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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
A Warming.

Last Saturday night the town was
in full possession of the negroes, the
Republican rally having had the eff
feet of drawing almost the entire COL
ored population to the main street.
They whooped and yelled to their
hearts content and crowded the white
people off the sidewalks in some IN
stances. Although many Of them were
impudent andofensive in their man
ner, they were not molested in any way
and were allowed to do pretty much
as they pleased, except that Sergeant
Dunn found it necessary to whack one
jusolent fellow over the head with his
club. Monday night when the Dem
ocrats had a parade crowds of negroes
again filled the sidewalks and hooted
and jeered at the Democrats to point
almost beyond endurance, and at least
one person was hit with a stone thrown
by negro, Several gangs of disrep-
utable, foul-mouthed females were
particularly offensive, and the impu-
dence of some Of the negro youths was
most aggravating. In justice to the
older men it must be said that the
rowdyism was almost entirely confined
to young negroes.
The whites have stood this sort Of
thing with considerable patience, but
we think the limit has been about
reached. The negroes will not be al
lowed to insult respectable persons to
further extent. The stabbing at
fray Tuesday night and the imml-
hence of a riot then has determined
our white citizens as to the course
they will pursue, and if lawlessness
and insult is not stopped serious
trouble will result.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
Stabbed by a Negro.

Tuesday night Shepherdstown came
near being the scene Of a sanguinary
riot between the white and colored
men. The news of McKinley's gains
and probable election caused the ne
groes to become noisy and defiant, and
consequently irritating to the Demo-
Gratis. On High street, near the grad
ed school, it is said that John Toliver,
young colOred man, yelled "hurrah
for Mckinley" in the face Of Law
renee Jones, son of Mr.. James Jones,
and quarrel was started. Toliver
wanted to fight, and presently the two
were tussliug together. They fell to
the ground together, when Lawrence
called out that he had been cut, and
when a couple of his companions
reached him they found him bleeding
from deep stab in the back. He
was taken home, where Dr. Reynolds
dressed the wound The knife pene-
trated to the lung, but it is thought
the wound will not result fatally.
When the news became known the
white people were deeply incensed
and party started after the negro to
take summary vengeance onhim. He
could not be found, fortunately for
him, but large crowd of colored men
assembled and made threatening dem
onstrations. There was danger of a
collision between the whites and blacks,
but Mayor Fleming appeared on the
scene and dispersed the crowd.
Tolver was arrested Wednesday
morning and tried before Magistrate
D. S, Rentch, who held him in 81 900
bail to await the action of the grand
jury. Yesterday afternoon he was
taken to the county Jail in Charles
town by Constable S. o. Dunn.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
Notes From Nearby.

Signor DeKenso, ion-tamer, who
is now exhibiting in vacant lot in
Hagerstown, was knocked down by
one of the lions. The beast rushed
upon him and he was with difficulty
rescued by the keepers
A colored man by the name of Ed
ward Lewis. who had been in the en-
plov of Mr.. J. W. Shenk, was killed
at the tank on the n. s. W Railway,
near White Post, on Wednesday last.
He attempted to board train at that
place to 90 to Warren county and pro
cure his voting transfer, and was struck
by the train and instantly killed.
There was a daring robbery at
Brunswick Monday night. Thieves
broke into the store of Jones & Robin
son, who do general merchandise
business, and robbed the store Of all
the iewelry, the loss Of which amounts
to $3.50. 4 lot of shoes and clothing
were also taken. The cash drawer was
broken open and a small sum Of mon
ey taken. There is no clue to the rob-
bers,
Emory Bruchy, nineteen-year-old
lad who lives in Frederick, Nd prom
ises to become something Of wonder
in the near future. He Is about five
feet six inches in height and weighs
about 80 pounds. His power rests
in Lifting heavy weights with his teeth.
He can lift an ordinary barrel filed
with stone, which weighs 525 pounds
He also lifts smaller barrel filed
with water upon which is seated a small
boy. Another feat of strength Is that
of swinging himself by his teeth.
Samuel Nelson, eight-year-Old son
of William Nelson, was killed last Fri
dav by being pinioned to the ground
bv a tree, which fell upon him near
Sandy Hook, Washington county, Nd.
He was at school and the pupils had
recess. They were playing IN the
branches Of a large tree, which had
been felled near the school lot. Young
Nelson sat upon the trunk while his
companions swung themselves on two
large branches. Suddenly the tree
turned and the little fellow was caught
by one Of the limbs and fastened to
the earth, crushing him to death IN
stantly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
The Rise in Wheat.

It is evident that the rise in wheat
is permanent and substantial Sir
Richard Temple, who has had expert
ence in Indian affairs since 1916, and
who was then appointed to superin-
tend the relief operations in the fam
ine-stricken districts Of Bengal, after
which he served as governor Of Bonn
bay, has been interviewed on the
threatened Indian famine.
Sir Richard alluded to the import
of California wheat as a unique fac
tor in the situation. He said 1T APP
pears that this wheat can be landed
at Calcutta and sold at from eight to
nine seers per rupee. Such a posi-
biity was never dreamed of in my
time. If tins be true, it will suffice
to fill the shortage in the Indian sup
ply. Certainly, American wheat sold
in India at that price will suffice for
the distressed districts.
"If the American supply failed,
then | do not think there is sufficient
wheat in India to meet the scarcity,
and the government might have to
buy supplies wherever favorable op-
portunity offered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
The Death Record.

Miss Catherine Welshans, one of the
Oldest residents of this vicinity, died
last Friday at the home of her broth
sr-in-law, Mr.. John Miller, west Of
Shepherdstown, in the seth year OF
her age. The deceased had been &C.
tive and in comparatively good health
until about six months ago, when she
began 10 fail, and her death finally re-
suited from the effects of cid age. She
is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Miller,
of this place, and Mrs: Hill, wife OF
DR.. James II. Hill, of Springfield, Ill
inois, and one brother, our venerable
townsman, Mr.. Joseph Welshans, who
still survives and enjoys good health
at the age of nearly 90 years. The
funeral was held on Saturday in the
Reformed Church, Rev. G. G. Ever
hart officiating and the body was laid
to rest in the cemetery adjoining. The
deceased was a lifelong member Of the
Reformed Church, and her life was that
of consistent christian.
Mrs. Mary E. Williams, widow
about seventy years of age ard mother
Of Mr.. E. J. Williams, of Charlestown,
died suddenly Friday night of apo
plexy. She was discharging house
hold duties when she fell and expired
in few moments Her grandson
aged about eight years, was the only
person with her at the time Of her
death.
Mrs, Paulding, mother of Mr.. John
T. Paulding, of this city, died on Tues
day night of last week at her home
near Schoppert's Ford at the advanced
age of 81 years. The husband, who
survives, deeply feels the loss Of a low
ing wife, and the children loving,
Christian mother Nmt1,Sburg States
man.
Harry, the bright and interesting
son Of Mr.. Ellis NJ. Bell, died at his
home at Browns Crossing on Sunday,
October 25th, aged IA years and 10
months. He was buried at Charles
town.
Mr.. Joseph McMurran, brother Of
tho late Rev. Robert McMurran, at
one time pastor of the Presbyterian
church in Shepherdstown, died recent
| " at his home in Gordonsville, Va.
Mrs. S. J. Callahan, who lived at
Smoketown, Berkeley county, died last
Saturday of paralysis, aged go years
She is survived by her husband and
three children.
Miss Ida Virginia Snowman, daugh-
ter Of Mr.. Adam Snowman, died last
week in Martinsburg of typhoid fever
She was buried at Burkittsville, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
The Earth's Animals.

A recent computation places the en-
tire number of species of animals
which up to the present time have
been described by naturalists at
100000. Many new species are adj
ded every year as previously unex-
plored lands are invaded by students
eager to gain distinction by adding
valuable contributions TO the lists OF
science. The number of species al
ready known is so great that even
naturalists are sometimes troubled to
keep tack of them, and a project has
lust been set on foot in Germany to
publish work in which the entire
animal population of the globe shall
be arranged and described on a uni
form system. The publication is to
be begun next year, and quarter Of
a century is assigned as the probable
period needed for its completion. Not
only German, but English, French and
American naturalists will have hand
in the work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

Curlv.headed, 4-year-old Helen
Ursler wandered from her home near
Snow Shoe, \. j., into the dense woods
at noon, recently. Her absence set
her mother frantic and a large party
went out to search for her They beat
the woods without avail all the after
noon and night, and four Of the search
ers found her late in the afternoon OF
the next day playing with two bear
cubs in the woods, a mile and a halt
from her home. The child was unin-
iured except that her dress was torn by
briars and her face was scratched.
When the men started to take her
away the bear cubs ran into the bushes
and a big SO0-pound female bear
rushed out of the bushes and made for
them, but she was killed with axes,
after a terrific struggle, in which Fritz
Yanzers was lacerated by the beast =
claws.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

Recently Chicago firm made the
largest shipment Of live cattle to Eu-
rope that ever left the United States.
The animals were loaded on ten
steamships and numbered 2,79O head.
The ports of consignment were Lon
don, Liverpool and Glasgow. Our
market is higher, and many dealers
believe the improvement is TO be per-
manent on account Of the visible sup
ply of choice stock having been great
" reduced. The outlook for those
who have good young cattle to feed
appears now to be better than 1t has
been for years, and that corn fed to
cattle will bring several times its
present value in the CRIB.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

The secretary of the State health
board has a case reported from Colum-
bus, Ohio, where a man persisted in
kissing his sweetheart, who is alarm
ingly i'll of diphtheria, by which he
also contracted the disease. The sec
rotary, therefore, wants to interdict all
kissing, concerning which he says: q
am convinced Of the difficulty the
health board will meet in trying to Ia
boo kissing among sweethearts. Al
though most dangerouspastime there
seems to be an inherent tendency to
indulge in it, and we have little hope
of ever being able to do away with it.
| may have to recommend a disinfect-
ant. All that would be necessary
would be to rinse the teeth well with
it and rub it well on the lips. That
would insure devotees against the dan
gers resulting from OSCILLATION. "
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
saePHeRosTowN MARKETS.
". P. LiCklider
FALL GOODS!

We have received our new Fall
Stock and are prepared to show you
the Best and Cheapest Stock of China,
Glassware and Novelties in this line.
We have 10 cases of Boots at the low
est prices for ,pIit and full stock that
we ever offered. Also a good line of
ladies', children's and mems coarse
and fine Shoes, all solid. Rubber
Boots, Shoes and Artics at old prices.
Corn Baskets, Stoneware, Tar Rope,
rs. Is and q or, Brooms, Gloves,
Hardware, Notions, &c. We aim To
keep our stock Of Groceries full of all
goods in season. We are now buy
ing our Fall Canned goods. Buck
wheat, Syrups, Fish, Dried Fruits,
&c. You can find what you want
here. We ask you to call aud give
ms a trial and be convinced we are
selling cheap. Trade or Cash. We
want 200 bushels of Potatoes, Butter,
Eggs, Bacon, Dried Fruit, White
Beans, Dried Corn, DC. Prompt at
tention given all customers and goods
delivered in any part of the town.
Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
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, 1896-11-05
Hghes. of all in Leavening Power-L U.S. Govt Report
R4H!a!!! Rsxds$E
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Air-slaked lime scattered about the
hen-houses or yards we'll prevent dis
ease in many instances, and always
prove of benefit in any case. Vermin
Is destroyed by the dnstiug of roots,
walls and floors with this penetrating,
purifying powder, while in the outer
runs the earth is cleansed of much Of
the poisonous quality by use of lime.
No harm comes from the lime habit,
but, on the contrary, good deal Of
good NAV be effected by contracting
ii. Cleanliness is the keynote, and
the employment of agents Of this sort
is the right thing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
PERSONALS.
A Record Of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.

We were glad to see in town on
Tuesday Capt. E, G. W. Herr and Mr..
Washington Banks, two representative
farmers and old-time Democrats, whose
precarious health prevents them from
getting to town except at rare inter-
walls. They were determined to cast
their ballots, however, and the favor
able weather enabled them to do so
without risk. Their friends were glad
to see them.
Among the Washington voters who
came up to Shepherdstown on Tues
day to cast their ballots were Messrs.
Charles T. Chapline, W. c. Lambert,
Elmer Lambert, J. NJ. Curran, John
Ryan, Charles Shaner, Hugh Pendle-
ton, Samuel Hendricks, Hopkins Glib
son and William L. Koontz.
Mr.. Benjamin Hartzell, agent Of the
Norfolk & Western Railway at this
place, left this morning with his wife
for a ten-days visit over the line Of the
N. & w. between here and the Ohio
river, stopping off with friends at sew
eral points. Mr., G.. 2. Abrams is act
ing agent here.
Mr.. R. L. Magruder, of Washington
an original and enthusiastic free silver
man, was up to cast his vote for Bryan
and the straight Democratic ticket on
Tuesday, and remained a couple of
days here with his sisters.
Mr.. Tye Kidwell, Miss Mamie HO-
mer, Miss Mary Dunn and Miss Ada
Dunn, of Martinsburg, and Mr. George
Polk and Miss Katie Swartz, of Wades-
vile, Va, visited the family OF Mr.
S. O. Dunn last Sunday.
Mr.. Touro Shepherd left for New
York last Saturday, where he has Sc
cured a position in the art store Of Mr.
Frank Bowles. We hope that he may
meet with great success in his new
line of business.
Mr.. William Melester was sum-
moned by telegraph last week to Mt.
Holly, Pa, by the sudden illness of
his wife, who was visiting in that place.
She was well enough to return home
on Monday.
Miss Coe Brotherton, who is con-
valescing from protracted illness OF
fever, is visiting her uncle and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Baker Kearfott, in
Martinsburg.
Mr.. J. c. Hanger, general manager
of the ShepherdstOwn Specially Man
ufacturing Company, is in Toledo and
other western cities on business for the
company.
Mr.. ]. w. Snyder, Of the Washing
ton Star, came up last Saturday and
remained long enough to put in a
straight Democratic ticket.
Mr.. Eb. Shaner who went to Wash
ington last spring, returned Saturday.
He wanted to put in solid Demo
cratic ticket once more.
Rev. Edward L. Folk, pastor of the
Lutheran Church at Mr.. Jackson, Va,
visited his mother near this place the
first of the week.
Mr.. Frank c. Getzendanner, Of the
Treasury department at washington,
came up to his home at Keameysvllle
to vote
Rev. James H. Wolff, of Charles,
town, spent couple of days here this
week with the family Of Mr. David
Hout.
DR.. Standish McCleary, of Balti'
more, came up to Shepherdstown last
Saturday and remained until Monday
Mr.. Guy Rightstine has accepted
place as clerk in the store of Mr.
G. T. Hodges.
Miss Mary Hill, one of the teachers
in the graded school, has been sick
this week.
Miss Blanche Sprint, of Boyce, Va.
is here visiting her sister, Mrs. J. NJ
Ferguson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

At a meeting of clergymen Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of the
United States, held in New York re-
Gently, it was decided to organize an
army Of uniformed evangelists, who
will compete with the Salvation Army
in religious work among the poor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

The home of Albert Robinson, near
Trumbull Station, Michigan, was de-
stroyed by fire Friday morning and
Mrs. Robinson and her 8-eight-old
daughter were burned to death and
Robinson probably fatally burned.
The fire originated from an attempt
to build fire in the kitchen with the
aid of kerosene.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

VIM. D. Moore, one of the most
prominent attorneys in Pennsylvania,
died Monday III Allegheny. Mr.. Moore
was born in Harper's Ferry in 1924
and was for six years pastor Of a Pres
byterian church in Greensburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

Secretary Carlisle has called for the
designations of Thomas F. Brantley,
of South Carolina, auditor for the In
terror Department and chief of the
army and navy division pension Office,
William B. Flemming, chief of the law
and records division, supervising ar
chitects Office, and Burton l.. Doyle,
a clerk in the Treasury Department,
who had been active in the free-silver
campaign.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
BRIEFS.


today.
New n-''' law # rained.
And the "'A' , a November 18th.
Circuit ''"'' ' beans etc, at
New basN""''''
Hodges ,..4, and shoes at
Biz bargains ]" OO0'' "'
Hodges .... 49, pc
Bring your lo' pruning - 'D' -
,,rE2 Office. .nbor dor N
tomorrow f'''9' -
That flag on the new college O"ii0-
M, needs anew one
Butter is 10 cents q P00"0 GU" 700
r5..,.s a dozen.
..... .r,,. .,ress or work boots, call
4 W. > -s .sr,. storm rubbers,
La@s, @.- 5S..
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Bss, and .~-'L9s, ,I 1890
.l,ge'' "'
R Il Hecbst, the photographer
moved lis outfit TO OhafleS'o"n'
Please excuse our ROSTERS this week.
~t.r are 10, ii. to be seen IN PuOilc'
CaaJaues, sweet potatoes apples
~ grapes expected today D. N
~,...n
Roasted coffee 10 cents pound at
I'll. G.sa, Bargain Store hlckara
rln.
H.s- sid the weather would be
very cold this week. lie Is a poor
gsssr1
Iw o.1 t."". y-'N "l '' S. '
tie Grea, 1ai5''" ''O'e' 4'''"'-''
building
Ia's A"-s''' 49, 49,, =, a -, baans
New CL-.~~' = '"s' 49,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

Mayor McClelland, of Roanoke, was
run over Monday by trolley car and
fatally hurt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

The MepherdstOun Register t0iH be
sent to any address for one year from
this date for IS cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned having qualified a. Ad-
min ist rstor OF the estate Of Mrs. Fannie
Flanagan. deceased, hereby notifies all per-
sons owing said esta te 70 make prompt set
Element. Persons having claims against the
proven.
oct. I, lSe5-Sw.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

Tie Shepherdst0aca Register CiH be
sent to any address for one year from
this date toy Is cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05
GladnesS Comes

With better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills. which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant 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 n constipated condl-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it 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 1t 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, to note when you pur-
chase. that you have the genuine artl-
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. laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
NAV be commended 10 the most siillful
PHYSICIANS. but II in need Of n laxative,
one should have tic best, and with the
well-inforrned everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and rives II, ..st general satisfaction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-05

New moon today.
W. ,5s next day it rained.
c....it court meets November l7th'
~, lr.kwheat, beans, etc, at