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Evening journal., 1898-11-21
THE SILLY SEASON.

This appeals to DE the silly season
for Delaware newspapers. One fatty
declares that President Mckinley has
given the Regular Republican mana
gers of this state orders to combine
with the Democrats and re-elect Hon.
George Gray to the United State SEN
ate. Another makes big spread on
James c. McComb's mythical sena-
torial boom. a third makes a display
head inquiry. rs Cordy's Farm Haun-
ted?" These are but three Of many IN
dications that the silly season is on us.
We have the highest Republican au-
thority in the state of Delaware for the
statement that President Mckinley mas
IN no manner. direct or indirect, exer-
cised his good offices in behalf Of Sena-
tor Gray. On the same authority we
can state that he will not recommend
the election Ex-senator Gray by aRepub-
licanLeglslature ,nomatterwhat compli-
cations may arise at the approaching
session.
With respect to the senatorial boom
Of James c. AlcComb we consider the
best Indication of It's imaginative char
acter is to be found in the fact that
its existence is a mystery TO Mr.. Nc
Comb himself. Within the past few
days one Delaware newspaper has de-
clared that "a man, to he a senator,
must DO a hustler while another,
more correct and conservative in its
views, has replied that "a man, to be
a senator must be a statesman." MT.
McComb is neither. in fact, the part
which he has played in local politics
has been small from political
point OF view he is very much OF a free
thinller. II we have not been misln-
formed, he has. In recent years, voted
the Democratic ticket oftener than the
Republican ticket. and made no secret
OF the fact. He is not OF a secretive
nature. Whatever he does is open and
above-board. and the word usually
knows. some weeks in advance, the
itinerary OF his exercise OF the cleo
tive franchise. Bearing these facts IN
mind we cannot conceive that Mr.. Me
Comb has either senatorial aspirations
or opportunities.
In this material age to have news
paper gravely ask its readers the ques-
tion. 'gs Gordys Farm Haunted?" Is
an insult to their intelligence. Gordy
was a Sussex county man who murder
ed his wife in cold blood for his own
pecuniary benefit He owned farm
known as Gravelly Eill, which IS the
place referred to in the inquiry. Some
man who is either a liar or a fool has
circulated a story that the place is
haunted by white dog as big as a
horse, and man with four legs, who
falls with the noise OF a large tree
which has been felled. The story is
Eenseless. a lie out Of the whole cloth
and yet it is astonishing what a circu.
lation it has obtained.
Mr. Gray's help from Mckinley, Mr.
McComb's senatorial boom and tn,
ghosts on Gordy's farm stand side Dy
eide as evidences OF the silly season.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21

return OF Mr.. Gray we admit. but they
are not the men who will steer the
Republican and Addicksite legislative
forces. These men will never advise
the election Of Mr. Gray, although each
side may use his name in its endeavors
to coerce the other
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
AGED MRS. CONNER Dead.

On Saturday Mrs. Rhoda J. Conner,
50 years old. widow Of James Conner.
died in Philadelphia. Her funeral win
take place tomorrow afternoon from
the residence Of her son, Joshua Con-
ner, No. $40 West Eleventh street.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
ON "cHRIsT HEALING MEN. b"

AT the mems meeting held at the Y.
M. c. A. yesterday afternoon, Rev. f.
+. Briggs. pastor Of the Second Baptist
Church, delivered an entertaining and
instructive address on Christ Healing
Men" w. l.. Pettingill will teach the
Bible class this evening
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
REMOVED 10 HOSPITAL.

Mrs. Lizzie Lengel, Of No. 5O4 West
Fifth street. was removed from her
residence to the Homeopathic Hospital
yesterday morning by the Phoenix am
bulance.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21

The girls at Frederick City, Nd.
Rugged and kissed Admiral Schley to
their hearts content, and Mrs. Schley
stood by and enjoyed the fun. She
must be fully as much OF a heroine as
he is a hero.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
VIII BE TRrEp DnCEMBEp 5

United States District Attorney Van
degrift states that the trial Of Senator
Kenney Will take place on December
8 next, and that there will be no more
postponements Of the case. A number
OF new witnesses will be produced on
both sides, and the case promises to be
a sensational one.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
ARE YOU GOING TO CUBA?

If you are John NJ. Beall, District
Passenger Agent, Southern Railway
No. SOS Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
Pa, is the man to apply to for rates,
routes and schedules. Write to him.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
SCALDED HIS ARM.

Daniel, the 3-year-old son Of David
Perna, residing at No. 702 Spruce
street, scalded his left arm yesterday
morning while playing near a boiler Of
hot water.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
HAND PARTLY BLOWN OFF.

Lee Short, - years Old, had part of
his hand blown off on Saturday by the
explosion OF a cartridge. Some COM
panions dared him to hold a match to
the cartridges. and as a result part Of
his hand was blown off.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
No .AcgrnnN rAnxrNr

Judge Bradford, in the United States
Court, took no action on Saturday
upon the application Of Austin Har-
rington for the dissolution OF the re-
ceivership Of the Nonesuch Fibre Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
DEATH OF AN AGED WOMAN.

Mrs. Elen Handy AlcWalxin aged
63 years, died yesterday at her resi-
dcnce, No. 1908 West street, Of neu-
ralgia Of the heart. Interment viii be
made at the Lindon Park Cemetery,
Baltimore, on Wednesday next.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
FIREl

II. T. Sergeant, Coal and Wood Office
Seventh and King. Delmarvia phone
5i5. B. & L. checks with cashpurchases
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
INcIPIENr BLAZE ExTINGUlsHED

A defective fue Gauss an incipient
blaze at the home of John Forrest, on
Lincoln street near Lowering avenue,
on Saturday evening. Officer Mcbride
assisted in putting out the flames, no
alarm being sent in.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
SERVICES OVER MISS GOWEN.

In Wilmington and Brandywine
Cemetery this afternoon the remains of
Miss Mary a. Gowen, So years old, were
inferred. Services were held at the resi-
dence Of her brother-in-law, John Ma
honey, No. 619 Jackson street.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
GETTING ELECTION BILLS READY

Chairman Scott, Of the Levy Court, is
at the Court House to-day getting the
election bills in shape for action by
the Levy Court at its meeting to-mor-
row. He EXPRESSES the belief that they
will all be passed.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
A SMALL sIIOT.

John, the 7-year-old son OF State De-
tective McVey, is probably the small
est gunner in the state. The lad ham
dies a gun, especially made for him,
with the ease Of a veteran.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Wrapper Flannels.

1900 yards cashmere wrap
per hannels that are sold fot
Slightly imperfect, but yor
are unable to detect the in
perfections except in price
which will be SIZE per yard
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
IN A SOCIAL WAY.
Various Occurrences Of Inter
est to Wilmington Folk.
IN AND OUT OF TIE CITY
OF c. NJ. CULLEN, WHO
IS WELL-KNOWN HERE, TO MRS.
GUNTER, TO TAKE PLACE NEXT
MONTH-CHARITY BALL To-
NIGHT.
NIGHT

All communications intended for inser-
ton In this column should be addressed TO
Society Editor, care Of the Evening Jour
nal. Communications should be written
on one side OF the paper only.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
TERMS FOR SHERIFF AND COR
ONER.

The sheriffs and c0roners Of the
three counties have now, under the
law, a regular term. They go into Of
nee on January /, after their election,
and hold office for two years.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
REMAINS PRIVATELY INFERRED

Many relatives and friends called at
No 522 West Fourth street this morn
ing and viewed the remains Of Mrs.
Jane Hayes The funeral followed,
which was strictly private.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Fur Robes.

A fine assortment. new fn|
Robes and Rugs for babl
coaches and floor, from SIS
o IS each.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Table Linens.

How much better you
Thanksgiving turkey will
taste if your linens are perfed
ton. We offer you the OPP
portunitv in the following
bargains;
p y6lsx2 yds cloth, s1.75, from $2.5,
25a ydsx2 yds Cloth, $500, from $50
'S ydsx2 yds Cloth, $3.50, from $3.50
They are fine Irisl
Bleached Damask and all new
and beautiful patterns.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21

unloaded at Buenos Ayres.
The Ladies' Club Of the Delaware
Eaengerbund viii give a patriotic ball at
German Hall tonight.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
william J. FISHER is in Philadelphia

to-day.
Cards are out announcing the we'd
ding Of Charles w. Cullen, Of George
town, to Mrs. Florence Custis Gunter,
Of Onancock. Va, at the home Of the
brid5-elect, on December 3.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Carpets.

The season is nearing it
end. We have some odd roll
and half pieces that will b
marked at greatly reduce
prices.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Cashmere Hosiery.

We have just received
full assortment of the cele
brated "Onyx' black cash
mere hosiery for men, womel
and children, all sizes ant
prices, 25c to 75c per pair.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Union Suits.

800 Ladies "Oneita" Unio1
Suits, White and Natura
Gray, all sizes; they are thd
regular 81 quality, but somd
slight imperfections make tho
price SOC per suit.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Camel's Hair Cloth.

Brown and Blue mixtures
for ladies' and children
coats. They are 54 inche
wide and reduced from $I.2
to 75c per yard.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
ALL Wool Novelties.

Beautiful and stylish nov
city dress goods in the follow
ing mixtures and reduced
from 4I.25 to 75c per yard, al
IA inches wide -
Blue and Black.
Green and Black.
Garnet and Black.
Purple and Black.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Medium Weight Under
wear.

We have medium-weighI
underwear for men and wo
men, "Luzerne" make, which
are fine at 81 per garment
We will sell Wednesday al
we have in odd makes anc
sizes at the reduced price o
size.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Specials for Wedne sday

Percales, sc. per yard.
Light Prints, &c. per yard.
Shaker flannel 4c. per yard.
Outing Flannel, DC. per yard.
Heavy Sheeting, 31ac. per yard.
Hill Bleached Muslin, sc. per yard.
Evening journal., 1898-11-21
Win, B. Sharp Z tt
Fourth hid MalsI. Si..
Dress Goods

Novelties in checks al
mixtures Brown, Blue, Gree.
and Garnet, 3S inches wild
Special price, 29c per yard.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

breakfast, hurried to meet their COM
rades. The place chosen for the meet
ing was at Bloomfield, Loudoun coun-
ty. After ride in the bracing morn
ing air Lieutenant Grogan and his de-
tail reached the meeting, where they
found the command drawn up under
a large tree. Colonel MOsby was
walking up and down and greeted the
men most cordially.
The money was then turned over
to James Lowndes, a Baltimorean,
who was directed to make an equal
division of it among the men. Before
this was done several of the men IN
sisted that a good share of the cap
tured money should be given to their
leader. When spoken to about this
Mosby replied:
mo, not cent. I want YOU boys
have it ALL -
The Colonel kept his word, and,
though several of the men insisted, he
refused to take a cent Later, as he
watched the money being handed out
to his men, he remarked
well, boys, you're getting your
pay now
Shortly after the raid the men
showed their appreciation for their
leader by presenting HIM with a thor
oughbred horse, Croquette, which they
purchased at Oatlands, Va.
Mr.. Aldrich took the tin safe he
had captured and sent it to his home
in Loudoun county His father, fear
ing trouble in case the box should be
found at the house, scratched the
name of General Ruggles from the
front and buried it in the cellar
Mr. Aldrich has carefully preserved
the box, and brought it with mm to
the reunion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
IF WE KNEW.

Could we but draw the curtains
That surround each others lives.
See the naked heart and spirit,
Know what spur the action gives,
Often we should find it better,
Purer than we judge we should
We should love each other better
If we only understood.
Could we Judge all deeds by motives.
See the good and bad within,
Often we should love the sinner,
All the while we loathe the sin;
Could we know the powers working
To overthrow integrity,
We should Judge each others errors
With more patient charity.
If we knew the cares and trials,
Knew the efforts all in vain,
And the bitter disappointment,
Understood the loss and gain
Would the grim internal roughneSS
Seem, | wonder. just the same
Should we help where now we hinder
Should we pity where we blame
All, we Judge each other harshly.
Knowing not life's hidden force;
knowing not the fount of action
Is less turbid at its source.
Seeing not amid the evil
All the golden grains of good
Oh, we'd love each other better
If we only understood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

The mint Of Philadelphia is almost
constantly engaged 10 turning out cents
made Of copper with a slight alloy OF
zinc and tin. The State Of Pennsyl-
yania alone absorbed IL 600 900 last
year, and New York 100000. There
is as much curiosity about the final
fate Of these cents as there is about
that Of pins. Nobody is able to tell
where the pins 60 to, and it is imPossi-
bic 70 even surnnize what has become
of the hundreds Of millions Of cents is-
sued by the mint since it began oPer-
atoms. Il is rather profitable busl-
ness for the Government, as it means
the conversion OF copper costing 10
cents a pound into form in which 1t
is worth a couple Of dollars s.or more a
pound.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

Friend-Well, Ethel, how do you
like married life? Ethel (enthusiasti-
cally)-It's simply delightful. We've
been married a week, and have had
eight quarrels, and l got the best Of it
every time.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
GEORGE BAYLOR.

Willie Smith was playing with the
Jones boys. His mother called him.
willie, don't you know those are
bad boys for you to play WITH"
"Yes, mother" said Willie, 81
know that, but then / am a good boy
for them to play with"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
Blood Poison.

Contagious Blood Poison has been ap-
propriately called the curse Of mankind.
1t is the one disease that physicians can
not cure; their mercurial aud potash
remedies only bottle up the poison III
the system, to surely break forth in
more virulent form, resulting in a total
wreck of the system.
Mr.. Frank B. Martin, prominent
ieMeler at q26 Pennsylvania Ave, WASH
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
The Baltimore Weekly Sun.

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throughout the country, OF the proceedings
OF farmers clubs and institutes, aud The dis
cussion OF new methods and ideas in agricul-
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ly valuable TO country readers Every issue
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

ington, dc, says:
l was for a long
time under treat
ment of two of
the best physi-
clans of this city,
for a severe case
of blood poison,
but my condition
grew worse all
the while, not
withstanding the
fact that they
charged me three
hundred dollars.
My mouth was
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
NOT ICE.
CHARLES Town. w. VA.
December IL, 1897

am very much in need of money to
meet the obligations of State and county.
have no resource for raising money
other than that of collecting the taxes
which are now overdue. | therefore ask
that you put forth an extraordinary effort
and help relieve me from the situation.
Nothing would give me more pain than
to have to collect the taxes by law, which
| will have to do if not paid promptly.
EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
Dec l6 IS4T-tf
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from the CharleStown Spirit.
Co. "B" in the Banking Business.


I closed my last letter with an ac-
count of the fight near Stone Bridge,
in Clarke county, on the 9th day of
December, 1864, and now purpose,
in few letters, to give short mar
rative Of events from that time to the
close of the war.
Several days after the Stone Bridge
fight | learned through a reliable
source that bank had been estab-
lished at Sharpsburg, Maryland, and
there was a considerable deposit Of
funds in the institution. The news
had the effect of a Klondike craze on
our impoverished men. Go, | must.
With our fifteen men we essayed to
cross the Potomac, some thirty miles
in rear of the enemy's lines, and re-
move this deposit further south, where
it was sorely needed and could be more
easily circulated. The enemy at this
time occupied Winchester, Summit
Point, Charlestown, Halltown, Har-
per's Ferry, and stations along the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. By
passing through this line at night we
would meet no obstacle in crossing the
Potomac at Buffers Ford, ascending
the river, crossing the canal on bridge
opposite Shepherdstown, and, after
short ride, reach SharPsburg, seize our
coveted booty and return to the Blue
Ridge before daylight. The scheme
seemed feasible, the prize alluring and
our hearts were in the enterprise.
We crossed the Shenandoah near
Manning's Ferry Just after dark on
the night of the 18th Of December,
passed safely through the enemy's line
between Charlestown and Halltown
and proceeded safely on our way.
When near the Terrill farm we ran
upon some Federal infantry engaged
in the not very laudable enterprise Of
stealing sheep. We talked with them,
(feigning to belong to the 18th Penn.
Cavalry, which we knew was stationed
at Charlestown), giving them some
sound ethical views on violation Of the
Eighth Commandment, and then
pressed on TO Buffers Ford, where we
crossed the river and started up the
towpath towards Shepherdstown in
order to get across the canal. A short
distance up the towpath We met sew
eral canal-boats loaded with grain on
the way to Washington. As We passed
the mule drivers, to the inquiries Of
what command, we responded, 18th
Penn. Cavalry.
Leaving them behind, We were soon
in a few feet Of bridge over canal when
suddenly we were halted by half dozen
soldiers, standing near North abut-
ment Of the Potomac bridge. This
was not in our program and to say We
were surprised puts the matter very
gently. To their inquiry, "who comes
there?' I responded, friend, and in
a few moments the Sergeant was at
nv side, with his hand on my knee in
.he most friendly manner. Fortunate
ly the night was dark and little fakes
Of snow were falling. Our enemies
were soon at ease and a good deal
easier than we were. But the men
behind me were still as mouse and
their silence somewhat oppressed me.
We informed the guard that We were
a scout sent By General Stevenson,
Commander at Harper's Ferry, to ar
rest some disloyal citizens at Sharps-
burg, and we belonged to the 18th
Penn. Cavalry, but had not been given
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filled with eating sores; my tongue was
almost eaten away, so that for three
months was unable to taste any solid
food. My hairwa coming out rapidly;
and was in horrible fix. | had tired
various treatments, and was nearly dis
couraged, when friend recommended
S.S.S. After had taken four bottles,
began to get better, and when / had
finished eighteen bottles, l was cured
sound and we'll, my skin was without
blemish, and l have had no return of
the disease. S.S.S.saved me from life
of misery" S.S.S. guaranteed 2n'fg
zegeta6Lc) will cure any case Of blood
poison. Books on the disease
nna ment, us mailed slfeti = e e
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NOTICE OF
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the Great Falls
Ice Company will be held Tuesday, the
twenty-fifth day of January, 1898, at
one o'clock p. m, at Hotel Connor, Har-
per's Ferry, Jefferson county, West Nir-
ginia, for the election of Directors for
the ensuing year and the transaction of
all other lawful business.
BY order of the Board of Directors.
L. a. LAMBERT,
President.
Attest:
G.. w. GRAY,
Secretary.
Dec o, lS97-td.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

THE Sun publishes all the news all the
time, but IL does not allow It's columns 10 be
degraded by uuclean, immoral or purely SEN
sational matter.
Editorially, THE sun Is the consistent and
upchanging champion and defender OF pop.
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Independent i'm all things, extreme in none.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20
We take Pleasure
In Announcing to Our
ShepherdStOWn Patrons
Our New Store !

Having remodeled and enlarged our
place of business, we can now lay claim
to the finest Jewelry Store in the city.
Have bought a large stock of elegant
goods for the Christmas trade. Per-
sons in search of frst-class article in
Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Cut
Glass, Bric-a-Brac, Silver Novelties
and Clocks are respectfully invited to
call and examine our stock. Repair
ing neatly executed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

Publishers and ProprietorS,
BALTIMORE, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-01-20

1t thus seems that we we're unlsw-
fully intercepted and interrupted by
the 9th Penn. Cavalry on this occa-
sion, and but for this unlawful inter-
ruption we might have been shouting
ike the fortunate back-comers from
the Klondike.