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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
The Wizard ard War.

Thomas A. Edison, the famous in
yentor, believes that war can be waged
with electricity
Mr.. Edison holds that every deadly
invention helps the cause OF peace.
He has a plan for worrying any for
eign feet that may attempt TO bonn
bard New York. lie would run "a
bles about fifteen miles out and place
them on wheels. To these cables
would be attached torpedoes Of great
destructive power and they could be
moved back and forth from a subter.
ranean workshop on land. With these
submarine torpedo cables, Il would be
an easy matter to blow up warshiP
fifteen miles distant from New York.
He would protect all ofour coast cities
by laying long chains Of torpedo ca
bles.
Then Mr.. Edison thinks Of trying
a flying torpedo. It would be proPell-
ed by electricity and when it dropped
it would blow everything TO pieces.
He also has another scheme for defend
ing forts by using stream Of water at
tached. He says Of it,
In each fort | would put an alter.
mating machine Of 20, 900 volts capac.
ity. One wire would be grounded.
A man would govern a stream Of wa
ter Of about 400 pounds pressure to
the square inch, with which the 90
600 volts alternating current would be
connected. The man would simply
move this stream Of water back and
forth with his hand, playing on the
enemy as they advanced, and moving
them down with absolute precision.
Every man touched by the water
would complete the circuit, get the
full force Of the alternating current,
aud never know what had happened
to him. The men trying TO take a fort
by assault, though they might come by
tens Of thousands against a handful,
would be cut 10 the ground beyond
any hope Of escape. Foreign soldiers
undertaking TO whip America could
walk around such a fort a. mine, but
they could never go through il. 1t
would not be necessary TO deal out
absolute death unless The operator
felt ike II. He coold modify the cur
rent gently 80 as to simply stun every
body, then walk out Of bis fort aud
pick mp the stunned generals and 9TH
ers, worth keeping for ransom Or ez-
change, make prisoners also Of the 9TH
ers, If convenient. or, if not convenient,
turn on the full force Of the current,
play the bose on them once more ana
send them to the happy hunt'ns
grounds Orgood."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
The Cheapest and Best.

The cheapest IS not at'cays the best,
but the Register is the cheepest'ond
best nercspqper i" th's section. The
p,4ce is bit rs cents for 1896. NO'0
is the time to subscribe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
LOVE-.

O. Love. thou art almighty in thy hand
All distant worlds are held, and round and
round
Do roll, unto creations utmost bound.
Thou art In every sir gle grain OF sand;
In every psnoiled lea fthy magic wand
Hath wrought secret beauty, only found
Where thou art master; and each orphic
sound
That charms the ages, came at thy com
mand.
Truth, art, are echoes Of thy stainless soui'
And. evermore. while countless ages roll
AS rivers 10 the unrelenting sea,
And nations war in quenchless enmity,
witt In. and through, and over all, thou art
Life, law-whose secret Is thy burning heart.
". II. IhOrne in Globe Repieto.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
AuCtioneering!

l wish to notify my friends and
the public in general that | am still
in the field as Auctioneer and await
the command of any and all who
may wish my services. have license
in Berkeley and Jefferson counties,
w. Va, Clarke and Frederick coun-
ties, Va, and Washington county,
Md, for Auctioneering, and respect
fully solicit any work in my ln-e.
Will cry on percentage or will lump
the Job. Address all communications
to j. w. DODD,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
J. S. FLEMING, Notary Public.

w Power of Attorney, Affidavits, Deposi-
lions, and attend to ali b usi ness connected
with the Office,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
President LincoIn's Simplicity.

James G. Blaine used to tell good
story illustrative of the quaint manner
of President Lincoln and showing the
strong contrast between Senatorial dig
nifty and Presidential simplicity.
At the beginning of the session Of
Congress, Mr.. Blaine had been ap-
pointed by the Speaker of the House
of Representatives member of the
joint committee to wait upon the Pres
ident and inform him that the Congress
had duly assembled. Senator Foot,
of Vermont, one of the most dignifed
of men, was chairman of the commit
tee.
On being ushered into the presence
of the President, Mr.. Foot invOlun-
tarily struck an attitude and proceed
ed to say, in his stateliest manner:
"Mr. President, we have been ap-
pointed committee on the part OF
the two Houses of Congress to apprise
you that they have met and organized
and are ready to receive any commun-
ication which it may be your pleasure
to make to them.
AS he concluded, Mr.. Lincoln step
ped up TO him and, taking him famll'
iarly by one button of his coat, said
"Now, look here, Foot, if it is a
matter of life and death with you,
can send my message in today, but il
it isn't, l should like to keep it till to-
.. ~ N bffla ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23
J. B. GoRDoS,
General Commanding.
GEo. MooRMAY,
Adjutant General and Chief Of Staff.

A witness in court who had been
cautioned to give precise answer to
every question and not to talk about
what be might think the question
meant, was Intercepted as follows:
you drive wagon
No, sir, I do not. "
why, sir, did you not tell my
learned friend so this moment ?"
mo, sir, l did not"
Now, cir, l put you on your oath
Do you drive wagon
mo, air.
What is your occupation, then p
81 drive horse"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23

He had brought home bis monthly
schOolreport, which made poor show
ing. This is not very satisfactory, >
said his father, as be looked it over
II am not at all pleased with it.
"Iknew you wouldn't be, " answered
the little boy; 81 told the teacher 80,
but she said she couldn't change it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23

He-wby did you return my writ
ten proposal with letters &c. Q. D..
written over it? Am / to take it az
a refusal?
She (slyly)-NO, you goose; that
means aCalI on Dad"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-01-23

The Wife-"John, didn't you feel
like fool when you proposed to mef
The Husband-"No; but l was one.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
WILL RETURN TO HAWAII.

Mrs Damon, Who Has Been Visiting
in This City.
Mrs. Damon, who has been visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Smith of this city,
wife of ex-senator Carlos Smith, and
who had with her younger son, has
gone to Minneapolis. After stay
there she will go to San Francisco, from
which city she will sail for her home
in Honolulu, Hawaii Mrs. Damon is
the wife of the minister of finance of
the Hawaiian government. Mr.. Damon
occupies this position under the pres
ent government and also occupied it
under King Kalakau, who visited New
Haven and was entertained by the city
some twenty years ago, and was ten
dered a reception at Hon. N. D. Sper-
rvs residence. He had also the same
official position under the reign of
Queen Liloukalani. Mr.. Damon is also
prominent banker of Honolulu.
Mrs. Damon is a Connecticut lady,
born in Northford, a few miles from
this city Her father, Rev. Dwight
Baldwin, was missionary in the Ha-
waiian Islands for many years. Her
brother graduated at Yale and her ED
est son graduated at Yale last year and
is now on a tour of the continent. Pre-
vious to her departure from New Ha-
ven, Mrs. Damon gave dinner at the
Hotel Majestic to the seven Hawaiian
students at Yale.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
a SERVES on SONG REcITAI.s.

DR.. Griggs, of Center church quartet,
who has given a number of recitals
and lectures of various descriptions,
announces a series of two song recitals,
the first of which occurs at Warner hall
November %. His program will in
clude renditions of Schubert Franz,
Schumann, etc.
The centenary of Franz Schubert, the
king of German song writer's, soon to
occur, will be recognized by liberal
proportion of Schubert's great songs
on the program Of the recital which
DIR. John G. Griggs will give on the
evening of November 49, His famous
Group from Tartarus" will be given,
as well as his strong setting of Goethe
IAN Schwager Kronos," Other feat
ures of the program are Schumann's
1.-TWO Grenadiers'' and the "Toreador' S
Song" from the opera of Carmen. This
latter, which is Del Puenta's great song
viii remind New Haven music lovers of
the altogether remarkable performance
of Carmen, which was given under Ar
diti at the Hyperion, then CarlFs opera
house, some ten years ago, the cast on
that occasion including, besides Del
Puente, Ravelli and Minnie Hauk.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
ASSIGNMENT WITHDRAWN.
CoIrrt Nntes

Frank 7. Lane, the well known oys-
terman Of City Point has been arrest
ed by Bailiff Catlin of the United States
court on the charge of obstructing the
channel of navigable waters
United States Commissioner Wright
fixed the bonds at $1,000 which were
furnished by ex-Judge Henry Stod-
dard
The arrest is the result of a contro-
versy between Lane and the firm of
Smith Brothers, also City Point oyster
dealers. Several months ago the har-
Dor commissioners gave Lane permit
to build pier near his oyster house at
City Point.
Afterwards the harbor commissioners
gave the Smith Brothers a permit to
deepen the channel at the same place,
and revoked the permit to build dock
previously issued to Lane.
The question whether Mr.. Lane has
the right to build to the harbor lines
without the permission of the harbor
commissioners will be decided in the
United States court.
THE YELLOW KID" IN COURT.
Judge Shipman, in the United States
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
TO RETIRE ITS DEBENTUREs.


An Increase of Southern New England
Telephone Stock-Plant to be I'm
proved.
A call was issued last evening to
stockholders Of the Southern New Eng
land Telephone company to meet next
Tuesday, November II, to vote upon the
question of authorizing the company to
increase its capital stock from $2,0O0,000
to SO, 600 900. The plan of the company,
however, is to issde to stockholders
at 500 the new shares of $500 each in
the ratio of one to three of the 1880
shares representing $1,675, 900 of capital
stock now outstanding, thus increasing
the capital stock to 1928, 800. The COM
pany will use the proceeds of the new
stock in retiring next February its con-
vertible 3 per cent. debentures amount
ing to between 100000 and 100000 and
in extending and improving its plant
The returns for ten months of the pres
ent fiscal year indicate that the com
pany is earning about 10 per cent. a
year upon its outstanding stock. The
ten dollars conceded to subscribers to
the new stock is treated by the COM
pany as a distribution of surplus, and
at the existing market price would
make rights" worth little more than
SO each.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
YESTERDAY In THE COURTS
DAMAGE SUIT AGAINST MERIDEN
ELECTRIC COMrliNY BEGUN.

Nominal Damages Awarded in Suits
Against the N, Y, N. IL. and ii. II, IL.
Company-A Well Known oysternan
Arrosted-The "Yellow Kid" Figures in
Suit-Students Fined.
The case of Daniel r. Budd against
the Meriden Electric Railway company
was called in the supreme court yes
terday morning. The suit was for
damages for the death of Lizzie M.
Budd, twenty-one months old child
who was run over on the Meriden cleo
trio railway August 80, 1896
The father of the child alleges that
the child would not have been killed
if it had not been for the negligence of
the company. He contends that the
company should have had it's cars
equipped with Tenders, and that be-
cause they did not have tenders the
company is responsible for the death
of his child. He also alleges that the
company was negligent in not having
appliances on it's cars which would
bring them to a standstill very quick
ly; and still further that the motorman
was negligent in not looking ahead
and seeing the little one
The plaintiff is represented by Judge
Henry Stoddard, Attorhey Roger S.
Baldwin and Attorney Dryhurst OF
Meriden. Attorney S. c. Loomis alone
appears for the railroad company. He
has a large number of women witness
es. DR.. Francis Bacon will testify as
an expert for the defence.
NOMINAL DAMAGES AWARDED.
In the superior court Emma e. Goss,
as administrator on the estate of her
husband, Christopher G.. Goss, was yes
terday granted nominal damages, $25,
for the death of herr husband. Mr..
Goss was killed while inspecting cars
at the depot on July 4, 1894.
Nora Daley was allowed $25 and
costs against the Consolidated road for
the death of James Daley, who was
killed on May g.. 1895. He was working
for the railroad company and in a col
lision was killed.
THE DEMURRER SUSTAINED.
A demurrer to the plea in abate-
ment was yesterday sustained by Judge
Shumway in the case Of Ann Keane, as
Administrative of the estate of her hus-
band against Bridget Barry of Wal
lingford and Catherine and John J.
Meyers of the same place, for $1,000
damages and the reconveyance of a
piece of land, which it is claimed the
defendants secured from Mr.. Keane by
undue influence while he was living
with them and incompetent to dispose
of his property, The plea in abatement
was on the ground that the plaintiff
was not the legal Administrative of her
husbands estate, as she was appointed
in New Haven when her husband was
a resident of Wallingford.
In the suit of the Masonic Mutual
Benefit association against Rhoda M.
Tolles, the motion to strike out part
of the complaint was denied.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12

Court OF Common Pleas-Judge Hotehkiss.
In the common pleas court yesterday
a judgment by default was given to
Edward F. Cook of Wallingford against
note of $15265.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12

circuit court, has issued an order re-
straining Nathaniel A. Williamson from
introducing yellow Kid features in
his show, 'Hogan's Alley" Mr., Will
Hanson was cited to appear before
Judge Townsend in the United States
circuit court in this city November 2S
to show cause why an injunction should
not be issued.
CHARGED WITH NON-SUPPORT.
Charles H. Williams was charged
with non-support in the city court yes
terday. His wife testified that he had
given her but "a in three weeks, and
that she had been compelled to buy
him clothes out of her own money
earned by dressmaking, Williams said
he had given his wife money every
week, but his story did not have the
weight of truth and he was ordered to
pay his wife "a a week for twenty-six
weeks and furnish a bond of $3.50 or go
to Jail for sixty days.
COMMISSIONERS DOOLITTLE SUED.
Another suit has been brought
against Commissioner John A, Doolit-
tie. This time the suit Is brought by
Attorney Tyner in the interest Of n
Acunto, baker, who claims Dooiittle
owes him $500 for bread and maca-
roni, and $500 is asked for.
FINED FOR BREACH OF PEACE
Edward T. w. Mcnamara of Bright
street was found guilty by Judge Cable
in the city court yesterday morning OF
breach of the peace on his brother,
Daniel Mcnamara and the latter's
wife 1t occurred at IL o'clock Tues
day night at Daniel McNamara's sa-
loon, 1856 East Chapel street, and ac-
cording to the testimony no provoca-
ton was given The prisoner was hneo
$25 and sentenced to three months in
Jail, but he appealed under $500 bonds
CARPENTER SUED FOR DEBT.
Dresaer & Son, painters, have
brought a suit for $500 damages against
Harry Weis, the Fair street carpenter,
and Attorney Tyner has garnisheed
money in the hands of Abraham Frank
& Son to cover the amount of indebt-
edness.
A TEN CENT THEFT.
Daniel Callahan was fined 80 and
Judge Cable yesterday morning for
stealing a bronze ornament from ten
cent lodging house on Fair street kept
by woman generally known as Rosy.
The value of the ornament was about
ten cents.
TRESPASSED ON THE CAMPUS.
Jacob Halpin was fined 81 in the city
court yesterday morning for trespass-
ing on the Yale campus after being re-
peatedly ordered off Special Officer
Simon made the arrest.
NJ w. BURWELL SUED FOR $225.
e. M. Woodward, the coal dealer
through his attorney. G. ]. futile, has
brought suit against Merritt w. Bur-
we'll for $225.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
A rEN.cENT THETT.
GUILFoRD SOCIETY AROUSED.

GUILFORD SOCIETY AROUSED.
Guilford is in q fever of excitement
over the suit of Miss Marie c. Dudley
against Stephen j. Bradley, jr. Both
belong to good Guilford families. The
young lady is nineteen years old and
Bradley is twenty-three years. She al
leges that he is the father of her child,
born few weeks ago, but he denies
paternal responsibility. The trial was
set down for Tuesday, but was post
poned until December 5, because the
girl could not appear in court. Attor-
ney J. P. Goodhart Of this city appears
for the defence and Fl. G. Newton of
this city for the prosecution.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
THE WEATHER.
Rainy Tn-dav and Colder.

Observer U. G. Myers said yesterday
morning that there is a heavy rain
storm over the lake region, moving
eastward, which will probably cause
heavy rains throughout Connecticut
during the next twenty-four hours. 1t
will be followed by cooler wave
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
G GOD
T.: $ !: s::'s !; e !: Blood

system is reached by the blood, and on
its quality the condition of every organ de-
ponds. Good blood means strong nerves,
good digestion, robust health. Impure
blood means scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
t1sm, catarrh or other diseases. The surest
way to have good blood is to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This medicine purifes, Vi
talizes, and enriches the blood, and sends
the elements of health and strength to
every nerve, organ and tissue. 1t creates
good appetite, gives refreshing sleep
and cures that tired feeling. Remember,
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
A SHOE SURPRISE.

~ CI1A/E OOI\I MOE.
A large line-every size Of
mems enameled grain balmoral
shoes, which by every count
should be priced at $500, we
are selling at $500.
They have a thick double
sole, and are sewed with the
Goodyear welt. They are the
best shoes for the money in
Connecticut. We have a Chi
ropodist here who has a painless
system. He gives his services
to all our customers free of
charge.
A. B. GREENWOOD,
773 Chapel St.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
A SUDDEN DEATH.

Ann Pindar, aged sixty, died suddenly
early yesterday morning at her resi-
denc, IS York street. Her death was
due to heart failure and she had for
some time been seriously troubled with
bronchitis. Investigation was made by
the medical examiner, DR.. M. G. White.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
FINE FLOOR cow RINGS

Carpets Of every make grade and description
New styles, colorings and goods, brought
out for the fall Shown by the roll in one Of
the largest best lighted and finest appointed Carpet
Rooms in New England Just opened a fine importa-
ton Of Jute Rugs which, for beauty of styles and
quality surpass any of our former importations
Furniture of every kind and description Choice
line of Parlor Suites made by own upholsterers
in the best possible manner covered in all the new
styles Of upholstery goods at great reduction from
former prices Chamber Suites, Dining Room Suites
Iron Beds Mattresses and Bedding Of all kinds
Shades Lace Curtains Draperies and Wall Papers.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
Az r. Schonberger g. Sons Markets

At E. Schonberger g. Sons Markets.
81, "a. 96 George Street, and /, and 3
Central Market.
Special Bargains will be offered on Satur.
day. viz: Sparerib nc, Fresh Shoulders &c.
Loin aud Porterhouse Steak 12c, Hamburg
Steak 8 lbs for 25c. California Hams 7c
Legs Of Spring Lamb 10c, all Stew. Meats
&c, Corned Beef &c, Roast Beef &c, Liver DC.
Chickens fresh killed, 10c, Turkeys he and
hundreds Of other bargains Come and see
for Yourself.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-11-12
probate conrt-Judge cleveland.

The will Of the late Professor James
L. Ensign has been offered for pro-
bate and a hearing on its admission
will be held on November 10. B, Frank
lin Arthur of Holyoke, Mass, is named
as executor in the will and he Will
probably be appointed by the court
What the estate is valued at is un-
known, but a disclosure of some sort
will be made when the bond is fixed
next week There are no public be-
quests.
ASSIGNMENT WITHDRAWN
The creditors of Eugene ]. Donnelly,
the George street saloonkeeper have
accepted the terms of a settlement of
fered by him and the voluntary assign
ment will be withdrawn
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-02-13
Charged for Two Trips.

Major Lewis of Phoenix, bank in.
spector of the Territory. during his
last visit in this city examined the
books Of the Yuma Building and Loan
Association aud the Citizens Building
and Loan Association and charged each
$54 and some cents, so we are ln-
formed. As the former association is
over five years old and has several
thousands Of dollars invested. and the
latter only little over six months old,
with a few hundred invested, the
stockholders OF both associations are
wondering how it is that the major
could figure out the same amount due
from each. and then again they say
he only came here once and charged
up expenses for two trips from Phoenix.
The major. no doubt. on his return
from that city some time in the future
will kindly explain matters to the
angry stockholders.-Sentiuel.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-02-13
1.-THE NEED OF THE HOUR. j."

Mrs. Johns and Mrs. Hughes Will
Address the Citizens Of Flagstaff.
A letter received from Mrs. Laura
NJ. Johns states that she will address
the people Of Flagstaff on the subject
of woman suffrage on Wednesday and
Thursday nights. March 4 and S.
Mrs. Johns will be accompanied by
Mrs. L. c. Hughes, wife of Governor
Hughes, who will also speak on the
same subject.
The ladies, who have been attend
ing the recent meeting of the National
American Woman Suffrage Association
in Washington. D. c.. will come from
the east, and they will hold meeting
in Holbrook on February 81; in Snow
flake February 20 and 20, and In Wins
low on March 2 and 8.
Mrs. Johns is the lecturer aud Or
ganizer of the national association, and
expects to organize local associations
in each place.
Mrs. Johns is a fluent and eloquent
as we'll as logical speaker and is one
of tho most ardent workers In the
cause Of equal rights for women.
The Coconino weekly sun., 1896-02-13
Condensed Testimony.

Chas. b. Hood, Broker and Manu-
facturer's Agent, Columbus. Ohio, cer-
titles that DR.. Kings New Discovery
has no equal as a Cough remedy. j..
d. Brown. Prop. St. James Hotel, Fl.
Wayne, Ind, testifies that he was
cured of IA cough of two years standing
caused by La Grippe, by Dr.. Kings
New Discovery. B. +. Merrill.
Baldwinsville, Mass, says that he has
used and recommended it and never
knew it to fail and would rather have
1t than any doctor. because it always
cures. Mrs.. Hemming, 222 f. 25th
ST.. Chicago. always keeps it at hand
and has no fear of Group. because it
instantly relieves. Free trial bottle
st y. J. Brsnueu's drug store.