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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24

Ten years had passed since that
day, when, one glorious summer even
ing, small detachment of native ir-
regular horse came riding slowly up
a narrow pass among the hills which
form, so to speak, the lowest step in
the great mountain stairway of the
Himalayas, and at the head Of it rode
stalwart figure in in the uniform Of
an English major, in whose bronzed,
firm, thoughtful face few men could
have seen any trace of the "Headlong
Harry" of Meean Nicer.
1t was indeed he, however; and he
was bound on a very dangerous er-
rand.
War had lately broken out between
the English and a powerful mountain
chief of that district, whose real name
no one knew, but who had lately be-
come famous under the nickname of
"Kala Dahl. After giving the Brit
ish troops good deal of trouble, he
had at length been driven back upon
his chief fortress (Which was believed
TO be somewhere near the head of this
pass and a scouting party of light
horse had been sent to find out if posi-
bic exactly where he was and what
he meant to do.
On both these points they were
soon enlightened. A fash and crackle
of rifles broke from the thickets in
front of them, and then came the wild
yell of the mountain war cry, mingled
with a thunder of charging hoofs.
They were attacked.
But the Major and his men were
old soldiers, and not to be scared by
any assault, however sudden and for
midable. While some Of his Sowars
(troopers) returned the fire with cool
aim and considerable effect, others
kept the charge at bay, StOutly con-
testing every step and skillfully
availing themselves of every Unequal
ity Of the ground and every hand
breadth of cover.
Well was it then for Major Park
hurst that he was no longer Head
long Harry" Amid the maddening
uproar and confusion of this murder
Gus hurly-burly, horses Prancing, com
batants shouting and yelling, swords
clashing, rifles cracking, bullets whist
ling, men falling on every side-any
ordinary man would have lost his head
at once. But the Major seemed only
to grow cooler as the danger deepened,
and appeared to have his watchful eyes
everywhere at once.
As the pass began to widen, how
ever, giving the enemy's superior num-
bers more room to act, the pressure OF
the assault became harder and harder,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24

"Well, you area peachl' exclaimed
Adam, enthusiastically, as he caught
his first sight Of Eve.
"No. Adam, dear, cooed Eve softly.
as she nestled tenderly close to his
manly form, I'VE are pair"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24
Mems and Boys Clothing
AND
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS

This stock has been selected with the grea.-
est care and each article has been marked at
a price every one can afford TO pay Mems
suits as low as $3.50 and up, Youths Suits SO
and up Children's Knee Suits 80 cents and
up, snd have the samson Never Rip Pants
from Sl.VO up and the Imported Cashmere
and Worsted Pants from $500 up to $500
same pants sold last year from 81 W TO $780,
Chi.dren's Knee Pants as low as ~ cents
pair Waterproof Collars Is cents or for 25
cents, Waterproof Cuffs ~ and % cents pair
Laundried White Shirts from IS cents to 81. .OJ
and everything else has been marked down
In proportion. Just To think n Double Knee
Overall for % cents. My lire OF
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24
At Miss Ellen S.

As the holidays are over and the ladies are
preparing for the spring outfits for the chill
lreu as well as their own, before the days OF
LOuse-CIeaniug comes and host OF otSer
Ih'ngs. They may tipd something TO SUIT
lheir Taste, fancy ami purses, 10 employ thelI
ume lu getting all things ready. Io' VIII
ma the incest line OF Hamburgs, lnsertings,
white. Red and Blue; Linen Edgings, Laces,
fl.ow Gas, Lace, Black SILK Lace and In
settings for trimming dresses, Feather Stltcn
btald>, Linen BObbings, Tuckings, all kinds
oi Trimmings for ladies' and children s
GGIesses and underwear, a lot OF remnants OF
hamburgs az less than cost, To make room
ioF new. 4 new lot of stamped Goods, Doy-
aes Tray :, Tides, Children's Corded Waists
Iot girls or boys. COTsets of many kinds or
Idules and misses, ladies' perfect httlng
waists for those who cannot wear corseis.
nose supporters for children, a nice line OF
hose iDr girls and boys from To 912 in size,
Ihda Linens, COraline Whale Bones Tor
qltsses, few pairs Of those nice worsteu
Ltggngs Just received, Turkish Towels 10
MAKE Tie ilrsh glow with warmth, just the
suihs for this weather. What you dom see
ask iOE Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24
NOW AS TO PRICES

low as they could be made. But this season
know that you are getting better quality
and bette styles. better goods in everything
for less money than you ever bought the
same quality of goods for before. | have a
large and well selected stock OF everything
that pertains TO mans wardrobe. and TO be
on the safe side | have put prices down so
close that IL will carry the cheapness to every
man, woman or child who sees the goods.
Now my stock Is ready waiting for you 10
get ready TO come and see me-
ThankinQ all my friends and customers for
their past kindness and asking for your pa
tronage In the future, subscribe myself as
ever your friend.
JACOB WINTERMOYER,
The Boss Clothing Man of Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24

Teacher-Polly dear, suppose | were
to shoot at tree with FIVE birds on it.
and killed three, how many would be
left2
Polly-Three, please.
Teacher-No, two would be left.
Polly-No. there wouldn't. The
three shot would be left, and the other
two would be flied away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24

and sword, and that the least unstead-
mess on his part would doom him to
certain mutilation, which he feared
infinitely more than death itself. The
senior officer saw the sudden change
in the young mans face, and said in a
whisper to his next neighbor
81 say, Shaw, we must put stop to
this. Parkhurst's losing his nerve,
and some mischief will come of it.
But the other caught him by the
wrist, and answered sternly;
Whatever comes of it, it's too late
for US to interfere now. For the hon.
or of the old flag, one of ours must
not show the white feather before a
niger. He began it himself, and he's
got to go through with it now, what
ever happens"
Harry Parkhurst himself, inwardly
dismayed though he was, was very
much Of the same opinion. He felt
that after the defiance which he had
given, and the challenge that he had
provoked, it was too late to draw back,
and, with no visible sign of hesitation,
he offered his hand to the stroke.
More than one sun-browned cheek
grew pale in the circle of bystanders
as the Rohilla swordsman was seen to
stride forward and raise his weapon
for the blow and the in-drawn breath
of the lookers.on sounded like hiss
amid the dead silence, as the blade
flashed and fell.
The two halves of the severed fruit
were seen rolling on the ground.
Harry's hand was unhurt, but his face
was as white as a sheet.
The successful swordsman sheathed
his weapon, salaamed quietly and was
about to depart.
But Harry Parkhurst, if he were
fool, was at least an honest and manly
one. Before anyone had time to utter
a word he had stepped forward, and,
holding out his hand to the victorious
Rohilla, said with hearty frankness
which became him very well:
"You were right and | was wrong,
and I'm very sorry to have affronted
you. VIII you shake hands ?"
Two or three of the younger officers
nodded approvingly, as much as to say
that this was better than they had
bargained for, and the Hindoo swords
man himself acknowledged the court
esy by a digni6ed inclination of his
stately head, while he repaid the young
soldiers hand-grasp with pressure
such as even Harry Parkhurst's strong
muscles did not soon forget, saying
simply:
"Sahib, you are indeed brave man
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24

Mamma, mamma, come quick =
called Hector from the bed where he
was confined by stomach trouble. Il
think I'm goin to swallow Up some
thin"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24
II. SNYDER PUBLISHER.
Jacob Wintermoyer.
Boss Clothier Of Shepherdstown,

Is now receiving his new stock OF Spring
Goods. which ranks first in Importance and
In Low Prices. In no previous season have
ever been able TO collect an assortment so
Me.t auapteu 10 the wants and requirements
OF this community as now offer in our sea-
gOnabla stock nf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24
GO TO
HODGES

iOr tie following Goods If you want to get
satisfaction and save money:
GENTLEMEN'S BOOTS AND SHOES.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES.
GUN GOODS OF ALL KINDS.
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, NOTIONS.
HARDWARE, consisting of
DRILL STEEL, BAR IRON, LOCKS
NAILS, HINGES, PAINTS, OILS &c
UCEENSWARE. GLASSWARE.
GROCERIES,. FRUITS. &C.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24

A married woman never gets over
the notion that she might have done
better.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1895-10-24
n &c K w e A r

Is far superior TO the display of any preced-
ing year and as suitable Scarf or Tie very
often adds ten per cent 10 a mans looks and
every Necktie is stylish and high grade, neat
and nobby and becoming, and my prices
speak for themselves.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
Show Up. Young Gentlemen.

. The young gentlemen that have been atten-
tive to the young ladies on ordinary occasions
will now have an opportunity to take their
sweethearts to the big show next Friday.
Orthodox church people who cannot go 10 a
circus either from policy or from consclen'
tious scruples can come TO the Public Square
and witness the grand procession. There Is
no inhibition against witnessing circus or n
a menagarie in the streets where the show is
free. 1t is perfectly orthodox and in good
form TO see as much of the show as is, with
out cost, made public. The parade being one
, OF the best parts Of the circus, all may, with
out infringement on their pous or religious
scruples, see the animals. and the clowns, and
the musicians. and the ga1ly attired men and
women as they pass in their gilded chariots
or ride their fine prancing horses. The sin OF
seeing a circus consists chiefly in paying for
the ticket and looking on the performance
under the canvass. So, IL you don't go to the
tent, your innocent soul will not be smirched
by the sight of the show as IL passes along the
street. Let old and young see the grand pa
rade.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
Honest Elections.

We have seen much in the newspapers
about honest elections. If we understand
what the expression means it seems plea
pure and simple TO turn this government
over to an irresponsible Ignorant class.
There can be no doubt that the ignorant men
of voting age are greatly in the majority.
Then Is the clamor for honest elections the
desire for a plan Of conducting elections in
way that would exclude the intelligence and
wealth OF the country from participation In
the affairs of the government.
If this be honest elections, we do not want
that kind of elections.
We are not willing to turn this country over
10 the negroes. They are largely in the ma
jority, and If every man is to be offered equal
privileges then the white man had just as
yell "move on !" and seek home elsewhere.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
HODGES HAPPENINGS.


Hodges, s. c., Oct. II, 1906
Mr.. o. A. Ellis. OF Hodges. and Miss Mamie
Hawthorn, of Due West, were happily mar
ried on last Wednesday. Rev. W. l.. Wait
Of Donalds, performed the ceremony. They
were married at 10 o'clock n. m. and the we'd
ding party left on the down train at once for
Hodges, where they will make their future
home. The groom is the youngest son of Mr.
T. ]. Ellis, of Hodges, and Is a young man o.
great promise. The bride is the Oldest daush
ter Of DR.. o. 2. Hawthorn, OF Due West, and
is young lady of many rare accomplish
ments. On reaching Hodges they were mel
Ut the residence of Mr.. II. j. Ellis by host o
friends TO wish them well, and a sumptuous
dinner was spread for the party and every.
thing passed Off very pleasantly. Long life
to both Of them and happy one is the wish
Of the writer.
Quite n number Of our people attended the
horse sale at Greenwood on Tuesday last.
Mr.. Ben Magill, one OF the handsomes,
young men in Due West, paid us flying Wis
it last Tuesday.
Mrs. Medlock, who has been 20 seriously Ill
for several weeks, is on q fair road TO recov.
cry.
Mrs. Mcconnell. wife of The evangelist. is
on q visit to the family of Mr.. Il. J. Ellis this
week. She will leave for her home in Allan
Ia in a few days. while Rev. Mr.. Mcdonnell
fills an engagement Of n few weeks In Texas.
The extra train on the Abbeville Branch Is
4 great accom- modation to the people OF this
section, and is n feather in the cap Of the hus.
tling merchants OF Abbeville, who petitioned
and secured the extra train.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
HONORED- GUESTS.
Clemson College Sends - Delegation
10 Abbeville.

To AbbevilIe.
Inst week Prof. John N. Hook, Professor
McGee, and Professor j. F.. e. DuPre were ~
town and paid pleasant calls at me fress anu
Banner Office. of whom we Wouid SPEAK p,
Prof. ]. F. &. DuPre IS the horticultural FRO
fessor, and no man in America Ills any ap-
pointment better than he fills his appoint.
ment Everybody knows how he oeautlheo
sion Hill. 1t was his success there that
caused his appointment to Clemson. Mr.. Du-
Pre- was the most popular man IN Aobevllle
county. and could always receive more votes
Mr.. Jno. n. Hook. Secretary of the South
Carolina Experiment Station, is charged Win
the following duties:
TO keep correct and fair record Of all the
official actions and doings, index and number
all bulletins received and the subjects treated,
and also all bulletins issued by the station.
He shall also certify to all bills and accounts
ordered by the Board Of Control To be incur.
red, and forward the same to the Director OF
the Station for his approval, and the Treasn'
rer OF the College shall pay the same Wnen 80
approved out OF the fund known as the Hatch
tion Library, shall number all books and
charge persons with same when taken out OF
room. He shall prepare an annual statement
of receipts and disbursenents of the station
for the Board OF Control, and shall write up
such bulletins or other matter as be may be
directd by the Board OF Control or the Dlrec'
tor OF the Station.
Mr. Hook also has charge Of the mailing de-
partment of the station. He sends out quar-.
terly, and sometimes oftener 5000 bulletins To
as many farmers Of the State, and the inter.
est awak ened by these bulletins In the vari
ous agricultural, horticultural and economic
questions of the day, Is daily bringing large
accessions to his mailing list. The bulletins
are sent free to all farmers and others In this
State who apply for them.
He is the judicial officer of Clemson College
Incorporation. By unanimous recommend
alton OF the Board OF Trustees, he has been
com missioned by the Governor Police Msgis
trate, an Office that confers upon him by spe
cial act OF the Legislature, all the powers OF 6
Trial Justice and City Recorder, In Furnishing
ofenses against the law, and the ordinances
OF the Board of Trustees.
Prof. MCGEE has charge Of the agriculture
department OF the College and OF the Agri
| cultural Experiment Station. Before coming
| to Clemson he was at the Mississippi Agricul
| tural and Mocha nical College twelve years
I four years as a student and eight years ir
| con nectton with the College and Agriculture
Experiment Station work. Gen. stephen D
| Lee, President OF the Mississippi Agriculture
and Mechanical College. on recent visit u
Clemson, said he knew Of no man 70 whom n
| would more cheerfully trust the anagemen
OF the agricultural department OF Clemson u
make 1t q credit to the College, than To Proi
MCGEE.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
In Our Paper.

or late we have given an unusual amount
OF reading matter, and this week we give
much that will entertain the reader.
"Irby on the War PATH" speaks for himself,
and gives many digs at Tillmans work, with
out proposing anything better.
1.-THE Weather and the Crops always fur
nish fruitful theme, and this weeks talk on
the subject is no exception.
Hugh Farey's reproduction Of General
Mart Gary's speech will be read.
Thrilling Days Of the Old Settlers of Kan
sas City," will still have interest, and will be
read by South Carolinians.
"The Atlanta Exposition" "The Chinese
Methods of Torturing Prisoners '"Ten Cents
Cotton" and other things are too good to
pass unnoticed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1895.
Irby's Interview.

Senator Irby has been interviewed at great
length by the Piedmont Headlight, or rather
The Piedmont Headlight has given him an op-
portunity TO pour out his anathemas against
Tillman.
We have regarded Irby as the most saga
cious man on his side, and the best politician
that the Reformers have produced or orouSn'
10 the surface.
But his last utterance is unwise. he per-
haps sees what everybody else knows, tnat
his Senatorial days are numbered. and that
he will be retired at the expiration OF his
term.
II this is not true, we think he is too wise
and sagacious TO make public such utterances
as ara attributed TO him. While he takes the
proposed suffrage clause of the constitution
as his text, all his shot is fired at Ililmah'
with evident purpose Of weakening him wild
the people, and as result, the defeat OF Jonn
Gary Evans as Il possible candidate lor MS
seat in the Senate, and the only purpose winch
we can see for this onslaught against possl'
BILE successor is to form an actual slate or
combination in his own behalf against an I'M
agInary slate which may have for its purpose
the advancement of the Interests OF anotner.
His fears that slate has already been fol med
in Columbia will hardly warrant him IN lorm-
ing one at this time in Laurens.
The Senior Senator, it seems from his inter-
view, believes there are three classes of peo-
ple in South Carolina namely: lst. The
higher or more respectable people; I'd. The
great middle class; and 3D., the lower class.
His interview seems to be an appeal to the
latter class, some OF whom may be disfran-
chised because Of their illiteracy or lack OF
thrift.
Asa political move. the utterance Of the IN.
terview of Senator Irby will prove to have
but little effect. The proposed suffrage plan
seems right enough, and Mr.. Irby makes no
pretense at Offering anything better.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
south Carolina's Proud Record.

Without divorce laws and without bar
rooms South Carolina certainly has unique
place among the States Of the Union. South
Carolina stands head in both respects: for
the defence of her women, and for the sobrie-
ty Of her citizens. Let South Carolina forev-
er maintain her high stand in these particu-
lars, and she will command the respect OF the
people at home and abroad. The idea that no
new law could be enacted in South Carolina,
and that none but the lineal descendants of
former office-holders, or their toadies, could
gain place and power in this State is being
dissipated. The people demanded restriction
in the liquor traffic and their representativ
have closed the barrooms, and the probabili-
ty is, that they will remain closed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
Prosperous Colleges.

The different colleges OF the State have
opened with most satisfactory results. Large
numbers of students have matriculated. The
South Carolina College has gained wonderful'
ly. The same is true OF Erskine College and
the other denominational Colleges. The
Rock Hill school has more students than can
be accommodated in the dormitories. The
Due West Female College has opened with
large number Of students in all the classes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
The DIsnenSary

We see by the newspapers that great lot
OF people were drunk in Spartanburg on the
day that Sells Brothers show performed in
that city. In order that such dsgraceful
scenes may not be repeated in Abbeville the
Press and Banner hopes that Governor Evans
will order our dispensary closed on that day.
The Indications are that great multitude OF
people will be here and we see no special rea'
son for allowing such crowd TO have their
will at the whiskey.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
WEST END.
Happenings bnd Incidents Of a Week
Around the City.

Around the City.
AbbevilIe will he we'll represented at the
Rock Hill Woman's College. The following
young ladies from this place left Monday tc
enter the school: Miss a Saides Lee and M MS:
of Bordeaux, Miss Nellie Cochran. OF Means
Chapel. These are the young ladies that We
know have gone, and no doubt there are 9th
Judge W. c. Benet. for the first time, occu.
guest OF Mr.. Aug. w. Smith.
Miss Carrie Bell Giles is making Shor,
stay with her cousins, the Misses Templeton
Miss Giles is on her return to her home In
Bessemer, Ala. She Is accompanied by bel
handsome little nephew, Harold Kennerly. o.
Greenwood. where she has spent seVera
Miss Mary White left last Thursday night
for Eufalla, Ala, where she will be the gues
or Miss Meline Dean, and will also be one O.
Miss Deans bridesmaids. Inc marriage Will
Monday at an early hour jurors and VIII
uesses began to pour in, and by the time foI
Court to open the square presented lively
appearance. AS is usual, large portion o.
the crowd were negroes. Busines was fairly
good. Good order and soberness prevailed.
II any one doubts that Abbeville's mer
chants believe in "prln ter's ink" look at the
city papers and be convinced. Advertising
pays. Always pays, and pays well.
Mrs j. S. Norwood came up Sunday from
Calhoun Falls and returned yesterday.
Mrs. Ben Calhoun, OF FLORIDA, lS IN the city
visiting Mrs. A. w. Smith.
Mrs. w. G. Benet and children. after spend
ing several months here, have returned To
Charleston.
Rev. -. Letser preached in the Methodist
church Sunday night. Mr.. Lester was junior
preacher on this circuit just forty years ago
During his stay here he Is the guest OF Prof.
3. F.. Bailey.
Mr.. g. W. Lomax will soon move into his
pretty new home on Main Street. In short
time 1t will be turned over to him complete.
II makes one really hungry just to see the
luscious fruits displayed by A. M. Hill & Sons.
Apples. peaches, grapes, bananas, oranges, II
temptingly arranged. The NJ Messrs. Hill have
lots OF other goods things to eat.
Mrs. a. Cohen has as her guests her mother,
Mrs. Chas. Stern, OF Athens, Ga, and her sis.
ter, Mrs. Frank Myers, of Augusta. The Ia.
dies arrived Monday afternoon and WILL re.
main several days.
Capt Dick West of the S. A. L. is in the city
attending court as witness.
Coleman's "big red flag" floats In the breeze
and announces to the public that Coleman
runs the Rack et."
Capt. w. L. Cothran, of Bradley, was In the
city Monday and yesterday.
How about the fire department: Play out
in talk ? We hope not.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-10-16
Singular Statement.

We notice that some OF our exchange refer
to the fact that some of their subscribers have
not paid up. In connection with that state
rnent we learn that the aforesaid editors
would be glad to receive back debts. Our
readers will pay up without being called up
on 10 do.