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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THIS seems to be bad year for po-
litical bosses. The Republicans Of
Maryland have thrown Mr.. Yelling
ton overheard, in Virginia Col: Lamb
has been unloaded, and in Pennsylva-
MIA the Democrats have bodily fired
Mr.. Harrity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

There is practically only one political
party there and its sole aim is to make
the Mexican people happy and prosper
Gus and to develop the rich resources Of
the land of the Aztecs.- HilliaNSpVt
Transcript
THE United States should be doubly
fortunate, for we have two great poht-
zeal parties, both of which declare that
their object is to make our people pros
porous and happy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

PROSPERITY seems to depend en-
tirely upon the price of wheat.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THE latest news from Klondike IN
Dictates that no matter how many may
starve there next winter, there will be
plenty of whiskey for everybody that
has the dust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

Who's the fellow that looks like
Dorr?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THERE'S no denying it-since the
Republicans have gotten control in
West Virginia there's no lack Of ex-
element. It's cold day when no
sensation develops among the party
leaders.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THERE'S no use going to war now
over last years issues.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

WHEN it comes to electing Sena-
tor from West Virginia next year,
some of the fellows who worshiped the
golden calf will be sorry they did it.
Senator Faulkner was wise in his gem
Grafton, and the party will not forget
HIM for having stuck to it when so
many of its old leaders deserted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

Back From the Grave

After serious Illness Hood Sarsaparllla has
wonderful building up power. 1t purifies the
blood and restores Perfect health.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THE Democratic State Committee
of Pennsylvania has decided to depose
Chairman Harrity because of his de-
sertion Of the party last fall He fol-
lowed Mr.. Cleveland through thick
and thin and the committee~has no
use for mugwumps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02
15O-ACre Farm for Sale.

one Of the most desirable Farms 100
the Shenandoah Valley for sale cheap
Terms TO suit. Call on or address
HENRY &. GETZENDANNEH
Attorncy-at Law.
Shcpherdstown, W Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THE war in Cuba seems to have been
fought to a standstill,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02
KLONDIKE
GOLD.

The Greatest Gold District on Earth"
Shares 81 90. Agents Wanted.
WHY not share In the millions that are
being taken out OF Alaska? We offer gold
en- opportunity. -,
we shall send an expedition with q large
stock OF merchandise aud fully equipped win
mining appliances. This merchandise VIII
return IA handsome profit ia addition TO the
enormous sums to be made from economic
mining We confidently expect 10 return
500 FOR EVERY 81 INVESTED.
Holders OF $50 shares entitled TO accompany
expedition with all expenses paid. Prospec-
tus free. 800
A limited number OF shares now on sale 81 90
ALASKA GOLD MINING,
TRADING & TRANSPORTATION co,
No. 22D Broadway, New York city
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THE miners strike is evidently
lost cause. The miners can't fight
well on empty stomachs, especially
with the jails ready to open for them
on the fimsiest sort of pretexts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

MOTTO Bac fer Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
en- strong, blood pure. soc. 81. All druggists
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1897.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

LAST month there were 4O,l69 APP
plications for pensions to the pension
bureau, against 2,88S in June of last
year. Evidently the boys believe that
everything is to be wide open.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

1t iSnolonger hearo IF the lease goes
its going through is the town talk
Berkeley Springs Ne10S
STILL nothing but talk. And our
engagement to eat dinner in that big
new hotel is less than year off.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-09-02

Sbe sbspbsrbsto6n 8sgistsr.
n. |. SNYDER, Editor and Proprietor,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, w. VA.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1897.
------------------------------- -
WHO'S the fellow that looks like
Dorr?
THE war in Cuba seems to have been
fought to standstill
THERE'S no use going to war now
over last years issues.
----------~---~~-----~~~---
PROSPERITY seems to depend en-
tirely upon the price of wheat.
WHEN the Sugar Trust and the Cof-
fee Kings fall out the people get their
dues.
THE Maryland Republicans gave
Senator Wellington one on the solar
plexus.
THE great question in West Vir-
ginia is, who travels on Congressman
DORIS pass?
MATT Quay doesn't talk much, but
he gets there. Boss Wellington talks
a good deal, and loses.
.~--~-~~-~--~~>>>>~~~~-~--
We don't believe that Congressman
DORIS reputation can be hurt much,
even If the newspapers do say things
about him.
OUR Republican friends had better
not harp too much on the price of
wheat as a political result. 1t may
take tumble.
THE latest news from Klondlke IN
dicates that no matter how many may
starve there next winter, there will be
plenty of whiskey for everybody that
has the dust.
>~-~~~-~~>--~-~~~~-~~~-
LAST month there were 4O,l69 ap-
plications for pensions to the pension
bureau, against 1888 in June of last
year. Evidently the boys believe that
everything is to be wide open.
1t is olonger hear0 If the lease goes"
its going through is the town talk
Berkeley Springs Meas.
STILL nothing but talk. And our
engagement to eat dinner in that big
new hotel is less than year off.
THE miners strike is evidently a
lost cause. The miners can't fight
well on empty stomachs, especially
with the jails ready to open for them
on the fimsiest sort of pretexts.
THERE'S no denying it-since the
Republicans have gotten control in
West Virginia there's no lack Of ex-
element. It's cold day when no
sensation develops among the party
leaders.
THIS seems to be bad year for po-
litical bosses. The Republicans of
Maryland have thrown Mr.. Yelling
ton overheard, in Virginia Col: Lamb
has been unloaded, and in Pennsylva-
MIA the Democrats have bodily fired
Mr.. Harrity.
THE Democratic State Committee
of Pennsylvania has decided to depose
Chairman Harrity because Of his de-
sertion Of the party last fall. He fol-
lowed Mr.. Cleveland through thick
and thin hi and the committee>(has no
use for mugwumps.
--~-~~~~~-~----~---~~~~~~
WHEN it comes to electing Sena-
tor from West Virginia next year,
some of the fellows who worshiped the
golden calf will be sorry they did it.
Senator Faulkner was wise in his gem
Grafton, and the party will not forget
HIM for having stuck to it when so
many of its old leaders deserted.
~-~----~---~~~~~~~~~~~-~~
There is practically only one political
party there and its sole aim is to make
the Mexican people happy and prosper
Gus and TO develop the rich resources of
the land of the AZtecs. Villa UfSP0yt
Transcript
THE United States should be doubly
fortunate, for we have two great poit-
zeal parties, both of which declare that
their object is to make our people pros
porous and happy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21
.JTsTICh JOHN's Court.
Two Negroes Who shot at Zach other IN
the street Have Hearing.

Henry Johnson. a negro. who was ar
rested BY officer Werner, ana VINO was
irving 10 dispose OF lot OF clothing on
seventeenth street Friday. was IL
cour, Henry came from the COUNTRY
near Reams station. IN Dinwidd.e county.
Last Monday he entered into a car az
ths, Mace and took a box containing
Some clothing In his hurry TO get away
from the spot he dropped part OF the
sooils which were found by the traln-
men These goods were brought on TO
Richmond. and matched the coats tina,
Henry was trying 10 sell. the case was
continued for ten days.
q ". TOler. a white man. was arrest
cd bv Sergeant TomlinsOn as suspicious
character. The man IS suspected OF beng
in the forgery business, ana TWO cnAi 7rs
will probably confront him on Monday
morning. when the case Will be recalled.
John II. Kelly took about % WortA 81
wire from the yard OF the Richmond Ran.
way and Electric Company: al the foo'
OF Seventh street. He said that MI Iraf-
ford gave the wire 10 him, but Hlssonor
sent John down for sixty days.
LANES Thomas and Samuel Rucker, Two
negro youths. broke into a g. and q. Cd
boose and took a lot OF brasses. Detec-
tive Whitlock worked No very good
case on them ard Hiss0nor gave them
twelve months as suspicious Characters,
and sent them on 10 the grand Jury IN ad-
Luther Madison. colored stole a sun
from Mr.. i. T. Powers last summer. Yes
terday Hlssonor gave him ninety days.
Ben Price and Charlie BRnkA. two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

her look like n painting OF famous old
beauty. Yet she wasn't such "A great
beauty herself without the hat. Her face
vas an oval of rather quaint outline.
In a modern hat she locked padiy dress
ed. but in this picture nat "uordoie.
The hat that became her was very
largo satin straw Of canary nue.. 1t was
coarse. yet brilliantly glossy. The front
and back bent down 10 touch the hair
and brow. then quickly up 10 clear
the head. The only trimming was Il
beavv ruching of corn-colored chiffon
edged with black satin. In the ribbon
IN each side OF the crown were set large
lunches OF small flowers which thew
called corn flowers" with their green
leaves. This hat was decidedly the poem
Of the window in which II vas display
oa and tho most becoming to tho wo-
man who tried It on.
A sweet little blonde who wears blue
I'm every shade was trying on hat that
won my admiration in spite OF the try
fnrness OF the blue-a color 10 he worn
carefully by allThe frame or the nat
vas wire with the strands wound with
chenille Of q turquoise blue shape. Mass-
Cd upon the hat in perfect oNhches OK
lovelincss was the syringa OF eFandmoth-
er's garden. So many bunches OF syrln-
ga, And such lovely syrinea u was. too
scented with sachet until u hung heavy
with sweetness and smart win the per-
lection q its imitation. There must
have been twenty punches 81 IT,
As the little hat lacked height n bis
bunch Of black velvet ribbon stood brave
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

compartment. 1t has never been acted In
Richmond.
The young people are confident OF sue
cess. and IL IS hoped that neat sum
may be realized Tor a worthy object.
The entertainment will take place at
Corcoran Hall, on Friday evening, March
18th.
There are ten persons I'm the cast OF
"Under the Spell" comprising young Ia
dies and gentlemen OF Church I'm. who
are Of tho highest social standing, and
possessed OF excellent capacities. The
following IS a synopsis of incidents OF
Under the SPELL"
Act 1.-Estranged. 1.-THE last ito that
birds me to my home is severed"
Act 2-Kingsley under the fatal spell.
Dennis swears off la Rip Van Wrinkle.
The Election. Victory for the enemy.
Act 3.-katie uses some practical In
fluence on Dennis. (which shall IL be.
sweetheart or whisky" The quarrel. Col.
Wlbur's death.
Act "A war OF ballots. Kingsley the
ruined victim tempted 10 sell his honor
His fate I'm the balance. Sudden discover
les. Right triumphant.
Curtain rises promptly at Sis p. NJ.
Doors open at 7.l5 T.. NJ.
Benefit OF Church Hin "Y." Womans
Christian Temperance Union.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

and into a little car that actually drps
with scent
When you step out YOU arc in n franc
OF mind as receptive as could be wished
The elevator in tho New York house
OF Mrs. o. II. i. Belmont is fitted NJ
with many things, Ike "a little room Of
convenience There are tiny clothes
brushes. fans. and opera glasses. and
racks for wraps.
When Mrs. Belmont steps ont OF the
elevator into the Fireplace hail. a maid
adjusts her skirt removes any particle or
dust. hands out her opera glasses. u u Is
opera night. and takes the fur wrap from
tho rack.
These small articles arc al finished
in silver with little racks FOR them IN
the same material
4 CASTELLANE TRICK.
Tho cicvorcst thing ever done no pri-
ratc house was accomplished M one OF
the recent entertainments Of the C)un-
toss Castcllanc.
Thoueh suffering from n French name.
this youthful matron has an American
head and bias introduced home notions
into her Taris lie
Her house is fitted with an elevator
service equal 10 that OF her brother ON
thls sido Of the water.
At the l1et dinner dance. which she
gave. in September. She stationed her
orchestra in the elevator Palms con-
coalod the door and the music came from
some mysterious region.
After dinner. when the ball room M
stairs was thrown omen. the guests walk
"a up the great marble stairs past the
playing fountain and the standing con-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

ruching in deep purple, but this was Oily
to afford a background for the uacs.
The prettiest point I'M the trimming was
al the back, where the flowers were gath
cred thickly and allowed 10 lall over the
hair.
Another satin-coyered round hat was
much admired This was of frosted gray
satin. with a tiny border OF bright jet
around the brim. y band OF purple vel
vet went around the crown which was
shaped much like sailor. And on top
OF the crown and falling down over the
purple velvet were grapes Of the clear
est, loveliest shades OF amethyst. They
were truly beautiful in their setting OF
green leaves and oyertopped by punches
Ct purple velvet al the back
tollarsf il may he mentioned. are very
tall, and all neck trimmings are high
and fluffy The great bow under the
chin is coming in.
PURPLE MILLINERY.
There are touches OF purple in tia
spring millinery. unexpected touches OF
it. You see a purple feather where YOU
would have looked for a bunch Il flowers
and you see all purple hats where you
are not looking for any purple ar AL
IN fact. they are making a tremendous
effort to bring purple into the popularity
which green enjoyed last year. and
they have succeeded. You certainly see
a great deal OF II. Oculsts are saying
that purple is bad for the eyes and are
telling OF a Chinese torture i'm a batr
OF purple light but they are not down
ing purple. any more than they are down.
ing the inevitable dotted veil
one stunning woman | saw carried IN
her dress a wonderful nate OF purple.
though she wore not great deal OF II.
Her gown was a pale green cloth with
passementerie Of purp's braid and Jet
trimming IL. Upon her head she wore a
great picture hat. turned well up M the
back and tied with the largest and PAL
est OF purple chiffon strings. punches
q the purple chiffon were crowded I'M
der the back next her purple black hair.
At one side were rows and rows or
small purple and white flowers. Whose
species / could not name. and In the very
centre OF the hat rose several rich pur-
pie plumes. TINS was a picture hat
indeed and | listened TO hear It's use
She was buying II FOR an Easter Mon
day calling tour. and II positively must
be as large and plcture-like as 6ossib'e.
With rare taste the millincr was sug-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

eat DIT or sewing waiting FOR the cleo
trio tng-s-e-e.
Inside there is short sottel upholstcr-
Ell IN red velvet. "a small Persian rug and
"a square bevclled glass mirror. AT the
back is q wonderful pastel ON Kid
10 cost about $780, irr. specuVe Of the
motor power. which is The same as is
used in running the steam and electric
lighting and hcltine. and the tapestry.
The elevator lands 800 the staircase hail.
near the door of the drawing-room. 10
has outside 81 80 bust of the man whose
sentiment Dis within the elevator Dante.
The elevator ln the Cornelius Wander
nHt palace. opposite Central Park, is very
elegant 10 is large enough for fam-
iv breakfast party OF five. but it is un-
decorated. except iu panels OF leather
tackled with brass mills. It's ceiling u.s.
I'll p0nclcd cove ceiling with stained glass
Windows in many c0lors. 10 is liehtcd
hv hfo-s.ze figure Of woman in mar
Die. carrying on her beautiful shoulders
n great bronze candclllrum.
It's coshions are in green. Mr.. Wander
lits favorito. and there is tho great gold
Y above the panels The floor is Mex
Jean onyx.
The elevator only runs from Tho second
10 tho main floor and opens almost into
the breakfast room. a boy in buttons
.f...l. 90
.lo..-t. t,u o. oorcaoio1 ,,r1o~ n
10 ,......f ..,..,.,.. and lo,,.,s
-. o.. ,,,l,. d. co,,,.cr..,co and
-" 49,, ,.i.,+- 90 ,r.,,-
Ni.u '". ...,. d.. ~, ,..l,,-.r cha.
Ivy, ea, fr No,, yori, CIV alone
a Gotham firm has placed nfty I'm Phila-
delnhia in the last year. and very fine
elevator firm of ST. Louis is constantly
.ardinr tho cars 10 different cities for
placing and adiustinr. The necessities
arc space. power and some one 90 run
them.
s.,.o,,..- 90 .,.o lsto ,,oeooo Corllinq
81. ,,, 80 che ,r,ooo.+ little elevators
a., >,.r " =, h. nIace8 i'm the draw
,,o.ro.., ...l ga, hc oncratod bv any
o,c ,..r o.. ,bo ,o,e and Won rise. a
re,oreo r.u .n6 van descend I'm this
,,,,. co,irtl... .tar- and i'm The end many
Stair crfaot is saved
ELEVATOR DECORATIONS
Tho actual elevator idea is not new.
hnt ANYTHING in thelr decoration is novel
Now elevators are coming 20 inc art
point ""en 'u.F VIII ne INNS on "N
muai"h 1' Wei "7 'Ise ana conlioI.
When MIS-. George could purchased H''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

assured This does net apply 10 tie
theatre hats. about which there IS no"
50 much converse In the Paris neWspa-
pers, but 10 the street hat. tie hat Tor
shoppins and calling. for driving end the
promenade. These hats will all be large.
Now the trouble with large hat Is
that 1t is not becoming TO every one.
Trere arc faces that need their own
fl ne the setting given them bv hair.
complexion. and complexion shadows.
These look better when the hat is CT,
always.
But for these the Easter hat OF ms
year has its modification. II is large. ~
1t Is a picture hat. A woman whom
met shopping on the Rue de- la Paix was
trying on q picture hat that made
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21
BENEFIT ENTFRTAINMENT.
To BE Given Under the Auspices OF tho
Church I'M Y. w. &. T. 4.

Several months ago some OF the young
ladies' and gentlemen OF Church Hill FORM
ed themselves into a society TO cultivate
their talent I'm the art OF defamation ana
reading. This society has now reached
permanent organization with much bens-
NJ 70 each OF its members.
The entertainment given In January fos
the benefit OF the lihrary fund 'ot mo
Leigh Street Baptist Sunday School will
bc remembered as one OF the successes or
this society. and although this Is not
ono OF the objects OF the young people
they have frequently responded 10 re-
quests for aid. and have, on every oc-
casion. given entertainment highly enjoy
able TO their audiences and commcndabie
To themselves.
The organize ton has nov in hand
con cdy-drama. entitled Under tho
Spell" which will be presented under the
auspices OF the Church hin ~. ". {. L.
L." This promises TO be quite success.
the play itself abOunds I'm mirth pro-
voking situations and witty repartee be-
sides giving a good scope for dramatic
talent: and as the participants have been
busy with their lines for some weeks and
have become quite proficient.
The drama. vfich IS In four acts. was
written by T.. G. Whalen. and win be
presented with fun scenery and stage ac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21
GLIMPSE OF EASTER HATS.
Indications Are That They Will Be Large
and Decidedly Tipped Over The Face.
The EECKWEAR WILL Be VERY TALL.
Plumes Popular, but Must Give Way Tor
Time TO tho Flower Gardens OF
spring-smaIl Buds and
Few Roses,

PARIS March Il.-They arc giving
giimpses Of Easter hats on the Rue dc
Ia Paix You see the corner OF WIN
dow decorated with them: lext door
tbere will be a large glass showcase
set fun Of the enticing new millinery
sm further along stand groups u
saleswomen decorating the great glass
,.o,sce, with attractive Easter displays
and another door beyond the DIX D'ue
.hade VIII be pulled down, me'i'"s no
There are decorators at woih,-s ,I ,so
Int the curtain and sho" runs '',' ~
world what an Easter nat can ,a.,,o,
Ii is Gus .Daiary every ye"i io'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

~ forth at the back. and from the I'D
bon noated a long streamer OF held grass,
green and golden.
I predict. as fashion prophecies upon
whom the best milliners and modistes q
Paris have bestowed their teachings, tnat
the reign OF flowers will be longer this
year than formerly. And why? Because
Of the rational way IN which they are
treated.
No woman objects 10 flower garden
but she gets tired OF carrying its inane
beauty upon her head. This season
however, the flower garden IS backed by
loops Of ribbon 10 match the gown, and
by velvet to match the cape
materials I'm keeping with the rest OF the
wardrobe. And that makes Il more ac-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

ceptablc to ones own personal taste.
Ana with IL ail there is a d-a. u black
TO give the keynote Ct becoming to the
dress.
There will be satin-covered hats this
fan. | saw one covered with dahla sat-
in. II was a fiat little hat. 10 be worn
tipped over the face and with only a sug-
gestion OF crown. The dahiia satin had
n tingy tracery e black silk around the
edge Of the brim.
The trimming OF the hat was lllacs.
Only these and nothing mere. Beginning
underneath TIE back brlr. where they
were clustered IN bewi!derng confusion.
they extended UP TO the back OF the
crown and around It ard down TO the
front, lllacs. liIacs. ltlacs! Around the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

chroniclers 10 remark that mats never
were prettier." But this year there can
be a more intelligent and truthful apph-
cation of the remark. II IS fact
strange. true delightful, and gratifying
that the spring hats Of %. VIII excel IN
beauty ard becomingness anything yet
offered 10 the public by either French or
American milliners.
Another good word can be added. The
spring hat Of - will net be as expensive
as the hats Of '96. And still further-in
a record of their virtues-they will be OF
the kind that can be made at home by
the woman who is handy with colors ana
fingers and scant of dimes.
LARGE HATS
!. - viii he large. Tint IS fact
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-03-21

Eight hundred years ago an OF the
large cities OF England had rcsular slave
markets for Tie sale OF white slaves from
an parts OF the kingdom. IN tae Life
az Bishop WuifHand' The writer says:
IT was a moving sight TO see I'm the
public market rows OF young people or
both sexes tied together and sold Ike
catile-mcn. unmindful Of their oblisa-
lions. delivering into slavery their reia-
uves. and even their own children" In
another part OF this work % IS noted that
among these slaves were 'rai icuiar'.
young women ot fine proportions and
OF great beauty"