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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
An Exciting Ride On a Sturgeon.

Among the many incidents of the
olden time that interests us now, DR..
J. Russell Hawkins tells us of one that
happened in the James river, at the
falls of Richmond, in the year l779.
He assures US that many of the leading
citizens Of Richmond at that time were
eve-witnessss to the fact, and that he
had it straight from them.
1t was concerning Martin Hawkins,
an uncle Of the doctor. This uncle was
great hunter sad fisherman. In
those DAYS James river was we'll stock
Ell with shad. In May they came up
from the sea, and hundreds Of people
fond of the sport would assemble on
the rocks IN midstream along the falls
and with dlp-nets would supply them
selves with all they wanted Our he
TO was al his post watching for a catch,
when along came an immense sturgeon
and stopped to rub his sides against the
rock. according TO the habit Of stur-
geons. when Mr.. Hawkins concluded
that if he could only get his hands IN
to the gills OF the monster he might sue
cecd IN landing him. Accordingly be
crept TO the side of the rock. stopped
over, aud began rubbing the sides Of
the fish near the tail. and proceeded
quietly up toward the head, until at
last the gills were reached With q
sudden thrust the hands We're sent home
to the very inner Jaws Of the fish, when
1t gave a lurch t'lat icrked the fisher
man from the rock He fell astride
the fish back, but his hands were held
a. I'm wise. For moment all was
surprise and interest, then both fish and
rider sank in the deep roaring waters
Of the food They thought he was
lost. But after few seconds fish and
fisherman came TO the surface about
100 yards down the river aud re-
manned at the surface long enough TO
breathe. then sank again. A moment
later they rose again, and then again
and again as the waters bore them
away. They passed under yobridgc,
half mile from the starting point.
People along the shore became cE-
cited aud gave chase as best they could
In the meantime the hsh was being
exhausted and the rider had discovered
it and began to try to steer for a sand
bar. then little way below them. He
reached thi. successfully And here,
after struggle, he drove his trophy
ashore on the NuerltI Utiu hu' VI NV
river and on the opposite side to the
point Of starting. Richmond was then
a small town and in little time this
strange adventure was known to every
inhabitant An ovation followed. The
fish, which measured ten feet and
weighed 800 pounds, was served nPln
q manner to suit every taste, and the
night that followed this episode was
spent IN high glee and the distinguish
ell adyenturcr was ever after known as
Martin Hawkins, the sturgeon rider.
This gentleman died in hls seventy
third year at tn. residence Of friend,
Daniel Burton, who lived about ten
miles west Of the city Of Richmond.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
A Southern Gambler in New York.

southern Gambler IN new fork.
Many years ago-I think in the
thirties-a remarkable case Of gamb-
ling by DR.. Bennett, Of Shreveport, La,
occurred, writes F. H. Randle in a
Memphis exchange. The case was de-
tailed to me by his brother, an honor
able citizen of Alabama at the time l
knew him.
DR.. Bennett had Tor many years
been a professional sportsman, but at
that time had retired and settled in
Shreveport. On one occasion the Doc
tor set out for New York, to see if he
could find as many green ones as else
where. He introduced himself among
the sporting characters as a man from
the South, but that, suppose was
known by his appearance and speech.
After becoming somewhat acquaint-
ed and sporting in a small way, his
attention was attracted by a flashing
breastpin worn by certain young
man He frequently expressed his
admiration of it as something very de-
sirable. At last be asked the young
man the cost Of it. The latter had
only given s. for it, but, thinking he
had struck a chance to make some
thing, he replied Five hundred dol
lars.
How much do YOU ask for it?"
Six hundred, was the reply.
Here is your money replied the
doctor, counting out 5000. Theyoung
man coolly handed over the eight-dol-
lar pin and received the money.
The doctor carried the pin to a Jew
eIer and asked him what he would
charge to put diamond in the place
of the set then in the pin. After ex-
aiming little, the jewcler replied
Five thousand dollars
Put it in, then, said the doctor,
and l will call tomorrow morning.
Next morning he called paid the
money, put on the pin, and returned
among his sporting characters. They
all, knowing that the pin had only cost
IS, began to guy him for giving 5000
for an IS pin lie with a great show
of Indignation said he would bet any
amount that it was worth as much as
he gave for it, and would leave it to
any frst-class ieweler in the city
meantime seeming to be badly teased
and to have about half lost his head.
On this bet. were taken to the amount
of $4,000.
The ieweler decided that the pin
was worth over $4,000.
The doctor took in the money, car
ried the pin back to the first jeweler,
and told him to replace the paste set
ting. The next day he called at the
jewelers., put on the pin again, with
the paste set in it, and stored away
the fine diamond in his pocket, and re-
turned among his sporting acquaint-
ances. There he met the young man
of whom he bought the pin, took him
to one side, and very kindly said
"My friend, as you seem to have
been so badly mistaken about the
value of your pin, selling $1,000 dia-
mond for $500, losing over $4,000, if
you will give me halt price Tor IT.
$500, you may have it back.
The young man, considering 1t a
very kind offer, agreed to it, and with
courteous thanks for the generous gift,
counted out $500 to Dr. Bennett,
and the doctor with the most gracious
kindness returned him the IS breast
pin, received the $500, and took an
early occasion to leave for home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

A colored witness in the superior
court last week stated that he was un-
able TO testify TO a certain occurrence
because he had domestic trouble
Just about that time.
What was that domestic trouble ?
asked the examining attorney.
We'll, to tell the Truth, boss," SAID
the witness, Il was in the peBitsntiary
for stealing a COW"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
T. E. LINE
Fashionable ClOthieT, FurniSheT and Halter,
FOR SALE.

That part of the Fountain Rock
place living east of the Norfolk n West
crn Railroad, about one mile from Shep-
herdStown, on the Ridge road, opposite
Morgan'S Grove, is offered for sale pri-
vatcly. The tract contains about 30
acres of excellent limestone land, most
of it new ground, and affords several
beautiful sites for dwellings. \ quarry
of limestone rock is upon the place, adj
Joining the railroad. which has a switch
at that point. For further information
apply at
.EGISTER OFFICE,
ShcpherdStown. w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Please to give me something, sir2'
saws an old woman. 81 had blind
child-he was my only means Of sub
sistence-and the poor boy has re-
covered his sight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

1t was his first visit to the city. As
he stood on the curbstone shaking his
sides with laughter, he was accosted
by: whats the fun, stranger"
Fun Can't you see? Just look how
that thing pointing to wateFing-carp
leaks Why, the fool won't have a
drop left when he gets home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Wickers-They tell ms, professor,
that you have mastered all the modern
tongues.
Professor-All bat two-my wife 8
and her mothers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Bloomers don't actually break down
the wall of difference in dress, but they
make breeches.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Yeast-Your landlady says you're
behind with your board.
Crinsonbeak-Weil, she's dead
wrong. I'm ahead. owe hsr $45.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
Musical Instruments.

- ~ Kinds OF Musical Instruments can he
Dr5os, an astonishing low figure at GibsOn's
Mic ~. 0 e., lolin. Guitar and Banjo Strings,
RarIS "a Gut, Bridges. Tail Pieces, Pegs.
time Cta'TSos' Eosin, etc, on hand all the
oIarv la. az ana see my illustrated catalogue
lrp eTy Instrument known with the surpTis-
'" price. Cash only.
j. q. GIBSON, Druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Mamma-"What do you mean by
taking that piece Of caks2 When you
asked for it didn't say no2' Tommy
You did but last night | heard
papa say that when woman says no
she always means yes.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
GARDEN SEEDS.

uRETgHf ! llotReL i,2. that the Old Reliable Lam
Ief, ma .n d lew days. The burning of SEEDS
place in f,,.i lton last year 1885 will soon take
custom Ioht Of my store. as is the annual
sgenIs ryI1lred by LANDRETH of ali his
heited. 'Ou' patronage is respectfully So
j. g. GIBSON, Druggist.
Ripans Tol-,,., ------------
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Harold Shaking hands with elderly
and very provincial relative)-EEcuse
my glove, please.
Mr.. Wildways-Scuse yer glove?
Course l viii; but what dye wear them
fer if yer so derned ashamed en-?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
Will Try It On a Substitute.

\ Western hyPnotist, whose name
is kept secret for the present, has
agreed with Charles Broadway Rouss,
the millionaire merchant, to restore his
eyesight. The hypnotist has made ar
rangements to prove his powers Oh
John Martin blind man, who, as sub
stitute for Mr.. Rouss, was recently
tortured with needles by quack.
Il am too busy man, said Mr..
Rouss, 'to allow myself to be expert
mented upon by everyone who comes
along. That is why l have engaged
Mr.. Martin as substitute. As his
atfliction is identical with my own |
presume that the man who can restore
his sight can do as much for me The
hvpnotist who has been recommended
to me, has, I am informed, cured two
Chicago men who had both been blind
for several years They suffered from
paralysis of the optic nerve, which IS
my trouble. viii give 81 100000 to
this hypnotist or any other man who
will restore my sight. Twill walk out
of my store and hand him the keys.
He will be welcome to this ten-story
building and everything that Is in it. ~
Teacher-Sam. who war de strongeI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

These are the points especially worthy
vour notice i'm my spring stoCL. than
which no house i'm West Virginia offers
a more varied line. either from the score
of variety or price %ngc. All the little
knick-knaCkS of male attire; all the
bows necessities and luNuricS, and each
article marked at the proper price for
guaranteed quality.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
Beautify Your Homes

with our high-grade Roses,
French Cannas, Rhododen-
drons, Lilacs, Snowballs, Hy-
drangeas, Magnolias, Gera-
NUNS, Verbenas and all kinds
of Shrubs, Plants and Vines,
for either lawns or gardens.
Our exhibition Chrysanthe-
mum Plants are now ready.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14
FOR SAL E.

The Dwelling House on New street, in
Shepherdstown, owned and occupied by
H. W Potts. is offered for sale privately.
For information. terms, etc, apply 10
THE REGISTER OFFICE.
April 80, 1896.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

Teacher-Sam, who war de stronges
man in De worl?
Sam-Jonah, sab
Teacher-Wha' makes yo' fink dat,
chile?
Sam-Kase, when de whale had i'm
down he couldn't hold i'm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-05-14

"'pans Tabules Danish pain.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14

The area Of Cuba is $4,000 square
miles, with population of ,631 ,6S7.
Of this population about Is per cent is
white and the balance colored and
chinese. The annual tax raised from
these people is about $26,O0O,0OO, of
which over 100000 goes to the Span
ish soldiers, who are kept upon the is
land in order to keep it in subjugation.
Besides all this Spain has saddled upon
the island a public debt of $l35, OOO,-
600. The yearly production of tobacco
is placed at 100000 bales. The exports
of Cuba are TO Spain, "a 1861 ,331; to
France, $59S PIG; to England, $3.50, 7O5,
to the United States, $57 1924, 513; and
to other countries small amounts, run
ming the total exports up to $64,271 ;
936. From this it will be seen that
the United States furnished almost the
exclusive market for Cuban products
yet the table of imports into Cuba show
what small hold we have upon Cuba
in return. Out of a total importation
of S35, 3O3, O55, the United States gets
only $9,SS6,32S while Spain sells her
goods to the amount of Sill $685. O6,
and England, which only buys $780,
7O5 from Cuba, sells her goods to the
amount of $S,41O,5OO. In one year the
United States bought from Cuba l.
5OO,OOO,OOO pounds of sugar, valued at
$45,04O. 1888; over 100000 gallons of
molasses, value $1,7OO,624; and over
100000 pounds of tobacco, value
SIC, 4S4, 6O4.--Philadelphia CONNER
cial List.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14
Deficiency Judgment.

One of the most grievous wrongs
ever placed on poor burdened man is
deficiency judgment" What is a
deficiency judgment? Why, nothing
more nor less than the last rivet in the
chain that binds one a slave to Shy
lock for the rest of bis natural life,
who has already given him all he had
-ay. all the wife and children held
dear, their home. 1t is the upper mill
stone turning and grinding into moth
lngness the energies and hopes of an
active and generous manhood. 1t is a
worse blight on the independent spirit
OF the young who fall victims to its
whitening power, than intemperance,
or any other that aff1icts humanity,
1t is more oppressive than the nost
tyrannical slave-driver that ever crack.
ed a whip. 1t was conceived and
brought forth by more merciless fiend
than has ever been pictured in the
widest imaginings of horrible night
mare. The deficiency law is the most
damnable piece of legislation that eve,
defiled the pages of an American stat.
ute book. These are only few of the
mlldest opinions we possess of what the
L
deficiency judgment" law in this state
really Selma Chronicle.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14
Senator Squire and the Canal.

Joseph A. G. Brant, editor of the
Vancouver Columbian attended the
National Editorial association held
last month in Florida. Senator Squire
addressed the meeting on the subject
OF the Nicaragua canal. Speaking of
this matter the Columbian saws
Senator Squire loses no opportunity
to throw in broadside of facts and
figures for the good of the State of
Washington whenever he has an op-
portunity. At st. Augustine, Florida
where the Senator went to deliver an
address upon the Nicaragua canal be-
fore the National Editorial association.
ne did not fail to speak of the MANY
advantages that would accrue. not
only to the State of Washington and
the Pacific coast by the building of
the canal, but showed conclusively to
his critical audience that every point
IN commercial touch with Washington
would be benefited by the shipment
OF our products from the farms, the
forests and the mines. The senator
spoke for two long hours on his favorite
theme and at the close was warmly
applauded. "-Olympian.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14

The Boston American Citizen, under
the titNl THE Man for President"
gives some very sensible advice, which
are applicable to the whole line of
offices, state, county and municipal, as
we'll. 1t says: "The first requisite for
an acceptable candidate is that he
should be a MAN-every inch of him
a whole-hearted intelligent, brainy,
manly MAN" "Let us had MAN first,
then let us see to it that he is an Am
erican in the best significance of the
term"
The remarks are directly to the
point and the suggestion should be
kept in mind. We would, however.
reverse the order of these essential
qualifications, while yielding neither.
Be sure that man is a true American
first--proved by his record and we'll
established principles-and not alone
by the roll Of some secret council
But the members of patriotic orders
should not be SO bigoted or narrow
minded as to conceive that member
ship in some council is of itself guar
antee of fitness for responsible official
position. We want man for each
position who is competent to fill it
and not one so dwarfed that he will
rattle around in the office like pea in
cocoanut shell. If the patriotic
orders expect to command respect and
public confidence they must use discre-
ton in the endorsement of candidates
and support only those whose charac-
ter and ability give assurance of both
an honest and efficient administration.
True American.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14
Syndicate's Share $33,211, $50.

Washington, Feb. Late this at
ternoon the treasury officials completed
the computation of bids offered for the
new bond issue, from which it appears
that the amount of bids above that OF
J. P. Morgan and his associates, (llO.-
6S77) was $66,7SS,65O and that the
amount which will be awarded to the
syndicate therefore will be $33, 211 1850,
or approximately one-third of the whole
issue. The number of successful bid
ders is 7S1. In arriving at this conclu-
sion, the officials have thrown out a
very few bids, obviously fictitious and
large number which were irregular
in important particulars. Some OF
these bore no signature and others did
not contain the amount intended to
be bid for, while still others omitted
the rate. These last, however, are not
supposed to aggregate any considera-
BILE sum. The TACT that CWO-ClllruS VI
the entire issue are found to have been
at. rates ranging above $l1O6S77 is
something of a surprise to all who
heard the bids announced, but there is
no question of the accuracy OF the
statements, and the bids have been
again gone over and all errors made IN
the hurry of the day of the opening
have been corrected. It is the inten-
ton of the officials to have the revised
list of successful bidders ready for pub
LEGATION tomorrow and at the same
time it is hoped to have ready for
mailing all the letters OF acceptance
of bids.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14
Sheriff'S Sale ON Foreclosure.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MASON.
The AMERICAN MORTGAGE Co.
OF SCOTLAND, Limited


IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF MASON
THE AMERICAN MORTGAGE Co.
OF SCOTLAND, limited
VS.. Plaintiff
j. Fl. WILSON and NELLIE
WILSON, Defendants
In pursuance OF judgment of foreclosure ann
sale made and entered in the above entitled ac-
ton. and bearing date the 18th day of January
eighteen hundred ninety-siX, certified copy of
which said judgment, annexed to the execution
hereinafter described has been served on the
undersigned, and under and by virtue of an
order Of sale, to the undersigned, directed and
delivered, issued out of the Superior Court of
the State of Washington. for the County of Ma
son on the 18th day of January eighteen hundred
n1nety-slX. in the above entitled action in
which said action The American Mortgage Co.
of Scotland, limited as plaintiff recovered judg-
ment against j: H. Wilson and Nellie Wilson,
as defendants, for One Thousand and Eight Dol.
lars ($lOOS.OO) plus an Attorneys fee of seventy
hve Dollars ($75,) and costs amounting to SIPS
and increased COSTS in gold coin of the United
States OF America and for foreclosure and sale
Wilson.
l. the undersigned am commanded to obey
and enforce the provisions of said judgment and
TO sell according to law, all the following de-
scribed real estate, situate, lying aud being in
the County of Mason and State OF washington,
to-wit: Lot three 81 in Section four AZ also lots
North half of the Southwest quarter (N1SSw1I)
SectlCn nlne all in Township twenty, north of
Range two west of the Willamette Meridian
WV lAcieloIc uOtice rs hereby given, Cn2C on
Tuesday the 18th day of February eighteen
hundred ninety-six, at ten o'clock in the fore
noon of that day, at the front door of the Court
House, in tie City of Shelton, Mason County,
Washington. will in obedience to said COM
mand, sell at public auction, to the highest bid
der Tor cash, the above described property or so
much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
PLAINTIFF Judgment, with interest thereon, and
all costs and increased costs of said action
Dated Shelton, Wash. Jan. 18TH 1896.
s. CALDWELL, Sheriff
Date of first pub. Jan. II '96.-5w
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14

The u S. Govt Reports
show Royal Baking Powder
superior to all Others
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14
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Notice of Application to Puchase
CySterlandS.
Office of Commissioner of Public Lands,
OlymDia Wash

Off1ce OF Commissioner of Public Lands, |
Olympia, Wash.
Notice is hereby given that A. j. Smith
of Kamilchie, Washington, has filed an applica-
ton in this Office TO purchase the following de-
scribed Oyster Lands, in Mason County, Wash
ington to-wit: Beginning at the meander cor.
ner to fractional sections q and q township 10
north, range west thence south 6? deg OS min
east, 2o.29 chains to initial point of survey. cor
ner No for place of beginning, from which the
corner to sections 20, 81, % and q township l9
north of range 3 west bears south 81 deg "a MN
50 west, 103 As chains; thence south 81 deg Oh
min east, 7.01 chains; thence south IS deg SO
min west, 537 chains; thence south 81 deg 40
min west, $50 chains; thence north IS deg "a
min west, 80 chains; thence north "a deg 30
min east, Ais chains; thence north 40 deg o.
min east, 7.05 chains; thence south sc deg IL min
east, 3.25 chains to place of beginning contain
ing us acres.
During the next thirty days following the
last publication of this notice contest may be
filed in the manner provided in section 5, page
81, Session Laws of 1885,
This notice will be published in four success
sive issues of this paper
Date of first publication Jan. 10 '96-4w.
WI FORREST. Com. Public Lands.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-02-14
BUY A CHEAP LOT IN ANGLE
SIDE AND STOP PAYING RENT.
Notice Of Application to Purchase
Oyster Lands.
Office of Commissioner of Public Lands.
ArocI I

Office OF Commissioner of Public Lands.l
Olympia Wash.
Notice is hereby given that S. K. Taylor, of
New Kamilche, Washington, has filed an appli-
cation in this Office to purchase the following
described Oyster Lands, in Mason County, Wash
ingtOn, to-wit: Commencing at the meander
corner between sections 81 and % in township
10 north, range west; thence alongthe line of
ordinary high tide, east so chains; thence north
81 deg 30 min east $50 chains; thence north 26
deg 80 min east, 1.67 chains; thence north Il deg
50min east, 500 chains; thence north Is deg
east, II chains to initial point thence by the
following courses and distances; north AZ deg
30 min east. 313 chains; thence eest $50 chains;
thence south SO deg 35 min east, go chains;
thence south IS deg 80 min west, 1925 chains;
thence north sc Dig west, 8.S5 chains to initial
point, containing 564 acres.
During the next thirty days following the last
publication of this notice contest may be filed
in the manner provided in section 5, page 81.
Session Laws of 1895.
This notice will be published in four successive
issues of this paper.
Date of first publication Jan. 10 '96.--4w.
w. T. FORREST, Com. Public Lands.