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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
A Battle to the Death in Church.

Last Sunday morning, in the little
hamlet of Muddlety, situated deep in
the mountain Businesses of Nicholas
county, this State, occurred battle
to the death between United States
deputy marshals and gang of des-
peradoes. For the past three years
Milton Hickman and his followers
have been terror to the two Virgin.
las, and, although pursued constantly,
by aid Of friends succeeded in svading
the officers. They have looted almost
every postoffce and store on the bor-
der, and by their daring had 80 COM
pletely inundated the natives that
they, through fear, oftentimes shelter
ed them when holly pursued. Sun
day last Duputy Marshal H. W. Ra-
der and Arch McClung ascertained
that Hickman was attending pro-
tracted meeting in the village church
at Muddlety, and Immediately depu-
tized posse of eight of the more fear
less mountainers, who quietly ad-
vanced on the church and surrounded
the edi6ce. Just as the preacher was
about to announce the doxology, Mar
shall RAIDER stepped to the door and
demanded the instant surrender of
Hickman. The latter and two of his
followers rushed for their Winchesters,
that were leaning against the wall,
and Immediately began firing. With
the first volley, Marshal RAIDER fell
mortally wounded, but throughout
the conflict that ensued directed the
movements of the posse. Out Of SYM
patty number of mountaineers in the
congregation joined the cause of Hick-
man, and, as all were heavily armed,
the battle was bloody and determined,
but at the end Hickman, who was
foremost in the fight, fell, pierced by
several bullets. He expired in the
arms of his sweetheart, who encour-
aged him throughout the battle for
his life and freedom. His followers
weakened Immediately, and after
few struggling shots ceased firing.
The outlaws were placed under arrest
at once and are now in Jail at Som
merville, the county seat. One wo-
man in the congregation was shot
through the neck and the arm Of her
infant was shot off. Besides Marshal
RAIDER, three members of the posse
were wounded, one of whom has since
died. Marshal RAIDER also died on
Tuesday. The fatally wounded are
Mrs. Kindsman, who was shot through
the neck, and her six-year-old child,
who had one arm shot oft and who
was also wounded in the neck.
AS showing the desperate nature of
the conflict and its long continuance,
the church altar is total wreck, while
there are bullet-holes all over the in
terror of the church, in the walls, cell
ing, pews and floors. Windows and
furniture were broken, and it is
wonder the list of killed and wounded
is not much larger. Milton Hickman,
the leader of the outlaws, is a noted
postofice robber and his photograph
adorns the rogues' gallery of many
city police departments. He has
been a desperate criminal for years
and is wanted on large number of
charges in this and other States.
The people are greatly excited, and
the four desperadoes now in jail may
be lynched. Mob law has only been
averted so far by the earnest appeals
of Rev. Mr.. Pierce.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

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

A stomachful of undigested food is
about as unhealthy mass as one can
well imagine.
What can be done with it
There it stays. 1t won't digest. 1t
churns up, ferments and decays; be-
comes poisonous Gas all putrid matter
does) and causes great pain and deep
seated disorders.
In order to change all this, take
Shaker Digestive Cordial.
1t stops fermentation and decay at
once, so that no more poisons are created.
1t clears the stomach of poisons al
ready there. 1t helps it to turn the
food that remains, into healthful nour-
ishment. 1t strengthens the stomach
for the next meal.
Here is the whole philosophy and cure
Of indigestion in few words. And
what's more, fPs all true. Try it.
Shaker Digestive Cordial is for sale by
druggists, price 10 cents to s1.00 bot
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh is a blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure it you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous surfaces.
Halls Catarrh Cure is not quack med
icine. 1t was prescribed by one of the
best physicians in this country for years,
and is regular prescription. 1t is COM
posed of the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifiers, act
ing directly on the mucous surfaces.
The perfect combination of the two in
gradients is what produces such Won
derful results in curing Catarrh. Send
for testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
THE annual report of Mr.. Evans,

THE annual report of Mr.. Evans,
Commissioner of Pensions, gives some
interesting figures concerning this
never-ending burden upon our govern
ment. The list is still growing. Last
year 54,072 new names were added to
the rolls, and from death and other
causes Al, l22 names were dropped.
There are now 976,0l4 pensioners, or
1886 more than last year. The amount
distributed in pensions last year was
$l39,949,7l7.35, an increase over the
previous year of 81 ,5S4, 4S0.l8. 1t is
believed that the pension rolls will
yet swell until million names are re-
corded. Think of it A million PEN
sioners thirty-two years after the war
is overl What stupendous frauds there
must be somewhere
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

THE Louisville Coavier-JoarnaI, of
which Henry Watterson is the bril-
liant editor, and which has been a
pronounced gold-standard paper for
three years, has announced editorially
that it will hereafter support the
Democratic party. 1t seems to us
this is an example that is well worthy
of imitation by all the gold-standard
men who left the party last year. 1t
is a pretty safe thing to stick by the
Democracy, and all the brethren will
be welcome when they return to the
fold.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.

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

"a scrofulous sore on one OF my limbs trou-
bled me four years. l was told IL must be cut
out as my only chance of recovery. / began
taking Hood q Sarsaparilla and this medicine
purified my blood. l am now sound and well
and able TO do a good days work." Ma
THANIEL PENNINGTON. Domino, Virgin
la.
HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick head
ache, Indigestion, biliousness. All druggists.
D cents.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

THE lawyers in session at Morgan
town last week favored the latter-day
method of government by injunction.
Many people regard this as serious
menace to the liberties Of the people.
Those who oppose injunctiOns should
see to it that those who favor them
are kept out Of Congress and the Leg
islature.
In this connection the Pittsburg
Post of Saturday says:
The lawyers of West Virginia, in ses-
sion at Morgantown, have declared them
selves by an almost unanimous vote in
favor of government by injunction.
This is not at all strange. The lawyers
of that corporation bossed State who are
not attorneys for railroads, coal compa-
MES and other trusts and corporations,
hope TO become so. They all know on
which side of their bread the big retain
ers and fees are buttered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
Terms by Mail, Postage Prepaid
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American Office, Baltimore, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
HOW TO FIND OUT.

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healthy condition of the kidneys. When
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of kidney trouble. Too frequent desire
to urinate or pain in the back, is also
convincing proof that the kidneys and
hi addnr re out of order
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

THE Hon. G. P. Dorr has been in
Washington the past week, urging the
President to appoint Republican as
postmaster at Charleston in place Of
Mrs. Kenna. The President seems to
be in no hurry to displace her, and
Dorr is wrathy. Mrs. Kenna's record
shows her to be one of the best post
masters in the country, and as so
many Charleston people, irrespective
of politics, wish her to be retained, the
President is not only doing the cour-
teous and kindly thing but also that
which is popular.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
To Cure Cataarh

Do not depend on snufrs, iuhalants or other
local applications. Catarrh IL constitu-
tIonal disease, and can be successfully treat
ed only by means OF constitutional reme-
dy like Hoods SarsaparilIa, which thorou ugh
~ purifies the blood and removes the scrof-
ulous talnts which cause catarrh. The great
number OF TESTING nials from those who have
been cured OF catarrh by Hoods Sarsapilla
prove the unequalled power Of this medicine
TO conquer this disease. II troubled with
Catarrh give hoods Sarsaparilla fair trial
Of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

Mr.. DAYTON will push his bill to
divide West Virginia into two federal
judicial districts when Congress meets.
We do not think there is much merit
in the measure, but it will provide
a lot of nice, fat places.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

LOOKING at the matter dispasslon-
ately, neither party seems to have
much to brag on concerning last week g
elections.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

The Chesapeake and Ohio vestibule
express, known as the F. F. v, from
Cincinnati to Washington, was wrecked
near Charlottesville, Va, last Thurs
day. Four persons were killed and
seventeen were injured. The wreck
was caused by the breaking ofan axle
on the engine.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

THERE appears to be something the
matter with Hanna. The Ohio Leg
islature is desperately close, and it
may be that Mark will get left after
all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

WHAT'S the matter with Governor
Atkinson ? There hasn't been sensa-
ton for two weeks.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

CoTToN continues to decline In
price, and the quotations are lower
now than for many years. Prosperity
hasn't reached the South yet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

The latest story from Klondike is
that man was caught out in wind
storm. The ground was dry and
dusty. When the man got home he
coughed up S73.l5 in gold dust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

IT is again stated that the United
States will take hand in the war in
Cuba. Better let Spain and Cuba
fight it out.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

THE Tammany tiger will have a
full nav when he gets in control Of
New York. Mayor Van Wyck will
get $4,000 year salary. He will
appoint 243 heads of departments. and
they will select $4,000 employees of
various grades. The total payroll
will amount to about $33,0O0,OOO a
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

THE election in Maryland last
week killed two birds with one stone
knocked out Boss German and Boss
Wellington too.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
loc, s5c. II C G. @. fail, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

WE commend the sample of West
Virginia justice reported from jack
son county, in another column. When
ever the people are satisfied that the
law will be executed promptly, and
that quibbling will not be permitted
to interfere with justice, just so soon
will lynchings go out of fashion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Csscarets Candy Cathartic. lOc or sc.
IL c. c. c. fail TO cure, druggists refund money
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

JUDGE JACKSON pronounces the
civil-service law constitutional, and it
follows, therefore, that removals from
Office cannot be made except for
causes other than political. Now let's
have no evasions by Collector White.
THE decision of Judge Jackson in
the civil-service cases is not likely to
have a soothing effect upon the wait
ing Republican hosts in West Virgin
ia. But it appears to be the law, and
it must be obeyed. What a law,
though
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

If cussin' would abolish a law civil
service would surely have to go.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
TRUSTEES SALE
Desirable Real Estate.

By virtue OF two Deeds ofTrust ex ecuted by
Jam es NJ Trussell and Annie M, his wife, 10
the undersigned Trustee for A. y. Reynolds,
OF dates respectfully: January 9Oth, 1895, and
February Sth, 1895. both recorded in the ofiice
OF the Clerk OF the County Court OF Jefferson
County, West Virginia, In. respectively:
Deed Books No. rs, page 3l6, and No. 50, page
1873, will offer at public auction before the
Court House, in Charlestown, In said county,
on
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
12t ACRES, 2 ROODS AND 26 PERCHES,

the improvements whereon consist OF
BRICK MANSION, Barn. Corn House, Wag-
on-Shed, w ash House, Shop, and other out
buildings also fruit, well, cistern and run
ming water. A desirable property aud known
as the present residence ofsaid j. M. TrusseH.
TERMS OF SALE-One third cash on day
of sale and the balance in two equal annual
payments, 20 be evidenced by the bonds OF
the purchaser, bearing interest from day OF
sale, to be secured by lien on the land.
]. +. LEGGE, Trustee.
Nov. 4, lS97-IW.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11
Friday, December 3, 1897,

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

elections.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

died at the residence of her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Early. on "Wednesday. DC
tOber %. 1897, ofconsumption, Miss Dora Ben
der AGED % years and day.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-11-11

Wellington too
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-06

For information. time cards, maps and tickets
cal on or write TO
w. C. ALLAWAY. Agent,
The Dalles, Oregon
A. D. CHARLTON. Asst. G. P. A.,
255. Morrison Cor. Third. Portland Oregon
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-06
GOOD FORM TO Be SOLEMN.
So the EngIishman Is Only 'Appy Away
from 'Ome.

So the EngIIshman Is Only 'Appy Away
from 'Ome.
What an utterly different being an
Englishman is when lounging on the
terrace of hotel at Cadenabbia or on
the deck of a yacht on the tidelesS sea,
from the same individual on the terrace
of the house or sauntering in the park
on u fine morning! lie not only looks
unlike himself, but is ever so much bet
ter looking, says London Truth. His
garments are more picturesque, but it
is not only that. His features relax
into an expression of unconscious sat
isfaction with things in general which
almost approaches to ami2bility.
OF course, true gentleman would
naturally regard himself with contempt
if he ever permitted himself to look
really amiable or pleased. Except in
a tete-a-tete with Il pretty woman or
while enjoying 4 good game of romps
with children. such 4 thing would be
thoroughly bad form. 1t is one of
'Arry's social mistakes that he grins
when he is pleased and wears chronic
smile if hc happen to be Il good-tem-
pered man. The men of our class and
upward refrain from any such insane
exhibition. especially when at home,
dams leur lie.
1t has often amused us to watch an
English boy while at the adolescent
period of life mastering this accom-
plishmcnt. lie pcrceives that his male
elders have cultivated what Carlyle
called Il cheerful stoicism. They listen
to the funniest story without Il smile,
unless the narrator Is Il person whom
they rejoice to honor or like to please.
They make their gr> etinFs without re-
laXing an iota OF the gravity which
serves them a5 Il mask. The boy, in
initiating them. suffers many an in
ward SpaSm in endeavOrinT to render
his emotions outwardly invisible. He
catches himself smiling at something
ludicrous, but Immediately conquers
himself as he sccs that his elders are
grave of derIcalor. If he should so
far forget himself as to exhibit any
pleasure or anima tiO;i in circumstances
where it would be only natural to DO
so, but in which the seniors set an ex-
ample of undcmonstrat tive calm, he
whips himself inwardly with a lash of
self-Scorn.
During his transition period he de-
spises women and girls. because they
laugh when they are amused and some
times cry when they are distressed.
He would rather hurt the feelings of
his mother or sisters than make the
slightest display of gra titude or kindli-
ness. In fact, he is diSagrceable, and
4 very uncomfortable individual for the
lime being. Often when he frowns it is
only that he hes no other way of pre-
venting himself from smiling.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-06

America, says the real object of the
coal miners strike is to clear out the
markets and counsel the operators
to pay living wages to their men.
He declares it is not war on oper-
ators, and the miners do not so re-
gard it. They admit, according to
Mr.. Knight, that the operators are
not responsible for the present ag-
gravated condition of affairs, but are,
like the men they employ, the vic
tins of over production and under
consumption.
The workings of natural economic
law seem to be mainly responsible
for the great strike. There may
have been much wisdom in the jew
ish law which provided that one year
in seven should be year of Sabbath
or rrest.-TeIegram.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1897-07-06
DESTITUTE OF MANLY INSTINCT

According to reports of finances of
the Stowe heirs, the son of the fam
Gus authoress of "Uncle Toms
Cabin" is about to dispossess his
twin sisters-elde:ly women, and un-
married-of the old homestead,
where they jointly cared for their
mother during many years of lnva-
lidism, and where she died last
year.
The neglect of Mrs. Stowe to sign
the codicil to her will bequeathing
the homestead to her daughters fur
nishes, it is said, their brother with
the legal right to order it sold and
the proceeds divided. The public
will be loath to believe that Mrs.
Stowe gave to the world a man so
utterly destitute of the manly in
stincts of reverence for his mothers
wishes and consideration for his SIS
ters' needs as is implied in this re-
port, For years the companions,
housekeepers and nurses of their
mother, while their brother was out
in the world making a name and
position for himself, it is but just
that the little saved from the wreck
of the mothers endeavor should
have been bestowed upon these duti-
ful caretakers of her age. ''In the
books we have read" men have as
signed willingly and gratefully such
share of a small estate devised to
them under such circumstances to
the self-denving women who, laying
aside all claims of Inheritance and
filial duty, have earned many times
the value OF the whole in the wages
of nurse and housekeeper. The cold
blOoded record of current events,
however, tell in this instance a diff
ferent story.-Oregonlan.