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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
CAPTURED BY MOONSHlNERs.
Two Drummers Have an Experience In
the Mountains of Kentucky.

Two Drummers Have an Experience In
the Mountains of Kentucky.
Two drummers, ALI Hill Of Chicago
and Tom johnson of Baltimore, decided
to take a few days off and go fishing on
the Cumberland river near Harlan.
Things went smoothly while there The
natives were hospitable and kind. But
they were not SO fortunate on their re-
turn trip, as they missed the road and
became lost in the mountains. While
wandering hopelessly about they ran
into body Of mountsineers. They
were promptly arrested, and after con-
ference on the part of the mountain
people they were blindfolded
After what seemed TO them an all
days tramp the blinds were suddenly
removed, and they found themselves in
a cave lighted by lamps. About go
rough men and women surrounded
them. They were asked many ques-
tions about their business, and after
they succeeded in showing they were
not revenue officers the attitude Of their
captors changed A meal of their best
was set before them. After this the
fiddle and banjo were brought out, and
the light fantastic" was INDUCED In
for several hours. The drummers were
then blindfolded again and led from the
cave. After what seemed to them an
endless march the blinds were again re-
moved, and they were told that they
were on the main road. They were
also told that the fate Of the informer
was death-to go and never return.
In the cave were several small stills
with a capacity of several barrels a
week. The cave had several depart
ments for sleeping. As to where the
cave is located Hill and johnson have
not the remotest idea. a.--Louisville Cou-
rier-Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
An Indian Treasury Looted.

A grave scandal has come to light at
Indore. Treasure which has long been
supposed to be guarded in the Khasgi
treasury, amounting to 900, 900 rupees,
is missing. Her late highness Ma Saheb
told the maharajah that she had pre-
sented few Of the gold ornaments
from the Jawahir Khana to some of her
servants, and that the younger Ma Sa-
hebs-the stepmothers of his highness-
knew all about the jewelry and silver
articles and cash in the treasury, and
that he would get all information re-
specting them from the younger prin-
cesses. But no one Of them has been
able to furnish any explanation respect
ing the missing sum Of rupees, or the
jewels, ornaments and silver articles
which were with them. On this ac-
count the allowances Of the maharajah q
stepmothers have been partially with
held while the mystery is under inquiry.
st. James Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
How Do You Cross Your "T's?"

A graphologist has discovered that
character can be read from the letter
"t" alone, according to an English pa
per. He claims that the vertical line
represents the fatality of life, and IT, l.,
horizontal bar the influence human will
exercises over this fatality.
In addition, he claims that the higher
or lower writer crosses the IT" is a
guide to the amount of ideality contain
ed in his nature, and that the lower
part of the letter corresponds to the
practical and material part Of the man 8
character.
For instance, the optimist crosses
his t's with line that slopes upward
from the ground to the sky, as il
were, The poet Otter crosses his t's
quite above the vertical line-in other
words in the sky
The pessimist crosses his t's with q
downward sloping stroke. The line
which is below the ideal portion of the
letter descends little by little until it is
lost among the sad realities Of earthly
existence.
The practical man, it appears, always
steers middle course, and crosses his
t's neither in the ideal nor in the ma
terial manner, but exactly midway be-
tween bOth.-Boston Globe.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20

other attendants, the exact purpose of
whom II is impossible to tell beyond
the desire to make the procession more
imposing in point of numbers. The
sergeant-at-arms, like the speaker, is
ariayed in knee breeches, with low
shoes. He carries sword by his side,
but is allowed to dispense with the wig.
The ceremonial is made more imposing
by the policemen and attendants, who
shout along the corridors which sepa-
rate the speakers house from the house
of commons: "Speakerl Speaker"
shout which has a strange, indefnable
effect, however often heard, and stirs
She blood somewhat as the dreams Of
DO Quincy were moved by the recol-
lection of the Roman consul passing
over the Appian way. 1t sounds like
"reminiscences and momentary embodi-
ment of all the fierce struggle, oratorial
triumpbs, tragic and world shaking
events which are associated with the
history of the august parliament Of
Great Britain.
When the speaker reaches the lobby,
the chief of the police force attached to
the house repeats the cry, "Speakeri"
with the additional words, Hats of,
strangers, and it is rarely that the
lobby, however noisy and tumultuous
before, does not fall into certain tiinid
silence as this black. solemn and pic
turesque group sweeps by.
When the speaker enters the house,
every member rises from his seat. The
speaker bows two or three times as he
walks up the floor, and some of the
country gentlemen and the more cere-
monious members of the house bow at
the same time.-Thomas Power O'Con-
nor in Harper's Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
RECENT BRlGAND OUTRAGES.
Bold and Brutal Robbers In the Caucasus
Rob and III Treat Good Man.

Bold and Brutal Robbers In the Caucasus
Rob and III Treat n Good Man.
Brigands in the Caucasus are becom-
ing bolder than ever before. Extraor-
dinary stories of their recent outrages
are coming to hand. The following is
typical instance:
The other day band of "a men, with
pack horse and ammunition, ap-
preached the village of Zaturoff in the
Baku naphtha region. They met four
peasants and asked where the richest
man lived. The first peasant refused to
say and was Immediately cut down.
The second, declining to give any infor-
nation, was stabbed. The other two
led the brigands to the house of be-
nevolent wealthy man, Hadshi Hus-
sein. The latter hesitated to say where
his money was kept, but dagger driv-
en- through the muscles of his right arm
and left there induced him to lead the
robbers to his safe, where they found
10000 rubles in gold and valuables
worth an equal amount. Hadshi Hus-
sein was afterward decapitated.
His housekeeper wore gold earrings,
which attracted the attention of the
murderers. In moment her ears were
cut from her head. She sprang to the
door, but was stabbed. Her cries had
alarmed tho villagers, who opened a
fusillade upon the robbers. The latter
made desperate sortie, regained their
horses and made good their retreat,
leaving four dead victims. All efforts
have failed to unearth the band.--Mos-
COW Letter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
The Blrrister's Retort,

A case was once tried in Limerick
before Chief Baron O'Grady. A bar
rister named Bushe was making a
speech for tho defense. when an ass be-
gan to bray loudly outside the court.
wait a moment" said the chief bar
on. "One at a time, Mr.. Bushe, If
you please" The barrister waited
for a chance to retort, and it came
presently. When O'Grady was charg-
ing the jury, the ass again began to
bray, If possible moro loudly than be-
fore. II beg your pardon, my lord"
said Bushe. May i ask you to repeat
your last words? There is such an echo
in this court did not quite catch
them. -" Seventy Years of Irish Life. I"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
Can Look In and Sec His Heart Beat.

A remarkable case was presented Ia
the students Of Startling Medical col
lege a couple of weeks ago by DR.. Low
ing. The patient had been subjected
to an operation for pleurisy by Buffalo
physician, and five ribs in front and
four in the rear were removed. Tho left
lung was entirely gone; an open cavity
extended through the chest. The heart
was laid bare, covered only by the per-
icardium and could be clearly seen pulls
ing In its normal activity. DR.. Low
ing stated that there was probably not
another case like it in the United States.
The man is 8S years old and is in fairly
good health. 1t is marvel that he is
alive. - Columbus (O.) Dispatch to
Cleveland Leader.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
In Defense of the Weed.

Inc American silver Weed or tobac.
co. IS an excellent defense against pad
ar Deing smoked IN pipe, either by
user or with nutnegs shred ana rev
seeds mixed with IT, especially II 1t be
nosed' ior II cleanseth the air ana
choaketh' suppresseth and disperseth
any venomous vapor. IL hath singular
ana contrary eifects' II IS good to warm
one being cold, ana VIII cool one being
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
A PRELUDE.

In youth. beside the lonely sea,
Voices and visions camo to me.
Tltania and her furlive broods
Were my familars In the woods.
From every flower that broke In flame
Some half articulntc whisper came.
In every wind I felt the stir
or some celestial messenger.
Later, amid the city's din
And toll and wealth and want and sin,
They followed me from street to street,
The dreams that made my boyhood sweet
As In the silence haunted glen.
So mid the crowded ways Of men.
Strange lights my errant fancy led.
Strange watchers sat beside my bed.
Ill fortune had no shafts for me
In this aerial company.
Now one by one the visions ny,
And one by one the voices die.
More distantly the accents ring.
More frequent the receding wing.
Full dark shall be the days In store,
When voice and vision come no morei
-Thomr Bailey Aldrlch In Scribner'a
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
A Pistol Shot Brings Down an Eagle.

Captain F. s. Robertson, uncle Of w.
r. Blackford Of this city, made a re-
markable pistol shot several days ago
while riding on horseback with party
OF friends from Saltville to Red Rock,
Va. A large eagle flew across the path
90 yards ahead OF the party, when Cap
tain Robertson, with one shot of SO
caliber revolver, brought the bird to
earth. Tho eagle weighed nearly 10
pounds and measured feet inches
from tip to tip. Baltimore Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20
Balm OF Gilead.

The real balm of 1ilead is the dried
juice Of low shrub which grows In
Syria. 1t is very valuable and scarce,
for the amount of balm yielded by one
shrub never exceeded 90 drops a day.
According to Josephus, the balm OF
balsam Of Gilead was one Of the pres
ents given by tho queen Of Sheba to
King Solomon. The ancient Jewish
physicians prescribed it evidently for
dyspepsia and melancholia. Methodist
Protestant.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1893-12-20

q. Mitchell, Scott McClelland, J.C. King,
Joseph Strauss, Joseph Henderson,
G. W. Fuller, j. II. Kaucher.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30
Going Away.

He had been worshiping her for months,
but had never told her, and she didn't want
him to, says the Detroit Tribune He had
come often and stayed late, very late and
she could only sigh and hope. He was going
away the next day on his summer vacation
and he thought the last night was the time to
spring the momentous question. He kept it
to himself, however, until the last thing. 1t
was II 80 by the clock, and 1t was not yery
rapid clock. Miss Mollie,' he said tremn-
lousy, Il am going away tomorrow" Are
your she said with the thoughtlessness Of
girlhood as she gazed wistfully at the clock.
Yes" he replied. Are you Sorry" Yes,
very sorry she murmured. Il thought you
might go away this evening"" then she gazed
at the clock wistfully, and he told her good
night
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30
PUBLICATIONS.
PUBLICATIONS.
SPECIAL SUNDAY READING
FOR THE SEASHORE.

The Rajah's Heir.
The Jewel in the Lotos. BY Mary Agnes
Ticker
Mary St. John. BY Rosa Nouchette Carey.
Disenchantment. BY F.. Mabel Robinson.
The Hoyden BY The Duchess.
Two Masters. by B. M. Croker.
The New Mistress Geo. Manytlle Fem.
A Study in Scarlet. A. Conan Doyle.
Syrlin. Ouda
Pearl Powder. Annie Edwards.
Barbara Dering Amelie Rtves.
Sir Godfrey's Grand Daughters. Rosa Nou-
Ghetto Carey.
A Last Love. Georges Ohnet.
Lady of the Lens. Frank Carleton Long.
Dream Life. Tx Marvel.
Prince Schamyls Wooing. Richard Henry
Savage
Viola Fairfeld's Secret. L. J. Leah.
Mrs Falchion. Gilbert Parker.
Baron Monte2 Archibald Clavering Gunter
Miss Nobody Of Nowhere. Archibald ClaYer-
ing Gunter.
lone. Laura Jean Libbey.
Thy Neighbours Wife Albert Ross.
Little Ruby's Lovers Laura Jean Libbey.
In the Midst of Alarms. Robert Barr. duke
Sharp
A Problem Unsolved. w. j. Henderson.
An Original Sinner. Albert Ross.
A DevOut Lover. Mrs. II. Lovett Cameron.
The Cost Of a Lie. Mrs. H. LoYett Cameron
Captain Tom ST. George Rathborne.
A Young Man of the Period. Andre Theuriet
Madelon LemOine. Mrs. Leith Adams.
DR.. Cupid. Rhoda Broughton.
The Dover House. Author Of Lord Eldrid's
Wife.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30
Bathing and Athletic Suits
And sweaters, at LaF'ar's.-ad.

Wichita Falls, Texas March II, 18a3.-Pro-
prietors p. +. p: 1t becomes my duty to add
my testimonial to the wonderful curative
properties of p. p. p. CPrickly Ash Poke
q Potassium Some years ago 1 bruised my
ankle on my saddle stirrup, From little
scratch the place began to enlarge until it was
as large as the palm of my hand, discharging
pus and exposing part OF the bone. ! called
to see physicians and they pronounced IL as a
fever cure and incurable. 1t became so pain
ful and swollen so badly that tried bandage
for relief until / secured a rubber supporter
After securingthe rubber suppOrterfor TEN DO
rary relief l began to use internal remedies
trying several different kinds without any APP
parent relief. resolved to try =. p. p, which
did. After using one bottle the result was
such l continued until the sixth bottle was
used. when my rubber supporter was not fur
Their required as the sore was completely
healed and the swelling entirely gone
therefore take pleasure in saying to the pub
lie generally that It is my belief from actual
experience that the use of ?. p. p, if proper
~ persisted in. will cure any case Of Impure
blood or blood poisoning. Respectfully Prof
B. f. Hickey, Postmaster, Wichita Fails
TeXas.-ad.
1, the undersigned, knew Prof Hickey at
the time he commenced TO take p. p. p for
his sore leg, and l did not think q cure Dossi-
BILE. noticed its progress from the start
and must say the remarkable cure p. z. p,
brought about was something marvellous. r.
Iayman, Druggist Wichita Falls Texas-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30

Mems Night Shirts and Handkerchief
In variety, at LaFar's Broughton street.
a6
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30
Color Shirts

Cheaper than ever, pretty patterns, at
LaF'ar's, Broughton street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30

All sizes, at LaFar's, Broughton street
I'D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30
Belts.

Silk belts and leather for men or boys,
At LaF'ar's, Broughton street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30

goods 70 YOU. Our principal trade, in
manufacturing goods, is with England
and Germany The trade with England
is decreasing, and that with Germany is
increasing. The reason for this lies in
the fact that Germany produces a quality
OF goods not first-class, but good enough
for the Indian demand. at lower prices
than England can produce Them
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30

Great Reduction
In boys straw hats, at LaFar's, Brough-
ton street.-ad.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30

White and Fancy Vests
In variety, at LaFar's, Broughton street
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-07-30

We have had an immense
trade during our Midsum-
mer Sale and have saved
many a dollar to the people
of Savannah.
Now comes the time when
everything possible to sell
must be sold, and that at
once.
Such a selling of finest
Dry Goods was never known
and such a chance to save
money will not occur again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-02-10
Public Sales.

Pubhc Sales.
The following public sales are ad-
vertised by the REGISTER:
On Monday, Feb. 18th, George W..
Cross will sell stock and some farming
implements, three miles west of Shep-
herdstown.
On Wednesday, February 18th,
David Hawn will sell stock, farming
implements, &c, south of Shepherds
town.
On Friday, February nth, VIM. H..
Byers will sell stock, farming imple-
ments, &c, at his farm near Shep-
herdstown.
On Wednesday, February 2ed, Jos.
l.. Eichelberger will sell stock and
farming implements near Uvilla.
On Saturday, Feb. 25th, VIM. H..
Crowl will sell stock, farming nipple
ments, &c, on the Douglas farm OPP
posite Shepherdstown, in Maryland.
Horace andJ. w. Moore will sell
stock and farming implements near
Shenandoah Junction on Wednesday,
March 1st.
E. S. Ruse, intending to quit farm
ing and break up housekeeping, will
sell valuable stock, farming imple-
ments, household and kitchen furni-
ture, &c, at Glenn Burnie, known as
the Ruse Farm, about midway be-
tween Shepherdstown and Shenan-
doah Junction, on the Ridge road
sometime about the middle Of March
or after, date fixed in the future by
advertisement in the REGISTER and
hand bills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-02-10
What the Railroads are Dong.

Mr.. Charles G. Eddy, who has been
for several years vice president OF the
Norfolk and Western Railroad, has
resigned that position and accepted
the second vice-presidency OF the
Reading Railroad His new Office is
an important one, and it is said the
salary is 100000 u year. There are
various opinions as to Mr.. Eddy's
ability as a railroader, but the above
transaction shows that the Reading
thinks we'll of him.
The trunk line railroad officials. shave
agreed upon passenger rates to the
Chicago Worlds Fair. One way and
round trip tickets for slow trains will
be sold at discount OF 20 per cent
on existing fare. On trains that
travel between New York and Chi
cago in less than thirty-five hours
there will be no reduction in the reg
ular fare. Tickets will be sold on one
road going out good to return by a
different route.
The railroad companies have finally
refused to issue half-fare rates for
inauguration day at Washington on
the 4th of March. They will sell
tickets at two cents a mile each way
from nearby points, while the rates
from points west of the Ohio river
will be about one-hah. This action
will have a tendency to curtail the
attendance at the inaugural cere-
monies.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-02-10
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to 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, viii attest
the value to health Of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's ercsllsnce is due to its pressn' ing
IA the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of q perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system
dispelling colds, headaches and fevsrs
and permanently curing constipation.
Il has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
urofession because it acts on the Kid
news. Liver and Bowels without weaken
ing them and it is Perfect;y free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sals by al drug
s;sts in SOC and 81 bottles, but II is man
ufactured BY the California Fig Syrup
Go. only. whose name is printed On every
nackags, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being well informed, you VIII not
accept any substitute If offered
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-02-10
A GOOD OLD AGE.
Mr. Joseph Welshans Passes His 88th Mile
Stone in LIES Journey.

Mr.. Joseph Welshans, who is one
OF the oldest men in Jefferson county,
celebrated his sSth birthday last Sat
urday, and during the day received
the congratulations of many OF his
friends. Mr.. Welshaps is remark
able man in many respects. Not
withstanding his great age he is
vigorous and hearty and in full pos
session OF all his faculties save one
he is deaf. He has his second eye
sight, and every day reads his favorite
newspaper, the Baltimore american,
and other journals and books, with
out the use of glasses He is erect in
his carriage and walks as firmly as
men half his age. He often walks to
the Cement Mill and back for ex-
ercise-the round-trip from his home
being about three miles. His health
is perfect, and he shows few of the
signs of old age.
Mr.. Welshans was a blacksmith by
trade, as was his father before him,
although he has not worked at his
trade for many years. He attributes
much of his good health and activity
to his hard work in the shop and the
temperate life he has led. He has
never used any intoxicating liquor
nor chewed tobacco, although he en-
joys his pipe once in awhile.
Mr.. Welshans has an extraordinary
memory. He can remember many
things that occurred during his early
boyhood with even greater clearness
than events in his later life. He can
detail occurrences Of seventy-five or
eighty years ago with a precision
that seems marvellous, and he has a
great store of interesting reminis-
cences. In his youthful days he say,
that most of the people here spoke
German, most Of the settlers here hav-
ing come from the Dutch counties OF
Pennsylvania.
He was born and raised in Shep-
herdstown and lived here all his life
was never away from here more than
a month or two. The brick building
occupied as store by Miss Ellen
Welshans was built by his father for
a blacksmith shop something like a
hundred years ago. Mr.. Welshans
built his present dwelling house him
self. He tore down q house on that
site which was said to have been the
first building used as tavern in
Shepherdstown. 1t was kept by
Henry Sheet. He says that most Of
the original dwelling-houses in the
town have been torn down, although
he remembers where most of them
stood. Mr.. Welshans had a happy
married life OF fifty years. His wife
died about five years ago.
The many friends OF Mr.. Welshans
hope to zee him round out a full
hundred years. If his present health
and activity are any indication, it
seems likely that he may do so.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-02-10
COMMUNICATED.

Mr.. EDIToR-A delightful surprise
party was given in honor OF Miss
Mary Moler at the residence Of her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Moler,
near Bakerton, Friday evening, Feb
ruary Sd.
Notwithstanding the mud which all
had to encounter, the guests arrived
early in the evening and were re-
ceived by Misses Eugic Osbourn and
Mamie Moler in a manner SO charm
ing that one could not help but feel
they were more than welcome. What
a happy gathering it was, and how
all seemed TO enjoy themselves, and
how it made them smile when, about
10 o'clock. they were called TO assem-
hle in the dining-room where q table
filled with the most delicious refresh
ments awaited them. Ices, cakes,
fruits. &c, were arranged in such an
artistic manner that il showed great
taste on the part Of thoss who did the
work. 1t was, indeed, a perfect pic
ture, but one that could not last long.
Soon it was 10 be disturbed in "A most
practical manner, and every one
seemed to be well used to this kind OF
work. About one o'clock all left for
home, after acknowledging with pro-
fuse thanks the opportunity given
them to pass an evening unequaled
for real pleasure. Miss Moler's grand
father. grandmother and great grand
mother were present on the occa-
sion and seemed to enjoy it very