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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Shouter-Yoa have my sympathies
sir. have just heard that your wife
has departed to that bourne from which
no traveller returns. Doubter-I amt
SO sure about that. sir. She never went
anywhere in acr life that she didn't
buy return ticket.-Boston Courier.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Ing the hair as thus described Is, of
course, only possible on what are
known as first-class wax heads, which
often cost az much as $3.50 apiece. The
average price Of those seen in the big
dry-goods stores is between SIS and
800. The value of these heads de-
ponds not only upon the workmanship
and time which is put In on them but
also upon the quality of the wax used.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

One advantage Of being a new woman
was made apparent last week in Kala-
nasoo. Mich. when the Rev. Caroline
,. Bartlett, pastor Of the PEOPLES
church. married herself to DR.. A. w,
Crane. The preachers ought to pro-
est against this subversion Of the
aarriage iaddstry. How il a Door
1reacher going to live If people marry
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26
ABOUT WAX FIGURES.
HOW DUMMIES AND MUSEUM
FREAKS ARE MADE.
Average Price One Hundred Dollars -
Hairs In Head. Eyebrows and Eye
lashes Put In with u Hot Needle
Other Interesting Points.
" MOST

MOST necessary
adjunct to the re-
tail clothing and
dry-goods trades
are the wax and
papier mache fig
ures that are to be
seen in front of
many stores and in
shop windows, says
the Philadelphia
Times. These fig
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26
VETERANS CORNER.
SOME GOOD SHORT STORIES
FOR OLD SOLDIERS.
Our Brothers Blood -DodSing the Con-
script Act Down South During the
War-lngenious Meth dds OF the Rich
The Poor Had to Go.

EVE had our indie
pendence
A hundred years
and more;
And gladly would
we grant it
To those on Gu
ba's shore.
We long to help the
patriot
Repel the cruel
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26
Women of the Confederacy.

Perhaps more would have tried these
tricks if it had not been for the women
of the confederacy, who had no use for
the stay-at-homes. l have frequently
seen ladies march out of store as soon
as they entered it because they saw
men behind the counter who were fit
for military service. Sometimes they
expressed their opinion of the propri-
etor and clerks in tones loud enough to
reach their ears.
The girls and boys caught the war
fever early. and the able-bodied man
who walked the streets in the garb of a
citizen could not avoid overhearing
many insulting remarks.
The soldiers treated the shirkers with
mingled pity and contempt, and some
times l have seen several rough troop
ers take the street and yield the side
walk to two or three elegantly dressed
dudes.
Make way for the ladies" The
soldiers would cry. as they raised their
hats mockingly, and then a crowd of
their comrades would give a delightful
yell, and the embarrassed civilians
would walk of with blushing faces and
downcast eyes.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Cultivate the habit Of ak AVS seeing
the best In people. aud. more than that.
Of drawing forth whatever b the best
In them.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Some people seem to imagine that
they can make up for lack OF deeds
~ surplusage OF words.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

When a man advertises himself as
martyr to duty. 1t is well to inquire
what he made out of his acts.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

You cannot dream yourself into
character; you must hammer and
Jorge yourself ono.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26
Sheep In Illinois.

John G. Springer, secretary of the
Illinois Sheep Breeders Association,
writes: The number of persons en-.
gagged in sheep breeding and feeding
has. in the past few years, been great.
ly decimated, and the number of sheep
in the state has decreased from 9l9,6S5
valued at $3,S16,468, in 1898, to 400, S6s
valued at $1,642,124, in 1896, or loss
of over 63 per cent in sheep and il
value. Whatever has been the cause
or causes for these great losses those
who have been engaged in this industry
must feel themselves somewhat to
blame, because they have in a measure
at least failed to properly look after
their own interests. These interests
are of such Importance that too much
attention cannot be given them. In no
better way can the proper attention be
given than by an organization through
which thoughts and systems may be
presented and discussed, and a united
effort be made to restrict causes for
loss and improve advantages for gain.
BY organization only, can these things
DO accomplished. You are, therefore,
asked to give this association your
name and your earnest efforts in max
Ing 1t the means of a "betterment for
the sheep industry" of our state.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

1t Is human nature to take the most
EOtice OF those We envy.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

People who listen to gossip are
often harmed more than those
against whom it Is directed.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26
Age and Youth in Volunteer Service.

Age and Youth in Volunteer Serv,c.
There were thousands of very ola
men and very young boys who yo,un-
teered in the armies of the confederacv
They seemed to spring up from the era.
die and the grave.
Hundreds of veterans who had bean
riddled with bullets in the Mexican
war and in fights with the Indian.
volunteered.
These fighters had the genuine mill
tary spirit. They were born soldiers
and were never happier than on Tho
eve of battle or when they were ordered
to charge. They did not appear N bs
angered VITA their peaceful neiebho, .
who desired to remain at home m
the contrary. they pitied them ana r.
Quently aided them. saying that thsv
were not cut out for soldiers and won,s
be Of no use at the front.
The Union sympathizers who wor,a
not join the army were shown ,;..,s
mercy. With few exceptions they 49,
imprisoned. put to work under ,,,.-a
sent beyond the lines or made to SURE
a harder fate.
In war times all that Is hest and
worst in human nature is sure IN .or,.
to the surface.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

and good hearts to comprehend it when
We do see it.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Those who are slow to promise arc
generally the quickest to perform.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Another common method of fraud
consists in mixing old or dead" seeds
with fresh material. In some cases
seeds of an entirely different variety or
species are thus mixed with good seed
Care is generally taken, of course, to
employ seeds that are SO similar in
shape and appearance as to make de-
lection difficult to the ordinary OBJ
server. To prevent the fraudulent seed
from growing, and thus disclosing the
fraud, it is first killed by heating or
chemicals. In this way the seeds OF
black medic are mixed with those OF
red clover. KILLED" seeds OF charlock
are frequently mixed with those OF
rutabaga and turnip, which it re-
sembles very closely. A certain fam
lily in London made a business of sup
plying seedsmen with KILLED" seeds OF
charlock for twenty years. Similar
practices are known to exist in America
at the present time.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Salt on Manure.-There Is no better
way to make manure soluble and
quickly fitted to give its fertility to
crops than to throw salt on it. Salt
hastens decomposition when used in
small quantities. and its attraction for
moisture helps to keep the manure
from firefanging. Applying salt and
land plaster in equal proportions to
manure heaps Il an excellent plan.
The ammonia liberated by fermenta-
ton will be absorbed BY the plaster,
making q sulphate of ammonia. which
IL q very powerful and Quick-acting
tertilixer.-Ex,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

Weeds and Frost.-It is a common
mistake to suppose that all weeds are
killed by frost, and when good freeze
has come they give the weeds in gar
dens and among hoed crops no further
attention. The truth is that some OF
the worst weeds are not injured by
light frosts, but are thereby melted to
produce few seeds to perpetuate their
species the following season. Very
small weeds, only two or three inches
high. will do this. The safest way is
to plow or cultivate them under the
soil. The seed in connection with the
plant being then green will often rot.
while II the seed drops to the ground
from the frosted plant it will not east
ly rot. but is sure to give trouble in
future years.-Ex.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1897-03-26

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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
The Grandest Remedy.

Mr.. r. B. Greeve, merchant, of Chill
bowie, Va, certihes that he had con-
sumption, was given up to die, sought
all medical treatment that money could
procure, tried all cough remedies he
could hear of, but got no relief; spent
many nights sitting upin chair was
induced to try DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, and was cured by use of two
bottles. For past three years has been
attending to business, and says DR..
Kings New Discovery is the grandest
remedy ever made, as it has done so
much for him and also for others in
his community. DR.. Kings New Dis
covery is guaranteed for Coughs, Colds
and Consumption. 1t don't fail. Trial
bottles free at any Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Winter Weddings.

Mr.. Scott Graham Ramer and Miss
Eva Maud Geyer were married in st.
Johns Lutheran Church, Martinsburg,
at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev.
Charles S. Trump, pastor of the church,
performed the ceremony. The maid
of honor was Miss Meta Geyer, sister
of the bride, and the best man was Mr..
Peyton R. Ramer brother Of the groom.
The ushers were Messrs. Blair lsen-
berg, of Huntingdon, Pa, and Airing
ton Roush, Edward Hill and James
Geyer, of Martinsburg. The bride
wore handsome green broadcloth,
with hat to match, and carried French
violets. The groom was formerly clerk
of the St. Clair Hotel, but IS now pro-
prietor of the Greary House, Wood
stock, Va.
Mr.. Albert G.. Watson and Miss
Fanny L. Louthan were married in the
NJ. Z. Church South at Uvilla yester-
day evening at $50 o'clock, Rev. J. l..
KILLER officiating. The bride was be-
comingly and beautifully attired, and
carried carnation flowers. The groom
appeared in neat-ftting black suit.
Miss Ruth Brantner played the we'd
ding march. Notwithstanding the
snow-storm, the audience filed the
church. A grand reception was given
to large number of friends at Mr.
Charles Coleman s, near Halltown, last
night.
Mr.. Luther Becky Vicliers, son of
Mr.. William Vickers, and Miss Matte
Virginia Caroline Myers, daughter OF
Mr.. William Myers-all Of this vicini-
ty-were married in Charlestown last
Sunday by Rev. DR.. a. c. Hopkins.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Somethina to Know.

1t may be worth something TO know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
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 appetite,
aids digestion, aud is pronounced by
those who have tried it as the very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for SOC or $l00per bot
tie at any Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Cement Works Sold.

The Antietam Cement Mil, a mile
below Shepherdstown, on the Mary
land side of the river, has been sold
by the receivers to Messrs. H. A. Jones
and J. A. Blurdon, of Washington, at
a price said to be in the neighborhood
of $4,000. The property includes
the farm formerly owned by Mr.. VIM.
H. Blackford, containing about two
hundred acres Of land. The new pur-
chasers are Washington men, Mr..
Jones being dealer in lime, cement
and other building material, while Mr..
Blundon is well-kuown contractor.
The latter was employed by the late
Henry Shepherd in consultation dur
ing the construction of the Shepherd
pike some years ago. Weunderstand
that the new firm is a reliable and
enterprising one and that 1t proposes
to push the work of manufacturing
cement right along. Possession has
been taken, and the property is now
in charge of Mr.. Blundon, a brother
of one of the new owners. He was
in town yesterday, and stated that he
wanted to employ force of men at
once to clean off the quarries and put
the mill in running order.
Sheriff Chas. E. Smith will offer for
sale the property of H. B. Shipley,
the former lessee of the cement works,
on Saturday, the goods having been
distrained for rent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Three Little Fires.


An alarm of fire Monday afternoon
brought out the fire department and
gathered crowd at the home OF Mrs.
Ellen Long, at the toll-gate house, a
feather-bed upstairs had taken ire
from an overheated stovepipe and made
tremendous smoke. A few buckets
of water quenched the fire.
A shed in the rear of the manutac-
turing shops, used as stab caught
fire last Saturday morning, sd opposed
" from cigarette. 1t had begun to
blaze when it was discovered, but a
few buckets of water hastily applied
prevented further damage.
During high wind last Sunday a
chimney in the house occupied by
George Frazier, cOlOred, caught fire
and big blaze came out of the top
Neighbors quickly got on the roof and
poured water down the chimney un'
til the danger was over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Highest of all Leavenng Powe-Laest u Govt Report
R3H!A!!! RsxdssE
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

The most expensive book that was
ever published in the world is the off,
cial history of the War of the Rebel
lion, which is now issued by the gov
eminent Of the United States alta cost
up to date of $2,SS4,2SS, 1t will re-
quire at least three years longer, and
the total cost will undoubtedly reach
100000. 1t will consist of IL vol
umes, including an index and an atlas.
Copies are sent free 10 public libraries,
and l,S47 900 have been so distribu-
ted. The atlas cost $50. The remain
der of the edition sold at prices rang
ing from 80 to 90 cents per volume.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Wintry Weather.

As Shepherdstown man remarked
the other day, we usually have some
kind of weather at this time Of year,
and the present week is no exception.
Last Sunday cold wave that started
east from away out in Montana got
here all of sudden, and the Their
mometer took an immediate tumble.
Monday morning the mercury had
reached the zero mark, something that
seldom happens in this section. 1t
was at zero at 6 o'clock in the morn
ing, but crawled mp little later in
the day few degrees. Monday and
Tuesday were both bitterly cold. The
Potomac river froze over solidly, and
all the ponds were tightly locked IN
an icy embrace.
The cold was general all over the
country, and the frigidity made itself
felt even down in Florida In Chicago
the temperature was unusually low,
and there was great suffering among
the poor.
Yesterday afternoon the deepest
snow of the season fell, covering the
ground to depth of about four inches.
A cold wind from the north followed
and drifted the snow considerably in
some places. Today the sleigh-bells
are jingling merrily.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
County Court In Session.

The county court of Jefferson county
convened at Charlestown on Monday
last. Major W. H. Y Lewis, who has
long been an influential member OF
the court, was elected president, sac
ceeding Capt. Lee H. MOler. Mr. J.
S. Melvin, the new commissioner for
Shepherdstown district, was sworn IN
and took his seat. Charles H. Trail
of Harper's Ferry, was sworn in as
deputy sheriff under Sheriff Eugene
Baker, and N. L. Eichelberger was
appointed justice of the peace for
Shepherdstown district. Albert F
Davis, late sheriff of Jefferson county,
settled in full his Indebtedness to the
county, amounting to $5,368.97, and
court approved the settlement.
James X. Hendricks, county sur
veyor, was ordered to ascertain and
report to the court the length Of Bal
timore and Ohio siding from Kear-
neysville to the stone quarry and from
Engle's Station to BakertOn, for as
sessment of taxes.
Forrest W. Brown, prosecuting at
torney, was ordered to prepare a bill
and send the same to Col. J. G. Hurst,
Jefferson county's representative in
the Legislature, to have the same
passed, allowing the county to refund
its bonds at lower rate Of interest.
Sheriff Baker was ordered to call
in and pay off $4,000 of county bonds
by April l next. Road orders to the
amount of $3.50, parish orders for
$3.50 and miscellaneous orders fol-
$3.50 were passed and ordered paid
by the court.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28

PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going Of the
People That You Know.

General William P. Craighill, chief
Of engineers, will be retired from the
government service next Monday upon
his own application, thus closing a
brilliant and honorable military and
scientific record. He retires under the
forty-year-service law. General Craig
hill is a native of Charlestown, and
graduated from West Point in 1858.
He has attained eminence in the pro-
fesslon of engineering, and is a man
Of whom Jefferson county is Justly
proud.
A correspondent from Myerstown
informs us that Mr.. B. F. Langdon
and his three sons are down with the
grip, and Mrs. NJ. E. Smith has also
been on the sic k list for some time.
Mr.. E. c. Shepherd, of Frederick,
Nd, was here last week to attend the
funeral of Mr.. David Billmyer, whose
first wife was sister of Mr.. Shepherd.
Mr.. Joseph Baker, who moved from
Shepherdstown to Hagerstown last
summer, is reported to be extremely
i'll. Miss Dovie Baker is also sick.
Mr.. Robert Gibson has returned
from a visit to Charleston. He saw
the Legislature in session, and as
body he is not stuck upon it.
Mrs. J. L. Sheetz has gone to Balti-
more, where she will spend four or five
weeks visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Athelia Downey, of Downs
vile, Nd, is visiting Miss Maggie
Long in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Sheetz have
been among the numerous victims Of
the grip-the past week
Mr.. Charles Yontz has been confined
to the house by sickness for several
weeks past.
Miss Meta Schley is in Hagerstown
for months visit to her aunt, Mrs. G.
S. Hunter.
Rev. W. Mex. Hammack, pastor of
the NJ. Z. Church, is sick with the grip
this week.
Mrs. and Mrs. John H. Snyder have
both been sick in bed during the past
week.
Sheriff Eugene Baker has been quite
sick at his home at Leetown.
Mr.. R. S. NJ. Hoffman has been on
the sick list this week.
Miss Annie Licklider has been very
sick the past week.
Mr.. D. L. Rentch is down with the
grip this week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28

An exchange says: Shredded corn
stalks are said to equal timothy hay in
value, ton for ton. If this be true
Virginia has wasted many thousands
of tons of nutritious provender. Shred
ding machines may come high, but if
the product is really so valuable we
should have them and they could, too,
be operated after the manner of steam
threshers, by going from farm to farm,
the owners of the machine charging so
much per ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Gladness Comes

With better understanding OF the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasante 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 constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup OF Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why il 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 IL is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts IL Is therefore
ali important, in order To get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have tie genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
II in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system Is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed IL
afflicted with any actual disease. one
may be commended to the most skillfui
physicians, but IL in need Of a laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-inforrned everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands highest and Is most largely
used and gives IDcst general satisfaction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28

General Passenger Agent Scull, of
the B. & 0. Railroad, recently estimat-
ed that the Inauguration travel would
be nearly double what it was four years
ago. The improvements that have
been made on the B. & O. within the
past year will enable him to easily
handle fifty per cent more people than
ever before.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
An Enormous Eagle.

Mr.. H. B. Maddox shot an enormous
gray eagle at his home couple of
miles north of shepherdstown last
Sunday morning. The eagle was af-
ter the chickens, and when frightened
away it few to tree some distance
away. Mr.. Maddox followed it with
his gun and shot it. 1t was magnif-
cent bird, with fine plumage, and
measured seven feet from tip to tip of
its wings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28

Drs. Mcclure, of Winchester, Va,
Glasgow and White, of Lexington, had
a consultation Sunday in Lexington
after examining Hon John. R Tucker,
and pronounced his disease durable
and expect him to be able TO return to
his duties in about six weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28

Samuel T. Wood, colored man
about fifty years old, of Charlestown'
was instantly killed on Saturday by a
falling tree in the woods of Mr.. Thomas
Frazier He was in the woods cutting
timber, and while cutting down large
tree it fell upon him, breaking his back
crushing and bruising him, from which
he died instantly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune: The
better times and higher prices have
reached Missouri. Last month man
out there sold his wife for so, and
last week another one brought Sl5 in
the same State.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-28
Caiarrh in the Head

Is n dangerous disease. IL may lead directly
10 consumption. CatArrh In caused by Impure
blood and the true way To cure u ls hy puri-
fying the blood. HoJRs Sarsaparilla cures
catarrh because 10 removes the cause OF " ny
purifying the blood. Tn ,ussnds TESTIFY thst
they have been cured by Hoods sarsapariiia'
HOODS PILLS ara purely vegetable aud
30 NOT purge. ~ In or grippe. All druggists, sc.