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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
Civil Service Reform.

The remarks of President Mckinley
on civil service reform will not be
pleasant reading to the hosts Of the
faithful who want office under this ad-
ministration. Here is what he said in
his inaugural address:
Reforms in the civil service must go
on. But the changes should be real and
genuine, not perfunctory, or prompted
by zeal in behalf of any party simply
because it happens to be in power. AS
a member of Congress, voted and spoke
in favor of the present law, and | shall
attempt It's enforcement in the spirit in
which it was enacted The purpose in
view was to secure the most efficient
service Of the best men who would ac-
cept appointment under the government,
retaining faithful and devoted public
servants in office, but shielding none,
under the authority of any rule or Gus
tom, who are inefficient, incompetent or
unworthy. The best interests of the
country demand this, and the people
heartily approve the law wherever and
whenever it has been thus administered.
Many persons hope and believe that
Mr.. Mckinley does not mean what he
says upon this point. But he kissed
The Book on it, and those who say he
will not carry out this promise accuse
him of being liar and perjurer
We believe he will endeavor to fulfill
the pledge he made before the Lord
most high"
We are not now and never have
been an advocate of the civil-service
laws. We believe that to the victor
belongs the spoils. But if President
Mckinley desires to retain every Of
fce-holder in his place we will not say
word against it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
The Grandest Remedy.

Mr.. R. B. Greeve, merchant, OF
Chilhowie, Va, certifes that he had
consumption, was given up to die,
sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies he could hear of, but got 10
relief; spent many nights sitting up in
a chair; was induced to try Dr. King s
New Discovery, and was cured by use
of two bottles. For past three years
has been attending to business, and
gays DR.. Kings New Discovery is the
grandest remedy ever made, as it has
done so much for him and also for
others in his community. DR.. King
New Discovery is guaranteed for
Coughs, Colds and Consumption. 1t
don't fail. Trial bottle free at any
Drug Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

When person is losing flesh and vast
ing away there is cause for alarm. Moth
ing so worries physician. COnsumptives
would never die if they could regain their
usual weight. In fact there would be no
consumption if there was no wasting OF
the system. The cause Of this loss OF
flesh is failure to properly digest the
food eaten. Nine-tenths of all our dis
eases date back to some arrangement of
the stomach.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial will stop
this wasting of the body. IL acts by
causing the food we eat to be digested
so as to do good, for ndigested food does
more harm than good. The Cordial con-
tains food already digested and is di-
gester of foods as well.
Every mother hates to make her chill
dren take Castor Oil. laxoI is sweet Cas-
tor Oil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
The New Cabinet.

President McKinley's new cabinet
was confirmed by the Senate last Fri
day and sworn in the same day. Il
is composed as follows;
Secretary of State-John Sherman
of Ohio.
Secretary of the Treasury-Lymar
]. Gage, of Illinois.
Secretary of War-Russell A. AL
ger, of Michigan.
Attorney-General-Joseph McKen'
ma, of California.
Postmaster-General-Jas. A Gary
of Maryland,
Secretary of the Navy-John D
Long, of Massachusetts,.
Secretary of the Interior-Cornelius
n. Bliss, of New York.
Secretary of Agriculture-James
Wilson, of Iowa
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

respect, without break or hindrance,
and no accident of any sort marred
the pleasure of the thousands of visit
ors and the quarter of million of
Washingtonians. 1t was an encourage
ing and hopeful beginning of President
McKinley's administration. We wish
that his noblest aspirations may be re-
allied, and that when he puts off the
cares of Office four years hence and
turns over the government to his DEM
ocratic successor he may look back to
a term creditable to himself and ben
efcial to his country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
West virginia's Inauguration.

West Virginia had an Inauguration
last Thursday, too, and Governor
George Wesley Atkinson, the first Re-
publican to FIJI the Office in twenty-five
years, was seated in the executive chair
with becoming ceremonies. The oath
was administered at the capitol in the
presence of a good-sized crowd by JUS
tice McWhorter, of the State Supreme
Court. The retiring Governor, Mr..
MacCorkle, introduced the incoming
Governor in a characteristic speech,
and Governor Atkinson then delivered
a spirited inaugural address. A rather
lonesome parade by the Elkins Cadets
of Wheeling took place afterward, and
at night there was fireworks and ball.
In his address Governor Atkinson
congratulated the people on having a
change of administration, which he
said was a good thing on general prin'
ciples. He referred to the natural adj
vantages of West Virginia, which,
properly developed, will make her one
of the greatest of the States. Coming
to politics, the Governor said:
in the distribution Of patronage l
shall serve my party first, but in the
execution of the trusts placed in my
keeping by the people of my State l
shall know no party, class, race or
creed. Ny intention, therefore, is to
be fair and Just and impartial in the
execution of the laws of the prosperous
Commonwealth of West Virginia. In
all public business transactions a Dem
ocrat will be as welcome at the State
House as a Republican, and desire
here and now to assure my friends of
all political parties that it shall be my
aim and purpose to require an hon
est and economical administration of
all of our public institutions. No
board appointed by me shall be with
out minority representation, whether
the law requires it or not. Above all
other things politics should not he al
lowed to enter into our educational
institutions. Under my administra-
ton there will be no politics in our
schools, from the infant department to
university, if my wishes are consulted.
The people may depend on thai.
Governor Atkinson said he was not
in sympathy with the cry against cor
porations that was generally used by
Democrats in the campaign. On the
contrary he believed in encouraging
them. He said he would require econ
omy and honesty in all departments
of the State government. Referring
to the State schools, he said the scope
of the university must be broadened,
and that the normal schools must be
improved until they are all that they
were intended to be. In concluding,
the Governor said that progress must
be the watchword, and to the welfare
of West Virginia he promised to give
his best efforts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
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 F.
J. Cheney Il 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 & Co.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per
bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

The Meas says to the friends of Berke-
ley Springs to be of good cheer, and
shout the glad tidings that if Mr.. Daniel
Cornelius and his company fail to avail
themselves Of the first call on the leas-
ing Of the Springs, another gentleman
stands ready, who has already approach
ed other gentlemen on the subject, to
take the lease, carry out its provisions,
and develop the water and hotel facili-
ties here.-BerkeLey Springs NepS.
WHAT Can it be that the famous
Uncle Daniel Cornelius and his cele-
brated 100000 company hesitate to
impetuously push forward and spend
that money which is to make Morgan
county like unto the Vale of Cashmere?
Why this funk, friend Pendleton ?
We fully expected to luxuriate in that
100000 hotel by August, at furthest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
GARDEN SEEDS!
JUST RECEIVED
LandTeth'S Garden Seeds
FOR 1897!

All of last years seeds were destroyed
by fire in front Of my store a week ago
i'm the presence Of four witnesses, so !
am now ready TO meet the demands for
Fresh Garden Seeds in all varieties
Peas, Beans, Corn, Lettuce. Beets, Cab
bage. Tomatoes. Satisfy, Parsnips Rad
ish, Turnip. Cucumber, squash, Water
Melon, Can'teloupe. Pumpkin. Caull-
flower, &c.
All kinds Of Flower Seeds on hand.
Call for Catalogue. We sell for less than
prices quoted in Catalogue. Any seeds
| have not on hand can procure for
you in few days. Thanking you for
past favors ask share Of your patron
age. Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
]. $. BRAGONIER. Commissioner
Notice TO Lien-HolderS.

To all persons holding liens by judgment or
otherwise on the real estate or any part
thereof OF Isaac Is. Rogers: In pursuance OF
a decree OF the Circuit Court of Jefferson
county, West Virginia, made IN q cause there
in pending, to subject the real estate of the
said Isaac 3. Rogers TO the satisfaction OF the
judgment thereon, you are hereby requh ed
to present = II claims heu by you and each Of
you against the said Isaac b. Rogers, which
are liens on his real estate, or any part OF IL.
for adjudication 10 me, at my Office, I'M -hep-
herdstown, in the said county, on or before
the 9th day of April, 1897.
Given under my hand this 9th day Of March,
1897.
]. 5. BRAGONIER, Commissioner.
March II 1SqT-tw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
Notice to Taxpayers.

All taxes are now over due and must
be paid on or before the lst day Of April.
1897, as the interest on county bonds
fails due at that time This with the
amount to meet miscellaneous road and
teachers orders. together with amount
due State Auditor, requires large sum
OF money. | have no resource for rails
ing this money other than that of col,
lecting the taxes, which I am compelled
to do.
EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

Sneak thieves stole $1,000 worth of
diamond rings from Gerome Desio's
jewelry store in Washington City on
Tuesday. They picked up tray full
when the proprietor wasn't looking.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

THE pressure for fat places under
the new administration is very great
but President Mckinley has caused it
TO be made known that he will not be
in a rush to make appointments
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
=, 3, 49,, cure Liver Ills; easy to
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate 25c
DweIling-House For Rent.

The dweling-houSe formerly belong
ing to and now occupied by ID. \. Emit
Ter, on Duke street, is offered for rent,
possession given the first Of April. APP
Div to MRS. II. NJ. TURNER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

IF anything goes wrong with the
country during the next few weeks it
Will simply be because Mark Hanna
hasn't got the hang of running the
Government lust vet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

IT is generally conceded that Mr..
VIM. A. Chapline will be the next post
master at Shepherdstown. His SER
vices to his party in the last campaign,
in the opinion of Congressman Dayton,
entitle him to the place, and the ap-
pointment is said to be assured. Mr..
Chapline will be as acceptable to our
people as any member of his party,
and we have no doubt would make an
accommodating postmaster.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

GROVER CLEvELAND's backbone
lasted until the very end of his term.
He refused to sign two Of the most
important appropriation bills passed
in the closing hours of Congress be-
cause he had not had time to examine
them and give them proper consider
alton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

SOME women are too particular for
any use. A well-dressed woman, aged
about fifty years, was fshed out Of the
Potomac at Washington Friday morn
ing, into which she had jumped with
suicidal intent. She said she did not
care to live under the new administra-
ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

IT will be noted that promises made
before election are not redeemable at
par value now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
9 God
Is essential to = q 4
health. Every nook nnn
and corner of the 49, q ~ ~ IN

system is reached by the blood, and on
its quality the condition of every organ de-
ponds. Good blood means strong nerves,
good digestion, robust health. Impure
blood means scrofula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, catarrh or other diseases. The surest
way to have good blood is to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This medicine purifies, Vi
talizes, and enriches the blood, and sends
the elements OF health and strength to
every nerve, organ and tissue. 1t creates
a good appetite, gives refreshing sleep
and cures that tired feeling. Remember,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

MANY a man who wants to be head
of bureau now will be very thank
full to get a place as Waterman at the
back door after while.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

LAST fall Willoughby, Hill e. Co.,
of Chicago, large clothing firm, took
an active part against Bryan, and
originated the famous Mexican dol
lar object lesson" Last week Will
oughby, Hill & Co., failed, and will
pay about % cents on the dollar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

IN Philadelphia the other day Capt.
John D. Hart was convicted of carry
ing fihbustering expeditions to Cuba
and fined $500 and costs and sentenced
to two years in the penitentiary. Seems
to us the Spanish wouldn't have been
much harder on him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

AT the municipal election at Charles
ton, this State, last Monday the Dem
ocrats elected mayor, recorder, city
sergeant, treasurer and six councilmen
out of eight. We mention this as an
encOura ger for 1900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

THERE'LL just be about enough Of
fees distributed to make the other
ninety-nine applicants mad as thun-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

The Republicans now have what
they have been after for years-full
and complete control of the West Vir-
ginia State government. They have
all the responsibility and the people
will hold them accountable.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher, widow
of the famous preacher, died in SIAM
ford, Conn, on Monday, aged IS
wears.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
JNO. NJ. DANIEL, Clerk

Notice is hereby given to the above parties,
and all 9th, RS interested, that Will procee !
to execute he above decree at my office I'm
Shephe rdstown, Jefferson county, w. Va, on
the 9Th day OF April, 1897.
Given under my hand this 9th day OF March
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

THE retiring State Treasurer, Col.
]. NJ. Rowan, turned over to NJ. A.
Kendall, his successor, 81, 136, 5Ol.9
in cash. Just make note Of this and
see how it will stand four years hence.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

WE'VE got President Mckinley
but where's Prosperity?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

To Governor Atkinson of West Vir-
ginia Success to your administration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

People buy Hoods Ssrsaparilla year after
year because st does them good. 1t will do
you good to take 1t now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

SHEPHERDsTowN and Jefferson coun-
ty furnish their full quota of persons
who desire to serve their country by
holding office under this administra-
ton. We wish them good luck and
hope to see them get their share Of
the good things.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
Aches,

Why suffer from Headache. Tosthaehs.
Stomaeh-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, 1897-03-11

EVEN the White House beds are
not made of roses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
PUBLIC SALE.
"a HEAD OF HOGSl
Farming implements, &c.

Two 2-hOrse Wagons aud Beds, one-horse
Wagon, 2 falling top Buggies,l large Hack,
2 Carts,2 Binders, Deering, nearly new:
Moving Machine, Wheel CultiyBtors. 2
Spring-tooth Harrows. double check row
Corn Planter. Wheat Drill 2Cutting Boxes
| Farm Roller, Cider Mil in excellent con-
dtion, 3 No. 40 Oliver. Chilled Plows. 3 Single
and 2 Doubie-shovel Flows. l Homiuy Mil,
Corn Shelter, Wheat Fan, sets Yankee
Harness. Collars, Brides and Lines, 2 sets
BrPechbands, sets Front Gears. House rs.
4 sets Plow Gears, sets Single Harness, ! set
Double Harness. Collars. Brides, HalteTs,
Check Lines, Fruit Evaporation, cost ~:
Stop Tank, Grindstone, stands OF Italian
Bees: also | SET OF Il Rcksmith Tools, ! set
SpreadeTs,2 sets Breast Chains, 2 sets Butt
Traces, Fifth Chain, Log Chains. Forks,
RaSes, Hoes, Axes, Mattocks, Maui and
Wedges, Grain Cradles, Scythes. single .douD-
le and treble Trees, Crowd sticks, Hamper
Baskets, half-bushel Measure, and quantity
OF cd Iron aud many other articles. Also
6O0 Bushels OF A No. Merchandise Corn.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit OF months
purchaser TO give note with approved seoul
lty, negotiable and payable al the Citizens
National Bank Of Nartinsburg, with inter-
est from date. but II paid a maturity interest
will be RENTED. sums under $40 cash. No
property TO be removed until terms OF sale
are complied with. Sale 10 begin at 10 o clock
q. N. THOMAS FILES.
J. W. Dodd. Auction eF.
J. +. Roberts, Clerk.
FEB II, lksI-ts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

IT is said that John X. Thompson
and Charles Elliott, the two leading
candidates for United States marshal
for West Virginia, have pooled issues
and reached an agreement by which
both will win. Mr.. Thompson will
be the marshal and Mr.. Elliott will be
his chief deputy, George Bowers and
Thomas E. Davis haven't gotten to-
gether yet on the internal revenue
relationship.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

An extra session of Congress has
been called by President Mckinley
for March 18th, next Monday. Its
main business will be to pass tariff
bill in accordance with the Republi-
can idea Of protection. The appro-
priation bills that failed in the late
Congress will also have to be passed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
In the Circuit Court OF
IefIerson county. West Nirglnia.

Ntlsou DclrlNAh's.
IN CHANCERY.
In the Circuit Court OF
jefferson County, West Virginia.
Extract from decree OF February lG. 1871
1t is adjudged, ordered and decrced that
this cause be referred 10 j. :. Bragonier,
Comm issiOner OF this Court With Instructions
TO ascertain the real estate OF which the De-
PENDANT Isaac b. Rogers, is seized and pos
scssed in this county-.with its value aud an
nual rem tai value-to ascertain the liens upon
said real estate with their respective amounts
and priorities, together with any other mat
terS deemed pertinent by the Commissioner
or required by any OF the parties. Notice OF
the time and place Of executing this order TO
be given by publication once week for four
successive weeks prior thereto I'm some news
paper in this county, and said Commissioner
is also Instructed to give the notice to lien
holders" on said real estate OF said lsanc Il.
Rogers, required by Section j. Chapter lS9 of
the Code. and make report OF his proceedings
hereunder TO the next term Of this Court.
Copy, Teste.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
At and Below Cost
OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF
BLANKETS, COMFORTS
AND
BOOTS!

Blankets, per pair, SOC, CO. >5o all
up to $3.50. '
Comforts, each, 69e, S5c. :. 9,3r
to $l.75.
Men 5 Coarse Boots, 81, $I15.sIM
and $500 per pair
Child's Rubber Shoes, size, .sln,
only 20 cents,
Misses Rubber Shoes. sizes i,oa
only - cents.
Ladies Rubber Shoes, -.l.. 3to,
only % cents.
BOYS Rubber Shoes. size, 2nt
only SO cents.
Mems Rubber Shoes, size, taIs
only Is cents.
We have some Bargains Ready.
made Clothing for men.
Mems Winter Caps from I1uS5
All our heavy underwear \. eos,
If you are looking for B,-4,r.,-
any line that We carry come IN "a
see Us.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
]. GIBSON,
DRUGGIST.
Stationery.

Pens, Pencils, States, Inks, Tablets. Paper
and Envelopes at GIBSON X Drug Store.
4 new assortment OF Stamped Linens 'or
n table use. Also Laundry Bags, Umbrella
Cases, Dust Bags, Shoe and Glove Bags can
be had at MISS ELLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
Commissioners Notice.

The Mayor, Recorder and Common Council
OF ShepherJstown. w. Va, Plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Isaac b. Rogers, Theodore Rosers, l.. Virginia
Watson, Defendants.
IN CHANCERY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11

Mr.. Jacob Miller, of Greensburg,
Washington county, was killed Mon
day afternoon in a runaway accident.
He had been to Smithsburg with two
horse team hauling oats. He fell from
one of the horses he was riding and
the wheels of the wagon passed over
him, and he was killed instantly. He
was about sixty-two years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
Notes From Nearby.

Judge Edward Stake has decided
that Hagerstowns dog law is not law