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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
some nf the lirifts were ten feet deep.

Some of the drifts were ten feet deep.
One bank on the lower pike is said to
have been an eighth of mile long
and FIVE or SIX feet deep The roads
present strange appearance with
snow banked high on either side and
a passage between wide enough for
but one vehicle at time. There IS
not much travelling done after night
The blockaded roads are causing
inconvenience in many ways. Per-
sons living in the country cannot get
wagons to town for coal, and it is hard
work to get wood even. News from
various neighborhoods reports that
lambs and pigs have persisted, and
fowls have been frozen Cd the roosts.
Yesterday the Norfolk & Western
put more men to work shoyeling snow.
New drifts that haG formed were
opened and old ones made wider.
The steps of passenger coach were
broken off yesterday in the cut near
Sharpsburg by being caught in the
snow-bank.
Tuesday night three or four more
inches of snow fell. This too was drift
ed by the wind that followed, but not
very badly. The trains were but slight
ly delayed, but the country roads were
again filled up in some places where
they had been cleared.
The Hagerstown Globe tells one of
the tallest stories of the blizzard. 1t
saysthat Amos Spielman, mail carrier,
had tears brought to his eyes by the
force of the wind. The tears froze his
eyes tight shut.
A coal famine is feared in Martins
burg. Plenty of coal is on the way,
but is tied up by the snow blockade.
The knitting mills had to close for
| lack of fuel.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
KN0WLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 20 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 10
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 aud pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties Of perfect lax
alive; efectualIy cleansing the system,
dispelIing colds. headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation:
II has given satisfaction to millions end
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 ali drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, bat i u man
uufactured BY the California Fig syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of Fig
and being wei informed, You viii he
accept any substitute If offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
In Sweet Saarity's Name.

When the bitter cold weather of last
week set in, followed by the snow
storm and blizzard, a common impulse
seemed to move the people of Shop
herdstown. An old committee Of the
Y. NJ. c. A. quickly reorganized and
men voluntarily met together and con-
tributed money and made arrange
ments to supply the poor with fuel,
food and clothing. The generous
charity of our people insured sufficient
supplies, and the committee at once
canvassed the town to find those who
needed assistance. Their work was
timely, for much restitution was re-
vealed. In some houses there was not
pound of fuel. In others dry bread
and not much of it was the only food,
while some were suffering for clothing
to protect them from the bitter cold.
Perhaps twenty-five families were re-
lieved. In addition to the work of the
committee, many individuals went on
charitable errands on their own account
and shared what they had with their
less fortunate brethren.
There is still much to be done in the
way of relief, of course, and there will
be calls for help during the next month.
There are doubtless many who will be
willing to contribute who have not
already done so. The headquarters OF
the committee are at w. P. Licklider's
store. Money or supplies or clothing
all of which are needed-may be
left there, and those who contribute
may be assured that the gifts will be
judiciously distributed.
Yesterday the following letter, in
which the writer expresses his desire
to help in the good work of charity In
the most generous way, was received
at this office. 1t explains itself:
WILD GOOSE FARM,
February -. 1895.
My DEAR Mr.. SNYDER-This winter
has been so severe that feel that there
must necessarily be many in Shepherds
town and~vicinity who are in actual
want.
wish to help them.
Having no way of ascertaining who
they are, must ask that they send me
their names, and it will be my pleasure
to assist them. thought of distribut-
ing three or four hundred dollars in the
shape of groceries, etc.
Yours truly,
X ID. SHEPHERD.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
Pine Organ Recital.


Professor Rowland Davies, late ex-
aminer to the Royal College of Music,
London, and Fellow of the Guild of
Organists, London, will give a pipe
organ recital on the new pipe organ
at the Lutheran Church in Shepherds
town on Thursday night of next week,
February 2lst, at 750 o'clock. Pro-
lessor Davies comes well recommend
ed and is fully qualified to bring out
all the effects of the instrument. This
recital will be rich musical treat
such as has never yet been offered to
our people. Admission IS cents, chill
dren under IL years 10 cents. A full
programme will be published later.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14


Mr.. H. NJ. Turner, who some months
ago was appointed an immigrant IN
spector in the Treasury Department.
was ordered yesterday to report for
duty at Calais. Maine. He left this
morning for Washington, where he
will receive further instructions. Ca
lais is on the extreme northern border
of Maine, and is probably more at
tractive as summer resort than as
winter home.
Mr.. ]. B. Miller, of Cumberland,
Nd, is here at the home of his mother.
Mr.. Miller recently had cataract
removed from his right eye at the
Presbyterian Eye and Ear Institute in
Baltimore, and stopped off on bis way
to Cumberland. He left Baltimore
Sunday afternoon, but the storm de-
layed the trains so that he did not get
here until Monday night.
Mr.. t. B. Line, who has been travel
ing for Hagerstown firm for the past
year or two, has obtained position
with the American Grocery Company,
one of the largest concerns in New
York. He will travel in West Vir-
ginia and parts of Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania.
Mrs. Henrietta B. Lee celebrated
her birthday on Thursday of last week
at Iceland" Rev. Harry B. Lee, of
Charlottesville, Mrs. Goldsborough, of
Frederick county, Nd, and Mrs. Rust,
of Leesburg. her children, came to the
old home to enjoy the occasion.
Mrs. Latimer and her daughter,
Miss Mary, who have been here for a
month or two, left this morning for
Washington, where they will spend
some time.
We were grati6ed to have call
yesterday from Mr. Richard Alexan-
der, of the insurance firm of Washing
ton & Alexander, Charlestown.
Stanley Long, who has been working
in the REGISTER Office the past winter,
has gone to Pittsburg, where he has
gotten employment.
We are glad to announce that Mrs.
F. A. Strother is greatly improved in
health and hopes to be out in few
days
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Marten were
among those from this place who went
to Washington this morning.
Mr.. William Butler is i'll with pneu-
monia at his home on Sandy Ridge.
Miss Irene Humrickhouse has gone
to Baltimore for an extended stay.
Miss Lizzie Brotherton is visiting
friends in Hagerstown this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
MARRIED.

At the residence of the brides pa
rents, near Kernstown, Va, February
5, 1895, by Rev. ]. l.. Kibbler. Mr..
FRANK W. SNYDER, of Summit Point,
this county, and Miss zAIDA BELLE
WOODWARD.
February 7, 1895, by Rev. Frazier
Furr, Mr.. GEo. j. PIrzER, of Berke-
ley county. and Miss MARY w. LuP-
TON, of Frederick county, Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
The Modern Invalid

Has tastes incidentally in keeping with
therluxuries. Aremedy must be pleas
antly acceptable in form, purely whole
some in composition, truly beneficial in
effect and entirely free from every objec
tionable quality If really i'll he consults
a physician; if constipated he uses the
gentle family laxative Syrup OF Figs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

Mrs. William Seibert, who lived
near Pittsburg, Pa, took her two lit
tie girls to the river last Monday,
found hole in the ice, and jumped in
with them. All three were drowned.
Her mind had been unbalanced by
the burning of a neighbor's house.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

A queer suicide is reported from
Muscatine, Iowa. George Moore, a
blind man, walked out on the high
bridge across the Mississippi river, took
off bis clothing and remained there
until he froze to death. He was thirty.
six years Of age. highly educated and
wealthy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

While digging out snow-bound
train on the Pennsylvania Railroad at
Lucknow, near Harrisburg, Friday af-
ternoon, ten men were run down by a
section of the Pacific express. Two
men were killed instantly, two injured
so badly that they lived but a short
time, and six others injured very badly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
DIED..
In Memory Of Boyd Knode.

Little Boyd was cur darling,
Pride OF all our hearts at home:
But an angel came and whispered,
Boyd. darling, do come home.
A precious one from us has gone,
A voice we loved Is still,
A place is vacant in our home
Which never can be filled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

General Montgomery Corse, a vet
eran Of the Mexican war and an ex-
Confederate soldier, died at Alexan-
dria, Va, aged so years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

The announcement is made that Mrs.
Stonewall jackson is to be editor-in-
chief of monthly publication at Rich
to be called Women"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
Now Is III. Time.

The benefit O be derivei iro,n goo mel +.
icine Ia arly spring h undoubted, out many
people neglect taxing eoy until tue approhch
OF warmer weather. when they VIII IKE
lender flower Ia a hot sun, something must
be- ione to purify the blood, overcome thst
tired feeiihg ani give necessary strength.
vaca ton Is earnestly lonsed Tor, but many
resi- can I've indulx "a Ia. To imptrt strength,
and TO give feeling of health aud viEor
throughout the system, thSr. IL nothing
equal TO Hoods Ssrsspartlis. IL seems pct-
fcctly adapted Ia overcome that pros' nation
eau ed by change ot scason. climate or Ute
and whil. a. toues ani sustains Tue system
A puriti.,s aud tsnosatvs tue bsooi.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

mt no use to grumble or complain
II I H% lust as cheap and easy to rejoice.
whom God sorts out the weather and
sends rain,
wv rains my choicel
James Whitcom6 Riley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
BRIEFS.
rbis is st. Valentines day.

..,r, items About This and That of a Local
sh''' Flavor to Please Our Readers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
ID U RING S95
G.. I. HODGES

VIII have on hand full and complete stock
OF Hardware. Groceries, Dry Goods, Notions
Boots and shoes. which will be sold ~ lowest
cash prices and exchange for produce. Al
our shepherdstown and Ksarneysviile eie
vators we are prepared TO handle Grains u
all kinds and have on sale the very best
quality OF Coal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

Can Clty IsoaS. Va. D. shield OF hoaos I,
meets the second ani tourtr Tuesdays ~
each month al gs~Ul
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14
saepHrsosrowN Markets.
Schedule Of Mall. ct shspherd.iown.

Time for closing the mails will be ne fol-
For Train No. q. south hound, Ina. NJ.
For Train No. -. north. hound. 80 NJ.
For Train No. "a. south. nouni. f@P ~
For Train No. A. uort',.h hound. 1.s0P, NJ,
The mails srrivinv on rr,in No. rom the
south due here nj s.us q. NJ. when they reach
the Office not later than -. VIII be oIensd
this date.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-02-14

In all times it is particularly wise
for persons to provide against misfor-
tunes of all kinds as far as it is in their
power to do so, and it has been DEM
onstrated in this section by the re-
peated and frequent fires that all
should avail themselves of the privi-
lege of insurance, as a man for a
slight cost can by this means protect
his home and property, the loss OF
which in many instances would be a
serious matter. This is especially true
in hard times, when loss of this kind
would be harder to stand. Every
property owner should insure.
The Martinsburg World says that
last Friday afternoon a tramp stole a
snow shovel from the front of the hard
ware store of Messrs. H. L. Doll & Co.,
but was seen by the clerk, Mr.. Thomas
Boley, who halted him near the Con-
tinental Hotel. Mr.. Boley demanded
that the tramp give up the shovel,
which he refused to do, saying that he
stole the shovel that he might be ar
rested and put to Jail, as he had nc
place to stay. Mr.. Boley replied that
he would therefore not have him ar
rested but must have the shovel. The
tramp finding he could not go to jail
gave up the shovel.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
BRIEF NOTES OF NoTABLES.

The Czarewitch has reached the eau
casus mountains, and his physical condi-
ton is extremely dangerous.
Henry Watterson, the famous Ken
lucky editor, has decided not to go abroad
until next April. He will deliver num-
Der of lectures this winter.
The Jesuits have purchased the ia
nous palace Mondra gone, near Frascati,
Italy, from Prince Borghese, for $4,000.
1t will be used as an institute.
DR.. Elias Leounrot, country physi-
clan of Finland has been called the
christopher Columbus Of Finnish poet
ry.'' The doctor has written one or two
epic poems celebrating the early history
Of the country.
-Ex-Congressman Benjamin Butter
series of lectures on the patent statutes
and the general principles of the patent
law before the students Of the Columbian
university at Washington.
DIR. Giacomo Aslari of Pesaro. Italy.
completed his Tooth year on July 70,
having been born at Forli on that day
in 1895. He received his medical diplo-
ma from the University of Florence in
1921. In June, 1861, he retired from
practice, the town council of Pesaro
voting him an annual pension in recogni-
ton of his services and civic virtues.
Prince Albert of Prussia, the second
cousin of the German Emperor, has been
made chief of the Regiment of Dragons
bearing his name The prince is, with
one or two exceptions, the tallest man in
the German army, being 6 feet 6 inches
in height and finely proportioned. He is
by all means, since the death Of Emperor
Frederick. the handSomeSt member of
the Hohenzollern family.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
A WOMAN EXPLORER.
An English Girl Penetrates Into Darkest
Africa.

An English Girl Penetrates Into Darkest
Africa.
The niece of the late Canon Kingsley
is an adventurous young scientist. She
is a student of botany and zoology, and
she has penetrated into regions where
Europeans have never before ventured
in order to prosecute the studies at first
hand. In 1893 Miss Kingsley went out
to st. Paul de Loanda for the purpose
of studying botany and zoology. After
collecting many specimens, she visited
Cabenda, where she received every as
sistance from the Portuguese officials
and the trading agents. Miss Kingsley
had to travel through dense bush and
swamps, but with such success that she
decided to make second visit to the
coast.
She started in December last year in
Capt. Murray's steamer Batanga, and is
still in Africa. She visited Old Calabar
and the other rivers of the Niger coast
protectorate. 1t is understood that Miss
Kingsley has collected some rare speci-
mems of plants and products which may
in the future form important articles of
export Miss Kingsley's latest travels
have been in the elephant and gorilla
countries
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
A German Diary.

A pretty little sentimental idea comes
from Germany, the home of sentiment.
1t is a charm that can be hung on the
watch chain or on the chatelain, along
with the twenty other absolute necessi-
ties which the woman of the day sus-
ponds from her belt.
The charm is little silver book with
golden leaves, and is engraved with the
words, "Unvergessliche Tage'' mever to
be forgotten days.. On each of the gold
en- leaves it is intended that a date
should be engraved which the possessor
wishes always to remember. If the lit
tie book has too few leaves more than
one date can be put on each, but it is
far prettier to have page" devoted to
each of these memorable occasions.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
WHY THE BIRDS WERE TAME.
They Had Been Filled Up with shot by =
SWindIing Mexican.

They Had Been Filled Up with shot by =
SwindIing Mexican.
"The average peddler or vender in
Mexico is swinder of the worst kind.
The petty tricks and receptions they prac-
tice well illustrate the character of the
race So said well-known New York
business man, who spent part Of last win
ter in the City Of Mexico.
"One day." he continued, II took a
stroll along the Paseo, accompanied by
my wife and daughter. A vender hap
pened along with four very pretty little
birds perched on his finger They looked
very tame, and, of course, my daughter
wanted at least two of them.
How much? I asked, pointing to the
birds.
!" Dos pesos para todos,' replied the
vender, meaning 50 for the whole outfit.
Finally | bought two of the birds for
70 cents, and putting them into little
cage supplied by the Mexican, we carried
them to our apartments. My little daugh-
ter immediately proceeded to get one of
the. pets out of the cage, so that she
could hold it upon her finger.
1.-The little bird made a brave effort to
maintain it's equilibrium, but suddenly
toppled off and fell to the floor. The
vender had filled the poor things with
shot Thus was their apparent tame
ness explained. They could not fly had
they so desired. Within a few hours
both birds were dead."-New York Her
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
AN ACCOMMODATING PASTOR.
He Had the Interests of His Congregation
at Heart.

The minister of a congregation in an
agricultural district was greatly annoyed
Sunday after Sunday by the unruly con>
duct Of the junior members of his flock,
When anyone of the younger representa-
tives Of the geItler sex got weary. of the
evening service she would invariably rist,
and go out. A moment later her admir-
er would seize his hat and sheepishly fol-
low her. To such an extent would this
course of action prevail that by the time
the discourse was finished only the old
people remained for the conclusion of the
service. Mr.. Jones concealed his chagrin
for several weeks, but at last he firmly
resolved to act. A youth grew drowsy
one Sunday evening, and, picking up his
hat, stepped into the aisle. But the min,
listers keen eye was upon him, and, to
the culprits dismay, he stopped short in
his sermon.
Young man." said he, ''the girl who
went out last is not the one you wish to
walk home with When she goes / will
let you know at once. Please sit down.
After this when young woman goes out
[ will call on the proper young man to
take care of her.
The minister resumed his discourse
There was much tittering and considera>
BILE anger but the sermons were not in
terrupted again. Hartford Times.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
Stealing the STYLES.

Before the windows of millinery job
bling houses displaying latest styles wom-
en- can occasionally be seen with note
book and pencil. They size up the dis
play critically, and the uninitiated no
doubt conclude that they are fashion
writer's for the newspapers or something
of that Sort But they aren't. They
are milliners, and are jotting down the
designs, the trimmings and the materi-
ais, and will soon be turning out Parish
an novelties on their own account. All
that the importer can do is to grin and
bear it, as there's no law to protect him
against this species of thievery.-N
York ,ottor
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
After Trial of Ridges Food:
IHI!Z,y S'>''.kY
" w u q j. y

Mr.. Bert M. Moses, the adver-
tisement and business writer Of 502
Third street, Brooklyn, relates that.
he recently had occasion to consult
DR.. ]. S. Carreau, well-knoWn
physician Of Is West TWenty-tirst
street, New York city, for stomach
trouble which was pronounced q
type of dyspepsia. "After consulta-
tion," writes Mr.. Moses, 'the doctor
gave me prescription, and was
somewhat surprised to note that
the formula was nearly identical
with that of Ripans Tabules, for
which had. on more than one
occasion, prepared advertising
matter. l had DR.. Carreau's pre-
scription filed, and it proved
satisfactory, giving quick relief. A
week later, when I had taken all
the medicine. again called OH the
doctor and mentioned the SINH
larity of his prescription and the
proprietary remedy spoken of,
showing him both the remedy itself
and the formula. The doctor was
at first somewhat inclined to crit
icise what he called patent
medicines, but appeared to be t
surprised when he noted to what
extent his own prescription
conformed to the formula | showed
him. It was practically the same.
After short time devoted to noting
the careful manner in which the
proprietary medicine was prepared,
he wound up by prescribing it for
my case. Of course I had to pay
him for telling me to do this, but
it was worth the cost to have such
high professional assurance that
the advertised article was, in fact,
the scientific formula that it
purported to be. might have taken
the proprietary medicine in the
beginning and saved the doctors
fee, but think the confidence l
have acquired in the efficacy of the
remedy, through the doctors
Endorsement of it, is well worth the
Fee"
Rpans Tahules are sold by druggists. or by mail =
al Company, No. 10 Spruce Street, New York. Sample
ial, 10 cents.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
BEST IN THE WORLD.
Wine will be Cheap.

Certain brands of wine should be
cheap this year. There seem to be great
quantities of Bordeaux in some of the
European cellars, as the owner of large
vineyard near Bordeaux has sent out
circulars offering to send cases of 800
bottles of two-year-old wine to any town,
even in neighboring Switzerland for 1870
francs. A slight calculation will show.
that this offer means that Bordeaux can
be purchased for about cents bottle.
When this is the case there will be small
reason for Frenchmen to import Ameri-
can wine to mix with the native product.
Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-10-14
Tankage.

'sDo you know what tankage is?'
asked one of the customs inspectors of
the reporter yesterday.
Something to do with tank?
"Guess again.
"Give it up: what is it?''
''WeH, I didn't know before today"
continued the inspector. ''but | was down
aboard of vessel today, coaster bound
to the eastward, and was informed by
the captain that he had three hundred
bags of tankage aboard. Then he ex-
planned that tankage is nothing more nor
less than dried blood. 1t is procured at
the abattoirs at Boston and other ports
and taken to Boothbay, where it is used
in the manufacture of fertilizers. Daily
Eastern Argus.