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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
The Polluted Potomac.

says the Washington Star, "anglers
and fishermen who sought sport up the
Potomac have brought back COM
plants of the filthy condition of the
water and the destructive effect the
rotten refuse of the pulp mills was
having on the bass which populate
the stream.
"Parafned lines when cast over
board, were drawn in coated with ooz-
ing slime; the gravel beds where the
bass used to make their nests to hold
their spawn in the spring were COW
cred with the deposits of the same
filth.
"The condition of the Potomac from
a few miles above Great Falls all the
way to Piedmont is bad. The pulp
mills along the river from Harper's
Ferry up have increased in number,
and all of them allow the filthy refuse
from the wood and chemicals used in
making pulp to run out into the river.
"Messrs. Edmonston and Miller,
Washington, reported that the water
in the South Branch was so clear that
the bottom could be seen where the
water was ten feet deep. At the mouth
of South Branch, however, they found
the Potomac almost black from refuse
from the pulp mill above Oldtown.
Further down the river, about four or
five miles, they say an unbearable
stencil arose from the water
This condition was caused by the
refuse from the pulp mill at Paw Paw.
Another mill has been erected at Will
Transport, and will be shortly put in
operation. These statements were
sent by DR.. Pope Young, Washington
to DR.. George w. Massamore Of the
Maryland Game and Fish Association
and deputy game warden of Maryland
In reply, DR.. MassamOre wrote to DR..
Young as follows:
"'The condition of the water in the
Potomac, from Piedmont to the South
Branch, is frightful. l was at Raw
ling's, thirteen miles from Cumber-
land, a few weeks ago, and examined
the river from there to Harper's Ferry.
The mills at Piedmont pollute the wa
ter so that it is impossible for bass to
live from Piedmont to Cumberland,
and from Cumberland to the South
Branch it is almost as bad, | will go
to Cumberland and other points, and
see if we cannot have the Maryland
Legislature pass law that will abate
the nuisance. If can get the West
ern Maryland people to have the bill
introduced, l will guarantee its pas
sage
ain a pamphlet of the laws govern
ing the Corps of Engineers Commits
sioner Black found section 6 of the
law, approved September 10, 1890
provi.ling among other things that it
is not permissible for anyone to throw
or deposit any slabs, sawdust, filth,
etc, into any of the navigable waters
Of the United States, aud section 10 Of
the same act provides fine not e1-
ceeding $4,000 for violation of such
provisions.
"'Does the refuse make any deposit
on the river bottom inquired Capt.
Black.
ga very considerable one, returned
the reporter.
"'Then l think this law will cover
the case, he said. That is my pres
ent opinion. We have successfully
stopped the throwing of sawdust into
navigable streams and you know wa
ter upon which RATS are hoated is nav
igable under the law.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Rally Round The Flag.

The thirty-first annual encampment
OF the G.. a. X. will be held August 23d,
in the City of Buffalo.
President Mckinley. Members of the
Cabinet and Diplomatic Corps, the Gov
errors of various States and their Statfs,
will be present, and an enthusiastic re-
repton will be given the Veterans.
Tickets at ONE FARE for the ROUND
TRIP will be sold by the Baltimore
and Ohio X. r. from all stations on its
line east of the Ohio River for all trains
August 2lst. 22d and 23d, valid for re-
turn until August 3lst.
For further information, call on or
address nearest B. X .. agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Our Line '''
for
...IS07!

We invite you to examine this list:
Syracuse Chilled Plows and Repairs,
No. 40 Chilled Flows and Repairs,
Hench q Dromgold Wheel Lever
Harrows, Syracuse Lever HarrOws,
Double and Single Shovel Flows and
Blades, Tiger or Farmers Friend Corn
Planter, with Check Row and Drill
combined; Champion, Wizard and Ii
ger Hay Rakes; Mccormick Binders
and Movers, Brown Wagons, Brown
Cultivators, Bickford q Huffman
Grain Drills, Buggies, Dlytons, Spin
die Wagons and Surveys, Feed Gut
tiers, Feed Grinders and Lawn Now
ers, Binder Irvine all grades, agent
for Crescent Bicycles.
We invite you to call and examine
the above line of goods and get our
lowest prices, We carry everything
that is used on the farm in the way
of Implements. Thankful for past
favors we hope for a share of your
trade. Yours very respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
WHITEHALL TERMINAL.
New Entrance to New York City via b. s o.
Unequaled Facilities.

Whitehall Terminal. the new entrance
into New York City, opened for business
by the Baltimore and Ohio II. r. on Mon.
day, July 10th, is the most convenient
station TO and from al parts of New York
City and Brooklyn. This terminal is at
South Ferry, east of Battery, and from it,,
under the same roof, direct connections
are made with trains of the Second,
Third, Sixth and Ninth Avenue Elevated
Roads; Broadway, Columbus and Lex
ington Avenue Cable Lines; East and
West Side Belt Lines of horse cars; South
Ferry, Staten Island Ferry, Hamilton
Avenue and Thirty-ninth Street Brook
lynn Ferry.
Ask for tickets to New York via b. Il
D. and save convenience.
J. NJ. SCHRYVER,
Gen'l Pass. Agent
d. b. MARTIN,
Mgr. Pass. Traffic.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Western Maryland Railroad.
.ooNNECTING WITH

-CONNECTING WITH
a.. p. r. r. at Shippensburg, Norfolk &
Western and b. Il o. Railroads at Hagers-
town, z. Il. r. at Frederick Junction and
P. w. & B., \. G. and b. Il =. Railroads at Un-
lon station. Baltimore, Md.
MAIN LINE AND CONNECTIONS.
Schedule taking effect Sept. %, 1896
LEAVE HAGERSTowN.
6.35 A. VI. Accommodation for Shippensburg
7.02 A. NJ. Through passenger for Baltimore,
arriving at 1927 a. m; also for
Gettysburg and Hanover.
sos 4. NJ. For Clearspring, Cherry Run and
Williamsport.
lilo A. M. Accommodation for Shippensburg.
l2.35 L. NJ. For Williamsport.
I2.35 L. NJ. For Clearspring and Cherry Run.
200 y. NJ. Mail for Baltimore. arriving at $50
p. m; also for Hanover and Get
tysburg.
4.l5 p. NJ, Fast Mail, arriving Baltimore III.
100 p. NJ. For Shippensburg.
S.O5 Z. NJ. For Williamsport and Cherry Run
ARRIVE AT HAGERsTowN.
SIS A. NJ. From Williamsport and Cherry
7.SO A. NJ. From Baltimore. Fast Mail.
S.O2 A. NJ. From Shippensburg.
IBIS i. NJ. From Baltimore.
1918 +. NJ. From Cherry Run.
3.U5 y. NJ. From Shippensburg.
$40 7. NJ. From Shippensburg.
go Z. NJ. From Williamsport and Cherry
Run.
SOOP. NJ. From Baltimore-threugh train.
Il. II. 5RlSWOLD, Gen. Pass. Agent.
j. NJ. HOOD. Pres. and GeDl. Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Bucklen's Arnica Salye,

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tette-, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and al Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price 25 cents per box. For
sale by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most won
derful medical discovery of the age, pleas
ant and refreshing to the taste, act gently
and positively on kidneys, liver and bowels,
cleansing the entire system, dispel colds,
cure headache, fever, habitual constipation
and biliousness. Please buy and try box
of L. c. c. to-day; 10, %, so cents. Sold and
guaranteed to cure by all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

Daily, Daily except Sunday.
Nos. and run daily between Harrisburg
and HagerstOwn.
Connections for all stations on Cumber-
land Valley Railroad and Pennsylvania Rail-
road system.
J.F. BOYD, superintendent.
H.A. RIDDLE, GenlPass. Agent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
VIRGINIA COLLEGE
For YOUNG LADIES', Roanoke. V

opens September 9, 1897. one ofthe leading
Schools for Young Ladies in the South. Mag
nhcent buildings, all modern impro VEN ents.
Campus ten acres. Grand mountain scenery
in Valley of Virginia, famed for health. Eu-
ropean and American teachers. Full course.
superior advantages in Art and Music. stu
dents from twenty states. For ca lalogues adj
dress the President.
MATTE L. HARRIS,
Roanoke, Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
j. $. FLEMING, Agent
The Jefferson County nlulua
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
EsTABLIsHEpIs7s

OFFERS TO the people oi Jefferson Du.iI
~ Insurance in "A safe company at Coo a..ut
cost of Insurance, which lH much rHuItl
than the rates usual ly charged, lri trsIs DE
money at home. Good risks from rrspoHi.
BILE partiesare invited.
Executive Committee meets ever fril
DIRECToRs- Jos Trapnoll Henry o. lh'ta.
port. Jas. Garland Hurst. John E'lrr. "a
II. I. Lewis. r. Preston Chew, Mm T. VT.
son. Eug me Baker y W. Washington, u D.
Snyder. Chas. T. WILSON. Juo. II. IltIe. lt0t
\. Melvin, r.. q. W. Herr. Isaac a. -lntff
JOSEPH TRAPNELL ......... ... rtss.ts-t
II. Is. DAVENPORT .............. .lfeaslf''
LOCAL AGENTS Middieway. John q. -'t
ley: Harper Ferry. Gas. H. lmh. -''f-
herdstown, ]. s. Fleming, 'Hlr.'s'or',
Washington & Alexander.
Rs-The Secretary vii. be- fouuia'ibltgn
pany's once, Gibson building, Iolitlioa'
yard, la CharlastOwn.
IA A-ENANbEE.S'.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
zsag gil Hs .a
$500 sstlS ~
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad.


The following is the time ftrain stopping
at Shenandoah Junction, in effect May TO-
1897:
EAsT-BoUND.
No. It-5.SOA. NJ. Memphis to New. York.
Connection with n. & W. north:
No Sole A. NJ. st. Louis and New YORK
Limited Express.
No le-l2.OS L. NJ. Keyser and Baltimore Ac-
commodation. via Washington.
No. 6-S.0S Z. NJ. Express. stops on signal
No. l4-6.OS =. NJ Keyser and Baltimore Ac-
commoda lion.
No. 46-9.U7 NJ. Washington Express, daily
wEsT-BoUND.
No. 1913 A. NJ. Baltimore and Cumber-
land Accommodation.
No. l7-ll.O9 A. NJ. Baltimore AMI keyser Ac-
commodation. Daily except Sun
day.
No. l-5.26 p. NJ. New Yo-R and st. Louis
Limited Express. Connects with
". & w. south.
No. 70. 5S Z. NJ. Baltimore and Wheehng'
Pittsburg Express.
No i3-l.tS A. NJ. Leaves Baltimore '.oS 4.
NJ. and Washington $50 +. NJ, con-
Meeting with y. x w. going south.
D. u. MARTIN,
Manager Passenger Traffic.
W. M. GREEN.
General Manager.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
II GODS
gestion, bad taste, coated ~ nm
tongue, sick headache, in SaGBc
sOmnia etc. Hoods Pills
cure consultation and all its

results easily and thoroughly. &c. All druggists
Prepared by C. 1. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass
The only Pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
Constipation

Causes fully half the sickness in the world. 1t
retains the digested food too long in the bowels
and produces biouSness, torpid liver, tnd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
cATARRH
ELY'S CREAM BALM
COLD h HEAD

nammation, Heals and Protects the Mem
brane from Colds. Restores the Senses OF
Taste and Smell. IsQuickly absorbed. Gives
relief at once. 50 cents at druggists or by
mail; samples 10 cents by mail.
ELY BROTHERS, 56 Warren ST., New York
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge.. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use TO put a
horse in prime condition. Price %
cents per package.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

JUST the Thing in Neckwear for La
dies, such as Linen Collars and Cuffs
y of the latest things out; - cents each
or two for p cents for Collars; Cuffs p
cents per pair; Satin Bows, with Bands,
Black, White Red and Blue LaceS,
Edgings and Footing very low, can be
had at MISS ELLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
rctter, saIt.Eheu.n 80 Eczema.

letter, Sait-Ehcu.i and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstEntly allayed
by applying Chamberlain Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. 1t
is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. % cts. per box.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
PARKER's GINGER TONIC

tbtfc1 Lung Iroobes, Dt5lJ, dsFellng stoTnaea nd
female ills, and - noted for making WHEN al ot5sr
treatnen fails ma.her ard ula,.d aholh haEe 4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
no 2 No.4 No.6 NOS NolO

Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Trains No. and 10 run daily between Har-
risburg ana Hagerstown.
1 60 -, "a L 10 Q 70 3 70 = - No q
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19

represent all the above companies I'D.
will furnish good insurance at uIe .oso
rates. All business promptly aueudcIto.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-08-19
How It Purifes Water.

For every gallon of water drawn, a gal
Ion of air (the vital element, is circula-
ted through the water. The oxygen
thus introduced, ventilates, yitalizeS and
purifies the water, destroying all water
worms, water lice and germs of disease.
Guaranteed to remove all impurities
from the fouleSt well or cistern, in a few
days ordinary use, and keep water equal
to a mountain spring. 1t will make bad
water good and good water better. If
not found superior to any pump on earth
Gor domestic uSe), it may be returned
and money refunded.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28

"vireInia's expenses are subject tna'
is exciting widespread attention. nv
demand OF the people IL for lower taxes
for retrenchment and reform. Nearly a."
OF our State exchanges are cohs'a"'''
having articles upon this question. oo'"'
look to a constitutional convention 10
effect tho economies they favor. o'hers
think that II the matter be properly
pressed during tho coming campa's" INC
next Legislature will meet the eNPec'a-
tions of the public. But along Win the
demand for the cutting down oi "a
penses comes am appeal for Increased
appropriations for pensions; an increase
OF the sum total, so that more ois-
abled veterans and more poverty
stricken widows OF veterans may be
cared for. We quote the following from
the last issue of the Salem Times-Kegis-
ter:
'The esteemed Richmond Dispatch
commenting upon what we SAID recently
about the insignificant pensions virginia
pays her old soldiers, says
eyes. our old soldiers who are dis
ahled and poor, and the helpless WIDOWS
of those who have died. ought TO re-
ceive more help from the state. Ana
the one way TO give them that help Is 10
levy special tax
"The better way and the easier one
would be for the State TO INSTITUTE re-
forms In her expenses. salaries, &c.' such
as is being done I'm Richmond and other
cities. Doesn't the Dispatch believe tnat
this could be done without hurt 10 the
State, and that a considerable sum wouid
thus be made available for pensions,
without levyine any special tax, OF, at
least. any additional taxY'
Possibly this could be done TO limit
ed extent; but the salaries paid by the
State are. as rule, very small. IL the
cost of caring for our insane could be
thrown upon the cities and Counties the
object Of the Register would be accom-
plished.
But IL the money could be raised IN
no other way, we believe the people OF
this State rather than see the poor
houses filed with our veterans would
be willing for the Legislature TO make
special levy to raise more money Tor
pensions.
We have our doubts as to whether
either Legislature or constitutional
convention would agree TO require the
counties and cities TO bear the cost or
the insane asylums and fair part OF
the criminal charges. There are some
counties that have a bonanza In the pre-
sent arrangement, and don't want the
status quo" disturbed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28
M,kINLEY AS An ORATOR.

The address of the President made yes
terday at the dedication of Grants
tomb will not win him distinction as an
orator. He had a great opportunity
such q one almost as Lincoln had at
Gettysburg-but he failed to measure up
10 the height of the occasion.
Upon reading his address over, and
considering its source. there Is little
an II to which we can object; nor, on the
other hand. is there anything in it that
will be remembered long, even by the
Presidents most enthusiastic admirers.
Throughout the last canvass, Mr.. Nc
Kinley distinguished himself rather by
the prudence he displayed in his speeches
than by any bursts of genuine eloquence
or evidences of genius as a rhetorician.
However, a man may make an excel
bent President and yet be only mode
bately gifted speaker. Few great orators
succeed in their presidential aspira-
tions. If Mr. Mckinley will exercise
the talents that nature has given him
In checkmating the plans Of the specu-
7ators who have nefarious designs upon
the country and hope to accomplish them
through the Dingley bill. we shall for
give him his oratorlcal shortcomings.
Indeed, we may say that none of yes
terday's speeches strike US as grand.
The orator of the day was General
Horace Porter. and though we concede
that he is a very accomplished gentle
man. we cannot but think he was given
the position that he filled more in recos-
milton of his efforts in raising money for
the monument fund than in recognition
OF his claims as an orator. Still. the vast
crowd present seems 10 have been salts
fed with his performance, and il i'll
becomes us to find fault with the selec-
ton of him.
The day was clear and windy, and the
parade was a fine one. Veterans who
wore the blue were numerous, and the
ex-Confederates were represented. too;
but not as well as they might have been
had the Committee of Arrangements
made better provision for their APP
pearance. But we suppose the commit
tee was in awe of 1.-The big guns" of the
Grand Army OF the Republic. who have
been SO dreadfully afraid of late that
our veterans would appear in public dis
playing their tattered battle flags.
Virginia was creditably represented In
the turnout OF the National Guard by
several battalions. including the Rich
mond Light Infantry Blues and the col
ored battalion of this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28
THE LOAN EXHIBITION.

The promoters OF the art loan exhibit
ton have every reason TO be grained AT
tho success that has attended their
efforts. The exhibit in all OF its de-
nartments surpasscs even their most
sanguine expectations. and will prove
revelation to the general public.
The display is instructive throughout
but especially so in what we may term
its distinctive art feature as represented
in the collection of portraits and other
pictures. Here we have not only eN-
amples by artists, native and others VINO
worked in Virginia, and the count
erselt nresentment" of men who were
prominent in making the history OF
the Colony, the State, the country anu
the city. but reflection Of the love anu
appreciation of art that prevailed among
our people in times gone by.
In the "relic" divisions of the exhibit
ton there are many things that indicate
the taste and refinement in various oi-
rections OF our ancestors, ana sus-
gest that the end OF the nineteenth CEN
fury lares and penates are not such I'M
proyements on those of our grand
mothers. after all. Through these relics
the close and thoughtful observer
catches most intelligent glimpses Of
past Virginia domestic and social HE
and the home environments OF days
agone. and learns the lesson that owen
Meredith was not altogether wrong IN
declaring, "for old things are best
The exhibition is a series of impressive
and verifying illustrations Oh history
and cherished traditions. 1t may be
studied to advantage by young and Old
to the end that in this age of material
ism, fad-ism, and liberation, not to
say assimilation, of customs alien
to the spirit of our civilization we may
not get too far away from the good
and the ennobling influences OF the past
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28

the cities. 1t Is pointed out that in most
OF tho vocations in tho cities the o'der
men are being crowded TO the wall by
their young competitors. but that the
vacant-lot farm shows that the supplant-
cd still have a chance. which chance lies
IN seeking employment In the country.
Unquestionably one of the great disad-
yantages under which the farming COM
munity labors Is TO be found In the deser-
ton OF the farms by the young men. II,
therefore. the Pingree system shall re-
suit In turning seriously and to any appre-
ciable extent the attention OF the sur
plus cider unemployed OF the cities to
the question Of farm labor. either as en-
ployeos or as renters. with tho view OF
ownership of small farms. great point
will have been gained for the agricultural
interests. The ideas OF the New York
Association on the subject may be little
utoplan, yet who knows. The swap as
between the country and the city would
bc somewhat OF revolution, but there
have been greater economic revolutions
than that.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-28
THE NEWPORT NEWS FIRE.

Richmond extends her sympathies to
Newport News in the grievous loss that
has befallen it by reason of yesterdays
fire. Though we have reason to believe
that much of the property destroyed was
covered by insurance, and though we are
satisfied that the companies interested
will let slip little time in rebuilding, yet
the interference with the business OF the
mort cannot but be considerable. Let us
hone. however that the new piers to be
built will be larger and better than the
old ones.
Newport News is now established as
an important seaport, and needs In
creased wharfage facilities. And with
the enterprise characteristic of its peo-
pie. we take ii that the city will enlarge
its fire department and give 1t the best
equipment that it can afford.
Possibly no human effort would have
been equal to restricting the flames TO
the pier where they were discovered, but
1t is wise economy to be prepared for I'll
emergencies. Fires, when once started
in immense frame structures. make rapid
Roadway. And the time when fire de-
partment can be most effective is during
the first few minutes succeeding the dis
covery of the flames.
The lesson that Newport News yester-
day learned is one that nearly all new
towns have had to learn at much cost.
May Newport News profit by her expert
ence and make ready for the promising
future that is before her.