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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
An Uncomfortable Remembrance.

A young lady entered Piccadllly
omnibus recently, and her rich and
elaborate toilet seemed to attract con-
siderable attention. Drawing her
skirts around her, she gazed persistent
" out of the window of the omnibus.
On the opposite side sat neatly attired
young man, with very white hands,
and an air generally suggestive of the
clergy. He glanced at the fair vision
in the corner from time to time IN a
reproachful manner. She looked fur
lively at him from beneath her lashes
and, with pretty pickering Of the
brow, seemed trying to recall where
she had met him. That his face was
familiar was evident, and she conclud-
ed to end his misery by recognizing
him. He was well dressed, and APP
prently well bred SO, turning with
little start of recognition, their eyes
met, and she bowed stifly.
He seemed delighted, and changing
his seat to her side, he said, "you are
very kind to remember me. y
ooh, no, she replied, with an air Of
polite reserve; II recall perfectly the
occasion on which we met.
A few commonplaces followed, and,
emboldened at his success, the gentle
man said, gravely, as he produced a
card, Il hope you will permit me to call
upon you again"
She glanced at the card, wave Of
color swept over her face, and, the ON
nibus stopping, she drew down her veil
and bounced out with the swiftness Of
a tennis ball. The address upon the
card was-"J. Goldsmith, chiropodist.
Corns and bunions extracted without
pain"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
First Use OF the Razor.

The confessor Of Francis II refused
him absolution until he had complete
ly removed his beard. An ancient
German was, by tribal custom, not al
lowed to cut off his flowing beard I'M
til he had killed his first man in bat
tie. About the year 200 B. c., the
Roman Emperor Scipio Africanus in
augurated the Roman mobiles. From
the time of julius Cesar until the ad-
vent of William the Conquer the Brit
ons wore moustaches, but the clergy,
after the conversion of the islanders,
were forced to shave by law. One Of
the early Poi es established the shaw
ing of Roman Catholic priests to dis
tinguish them from the patriots of
Constantinople. The priests to the
Greek Church still wear boards. Peter
the Great of Russia laid a tax on boards,
and delinquents were forced to have
faces shaved with & blunt Iazor or to
have the hair pulled out with pincers.
So everybody shaved. The FIRST shaw
ing was done by order of Alexander
the Great, who forced the Greek war
riors to cut off their boards, as he
found them awkward impediments in
the hand-to-hand contests of that
time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
Successful Substitute for Glass.


"The first successful substitute for
glass, says an architect in the Wash
ington Times, "is tectorium, gela-
tinous composition. 1t has rot APP
pearel in this country at all as yet,
but it is being introduced in Europe.
This gelatinous substance is given rig
idity by being spread on galvanized
iron web, which holds the sheet in any
desired shape, but does not obstruct
the passage of light. It's translucent,
but not transparent, and can be
stained in such a manner as to eS-
actly initiate stained glass. 1t cannot
be broken nor softoned by the rays Of
the sun, but is flexible and easily bent
into any desired shape. When un-
stained it at first is yellow, but on eX-
posure to the sun it turns white, at
the same time becoming harder and
more durable. Like glass, it is a poor
conductor of heat. 1t is lighter than
glass, and on this account is well
adapted for roofs. Unless it can be
made transparent, it can never hope
to entirely supersede glass, but its
cheapness and superiority to glass in
other directions are securing for it ex-
tensive sales for factory windows, sky
lights for lighthouses, roofing, and like
purposes"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12

| GATHER MittS, Belts. Fable Covers,
4 stand Coyers. Tides. Doylfes for simmer
u.s. l@itles' Muslin Underwear. Shirt waists
win big sleeves. yOu can yet FOR cash at
MISS ELENA
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
j. 5. FLEMING, Agent
The Jefferson County Mulua.
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

EiN y ilslfNil III 1850
OFFERS TO the people az Jefferson tulty
~ Insurance IN "a safccHmUluy H' thr a5'lt.
cost of Insurance, which In much C.atsi
than the rates usually charged. aUf k,,p'tt
money AT home. Good risks from f,slorr
BILE partiesare invited.
Executive Committee meets every FRIDAY
DIRECT oRs-Jos TrapuolI llcuU @. hytt.
port, Jas. Garland Hurst, John " Rider.
III. I. Lewis, X. Preston thoY. VIM. L. VII.
son, Eug me Baker, \. ". Washington, a. L
Snyder, ChHs. wilson, Juu. H. L.f'.e hEi
=. Melvin, r. q. W. Herr. isaac 10. ~irdG
JOSEPH TRAPNELL. ......... rfrsdtI
X. v. DAVENPORT ........... ...... IrsaErF
Local AGENTS Middlcwuy. John q. -f.h
ley: Harper Ferry, Chas. a. Iu'', shop
herdstuwn, j. =. Fleming, lNtr,rsioyH.
Washington & Alexander.
Ss-The secretary will br found at tartaa
panys ONCE, Gibson Building. tuuH-h ~
yard, iu Charlestown.
e. A.ALENANltF.Se -g.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
]. S. FLEMING, Rotary Public.

Nv LII take Acknowledgements Of Deeds
w Power Of Attorney, AffidsYits, Deposi-
lions, ant attend to all > uainesp~obne r'sd
with the Office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
Leave

Daily. Daily except sunday.
Nos. 8 and 8 run daily between Harrisburg
and HagerstOwn.
Through coach from Philadelphia to Ha-
gerstown on trains Nos. and9
Connections for all stations on Cumber-
land Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Rail-
road system.
J.F. BOYD, Superintendent.
II. A. RIDDLE. GenlPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
8Icklen's krnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cats,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. Tette-, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains. Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required Il is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price - cents per box. For
sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
FOR SALE.

A GOOD Dwelling House and about two
n Acres of ground. Some Choice Fruit,
Stable, &c. About miles from Shepherds
town. good little home. The Dwelling
cost about what Is asked for the place. APP
ply to j. s. FLEMING,
Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12

Draws 10 gallons of
water per minute. No
tubing to rust, burst
or wear. Never has
to be packed, primed
or thawed. Will not
freeze, 30 buckets
Graiu them selves.
VIII not rust, chain
ard buckets made of
Galvanized steel. Can
be set up in 10 min
utaS. No attachments
below the platform.
no wooden tub ing,
rubber or leather to
cOutaminate the va
, ter. Makes bad water
good and good water
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
How 1t Purifies Water.

For every gallon of water drawn, gal
Ion of air (the vital elemenD, is circula-
ted through the water. The oxygen
thus introduced, ventilates, vitaliZeS and
purifeS the water, destroying all water
worms, water lice and germs of disease
Guaranteed to remove all impurities
from the foulest well or cistern, in a few
days ordinary use, and keep water equal
to a mountain spring. 1t will make bad
water good and good water better. If
not found superior to any pump on earth
Gor domestic use), it may be returned
and money refunded
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12
Western Maryland Railroad.
CONNECTING WITH

CONNECTING WITH
II. & p. X. X. at Shippensburg, Norfolk &
Western and Is. & o. Railroads at Hagers-
town, p. X. K. at Frederick Junction and
z. w. & b., n. g. and b. & 2. Railroads at In
ion Station. Baltimore, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Schedule taking effect Sept. q, 1896.
LEAVE HAGERsTOwN.
B.S5 A. NJ. Accommodation for Shippensburg
7.U2 A. NJ. Through passenger for Baltimore,
arriving at 1927 a. m; also for
Gettysburg and Hanover.
sos a. NJ. For Clearspring, Cherry Run and
Wllliamsport.
IL 10 A. M. Accommodation for Shippensburg.
1926 =. NJ. For Williamsport.
1875 Z. NJ. For Clearspring and Cherry Run.
200 Z. NJ. Mail for Baltimore. arriving al $50
p. M; also for Hanover and Get
tysburg.
4.l5 p. NJ. Fast Mall, arriving Baltimore III.
100 =. NJ. For Shippensburg.
SIS z. NJ. For Williamsport and Cherry Run
ARRIVE AT HAGERsTowN.
6.55 A. NJ. From Williamsport and Cherry
7.SO A. NJ. From Baltimore, Fast Mail.
500 A. NJ. From Shippensburg.
1915 p NJ. From Baltimore.
1918 Z. NJ. From Cherry Run.
3.O5 p. NJ. From Shippensburg.
$40 p NJ. From Shippensburg.
600 Z. NJ. From Willamsport and Cherry
Run.
$40 Z. NJ. From Baltimore-thrOugh train.
B. Ii. dRISWOLD, Gen. Pass. Agent
]. NJ. HOOD. Pres. and Genl. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1896-11-12

Will purify foul well or Cistern in 10
DAYS use or money refunded.
The herald., 1896-10-11
TEsLA's LATEST INVENTION
Incandescent Lamps to Be Succeeded by
Bulbs Without the Filament

Nikola Tesla, the noted electrician has
succeeded in perfecting his so-called
electrical oscillators or machines for
the economical production Of rapid elec-
trical vibrations.
By means of the oscillators he is con-
fident that his lighting by glass bulbs
without the usual filament of the incan-
descent lamp will become practicable.
They are besides capable of developing
far more powerful Roentgen rays than
was heretofore possible with the old ap-
paratus, and they lend themselves to
numerous other uses, such as photogra-
ply and production of ozone and other
chemical combinations and to electro
therapeutic treatment.
1t is probable that these latest contri-
buttons Of Tesla will prove more fruit
full and far-reaching than his previous
achievements.
The Electrical Review, out today,
speaks Of Tesla's latest work in an ed
itorial as follows: "Mr. Tesla now
comes forward with perfected and ex-
tremely simple transformers, or oscilla-
tors, adapte. to everyday use with ordi-
nary sources of current supply. We be-
lieve that the Importance of the advent
of these new implements for the devel-
opment of science and industry cannot
be overestimated. That high-frequency
currents are destined to play an impor-
tnat part in the practical applications
Of electricity there can be no doubt, and
with the Introduction Of efficient high
frequency transformers adapted to or
dinary circuits their numerous uses are
sure to come at once. The old and ia
miliar form of induction coil, with it's
multitude Of uses, cannot possibly sur
vive when a new inductive apparatus
is at hand fully as simple but far more
economical and requiring only a min
ute fraction Of the wire needed In the
old form.''-New York World.
The herald., 1896-10-11
UNIVERSITY IN POLITICS

OAKLAND, Oct. IA protest has
gone up from Berkeley against turning
the University Of California into a poll
tical machine. The protest has come
from students themselves.
The protest is entirely non-partisan,
though it is raised against those who are
inclined to use the name of the univer-
sity in backing Republican politics. The
protest found utterance in an article
that was published in the last number
OF the Occident owned and published
by students.-San Francisco Exam.-
ner.
A few weeks ago there was a protest
from the grange Of San Jose against
the methods and results Of the Agricul-
tural college at Berkeley. That concern
has supported a political lobby at Sac
ramento for several legislatures. BY
these means the viticultural board was
abolished and its property and appro-
priation secured to the costly and worth
less college Of agriculture. Next, the
board of forestry was abolished and the
property and appropriations turned
over to these political conspirators. In
neither case has the excellent work
done by those two boards been contin-
ued. The college of agriculture has not
only done nothing itself, but like dog
In the manger, it prevents anyone else
from doing anything for education or
the advancement of these interests. The
beautifully situated forestry station at
Santa Monica Is now inaccessible 20
students. Botanists who have visited
this station have been insulted and
The herald., 1896-10-11
A GROSS INJUSTICE

The gross injustice and willful mis-
representation, which constitute the
persistent policy of the Los Angeles
Times. have once more been demon
strated. The ordinary decency and
courtesy which demands that a news
paper, having condescended to print an
anonymous attack upon an individual,
should at least consent to publish the
reply Of the individual attacked, is ig-
nored by the Times. The editor refuses
even to open the envelope containing
a letter which he recognizes will proba-
bly, disprove unfounded assertions
made in his paper. This" thinks the
Otis person. "is a dignified and discreet
way of dealing with subjects which /
do not choose or dare to discuss"
Similarly, when The Herald chal-
lenges Otis to substantiate one word
of vile innuendo and, after his craven
silence, dubs him coward, liar and
cur, if this valiant colonel is asked
why he does not reply, he says he has
not seen the paper. Under such sort of
excuse this swashbuckler seeks to cover
himself. In this particular instance
Otis was no doubt discreet, in maintain
ing silence, for he had been threatened
with personal and well-merited chas-
tisement.
Such an incident supplied ample
proof-if any were needed-of the mis-
cradle character Of the maligner of
men. Otis hatred of The Herald is
easily enough understood. Within the
last year The Herald has progressed,
the Times has retrogressed. and Otis
cannot endure successful rival.
But 1t was hardly conceivable that he
would be guilty of similar contempti-
BILE warfare in the case of ordinary ill.,
dividuals. To allow an attack on an in
dividual to appear in his paper and then
resolutely refuse to publish any de-
fense furnishes conclusive evidence that
Col. Otis malice has got the better of
his judgment.
The herald., 1896-10-11

the National Agricultural congress, con-
vened at Buda-Pesth, wish you success
In your struggle against the dominat ton
OF that creditor class which, during the
last twenfy-three years. has secured
both in America and Europe monetary
legislation destructive Of the prosperity
OF your farmers and others. Should
you be victorious in November we pledge
ourselves to spare no effort to bring
Immediate pressure upon our respective
governments to cooperate with the gov
ernment OF your great nation in restor-
ing silver to the worlds currency"
These are sound words from Moreton
Frewen, published in the London
Times:
"The United States is visbly bleeding
to death; $4,000, 900 sterling of debt has
been contracted in two years, during a
time of profound peace, In order to MAIN
tain, If possible. gold currency, and
another gold loan is now seen to be
inevitable before the year closes. Does
any one suppose that the Mckinley
nostrum high protection, is going to en-
able the greatest debtor nation on earth
to pay her foreign debts without ship
ping gold. when her staple exports,
wheat, cotton, copper, and silver, are
selling as today at half price?
THE present depreciation of the cur
rencies of nine-tenths Of the world in
stimulating the exports of all those
countries, has destroyed the balance of
trade for America. A great rise in the
price of silver would certainly reduce
the gold premium in Asia, in Russia and
South America, thereby restoring to the
United States out Of which she must
continue to be insolvent. 1t is not a
question of restoring her credit-her
ability merely to borrow more; 1t is a
question of restoring the prices Of what
she sells in the European markets"
The herald., 1896-10-11
A FRANTIC APPEAL.

We call Mr.. McKinley's attention to
three groups of states, all of which he
must carry. The first group is the three
states that together make the Democrat
ic key to the presidency-New York,
New Jersey and Connecticut. These
are Democratic states. They can be car
ried for Mckinley only by the votes Of
Democrats. The second group con-
tains four states-Delaware Maryland,
West Virginia and Kentucky. These are
also Democratic states necessary to Mr..
Mckinley. The third group-Illinois,
Indiana and Wisconsin-was carried by
Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr.. Mckinley hopes to get these ten
states. He relies upon the public con-
science of their Democratic voters. He
has said that he admires these con-
scientious Democrats. But what has he
done to show that he appreciates their
sacrifices?
Do they not deserve some considera-
ton?
They show the highest public spirit,
the noblest self-sacrifice. They are at
tached to their party. They believe in
its principles, in its usefulness. Yet they
help into a power not only an odious
party, but also a leader of that party
who, as the extreme champion of an
odious system Of taxation, is in their
eyes not without blame for the growth of
tar1H rings ana mOnOpolleS. IN return
for this they ask no offices, no patron
age. no political honors. They make
one simple condition.
And what Is this condition? Merely
a guarantee that Mckinley shall stand
for real popular self-government.M Mere
ly that he will enforce the laws already
upon the statute books; that he will re-
sist the aggressions Of those powerful
and oppressive combinations, the cor
rupt trusts, syndicates, pools and mo-
nopolies.
Could they conscientiously ask less?
Is it not palpably Just. Is it not for
the benefit of the whole people? Is it
not in the interest of good government
Is it not vital to the republic itself? Is
it too much to ask of Mr.. Mckinley an
assurance such as Mr.. Bryan gives when
he says: "If. by the suffrages of my
countrymen. I am placed in the highest
position in the gift of any people in the
world. every law shall be enforced
against the great as well as against the
small?" stf
What do you think about the trusts?
Speak out. Mr.. McKinley-New York
World (gold), October 2.
The herald., 1896-10-11

faithful public servant in the past, and
will ably fill the chair Of honor and i'm
portance to which he has been nominat-
ed. Mr.. Snyder's position on the water
question throughout has been absolute
ly unequivocal, and his utterances so
deliberate and outspoken that he has
had to contend with the most bitter but
happily unsuccessful opposition on the
part of the Water company. Mr.. Sny-
der Is man of sound business capacity,
of considerable experience and good
Judgment. In the all-important meas
ures Of reform that the city may con-
template under a Democratic regime, a
strong and shrewd man will be needed at
the helm. With Mr.. Snyder in that posi-
ton, we may look with confidence to the
successful consummation of such es-
sential reforms as are sketched out in
the comprehensive platform which the
convention adopted yesterday.
The herald., 1896-10-11
IF NOT BRYAN. wHAr7

Mr.. Bryan augurs his election from
while the number Of silver Republicans
is increasing all the time. the number
Of bolting Democrats is all the time
decreasing"
The Herald Is convinced that Mr.. Bry-
an Is correct in his conclusion that the
number Of bolting Democrats is de-
creasing all the time. In a recent con-
versation with gold" Democrat. the
writer was startled to hear the declara-
ton from his friend that he proposed to
vote for Bryan.
II have not altered my views upon
the desirability, in the long run, of
maintaining the single gold standard"
said he; but am profoundly impressed
with the belief that something definite
and affirmative must eventuate from the
peoples action at the polls next month.
It is more important that the line of
policy this government shall pursue
should be determined at once, even
though 1t be an unwise policy. than
that the result be indeterminate and
further agitation stir this country from
center to circumference. 1t is perfect
ly manifest that in the event Of Major
McKinley's election, we shall not have
heard the last of the agitation for the
free coinage Of silver. The people who
have been won to that doctrine are en-
thusiasts of the staying kind. 1t is
equally manifest that they will have
representation in the next congress,
which. If not preponderant, will be suffi-
GENTLY formidable to stay the enact
ment of any effective legislation in set
tlement of the currency question or in
modification of the tariff. Major Nc
Kinley's hands would be tied, and the
country would fall upon troublous times.
I cannot concur with Col. Will Harris
and others of our Democratic gold fra
ternity, that it would be a clever thing
to elect Mckinley, who must be doomed
to administrative failure in order that
in four years more the old-line Demo-
cratic party may march into power
and possess the land. This country
cannot afford to enter upon four years
Of legislative and administrative failure.
Should the gold reserve become depict
ed and another issue Of bonds be re-
sorted to, the people will be maddened
almost to the point Of revolution. There
will be nothing in the situation calcu-
lated to induce conservative capital to
risk large investment and trade will
languish indefinitely and bankruptcies
strew the land. The game of sustaining
the gold standard will not be worth the
candle. We can do business on a silver
basis; we can do no business upon an
indeterminate basis. If was assured
Of the overwhelming election Of Nc
Kinley, should vote for him. 1t ap-
pears to me now that the event Of the
election is going to be settled by the
votes of two or three states, and I want
decisive action. If Mr.. Bryan is elected
he will have a congress behind him, and
affirmative action will follow. I shall
vote for him."
The air Of cheerfulness with which the
gentleman announced his intention to
support Mr.. Bryan led the writer to in
fer that the prospect Of the country's
redemption from "the grip Of gold" was
not discouraging nor worrying him to
any great extent. And there are others.
The herald., 1896-10-11
CoLLIDED WITH A DEER.
Novel Experience of Byciclist Touring
in the Adirondacks.

A young woodsman had q curious ad-
venture the other night in the wild
woods of Morehouseville, up in the Ad-
irondacks. He was riding along the road
on bicycle. His lamp was lit, and the
light it threw was powerful.
Suddenly, in the road ahead, halfway
down hill, a form doomed up in the
light thrown by the lamp. Two turns of
the pedals showed that 1t was a deer.
which, hearing no sound and seeing
nothing but the light, had been literally
lacked, as much as ever a deer was jack
ed from q boat along a backwoods
stream. The sight fiabbergasted the
young man. and then, before he thought
to jump off, he hit the deer fair in the
side and doubled 1t up in heap.
OF what followed the eyoungwoodsman
has no distinct recollection. He got
mixed up some way with some thing. For
a brief instant he felt deer hide under
his hands, then something hit him in the
side and he went over into ditch among
the briers.
BY and by he got up and examined his
wheel. The handle bars were bent and
some spokes needed Strengthening. The
lamp was dented in several places, but
would still show light, the glass having
been untouched. When he got things
somewhat Strengthened out he began to
examine the road. There was place
that looked like a deer's rolling place,
with the imprints of mans hand in the
middle. A long mark showed where the
deer's hoofs had slipped in the dirt. The
deer was not to be seen.
Only once before in that part of the
Adriondacks has a man succeeded in
laying hands on deer while the ground
was bare, and that man was young
Frank French of oorehouseville. A deer
was watching Henry Cook one day up
on the Indian river and French, who
had no gun, sneaked up behind the deer
and grabbing it around the throat,
choked it to death.-New York Sun.