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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
The Canal Not Damaged Much.

1t has become apparent since the
waters of the Potomac river have re-
coded that the food last week did not
do a great deal of damage to the Ches-
apeake & Ohio canal. In the vicinity
of Shepherdstown there was compare
lively little injury, although the water
was entirely over the banks in many
places. The towpath was washed some,
a few small sandbars were formed in
the bed of the canal, and in several
places considerable drift and other
debris was deposited-nothing, how
ever, that will be difficult to repair.
We see no reason why water may not
be turned in by the lst Of April.
General Manager G. L. Nicholson has
made a tour of inspection and has
submitted the following report
"The canal from Washington to
Harper's Ferry is very slightly dam
aged. There is a small breach near
Harper's Ferry, and from Harper S
Ferry dam to Williamsport there are
two small breaches and some surface
wash on the towpath. From Williams
port to Hancock the damage Is very
light, and from Hancock to dam No E
there is one small breach and about a
mile and a-half of towpath badly
washed. Dam No. 6 is not injured,
but there is a wash around the West
Virginia guard wall. From dam No. 6
to Cumberland there are three small
breaches, and some Of the towpath Is
washed on the surface. There has
been no injury to locks, waste weirs
or dams. The points most seriously
damaged by previous floods were not
injured by this freshet, In twenty
FIVE working days, with good weather,
we will be ready to turn on the water
for spring navigation. Work has al
ready commenced"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Welded on Wednesday.

Mr.. J. AZ. Hendricks, son Of Mr..
Daniel w. Hendricks, and Miss Lou
Lemen, daughter of Mr.. Martin B.
Lemen, were married yesterday morn
ing at 10 o'clock in the Presbyterian
Church in Shepherdstown. The we'd
ding was pretty but transformations
affair, and was witnessed by large
number of the friends and relatives Of
the parties. At the appointed hour,
to the strains of the wedding march
skillfully rendered by Miss Agnes
Beethoven, the doors were thrown
open and the bridal party entered.
The two officiating ministers, Rev. Dr..
Charles Ghiselin and Rev. J. L. KILLER,
walked up the center aisle to their
place to await the coming Of the others.
Messrs. VIM. R. Knott, Jesse a. Engle,
LEROY Hendricks and James Lemen,
the ushers, followed next, two walking
up each Of the side aisles. Then came
the bride and her maid of honor, her
sister, Miss Katie Lemen, in the east
aisle, and the groom and his best man,
Mr.. s. NJ. Hendricks. in the west aisle
They met at the altar, where the party
formed a semi-circle in front Of the
ministers, and in accordance with the
simple form Of the Presbyterian Church
the young couple were made man and
wife. The bride wore a stylish dress
of blue cloth trimmed with silk, with
hat to match, and carried white roses.
The maid of honor wore grey, and also
carried roses.
Immediately after the ceremony a
reception was held at the home of the
brides parents, west Of town, which
was attended by a number Of invited
guests. Later in the day Mr.. and
Mrs. Hendricks left for Washington.
The bride and groom are among the
most highly respected of our young
country people, and we wish them
great happiness.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court last week was
taken up principally with the Allen
Page forgeries cases. The first case
was the Allen-Burns case, the trial of
which commenced on Tuesday, the
Jury in which failed to agree and was
discharged.
The case in which R. O. Allen and
n. H. Willis were defendants, and an
other forgery case in which Messrs.
Marshall Mccormick and R. o. Allen
were defendants, the issue being a
question of law and not of fact, were
argued and submitted to the Judge.
Decision reserved.
The case of A. T. Davis VS.. Eugene
Baker, which was argued and submit
ted at former term, Judge Faulkner
decided in favor of the plaintiff, a. F.
Davis, in the sum of $l,53l89. A
motion for a new trial and arrest Of
Judgment was filed, which will be ar
gued later
Court adjourned Friday for the term.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
An Excellent Play.

The drama Among the Breakers
was presented in the town hall in this
place by company of our local ANA
teur actors last Friday and Saturday
nights. 1t was the best play, In our
opinion, that has been given here for
several years. Mrs. NJ. E. Butler man
aged the performance, and to her we'll
known ability much of the success of
the play was due. Mrs. Butler also
took the part of Mother Cary, re-
puted fortune teller, and her acting
was of a high order. Miss Lille Shep-
herd made her debut as "Bess Star
bright" and by her bright manner
and natural acting won the applause
of the audience from the very start.
Although this was Miss Shepherds
first appearance upon the stage she
made a great hit, and we hope she will
often favor us again in the same line.
Miss Julia Rentch was inimitable as
"Biddy Bane, and Miss Lucy Schop-
pert played with her usual excellence
the part of miss Minnie Daze." DR..
n. Mex. Wilson was the william, "Da-
vid hurry" and he sustained the diff
cult character in fine style. His as
sistant, Larry Divine" was Mr.. Harry
Lewis, who looked and acted the Irish
man most satisfactorily. Mr.. Robert
Gibson acted the part Of Clarence
Hunter" as though he had had all nee
essary practice in making himself
agreeable to pretty girls, while Mr..
Polk Rigbtstine, as Peter Paragraph,
a reporter, very cleverly gave evil
dence that his experience had not
taught him how to please two girls at
once. Mr.. James W. Kerney came
over from Hagerstown and played the
part of Hon. Bruce Hunter, " and did
it well. Last, but by no means least,
Mr.. ], A. Staley took the part of
"Scud," colored servant. His part
was one that gave him good opportn-
nifty to amuse the audience, and he
brought down the house every time he
appeared on the stage.
The play was an entertaining one'
and every character represented was
thoroughly well done. The actors
showed an ability that we take pleas
ure in noting, and assure them that the
audience that filled the house both
nights appreciated and enjoyed the
performance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
". ?. LiCklider.
NOW FOR 1897!

We shall do our part towards sup
plying your wants in choice Groceries,
Provisions, Dried and Canned Fruits,
Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Cheese.
Fine Syrup at the very lowest price
for cash or trade. We ask especially
for your trade in good solid Shoes
Boots and Rubber Shoes. Our lead
ing Shoes at S1.25 and S1.50 are
hard to beat. Our stock Of China
and Glassware is weIl-known for quail
ity, style and prices. If you want
good Lamp call on US. We also keep
Gloves, Cutlery, Tobacco and Can
dies. Try our Molasses at 6 cents
per quart; Coffee at - and - cents
per pound. We want Jowls, Dried
Corn, Potatoes, Lard, Cabbage, DC.
Thankful for past favors we ask a
continuance. Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
The Death Record.


George, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward L. Wilmington, died at the resi-
dence of his parents, near Kearneys-
Vile, on Monday last, aged five years.
The funeral services were held in the
Kearneysville Presbyterian Church on
Wednesday, Rev. DR.. Charles Ghiselin
officiating
The bright and interesting little
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. David ?.
Fry died last week at Middleway, the
second to be taken within couple of
weeks. She was two years old. We
extend our sincere sympathy to the
bereaved parents.
Mr.. J. S. Ropp, well-known resi-
dent of Berkeley county, died last Fri
day of paralysis, aged GA years. He
was never married.
Mr.. John W. Roach, aged % years,
died last Sunday at his home in Mar
tinsburg,
Levi Middlekauff died at his home
in Hagerstown Monday, aged 81 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Public Sales.

Public Sales.
We call attention to the public sale,
of personal property advertised in the
REGISTER
Friday, March 5-John W. Ingram
will sell stock, farming implements
etc. in Maryland.
Saturday, March 6th-Mrs, Henry
Shepherd, Jr., will sell furniture, etc.,
at Bellevue, near Shepherdstown.
Saturday, March 6-Executors OF
Urjas Knode will sell personal proper
ty in Sharpsburg.
Monday, March Sd. Lynn Ma
gruder will sell stock, farming imple-
@ q etc., near Sbepherdstown.
Tuesday, March 9-Miles W. Starr
will sell stock, farming implements
etc., near Shepherdstown. :,
Thursday, March ll-Wm- A. Fulk
will sell stock, farming implements
etc, near Kearneysville.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04

Mrs. Jennie F. Abel, widow of Geo.
W. Abel, for years editor Of the Bal
timore S,tn, was married last week to
Mr.. VIM. Bernard Duke, of the bicy-
Gle firm of Ehrman 4 Duke, Baltimore,
The Baltimore Sun in announcing the
wedding Thursday morning said NO
member of the Abel family will be
present at the ceremony. Mr.. Dukes
age was given as twenty-eight, and
Mrs. Abell's as forty years. The groom
was formerly employed at Slees bicy-
Gle establishment as a salesman and
instructor. While employed at Slices
he met Mrs. Abel, who purchased a
bicycle there, and a friendship imme-
diately sprung up between them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04

The B. & O. Royal Blue train that
carried Vice-President Hobart and
his party to Washington on Tuesday
made the run from Baltimore to Wash
ington, forty miles. in thirty-six min
utes-the fastest time ever made over
that part of the road. The entire run
of $50 miles was made in 233 minutes,
deducting stops.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04

Joseph Murdoch, Of Scott county,
Va, who was supposed to have been
murdered twenty-five years ago, and
for which crime Bud Lindsay served
twenty-one years in the Virginia pen
itentiary, has returned to his former
home. Lindsay died recently.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Oyster Supper.

Oyster Supper.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Lee
town Baptist Church will hold an oys-
ter supper and festival at the residence
of E. Dunaway, (The Balch House,,
Leetown, W. Va, commencing Friday
evening, March II, 1897. Everybody
is invited to come and bring their
friends. COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Highest of all in Leavenng Powe-Lates u. Govt Report
R>!!a!l! RskldRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Charles E. Ways has been retired
as general freight agent of the B. Il
0. Railroad and made assistant man
ager of freight traffic
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Briefs.
orening star.

r.au. j. evening star. ,,..,.u
.'1,, election next Monday
V"! IAN yesterday-Ash We'd
'', ,. women and children $ shoes
at CO... l., goldfish. onions and mack
~. JN rrass'll. ~,
sts Bargain Store. c...,..,
'',' ,ss new health food GranOse
Az. ~ russell.
-,s.n. and blackbirds have
i. tser appearance.
49,. u. o. clover seed on hand at
eI ~. Price. very low.
r,s cam, in sort Q. suIIen-some
.r a1anr chilly day.
-, r.sr-Wsl. have fresh fish
s,.ar1ay a. S.oaebraker's.
~ r.5r. G. Miller is erecting a
A.' .,.,, Rocky street
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04

Remember rs cents gets the REG
IsTER for one year from this date.
Now is the time to subscribe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Corporation Election.

The annual election for mayor, re-
corder and FIVE councilmen will be held
in Shepherdstown next Monday,
March 8th, and at the same time the
voters will have the opportunity of ex-
pressing themselves for or against Ii
cense to sell liquor. No person who
failed to pay his head tax on or before
March lst will be allowed to vote, and
this fact will cause a smaller vote than
usual to be polled. Ninety-four voters
failed to comply with this requirement,
ffty-three of whom are colOred. The
indications are that the town will 90
dry again this year, as the liquor men
have made little effort so far and have
not paid up taxes as usual.
The fire department has been taking
some interest in the election, and has
put up the following ticket;
For Mayor-Robert G. Miller.
For Recorder-Wm. a. Chapline.
For Couneilmen-L. ". Pofinber-
ger, H. W. Potts, G. T. Hodges, Jos.
L. Cookus and J. n. Trussell.
The following ticket, gotten up by
the citizens of our town, Will be sup
ported at the coming election:
TAXPAYERS TICKET.
For Mayor-B. F. Harrison.
For Recorder-E. 7. Licklder.
For Councilmen-G. 7. Hodges, W.
n. Lemen, VIM. Sheetz, S. P. Hum
rickhouse, Jr., John R. Keys.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
The People are Convinced

When they read the testimonials OF cures by
Hoods Ssrsaparllla. They are written by
honest men and women, and are plain,
stratght forward state neuts OF fact. The peo-
pie have confidence in Hoods Sarsapariila
because they know it actually aud perma-
nently cures even when other medicines hll.
HOODS PILLS are ths only pills 10 take
win foods Sarsapsrilla. Easy aud yet eg-
ficient.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
At and Below Cost
OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF
BLANKETS, COMFORTS
AND
BOOTS!

Blankets, per pair 39c, Coo, Sjc, and
up to $3.50.
Comforts, each, 69c, s5c, 81, and mp
to 3l.75.
Mems Coarse Boots, 81 81 25, $50,
and $500 per par
Child's Rubber SHOES, sizes I to lO3,
only 20 cents
Misses Rubber Shoes, sizes II to 2,
only % cents
Ladies Rubber Shoes, aizes 3 to 7,
only % cents
Boys Rubber Shoes, sizes 2 to .,
only 80 cents
Mems Rubber Shoes, sizes G to y,
only - cents
We have some Bargains in Ready
made Clothing for men
Mems Winter Cap. from Toto Boo.
All our heavy Underwear at cost.
If you are looking for Bargains in
any line that We carry, come in to
see ~.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
". ?. LiCkIidGr.
Rubber Goods.

All kinds OF Gum Goods including House
hold and Fountain Syringcs, Hot water
Bags, Tubing AtOm!zers for powders or li4uid
or throat and nose cheaper than ever sold AZ
GIBSO s. = Drug store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04

Jellies, preserves, jams, catsups
sauces and olives. ]. n. Trussell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Gladness Comes

w transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper eff
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant Efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge. that so many forms OF
sickness are not due TO any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipated condi-
ton Of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
" removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that il is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts 1t is therefore
all important, in order TO get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you nave the genuine arti-
Gle. which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists
II in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed. If
afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended 10 the most slIillful
physicians, but IL in need of laxative,
one should have the best, and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04
Total given during I2nos, 1897, $40, 10000

THE cycles are the ce icbratei Pierce Spccini'
1897 Pattern M "a by Geo: Pierce % OF bui
falo Bnston aud New York. Fitted with Hartford
Tires First Class Nickie Lamp, New Departure
Bel. STANDARD Cyelometer, and Hunt Lace saddle
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-04

The following ticket, gotten up by
the citizens of our town, Will be sup
ported at the coming election:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
DAYLIGHT BANK-ROBBERY.
Aged Cashier Held Up-Sf,3OO Taken.
Robbers Escaped.

YONKERS. y. Y, April 12.-Shorty af-
ter noon to-day two men entered the
Yonkers Savings Bank, on Getty Square.
in the heart Of the town, held up Lyman
Cobb, the aged cashier, stole si,4Oo, and
escaped.
About 1:25 o'clock. when no one was In
the bank but the cashier and the trea-
surer Mr.. williams. the latter In an
inner room, young man. cleanly-
shaven and dressed i'm a light suit of
clothes. entered. and engaged Cashier
Cobb in conversation. telling him that
he expected to meet friend there. who
would make a large deposit. The young
man turned to go and the cashier re-
turned to his desk, under which he no.
ticed something black, which he at first
thought was a dog. The black object
sprang up and moved toward the CASH
drawer.
The startled cashier turned TO the
window. expecting assistance from the
young man with whom he had been talk
ing. The young man, however, covered
the cashier with a revolver The man in
side also held a revolver TO the cashiers
head while he transferred packages OF
bills to his pockets. dropping 500
package i'm his haste. With his revolver
still covering the cashier. the man in
side backed slowly 10 the gate, opened
Il. and passed out; walked through the
narrow passage I'm front of the eXecu-
tive Office door, and around to his conf
panion.
The men hurried out of the door keep
iag Mr. Cobb 1vered with their reyol-
vers to the last 1t was some seconds
before he could do anything Then he
caught up his revolver pressed the elec-
tric-button, and rushed out toward the
gate. lie shouted as he ran. and as he
hurried through the passage-way met
the treasurer. Williams. coming from his
office. Shouting that the bank had been
robbed. Mr.. Cobb hurried towards the
door. Down Hudson street In the direc-
ton Of the Hudson River railroad and
the Hudson river the two men were seen
running
A few minutes later several police Off
GERS arrived. Mr.. Williams did not know
what had happened, and Mr.. Cobb was
too much excited 10 tell Finally the
police gained an idea of what had hap
pened. but by that time the robbers had
disappeared. Cashier Cobb cannot give
a good description of them. but remem-
bers that both appeared under % years
of age and wore moustaches. The
money stolen was mostly 81, 80. $40. and
800 bills. There was also one $1,000 bill.
and two checks amounting TO 800. The
thieves were evidently professionals.
While the first was talking with the
cashier the second crawled along the
floor through The gate and under the
cashiers desk
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13

question before the people was ana -
that of the single gold standard as
against the free and unlimited coinage
of gold and silver, and a mighty ma
jority of the whole people declared un-
equivocally for blmetallism, either inde-
pendently or by international agreement,
as promised by the Republican party.
we see not the slightest indication or
any disposition to move In that dlrec-
tion. While all industries languish.
while the gold dollar appreciates and
the silver dollar is denied its natural
economic function. while a nation
waits and suffers, tariff schedules
are being revised for he exclu-
siye benefit of tax-eaters, and the
gold d-owners are tacitiy assured that
they need apprehend no encroach-
ment upon their monopoly which Is
visibly appropriating the profits upon the
labors of civilized mankind. To the Bit
ter complaints OF the people, the answer
of the Roman farmer OF the revenues Is
returned-namely, More taxes, and
dearer currency with which TO pay them
''Federallst administrations have uni
formly run into excesses not unlike
those we are witnessing at present, but
never before i'm the history OF the re-
public have they been so candidiy
avowed or so coolly justified as a party
policy rendered necessarily by campaign
contracts in order to secure the power
that is 10 be abused.
APPEAL FOR ORGANIZATION.
"'The administration and Congress
having taken this attitude. and again
thrown the gage of battle to the allied
hosts of American freemen who sup
ported the Democratic candidate last
l.xft e,.fIt IF
chased votes for liberty regulated by
law. we of the Democratic party are
left no alternative but to take 1t up.
Our cause is far stronger to-day than
ever before. We have only to organize,
to bring right-thinking and right-feeling
people together i'm Democratic societies,
where the designs OF the monopolist
party i'm power may be discussed and
exposed, and each good citizen encour-
aged by his neighbor will resist the
seductions and resent the threats of the
common enemy-to sweep up great
majority OF the representatives of the
masses In the next House, and 10 carry
the elections OF 1900 as triumphantly as
our Democratic forefathers carried those
Of 1900
1--WE respectfully suggest that Demo-
cratic societies, constituted after the
manner OF those which Mr.. jefferson
described as very nurseries OF republi-
can principles be established in every
district and that the Democratic State.
county. and city chairmen throughout
the country take immediate steps 10
secure the institution of such organiza-
tions These. when united in State as
sociations, and with this great national
organization. will constitute an fire.
sstibe force in the contests before us.
To insure d, popular victory which will
inaugurate the new century with a sure
promise OF liberty. peace, and prosperity,
as Jefferson's election inaugurated the
last we require only the means of con-
stant discussion, and the means of poll
ing our honest vote in spite of corrup-
tion or intimidation. This thorough
club organization will accomplish"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-13
CAPTAIN EPPs IN EXTREMIs.
The Popular City Sergeant Believed
to he Nearing Ills End.

Captain Charles II. Epps. the popular
City Sergeant, who has been i'll for seve-
raj months. was reported last night as
being in a critical condition, and 1t Is
not thought that he can survive more
than forty-eght hours.
Captain Epps has been in bad health
for several years. though not seriously
sick more than three months. He was
a great sufferer from rheumatism and
was confined to his home during January.
Early in February he fell in his library
while hobbling across the floor and frac-
tured one OF his thighs. the bone having
become chalky Since that accident he
has lain fiat on his back. unable to move
himself.
Captain Epps had always been an ex-
ceedingly active man, and his inability
to move preyed upon his mind TO such
an extent that he lost all energy, and
despairing of regainng his health, gave
up completely.
Ever since the war Captain Epps has
held public office in Richmond, and he is
most deservedly popular. having at all
times been true friend 10 the needy
and distressed. The news of his condi-
tion will undoubtedly carry sorrow into
nearly every household in the city.