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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23
Interesting Figures.

The monthly statement of the pub
lie debt shows, at the close OF business
June Both, the debt, less cash in the
treasury, amounted to 1886, $50, O36, a
decrease of $1O,O27 .966, which is &C
counted for by a corresponding in
crease in the amount of cash on hand
The debt, independent of the case, was
reduced $4,152. The debt is recapitu-
lated as follows:
Interest-bearing debt, $S47 1866, 100;
debt on which interest has ceased, ST.
346, $50; debt bearing no interest,
1913 ,OS1,7O2; total, 1925, 1912.
This amount, however, does not in
clude $597 1896, 1858 in certificates and
treasury notes outstanding, which are
offset by an equal amount OF cash in
the treasury. The cash in the treasu-
ry is classified as follows: Gold, $178,-
O76,556; silver, $52O,793,922; paper,
$153, $40, 1926; bonds, disbursing Off
GERS balances, etc., Sis, 160, 1853 total,
1871, 1888, 1853, against which there are
demand liabilities outstandin amount
ing to 1861, 251.732, leaving the net
cash in the treasury of $240, 1877 ,626.
The monthly comparative state
ment of the government receipts and
expenditures shows that during June
the receipts from all sources amount
ed to $37 ,594,7OS and the expendi-
lures $22,934, 1914, leaving a surplus
for the month of $13,65O,014. The
surplus during June, 1895, was So ;
43O. The statement shows that the
deficit for the fiscal year that closed
yesterday was $1S,623,1OS, a reduct-
ion of $31 1921 1886 since March IL Of
the present year. The receipts from
customs during last June aggregated
$21 $50, l52, as compared with Sill, 361-
802 for June 1896. The receipts from
internal revenue sources during the
last month were $12,8S7 ,085, loss as
compared with June, 1896, of about
$500. 0OO.-Aberdeen Recorder.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23
To Ease Times Tn.

The wheat crop op Washington this
year will be the largest in its history.
1t will probably amount to 10000, OO0
bushels. The largest crop heretofore
amounted to only about 1900 600.
Farmers not only have a good crop.
out they are sure of a good price for
It; The market will open at or above
% cents in the fields, and this means
that $lO. OOO, 600 of new money will be
brought into The state, and that it will
belong to our people after it comes
here. This of itself will make q great
change for the better in every bust
ness, because when the farmers are
everybody prospers.-Ta-
coma Ledger.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23
REIMBURSEMENT for Sale

A REIMBURSEMENT of 100 acres of
land close in, can be bought cheap,
owing to the poor health OF the owner.
There are four or five acres cleared
and in crops, young orchard beginning
to bear and lots of small fruits, good
hcuse and other outbuildings, a cow,
horse, wagon and harness, and all
farm implements, household goods
and 14O chickens, and everything goes
for $4,000, if taken Immediately
They cost twice that to say nothing OF
the land, and lots of hard work in
clearing and improving the place.
For further particulars enquire at this
office.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23

Additional Locals.

1t you drop in before long and pay
for your JOURNAL in advance, a years
subscription to the Ladies Home Ideal
will be given free, provided only that
you ask for it.
A car load of feed has arrived ior
Hunter ndEaton's.
For Spectac1es, Eye Glasses, Smoked
Glasses or anything in the optical
line go to R. B. GILES, Optician.
Location and other mining blanks
for sale at this office.
New lot of Postum Cereal at Hunter
& Eaton's.
Taxes delinquent for the years 1898,
1894. 1895, can be settled by paying
original tax and per cent annual in
terest. if paid before November 30th,
1897.
The Olympian says: Last week the
Standard, and now the Palladium,
note the construction of a wharf at
the new town of Mat1ock. Inasmuch
as Matlock is an inland town, thirty
five miles from tide-water, the wharf
must be either very long or of extreme
1y doubtful utility. Ten houses in all
desert New Kamilche, FIVE of which
already have been moved up to the
new roll-way of the Simpson logging
works. The remaining FIVE are to. be
moved to Port Blake1y, preparations
for which are now under way. Kamil-
che is rapidly passing into history.
Now is your chance to get bicy Gle
cheap. / will sell any of my bicycles
from $40 to $35, on account of no room
: to carry them oyer the season. Any
of them is bargain. L. K. MUNsoN.
Hunter Eaton have put in stock
of Moulding for house building, ex-
pecting boom in house building in
| town.
Best Leghorn hats in the market for
1.5O and no discount to outside trade,
everybody treated alike, at Mrs.
Eaton's Mill merry Parlors.
For CASH Or WoRK-Severa1 good
Jersey Cows for sale at Chas. Wivells.
Do you want one?
| A good dwelling house with plenty
of land to rent cheap Apply at this
Office.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23
Indian Defines Hypocrisy.

ugh! Much God and no Flour!" is
an old chiefs Characterization Of a
sanctimonious Indian agent who stole
the goods he was supposed to issue to
the tribe. 1t would be hard TO give
terser definition of self-deception or of
hypocrisy.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23

The new log scaling law passed by
the fusion legislature has been i'll force
since June 10th, and several deputies
have been appointed on the~Sound.
Mr.. E. Johns, the state scaler, says re-
garding the new law:
"There will be some friction in start
ing out, to give to state scale, as it
will dlspiace some of the old scalers,
and break up the close relation that
has existed for some years between
them and the loegers. Such of those
scalers as have not been appointed I'M
der the new law will naturally want
to hold on totheir jobs, and will feel
the disappointment in being thrown
out. While this is the case, it need
not cause any dissatisfaction as to the
scale among loggers,- as the new law is
a step IN the right direction to secure
a just scale throughout the state. This
being the case it is to the interest or
all concerned to cooperate in carrying
out the intent of the law.
"The law designs that master loggers
shall have acceptable scalers and re-
quests them to recommend by petit
ton to the State Scaler such party for
the work. In all the appointments 40
far they have been made upon the in
dorsements of loggers and with careful
regard for the interests of all concern
ed. 1t is to be hoped that the logging
interests will be subserved by all part.
les in the business accepting the situa-
ton and uniting their efforts to pro-
mote the leading industry of the state. >
Mr.. Johns has already appointed si1
deputies for as many sections where
logging is being carried on.-Seattlt
| Times.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1897-07-23
A Splendid Chance!

We are now going carefully over our entire
stock and read)u stlng prices Every article that
will stand cut in price is being remarked.
Our. Shoe Clothing and Furnishing Depart
ments offer some Special Bargains
Furniture
1t is an established fact that we are among the
closest Wholesale Buyers in the State
and on account OF our large sales need .
only SMALL PROFITS
J. D. RILEY Manager
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

Daniel Milburn, William Willis,
Samuel Kirby and Michael Ramsburg,
four white men, were arrested and
lodged in jail at Charlestown last Fri
dav afternoon, on the charge Of beat
ing Samuel E. Barr, who is the keeper
of a toll-gate on the turnpike between
Charlestown and Middleway. Barr
had been accused of maltreating his
wife, and this being noised abroad in
the neighborhood, a band Of white caps
assembled at that locality and took the
keeper out and whipped him severely
and warned him to take his departure.
He caused the arrest of the four men
named above. Saturday they had a
hearing before Justice Howell. Rams
burg and Kirby were discharged, and
Milburn and Willis were held in $500
to await the action of the grand jury.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
..white capso About.

The other night Frank Domer and
Edward Cline went to the house OF
Ellsworth Miller, couple of miles
south of town, and Domer, who Is
brother-in-law of Miller, walked into
the latter's house, caught him by the
collar took him outside and then gave
him most unmerciful fogging with
the thick end of an old buggy whip.
After he had beaten Miller to his en-
tire satisfaction, Domer went to the
home of his father-in-law, George Mil
Ter, not far away, and pitched into
Elisha Miller, the young son Of George
He beat him with his fists and kicked
and cufed him in very brutal fash
ion, and when the boys father at
tempted TO interfere Cline stepped in
and held the old man until Domer got
through with Elisha The would-be
wbite-caps gave no reason for their ac-
ton. The Millers came TO town next
day and got Magistrate Rentch to issue
warrants for the arrest of their assail-
ants. The latter have left the neigh
borhood, however, and their present
whereabouts are unknown. The
neighbors think it will be a good rid
dance if they never come back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
The Grandest Remedy.

Mr.. R. B. Greeve, merchant Of Chill
howie, Va, certifes 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 up in chair; was
induced to try DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, and was cured by use of two bot
ties. 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, 1897-08-19
Remarkable Cure of Chronic Diarrhea.

In 1862, when I served my country
as a private in Company A, 167th
Pennsylvania Volunteers, / contracted
chronic diarrhoea, 1t has given me a
great deal of trouble ever since. l
have tried a dozen different medicines
and several prominent doctors with
out any permanent relief. Not long
ago a friend sent me a sample bottle Of
Chamberlain s Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, and after that | bought
and took a so cent bottle, and now |
can say that l am entirely cured. |
cannot be thankful enough to you for
this great Remedy, and recommend it
to all suffering veterans. If in doubt
write me. Yours gratefully, HENRY
STEINBERGER, Allentown, Pa, Sold
by J. G. Gibson, druggist.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
NIAGARA FALLS.
Special Ten-Day Excursion via B. & o.

Everybody has contemplated trip to
Niagara Falls at some time. Why not
make that time now? If you wait for
the opportunity to turn up you may
never see it. Surely you can spare a
week or ten days from business, especial
ly when the trip can be made under the
most favorable circumstances. The b.
& O. has arranged a ten-day tour to Nj
agara, August Goth. The special train
will run through to the Falls, arriving
there at night, passing the picturesque
portion of the route in daylight. The
privilege of stopping off at Watkins
Glen, Glen Onoko, Mauch Chunk, Ge-
neva, Rochester and Buffalo, will crowd
into the ten days attractions that can
not be.duplicated, and all this, too, with
out any additional cost for railroad fare.
a special express train of Pullman cars
and frst-class day coaches. in charge of
an experience Tourist Agent, will leave
b. * O. Station. Washington, $40 a. m. !;
leave Camden Station. Baltimore, 9.O5
a. M; arrive Niagara Falls ll.OO p. m.
Round-trip tickets for this excursion
will be placed on sale at the following
station at the rate annexed Shenandoah
Junction, W. Va, Sll.50.
For more detailed information apply
to nearest B. & o. Agent, or to Jas. NJ.
Schryver, General Passenger Agent, Bal
timore, Nd.
Don't forget the date, Thursday, Au-
gust Goth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
West Virginia News.

1t is proposed to form new county
out of Randolph and Pendleton coun-
ties.
All the prisoners in the Richie
county jail at Huntsville broke out of
the prison last Saturday night.
VIM. c. Miller, who was the Popu-
list candidate for State Auditor last
year, died at Huntington on Monday.
Congressman Dayton has prepared
a bill, which will be introduced as soon
as Congress meets, dividing West Vir-
GINA into two judicial districts.
Evidently the temperance senti-
ment at Bluefeld is not very strong.
An election there a few days ago re-
suited in All votes for license and %
against.
DR.. Jerome H. Raymond, the new
president of the West Virginia Uni
versity, is a Republican in politics and
Baptist in religion. He is about
thirty years old and is married.
Governor Atkinson has appointed
Miss L. B. Bonny, of Wheeling, nota-
ry public. The State constitution says
that no one but voters shall hold office,
but Governor Atkinson doesn't bother
much about constitutions.
The Supreme Court of Appeals of
West Virginia will convene in Charles
town the first day of September, at
which time the prohibition case against
Judge Holt, Of the circuit court Of
Tucker county, over the Eastman
murder trial, will come up.
J. P. Fraley, of Buffalo, Wayne
county, went to Huntington the other
day, where he was introduced to a Miss
Ida Wyant, whom he had never seen
or heard of before. He was slightly
intoxicated and at once told the young
woman he was hunting wife. a pro-
posal followed. She accepted. A license
was Immediately procured and the
couple were married in just eighteen
minutes from the time they met. Fra
ley is quite wealthy, and when he
sobered up next day claimed that he
was married simply for fun. He says
he will sue for divorce at once.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Strange Advice From the Governor.

Governor Geo. w. Atkinson of West
Virginia has recently been the center
of much interest, not only in his own
State but throughout the country, on
account of some vigorous views he has
officially expressed which may be
found in full on our fourth page. In
pardoning man named Hines, who
had been convicted of shooting a fell
low named Hall for alternating his
wife's affections, the Governor ex-
pressed regret that HINES had not
killed Hall outright and said it was
unfortunate he had not done so. He
further said that HINES should have
practiced with a shotgun until he was
able to make a dead shot at his enemy.
Governor Atkinsou's sentiments do
him credit as man, but We think 1t Is
hardly the thing for Governor to Of
fcially advise a man to commit muir
der. If his advice should be taken
literally it is likely that there would
be considerable shooting in West Vir-
ginia-indeed, our State would imme-
diately lose one of its Republican lead
ers. Our laws should be upheld by
the chief executive, and it is a strange
thing to hear Governor advocate
open murder. The unwritten law Will
always be upheld without official adj
vice. Governor Atkinson's peculiar
views are not only a reflection upon
his own good judgment and upon our
own State, but are apt to cause mis-
chief by being too literally construed
by those who think they have license
to shoot.
We don't know whether Joe Ash
had read the Governors remarks or
not, but right here in Jefferson county
last Sunday a colored man carried out
the official views to the letter, shooting
Chunk" Johnson dead as a doOr-nail
because "Chunk" had been a little too
fond of his wife.
As before remarked, Mr.. Atkin-
sons views as a man are all right, but
as the official advice Of the Governor
of State they are liable to kick up a
lot Of trouble.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
The Wonders of Science.
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can be Cured
An Eminent New York Chemist and Scientist
Makes Free Offer TO Our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist, +. a.
Slocum, demonstrating his discovery OF 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 ofhis New Discover
les 10 any afflicted reacer OF The REGISTER
writing 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 10 donate trial OF bis
infallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders. and
this great chemist, patiently experimenting
for years, has produced results as beneficial
TO 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 bron chtal,
chest and lung troubles lead - Consumption,
which, uninterrupted, means speedy and cer-
tain death.
Simply write 10 T. A. SLOGAN, NJ. G., 81 Pin e
street, New York. giving post Office and ex-
press address, and the free medicine VIII be
promptly sent Sufferers should take instant
advantage OF his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw his offer
In THE REGISTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
IsIife Worth Liyinn 2

lfthere is an individual on earth who Is eX-
cusable for thus interrogating himself, 1t Is
the unhappy mortal who suffers from malaria
I'm some one Of its diabolcal forms. This Is
no difficult conundrum, however. Life is
worth living by any man or woman who en-
ioys good health, and is not barrassed by n
reproachful conscience. The malaria scourge,
heavily 10 id on. is a terrible one for'the poor
sufferer TO endure. A series Of freeZings,
screenings and swears-the last leaving one
as limp and as strengthless as a dish rag, are
hard indeed, recurring as they do with reDd-
ish regularity. Hostetters Stomach Bitters
is the worldwide known preventive and
curative NJ this class OF maladies, either in
the FOL IN OF ague and fever. bilious remittent,
dumb ague and ague cake. Used with per-
sistence they Will, rely upon IL, eradicate dis
ease from the system. They also conquer
rheumatism, kidney and bladder complaints,
nervousness dyspepsia, liver complaint and
constipation, and renew failing strength.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

IT is very plain that the basis of
prosperity is agriculture. The big
wheat crop and the assurance that it
is likely to bring good price is having
its effect already. If the farmer has
money to spend the merchant will buy
the manufactured articles he needs,
to supply which the manufacturer
must start up the mills and factories,
giving employment to laboring men,
who in turn are able to buy still more
goods. The railroads are kept busy
hauling the grain one way and the
merchandise another, and so the stream
of business is kept moving. 1t looks
as though the farmers will prosper
this year in spite of the fact that legis-
lation has been against them, and good
times for them means increased bust
mess for the whole country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Does II Pay 10 Raise Rye ?

From the fact that the straw is more
valuable than the grain per acre, and
the great trouble of getting this part
of the product ready for market, rye
has not been a paying crop; but times
have changed, and rye is now more
profitable crop than other grain. Mr..
John T. Colston has Just purchased a
machine to thresh rye without break
ing the straw and bind it in bundles
ready for delivery This machine is
now at the stackyard of Mr., John I.
Colston. Farmers are invited to see
it work.
Rye straw threshed with this ma
chine is worth $40 per ton or
Rye is worth 80 cents per buSheI
is bushels per acre.............. %
Value per cre."..................... $40 w
Besides furnishing three months win
ter pasturage. viii it pay to grow
rye CHarle8town Adrocate.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Something 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 of
the blood. Electric Bitters improves
the appetite, aids digestion and is pro-
nounced by those who have tried it as
the very best blood purifier and nerve
tonic Try it. Sold for SOC or s.. 90
per bottle at any drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
CHURCH NOTES.

The sixty-eighth annual convention
of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of
Virginia began its session in Grace
Church, Winchester, yesterday. The
president submitted a most encourag-
ing report, which embraced many of
fetal acts since the last convention.
The report showed that every pastor
ate was supplied and a net gain OF
two pastors, one church has been re-
modelled and rededicated and a new
church is now under the course of cree
ton at Browntown, Va. Mr.. l. S.
Walker, treasurer, read his report,
which showed that despite the fnan-
cial depression and low prices Of farm
products during the past year the pas
torates had generally met their assess
ments in full. The election of officers
for the ensuing year resulted as fol-
lows: President, Rev. H. F. Scheele
vice-president, Rev. c. H. Hockey
secretary, Rev. L. L. Smith treasurer,
L. S. Walker.
a couple of thousand persons at
tended the United Brethren camp
meeting at Inwood last Sunday. Ex-
cellent sermons were delivered by
Prof. J. n. Freas, of Dayton, Va, Rev.
W. F. Gruver, of -Martinsburg, and
Rev. W. H. Beale, of Williamsport.
Instead of taking up collection, an
admission fee Of ten cents was charged
at the gate, and 1883 tickets were
sold.
Rev. F. NJ. Woods, D. D., will preach
and moderate a congregational meet
ing in the Presbyterian Church at
Dufields on next Sabbath lat 1870 a.
m. All the members of the congrega-
ton are earnestly requested to be pres
ent.
Rev. C. H. Hockey is in attendance
upon the annual session Of the Luth-
eran Synod of Virginia at Winchester
this week. Mr.. Mayberry Mckee is
the delegate representing the Shep-
herdstown church.
The communion of the Lords sup
per will be celebrated in the Reformed
Church on Sunday at 1870 a. m.
Service also at s p. m. Service pre-
paratory to the communion on Satur-
day at 8 p. m.
Epworth League meeting in the NJ.
E. Church South next Sunday evening
at 7 o'clock. The meeting will be led
by Mr.. Register Neel. Subject, Paul
prayers for the churches. D."
There will be services in the Presby-
terrain Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at 1870 a.
m. and at Kearneysville at s p. m.
Rev. DR.. David II. Shields, formerly
pastor Of the NJ. E. Church at Mar
tinsburg, has been appointed chaplain
in the United States Army.
Rev. J. E. Triplett will not preach
at Zion on next Sabbath at 8 p. m,
but will Cd. W preach there on the
fifth Sabbath at 8 p. m.
The district conference for Winches-
ter district, NJ. E. Church South, will
be held at Strasburg, Va, August g.
20.
Rev. A. A. P. Neel preached in the
NJ. E. Church South at Hagerstown
last Sunday.
NJ. f. Church South: Shepherds
town 1880 a. m, and Marvin Chapel
$50 p. m.