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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
M neath List of the Week.

Mrs. Mary Susan Vanmetre Walters
widow of Geo. P. Walters, died last
Thursday near vanclevesville, at the
home of Mr.. W. W. Vanmetre, her son
bv her first husband. She had been
i'll for several months. The deceased
was an exemplary Christian woman,
kind-hearted and atfectionate, and
was loved and respected by all who
knew her. She was sister OF Mr.
Newton Vanmeter, Of this vicinity.
Mr.. Jacob Lewis, residing on the
farm of Mr.. Caleb Burns, near Ripon'
died suddenly Saturday, at Rockville
Nd. whittier he had gone on visit
to his daughters on Tuesday proceed
ing. The deceased was aged about o.
wears, and was during the late war
member of the Second Virginia Imam
try, stonewaII Brigade. His remains
were brought to Chaiiestown and IN
TERED in Edge Hill Cemetery.-SPTt.
Mr.. William Keyser died suddenly
Of heart disease at his home in Mar
tinsburg last Sunday night, aged y
years. He was a conductor on the b.
& 0. Railroad, and had been in the
employ Of that company for forty
seven years. He is survived by his
wife and four children.
Mr.. Joseph H. Wagley, a greatly
respected and well-known resident OF
Jefferson county, died recently at his
home near Leetown, after an illness of
three weeks, aged Il years He was
for many years a consistent member OF
the Baptist Church, and was an exem-
plary Christian man.
Mrs. Harriet Ann Miller, widow OF
Smith Miller, died last Saturday at
the residence Of her son, Mr. VIM. 5.
Miller, with whom she made her home,
near Arden, Berkeley county. She
was IS years Of age.
John Thomas, twin son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John c. Lambert, died last night
at the home Of his parents IN this
place. The child was little less than
four weeks old.
Mrs. Hester B. Cunningham, relict
Of John B. Cunningham, died last week
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c.
Z. Lockhart, in Martinsburs, aged Il
years.
NJ. Z. T. Grove, a well-known resi-
dent Of Martiusburg, died at his home
in that city last Friday. aged l6 years.
Mr.. David Page Miller died last
Thursday at his home near Geralds-
town, Berkeley county aged 80 years
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
The Wonders of Science.
.uHg TrOubIes and COnsumplI0n Can be Cured.
An Eminent New York Chemist and Scientist
Makes a Free Offer 10 Our Readers.

The distinguished New York chemist, +. 4.
Slocum, demonstrating his discovery OF a re-
liable aud absolute cure for Consumption
pulmonary TuberculOsisl and all bronchial,
throat, lung and chest diseases. stubborn
coughs, catarrhal affections, general decline
and Wes ness. loss OF flesh, and all conditions
Of wasting away. wi send THREE FREE
BOTTLES lall diEerentJ OF his New Discover
les TO any afflicted reader OF THE REGISTER
writ for them.
His New Scientific Treatment has cured
thousands permanently by It's timely use.
and he considers II simple professional duty
10 suffering humanity 10 donate a trial Of his
iufalllble 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 mol
ern genius. His assertion that lung troubles
and consumption are durable in any climate
j. proven by heartfelt letters OF gratitude -
filed IN his American aud European labora.
tories In thousands from those cured in a "A
parts u the world.
Medical experts cOncede that bronchial
chest and lung troubles lead - COnsum Drion
which, uninterrupted, means speedy and GER
tain death.
Simply write 20 I. A. Slocum, ". c., % Pine
street New York, giving pOstofIice and ex-
press address, and the free medicine will b.
promptly sent Sufferers should take Instant
advantage OF his generous proposition.
Please tell the Doctor that you saw his offer
In IHE REGISTER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
West Virginia Items.

Mrs. John Swick was killed last
week in Hampshire county by stroke
of lightning.
Hon. John W. Mason, the we'll
known Republican leader Of Fairmont,
this State, is said to be slated for the
position Of Judge advocate in the vol
unteer army.
W. ]. W. Cowden, Of Wheeling, a
Republican politician well known
throughout West Virginia, has been
appointed an additional Paymaster In
the L. S. Army.
Isburn DANES, of CIarksburg, who
had been temporarily insane and was
placed in Beverly jail, committed sui
eide by hanging with some chains
which had been left in his cell.
At Warrington, Thursday night,
Henry Reblett went home intoxicated
and began to beat his fourteen-year-
old son. A fight ensued in which the
son, Thomas, drove pair Of scissors
into the old mans heart. He died
almost instantly.
The United Nine Workers Of Amer
lea have issued a boycott against all
West Virginia coal. That means that
they have abandoned the organization
in their State and will now attempt
to prevent the marketing Of the pro-
duct of the West Virginia Miners
Association.
Nine school children, while on their
way home near New Martinsville Fri
day evening, attempted to cross Fish
ING Greek on a flat boat. In the mid
die Of the stream the boat capsized
and only five Of them escaped. The
drowned were John and Mary Coch-
ran, twelve and fourteen; Frank King,
thirteen, and Aaron Richmond, twelve.
John L. Hannah, of Point Noun
tain, met death in most remarkable
way. lie was driving two-horse team
and was sitting on the seat with a man
named Hambrick. He had occasion
TO strike at the horses with his whip,
and, missing them, the lash returning
struck him in the eye. He remarked,
in a natural voice: 81 believe that
nasty whip has put my eye out, and
fell over dead. He was about twenty
five years old.
Probably the Oldest man in West
Virginia today is Isaac Smith, who for
more than seventy-hye years has re-
sided in WetzeI county. The old man
was born in Pennsylvania in 1852
and celebrated his one hundredh and
ninth birthday May 20. lie is in the
hest of health. He has lived under
the administration Of every President
the United States has had and can
give countless "reminiscences Of frontier
life a hundred years ago.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
The Costa Rican Counterfeiters.

For months the Costa Rican counter
reiters have been issuing bogus notes OF
the government of the island until the
amount. ii is said. has reached $1,000, 600.
lnpectors of the secret service bureau
were chiefly instrumental in bringing
the malelactors to justice. The ehicien-
cv 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 dyspcptic 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
nette of st. George and the Dragon, are
not successfully imitable. This tonic
absolutely prevents and remedies ma!a,
ria. rheumatism, liver complaint and
dyspepsia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
The Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady, if you will only get
the right remedy. You are having
pain all through your body, your liver
is out of order, have no appetite, no
life or ambition, have bad cold, in
fact are completely used up. Flee
trio Bitters is the only remedy that
will give you prompt and sure relief,
They act directly on your Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the
whole system and make you feel like
a new being. They are guaranteed
to cure or price refunded. For sale
at Remnants Pharmacy, only % cents
per bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
THE WAR SITUATION.

During the past week there have been
many rumors of battles between the
American and Spanish fleets, but no
fighting has yet occurred. 1t has been
stated that the Spanish feet under
Admiral Cervera is in the harbor of
Santiago de Cuba, where it is bottled
up by Commodore Schley's squadron.
If it is in that harbor it is as good as
ours, for while it would be ticklish
thing for our vessels to attempt to get
at it through the winding channel that
leads to the inner bay, it would be
simple suicide for the Spanish to at
tempt to fight their way out, The
latest dispatches state there is belief
in Washington that the fleet Is not
where it is reported, but is more like
ly to be at Cienfuegas, or possibly still
further away. The Spanish have been
entirely successful in evading our
ships. Not one of the enemy's war
vessels has been sighted by any of ours,
though SIMPSONS and Schley's squad
rons have been diligently searching
for them, and score Of scouting ships
are securing the seas for them. Re-
ports of their whereabouts have come
almost entirely from Spanish sources,
which are apt to be Intentionally mis-
leading, or from other questionable
quarters. We should not be surprised
to hear of the Spanish squadron turn
ing up in some entirely unsupported
part Of the world. 1t i. certain that
they do not wish to fight our ships.
1t is said that whenever it Is GER
tain that the Spanish fleet is placed
where it can do no harm-either by
being blockaded in some harbor or de-
feated by our ships-the lombard
ment of Havana Will begin. 1t is not
anticipated that there will be a great
deal of trouble in taking the city, and
when that Is ACCOMPLISHED an army Of
invasion will be landed and the Span
ish compelled to surrender or be driv-
en- from the island.
The battleship Oregon arrived in
safety at Jupiter Inlet, Florida, Tues
day night. The vessel left Mare
Island, California, on March 18th. She
sailed around South America and
reached home in sixty-fve days from
the time she started, and travelled a
distance Of $4,000 miles She is all
right and met with no mishaps on the
way. DR.. w. B. Grove, formerly Of
Shepherdstown, is aboard her.
The President yesterday issued a
call for $4,000 more volunteers. These
are to be ,pportioned as far as practi-
cable among the States and terrific
ries, but preference will not necessan-
ly be given to the regular national
guard. Volunteer companies and
regiments will be accepted. West
Virginia's quota under the new call Is
S33 men. When the volunteers called
for yesterday shall have been enlisted
the army Will number 270,5OO men.
1t is said that the fIst volunteers and
the regular army will be used to IN
wade Cuba and Manila and that those
now to be recruited Will be held as a
reserve.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
Shepherd COLLEGE COmmencement.

The twenty-siXth annual commence
ment Of Shepherd College State Nor
nal School in this place will be held
June 18th this year. The following
is the programme of the exercises to
be held in connection herewith
Wednesday, June 8th-Reception to
the public.
Thursday, June 9th-Contest of the
two Literary Societies.
Friday, June lOth-Address before
the Literary Societies by Prof. L. c.
Woolery, Of Morgantown, W. Va.
Sunday, June 12th-Baccalaureate
sermon by Rev. VIM. H. Nelson, D. D..
Monday, June l3th-AnnuaI ezer-
cises Of the Alumni Association and
banquet.
Tuesday, June I4th-Exercises of
the graduating class
All the above exercises will begin
at s o'clock in the evening.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
A Daughter OF the Revolution.

Mrs. Fannie Glenn Stewart, widow
of the late Judge James Erskine Stew
art, of Luray, is one Of the few sur
viving genuine daughters Of the Rev
olution. Her father, Capt. James W.
Glenn, of"Glenn-Burnie, near Shop
herdstown, W. Va, was one OF the
most conspicuous figures in the colon
ial history of the Valley Of Virginia.
Captain Glenn was at sixteen years OF
age the bearer ofimportant dispatches
for the commander-in-chief during the
Revolution, and held three military
commissions prior to 1900. Mrs.
Stewart has Just received handsome
photographs Of two Of these commits
sions, one signed by General Washing
ton, in 1892, and the other signed by
John Knox, Secretary Of War, bear
inc date--,1793. The parchment
originals of these interesting papers
are kept in the family Of Capt James
w. Glenn, Jr., Of Jefferson county.
The revolutionary Captain Glenn mar
ried when nearly seventy years Of age
Miss Ruth Burns, of Jefferson county,
an attractive society woman, who was
lust eighteen years old. Of this mar
rage there were three children-Fan-
ME Mrs. Judge Stewart) Mary, who
married Mr.. Benjamin Reid Boyd, Of
Martinsburg, and Capt. James W.
Glenn, Jr., whose Confederate record
repeats the military prestige Of his
distinguished father-Page Courier.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

Now that the First West Virginia
Regiment has gone to Chickamauga
and is a part of the United States
Army, Governor Atkinson Is arrang-
ing to form another regiment Of the
West Virginia National Guard, and
active work has begun at Charleston
looking to this end Charleston sent
no company in the First Regiment,
but it appears that she is willing to
furnish all the officers for the second.
According to the Wheeling papers
but sixteen persons in the capital city
have enlisted so far. But if the pri-
Yates are not showing any patriotism,
the would-be officers are, as already
the following persons have been desiS-
mated for the positions named in the
proposed new regiment; Colonel COM
handing, D. T. E. Casteel, ..of Charles
ton; lieutenant-colonel, o 'Brien Moore,
of Charleston; major Of the first bat
talon, Howard Atkinson (son Of the
GOVERNOR, of Charleston; captain of
a company, S. B. Avis, of Charleston;
first lieutenant, Henry Fry, of Charles
ton. OF course, this is not the entire
list that Charleston will furnish, but
it is thought best not to name any
more officers until few more privates
are enrolled.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
OUR STATE UNIVERSITY.

The REGISTER last week referred to
the West Virginia University at Nor
gantown, which we had the pleasure
Of visiting during a recent stay ir that
thriving little city, Our State Uni
versity is all right. 1t needs but in
spection to demonstrate the fact that
it is an institution Of which West Vir
ginians may well be proud.
DR.. Jerome II. Raymond, the new
president of the University, Is young
man. He is full of energy, and is a
wide-awake, progressive educator. Al
though he has such an important and
responsible position, he is withal a
modest man, and it seems to US pos
sesses those qualifications which are
certain 10 insure success. Enthusiastic
in the work which he has chosen as the
business Of his life, he at the same time
tempers his zeal with discretion. He
possesses a dignity and has personal
character that compel respect, and
there is no trouble this year in the
management of the students. The
harmony that exists in the faculty and
the loyalty of the students to the IN
stitution are two factors that have
never before been so thoroughly devel-
oped, and there certainly appears to
be abundant reason for their existence.
The school is in splendid working order
because the faculty, which is stronger
than it has ever been, is united and
harmonious and has a competent head.
Every department Of the Universe
ty seems to be we'll equipped. We
have not time to describe each in de-
tail, but it was quite apparent that
with capable, conscientious teachers,
an equipment designed to meet the
modern methods Of instruction, and
spirit Of earnestness and progressive
ness that inspires the students to their
very best work, the most satisfactory
results must be obtained. The en-
thusiasm Of an earnest teacher is
bound to call out the best efforts of
the student, and this spirit seems to
prevail to an unusual degree in the
University.
We confess that we had expected to
find much to criticise in the Universe
ty when we went to Morgantown. We
returned entirely disarmed. The m-
satisfactory conditions that prevailed
a few years ago have passed away.
Things are new-and much better.
Not that we would say there is moth
ing that is not perfect or that there IS
no room for Improvement, for in the
management Of such an institution
there will always be something to be
desired. But it is a well-conducted,
up-to-date school Of learning, and We
unhesitatingly commend it, and en-
phatically assert that there is no neces-
sity for our people to send their sons
and daughters out Of the State to be
educated. The West Virginia Uni
versity is worthy of every confidence.
five should indulge in one word Of
advice, we would simply suggest a
gradual development OF the work Of
the University along certain proposed
lines, rather than a quick growth that
might possibly induce top-hoavy con-
1itiOp
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
CHURCH NOTES.

Notwithstanding the threatening
weather last Sunday, the thanksgiving
and Jubilee service at Uvilla NJ. E.
Church South was largely attended.
The pulpit and altar were beautifully
decorated with flowers. The service
was conducted by the pastor, Rev. j..
L. KILLER. Miss Ida Strider presided
at the organ. The music was excel
lent, and the large number Of trained
voices gave charm to the occasion.
Mr.. D. W. Hendricks, secretary, gave
an interesting financial review OF the
new church, and the pastor, starting
with the first church in 1856, gave a
sketch of its history down to the pres
ent time. Incidents that occurred IN
the lives of some of the original mem
bers refreshed the memory Of the old
er ones in the congregation, and add
ed to the pleasure of the occasion. a
thank offering at the close of the ser
vice amounted to nearly SIS, which
will beappropriated to the further I'M
provement Of the church.
Public worship Will be held next
Sabbath morning at 1870 o'clock in
the Lutheran Church of Uvilla, and
at 80 p. m. in Shepherdstown. In
the absence of the pastor, Rev. c. H.
Hockey, Rev. Mr.. Greiss, Of the Theo-
logical Seminary of Gettysburg, Pa,
will fill the pulpit at both places.
Christian Endeavor at $50.
Childrens foreign missionary day
will be observed in the ShepherdstOwn
Presbyterian Church Sunday, if Prov
idence permits, with services at 1880
a. IN. Parents are requested to pre-
sent their infants for baptism at this
service. The usual services in the
KearneysviIIe Presbyterian Church on
Sunday at 8 P. N.
The Memorial Lutheran Church at
Sbarrsburg was Dedicated with aupro-
pirate ceremonies last Sunday. Rev.
J. J. Kerr, of MELVILLE, Pa, preached
the sermon. The sum Of $70S.S3 was
subscribed to pay off the Indebtedness.
Rev. c. H. Hockey leaves on Satur-
day of this week to dedicate the new
Lutheran Church in the charge Of Rev.
f. L. Folk, of Mt Jackson, Va. The
dedication will take place Sunday
morning.
N. L. Church South Shepherds
town, chiIdrens day, 1880 a. m. !;
Marvin Chapel $50 P. m. and Baker
ton, communion service, 3 P. m. EP-
worth League 6.3Op. m, Junior League
6p. IN.
The Young Peoples Society Of Elk
Branch Church viii meet at the Pres
byterian Church at Duiiields on next
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
Before You Ride Your Wheel

BE sure TO shake into your shoes Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder for the feet II
keeps your feet cool and comfortable,
prevents sweating feet, and makes your
endurance ten fold greater over lOO.-
coo wheel people arg using Aliens Foot
Ease They all praise it. Ladies insist
on having il. Il gives rest and comfort
to smartiug. hot. swollen. aching. ner-
vous feet At all druggists and shoe
stores. 25c. Sample FREE by mail. Adj
dress. Allen ;. OImsted, lie Roy, y. \.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
A Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs.
Ada Z. Hart, Of Groton, S. D. "Was
taken with bad cold which settled
on my lungs; cough set in and finally
terminated in Consumption. Four
Doctors gave me up, saying l could
live but a short time, I gave myself
up to my Savior, determined if l could
not stay with my friends on earth, I
would meet my absent ones above.
Ny husband was advised to get DR..
Kings New Discovery for ConsumP-
ton, Coughs and Colds, I gave it a
trial, took in all eight bottles. thas
cured me, and thank God l am saved
and now well and healthy woman.
Trial bottles free at Remnants Phar-
macy. Regular size SOC and 5l.00.
Guaranteed or price refunded,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
TO THE PUBLIC!

The undersigned desires toinform the
public that he has opened al Mo.cr's
Cross Roads 20 new Blacksmith. Wagon
making and General Repair Shop. All
work IN this line done promptly and sat-
lsfactorily. Horsc-shosiug q specially
at go cents. The patronage Of the pub
lie is solicited. and no charge made If
work j. not satisfactory.
CHARLES Il. KOONTX.
May ,. l.gs-2m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
A Joyous Day for Old Berkeley and Her
Sister Counties.

The Daughters Of the Confederacy
of Berkeley county propose holding
their annual fete at "Boydville, Mar
tinsburg, June 9, 1898. We again ap-
peal to the people of Berkeley and adj
Joining counties to help in the noble
cause of caring for the old veterans
who are still left to us. No trouble
will be spared to invent and get up
amusements to suit the tastes OF all
national music, dramatic entertain
msnts, bicycle parade, broom drill COM
posed of thirty-three beautiful young
ladies, May-pole dance, and last, but
not least, the very important feature
Of the occasion Will be the attention to
the inner man looked after by the most
competent housekeepers in West Viz
ginia, Everything will be served IN
the most systematic style. Dinner
from y to 2 P. m, supper from to
s p. M, icecream, cake, lemonade, pop
and everything to tempt the appetite.
The comfort of ladies and children
specially looked after, and provision
made for vehicles and horses. The
gates will be open at 10 a. m, and
close at II p. IN. The lawn will be
brilliantly lighted by electricity. A
concert Of rare talent will take place
at S o'clock in the evening. a hearty
welcome is extended to all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26
By Ahsorntion-

Catarrh sufferers should remember
thai Ely'S Cream Balm is the only ca
tarrh remedy which is QUICKLY AND
THOROUGHLY ABSORBED by the diseased
membrane. II DOES not DRY TIP THE
SECRETIOys, but changes them tolimpid
and odorIess condition, and finally to a
natural and healthy character
The Balm can be found at any drug
store. or by sending - cents 90 Ely
Brothers. 80 Warren St, New York, it
viii be mailed.
Full directions with each package
Cream Balm opens and cleanses the nasal
passages. allayS Inflammation, thereby
stopping pain in the head, heals and pro-
te = the membrane and restores the
senses Of taste and smell The Balm is
applied directly into the nostrils.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

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 :
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
Remnant S Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

When you cannot sleep for cough
ing take Chamberlain Cough Rene
dy. 1t always gives prompt relief.
1t is most excellent for colds, too, as
it aids expectoration, relieves the
lungs and prevents any tendency to-
ward pneumonia. For sale at Rein
hart Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-05-26

THE Cuban insurgents do not seem
to be cutting much of figure. They
are either very scarce or very inefi-
cient, and it is quite evident that they
will not be of much service to the
United States.