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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-26
DIAMOND USED AS \ sINKER.
One-POund Bass That Cost Diciple
of Ike walton 1919.

Napoleon (O) Letter in Cincinnati En-
quirer.
A solitary bass weighing about one
pound is all that Charlie J. Griffin, a New
York broker has TO show for his fishing
expedition that cost him over $500
Mr.. Griffin has been visiting friends in
Toledo, and. hearing of the fine bass fish
ing to be had near this city, came here
last evening with party OF four gentle
men to enjoy the sport
They put up at a local hotel, and early
yesterday morning a carriage was hired
from a iiveryman and the party drove up
the river TO a place known as the rip
Pies five miles from this city.
Mr.. Griffin placed fine, large minnOw
on hook and made a cast into the rush
ing stream. The minnow would not keep
below the surface of the water, and ne
concluded that a sinker was needed on the
line to keep the mlnnow under. He search
ed the pockets of his nobby golf suit for
suitable article to use, but none could
be found.
A bright idea entered his head. Why
not use his diamond ring He thought the
matter over for a moment, pulled the ring
from the third finger of his left hand, dex-
terously pulled the obstinate minnow from
the hook, and tied the ring to the line
about one foot above the hook, placed a
fresh minnow and made cast.
The bait had hardly touched the. water
when swish and the rapid revolution
of the fine reel advised Nj Griffin that
he had made a catch. The fish, which
proved to be a bass Weighing about one
pound, finally wore itself out in its strug-
gle for freedom. 1t was the first fish
caught and Griffin congratulated himself
on his good luck
Another minnow was placed on the hook,
another cast was made and again the
swish" and a more rapid winding of the
reel occurred. Griffin thought that he was
having phenomenal luck, but in the fran
tic endeavor to free itself the fish was
successful in breaking the line, and 10 Mr.
Griffin S horror and amazement took min
now, hook ten feet of line and the dia-
mond ring that was attached and valued
at $780,
On realizing his loss the fisherman's
frame of mind and actions may be better
imagined than described. The party came
back TO Napoleon, bringing with them one
lone and solitary bass, the only fish
caught They returned to Toledo tonight
with Mr.. Griffin, who was not in the best
of humor. Before leaving one of the party
figured the expenses of the little jaunt
and showed it to friend, and it is here
with given:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-26
For BIuffton and Beaufort, S. c.

steamer loretta win leave wharf foot OF
Abercorn (Ethefs wharf street at p.
M for Bluffton daily except Sunday and
thursday Wednesdays trip extended to
Beaufort, leaving Button Thursdays at
a. m. Returning same day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-26
Ocean Steamship Co.
FOR
New York, Boston
AND
THE EAST.

Unsurpassed cabin accommodations. All
the comforts of a modern hotel Electric
lights. Unexcelled table. Tickets include
meals and berth aboard ship.
Passenger Fares From Savannah
TO NEW YoRK-Cabin $50; Excursion.
W.. Intermediate, SIS. Excursion. s24s
Storage $1,000
TO BOsTON-Cabin. s22: Excursion, $S6:
intermediate. Sl7: Excursion, SIS: Steer
age. S11.75
The express steamships of this line are
appointed to sail from Savannah. Central
CotD meridian time. follows:
SAVANNAH TO NEW YORK.
CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. Capt. Burg.
MONDAY. Dec &C. at 400 .. m.
NACOoCHEE Capt Smith. TUESDAY.
Dec. q, at 500 D. IN.
TALLAHASSEE. Capt. Askins, THURS
DAY, Dec. 2S. at 600 D. m.
CITY OF AUGUSTA, Capt. Daggett
SATURDAY, Dec. 81. at 700 D. m.
SAVANNAH TO BOSTON.
VIA DIRECT SHIP.
CHATTAHoOCHEE. Capt. Lewis.
TUESDAY, Dec. q, at 400 a m
CITY OF MACON, Capt. Savage, FRI
DAY. Dec. 3d. at GOO a. m.
Steamers leave New York for Savannah
p. IN daily. except Sundays and Mon
days, and leave Boston for Savannah
every Wednesday at u noon. Saturdays
at 3 p. m.
w. G. Brewer, Ticket Agent 80 Bull
street. Savannah, Ga.
e. w. Smith. Cont FIR. Agt. Saw. Ga
Il. C. Trezevant. Agt.. Savannah, Ga.
e. II. Hinton, Traffic Manager
John NJ. Egan, we president
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-26

Lv city for Isle HopeILv Isle Hope for city
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
A Boston Child.

They are telling good story against
the Boston child, which may be chest
nut for aught we know but it is go
ing the rounds, l have not met il until
the other day. It seems Boston
mamma was instructing her little
daughter how to behave when che
went to luncheon at the Bishops
house. "Now, dear, when the butler
hands you something the first time
take little on your plate. When he
comes the second time you may help
yourself TO little more; but the third
time you must say No thank you
just as you always do at home" So
the little Boston child went TO the
Bishops house to lunch, and came
home much delighted with her visit.
did you do just as I told you, darling
inquired mamma an1iously. "Yes, !
did" was the reply, Il took some
thing very nice when It was handed
to me the first time, and then, when
the butler came again, took little
more, but the third time said No,
1 thank you But when he came the
fourth time. you hadn't told me what
to do, so l just thought Of papa, and
said: No. d-n you boston Her.
aid
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
A LimbIess Millionaire.

Henry Wendhof, of Mauch Creek,
Pa, at pesent visiting friends at Port
land, Ore, is perhaps the only armless
and legless millionaire known on
earth. His arms were amputated be-
low the elbow and his legs below the
knees twenty-five years ago, so by
this time he has succeeded in accept
ing his afiliction most philosophically.
Mr.. Weudhof, who came here re-
Gently, attended by valet, weighs
2OO-pounds, and is as jolly as if he
were in possession of perfect physical
health and all his limbs. His valet
has been with him ten years, and says
that he has yet to see Mr.. Wendhof
out Of temper, despite the many dis
comforts his physical disability en-
tails. The afflicted man manages to
walk fairly well on two automatic legs
made for him in Vienna and fitted up
with an ingenious mechanism that
materially aids his locomotion. He
also has two mechanicle forearms, the
hands Of which enable him to hold a
handkerchief, newspaper, books, ETC.,
and to pick up articles from the table.
These four artificial limbs cost $25, 900
before they were brought to their pres
ent state Of perfection.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
A Romance of Real Life.

A tender little romance which has
been kept dead secret for two long
years became known Sunday night
when DR.. Richard Ferguson, a we'll
known young physician in this city,
brought home his pretty wife, to whom
he was clandestuely married in Octo-
ber, 1896. DR.. Ferguson Is the son of
Rev. Richard Ferguson, of Flint Hill,
an honored member of the Virginia
Methodist Conference. The young
man came to Richmond from Ran
dolph-Macon College, where he grad
uated with distinction, to pursue
medical course at the University Col
lege of Medicine. He fell much in
love with Miss Martha Elizabeth
Sheetz, of Hampton, daughter Of the
late Leonard Sheetz. She is an or
phan, and lived with her sister in that
town. Mrs. W. L. Lawson.
Mr.. Ferguson was then just twenty
one years of age and his sweetheart
only nineteen. He was not prepared
to take care ola wife, as his education
was not complete, and so it was ar
ranged by the young lovers to marry
secretly and let no one know about
their wedding until the groom had es-
tablished himself in his profession, so
as to be able to bring his wife home.
One morning in October he went to
Baltimore and there met his sweet
heart, who was visiting friend. He
and the young lady left the impression
upon her hostess that they were going
out for a short drive, They went to
the Calvary Methodist Church, where
they were married by Rev. Dr. War
ner in the presence of his daughter,
newspaper reporter and one other wit
ness.
After the marriage the young lovers
separated, the groom coming back to
Richmond to pursue his studies and
the bride going to her home in Hamp-
ton.
From time to time he visited her at
her home, and it was understood they
were engaged, but nobody ever
dreamed they were married.
Mr.. Ferguson studied hard and grad
uated in 1897 with high honors. He
became associated with DR.. Joseph A.
White as his assistant, and is now res
ident physician at the Eye, Ear and
Throat Infrmary. He has built up a
nice practice and is doing quite well.
On Sunday night DR.. Ferguson sur
prised his friends by bringing his wife
home and announcing the fact that his
marriage had been kept secret for
two years. Neither the groom's nor
the brides people ever suspected that
they were married until the announce
ment was Richmond Times.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
The Longest Train.

An Altoona dispatch to the Phila-
delphia Time, says;
"The largest freight train ever
hauled in the world ran eastward from
Altoona to Columbia Tuesday over the
Pennsylvania Railroad. The record
breaker was made up of $50 cars Of
Amboy coal, which made a train
3,S77 feet in length, trife less than
three-quarters of mile. The total
weight Of the train behind the tender
Of the engine was 5,2l2 tons, not
counting the weight of the countless
number of tramps on board. There
were 3,693 tons of coal in the cars. 1t
left Altoona at 9 a. N. and arrived at
II p. m. Two crews were required to
handle the train over the middle divi-
sion.
"a single engine, No. So, the first
of the giant H s. class, hauled the
enormous string Of cars. This loco
motive, which is conceded to be the
largest in the world by railroad au-
thorities, weighs about lis tons, and
has demonstrated its title to be the
strongest machine on wheels in the
world. On the Pittsburg division it
hauled more than twice az much as the
standard class r freight engine at
every test. The ordinary Pennsylva-
MIA train is made up of 60 cars, weigh
ing about $3.50 tons"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
SHEPHERDsTOWN W. VA. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27 1898

the stage. in answer to his advertise
ment a young woman named Rowell
called at his rooms and was so pleased
with him that she took him to the
home of her aunt, Miss Schmintzins,
and introduced him to her. In two
davs Woodruff and Miss Schmintzins
were married.
After leaving Buffalo in 1890 or
1891 Woodruff travelled all over the
country, returning to Buffalo every
few months for days visit. He
spent much of his time in st. Louis,
where, the police say, he has more
wives than he has in Buffalo. He also
has wives in Chicago, Pittsburg, New
York, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
City of Mexico, Kansas City, Boston
and Philadelphia.
In each of these places, Judging from
the letters he has in his trunk, he won
numerous hearts and made some wives.
He posed as professor of massage
treatment in New York, professor Of
elocution in st. Louis, and as a mining
engineer in Mexico and California.
In 1896 Woodruff went to Buffalo,
stayed two weeks, and married wo-
man named Loretta Dart, of whom he
had never before heard. He and she
were married at Fort Erie. Woodruff
deserted her few days after the cere-
mony and the woman went to live
with her parents, who are wealthy
farmers near Hamburg, this State.
She lives there now. She has been
subppnaed as witness to appear
against Woodruff. From her the po-
lygamist secured 5000 at different
times.
About three months ago Woodruff
went to Buffalo and put up at Pearl
street clearinghouse. One day he
met Rowina Scott on the street. Mrs.
Scott spoke to him, but Woodruff did
not answer. He evidently did not
know her as one of his wives. Mrs.
Scott met him a second time and when
this time he did not deign to recog-
nize her, she was indignant. She went
to the police. Detectives were de-
tailed on the case and two days later
they arrested Woodruff.
Among the other wives of Woodruff
are: Mabel Lane, soubrette, married
in April, 1886; Mrs. Branster, May,
1887; Alice Newberry, February,
1888; Annie Schetler, January, 1890;
Miss Kent, January, 1890; Mrs. Caro-
line Woodruff, January, 1898.
Woodruff was trying to deny the
charges which have been made against
him one day last week when one of
the prison guard announced that a
lady wished to see him-a lady from
New York.
q guess you may show her up, "
said the prisoner. 81 don't know any
body from New York.
A wiry woman of forty-she said
afterward her name was Mrs. Jasper
walked into the room.
"Now, Charley Woodruff" she said,
as she fixed her eyes Oh the man, 81
hope you can remember me long
enough to give me back my ring. I'm
not SO proud of being Mrs Woodruff
that I want to keep telling people
about it. Here is your ring. I want
mine
Placidly Woodruff gazed upon the
indignant caller.
my good woman" he said, sooth-
ingly, q don't know you. l can't re-
member having met you before.
u am the woman you married.
care you sure about it?" queried
Woodruff, sweetly. 81 never would
have known you"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
Valuable Farm For Sale.

The farm of the late Robert Lucas,
situated four miles from Shepherdstown
and IL miles from Shenandoah Junction,
jefferson county, W. Va, is offered for
sale privately. The farm contains l6O
acres of excellent linn estone land, 20 acres
of which is in fine timber, and is In
GOOD state of cultivation. The improve
ments are first-class, consisting of 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 X. and
Vincent NJ. Lucas, on the premises.
Sept. Is, 1S9S-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
BE PATIENT.

o heart of mine. be patient!
Some glad day.
With all life's pulling problems
Solved for aye,
With all its storms and doubtings
Cleared away,
With all its little disappoinments past
II shall be thine to understand at last.
Be patient; some sweet day
The anxious care.
The fears and trials, and the
Hidden snare,
The grief that comes upon thee
Unaware
Shall with the 1eeting years be laid aside
And thou shalt then be fully satisfied.
BE patient; keep thy lite-work
Well in hand:
BE trustful where thou canst not
Understand;
Thy lot. where'er it be, Is
Wisely planned:
Whateer its mysteries, God holds the key
Thou canst trust Him. and bdc patiently.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
4 SPECIALITY!

r...--r. External Cancers. Hernia
n.-....> of the Rectum, such as
4.a r..-,,a. Fissurcs. ProlapSuS, u
,... N. latest Remedy and most
Nod Instruments known to Medi-
.f surgical Science for the treat
,' .s.r. above Address,
I-" DIR. Il. c. GROVE,
ShcphcrdStown, w. Va.
rr..a~ 1NI~-If.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27

Footlight-How did your friend
play the part of Julius Cesar?
Sue Brette-Great really thought
the audience would assassinate him
before Mare Antony had a chance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27

Teasing Friend.-What makes that
new baby at your house cry 50 much,
Tommy?
Tommy Gndignantly.)-It don't
cry 90 very much. and. anyway, if all
your teeth were out, and your hair
of, and your legs SO weak you couldn't
stand on them, / fancy you'd feel like
crying yourselfI
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
That Dollar

0t r5ars can buy more and BRING
l.t.yyfSaliS than HsVer did since
+t,f1Ily marx 7CGS 1HveRfed, II
~ yo4t II into eur dollar Stretch-
.rr .E-1tS.
w. announce the greatest gathering
rs,.-.a,e merchandise we have ever
..-.....5.I ,u collecting for our patrons.
r..-r,rsr., fresh and new, sparkling
~r The brightest fashion thoughts OF
.....a,.r. You vii, delight in our new
.,.s because il anticipates your every
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27

al hear he refused 10 take chloro-
form when he was operated upon"
"Yes, said he'd rather take it when
he paid his bill.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
n SNYDER PUBLISHER.
mr. N. NICK. WILSON,
Graduate Dentist.
suFpHERDSTOWN, w. VA

, srrs,heticS used for painless
EXTRACTION Of teeth satisfaction guar
.r..gl
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27

Lamps,
Lamp Fixtures,
Mirrors,
Individual Salts,
Chambers,
Bed Pans,
Porcelain Shades,
Glass llluminators
Chamber Sets,
Gov. Veg. Dishes,
Tea Pots,
Sugar Bowls,
Chocolate Pots,
Cracker Jars,
China Pitchers,
Glass Pitchers,
Gravy Tureens,
Cuspidors,
Vegetable Dishes,
Bowls,
Mugs,
Side SaucerS,
Cream Pitchers,
G. Cup and Saucer,
Syrup Jugs,
Meat Dishes,
Bowls, VIII. Il Dec.
Plates. all kinds,
Bone Dishes,
CaStorS.
Pickle Dishes,
Fruit SaucerS,
Soap Dishes,
Chocolate Sets,
Lanterns,
Full stock Fancy
Hams. Bacon, v
Goods, Tobaccos a
find Bargains on o
terS. at
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
FALL, 1898!
We have constantly on hand in
China and Glass:

Individual Buffers,
Match Safes,
Night Lamps,
Wash Bowl, Pitcher,
Cake Plates,
Jardiniers,
Thin BIN TumblerS,
, Lamp Chimneys,
Vinegar Bottles.
Lemonade Glasses,
Rose Bowls,
Syrup Cans,
Cake Stands.
Wine Glasses,
4-pc. Glass Tea Sets,
Berry Sets,
Preserve Dishes,
Gov. Preserve Dishes
Glass Oil Cans,
Glass Tumblers,
Goblets,
Fruits Stands,
Celery Stands,
Clocks,
w. q. Cups, Saucers,
Tea Sets,
Dinner Sets,
After DinnerCofees.
Punch Bowls,
Salt IL Pepper Boxes,
Salad Dishes,
Vases,
Slop Jars,
Morning Sets,
Lantern Chimneys.
and Staple Groceries,
'hite Meat, Canned
nd Cigars. You will
lr ) and l0-cent coun-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
FOR SALE By
J. GREGG GIBSON, Druggist,
ShepherdStoWn, W. Va.

W. >.'N .u. dollar and cents to pay
r''-- F" Robert b. Wills, Manager, %
.....''." Street, HagerStown, Md, and
-.,,N months treatment with full di-
~. .' ..r use, and positive guaran-
II. .1"any case of Indigestion, Sick
',..a ,',,.'@..e and Rheumatism, or money
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
Horse Powders:

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, 1898-10-27

possible to save'the child's eyesight. 1t was
then that we decided to try Swift's Specific
That medicine a once made a speedy and COM
plete cure. She Is now young lady, and has
never had sign Of the disease to return.
MRS RUTH BERKELEY,
~,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-10-27
SCrOfu1a to
Consumption.

scrofula appeared on the head Of my little
grandchild when only 1s months old. Shortly
after breaking out it spread rapidly all over
her body. The scabS on the sores would peel
off the sllghtest touch. and the ndnr that
Stikeen River journal. (Fort Wrangel, Alaska) 1898-1899, 1898-09-24
Shooting ARRAY.

The Mining record at Juneau under
date of Sept. It'll, contains an account of
the possibly fatal shooting at James
Convey, steward of the steamer Ora by
T. G. Burnett, purser on steamer Nora,
which occurred at White Horse Rapids
Sept. 1st.
1t appears that bad blood existed be-
tween the two men which terminated
in Convey giving Burnett sound thrash
ing. Later Convey not being satisfied
started to thrash Burnett again, when
the latter drew his revolver and shot
him through the abdomen.
The mounted police promptly arrest
ed Burnett, and the prisoner and his
victim were removed to Tagish Lake.
Stikeen River journal. (Fort Wrangel, Alaska) 1898-1899, 1898-09-24
Boats For The Stickeen.

Two brand new sternwheel steamers
came over last evening from Port Blake
ley and are moored alongside the south
bunkers. They are the Walsh and the
Dalton, and belong to the Canadian Pa
cific Railroad Company.
The steamers were built several
months ago for service on the Stickeen
River. to operate in connection with the
river steamers Constantine and Sch
watka. The Constantine was wrecked
while she was being towed to Wrangel.
The company has decided to keep
the steamers on the Sound until next
season.
The Dalton and the Walsh are of the
same dimensions and are exactly alike
in everp particular. The run across
the Sound from Blakeley was the first
trip they have made since being launch
ed. They will probably go out tomor-
row for an extended run to timber up
the engins and test their speed
The steamers are to be taken to New
Westminster, where they will be tied
up until next easOn.-Seattle Times.
Stikeen River journal. (Fort Wrangel, Alaska) 1898-1899, 1898-09-24
1t Might have Been Bigger.

The Alaska Packers Association, in
their plant at Wrangel this season, put
up $4,000 cases of salmon. this output
exceeds that of last year by over three
thousand cases, and could have been
mucn larger still but for the lack of tin,
which neccssitates the shut down right
in the midst of the best runs. 1t is a
sore disappointment to our local fisher
men, whose catch early in the season
was extremely light. Supt. Babler
sent to Loring and Chilcat for tin and
received all the surplus on hand at the
canneries there.
Their full rugged ship, the Schofeld
in tow of the tugs Attic and Ellerhoff
loaded down with the results of the
seasons work, and all of the help that
desired to go. started on her trip below
last Thursday.
Stikeen River journal. (Fort Wrangel, Alaska) 1898-1899, 1898-09-24
Summons for Publication.

In the United States Commissioners Court for
the District OF Alaska, at Wrangel
c. A. McBriarty plaintiff,
VS..
The Klondike Mining Trading Transport
Corporation. Limited, defendant.
The President Of the United States OF America
To the Klondike Mining Trading & Transport
Corporation, Limited, the defendant above
named:
You are hereby summoned to be and appear
before the undersigned United States Commits
sioner, in and for the District Of Alaska, at
Wrangel. al my Office in Wrangel Alaska, on
or before the hour OF 10 o'clock in the forenoon
OF the 9TH day OF November A. d. 1893, to ans
wer the complaint of the plaintiff upon a GER
tain demand for the sum of one hundred and
forty eight (S14s.0O) dollars for money advanced
and paid out by plaintiff for you and at your
special instance and request, and you are here
by notified that unless you appear and answer
said complaint on or before the date herein
fixed that the said plaintiff will take Judgment
against you for the said sum of one hundred and
forty eight Gl4800) dollars, together with in
terest and cost OF suit.
Given under my hand and official seal this 23d
day Of September A. D. 1893.
~ X. M. JACKSON.
Seal U. S. Commissioner for the Dis
~ trict of Alaska at Wrangel.
M. j. Cochran, Attorney for plaintiff
Date Of LIST publication Sept. "a, 1893