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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
Prosecuted by a Woman.

Last summer Otto G. Fraysier was
shot and killed in a baI-room in Rich
mond, Va, by John I. Robineau. The
latter was tried for murder, but the
Jury decided that the pistol went of
accidentally, and he was released. The
other day he applied TO court for pro-
lection against the mother Of his VIC
tim. His grievance was that Mrs.
Fravaer on occasions would come to
the store where be was engaged IN
business. a few doors from her house,
stand in the doorway, and, shaking
her finger at him, denounce him as a
murderer, and predict a swift ven
geance upon him. Again she had
brought the little child Of her dead
son to the store and pointed out the
proprietor to the little one as the muir
derer Of her papa. Robineau also pro-
duced in evidence a letter which he re-
ceived on the night Of his acquittal
from Mrs. Fraysier, in which she ar
raigned him in bitter terms, rebuked
him severely and called down ven
geance upon his head. He said the
ladv's prosecutions had become IN
bearable, and be was compelled TO
bring her TO court. She promised the
court TO desist and was released.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
EIoped on a Special Train.

There was a romantic elopement
from Charleston, this State, last FRI
day, including among its incidents the
chartering Of a special train and a run
against time 10 Ohio. Col 4. D. Mac
Corkle, brother of Governor William
A. MacCorkle, and the Governor 5
rght-hand man in military matters,
has been a devoted admirer Of Miss
Carrie Comstock, daughter Of the late
DR.. L. L. Comstock, and a leader n
local society and well-known beauty.
When Miss Comstocks mother and
brothers learned Of the attachment they
objected strongly on account Of the
Colonel's age. The courtship was ap-
parently allowed to drop, but Friday
afternoon the climax was reached
Col. MacCorkle, Col. and Mrs r 5.
Carr and Captain John Baker White
drove to a small station up the Kama
wha road. where they net Miss Com
stock and Miss Jessie Dent. A spe-
cial train was waiting, and they board
ed a parlor car and drew the blinds
closely. In a few minutes an order
came from the tram dispatcher that
the road was clear, and the engine
started at full head Of steam for Gal
lipolis, O., which was reached without
stop. Col. MacCorkleand Miss Com
stock were married at 6 P. N, and
started on an extended wedding tour.
The young lady's trousseau and Col.
MacCorkle' trunks had been delivered
to the train several hours before the
start bv trusted servants.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
A Students Terrible Crimes.

Not for twenty years has San Fran
cisco been SO shocked and horror strck-
en- as it was last Sunday, when as East
er church bells We're ringing, newsboys
rushed through the streets shouting the
terrible news that Blanche Lamont
had been found, assaulted and muir
dered, in the belfry Of the Emanuel
Baptist Church, where in the pastor :
study the day before was found the
mangled body Of poor Minnie Williams,
another young member Of the church
and constant attendant Of the Sunday
school. Both crimes are traced d.
rectly TO Theodore Durant, a young
medical student, who also acted as
assistant superintendent Of the Eman-
uel Baptist Sunday school. Durant
was caught by the police Sunday even
ing and lodged IN jail, narrowly es-
Gaping lynching at the hands Of the
excited people
The murdered girls were members
Of the Emanuel Church and members
Of the Sunday school class. They were
each twenty-one years old. They were
brunettes, pretty and modest. Both
had been the recipients of attentions
from Durant. On April 3 Miss La
mont disappeared. Dilgent search
failed TO reveal any trace Of her where
abouts and her aunt, Mrs. Noble, with
whom she had been living, was unable
to explain her disappearance The last
person seen in her company was young
Durant, who 1t seems had been on
friendly terms with her.
On Saturday about lilo a. IN. the
mutilated body Of Minnie Williams was
found in the library Of the church.
The girl had been assaulted and her
remains were cut and hacked, the girl
having evidently died from loss Of
blood. The police determined to
search the church further They pried
open the belf1y door and the officers
were Mortified TO discover the nude
dead body Of Blanche Lamont lying
upon the floor. The face Of the girl
was purple. The hands were crossed
on the breast as though the murderer
expected to remove the body and give
II burial. On the neck were marks Of
fingers which had strangled the weak
victim. He had stripped the body Of
every scrap Of clothing, In his haste
he had torn into strips her stockings
and undergarments and cast these
shreds Of her costume, along with her
hat, dress, and shoes, into the corner.
1t looked as though he had planned to
come back and remove the body at
night and thus try to destroy all traces
Of his crime, but the police believe he
locked the belfry door, broke the knob,
and then was unable to open the door.
Durant denies all knowledge Of the
crimes, but a net Of evidence has been
woven around him from which ii will
be impossible for him to escape. He
was known to be with the girls shortly
before they disappeared, and is IN
doubtedly the murderer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
WANT A STATE CONVENTION.

We suggest that Democratic State
Convention be called at Charleston, say
some time in June next, to adopt some
plan TO thoroughly organize the party in
this State and also to place the party
fairly and squarely upon the great ques-
ton now agitating the people OF the
whole country, the free and unlimited
coinage of silver as legal tender on an
equality as 10 purchasing power with
pold. The time has come when the
Democratic party must speak out une-
ouivocally on this question, or II will go
10 the wall. The Democratic party has
always been the friend OF silver, and TO
them the people look for free coinage,
if il comes at all. The Democrats must
adopt platform touching upon the
question that does not read one way 10
fool the people and is construed another
wav 10 suit the gold bugs" 1t must
be out-spoken, that the people will have
confidence in the declarations Of the
party. We believe we are as good a
Democrat as any Of our leaders, but we
are free to say now that we are tired Of
supporting the gold bug" candidates
for President and we believe the great
majority Of the party in this State are
of the same opinion.-Potnt Pleasant
Register.
We emphaticaIly second the motion
for the State convention. The question
Of coinage is now Of overshadowing i'm
portance in national politics and the De
mocracy of every State should fully and
unequivocally declare itself, prepare
tory to the national convention in 1896.
Let us have a convention Charleston
Gazette.
There may possibly be some good
points about such q convention as the
one proposed above although We fail
TO see them, but we hardly think that
there is any necessity for a State gath
ering Just yet. We are certainly op-
posed to having such meeting in the
famous county Of Kanawha, the home
Of the iIlustrous politicians who are
laying the wires for personal political
advantage and whose devotion TO party
and to principle has never yet been
known to soar above the level Of pot
house intriguery. We think the De-
mocracy Of this State is triAe too
smart to be decoyed 10 Charleston be-
fore the grass Is fairly green.
We have small hopes that either
one Of the parties viii present a uni
ted front On the money question. The
divisions in each are 50 serious that
no convention viii bring them togeth
er. As the President suggests, the
only rational thing Is 10 educate the
people upon the question and at the
proper time have them express them
selves regardless Of the management
Of the politicians and uninfuenced by
outside considerations.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
New Spring Goods!

We would be pleased to have you call
and see the bargains we offer
Our Percals and Calicoes are beautiful
and cheap.
Our Ginghams are new and cheaper
than ever.
Our COttonades are cheap and a larger
assortment than We have ever had
Our Outingcloth for shirts and dresses
runs from TO 10 cents.
We have a nice line Misses. Chill
dren'S and Infants Shoes.
We have nice assortment Of Ladies
Oxford Ties.
We have not forgotten the old ladies
in our Shoe department.
We have big line Of Mems Oyeralls
and Shirts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds
upon this condition. If you are athict-
ed with a cough, cold or any lung,
throat or chest trouble, and viii use
this remedy as directed, giving it
fair trial, and experience no benefit,
you may return the bottle and have
your money refunded. We could not
make this offer did We not know that
DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. It never disappoints. Trial
bottles free at all drug stores. Large
size soc and Sl00
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
Poor Indeed

The prospect Of relief from drastic cathar-
tics for persons troubled with constipation is
poor indeed. True they act upon the bowels,
but this they do with violence, and their op-
Grafton tends TO weaken the intestines and
is pref judicial 10 the stomach. Hostetter's
stomach Bifters is an efiectual laxative, but
IL neither gripes nor enfeebles. Furthermore,
IL promotes digestion and a regular action OF
the liver and the kidneys. IL is an efficient
barrier against and remedy for malarial COM
plants and rheumatism. and is Of gr al ben
eft TO the weak, nervous and aged. AS
medicinal stimulant il cannot be surpassed.
Physicians cordially recommend IL, and its
professional Endorsement is fully borne ont
are both improved by This agreeable invigo-
rant end alternative.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
I'D. Billnlyer.
Lumber. Lumber -

The Hagerstown Spoke aud Bend
ing Co. has on hand and will seI
cheap:
10000 #. l-inch Oak Boards
10000 #. u, 2, p aud 3-inch Oak
Plank.
10000 #. 1-inch Oak Fencing Boards
5000 Oak Palings.
500 Cords Oak and Hickory wood.
The same can be seen at our sas
mill in the tract Of timber purchased
of Mr.. Geo. Licklider, located about
3 miles from ShepherdstoWn along
the Halltown pike. WI also aW
bills TO order. We pal the highest
cash price for Hickory aud Oak Rln
Logs and Spokes. Address all com
munications 20
NJ. V. A. NORRIS, Manager,
Sbepherdstown, W. Va
April ] lsg5-2m
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
OUR STRAW HATS ARE IN!
They are cheaper than last year.
We have 4 full line Of Notions

lheN are Cheaper IMAM ldsi year
We have full line Of Notions.
We would especially call your atten-
ton TO our Hamburgs, Edgings and
Feather Edge Braids
We have Ladies Side and Tuck
Combs
We have Butter Milk Soap at cents
per cake.
We have a nice line Of Toilet and
Laundry Soaps.
We have a nice line Of Cigars, Tobacco
and Snuff
We sell Prunes at sand dried Peaches
at 10 cents.
We sell Palm Nuts al S and Raisins al
6 cents.
We sell Figs at and Cocoanuts at :
and cents
We have a nice line Of Candy from 5
cents up.
We will meet all competition. and
want in exchange FOR these goods Cash,
Potatoes, Butter, Lard and Eggs So
come and be convinced that what we
say We VIII do.
Respectfully yours.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
Our stock andnr;o

Our stock andprices
are the bugle blasts
which terrify tin horn
imitatOrs.
We want everyone
to come see our sprip.
opening ofall the --latest
styles of Mems, Bows
and Children's Hats
Mems, Ladies and !
Children's Shoes, La.
dies Waists in Calico
Percals and Silks:
Mems and Boy 5 Shirts
in Outingcloth, Nesli.
gee, Percal and white
Dress Shirts; all the
latest styles in Ties;
Ladies Gloves in Kid,
Silk ana Cottor f.; La.
dies Oxford Ties, La.
dies Vests at all prices:
Window Shades in all
the latest Colors with
spring rollers, with
fringe and without.
In White Goods We
will have India Linens,
Plaid Muslin and Dot.
ted Swiss, Carpets,
Mating and Rugs.
Hardware, Tinware
and Cutlery. \ great
many new novelties in
Notions. A fullassort.
ment of cheap Jewel.
nv. Mems Pants and
Overalls at all prices.
We will have a full
line of everything in
our line. Will have
all our goods on exhi.
bition by Saturday,
April Doth.
Next week We will
quote you some prices
which will defy com.
petition. Come see us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

Our better halves say they could
not keep house without Chamberlain 5
Cough Remedy. 1t is used in more
than half the homes in Leeds. SINS
Bros, Leeds, Iowa. This shows the
esteem in which that remedy Is held
where it has been sold for years and Is
well known. Mothers have learned
that there Is nothing so good for colds,
Group and whooping cough, that II
cures these ailments quickly and per-
manently, and that It Is pleasant and
safe for children to take. % and 90
cent bottles for sale by Gibson, drug
gist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

Mr.. jim Harper, Of Hat Greek, Va,
need not bother himself about becom-
ing a lonely man. He was a widower
with seven children, and he has Just
married a widow who has fourteen
Young ones Of her own.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
Nervous People

And those who are all tired out and have
that tired feeling or sick headache can ne
relieved of all these symptoms by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which gives nerve. men
tai and bodily strength and thoroughly puri-
hes the blood. il also creates good appetite
and cures indigestion, heartburn Rnd dys-
pepsia-
HOODS PILLS are easy 10 take easy IN
action and sure in effect. &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

Samuel F. Kane, a well-known
young farmer living near Lancaster,
Pa, was diving along a road Friday
evening, when his horse became IN
ruly and he got out Of the vehicle and
climbed tree to get a switch. He
remarked to ". ". Fackler, who ac-
oompanied him, that he supposed he
would fall down and break his neck.
When he had assembled about fifteen
feet he slipped and fell, striking on
his head, fulfilling his prophecy Of
moment before. His neck was broken
and be was instantly killed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

AT the risk Of being regarded mo-
uotonous We viii repeat our time-hon-
ored advice 10 the Postmaster General;
Put Democrats Oh guard !.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
d;.n.tcb from Russellville. XIV.

A dispatch from Russellville, KY,
saws: The much dreaded army worm
has made It's appearance in this and
MANY of the surrounding counties
There are millions of them, and they
are making a clean sweep Of everything
green that lies in their way. They
have devastated fields Of young corn,
and hundreds of plant beds have been
literally eaten up-not sprig of the
tobacco plants being left. Some OF
the farmers have resolved their beds,
and It VIII throw their crops late.
Farmers are ditching against the worms
and bushels Of them have been killed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

A NAN from NorgantOwn this State
died recently from the excessive use Of
tobaeeo-cut offin his ll0th year. Let
this serve as a warning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

THE baseball season has opened up
and the oyster time is over. Misfor-
tunes never come singly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

GEN. GARRISON says that ex-Presi-
dent Harrison Is receptive candi-
date" for the Republican presidential
nomination. OF course he Is.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

THERE Is talk of putting up Presl-
dent Cleveland for third term. Not
without lengthy interlude, please.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

WHAT'S the good Of having an IN
come tax law if II fails 10 reach those
who have the big incomes?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

During a heavy storm at Alliance,
Ohio, Friday night millions Of angle
worms fell, making the Pavements so
slippery that It was nearly impossible
towalk on them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

a party of boysat Wilkesbarre, Pa,
were playing Indian the other day
when two of the youthful braves shot
and killed boy named Harry Merit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

Those who never read the sdver-
tisements in their newspaper miss more
than they presume. jonathan heni-
son, Of Bolan, Worth Co., Iowa, who
had been troubled with rheumatism
in his back, arms and shoulders, read
all item in his paper about how prom
inent German citizen Of Fl Madison
had been cured He procured the
same medicine, and to use has own
words: 1T cured me right up" He
also says: a neigbbor and his wife
were both sick IN bed with rheuma-
tism. Their boy was over 10 my house
and sad they were 50 bad be had to
do the cooking. I told him Of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and how it had
cured me, he got a bottle and it cured
them up in a week. 80 cent bottles
for sale by Gibson, Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

THE dislike Of the gold bugs for ST.
yer and the hatred Of the silverites for
gold is only theoretical luminosity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

II appears that before the money
question can be settled it must be very
much unsettled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
SENATOR EIKINs of tbis ST

SENATOR ELKIXs Of this State is re-
ported as saying:
Il am unqualifedly in favor of free
silver and shall work with the west in
an endeavor TO give il its proper place.
As TO how the question can be best
handled, can say nothing now. Put
me down as solid silver man, though.
You can authoritatiyely say. however,
that am not a candidate for the Presi-
dency, for as said, am perfectly sat
isfed with representing West Virginia
an the Senate.
Mr.. Elkins has many adorers in
West Virginia in his own party, but
we believe they VIII make wry faces
before they take their free silver med
icine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
HnM's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Hall 5 Catarrh Cure.
7. J. CHENEY \ Co. Props,
Toledo. Q.
We the undersigned have known F. !.
Cheney for the last - years. and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able 10 carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST * TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, ..
WALDING. kINNAN X MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
", 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, 1895-04-18

THE income tax Is pretty good
thing for the lawyers. Some fat fees
have been already earned
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

Iris reported that the North Pole
has been found. 1t is believed to be
an icicle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

THE President is perfectly sound on
the finance question, but he's as shaky
as ever on civil service reform.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

THERE are two difficulties about the
free silver men They are very hard
to whip, in the first place, and second
", they never know when they are
licked.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

CHARLESTON. W. VA, April IS, 1895.
EDITOR REGIsTER-Thec com ssiOn of
the Hon. Stewart Willing Walker. re-
Gently appointed Colonel on Governor
MacCorkle's staff, is dated ApT1l Isl.
Isn't this significant p. ID. O.
No; certainly not 1t is merely
coincidence. There's nc use bothering
about inconsiderable triAes
But in the interest Of accuracy 1t Is
well to note that Stuart is spelt with
q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

The japanese and Chinese have
signed a treaty Of peace and the war
is over. Japan gets all she wants from
the conquered oelestials. The treaty
assures the independence Of COrea /;
Japan's retention Of conquered places;
the permanent cession Of the island Of
Formosa to japan; an indemnity Of
100000 10 Japan; an offensive
and defensive alliance between Japan
and China against further European
encroachment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

TIE decision Of the Supreme Court
on the income tax law Is bringing end
less confusion and trouble to the gov
eminent. The decision Is neither flesh,
fowl nor good red herring.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
THE RACE IS w0M

over TO good health snd the system rem
dered irnpervious 70 disease when the blood
Is pure and the liver active. For the liver
is the sentinel which permits or foTbids the
germs of disease TO enter the circulation Of
the blood To congeSted, torpid and dis
eassd liver can be traced many dangerous
diseases affecting various organs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

Hamilton Easter, the widely-known
Baltimore dry goods merchant, died
last Friday. aged 81 Years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

To pay or not to pay the income
tax-that's the question.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

For our part, We are in favor Of
giving the free silver advocates all
the rope they want, provided they can
give some guarantee that the country
shall not be hanged with them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

TIE Cuban revolutionists are pretty
nearly done for. In battle with the
government troops last week the lead
ers were killed and the rebel forces
completely scattered. The war Is
practically ended.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18
POTATOES! POTATOES!
Merchant Tailoring.

HAVING removed 10 the room In the Reg
IL iEter Building. We have nice line 81
Norsfeds. cbeviots and C4ssiDeres. which
We viii make 20 order or sell Dy the yard.
Custom Cutting specially. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Thankful for past favOrs we
hope 10 merit them In the future. Respect
fully
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

We think the President would do
the country a service if he would clean
out the recorders Office in the District
ofColumbia. Removethe disreputable
occupants and place the Office in charge
Of a respectable white Democrat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

No financial straddler viii be elected
President next year Wheeling Regis
ter.
IN our opinion the straddler who
can straddle the widest Is most likely
10 be nominated and elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-04-18

SOME Of the men who are shouting
50 loudly now for the glory Of the
American flag and an era Of conquest
by the United States were strangely
silent when they had chance TO fight
for the same some thirty years ago.