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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09
NEW VOL. 33.---NO. 80.
Thirst in Battle.

Statements that have appeared with
regard TO the effects of the smoke gases
on crews of the ships engaged in the
bombardment of San Juan, in Porto
Rico, raise some interesting questions.
The mass of explosives now employed
in the charge of single large-eahbre
gun of "a modern battleshipis about the
same as was used for the guns of a
whole broadside of an old fifty-gun
frigate. When to the volume Of smoke
gas evolved by several number of
quick-fring pieces of all sizes, the air
surrounding vessel, particularly in
still or damp weather, becomes sur
charged with heavy vspOrs unfavorable
to respiration, and producing dis
tressing sensation and intense throat
dryness. In prolonged engagement
Of bombardment the fighting power of
the guns crews could not fail to be Sc
riously affected unless the ships were
kept moving to clear them of the va
pors. The large volumes of smoke are
also a great impediment to the firing,
as after a few discharges they obscure
the view and render the sighting of
the guns temporarily impossible.
The employment of smOkeless pow
ders will remedy this last difficulty,
but experience Of their use is necessa-
ry before it can be said that they have
not other defects. The experience of
the smokeless powder first used in the
German army was very curious. In
heavy firing against the wind the gases
evolved came back to the firing line,
with the result that the sickenipg
smell brought on vomiting among those
with weaker stomachs and sensations
of sickness among the stronger. One
officer describing his feelings said, "Es
stinkt ganz cannibalisch :" most toully.
Actual use under war conditions
alone can tell us what the effect OF the
new explosives will be. The mellnlte
with which the French shells are now
charged, generates gas that is expect
ed to complete by asphyxiation the
work left undone by the explosion of
the projectile. Similar results are
looked for from the high explosives
used by other countries To such an
extent, therefore, are the conditions Of
naval warfare now modified, not only
as to the ships and guns, but also as
to the explosives, that we may be said
to have entered into an entirely new
period.
During the British bombardment of
Alexandria, which spread over the
greater part Of day, the guns crews
were refreshed by cold oatmeal water,
that served at the same time as drink
and nourishment. Cold weak tea,
lemonade, not too cold and slightly
sweetened, acts also az a good thirst
quencher. Small quantities Of either
Of these taken frequently prevent the
nitrous and sulphurous fumes from re-
ducing the mucous membranes Of the
throat and mouth TO the parchment
like condition that causes distress TO
those exposed TO them for any length
Of time. In the operations in which
our feet is likely to be engaged in Gu
ban and West Indian waters, with their
tropical conditions. the thirst Of the
fighting men is doubtless not one OF
the least things that is looked alter
Nea0 York Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09
"Where in hell
Is the bell?'

The following is said to be altogeth-
er characteristic of Miss French, "Oc-
tave Thanet, who is described as be-
ing amiability and sweetness itself.
On one occasion an individual in COM
mon workmans garb came up the ele-
vator to her apartments and presented
himself at her study door.
There's some freight for you jest
come in on the steamer, num-, he
said.
"Why, what is it?" Miss French in
quired.
1.-TWO crates of Mexican pottery,
mum
"But l haven't ordered any, she eE-
postulated.
"Sure but some friend is sending
it, most like, and l come to AK fur the
job o haulingit it up for you, said the
man.
"Why, l shall be very glad to give
you the job, my man, and pray be
careful in handling it" Miss French
answered kindly.
THAT l will, mum, sure, and there s
six dollars freight charges before the
stuff can leave the yard. I'll take it
along if you'll give me the change and
bring the crates right up.
All this happened more than year
ago, and to this day Miss French is
wondering what has become OF the
man, the six dollars and the Mexican
pottery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

An Iowa farmer who is fond of
joke hoisted a Spanish flag on his barn.
His wife has succeeded in picking the
largest feathers off him and she thinks
the smaller ones and the tar will wear
off.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

In cOunting-rOOm Of an Irishman
the following notice is stuck up in
conspicuous place Persons having no
business in this Office will please get
through with it as soon as possible and
leave.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09
Scrofu1a, a Vile
Inheritance.

Scrofulais the most obstinate of blood
troubles, and is often the result of an
inherited taint in the blood. S. S. s..
is the only remedy which goes deep
enough to reach Scrofula; it forces out
every trace of the disease, and cares
the worst cases.
Ny son, Charlie. was afflicted from infancy
with scrofula, and he suffered so that it was
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

For thirty years after the compile
ton Of the railroad across the Isthmus
of Panama the fare charged was so
cents per mile, or S25 for the trip from
terminal to terminal. This is said to
have been the highest regular rate
ever charged by road in this hemis-
phere.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

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 it.
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 in larger towns. Come in
and look over our stock and
compare prices.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

A Southerner and soldier Of the
COnfederscy, now living in Iowa, ex-
pressed the sentiment Of the South very
plainly and tersely the other day when
be said /: I've couldn't lick the YAM
kees in 1861, and id if well let
any one else lick EN- now.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09


impossible to dress him
for three years. His
head and body were a
mass OF sores, and his
eyesight also became
affected. No treatment
was spared that we
thought would relieve
him, but he grew worse
until his condition was
indeed pitiable. l had
almost despaired OF his
ever being cured, when
by the advice of a friend
we gave him S. 5. S.
(Swift's Speciflc). A de-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

cided improvement was the result, and after
he had taken dozen bottles no one who knew
of his former dreadful condition would have
recognized him, All the sores on his body
have healed, his skin is perfectly clear and
smooth, and he has been restored TO perfect
health. MRS ). ). MABRY,
$50 Elm ST., Macon, Ga.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

This is the latest anent Mr.. Richard
Harding Davis, but the story is said
to be progressive and transferable. 1t
usually depends upon the narrator
whom it is told of. However, the
Davis version hath it that the popular
young story writer, like many another
less gifted individual, has at the club
a certain table which he prefers to all
others, and that he WAKES exceedingly
wroth when some inconsequent person
chances to usurp his prerogative. Re-
Gently Mr.. Davis entered the club
with two friends in tow. Behold J
Three men sat at his table. Walking
up to them, he said, magni6cently:
Gentlemen, it may please you to
know whose seats you have taken. /
am Richard Harding Davis, my friends
are Charles Dudley Warner and
Charles Davis Gibson.
The men rose to their feet simulta-
neously.
"We are pleased to meet you gem
tlemen, one of them said with sweep
OF his hand, land in return it may
crafty you to know that this is the
Pope Of Rome, this the Emperor Of
Germany, while l am Queen Victoria.
This is the form Of oath that is ad-
ministered to the State troops when
they are mustered into the United
States Army:
al, ,---, do solsmnly swear
(or affirm that will bear true faith
and allegiance to the United States Of
America that / viii serve them hon.
estly and faithfully against all their
enemies whomsoever and that / viii
obey the orders Of the President Of the
United States and the orders Of the
officers appointed over me according
to the rules and articles Of war"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

No woman can lace herself az tight
az a man can drink himself.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

We announce the greatest gathering
of desirable merchandise we have ever
succeeded in collecting for our patrons
Everything fresh and new, sparkling
with the brightest fashion thoughts of
the season. You will delight in our new
stock, because it anticipates your every
in
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

For real blood troubles it is a waste
of time to expect a cure from the doc
tors. Blood diseases are beyond their
skill. Swift's Specific,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09
Il, l.. SNYDER PUBLISHER.
That Dollar

Of y0HrS can 6Uy more and bring
better results than ii eVer did since
the dollar marx sOaS invented, If
y0H PIT IL into our dollar stretch
ing VakHeS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-06-09

This is the form Of oath that is ad-
ministered to the State troops when
they are mustered into the United
States Army:
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09
TIE MORGAN REGISTER

All animals to be registered in Volume
I'd of American Morgan Register must
be forwarded at once.
Any animal in any of the following
classes is eligible to registry in the
American Morgan Register:
l. Any meritOrious stallion or mare
that traces in direct male line to Justin
Morgan and has at least one siXty-fourth
of his blood. Provided the dam and the
sire's dam be of approved speed or road
ster blood.
,. Any meritOrious animal having one
thirty-secOnd or more of the blood of
Justin Morgan. Provided the dam and
the sire's sire and dam be of approved
speed or roadster blood.
3. The produce of a sire and dam
both registered IN the Morgan Register.
The fee for registering stations one
year old ana over will be- 81 each. and
mares. geldugs ard colts under one
year, 81 each JOSEPH BATTELL.
Middlebury. Vt.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09

In his address before the American
Social Science association at Saratoga
recently the Hon. st. Clair Mckelway
pointed out that one effect of the present
system of retaining expert witnesses is
really to deprive jurors of the experts
knowledge instead OF giving them the
benefit Of it. Mr.. McKelway is right in
saying that most professional men who
go upon the stand are honorable in their
intentions and have no desire but to aid
in getting at the truth. But, disin-
terested as they may be. they are
hampered in their purpose at the outset.
The man of science retained by one
side in trial unconsciously and invOlun-
tarily approaches the subject from the
point Of view of his retainers, and his
subsequent Investigations, If the matter
is shrouded in doubt, are likely merely
to find him confirmed in his view But
aside from this advantage, arising from
natural human tendencies, he comes to
the witness stand as the representative
Of one or the other side of the cOntro-
versy. and professional pride in sustain
ing his Judgment, together with the
satirical and often impertinent questions
of the opposing COUNSEL tend to make
him a more stubborn defender of the
position which he is assumed to have
taken.
In word, he becomes not a disin-
terested investigator and exponent of
truth, but a partisan of his retainers.
In the position he occupies he cannot
well be otherwise. When in the interests
Of truth he would like to give an opinion
which might weaken his lawyers case
perhaps in seeming only-he must con-
slider whether ne would not thus give
the Jury a wholly erroneous impression.
To tell what he would like to tell is
perhaps to create misunderstanding.
He must fain be content to present the
truth only as it supports his deductions,
for fear that if he tell the things which
seem to contradict those deductions he
will be giving the opposing counsel Il
twofold advantage as having secured
damaging testimony wruug from re-
luctant witness. However he may try,
he cannot make himself understood,
while the efforts of both sets Of lawyers
are specifically directed toward making
him understood to be testifyng in their
favor.
This system is Oh its face preposterous,
and it is the cause of such tarcica eX-
hbitions as have been witnessed in trials
like the Luetgert case. Mr.. Mckelwav
is right in Insisting on its reform, aud If
10 better plan can be found some benefit,
at least, may be expected from system
under which expert witnesses will he
retained and paid by the state, and al
lowed TO give their full and impartial
opinion without being dragged into the
position Of partisans of the opposing
! litgants.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09

What would you think if you could
make $25O,OOO by speaking a single
word? Hon. William NJ. Evarets, says
the St. Louis Globe-Democrat once
received the enormous fee Of $780,
600 for a legal opinion he expressed in
just one word Of three letters.
A great corporation desired a legal
opinion on a matter involving millions
of dollars, for upon it practically de-
pended that corporations very exist
ence. They decided to refer the ques-
ton, which was wholly one of the cor
rect Interpretation of law, to William
NJ. Evarts, and to be guided wholly by
his opinion Their lawyer stated their
case to the Senator, and asked him the
important question. Evarts reputa-
ton and success are wholly due, not
as a crOss-eXaminer or conductor of
cases but simply to his remarkable
knowledge of law and his power, which
seems almost like intuition, Of deter
mining just how the Supreme Court
will decide any question of law.
When the attorney for the great cor
poration put his question, so vitality
important to that corporations exist
ence, Evarts sat buried in thought fol
a minute, and then answered in one
word, Yes" His bill for the one WORD
was $250,OO0, and the corporation paiC
it without a murmur. Evarts' answer
proved to be correct.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09

The abstract of the forthcoming re
port of the United States secret service
bureau must have surprised many
readers by the amount of counterfeit
ing it exposed. So few counterfeits are
ever seen in the course Of general bust
ness, the money of the country passes
from hand to hand so readily, and so
little suspicion attaches to it, that
there is good reason for thinking it is
all good and no counterfelts are in eX-
istence, or, rather for thinking nothing
at all about it. Yet, last year. the Sc
cret service detectives arrested no
fewer than 660 persons for counterfeit
ing or altering money, most of whom
were convicted or are awaiting trial,
and seized counterfeit notes and coin
with face value of Sl27, 2G5, besides
flash notes of various kinds repre-
senting more than $1,000, 100000. Be
sides all this, they secured 5l4 plates
for printing counterfeit notes, and
about $50 sets of dies and moulds for
initiating coin. The years work shows
that the secret service bureau is very
useful institution, indeed, and that the
money of the country would soon become
vitated without its watchful care
Public Ledger.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09

be thrown away or spent and scattered
IN vain
If any mans health is weakened or
wasted, or running down, he should take
the right means to build himself up strong
and we'll so that he can both live and care
for those he loves. He should investigate
lhe virtues Of that great remedy, the
Golden Medical Discovery" originated
by Dr. R. V. Pierce, chief consulting ply
stefan of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical
Institute, of Buffalo, n. Y II is a remedy
that makes a man thoroughly well by Civ
ing power and capacity TO the digestive and
assimilative organs 1t makes healthy in
vigorating blood out Of the food he eats
1t gives him strength and energy to put
into his daily task. 1t builds up hard mus
cular flesh and nerve fiber, revitalizes the
tissues Of the throat and lungs heals in
hammation, purges the blood of bilious
posons and makes a man, strong vigorous
and hardy
My husband had been sick a long time "
writes Mrs. ]. W Brittin of Clinton Dewitt Co
Ills. BOX 47s), " had doctored with home ply
sicans and even went to Chicago and consulted
a doctor there but without receiving any help
He went to the hospital and was operated Oh
and after three months came home to die las the
doctors here thought), but after awhile he com
menced to take your ao0Hdey/nI medicine, the
Golden Medical Discovery and now thanks t.
your most welcome medicine, he can eat any
thing he wants and is again a we'll man"
No remedy relieves constipation Sc
quickly and effectively as DR.. Pierce
Pleasant Pellets They never grippe.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09
How oLook GOOD.

Good looks are really more than skin
deep, depending entirely on healthy
condition of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive, you have bilious look ;
if your stomach is disordered, you have
"a dyspeptic look; If your kidneys are
affected, you have pinched look.
have good looks. Electric Bitters' is a
good Alternative and Tonic. Acts direct
ly on the stomach, liver and kidneys,
purfies the blood, cures pimples, blotches
and boils, and gives good complexion.
Every bottle guaranteed. Sold at Shell
dOn's Drug Store. 80 cents per bottle
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-09

annexed by reciprocty--thus giving
them both free market for their sugar
in this countrv-the condition of Jamaica
and the other British islands will become
even more desperate than it Is now. 1t
is altogether likely that in their heart OF
hearts they envy Porto Rico the fate
which is before it. For while politically
dependencies of Great Britain, these
West Indian colonies are commercially
dependencies of the United States.
Their trade with us naturally tends to in
crease as their trade with the mother
country dwindles-and this in spite of
the fact that American exports are sys-
tematically Disseminated against in
colonial tariff legislation.
The British West Indian colonists
believe that they belong by rights to
the American system. Many of them
believe that if the United States desired
it Great Britain would promptly transfer
her West Indian possessions to American
sovereignty, and they are encouraged in
this opinion by the close and cordial I'M
Outstanding which has grown up be-
tween the two countries as a result of
British friendliness in our war with
Spain.
This is the British colonial view of it.
What the American view is it is hard to
say, because it is a matter which we
have not considered. But the signs
multiply that it is a question which we
must some day Boston journal.