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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
The Costa Rioan Counterfeiters.

For months the Costa Rican counter
feiters have been issuing bogus notes of
the governments of the island until the
amount. il is said. has reached 81 600 600.
Inpectors of the secret service bureau
were chiefly instrumental in bringing
the malefactors to justice. The eflicien-
cy Of the secret service is undoubted,
but it is by no means a secret, but pa
tent fact. that the service that Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters does the weak,
nervous and dyspeptic is of genuine val
ne. There have been from time to time
counterfeits Of it, but the miniature
note of hand on the label. and the Wig
uette of st. George and the Dragon, are
not successfully imitable. This tonic
absolutely prevents and remedies mala-
ria. rheumatism. liver complaint and
dyspepsia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Tie Wonders of Science.
Lung Troubles and Consumption Can be Cured
An Eminent New York Chemist and Scientist
Makes a Free Offer 10 Our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist, r. A.
SlOcum, demonstrating his discovery Of a re
liable and absolute cure for Consumption
pulmonary tuberculosis and all bronchial,
tn roat, lung and chest diseases, stubborn
coughs, catarrhal affections, general decline
and weakness, loss Of flesh, ana all conditions
of wasting away. viii send THREE FREE
BOTTLES (all differently OF his New Discover
les TO any afflicted reader OF THE REGISTER
writing for Them.
His New Sc 'entiic Treatment" has cured
thousands permanently by It's timely use.
and he considers f. a simple professional duty
10 suffering humanity 10 donate trial OF his
infallible cure.
Science daily develops new wonders and
this great chemist, patiently experimenting
for years, has produced results as beneficial
10 humanity as can be claimed by any mod
ern genius. His assertion that lung troubles
and consumption are durable in any china te
is proven by heartfelt letters OF gratitude"
filed in his American and European labOra-
tories in thousands from those cured IN al
parts Of the world.
Medical experts concede that bronch ial,
chest and lung troubles lead 10 Consumption,
which, uninterrupted, means speedy aud GER
tain death.
Simply write 10 T. A. Slocum, VI. c., Is Pine
street, New York, giving post office and eX
press address, and the free medicine Will be
promptly sent Sufferers should take instant
advantage OF his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw his offer
10 THE REGISTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure deafness,
and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous lining Of the Eu-
stachian Tube. When this tube gets in
famed you have rumbling sound or
imperfect hearing, and when it is entire
" closed deafness is the result, and un-
less the inflammation can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal con-
dition. hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh, which is nothing but an intlam-
ed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give one Hundred Dollars for
any case of Deafness Caused by catarrh)
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure Send for circulars. free.
f. j. CHENEY X Co., Toledo, ..
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Il Will Surprise You.

In order to prove the great merit Of
Ely's Cream Balm, the most effective
cure for Catarrh and Cold in Head. your
druggist will supply a generous 10 cent
trial size or we will mail for 10 cents.
Full size 30 cts
ELY Bros, SO Warren St, \. Y City.
Elv's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh when everything
else failed Many acquaintance have
used it with excellent results.-Alfred
w. Stevens. Caldwell. Ohio.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
A GREAT BATTLE WON.

The most important naval battle
that has taken place since modern war
ships have been built was fought at
Manila, the capital of the Philippine
Islands, last Sunday morning between
a squadron of United States ships un-
der command of Commodore George
Dewey and the Spanish feet under
Admiral Monteio. The American feet,
composed of the ships Baltimore, Bos-
ton, Olympia, Raleigh, Concord, Petrol
and Mccullough, with two transport
vessels, sailed from Mrs Bay, near
Hong Kong, and arrived at Manila
Bay Saturday night. Commodore
Dewey boldly ran his ships into the
inner harbor, regardless Of the fire Of
the outlying forts, and savagely at
tackled the Spanish vessels lying under
the protection of the Manila fOrtifca-
tons. The great guns Numbered and
the shells began to carry devastation
to the Spanish. Our vessels constant
" Unanswered from one point to an
other, so as to keep the enemy from
getting their range, and all the time
they poured shot fast and furious into
the doomed feet of Spain. A we'll
directed proiectile struck the Spanish
cruiser Don Juan de Austria. A ter
rife explosion followed and the vessel
was blown into atoms, her commander
and most Of her crew being killed.
Admiral Montejo's flagship, the ar
INQUIRED cruiser Reina Christina, took
fire and was burned to the water S
edge, and the armoured cruiser Cas-
tilla met with similar fate. Several
other vessels were demolished and
scuttled so as to prevent them from
being captured. For several hours
the bay resounded with the roar Of
guns, the crashing Of steel and timbers,
and the shrieks of the wounded. 1t
was only when the Spanish guns were
siIenced and their fleet completely an
initiated that the battle ended.
1t is not known to what extent our
vessels were damaged, but it Is not
believed that they sustained serious
injury. The Spanish had control Of
the cable, and if the American fleet
had been hurt much they would have
been but too glad to publish that fact.
No official advices have yet been re-
ceived from Commodore Dewey. The
American commander demanded the
surrender of the city Of Manila, with
its munitions Of war and public stores.
The Spanish governor-genera refused,
and Dewey gave him twenty-four
hours to prepare for bOmbardment.
At this interesting juncture the cable
was cut, and although it Is reported
that the bombardment took place and
the city was captured, no official con-
frmation has been received.
A telegram from Hong Kong yes
terday stated that dispatch boat
from Mania, with full news Of the
battle, was expected there hourly.
Cable communication is still inter-
rupted, though there is intense ankle
ty to hear from the Philippines.
Steamers have been chartered to carry
coal, ammunition and supplies to Com
mander Dewey, and arrangements are
being made to send large force Of
troops to hold Manila.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that, too, by lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood its severest tests, but her vital
organs We're undermined and death
seemed imminent For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered way to
recovery, by purchasing Of US bottle
of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was so much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night and with two bottles, has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes ". c..
Hammick & Co., of Shelby, \. C.
Trial bottles free at Reinhart's Phar-
macy Regular size SOC. and Sl00.
Every bottle guaranteed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

The city is very attractive, and has
many fine public buildings. 1t has a
cigar factory covering SIX acres and
employing 10000 women. The foreign
commerce of Manila is large, its ex-
ports amounting to about $50, 100000
annually.
The natives of the Philippines are
Malay Indians. No fewer than thirty
different dialects are spoken on the
islands. Every native between l6
and 60 years of age is required to pay
a head tax of SLIT year to Spain
Europeans must pay $3.50 each, and
there is a special tax on Chinese.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
West Virginia Items.

Samuel Weese, near Moorefeld, was
thrown from his horse and dragged
by the stirrup until he was killed.
George Mccartney, aged about six
ty years, while doing some work on
bis farm in Preston county, was Prlcked
in the eye by brier and instant death
resulted.
Twenty-Five men left MOrgantown
Yesterday for Charleston to enlist IN
the army. About dozen OF them
were cadets at the University. The
cadet corps of the University will not
be taken.
William G. Brown, who was the
Democratic candidate for Congress IN
the second district in 1896, has offered
500 each to the first five volunteers
from Preston county, accepted as prl-
Yates in the military service OF the
United States.
Judge Blizzard has arranged for
special term of the Gilmer county cir
cult court for the last week in May or
the first week in June to retry the
Mvra H. Atkinson alleged forgery
case. Gen. C. c. Watts, Of Charles
ton, has been retained as additional
counsel for the defense.
Senator Elkins' three sons, who are
students at Princeton, Yale and Har-
ward, respectively, have telegraphed
him that they are going to fight the
Spaniards and will enlist in the vol
unteer forces. The Senator does not
relish the idea of the young men quit
ting their studies and going to war,
but will give his consent.
In some towns in the western part
of the State growing societies have
been organized. The object Is to
give counting couples hint that the
hour was growing late, by growing as
they pass houses in which lights IN
the parlor indicated that sweet things
were being said. 1t Is stated that
it works well. Spooney couples sober
down at the least indication that a
Grower is around and more becoming
hours are kept.
An Indictment for felony has been
returned by the grand jury Of Nc
Dowell county against Col. J. W. st.
Clair. 1t seems that the evidence upon
which the indictment was found is
about as follows. Some time during
the campaign of 1896, Colonel St.
Clair was making speeches in Mellow
ell county, and while at Welch he
found himself short of ready money.
He wrote a check for $50 on the Citi-
zens' National Bank Of Charleston, and
succeeded in getting W. P. Payne to
cash it. Mr.. Payne sent the check to
the bank and it was protested. 1t Is
also reported that the further fact de-
veloped that Colonel St. Clair had no
account with the Citizens National.
Mr.. Payne claims that he repeatedly
wrote Colonel St. Clair about the mat
ter and never received any satistac-
ton. He finally went before the grand
Jury and had him indicte, for obtain
ing money under false pr4tenses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
NOTICE..

Having been greatly annoyed, and hav-
ing suffered much loss. from persons who
have stolen wood and committed other
depredationS upon our property known
as the Lower Farm. | now warn all
offenders that hereafter | will prosecute
to the fullest extent of the law any per-
son who shall be found guilty of similar
acts. furthermore offer a reward of
So for evidence leading to the arrest
and conviction Of any offender
\. NJ SHEPHERD
for Azemia Shepherd and 4. NJ. Shepherd.
Nav ), lSgS-3W.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

CONGRESS has been very considerate
of the influences that won the election
in 1896. In levying the war taxes
the proposition to tax incomes was in
stantly voted down, and the great
trusts and corporations and the bank
ing interests escape almost entirely
from paying their share Of the in
creased revenues. 1t is quite evident
that the leaders in Congress have been
"seen."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05


The President yesterday nominated
to be heterogeneous of the United
States Army-and the Senate prompt
ly confirmed them-Fitzhugh Lee, JOS
eph Wheeler, James H. Wilson and
VIM. J. Sewell General Lee Is the
well-knovn ex-Confederate officer who
as late Consul at Havana made ma
tional reputation. Fighting Joe
Wheeler" Is a gallant cavalry leader
who was one of the bravest men that
followed the Confederate flag. He Is
from Alabama. General Sewell was
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

The United States battleship Oregon
and the gunboat Marietta, which are
making their way home from Pacific
waters, stopped at Rio Janeiro Brazil,
this week to take on coal and provis-
ions. They sailed yesterday for home,
after having received full information
and instructions from our government
as the state of affairs. There Is a
strong probability that Spanish war
ships are lying in wait for the Oregon,
and she will avoid them if she can.
If she meets them, however, she is ex-
pected to give good account Of her
self, as her armor is Of the best, her
guns the most powerful, and her crew
ready for the fray. DR.. W. B. Grove,
formerly of Shepherdstown, is on the
Oregon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Great interest Is manifested in the
whereabouts of the powerful fleet Of
Spanish war vessels that has been at
Cape Verde for several weeks. This
feet left Cape Verde last Friday, and
since then nothing has been heard
from them. 1t was reported that the
vessels were on their way to offer de-
cisive battle with our ships at some
point off Cuba, and that they intended
to lombard our aeacoast cities. 1t was
further rumored that they would try
to cut off the battleship Oregon, now
on her way to the United States. A
dispatch is printed this morning, how
ever, that the Spanish vessels have re-
turned to Cadiz, their home port i'll
Spain, evidently regarding discretion
as the better part Of valOr.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

THE way the United States ships
destroyed the Spanish vessels at Ma
Mia last Sunday Is likely to increase
the respect of foreign nations generally
for Uncle Sam.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

UNCLE SANS philanthropy toward
the poor Cubans is costing him a pref
tv penny. Just think of $500,0OO,-
600 at one clip. Are they worth 1t 3?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05
TO THE PUBLIC!

The undersigned desires to inform the
public that he has opened at Moler's
Cross Roads new Blacksmith, Wagon
making and General Repair Shop. All
work in this line done promptly and sat
isfactorily. HorSe-shoeing a specially
at 60 cents. The patronage Of the pub
lie is solicited, and no charge made if
work is not satisfactory
CHARLES Il. kOONTI.
No. = 1sO- Drn
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

THE Democrats in Congress are
showing their patriotism in Congress
in way that may not be entirely
popular, but which is, nevertheless,
exactly right. They are closely scru-
tinizing the items in the enormous
appropriations that are being made at
the request of the President, and are
doing what they can to prevent the
inevitable extravaganza that accom-
panies the handling Of large sums of
money. At the beginning Of our SER
ious preparations for war few weeks
ago Congress placed $50,0OO,O00 in
the hands of the President to be used
by him without restriction. Last
week $34,0l9,998 was given to the
Secretary Of War, and this week the
Navy Department asks for Sl6,47O,-
900. In addition to these sums the
bill for levying special taxes has passed
the House and is now before the SEN
ate. This bill provides also for the
issuance Of bonds to the extent OF
$5OO,0O0,OO0. 1t is thus shown that
not only are the people to be taxed
heavily, but an enormous increase is
to be made to the public debt. The
Democrats will serve their country
well if they stand between the peo-
pie and preventable extravaganza.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

That splendid Democratic newspaper
the Shepherdstown REGISTER, thinks
there is no sentiment in West Virginia
favoring Hon. II. G.. Davis for Governor.
The editor of the REGISTER should get
out of his Office little and talk to the
EkkiNS Meas.
WE'VE been out, hence our remark,
Friend Triplett. The Democrats Of
this State have no objection to Senator
Elkins being the Republican party in
West Virginia, but they will not per-
nit him to also be the Democratic
party, per father-in-law Davis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

The patriotism Of the New York
bankers continues undated. They
are still willing to furnish the govern
ment all the money it needs-on good
security and at handsome rate Of in
terest.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Iris reported that Spanish spies are
active in the United States. Well
have to get Commodore Dewey to send
US some Manila hemp.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Admiral Sampson sailed from Key
West yesterday with his big irOnclads,
His movements are not revealed, but
it surmissd that he is either going to
Porto Rico to give battle to the Span
ish feet or is sailing to meet and pro-
tect the Oregon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Mr.. Elisha Berry, of this place, says
he never had anything do him SO
much good and give such quick relief
from rheumatism as Chamberlain s
Pain Balm. He was bothered great
ly with shooting pains from hip to
knee until he used this liniment, which
affords prompt relief-B. F. BAKER,
druggist, St. Paris, Ohio For sale at
Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

IT is thought that SPANS fleet Of
crack warships is on its way to this
country to give battle to our navy.
They left their last stOpping-place be-
fore they heard what we did to the
Spanish at Manila.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

We take pleasure in noting further
enlistment Of our statesmen for active
service. The total number of Con-
gressmen that now stand ready to Of
fer themselves up on the altar Of their
country is ,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

THE Keyser Echo says that DR..
Frank Keys will join the army and
fight the Spanish. It is well-and We
hope he will be detained in Cuba until
this wears conventions are over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

IT is said that Spain will fight to
the bitter end. There's no doubt that
the end will be bitter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

the front as a military hero, ana II
may be that an attempt will be made
to form a republic with Weyler at its
head.
There has been a great deal Of ma
neuvering of the West Virginia Ma
tional Guard during the past couple
of weeks. When the President issued
his first call for volunteers Secretary
of War Alger named Martinsburg as
the place Of RENDEZVOUS. Governor
Atkinson, however, who is command
er Of the State troops until they are
enlisted in the United States service,
ordered the soldiers to assemble at
Kanawha City, near Charleston. After
much confusion the militia finally got
into camp at the latter place. In adj
dition to the regular militia force, re-
cruiting officers enlisted a number Of
new recruits to make up West Vir-
ginia's quota, but upon subsequent or
Iqrs the new volunteers were all dis
missed, much to their disgust.
In camp at Kanawha City all was
not peace, There were many jealous
les among the officers, and an attempt
was made 70 crowd in political favor
ties to the dis2aragement Of those who
had long been in the service. The
men did not appear to approve Of the
state of affairs, and many Of them de-
clined to enlist in the regular service.
There were in camp 1,086 officers and
men, and Of these nearly 500 refused
to enlist. There were left about six
hundred men, Just half enough to make
a full regiment. Consequently the
recruiting officers have gotten to work
again, and are making efforts to enlist
the men who had been dismissed, as
well as any others who want to serve
their country.
Thirteen members Of the Martins
burg company declined to enlist, and
of the 46 members Of Company l
from Charlestown but 90 enlisted.
Those who did not remain in the SER
vice returned to their homes the first
Of the week. The members Of Com
pany I who joined the new regiment
are the following Captain, j. NJ.
Pyne first lieutenant, \. II. Hale;
second lieutenant, O. a. Pmer; first
sergeant, T. P. Earnshaw; quarter
master sergeant, J. D. Walker; ser
geants, a. c. Glaize, a. +. Dunlap !;
corporals, J. W. Clegg, D. A. Painter;
trumpeter, C. B. Glaize privates c.
H. Blake, J. W. Moore, John Stroth-
er, J. W. Frari, J. W. Willis, J, A.
Young, JOS. Fulton, VIM. Grim and
L. Vans. Leonard Rogers, of Shep-
herdstown, enlisted with part of the
Martinsburg company.
The West Virginia soldiers will be
consolidated into one regiment, with
Gen. B. D. SpiIman, late brigade COM
mander, as colonel Col. Clarence L.
Smith as lieutenant-colonel and COM
mander of the First Battalion Col. w.
H. Brooks as major of the Second Bat
Italian, and Lieut-Col. Philip A. Shat
fer major of the Third Battalion. Each
battalion will have four companies.
It is stated that the Secretary Of War
Will order the West Virginia regiment
to Martinsburg as soon as they are
mustered into the United States SER
vice.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

Ladies or gents gold-flled watches
warranted, with EIgin or Wa!tham
movements, So to SIS, at a. L. Beau
monts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

The Philippine Islands, about which
centers so much interest Just now,
number over four hundred, but all are
of small extent save two, Luzon and
Mindanao. The former is much the
larger, having an area of over 10000
square miles-nearly twice as large as
West Virginia. The islands belong to
Spain by right Of discovery, having
been first known by Magellan, who
raised the Spanish flag. Spanish jeal-
ousy for long time closed the port Of
Manila, but after our revolution 1t was
opened to all nations, and since then
the Philippines have risen rapidly in
commercial importance. Formerly
their export trade was confred chiefly
to sugar and indigo, for Europe, and
the costly Indian birds nest and snails
considered as a restorative of strength,
for the Chinese. But the islands are
full of natural wealth. Coffee Of the
best quality, cocoa, two kinds Of cot
ton, grow wild. Abundance of the
finest sage trees and whole woods Of
cinnamon flourish in Luzon. Nutmegs,
cloves and all the produce Of the Mo-
luccas abound, and also pearl, amber
and cochineal gold, silver and other
metals. The Philippines now export
besides these sapan wood, ebony, sui
phur, tortoise shell, cordage, cloth Of
native manufacture, and.very delicate
and curious Jewellers. work IN gold and
silver. The climate Of these islands
has the mingled softness and violence
of the tropics. The principal grain is
rice. Wheat was introduced by the
Spaniards. Cocoa was brought there
in 1870 and has thnven finely, but
European fruit trees cease to bear
when transported thither. The orange
tree grows in the open fields wild ba-
nanas, palms, bread fruit, and tetel
nut trees are indigenous. The tobac-
co is considered the best in Asia.
Cattle are numerous and fish abound
in amazing variety. Bears, monkeys
and poisonous snakes infest the forests
and crocodiles the multidudinous riv-
ers. The city of Manila, on the island
of Luzon, has a population of about
100000, of whom 1000 are Spaniards.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-05

AS for Commodore Dewey, he's the
hot stuff.