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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17

Ger of the most malignant type, and
after exhausting their efforts without
doing me any good, they gave up the
case as hopeless. When informed that
my father had died from the same
disease, they said I must die, as hered-
itary Cancer was incurable. was
terribly reduced in health, and felt as
If my life was asting away.
Z" AT this crisis, was advised by a
friend to try S. S. S., and in short
while the Cancer seemed more in
famed than before. was informed
that was favorable, however, as the
medicine acts by forcing out the
poison through the pores of the skin.
Before long the Cancer began to
discharge and continued to do so for
three months; then 1t began to heal.
continued the medicine a while
longer, until the Cancer disap-
peared entirely, and 1 enjoyed better
health than ever before. This has
been several years ago and there has
not been a sign of a return OF the
disease"
Cancer is becoming alarIningly
prevalent, and manifests itself in
such a variety of forms, that any
sore or scab, it matters not how small,
which does not readily heal up and
disappear may we'll be regarded with
suspicion. ,
The fact that S. S. S. guaranteed
purely regetdble) cures hereditary Can
Ger, which is considered incuraole,
places it without an equal as
sure cure for all manner of real blood
diseases, such as Scrofula, Eczema,
Contagious Blood Poison, or any other
form of bad blood. Our treatise on
Cancer and Blood Diseases will be
mailed free to any address by Swift
Specific Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
Cancer
be Cured.

1t is very often that the most insig-
nificant symptoms are forerunners of
the most violent disease. There is
not a more destr uctive disease than
Cancer, and in a majority of cases it
Is first indicated by very small pim-
pie or sore, to which no attention is
attracted, until it before long develops
into the most alarming conditions.
Here is another case where the first
symptoms of a most violent Cancer
were too small to receive much notice
until the disease had fully developed.
Mrs. Laura E. Minis has resided at
Smithville, Georgia, for years, andis
we'll known throughout the adjoining
country. In a recent letter she tells
of wonderful case.
She says: A small pinple of a
strawberry color appeared on my
cheek; it soon changed to purple, and
began to grow rapidly, notwithstand-
ing all efforts to check it, until it was
the size of a partridge egg. My eye
became terribly inflamed, and was so
swollen, that for quite while 1 could
not see. The doctors said I had Can
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
How Gen. Lee Proposed.

When Robert +. Lee east his lot
with Virginia, his wife's words to hlm
were Which ever way you 80 will be
in the path OF duty. You will think
it right and | shall be satisfied. Ar
hngton was the living record Of Mrs.
Lee and her ancestors, the museum of
the most complete collection Of Wash
ington relies on earth, the scene Of
Lee 5 courtship and marriage the birth
place of all his children. Robert +.
Lee was a favorite with Mr. and Mrs.
Gusts from boyhood He and Mary
Gusts planted the magnificent avenue
of trees to the right OF Arlington when
they were barely more than children.
One day Mrs Cusus, Mary and Robert
+. Lee sat in the big hall the latter
read aloud from one Of SCOTS novels.
When she had listened for a time, Mrs.
Gusts said Mary, Robert must be
tired and hungry go into the dining
room and get him some lunch. When
the girl went the young man followed,
and as she stopped to get a piece OF
fruit cake out of the sideboard he put
his arm around her and whispered the
sweet old story. He could wait no
longer. Perhaps the romance OF Wal
ter Scott touched chord IN his breast
which broke forth into sudden melody;
and thence forward two lives were one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
The Ari Of Being Patient.

A wise man, in an address to young
men, advised them to learn The hard
est lesson in the world, the art Oi being
patient. lie said:
"Do your duty, and leave success 10
take care Of itself, and then you will
see the wisdom Of the old proVerb:
Everything comes 10 the man that
can wait. You know, for instance, how
hard it il to learn a dificolt subject.
All the ideas are unfamiliar, all the
words are unfamiliar. We 90 on
laboring and seem TO make no way.
Now this disheartens nine students
ont Of ten-the nine out Of ten that
will always be obscure PeoPle--but
the tenth man goes on. de works
harder and harder, be lets his mind
play around the subject, he lets the
IDEAS Of that subject soak into his
brain. he IL determined that nothing
can possibly resist persistent effort,
and one fine day great food Of light
comes in-he suddenly sees all about
It: his work is easy, his work is de-
lightful. Everybody says Of him:
What an amazing amount Of ability
that young man basr No, it was not
ability-it was patient perseverance.
The man had learned to labor and to
wait"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
sHEPHERDsTOWN W. VA THURSDAY DECEMBER II, 1896.

touched that evidence.
"Yes," Tom Wilson answered, land
YOU acted it perfectly. If you had cot
toned to me a minute sooner l believe
they'd have twigged it. S'help me J I
thought I should ha' burst when l saw
the old beak a-blubberin "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
The Sweetest Things of Earth.

What are the sweetest things OF earth?
Lips that can praise rivals worth;
A fragrant rose that hides no thorn;
Riches OF gold untouched by scorn.
A happy little child asleep;
Eyes that can smile though they may weep;
A brothe RS cheer fathers praise;
The minstrelsy of summer days.
A heart whose anger never burns;
A gift that looks for no returns:
Wrongs overthrow; pains sweet release;
Dark footsteps guided into peace.
The light OF love in lovers eyes;
Age that is young as well as wise;
mothers kiss; baby's mirth-
These are the sweetest things OF earth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
Gold in the Sea.

A great many people are aware OF
the fact that sea water is said to hold
in solution large quantities of gold,
and perhaps some silver besides. In
the strictly scientific world, however,
this has been an open question for
more than thirty years, and it has re-
mained for an eminent chemist in the
University of Sydney, Australia, Pro-
fessor Liversidge, to offer from a series
of exhaustive tests not only conclu-
sive proof of the presence Of gold IN
the ocean, but also to determine with
some degree of precision the amount
The results of Professor Liyersidge 5
researches is little less than astound-
ing. Where no previous investigator
has been able to find more than a
minute trace, which, if represented IN
figures, would not perhaps amount to
a tenth of a grain per ton of sea wa
ter, this Australian Professor has
firmly demonstrated that all sea water
contains more than half grain per
ton, and that much Of it contains
more than a full grain.
Of course, this amount is still very
minute, for a grain of gold dissolved
so as to remain in solution in water
will not, when precipitated, show more
than a thin film, like trace Of oil, on
the top of the water. Nevertheless,
when even this small quantity is con-
sidered in relation to the enormous
volume of water in the sea, the total
amount of gold which the ocean con-
tains mounts up to simply an un-
thinkable sum.
At from half to one grain per tonr
cubic mile of sea water contains be-
tween l3O and 26O tons of solid gold.
At $50 an ounce-the actual value Is
somewhat in excess of this-a ton OF
gold is worth a little short Of 100000
In other words a cubic mile Of sen
water contains gold to the value Of be-
tween $65, 100000 and $l30,0OO,OOO
On the surface Of the globe 1t is COM
puted that there are from 3OO,OOO,OOU
and 4OO,OOO.OOO cubic miles Of ocean.
Taking the smaller of these estimates,
at half a grain per ton, the totaI
amount Of gold in the sea would be
above thirty.fye million billions. AT
one grain per ton it would be just
twice this-in figures, $70,OO0,0oO,
OOO,0OO,OOO.
It is almost impossible to grasp the
magnitude of such a sum, Some com
parisons will help. The total amount
of gold in all the world at the present
time is calculated at something like
S5.OOO,OOO,OOO or $6,oOO,OOO,Ooo
The computed wealth of the United
States, and this is the richest natior
on earth, is something like 100000,
100000 or $7O,OOO,OOO,oOo. TIL.
gold wealth of the ocean is milliol
times this. The ocean is, indeed,
gold mine compared with whose valu
the wealth of all the nations Of tn
world sinks into insignidcance.-Ne
York SIM.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
MONEY FoR INPEoyEMExrs.

A gentleman who is well informed
on Norfolk and Western matters told
the Star reporter that he had the best
sort Of authority for saying that at the
time the representatives Of Mr.. j.
Pierpont Morgan bought the road a
few We az ago the latter set apart
certain number Of millions Of dollars
to be spent in putting the entire line
and It's branches in frst-class working
condition, and also to provide it with
the latest and best kinds Of rolling
stock and passenger and freight equip
ment.
Although, said he, "much has al
ready been accomplished in that d.
rection by the receivers since the road
passed into their hands, there is yet
much that can be done TO make the
Norfolk and Western system the equal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
S S S SAVED.
How to Save SIS S

Read this ad. and at once 60 to
HAGLEY'S, Charlestown. Great
Bargains await you at hisfnal closing
sale. A discount of 93@ per cent on
everything in stock. See how 1T
counts in your favor:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17

" 4es, my lord, was the reply
well, the prisoner seems to recog-
nize you, and though it is undoubtedly
irregular, yet, under the peculiar cir
cumstances, will ask you to step into
the witness box and be sworn, in order
that the prisoner may ask you ques-
tons.
Capt. Sharpe stepped into the wit
ness box. Thomas Wilson, whose agl-
tation formed a strong contrast to the
perfectly calm demeanor Of the wit
ness, then began to question him.
BEG pardon, sir, but are you Cap'n
Sharpe, of her majesty ship Vulture?'
"Yes, am Capt. Sharpe, and I did
command the Vulture before she was
pad off.
WAS you, sir, in command of her
last spring on the Gold coast p
Il was.
"And wasn't I one of your crew p
Certainly not; never saw your
face before in my life.
The prisoner disappointment was
nainful 10 witness. but he continued :
But, cap'n, don't you remember
that big Arab dhow that gave yer so
much trouble; don't yer remember
boardin' OF her ?
Yes l remember capturing Dig
slave ono"' Ill
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extending ''o"o 'Hs '''-' VI ,'',
A silence as OF death TeiSne" 'nIou5"
the court, as Judge jury ana spectator,
looked with breathIess excitement al
the prisoner and witness capt on''P,
stared hard at the in'errO8"'oi
strange, puzzled expression came over
his face, then he slowly muI'eIeu
"Heayens Is II possible WY
You must be Tom WILSON, my o'o Oo'''
swain.
"Iom Wilson exclaimed 'ne prs
oner, trlumPhantly' III 'o"'Se al"
and now Gap Il onaIPe' you W." o.
as you don remember me- ..
capt Sharpe S".o "o'"ii- . 0,'' '''''
ly leaving the witness ooN ''' '''"'''
his way across 'ne court 10 '"T 00'N
theh he Sel"eo INC P'!'0''o' y -,
hand ana turning TO lne juo9' VIII
tears IN his eyes, he sad
"My lord there Is some 'erriOI' II.., MS
take here Inns IS certainly I4I " i
son. my oId DO sun Out Hv g
changed l suppose, Oy 'ne '''@'7'y @"'
imprisonment ne mas u'ooISone' wa
| did not recognize him at hrS'' W.
lord he was the best man on 0o'',' Ii
SNIP ne Sa'eu my NE, anu 'o''.'"t
has sent me Aere' as oy a Hllr"'Ie' !
save ms lie couIo nave H'' "o,"'-
to DO with TINS burglary III APIl.' ~ ~
the ship dld not reaeh IIyInouIn u
May l. He had no more TO 90 VIII
the burglary than l had, You can
hang the old bosun OF the NuItur(
my lord, unless you hang his captal
with him"
The scene which followed has prooa
bly, never had a parallel IN any coui
of justice. The spectators gave ven
to their pent-up emotions IN HngIn
cheers, which the Judge made no al
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17

The thing that makes you glad shows
your character.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
Blankets and Quilts

These are some of the things that
NJ. S. Hiteshew has to offer you. Our
stock is complete and prices the low
est in everything in our line. Come
in and see us. You can pass time
pleasantly looking over our stock.
Getting New Goods every day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17

"Stay," said the judge, turning
again to the stranger, a slight, active,
wiry. looking person, whose yellow vis-
age showed that he had seen service
in tropic climes. care you Capt.
Sbarpe ."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-12-17
Black Dress Goods
Grocery Department

is filed up in readiness for Christmas
trade, with nice, fresh, Seasonable goods,
Standard goods in Tobacco and Cigars:
| invite the patronage of the public, and
will cndeavOr to please all customers.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-01

Santa | e. Preseo t k Piloe:iix RuiiSa5. with the .chison, Tosoe 1l 6S SAnta r'e Raiiy ', Is the shortest and qnif kest rouft to Denver Kan ses City. St. Louis, Chicago snd a .i polnts east.
 Inc slGnic ,ipe of A:,1oua he best r3ut'- to California The only ,rth ard South lire in Arizona to the Grand anon o! she Colorado. Fetrified Forest, Great Pine Forsst, Cliff Dwe1 hlgs, Grea t>alt River Valley and ots CT points of interest
 Through 5icKets to ali points a the United states, Canada and Mexico.
 All the comforts and convenience ii hrst- class road witt superb equipment.
 Cli Sc connexions made at Ash Fork With Santa Fe route fast trains to ali points east ana west Trains for California leave Ash Fork at
 30 and 8:25 p. m., arriving tn LOS engeles lext afternoon at :05 and San Francisco zee ,nd morning l0:45
 Parties desiring to remain over at Asn ForK will find excellent accommodations at Fred Haryey's hotel. The dining cars on the santa Fe route are also under the mana cement oi Fred Harvey with bis unexcalled care and at tentiOn to guests.
 No. land connect at Jerome Junction with trains of U " d P.Ry. for Jerome. Connecting at Prescott with stage lines 10! all principal mining camps; at Congress with Estage lines for Harqua Hala, Stanton and Tar. nell; at Phoenix with the M. x P, & 5, R. Ry for points on the s. P. Ry.
 E. W. GILLETT, GEO NJ SARGENT,
 Acting Genl Agt, Genn Pass'r Ag't 1 Phoenix, Ariz. Prescott, Ariz RE WELLS, F. NJ. MURPHY,
 Asst Gen1 Mgr. Press Gen'l Mgr, Prescott, Ariz Prescott, A rig
Arizona republican., 1896-10-01
SAVE TIME AND MONEY

By taking the cheapest and quickest route from Solomorville to Sheldon station and Clifton, or froEn Clifton to Solomonville. Only nine hours making lhe liIp either way. Greens regular mail hack leaves 5olomonvi'Ie for Shell don station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at o'clock a. m., arriving at Sheldon ). 3:%J [. T F at ing close connections with tho train from Lorls, a,g to Clifton Return. ing iron Sheldon to Solomonville on arrival of train from Clifton every Tuesday, Thursday o'clock p. m. We shall spare no time or ex- pense to make it to the interest of all who will favor IS with their. patronage. Commercial men and others who have to travel on odd days can alway be accom- m odated by timely notice ;. Fare, $5; round trip s7.50. We have corral af Solomony1lle, where we give animals good care and plenty to eat and drink, Saddle i horses, teams and buggies to let Thanking the public for their liberal patronage hereto. fore bestowed and asking continuance of the same, we remain yours respectfully,
 , N. GREEN & SON.
 soLoMoNVILLE. .Ariz.. March IA. 1894
Arizona republican., 1896-10-01
PHGNIx & MAkICoPA.

Sleeping Car coupons sold to all points on the Southern Pacific and connecting lines.
 Train No. connects with Southern Pacific 19, passing Ma1icopa st Il S1 p. m. Train Mo- 2 connects with Southern Pacific 20, passing Maricopa at 4:55 &. m. Connection made at Mesa with stages for Goldfeld. Connection points in northern Arizona via the s. F.. P. 6 D., R. R. Trains stop on signal
Arizona republican., 1896-10-01
FLORENCE AND GLOBE STAGE LINE

Carrying United States Mail and
 the Express.
 Stage leaves Florence daily for Riverside and Globe at o'clock p. m.; stops all night at Riverside and arrives aI Globe at 5 o'clock D. m returning leaves Globe st s o'clock a. m: Arrives at Florence at a. m., Good accommo. datlons on the road, improved line, good stobk and comfortable stages, four horse coach every olher day W. E. Guild, agent, Florence E. F. Kellner & Co.,, agents Globe
 c. c. HACKETT, Prop
Arizona republican., 1896-10-01

train No. 1s, ,eastbound, passing Bowie Junc- ton at 2 :50 6. m.
 Train No. connects with Southern Pacific train No. 20, westbound, passing Bowie Junc- t1on at 6:3o p. m.
 Trains and run daily except Sunday and connect with stage line at Pima to and from Fort Thomas, San Carlos, Globe City and Tonto Basin.
 The company reserves the right to vary this schedule as circumstances may require.
 VIM GARLAND. Presii. nt.
Arizona republican., 1896-10-01
Pheniz and Buckeye Stage

J, s. BAssETT, Prop,
 Leaves Phoenix Mondays and Fridays at 7:sO l. m.; arrives st Buckeye in twelve hours: leaves Buckeye Tuesdays and Saturdays at 80 m., and arrives st Phoenix in twelve hours, Office at Mesa Fruit Store. This line meets the daroua Hsla stage every Monday evening.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
FUN At AN ELoPEMEhT.

How Pa Bean Was Forced to Compromiss
with tho Lovers.
Joshua Bean, Emma Eileen Bean,
John Watson Hines and Kosciusko are
the names of the animate actors in
local comedy drama, the properties"
being barrel of coal tar, barn door,
pitchfork and Pa Beams night robe.
The facts are as follows:
A few weeks ago Johnny Hines, q
young farmer whose home is about five
miles from Wolcott, N. Y, after an
ardent courtship asked for the hand of
his sweetheart, Miss Emma Bean,
daughter of q neighboring farmer, and
was kicked out of the house. A few
nights after the lovers prepared to
elope. Mounted on q barrel, young
Hines helped his lady-love from her
chamber and then fell into the barrel
himself. with the contents, liquid coal
tar. Forth rushed Mr.. Bean, followed
by Kosciusko, his faithful and ferocious
bulldog, and chased the pair into the
barn, where Hines buggy was con-
cealed. The dog was boosted" in
through hole and attacked the lover,
but was speedily killed with pitch
fork. Then Pa Bean stormed, swore
and shiyered, for he was in his thin
night robe, till the cold wind and snow
under his bare feet forced compro-
mise. The whole party returned to the
house and the wedding was arranged
for Christmas. after which the old gen
tleman was put to bed, from which he
has not since emerged.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
ITALIAN ORANGES.

Large Shipments Encouraged on Account
of Failure of Florida Crop.
3 According to II. G. Huntington,
United States commercial agent at
Castellamare, Di Stabia, Italy, the
Italian oranges will be shipped to
America in large quantities this sea-
son. This has been brought about by
reports concerning the damaged state
of the Florida orchards. 1t is said in
Italy that Florida will supply about
100000 boxes only us compared with
from 100000 to 100000 boxes, the
estimated crop before last years dam
age by frost, and, as result, the Ital-
ian expectation, which usually begins
at the end of January, will commence
during the present month. A report
just received at the department from
Mr.. Seymour, our consul at Palermo,
says that on account of an unusually
long drought, which still exists, the
maturity of all fruits has been retard-
ed. At Palermo lemons At for ship
ment command high price, and owing
to the low prices in foreign markets
q, majority Of the shippers are idle,
waiting for more favorable time to
begin operations. The lemon crop in
the Palermo district is very large
one.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1896-01-03
MARY THURMAN FINDS GOLD.
Daughter Of the "Oid Roman" of Obi.
Makes . Rich Strike.

Daughter Of tho "Oid Roman" Of Ohio
Makes Rich Strike.
News comes from the Colorado des-
ert mining camp of Picacho, near
Yuma, that Mary Thurman, daughter
of Judge Thurman, hns made the rich
est strike known in any of the desert
mining camps for yeras. She wus
prospecting In the hills and found @
vein that promises to make her q bo-
nanza queen. Mary Thurman was once
the belle of Washington, and there she
married Lieut.. Cowles, now United
States naval attache in London, who
recently welded Miss Roosevelt, sis
ter of the secretary of the United States
embassy. Cowles and she disagreed,
and he permitted her TO get divorce.
Then she came west TO San Diego and
lived at Tia Juano, on the Mexican line.
There she met and married Thomas
Clifford. dashing adventurer, who
proved to have wife and two little
children. Then she went home to see
her mother before the old woman died,
but Judge Thurman refused to permit
her to enter his door, and she returned.
She got divorce from Clifford, and
then surprised her friends by marrying
"Bug" Holiday, the baseball player.
She is known in all the mining camps of
southern California.