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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30
The Spanish Commander Formally Surrend-
ers the Town to the Americans.
THE PHILIPPINE INSURGENTS
In Possession OF kalbaon, Where Business Is Entirely Suspended..Th Tho
Situation Serious--Aguinaldo In Hiding Cuban and American
Flags Flying Within the Spanish Lines in Havana.-Amcr.
lean Soldiers in the Spanish Forts--Scveral Homi.
cides by Cubans-More American Troops
Sail for Cuban Ports.

dren and a lady. whose arm has been
amputated.
The United States transport Mobile.
having OF board two battalIons OF the
First Texas and the Second Louisiana.
has arrived here from Savannah. Ca.
which port she left or December 18th.
The whole population In In a state OF
unrest, he Spanish residents fearful
the Cubans to do something to
show they have gained their freedom.
Bands OF Cubans freely enter the res
idences OF Spaniards. call pom them
to hoist American and Cuban flags and
10 shout. Viva Cuba Libre" and ter
rify them with their machets. A dozen
such cases were reported TO the Amer
lean authorities today In all such in
stances guards were promptly sent to
the houses invaded, but the Cubans
were invariably gone before the patrol
arrived, nor was there any UGH thing
as catching the offenders.
CONFLICT BETWEEN NEGROES
A.. AND AMERICAN TROOPS.
A crowd OF negroes entered a Spanish
cafe on the Gale Villages corner OF
Bomba street. late this evening and
ordered drinks. They refused to pay
for these n in the dispute which fol-
lowed the proprietor OF the caf{ and
his assistant were stabbed. Sergeant
Adams. with fifteen men OF Company
NJ, OF the Tenth regulars, hurried TO
stop the row. On entering the cafe they
found no one I'm the room, but a minute
or two later they were fired upon from
a room in the rear OF the cafe. one bull
let cutting the coat OF Sergeant Ad-
ans. The Americans then broke into
the rear apartment. firing as they en-
tered, and chased the negroes out OF
the buildings and down the street, ar
resting four. fK
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30

A Negro Cuts the Throat OF q hits
Boy and Wounds Anothcr-Taken %
Raleigh Z Prevent Lynching
Especial to The Messenger.)

N@P~~to -
Raleigh, ~. c., December 27-Tonight
Thomas Smith, colored. vas brought
here and jailed to save him from lynch
ing. He lives four miles from Smith
field. Today three white boys passing
his house threw some fire crackers.
Smith ran out and with n pocket knife
cut he throat OF one boy named caw-
thorne. The boy fell dead. Smith then
cut the throat OF another. but missed
the juguiar vein. The third boy fed.
B~loodhounds from Goldsboro trailed
Smith to Smithfield. His wife was
there and was forced TO reveal his hid
ing place, which was in the negro Odd
Fellows hall over a negro store. He
was jailed at Smfthfield. Open threats
OF lynchlng were made. Had he re-
maine there a few hours longer he
would surely nave been iynched.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30
DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE
Meeting Of the stase Committee % DIS.
cuss b Suffrage Question
ESPECIAL 10 The MeSSeu per

Raleigh, N. c., December 27.--The
democratic state committee met in the
senate chamber this evening. The
meeting was specially called a fortnight
age. Chairman Simmons presided.
The meeting was for the purpose OF
comforting regarding a constitutional
amendment limiting the suffrage. The
prevailing opinion was that any re-
striction Of b suffrage must exclude
as many negroes as possible and no
whites. The conference was to obtain
the views OF the representatives OF the
democratic committee and not to cut
and dry work for the legislature.
Josephus Daniels and Francis ID.
Winston were the chief speakers.
There was some discussion Of the
party's general condition, which was
found 70 be excellent.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30

Washington. December 27.0rders
have been cabled by the navy depart
ment to Captain Barker, Of the Oregon,
the senior and commanding officer of
the little fleet of battIeships and sup
ply vessels now at Callao to remain at
that port until January 10th, next 1t
appears that the vessels never had or
ders to proceed either to Manila or to
Honolulu, though it was the purpose
of the navy department when they
started from New York { make Manila
their destination.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30
A Coup de, Fiat Expected In P.rt.

London, December Especial dis
patches from Paris say that in view of
the daily preparations for a coup d.
etat the revolutionary socialists have
organized a vigilance committee, cnarg-
ed with the observation and detection
of the anti-republican movement. Off,
GERS OF the higher ranks in the army
are said to have been sounded on the
subject of a coup d etat, blu the results
are said to have been disheartening.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30
Rryaa 10 Open Campaign Against Ex.
DansfOn

A1YWH8 . Opch A0afN6t EXs
pA0sfOn
Cincinnati, Ohio, December 27.-Col-
onel VIM. Jennings Bryan will be pres
emit here at the Jackson day banquet Of
the Duckwerth club. The date of the
banquet has been changed Il Friday,
January 9th to meet his convenience.
As January Sth falls on Sunday next
year, it was as eafy for the Duckforth
club to hold its banquet on Friday as
on Saturday or Monday night The
speech Of Mr.. Bryan is expected to be
the opening OF the campaign against
expansion.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30

A cough is not like a fever. It does
not have to run a certain course. Cure
1t quickly and effectually with One
Minute Cough Cure. the best remedy
for all ages n for the most severe
cases. We recommend it because it's
good. r. +. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30

Hiding itself Of waste matter. De
Wits Little Early Risers will remove
the trouble and cure Sick Headache.
B~nlf0ESness, Inactive Idver nj cie>.
b complexion. Small. sugar coetd,
don't gYipe Or cause DAuae2- r Il. Bel
iamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-12-30

Late to bed snd early to rise, pre-
pares a man for his home in the skies
But early to bed and q Little Early
Riser, the pill that make life longer
and better and wiser. r. r. BellamY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Another Chance to Enlist.

A recent dispatch sent out from
Charleston, this State, says: Just as
soon as the West Virginia troops are
removed from the State, a regiment OF
stav-at-home soldiers will be organ
lied, with a full quota of officers and
as many men as can be enlisted. This
will provide offices and titles for a
large number of men with military as
pirations who are not eager TO 90 to
the front as privates but who would
like 10 stay-at-home as officers. The
Governor has found the means to graft
fy their longiugs for titles by the dis
covery that the law contemplates keep
ing the national guard within the
boundaries of the State. He holds
that as the law requires a national
guard to be maintained in the State
new regiment must be raised 10 take
the place of that which Will be sent
away from home hence the new regi-
ment. This regiment viii also be or
gained in order that there may not
be a repetition of the delay in furnish
ing the men should second call for
troops be made. II the second call Is
made the new regiment-wi,l be sent +;
if not it Will stay at home
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Council Meeting.

The regular meeting of the town
council was held on Monday evening,
with all the members present. The
council decided to have three new
crossings of vitri6ed brick made upon
German street, one at the hotel corner,
one at Bakers store and the other at
the Bank corner. 1t was also ordered
that iron gutter plates be put in at
each of these crossings. The street
committee was authorized to ascertain
the cost of sewer pipe for the gutter
in front Of the engine-house. \ re-
Quest was made by Geo. w. Chase for
a crossing at Princess and New street,
and action was postponed until next
meeting. Committee was instructed
to examine certain pavements and re-
port at next meeting. 1t appearing
that work had been resumed at the
brick-yard in Shepherdstown, an e1-
tension Of thirty days was granted to
the persons who had been ordered to
make new pavements, so as to give
them opportunity to purchase the
b.;oI- Of homo C. w Terrell was
granted permission to erect rack IN
front of his place of business. The
committee on town run reported that
the run was filled up to considerable
extent, and was ordered to have the
same cleaned at once.
Assessor Joseph E. Smootz reported
total amount of real and personal prop
erty at $9l2,Sl0; polls 32S, dogs IS,
gips 6. The council thereupOn fixed
the levy for the current year at 40
cents on the hundred dollars, capita
ton tax 70 cents, dogs so cents and
gips 81. After passing a number Of
bills the council adjourned.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Among the Churches.


On account of the inciement wealth
er last Sunday, the special jubilee and
Thanksgiving serv ce announced for
Uvilla N. E. Church South on that
day is postponed until the next regu-
lar appointment, on May 22d, at II
a. m. The programme as previously
announced will be fully carried out.
The Memorial Lutheran Church at
Sharpsburg will be dedicated Sunday,
May %. Services will be held at 10
clock in the morning and $50 o 'clOck
in the evening. A cordial invitation
is extended to neighboring pastors and
congregations and others to attend the
services.
All the Leagues of Shepherdstown
circuit. NJ. E. Church South, are IN
vited to attend the anniversary and
rally meeting to be held at Shepherds
town next Sunday at $50 P. m. in
stead of 80 as previously announced.
The public also is cordially invited to
attend.
Divine services will be held on Sun
day morning next at Uville at 1880
o'clock and at Shepherdstown at $50
p. N. Subject Will be "War with
Spain, from religious standpoint.
Christian Endeavor at $50 ?. m.
N. E. Church South Shepherds
town 1880 a. m. Marvin Chapel
communion $50 p. m. BakertOn 8
p. III. Junior League 6p. m. and
Epworth League anniversary and rally
at Shepherdstown $50 P. m.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Providence
permits, in Shepherdstown at 1880 a.
M, and at Kearneysville at 5 p. m.
NJ. E. Church services Preaching
in Sharpsburg 1880 a. m, Boonsboro
8 p. m. Epworth Leagu. anniyersa-
ry in Shepherdstown at 80 ?. m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12

Last Sunday at Berryville Consta-
bic Gore and Mr.. Major, of Front
Royal, captured a man who is be-
iieved to be one of the men suspected
Of having robbed several postothces in
the valley. The prisoner said his
name IS John Smith. He was taken
to Front Royal by Constable Gore,
and placed in the Jail there to await
trial. No important evidence has
been found against him, but the au-
thorlties believe confession from the
other two men, Davis and Nelson, will
implicate hun. Davis and Nelson
have been taken from Front Royal
to the jail at Harnsonburg, Va. The
postothces at Manard and RIleyvIlle
were entered by the men and robbed.
The men are also suspected OF having
a hand in robbing the Woodstock Of
fee.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Y. ?. LiCkIider S
FULL STOCK OF
ChOiCeGrOCerieS.

We are getting in Fresh Goods every
day and are now in a position to offer
YOU the Choicest Goods at the Lowest
Prices for Cash or Trade. If you are
not pleased with the Coffee you are
using come and get some Of Chase &
Sanborn's Famous Boston Coifees. We
have received a choice lot Of new Teas
at 80, 80, 60 and so cents per pound.
Our stock Of Canned Goods is full Of
everything to be found in that line.
We have fine grade Of pure Sugar
Syrup at "a cents per gallon. Also
nice stock Of Prunes, Peaches, Apples
and Apricots. You viii find the incest
Cheese, Dried Beet, Maccaroni, Crack
ers, Cocoanuts, Lemons, Oranges, Oats,
Breakfast Food, &C., with US. Full
stock Of Pickles, Olives, Catsup, &c.
Garden Seed, Onion Sets, Seed Pota-
toes, Lake Herring, Mackerel, Break
fast Bacon, Hams and Bologna always
on hand. We want your Bacon and
Lard. Yours Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Tired of Life.

\ few days ago Mr.. Dick Haws was
looking around some driftwood on the
Virginia side of the Potomac a short dis
lance above the Quarter Branch, when
his attention was attracted to a little
bottle with piece of paper in it. He
got the bottle and on opening it found
the following note, written in lead pen.
Gil:
''T6 C. y. Fisher, Hagerstown, Nd. :
Il Jumped off the Shephcrdstown
bridge on November -, 1897. Was tired
of this world No girls would take any
interest in me. i. GROVE
Mr.. Haws brought the note to this Of
flee on Monday. This may be a possible
clue to the identity of the man who was
found dead near the same locality about
two weeks ago. If thenote was written
by the man who was found dead, it is a
strange coincidence that the body and
the bottle should have been found So
close together. Then again it may only
be Joke by some minimizing person.
The follow g from the Hagerstown
Herald of Monday explains the my.-
terry at has developed that the note
inclosed in bottle found by Richard
Haws, along the Potomac river, near
Brunswick, was written by a well
known engineman on the Norfolk and
Western Railway. He tossed the bot
tie from the cab of his engine while
crossing the Shepherdstown bridge
about three months ago. He did it
merely as a joke and was very much
surprised when he read that the bot
tie had been found
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
The County Levy.


The County Court for Jefferson
county, in session at Charlestown last
week, fixed the tax levy for the year
1898 at so cents on the hundred dol
lars. Last year the levy was So cents.
The real estate of the county foots up
to a little over $5,OOO,OOO, personality
100000, and railroad property
100000. The tax rate for the public
roads was fixed in the several districts
as follows: Charlestown, 5 cents Mid
dleway, s cents; Kabletown, y cents;
Harper's Ferry, l65 cents, and Shep-
herdstown, y cents on each 500 Of
real estate and personal property.
The court passed road orders
amounting to $1,000, parish orders
$500 and miscellaneous $780, The
dog tax Of last year amounted to $5l4.
The claims presented to the court for
sheep killed by dogs during the same
period amounted to 1929. The fund
was distributed and gave each claim
ant about 80 cents on the dollar.
Sheriff Baker was ordered to call in
$4,000 of county bonds issued in 1881,
four Of $1,000 each and two of $500
each,
The court ordered that the wood
work of the Jail be painted, and the
contract was awarded to Davis & En-
mort
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen. smarting feet
and instantly takes the sting out Of corns
and bunionS It's the greatest comfort
discovery Of the age. Allen Foot-Easc
makes tight-titung or new shoes feel
easy. 1t is certain cure for sweating,
callous and hot, tired, aching feet Try
il today Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores. BY mail for pc. in stamps
Trial package FREE Address, Allen
5 OImstcd, lie Roy, y y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Who Is It2

A young man living in Jefferson
county came to Martinsburg last week
to visit a young lady from his own
vicinity who was on a visit to friends
here, insisted on being married at
once, and without the full consent Of
the young lady applied to Clerk Ben
der for license Upon his assurance
that they both were now residents Of
Martinsburg and intended to remain,
the necessary document was issued,
but the girl then fatty refused, and
when told Of the statement made by
the love-sick swain to the clerk, gave
him final dismissal. They live not
very far from ShepherdstOwn.-Mor-
tinsJurg Statesman.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
PERSONALS.
Record of the Coming and Going of the
People That You Know.


Mrs. j. S. Phillips and daughter ar
rived in Shepherdstown on Tuesday
for the summer. Her husband, Pay
master Phillips, Of the U. S. Navy, has
been ordered to the cruiser Charleston,
one of Commodore Dewey's fleet IN
Manila bay, and has gone to San Fran
cisco, from whence he will sail to the
Philippine Islands.
Mrs. Kate w. Reynolds and Mrs.
D. L. Rentch left for Baltimore on
Monday, where they will spend a
couple of weeks. They will buy Nor
gan's Grove premiums while they are
in the city.
Rev. DR.. Sprecher, well-known
Lutheran minister, Of Clearspring, Nd,
Is visiting Rev. C. H. Hockey in this
place. He was at one time Professor
in Wittenberg College, Springfield,
Ohio.
Mrs. F. c. Kruger and her family
leave tomorrow for Toledo, Ohio, from
which place they moved to Shepherds
town two years ago. Their friends
here are sorry to see them leave.
Mrs. Danske cambridge and her
daughter, Miss Violet cambridge, who
spent the past winter in Washington,
have returned to their home near
Shepherdstown.
H. L. Snyder, editor of the REGIS
TER, left yesterday for MorgantOwn to
attend meeting of the West Virginia
Editorial Association now in session
in that city,
Messrs NJ. B. Baker, J. A. Staley
and C. w. Show went to Baltimore
Yesterday on the excursion over the
Western Maryland Railroad.
Mr.. ]. S. Coleman, the enterprising
farmer and stock man from Summit
Point, was in town Tuesday and called
at the REGISTER office.
Mr.. D. L. Rentch has been in
Wheeling this week attending the
meeting of the Grand Lodge Of the
Shield Of Honor.
Miss Lenora MarstelIa, charming
young lady Of Charlestown, visited the
family of Mr.. J. J. W. Johnson last
week.
Miss saIIie Shepherd has gone to
Baltimore. She will spend couple Of
months in that city and in New York.
Mr.. Isaac B. Rogers, former resi-
dent of Kearneysville, is seriously i'll
at his home in Martinsburg.
Mrs. J. S. Pierce and daughter,
Mrs Morrison, Of Baltimore, are at
"Ayrlie" for the summer.
Mr.. Ridge Long, now a resident
Of PittSburg, Pa, is here visiting his
mother, Mrs Ellen Long.
Mrs. B. S. Pendleton, of this place,
has been visiting relatives in Ha-
gerstown the past week.
Mrs. J. W. Kerney, Of Hagerstown,
spert Sunday here with her daughter,
Mrs. John c. Hoffman.
Miss Minnie Patterson, of Berry
vile, Va, is visiting at the Southern
Methodist parsonage.
Miss Julia Blackford, of Sharpsburg,
Md, is visiting Miss Nellie Grove in
this place.
Mrs. William Grant, of Hagerstown,
has been visiting relatives in this place.
Mrs. J. L. KILLER and daughter have
gone to Baltimore on a visit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
The Death Record.

Mrs. Mamie Gsrling, widow of Mr..
Bernard Gerling, died Wednesday
night of last week, after an illness Of
about four months, at the home Of her
brother-in-law, Mr.. L. G. Gerling, in
Martinsburg. Mrs. Gerling was the
daughter of the late Aaron and Mrs.
Ellen Fulk, and was born and raised
near Vanclevesville. About four years
ago she was married to Mr.. Bernard
Gerling, who died two years ago of
consumption. One child survives her.
The deceased, who was about 24 years
of age, was a young woman Of most
estimable character, loved by all who
knew her. Her funeral was held IN
the Lutheran Church at Martinsburg
on Friday and her remains inferred in
Green Hill Cemetery.
Mr.. William E. CIohan, son Of Post
master Alex. Clohan, of Martinsburg,
was killed at Rossville, Ill.,, last We'd
nesday. The young man, who was q
years old, went west from Berkeley
county last spring, and had since been
engaged in farming. His body was
brought back to Martinsburg for bn-
rial. His death was caused by run
away accident. A team of horses ne
was driving became frightened and ran
away. In going over a rough crossing
he was thrown to the ground and, be-
coming entangled in the lines, was
dragged quite distance. His head
struck telegraph pole, killing him
instantly.
Died, near Frederick, Nd, Of ty-
phoid fever, May 8th, Mr.. Arthur
Smith, aged 80 years. Mr.. Smith was
one of the best trap shots in Mary
land, and usually attended the tourna-
ments held here. He won several
Morgan's Grove cups, and was also
successful at Harper's Ferry last year.
He was a popular man, possessed Of
many excellent traits Of character, and
his friends here will be sorry to learn
of his death.
Mr. L. C. Stalnaker, a former resi-
dent Of Martinsburg, died at the Ger
man hospital in Philadelphia on Fri
day last, at the age Of 81 years. His
wife was Miss Mary E. Edwards, who
survives him with three children.
Mrs. Sophia Socks, wife Of Mr.. John
P. Socks, ST., died last Saturday at her
home near Hagerstown, Of general de-
blIlty, aged 81 years. The deceased
was the mother of Mr. Daniel Socks,
of Kearneysville, this county.
ANGLE CockreIl, aged IS years, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Lee G. Cockrell, form
erly of Harper's Ferry, died recently
at Tunnelton, W. Va, and was buried
at the former place.
Mrs. Charlotte ]. Starry, widow of
Joseph Starry, died at her home in
Charlestown last Thursday night, aged
eighty years. One son, T. L. Starry,
survives her.
Mr.. John Philips, prominent citi-
zen of Waynesboro, Pa, died last FRI
day, aged II years. He lived in SheP-
herdstown many years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Letters That Linger.

The following list of letters remain
uncalled for at the Shepherdstown
postofice, May u, 1898:
VIM. A. Dervall.
A. F. Feltner.
The above letters will be held Is
DAYS, when, if not called for, they will
be sent to the dead-letter Office. Per-
sons calling for the above letters will
please say they are advertised.
W. A. CHAPLINE, P. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
a Little Bows Trouble.

MY M le hoy has been troubled every
spring for the past four OF nNe years 10y an
eruption covering hi body and limbs. IL was
So bad he could not get GA his shoes and
stockings. Last spring heard OF Hoods Sar-
stparills end hy taking this medicine he w,'s
entirely cured VI RS. NEIIIE RYAN, Win
chester, Va.
HOODS PILLS are the only pills To take
with Hood SNrsaparilla. cure all liver His.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
The Fruit CrOp.

The indications are that we will
have a good crop Of fruit, notwith-
standing the last freeze that was sup
posed to have been so damaging
The apple and pear trees are simply
covered with blossoms or young fruit,
ounces, cherries, plums and other
small fruits are practically unframed,
and while peaches are damaged some
there are enough left to make a good
crop if no further misfortune befalls
them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12
Bucklens ArniCa Salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. Tette-, Chapped Hands,
Chilblaius, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed To
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price - cents per box. For
sale 10y all druggists.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-12

Freight engine No. 1862 of the B.
& O. Railroad blew up Sunday morn
ing near Mt. Airy, Nd, on the main
stem. The engineer and hremen were
both killed. No cause for the sxplo-
sion is given. The engine was Of "a
new type built by the Richmond Lo-
cOmOtiye Works.