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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
An Exciting Adventure.

Dinner was just finished, and sever
al English officers were sitting around
the table. The conversation had not
been animated, and there came lull,
as the night was too hot for small
talk. The major OF the regiment a
clean.cut man of 80, turned towards
his next neighbor at the table, a young
subaltern, who was leaning back in
his chair with his hands clasped be-
hind his head, staring through the ci
gar smoke at the ceiling. The major
was slowly looking the man over, from
his handsome face down, when, with
sudden alertness and in a quiet, steady
voice, he said Don't move, please,
Mr.. Canuthers, want to try an eI-
pertinent with you. Don't move a
muscle" "All right, Major" replied
the subaltern, without even turning
his eyes hadn't the least idea Of
moving, assure you What's the
game ?' BY this time all the others
were listening in a lazily. expectant
way. "Do YOU think, continued the
maior-and his voice trembled just
little-"that you can keep absolutely
still, for say two minutes-to save
your life?" Are you joking "On
the contrary, move muscle and you
are a dead man. Can you stand the
strain p" The subaltern barely whis-
pered Yes, and his face paled slight
ly. Burke, said the major, address
ing an officer across the table, pour
some Of that milk into a saucer and
set it on the floor here Just at the back
Of me. Gently, mani Quiet J. Not
a word was spoken as the officer quiet
ly filled the saucer, walked with it
carefully around the table, and set It
down where the major had indicated
on the floor. Like marble statue
sat the young subaltern in his white
linen clothes, while a cobra di capella.
which had been crawling up the leg
Of his trousers slowly raisef It's head,
then turned, descended to the floor,
and glided towards the milk. Sud-
denly the silence was broken by the
report Of the majors revolver, aud the
snake lay dead on the floor. Thank
you, Major, said the subsltern, as the
two men shook hands warmly you
have saved my life j" You're well
come, my boy" replied the senior
"but you did your share.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

WHEN PAPA'S SICK.

When papa's sick. my goodness sakes
Such awful. awful times i, makes
He speaks in. oh such lonesome tones,
And gives such ghas'ly kind Of groans.
And rolls his eyes and holds his head.
And makes ma help him up to bed.
While SIS and Bridget run TO heat
Hot-water bags TO warm his feet:
And must get the doctor quick
We have to jump when papa's sick.
When papa's sick ma has to stand
Right side the bed and hold his hand.
While Sis she has TO fan an fan.
For he says he's "a dyin' man.
And wants the children round him to
he there when "suferin' pa gets through ~
He says he wants to say goodbye
And kiss Us all and then he'll die
Then means and says his "breathin's thick
Its awful sad when papa's sick.
When papa's sick he acts that way
Until he hears the doctor say
You've only got cold. you know
You'll be all right in a day or so,
And then-well say you ought to see.
He's different as he can be,
And growls and swears from noon to night
lust cause his dinner amt cooked night,
And all he does is fuss and kick
We're all used up when Papa's sick.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

We never have any trouble enter
tsining Aunt Mary and Aunt Eliza
when they visit us.
Why not?
They entertain each other, Dragging
about their diseases.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
J. GREGG GIBSON,
DRUGGIST, PHARMACIST.
Valuable Farm For Sale.

The farm of the late Robert Lucas,
situated four miles from Shepherdstown
and l. miles from Shenandoah junction,
Jefferson county, w. Va, is offered for
sale privately. The farm contains 100
acres of excellent limestone land, 2Oacres
of which is in fine timber, and is in a
good state of cultivation. The improve
ments are first-class, consisting of a com
Portable eight-roum brick dwelling
house, a good barn, and necessary out
buildings. Price, $50 per acre. Posses
sion given April l, 1899. For further
information apply to Edward T. and
Vincent NJ. Lucas, on the premises.
Sept. II, lS9S--tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

afterwards the sore healed up and was cured
sound and well. am sure S. S. S. is by far
the best blood remedy made"
1t matters not how they are acquired
or what treatment has failed, S. S. S.
will cure the most obstinate, deep
seated sore or ulcer. 1t is useless to
expect local treatment of salves, To-
tions, etc, to effect Il cure. because
they can not reach the real cause of the
trouble, which is the blood S s. ;.
drives out every trace of impurity in
the blood, and in this way cures per-
manently the worst cases. Il is the
nrnlu Mood rc,,nn6r nl1nrantnnh
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

Teacher-Johnny, can you tell me
what Is meant by steward p
Johnny-A steward is man that
doesn't mind his own business.
Teacher-Why, where did you get
that idea?
Jobnny-Well, looked it up in
the dictionary, and it said, "a man
who attends to the affairs Of others.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
1t Matters Not How OBJ
stinate, or What Other
Remedies Have Failed.

Obstinate sores and ulcers, which
refuse to heal under ordinary treat
ment, soon become chronic and deep
seated, and lead to conditions most
serious. They are caused in different
ways, but in every case the blood is
involved, and no amount of local treat
ment can have any effect. The poison
must be eliminated f,om the blood
before q cure can be Lad.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

Papa" said little Mabel at break
fast, "you know how you take me on
your lap when you tell stories p
"Yes." nodded papa.
"Well, Mr.. LippincOtt was telling
Jennie some last night.
And then papa looked at Jennie
over his glasses.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

wound. 1t developed
into q running sore and
gave me a great deal
OF pain and inconven-
ience. | was treated
by many doctors and
took a number of blood
remedies, but none did
me any good and did
not seem 20 check the
progress of the sore. l
had heard Swift's Spe-
cific Is. 5. 81 highly
recommended for the
blood. and concluded to
give II a trial, and the
result was very gratify-
ing. S. S. s. seemed to
get right at the trouble,
and forced the poison
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
THROWN FROM A HORSE.

Mr. II Kuh., Of Marion, Kansas. writes:
"About tbre>. years ago my granddaughter Ber-
ia Wbit~ood, was thrown from horse, re-
c,ivinga wound of the scalp. Though under
The ,.5atment Of physicians forseveral months
tG< wound remained about the same until it
finally became very anrrN-lo looking and hrnke
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet
IL cures painful swollen, smarting, nervous
feet and instantly takes the sting out of corns
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dis
covery OF the age. Allen s Foot-Ease makes
tigb. or new shoes feel easy. 1t Is a certain
cure for Chilblains, sweating. callous, tired,
aching feet. Try 1t today. sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. p cts. Trial package
FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy,
NY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
Horse Powders:

For Healthy Hogs. Horses and Cattle,
use DR. Hess POWDERS. Call for book
Of instructions
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
Cough SyrupS

Viz Chamberlain PiSo's, Groves
Pine Syrup, Tar and Wild Cherry, Dr.
Bulls, etc.
2-grain Quinine Pills for 35 cents per
hundred. We have IA full line Of SPICES.
Prescriptions filed with greatest care
and bY Registered Druggists only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

Patient-"Doctor, ! would ike to
have your bill" Doctor-"You had
better wait until you are little
stronger"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
Chicken Powders.

To have Healthy Chickens and to
make them lay more Eggs, use DR.. Hess
POWDERS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
gan brightly. IF you love me-

"Of course you do, you silly fellow
Do you think I couldn't see? And if
If l can put up with you-why,
that settles the question" She laughed
uncomfortably, watching me out of the
corners of her eyes.
my dear, it doesn't" She stamped
her foot angrily. Violet, there is
only one honorable thing that I can
do-only one way in which I can pre-
serve my self respect and act as man.
That way spoke hrmly-"is by
going away, as I am going.
you are not - She caught hold Of
my coat, but I gently removed her
hands.
by everything which I hold sa-
cred, Violet, I am. Any man who
was worth his salt would do the same.
She knew by the sound of my voice
that I meant it, and the color left her
cheeks.
Harry" she said piteously, did
you really mean what you said-about
liking me?
Every word.
IL mean it too" l lifted her
hand and kissed it.
at cannot be, dear. There was
nothing else to say.
q care for what know is right
and honorable There was d long ST.
lence.
"Do you remember conversation
which we had coming home from East
lakes tennis party?' p she asked sud
denly, "about modern chiyalry ?"
"Yes, but I scarcely see
you said it was giving every one
a chance-even your worst and most
dosn;oabIo eremv Do Won remem.
Der ~
a remember" | admitted.
"If such one were at you mercy
YOU said, YOU must not slay him with
80 ;,.;,, him a. orrortnritv 70
~. ,.I'-,I;ra Tffrbt;no wore i'm.
noss;bIo Won must Give him a chance
n some wav Won would let it rest
uron the fall Of coin. You remem.
har 90
"Yes," answered, wondering. Il
remember"
Then" she said, with keen ring
in her voice, Il ask-nay, demand
the same privilege
"The case is quite different, Violet, "
I protested. But | could not avoid a
fierce desire of one wild hazard for
happiness.
at is in no way different On one
side my happiness on the other your
foolish idea of honor, which you place
above nv happiness.
Il cannot" | groaned.
"You must?' she insisted. you
cannot refuse me what you would
grant to the meanest of your foes. -
She produced a penny from her little
purse. You will not be so cruel and
unjust as to refuse me this"
at is not right"
a say it is"
"Then we disagree"
Therefore a Judge is needed-the
IMPARTIAL coin :" Sh. laughed fever
jsblv. I could not bear to hear her.
"Verv well, l said wildly. But
let me be honest with you, Violet.
At the bottom of NV heart | despise
myself for giving wav, and know it is
because 7 want YOU and not because it
6 riobt Won will abide bv the re-
.n1, o.
Yes yes And YOU will2 Promise"
"T promise,
"FreeIv and unreseryedly ?"
Freely and upr.servedlv."
uyou must toss for II, she cried
evc;ta1Iv uniting the coin in nv
hand, "Oaick. quick" I spun it
no, and she cried swiftly, Head ~
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
StatiOnerV:

Tablets, Blank Books, Envelopes, Pa
per- Pens, Pencils, EraSers, etc. viii
sell at bargain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
Watches, Clocks
AND JEWELRY!
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder 10 be shaken into the sh oes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and damp. Ifyou have smarting feet or tight
shoes try Aliens Foot-E Ease 1t warns the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen
and sweating feet, blisiers and callous spots.
Relieves corns an bunions of all pain and Is
a certain cure for Cbilblains and Frost bites
Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for &c. Trial package FREE. Address,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

out into a running
sore. This soon spread
u other parts of I'll e
scalp and ran down the
side of the neck .increas-
ing in severity and fear
fully diSfiEuring her.
She was then placed un-
der the care Of the fac
ulty of a well-Fnown
hospital. but even the
treatment she received
there failed 10 oarrCSt the
terrible sore. RcarirE
Of the L3i Y G "- Il
blood troubles Effected
l., - ,ta do. '.# gt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08

We have just received fine lot of
TOILET SOAPS, assorted Perfumes,
and will sell at cut prices Notice our
window.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
Kill the Louise:
Soap:

Fleas, Lice and Ticks die instantly b
using DR.. Hess LOUISE KILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
A Word TO the Afflicted.
hter p Years Affection and Many Doc
tors Fail.

>.au- Washington Co, Md,
ApIil ., lSgS.
W. N.>-h.H| ~ir-l received your lette
a. .f.- Fee. ..H 'r Try your medicine, and
..-..> .. ..H.acnc 10 will do what many
i.>..tn> ..- .rI.-u to- 60. have suffered
=. ..-... ..'. headache, ana assure you II
i.. .I... no 10. viii surely try all
rs .".... ... TOD 'l- sale OF our medicine.
.''.'. E. V.. follow directions. En-
..'-- i...-. -.. sI.u~ for SIX months treat
-'... ".-. .H commerce with ii as soon
a. .aa. Peas. send Is early as possible.
Miss ELLA GROSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
: SNYDER PUBLISHER.
~ n. NICK. WILSON,
graduate Dentist
.HrrHEEDsrowN' w. VA

..,n,rfcs used for painless
Local .''' teeth. satisfaction guar
.,.fa -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
8. s. s. Cures
Sores and Ulcers

"Some years ago ] was shot in the left leg
receiving what ! considered only q slight
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-12-08
Now Read What 1t Has Done.

~uarIsbUTg, Maryland,
september u, 1898.
,NE ..".r- o.. Wills. 2} Elizabeth street,
..'--.>. .H.. AH---uy9r ~ir-koi more than
."..'r' 't.> . Wr~ afflicted with sick and
...t.., ...'I.Uy. kidney and nver disease
D.. '"'s. u. Iuriug that time ! tried
-t ..> ali almost every other
.. ".... could learn. but was un-
--' fr.r.. OF Goo hc more than tempo
...'..rl 70 l.I was induced 10 try
T.. e.N-ti. Vegetable Compound, which
-.-. HE.ur % April. lNHS. and am
a... ..'.E ..Ft have been entirely re-
. '.. ... .e UvtfaC e. and wonderfully
.,..-. ... iury trouble. consider II a
- '...... remedy and can cheeriully
t.'.-..- . .u anyone. believing 1t Will
=. ua> benefited me.
''.s Respect .ully,
Miss ELLA GROSS.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
o..s.... e.n.o. ,. 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 condition
of the mucous lining of the Gus
tachian tube. When this tube gets
inflamed you have rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed deafness is
the result, and unless the inflam-
nation can be taken out and this
tube restored to its normal condi-
ton, hearing viii be destroyed for
ever. Nine cases out OF ten arc
caused oy catarrh, which is nothing
but an inflamed condition OF the
mucous surfaces. We will give
One Hundred Dollars for any case
Of deafness caused by catarrh that
cannot be cnred by Halls Catarrh
Cure. Send for free circulars. F.
]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by all druggists. Halls Fam
lily Pills are the best.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
xins wesdIs.

Another one of the faithful has
been rewarded. Charles ID. Parks
of the La Junta Tribune. has been
appointed postmaster at La Iunta,
Congratulations. Brother Parks.
prosperity" has come youI way.
Las Animas Democrat.
c. d. Parks editor of the La
Junta Tribune, received the ap-
pointment last week for the La
Junta postoffice. We congratu-
late Brother Parks upon being the
successful applicant and can say
that it pleases US to see the news
paper boys get to the front.-Man-
zanola News.
The country newspaper man
does get soft snap occasionally,
as witness the appointment OF
Chas. D. Parks OF the La Junta
Tribune to be postmaster at that
thriving railroad centre. We wish
there were enough postofIces to go
round SO that all county news
paper men could have one.-R. F..
Enterprise.
We are pleased to be able to an
nounce that c. d. Parks OF the La
Junta Tribune has been successful
in his postoffice race, and that here
after he will be able to write p. NJ.
after his official signature as the
La unta postmaster. Mr.. Parks
has been untiring in his devotion
to his party, and we are glad that
his labors have met with just re-
ward. The Fowler Tribune ex-
tends hearty congratulations
Tribune.
Chas. d. Parks, editor OF the
La Junta Tribune. was appointed
postmaster OF that city last FRI
day. Mr.. Parks is man of busi-
ness ability and integrity. and will
fill the position to the satisfaction
of his constituents and with credit
to himself. He is a stalwart re-
publican, having been one of the
few newspaper men. who remained
faithful to the national standard
bearer in 1897, and deserves the
reward lie has won.-Lamar Reg
lister.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19

Dissatisfaction with the opera
ton OF Colorado's fee and salary
law is finding expression in various
newspapers throughout the state.
Some county officials in former
years have earned more in fees
than enough to pay the expenses
OF their Offices, and at the end of
the year the surplus has been turn
ed over to the county. In subse-
quent years, when the fees were in
sufficient to meet the salaries, the
county official has been compelled
to lose part of his salary for the
term, although the amount did not
equal the surplus turned over in
former years. II it was the inten-
ton OF the law to keep the ex-
penses within the amount derived
from the fees of the Office, it seems
to us no more than right that when
there is surplus it should be cred
tied to fund to be used in years
when there is shortage. 1t is
not justice to compel the official
to make the shortage COOL out of
his own salary in some years, and
in others, when there is surplus,
to be compelled to turn the
amount over to the county. and re-
ceive no credit for it whatever.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19

through the winter with less than
I per cent loss. The whole bunch
has been innoculated as preven-
tion against blackleg.
The farmers in the vicinity Of
Las Animas have put their names
down for from one TO ten acres oi
cantaloupes. making = total OF 500
acres. :,
A resolution was passed by the
county commissioners OF Bent
county Monday, giving bounty
Of so cents on coyote scalps and
Sa.7o on wolf scalps during the
ensuing year. III
To encourage the planting OF
fruit trees in that vicinity. The
Fowler Farm and Land Company
agree to ship in several carloads
and sell them at actual cost and
freight and if this isn't cheap
enough they'll pay the freight.
The fact that there is scarcity
Of houses in all the towns OF the
valley to supply the demands is
evidence of prosperity. Some one
with little capital could not in
vest his money better than in a
few dwelling houses, which would
readily rent at a good round price
per month.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19

People who are impressed with
the idea that the amount Of indi-
vidual taxes paid by them repre-
sents a large amount OF the total
taxes paid IN TO the county treas
urer, and who cry assess the
grasping corporations-make them
pay the taxes" will probably be
surprised TO learn. that the .'grasp-
ing corporations" pay over one
third OF the taxes of this county.
We have taken the pains to look
the matter up, and find that the
principal corporations located in
this county pay s37,947.97 taxes,
This does not include the small
fry, which will amount to a con-
siderable more. The total taxes TO
be collected this year amount to
SIo5,42o.I2. and the amount paid
by the corporations is divided as
follows:
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
sss,e.. to s.ee1m.n.

The National .,Stockmen's Con.
vention will be held in Denver,
January 75-a7. 1895; and for those
who desire to. attend this meeting
we will offer, for sale January "A
and IS. with a.hnal limit for return
January 80, tickets at the low rate
OF 81. IS for the round trip from
La Junta. These tickets must be
used on the date. of sale and are fol
continuous passage in both direc.
tions. w. O. SKINNER, Agent.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
ce,.a,sy Order.
sTATE OF COLORADO, l,

STATE OF COLonApo' s
ATA KEGut4AR ME811k0 OF THE DOARO
"A Of COuaty CDWmiao5Obers fur Otero C,ussSl-
". Coivrsd.h he3d ~ the CDurs Huaeo, In Ia
Junsa on Wednesday. ~ l1tt day of Januasy,
a. ID. isas, thore wesS psee4ns; natt Dsnl-
Cummiss ionoss O.. n Wtnehell Clerk, wiSou
I. 70 foli,wing peueoedinss, aDoug Othess, uefo
hed and dos, torvit:
Nov upon,alotiOa u = ordefea that hers-
sspp .. furNlfurr. nxtusss u rsSnhs. u
b aiinwed ~ usaId unlsss fks ssne . entfos.
ins.d By che nnnr1 AZ ChyW0tes10hesp a. epue
ms.mi5er tbs5G 81. ana al clatiax - bille Sssf
same mu-t - nccssDp panied WITH . vrittsn q
orsser frum - b0ast u msn6sr aushprislnS
1sd Il 4 fureassr osaess.s thas ~ ssssk b
inrtruc cd q ppNb(tlh tApt reQOlaa IN IN Il
Jue u Tribun5 aad nDsil = mAx4se coRy % eaaA
lnvs 6usin. = Wiih sEsc0unty 1ariag a. ~.
STATE Sn1. OF 0sf $500
cl.rs 1 X 81 = u. x - = ccssgy i O -
= ard Tor - Qnnaey - 1sAee ne3ssost9. -
s:os.s s:ssssssics: scs ! Ss.:sss - 4 ~ n
1. s..s... sli 9. L, I. ~ ~. - =
" 's C6aniy d3seA.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19

The latest scheme proposed to
ivertise the Arkansas Valley at
ic Omaha Exposition is to have a
Watermelon Day" day there next
Jason, similar to the one celebrat-
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
From coloesdo to the Great Lakes Via
uneeis and Omaha.

Less than 1 900 miles in about IS
hours. Electric lighted. steam
heated sleeping cars from Denver
through to Chicago. via the Rock
Island Route and the Chicago Mil
waukee & St. Paul Railway. every
night in the week. Denver City
Office, Sol Seventeenth Street. J..
E. Preston, Commercial Agent,
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
mosics 70 sseekhe,ser..

~ annual ueoeing Of the ssockholdess df tho
La Junta Cannlng and Creamery Company
will be held ~ tho hall over J. y. Shcrmxn' s
rsstaU rant IN La Juntn. ON Tuesday, Feb esh.
lsile. ut o clock p. m. ftF tht purpose or
exciting buara of directors for tho ensuing
year aud 10 tsaassct any other business oom-
Ing before the meeting. Jas. MCNknN,
Attest: President.
c. w. BoA0AnDNER.
La Junta tribune., 1898-01-19
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1e, 1898.
absorption. sl.5o = year, in advance.
zoo year, II not paid in advance.

The Bent County Democrat says
nat "the snow fall Tuesday night
las the lightest that has visited
MS section for ninety-two years. "
We suppose that means within
,e memory of the oldest inhabi-
ant" Las Animas is ancient.