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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
Dividing the Spells.

The Berkeley county Republican
executive committee has agreed to
make the following recommendations
for national and State patronage
United States commissioner ofintenal
revenue, National Committeeman
Hon. n. B. Scott, of Wheeling; United
States collector ofinternal revenue for
West Virginia, Hon. George NJ. Bow
ers, of Martinsburg State bank ex-
aminer, E. C. Henshaw, Of Hedges
Vile; postmaster at Martinsburg,
Alex Clohan. Mr.. Bowers and Mr..
Henshaw have also been recommended
by the Jefferson and Morgan county
committees.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
An important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands
who think themselves i'll, that they
are not afflicted with any disease, but
that the system simply needs cleansing
is to bring comfort home to their
hearts, as a costive condition is easily
cured by using Syrup Of Figs Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all drug
gists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
New Express Company.

The Southern Express Company has
outbid the Adams Express Company
for the franchise on the Norfolk &
Western Railroad, and on December
lst the Adams Will retire and the
Southern will take possession. An
agent of the Southern is now going
over this division Of the road making
the necessary arrangement for the
change. The effect of the change will
be to make charges higher from points
north. The Southern is also after the
franchise on the Western Maryland
Railroad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
Hughes. of all in Leavenng Power-Laes U.s. Govt Report
R>!a!!! R RsxdsSE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The seventeen annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Baltimore &
Ohio Railroad was held on Monday,
and the old board Of directors was re-
elected. The total earnings for
the year were 500, 944,7Sl60 an
increase over the year preceding of
Sl.I27, 599.36. The operating ex-
penses were 81, 5S3, 420.35.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

The King of Sweden and Norway,
Oscar H., has been chosen by treaty
between the United States and Great
Britain as the fifth or final arbitra-
tor Of the Venezuela boundary ques-
ton. The other arbitrator, four in
number, are to be designated, two by
the Lord Chief Justice Of England
and two by the Chief Justice Of the
United States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
A Short THANKSGIVING.

Governor William a. MacCorkle's
Thanksgiving proclamation is a short
one. It's as follows: "The President
Of the United States has designated
Thursday, the twenty-sixth of this
month, as a day of thanksgiving
Therefore, l, William a. MacCorkle,
Governor of the State of West Virgin
ia, believing that the people of this
State have had much to be thankful
for during the last year, do designate
said day as day of thanksgiving, and
I suggest that our people then refrain
from all labor and assemble in their
respective places Of worship and re-
turn thanks for the many blessings
vouchsafed to us by the Almighty.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

During the past few days it has been
rumored among politicians and Others
in Baltimore that Mr.. William Hearst
proprietor of the New York Journal
and the San Francisco Examiner, had
agreed to establish free-silver daily
paper in Baltimore provided 10000
bona fde subscribers for one year
should be guaranteed. Mr., Hearst is
also credited with an intention to es-
tablish free-silver daily in Chicago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
Circuit Court Proceedings.


The regular November-term of the
Jefferson Circuit Court began al
Charlestown Tuesday. In the absence
of Judge E. Boyd Faulkner, who wa;
detained at his home in Martinsburg
by sickness, Hon. VIM H. Traver:
was chosen as special judge. The
grand jury was in session two days
and returned the following indict-
ments:
James H. Carter, misdemeanor Car
ter is the man who made away with
D. R. Housers driving horse at Baker,
ton.
Philip Herbert, misdemeanOr Her
bert was caught in John 7. Colston
corn-feld, and resisted the owner.
Irving Johnson, William Jones and
Shorty Smith, felony These are the
three colored charged with burglar,
ling a store at Kearneysville.
Dudley Robinson, felony. Attempt,
ed assault on Miss Furry, near Kear'
neysville.
Frank L. Billmyer, misdemeanor
Resisting an officer.
Slagle Souders, felony. Two indict-
ments for stealing property from Rev
J. P. Stump at Charlestown.
W. A. Johnson, felony. Four in
dictments for embezzlement. johnson
is the former agent of the B. & O
Railroad at Halltown.
William Allen and Mary Mcdowell
misdemeanor.
Fanny Beale, felony Bigamy.
The following persons composed the
grand jury: H. B. Davenport, fore,
man, Jas. G. Aldridge, Nat Conrad
Floyd L. Watson, Jno H. Hayslett
H. H. Swimley, Marshall Burns, Rob
ert R. Smith, Benz. PendletOn, R. D
Shepherd, Geo. NJ. Duke, Jacob I
Nichols, Jacob S. Henkle, S. Lee Phil
lips, Daniel Cockrell, H. D. Talbot.
Yesterday Irving johnson, indicted
for burglary, and James H. Carter, in
dicted for unlawGully taking D. R
Houser's horse, were arraigned before
Special Judge Travers and pleaded
guilty. Sentence was deferred. Car
ter, it is said, travelled all the way
from Colorado to Virginia by borrow
ing or hiring teams and driving from
one place to another. He borrowed
Mr.. Houser's team to drive to Har
per's Ferry, leaving another in it
place and went on to Loudoun coun
ty. He wouldn't sell the horse, al
though he had ample opportunity tc
do 50, and only misdemeanor could be
brought against him.
The case of DR.. VIM. E. Perry
charged with assault upon Miss Ross
Johnston, was continued until the Feb
ruary term.
Thomas L. Jones, colored attorney
from Washington City, was admitted
to practice in the court He Will de-
fend one Of the alleged Kearneysyillc
burglars.
The grand jury finished its work
and adjourned on Wednesday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

Mr.. Benjamin f. Hoffman, another
of our venerable citizens, died at his
home a couple of miles below Shep-
herdstown, along the river, yesterday
morning. Mr. Hoffman spent nearly
all Of his life in this locality. He was
miller by occupation, and for many
years conducted the old grist mill
turned by the waters of Rattlesnake
run. This mill was ruined in the
great food Of 1889, and was never
rebuilt. Its venerable proprietor then
quietly awaited the final summons,
and at the ripe old age Of 81 years he
has passed away He was twice mar
ried, and raised large family Of chill
dren. He is survived by his second
wife and seven sons and seven daugh-
ters. The deceased was a man of
gentle disposition and kindly traits of
character, and was liked by all who
knew him. His funeral will be held
this afternoon at o'clock.
Mr., Hoffman was one Of the original
"forty-niners" who went to California
from Virginia in 1919, when the gold
excitement was at its height. He
made the long journey by the over
land route across the great plains and
the Rocky mountains in safety. He
returned by the water route by way Of
the Isthmus of Panama. He had
many stirring adventures both going
and returning, and used to tell most
interesting tales Of the exciting Incl
dents Of that great trip.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

The B. & o. Railroad has taken
active steps towards abolishing the
practice Of drinking, which exists
among many of their employees, 1t
is thought to be the cause OF many of
the recent wrecks. Ii is said that de-
tectiyes are being paid to take snap
shot photographs Of the men who are
seen drinking
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

a baby girl that weighed just elev-
en- ounces was born in Newark, n. j.,
last week. Its parents are Mr. and
Mrs. Richard Roberts. Despite the
little ones diminutive size, she is brim-
ful of health and energy. Her arms
are not quite as long as a mans little
finger, and a span Of a mans fingers
will encircle her waist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
Thieves About.

Our town sergeant is requested to
keep his eye on thieves who steal from
vehicles hitched along the streets at
night. Last Saturday night no less
than three blankets were stolen from
horses, and we have heard of numer-
ous thefts of the same sort-robes,
whips, etc, being taken. Such an
moving stealing ought to be stopped,
if possible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
catarrh in the Head

f. a dangerous disease. II may lead urc Guy
10 consumption. Catarfh u causeu 10y III, W..
,,,r,. blnoi and the true way 10 cure IL u by
nnrltviug the blood. Hoods Sarsaparllia
rurrs caiarrh because ~ removes the cause
oTit by purifying the blood. thousands Test
ify that they have been cured oy hoou H't-
sapartlla.
uDon'S PILLS are purely vegetable and do
moi purge. pain or grippe. All druggists. NC
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
Two yenerable citizens Pass Away.

Mr.. John Miller, one of the Oldest
residents of this vicinity, died Tues
day evening at his home about mile
west of Shepherdstown. He had been
confined to the house for about three
years, bat his general health was fair
ly good until a week or two ago, when
he became i'll and quickly passed
away. The deceased, who was 81
years of age in August last, is survived
by devoted wife, a faithful son, Mr..
Charles J. Miller, and one brother,
Mr.. Martin Miller, the latter residing
in Illinois. Mr.. Miller was one Of the
best men in this community. He was
born on the farm now owned by Capt.
NJ. J. Billmyer, within a mile of the
place where he died, and his long life
was spent in this immediate neighbor-
hood. The esteem and respect IN
which he has always been held by
every one who knew him is evidence
that his life has been a useful and ex-
emplary one. A member Of the Pres
bvterian Church, his life was that Of
consistent christian, and he was
faithful to his duties as long as his
health permitted. He was of a quiet
and retiring disposition, but many
good deeds were done in secret by
him, and many have reason to rise up
and call him blessed BY industry
and frugaity Mr.. Miller had accumu-
lated great deal Of money, and he
was probably one of the richest men
in this locality.
His funeral was held this morning
in the Presbyterian Church, and the
remains were buried in the Reformed
Cemetery. The service was conduct
ed by Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin and
Rev. G. G. Eyerhart. The palI-bear-
ers were Messrs. w. n. Lemen, G. 7.
Licklider, W. T. McQuilkin, D. F.
Billmyer, w. 7. Lemen and r. L..
Billmyer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

John Wanamaker has announced
himself as a candidate for the United
States Senate from Pennsylvania to
succeed Don Cameron.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

Richard P. Owens, of Trenton, y. j.,
died in agony last Monday from an
attack of hiccoughs.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
Gladness Comes

With better understanding Of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort In
the knowledge, that so many forms of
sickness are not due TO any actual dis
ease, but simply to a cOnstipated condi-
ton of the system. which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
" removes That is why II is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that IL Is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, 10 note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxztives or
other remedies are then not needed II
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended To the most skilful
physicians. but IL in need of q laxative,
one should have the best, aud with the
welI-infOrmed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives ICst general satisfaction
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

Mrs. Barbara Fry, widow of the late
Martin Fry, died in Sharpsburg last
week of consumption, aged 5S years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

Youths and children suits at rock
bottom prices at T. B. Lines.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19

.,.o nj least one person hap
Try to man, and then in ten years you
n, every DAY 'j H. 2 $50 people happy or
y NAV have iI,' small townful by your con-
Srshlen'o. the fund of general happl-
r.ba",I%, srfr Smith
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-19
BRIEFS.
MI on Friday.

.,.,r IS full on Friday.
~. Thursday is thanksgiving day
+.,:...a. is five weeks from tomor-
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castoria.
THOUGHT 1T WAS A HORNET.
How a Grocery Clerks Cure for
Cracker Stealing Worked.

A country store is the scene of many
curious happenings. One of these &C.
Cured in a small village in the upper
part of old Dutchess county. The
clerk was a bright, smart, active coun-
try lad. who was equal to all emerg-
encies. He found that a certain deniZen
Of the place, named Jake Brown" al
ways found a convenient sitting on
the counter in the farther part Of the
store, near the cracker barrel, and
that when the clerks eyes were not
upon him the old mans position al
lowed him to pilfer a number of bis
cults. The clerk soon grew tired Of
this, and he arranged a good-sized
needle with a spring in a hole i'll the
counter under the oilcloth covering,
with long string, which could be
pulled at any point in the store, runs
story In the Philadelphia Times
One extremely hot day in June the
old man entered the store and took
his position as usual on top Of the
counter near the cracker barrel. The
clerk was apparently engaged with
customer, but had his eye on "old
Jake" and when he was reaching for
the crackers the string was pulled
Jake went up in the air landing
on his feet in the middle of the store.
He felt for the object of attack. he
wearing only oVeralls. Not being re-
warded in his search, he mounted the
counter the second time and was about
to make another attempt at cracker
raising, when he felt another thrust
which lifted him in the air again. He
started for the attic above the store.
His prolonged absence caused the
clerk to go up to the attic, where he
found 1t as hot as an oven. to see
what was going on. He found the old
man distracted and nearly disrobed
in the middle Of the floor, shaking his
overalls furiously. The sight was
laughable. The clerk asked him what
was the matter. He replied:
This morning, while moving in the
meadow, I struck a hornets nest and
one of the pesky things has crowled
up the leg Of my overalls and has
struck me twice and I'm hunting for
it."
Hhe clerk wore a smile.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
BETTER THAN MONEY.
A New and Important Way of Look.
ing at the Currency Question.

"A New and Important Way of Look
Ing at the Currency Question.
Public interest for months past has been
steadily concentrated upon our national cur
rency. Parties are divided upon the question.
wen are worked up over it. 1t means a great
deal for the welfare of millions.
lhere is one way of looking at the question
that seems to have been lost sight of. Is It NOT
better to have fifty dollars in gold than Nve
dollars in silver? And yet there are many
people who are practically throwing awav
large amounts and holding onto the smaller
amount. Many people who might be earning
ten times as much as they do fail because they
lack health and energy. Health and strength
represent value greater than gold, and yet
many people put up with a run down system,
winch steals away half their working power
Eventually they lose by sickness and medical
expenses and their families suffer, when it
might all readily be avoided
Ihese are hard times. Thousands ara suc
sumping to the strains of life. Ill health is
the rule and not the exception. People need
their best strength and energy all the while.
Health, which is more valuable than gold. can
be maintained and even secured when II ia
lost, II the proper care and right remedy ara
used. And we do not hesitate to say that there
are but few men or women who read these
woros that cannot be put in perfect condition
py the use of that great, that grand discovery:
warmers Safe Cure. This entire paper could
De hlled with testimonials from the grateful
ones whose lives have been saved and whose
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are SUFFERER, you may readily be among the
number We. earnestly recommend you to
tnlnk seriously upon this subject.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
FALSE WEIGHTSUSED
SOME WESTERN GRAIN SHIPPERS
ARE IN LINE FOR SERIOUS
TROUBLE
FOND DU LAC FIRM FIRST.
OTHER ACTIONS WILL WAIT UNTIL
THE WISCONSIN CASE IS SET
TLEDe
COMMERCE COMMISSION AROUSED.
The District Attorney for Western
Missouri VIII Proceed Before
the Federal Grand Jury.

MILWAUKEE, April 17.-There is trouble
IN store for prominent grain shippers of Kan
sas City and other Western points. Within a
few days the United States district attorney
for the Western district of Missouri will re-
ceive instructions from the interstate COM
merce commission to lay before the grand
jury evidence tending to establish con-
spiracy to defeat the interstate commerce law
through false weights. Supt. Carmen, of the
Western Railway Weighing association, was
in the city today on business relative to the
prosecution of the Burger Reinig company,
of Fond du Lac, Wis. The other cases will
be held in allegiance to await the result of the
Fond du Lac case.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
"SECRET TRAFFICS."
A Scheme Adopted to Evade the
Brown Decision.

CHICAGO, April 1.-THE lines of the West
ern Trunk Line association met today in an
effort to stiffen up their rates little. Since
the Brown decision there have been in exist
ence number of what are called secret traf-
fcs. This is new method of getting around
the decision that some Of the roads have
adopted. When big shipper comes to road
and announces that on a certain date he will
have large amount of goods to be shipped,
the road agrees with him as to the rate, and
then sends word to the interstate commerce
commission that on a date corresponding to
that on which the shipper wishes to get off
his goods the road will make certain rate on
such and such class of freight. Then the
road forgets to notify its competitors of what
1t has done. AS soon as the goods have been
shipped the road sends word to the commits
sion that the rate is cancelled, and that is the
end Of it until the shipper comes around
again. The meeting today was called for the
purpose of seeing what could be done to keep
these secret tariffs out No definite plan had
been hit upon at late hour this afternoon.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
LOCAL PASSENGER MEN.
Association Has Busy Meeting In
MINNEAPOLIS,

meeting of the Minneapolis local pas
senger association was held yesterday after
noon in the West hotel, when number of the
current railroad matters were taken in hand
and discussed by the ticket men.
The case of the alleged violation of an ar
ticlc of the agreement which stands against
the Milwaukee road was called, but owing to
insufficient evidence, coupled with a request
for additional information, was again post
poned and will be taken up at the next reg
ular meeting in May.
Secretary Kinnin, who returned from Chi
cago early in the week, formally advised the
members of the fact that after May 1 the
Western lines will almost entirely do away
with the party rate ticket, a fact duly chron-
icled in this column a day or two ago. Mr..
Kinnan explained that a committee had been
appointed and is at work preparing some
plan by which theatrical and other regularly
organized companies can be given special
rates without any violation of the law. What
this plan is cannot yet be stated
The recently adopted arrangement for the
redemption of mileage tickets was also eluci-
dated by the secretary. There will be meet
ing of the St. Paul association on Tuesday.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Increasing Minnesota Tonnage.

DULUTH, Minn., April 17.-There is
prospect that the law pushed by Senator
Spencer, of this city, practically exempting
from taxation vessel property enrolled in
Minnesota ports will shortly bear much fruit
The law stipulates that If Minnesota port
is made the port of hail and the managing
owner takes up his residence here, tax of
only three cents per ton the tonnage shall
be exacted. This is a very light burden on
the vessel owner, but means quite a nice
thing for Duluth and Minnesota II a large
fleet is enrolled. A vessel of 5000 tons would
pay 500 in taxes, but might pay many times
that for supplies and labor in fitting out
in the spring. This is shown by the policy
of the Northern Steamship company in laying
up its boats here the past winter. quite an
army of men being employed on them for
some weeks past.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
QUEEN MAMEA OUSTED.
Her Island Taken From Her by the
French.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, April 1.-THE brig
City Of Papete brings news that Queen Mamea,
of the Island of Raiatea in the South seas,
has surrendered to her old enemies, the
French. Queen Mamea has reigned over
Raiatea nearly score of years. Her subjects
number about 1000 people, fierce and un-
civilized. Many efforts were made to con-
quer her, without avail. A few months ago a
French gunboat appeared and landed a strong
force The queen found herself surrounded
and was compelled to surrender. She gave
the French complete sway over the island,
with the condition that she be recognized as
queen. France is to control the shipping,
which is said to be very valuable, and is to
be permitted to establish a coaling station at
the principal harbor. The English are said
to oppose French possession of the island, and
will ask that it be restored to Queen Mamea.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18

place at the head of the market, The country
tributary to st. Paul is rich, there is always a
good summer business, and although the great
wheat crop of 1895 may not be repeated, every
effort will be made to sow great acreage in
consequence Of the poor appearance OF winter
wheat st. Paul is selling little under the ac-
cepted basis for per cent stock, but 1t must
be remembered that in the current fiscal year
it will earn at least per cent Its supply of
ready cash is probably exceeded by no other
railroad company, except Rock Island, and
neither of these companies has any floating
debt against this money.
St. Paul daily globe., 1896-04-18
Railway Notes.

Assistant General Freight Agent S. G. Full
ton, of the Northern Pacific is in st. Paul on
his way home to Portland from Milwaukee,
where he attended the transcontinental freight
meeting early in the. week.
William Poole, of the big railroad printing
concern of Poole Bros, Chicago, is in st.
Paul, and was caller at the Great Northern
general offices yesterday.
General Manager Warren, of the Great
Northern road has gone on a weeks trip on
the western portion of the line.
General Superintendent ]. NJ. Barr, of the
Great Northern. returned last night from a
trip out on the line.
General Traffic Manager Shute, of the Great
Northern, has gone to Dakota.