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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-07-04
sNATcHED FROM THE GRAVEL
A WARMING From the Living.

Emissions Cured. AT Is learned bad
habit Had losses for seven years. Tried
four doctors and nerve tonics by the score,
without benefit. l became a nervous wreck.
A friend who had been cnred by Dre. Kennedy
try them. did so, and in two months was
positively cured. This was eight years ago
/ nm now married and have two healthy
children" G. W. LEWIS. Saginaw. Mich.
NaricoceIe Cured. "varicocele. the result Of
carly vice, made life miserable. I was weak
hnu sycs ena 49, t ,iah ~
hilton. Tho Golden Monitor" opened my
ayes. The New Method Treatment Of Drs.
Kennedy 4 Kergun cured me in fow weeks."
/. u. PETERSON, Ionia. Mich.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.
Charleston, our State capital, was a
hundred years old yesterday.

hundred years old yesterday.
At an election in Fairmont recently
a proposition to issue $4,000 in bonds
for a sewerage system was voted down.
Hon. William L. Wilson, when asked
if he considered the Republican tidal
wave as permanent, replied, Gas per-
manent as tidal waves ever are.
DR.. n. D. Baker, secretary of the
State board of health, has just issued
his annual report. 1t shows that dur
ing the year there were 1921 mar
riages in the State, 1855 births and
2,SS6 deaths.
Abe Post, living at Paw Paw, has a
singular family around him, all afflict-
ed the same way. His cat has but one
eye, his dog is troubled the same way,
his horse has likewise lost one eye,
and, strangest of all, he himself has
met with the same fate. This is
coincidence of most uncommon char
acter, but Abe and his household seem
to get along very well except that they
strike a few acute angles and get a
little mixed up at times.
A committee, consisting Of James F.
Thompson, of the Martinsburg World,
Stuart Reed, of the Clarksburg Tel
egram, A. B. White, of the Parkers-
burg State Journal, Robert Horror, of
the Parkersburg Sentinel, Charles ID.
fancy, of the Wheeling Register, and
C. B. Hart, of the Wheeling Intelligen-
Ger, has been appointed by the State
Press Association to ask the Leglsla-
ture this winter to amend the libel
laws so that newspapers will be placed
on equal footing with other l'tigants.
Meyer Horkeimer, dealer in ginseng
and pelts, Wheeling, received a lot OF
ginseng from a country merchant. 1t
consisted of three barrels, and weighed
about 800 pounds. In sorting, 1t ap-
peared to be rather heavy, and several
of the roots were cut open and exam
ined, disclosingt that it had been loaded
with shot. 1t was impossible to open
all the roots, so they were thrown
into tub of water, and the loaded roots
at once sank. The examination Of the
three barrels showed thatin 800 pounds
of ginseng 81 pounds of shot had been
secreted, which, at $3.50 per pound,
gave the seller quite respectable
profit on his work. The shot had been
inserted while the roots were green
and soft, and the holes in the ends
plugged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
Shepherd College Notes.

Mr.. Geo. NJ. Beethoven, member
of the executive committee Of Shop
herd College, was in Philadelphia last
week purchasing books for the library
of that institution. He has gotten
some of the best works on literature,
history and reference, and others will
be obtained later. About five hun
dred dollars will be spent on the library
The iudicious selections made by Mr..
Beltzhoover will be of great benefit to
the school and to the town.
A pleasing programme will be rem
dered in the hall by the students of
Shepherd College on Friday afternoon
at $50 clock. The exercises will con-
sist of declarations, reading, songs,
instrumental music and Del Sarte
movements. The public is cordially
invited.
The students of the school have re-
Gently bought very pretty pins of a
uniform design. They are in the shape
of flag and show the college colors,
cardinal and orange.
Shepherd College will close for the
holidays tomorrow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

At Lynn, Mass, the other day,
Gideon w. Latimer was shot and killed
by Maud Brewer, to whom he had in
the past paid some attention. Lately
Latimer had transferred his attentions
to another young lady. He went to
Miss Brewers house to return some
articles loaned him by her. When he
told his errand and announced that
he was shortly to be married to the
other woman she drew a revolver and
with the remark, IF l can't have you
no one else shall" she fired three
times at Latimer, putting a bullet in
him every time, Both parties are
about twenty-three years Of age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
Went Into A Lions Cage.

Monday night at Wombwell' strained
animal show, which is now exhibiting
in jacksonville, Fla, large audience
witnessed wonderful display OF nerve.
Louis C. Sihler, a prominent saloonist
and sport, known as big Lou" all over
the South, entered cage containing
three African lions. Sihler s foolhardy
feat was the result of a wager. Two
days ago, in speaking about the trainer
entering the cage, Slhler remarked to
C. W. Richardson that there was no
danger in entering the cage. I'll bet
you $780," said Richardson, you
won't 90 in the cage and remain two
minutes. "Done," said Sihler, and
the money was posted.
The show people agreed to let Sihler
make the trial, and Monday night was
fixed for the time
At $50 Sihler entered the cage, the
trainer standing at the door. For two
minutes Sihler stood facing the lions,
the beasts staring at him ominously.
Then he leaped out of the cage, and
the trainer slammed the door. Just as
the door was closed the lions sprang
against it, roaring fercely, Richard
son paid Sihler the $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

Mrs. Winslow Sherman and her
daughter, Mrs. Clinton Davis, who
lived on a farm near Jamestown, N. Y,
were murdered by unknown persons
Saturday. Mr.. Sherman had gone to
attend the funeral of his son and daugh-
ter-in-law, who were killed by train
a day or two previous, When he re-
turned home he was Mortified to find
his wife and daughter lying dead on
the floor. There is no clue to the
perpetrator of the crime, although it
is apparent that the motive was rob-
berry. The murder following so close
to the death Of two other members OF
the family has nearly unseated the
reason of Mr.. Sherman, who is about
seventy years of age.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
The Baltimore Weekly Sun.

The WEEKLY sun PUBLISHES ALL
THE NEW 5 Of each week, giving complete
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contains regular reports OF the work OF the
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new methods and ideas In agriculture. It's
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Urinary column are particularly valuable 10
country readers Every issue contains sto-
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One dollar "A year. Inducements 10 getters-
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Daily and Weekly sun mailed free OF post
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

J. Alfred Fleming, farmer living
near Frederick, Nd, died suddenly Of
heart trouble Monday morning. He
was in the dining-room Of his house,
feeling in his usual health, He heard
noise in the room above and immedi-
ately went to the room, where he
found his married daughter, Mrs. Zim
norman, lying unconscious on the
floor in faintingspell. Mr.. Fleming,
thinking she was dead, was overcome
with grief and had a spell of heart
trouble, from which he had been suf-
fering for some time He fell to the
floor beside his daughter and died i'm
mediately. Mrs. Zimmerman was in
short time restored to consciousness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
a Herald Of the Infant Year.

Clip the last thirty years or more from the
century, and the segment will represent the
term OF the unbounded popularity OF Hostel
ter's stomach Bitters. The opening OF the
year 1895 will be signallzed by the appearance
OF fresh Almanac OF the Bitters, In which
the uses derivation and action of this world
famous medicine will be lucidly set forth.
Everybody should read Ii. The calendar and
astronomical calculations TO be found in this
brochure are always astouishingly accurate /.
and statistics Illustrations humor aud
other reading matter rich In interest and full
of profit The Hostetter Company, OF Pitts
burg Pa, publish II themselves. They en-
ploy more than sixty hands in the mechanical
work, aud more than eleven months in the
year are consumed in It's preparation. 1t can
be obtained, without cost, OF all druggists and
country dealers, and is printed in English,
German. French, Welsh. Norwegian, Swed-
ish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

Any one who has children will re-
ioice with L. B. Milford, of Plain6eld,
n. J. His little boy, five years of age,
was sick with Group. For two days
and nights he tried various remedies
recommended by friends and neighbors.
He says: 81 thought sure would lose
him. l had seen Chamberlain Cough
Remedy advertised and thought l
would try tia last hope and am hap
py to say that after two doses he slept
until morning. l gave it to him next
day and cure was effected. / keep
this remedy in the house now and as
soon as any of my children show signs
of Group | give it to them and that is
the last of it. 25 and so cent bottles
for sale by Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
Literary Note,

The relation which price bears 10 quality in
literature is made obscure by the Christmas
COSMOPOLITAN. Stories by Rudyard Kipling,
VIM. Dean How ellis, Mrs. spencer Trask, Mrs.
Burton Harris n and A lbion w. TOurgee, are
mold. Edmund Clarence Stedman and James
Whitcomb Riley. while through the number
are scattered Illustrations by such famous
artists as Remington. roche, Reinhart, Turn
err, Van Schaick, Gibson and Stevens.
series OF portraits OF beautiful women OF So
ciety illustrate an article on The Relations of
Photography to Art; a travel article by Napo-
leon Ney, grandson OF the famous Field Mar.
shall: one OF the series of Great Passions OF
History, TO which Froude and Gosse have al
ready contributed, and half dozen others
equally interesting, 20 10 III AXE up the at
fractions of the number. The Cosmopolitan
people say: 1--WE might charge Won more for
his humber, but, in all frankness, could we
give You better material. better illustrated,
II We charged you dollar copy:'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

Mr.. Ira P. Wetmore, prominent
real estate agent of San Angelo, Texas,
has used Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhea Remedy in his family
for several years as occasion required,
and always with perfect success. He
says: 81 find it perfect cure for our
baby when troubled with collie or dys-
EMERY. l now feel that my outfit is
not complete without bottle of this
Remedy at home or ON trip away
from home" For sale by Gibson, drug
gist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
MARRIED..

On Wednesday, December II, 1894,
at t o'clock p. m, in Duncan Memo
rial Church, Berryville, Va, Mr.. Rob-
ERT LEE THOMPSON, second son of Mr..
VIM. Thompson, and Miss LILLE May,
youngest daughter of Mr.. Thos. Broth
erton, all of Clarke county.
In the Methodist Church at Palmyra,
Mo-, December II, 1894, Mr., RALPH
]. FREELAND, of Denver, Colo, and
Miss HATTIE V. METcALF, the accom-
pIshed daughter of Judge and Mrs. J..
Q. A. Metcalf, Of Palmyra, formerly
of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

IF the Sugar Trust was known to
have put poison into every pound of
sugar that it sells, it could not be more
odious than it already is to all right
thinking people. 1t has poisoned the
sources of our legislation, and thereby
created universal distrust of one of the
essential elements of our Government.
The trainers of the Constitution intend
ed the Senate as sort of balance
wheel, which would keep the whole
machine steady and prevent violent
changes of movement; but if there is
flaw in the balance-wheel, is it not
in danger of wrecking the whole mech
anism?
The Sugar Trust has created or de-
veloped any flaw there may be, yet
when an attempt was made last week
to cut off the bounty which gives the
Trust its power, the Republican Sena-
tors voted unanimously to sustain it.
Those who have undertaken to disci-
pline the Democratic party for its
blunders and inaction, by turning Con-
gress over to the Republicans, may
have been honest and well-meaning in
their purpose. But let them not for
get the lesson taught by the Senate
action in this matter: While few
of the Democratic leaders have been
subservient to the Trust, and thereby
defeated the efforts of the majority
there is not one Republican in the Sen,
ate who has not shown himself bound
hand and foot by this monster and
ready to do its bidding. Moreover, the
Republican party follows Its leaders
wherever their path may lie.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
Won't Let Him Resign.

Postmaster H. G. Elgln, at Grimes,
Washington county, has tried to resign
repeatedly, but the Postofice Depart
ment at Washington says no every
time. Mr.. Elgin lives at Bakersville,
one-half mile away, and three times a
day is obliged to leave all other engage
ments and attend to the mail deposited
at Grimes's Station, on the Norfolk and
Western Railroad His pay is per-
centage on the stamps Cancelled. Some
days he does not cancel a stamp. Some
days he is more fortunate, and frequent
ly it aggregates one-cent-stamp
thump, and again he may blacken a
solitary two-center. On the whole he
does not average five letters a day,
making his salary at the highest esti-
mate ten cents day. Mr.. Elgin is
very tired of his job and wishes Uncle
Sam would listen to his pleadings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
A Fair Report.

The report of the directors of the
Washington County Mechanical and
Agricultural Association shows that
the recent HagerStown Fair fell ST.
8.55 short of expenses. The receipts
including balance on hand foot up
SIG, 25806, the expenditures ST. $780,
81. Part of the money expended, how
ever, was for improvements, $2,7l5.l3
being used in that way. This, with
the increased expenses in the stock and
poultry departments caused the deficit.
1t is offset by an investment of 81, 900
which bears interest. Were this con-
verted into cash there would be net
balance in favor of the Association Of
$64145.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

Mrs. Fly, of West Bethlehem, Pa,
had seventeen cockroaches taken from
one of her ears the other day. About
ten days ago Mrs. Fly felt a pain in
her ear. She thought it was the re-
suit of cold, but when it grew worse
she applied a liniment. This did not
relieve her and her husband dropped
a small quantity of camphorated oil
into the ear The pain continuing,
Mr.. Fly blew Tobacco smoke into her
ear, and his surprise may be mag
med when he saw live roach crawl
out of the ear. With a hairpin he
then extracted five more, but they
were dead. At intervals since then
more of them have been taken from
Mrs. Fly's ear, until seventeen in all
have been extracted. The house in
which they live is full of reaches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

President Cleveland has issued an
order extending the civil service law
and rules to the internal revenue SER
vice. The new extension will embrace
SIS storekeepers, 578 gaugers, l,l9O
storekeeper gaugers and l5S clerks in
the offices of the collectors, making
2,47linall. Deputy collectors, ofwhich
there are 963, are not included in this
order, nor are the deputies who will be
appointed to assist in the collection Of
the income tax. Of the latter there
are expected to be 1919 for field work,
and ffty-three for service in the Offices
of collectors. The new order goes into
immediate effect.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
Circuit Court Proceedings.


A final session Of the Jefferson Cir
cult Court was held at Charlestown last
Friday. We note proceedings as fol-
lows:
The trustees of the Methodist Episco-
pal church at Harper's Ferry were di-
rected to expend the fund in hand in
liquidation of the debt due on the par
sonage. Charlotte J. Starry VS.. Francis
Yates's executor; decree directing and
distributing fund of $500 in hands OF
special commissioners. The report OF
S. Howell Brown, VIM. Beall, j. w. Rider
and Moses w. Burr, assigning dover 10
the widow of Balls Trussell, was returned
tocourt and confirmed. w. w. Il. Gala
her VS.. c, H. Gallaher ct al; order con-
firming distribute ion of cash payment on
real estate. G. ODER & Sons Company
VS.. c. l.. Barnhart; judgment confessed
in favor of plaintiffs for 81 ,S9l 40. First
National Bank of jefferson VS.. VIM. Is.
Page ct al, three cases) in first case,
Judgment for $l,03l.lS given against
Caleb Burns; in second case, demurrer
to declaration overruled; in third case,
dem urrer ONerrultu. w "a Lg HOlI, iC
ceiver of b. Aultmann, VS.. Levi a. Lyme
and Lucy Lyme: w. HI. Travers appoint
ed substitute trustee in place of a. Nj.
Locke. Helen NJ Pendleton VS.. Char
lotte b. Johnson ct al; decree dismiss
ing petition of Mrs. Annie NJ. Keen, con-
STRUNG will of Alexander r. Boteler, re-
ferring cause to commissioner and APP
pointing commissioners to apportion the
Fountain Rock farm among Helen NJ.
Pendleton, Charlotte b. Johnson and
Angelica p. Didier, one-third to each;
decree suspended for thirty days to give
Mrs. Keen opportunity for appeal.
Judge Faulkner appointed Messrs.
Joseph Trapnell, J. w. Rider and X. p.
Chew committee to examine the clerk S
Office of the court and report to the next
form
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
IN PULPIT AND PEW.
The News of the Various Churches at Home
and Abroad.


The laying of the cornerstone OF
the Southern Methodist Church at
Bakerton was quite successful occa-
sion. Rev. j. P. Hyde, D. D., OF Val
lev Female College, and Rev. A. ?.
Boude, were present and delivered
most excellent addresses-the former
on "Church Unity" and the latter on
the achievements of Methodism.
The singing was led in mastery way
by Rev. A. P. Boude After the
stone was laid according to the ritual
of the church, the pastor, Rev. +. A.
Strother; referred to the practical
christian Unity" manifested by all
the people of the community since his
coming among them, and especially IN
the building of the church now in pro-
cess of erection, and thanked the peo-
pie for their hearty cooperation. AT
the close of the services the congrega-
ton repaired to the school-house, where
a most excellent dinner was served by
the ladies'. The handsome corner
stone used was donated by J. c. Fultz,
of Shepherdstown.
The ministers of Shepherdstown are
invited to meet in the College reading
room Friday evening, December Dist,
at 6 o'clock for the purpose of arrang-
ing for union services to be held dur
ing the week of prayer, January 6-l3'
recommended by the Evangelical al
lance. CHARLES GHlsELlN'
Services in the NJ. f. Church in
Shepherdstown Sunday at 1870 a. IN,
missionary sermon by the pastor. At
7.3O p. m, Christmas services by the
Sunday school. Services at Mt. Wes-
ley at 3 p. m.
Services in the Southern Methodist
Churches, ShepherdstOwn circuit, Sun
day: Preaching at Uvilla at II a. m.
and at Bakerton at $50 p. m. G. c.
Band meeting at Shepherdstown at
$50 p. N.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church on Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at l a. M and at Kearneys-
vile at 8 p. IN. Also in Shepherds
town on Christmas day at 6 a. m.
Services will be held in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, at Kearneysville at II a. m.
and in Shepherdstown at $50. P. m.
Christmas services will be held in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown
next Sabbath morning at II o'clock.
Christian Endeavor at $50 p. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
CHRISTMAS.

The blessed Christmas time has come
again. Stop a moment and think of
Him who brought to the world the Cos
pei of "peace on earth, good will to
men," Let His perfect life stand for
you a model. Let His unsel6sh spirit
be yours now. Have good will in your
heart for all men. Exercise at this
season the charity that is the greatest
of all virtues. Let love for your fell
low-men fill your soul.
Put aside now all strife and hatred.
Let arrangements be ended. Be at
enmity with your enemy no longer.
Forgive and be forgiven. Do what
YOU can to reconcile those who are at
variance-for blessed are the peace
makers.
Remember the poor and the needy.
Share what you have with some one
who has less. Make at least one per-
son happy by your thoughtfulness this
Christmas. Do good in Christ's name
and verify you shall have your re-
ward.
To sum up the whole matter
Think of the spotless life Of Christ.
Be at peace with all men.
Be charitable.
Do good.
And so may you have a merry
Christmas and a happy new year
NAV God bless us every one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20

The voters of Leesburg district, by
a majority of SO out of total vote Of
S65, decided last Thursday to close up
the saloons in that place for the next
two years. AS the remaining portion
of Loudoun county was already under
the operation of dry law, this decision
puts in force such a law over the en-
tire county.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-12-20
Wouldn't Wear Short Skirts.

Society amateurs performed "The
Witch of Endor" in the Opera House
at Wheeling, W. Va, the other night
and did very well, but the interest was
not a 1.-THE of what it would have been
had not a corps of dressmakers and
sewing women been put to work on the
costumes at the eleventh hour. The
management sent abroad for the cos
tunes, the young ladies, over a hum
dred in number, having been carefully
measured. The costumes arrived, and
a full dress rehearsal was to have been
gwen, but none Of the girls could be
induced to come out of their dressing
rooms after they had put on their cos
tunes. The chorus girls dresses had
no sleeves, and barely reached to the
knees, and the queens and leading
ladies costumes were chiefly notable
because they display just what profess
ionals desired to display. The girls
finally resumesd their street costumes
and protested vigorously. The result
was the employment of all sewing wo-
men procurable, and by night every
skirt was long enough to suit the stage
publication crusaders, and no more
charms were displayed on the stage
than may be seen at any full dress
ball.