d. OF ShepherdstOwn,
". Va, Of date the 18TH day OF December,
lSSS. and duly recorded in the Office Of the
Clerk Of the County COurt OF Jefferson COun-
.ty, In Deed Book =. page iG}, for the purpose
Cf paying the Indebtedness Of said Maddox
TO said Building Association, ! will offer az
public sale, before the Eutler Hotel In Shep-
heTdstoWn. in said county, on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30

Gigantic pension frauds, aggregat-
fully Sl50,000, wrongfully paid
through the efforts Of single pension
attorney at Buffalo, \. Y, have just
been discovered by government special
aoants
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
A CHILD ENJOYS

The pleasant flavor, gentle action
and soothing effects of Syrup of Figs,
when in need of laxative, and if the
father or mother be costive or bilious,
the most gratifying results follow its
use; so that it is the best family
remedy known, and every family
should have bottle on hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 80. 1893,

at O'Clock p. m. two adjoining parcels Of
land, together containing about EIGHT
ACRES. be the same more or less.-beinR part
Of the real estate conveyed In said Trust
Deed and designated therein a. Tracts No.
| and No 2. the former containing acres,
rood and 81 poles. and latter a half acre,
more or less, situated just west Of aud near
the Shepherd Turnpike, about two and a-hali
miles north OF ~hepherdstown, In said cOun-
Is, the improvements wherein consist Of a
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lates o. s. Govt Report
RHta:!!:!! B Bs%5sg
ABSOLUTELY PURE

John Mcdonald. wife and three
children are lying at the point OF
death at CounellSville, Pa, from ear.
ing chickens that had been poisoned
bv neighbOr into whose yard the
chickens had strayed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-11-30

Congressman Charles O'Neill the
oldest member of the House of Rep
resentatives in point of service, died
in Philadelphia lest Saturday. aged
- years.