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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-07-28
ESTABLISHED 1890.

Those who labor to secure this ac-
ceptance of the living wage princi-
pie, having established the principle
that workers shall not be forced to
starvation by speculative corners,
rings and deals, will now see what
may be done in the direction of pro-
tecting consumers from plunder by
the sane agencies, though that is a
more difficult problem.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-07-28
Food for Reflection.

London correspondent New York
Times: There is indeed food for
thought in the fact that last Friday,
while the mob was wrecking rail
roads at Chicago, IA preliminary
meeting of the delegates, masters
and men who form the official Con.
cilation board for miners disputes
of Great Britain informally accepted
the principle of a minimum living
wage. This will probably be fixed
at 30 per cent. advance on the rates
of 1888, and the masters guarantee
that wages will not fall below this
for the next two years. This is real
ly most important economic event
in England, since it is recognition
of the legal rights of trades unions
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-07-28
All About Bricks.

An associated press dispatch from
St. Paul under date of July 10, says:
The mayor of Livingston, Mon
tana. telegraphed General Manager
Kendrick: "Don't let train pass
Livingston; if it does, not brick
will be left standing here.'
Kendrick replied: Train will go
by, If interfered with, not another
brick will ever be laid in Living
ston."
In the Independent of the l4th,
Mayor Reley denies sending the
foregoing message, and now the
question arises who did send the dis
patch and how did the associated
press ged holt of it if it was not sent
Big Timber Pioneer.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1894-07-28
Fusion.

When Smithy was sick,
Then Smithy pop would be;
When Smithy was we'll,
The devil pop was he.
-Montanian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
A Minister Gets a Good Pounding.

Last night at s o'clock, Rev. F. A.
Strother, the recently returned pastor
of the Southern Methodist congrega-
tons of Shepherdstown circuit, was
greatly surprised upon being summon
ed to his door, at the parsonage, TO
find a company of over one hundred
of Southern Methodists aud friends
who had come to welcome their be-
loved pastor and family back among
them, and to show their appreciation
of and regard for them in most prac-
teal way. Led on BY Mrs Presley
Marmaduke, Mrs. Vim. McQmlkin, Sr.,
and Mrs. n. S. J. Strider, they marched
directly to the dining-room and began
to deposit boxes, bundles, sacks, jars,
hams and many other good things
until the only thing wanting, was room
in which to store the more which
continued to flow in. The happy pas
tor found opportunity for brief adj
dress in which he expressed his high
appreciation of and hearty thanks for
their great kindness and endeared
affection of all the people, not only at
this time, but ever since he had been
among them. He then requested Mr..
W. P. Licklider to lead in prayer
and thanksgiving to Almighty God
for the occasion and the great prosper
ity they were enjoying as a charge.
After a few hours spent most de-
Eghtfully in social intercourse inter
spersed freely with music, concluding
with God be with you till we meet
again, the happy company separated
with the universal expression, ut has
been a most delightful occasion.
A number of friends from the neigh
borhood Of Bethesda, knowing they
could not be present at night, with
Miss Kate Knott and Miss H. Louise
Koontz, came in the morning to deliver
the handsome donations from that
congregation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
A Narrow Escape From Destruction.

The large brick dwelling-house of
Hon. A. S. Dandridge-the old Bedin-
ger homestead-about a quarter Of a
mile south of Shepherdstown, narrowly
escaped destruction by fire last Satur-
day afternoon. While the family were
at dinner a spark or burning ember
from a fireplace in Mrs. Dandridge's
room set fire to the woodwork and the
blaze soon became serious. The fire
burned hole in the floor, destroyed
the mantelpiece and ran up a parti-
ton into the garrett. The cracking of
the flames finally attracted attention
when the fire was burning so fercely
that it was feared the house could not
be saved. Fortunately, however, all
the family were at home, besides some
visitors, and these, with the farm hands
and servants, went to work with will
with buckets, and finally succeeded in
extinguishing the fire. In the mean
time word had been sent to town and
the steam fire engine was started out.
1t only got part of the way when word
was sent that it was not needed. The
loss of the building will be couple of
hundred dollars, insured by Washing
ton & Alexander in the Etna, of Hart
ford. All the furniture in the room
was destroyed, and some valuable
jewelry belonging to Mrs. cambridge
was damaged and lost. The people OF
the community are glad that this
valuable mansion was not destroyed,
though it was narrow escape. The
only life lost was that of the family
cat, which was smothered under the
bed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Morgan,s Grove Moving Along.

The directors of the Morgan s Grove
Fair Association held a meeting In
Shepherdstown last Saturday after
noon, and the usual dividend of 10
per cent on the capital stock for the
past year was declared. 1t was also
decided to open the books for add
tional stock subscriptions. After con-
siderable discussion it was finally de-
cided to put fence around the fair
grounds and to charge a small admis-
sion fee to visitors. Such plan was
considered necessary in order to carry
out certain improvements and to main
tain the prosperity of the association.
The fee will be so small that it will
be burden to nobody. Mr. Towner
Schley was again appointed chief
marshal and the necessary committees
appointed. 1t was also determined to
appoint advisory boards for the neigh
boring counties in this and adjoining
States. The outlook for this year is
very bright, and the management of
the association will keep the wheels
moving busily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
A Chapter of Accidents.

A colored man employed at the
stone crusher at Kearneysville met
with disastrous accident one day last
week. While backing a horse and
cart up to the quarry he got too near
the edge of the bluff and the whole
outfit went over the cliff, falling
distance of about thirty feet. The
horse was killed and the cart smashed,
but the driver was lucky enough to
escape with bruises and cuts, no bones
being broken.
A. W. Chambers, of Washington, an
agent for the P. ], Collier publications.
was killed at Brunswick last Saturday
afternoon by being struck by train No.
5. He had just stepped from pas
senger train going east and was cross
ing over to the depot when killed.
The engine hurled him 40 feet and
then crushed one of his legs to Jelly.
He was about forty years of age.
Laura Marguerite, the eight-month-
old daughter of Mr.. Jacob B. McClea-
ry, of Hagerstown, while playing on
the floor crawled to loaded 32-cali-
bre revolver, which her ten-year-old
brother Benjamin had flung on the
floor, and while playing with it shot
herself in the stomach The child
died from the effects of the wound
shortly afterward.
S. A Rowe, of Harper's Ferry, drove
with load of groceries to Sandy Hook.
While on his way back stone fell
from one of the cliffs. This frightened
the horses. They ran away and dragged
Mr.. Rowe some distance. His leg was
broken and he was badly cut about
the face and body. The wagon was
completely demolished.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, H., was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her, but two bottles DR..
Kings New Discovery completely
cured her and she says it saved her
life. Mr.. Thos Eggers. lS9 Florida
St, San Francisco, suffered from
dreadful cold, approaching Consump-
ton, tried without result everything
else, then bought one bottle of DR..
Kings New Discovery and in two
weeks was cured. He is naturally
thankful. II is such results, of which
these are samples. that prove the won
derful efficacy of this medicine in
Coughs and Colds Free trial bottles
at all drug stores. Regular size 5Oc
and 81 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Literary Entertainments.

The literary societies OF Shepherd
College will hold their annual anniver-
saries this year as follows:
The Ciceronian, Friday night, May
4th; The Parthenian, Friday night,
May 18th. Exercises will begin
promptly at s o'clock, and will consist
of orations, essays, reading and vocal
music. No pains have been spared by
the young gentlemen and ladies and
teachers to make these exercises pleas
ant and instructive to everybody. All
are cordially invited to be present
both evenings. You will be enter
tanned with an enjoyable programme
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Joe JinkinS Gets a Bath,

Joe Jinkins, the well-known colored
youth of this town who is not gifted
with any surplus wits, had a narrow
escape from drowning one day last
week. He was at the dam across the
river below town, and in leaning over
net to get some fish he slipped and
was whirled through the break in the
dam into the seething waters below
He was whirled over and over like a
cork, his woolly head bobbing up and
down in manner very funny to every
body but Joe After he had been car
ried down stream some distance his
hands struck a against submerged
rock, which he grabbed with death
grip. He was just able to keep his
head above water, and for once his
mouth was shut. Fortunately boat
happened to be near, and Charlie Jones
and Fatty Muck went to his relief.
1t is said that Joe was doing his best
at prayer, repeating over and over
again, Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
He was hauled ashore none the worse
probably the better-fOr his thrill
ing bath.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Deaths.

Deaths.
Mrs. Emma J. Malatt, wife OF Mr.,
Isa ac Malatt, died at the home of her
husband on the Baker Kearfott farm
in Berkeley county on Saturday last
aged 46 years, 10 months and 26 days
She was. buried at Martinsburg on
Monday. The deceased formerly lived
in this county. and was sister of
Messrs NJ. NJ. and Frank Stanley.
Miss Lillian A. Cunningham, the
second daughter of Philip S. Cunning
ham, of Martinsburg, died in Alexan-
dria, Va, on Friday evening, OF pneu-
monia, aged thirty-four years. She
was visiting friends there when she
was taken i'll. Her remains were bu'
ried at Martinsburg Saturday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Mr.. Wilson'S Condition.

William H. Wilson, son Of Chairman
Wilson, of the ways and means COM
mittee, is back in Washington after a
month with his father in Mexico and
Texas. He says Mr. Wilson will start
for the North in about two weeks,
stopping at Asheville, N. c., for time
and then coming to Washington.
There is little prospect, however, of
his taking up congressional work for
some time, He has attempted recently
to keep track of proposed Senate
amendments to the tariff bill and to
write letters, but the task brought on
headaches and had to be abandoned.
He has reg,ined his flesh and is look
ing well, but his strength will not
permit any extended eXertion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
A Compliment to Mr.. Trapnell.

It affords us more than pleasure
to refer to the speech made by our
young friend Benz. Trapnell before
the Democratic mass meeting here
last Friday. We had not the pleasure
of hearing him, but commentator
has come from so many different
sources as to show that the ap-
probation of it was well nigh unan-
imous, which fact was emphasized
by the applause and vote of thanks
he received Mr. Trapnell is not only
bright young man but is close
student. He will win laurels and
wear them gracefully.-Char1est
Advocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
HOStilitieS Suspended.

The physical and legal contest be-
tween R. G. Surbridge and Geo. +,
Cochnower over the possession Of the
manufacturing shops of Shepherds
town seems to be about over for the
present. Last Saturday the suit OF
Cochnower againt Surbridge for forci-
bic entry and detainer was heard be-
fore Magistrate Howell at Charles
town, who dismissed the case on the
ground of no jurisdiction. The case
would have to be tried before the cir
cult court. In the meantime Mr.. Sur
bridge shipped his machinery away
from shepherdstown so that it would
not be tied up by legal proceedings,
Mr.. Surbridge has also left town tor
the present. Mr.. Cochnower says ne
will not push the civil proceedings as
Mr.. Surbridge has vacated the shops
The latter may not return his ma
chinery here, as he is naturally de-
sirous of evading legal complications.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Interesting Insurance Decision.

An interesting insurance case was
tried before Judge Faulkner in the
Berkeley circuit court on Friday and
Saturday 1t was that Of L. Z. Ger
ling. administrator of Mrs, E. A,
Etchison, against the Agricultural In
surance Company. of Watertown, New
York. The object Of the suit was to
recover 81 800 for a loss under policy
issued by that company. The policy
was issued to Mrs. Etchison, who after
ward decided the property covered by
the policy to her grandchildren, but
did not obtain the consent of the IN
surance company to transfer her interest
in the policy to them. A fire occurred,
totally destroying the property, and
the company, holding that the loss
was not legal one, refused to pay It,
They claimed also by reason OF a
number of judgments having been
granted against the property after the
policy was issued it was void. The
defense claimed that at the time Mrs.
Etchison decided the property to her
grandchildren she was insane, and
therefore the deed would not le-
legally stand A large number of wit
nesses were introduced and much IN
terest was taken in the case. The
Jury decided for the plaintiff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
PERSONALS.
Record of the Coming and Going Of the
People That You Know.

icN. OudIltS GIlSellH lelG 1ucSudy
for San Antonio, Texas, where he
will preach for Presbyterian congre-
cation of that city. He goes at their
request, as they have desire to ex-
tend him a call to be their pastor.
He will be gone about two weeks.
Mrs. Ghisein will spend several weeks
with her parents in Virginia.
Mr.. Frank c. Getzendanner, of the
Treasury Department at Washington,
has been visiting his parents at Kear-
neysville, accompanied by his friend,
Mr.. Adams. Although Republican,
Mr.. Getzendanner has been fortunate
enough to receive couple of promo
tions during this administration.
Rev. c. S. Trump, of Martinsburg,
and his father-in-law, Mr.. Schick,
of Gettysburg, were in town on Mon
day. They favored the REGISTER
with call.
Rev. Mr.. Busey, of the United
Brethren Church, has moved from Lee
town to Kearneysville, occupying the
new house just built by Mr.. S. r. Lick
lider
Hon. j. H. Gettinger and wife, of
Martinsburg, spent several days in
Shepherdstown this week, the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Hodges
Mrs. Kate Reynolds and Miss Bette
Licklider went to Baltimore Tuesday
morning to buy fine lot of premiums
for Morgan's Grove fair.
Rev. George ]. Hill, formerly of this
place, was ordained in Baltimore last
week. He recently visited friends in
this section.
Major H. w. Blunt, of Washington,
was in Shepherdstown yesterday on
business connected with the cement
mill.
Mr.. Frank Homsher, of Harrisburg,
Pa. spent several DAYS with the home
folks in this county the past week.
Mr.. VIII Myers, who was i'll for
couple of months, is able to be out
again-that is, what is left Of him.
Mrs. Henry Bogart and son, Harry,
of Martinsburg, are visiting Mrs. Mil
ton Miller, of Kearneysville.
Mrs. G. NJ. Beltzhoover and her son
George have been in Washington on a
visit the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Alexander, of
Charlestown, spent last Monday in
Shepherdstown.
Miss Myra Hillman, of Washington
City, is here visiting Mrs. H. L. Sny-
der.
Capt. j. N. Cunningham, of Berke-
ley county, was in town on Monday.
Mr. Hop Gibson is up from Washing
ton a week or two.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
II is Good.

The more Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is used the better IL is liked
We know Of no other remedy that al
ways gives satisfaction. Ii Is good
when You first catch cold. Ii II good
" hen your cough is seated and your
lungs are sore. Ii IL good in any kind
Of cough We have sold twenty
five dozen Of il and every bottle has
given sa'i-faction St-dmun & Fried
man, druggists. Minnesota Lake,
Mimi. 80 cent bottles for sale by j.
q Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
List of Jurors.

The following petit jurors have been
drawn to appear on the second day
MAY 18TH Of the next term OF the
jefferson circuit court:
A. G. Moore, B. F. Williams, John
w. Gibson, D. L. Rentch, William ii.
Baldwin, James W. Strider, John W.
Roberts, Wilbur F. Thomas, Bates
Watson, William W. Rouss, William
Hopkins, Henry TrOStle, Mason Conk'
lvn, Charles B. Rissler, John Watson
Moses E. Trussell, George Dixon, Will
liam Haycock, Peter Snyder, Samuel
L. OFT, Luther R. Huyett, James l.
Trussell, Eugene G. Shirley, Georg'
Vanmeter, W. B. Nichols, B. w
Kanode, T. L. Koontz, William G
Link, L. L. Sadler and James W
Allen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Two Weddings.

Mr.. Bernard C. Gerling and Miss
Mamie c. Fulk were married last
Wednesday night in the Lutheran
Church in Martinsburg by Rev. c. S.
Trump. The wedding was very
pretty one. Miss Swami and Miss
Fannie Myers were bridesmaids. The
ushers were Frank Myers, Frank
Swami, VIM. Westphal and Harry
Miller. After the wedding Mr. and
Mrs. Gerling received their friends at
the residence of the groom's father
A brilliant society event in Charles
town last evening was the marriage of
Miss Mary Porterfeld, daughter of
Col. George A. Porterfeld, to Mr.. w.
Chase Morton, of Richmond, Va.
The wedding occurred at the residence
of Mr.. George Washington, and Rev.
DR.. Hopkins performed the ceremony.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
Trap-ShoOting at Kearneysyille.

There was an interesting shooting
contest at the home of Mr.. Will hear-
fott near Kearneysville last Saturday
blue rock pigeons being used. In one
contest Ed. Drawbaugh won by a
score of II out of possible Is, Capt
NJ. ]. Billmyer being next with 10
In a second contest Capt. BillnyeT
won with a score of 8 out Of 10, Crum
Marshall, Ed. Drawbaugh and May,
berry Mckee each having9. Another
shoot at the same place is being ar
ranged for Whit Monday, when big
crowd is expected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
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.
It's 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: effectualIy cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation:
II 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 1t is man
11factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on ever,
package, also the name, Syrup OF rig
and being well informed, you, VIII pr
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26

We have it from good authority,
says the Williamsport Leader, that the
American, Maryland and New Cen
trail Coal Companies will commence
shipping coal by canal this season.
These companies used to be heavy ship
pers over the waterway, but have not
used the canal since the great food.
Ths is encouraging news to canal men
and if it proves true will make the
old canal boom as in days Of yore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-04-26
THE EVOLUTION

Of medical agents is gradually rele-
eating the Old-time herbs, pills
draughts and vegetable extracts to
the rear and bringing into general use
the pleasant and effective liquid Taxa
tive, Syrup of Figs. To get the true
remedy see that it is manufactured BY
the California Fig Syrup Co. only
For sale by all leading druggists.