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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
A Big Fire at Edinburg, Va.

Eleven buildings were destroyed by
fire last Saturday morning at Edin-
burg, Va, a town on the Valley Branch
of the B. & o. Railroad. The follow
ing are the losses sustained Murray
Hotel, bar and stable, $4,000, no in
surance R. w. Burke, residence, S.
600, $1,000 insurance H. Z. Boyer,
storeroom and livery stable, $4,000,
81, 500 insurance E. NJ. Glenn, stock
of goods, $4,000, $4,000 insurance ].
J. Stoneburner, residence, 50, 500, ST.
600 insurance Mrs. w. H. Wightman,
residence, $1,000, $1,000 insurance ;
]. N. Ludwig, bar fixtures, 5000, no
insurance c. W. Ruby, residence,
$500, no insurance G. w. Koontz,
residence, 81 900, no insurance; George
Zimmerman, residence, 5000, no insur-
ance Sentinel printing Office, loss
about $4,000 and no insurance. The
fire was discovered in the cellar Of a
building belonging to H. Z. Boyer,
which contained large stock of gen
eral merchandise belonging to E. NJ.
Glenn, and the Sentinel printing Office
The town being without re-engine
bucket brigade was formed, which
would have done efficient work but
for the fact of terrible explosion Of
oils and powder in the store, which
blew the front of the store across the
street exactly in front of the Murray
Hotel and a house occupied by Mrs.
W. H. Wightman, setting fire to them.
This, coupled with strong wind which
was blowing almost gale from the
northeast, burned every building on
Main street in the square except the
last one, which was saved by con-
centrated effort.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
Eloped With His Old Wife.

Wilson Summers, who left his young
wife twenty-five years ago to seek his
fortune in Kansas, returned to Blue
field, this State, last week, and hunted
up his wife, who bad procured di-
vorce and married miner named Han
ford. She had thought him dead, but
recognized him at once, and on his sug-
gestion hastily got her several small
children ready and eloped with him.
Twenty-Five years ago Wilson Sum-
mers married Alice Bumgardner at
Meridian, Miss. He, with his wife, a
few years after their marriage, moved
to Giles county, Virginia. He met
with poor luck in making money. He
left his wife, saying he was going to
Kansas to try and get home for them
by industry and economy. He wrote
to his wife regularly for time, and
at last ceased to write to her. After
ten years absence, and not hearing
from him, she obtained a divorce and
married Walter Hanford, miner, by
whom she has three children. To the
surprise of the wife, Summers made
his appearance at the humble cabin Of
Hanford few days ago. There was
a mutual recognition; also, reconcil-
iation. Summers seemed to have
plenty Of money, and claimed he had
become the owner of large ranch near
Oklahoma. He succeeded in persuad-
ing Mrs. Hanford to leave Hanford
and go with him to Oklahoma. He
took the woman and three children
and boarded west-bound Norfolk &
Western train en- route to his Oklaho-
ma home. Hanford was at the time
of the elopement working in a mine.
He received his month'spay Saturday
and says he is going to Oklahoma, and
will avenge himself by shooting Sum-
mers on sight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
Communicated.
MOLER's, w, Va, Dec. -. 1895.

MoLER's, w, Va, Dec. u. 1895.
DEAR REGISTER in its rapid
fight, has caused us to reflect upon the
pecularities of some of our great men.
When we recur for few moments and
remember that they are only servants
of the people-common people, if you
pleaSe-aS well as those who soar in the
upper tens, as they will have tit seems
to me that those who occupy any posi-
ton of honor ought to know that they
are only the humble servants of the
whole people. and should remember that
they are not the rulers of the people.
have watched the course of so many
officials. and one thing is very apparent
to me-but few men have added more
luSter to the pages of history than did
theimmortal Kcnna. Had Senator Ken
ma lived that bright luminary of learn
ing would have, in my opinion. saved
West Virginia from the hands of the
enemy. | might be perhaps mistaken
in this, but there is one thing sure he
would have made n record in trying that
would challenge the approval Of unborn
generations. The average otlice-hOlder
so often appears in the attitude of being
his own master, when he ought to be
humble and submissive. We. as Jeifcr-
son county people, are not unlike many
others. and have made our mistakes,
but if we select that intelligent and rep
reSentative American, Prof. Joseph Nc
Murran for the Legislature no mistake
will ever be made.
OLD STUDENT.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
MONA superven

Poisons engendered by food ferment-
ing in a dySpeptic stomach are the di-
rect cause of rheumatism, govt, bron-
chitis, liver and kidney complaints,a sth-
ma, pneumonia and many nervous all
mentS.
These results are prevented by the use
of the Shaker Digestive Cordial, Il rem
edy discovered and prepared by the
Shakers of Mount Lebanon. n. y. 1t is
in itself food and has power to digest
other food taken 7OiM ii. Thus it rests
the diseased stomach and finally masters
the worst cases of dyspepsia. 1t acts
promptly and fresh strength and in
crease of weight soon follows. The first
dose, taken Immediately after eating,
abateS the pain and distress so dreaded
by dyspeptics. Trial bottleS-enough
TO prove its mert-l0 cents.
Laxol is the best medicine for chill
dren. Doctors recommend it in place
of Castor Oil,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

The special services held for ten
days in the Kearneysville Presbyterian
church closed Sunday night. Rev. H.
c. V. Campbell, of Berkeley Springs,
preached with clearness and power.
Large congregations were present every
night and on Sunday. Gods people
were revived and two new members
were added to the church.
The Episcopal, Presbyterian and
Reformed Sunday schools held their
Christmas entertainments Tuesday
evening, and the Southern Methodist
and Lutheran yesterday evening. The
exercises consisted of singing, recita-
tons, etc., with the usual distribution
of gifts.
New years service will be held in
the Lutheran church Of Shepherds
town next Sunday night at 7 o'clock.
Christian Endeavor meeting at 6
o'clock. At Uvilla a service appro-
pirate to the season will be held at II
o'clock.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at II a. IN.
and at Kearneysville, at 3 P. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
Troubled Among the Colored Brethren.

The colored brethren of the Free
VIII Baptist church at Martinsburg
are having some disturbance over their
pastor, Rev. B. W. Kirk. A few weeks
ago Kirk announced his intention to
resign and a good portion of the men,
bers went to work to get a new pastor.
1t seems that Kirk reconsidered his
intention upon solicitation from some
of the members, but the anti-Kirk fac
ton seriously objected and Sunday
morning locked the doors of the church.
Kirk got in the basement by some
means and held services. The knob
was then taken off, but a new knob
was gotten and services were held in
the main room at night. The matter
will 90 into court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
ANOTHER MESSAGE.

President Cleveland sent another
message to Congress last Friday. This
time it was in regard to the financial
situation. The President refers to the
depletion of the gold reserve and the
Intellectual efforts to maintain it under
the present laws, and says that further
Withdrawals of gold from the treasury
makes necessary prompt action if our
credit is to be maintained. He says
Of course there can be no doubt in
any thoughtful mind as to the complete
solvency of our nation, nor can there
be any just apprehension that the
American people will be satisfied with
less than an honest payment of our
public obligations in the recognized
money of the world. We should not
overlook the fact, however, that aroused
fear is unreasoning and must be taken
into account in all efforts to avert pub
lie loss and the sacrifice of our people S
interests. The real and sensible cure
for our recurring troubles can only be
effected by complete change in our
financial scheme.
The President asks Congress not to
take a recess until it has taken some
action to relieve the present financial
situation, and he asks for speedy aid
from the law-making branch of the
government. Bills are now being pre-
pared looking to an increase of reve-
nues by placing higher tariff duties
upon imports.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
WEST VIRGINIA ITEMS.

An item is going the rounds to the
effect that a man in Richie county,
fifty years of age, married but once, is
the father of forty-two children. The
point, as explained by the Gazette, is,
that the mans name is Six. He has
seven children and seven Skies are
forty-two.
Congressman Dayton has presented
in Congress nineteen petitions from
citizens of Jefferson, Randolph and
Tucker counties, respectively, asking
that their individual claims for dam
ages incurred in the war be referred
to the court of claims, with the privi-
lege of introducing testimony as to
loyalty also a bill for the compensa-
ton of the Odd Fellows of Martins
burg, for occupancy by the Union
troops of their lodge room during the
war.
Last Saturday eveningat Joss Branch,
Wyoming county, while Alexander Eel
ly, with his wife and daughter Nellie,
were eating supper, knock at the
door took Felly to the front of the
house, where he was confronted by two
men, who ordered him to give up his
money. The old man hesitated and
he was struck on the head with an axe
by one of the men and killed almost
instantly. The mother and daughter
rushed to the rescue of the father and
were seized by the men and tied and
gagged. The robbers then ransacked
the house and secured $3.50.
Fire at Bluefeld, this State, at 5
o'clock last Sunday morning resulted
in a monetary loss of $4,000, one
mans life and the severe injury of
several others. The fire originated in
Tomany's bakery and quickly spread
to B. G. Cohen's clothing store and the
Central Hotel, entirely destroying the
three structures. The scene in the
burning hotel was all exciting one.
The guests all escaped with their lives,
but saved little else. Eli Stevens
servant at the hotel, was burned to
death. S. L. Ritz succeeded in rescu-
ing a woman and three children, and
then, to save himself, had to Jump
from a fourth-storv window. He is
fatally hurt. George W. Blues, Misses
Sallie Comvars and Emma New jumped
from the second story and all are Sc
verely injured, but will probably re-
cover.
DR.. R. A. Hall, of White ulphur
district, was arrested last Monday,
brought here and put in Jail. He is
charged with the murder of Mrs. Mary
Neville, of that district, in having given
her an overdose of morphine. She
lived only two hours after the dose was
administered. We understand that
Hall was called in to pull tooth for
Mrs. Neville and gave her the morphine
to deaden the pain. She was woman
of about sixty-fve years. On Tuesday
Hall was arraigned before Justices Lipp
and Hines at the courthouse, but not
being ready for an investigation of the
charge, the case went over until Friday.
In the meantime Mrs. Neville's body
will be exhumed and post-mortem
examination made by a jury Of inquest.
1t will be remembered that Hall was
recently indicted for practicing medi-
cine without certificate from the State
board of health.-Greenbrier Idc-
pendent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

The wife of Mr.. D. Robinson, a
prominent lumberman of Hartwick, n.
Y, was sick with rheumatism for five
months. In speaking oft, Mr.. Robin
son says: chamberlain Pain Balm
is the only thing that gave her any
rest from pain. For the relief of pain
it cannot be beat" Many very bad
cases Of rheumatism have been cured
by it. For sale at so cents per bottle
by j. G. Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

Col. Clarence L. Smith, of Fairmont,
who has been doomed by the press Of
the State for the gubernatorial nOmi-
nation, says that he has no intention
of seeking the honor and would not
accept it if it were rendered him, be-
cause his business interests would not
permit it. Colonel Smith is very hope
full of Democratic success next year
and says the party will go back to pow
er with good majority behind it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

MosT Of the newspapers of the State
oppose the calling of an extra session of
the Legislature for the purpose of
making proper appropriations to carry
Oh the work of the State government
they say that another session of the
Legislature that proved derelict last
winter will be expensive and annoying.
We think the reasons are not good
ones. We do not deny that the late
Legislature was so blinded by partisan
prejudice that it failed in its plainest
duties, but we are willing to give it
another trial. The money is in the
treasury, the departments are in great
need, honest obligations are due, and
the sensible thing to do, in our opinion,
is for the Legislature to meet and make
the necessary appropriations,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
Mninr q II Pintnn

Major c. T. Picton is manager of
the State Hotel, at Denison, Texas,
which the travelling men say is one of
the best hotels in that section. In
speaking of Chamberlain's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhea Remedy Major
Picton says II have used it myself
and in my family for several years,
and take pleasure in saying that can
slider it an infallible cure for diarrhea
and dysentery. l always recommend
it, and have frequently administered it
to my guests in the hotel, and in every
case it has proven itself worthy of un-
qualified endorsement" For sale by
] G. GibHn, druggist.
Ripa& 10 bles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
A Welcome Usher of 90.

The beginning OF the new year will have a
welcome usher in the shape OF a fresh Alma
nae, descriptive of the origin, nature and uses
of the national tonic and Alternative, Hostet-
ter's Stomach Bitters. Combined with the
descriptive matter will be found calendar and
astronomical calculations a bso lutey reliable
for correctness, statistics, illustrations, verses
carefully selected, and other mental food
highly profitable and entertaining. On this
pamphlet, published and printed annually
hands are employed In the mechanical de-
partment alone. Eleven months are devoted
TO It's preparation. 1t Is procuIable free OF
druggists aud country dealers everywhere,
and is printed in English, German French,
Spanish, Welsh, Norwegian, Holland, Swed-
ish and Bohemian.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

Capt. Isaac Bassett, the venerable
assistant doorkeeper Of the United
States Senate, died last week after a
long illness. Captain Bassett had
served continuously in one position or
another in the Senate for sixty-fve
years. He was the second page ap-
pointed in the Senate, his sponsor be-
ing Daniel Webster and the date of
his appointment 1880.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
Make Yourself Stronu

II you would resist pneumonia, bronchitis
typhoid fever. and persistent coughs and
colds. These ills attack the weak and run
down system. They can find no foothold
where the blood is kept pure, rich and full oil
vitality, the appetite good and digestion Wig
orous, with Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one true
blood purifier.
HOODS PILLS cure liver ills, constipation,
biliousness, jaundice, sick headache.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
Business Opportunity.

Having determined to change my
business, l will sell from January l,
1896, all W. L. Douglas shoes marked
$500 and under at % cents pair off
and all marked over $500 at so cents
pair off. All other makes Of shoes at
original cost, or | will close ont my
whole stock to anyone wishing to go
into business very cheap and on ac-
commodating terms. j. \. Trussell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

Our West Virginia Representatives
in Congress Jared well in the COM
mittee assignments of the House
Speaker Reed gave each of them a
place on some important committee.
Mr.. Dayton is on naval affairs and re-
vision of laws; Mr.. Miller on elections
and militia; Mr.. Dovener on rivers and
harbors, and Mr.. Huling on District of
Columbia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
A Million Friends.

A friend in need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such a friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs, and colds. If you have
never used this great cough medicine,
one trial oonvinces you that it has Won
derful curative powers in all diseases
of throat, chest and lungs. Each bot
tie is guaranteed to do all that is
claimed or money will be refunded.
Trial bottles free at all drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
THE REGISTER FOR rs CENTS.

The REGISTER will be sent to any
address during the year 1896 for Is
cents. Send in your name-send In
the name of friend who may wish
the paper-and you will receive the
paper every week for year. Now is
the time to subscribe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

AN effort is being made in certain
quarters to boom for Governor Gener-
al G. c. Watts, United States dis
trict attorney for West Virginia, and
a well-known political leader in the
Kanawha Valley. General Watts has
some good points, but the Governor is
due from the Eastern Panhandle next
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

Virginia Fraley, Oakland, Nd, aged
FIVE years, died Saturday at the Mary
land University Hospital, from swal-
lowing, fifteen days before, coffee
bean which lodged in her throat. The
bean was removed but bronchial pneu-
monia superyened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
SPECIAL. PRICES
FOR
NEXT TEN DAYS
At UviIIa Store!

Candies II lbs for - cents.
RaisinS cents, Citron II cents per lib.
NutS-MiXcd, Almonds. English Wal
nuts, Palm NutS--all best grade, Ii
cents per lb.
Best grade Mincemcat 10 cents.
Santa Claus supplies low down in prices.
Two packs FirecrackcrS forj cents.
Roman Candles from 3 cents up.
Standard brands Office pc spot cash.
Sugar cents.
Best Family Flour So 30 at store.
Mems Fall Boots and OyershoeS, Ladies
and Misses Gum Shoes.
Hagerstown Almanacks ) cents.
Solid Oysters on hand from December
9th on during the Holidays at very
close price.
Best grade Coaloil. perfect safety and
brilliant light,
Tobacco. 20 cents per lb. for Battle Axe,
other fine grades at corresponding low
prices. Best , for ) Cigars in county.
anton Flannel from cents up.
White Blankets per pair 80 cents.
Bed Comforts - cents.
Best All Wool assimeres SOC per yard.
We are here, and can do you good.
ONE to see us. We mean business.
Yours. anxious to please,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

THE politicians who advocate war
are not the soldiers who fight the bat
ties.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
DO NOT PUT OFF

But embrace this opportunity OF learning
Stenography and Typewriting. SteDography
is the art OF the age, and brings quicker and
better returns than anything a young man
or woman can invest their money In. Easy
monthly payments and low tuition brings IL
within the reach Of any one. AILthoss who
have finished the course now occupy excel.
lent paying positions. some, the best IN the
Siaie. Perfect satisfaction guSfanteed. Call
on or address,
h. n. STECKEY,
~ ,o Martineburg. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
hoW's This !!
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
l. CurNrv q Co prnnS

cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY Il Co., Props,
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all bu-
siness transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
West & TruaX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, o., Walding kinnan Il Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price.
75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials free.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26
OUR XMAS
Has Arrived
And We Call the Attention of Our Friends
to the Following Prices.

Candies we have from 5 cents to -
cents in plain and mixture; our line IS
complete and our assortment is as tlne
as town stores can boast of. and we IN
vite buyers inspection before they buy.
We still have plenty Of Currants, Cit
ron. Raisins, SeedleSS Raisins, Cocoa
nuts. Chocolate. and everything needed
for XmaS baking. and don't forget our
y. 0. Molasses at 80 cents gallon IS
beyond the reach of our competitors.
DO not believe you are getting better be-
cause the price is higher, for it IS not
made.
Our lines of Patent Medicines, Drugs.
Druggist SundrieS. Hardware, Hats.
Caps. Boots. Shoes. China and Glass
ware, are always full and prices right.
Our White Rose Flour still takes the
lead and if you do not buy sack for
your MAS cakes you Will not be in 1t.
Just received "a new supply of Canton
Flannel. Red and White FlannelS, which
we are selling at old prices. Try us and
be convinced that We can save you mon
ey. Country produce especially sole
tied. Respectfully.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

President Mayer of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad has resigned, and his
resignation has been accepted, but he
will retain the Office until his success
or shall be elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

CONGRESS now has a fine chance to
ado something" There can be no
evasion of duty since President Cleve-
lands last message.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

THE New York Sun is, in our opin-
ion the greatest newspaper in the Uni
ted States. 1t is the brightest and
best thing in journalism we have ever
soT 9n:-f'--
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-12-26

BEFORE We go into this war with
England it may be well to figure a
little on the prospective pension list.