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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

Some people are very fond Of telling
story that has a catch in it, and so
taking their listeners in. Here is
sample Of what | mean
Once, when in Paris, Napoleon paid
a visit to the hospital for old soldiers.
Among the inmates was an old man
who had lost an arm. The Emperor
asked him:
where did you lose your arm ?
"At Austerlitz, sire"
Then, no doubt, you curse the En-
peror and your country for your fate 2
"On the contrary. said the veteran,
"for the Emperor and my country |
would sacriGcs my other arm"
81 can hardly believe it. said the
Emperor.
The soldier Immediately drew ga
Der from its sheath and Topped of the
other arm.
"a most sublime act OF self-sacri-
fee, said the old lady who had been
listening to the yarn, totally forget
ting the impossibility Of One-armed
man cutting of his remaining arm.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
NEW VOL. 34.--NO. 3.
The Great Strength of Bears.

The strength of grizzly bears is al
most beyond belief, says hunter.
have read about the powerful muscles
in the arms of African gorillas, but
none compare with those in the arms
and shoulders of big grizzly bears,
have seen a grizzly bear with one FORE
paw shot into uselessness pull its own
l,l00 pounds of meat and bone up
precipices, and perform feats Of mus
Gle that trained athletes could not DO.
| have seen grizzly bears carrying the
carcasses OF pigs that must have
weighed seventy pounds, several miles
across mountain side to their lair,
and ! have heard hunters tell Of hav-
ing seen cows knocked down as if by
8 thunderbolt with one blow from the
forepaw of bear. Three summers
ago | spent the season IN the coast
mountains, near Hudson's Bay, and
one moonlight night saw big gFIz-
zly bear in the act of carrying dead
COW home to her cub. | had posi-
ton on the mountain side where |
could see every movement Of the bear
IN the sparsely timbered valley below
me. The creature carried the dead
COW in lorepaws for at least three
miles, across jagged, sharp rocks ten
feet high, over fallen logs, around tie
rocky mountain sides, where even
jackass could not get foothold, to a
narrow trail up the steep mountain.
She never stopped to rest moment.
but went right along | followed, and
lust about half mile from the beasts
lair !aid her low. The heifer weighed
at least 200 pounds, and the bear
about 450
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
Stranger Than Fiction.

From the Southern home of Senator
Quay comes the following letter from
a veracious correspondent;
Being an ex.soldier and having
only fifteen months to serve to acquire
title to a quarter section Of land, I
went to Florida in 1885 to put my
plans into execution. Not being post
ed as to the landmarks, I had to hire
settler to locate the land for me, and
we had to 90 about eight miles through
woods, over bad roads, with no
bridges. We went horseback, and in
crossing little stream I noticed that
my friends horses tail caught il a
pine stump, pulling hair from the
tail and leaving the hair fast to the
stump.
"As you know, hOrsehair Will turn
to a snake when in water, and | made
up my mind to watch that particular
hair. So, after locating my land and
getting log house built, l took my
gun and started out on a hunt, and in
my rambles I came to the stream that
my friend and | had crossed, and sure
enough, there was the horsehair snake
as big as my thumb and over four
feet long. As be was fast to the
stump l let him alone and continued
my hunt, bagging some quail, rab-
bit and two squirrels, which gave me
a good mess of fresh meat. As | was
very busy for the next three weeks
| had no time to visit my pet snake,
so you may Judge of my surprise when
on my next visit to find the snake as
big as a stovepipe and over forty feet
long. As was going to have a log
rolling the next week l kept my Sc
cret so that we could have some fun
after we were done our days work.
l got everything ready and sent out
my invitations. Ny friend that
showed me the land came with the
lest Of them and told me that his
horse was lost or stolen. We all
pitched in and did a good days work
and had good dinner. l told them
my secret and went to the branch.
You can imagine our surprise when
we found the snake as big as a saw
log, with bulge in the middle as big
as a sugar barrel.
well, to make a long story short,
we killed the snake and cut him open
and my friends lost horse tumbled
out. We thought the horse was dead
until he commenced to move, and soon
ran around all right, and my friend
rode him home. have heard a great
deal about horsehair snakes, but this
is the only instance l know Of where
a horse was swallowed alive by hair
from his own tail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
J. GREGG GIBSON,
DRUGGIST, PHARMACIST.
Valuable Farm For Sale.

The farm of the late Robert Lucas,
situated four miles from Shepherdstown
and II miles from Shenandoah Junction,
jefferson county, w. Va, is offered for
sale privately. The farm contains 100
acres of excellent lin estone land, 20 acres
of which is in fine timber, and is in a
good state of cultivation. The improve
mentS are frst-class, consisting of COM
Portable eight-room 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 K. and
Vincent NJ. Lucas, on the premises.
Sept. Is, lS9S-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

One Of the largest lumps Of coal
ever mined has just been taken from
the Pinnickinnick mires. West Viz
ginia exhibited at the Philadelphia
Centennial the largest lump Of coal
ever seen. The State Of Washington
at the Worlds Fair exhibited the sec
ond largest. and now West Virginia
steps up and claims third place.
This lump is a magnificent shaft OF
pure black coal, showing no sileI or
silicious matter. II is pine feet high,
over three feet square, and weighs
about 10000 pounds. The miners Of
Pinnickinnick Company dug it from
the hill and hauled it out on a truck
made for the purpose. Only West
Virginia can produce such coal.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

A French writer states, says the
Hong Kong Press, that dainty high
ly esteemed by Celestial gourmands
consists of young mice, which are
served alive 70 the guests, who dip
them in pot of honey and slowly
swallow them one by one. At the
marriage feast of the present emperor
of China more than $4,000 Of these
little creatures were served.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
OR SALE By
]. GREGG GIBSON, Druggist,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.

VT send One dollar and ; cents to pay
+ t- stage ln Eooor, b. Wills. Manager, %
,-..I-'e.a Street, Hagcrstown, Md, and
months treatment with full di-
a., -..'0> Tor use. and a positive guaran-
II u. tareany case of igcStion, Sick
etglJ.d. ''' g ''''''' -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
SHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER II, 1898.
A SOLITARY WAY.

And when beneath some heavy cross you faint,
And say. 81 cannot bear this load alone
You saw the truth. Christ made it purposely
So heavy that you must return to Him.
The bitter grief which mo one understands
Conveys secret message from the King,
Fntrearing YOU to come to Him again
The Man Of Sorrows understands it well.
In all points tempted He can feel with you.
You cannot come too often. or too near,
The Son Of God is infinite in grace
His presence satisfies the longing soul,
And those who walk with him from day to day
Can never have SOLITARY way"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot Ease. powder for the feet.
1t cures painful. swollen, smartlng, hslNous ,,is
and bunions. It's the greatest comfort dls-
coyery OF the age Aliens Foot Ease MAKES
tigh. or new shoes feel easy. 1t ls ceitaln
cnre for Chilblains, sweating. callous, ureo'
aching feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. p cts. Trial pacKase
FREE. Address, Allen g. Olmsted' LIE hoS'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
Watches, Clocks
AND JEWELRY!
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder 10 be shaken into the shoes Az
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and damp. Ifyou have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot-Ease. II warns the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen
and sweating feet, blisters and callous spo.s.
Reii.yes corns an bunions OF all pain and Is
a certain cure for Chilblains and Frost bites
Try il today. Sold by ali druggists and shoe
stores for &c. Trial package FREE. Adursss'
Allan = Olmsted lie Roy, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
The Corpse Came To Life.

On Tuesday evening last a colored
woman, (name not given,) living in
the neighborhood ofShavsville, about
eighteen miles west of Salem, died,
was shrouded and laid out for burial,
which was to occur the next day. A
number of sympathizing friends came
that night to "sit up" with the corpse,
and during their quiet vigil were
struck almost dumb with fright and
CONSERVATION to see the corpse" rise
up and ask what it all meant. Our
informant says that worse scared lot
Of colored folks had never before been
seen in that section, and they fairly
few from the presence Of that corpse.
The next morning the friends Of the
family, ignorant Of the new lease Of
life granted to the deceased, began to
arrive to attend the funeral, and
when they learned that there was to
be none-that the Sssd had come to
life again-they were terribly disap-
pointed and vexed, some declaring
"she alwas was disappointin' niger,
anyhow" Nevertheless, the corpse
seemed glad to be alive again, even il
her friends were disappointed and a
funeral occasion broken up. She was
still living, too, when our informant
Ia prominent Salem miLister) left
there Wednesday.-SaJem { Va) Reg
,syez
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

"Why is horse the most curious
feeder in the world?' Because he
eats best when he has not bit in his
mouth"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

1t happened in the Sunday school.
The subject under discussion was
Solomon and his wisdom. A little
girl was asked to tell the story Of
Solomon and the woman who disputed
the possession Of child. She timidly
rose up, and answered Solomon was
a very wise man. One day two wo-
men went to him quarreling about a
baby. One woman ssid, This Is my
child, and the other said, No; this
is my child. But Solomon spoke up
and said: No, no, ladies, do not quar-
rel. Give me my sword and l will
make twins Of him, 60 each can have
one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
Cough Syrups :

Viz: Chamberlain's, PisoS, Groves
Pine Syrup, Tar and Wild Cherry, DR..
Bull S, etc.
2-grain Quinine Pills for 35 cents per
hundred. We have full line of SPICES.
Prescriptions filed with greatest care
and by Registered Druggists only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

The trouble with the disagreeable
things people cay about US is that most
of them are true.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
4 SPECIALITY!

....,-b. External Cancers, Hernia
Ia.,.'. I......, Of the Rectum, such as
ana r.,.a.a. Fissures, .ProlapSuS' u
c.;;.... ,f, latest Remedy and most
.. ..5 Instruments known TO Medi-
.np..ll,Ss ,Ss,rr.caI Science for the treat
m''' DIR. Il. G.. GROVE,
ShcpherdStown, W. Va.
r,.,2, l>9>-tt
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
StatiOnery:

Tablets, Blank Books, Envelopes, Pa
per, Pens, Pencils, EraSerS, etc. VIII
sell at a bargain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

Time is caught by the tail more fre-
than by the forelock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
FALL, 1903!
We have constantly on hand in
China and Glass:

Lamps, Individual Buffers,
Lamp Fixtures. Match Safes,
Mirrors, Night Lamps,
Individual Salts, Wash Bowl, Pitcher,
Chambers, Cake Plates,
Bed Pans, Jardiniers,
Porcelain Shades, Thin BIN Tumblers.
Glass llluminatorS, Lamp Chimneys.
Chamber Sets, Vinegar Bottles.
Gov. Veg. Dishes, Lemonade Glasses,
Tea Pots, Rose Bowls.
Sugar Bowls, Syrup Cans,
Chocolate Pots, Cake Stands.
Cracker Jars, Wine Glasses,
China Pitchers, 4-pc. Glass Tea Sets,
Glass Pitchers, Berry Sets.
Gravy TureenS, Preserve Dishes,
CuSpldorS, Gov. Preserve Dishes
Vegetable Dishes, Glass Oil Cans,
Bowls, Glass Tumblers,
Mugs. Goblcls.
Side Saucers, Fruits Stands,
Cream Pitchers, Celery Stands,
c. Cup and Saucer, Clocks.
Syrup Jugs, w. &. Cups, Saucers,
Meat Dishes, Tea Sets,
Bowls, VIII. X Dec, Dinner Sets,
Plates, all kinds. After Dinner Cofrees.
Bone Dishes, Punch Bowls,
Castors, Salt IL Pepper Boxes,
Pickle Dishes, Salad Dishes,
Fruit Saucers, Vases,
Soap Dishes, Slop Jars,
Chocolate Sets, Morning Sets,
Lanterns, Lantern ChimneyS.
Full stock Fancy and Staple Groceries,
Hams, Bacon, White Meat, Canned
Goods, Tobaccos and Cigars You will
find Bargains on ours and lO-cent coun-
terS. AT
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
Kill the Louise:
Soap

FIeas, Lice and Ticks die instantly by
using Dr. Hess LOUISE KILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

Every man knows how wife should
be managed, but few are able TO do it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

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, 1898-11-17
A Word to the Afflicted !
After p Years Affliction and Many Doc
tors Fail.
aV>uur,. Washington CO.. Md
1Sls

>.arp>uur,, Washington CO.. Md
ApIil D, lS9S.
VT WUs-k.ni ~ir-I received your lette
aH' aaE. decided 90 Try your medicine, and
y . ..f.> my headache, il will do what many
PHYSICIANS ave Jailed To 90. have suffered
- niue. with headache, ana | assure you II
!'. effect q cure ui No., / will surely Try all
"a. 'N ...p you loo the sale Of your medicine.
t>sar. you will follow directions. En-
coNrl please find 81 us for SIX months treat
"rl'. wish tO commence with 10 as soon
DIS can. Please send aS early as possible.
Miss ELLA GROSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17

When a woman loves man she
loves to make him believe she doesn't.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
Now Read What If Has Done.
Sharpsburg. Maryland,
s.r.H.v., f.a.v IAnL

>haTpsburg. Maryland,
september Il, 1898.
Mr. Robert b. Wills. p Elizabeth Street,
~ h.,rr,'0wu. Nd.-D-ar Sir-FOi more than
WE'VE Years | Was afflicted with sick and
a-i'"Hs headache, kidney and liver disease
.' IS worst form. During that time l tried
.-t.E physicians ant almost every other
lrNr'y ni which could learn, but was un-
a..- .' -ri rrue', or 10 be more than tempo
l,a..' benefited tiI was induced TO try
t'' "uI N.aIi Vegetable Compound, which
.t'MWrlceI taking N April, isgS. and am
CO.," '".r Too say that have been entirely re-
'r. I'd. .lt sick ucaOac q, and wonderfully
'.,..'a Tor kidney trouble. IcOnsiGer II a
.-.'. valuable remedy and can cheerfully
,.. 'i.nrHd 10 'p anyone, believing 1t will
d. I'D. ,. aN has benefited me.
Very Respectfully.
MISS ELLA GROSS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
That Dollar

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= i-tyrrmIiy than Hcycy dld SINCE
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wy ,Elat5.
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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
SCrofu|a SWeNingS
Appeared on the Little Boys
Throat and Neck
Physicians Advice Was to Give
hoods SarsaparIlla.

Physicians Advice Was to Give
Hoods SarsaparIlIa-
"When our little boy was three years
old he began to complain OF his throat
and the side OF his neck. In few days a
lump appeared on his neck and in short
time there were three OF them, each as large
as a common sized apple. We gave him
everything we could think OF, but without
benefit. After a while we went to one
Of our best physicians and he said the
trouble was due to scroiula and the best
remedy he knew Of was Hoods Sarsapa
rilla. 1 bought two bottles Of this med
icine and he began taking II and Is now
cured. The Jumps rapidly disappeared
and he is gaining in general health"
LILLE F. ADAMS, Auburn, w. Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
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Horse Powders:

For Healthy Hogs, Horses and Cattle,
use DIR. Hess POWDERS. Call for book
Of instructions
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
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, 1898-11-17
ESTABLISHED lS4S'
- I SNYDER PUBLISHER.
nR N. NICK. WILSON,
Graduate Dentist
surpHERDSTOWN, w. VA.

.rYsthctics used for painless
l.ot"t. 49," NJ teeth. Satisfaction guar
an,aed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-11-17
Children'S Clothes

in town, also Girls and Boys Caps,
Mems Hats, Mems Underwear, Men S
Overalls. We have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-04
NORMAN A. CROSBY DEAD.
A YOUNG NEw-RoCHELLE VOLUNTEER DIES
FROM FEVER AT ST. LUKE's HOSPITAL.

A YOUNG NEw-RoCHELLE VOLUNTEER DIES
FROM FEVER AT ST. LUKE's HOSPITAL
New-Rochelle Is saddened over the death Of Nor
man A. Crosby. OF Company X list Regiment
which occurred in St. Luke's Hospital, New-York
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock. Private Crosby
was the son OF Horace Crosby. ex-president OF the
Board OF Education OF Ncw-Rochelle. Although
only about twenty-sx years old. he was promi-
nent member OF Relief Engine Company. president
OF the New Rochelle High School Alumni and sec
rotary of the Young Mems Republican Club. When
war with Spain declared Crosby and Robert
II Iogran both members Of Relief Engine Com
pany gave up good places and went 10 New-York
and enlisted In the list Regiment They had had
no previous military training but they fought val
iantIy through the entire campaign On reaching
Camp Wikof Crosby III from fever that
he was kept In the detention hospital d. VI. Wood.
a member OF the Relief company. secured the re-
lease OF Crosby and Laggan and brought them
home Laggan received an ovation last Saturday
night the rooms OF the engine company being deco
rated with flags and bunting. At exactly the SAINT
time tonight the apartments OF the company were
being draped with mourning and the flags on the
Town Hall and Republican Club were lowered 10
half mast II was the company's intention 10 give
Crosby a reception similar to Laggan's, but on his
arrival home his condition was so critical that
WAS DOstpOncd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-04
HOLDING THE PLANTBYFOR
SERIOUS TROUBLE FEARED OVER TIL
WHITE PLAINS WATER-wORKS.
THE VILLAGE TAKES POSSESSION UNDER JUSTICE
KEoGHs ORDER AND PRESIDENT CLARK.
OF THE COMPANY MAKES AN ATTACK

THE VILLAGE TAKES POSSESSION UNDER JUSTICE
KEoGHs ORDER. AND PRESIDENT CLARK.
OF THE COMPANY. MAKES AN ATTACK
ON THE PUMPING-srArIoS.
There was trouble last night at the pumping
station OF the White Plains Water Works. Yes
terday. on an order from Justice keogh, the
White Plains Water Commissioners took pos
session OF the plant and property of the local
water company a private corporation. having
deposited with the County Treasurer $4,000.
the amount awarded by the commission APP
pointed to appraise the value OF the property
under the condemnation proceedings instituted
by the village.
The water company claimed 100000 for III
plant, and threatened to contest the award and
prevent the village from gaining possession OF
the works by injunction. The village Water
Commissioners, however. drove over yesterday
to Justice Keogh's home in New-Rochelle. had
the order signed. and deposited the money with
the County Treasurer They Immediately dis
charged all the employees Of the water company
and hired some Of the old hands and some new
ones and took possession OF the works late u
the afternoon.
The move sudden that the water com
pany was taken unawares. but last night J. Y.
panied by Charles A. Dryer. a lawyer: James
Redmond engineer. and Charles Smith.
fireman. drove to the pumping station and Dc.
manded possession Of the plant from William J.
Felt, new man, who had taken charge only
an hour or two before night engineer
Felt. with his assistant. refused to turn ovee
the plant. and ordered the men from the build
ing. They refused to go. and Felt called on
Deputy Sheriff Montgomery who was stationeo
there In anticipation OF trouble. TO eject them.
The men were put out and the doors and win-
dows were locked and barred.
Clark thereupon organized his forces and At
tempted TO break down the doors. Felt te'e-
phOned TO the village for help. and dozen
deputy sheriffs and policemen were posted on
TO rescue the besieged plant. When they ar.
rived Clark using log as ram. and ha1
partly broken down the door but when the VII
lage forces arrived he desisted and came TO the
village Mr.. Dryer had a preliminary stay
granted by Judge Lambert. OF Brooklyn. yester-
day but the stay worthless unless the
water company can gain possession OF the plant
by ousting the village employees.
The village now has a strong force at the
plant 10 protect IL. and more determined at
tack is feared as Clark is expected TO take great
chances TO make his preliminary stay good. The
stay is returnabe on Friday next. when mo-
ton will be heard 70 make the stay permanent
pending an appeal from Judge keogh's decision
II a clash takes place between the opposing
forces II may become serious disorder Ihs
village is prepared to hold the plant by force.