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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
An enormous anaconda in a dim

An enormous anaconda in a dime
museum at Philadelphia got loose last
Sunday, terribly injured Samuel Mas
her. the Waterman, and crushed to
death a trick pony worth $4,000.
The Waterman saw that the reptile
had worked one of the boards OF Its
cage loose and had stretched It's tail
out short distance He pushed the
board, believing the anaconda would
pull within the cage again. Instead
it wriggled out and wrapped itself sew
eral times about Washer. The watch
man called for help and the pony,
which was tied nearby, frightened by
the big reptile, began jumping about.
This probably saved Washers life, for
the reptile unwound itself from him
and completely encircled the pony.
Washer fell TO the floor unconscious,
while the big snake continued to crush
the pony until life was extinct: When
a number of the employees reached the
scene the snake had begun to unwind
itself and appeared to be getting ready
for more fight. The men kept aloot
until lasso had been obtained and
the anaconda was then made secure.
Several of Washers ribs were broken
and he was removed to hospital.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
VIII AT TO DO.

There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp Root, the great kidney remedy,
fulflls every wish in relieving pain in the
back, kidneys, liver, bladder and every
part of the urinary passages. ltcorrects
inability to hold urine and scalding pain
in passing it, or bad effects following use
of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes
that unpleasant necessity of being COM
PEELED to get up many times during the
night to urinate. The mild and the eX-
traordinary effect of Swamp-Root is soon
realized. 1t stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing
cases. Ifyou need medicine you should
have the best. Sold by druggists, price
fifty cents and one dollar. You may
have a sample bottle and pamphlet both
sent free by mail. Mention the REGISTER
and send your address to DR.. Kilmer x
Co., Binghamton, n. Y. The proprietor
of this paper guarantees the genuineness
of this offer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
The Wonders of Science.
Lun6 Troubles and Consumption Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and Scientist
Makes a Free Offer to Our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist. +. a.
Slocum, demonstrating his discovery OF a re-
liable and absolute cure for Consumption
pulmonary Tuberculosis) and all bronchial,
throat lung and chest diseases, stubborn
coughs catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness. loss Of flesh, and all conditions
of wasting away. will send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently OF his New Discover
les 10 any afflicted reader Of THE REGISTER
writi0g for them.
His New Scientific Treatment has cured
thousands permanently by Its timely use.
and he considers IL a simple professional duty
TO suffering humanity TO donate trial of his
infallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders. and
this great chemist, patiently experimenting
for wears, has produced results as benencial
10 humanity as can be claimed By any mod
ern genius. His assertion that lung troubles
and consumption are durable in any climate
Is proven by heartfelt letters OF gratitude"
filed in his American and European labora-
tories In thousands from those cured In al
parts Of the world.
Medical experts concede that bronchial,
chest and lung troubles lead - Consumption,
which, uninterrupted, means speedy and GER
tain death.
Simply write to r. A. Slocum, NJ. C., Ss Pine
street, New York, giving pOsioftlce and ex-
press address, and the free medicine Will be
promptly sent Sufferers should take instant
advantage OF his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw MS oHer
In The REGISTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
A Piece of Parchment.

When unwrltten on, Is not more cOlorless
than the cadaverous countenances OF those
unfortunate persons whom we are accus-
toned to call confirmed inYalids." What
a misnomer! implying, too despair, giving
up for lost AS long as the vivifying power
OF Hostetters Stomach Bitters can be felt,
and that is possible so long MS there is no alb
solute collapse of the faculties, fresh vitality
can be Infused into wasted, feeble frames;
color and flesh can be brought back TO wasted
pa Hid cheeks with this grand sheet anchor
Of the debIlltated and the sickly. 1t Is a ton
purity, and remedy for and preventive of
dyspepsia, bilious, malarious, rheumatic,
nervous and kidney complaints. Appetite
and sleep are greatly aided by It.; counter
ment, and nullifies the often perilous conse-
quences of exposure in inclemeDt weather
or damp clothing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
WE feel like giving word of friend

We feel like giving word of friend
ly warning to the gentlemen who are
managing the West Virginia Univer-
sity, and to suggest caution in its ex-
penditures. The last Legislature, as
did also its predecessors for number
of years, made liberal. not TO say ex-
travagant, appropriations for the sup
port of the school. These large sums
do not appear to be sufficient for the
ideas of the regents. and they are
spending still more, with the easy be-
lief that the next Legislature will foot
the bills. Among recent purchases
were two pianos, one costing 81 ,2OO
and the other $1,000, if we are cor
rectly informed. Now comes the news
that in order to fully equip the music
department half dozen more pianos
have been purchased, the Legislature
to pay for them at its next session; a
contract for wing to the arts build
ing has been let at $4,000; an assist
ant to the lady in charge of the piano
department has been elected and Prof.
Frank w. Keene, of Emporia, Kansas,
has been chosen instructor on string
ed instruments. 1t may be all right
to give instruction on the piano,
though it seems to us that buying
pianos by the wholesale is hardly to
be commended, but what is the sin
structor on stringed instruments" to
do? Are the boys-and girls-to be-
come expert fddlers and banjoists ?
We are sure the people Of the State
are willing to see the University we'll
taken care of, but if large sums are to
be squandered on fancy lines a dlsas-
trous reaction will come. As one crit
ic suggests, the State treasury will be
swamped to provide the money for all
the demands, or there will be such a
rigid curtailment that humiliation and
failure will be the inevitable result.
Go slow in expenditures.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
How To Make Money!
Hundreds Have Done Il, and o..
Chance Is Wide Open.
You Get Paid Before We Do

Since The Americans remarkable o,
was made several weeks ago thousands -
on thousands Of subscriptions have NJ
sent in. and each day the number is srovtna
Those who have accepted the offer b,Is"'
made money out OF it-young ladies ~
bought new dresses With their earninSS.
young men have made II pay handsomeev'
and several clergymen have not only mn,
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eregations. but have put welcome dollars ~
TO their own pockets. In several insisncss
churches and sunday schools aud clubs az
libraries have been very materially hapar,
ed by this opportunity. This Is the Offer.
Get five subscriptions TO the TNICr-,
WEEK AMERICAN, price 81 90 per yra,
making $500 In all. '
Keep $500 for your work.
send us s. 90. for which We will send n
each OF the i've subscribers the paper posi-,
twice every week, and gives the news a.
most as promptly as daily journal. Il "a
the cheapest newspaper in the world
We want two million subscribers 10 this
paper, and we are willing TO pay you 20 help
US get them.
Ifyou get ten subscriptions you makeS40o
ftweuty, you make IS o.; II a hundred No
make $1,000; 1.-TWO hundred, you make 81 n,
Not less than i've papers under this ofer
sent 10 any one postofiice address.
These subscriptions must come together In
40 cent? for each subscription. Write plain
~; give full postofiice address, and. ahoys
all else, be prompt In accepting this Offer
This Is the Golden Age.
Send all remittancss to
CHAS. {. FULTON & CO.
FELIN AGNUS. Publisher
Baltimore, Nd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver
and Kidneys, and aids these organs
in throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appe-
tite, aids digestion and is pronounced
by those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic,
Try it. Sold for SOC or $l.O0 per
bottle at any drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Household Gods.

The ancient Greeks believed that
the Penates were the gods who at
tended to the welfare and prosperity
of the family. They were worshipped
as household gods in every home.
The household god of to-day is DR..
Kings New Discovery. For consump-
ton, coughs, colds and for all afec-
tons of Throat, Chest and Lungs it is
invaluable. 1t has been tried for
quarter of century and is guaranteed
to cure, or money returned. No
household should be without this good
angel. 1t is pleasant to take and a
safe and sure remedy for old and
young. Free trial bottles at any drug
store, Regular size SOC, and $l.O0.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

"The worst cold 1 ever had in my
life was cured by Chamberlain
Cough Remedy" writes w. H. Nor
ton, of Suffer Creek, Cal. "This cold
left me with cough and I was ex-
pectorating all the time. The Remedy
cured me, and l want all Of my friends
when troubled with cough or cold
to use it, for it will do them good. y
Sold by J. G, Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

When wear begins to exceed repair in
your body you are going to fall sick.
The signs of il are: loss of flesh, pale
ness, weakness, nervousness, etc. The
repair needed is food. You think you
eat enough, and yet you feel that you
wear out more tissue, energy, nerve
force, than your food makes for you.
The difficulty is that you do not digest
enough. And this is so serious it is
worth sitting down seriously to think
about. If you can't digest what you
eat, take a few doses Of Shaker Digestive
Cordial The effect of it will be to in
crease your flesh and make you feel
stronger. You won't fall sick, proof
that it is in control of your repair APP
paratus. It's easy enough to test this
for yourself. Take few bottles Of
Shaker Digestive Cordial.
Sold by druggists at 10 cents to sl.O0
per bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack med
icine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, act
ing directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such Won
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo. o.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Iris announced that Collector White
will appeal from the decision of Judge
Jackson in the civil-service cases. The
appeal will be directly to the United
States Supreme Court on writ of
certiorari
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Atthe late session of the Legislature
an unconstitutional measure was put
through blythe Republicans, giving to
Morgan county a delegate in the Legis
lature. The same bill sought to gain an
other Republican member by tearing
Webster county away from Lewis and
place it with Upshur. The delegate
from Upshur, though Republican,
kicked against this scheme and defeated
it, But when the acts came out this
one provides that Upshur and Webster
form a delegate district. This is evil
IDENTIFY a mistake on the part OF the
clerks, as the bill was not passed in that
form.-Waync NeWS.
Most any old way of doing things
seems to answer for the transaction Of
public affairs at Charleston.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
HOW To FIND OUT.

Fill bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four hours;
a sediment or settling indicates an un-
healthy condition of the kidneys. When
urine stains linen it is positive evidence
of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
bladder are out of order.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

The civil service commissioners
have given out formal statement of
their concurrence in the opinion of
Judge Jackson, of the United States
District Court of West Virginia, de-
nying the right of collectors Of inter-
nal revenue to create vacancies by
transferring subordinates.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

OUR friend A. B. Smith, the pub
Usher of the Martinsburg Herald, has
been rewarded at last, and has re-
ceived an appointment to position in
the Postoffice Department at Washing
ton. We think there need be no fear,
however, that journalism in Martins
burg will lose interest, even if Mr..
Smith does move away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

GOVERNOR ATKINSON has an
nonnced himself as a candidate for
the United States Senate to succeed
Senator Faulkner. The Governor
would be a picturesque figure in the
drowsv old Senate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

IT is said that Senator Hanna is op-
posed to civil service and will make a
fight for the repeal of the law this
winter. But Mr.. Mckinley is in IA
vor of the law-will Hanna oppose
him
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Ex-Congressman John NJ. Langston,
one of the most prominent colored
men in the country. died last Mon
day, aged 6S years. He was from
Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

THE Republicans, it is now official
" stated, will have majority of five
in the Ohio Legislature. But Mark
Hanna still seems to be afraid that
somebody will outbid him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

The three-year-old boy of J. A.
johnson, of Lynn Center, ILL.,, is sub
ject to attacks of Group. Mr.. johnson
say he is satisfied that the timely use
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, dur
ing severe attack, saved his little
boy life. He is in the drug business,
a member of the firm of Johnson Bros.
of that place, and they handled a
great many patent medicines for throat
and lung diseases. He had all these
to choose from, and skilled physicians
ready to respond to his call, but Sc
lected this remedy for use in his own
family at a time when his child's life
was in danger, because he knew it to
be superior to any other, and famous
the country over for its cures Of
Group. Mr.. Johnson says this is the
best selling cough medicine they han
die, and that it gives splendid salts
faction in all cases. Sold by J. G.
Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Joseph Williams, fireman on the
Northern Pacific Railroad, committed
suicide at Mandan, N. D., in a horri-
BILE manner. He jumped headfore-
most into the fre-box of his locomo-
tive. Before the engineman could
pull him out his head and shoulders
had been consumed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.

1t is said Senator German may be
nominated by the Democrats of the
fifth Maryland district for the House
of Representatives. Once there, they
argue, it would be an easy matter to
elect him to the speakersbip.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

MARYLAND is without political
boss lust now. They must feel funny
over there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

IT is announced with good deal
of pride that our State administration
is already saving large sums of money
in the management of our public IN
situations. This is commendable and
we shall take pleasure in giving our
friends the Republicans due credit for
all the good they do. But the returns
are not all in yet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Something New in Stand Covers

Bureau Scarfs, require no working,
just ready for use, in Linen and Cotton,
handsome open work, all at the lowest
prices for cash; also Calico Wrappers at
ELLEN WELSHANS'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

PosTMAsTER-GENERAL GARY, in
his annual report, favors the establish
ment of postal saving repositories,
modelled somewhat after the system
in Great Britain, where there are now
upwards of 100000 depositors, with
more than $3.50, 100000 in savings ac-
cumulated during the past thirty-fve
years. We heartily favor the idea.
1t would encourage thriftiness and
cause thousands of persons to lay by
something for rainy day who would
not save a cent by any other method.
Our savings banks and building asso-
Citations fill their proper place, of
course, and we would not like to be
without them, but the postal deposit
tories would furnish an opportunity
to many persons to save their mites
that these DO not. If General Gary
shall succeed in carrying out his ia
vorite project he will do his country
a great service.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER Is, 1897.

| have been young, now am old yet
have not seen the righteous forsaken'
Bible.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

THE rascal Durant, who murdered
a young girl in San Francisco couple
of years ago. and who has so far es-
capped hanging by legal technicalities,
was to have been executed last Friday.
Some bubble of the law was again
raised, however, and he gets respite
for four or FIVE months longer. This
is a case where Judge Lynch could
iustifably be called in,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Hoods Sarsaparilla is prepared by exper-
fenced pharmacists who know precisely the
nature and quality of all ingredients used.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Charlestown AdrOcate. has hard
time trying to be called by its right
name. The REGISTER has called it
the Democrat" the Harper's Ferry
Sentinel the Advocate, and the Free
Press doesn't call it anything at all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

One of the Presidents new postmas-
tiers in Pulaski county, Va, was shot
and killed recently while stealing a
bag of wheat from barn, which he
had broken open at midnight.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
l0c, 25c, II c. c. c, fail, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Terms by Mail, Postage Prepaid /:
THE TWICE-A-WEeK AMERICAN !
The heapest and Best Family News.
paper Published.
ONLY ONE DOLLAR A YEAR,
Six Months 80 Cents.

THE TWICE-A-wEEK AMERICAN Is
published In two issues, Tuesday and Friday
mornings with the news OF the week IN COM
pact shape. IL also contains Interesting
special cot respondence, entertaining M.
mances, good poetry, local matter 81 general
interest and fresh miscellany suitable for
tural Department, and full and reliable ~.
nRnciRl and Market Reports, are special ics-
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See clubbing arrangements In other arts
OF paper
Entered at the Postofiice ~ baltimore. Md,
as second class matter. April H. 1891.
CHAS. G. FULTON \ co,
FELIX AGNUS, Manager AMI Publisher,
American Ofiice, Baltimore, MI,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

Our County Court evidently pro-
poses to punish the newspapers for
criticising its official actions. We be-
heve ali the newspapers of the county,
except the Spirit, had something to
say concerning the failure Of the court
to publish the financial statement.
Last week when the court had an ad-
vertisement to be published no paper
save the Spirit was favored.
Come out and join us, Brother
Haines-just say what we know you
think on the subject. Then let's see
what the court will do.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

EFFORTS are still being made to
have that extra session of the Legisla-
ture to consider the amendments to
our State constitution. Governor At
kinson has again announced that he
will not call it, so those favoring the
scheme will try to get enough sigma
lures to convene the body without his
consent. We must say we do not ia
vor an extra session. 1t may be that
our constitution needs overhauling,
but We don't believe it ought to be
done by such VIGOROUSLY partisan
body as our State Legislature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0c or &c.
II c. C. c. fail TO cure. druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
12i ACRES, 2 ROODS And 26 PERCHES,

the improvements whereon consist OF
BRICK MANSION, BarD, Corn House, Wag-
on.Shed, Wash House, shop, and other out
buildings also fruit. well, cistern and rum
ming water A desirable property aud known
as tie present residence ofsaid j. NJ. Trussell.
TERMS OF SALE-One third cash on day
OF sale and the balance in two equal annual
payments 20 be evidenced by the bonds OF
the purchaser bearing interest from day OF
sale, to be secured by lien on the land.
]. +. LEGGE, Trustee.
Nov. 4. ls97-4w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18
Friday, December 3, 1897,

at 70 O'Clock noon. the tract ofland conveyed
in said trust deeds, situated on the pike,
about one mile North OF Halltown. in said
county, adjoining the lands OF Buckles, Lynch
and Inrdnn's heirs and containing
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

IT transpires that the story of the
bloody fight in a church at Muddlety,
this State, reported last week, was a
pack of lies, for the only trouble was
that hard case was shot in the leg
by an officer. Who is the liar that
originates such stories from central
West Virginia? Let's smoke him out
and expose him as a vicious and dis
reputable rascal. Can our brethren
of the Weston press give any infOrma-
ton concerning his identity? Smoke
him out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-18

A GOOD many Congressman, includ-
ing one or two from our own State,
have announced their intention of
making vigorous fight against the
civil-service law when Congress as
sembles again. This is simply talk
for effect. In their hearts the Sena-
tors and Representatives are heartily
glad that they have the civil-service
excuse to fall back on when importu-
nate ofice-seekers besiege them. They
wouldn't abolish the law if they could.