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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Money Couldn't Save Him.

Russell Maps, of Long Branch, N.
J. writhing in the agonies Of death,
offered his doctor last Friday night
$4,000 for one drink of cold water.
The aged sufferer was well able to pay
this sum, and bigger, for relief from
the thirst that consumed him. He
counted his wealth by the hundreds of
thousands. He owned broad acres in
Monmouth county, handsome blocks in
cities and strong boxes filled with
stocks and bonds, yet all his wealth was
powerless to purchase him an instant s
respite from his torture.
1t was strange disease which held
this wealthy Long Branch landlord,
whose vitality, until few weeks ago,
had caused establishment in the COM
munity. His jet black hair and beard,
his firm tread and upright bearing,
marked him as a man whose strength
had not yielded to age.
Then came that awful contraction Of
the throat, structure of the asophagus,
the doctors call it. The victim disap-
peared from the streets, and soon 1t
became known that Russell Maps was
doomed to death by slow torture, which
medical skill was unable to combat,
The disease clutched his throat tighter
and tighter, until at length the sufferer
could swallow neither crumb OF food
nor drop of water.
Then the doctors gave him food by
artificial means, and in this way kept
him alive for a while, but as the trouble
was intensified it finally became impos-
sible to administer water to the man.
Mr.. Mapss suferings were indescrIb-
able. In the agony of thirst he offered
first hundreds, then thousands of dol
lars for cooling dranght, until at last
he was eager to give $4,000 for sim
gle drink. Death relieved his torture
at four o'clock Wednesday morning.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Old People.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate their bowels and kidneys will
find the true remedy in Electric Bit
tiers. This medicine does not stimu-
late and contains no whiskey nor other
intoxicant, but acts as tonic and al
terative. 1t acts mildly on the stom-
ach and bowels, adding strength and
giving tone to the organs, thereby
aiding Nature in the performance of
the functions. Electric Bitters is an
excellent appetizer and aids digestion.
Old people find it just exactly what
they need. Price Fifty cents and $l.00
per bottle at any Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
A Duel in a Railroad Car.

Carl Degler, son of a saloon-keeper
at Davis, W. Va, was convicted re-
Gently by a jury. at Parsons of a crimi-
nal offense. A petition was drawn up
by Lloyd Hansford, an attorney at
Parsons, asking Judge Holt TO grant
Degler new trial. The court decided
that the petition was in the nature Of
intimidation. Processes were then is
sued against the 65 persons at Davis
who had signed the petition, and they
appeared before Judge Holt at Parsons
Thursday. Col. A. 3 Parsons and
LLOYD Hansford, attorneys, were fined
S25 each; H, J. Wagner, prosecuting
attorney, $40; R. W. Eastman and
Max Blass. s. each, and the others,
who merely signed the petition, were
discharged upon payment of costs
On the way home from the trial
Frank f. Thompson, manager OF the
Blackwater Boom and Lumber Com
panv at Davis, quarrelei with Col.
Robert Eastman, who told him he VAS
not wanted on the train. Words led
to blows and Eastman slapped Thomp-
son in the mouth. Thompson quickly
drew a pistol and pressing it against
Eastham's side fred twice before East
ham could knock 1t aside or draw his
own weapon. Eastman drew quickly
and shot Thompson three times, at the
same time receiving a third shot him.
self. The shooting caused a panic
among the passengers, many Of whom
Jumped through the car windows.
Colonel Eastman has two wounds in
the side and one in the face, but it is
supposed he will recover. Thompson
was shot through the leg arm and
stomach, and his wounds resulted in
his death Saturday morning. He was
a son of A. Thompson, a well-known
lumberman of Philadelphia. He was
about thirty-fve years old and un-
married. He was a self-made man
and had acquired fortune bordering
on a quarter of a million dollars. He
had a magnificent physique and was
noted for his grit. Colonel Eastman
was in the Confederate army and was
a spy of prominence He refused to
surrender was outlawed in Virginia
and went to the Blackwater region,
where he became famous as a hunter
and has acquired considerable proper
ty. Col Eastman is in Jail at Parsons.
There is intense feeling against him
and threats of lynching have been
made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

IN a recent order the commander
in-chief of the Grand Army of the Re-
public condemns the histories in use in
the public schools, and says: There
is in all OF them a general tendency to
enlarge upon and exaggerate the sold
ierly qualities of the Confederates and
to belittle the valor and achievements
of those who fought upon the other
side. Some of the histories most ex-
tensively used are so unpatriotic in
sentiment as to Justify the most severe
condemnation. Commander Clark
son ought to get Bishop Mallalieu to
write history to order The facts
don't seem to suit
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
The Shakers have made a discover

The Shakers have made a discovery
which is destined to accomplish much
good. Realizing that threefourths of
all our sufferings arise from stomach
troubles. that the country is literally
filled with people who cannot eat and
digest food, without subsequently suffer
ing pain ard distress, and that many are
starving. wasting to mere skeletons, be-
cause their food does them no good. they
have devoted much study and thought
to the subject. and the result is this dis
covery of their Digestive Cordial.
Alittle book can be obtained from your
druggist that will point out the way of
relief at once. An investigation will
cost nothing and will result in much
good.
Children all hate to take Castor Oil,
but not laxoI, which is palatable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Beware of 0intments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on preScrip-
tions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good you can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured by +.
J. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, o., contains no
mercury, and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
inc 1t is taken internally. and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney Il Co.
Testimonials free.
sB-Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
hottie
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
BARRED
Notice 10 Taxpayers.

All taxes are now over due and must
BE- paid on or before the LIST day of April
1891. rs the interest ON county bonds
falls due at that time This with the
amount 10 meet miscellaneous road and
teachers orders, together with amount
due State Auditor, requires "a large sum
of money have no resource for rails
Ing thi, money other than that OF col
lecting the taxes. which | am compelled
TO do.
EUGENE BAKER. Sheriff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

desire to attest to the merits of
Chamberlains Cough Remedy as one
Of the most valuable and efficient prep
arations on the market. 1t broke an
exceedingly dangerous cough for me
in "a hours, and in gratitude therefor,
l desire to inform you that l will
never be without it, and You should
feel proud of the high esteem in which
your Remedies are held by people in
general. 1t is the one remedy among
ten thousand. Success to ito. R.
DowNEY, Editor Democrat, Albion,
Ind. For sale by J. G. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

In according with the charter Of the
Virginia and Maryland Bridge Company.
notice is hereby given that the annual
meeting Of the stockholders of the Nir-
ginia and Maryland Bridge Company will
be held on the lst Monday in April next,
April ). 1891, at ShepherdStown, W. Va.
at the Jefferson Savings Bank at ) p. m,
to elect a Board of Directors and trans
act any other business before H.
BY order of the Board.
d. :. RENTCH. Sec'y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Notice to Creditors.

To the Creditors Of Z. J. Lee, dsceaScd:
In pursuance Of decree of the Circuit
Court Of the County Of Jefferson, made
in a cause therein pending, to subject
the real estate Of the said l.. J. Lee, TO
the payment Of his debts. You are re-
CURED to present your claims against
the estate of the said +. j. Lee, for adj
Indication. to j. : Bragonier, commits
Siouer, at his office in Shepherdstown,
i'm said county, on or before the oath day
of April, 1897.
Witness Jno. NJ Daniel. Clerk OF the
said Court. this 4th day OF March, 1891.
JNO. VI. DANIEL,
Clerk Circuit Court
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

1t is, or should be, the highest aim
of every merchant to please his custo-
mers; and that the wide-awake drug
firm of Meyers & Eshleman, Sterling,
Ill.,, is doing so, is proven by the fol-
lowing, from Mr. Eshleman "In my
sixteen years experience in the drug
business I have never seen or sold or
tried a medicine that gave as good
satisfaction as Chamberlain Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Sold
by J. G. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
-. nHAnnNIEN. canm-..-a-.
Notice 10 Lien-Holdcrs.

ToalI persons holding liens Bog a'su,ntu
Otherwise on IN" real rAit'. ,r any iaH
thereof OF Isaac B. K"her- Do I#ffurfr. r.
"a decree Of The Circuit Court uI I'0'fs'r
county. West Nifgiuln, made ir Hc1us' iuri..
iu peudiug. 10 sui l,ct the real estate of uf
said Isaac Il. Rogers % tNr satisfaction D' Coo
Judgment thereon. you are hereby fI"ff
To present u claims nelu h' 1uu Hrd one. H
YOU against the said Isaac Is. D.. -'fs. H..r.
ARE lleus on bis real estate. or 1905 UtfiW ..
for adjudication 10 mo. 81 my Once. 100 .'.-
hcrdstowu, in the Eaid county, "H "I N..''
the gth day OF April ~.
Given under my hand thls ''h dag 81 Nai...
1877.
J. =. FRAGONIER, C'uw''s.0r'f
Murpb n lsIT-tw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting Of the stockhold-
ers OF the Morgan's Grove Agricultural.
Mechanical and Live Stock Association
will be held in the Town Hall. Shep-
herdstown. W. Va, on Saturday. April
3, 1897. at ? o'clock p. m. for the cleo
ton of a Board of Directors ant the
transaction Of other business.
By order Of the Board.
4. s. NJ. HoFFMAS. Sec'y.
March =, lsgT-2w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
The NEW TARIFF BILL.

The Dingley tariff bill, framed by
the Republican members of the Ways
and Means Committee of the late Con-
gress, and which is supposed to repre-
sent the views of President Mckinley
and the high protectionists, is now be-
fore Congress. 1t is being considered
in the House, where short time will
be allowed for debate, but it must not
be supposed that discussion of the
measure will have any effect upon it.
The Republican majority have all
plans laid TO rush the measure through
Just as it was framed by the committee,
and the changes will be few, The
Republican members who desire to 90
on record as orators will spout awhile,
and the Democrats will use their time
in pointing out the weak spots in the
measure-which are many.
The measure will not have such
plain sailing in the Senate 1t is not
the custom to choke off debate there,
and Senators will give it extended dis
cussion. Some heed must be given
the protests of the business interests
that are affected one way or another
by the changes proposed in the bill.
1t doesn't suit even the manufacturers
it is designed to benefit, and the alb
surdities of some of its provisions show
that it has been carelessly drawn.
While it NAV not be mutilated in the
Senate as the Wilson bill was, it will
undoubtedly be considerably changed.
The new bill is not received with
much enthusiasm-in fact, it has fallen
rather fat. The people did not elect
Mr.. Mckinley as an apostle Of protec-
ton, but he carried the country on the
promise of financial reform. Congress
has been convened in extra session,
not to consider the currency question,
but to pass high protective tariff bill
that the people DO not desire. Mr..
Dockery on Tuesday, speaking upon
this phase Of the question, said it was
not a matter of surprise to him that
the discussion of the bill thus far had
been tame and uninteresting. The
truth is, said he, "the people of this
country want more money and less
taxes This bill does not represent
the issue of the late campaign. The
people would prefer to see $ll3,OO0,-
900 more money put in circulation
than to see that amount absorbed by
the treasury"
The people who were so completely
fooled last fall are beginning to see
where they made their mistakes That
they should become sick at the result
is only natural. But We amt bit
sorry for them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
FOR SALE.

have for sale thoroughbred Durham
Bull, thoroughbred Hereford Bull Calf
about nine months old. and, a number
of thoroughbred Berkshire Hogs. All
Of the above animals are eligible to reg
istry and are suitable for breeding pur-
poses. Apply to
WM. II. BILLMYER.
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
March IL Isq7-2u
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Beaminu with Smiles

Are the countenances of people who have
found speedy aud thorough relief from ma
lariai. Xxi iney, bilious. dyspepie or nervous
troubles through the aid Of Hostetters Stom-
ach BitteIs. Such countenances are very
numerous So are Letters from their owners
attesting the efficacy of the great family
medicine. Among the signals of distress
thrown out by the stomach, bowels and liver
In state OF disorder, are sick headache,
heartburn. nausea, loss OF appetite, sallow-
ness of the skin and eyeballs. and an uncer-
tain state of the bowels. They should be
needed at once. 1.-THE Bitters are resorted
to. the woe negone look which accompanies
sickness will give way to cheerful looks pro-
duced by renewed health. II you are drifting
on the coast OF disease. throw an anchor 10
windward by summOniug the Bitters to your
assistance. II I'll keep you In safety.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

ALL West Virginia office-seekers
are still on the waiting list-but there
are others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE Hagerstown Herald speaks OF
"true facts" Is there any other kind
of facts over that way
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

The Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation Of Philadelphia refused to per-
nit Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott to speak
in its building because of his attempts
to deny the teachings of the Bible
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

ONE of the rising politicians in
Kansas is Hon. Michael Przybylowicz.
He bears a bad name, however.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE new administration is fighting
shy of the Cuban question.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

WEST VIRGINIA hash gotten much
from the administration yet, but this
is not because there is lack Of patriots
who are willing to serve their country
at a good round salary. The provoking
slowness of President Mckinley is what
causes the trouble. Senator Elkins
and Congressman Miller called at the
White House Friday and recommend
ed Capt. John R. Thompson for United
States marshal in West Virginia and Z.
H. Fitch of Huntington for district at
torney. They also asked that DR.. D.
Mayer, of Charleston, be appointed
minister to Switzerland. National
Committeeman Scott wants to be Com
missioner of Internal Revenue, and
John W. Mason, who held the above
place under Harrison, has filed his pa
pers as Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury. The contest for internal
revenue collector for West Virginia lies
between Thomas f. Davis and George
NJ. Bowers, Mr.. Bowers effective
services as a party worker giving him
good lead. Editor c. B. Hart, Of
Wheeling, who wants to be Senator in
Mr.. Faulkner's place two years hence,
would like to put in the interval as
minister to Belgium or consul-general
to Paris.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

SENATOR GoRMAN made a bitter at
tack in the Senate Tuesday upon the
civil-service reform laws. Senator
German is against reform of any sort
In politioe
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

IF under higher protection wooden
clothes cost more the people will wear
them longer-they'll have to.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE Dingley tariff bill is a measure
for the benefit of manufacturers-ad-
vice from plain people isn't wanted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

IT is quite apparent that a good
deal that goes in one ear of President
Mckinley goes out the other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

FITzsIMMoNs says he will never 90
into another prize fight. If be has
enough Of it how must Corbett feel ?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

OUR Republican friends can't de-
liver the goods they promised before
election-prosperity won't come by or
der of Congress.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

HARDWARE is taxed pretty high in
the new tariff bill. We felt pretty
cure the Republicans would put the
screws on when they got a chance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Aches.

Why sCfTer from Headache, Toothache.
Stom ach-aehe. or any kind OF aches when
you can be cured at
GIBSoN's Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE civil-service law is no joke,
after all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

PASSING a high tariff bill to relieve
financial depression is something like
amputating leg to get rid Of pain
in the stomach.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE gyasticutus of the Berkeley
Democrat is kicking again.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

WEST VIRGINIA will never stay
redeemed" if the faithful do not get
the offices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE signs Of spring are multiply
ing, but 50 far the indications of re-
turning prosperity can't be seen with
a microscope.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

MARX HANNA in the Senate seems
like a poor boy at frolic. The Sen
ates method of sQuelching is as effect
i've in his case as with others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

THE Martinsburg Herald walls
plaintive little wall that Governor At
kinson continues to forget the fact
that there are few Republicans this
side of the mountains.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

DR.. LYMAN ABBOTT, the New York
preacher who discovered that Jonah
was not swallowed by the whale, has
now discovered that David did not
write the Psalms. After awhile the
people will discover that Dr. Abbott
is a deceptive sensationalist and an un-
worthy minister.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

Up to the present time President
Mckinley hasn't shown overwhelming
gratitude to the gold Democrats who
helped him get there.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

intrinsic value Of "a
Hoods Sarsa parilla. . 90

Merit in medicine means the power TO
cure. Hoods Sarsaparilla possesses actual
and unequalled curative power and there
fore it has true merit. When you buy
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and take it according
to directions, to purify your blood, or
cure any of the many blood diseases, you
are morally certain to receive benefit.
The power to cure is there. You are not
trying an experiment. 1t will make your
blood pure, rich and nourishing, and thus
drive out the germs of disease, strengthen
the nerves and build up the whole system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

Ny wife, Margaret Henderson, having
left my board and bed without just
cause or proyocation. | hereby warn all
persons that will pay no debts contract
ed by her from and after this date
J. a. HENDERSON.
Mnr,h Is lsqT-3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25

PRESIDENT MCKINLEY still listens
politely to the ofice-seekers; but he
positively stated that he will not fill
the offices until the vacancies occur.
In other words he will not summarily
dismiss Democrats simply to fill their
places with Republicans, The changes
are to be made slowly and carefully.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-25
Commissioners Notice.

The Mayor. Recorder and Common o. g...
Of Shepnrrlstnwn, ". Va. ruvuuH,
AGAINST
Isaac r. Rogers. Theodore Ro .,Gs. D.. N.a,.r.,
Watson. Defendants
~ CHANCEBN.
In the Circuit Court or
Jefferson County, Mr-r Virginia
Extract from decree ol T,hg5r, .t. l,-.
II Is adiudged. ordered and fsr-,.f ,fsf
this cause Toe referred tn T. s. lu-.....
Comm issiouer oi This Court v|IU .,.......r.
To ascertain the real estate off ,,.... r.. Ir.
fendant. Isaac Is. Rogers. Is seized t.. ..,.
sySsgd IN this county with 'f~ vain. ...| 4...
nual rental vulur-IDHsrrftHIH f.t ....s...-
said real estate lth their ,sltJr.t Hm..us
and priorities. together With tn' OTHER .Hl-.
tiers deemed pertinent uy tur comm .arf
OF required by any ut the pttrI,, ~ Irf ~
the time aud place Of rNtcU''Ug t.I. uU.tIa
be given hN publication once "a w,,|. IHI 100
succ, Ssiye weeks prior thereto 200 SOME ness.
paper iu this county, md stId ,uuu.,,.ulc
II also instructed tu give tur 'uu'.., OBJ I..r.
holders" on said real estate uf ..UH IsHlG
Rogers. required Toy Section chapter lH"
the Code. and make r"p ituf sIf.,..'. x,
hereunder To the next term u' ..s tuu.l
\ copy, Irstr.
JNO. NJ. DANIEL. CIrb
Notice is hereby given to tu" above PARTIES
and all 9th, ~ interested. that UI.I IHra.e
to execute the abnv" decree no Wf u.'., I'M
Shepho rdstnwu, Jefferson county " th. .H
the ON day of April, lN'5.
Given under my hand thls' dos u'N4r..