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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
Mr.. Lowelrs Question.

\ few years before the death of James
Russell Lowell he wrote poem which
he was to read upon certain public oc-
casion. Naturally the newspapers de-
sired to secure the copy. Mr.. H., who
was then and is yet engaged upon Bos-
ton daily newspaper, was detailed by his
managing editor to call upon Mr.. Low.
ell and secure, if possible, the much de-
sired poem. After great deal Of i'm
portunity from the newspaper man Mr..
Lowell said:
LET me ask you a question frankly,
man to man, and if then you decide that
l ought to give you the poem | promise
you l will. If you knew needed $500,
you would not ask me to give it to you.
know that perfectly well. But that Is
just what you are asking me. l have q
market for my poem in The Atlantic
Monthly provided they have the oppor-
tunity of first publishing it. If it isfrst
printed in the daily newspapers Of this
country, of course it is no use for mag
azine. Now, then, tell you frankly,
| do need the $500, and ask you the
question, Shall give you the poem on
your request, or shall l keep it for the
magazine"
The newspaper man decided promptly,
and the poet was not deprived of his
$2O0.-Boston Herald.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
An innocent Man Hanged.

In 1886 George Watkins. with a
comely young wife, moved from Kan.
sas to IA county in Arkansas, settling
upon the homestead of Andrew
Hedgepeth, wealthy planter.
Hedgepeth became attentive to Wat
kins's wife, and Watkins knew it.
The two men went TO market in Wat
kins's wagon. Hedgepeth returned
alone. Hedgepeth and the woman
were arrested Hedgepeth told a
straightfoI ward story, claiming that
Watkins had left him, saying he in
tended leaving the country. The evi-
dence was purely circumstantiaI but
in strong and unbroken chain,
Hedgepeth having the supposed dead
mans money, coat, pipe and gloves.
There was also blood in the wagon,
and bloody Ratchet was found in
the wagon. The case was carried to
the Supreme Court, reversed and at
the second trial Hedgepeth was again
convicted. Hedgepeth was hanged
at Harrison, in Boone county. The
other day it was discovered that
Watkins is living at his old home in
Kansas. where he has all the time
been. The woman was also indicted,
but died before the trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.
Tn. yev. From Every Section the
Little Mountain state

Ex-Conpressman Scott Wike, OF IL
linois has been made Assistant Sec
rotary.
Louis S. Delaplaine, Jr., OF Wheel
ing, has been appointed consul at
Demerara, Guiana.
Governor w. A. MacCorkle has had
the degree OF Doctor OF Laws CON
ferred upon him by the West Virginia
| University.
The other day Charles Reyburn,
aged nine years, was drowned al
Huntington while playing in small
pool Of water.
NJ. F. Robinson, a B. & o. brake
man. caught his foot in switch frog
at Grafton last Sunday. A train
passed over him, killing him instant
y.
Rev. Jacob Sharpless, of Kerens, Of
the United Brethren Church, com
United suicide by shooting himself.
His mind was affected by ill-health
and financial matters.
John and Joseph Bales have been
arrested in Putnam county and taken
to Parkersburg, charged with perjury
and making false affidavits in order
to secure pension for their sister.
A fire originating from some I'M
known cause totally destroyed the
plant of the Light, Heat and Power
Company at Weston last Monday.
Loss about Sl5, 900; insured for SlO,OOO.
Wesley Shipley, of New York,
member of an aeronautic comblna-
ton, was struck in the head by fall
ing pole while at Morgantown, Thurs
day, putting gas in the balloon, and
probably fatally injured.
Larney b. Fleming, a prominent
Young man of FairmOnt, was run
over by passenger train at Grafton
Monday morning. and received lnJu-
ries which proved fatal at o'clock
that evening. He was % years old.
MIR. w. p. Turner. wife and five
months old child drove to Sherman
Heights, near Warrington, on Tues
day, to attend a picnic. Their horse
took fright and ran away, throwing
Mrs. Turner and child out of the car
riage and instantly killing them. Mr..
Turner was seriously, if not fatally
injured.
An exciting personal encounter be
tween ext. :. Attorney Sturgiss and
another member of the bar took place
in court at Morgantown during the
trial of Il case few days ago. No
blood was shed, but Il bottle OF red
ink, aimed at the head OF Mr.. Stur.
giss, impaired a CORY hue to the field
of battle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
That Good Medicine. :"

Mr.. G. ID. Cone, Attorney, Parker,
South Dakota, says: Il take pleasure
in saying to the public, as | have to
my friends and acquaintance for the
last five years, that 1 consider Cham
berlains Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy the best medicine for
the purpose it is intended that ever
tried. Since | have used it | would
not be without it. was always sub
ject to cholera morbus and never
found anything else that gives the re-
lief that this remedy does. | never
leave home without taking it with
me; and on many occasions have run
with it to the relief of some sufferer
and have never known it to fail. My
children always call for that good
medicine when they have u pain in
the stomach or bowels. For sale by
j. G.. Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
Wedding Out Unworthy Pensioners.

A recent dispatch from Washing
ton says: The work of purging the
pension rolls of impostors has appa-
rently begun in earnest. Following
the instructions of Secretary Smith,
the pension officials have inaugurated
a search of the files of the office for
such cases as are clearly fraudulent,
and up to this time quite large num-
Der have been found. Friday a long
list of names was sent to Secretary
Smith by Commissioner Lochren, Civ
ing, in addition to the maine, number
of pension certificate and such other
data as was deemed essential with
the recommendation, which has been
approved, that the same be dropped
from the pension rolls. In this list ii
were desertcrS at large, as appears
from the records of the War Depart
ment. A NUN Der did not serve the
REQUIRED ninety days; others drawing
widows pensions had remarked; one
had never been in the army or naval
service. Several were drawing pen
sions on account of disabilities result
ing from their own vicious habits and
one was leading an improper life.
The work of examining the rolls with
q view to detection Of fraud will be
prosecuted with vigor, and at the
same time current issues will be care
fully scrutinized with the same object.
Secretary Smith and Commissioners
Lochren, while prosecuting this
work. renewed the assurances pre-
viously given that just as much care
will be exercised to secure pensions
to those who are entitled to them un-
der the law as will be used to prevent
fraud
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
The GIggling Habit.

4 serious aspect Of the giggling habit
is that it is SO nearly incorrigible. Man
nerisms of all kinds strike their roots
deeply, but "he her and cha! ha!' be-
come part and parcel Of the offenders
against reason and taste. That which
makes the listener nervous to irritable
ity, fretting the amiable into q desire to
smother the meaningless cackle in the
throat that gives it birth if he cannot es-
cape beyond hearing Of it, is practiced
involuntarily by the habitual laughter.
Like the famous button on the learned
advocates coat with which he fumbled
necessarily while pleading, the giggle
would, if suddenly taken away, deprive
its slave Of the power of speech. To
command gravely temperate articula-
ton would be to strike dumb.
The origin of the obnoxious trick is Of
course in youth and inexperience, and
almost always in native diffidence or
temporary embarrassment. When the
girl has no fitting words at call, she gig
giles. When the lad is oppressed by a
weight Of bashfulness and would swag-
ger it off, he outlaws. In the tyro's
opinion q laugh outdoes charity as a
cloak for every defect and extricates
him from the most trying position. AT
fectation is an active ally in the evil
work, and the ambition to be agreeable
brings up the rear guard.-Marion Har-
land in Harper's Bazaar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
Summer Excursion Tickets

To all Northern and Eastern seaside,
lakeside, and mountain resorts, TO
Deer Park and Oakland, the Virginia
Springs, Niagara Falls, Luray Cav
ems, Gettysburg, and to all other
points where people gather in search
of health and pleasure, are nav on
sale at all Baltimore and Ohio ticket
offices at greatly reduced rates. These
tickets will be sold from June ! to
September 30, and are valid for re
turn passage until October 81. Be
fore selecting your route or resort
consult b. & o. summer excursion
book, in which shortest routes and
lowest rates, via Picturesque b. X
o." to all resorts are given from
points on that road east Of the Ohio
River; profusely and artistically IL
Illustrated. This book can be procured
free OF charge upon personal applica-
ton to ticket agents, b. 81 o. X. K.
Co., or you can have it mailed to you
by sending name and address with
ten cents in stamps 10 Chas. .. Scull,
General Passenger Agent, Baltimore,
Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
Where the Telegraph Is Least Used

The four countries in the world which
possess the smallest telegraph facilities
are Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay and Per-
STA. In the first named there are only SO
telegraph offices in the whole country
and but 600 miles of wire. In the ter
ritory of Paraguay there areoonly $40
miles of wire in operation, and the entire
Geographic service of that country re-
quires the services Of but % persons.
One line Of $50 miles, owned and oper-
ated by the government, runs from AS
uncion to Paso de Patria, the limit of
Paraguayan territory, and the other $50
miles by the railroad from Asuncion to
Pirapo.
Owing to high water and forest fires
in that country the line is often inter-
rupted for days at time. At Paso de
Patria the line breaks, there being no
cable over the Alto Parana river, which
is three miles wide. Communication is
therefore by canoe, which takes mes
sages over in the morning to the AIgen-
tine side and returns to the Paraguayan
side at night. An important telegram is
often delayed 10 or Is hours.-Hartford
COurant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
Decidedly Shaky.

A trembling hand, an uncertain step, fidge-
tiness. Indicated by restless shifting from
one place or posture TO another, usually
mental annoyance at unexpected noises, are
among the indications OF extreme nervous
ness. These seem tritling, but the health Of
men and women in this condition is "decid-
edly shaky," liable to be overthrOwn disas-
trously by causes which the vigorous might
defy. TO fortify the nervous system, gener-
al Vlgor must, through the medium OF REIN
forced digestion, aud a renewal Of an i'm
paired power of sleeping at night, be raised
to healthful standard. 4 guarantee oftnis
is Hostetter's stomach Bitters, which re-es.
tablshes digestion. bile secretion and the
habit of body on a permanently regular
basis, thus renewing that bodily equilibrium
which is followed by a gain of strength AID
nerve tranquility For kidney complaint.
rheumatism, neuralgia. and as "a preventive
of the first attack or subsequent return of
malarial disorders. this medicine is without
a peer. Thrice daily take wineglassfpl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

The midsummer COSMOPOLITAN, the first at
the new price of 1919 cents per copy, though
unchanged in size, eNcels any other Is sue OF
that magazine in the number OF its dstin-
guished contributors, IN the interest OF ito
onleits and in its overlooking Illustrations
by famous artists. Francois Coppee, VIM.
Dean Howells, Camille Flammarion, An
drew Lang, Frank Dempster sherman, II.
II. Boyeseu. Charles Dekay, Thomas A. jan
yier, Colonel Tillman, Agnes Reppller. and
Gilbert Parker are a few OF tie names which
appear en- its title page The fruntispieces,
all by famous artists, furnish an unusual
feature aud among the artists VINO contrib
ute to the ll9 Illustrations adjoining its
pages, are Laurens, Remnant, Fem. Tous-
saint. Stevens, Saunier. Filter. Meaulle and
FranZen. The midsummer number Is in
tended TO set the pace for the magazine at its
new price of l2I2 cents a copy, or Sl.5p year.
The magazine remains unchanged in size
and each issue will be AN advance upon its
predecessors. Literally, every known coun-
try is being raDsacked for material in the
hope 10 bring THE CusMOPOLIrAN forward as
the leading magazine in the world.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
Married Her First Love.

Placing in jeopardy a fortune Of
upwards Of u million dollars, Miss
Blanche Culbertson, daughter of the
late w. S. Culbertson, of New Albany,
Ind, on Monday afternoon followed
the dictates of her heart and the en-
treaties of her lover, and was united
in marriage to Leigh Hill French, Of
Minneapolis. The ceremony took
place in the Second Presbyterian
Church parsonage, near the mansion
built by Miss Culbertson's father, but
to which she is an unbidden guest.
The marriage is the elimination Of
a long courtship and is not devoid Of
romantic features. Shortly after the
betrothal Miss Culbertson's father
died and in his will was codicil by
which his daughter Blanche was dis
inherited if she married Mr.. French
within period of ten years from the
time of his death. 1t was further pro-
vided that she should marry no one
without permission of the trustees of
the will. In the meantime, Miss Cui-
bertson apparently forgot her old
lover and became engaged to Captain
Donald Mckay, of the English Army.
Suit was brought to set aside the
codicil of the will and the family
promised no opposition to her getting
her money. \ short time ago Miss
CulbertsOn met her old lover in Chi
cago. The old flame was rekindled
and she discarded her English lover
She returned home and Mr.. French
followed. The marriage was the re-
SItlt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
EXTRA SESSION OF CONGRESS.

President Cleveland has called an
extra session Of Congress for August
18th, The gravity of the financial sit
uation impelled him to take the step.
Urgent appeals were made by bust
ness men from every section Of the
country for an extra session, and
after consultation with his cabinet
last Friday the President issued the
following proclamation:
Erecmire Mansion, Washington, d. g.,
June 80, 1898 Whereas the distrust
and apprehension concerning the IL
nancial situation which pervade all
business circles have already caused
great loss and damage to our people
and threaten to cripple our mer-
chants, stop the wheels Of manufac-
ture. bring distress and privation to
our farmers and withhold from our
workingmen the wage of labor.
And whereas the present perilous
condition is largely the result1f tinan-
cial policy which the executive branch
of the government finds embodied i'll
unwise laws which must be executed
until repealed by Congress.
Now. therefore, |, Grover Cleve-
land. President of the United States,
in performance of d constitutional
duty, do by this proclamation declare
that an extraordinary occasion re-
uuires the converting of both houses
of the Congress of the United States
at the Capitol, in the city of Wash
ington, on the eth day of August next,
at - o'clock noon
To the end that the people be re-
lieved through legislation from pres
eht and impending danger and dis
tresS.
All those entitled to act as members
of the Fifty-thlrd Congi ess are re-
ouired to take notice of this procla-
nation and attend at the time and
place above stated.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of the United States at the city of
Washington on the thirteenth day of
June, in the year of our Lord, 1893,
and of the independence of the Uni
ted States the 117th.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The action Of the President in call
ing Congress together at this early
date is approved by all classes. The
repeal of the Sherman silver-purchas-
ing act is the first and most necessary
thing to be done, and Senator Sher-
man himself says he will vote for its
repeal The free silver advocates
will bitterly contest such action, and
a hard fight may take place on this
question. The action of India, how
ever. in disseminating free coinage,
has caused many Congressman to
change their views on the question,
and number who have heretofore
favored free coinage now admit that
it is unwise ard impracticable. The
prospect of an early settlement OF the
question has already had salutary
effect upon business, and it is hoped
by many that the worst is over. We
fear, however, that the end Of finan-
cial troubles is not yet
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
DIED..

Suddenly, at her residence near
Shepherdstown, July 6. 1888, Mrs
ELIZABETH WIYTER,IOYER, wife oil
Mr.. John WintermOyer, aged y Year,.
At his residence near Falling Wa
tiers. in Berkeley county, on Tuesday,
July 4, 1893, Mr.. GEORGE SIsLER, in
the 74th year Of his age.
In Martinsburg, June %, 1893, sud
denly, Mrs. NANCY SAKEMAN, aged 70
years, months and days.
In Martinsburg, June "A, 1888 Mrs.
J. f. MAGALIs, aged A years, )
months and % days.
In New York, June p, 1898. ELIZA
NOR MONTANA. only child Of Dr. and
Mrs. w. H. Cannon, Of Harper's Fer
~, aged years, 10 months and Is
days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, re-
quires a constitutional treatment,
Halls Catarrh Cure acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The pro
prietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list of Testi-
monialS. Address,
f. J. CHENEY & Co.,
Toledo, o.
e Sold by all Druggists, Zoe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
See the Worlds Fair for Fifteen Gents

Upon receipt of your address and
fifteen cents in postage stamps, we
will mail you prepaid our SOUVENIR
PORTFOLIO OF THE WORLDS CoLUM-
BIAN EXPOSITION, the regular price
is fifty cents, but as We want you to
have one, we make the price nominal.
You will find it a work of art and a
thing TO be priced. 1t contains full
page views of the great buildings,
with descriptions Of same, and is ex-
ecuted in the highest style of art. II
not satisfied with it, after you get it,
we will refund the stamps and let you
keep the book. Address,
II. +. BUCKLEN & CO.,
ChjcaOo I'll
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

IN a recent interview ex-President
Harrison llade himself appear pretty
small. He agreed that the country
was in pretty bad financial shape,
but he seemed to take malicious sat
isfaction in it and sneered at the eff
forts Of President Cleveland to pro-
vide a remedy. Considering that Mr..
Harrison and his party are largely
responsible for this state OF affairs, it
i'll becomes him to laugh at the disas-
ter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

a GREAT many reasons have been
given by great many statesmen for
wanting foreign appointments, but
Judge Lucas presents an entirely new
one. He wanted 70 get out of the
country so as not to be present at
the downfall OF the party ne was
asking to send him abroad. We are
glad he didn't go. We had much
rather he'd stay at home and help
stave off the disaster. Besides, he can
and doubtless will-help make poll
tics interesting in West Virginia the
next year or two.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
All Free.

Those who have used DR.. Kings
New Discovery know its value. and
those who have not. have now the
opportunity to try it Free. Call on
the advertised druggist and get a
Trial Bottle, Free Send your name
and address to II f. Bucklen 4 Co,
Chicago, and get sample box of DR..
Kings New Life Pills Free, as well as
a copy of Guide TO Health and House
hold Instructor, Free. All of which
is guaranteed to do you good and cost
yoH nothing at DR.. j. &. Gibson's drug
store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
SHEPHERD COLLEGE
State Normal School.

Normal, Academic and Musical
Courses. Prepares for Teaching. for
any College or for Business. Compe-
tent Faculty. Thorough work. Libra
~ and Reading Room. Location
healthy, pleasant and accessible. EN-
cellent buildings Boarding cheap.
Tuition to State students free, to others
low. Session begins September nth,
1905. For catalogue apply to
4. {. KINILER, Principal,
ShcpherdStowu, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
A Confederate Man.

Mr.. Chumly-I hear you are going to
marry a rich widow. Is there any truth
in the rumor?
Mr.. Fewscads-Yes; am doing it out
OF consideration for my creditors. !
haven't the heart TO see them suffer-
Texas Siftings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
NOTICE.

NOTICE IS hereby given that 7, James W.
y BeIler. am the legal owner OF bounty
land warrant No. 26,7iS for 80 acres, issued
under the act OF september 18Th, ~, IN lne
name OF Abisha Beller, and tnS SAID war
rant having been lost or destroyed, have
made application 10 the Commissioner oI
Pensions for a duplicate. ,,,.,,,.p
INV lSgS-6W
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

The free silver advocates are max
ing every preparation to fight the re-
peal of the silver-purchasing Sherman
law, in spite of the fact that the bus
mess interests of the country are al
most unanimous in demanding its re-
peal. Their bigotry outweighs their
patriotism.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07
She Liked the Old Kind Best.

1t was down in a Chautauqua village
that a gay young soldier had his sweet
heart. Such a beauty she was too.
1t happened once that he sent her down
from Buffalo pot of cold cream to keep
her cheeks as fresh as the budding rose.
When he came down to visit her again,
he asked how she liked his little gift.
"The taste was very NICE" she said,
with rather q sickly smile, "but l think
like the other kind of cream best.
O-1ir0s
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

THE mills of the gods grind slowly,
but they grind exceeding fine" Sen
ator Camden had to wait a long time
to get square with Judge Lucas but
his opportunity came at last. 1t will
be noticed that the Senator improved
q.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

THE tumble in silver the past week
at one time brought the price down
to 81 cents an ounce, making the sill
YER in standard silver dollar worth
40 cents. Looks like some financial
legislation is needed, sure enough.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

a MARYLAND exchange says that if
the names of pensioners were to be
published in the local papers more
than one man would be made to blush
That's true-and is one more good
reason for publishing the lists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1893-07-07

a. j. DREXEL, the noted Phiadel-
phia banker, died last week in Carls-
bad, Germany. He left a fortune of
about thirty millions of dollars. He
did much good with his money while
he was living, and it is likely he has
treasure laid up above.