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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
The Victim of a Miscreant.

A few weeks ago D. S. Richards
went to Davis, this State, from Penn
sylvania, accompanied by woman
whom he said was his wife. They
took board at the Virginia House, and
stayed there a few days, when it was
apparent that the woman was not in
her right mind. The proprietor of the
hotel refused to keep them any longer,
and they went to a private house to
board. About week ago the woman
showed such strong signs of lunacy
that Owen McCulloch, at whose house
they were staying, refused to allow
them to remain. Richards then de-
serted the woman and left the country.
From what could be gathered from
the woman during lucid moments, 1t
was learned that she was the wife Of
P. R. Campbell, Of Gardeau, Pa. Her
husband was sent for, and arrived
Sunday. He said his wife had become
insane about year ago as the result
of illness, and was sent to an asylum.
She returned with her mind restored,
but very weak physically, and, after
a few weeks at home, started with 500
in her purse to sanitarium in Phila-
delphia. She was in good mental con-
dition, and was travelling alone. On
the way, it appeared, she became con-
fused on the train, and appealed to
Richards for assistance. He took her
to hotel, administered drugs to her
and stole her money. To get her out
of the way of discovery by her friends
he took her to Davis, and after her
mind became so much deranged,
through the influence Of the drugs he
administered, as to render her an UNI
desirable companion for even such a
libertine as himself, he deserted her,
taking all her money. Mrs. Campbell
was taken home, and every effort is
being made to apprehend Richards.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure Deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an infiamed con-
dition of the mucous lining of the Eu-
stachian Tube. When this tube gets
inflamed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing and when it is en-
tirely closed Deafness is the result, and
unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored TO its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused
by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars. free.
F, J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
q Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
Death of Secretary Gresham.

Hon. Walter Quinton Gresham, Sec
retary of State, died at the Arlington
Hotel in Washington Tuesday morn
ing at LIS o'clock. Death was due
to pleurisy, complicated by acute pneu-
monia and heart failure. His wife
and his daughter, Mrs. Andrews, were
with him when he died. The country
was hardly prepared for the announce
ment of the death of Mr.. Gresham
Although fatal termination of the
Secretary's illness had been feared,
there was no general apprehension that
the end would come SO soon. He had
been i'll for several weeks. The Sec
retary was conscious all day, and al
most to the time of his death. He
spoke at intervals to Mrs. Gresham,
who, although not strong in health,
was devotedin her attentions during
her distinguished husbands illness
The patient fully appreciated his con,
dition, but at times his mind wandered
slightly. Mrs. Gresham occasionally
read to him from the Bible passages
which he loved, but as the end APP
preached his pulse became hardly per-
cceptible. Gradually his eyes glazed
and closed. At LIS o'clock his breath
ing ceased, a peaceful shadow passed
over his pale countenance, his pulse
fickered and the Borrowing family
were in the presence of death.
All the prominent officials and the
representatives of foreign governments
called during the last hours Of illness
and after his death to express their
coincidence. Flags were placed at
half mast and the President ordered
the departments to be closed on We'd
nesday. Funeral services were held
at the White House yesterday, after
which the remains were taken to the
B. & o. depot, escorted by all the
military of the District. A special
train carried the funeral party to
Chicago, where the body Will be
buried today President Cleveland
and all the members of his cabinet ac-
companied the remains.
Mr.. Gresham began life as a poor
boy. He educated himself and studied
law, beginning his practice at the age
of 90. He served through the war on
the Union side. In 1869 he was APP
pointed United States district Judge
by President Grant. He was Post,
master-General under President Ar
thur, and since then he has been prom.
inent in politics. Although he had
always been a Republican, IN 1872
Judge Gresham came out for Cleveland
and when the latter was elected ne
chose Mr.. Gresham as his Secretary
of State, which position he held to the
time of his death. He was 81 years
old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE Republicans told the workman
that it was the object of protection to
make his wages higher. When the
workmen saw that this was done in the
roundabout way of giving the employer
an enormous profit and leaving it to
his generosity to share with the work
men, they went to the polls and
"dished" protection. Now the silver
ties assert that they are going to bring
back good times by increasing the
money of the country and preventing
its being "cornered" as gold is now.
But how do they propose to do it? In
the same roundabout way of giving the
mine owner dollar for his 4l2 grains
of silver, which are only worth fifty or
sixty cents, and trusting to him to
spend the new dollars so freely that
we will all get our share of them at
once. When the American people be-
gin to think about this thing for them
selves they will see the humor of il
and the silver craze will be laughed
out Of existence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
Items of Interest.

Two inches of snow fell in Wiscon-
son last Sunday night.
Ex-Secretary of the Treasury Hugh
McCulloch died last week in Mary
land.
In the Virginia town and county
elections of last week the Democrats
fully held their own.
Eddie Thompson, Is years old, ran
violently against a bicycle rider in
Washington the other day and killed
himself.
Oscar Wilde was found guilty in
London of the charge preferred against
him and sentenced to two years at
hard labor.
P. Getzendanner, 10 years old, was
struck by B. & o. passenger train at
Brunswick, Md, on Monday and in
stantly killed.
George Henllne, a farmer living
near Hancock, Nd, committed suicide
the other day by blowing his head off
with a shotgun.
John A. Morris, the well-known
turfman and lottery operator, died
Sunday in Carrville, Texas. He was
worth about $20,000,00O.
A man named Clark, from Fred
erick county, Nd, tried to Jump on
moving train at Baltimore the other
day and was cut to pieces.
The President has again extended
the civil service rules, applying them
to the chiefs and others of the clerical
force of the Agricultural Department.
Frank R. Wolff, of Chambersburg,
one of the oldest freight conductors
on the Cumberland Valley Railroad,
was killed Monday while coupling
cars.
Rev. DR.. Thomas L. Preston, pastor
of the Lexington, Va, Presbyterian
Church, died on Tuesday. He was a
chaplain in the Confederate army on
General Earlys staff
Probably the first breach of promise
of marriage case in the State of Mary
land in which the man was the plain
tiff was tried last week at Westmins-
ter. The parties are in good standing,
the plaintiff being D. Calvin Warner,
of Double Pipe Creek, a justice of the
peace, and the defendants William
H. Powell and Mrs Emma S. Powell.
Mrs. Powell was Miss Emma S. Wey-
bright. She is about 90 years old.
She inherited an estate from her father
valued at $4,000. The plaintiff is a
widower, So years of age. He AYERS
that the defendant, Mrs. Powell, was
under contract to marry him, but
broke the engagement about January,
1894, and in the following April mar
ried Mr.. Powell. The defendants
plead justification, that after her en-
gagement to the plaintiff she dis
covered certain facts in relation to his
life and conduct previously unknown
to her, which justified her refusal to
consummate the marriage. The jury
brought in a verdict for the lady.
Warner sued for $4,000 damages.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
Guaranteed Cure.

We authorize our advertised drug
gist to sell DR.. Kings New Discovery
for consumption, coughs and colds,
upon this condition. Ifyou are aflict-
ed with cough, cold or any lung,
throat or chest trouble, and will use
this remedy as directed, giving it a
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. 1t never disappoints. Trial
bottles free at all drug stores. Large
size SOC. and Sl.00.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE Democratic plurality in Mary
land in 1892 was over 10000; in 1894
it was 1000. This vast decrease was
not the result of any change in the
votes from Democrats to Republicans
but was due to the refusal of thousands
of Democrats to vote at all. No one
questions that this was simply a partial
revolt against Senator Germans man
agement and control, or that contin-
uance of that control will give the
State to the Republicans by default.
1t was supposed that Mr.. German
would bend to the approaching storm,
but he seems determined to brave it.
He has directed the whole force of the
election machinery against the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Raynor for Governor ;
and he, recognizing the hopelessness
of the contest, has withdrawn. Under
our present political systems the voice
of the people is scarcely heard where
nominations are to be dictated. In
spite of this they have hitherto gone
to the polls like sheep. The last cleo
ton marks "the beginning of the end
of this unreasonably docility; and it
would be nothing to wonder at if Mr..
German succeeds in driving Maryland
into the Republican ranks next fall.
Mr.. German has less to lose by Demo
cratic defeat than any of our late lead
ers. For even if the Republicans have
not enough gratitude to reward him
adequately for his past services, he
can count on their desire to profit in
the future by his wonderful astuteness
and singleness of purpose, either as a
member of their own or an ally in the
enemy's camp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

WAGES of workingmen are being adj
vanced all over the country. The VIII
son tariff law is not as injurious to the
country as the Mckinley measure.
The latter by enormously increasing
the profits of the manufacturer-not
the wages of the laborer-caused at
once great over-production of man
ufactured articles, with the inevitable
result that the mills had to be closed
until the surplus was disposed of. No
legitimate industry was harmed by the
Wilson bill, and the business of the
country is now on a safer and more
reasonable basis than for years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
A Terrible visitant.

Pain is always a terrible visitant, and often
domiciles itself with one for life. This in
Fiction is preventible, in cases OF rheuIna-
tism. by a timely resort 10 Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters, which checks the eucroachments
of this obstinate and dangerous mslady at
the outset. The term dangerous" is used
advisedly, for rheumatism is always liable to
attack the vital organs and terminate life.
No testimony is more conclusive and con-
current than that OF physicians who testify to
the excellent effect of the Bitters In this dis
ease. Persons incur wetting In rainy or
snowy weather, and who are exposed to
draughts, should use the Bitters as a pre-
ventiYe OF i'll effects. Malaria, dyspepsia,
liver and kidney trouble, nervousness and
debility are also among the ailments to which
this popular medicine is adapted For the
infirmities, soreness and stiffness OF the aged
IL Is highly beneficial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

IT'S poor rule that won't work
both ways. The advocates Of free
silver have always confidently assert
ed that wheat went up and down as
silver diminished in price. 1t is quite
apparent, however, that silver doesn't
follow wheat, for within a few weeks
wheat jumped about thirty cents a
bushel, while silver has remained at
about the same old price, We sus-
picion that wheat and silver are really
not any kin, after all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
A Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism.
From the Groton Connecticut Review.

David Lewis, who has been afflicted
all winter by rheumatism, is out
again and all due to one of the medi-
cines advertised in our columns. Af-
ter trying everything possible, he
used Chamberlain Pain Balm, which
has relieved him of all pain, from
which he was a constant sufferer, and
promises to make him fit for duty soon.
We know David has been a great
sufferer and are glad to see him around
again. For sale by ]. Gregg Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
AnreeahlY SURPRISED.

Il had a very severe cold on my
lungs that caused much soreness and
that gave me considerable uneaslness
in regard to the result" says Mr.. I.
E. Smith, of Billerica, Mass. "a To-
cal druggist called my attention to
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and on
his recommendation gave the remedy
a careful trial. The result surprised
me; l recovered entirely in three
days 25 and so cent bottles for
sale by J. Gregg Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

Vigorous efforts are being made at
Staunton, Va, to stamp out the small
pox. The fire department on Monday
superintendent the burning of sixteen
small houses where the disease had
prevailed. There were no religious
services on Sunday. Business Of every
sort is depressed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

The Pacific Mail steamship Goluna,
which left San Francisco May Is was
lost off the coast of Mexico with lS2
of the crew and passengers. There
were only nineteen persons saved.
Many we're New York and California
people.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
No Wonder They Strike.

The average miner in the Flat Top
coal field, when he does honest room
work and runs no risk Of falling slate,
makes an average of 50 cars Of coal
per month-that is, two-ton mining
cars. For this he receives seventy
FIVE cents a car, or $3.50 per month.
If he is a married man his bill of ex-
penses to the company amounts to the
following: Doctor bill, $l.OO; house
rent, $500; blacksmith 80 cents; pow
der, $3.50; oil, 60 cents; squibs and
paper, 20 cents; coal, $l.OO. Total,
$l4.3O. Now suppose he gets locked
once or twice for sulphur found or slate
or light car, what has he left for pro-
visions or clothes? Simply nothing.
No change for education or incidental
expenses. Now comes the rub when
the railroad company seeks to subject
these figures to twenty per cent re-
duction. 1t beats brick making in
Egypt.-BIugield Journal. saa ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

It's hard to get ahead of West Vir-
ginians. Ex-senator Camden was the
first person to file an application for a
return of the income tax. Mr.. Cam
den was probably afraid that Judge
Shiras would change his mind again,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

SENATOR Faulkner says he does
not think there will be an extra ses-
sion of Congress because the income
tax has been defeated. The Senator
very truly says that the people will
take almost any risk rather than en-
dure an extra session.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

Hon. MICHAEL D. HARTER of Ohio
is in favor of making up the loss Of
revenue occasioned by the defeat of
the income tax bill by placing higher
taxes on tobacco, beer, whiskey, tea
and coffee. Why not let the first three
pay it all? They are the most legiti-
mate subjects of taxation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

If the West Virginia Democrats
would control the State government
next year they will do well to attend
strictly to State affairs. Meddling
with unnecessary outside issues will
do more harm than good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

SOME of our esteemed West Virginia
politicians are over-enthusiastic on the
silver question. They do protest too
much-the honest advocates of free
coinage are becoming suspicious Of
them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE advocates of free silver are
having things pretty much their own
wav lust now. But there's no telling
when the tide will turn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

BOTH Ex-President Harrison and
Governor Mckinley are fairly brist-
ling with lightning rods. They are en-
couraging presidential stroke most
assiduously.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE revival of business came Just
about year too late for the Demo-
Gratis. Perhaps, however, it will serve
them better purpose next year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

WE think that the advocates of free
silver are in a majority in this coun-
try. But even majorities are not al
ways right.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE Republicans have nominated
Gen. Asa Bushnell for Governor Of
Ohio. This is a decided victory for
the Foraker crowd and a defeat for
Governor Mckinley.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE Supreme Court is becoming
something like the Senate, it seems to
us. The people have little respect
for the latter, and they will not have
much more for the former.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

QUEEN VICTORIA celebrated her
seventy.sixth birthday last Friday
that is, she says it was her seventy
sixth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

Although IL is not claimed that Ayers
Sarsaparilla cures every III to which flesh is
heir. yet, as a matter Of fact, It comes nearer
doing this than any other medicine ever
com pounded. In purifying the blood, IL re-
moves the source OF nearly all disorders OF
the human system,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THOSE politicians who are counting
on swimming into power on the crest
of the free silver wave are likely to
find themselves stranded at last.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

WE trust that we will have no mo
braying from the editor OF the Mar
tinsburg Free Lance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
READYMADE CLOTHING
GENTLEMENS FURNISHINGS
HATS FOR MEN AND B0YSl

suitable for the summer season, lncIud'
ing Straw Hats, Derbies aud Soft Hats
All these goods will be- sold at 10"
prices for cash. Honest value VIII b.
given for every penny spent respect
fully solicit portion Of the public pa
tronage. ". B LINt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

THE Ohio Republicans are in con-
yention this week. 1t is not altogeth-
er a love feast.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

If the President is willing to accept
a word of advice we would like to
suggest that he select a Democrat for
Secretary Of State this time. There is
plenty of good material in the party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
Half Fare TO Decatur, Ills.

On account of the German Baptist
Annual Meeting, the B. & o. r. X. Co.
will sell excursion tickets to Decatur,
lis, at one fare for the round trip from
all points on its lines west Of and includ-
ing Baltimore Tickets will be sold
May 9th to June 3rd, and will be valid
for return journey until July 3rd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
FOR SALE!
Valuable Buildings
Suitable for Manufacturing purposes,
with 8 acres, 8 roods and 80 poles +,
of Land, situated on the Poto-
mac River at Shepherds
town, near the c d ..
Canal and the n.
IL w. r. r.

BUILDINGS -One-story Stone with
Ventilator, l20 30 feet; Three-story
Stone. 20 X 81 feet; two small Dwelling
houses; large Stable, about 60 20 feet;
Corn Crib, &c.
Stationary Steam Engine, plain slide
valve, 60 or so horse power; for sale,
separately or with the buildings. which
were. before the removal of the machin-
ery, used for the manufacture of straw
boards.
About acres Of the Land faces on
the Potomac river on high bluff COM
handing a fine view, and is IA magnifi-
cent site for a residence.
This property will be sold very cheap.
Now is the time and opportunity to Sc
cure bargain. For terms, &c, apply
TO J. $. BRAGONIER,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.
Nav % lgQ5-lw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

Cliff City Lodge No. D. Shield OF Honor
meets the second and fourth Tuesdays 10
each month at Z p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
SHEEP DIPPING MADE EASY.

Al Glbson's Drug store the farmers will
find q dipping apparatus dunao e and cheap
In prize. Every faf TDer should have one.
Call aud will be pleased 10 sh.s~ u you.
GIbSOS, DRUGGIST.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30
TO SMOKERS.


TINTED and Stamped Enameled Cloths.
Il Taols and Stand Covers, Art Squares and
fine Linen Ceuters and Trays, Cushion Gov
ers that will stand hard using ~ well as
washing, very low for cash. You Will Ind at
Niss ELLEyS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

n ARGE Vases for yard or garden, Hanging
IL Baskets and Flower Pots large and small
can be had by calling at MISS ELLESs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

i ETTUCE CREAM "A highly perfumed
IL Toilet Soap and only i've cents q cake. At
McMuRRAN's
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30


Prices are such as
would have made anv.
1894 merchant catch
his breath if he could,
Box Shoe Backing | cent.
Box Carpet Tscks cent.
Bottle Ink 3 cents.
Bottle Mucilage cents.
Quire Note Paper , cents.
Pack Envelopes , cents.
Three Tin Cups for . cents.
Tea or Coffee Strainer , cents.
Palm Leaf Fan l cent.
White Tape , cents bunch.
Paper Pins l cent.
Paper Needles cent.
Corset Steels . cents pair.
Turkey Red Handkerchiefs cents
Sliding Window Sceens % cents
each.
Screen Doors ready to hang 90
cents each.
Whitewash Brushes cents
We are headquarters ON all the
following lines of goods;
We have all the latest STYLES in
Straw, Stiff and Soft Crush Hat, for
Men and Boys.
We carry the largest line of Mems.
Ladies' and Children's Shoes and I'm.
dersell all competition.
We have 70 dozen Mems Shirts in
outing, neglegee, percal and white
dress shirts, Mems Pants and Overall.,
Ladies Gloves of all kinds, Hosiery.
Notions and White Goods, Carpets,
Mattings and Oilcloth, Hardware
Tinware and Copper Nickle-platcd
ware of all kinds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-05-30

VELVET eKIS-Soap and Face Powder,
Bloom Of Sinon and other nne Toilet
Powders. At McAURRAS's.