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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
The Worst Naval Fatality.

Dreadful as is the loss of more than
$50 lives on the Maine, this fatality
is not the worst in the marine annals
of the United States.- By far the
greatest loss of life from one Amerl-
can vessel, and probably unsurpassed
in the history Of the world, was when,
at the close of the civil war, the Mis-
sissippi steamer Sultana blew up her
boilers near Memphis and hurled 800
Union soldiers to death.
The Sultana piled between New Or
leans and st. Louis. On April %,
1865, she touched at Vicksburg, on
her trip mp the river, and took on
board 800 Union soldiers, who had
been prisoners at Columbia, Libby,
Andersonville and other southern pris-
ons, and who had either been ex-
changed or freed by the flight of their
iailors. The soldiers were from tn.
West, and there were several cases Of
100 or so belonging to one regiment.
When eight miles above Memphis,
at one clock in the morning Of the
9th, one Of the Sultana's boilers ex-
ploded, killing hundreds Of the sleep
ing soldiers and throwing hundreds
more into the river The boat was
laden heavily when she left Memphis,
and the soldiers were sleeping any
where they could lie down, even on
the top of the cabins and pilot-hOuse.
Occasionally here and there in the
North today can be found survivor
Of that awful night
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
Tired Eyes.

People speak about their eyes be-
ing tired, meaning that the retina or
seeing portion Of the eye is fatigued,
but such is not the case, as the retina
hardly ever gets tired. The fatigue
is in the inner and outer muscle at
tached 10 the eyeball, and the muscle
Of accommodation which surrounds
the lens Of the eye. When a near OBJ
iect is to be looked at, this muscle re-
lakes and allows the lens 10 thickeD
increasing It's refractive power. The
inner and outer muscles are used IN
covering the eye on the object to be
looked at, the inner one being espec-
ially used when near object ls looked
at. Il is in the three muscles mem
toned that the fatigue is felt, and re-
lief is secured temporarily by closing
the eyes. or gazing at far distant OBJ
iects. The usual indication Of strain
is a redness Of the rim Of the eyelid,
betokening eongested state Of the
inner surface, accompanied with some
pain. Sometimes this weariness indi-
Gates the need Of glasses rightly adapt
ed to the person, and in other cases
the trde remedy is to massage the eye
and its surroundings az far ss may be
with the hand wet in cold water.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
NEW VOL. 33.---NO. %.
Facts About War.

A naval battle nowadays is the cost
lest in all the history of wars. The
feet of the United States opposed to
the feet of Spain, in active engage
ment for one day Sunrise to sunset,
would eat more money than any of the
wars of the past.
1t would cost $l5, 200 to fire all the
guns mounted at Sandy Hook. A shot
from some of the big rifles is worth
$3.50. In a two-hour engagement FIVE
ships could fire away over 81, 100000
in ammunition, and it is also to be
borne in mind that the largest cali
bered and high-priced guns are only
good for a limited number of shots.
To supply our present warshiPs with
needed ammunition COS :, it Is said,
$6,8OO,OOO.
The United States has population
of 100000 and Spain has poPula-
ton Of 100000. The United States
is one of the richest countries on earth;
Spain is practically bankrupt. The
United States Navy in the quality OF
its ships and their fighting strength IS
far superior to that of Spain; With
regular army and organized militia
this country could put into the field
Immediately an army Of 10000 men,
and the full fighting strength OF the
enrolled militia which might be
called upon in case Of need Is 10000
600 men. The army of Spain on a
war footing is about 100000 men.
In order to send to Cuba the l50,-
600 men with which Spain has been
prosecuting her unsuccessful war there
she has been obliged to resort to con-
scription. Her legitimate military re-
sources are exhausted, and in the
event of big war levy zen masse
is all that is left her. This, she claims,
would give her 100000 men. But
even if there were not such great dis
crepancies between the powers of the
two nations Spain would still be at
tremendous disadvantage in trying to
carry on war across 5000 miles Of
ocean against an enemy fighting with
in easy distance Of its base Of supplies
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
Uncle Sans New Gun.

The United States Government Is
claiming Just now the majority Of the
biggest things "in sight. Among
these is the largest gun ever manu-
factured by any nation on earth. 1t
is being constructed at the Bethlehem
Penn Iron Works, and when COM
pleted will weigh one hundred and
twenty-six tons, being six tons heavier
than the monster gun which Krupp, Of
Germany, exhibited at the Worlds
Fair at Chicago, and in length will be
five feet longer. The KruPp gun,
previous to this one, was the greatest
in existence. The caliber Of the new
gun will be sixteen inches, its length
from breech to muzzIe forty-nine feet
and two inches, and will carry a shot
of2, 300 pounds, or over ton Of metal.
The powder charge will require nearly
1000 pounds, while shot from 1t
Will travel more than sixteen miles.
Our heaviest guns heretofore never
exceeded fifty tons and the bore twelve
inches. The cost Of this gun will be
about $4,000, and the foundation
and other attachments for It at RO-
mer's Shoals, at the entrance to New
York harbOr, will bring the sum up to
100000. It IS believed that no mod
ern warship can Withstand its shots.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31

olutionlst-by some to have been fu-
gitive from justice for having killed a
cruel stepfather who was beating his
mother. His audacity is amusing. The
captain-general recently offered re-
ward Of $1,000 for his capture, dead
or alive. To this he responded by is
suing proclamation in which he Of
fered $4,000 for the head of the cap
tain-general, He never molests any
one who cannot command a large ran
som, and, as he is always sure of the
financial status of his victims, only
those need have any fear who are the
conscious possessors of thousands.
Matanzas has between 10000 and
$4,000 inhabitants. 1t IS a lively city
for its size, being a business center,
having its literary institute, park, cleo
trio lights, etc. 1t is divided into
three parts by the San Juan and Yu-
muri rivers. The part between the
two rivers is Matanzas proper that
to the north of the Yumuri is called
(by terrible irony > Versailles, or
versailles ;" and that to the south of
the San Juan, Pueblo Nuevo,' or
New Town In Pueblo Nuevo the
American Church Missionary Society
owns a substantial mission house and
maintains a fourishing work under
the charge of the Rev. Pedro Duarte.
With the aid of two assistant teachers
he holds day school from four to five
hours every day in the week. There
are l27 names on the list of pupils,
and an average attendance of between
fifty and sixty. As most of the pupils
are poor and in frequent need Of cloth
ing, he cannot count upon a large
average. attended the sessions of
the school on four different days,
listening to the recitations and ques-
tioning the children, and was very
favorably impressed with all saw and
heard. An attendance upon the Sun
day school is made the condition Of
the free instruction which these chill
dren receive through the week. On
Sunday, at noon, the children-neat-
ly, some of them prettily, dressed, and
wearing over the shoulder blue sash
bearing the name of the school, "El
Precursor, The Forerunner," or
Herald, in gilt letters-are gathered
in the little chapel of the mission
house. A hymn is sung, Mr.. Duarte's
Ittle daughter, twelve years OF age,
playing very well on the melodeon.
Then the children kneel and repeat
the Lords prayer in unison, after
which they are personally instructed
by Mr.. Duarte in the New Testament
and church cstechism There were
sixty children present on the occasion
of my visit. The adult services are
held on Thursday and Sunday even
ings. On Thursday had the pleas
ure of preaching to a congregation
which filled the little chapel to over
flowing. Every square foot Of space
within the walls was occupied, and
many were standing outside the doors.
On Sunday, the same crowd being
present as on Thursday, ! administered
the Holy Communion to ffty-eight
persons. 1t was delightful to see the
earnestness Of the people for the Cos
pei, their interest in and love for their
church, and their devotion to their
pastor.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
Unity of the Nation.

Never since the civil war has the
solidity of the Union been so well
demonstrated as in the present time of
danger of another war. When the
fifty million dollar appropriation for
national defense was passed unani.
mously by Congress it was with the
hearty support of all representatives
Of the South, and if war comes the
Union will have ne braver or more
willing defenders than the men of the
Southern States,
Frank L. Stanton, the versatile poet
of the Atlanta Constitution, who is in
close and sympathetic touch with the
spirit of the South, expresses this spirit
in the following poem
Yes. sir. fought with Stoncwall.
And faced the fight with Lee.
But II this here Union goes 10 war,
Make one more gun Tor me
didn't shrink from sherman
rs he galloped to the sea;
But II this here Union goes 10 war,
Make one more gun for me-
WAS with EN- AT Manassas
The bully Boys in Gray.
heard the thundererS roaring.
4
Aud many time this sword of niue
Has blazcd the route for Lee
But # this old Nation goes la war,
Make one more sword for me
I'm not So full o. fghtn,
Nor half SO full OF fun.
As was back In the sixties
When shuuIdcrcd my old gun
Ii may bc that my hair is white
Sich things, YOU know, must be-.
But Il this old Unions IN for war.
Make one more gun for me
hain't forgot my raiSin'-
Nor how, In SiNty.two.
Or thcrcabouts, with battle shouts.
charged the Boys In Blue
And say fought with Stonewall
And bazcd the way for Lee
But II this old Unions In for war.
Make one more gun for me
The spirit Of Mr.. Stantons poem
found ready response, IN kind, in the
Minneapolis Journal, which replies
with the following poem
Just make it two. old fellow,
want to stand once more
Beneath the old flag with you
A. iu the days Of yurr.
our fathers stood together
And fought on land aud sea
The battles fierce that made uN
\ nation ot the free.
whipped YOU down at NickSburg,
You licked mr at Bull Run
On many field We struggled,
When neither victory won.
You wore the Gray Of Southland,
wore the Northern Blue
Like men wc did our duty
When screaming bullets few.
Four years We fought like devils,
But when the war was done
Your hand met mine In friendly clasp.
Our two hearts beat as one
And now when danger threatens.
No North, no South. We know
once more We stand together.
To meet the common foe.
Ny head. like yours. is frosty
old age is creeping on
Lies sun is lower sinking,
My day will soon be- done"
But II our cOunlrys honor
Needs once again her son.
I'm ready. too, old fellow
50 get another gun
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31

Poor mani His creditors have been
pressing him 50 hard that he has taken
to drink to drown his troubles"
"Well,i in my opinion, that's mighty
Door way to float debt.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
S.S.S.F9ffs F9se Blood

is far ahead of all other remedies
for this purpose, 1t is real
blood remedy which promptly
purifies the blood and thoroughly
renovates the entire system, tones
and strengthens the stomach, and
renews the appetite. 1t is the
only safe tonic, being purely vege-
table, and the only blood remedy
guaranteed to contain no arsenic,
sulphur, mercury, potash or other
mineral substance, which is of so
much Importance to all who know
the injurious effects of these drugs.
Nature should be assisted by ma
ture's remedy, S. S. S. Take
S. S. S. and be we'll all summer.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31

A letter recently came to Georgia
rural postofice with the following ad-
dress ITO my son, William, if he's
keepin' Good Company; if he amt,
Please Return, as There's g in 1t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31

Some men can hardly wait till they
get through telling the Lord how good
hei to give them such a dinner before
they begin to scold the cook
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31

1t was a very clever youngster who,
being awfully tired, expressed her
feelings in the remark: Il feel ten
years older than God"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
How dear to our hearts

How dear to our hearts
Is cash on subscription,
When the generous subscriber
Presents it to view.
But the man who don't pay,
We refrain from description,
For perhaps, gentle reader,
That man may be you.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31

1t is true wisdom for every
body to take thorough course of
Swift's Specific just at this season
of the year. The blood is sluggish
and impoverished, and the system
is full Of impurities which should
be eliminated. In addition to
thoroughly cleansing the blood,
and toning up the system so as to
avoid loss of appetite and gen.
eral rundown feeling in tn e
spring, S. S. S. SO strengthens and
builds up as to fortify against the
many forms of dangerous illness
that abound during the hot sum-
mer s"eson. 1t is a very small
matter to take this precaution but
it insures health and strength all
summer. Swift's Specific
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
squlrrels Tor a living.


The General Turner Ashby Camp
Of United Confederate Veterans Of
Winchester has parsed the following
resolution, which has been forwarded
to the President Resolved, That the
services Of the one hundred and fifty
members Of this camp. the majority Of
whom were tutored in warfare BY Gems.
r. E. Lee, r. J. Jackson and J. Z. b.
Stuart, are hereby rendered the Pres
idept Of the United States in case Of
war between the United States and
Spain or any other country"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
ROY HITESHEW.
NOTICE.

To Ny FRIENDS AND PATRoNs-AS |
am about to leave ShepherdstowD. |
hereby transfer the agency for Troy
Steam Laundry to Mr.. NJ. 5. HiteShew.
who will hereafter attend to it. Hoping
you will continue to deal with this laun-
dry. which have always found salts
factory in every particular, and thank
ing you for past patronage, am
Very Respectfully,
CAREY TRUSSELL.
March l., ls9S-Iw
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
Jim Battle Offers TO Enlist.
The Atlanta Constitution has re-
ceived the following

The Atlanta Constitution has re-
ceived the following
Coffee County. March slh
Atlanta COnstytusion-
started farmin this year an my mule
takin with colik and died bcfo Good
cure him an aiut got nuthin Ia do now
but seen wun Nv your papers in nose
Gritiins store IN pearson las Saterdy an
seen our government an the Spanyard
government is a gOin To have a war an
every body elce says 80 10 an as befo said
my mule - ded wants 10 tender my
self fur a soldyer an GIT in the army.
amt afrade of no Spanyard an will fite
the Spauyards 20 a stan still got er ~
boar winchester 50 wont need no luther
gun an will ite as cheep a. anybody
elce II you kin git me ther job sen me ~
tiket an will cum TO atlantur at onct
Yours truly Jim Battle
no several uthers kin git they aint
duin nuthin heather pertickuler
Jim Battle
write me- what thcr wages IN
Commenting on the above the Con.
stltutlon says:
1T is worth while TO note anew on
what trivial events the fate Of indi-
viduals as we'll az nations hangs. A
man named Jenkins, who had bis ears
cut of in Florida, psrcipitsted the
conflict that changed the map Of Eu-
rope in the time Of the fret Napoleon.
And now the death OF Georgia mule
Of the collie has fred the warlike ardor
Of citizen Of Coffee county to seek
consolation and support in a state Of
war. Mr. Battle, but for the untlmely
prostration Of his mule, would never
have realized that his very name
stands for one Of the chief incidents Of
war.
"since this is %, we advise him TO
buy another and healthier mule on
credit and remain at home. II hls
credit il worn to a frazzle, Jet him take
his '3O-bosr Winchester aud kill
SQUIRRELS for living"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
Troy Steam Laundry !

have succeeded Carey Trussell as
Agent for the above Laundry. VIII
call and deliver all work. Any work
left at NJ. S. Hiteshew store will re-
ceive my best attention. Respect
fully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1898-03-31
HAGERSTOWN, MD.

\ full line of Watches, Jewelry, Dia-
mondS. Silverware, Cut Glass and Fine
China always in stock. Fine Repairing
Specially.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
81 pledge myselfto forget that

Il pledge myselfto forget that
Mckinley was elected by the
Republican party, because |
know and believe that as Presi-
dent of united people he will
bear his countrys flag aloft and
that no nation, Spanish or 9TH
erwise, will receive from him
aught otherwise than that fair,
manly and brave treatment of
an American President. Sem
ator German, Dem.), of Mary
land.
The attitude taken by Arthur
Pue German, senator from Mary
land, affords an example which
every loyal American citizen
should follow. William Mckin-
ley is President of the United
States and he should be honored
and obeyed as such by us all, no
matter what may be our politics,
religion, or personal feeling to-
ward William Mckinley as an in
dividual. The abuse assuming
the name of criticism, that has
boon hurled at the occupant OF the
White House in the last few weeks
is unworthy of patriots or decent
men. If the President does any
thing that is fatally wrong he
should be and surely will be i'm
peached. We believe that his
policy, so far as our limited light
reaches, was mistaken, in so far as
it was responsible for tho de-
lay of the past few weeks, but we
heartily give him credit for all
good intentions and there may be
something behind the scenes that
would fully justify even that delay.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
A Real Old Southern Play

Magnolia Plantation" the
Southern novelty that comes to
the Union opera house next Fri
day night, has been named the
Black .Old Homestead by our
exchanges. 1t is said to be some
thing entirely new in the theatre
cal business, since it allows all the
fun of the black plantation hands
to be introduced in strong play
by capable actors and colored
comedians of high rank who
combine to make Magnolia Plan
tation" the novelty of the theatre
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21

cal season. Conceive of "Old
Homestead" transferred to rare
old southern plantation with its
cotton fields and darkey cabins, its
gin, cotton press and manor house,
with the natural association of the
occupants of the high and low
quarters, a natural flow of such
coon songs as are heard in the cot
ton fields; Of dancing where there
is provocation; of romance and
some pathos; and you have it. To
fully enjoy it and appreciate the
pleasing situations that arise, you
should see it when it comes to the
opera house. Seats reserved at
the Postoffice news stand.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
NOTICE

Hereafter the Tribune's collector
of subscription dues will call reg
ularly once a week. He will col
lect on the east side, east ofPike's
Peak avenue Wednesdays, and on
the west side Wednesdays. d. Grit
fifth is duly authorized to make col
lections for the Tribune and his
receipt for money due any depart
ment of the Tribune will be
honored
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
Fitzgerrell's Rent List.

3 elegant rooms unfinished on
Pixies Peak avenue.
3 room frame in Chase orchard,
room frame on Sth street.
3 rooms nicely furnished.
l room furnished
2 room frame ON Mesa.
7 room frame on Fourth and
Santa Fe.
room frame Railroad street,
3 room frame on Pixies Peak
avenue.
Business room Pixies Peak ave.
4 elegant rooms furnished com
plete,
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
IT'S ALL GUESS WORK.

YOUR
IT'S GUEsswoRK. DON'T
THOROUGHLY
is TOO PRECIOUS OTHERWISE EXAMINATION
w. j. CLARK, OPHTHALMIo OPTIC1AN.
Housro BLOCK,
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
OTTIgIHE DIRECTORY
TOWN DIRECTORY

p. T. MCGUIRE, Mayor.
Board of Trustees:
John Blunt, August Peil,
George Deibert, Matt Lines,
L. Fl. Bedwell, ID. L. Frazier.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
Church Services and Religious meetings
In Florence

st Johns Episcopal Mission.
Sunday School, 10 a M; morning prayer and
sermon, IL a. M; evening prayer, I 80
First Baptist Church.
Rev. ROBERT d. GRAHAM.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching II :15 and
1880 in Union Hall.
ST. Bonedict's Roman Catholic Church,
=. GREGORY, o. S. B., Pastor.
Sunday services, first and third Sundays in each
month high mass and Sermon 10 a M: Sun
day School at p M; vcspers and bcnedic-
tion of the blessed sacrament at 80 p. m.
Christian Science Society.
Every Sunday at the McCandless building, Front
Street: 10:45 n. M, Bible Service; II :4J a M,
Sunday School; Inquiry meeting every Friday
I:i5 p m.
First Presbyterian Church,
REV. C. c. WARNER.
Sunday School, 10 n. iu.; Service and Sermons,
IL a. m. Junior Endcayor,S p. m. Y. =. 5. G. L
E., $3.50 p. M; Evening SERVICE 30 p. M:
1880
Methodist Episcopal Church,
REV. $. II. kIRKBRIDE.
Corner Main and Church streets. Parsonage
next door to the church.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; Morning Service, IL n.
M; Glass meeting, II M; Junior Tongue, 2:30
p M; Senior i.caGue, y. M Evening Service
SPIN; Fray ormecting every Wednesday even
ing ! 80.
Members of all denominations or OF no denom-
ination will be sincerely welcome at all of our
churches.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21

Entered at tho postofiico at Florence, Colora-
o,for transmission through tho mails as matter
the second class.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
Florence $ Cripple
Greek and Golden
Circle Railroads
GEE
P0PurHR
R0MrG co
Cripple Creek Gold
Mining District

Reclining chair cars and Pullman sleep
ers. A. M. Moore, Agt. Florence,
G. E. Elliott, Gen'l Traffic Agent.
Denver, Colo
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21

First Baptist Church,
Rev. ROBERT D. GRAHAM.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching II is and
80 in Union Hall.
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
Jlorsnss y Cripple Greek
Santa f. R. r.

GOING WEST
The Florence daily tribune. (Florence, Colo.) 1898-1903, 1898-04-21
Santa e Route, Best Zine

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vice to Chicago, Kansas
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one night out to Phoenix,
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one night out to ElPaso,
36 hours to Mexico City.
Through Pullman Palace sleep
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ifornia, all trains are up to date
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houses managed by Mr. Fred Har-
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