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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
The great doors of this beau
tiful store will be thrown
open to the public and our in
vitation is hearty and cordial
for you to attend.
History of the Firm.

TTHE propretors of ScrantOn's Great
Department Store are not Strang.
ers to this city. Jonas Long, the founder of
the firm, began business in Wilkes Barre in
1860 and by persistent and painstaking at
tention to business laid the foundation for the
great Wilkes Barre House of which this vast
enterprise is tine outgrowth. The Sons, who
constitute the present firm, took up the work
so sklfully begun and by frugality, diligence
and strong desire to please won for them.
selves patronage uneXcelled by any similar
establishment in this State.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
The Firms PRINCIPLES.

EAlRNESS to their patrons is the first
thought in the conduct of this business.
They will not misrepresent their own goods,
nor will they permit clerks to misquote others
goods; every article will be offered upon its
own merits and the firms strong guarantee
stands back of every piece of merchandise in
their store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
Everything You Need
Under One Roof.

THE powerful chain enclosing this an
nouncement tells you Of the many
classes of merchandise that may be obtained
here. It will never be part of the business
to allow accumulation of old stocks; low
prices will make quick selling. Forty-five
departments, each a complete store in itself,
with its wares admirably displayed, will add
interest to the visitor and make shopping a
pleasant PaStme.
Store System.
A Ii the modern Improvements de-
"A signed to make shopping easy have
been installed in our up to date system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
The Class of Goods
to Be Sold.

ONLY Dependable Goods are carried by
~ this store. The best products of the
world will be here. There will be distnc-
ton between the cheap goods sold by many
and the good, reliable articles sold here at
cheap price. This system will revoIutonze
business methods, but when it is understood
that guaranteed goods may be bought at such
low prices the benefit will be appreciated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09
This Grand Achievement.

THE elimination of long studied plans,
will be accepted by the people in
spirit worthy the undertaking.
The business methods of the firm are
lbera and just and their Influence will stim.
uate friendly rivalry in business circles
that will be beneficial in the buying and sell
Ing of merchandise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-09

The Pneumatic Cash Carrier avoids
delays in making change.
The Transfer System, whereby Gus.
toners purchasing in sevelal departments,
settle for all at one time, prevents worry or
loss of packages during shopping.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Death Is Ever Busy.

Mrs Mary Alice Kearney, widow
of j. Kearsley Kearney, a former we'll
known resident of this county, died
Tuesday at the home of her son, Mr..
Stewart Kearney, in Sykesville, Nd,
after lingering illness, aged 63 years.
Mrs. Kearney was sister of Mr..
Dennis NJ. Daniels, of Bakerton, this
county, and the mother of Mrs. Ohio
Williams, of Berkeley county. She is
survived by FIVE children, three sons
and two daughters.
Mr.. Martin V. Hawk died at his
home, near Darkesville, Berkeley coun-
ty, last Friday, Of complication OF
diseases after long illness, aged six
ty-one years, Mr.. Hawks was prom
inent and successful farmer and bust
ness man. He was married three
times and is survived by his last wife.
His children are Rev. John ". Hawk,
of Baltimore, Mrs. NJ. G. Tabler and
Miss Helen Hawk.
Mrs. Ellen Couchman, widow Of
Benjamin Couchman, died on Monday
at her home in Berkeley county, aged
IS years. She is survived by her two
daughters, Misses Hester and Ida
Couchman, and one son, Mr.. Harmon
Couchman.
Mrs. Lucinda Brotherton, wife of
Mr.. Robert Brotherton, died at her
home near Melville on Wednesday
last, after an illness of several weeks,
of pneumonia and erysipelas, aged So
years.
Miss Diana Maxwell, aged eighty
six years, died in Martinsburg last
week. She is survived by sister,
Miss Jane, who is the last Of a family
of ten children noted for longevity.
Peter A. Ali, a prominent business
man Of Pennsylvania, and at one time
interested in the Antetam Iron Works,
died last Sunday at MELVILLE, aged
about eighty years.
Mr.. john w. Williams, aged q
years, died of consumption in Martins
burg last week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

Postmas;er-General Gary will con-
time tie old policy as TO distributing
patronage of the postofices he has
announced that be will not deviate
from the practice followed by past ad-
ministrations. This, as a general rule,
gives to every Senator the privilege Of
recommending postmaster for his
home postciiice and allots to each Re-
publican Senator the largest postothces
IN his district. which, however, in the
case Of a Senator not of the Repubh-
can faith, will go to the Republican
committee or other referee. With
these exceptions the Republican Rep
resentatives usually are permitted to
name the postmasters for their respcc-
tive districts. Ii Democratic districts
the selection Is left to a referee or per-
haps to a Republican Senator. The
congressional delegations Will have to
keep themselves posted as to the dates
OF expirations Of terms of Postmasters,
as the old custom Of the department
of sending notices to Senators and Rep
resentatiyes OF expiratious Of postmas-
tiers commissions, which was stopped
by Postmaster General Bissell, Will not
be resumed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

One Of the most serious wrecks that
ever occurred on the Baltimore &
Ohio happened one mile west Of Oak
land, Nd, last Saturday morning,
about 8 o'clock, at the Youghiogheny
river bridge. Passenger train No. 2
was running at high rate Of speed,
and when at the west end Of the
bridge the train jumped the track,
throwing one sleeper over the bridge
into the river, a distance Of about
thirty feet, and one ladies car down
the bank close to the waters edge
and crushing it into kindling wood.
Gen. J. S. Fullerton, Of St. Louis, No,
was killed and a number of other
passengers were injured. The body Of
Gen. Fullerton has not been found,
and Is supposed to have hoated down
the river.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Canal Affairs.


1t is announced that the Chesapeake
g. Ohio canal will be opened for navl-
CATION the first of April. A meeting
of boatmen and coal dealers was held
at Williamsport Tuesday night, when
the boatmen protested against the pro-
posed reduction in freight. They were
told that it was question whether the
dealers are to take contracts and re-
ceive coal by canal or railroad. The
dealers said they could not possibly
pay more than 80 cents a ton freight
on coal from Cumberland to Williams
port.
1t is stated that the pay Of boat en-
ployees will be reduced as follows {:
Steersmen from SIC per month to $l2
and drivers from $l4 to $40 per month.
Trimmings on boat at Cumberland will
also be reduced, and it is hoped that
by these reductions it will be possible
for boatmen to make both ends meet.
The canal company will make reduc-
tons in the salaries of their employees
all along the line to meet existing rates.
1t is probable that the boatmen will
be persuaded to accept the starvation
rates offered but we believe they would
be wiser to refuse. If they decline to
use their own boats or run the coal
companies boats there will be no bus
mess to speak Of on the canal. II there
is any material falling off in revenues
the canal will not pay expenses. When
it fails to pay expenses the courts will
take hold of it. We believe there will
speedily be brought to bear sufficient
influence to prevent this state of affairs.
Ifthe canal cannot provide the mod
est living required by the boatmen,
then the best thing is to turn it into
railroad-and the quicker the better.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Coffee Goes Lower.

Another move in the coffee war
between the Sugar Trust and Al buckle
Bros, the big New York roasters, was
made last week. This was cut of
half a cent per pound and in the re-
duction the Sugar Trust took the in
itative.
Under advice from headquarters,
w. E. Kelley & Co., l03 East LON
bard street, Baltimore agents Of the
Woolson Spice Company, Of Toledo,
Ohio, made the reduction in the local
market. This cut was made early in
the day and proved a surprise, as for
the past three weeks the situation has
been unchanged. Mr.. Kelley said that
the decline was caused by the lower
prices of green coffee.
After this action by the Woolson
Co., similar reduction was made by
Arbuckle Brothers. Local roasters also
followed the cut. Since the fight began
the total reductions which are made on
standard brands of roasted coffee
amount to three cents a pound.
The fight was started by the action
Of Arbuckle Brothers in going into the
sugar refining business after failing to
induce the Sugar Trust to give them
certain privileges in handling the lat
ter's products. When the Arbuckles
took this stand the Sugar Trust de-
cided to 20 into the coffee roasting
business as a means Of bringing them
to terms.
At Toledo on Monday the motion
for the appointment of a receiver for
the Woolson Spice Company was de-
MED by Judge Morris, also motion
for an INDUCTION to prevent the Wool
son Company from selling coffee at a
loss. This is a defeat for the Ar
buckles.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Among the Churches.

The Baltimore Conference of the
Southern Methodist Church convened
at Staunton, Va, yesterday, with Bish-
op Charles B. Galloway, of Mississippi,
presiding. At the first rOll-call l64
delegates answered to their names.
Presiding Elder j. W. Duffey reported
for the Winchester district SAB aces
sions and Epworth Leagues have In
creased from u to % in number. For
improvements the charges contributed
$500.
The Southern Methodist churches
on Shepherdstown circuit have con-
Guided to ask for the appointment of
but one minister to serve the charge
this year. During the past two years
Rev. A. A. P. Neel has been assistant
to the pastor, Rev. J. L. KILLER. Mr..
Neel expects an appointment IN an
other field.
Communion services will be held in
the Kearneysville Presbyterian Church
Sunday, if Providence permits, at II
a m, with preparatory services Fri
day at $50 P. m. and Saturday at II
a. IN. Services in the ShepherdstOwn
Presbyterian Church Sunday night at
80 o'clock.
Rev. DR.. Conrad c. Clever celebrated
the eighteenth anniversary of his pas
torate cf the Third Reformed Church
in Baltimore last Sunday. Dr.. Clever
is a brother-in-law of Rev G. G. Ever
hart, of this place.
The United Brethren Conference at
Roanoke last week returned Rev B.
P. S. Busey to Inwood Circuit, which
also embraces charges in this county.
Rev. W. F. Gruver goes to Martins
burg.
Divine service will be held in the
Lutheran Church on Sunday morning
next at II o'clock in Shepherdstown.
Subject, The Year of Jubilee. Chris
tan Endeavor at 6 p. m.
NJ. E. Church services Preaching
at Shepherdstown at 1880 a. m, at
Mt. Wesley at 8 p. m. Epworth
League at Shepherdstown at 6 ?. m.
The Epworth League of the Southern
Methodist Church held a very enjoy
able sociable last Thursday evening at
the home of Miss Annie Licklider.
Rev. c. II. Rockey will preach at
Halltown next Sunday afternoon at
o'clock The subject by request will
be, us Life Worth Living"
There Will be service in the Re-
formed Church on Sunday in Shep-
herdstown at IL a. m. and at Kear-
neysyille at p. III.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Railroad Changes.

The action of the Norfolk & Western
Railway Company in cutting down Its
force continues to excite the interest
of the officials and employees. One
rumor says that the number OF divls-
ions of the road will be reduced from
twelve to three, which would result
in the cutting off of seven or eight d.
vision superintendent. The following
is said to be the plan Of the proposed
changes, WHICH will go into effect the
first of April: E. L. DuBarry will be
superintendent of the Norfolk, Lynch
burg and Durham and Winston-Salem
divisions, with headquarters probably
at Lyncbburg. J, c. CasseIl will have
charge of the Shenandoah Valley and
part of Radford, Pulaski and North
Carolina divisions, with headquarters
at Roanoke. J. G. Osborne will have
charge of the Cinch Valley, POcahon-
tas and Radford division, with head
quarters at Bluefeld. John Robinson
will be superintendent of the Kenoya
and Scioto Valley divisions, with head
quarters at Columbus, Ohio. While
there may be some variations in the
minor details, it is believed that the
above is substantially correct.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Someihinn TO Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm
of Jones & Son, Cowden, ILL.,, in speak
ing of DR.. Kings New Discovery, says
that last winter his wife was attacked
with La Grippe, and her case grew SO
serious that physicians at Cowden and
Pana could do nothing for her. 1t
seemed to develop in into Hasty Con-
sumption. Having DR.. Kings New
Discovery in store, and selling lots
of it, he took a bottle home, and to
the surprise of all she began to get
better from first dose, and half dozen
dollar bottles cured her sound and
well. DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds Is
guaranteed to do this good work. Try
it. Free trial bottles at any Drug
Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
SpringGoods
At
w. P. LickIider's.

If You are in need of anything in
China or Glassware we are now pre-
pared to supply your wants. \ very
pretty new pattern of Decorated Por-
celain At very low price. You can
get any piece YOU want or con buy a
Tea or Dinner Set. Lamps are very
cheap Toilet Sets never were cheap
err and never will be.
Our Work Shoes for men and Slip
pers for ladie. are here. \ good line
of Shoes for everybody.
You want Garden Seed and We have
a full stock of New Seed in bulk and
package, also Seed Potatoes. The
best stock of Whitewash Brushes. also
Hoes, Rakes, Onion Sets.
Our stock Of Groceries is always
full and fresh. and prices low as the
lowest. Your trade is solicited.
Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Our Museum Still Growing.

Mr.. Eugene Shugart, Of Harper
Ferry, has very kindly added some in
teresting objects to our museum this
week. He has sent US a shark egg,
some John Brown relics, some fossil
shells and several marine curiosities-
for all of which he has our sincere
thanks.
Mr.. Harry Licklider gave US very
interesting relic yesterday-the metal
top of the flagstaff which bore the ban
ner of the old Hamtramck Guards, a
military organization that achieved
glory in ShepherdstOwn many years
ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Bought a ProjectOScOpe.

Messrs George w. and John R. Bill
myer purchased in New York last
week a projectoscope Outft-one OF
the most wonderful of modern inven-
tons. 1t is an apparatus invented by
Edison by which animated scenes abb
solutely true 70 life are thrown upon
a canvas. Photographs taken at the
rate of forty second are reproduced,
making continuous panorama OF va
rious interesting scenes. Messrs. Bill
myer expect to start on an exhibiting
tour in a few days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Veterans 10 Visit Us.

The survivors of the ll8th Pennsyl-
vania Regiment (The Philadelphia
Corn Exchange will visit Shepherds
town next September and once more
90 over the battlefelds of the late war
in this section. This regiment is the
one that met with such misfortune at
the cement mill below Shepherdstown
in 1862 directly after the battle of An
tietam. Mr.. Geo. W. R. Carteret
writes to the REGISTER that there will
be about a hundred persons in the
party.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

4 cyclone struck the village Of Ar
lington, Ga, on Tuesday, causing an
awful disaster. The Arlington Acad-
envy, frame building about 20 by 60
feet, was blown to atoms by the death
dealing cloud, which is reported to
have been but little larger than a
blanket. In the building thirty-fye
pupils and two teachers had assem-
bled, and eight of the children were
instantly killed. Twelve children
were fatally injured. The two teach
ers, Messrs. Covington and Walker,
were also hurt severely and are be-
lieved to be dying.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Free stop-oyer at Washington.

On all through tickets between the
east. west. north and south, reading via
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, stOp-Over
at Washington can be secured, without
extra charge for railroad fare, by depos-
iting the ticket, upon arrival at Wash
ington. with the B. & o. station ticket
agent at that point Washington is al
WAYS attractive 10 visitors, and particu-
lariy so while Congress is in session.
This arrangement for stop-over privilege
will doubtless be appreciated by the pub,
lie. and will bring to the National Capt.
tai many travellers to view its superb
public buildings, monuments, museums
and thoroughfares.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Real Estate Sales.

Mr.. Walter Cation has bought from
Messrs. Brock and Joseph Remnant
their farm adjoining Capt. Lee Moler's
and Mr.. A. P. Remnants places a
couple of miles southeast Of town. 1t
contains 81 acres and Mr.. Cation pays
81 400 for it. 1t is nice little farm
in an excellent neighborhood, and can
be made a most desirable home.
Mr.. c. R. Hardesty sold to Messrs.
Washington and Alexander, of this
city, the first of the week the farm
near Summit Point owned by the late
James Lee Griggs, which farm Mr.,
Hardesty recently bought at public
sale. The price paid by Messrs. Wash
;ngton and Alexander was $4,000 per
acre. The farm contains from 275 to
go acres and is good land with fair
improvements and good fencing.-Aa-
cocote.
Mr.. John W. Files, of Swan Pond,
recently purchased at public sale the
farm owned by the late John Lemas-
te,, containing 93 acres, for $50.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
A Fatal Accident.

Charles Hankey, young man sew
enteen years old who lived just across
the Shenandoah river from Harper S
Ferry, was killed by the cars last Sun
dav. He tried to jump on freight
train that was passing at high rate
ofspeed, when he was thrown violently
between the wheels and platform. He
was cut in two and his skull was
crushed. His death resulted almost
instantly.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Ny Neiahbor Told Ne

About Hoods sarsaparills and advised me 10
try it-This is the kind OF advertising which
gives Hoods Sarsapariila the largest sales In
the world. Friend tells friend toat Hood .
SarszpHrilia cures. that 10 gives strength,
health. vitality and yigor. AID whole neigh
borhOods use IL as family medicine.
HOODS PILLS act easily and promptly on
the liver and bowels. Cure sick headache.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

On the morning Of Feb. 20, 1895, l
was sick with rheumatism and lay in
bed until May Dist, when I got bot
tie of Chamberlaius Pain Balm The
first application Of it relieved me al
most entirely from the pain and the
second afforded complete relief In a
short time l was able TO be up and
about again.-A 7. MoREAUx, Lu-
Verne, MINI. Sold by J. q. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

The work of weighing the mail
hauled on the various railroads is now
in progress, and mail welghers are
travelling on all the trains This task
has to be done every four years, as the
railroads are paid so much per ton for
the amount hauled In order that the
average weight may be obtained the
officials continue the weighing for
thirty-hve days.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.


Mrs. T. H. Davis left last Friday
for an extended trip to the West.
She will make her first stop in Chi
cago, where she will visit her brother,
Mr.. j. F. Welshans, thence to her
uncle, Dr. James Hill, in Springfield,
H., and on to Beloit, Kansas, where
she will see her sister, Mrs. Port. On
her way home she will stop at Kaho-
ko, Missouri, with Mrs. Schnebly, a
sister of Mr., Davis. She expects to
return home about the first of May.
We hope she may have most pleas
ant trip, and we have no doubt she
will. She took little Louise Welshans
with her.
Miss Florence Williamson, of Bal
timore, spent several days here the
past week at the home Of her aunt,
Mrs. James H. Shepherd. Her en-
gagement to Mr.. Edward Ashley
Lewis, of Raleigh, N. c., has been an
nounced, and the wedding will be
celebrated at her home in Baltimore
on April 2lst.
Mr.. w. Manning Lemen and Mr..
Robert Gibson were in Charlestown
Monday night and attended commu-
nication of Jefferson Chapter, No. 5,
Royal Arch Masons. They assisted in
exalting Mr.W. F. Alexander, DR.. Van
Perry and Mr.. NV. Burr to the Royal
Arch Degree.
Mr.. Jesse Thompson, who went to
Nebraska last fall to live, has returned
to Jefferson county with his family and
will settle down here again and go to
farming. He is satisfied now that the
Valley of Virginia is all right.
Ii is said that Mr.. J. Allison Eyes
ter, proprietor of the paper mill at
Halltown, will shortly take up per-
manent residence in Chambersburg,
Pa.
Mr.. Horace c. Osbourn was among
our callers last Saturday. The new
firm of Stider & Osbourn is getting
ready for business at Charlestown.
DR.. and Mrs. A. S. Reynolds have
been in Philadelphia the past week,
where DR.. Reynolds has been seeking
medical advice.
Messrs. L. J. Jenkins and P. S. Ma
thias, of Hardy county, are among the
new students enrolled at Shepherd
College.
Miss Katherine Goldsborough, Of
Walkersville, Nd, has been visiting
at the Episcopal Rectory the past week.
Mrs. NJ. L. Harrington left for Bal
timore this morning to buy her spring
stock Of millinery, dry goods, etc.
Miss Bette Myers, Of Washington
county, Nd, is visiting her aunt, Mrs.
Malinda Byers, near town.
Miss Katie Sheetz has been visiting
Mrs. H. Taylor Link at Dufields for
several weeks past
The editor of the REGISTER leaves
this afternoon for brief visit to Phil
adelphia.
Misses Edith and Virginia Entler
have returned from a visit to Charles
town.
Mr.. Brock Reinhart, of Elkins, this
State, was in town yesterday on bust
ness.
Miss Florence Meter, of Hagers-
town, is here visiting Miss Stella Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Louis Sheetz re-
turned from Baltimore last Saturday.
Mr.. Henry Trostle, of Kearneysville,
was among our callers on Monday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

After using 10 cent trial size of Ely's
Cream Balm you will be sure to buy the
80 cent size. Cream Balm has no equal
in curing catarrh and cold in the head.
Ask your druggist for il or send 10 cents
70 us. ELY BROS,
SO Warren ST., y. Y. City.
I suffered from Catarrh three years: it
got so bad | could not work used two
bottles of Ely's Cream Balm and am en-
tirely well | would not be without it,
A. c. Clarke, 81 Shawmut Ave, Boston.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

Mr.. John King, former prominent
official of the B. & o. Railroad, died
recently in France.