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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
Tea Will Cost More.

Tea drinkers will have to pay higher
prices for their next purchase Of this ar
ticle, as the result Of the war tax Of ten
cents a pound.
As this is an import tax its foil effect
will not be felt at once. Teas have adj
vaDced from six TO eight cents pound,
and special brands about Eve cents
pound. Stocks are reported short and
when these are worked out further ad-
vances are expected.
The outlook for the tea year. which
begins July Let, indicates, it is said, a
decrease in importations. This is at
tributed to the inspection law, which
is expected TO be stricter in its provi-
sions for the new year. Before this
law was enacted teas could be bought
at wholesale as low as seven cents a
pound. Such teaa, however, were
trashy, and under the present law are
confscated if imported. As result,
only the better grades are brought in
to this country, and abOot eighteen
cents pound is said to be the cheap
est price tea can be bought for in large
quantities from the Wholesale trade.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
NEW VOL. 33.--NO. 35.
The Cities Of Spain.

In view Of the impending conflict
between the United States and Spain
brief glance at leading Spanish cities
viii not be without interest at this
time. 1t is not probable, even in case
of determined war, that there would
be any invasion of Spanish territory,
excepting Cuba, though it is not diff
fcult to imagine that the American
navy might be called upon to pay its
compliments to some of the leading
seaports. Among these, however,
Madrid, the capital, is not to be num-
bered, as it is situated at the geograph-
ical center of the kingdom, beng
planted, singularly enough, on sand
hills upon an immense plain, says the
Baltimore Herald.
Madrid was in ancient times hunt
ing seat for Spanish monarchs, but has
been the capital since the reign of
Philip II. According to the census of
1890 Madrid had population of 49,.
DDS. The city has little commercial
importance, outside Of the moderate
manufacture of tobacco, carpets, tap
estry, gold and silverware. 1t is famed
for fine residences, especially palaces
of the grandees, and particularly for
its great bull ring. 1t is the railroad
center of Spain.
The leading seaport and trade en-
porium is Barcelona, with a popula-
ton of 10000 in 1890, and is more
like modern city than any other pop.
ulous center of Spain. 1t has a num-
ber of cotton, wood and silk manu-
factories, and exports large quantities
of fruits, vegetables, oils. vines and
salt. 1t has many magnificent villas,
churches and palaces, and is one of
the most ancient ports Of Spain.
1t has a large trade in figs, Ialslhs,
olive oil, lemons, wines and esparIo
grass. Valencia has about an equal
population with Malaga, and is man
ufacturing and commercial city OF con-
siderable Importance.
The once famed Salamanca has now
only $4,000 inhabitants. Sarogorsa
has famous university, long in
state of decline. Toledo once boast
ed of a population of 100000, aud
was the capital Of the Moorish Kings.
Though it has imposing buildings To-
ledo is known as a dead city, its
decline having been steady since 1860,
when it ceased TO be one OF the capl-
tails of Spain. Cadiz, from which
Columbus sailed on his voyage Of dis
covery, is seaport, long in a state of
decay, but now reviving under the
influence Of modern railway transpor-
tation facilities. Cordova is shadow
of what it has been, with small manu-.
factories. Both Cordova and Seville
are noted for their palaces, mosques
and cathedrals, and latter city for It's
bull fights.
It will thus be seen that Spain IL,
by no means, noted for its populous
and thriving cities On the contrary,
a yeiw of her various seats Of trade
and commerce affords only a melan-
choly spectacle of gradual and fatal
decay from ancient splendor. What
a contrast TO the great, active, grow
ing, rushing, opulent seats Of manu-
factures, industry and commerce with
in the geographical confines Of that
country with whom Spain has made
so bold as to throw down the gauntlet
Of war.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
Eczema!
The Only Cure.

Eczema is more than a skin disease,
and no skin remedies can cure it. The
doctors are unable to effect a cure, and
their mineral mixtures are damaging
to the most powerful constitution. The
whole trouble is in the blood, and
Swift's Specific is the only remedy
which can reach such deep-seated blood
diseases.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
Rosser and Rouss.

Gen. Thos. L. Rosser, as Is we'll
known, was during the late war the
gallant commander of the noted "Lau-
rel Brigade" which won eminent dis
tinction in the Confederate service.
OF this Brigade the 18th Va. Cavalry
was an important component part, and
especially distinguished in that Regi-
ment was Co. B accounts of whose
dashing and daring exploits have been
recently contributed to the columns
of the Spirit Of Jefferson by the chiv-
alrous Capt. George Baylor. Co. b
was essentially from Jefferson county,
and among its courageous members
was Charles Broadway Rouss, now the
wellknown, philanthropic millionaire
merchant Of New York. He and
Gen. Rosser were not only comrades
in war, but since the cessation of hos
tllihes have been intimate personal
friends, and it is therefore not sur
prising that on his recent nomination
for Brigadier-General the latter should
address Mr.. Rouss the following let
fer
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30

"The other day" says the Denver
News. "a Denver girl killed soldier
good-by at the depot with the remark
God bless you stand up for Colorado.
Between his sobs be replied i am
from Nebraska, but III try to stand
up for both States now. Thereupon
she kissed him again for Nebraska.
Why didn't be tell her that he would
try to siand up for all the States and
Territories?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30

Does Aunt Rebecca take any in
terest in the war ?
Yes; she says she hopes the guns
won't be near enough to disturb her
setting hens"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30

tinued to spread until
her head was entirely
covered. She was treated
by several good doctors,
but grew worse, and the
dreadful disease spread
to her face. She e was
taken to two celebrated
health springs, but re-
caiyed no benefit. Manv
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30

patent medicines were taken, but without re-
sult until we decided TO try S. S. g. .,and by the
time the first bottle was finished, her head be-
gan TO heal. A dozen bottles cured her COM
pletely and left her skin perfectly smooth. She
is now sixteen years old, and has magnificent
growth OF hair. Not sign of the dreadful
disease has ever returned.
II. T. SHORE,
27O4 Lucas Ave-, st. Louis, No.
Don't expect local applications of
soaps and salves to cure Eczema. They
reach only the surface, while the di-
sease comes from within. Swift's
Specific
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
S.S.S.ffffn ffns Blood

is the only cure and will reach the most
obstinate case. 1t is far ahead of all
similar remedies, because it cures cases
which are beyond their reach. S. S. S. is
purely vegetable, and is the only blood
remedy guaranteed to contain no pot
ash mercury or other mineral
Books mailed free by Swift Specific
Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
Thursday and Saturday of this week,
AND
Monday and Wednesday of next week /!

Sl.0O Washbowl and Pitcher, English
Ware, for SOC.
3Oc apiece Glass Tea Set for pc.
soc apiece Glass Tea Set for SOC.
! G0c Apiece Glass Tea Set for 49c.
45c Berry Bowl and Saucers to match
for 35c
2jc i-gallon Glass Water Pitcher for l9c
! 3Oc gallon Glass Water Pitcher for PIC.
SOC t-gallon Glass Water Pitcher for 39c.
SOC China Pitcher for 23c.
! SOC japanese Bowl for 39c.
45c Covered Fruit Bowl for SOC.
25c Covered Preserve Dish for 19c.
| Soc Covered Preserve Dish for 29c.
SOC 9-inch Cake Stand for 23c
! 40c l0-inch Cake Stand for 29c.
| SOC l0-inCh Cake Stand, Engraved, for SOC.
2jc l0-inch Banquet Stand Fruit Dish
for l9c.
| SOC Glass Rose Bowls for 23c.
pc Set of GobletS for l9c set
| $500 Dinner Set, 100 pieces, for S1.G9.
| $500 Dinner Set, 100 pieces, for Sl3 40.
5000 Dinner Set, lO6 pieces, for Sl6.00.
S2j. 90 Dinner Set. Carlsbad, l02 pieces,
for 5000.
$50 Tea Set, Carlsbad, fl pieces, $3.4.
| $400 Decorated Tea Set, 56 pieces. 1919.
$3.50 Decorated Tea Set, 5G pieces, $3.50.
$500 Decorated Tea Set, 56 pieces, $40.
$500 Gold Band Tea Set, 56 pieces, $40.
We will have in connection with this
grand display of China and Glassware,
two immense
5 and l0=Cent Counters
of Bargains for you when you call on
these days mentioned, at the wide-awake
Store on Billmyer's Corner,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30


prising that on his recent nomination
for Brigadier-General the latter should
address Mr.. Rouss the following let
ter:
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
June IL, 1898.
Ny Dear friend and Comrade,
Charles B. Rouss-A telegram, signed
by both John Daniel and Tom Martin,
has Just been received, notifying me
that the President sent the Senate
yesterday my nomination as Briga-
dier General of Volunteers in the
United States-Army.
I write this to you believing that
it will be gratifying to you to know
that your old general, comrade and
friend is again on horseback and in
pursuit OF the enemy.
Oh if l had a Company B to put in
'front.' then I'd be sure of riding over
the "Dous" in good fashion.
Well, good bye and God bless you.
If live to return to the United States
| hope to find you in good health and
willing to listen to my new war stories,
Sincerely and truly your friend and
comrade. THos. L. RossER.
To the above letter Mr.. Rouss char
acteristically responded as follows:
New YORK, n. Y,
June l9, 1898.
General Thos l.. Rosser, Charlottes-
vile, Va.
Ny Dear General had herd Of
yor appointment several days ago. ]
wud like to see U fellows in blue, U
and Fitz and Wheeler. A member OF
the Confederate Camp, Mr.. Martin,
came in to see me to-da, and told me
of yor appointment, | told him | had
herd of it and was very pround of it.
l told him no better man in the army,
and fu that wud cum half way.
Now a word Of advice to Z. Don't
ride in advance of yor front column
and stand still, thro yor leg over the
saddler-Wel, l don't kno, tha may
need such an example of heroism, but
l kno we did not. As U say, ian
xample of heroism enhances the valu
of every soldier" If U go to Cuba,
which l doubt very much, shall xpect
big results from yor own personal he
roism. With best wishes,
C. B. RoUss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30
II. +. SNYDER PUBLISHER.


We have received our Spring
and Summer Stock of Dry
Goods, Notions and Millinery,
and have marked them at prices
that competition is not in if.
Compare prices on MadrasCloth
and Ginghams and look at ours
at from 5 cents UP. Wash Goods
from 4 cents up, and our Cor
SetS-we never in all our expe-
rienCe have sold as many in the
same time as We have sold in
the last two weeks. Our stock
is full UP and prices away down.
Notice our Scent Display in
the east window.
AS usual you will find OUR
Millinery Display equal to any,
thing III larger towns. Come in
and look over our stock and
compare prices.
N. :. HIIESHEN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-30

The success of our special sales days
has been so marked, and the people
have appreciated them so greatly, that
we have concluded to continue them.
We will name four more days when
Great Bargains may be had:
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
NUTS .1S FOOD.

Consular reports from southern Europe call attention to the use of nuts, particularly the chestnut, as food. In France there are large plantations almost forests-of chestnut trees, which produce vast quantity of nuts, which are much larger than the Ameri- can chestnut. These nuts are used for food in the fall and winter for both hu- man beings and animals For several months in the year the poor often make two meals daily upon them. Hul,ed and cooked they make wholesome, nutritious article of food, whether stewed or made into bread. There are many ways of cooking them as sepa- rate dishes or as dressing for poultry and meats. There is a very large use of them for fattening hogs, as they cost but 75 cents per 100 pounds, Wal nuts are also in parts of France a regular article of diet, taking the place of meat Other nuts used as food are the almond, hazelnut ana peanut. The European peanut is very inferior in size and value to the American pro- duct and our growers of peanuts are advised to compete for control of the market. Experiments made by Euro pean physicians upon the medicinal properties of nuts seem to indicate that they contain special kind of salt well adapted for lubricating or soften- ing the muscles and arteries Old peo- pie have accordingly been advised to i use them as an article of diet, being careful to masticate them adequately. Throughout the regions about the Medi- terranean the people, it appears, give large attention to the cultivation of edible nuts.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09

moons rays on any large collection or glass houses--we passed over several nursery gardens. Over g spread Of these the sight was magnificent, though the effect was but momentary and had to be caught at the proper angle, but Tor the moment it turned the whole into lake of molten silver, It was eerie to look down and see the trail rope stretching three hundred and fifty feet down into space. but 1t was grand way of realizing the idea of speed, If you sat in the bottom of the car you felt absolutely motionless, though We were really travelling at the rate of some twenty or twenty-five miles an hour Looking over the edge of the car down on the trail rope you could easily note how fast the rate of speed was, for, watching the end, as it hung in a plumb line from the car, you could mark how swiftly huge wood or field was left behind The only sensation in the slightest degree unpleasant, felt at the highest altitude we reached, was a slight singing in the ears The party alighted at Aylesford without mishap London Chronicle.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
THE VOTING IN THE STATE.

The general result of the voting in the State shows that Republicanism is still greatly in favor in Connecticut This is an off year, but majority for the Republican candidate for governor of over 11,000 wouldn't be bad for any year. Four Republican congressman are elected by large pluralities. All the eight sheriffs elected are Republicans. Twenty of the twenty-four State sena- tors are Republicans, a loss of only four from the phenomenal record of 1896, when all the senators were Republi- cans. In the House there will be a Re- publican majority of about 120, which is enough for all practical purposes.
 Governor Lounsbury has been gener- ously elected. It is to be hoped that he will keep his promises to the people generously. He has a fine opportunity to make a name for himself and add to the lustre of Connecticuts name.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
ELECTED.

Of Course Not.-Dickie-I want a woman who is easily pleased. Dolly That kind doesn't marry.-Truth.
 The summer girl has vanished, but as the autumn girl is with us she never will be missed.-Somerville Journal.
 Uncle George-So you really think you love the girl?
 Harry-Love her? Why. l actually enjoy her. mothers company.-Boston Transcript.
 There are metals more precious than gold, Henry" 'Of course; in some kinds of business a man can't earn any money unless he has brass. ."-Detroit Free Press.
 Why do you say that the more a man knows the worse off he is?" Be cause, when I don't know how much owe I always have plenty of money to spend d'-Chicago Record.
 You have given me but one cent in stead of a nickel" said the conductor to the passenger" ''Ah!" replied the latter, who possessed a fine sense of humor, that's not fare. .''-Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
 Victim-I want to prefer charges against this man, but l hardly know
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
SIOUX INDIAN NURSES.

At the Third Division hospital are a number of patients, who, when they get restored to health, can have the dis tincton of saying that they have been nursed back to health and strength by the work of four sisters, who are direct descendants of some of the Sioux tribes of Indians of the Dakotas These four women, had they remained with the tribes of their ancestors, would now be unciviliZed, instead of being the factors for good and the help to others that they have become for a number of years past. These women are distinc- lively Americans, and represent the en- tire order, the congregation of Ameri- can Sisters, as it to-day exists in the United States. Only Indian girls are admissible to the ranks, and they must be American citizens before they can join. The order has been in existence for the last ten years, and the reason that the ranks are not larger in num- bers is that the order depends entirely for it's existence on what the Indians do for it.
 These Indian nurses may be aptly compared with the regular trained itStf SC1 es' tilS lGS utdlS III lIlc dIIlly dI6 compared with the volunteers. They are regular missionaries, used to all sorts of privation and hardships, and coming from race, and being descend ants of warrior chiefs of renown, they are well able to meet and stand condi- tions that would be too much for the average nurse to undergo. The order volunteered to come to the front when the war broke out, with the end in view of following up the line of battle, and of taking care of the fallen and wound ed on the battlefield, but it was only re- gently that their proffered services were accepted, and so they have re- sponded and come from the far-away north, and have begun active work in the sunny southland, and will continue their work even into Cuba-Jackson- vile tFla) Correspondence St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
Ro0SEYELTys TRIHMPH.

Roosevelt the Rough Rider, goes from victory to victory. The Demo- crats of New York retreated before him even as did the Spaniards. Boss Croker is unhorsed or unmuled, and he may not feel as certain this morning that he will never retire from the leadership of Tammany as he did the other day And where now are the prophets of the newspapers who have been figuring out large majorities for Van Wyck during the last week or two?
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
FASHION NOTES.
This Winters Outsides.

The newest long ulsters are stunning. Made of heay broadcloth, with a loose lap-over box in front and stunning double collar of fur they are enough to make the possessor feel herself rid ing in her beautiful carriage or pri- vate car, for the truly regal long ul- sters are too long, too heavy and too loose to suit walking. For those who have not private cars and carriages there are very stunning ulsters to the heels, lined to the hips and fur finish
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09

ed. Many of them are made of double faced cloaking, and there is a late fancy for a dull blended plaid outside and inside brilliant color giving plain fac- ing.
 Variety in wraps Is great this year, and these ulsters are by no means the only attractive novelty in outside gar ments Another is shown herewith, an unusual cut of double cape. It was designed as a protection to fine gown, but is not of coverall length. This one was turquoise blue cloth, the lower cape fastening in the manner of a shield front. The upper part hung from the shoulders and was several inches shorter than the other. White satin faced the high collar, and stitch ing finished all edges. When it is re- membered that the fall began with strikingly cordial endorsement of a form of cape-the cutaway-that was markedly new, it Is surprising to find capes of quite another sort finding &C., ceptance, but that's only a bit of new testimony as to the uncertainty of wo- mems fashions
 Cutaway capes are still as stylish as they were when they first appeared, but as cooler weather makes protection more essential, there is greater liking for longer ones than the dainty short affairs whose opening begins very near the chin. In cloth capes double faced materials are mark of newness, and for young wearers yellow or scarlet in side stands as an aSlxnowiedpment to our soldier boys. This holds, too, in jackets, and here military finish is more pronounced, though, happily, it is free from unpleasant reminders of bygone, done-to-d death styles. FLORETTE.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
the proper one to make,

the proper one to make,
 Otficer-What did he do?
 Victim-Struck me on the head with a chunk of ice.
 Ofiicer-Well, why not charge him with carrying congealed weapons Chicago News.
 What is needed now" said the new woman, lis the higher education Of man"
 Her auditors looked puzzled.
 "Of what value is it to a woman" she continued, ito speak three or four languages if her husband understands only one?"
 Then there was tumultuous applause. Chicago Post.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
MUCH MONEY.

Although individuals find that the old dicfiulty of getting money contin- ues, there is much more money around to get than usual Last month there was a great increase in the cir culation. The total rose from $1,S16,- 596, ,392 on October 1 to $1,S66 575, TSP on November 1, an expansion of>$49 979, 39o This is the largest increase reported since April, when there was 8 gigantic expansion of $50,702,79 The circulation now stands at the highest point ever noted. The maximum figure hitherto attained was reached on July 1, at $1,- 843, 435, ,749 From that high line there was two months decline of $51, ,339, ,204 to s1, 792, ,O96,545 on September 1, follow ed by two months advance of $74,- 479,23 to s1,S66,5 ,575, TSP on November 1, as noted above. Thus the present total exceeds any previous record by no less sum than $23, ,140, ,033. Of the increase of $49 979, ,390 noted in October, $20, SOC, ,064 comes through the reduction of the currency held by the treasury, and $23,729,535 through the in- crease of the gold in the country, which has risen to the unprecedented total of 1925 5,O7O, ,799, of which $239. B. 165 is held in the valuts of the treasury and S6S5, 1855, ,636 is embraced in the cir culation outside of the department.
 And it is a very good thing that all this money is sound money,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-09
THOROUGH WORK.

The voters of New Haven came out to do something yesterday, and they did it in rather thorough way. They didn't spare any Republican but Judge Cleaveland, and they came within three votes of not sparing him. The perform ance doesn't need much explanation. Everybody knows what it means. The Republican leaders who have ruled this town lately haven't commended them selves to the good judgment and the af- fectionate regard of the voters. There fore the voters have protested, and it may be that they are not through pro- testing. At any rate, it will behoove our masters to walk somewhat more softly than they have been in the habit of doing.