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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
Explosion at CharleStOwn.

An explosion, resembling that OF
an earthquake, occurred in this city
on Wednesday night about 2 a. m.
Upon investigation, the Toulouse OF
the N. & w. Railroad was found to
have been blown up, and the building
and its contents scattered in every di-
rection. An incendiary, at this wrl-
ting unknown, set fire to the building,
in which WAS stored several pounds OF
dynamite. The explosion awakened
the oldest as well as the youngest in
habitant in the west end. Houses
were shaken, panes of glass broken,
telegraph wires cut, poles demolished,
and the mischief to play generally
The alarm of fire was given and both
companies responded, but the dyna-
mite had done its work so effectually
that our fire laddies found nothing to
do.-MarlestoaUn Aduocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends 70 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 to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
alive; efectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
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 all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but il is MAN.
1factured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
Tine Death RECORD of fine week.


Mr.. Charles Edward Cant, popu-
lar employee of the B. & o. Railroad,
died at his home on John street in
Martinsburg last Saturday of typhoid
fever, aged 81 years, s months and Is
days. He was buried on Monday, the
funeral service being conducted by
Revs. F. A. Strother, of Shepherds
town, and F. ]. Prettyman, of Mar
tinsburg. The deceased was an Odd
Fellow, and was buried with the rites
of that organization. Mr. Cant was a
son-in.law of Mr.. William McBee,
formerly of this place, having married
Miss Mary McBee in Shepherdstown
last December.
Mrs. Martha Harlan Stribling died
at Martinsburg last Sunday, after two
weeks illness of pneumonia, aged 63
years Mrs. Stribling was the widow
of Rear-Admiral Cornelius K. Strib-
ling, United States Navy officer Of
prominence. Her husband died in
1884, and since then she had been living
at Martinsburg, where she had many
relatives and wide circle of family
connections and friends. She was for
many years member of the Presby-
terrain Church and was universally be-
loved.
Mr.. John c.. Walper, a well-known
farmer who lived near Kearneysyille,
was found dead in bed this morning.
He had not been i'll, and his death
was unexpected. He lived alone, and
his dead body was found by cOlored
boy employed on the place. Mr.. Wal
per was one of the forty-niners who
went to California during the great
excitement following the discovery Of
gold in that State. He was II years
of age, and was an upright, estimable
man.
Mrs. Amelia A. Roberts died at the
home of her son-in-law, Mr.. James
Burr, at Browns Crossing, this coun-
ty, last Friday night. After service
in the Methodist Church the remains
were brought to Shepherdstown and
buried in Elmwood Cemetery, The
deceased was the widow Of the late E.
H. Roberts.
Mrs. Elizabeth Bowman, wife Of the
venerable John Bowman, and mother
of Rev. DR.. J. c. Bowman, of the Re-
formed Theological Seminary at Lam
caster, formerly of this place, died last
Sunday at her home near Chambers
burg, Pa, aged 70 years. She leaves
a large family.
Henry Show, an old and respected
citizen, formerly of Sharpsburg, died
at the residence of his grandson, Wes-
lev Show. about five miles west of
sharpsburg, on Wednesday of last
week.
Mrs. Dorsey Erwin, widow Of the
late John E. Erwin, died very sud-
denly of heart disease last week at her
home in Harper. Ferry. She was the
mother of Mr.. VIII L. Erwin.
William Walton Fletcher, native
of Shepherdstown and ason Of the late
Rev. Patterson Fletcher, died recent
ly in New York, aged As years
James H. Young, an aged resident
of Berryville, Va, and for number
of years town sergeant, died Tuesday,
aged 70 years.
Mr. Adolph Brown, brother Of
Mayor Gustav Brown, of Charlestown,
died recently in St. Louis, aged 60
years.
Mrs. Alexander McSherry, respect
ed resident of Martinsburg, died last
week, aged SO years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
PERSONALS.
Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

Mr.. ]. W. Knadler, of McKeesport,
Pa, formerly of this place, is here
visiting the family of Mr.. ]. S. Myers
and other relatives and friends. We
had a pleasant call from him this morn
ing.
Col. John A. Robinson, of Patter-
sons creek, this State, and his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Anna Smith, visited the fam
lily of Hon. Chas. H. Knott, below
town, during the past week.
Mrs. S. D. Caldwell, of Washington
City, is here visiting Mrs. D. L. Rentch
at the Entler Hotel. Mr.. Caldwell
was also here for short time.
Mrs. H. M. Turner and her two
daughters went to Baltimore yesterday
to spend a couple of weeks with her
sister, Mrs. J. W. McCleary.
Sheriff Eugene Baker, of Leetown,
was in town last Monday on business.
He made the REGISTER pleasant call
while he was here.
Miss Katie Eichelberger, who has
been at Capon Springs for several
months, has returned to her home near
Uvilla.
Mrs. Charles Ghiselin, who has been
at Rockbridge Baths for a couple Of
months with the children, is home
again.
Mrs. James S. Phillips, who spent
the past summer in Shephsrdstown,
has gone to Washington for the win
ter.
Mrs. D. Frank Miller, of Hagers-
town, has been here this week visiting
her sister, Mrs. B. S. Psndleton.
Mrs. Charles D. Wysong and Mrs.
JEANNE Lea went to Baltimore the
first of the week for visit.
Miss Ida Folk, near this place is
visiting her brother, Rev. Edward L..
Folk, at Mt. Jackson, Va.
Col. B. D. Gibson, of Charlestown,
was in Shepherdstown on Monday and
favored us with call.
Mr.. Percy Rossiter, Of Baltimore, is
here this week visiting the family of
DR.. A. S. Reynolds.
Mr.. B. S. Pendleton has been in
Baltimore this week buying new goods
for winter trade.
We regret to learn that Rev. F. A.
Strother is confined to his bed by sick
ness this week.
Mrs. T. w. Latimer has been here
this week visiting her sister, Mrs. E.
H. Reinhart.
Mr.. D. L. Rentch, of the Entler
Hotel, has been in Baltimore this week
on business.
We were pleased to have a call
Tuesday from Mr.. VIM. ]. Moler, of
Bakerton.
Miss Annie Coleman, of Berryville,
Va, is visiting Miss Maggie Link at
Dufhelds.
Mr.. Charles Grant, of Hagerstown,
visited his parents in this place yes
terday.
Mrs. Alice Gibson has gone to Har-
risburg, Pa, for a visit of several
weeks.
Mrs. NJ. E. Spohn has an attack of
the quinsy, an old enemy, this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
A Good Schedule.

A Good ScneoulSs
The change made in the Norfolk &
Western passenger schedule last Sun
day is an improvement, so far as this
place is concerned. No. 6, north
bound, gets here at $50 a. m, instead
of So, and gives good connection at
Hagerstown for Baltimore either by
the Western Maryland or the B. & O..
No. 4, north-bound, arrives at 7.54 P.
m, about two hours earlier than form
erly, saving ShepherdstOwn travellers
that much time in the wait at Shen-
andoah Junction. The north-bound
accommodation comes at 1918 a. M,
seven minutes earlier. The other
trains are unchanged.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
A Child Enioys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and
soothing effects of Syrup of Figs, when
in need Of laxative, and if the father
or mother be costive or bilious, the
most gratifying results follow its use
so that it is the best family remedy
known, and every family should have
a bottle on hand.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
Make Yourself Stronq

II you would resist pneumonia. hronchlus,
typhoid fever, and persistent coughs anu
colds. These Ills attack the weak aud run
down system They can ind no foothold
where the blood IN kept pure. rich and iull OF
vitality the appetite good and digestion Wig
oruus, with Hoods Sarsaparilla, the one true
blood purifier.
HOODS PILLS cure liver Ills, constipation
biliousness, taundice, sick headache.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07

The cornerstone of the new Rouss
engine-houss at Winchester, Va, was
laid on Monday with imposing cere-
monies. Mr.. Charles Broadway Rouss
has given $1,000 toward the erection
of the building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07

Good advice: Never leave home
on a Journey without bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a
Remedy. For sale by J. G. Gibson,
druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07

Albert England, white, charged with
stealing $25 worth of goods from a
store at Vilonia, Ark, was taken from
the officers and shot to death by mob
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07

Il ARGE Vases for yard OF garden, Hanging
i A Baskets and Flower Pots large and small
can be had By calling at MISS ELLEN's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07
BRIEFS.

About This and That OF Local
ssort lten 'rsor 10 please Our Readers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-11-07

to the north.
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church
at Middleway was the scene of beau
tiful marriage yesterday afternoon,
when Miss Made Nelson White was
united in marriage to Mr.. James Gran
than, popular young farmer. The
bride entered on the arm of her broth
er, DR.. James NJ. White, of Purcell
vile, Va, preceded by the ushers, DR..
J. L. Luke and Mr.. Hite Watson, OF
Charlestown, Mr.. Corbin Larue, OF
Clarke county, and Mr.. George P. Shir-
lev of Middleway. Miss Bessie White
was best girl, and Misses Lou White
and Margie Grantham were brides
maids. At the chancel rail the bride
was met by the groom and his best
man, DR.. R. Y. Shirley, of Ceredo, W.
Va, when Rev. A. J. Willis, rector OF
Nelson parish, pronounced the impress
siye words that made them man and
wife. Immediately after the ceremony
a reception was held at the residence
of the brides mother, after which the
happy couple left for an extended tour
embracing the northern and eastern
cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
THE DURaANr TRIAL.-In the DIN,


THE DURRANr TRIAL.--In the Dur
rant trial in San Francisco yesterday
Martin Quinlan, an attorney, supplied
another link, testifying that he had
seen Durrant and a young lady walking
on the street toward Emanuel Church
about 4:10 p. m. April 8. The defense
tried to impeach his reliability, and
managed to get before the jury state
ment that Quinlan had twice been
arrested for assault to murder and once
for another crime.
The court severely reprimanded the
defendentis attorneys, who were obliged
to admit to the jury that ,Quinlan had
been acquitted on each charge. David
Clarke, who accompanied Quinlan, then
oorroborated all Quinlan had said re-
gsrding Durrant.
Mrs. Caroline Leake, the next Wit
ness, saw Durrant and his girl CON-
panion at the door of the Emanuel
Church. She was positive she saw
Durrant enter the church with female
companion April 8. She has known
him for years and could not be mis-
taken. Characterization failed to
weaken her testimony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
10. o. Fat yesterdays session of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Eel.

/. o. o. Fat yesterdays session of
the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fell
lows, at Atlantic City, Lewis Van Nor
den, representative from Ohio, attempt
ed to have radical change made in the
secret work of the order. He offered
resolution that q universal password
and grip be adopted for the initiatory
degree In subordinate and Rebekah
lodges; that committee of three past
grand sires be appointed to formulate
the password and grip, Objection was
made, and the resolution was referred
to the proper committee.
The feature of yesterday was the graz d
parade in the evening, with over 5000
men in line. The streets were literally
thronged with visitors, who were so
thick that the trolley cars were COM
PEELED to suspend operations while the
parade was in motion.
During the session of the sovereign
body it is probable that there will be
an interesting fight over the charges
that the Fargo, North Dakota, Lodge
misspplied ST, 900 contributed by Odd
Fellows throughout the country to the
starvation fund. It appears that the
money was not needed for the starvs-
ton fund, and the Fargo Lodge utilized
it 10 build lodge hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
The Durrant Murder Case.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1S.-Durrant's
marvellous nerve has forsaken him.
The tremendous strain under which he
labored on Monday was more than he
could bear. His face betrayed some-
thing of his emotion in the court room,
but it was not until he was taken into
the sherihss Office that the collapse
came. He had not until that moment
understood the full significance of the
testimony which had been given by
Mrs. Elizabeth Crosett, that she had
seen him on Valencia street car with
pretty girl, though his attorneys will
charge that she perjured herself on the
witness stand. When the trial is re-
sumed this morning, George B. King
will be placed on the witness stand, and
his testimony viii give q climax to the
whole case. Durrant's movements have
been traced from the time he left his
home until he entered the church with
the murdered girl. The defense ex-
poets to finish with its witnesses with.
in weeks time. There is some hope,
therefore, that the great trial will end
within three weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION.
In the South Carolina Constitutional
Convention yesterday several impor-
tant ordinances were introduced, among
them ordinances to regulate the SUI,
flage in various ways, to engraft the
dispensary laws main features in the
constitution, to make education com.
pulsory, to prevent fayoriteism in
awarding contracts for public printing.
! General Robert Smalls, the negro who
was member of the reconstruction,
introduced an ordinance containing the
article of suffrage in the present con-
stituticn.
In the evening the galleries were
packed to their utmost capacity with
spectators, mostly ladies, to hear the
speeches of the advocates of woman
suffrage. Addresses were made by
Miss Laura M. Clay, of Kentucky, the
noted advocate of the cause; Mrs. Vir-
einia D. Young, president Of the State
Equal Rights Association, and Mrs.
Violet Noblet, the vice.president of the
association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
MGood-hye Tom"

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Sept. 18.-Mrs.
Kate MeCarty, bride of only eleven
weeks, committed suicide by taking
morphine at her home. at an early hour
this morning. She left brief note to
her husband, Thomas McCarty, saying:
"Good-bye Tom. I have been untrue
to you. Forgive me for what I have
done. Katie" A young man living 10
the vicinity of the McCarty house
is said to have been the cause
of Mrs. McCarty's troubles. Mrs.
Mccarthy was in delicate con-
dition, and knowing that she could not
long conceal it from her husband she
decided to take her life. She arose this
morning about o'clock. Her hus-
band heard her at tie table in the room
and then heard her go into the kitchen.
A few minutes later he saw her with
glass in her hand. He asked her what
she was doing. She said that she was
getting q drink of water. She went
back to bed and both fell asleep. Nc.
Carthy was awakened subsequently by
her heavy breathing and moaning. He
Jumped up, bent over her, called her
by name, and shook her. She reused
up, put her srms about his neck, and
10 half whisper, said: Goodbye
Tom, forgive me-" Those were her
last words.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
Foreign News.

LONDON, Sep. 18.-Geoffrey A. Per.
kins, calling himselfa New York law.
yer, who was convicted ofblackmail OF
September 10, was sentenced to ten
years imprisonment at hard labor to.
day. Perkins falsely accused q coffee
house keeper named Window of having
ruined young woman, and, by work
ing upon his feelings, obtained sums OF
money from him.
PARIS, Sep. 18..-The Journal says
that Mr.. J. B. Eustis. United States
Ambassador to France, will shortly
change places with Mr.. Theodore Run
yon, United States Ambassador to Ger
many.
ROME, Sep. 1S.-The rife societies
and the various bodies ofveterans with
banners, flags and bands of music
marched in procession this morning
and, in the presence of an immense
crowd, deposited q bronze crown upon
the tomb of King Victor Emanuel, in
the Pantheon. The veterans from
New York arrived here to-day.
BERLIN, Sept. 18.-A dispatch from
st. Petersburg states that second
Chinese loan guaranteed by Russia and
France will be concluded in November,
France undertaking to find the money.
German financiers refuse to take any
part of the loan. Russian agents have
gone to Pekin to negotiate for the es-
tablishment of Russo Chinese bank IN
TINT civ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
al Destructive CxnIone

PORT AUSTIN, Mich, Sept. 1S.-A
cyclone struck this town at midnight
last night. Chimneys were blown from
houses, and trees foot in diameter were
torn Off at the roots, as if they were
dry sticks. West of here the wind
tore down buildings or blew them
away. Several lives are reported lost,
but the damage in that direction has
not yet been ascertained. The storm
moved southwark from here, leveling
trees, fences and grain in its path.
A terrible hurricane from the north
east struck Sand Beach, Mich, at 1890
this morning. Houses, barns and sheds
were blown down, buildings were
unroofed and trees torn up, but no lives
were lost. Several boats in the harbor
were capsized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

The BISHOPS LETTER.-A circular
letter has been sent to all the clergy of
this diocese by Bishop Van de Vyver
and sets apart next Friday, September
Goth, as day of prayer for the deliver
ance Of the Pope from the power of the
Italian government. The circular re-
cites the incidents that led to the de-
'privation Of the Pontif of temporal
power twenty-five years ago, and tells
Of the subsequent humiliation of the
captive of the Vatican The Bishop
also reminds the priests of the archdio-
c.se that as the Italian festival, to be
held September Goth is to glorify in the
downfall of the Pope, it should be made
the day of special prayer by all the
children of the church. The faithful
are urgently requested to attend mass
and approach the sacramento for the
intention set forth in the circular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

VIRGINIA-DAY AT Observation-Disclosures
October Odd, will be Yirginia-day at the Cot
ton States and International Exposition 8.
Atlanta This was positively decided upon
by the governor yesterday, and he will soon
arrange the details of the trip. If the duties
Of the Office will permit it is likely that he
and his party will leave here on Monday, O.
tober 2tst, and return on Saturday.
The Fourth Regiment, Colonel C. a. Nash
commanding, will be in Atlanta at that time,
and General Shipp writes the Governor that
the Virginia Military Institute cadets, 215
strong, want to attend the big fair, and ten.
dering the service of the battslion as escort.
The tender was promptly accepted.
The Governor win take his stat, and be
accompanied by General Anderson, Colonel
Stern and Lieutenant Knight Richmond Dis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
WEDNESDAY EVENING. SEPT 1s. 1895.
NEARLY all the evils that HAYS at

NEARLY all the evils that hays at
ficted the people of this country have
been the natural and legitimate effect
oflegislation, and therefore the result
of the peoples own action, so that they,
and they alone, are to blame for them,
and, being SO, they should be thelast to
complain. There cannot be legislation
unless there be legislators. and as the
latter are elected by the rsople, and
fairly represent them, the people must
expect 8 constant succession of evils as
long as they shall coatinue to ssiec'
such men for their law makers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

TIE so-cALLED Cleveland demo
cratsn of Baltimore have adopted the
old abolitionist "higher law" doctrine,
and yelled from their profoundest
depths at the enormity Of the registrs-
ton officers of that city in refusing to
permit republican watchers" to como
into their room-though there is no
law allowing them to do so-and say
those "watchsrs" had "moral, if not
a legal right" to be there. The wisest
course to pursue in all such cases ia to
observe the letter of the law, and hold
those who made it, responsible for its
moral consequences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

AS STATED in yesterdays GAZETTE,
the Court OF Appeals that day granted
a writ of error in the case OF the three
negro women convicted of the Pollard
murder. Many people who approved
the course of the Governor In sending
troops to Lunenburg, to protect these
women from lynchers and SECURE them
a fair trial, now think 1t would have
been better if the vengeance ofthe out.
ragged citizensof that county had not
been interfered with. The laws delay
is the cause of many lynchings, and the
action of the court referred TO is not
well calculated to diminish lynchings
in Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18
Disappointed RureIars.

HOWELL, Mich, Sept. 1s.-Burglars
last night broke into carpenter shop,
secured tools and then forced an en-
trance to the saloon of Frank Smock in
the centre of the town. They loaded
the safe on push cart and proceeded
but a short distance when the cart
broke down. They then transferred
the safe to wheelbarrow, trundled it
mile, and then cracked it, but it con.
tanned nothing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

A FEDERAL Office holder in Tonnes
see has been removed for making
speeches in favor Of free silver; but
cabinet ministers and many other fed
eral officers have not only made speech.
es in opposition to free silver, but have
actually taken charge of State conven.
tons, so as to make those conventions
declare for gold, and still they retain
their Offices. In this case, at least,
what is sauce for the goose il not sauce
for the gander. But circumstances will
alter cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-09-18

TIE A. P. AIS having gained posses.
sion of the city of Omaha, all the Catholic
members of the police and fire forces
there have been removed and their
places been filed by men previously
discharged for crookednsss, and the
gambling houses there, after being clos
ed for years, have been reopened.
There are sermons in elections as we'll
as in stones.