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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
AT Hymcn'S Altar.

Miss Elizabeth Ruth Taylor, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Eleanor Taylor and the
late Caleb S. Taylor, was married
Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock to Mr.
Gerard Davis Moore, ex-County Clerk
of Jefferson county, West Virginia.
The wedding took place at Mount
Prospect" about two miles from Tow
son, which has been the home of Tay-
lor family for 173 years. The resi-
dence was tastefulIy decorated for the
occasion with ferns and potted plants.
Rev. William II. H. Powers, rector
of Trinity Protestant Episcopal
Church, Towson, performed the cere-
mony. The bride entered the parlor
with her brother, Mr.. Robert Moore
TAYLOR, who wore the suit Of clothes
which was worn by his father at his
wedding more than quarter OF a
century ago. The bride was given
away by her mother, and wore her
mothers wedding gown, which was OF
white silk, trimmed with point lace
and orange blossoms. 1t had also
been worn by her sister, now Mrs.
Hugh P. Price, at her marriage on
January 5 last.
Miss Bessie Davis Baker, cousin Of
the groom, and daughter Of Sheriff
Eugene Baker, of Jefferson county was
maid Of honor, and wore gown Of
white organdie over green tatteta,
trimmed with white ribbons, and car
RED bouquet of ferns and carnations.
The bridesmaids were Miss Anna Nc
Eldowney Taylor, sister Of the bride,
and Miss Mary Elizabeth Jenifer,c ous-
in of the bride. They wore white and
carried white carnations. DR.. II. L.
Moore, of Washington, D. c., brother
of the groom, was best man. The
ushers were MesSrs H. Ashton
Moore, brother of the groom, Thomas
Rutherford Moore, L. X. Dinkle and
Fontaine B. Hooff, Of Charlestown, W.
Va.
After the ceremony a reception was
held and later Mr.. and Mrs. Moore
left for a trip North They will live
in Jefferson county, West Virginia
where Mr.. Moore is a farmer.-Baltl-
more Sun.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
A Mother Tells How Sho Saved Her
Little Daughters Life.

am the mother Of eight children
and have had great deal Of expert
ence with medicine. Last summer my
little daughter had the dysentery IN
its worst form. We thought she would
die. I tried everything l could think
of, but nothing seemed to do her any
good. I saw by an advertisement IN
our paper that Chamberlain's Cole,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was
highly recommended and sent and got
bottle at once. 1t proved to be one
Of the very best medicines We ever had
in the house. Itsayed my little daush-
ters life. l am anxious for every
mother to know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had l known 1t at
first it would have saved me a great
deal Of anxiety and my little daugh-
ter much suffering. Yours truly, Mas.
GEO. F. BURDIcE, Liberty, R. l. For
sale by Reinhart Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

\ very perceptible tremOr Of the
earthquake is reported to have been
felt last Friday shortly after 10 o'clock
in the vicinity of Pen-Mar The
movement was accompanied by noise
resembling thunder. At PEN Mar
Park the disturbance was decidedly
perceptible and dishes and tumblers
in the dining hall were thrown to-
gether. The shake was also felt at
the dancing pavilion and Pen-Mar
Hotel and along the Ringgo.d road.
a group Of men sitting IN front Of a
store at Waterloo felt the building
rock and the glassware and shelf goods
were Jared from their places. The
tremor was also felt at Waynesbor0.-
Baltimore Sun.
Perhaps Washington coantys fat
boy fell out OF bed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Johnson'S Case Removed

Samuel Johnson, the negro indicted
for criminalIy assaulting Annie NJ.
Kerfoot, the daughter of Mr.. Thomas
F. Kerfoot, has applied through his
counsel to have his removed from
Washington to Garrett county, Mary
land, for trial, claiming that it would
be impossible to get an impartial one
in the first mentioned county. The
prisoner, who had been returned to
the Baltimore Jail, was brought to Ha-
gerstown on Monday and in person
made affidavit before Judge Stake for
the removal Of the case. The court
signed an order for trial at Oakland,
Garrett county, on September 18th.
Until that time Johnson will be con-
fined in the Hagerstown jail.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Benjamin Thomas, coIored, who at
tempted criminal assault on little
S-year-old girl, Lilly Clark, on sun
day, was taken from the Jail in Alex
audria, Va, on Tuesday night and az
ter being shot was hanged to a lamp
post. The officers made a brave Ie-
sistance to keep the mob out, but they
were oyerpowered and the outer cor
ridor of the jail was quickly in pos
session Of the mob. A heavy iron
door, however, stood between them
and the cell whore the man was sup
posed to be. This was also forced and
the mob surged in Mayor Simpson
endeavored to dissuade the mob from
its purpose promising to lead them If,
after a fair trial, Thomas was not con-
victed, but his efforts were unayaiIng.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Stormy Weather.

A terrific electric storm passed over
portions of Jefferson county about 2
or 8 o'clock last Friday morning. At
Shepherdstown it was not very severe,
though the binding sheets Of light
ming and the rumbling thunder gave
notice that there was a storm centre
not far away. A fine rain fell here.
The storm was very severe at Duthelds,
Shenandoah Junction and on to
Charlestown and other parts Of the
county. The electric shocks at Charles
town were incessant and terrible.
The Adrocate say that lightning struck
the new telephone Office in the north
end of Lawyers Office Row and COM
pletely destroyed the whole interior
Of the room-foor, wainscoating, door
and window frames. The flames were
fortunately confined to the one room.
The lightning also struck the flag staff
on the Hotel Powhatan, tearing of
half of it, and throwing it to the porch
roof below, and ripped off some shin
giles on the roof of the tower. The
telegraph office at the B. & o. depot
was also in line Of the current. The
insulation was burned from the office
wires; some papers on the desk
charred, and the wainscoating ignlted.
The fire, fortunately went out of its
own accord thereby saving the fine
building.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
The Death Record.


Mrs. VIM. Johnson died at her
home, at Duffelds, Tuesday evening,
after lingering illness, aged about
IS years. She was a consistent mem
Der of the Presbyterian Church. She
leaves a husband and FIVE children.
Funeral will take place today at 2
o'clock from Elk Branch Church.
Rev. DR.. Ghiselin Will othciate.
News was received here on We'd
nesday announcing the death on Mon
day last at Atlantic City Of the infant
daughter of Lieutenant and Mrs.
Peary. Mrs. Peary has been a visitor
in our town, having been entertained
at "Wingert Cottage" Her many
friends here extend their sympathy.
Mrs. Manzella Knodle, wife Of Mr..
Josiah Knodle, died last Friday night
in Boonsboro, Nd, after lingering
illness Of several months Of cancer Of
the liver. She was Ga years old.
John H. BROMLEY, a native Of
Sharpsburg, died at Quartz Mountain,
Cal, June %, 1899, aged So years.
Mrs. G. R. Grim died at her home
at Summit Point Wednesday Of last
week, aged about 80 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Summer
Attractions
v. P.LiCkIider'S.

4 choice stock Of Groceries, Fruit
Jars, pints, quarts and half gallons;
Sealing Striug- Wax and Rubber
Rings, Pure Spice, the best Extracts
Stone Jars from ] pint up to 10 gale
Ions, Hams and Shoulders. Land ai
Side Meat Melons and Vegetables IN
season, Clipped Dried Bccfaui Canned
Meats of all kinds, the best line Of
Bottled Goods, Cheese aud Crackers
French Sarlincs the best line Of
White and Decorated China special
prices on Dinner Sets reduced prices
on Slippers and Low Shoes tho best
line Of Shoes for 5l.25in town White
Star CoGees and Choice Teas, Jelly
Glasses, Tin Cans, Stone Jugs, Mack
erel, Herring and Bologna Yours
Respectfully
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

DR.. Walter Patterson, OF Duthelds,
and Miss Virginia Matthews Moore,
eldest daughter Of Mr.. A. c. Moore,
Of Shenandoah Junction, were married
yesterday by Rev. DR.. VIM. II. Neil
son, ofthe Episcopal Church Of Shep-
herdstown, at the home Of the bride.
Mr.. Harry Patterson, brother of the
groom, was best man, and Miss Mar
garet Moore, sister of the bride, was
maid Of honor. Misses Fannie Yates
and Emma Riley were bridesmaids,
and Misses Julia and Mamie Moore,
little sisters of the bride, were flower
girls. The groom is native Of Par
kersburg, W. Va, but has been prac-
ticing at DufieIds, this county, for
several years, where the young couple
will make their future home.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
TOM GARRISON CAPTURED.
Fred Staey Also in the Tolls and Otner anu
More Startling Arrests Promised

More Startling Arrests Promised
The REGISTER told last week OF the
arrest of George Winebrenner in this
place on the charge Of being lmpll-
Gated in the robbery of Richard Nor
gan, keeper of the toll bridge at Shop
herdstown, last May. 1t was also re-
lated how Thomas Garrison, charged
with the same offense, had eluded the
officers on Wednesday and escaped
into Maryland. The search was kept
up for couple of days, but though 1t
was known that Tom was not far from
town, it was difficult to locate him.
Saturday Mr.. ]. D, Billmyer got re-
liable information that Tom could be
found at the home Of his brother-ln-.
law, Samuel Morgan, at Samples
Manor, about Eve or six miles east Of
Shepherdstown, in Washington coun-
ty, Nd. Mr.. Billmyer, with detec-
tives Kingsley and Smart and Deputy
Sheriff Porterfeld, drove to Harpers
Ferry and thence to Mongan's home.
Tom was there, and when he saw them
coming he started to run. He had
sent word to the officers that he would
never be taken alive, but when few
shots were fired at him he changed
his mind and halted. At the COM
mand to hold up his hands, up they
went, and he was quite submissive.
He readily agreed to come to West
Virginia without requisiton, and the
party at once drove to Charlestown,
where Garrison was placed in the same
jail where Winebrenner languiShes.
Soon after his incarceration Garrison
weakened and in talk with the de-
tectives divulged the names Of other
parties whom he claims are implicated
in the crime, and signed a statement
giving various details connected with
the robbery. Acting on this informa-
ton the detectives returned to Shop
herdstown and Oh Sunday afternoon
placed under arrest Fred Staley,
young colored man OF this place,
whom they at once took to Charles
town and placedin Jail. It is thought
that other arrests will soon result,
and it is intimated that some startling
disclosures are likely to follow.
On Monday Winebrenner was Civ
en- hearing before Justice Gallaher,
in Charlestown, and was held for the
grand jury. In default of bail he was
remanded to jail to await the conven-
ing of that body in November.
Garrison's hearing was set for next
Monday and it is likely that Staley s
case will be dealt with at the same
time. Staley strongly protests that
he is innocent and attributes his ar
rest to spitework on Garrisons part.
Another of the alleged robbers,
Fletcher Brown, is yet to be captured,
but it is only question of time until
the arm of the law will gather him in
also.
The work Of the detectives has been
excellent, and the people Of the COM
munity are to be congratulated on
the prospect that the parties guilty OF
this most dastardly crime are to be
brought to Justice A good many
folks will sleep easier Of nights now.
The Messrs. Billmyer, representing
the bridge company, have the appro-
bration of our citizens for their per-
sistent and successful efforts to cap
ture the robbers.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

\ frame building owned by the
Antietam Paper Mil Company and
tenanted BY Victor Smith as dwell
inc, store and postotiice, was burned
to the ground Wednesday morning,
with nearly all Of its contents. The
fire was discovered by Postmaster
Smith, who had started from the Of
fee with a mailbag. All the letters,
stamps and money, were saved. The
loss was about $1,000 which was COW
cred by insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

R. C. Gordon, night operator at the
B. & 0. signal station two miles from
Martinsburg, was stunned by light
ming during the same storm. The
World says that tree near the Office
was struck, and it is thought that the
electricity ran in en- the wire and
shocked him. He lay stunned on the
floor for few minutes, until he suf-
fcientIy recovered to telegraph and
then sent a notice Of his accident to
town. An engine was Immediately
sent out with another operator, and
he was brought home. He was bad
Iy burned about the chest, but was
not seriously hurt. On his chest is
the exact image of a tree, which was
burned there by electricity, and which
can be plainly seen.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

During the storm lightning struck
the barn on the farm Of Miss Mary Y.
K. Beall, three miles north of Charles
town, and the fire that resulted de-
stroyed the barn and its contents, con-
sisting of several tons of hay, about
500 bushels of wheat, ETC., belonging
to John F. Ware, the tenant. All
the live stock was saved excepta calf.
The barn and contents were covered by
insurance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
District Conference.

The Winchester District Conference
of the NJ. E. Church South will meet
in Edinburg, Va, August 18th, at 8
D. m. IN. Hendricks, D. W. Hen
bricks and Lloyd Licklider are dele
gates from the ShepherdstOwn circuit.
The pastor, Rev. ]. L. KILLER, will
also attend the conference.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
That Throbbing Headache

Would quickly leave YOU { YOU used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match,css
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong nerves
and build up your health Easy TO take.
Try them only - cents Money back
if not cured. Sold at Remnants Phar-
maCV
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Letters That Linger.
Mr.. John W. Wilkins.
Edward E, Payton, Esq.
Mr.. James Young.
Mrs. Hester Staley.
Miss S. Joe Weaver.
w. A. CHAPLINE, P, NJ
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Washing gas 4 cents, soap 2 cents a
cake, corn starch 5 cents, elastic starch
s cents, at ]. A. Staley's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or &c.
II c. c. C. fail 10 cure, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Sheep for Sale.

Sheep for Sale.
1 have for sale 400 Valley Stock
Ewes. Apply to W. L. Reinhart,
Shepherdstown, W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

All necessary things for preserving
and picking, at W. P. Licklider's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
ROYAL &C.,
" ABSOLUTELY PURE
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
GBSeLUTEN PURE

sov.l el1So poWoss Co. q. YosS;
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Can women get these
beauties in the midst
Of these everlasting
dry winds, alkaline
dust. hard water and
impure soaps ;
The state herald., 1899-08-25
a brilliant Investment.

Probably one OF the pret,lest pieces
OF financial foresight. as well as keen
atntecraf,. on record was the ncquisi-
tion OF the shares which Great Britain
holds In the Suoz canal Condemned
by the ehoft-slghied at the timo. events
have since proved the wisdom Of the
policy. As nero Investment the
purchase Of these shares was spicn.
did stroke Of buslnefa. The sum OF
i.0s0.OO0 pounds was originally paid for
them. and their market value at the
present day IL close upon $4,000. 900
pounds. Moreover. the original pur-
chase price has been more than re-
turned In dividends. 80 that Great
Britain stands In the position that she
IA the holder Of 26,OOo,oOO pounds OF
capital which has not cost her half
penny To acquire. ana which produces
an annual Income Of some three.qunr-
tefA OF n million, while also bcstowlng
ON her an enormous political lnnu-
ehce.
The state herald., 1899-08-25
wher. Wa. 81. Patrick norn-

rne question OF where was ST. bat
rick born often crops up. and II would
seem as II there were as many claim
ants for the honor of his birth as there
we're for that OF Homer. The Rev. Ed
ward 0'Brlen. OF Llmavady. Ireland
starts n new theory in u late issue of
the Irish Ecclesiastical Record. The
patron saint OF Erin has generally got
ten the credit OF halling from Scotland
but Mr.. O'Brlen claims Spain as tho
land OF his nativity. lie (Mr. O'Brlenl
holds that st. Patrick was either born
Mt Emporia or was living there when a
very young child. Emporla is on the
clyde mot the Scottish river OF that
name. but the Clodenus) which falls
In the Gulf OF Rosas (Rhodal, n gulf of
the Thyrrene sea. the Mare Infernum
OF the Romans. The snints grandfath-
cr was a prosbyter. or member OF the
supreme council. and his father was a
deeurlo. The city OF which he was de-
curio was vicus. an episcopal see. IL
was on the River Alba Flubln, In the
territory OF Tiburne. The arguments
for this theory are most logical, and
are certain to lead TO an Interesting
discussion amongst archacologlsts and
historians.
The state herald., 1899-08-25
Crime. Increase In Paris.

The increase OF crimes OF violence In
Paris the last few years II a fact well
known. There exists a large class OF
young men grouped together under the
general name of "Camelots,' who rep
resent the new. modern criminal type.
They frequent the lowest cafes, arr
pale. nncmic. hcariless and care 50
little for their own lives that they are
ready for anything which VIII furnish
money for their nbslnthe. their gam
bling and their wom,n. Nlneienths
of the famous anarchists who fled from
Paris Mt the time OF the l,acheyol AZ.
fair We're OF this type. ] saw them In
London and was astoHisbed 10 iind
them almost boys. old In Vice.
II has been established Dy iicnnlon'r
men that the Labor crime wns organ
lied and compelled 10y n band OF these.
not anarchists. but 'camelots."
The state herald., 1899-08-25
THE WAR SECRETARY
SHORT SKETCH OF ELlHu
ROOTS CAREER.
A Native of New York Stnte-LarceIy
Interested In Legal business Up to
the Time of His Appointment-De-

Elihu Root, the new secretary of war,
was born at Clinton. Oneida county,
New York. Feb. 10, 1S45. His father
was Oren Root, for many years profess
sor OF mathematics in Hamilton
college. In his youth he taught
school and paid his way
through Hamilton, subsequently, study
ing law there, and he completed his
course at the University Law school in
New York. He then entered the law Of
fee OF Mann & Parsons. His first part
nership was formed with John H.
Strain, and the next with Willard
Bartlett, who became judge OF the
supreme court Mr. Root was connect
ed with the municipal reform move
ment in New York city in 1871. In 1879
he was the republican candidate for
judge of the court of common pleas,
but was defeated, though polling a
large vote. He was chairman of the
Republican county committee in 1886
and 1887, and for many years execu-
tive member of the Twenty-first as
sembly district. He was appointed by
President Arthur as United States at
The state herald., 1899-08-25
FoRoERs NOT DETECTED.
rorments Suffered by Honest Men Who
Yield to Temptation.

W bFuptNttoh
AT least one-half OF the forgeries
committed in any great city are never
detected" said an old bank clerk to n
New Orleans Times-Democrat man. Il
base that statement upon the obseiva-
tions of years. II happens now and
then that some man finds himself In
desperate need of money. yields to the
temptation and discounts a note bear
ing a forged Endorsement The cash
tides him over the crises and by the
time the paper natures he is able to
take 1t up and put Il In the fire. That
wipes out the material evidence and
the secret remains locked In his heart.
Occasionally he fails TO raise the
money In time and then, OF course, the
affair comes out and he Is ruined; but
] am convinced that the proportion OF
discovery Is small. The feeling OF n
man who has been honest before and
who permits himself TO take any such
desperate chances must be terrible. A
prosperous merchant confessed n
transaction OF that kind 10 me once.
and | have never forgotten his story.
II was shortly after he started In busi-
ness and In a moment OF frightful
pressure he cashed a forged note for
ei.i0o. The paper had ninety days to
run and he felt certain he would be
able 10 collect enough outstanding ac-
counts TO pay 1t before the time
elapsed. But once the deed was done
he became prey to all manner OF hor-
rible apprehensionS Risks and pos
slbllities he had never dreamed OF sud
denly loomed like mountains. lie
heard accidentally that the bank cash
Ter and the man whose name he had
forged belonged TO the same club.
What II the note was mentioned by
chance In conycrsatlon' The thought
went through him like n bullet and he
nearly Ewooncd. For two months. he
said. he kept loaded revolver In the
top drawer OF his desk. fully deter
mined to blow out his brains on the
instant OF discovery. Eventually he
paid the note and the reaction sent
him TO sick bed for q week. lie as
surcd me that the memory Of that
transaction had kept him, ON the
strnight path OF honor ever since"
The state herald., 1899-08-25
TREASURE TROvE,
The Innocence OF One Of the Prisoners
Saved Him.

The Innocence OF One Of the Prisoners
Saved Him.
In 1868 a man named Thomas Butch
er, laborer in the employment of a
farmer at Mountfield in Sussex, was
plowing n field one fine day when his
plowshare threw up a long piece of
metal like brass, with a trumpet at
each end. and doubled up like a coil of
string. says Chambers Journal. There
were several other similar pieces in the
same furrow, the whole weighing alto
eether eleven pounds. Butcher, who
had very little Imagination, thought
nothing OF the find, and allowed the
metal to lie at the bottom OF the field
TIL evening. when he carried 1t home,
thinking 1t to be the discarded orna-
ments of some gentleman's hall or par
lor. Subsequently he mentioned the
matter casually to an acquaintance
named Thomas, who. after taking a
look at the so-called brass, and consult
Ing with his brother-in-law Willett
went to Butchers house with a pair of
scales and a great show OF honesty,
ana Dousht inc metal at the rate OF
sixpence pound-fye and sixpence
for the lot. The plowman heard moth
Ing more OF the transaction until his
acquaintance began to annoy him by
inquiring jestlngly If he had found any
more old brass lately. and then 1t Leak
ed out that Thomas and Willett had
sold the brass" to firm of gold refin-
ers In Chcapside for f529 I3s I'd. The
crown took the matter up. an inquest
was held by the coroner. and Thomas
and Willett were at once arrested.
Butcher. whose simplicity had saved
him from temptation. was an Innocent
finder: but the prisoners. who. knowing
how the metal had been found, had
bought II as brass and sold 1t for their
own benefit as gold. were convicted on
the evidence and punished severely.