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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
NEW VOL. 32.--NO. 20.

book that will live longer than any
devised by man, still will not make
much figure in history
Do you think so, madam ? Never
was greater mistake. More than one
Southern gentleman has sworn, be as
sured that these things shall live in
history. Do you imagine that it was
nothing Ito feed the hungry, nurse
the wounded and patiently bear hard
ships, dangers and insults while you
"hoped and wept and prayed for our
cause?" Believe me that is more than
carving a musket, and for this the
coming generation shall rise up to
thank you and call YOU blessed. Not
know in history? Be tranquil. Fame
knows her children and her august
clarion viii pronounce the names Of
every one OF them.
1t is little and YOU do not need that,
but be assured, in the words of Beau
regard to the Eighth Georgia, cut to
pieces at Manassas, that history shall
never forget you ~
JoHN ESrEN COOKE,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
A NIGHT on THE BATTLEFIELD.

Fortunate is the incident in this
bustling, hurrying world of ours, where
there is so much to look at, so much to
think of, so much to excite tears or
indignation or laughter-fortunate, We
say, is the incident which possesses the
supreme advantage of being pictur-
esque.
Other incidents may equal or sur
pass it in moral beauty, but they will
not be able to equal it in attraction
Hearts may tbrob as nobly therein,
but the world will not catch the tu-
multuous heaving of the bosom. Tears
as noble may be shed, but they will
flow in silence and mobserved. Deeds
as worthy may be performed, but if
they do not possess picturesqueness are
they ever heard Of? Do not the writers
of the North, who ought to know the
truth, declare that the Federal Gener-
al (Wrght) rallied and reformed their
line after Early terrible blow at them
at Cedar creek in October, 1864 4? and
yet it was that picturesque General
Sheridan who rushed at full speed up
on the field, "shod with fire, says his
poet, and carried off all the glory.
Unhappy General Wright, if Mr.. Swim
ton is good authority. Why did you
not arrive at the nick Of time, rally
the rallied and reap the honors Of the
hard-fought field? Your good, hard
work and steady nerve had the mis-
fortune not to be picturesque or
striking" General, and hence nobody
but the whole world fifty years from
this time will ever know that it was
YOU, not Sheridan, who saved the ed
eral army from destruction on that
day.
But every subject has two phases
every thought cuts double-eged; the
shield is silver or gold, as it is looked
at from one side or the other. Actions
may be grand and picturesque both
as noble and beautiful as they are
striking and impressive. The incident
which we are now about to relate will
be found to illustrate this statement.
The picture which we shall attempt TO
draw is one of those which catches the
eye, moves the heart, touches the hid
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

4 boy or man who measures hIs
treatment Of others by their treat
ment Of him, mas no character OF his
own. He will never by kind or gen.
erous or Christian. If he is ever to
be gentlemen, he will be 50 in spite
Of the boorishness Of others. If he IL
to be noble, no other boys meanness
will change his nature.
Remember this, my boy, you lower
your own self every time you are
guilty Of an unworthy action because
some one else is. Be true to your
own self and no other boy can drag
you down.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
a VIRGINIA HEROINE.
WINCHESTER, Va,
March l, 1897.

MdICH 1, 1CV''
Miss Matilda NJ. Russell died at the
residence of her mother here about
midnight Sunday after lingering Ill
ness of several months. She was con-
scious and recognized her friends al
most to the last. No one in Winches-
ter was held in higher esteem and no
one was more universally beloved. She
had been member Of Loudoun Street
Presbyterian Church Tor years. She
was also vice-president of the Ladies
Memorial Association Of Stonewall
Cemetery, and devoted much time to
the memorial exercises on June 6 since
the late war.
Miss Russell was the heroine in a
beautiful story, entitled "a Night on
the Battlefield, written by Major John
Eaten Cooke, the distinguished Vir-
ginia writer, and which appeared orig
inally in the Winchester Times during
the fall of 1866. The young Confed-
crate soldier, whose life was doubtless
saved by the heroism Of Miss Russell
was Marylander by birth, but was
serving on the staff Of General Ram
seur, of North Carolina, when so des-
perately wounded. When Miss Rus
sell heard Major Cooke had written the
story she modestly insisted that her
name should not be used, declaring
that she had only done her duty, and
would have performed the same SER
vice for the most humble private in
the Confederate ranks.
The suggestion of Major Cooke that
the scene afforded the subject for a
great painting was quickly seized upon.
Mr.. Minor X. kellogg, an eminent
painter and the husband Of Eliza Lo-
gan, the celebrated actress, was on a
visit to the Hon. John Wethered, at
Wetheredsville, Baltimore county, who
was subscriber to the Winchester
Times. Mr. Kellogg read the sketch
and at once determined to transfer the
scene to canvas. He visited Winches-
ter, was introduced to the heroine of
the story, who consented to give him
the requisite sittings in order that a
correct picture of her might be Sc
cured. He also visited the battlefield
at Rutherford's farm, four miles north
of Winchester, and faithfully sketched
the surroundings. Thus provided, Mr..
kellogg went to his home and, it Is
said, produced a magnificent painting,
which was fancied by Northern mill
ionaile and now graces his private
gallery. Another artist ofreputation,
Mr.. Oregon R. Wilson, also read the
sketch aud painted the picture, "a
Night on the Battlefield, which was
on exhibition at the Philadelphia Cen
tennial, where it attracted much at
tention and favorable comment. 1t
was afterward exhibited in the princi-
pal cities of the country, including
Baltimore. 1t was also on exhibition
in the art department of the Chicago
Exposition. Major Cookies sketch
follows this dispatch.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
She Strove TO Please.

What's this" he exclaimed as he
scanned the bill. who ordered all
these dry goods and notions2"
Il did, dear, his wife replied
Hadn't you clothes enough 2'
Certainly not You had asked me
to go driving with YOU this afternoon,
and | did not desire to be a sight
1t was all sad without any great as
perity, but with that unhesitating
frankucss which shows that the honey
moon has been over for many years
"Wen, he commented, "it seems 10
me that the women Of represent day
exert themselves with more industry
than sense IN their efforts to be beautI-
lul As they get themselves up now
they are simply outlandish. -
"Is that intended as personal re-
mark o"
Not at all. You are only one OF
the many. You are not TO be expected
to step forth and defy these absurd
fashions, praiseworthy as such course
would be. You are not the stuff of
which martyrs are mads. | don't
blame you for yielding to the ineylta-
bic. yield myself, but cannot help
signing for the sweet simplicity OF the
days gone by
Perhaps do not seem as attractive
to you now, because | have grown
older.
ut ism that, he protested. You
are more sensible and companIonable
than ever. But | say, without desir-
ing to hurt your feelings, that you
don't dress with the taste that you
showed twenty years ago, when We
were married
IL do my best
"Of course you do As ] said be.
fore, you can't help it
But am anxious to please You"
"WelI, you can please me by being
ready early II we can avoid being
late, as usual, I'll not have a word TO
say. We're always late wherever we
90, and | won't have a word to say
about how you're dressed, provided
only that it's done IN "a hurry"
That afternoon he Eat down in the
| library to wait till his wife had COM
pleted her attire. lie lifted his gaze
from the paper in response to her IN
quiry, How do look, dear"
He sprang to bis feet and yalnly
/ struggled for words. She wore very
small hat, large chignon and strange
| " proportioned masses Of millinery,
for which his vocabulary could find no
polite phrase. A diminutive parasol
completed the absurdity.
"Arabella, he exclaimed, in dazed
manner, were just going driving,
you know 1t isn't any masquerade.
Don't you like it ?" she queried in
tone Of astonishment.
Like it,
Il expected you to gay was pretty
she pouted.
"Arabella, I'm fond Of you, but |
can't lie. You aren't any Prettler
than a cross-eyed pelican. Whatever
possessed you to do anything like
that
1T was simply to please you. dear.
"To please mel
YES. It's the way ! dressed 20
years ago, when we were married. =
Warrington star.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

Is blood diseaseand only blood rene
dy can cure it. So many people make
the mistake of taking remedies which
at best are only tonics and cannot posi-
bly, reach their trouble. Mr.. Asa Smith,
Greencastle, Indiana, says: For years
have suffered with Sciatic Rheuma-
tism, which the best physicians were un-
able to relieve. I took many patent
medicines but they did not seem to
reach my trouble. I gradually grew
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

worse until l was un-
able to take my food
or handle myself in
any way; I was abso-
lutely helpless. Three
bottles of S.S.S. re-
lieved me 50 that 1
was soon able TO move
my right arm; before
long I could walk
across the room, and
he'd one dozen bottles
ely and am as we'll as
Il 10.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

Mother-"YOu will get over it. 1t
was only your puppy love.
Daughter-"oh, but he was such
a nice puppy"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

),opSETS for Ladies', Misses and Children,
1 Summer Breeze Feather Weight ChlI-
fren's Waists, something new for summer
Ladies' and childien's vests, short sleeves
INNER weight. Hose for Ladies and Misses,
ssnai,s for children black white and stripped;
RIack Hose Supporters for Ladies anu Chli-
3ren. Rubber Sheeting. by the yard or 50 uare'
10 be found at MISS ELLhN D
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
AUcTIONEERING.

JW. DODD desires toinform the pub
lie that although he did not get TO De
sheriff. he is still crying sales and giving
the usual satisfaction. Write to MN AT
Martinsburg before you fix your date
Your patronage solicited; noDn
Jan. q, lS97-sm.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
4HEINDIAN UPRISING.
Tribesmen Uprising All Along the fron-
 tier Line.

Simla, Aug. 1S.-Reports from all along the frontier indicate a general uprising of the tribes. This state ol affairs causes the greatest appreheh- sion, and has given rise to the rear that England is face to face with an uprising not of less magnitude ana importance in it's gravity than the memorable mutiny. Achievements are being dispatched hither and thlth- CT to the aid of small garrisons and vulnerable points menaced by the tribesmen. An alarming phase Of the situation is the fact that several tribes who remain loyal have joined forces with the malcontents. There have been numerous attacks, but thus far no se- rious loss of life has been reported. The government is working with might and main to stay the uprising at its present point.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
! FIRE CHIEF 1884 ULTED.
Rumor That He Had Been Stabbed Was
 False-Only Slightly Bruised.

Some excitement was caused last
 the central fire office, where were con-
 gregated a large number of visiting
 chiefs, that chief had been stabbed down town. The rumor, however, was false and started a slight disturbance, which occurred at the corner of George and Little Orange streets about 10:15 o'clock. w. E. Cummings, assistant chief of the Atlanta, Ga, fire depart
 ment, was walking down George street when he was assaulted at the corner above mentioned; whether or not with the intent of robbery by the assailant is not known. Chief Cummings re- ceived a severe blow over the left eye and was knocked senseless. The as sailant, after striking the chief, fled down George street, pursued by a number of by-standers who had seen the assault. The retreating man. fled into the hallway just above Dwyer's s saloon, and was soon followed up the stairs and down into the back yard by Detective Sergeant Dennehy and Detec- tive McGrath The officers found a
 mans coat and vest lying in the yard where they had evidently been thrown by the fleeing man in an attempt to disguise his appearance. The officers did not find their man in the yard, however, but soon found him in | Dwyer's saloon.
 | He was taken to police headquarters where he gave the name of William Barrett. MT. Cummings injuries were examined by Dr. Metz. who was sum- 1 moned, but proved to be no more than | bruises. The blow over the eye had
 broken the skin and the blood flowed
 down over the shirt, giving the crowd of by-standers the idea that he had | heen stabbed
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
WILL IT BE DOLLAR WHEAT?
PRICES BOUNDING UPWARD TN 4 SENSATIONAL MANNER.

High Water Mark for the Season Reached
 Yesterday-soaroity of Wheat at Prices
 Offered Staggered Bear Operators-Ad-
 vance Began With Rise in Liverpool
 No Such Record in Years.
 New York, Aug. 1s--High-water mark for the season was reached in the wheat market to-day, not only on val ues, but as to the volume of transac- tions as well. Prices advanced Az to 5 cents for the day and sales reached the big total of 16,315,OOO bushels. Excite ment prevailed in the market from last hour, when the advance became so rapid that frequently the fluctuations were marked by 4 cents fraction in- stead of the B and 1-16 cent changes that are ordinarily seen. A lot of op- orators who had been fighting the ad- vance all day were among the fore- most buyers in the afternoon.
 The phenomenal character of the up- ward movement and the scarcity of wheat for sale fairly staggered them. The demand was particularly active in the December option, which from dis count of 1A under September at the start narrowed to a difference of 5s cent at the close. The total range on Sep- tember was from 91A to 94ss against 89B the lowest price of yesterday and 92A, the previous top notch for the season.
 The advance to-day began with al sensational rise in Liverpool quotations this morning, instead of the weakness generally expected. This was followed up by rumors of a big jump in curb prices at Paris, that market being closed on account of a holiday. On top of these factors were big demand from foreign houses and reports that all of last nights offers to the other |side had been accepted, including three cargoes for France.
 Not in years has there been such am extraordinary movement in wheat wall ues as took place to-day. Even the old traders were amazed at the stubborn advance, while those who have hereto fore secuted the dollar-wheat theory were obliged to admit that there was every prospect of September reaching that price on the mere theory of supply and demand. The official market clos- ed at net advance of 4A@5 cents on wheat On the curb September sold from 94ss down to 93a4 Corn advanced IM@A, and oats advanced A for the day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
TASTOLO NOT IMPROVING
The File Wound Brings on Unfavorab
 

The File Wound Brings on Unfavorable
 Symptoms-TerryN Not Arrested.
 Charles Vastolo, the boy who was ac- cidentally stabbed at the bird cage shop on Audubon street last Tuesday, is still in critical condition. He was feverish yesterday and last night, and the physicians said the symptoms were not favorable. The coroner was nott- fled by the hospital authorities yester- day that the boy was not likely to live, and he took his ante-mortem statement. It was thought that the boys state- ment would lead to the arrest of Ed ward G. Terry, who was the cause of the accident, but at late hour last night the police said that no warrant had been issued for Terry's apprehen- sion.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
The Morning Session.

The second days session of the fire chiefs convention opened yesterday morning at 9:S0 o'clock in the council manic chamber of the city hall. The delegates soon settled down to listen to the reading of papers on assigned sub- jects and to discussion thereon The first paper read was that of Chief A. Archibald of Cincinnati, It was read by Secretary Henry A. Hills and after ward discussed by the chiefs. The pa- per was as follows:
 "Gentlemen-Should not tool wagons for carrying extra appliances be adopted in all fire departments, instead of loading the same on fire engines or trucks?
 "The time-h -honored custom of carry ing tools on fire engines, or trucks, presents many obstacles. In addition to taking up too much room on the ap- paratus it discommodes the members of the department. Tools carried on the apparatus are also liable to be mis- placed while companies are in hurry to get to work.
 "The tool wagon, the one in use in the Cincinnati fire department, is equipped with two, three and four-way Siamese, with three and three and a half-inch hose. to be used in the event that large stream is needed
 '"The wagon should also be equipped with a variety of pipes and nozzles to be used in case of emergency.
 "Prior to the introduction of the tool
  ment 1t had been customary to carry these equipments on trucks, overbur- dening them to a great extent. These obstacles are now avoided by having every implement needed carried on the wagon and placed in such manner that when needed the most in critical times they are within easy reach
 "One could go into further details about the many good points of well equipped tool wagon. There are a number of small tools and other eauip- ments which are used to good advan- tage on many occasions.
 "It may be readily seen that the tool wagon has come to stay, and that it's adoption in departments is but a uues- tion of time.
 After Chief Denis Swenie of Chicago had read his paper, which was pub lished in yesterday mornings Journal and Courier, a general discussion fol- lowed. some delegates believing that citv ordinances should prohibit the erec- tion of sky -scrapers, and others urging that fire chiefs demand better and suit able equipment.
 Chief Hale said that the fire under writers could do more for the firemen in the way of providing for fire appli- ances in sky-scraping buildings. He said that they could grant such conces- sions to the capitalists who erect twen- ty-three-story buildings which will pay the owner to put in tanks and motor punps on the top floor or outside ele- vators for the use of fremen in case of fire. He also said that it was use less to attempt by legislation to regu- ] late the erection of buildings. He stat ed that the capitalist who wishes to build cheaply and the city councils and (Continued on Third Page.)
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
All Around Camp.

The Naval battalion's steam launch, in service at the camp, was disabled yesterday by the breaking of cylin- der. Temporary repairs were made so that the boat can be used.
 The New Haven division of the Sig nal corps returned from Block Island, where they were located for signalling, yesterday was very poor for signalling, and signals could not be read further than Loggerhill, just east of the river.
 The health of the camp is excellent. No new cases of sickness were report ed at headquarters yesterday.
 The report yesterday on the policing and inspection of quarters shows that the Second and Third regiments re- ceived mark of 100 per cent. in police ing. The unattached part of the brig ade stood 99.90 per cent, the Fourth regiment stood 99 and the First was last at 90. On the inspection of quar- ters the First stood 98.64, the Second 99.54. the Third 99.72 and the Fourth and unattached 100 per cent.
 The food served at camp yesterday was far more satisfactory than on Tuesday.
 Brigadier General Frost rendered to General Haven a review of the parade to be held at 2:30 to-day, which was ac- cepted.
 Captain A. G. Hammond, Eighth cav airy, U. s. A., is the guest of Brigadier General Haven.
 Lieutenant Colonel Watson, medical director, has condemned the ice cut from a point in the vicinity of camp, which is unwholesome, and the dealer has been forbidden selling the ice on the ground.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
FINIONED IN THE PRESS.
Frank Berman's Arms Crushed-Was Elm
 pIoyed in Register Press Room

Frank Berman's Arms Crushed-Was Elm
 ployed in Register Press Room
 Frank German, fourteen years of age. employed in the press room of the Reg ister, met with a very painful and seri- ous accident yesterday afternoon. He has been employed there only a few weeks and had not yet become skilled at his work. He was engaged in talk ing papers from the folding and deliv- cry machine when his hands were caught between the heavy rollers. His left hand and right arm were badly crushed, the flesh lacerated and the bones exposed.
 The machine had to be taken apart to release the pinioned sufferer and the printing of the paper was delayed near ly an hour. The lad was conveyed to Grace hospital in carriage Drs. M J. Adams and Arthur s. Cheney dressed the wounds at once They did not think any amuptation would be neces- sary.
 The boy is son of Israel Berman of 72 Lafayette street.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19

with them the next time they went in bathing, 'Let them go."
 It is said the colonel was not well pleased with the officious interference of the petty officer, which has cropped out on other occasions, and that he in formed him that the law would be changed another year. The Mantle of ficer will have to look for fees else where this time, and he will do well not to stroll evenings down the street of the Second regiment band.
 Members of that organization still maintain that cleanliness is a virtue, and assert that if they are to hold their reputation for being the cleanest band in the brigade, friends will have to do- nate them bathing suits.
 They are also convinced that thirteen is a very unlucky number for swim ming.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-08-19
Seconds Band Arrested.

An amusing event of camp life yes terday was the arrest of thirteen of the Second regiment band in the morning for bathing off the railroad track clad only in natures garb.
 The story of how the band was 'held up" is as follows:
 Musicians Humphrey, Lee, Daniels, Mopley Benhordt, Kolp, Cooke, Post, A. Rosinus, Bodwell, Holler Schmitt and Swiveller, with several of the fight ing forces of the brigade, were bathing in the forbidden waters in the forbid- den attire. A petty officer of the town of Mantle or East Lyme, or what ever name the place may be known by in times of peace, after patrolling up and down on the railroad track several times, at last had it borne in upon him In some way peculiar to the town that
 sutf1in' ought to be done to preserve the majesty of the law, and hurried away with his tale of woe to the select men or other local magistrate and se- cured permission for their arrest A pody Of the provost guard of the brig aoe stauoned at the depot was sum- moned. In their innocence the un- lucky thirteen of the band went to see what the provost guard wanted. and were unceremoniously scooped in and taken to camp, while all the other bath CTS escaped. Accompanied by the Mi antlc stlckier for the technicalities of the law, the party of bathers were es- corted to brigade headquarters. where Aide-de-Camp Graham, after looking over the party iOcOsa1v rayoarlrad tsI+ was strictly a Second regiment wash wasn't it?" and turned the whole nartv over to Colonel Burpee.
 Colonel Burpee remarked. after en- joining the musicians to take clothes