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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
LOVE.


b. FRANCIS SCOTT kEh-
Lord with glowing heart I'd praise Thee
For the bliss Thy love bestows;
For the pardoning grace that saves me,
And the peace that from it flows
Help, o God. my weak endeavor,
This dull soul to rapture raise.
Thou must light the fame. or never
Can my love be warmd to praise.
Praise. my soul, the God that sought thee.
Wretched wanderer. far as,ay;
Found thee lost and kindly brought thee
From the paths of death away;
Praise. with loves deyoutest feeling,
Him who saw thy guilt-born fear.
And. the light Of hope revealing,
Badc the blood stand cross appear.
Lord this bosoms ardent feeling
Vaiuly would my lips express,
Low before Thy foo,stool kneeIinE.
Deign Thy suppliants prayer to bless;
Let Thy grace, my souls chief treasure.
Loves pure flame within me raise;
And. since words can never measure,
Let my life show forth Thy praise
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
WFYLER' 5 Plan.

By cutting the island into several
isolated sections by means Of trOchas,
and by following up the rebel bands
pertinaciously in the restricted areas,
General Weyler had, at length, by
December, 1897, virtually freed the
island from their ravages, except in
the two easternmost provinces, where
desolate mountain country gave the
insurgents impenetrable retreats. The
nature of the jungle was such that the
complete extinction of the rebel bands
in Santiago was impracticable, so long
as they received supplies and encOur-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
NEW POLICY.

With the beginning of the Mckinley
administration these assurances ceased.
A less patient policy was favored and
the idea of getting Spain to withdraw
from Cuba by friendly insistence was
entertained. Congressman who wished
to recognize Cuba independence were
at once advised that such result could
be attained ia a better way. Recog-
milton was STAYED off. Meanwhile
Spain was asked to make various con-
cessions, as respects the removal of
Weyler, the reconcentrados and an ar
mistice, etc, All were granted. The
hope was entertained that with Blanco
favoring Cancellation, the reconcentra-
dos provided for and peace offered the
rebels, a way would be found for Civ
ing Cuba a government as free as that
of Canada. The retention of a nomI-
nal sovereignty was now at length all
that Spain asked.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most IN
tense suffering. Many have for years
vainly sought relief from this disabling
disease, and are to-day worse off than
ever. rheumatism is blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause 1t is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
A few years ago was taken with infamma-
tory Rheumatism, which became so intense
that was for weeks unable to walk. tried
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
SI.00 A YEAR.
The Goose and the Donkey.

ell, and talked In genteel manner OF
the weather
When this subject was exhausted,
Neddy was some time puzzling his
brains for another, but at last he be-
gan, with a deep sigh
Dear Madam Goose, why is it that
people say such ridiculous and untrue
things about me They declare that
am stupid, and obstinate, and i'll
tempered; that I eat thistles-which
are simply deliciOus-merely because
am an ass; and any boy who is not so
clever as his school fellows they Gala
donkey"
1T is very unjust, said the goose,
sympathetically; "and only think,
dear Mr.. Neddy, how those human
creatures treat me. Goose Why the
very name excites a laugh, and to call
any one goose is-well, very much
the same as calling him donkey if
you will excuse my saying so. -
at is too bad !" cried Neddy, flap
ping his long ears. why, | am not
al all stupid T.
Nor l, assure you" put in the
goose, hastily.
"In fact, cried the other, warmly,
u fatter myself l have very quick
wit.
80 have I, asserted his compan-
ion, energetically. my ancestors
saved the Capitol ~
The donkey was not going to be-
tray his ignorance by asking what the
Capitol was he fancied it might be
something to eat.
my race is exceedingly intelligent
he cried, with growing excitement.
1T is related in history that King
Midas received a pair of asses ears ~
a reward Of merit and there used TO
be a Feast Of Asses held in France
in former days. What they feastod
on, | never heard, but it just shows
what people thought of us in the COOL
old times.
The goose did not intend to be left
behind.
"An ancestress OF mine laid golden
eggs" she exclaimed proudly "eggs
made of solid gold think of thatl
She lost her life on account Of it, and
that makes her heroine, you see. It
is something to have heroine in tho
family.
The donkey did not see, but he
stalked along as if the whole common
belonged to him, while his companion
tried to put as much stateliness into
her waddle as she could, while keep
ing up with an acquaintance possessed
Of lust double her number Of legs.
The two felt thoroughly well satis-
fed with themselves, and certain that
they were among the most gifted OF
creatures. They began at last TO talk
such nonsense, that an old blackbird,
sitting on a tree stump, burst into
loud laugh.
The donkey and his friend stopped
short and the former asked in an Of
Tended tone what was the matter
81 was laughing at you two OBJ
served the blackbird, with the utmost
frankness "you are 80 exceedingly
foolish T.
What do you mean by that, sir 2
inquired Neddy, endesyOring to look
fierce, but not succeeding very well.
It's Just this, continued the black
bird, calmly, ut doesn't make the
slightest difference what you two think
of your precious selves. In the eyes
ofthe world you will remain Just what
you have always been-nothing more
or less than a Goose and Donkey
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
HoBsoN's s FEAT.

On May 81 there was lombard
IN ent Of the Spanish forts at the mar
row entrance to the harbor of Santa
90, but without result other than to
locate the enemy's batteries. On
June 8 Naval Constructor R. P. Hob
son won much distinction by under
taking to sink the collier Merrimac in
the narrow channel to prevent the
escape of Cerveras feet. The kind
treatment accorded the daring South
erner by Cervera when captured
created in the United States very
favorable feeling toward Spanish Off
GERS and lessened the bitterness and
contempt with which they had been
regarded.
1t was considered impracticable for
our warships to follow Cervera' : into
the harbor Of Santiago. Mines and
batteries threatened their safety. 1t
was resolved to take Santiago by land
and thus force Cervera out. On June
10 some GOO marines were landed at
Guantanamo, some distance east Of
Santiago, so as to secure place where
our warships could safely take on
coal from colliers. Soon after the
marines were attacked by the Spanish
and six Americans were killed.
There was a second attack four days
later. By June IS troops began to
leave Key West for operations against
Santiago, and on June p General
Shafter landed his army at Balqulrl,
a short distance east of the entrance
to the harbor Of Santiago.
Several minor actions attended the
advance to Juragua, sevilla and sib-
oney. A general assault was made
on July l on the enemy's works and
various commanding positions were
captured. The enemy was pressed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
House and Lot For Sale.

For Sale--House and Lot of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Porter. on River Hill. on northeast
edge of ShepherdStown. For terms ap-
plv TO Forrest w. Brown, Attorney,
Charlestown, jefferson county, W. Va.
June 80, lS9S-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

"Did the soldiers appreciate those
nightshirts we sent them ?
81 should say 20 they used them to
clean their guns.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

ia man has dyspepsia his wife gen.
sraIly suffers more from it than he
does.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

portant, except so lar as the eAIsteuCe
of their movement-even on small
scale-afforded basis for the growing
disposition at Washington to interfere
to exclude Spain from her possessions
in the West Indies.
MR. cLEvELAND's ATTITUDE.
In December, 1896, Congress signi-
fed its purpose to recognize Cuba
Libre, until Secretary Olney, instruct
ed by Mr.. Cleveland, let it be known
that in the Presidents view recogni-
ton was an executive function exclu-
siyely and action by Congress would
be ignored. Mr.. Cleveland's position,
as indicated by his representations at
Madrid, was that the plan Of autonomy
embodied in the Abaruza law Of 1895,
and much broadened in the decree Of
February, 1897, should be given
trial and the United States would not
interfere untilit was shown by expert
ence that the new home rule scheme
was a sham and failure. The Demo
cratic policy, as voiced by Mr.. Cleve-
land, included the idea of interference
in case peace and Order-after a fair
trial of the home rule scheme Of 1897
were still as far off as ever, but Mr..
Cleveland assured the Madrid govern
ment that home rule should have fair
trial. The purpose of depriving Spain
of her sovereignty over Cuba was dis
claimed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

Carrie-"Did John come up very
close to you when he ProPosed1'
May-"Well, | hope you don't
think be went across the street and
shouted his love over TO me.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

Hicks-Which do you think il like
ly to get married Grst, homely girl
or a smart gid?
Wicks-The one that is asked hrst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

When a man gets up in the morn.
ing he grumbles if breakfast is not
ready; but if he goes fishing, he can
wait all day for bite.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

Mary, il that young man in the
parlor?"
81 think be is, sir. Miss Jennie has
hung something over the key-hols.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
The History of the War.

In February, 1895, both branches
of the Spanish Ccrtes-in which Cuba
has forty-three representatives-unan-
imously passed a bill brought forward
by Senor Abaruza, Cuban, to estab-
lish in Cuba a liberal regime which
should virtually confer autonomy, or
home rule. This was in response to
the demands Of the autonomist Cuban
members of the Cortes. They described
the stagnation of the cane sugar indus
try of Cuba, which was prostrated by
Germany's vast expectations Of cheap
beet sugar, the ruin of sugar planters,
the idleness of thousands Of workmen
formerly employed on the plantations,
and the necessity Of local selt-goyern-
ment, with closer economy of admins
tration, in view of the diminished IN
comes Of the people Hard times had
created discomfort and political un-
rest, which it was expedient to con-
ciliate by reforming the government
and reducing its cost.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

Little EtheI-"Tbis is portrait Of
mamma before che was married"
Vigitor-"Ah, indeed ?"
Little Ethel-"Yes, che hasn't
time TO look like that now"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

several prominent physi-
clans and took their treat
ment faithfully, but was
unable to get the slight
est relief. In fact, my con-
dition seemed to grow
worse, the disease spread
over my entire body, and
from November TO March
/ suffered agony. I tried
many patent medicines,
but none relieved me.
Upon the q dvic G Of a
friend | dpci6ad IN try
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

Her Papa-I'm afraid, young man.
that you and my daughter would not
be happy together. You might get
along all night for time and agree on
important matters, but what would
happen when the little things came to
worry?
Her Loyer-Wsll-er-we could
hire a nurse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
SPECIALITY!

-r External Cancers. Hernia
,......s of the Rcctum, such as
4 r.,ura. FissurcS, Prolapsus' u
c.,. N. latest Remedy and most
''.. -,--tal Science for the treat
... r....nrlr Address,
DIR Il. G. GROVE,
~hrphcrdstown, w Va.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

A storm in the conscience will al
ways lodge clouds in the countenance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
WATCHES,
CLOCKS and
JEWELRY
REPAIRED.

The undersigned desires to inform the
public that ne has opened Watch,
Clock and Jcwclry Repair shop next to
Mrs. Herringtou store on Main street
Shcphcrdstown. Having had more than
% years experience in the Jewelry bust
ness, | am prepared to do anything in
hat line
Watches Cleaned, so Cents.
Watch handspring, so Cents.
All Work Warranted for one year.
Please to give me a call.
A. L. BEAUMONT,
ShephcrdStown, w. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

she-"Before you married me you
said you were well off.
He-"I was but l didn't know it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
ADMIRAL CAMARA.

An episode of the war was Admiral
Camara's voyage to the Red Sea in
June-as if on his way to the Philip
pines-and his return after it was an
nounced from Washington that Com
modore Watson would be sent with a
a feet to harry the coast Of Spain in
his absence. On the way to Manila
our ships from San Francisco seized
the Ladrones and other Spanish Is
lands in the Pacific.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
PORTO RICO.

After the surrender Of Santiago an
expedition under General Miles was
sent to take San Juan, Porto Rico. A
land was affected July 26 at Guanica,
on the southern coast, ard soon after
Ponce, a town of some size, fifteen
miles distant, was occupied. The adj
vance toward San Juan was steady
and almost unchecked, and its capture
was a moral certainty had the war
continued little longer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
WAR.

1t was resolved not to concede this
and on April II, 1898, President Nc
Kinley asked Congress to authorize
him to intervene in Cuba with force.
Congress assented on the 10Th and an
ultinatum was sent to Spain demand
ing the evacuation Of Cuba. In the
declaration of war it was affirmed that
the war should be in the interest Of
humanity and not for the acquisition
of territory.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
PEACE.
LESSONS.

The war Is supposed to have demon
strated anew the uselessnsss Of bonn
bardments. We have bombarded many
forts without result. Torpedo boats
have 50 far been harmless, being con-
trolled by rapid-fre guns. Smokeless
powder IL shown to be preferable both
for infantry and for warsbiPs. The
bad Workmanship Of the Spanish
gunners has attracted much attention.
It is partly the result Of having poor
guns. In their forts this seems TO have
been the case, but on their warshiPs
It seems to have been due to want Of
practice. Courage Is useless unless
combined with skill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
THE TEOPLE.

There were some 100000 agricultu-
raj Iaborers in Cuba, many of whom
were idle on account of the low price
Of sugar. Some of these joined the
rebels. The entire rebel force has
been estimated at 10000, but the force
actually under arms has perhaps
seldom exceeded 10000. Few pro-
fessional men or men of education
Joined the insurgents. The cities and
larger towns continued loyal and the
local population organized guerrilla
bands aggregating, it is said, $4,000
men to withstand the forays Of the
rebels. The latter, consisting chiefly
of negroes and mixed breeds, operated
by destroying property. They did
not propose to fight in the open, but
burned crops and buildings and dyna-
mited railroad bridges and trains.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
so-CALLED REPUBLIC.

A republic was proclaimed and Cue
bitas was made the capital, but the
civil government was imaginary. The
chief command and entire local gov
ernment was in the hands of General
Gomez. He, with Maceo and others,
gradually extended the rebel opera
tions over the whole island, destroying
everything outside the towns. Steal
ing in small bands through the bush
and travelling by night, they eluded
the Spanish troops and burnt and
pluudercd everywhere, driving the
rusties into the already congested
towns. To prevent the rebels from
living off the rustics the Spanish for
babe agriculture in exposed districts,
thus also adding to the congestion OF
population in the towns. The wretch
edness Of the reconcentrados, imputed
to General Weyler, became the chief
burden Of the cry ofinhumanity raised
against Spanish rule,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18

When a mans business runs down
the sherif comes along and winds it up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
PREVENTIVE INsURREcTION.

Ten days after the enactment Of the
reform law an insumection was begun
in the Province Of Santiago by flibus-
ters from New York, Hayti and other
points. Their purpose, it has been
stated, was to prevent the success Of a
reform which would content the people
and render them Indifferent to the idea
Of Cuba Libre. The flibusters con-
sisted of young Cubans who had lived
many years abroad, naturalized for
eigners of Cuban origin and adventur-
ers of various nationalities. Their en-
terprise was organized and financed by
a iunta, or committee, in New York.
which was helped by the sympathy all
Americans have for countries thought
to be rightly struggling to be free,
Cuban bonds, which would be valuable
if the iunta succeeded, were also dis
posed of, partly for the money they
brought and partly for the co-opera-
tion they secured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
L srABLISHED IS49'
- 7 SNYDER PUBLISHER.
nP N. NICK. WILSON,
Graduate Dentist
surpHERDSTOWN, w. VA.

- arr,thcticS used for painless
-''.. ..r 1r teeth. Satisfaction guar
.n,.gd
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-08-18
IMMEDIATE CAUSE OF WAR.

Hostilities were precipitated by the
sinking of the battle ship Maine in the
harbor of Havana in February. The
vessel sank after an explosion, the
cause Of which has not been ascer-
tanned. 1t is not known whether it
was the work of ia Spanish fanatic, an
imated by blind hatred of the United
States, or of a Cuban patriot anxious
to embroil Spain and the United
States. That it was caused by any
Spanish official nobody believes. Our
commission of naval officers after pa
tient inquiry reported that it could
not trace the cause Of the explosion,
but thought it was from without the
ship. Admiral Colomb, of the British
navy, reviewing the facts elected by
the inquiry, thinks the explosion was
from within and parallels the incident
with the like mysterious explosion of
the British warship Daphne, which he
investigated The Daphne was ex-
ploded from within, but the cause
could never be ascertianed.
The explosion Of the Maine, what
ever the cause, fred popular resent
ment against Spain and strengthened
the lingo party in Congress till it be-
came irresistible There was a loud
demand for revenge and Remember
the Maine" became a popular cry.
PREPARATION AND OPERATIONS.
Months before the declaration Of
war our warships were assembled in
large numbers at Key West, near Ha-
vana, and on April %, the day after
war began, Admiral Sampson began
the blockade of Cuban ports. The
Buena Ventura was the first prize,
taken by the Nashville on the 22d,
and many other Spanish merchant
men were captured within the next
few weeks. In anticipation Of hOstil-
tiles Congress had voted S50,OOO,OOO
to be spent at the Presidents discre-
ton A large army was authorized,
and $4,000 volunteers were called
out. Later $1,000 more were called
out. What with the regulars and
other troops authorized, an army of
over a quarter of a million was finally
provided for. Patriotism and popular
enthusiasm caused many Of the militia
regiments maintained for local Pur-
poses in the various States to volunteer
en- n,asse for service in the federal ar
The Portland daily press., 1898-05-07
ALLAN LINE
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The Saloons and Statercoms are In the CEN
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ulelty is used for lighting the ships through.
OUT, the lights being at the command Of the
Rooms and Smoking Rooms on the promenade
deck. The Saloons and Staterooms ara heated
by steam.
Rates OF passage $3.50 to.S7o.GO. A re-.
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Second Csbin--To Liverpool, London and
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Steerage-Io Liverpool, London. Glasgow,
Belfast or Londonderry including every re-
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For tickets or further information apply to
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