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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

In a number of States the selection
of Senators occupies the attention of
the Legislatures. At Albany, exSen-
ator Platt, the Republican boss, was
chosen to represent the Empire State
in the Senate. Senator Vest, of Mis-
sour, Senator Gallinger, of New
Hampshire, and Senator Teller, OF
Colorado, are to be their own success
ors. 1t is affirmed with confidence
that Senator Pritchard, Of North Caro-
lima, has secured his reelection. In
Delaware the Democrats have chosen
Kenney, silver Democrat, to succeed
Higgins, Republican, this result fol-
lowing from the persistent factlonal
spirit that divides the sound-money
Democracy there. In Indiana FAIR
banks will succeed Voorhees,, in Hi
nois Mason will get Palmer seat, and
in Pennsylvania Penrose will become
the successor of Cameron. Hans
brough, of North Dakota, will succeed
himself. In Kentucky, Washington
and Oregon no choice, it seems, has
yet been made.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

Edwin S. Cramp, of the Philadel-
phia shipbuilding firm of Cramp &
Sons completed plans few days ago for
the opening of factory at Rockford,
H.. Tor the manufacture of ship pad
ding and cattle feed from cOrnstaiks,
a patent for which was recently grant
ed to him. Before the harvesting Of
the next crop tits expected that several
other factories will be erected, and
material which has been practically
worthless will become a source Of
revenue to farmers. Mr. Cramp stated
that he had just completed contracts
with the American Spirits Manufactur-
ing Company to feed the company 5
cattle with substance prepared from
the pitb. The price to be paid for the
stalks Will be 3 ton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
Mr.. Jonah T. Trussell died last Sun

MT. JOHdH !. 1IuSSclI ulcu ldSe Jun
day at his home in Martinsburg, of ca
tarrh of the stomach, aged SO years,
7 months and 81 days. The deceased
was born in Jefferson county, and was
a brother of Mr.. James 7. Trussell, of
Kearneysville. He served throughout
the war as Confederate soldier in the
Twelfth Virginia Regiment. He was
buried at Martinsburg on Tuesday.
Mrs. Mary c. Hamill, widow of DIR.
E. B. Hamill, who was formerly a
prominent dentist in Martinsburg,
died in that place last Saturday. She
had been in i'll health for number of
years. She leaves two children, DR..
George A. Hamill, dentist, of that
city, and Mrs. James Taylor, of Bed
ford, Ohio.
Mr.. Benjamin A. Garinger, prom
inent resident of Hagerstown, died at
his home in that place yesterday, aged
II wears. He had been in failing
health for about year. Mr.. CARING
er's second wife was Miss Thomas, Of
Martinsburg.
Miss Cora Shepherd, the young and
attractive daughter of Rev. T. B. SheP-
herd, formerly pastor of the Baptist
Church in Charlestown, died of con-
sumption last Saturday at the home
of her father in Isle of Wight county,
Virginia.
Mr.. W. T. H. Barr, a well-known
resident of Hagerstown and ticket
agent of the B. & o. Railroad at that
place, died last Friday from stroke
of paralysis received ten days previ-
Gus. He was in his 47th year.
The infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
W. Frederick, and grandchild of Mrs.
Sarah Cook, of this vicinity, died last
week in Frederick county, Md.
Mrs. Ella Alkaline Deatrick, widow
of II. N. Deatrick, died at her home
in Martinsburg last Friday, aged 48
years.
Mr.. L. B. LANCE, an old resident Of
Berkeley county, died recently at
Hedgesville, aged &c years.
William Suter died in Hagerstown
Monday, aged 81 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

David J. VERT and Frank Dively
while in Bedford county, Pa, not far
from Cumberland, Nd, on a horse
buying trip, hitched their team at the
foot Of Tussey's mountain and started
to walk across the country. They
became bewildered and wandered
about the mountain three days with
out any food, except one rabbit which
they killed. They were rescued by
Peter Strayer, who was splitting rails
on the west side of the mountain,
twelve miles from their starting point.
Their clothing was torn into shreds by
the brush and they were in frantic
and exhausted condition when found.
Their team broke loose and was found
some miles away.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
Two Weddings.

Two Weddings.
Mr.. John C. Lambert, Of Shepherds
town, and Miss Katie Clarke, Of Kear-
neysville, were married by Rev. Father
Kelly at the parsonage Of the Catholic
Church at Harper's Ferry yesterday
at 10 o'clock. Immediately after the
ceremony the newly-married couple
left for Washington, and after a day
or two in that city and Baltimore will
90 to Bellefonte, Pa, the former home
of the bride. Mrs. Lambert is sister
of Mr.. T. c. Clarke, foreman Of the
stone works at Kearneysville. They
will reside in Shepherdstown.
Mr.. J. Frank Baetjer, travelling
salesman we'll known here. and Miss
Katie E. Cook, who visited in Shep-
herdstown a couple Of years ago, were
married in Baltimore, where both re-
side, last Thursday.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
The Modern Mother

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup Of
Figs, when in need of the laxative eff
feet Of gentle remedy, than by any
other, and that it is more acceptable
to them Children enjoy it and it ben
efts them. The true remedy, Syrup
of Figs, is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

The wheat crop of Australia Tor the
coming harvest is short. United States
Consul Bell, at Sydney, in a report to
the State Department, supplies details
as follows THE crop falls so short OF
the usual as to reduce Australia from
her position as the sixth wheat export
ing country on the globe to about the
eleventh place From being an ex-
porter of about 1900, 900 bushels per
year Australia will have to import not
less than 100000 to supply the de-
6ciency."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
PERSONALS.
A Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.


Bernard Trussell, son of Mr.. j. N.
Trussell, has been sick at the West
Virginia University at Morgantown
the past week. We are glad to note
that he is now recovering from his i'll
ness, which is supposed to be an at
tack of the grip.
Mr.. T. L. Richard, formerly Of this
place, was nominated for street COM
missioner of Hagerstown by the mayor,
but the council, which has been at
loggerheads with the mayor, declined
to confirm the appointment by tie
vote.
Miss Elise Shepherd has gone to
Philadelphia, where she will make a
visit to the family Of Mr. H. W. Potts
Miss Salis Shepherd is visiting her
cousins, the Misses Williamson, in Bal
timore.
Mr.. Joseph Henderson, polsher
in the manufacturing shops, has moved
his family here from Toledo, Ohio, &C.
cupying part of the Fayman house
on Washington street.
Mr.. John W. Dodd, the auctioneer,
was among our callers last Friday.
Mr.. Dodd is already busy crying sales,
and he asks the public to continue
its patronage.
Mr.. Locher Grove, son of DR.. R. C.
Grove, has gone to Fairmont, this
State, where he has secured a position
in one of the leading drug stores.
Mr.. George Cunningham has moved
from near townsville, Nd, to Mr.. j.
Frank Turner's farm at Bakerton, va
Gated by Mr.. Taylor Unseld.
Mr.. William Osbourn, an employee
Of the bicycle works in Hagerstown,
spent Saturday and Sunday with rela-
tives in Chambersburg, Pa.
DR.. A. S. Reynolds has regained his
health sufficiently to enable him to re-
sumo practice. We trust he may soon
be entirely well.
Miss Katharine Reinhart, of Moler's s,
visited Mrs. Alice Gibson and Post
master E. H. Reinhart in this place
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas W. Hammond,
of the Kearneysville vicinity, have
both been sick with the grip for sew
eral weeks.
Miss Coe Brotherton has gone to
Berryville, Va, where she will spend
several weeks with Miss Gertrude
Brothcrton.
Cleon Moore, Esq, prominent at
torney of Charlestown, was in Shep-
herdstown yesterday on legal business.
Mr.. NJ. S, Hiteshew was confined
to the house for several days with the
grip this week, but is now better.
Miss Grace Kershaw, of this place,
has been visiting the family of Mr.. J.
F. Thompson in Martinsburg.
Miss Edith Reynolds, one Of our
popular young ladies, is i'll at her
home on New street.
Mr. Charles B. Line, Of Washing
ton county, was among our callers
last Saturday.
Miss Katie Miller, Of Vancleves-
vile, is visiting Miss Ella Cookus in
this place.
Miss Mary Keesecker has gone to
Hagerstown for visit of couple of
weeks
Mr.. C. NJ. Folk has been laid up
with an attack of the grip this week.
Miss Lizzie White has been very
sick the past week,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

Messrs. Philip Davis, John Emmert,
Harry Baker and Mace Wood shot a
veritable jack rabbit on the farm OF
Mr.. Bates, near town, last Friday.
1t weighed 81 pounds, measured 30
inches from tip to tip Of legs, and had
ears six inches long.-Charlestown
Spirit.
This may be one of the jack rabbits
imported from Kansas couple OF
years ago by Mr.. Henry Shepherd
and liberated near Shepherdstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

Allen Boiling, a colored man, dress
ed himself up to look like the devil
and went to the house of Edmund Scott
the other night, near Charlottesville.
to scare him. Scott didn't scare, but
grabbing up his gun SHOT and killed
the would.be devil.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

1t is with much regret that We re-
cord the death of Mr.. Walter Shirley,
the popular young teacher of the Duff
field. public school, which occurred
last Friday at his home in Middleway,
this county. The deceased was an
almost perfect specimen of physical
manhood, and his death caused great
shock to his friends. He died from
pneumonia after an illness of only a
week. Mr.. Shirley was but q years
of age, and was popular and re-
spected young man. He was the son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Shirley, and
three brothers and three sisters also
survive him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
The Infant Room.

The infant room for the use OF the
Shepherdstown Sunday School, NJ. E.
Church South, is now completed, and
theopening exercises will be held on
Sunday at 8 p. m. The public is cor
daily invited to attend. The room
is neatly furnished with carpet, kinder
garteu chairs, organ, hanging map
charts, etc. A long-felt want in the
work of this large and interesting Sun
day school is now fully supplied. Mrs
D. L. Rentch is in charge Of the infant
department, and certainly deserves
credit for her zeal and lively interest
in the new enterprise. The opening
exercises on Sunday will be interest
inc.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

The House of Representatives has
passed bill providing that national
banks may be organized in towns hav-
ing not more than four thousand in
habitauts with capital Of $4,000.
The bill is designed to improve the
banking facilities of small towns, es-
pecially in the South and West, and
as such is very acceptable to Southern
members.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
List of Jurors.

The following is the list of petit
jurors summoned to appear at the next
term of the Jefferson Circuit Court,
second day, February 10, 1897 Geo.
w. Lickhder, Thomas Frazier Charles
Rissler J. w. Walker, T. G. Baylor,
R. L. BilImyer, Jno. W. Ware, Geo.
B. Hootf, H. NJ. Hopkins, c. H. Moore,
T. B. Howell, Joseph Daley, W. F
Sechrist, W. C. Donnelly, Morris X.
Hendricks, Henry H. Lemen, Harry
staley, Jacob NJ. Stickles, VIM H.
Link, Jacob Sites, Robert Everhart,
G. w. Moore, Jr., Robert Chew, B. F.
McGruder, Adam B. Moler, W. H.
Billmyer, J. F Briscoe, c. II. Lewis
and B. F. Ramey.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
Church Notes.

Church Notes.
Winchester Presbytery held called
meeting in Martinsburg Monday after
noon, January 18th. The meeting was
called to order at $50 p. m. in the
Presbyterian Church by Rev, R. W
Carter, in the absence of the Modera-
tor Ten ministers and four ruling
elders were present. Rev. c. R. Strib-
bling requested Presbytery to dissolve
the pastoral relation between himself
and the Presbyterian Church OF Berry
vile that he might accept call from
the Falling Spring Church, in Rock
bridge county, Va. After hearing
Elder Luke and Mr.. Matt Jones, rep,
resenting the Berryville Church, and
Elder Paxton, of the Falling Spring
Church, Presbytery granted Mr.. Strb-
bling request. Another called meet
ing will be held February ID, at Pied
mont, W. Va, to consider the req uest
of Rev. J. W. Laferty for a dissolu-
ton of the pastoral relation between
himself and the church at that place.
Divine services will be held at the
Lutheran Church of Uvilla next Sun
day morning at II o'clock. At I P.
m. special services will begin at the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown,
which will continue each night through
the week. Rev. W. L. Seabrook, OF
Winchester, Va, will be here Monday
night and remain over the following
Sunday, when communion services will
be held. Christian Endeavor at 6 P. m.
Rev ]. E. TripIett, who has been
confined to the house with grip for the
past three weeks, will preach at Duff
fields next Sabbath Cd. V at II 4.
H., and at Zion at 8 p. m. The sac
rament of the Lords supper will be
administered at the latter place and a
most cordial invitation is extended to
all Christians to participate in the
same.
Two of the classes Of the NJ. E. Sun
day school Will hold festival in the
basement Of their church on Saturday,
January Odd, from 4 to Top. m. They
will be prepared to furnish soup, lce-
cream, caramels, cake, &c, and ask
for the liberal patronage of the public
The proceeds are for the benefit of the
church.
NJ. E. Church South: Shepherds
town II m. by assistant; Bethesda
1880 a. m. and Shepherdstown 7 P
m. by pastor. Epworth Leagues 6 p
m. Junior League Saturday 8 P. IN
Literary meeting at the parsonage
Thursday : p. IN. Opening exercises
of the infant room Sunday 3 P. m.
The Christian Endeavor Society o.
the Lutheran Church will hold an en-
tertainment Friday evening of this
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F
c. Kruger The public is invited t.
attend. Refreshments will be served
the proceeds to be for the benefit o
the society.
NJ. E. Church services Preaching
at Sharpsburg at IO.30a. IN, Blooms
boro at p. m. Shepherdstown at
p. m. Epworth League at Shepherds
town at 6 p. m.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Providenc,
permits, in Shepherdstown at II a. m
and at Kearneysville at 3 P. IN.
Rev. J. R. Wheeler, P E., vii
preach at Shepherdstown on Sunday
January 81, at 7 p m.
There will be service in the Re
formed Church on Sunday at l. a. IN
and at 7 p. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

Postmaster General Wilson made
an address Tuesday night at the an
nual meeting of the New York State
Bar Association at Albany on Some
Weak Points in the Working Of Our
National System.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
Quarterly Meeting.

The fourth quarterly meeting OF the
shepherdstown circuit, NJ. E. Church
South, will be held in shepherdstOwn
on the first Saturday and Sunday in
February. The Presiding Elder, Rev.
J. w. Duffey, will be present and re-
main several days to assist in the pro-
tracted services, which will begin one
week before the quarterly meeting
Sunday, January 81.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

A terrible plague is raging in the
city Of Bombay, India, and thousands
Of persons have already died. Most
ofthe population has fled from the city,
and business OF every sort is at a stand
still. 1t is feared that the plague may
spread to other parts OF Asia and Eu-
rope, and the governments are now
considering measures to prevent this.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
Gladness Comes

With a better understanding of the
Wv transient nature of the many phys
zeal ills, which vanish before proper ef-
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 constipated condi-
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs. prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions Of families, and IS
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due TO the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have 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 to tie most skillful
physicians, but II in need of 2 laxative,
one should have the best. and with the
well-informed everywhere, Syrup OF
Figs stands lIighcs: and Is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21
". P. 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 $3.50 are
hard 70 beat. Our stock Of China
and Glassware il well-known for quail
ity, style and prices. If you want a
good Lamp call on us. We also keep
Gloves, Cutlery, Tobacco and Can
dies. Try our Molasses at 6 cents
per quart; Coffee at II and ID cents
per pound. We want Jowls, Dried
Corn, Potatoes, Lard, Cabbage, &c.
Thankful for past favors we ask a
continuance. Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-01-21

A man named Samuel Paiatka has
been arrested and has confessed that
he caused the railroad wreck on the
Cahaba bridge near Birmingham, Ala,
three weeks ago, 10y which passen-
ger train was thrown from bridge
and 80 persons were killed. He did
il because he wanted to rob the dead.
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-25
The JEWISH SOUTH.

known OF It's Workings but 1t claimed by those
quainted with it's inner affairs that the greater por
ton of it's important legislation was framed by Mr..
Benjamin.
An act performed in 1862 shows the true patriot
ism Of the man. General Huger was in command of
Roanoke Island and Mr.. Benjamin filling the
post of secretary of A requisiton for powder
was made and was not filled. This twice
peated without avail, and Roanoke Island fell. An
investigation was ordered by congress, and it took
but few seconds for the secretary to inform the
committee that the powder had not been forthcoming
for the best of reasons-there none to send The
question then to what might be the probable
effect upon congress and the people in general of this
disclosure of the Confederacys limited resources 1t
was decided that this would never do and the
mittee was in quandary. At Mr. Benjamin's
suggestion the committee recommended that he be
censured by congress for neglect of duty. History
contains parallel of such patriotism.
Mr. Benjamin evidently did not accompany the
presidential party from Richmond to Danville on the
Hateful April 2 1865 for the following day he was
met in the streets of the latter city by Rev DR. Hoge
of Richmond, who. after questioning him closely,
learned that he, unlike the remainder of President
Davs's cabinet not the guest of Major Suther-
lin Being hard pressed by the reverend gentleman,
Mr. Benjamin reluctantly admitted that he had ow-
ing to the crowded condition of the city, been una
BILE to secure board. [Dr Hoge in answer to query,
assures that th, simply accident and was
in nowise attributable to race prejudice. The cler-
gvman who great friend of Mr.. Benamin's,
insisted that the latter should accompany him his
abode and share his apartments with him. This the
secretary refused to do saying that DR.. Hoges host
ess was stranger to him, and that it would be an
unwarranted impertnence for him to ntrude upon
the family unlimited Dr. Hoge allayed his fears after
some argument, assuring Mr.. Benjamin that any
friend Of his would be more than welcome to the
household
The following Sunday Mr.. Benjamin gave exhi-
bition of his admirable tact, which can best be de
scribed in the words of DR.. Hoge:
AT the breakfast table the ton turned to
the subject of church services and Mr. Benjamin in
qured casually of our hostess where she was going
to worship that day. Now. happened to know that
as member of Mr. Daviss cabinet official etiquette
OH
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1897-11-25

panylng you 80
After church the party sitting in the parlor
chatting when Mr.. Benjamin. who had been called
away, entered the room, and after conversing non
chalantly for short time, beckoned DR. Hoge fol-
low him to their chamber When they there
Mr. Benjamin said: DIR. Hoge didn't have the
heart to tell you before these ladies something want
to communicate to you" He then went to say
that General Lee had surrendered. Mr.. Benjamins
face revealed what he suffered but said DR..
Hoge in relating the incident, Il could refrain
from sitting down the bed and weeping, a habit
to which am not addicted" ~.
When Mr. Benjamin set out on his trip southwark
from Danville shortly after this, he asked by Dr.
Hoge if he was not afraid of being captured. With
significant smile he replied, II shall be taken
alive" Mr.. Benjamin remained with the presidential
cavalcade until it rtached Georgia. when heseparated
from his companions Up to that time he had passed
French military officer, having passport in
that language which he spoke like native He rode
a very tall horse purchased in South Carolina and
said to he OF the finest in that state. When he
left President Davis's party, he purchased and
horse, and disguised peddler, wearing immense
green goggles he worked his way toward the coast.
On one occasion he stopped over night with gentle
man who acquainted with and who recognized
him despite his disguise Being the soul of po eness
the host made sign to show that he had pene-
trated the ncognito of his guest and it not
til the morning, when in bidding him farewell he
Willingly remarked, Good by, Mr. Benjamin" that
the true state of affairs exposed
Eventually he made his way to the Florida coast,
embarked in open boat for the West Indies and
after a series of adventures, which would in them
selves make readab Die book, he landed in England
In a short time he applied for admission the BAR
and on his setting up the claim that he an En-
glislman, having been born tty-fv years before on
British SOIL the three years study required of aliens
by law dispensed with, and he at once adj
mitted to practice
Before long his attainments recognition on
every side, and he made queen counsellor. It
while serving in this capacity that Mr.. Benjamin
did what did before and probably never
will do agan-he rebuked the House of Lords He
arguing before that august body, when
member-supposed to be Lord Cairns-ejaculatedt the
No,