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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
p. A. Wilmer Commits Suicide.

Mr.. Peter A. Wilmer, one of the
best known citizens of Hagerstown,
committed suicide at his home in that
place Monday night by blowing his
brains out with a revolver. Mr. Wit
mer spent the day as usual, at his desk
in the sheriff's Office, where he held
the position of chief deputy. About
1880 o'clock at night he returned to
his home, and went to his library, on
the second floor of the house. When
his wife was ready to retire for the
night she passed the room and noticed
him sitting in a revolving Office chair
apparently in melancholy mood, He
asked her to stop and take a seat IN
the library. She did so. In few
moments, when Mrs. Winners eyes
were for the moment turned from her
husband, he wheeled suddenly in his
chair and, raising his right hand, in
which he held a revolver, sent a bull
let crashing through his right temple
falling dead almost in his wife's arms
He had procured the revolver during
the day, evidently with the purpose OF
killing himself He leaves, besides a
widow, two sons, Frank and Harry
Wilmer. Peter A. Wilmer was born
in Washington county 81 years ago
He .tu1iad law in the Office of the late
Governor Hamilton. Later he was
elected secretary-treasurer and exam,
iner of the Washington county school
board, position he held for twenty
FIVE years, retiring several years ago.
For the past % years he has been Sec
rotary of the Hagerstown Fair AssOci-
alton, and had done more than any
other person to make the fair sue
cess. His tragic death created great
sensation in Hagerstown.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
Opinion of an Eminent Jurist.

Ballot reform in New York was neces-
sary, says an eminent iurist, because
mere politicians by trade, who had no
interest in government or politics ex-
cept to enrich and aggrandize them
selves, sought perpetual control. There
are other excellent reforms besides that
of the ballot Conspicuous among them
is the reform in dsordered physical
system by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which counteracts tendencies to serious
disease bred by deficiency of vital
stamina, irregularity of the bowels,
stomach, liver or kidneys, and inquietude
of the nerves. This sterling medicine,
which has for near half century won
popular favor, not only for its excellent
qualities in remedial capacity, but also
for its serviceable properties as medi-
cinal stimulant.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
West Virginia Items.

Hon. John T. McGraw has sold the
Holly River lumber plant, in Webster
and Braxton counties, to Connect
cut company for 100000.
Mingo county sent contribution
of thirteen criminals to the penitentia-
ry at Moundsville this week. Five Of
the number were murderers.
Civil service examinations for West
Virginians desiring government APP
pointments will be held at Parkers-
burg and Charleston October Dist.
The General Convention Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church in the
United States met in Washington yes
terday and will continue in session
about three weeks. The delegates from
West Virginia, besides Bishop Peter
kin, are Rev. G. A. Gibbons, Romney
and Moorefeld; Rev. S. Scollay
Moore, D. D., Parkersburg Rev. ].
Birmingham, Wheeling; Rev. B, NJ.
Spun, Moundsville Mr.. Joseph Trap
nell, CharIestown; Mr.. w. s. Laidley,
Charleston Mr.. B. NJ. Amber, Park
ersburg; DR.. G, A. Aschman, Wheel
ing,
Second Lieut.. H. NJ. Smith, Com
pany NJ, 1st West Virginia Volun-
teers, has been dishonorably dis
charged from the service by sentence
of court martial. Smith was convict
ed of using abusive language in a
hotel lobby in Knoxville, Tenn, and
was found guilty of insulting broth
er officer in the presence of enlisted
men. The lieutenant explained to the
court that his conduct was due to his
having partaken too freely of intoxi-
cants, but the court found no mitiga-
ting circumstances. Smith was form
erly a resident Of Martinsburg.
A surprising discovery was made
near Ronceverte, West Va, few
days ago by William Barber, colored,
who, while walking through insulated
portion Of woods, discovered a pro-
truding vein of coal from the hillside,
within fifty feet Of the county road, on
the land of R. w. Mcdowell Barber,
without making known his find, Sc
cured fve-year lease upon the land
and then thoroughly investigated the
discovery, experts claiming that from
the indications it is believed the entire
tract Of heretofore worthless land is
underlaid with fine quality Of coal.
Mr.. James Russell Trotter, State
Superintendent of Public Schools, and
Miss Persis Heermans, daughter Of
Frances Heermans, were married at
Kingwood yesterday. The wedding
was home event, but was attended
by many well-known society people
from all over the State. Prof. Rob-
ert A. Armstrong, of the University,
was the groom's only attendant. Miss
Carter, Of Buckhannon, Miss Trotter
of Charleston, and Miss Martin, of
Kingwood, were the brides attend
ants. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. W. B. Hutchinson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Trotter left for an extend ed east
ern trip.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
Discovered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been
made, and that too, by lady in this
country. Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood It's severest tests, but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered way
to recovery, by purchasing of us bot
tie of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, and was SO much re-
lieved on taking first dose, that she
slept all night; and with two bottles,
has been absolutely cured. Her name
is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus writes w.
C. Hammick & Co., of Shelby, N. c..
Trial bottles free at Reinharts Phar-
macy. Regular size so cents and $l.OO.
Every bottle guaranteed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

In an interview in Washington the
other day Senator Elkins cheerfully
remarked that West Virginia is more
prosperous now than it has been for
six or seven years. "Laboring men,
said he, "are at work at good wages,
and no one has Just reason to complain
of lack of employment. The farmers
are getting more for their wool, their
horses and other products Of the farm
and field than they have got in many
years" Business may be prosperous
with Senator Elkins, who has plenty
of fat contracts with the government,
but we think he will change his tune
if he comes down to this part of the
State, where farmers are offered sixty
odd cents for wheat and less than thir-
ty cents for corn, with hay at five dol
lars a ton. 1t is untrue that farmers
are getting more for their products
than for many years, and we are sur
prised at Senator Elkins making such
a statement, even if it is near election.
The fact is that these are hard times
for the farmers and laboring men, how
ever bright they may be for the favor
ties of fortune in high places.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
Tlo w;n6eld (Tenn.) correspond

The Winfield (Tenn.) correspond
emit Of the Huntsville Chronicle, uu-
der date of September To- says;
"Miss Mary Baker, of this place. was
married to soldier boy last Monday
at Justice Creekmores. A little ro-
nance is connected with it. When
the boys in blue were first being sent
over the C. S. road, Miss Baker would
always meet the trains loaded with
bouquets for the soldiers. In present
inc a handsome one to fellow ne be-
came infatuated, and after learning
each others address he babe her good
bve until his return. Monday they
were made as one. The people OF
Winfield wish them God-speed and
happy life" The happy soldier is above We
referred to is Mr.. j. VIM. Moore, OF
Cbarlestown, Sergeant of Company e,
LIST W. Va. Volunteer Infantry.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
YELLOW Iaundita Cured.

Suffering humanity should be sup
piled with every means possible for its
relief. 1t is with pleasure we publish
the following: "This is to certify that
I was terrible sufferer from Yellow
Jaundice for over six months, and was
treated by some of the best physicians
in our city and all to no avail. DR..
Bell, our druggist, recommended Elec-
trio Bitters. and after taking two bot
ties, was entirely cured. l now take
great pleasure in recommending them
to any person suffering from this ter
rible malady. l am gratefully yours,
NJ. A. Hogarty. Lexington, KY" Sold
at Reinbart's Pharmacy,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
Three Doctors in Consultation.
From Benjamin Fanklin.

"When you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for medicine in
the first place; what experience tells
you is best, to be chosen in the second
place; what reason H. e., Theory says
is best is to be chosen in the last place.
But if you can get DR.. inclination, DR..
Experience and DR.. Reason to hold a
consultation together, they will give
you the best advice that can be taken. 4"
When you have bad cold DIR. In
clination would recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy because it is
pleasant and safe to take. DR.. Ex-
perience would recommend it because
it never fails to effect speedy and
permanent cure. Dr. Reason would
recommend it because it is prepared
on scientific principles, and acts on
natures plan in relieving the lungs,
opening the secretions, restoring the
system to natural and healthy con-
dition. For sale at Remnants Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

battle, many settled at Seattle. When we
reflect that the minimum cost of klon-
dixie outfit is $500, we can see that the
total expenditure of the prospectors was
$50, 900. How much OF this Seattle
received will never be known. | am as
sured it was large proportion.
Consequently everything is on big
boom in the city. Money is very plenti-
full at the time of my visit. Several YES
sells had just arrived from st. Michael,
and they had brought in "a number of the
lucky miners. There were many marvel
Gus stories about their open-handed gen
crosby. Several of these men stood on
hotel balcony and threw handfuls of
gold coin to the boys on the street
OF course, was anxious to discover
the prevailing opinion among the natives
concerning the Klondike region. found
out that every returning vessel brings
back disappointed gold seekers;that few
er are seeking the gold fields; and that
the craze is rapidly subsiding. The ting
ling excitement and restleSSness OF the
region can be felt by the visitor who
chances TO visit Seattle. One disappOint-
ed prospector, who had blown in all his
property, told me that he would never be
satisfied until he could return and get
back what he had lost. He said that
when a man was once caught up in the
fever, it was next to impossible 10 be
satisfied with anything else.
| remembers the story Of the Golden
Fleece and that to secure gold and amass
wealth men have ever been ready to en-
counter and endure any hardship. From
all | heard in that seaport of the hlon-
dixie country was convinced that 1t is
no place to secure fortune easily or
quickly. Surely those who have secured
something earned it right nobly.
To conclude this letter, | would say
that the States of Oregon and Washing
ton are rich beyond computation. a ma
tive said that their mountains could sup
ply the world with timber for hundred
years; their mineral wealth has, as yet,
been touched only on the surface; and
the people are enterpriSing and patriotic,
and from many conversations, am con-
WINGED that they love their beautiful sec
ton ardently. The next score of years
will record a wonderful growth and de-
velopment in that Northwest Pacific
corner, and in that record every patri-
otto and unbiased American, in the
North, East, West and South, will take
Il pardOnable pride.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE Republicans ofth district COM
posed of the counties of Jefferson,
Berkeley and Morgan held their con-
vention at Martinsburg last Saturday.
They nominated only Democrats for
the various district offices. Romanus
Hunter, of Morgan county, was noml-
mated for the State Senate, the idea
being to get for him the votes OF the
cold Democrats. T. w. B. Duckwall,
also of Morgan county, who was once
a Democrat but who afterwards went
astray, was nominated for the Legis-
lature from the delegate district. D..
G. Tabler, of Jefferson county, had
been nominated by the county con-
vention at Kearneysville for the other
district delegate, but he was shelved,
and James ]. Singleton, of Jefferson,
who had been announced as An indie
pendent candidate, was endorsed for
the honor. He is also Democrat.
Col. G. w. z. Black was chairman OF
the convention.
1t takes a good deal of nerve for
our Republican friends to thus pub
licly acknowledge that they haven
the right sort of men to fill these Of
fees. 1t is also generous in the Demo
Gratis to help them out by supplying
the proper material.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
18Th Annual Fair, Frederick, Md, Re-
duced Rates via Baltimore & Ohio r. Rs

The Baltimore e Ohio Railroad will
sell excursion tickets to Frederick, Md,
and return, at low rate of one fare for
the round trip, plus fifty cents additional
for admission, account of the 3Sth an
nual fair of Frederick County Agricul-
tural Association. Tickets will be sold
for regular trains of October 10, II, II,
Is and ii, good to return until OCTOBER
18th. inclusive. For tickets and full in
formation call on agent Baltimore " Ohio
DoilrDal
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

The question of whether or not
there shall be a successor to Miss Win
ME Davis as Daughter of the Confed-
eracy" is agitating the minds of many
of the Southern veterans. The Chicago
Camp has endorsed the daughter Of
Gen. A. P. Hill for the position, but
some distinguished Confederate lead
ers think the distinction should pass
away with the death of Miss Davis.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE Democrats of the sixth Mary
land district in convention at Hagers-
town yesterday nominated for Con-
gress Mr.. Thos. A. Pofenberger, a
rising young lawyer of Hagerstown.
He is leading forlOrn hope, but we
wish him good luck all the same.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

An arrangement has been effected
between the Pension Bureau and the
Postofice and Treasury Departments
by which pensioners will hereafter be
permitted 10 have their checks cashed
at all money-order postofices free of
charge. 1t is estimated that this will
result in saving to the pensioners of
about $250,000 per annum.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

The commission to investigate the
management of the recent war is at
work this week. General Joe Wheeler
has been the principal witness, and
he has been smoothing things over as
much as possible. 1t must be con-
fessed that he has CLOSED over the
blunders in an artistic style.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

IT is reported from Charleston that
Col. G. B. Mcintosh, prominent Re-
publican, has renowned his party and
will hereafter vote with the Democrats.
It's wonder to us that there's not
more of the same sort in Kanawha
county,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE Republicans have nominated
only Democrats in this district. Do
they want the Democrats to pull their
chestnuts from the fire, or are they
Just finding out the lovely qualities of
their opponents?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THIS weeks report from Porto Rico
shows that 200 of the 10000 troops
on that island are on the sick list, and
sickness is increasing at an alarming
rate. The United States will pay
dearly in life and treasure for its new
possessions.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tette-, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup
tions, and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price % cents per box. For
sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THERE seems to be a growing opin-
ion that Mr.. Dayton is marked for the
slaughter. And some of the big guns
of the party will slyly assist in the
killing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

Old fashions in dress may be re-
viyed, but no old-fashioned medicine
can replace Chamberlain COllc' Choi-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale
at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
It has been fully demonstral

1t has been fully demonstrated that
Ely's Cream Balm is a specific for Nasal
Catarrh and cold in the head. This dis
tincton has been achieved only as the
result of continued successful use. A
morbid condition of the membrane in
the nasal passages can be cured by this
purifying and healing treatment. Sold
by druggists or it will be mailed for 30
cents by Ely Brothers. So Warren Street,
New York. 1t spreads over the men,
brane, is absorbed and relief is immedi-
ate
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
FOR SALE.

| offer for sale my farm Of l3'i ac''
of good Limestone Land, situated one
half mile from Engle's Station. Jeileroi
county, w. Va, with a good House ''l
Barn and other Buildings. Kunn.ti
Water through the farm. Also a lai'.
Peach Orchard Of 1850 Trees. Tod
signs of Oil on the farm, ,,,r,
NJ. NJ. MOLER
Kellers, W Va
Ian Oh ISq8-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
GOVERNOR ATKINSON is quoted g

GOVERNOR ATKINSON is quoted as
saying:
1.-THE Senators who vacated their Off
ces, by accepting other offices, will re-
sign their latter positions and resume
the former ones"
Are these men to be permitted to
disqualify themselves and then at will
put themselves in Office again without
authority? We suppose after they
have accomplished their purpose in
the Legislature they will want to re-
sumo their other Offices again. The
people ought to resist to the utmost
such fragrant violations of the letter
and the spirit Of the law. The Repub-
lican party in this State will run things
with a high hand if they are not re-
buked by the people in some unmis-
taxable way.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

City Sergeant Redmon, of Winches-
ter, has seized upon the effects of the
Winchester Leader, including the
press, type, ETC., for the non-payment
of rent. The paper has suspended
publication.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

SECRETARY ALGER reports that his
tour of the camps was a most satisfac-
tory one and that he found everything
lovely, north, south, east and west.
We believe that if the Secretary would
take about three days of real soldier
life in these camps, as plain private,
he would not think it quite so charm
ing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

Robert Rennert, proprietor OF the
Hotel Rennert, in Baltimore, died on
Monday, aged 81 years. He was
worth couple of millions of dollars,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE new Secretary of State, Hon.
John Hay, took the oath of office last
Friday. Mr.. Hay Is taking hold of
the ship of state in somewhat trou-
blous time, but we trust hell hold
her nozzle ag'in the bank till the last
galoot's ashore.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE Republican leaders of West
Virginia had session in Washington
last week, and deep-laid schemes were
planned for the defeat of us Demo
Gratis. Senator Hanna was called in,
and Senator Elkins and our Congress
men also participated in the grand
scalp dance. The fact was developed
that they are trife uneasy at the out
look. The Republican ofice-holders
were notified that they must chip in
the campaign fund and they were all
impressed with the importance of 60
ing home to vote. There will not be
so much talking in the campaign, but
the bar1 will be literally opened.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
MRS. 8. ]. EIcHELBERGER

GONE of those nice Black Dress SAifl
~ and Colored, from slOO toslJO neE
~ Shirtwaists from 80 cents mp .
cents and Sl.OO. Calico WrappeN@ .
and 80 cents. Night Gowns, Au,H
Drawers, something very nice Tor adla
at MISS ELLENs
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06
Democratic Ticket.

Election Tuesday, November s, 1898
For Congress, Second District,
JOHN T. McGRAW, of Taylor.
For the State Senate,
r. C. BURKHART, of Berkeley,
WILLIAM CAMPBELL, of Jefferson.
For District Delegates,
r. w. MORROW, of jefferson,
F. II. HARRISON, Of Morgan.
For House of Delegates,
J. GARLAND HURST.
For County Commissioner,
ISAAC II. STRIDER.
For Superintendent Free Schools,
J. ALLNUT ENGLE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

DUSTLES have come again If you
n want to be one of the up-to-date la
dies you must get one at once, or be
thought out of style and oId-fashioDed.
You can find them of the very latest
styles at MISS ELLEN'S.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THERE appears to be no doubt that
the Second West Virginia Regiment
will soon be sent to Porto Rico. Or
ders have been issued assigning the
regiment to the First Division, and it
is officially announced that the divi-
sion will be sent to Admission, Ala,
about the Goth of October. Several
weeks later the division will be sent
either to Cuba or Porto Rico, most
likely the latter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE New York Democrats have
nominated for Governor Judge Angus
tus Van Wyck, and will put up a
strong fight against the Republican
nominee, Col. Theodore Roosevelt, the
popular commander of the Rough
Riders. 1t looks as if the Colonel has
walkover, but strange things occur
in politics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

Our ever-busy contemporary, the
Keyser Echo, has undertaken the
biggest contract it has ever yet at
tempted. 1t is now engaged in the
herculean task of refuting as false ev-
erything ola political nature that fails
to agree with what its editor believes
to be true.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

THE Republican executive commit
tee of Jefferson county is more than
generous in giving doubtful honOrs to
the colored voters. They have named
lot of them as helpers in the cam
paign, hoping by this sort Of soft soap
to keep them in line. Why don't
they help to get the colored people
paying Offices?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

A contract for rebuilding the Hotel
Roanoke, at Roanoke, Va, recently
badly damaged by fire, has been let.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-06

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup Conquers
Group at once, cures the child, and thus
saves many life. Mothers need not
fear that dreadful disease, if they have
this reliable remedy at hand. 1t is sold
by all druggists for % cents.