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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
NOTICE..

The Virginia and Maryland Bridge
Company has declared a dividend Of two
dollars per share on their capital stock
for the year ending December 81, 1898.
PAYABLE on and after January /, 1899.
+. f. BILLMYER.
Acting Secretary.
L., ? 1900 ou
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
Sold by Druggists, sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

Mr.. Charles Broadway Rou,s, the
New York millionaire, has bought the
property adjoining his store for nearly
100000, and will make extensive i'm
provements to his mammoth establish
ment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

Mr.. BRYAN may not be right in all
his ideas, but we believe his views in
opposition to the policy Of expansion
will be endorsed by great majority
of the people Of this country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

Asa new years resolution let every
member of the West Virginia Legis-
lature determine to be absolutely hon
est and fair even in political matters.
It will save lots of trouble and hard
feelings.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

The West Virginia Legis lature will
convene next Wednesday, the llth
Of January. According to the pro-
visions of the law, balloting for
Senator will begin on Wednesday fol-
lowing the second Tuesday of the
meeting of the Legislature.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
NOTICE..

The undersigned desires to inform the
public that he is prepared to repaint, re-
varnish and put general repairs upon
furniture Of every sort in the most salts
factory manner. Old furniture made as
good as new. Estimates furnished free.
The public patronage solicited. Terms
reasonable.
Wu. Z. MILLER.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

Ed. Underwood, general manager
of the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Ste.
Marie Railroad Company, has accepted
the position of general manager Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany. He will enter on his duties
February lst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
Blood Must Be Pure
And Hoods SarsapariIla Makes
It Pure, Rich and Healthy
scrofuIa Swelling on the Neck
Completely Cured.

any little boy, aged II years, had
scrotula swelling on his neck. The swell
ing Was lanced and 1t discharged for some
time and pieces Of bone came out. be-
gan giving him Hoods Sarsaparilla and
his neck is entirely well. My wife has
taken this medicine with good results,
and we believe it the best we ever used"
W. B. BARNEY, Rocklick, w. Va.
"scarlet fever left me with impure
blood. Pimples broke out and had sick
headaches. began taking Hoods Ssrss-
parilla and It cured me. 1t gave me pure
and healthy blood and have never had
sick headaches since. / have found pure
blood is necessary for good health snd
Hoods Ssrsaparills makes 1t pure" MRS.
BESJAMrN +. ANDREAR. Is No. York
Street, Wheeling, West Virginia.
Hoods SaYsaparilla
Is the best-in fact the one True Blood Purifier;
are prompt, efficient and
Hoods Pills easy in effect % cents
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

MEssRs. ScoTT, Atkinson and Gof
are trying very hard to crowd each
other off of the senatorial track.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

TIE Cuban, who expected to run
affairs to suit themselves when Cuba
was turned over to the United States
are not pleased with the situation.
Uncle Sam will rule the island with
firm hand, with his own servants, and
those individuals who had hoped to
get rich pickings are doomed to dis
appointment. They are trying to TO-
ment trouble, but their last state will
be worse than their first.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

THERE will probably be rich pick
ings at Charleston this winter, and
the vulture lobbyists are already
gathering.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

THE proposed increase Of the stand
ing army of the United States to
100000 will add to the national ex-
penditures the enormous sum of
Sl2O,OOO,OOO annually. And this is
but one item of expense that we are
acquiring as a result of our policy of
expansion.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

We are having trouble with the
Philippine Islanders, and the indica-
tons are that war will soon commence
between our troops and the insurgents.
At Iloilo the insurgents drove the
Spanish out and occupied the town.
General Miller has demanded the sur
render of the place to the American
forces. The insurgents refuse to give
it up, and battle may occur at any
moment.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

IT is not yet settled which, if either,
of the West Virginia regiments is to
be mustered out of service. 1t is
stated, however, that nearly all ofthe
private soldiers are sick Of the army,
and Senator Elkins has received more
than four hundred letters from the
members Of the two regiments asking
that he use his influence to have them
mustered out. Senator Faulkner has
also been frequently importuned on
the same subject.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
Be Sure and

Read testimonial elsewhere in this pa
per- Send % cents postage stamps, and
get 80 days trial treatment Of the great
est blood purifier on earth Sold under
positive guarantee to cure or money re
funded.
ROBERT B. Wills, Manager,
% Elizabeth ST., Hagerstown, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

GENERAL MILES testified before the
investigating committee that the can
ned meat furnished the army tasted
very much as if it had been embalmed,
and he expressed his opinion that
most of the sickness among the soldiers
was caused by the rotten meat and
canned goods that was furnished them
as rations. General Miles knows
what he j. talking about and is not
afraid to tell the truth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt,
Governor-elect Of the State of New
York, has already taken the bit in
his teeth, and in spite of the protests
of the Republican leaders has an
nounced his intention of appointing
as Adjutant- General of the State Ma
tiOnal Guard Major A. D. Andrews, a
Democrat. We think Col Roosevelt
will have the State surely Democratic
by 1900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
ThcBargli0SpOI
OF
Shepherdstown
Oh
@ Billmyer'S Corner

Your dimes will almost DO tLeVrt
"f quarters at our store very .,.'
money enables yon TO cIuy4vT
large package away from our '''o
no customer leavesour store d,s-.,'''
if we can help 1t We strive 70 lat
the footsteps Of returning customer
a dollars no bigger 10 our store "a,
in other stores, 1t looks o.ggariur
for here its buying power smF"-.
"Why didn't we come here Dr.
that's what's heard Do ogr stone at
Yours to please,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

IT is said that no less than $4,000
Ofthe alleged Cuban soldiers are be-
ing fed by the United States, and they
refuse to lay down their arms unless
they are paid certain sum in cash.
These fellows have been sponglng on
Uncle Sam for months. How long is
it TO be kept up.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
FOR SALE.

offer for sale my farm OF 1884, acres
Of good Limestone Land, situated one
half mile from Engle's Station, jefferson
county, w. Va, with a good House and
Barn and other Buildings. Running
Water through the farm. Also large
Peach Orchard Of 1850 Trees. Good
signs Of Oil on the farm.
NJ NJ. MOLER.
Keller's, W. Va.
Ian a. 1851
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05

These sheep are principally crossed
from fine wool of H. q. McDowell's IA
nous stock farm, Canton, Ohio, to open
wool The open wool are from General
Meem s stock Of Mt. Jackson, Virginia.
Also quite a number of fine wool bucks
and number Of long wool bucks. The
fine wool ewes will begin to lamb about
April LIST, and long or open wool ewes
February lst Will also sell 5000 pounds
Of graded wool The wool when sold
and packed will be delivered at the rail
road station free of charge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
Two Hundred Chickens.

Two Hundred Chickens,
Black Spanish and Shamrock Game
from George Git, Of Georgia.
TERMS OF SALE.-A credit Of twelve
months will be given on all sums of ten
dollars and upwards, purchaser to give
note with approved security, negotiable
and payable at the Peoples National
Bank of Martinsburg, with interest from
date but if paid at maturity interest
RENTED Under ten dollars cash. No
property removed until terms OF sale are
complied with. 4 discount OF : per
cent will be given for cash if paid with
in 10 days from date Of sale
JAMES NJ. NANMETRE.
j. w DoDD, AuCtioneer
j. +. ROBERTS. Clerk.
Dec 22d, lS9S-ts.
No postpouement on account Of the
weather.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
6 HEAD OF HORSES .

One very fine Saddle Mare, goes at
al -; three Colts, three years old this
spring two oth"r fine Draft Horses, will
work anywhere D.. quite number
Of other horses, but will SCI. only the
Young ones
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
IS HEAD OF CATTLE

One fine young bull. two years old,
Durham stock, remainder young milch
cows and heiferS
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
NOTICE..

Jan. 5, lS99-3w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-05
1900 are prompt, emclent ana
Hoods Pills easy In eject. % cents.
1,4OO Head of Sheep I.

Commencing at q O'CLOCK a. m, Sharp,
Tho following nrOnertN. tn-MIt.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Enthusiasm a Virtue.

Some people deery enthusiasm, but
little can be done without it. Warmth
and earnegtness attract and give force
to noble movements. He Of cold blood
is not fitted for work that calls for mov-
ing power. Even political club needs
the manager who can put life into it.
Christianity above all else must have
back of it the aroused and fervent
agent, 1t is the soul on fire whtoh has
given it its aggressive force from the
beginning. It is not SO much the man
Of intellect who moves the masses as
the man of heart. Fervency of spirit is
the secret Of pulpit success. Paul was
thought to be mad because Of his Chris
tian fervor. More Of his madness is nec-
essary in our day if we would properly
push the kingdom of our Lord far and
near.-Presbyterian.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Deuend on Christ.

Reckon on Christ to do His part per-
fectly. Directly you give, He takes.
Directly you will open the door, He en-
ters. Directly you will open the flood
gates, He pours in a glorious tide Of
fullness-fullness of wealth, of power,
of joy. The clay has only to be plastic
to the hand of Palissy, the marble has
only to be plant to the chisel Of q
Michael Angelo, the organ has only to
be responsive to the slightest touch of a
Handel, the student has only to follow
the least hint of a Faraday or Whe-
well-and there will be no failure in
results. Oh, to be equally susceptible
to the molding influences Of Christ! We
shall not fail in realizing the highest
ideal of which we are capable if only
we will let Him do His work unhinder-
ed.-Rev. F. B. Meyer.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
The railway systems of the Mexican Re
public now measure 7,706 miles.
TO FIRST VOTERS.

There is a constitutional pro.
vision which will become opera,
tive before the next general elec,
ton is held, of which the general
public maynot be aware, although
it has been published in connec,
ton with the Constitutional Con
vention. It is an educational
test. 1t is "that no person who
becomes of age or who is natura.
ized after January 1st, 1900, shall
be permitted to vote who shall
not be able to read the Constitu-
ton in English, and be capable OF
writing his name"
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
The church and the Poor.

We SO not need to deplore the sup
posed &ecadence Of the church. If the
infigenee of the church is declining, it
is in part because we are neglecting our
plain duty to the lowest of the people.
The church that can and does reach
down to the very substratum Of society
and rescue the perishing ones who are
there lowering over the mouth of the
pit will deserve and receive the Mas
ter's appreciation. Let Us turn aside a
little from our elaborate rituals, our
elegant social functions, our denomina-
tional rivalry, our higher criticism and
our worship of creed and devise and ex-
eoute ways and means for carrying the
word of God to our poorest and most
needy neighbors. Evangelist.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
[BLaNKETS&R ROBES.


AS the seasons come and go so
does an immense stock of season
able goods in our line. Summer
as it fades from sight leaves
memory of a great season with
us.
Our immense stock of sheets
and busters have disappeared
and again the space is taken up
with winter goods.
We come before you today
with onr fall epening-You will
find in our stock room BLAN-
KETS and ROBES all sizes,
grades and patterns. Before
you make a selection call and see
US. We will appreciate your call
and will take pleasure in showing
you through our immense stock.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
HOW TO SET THE PLANTS

largest size, but they are produced
abundantly and very early. They are
nearly clear white in early growth and
remain SO in favorable weather until
three or four inches high. This sort
commands an extra price, not only
on fancy market, but from Gamers,
who find that when put up under spe-
cial brand it sells so readily at higher
price as to warrant them in paying the
grower an extra price for growing it.
We prefer to use only well grown 2
year-old stock.
Soil.-The soil on which asparagus
plants are transplanted must be made
very rich From 100 to 900 loads Of
rich stable manure to the acre-weH
plowed in-makes good start for a
good crop. Select good sandy loam
sloping to the south, if possible. The
ground should be plowed as deep as pos
sible and furrowed off from to feet
apart. Ground thus fitted enables the
roots to take hold at once, which is of
great Importance, as the more strength
and size gained on the roots each year
places you that much ahead and en-
ables you to secure good profit from
your bed the second season after plant
ing.
How to Piant.-We usually set the
plants in early spring, as soon as the
ground can be worked, 18 inches apart
in the burrows which have previously
been prepared, with the rows four feet
apart. It will require 5000 plants to
properly plant an acre. AS illustrated in
this column, there is a ''right way"
and ''wrong way" to plant. It re-
quires little more time to set the roots
in proper shape, but it pays. The roots
should be spread apart, not punched.
The crown should be covered with four
inches Of earth. By shallow planting
crops come earlier than if planted deep
er. After planting has been done the
ground should be properly leveled and
good cultivation given throughout the
season. The bed should be well cleaned
every autumn and salted at the rate OF
one barrel Of salt per acre, as this stim-
ulates the roots and retards the weeds.
A good dressing of manure should also
be given every fall. A well planted and
tended field in full bearing should pre-
sent the general appearance given in the
second cut
Bleaching. g.-The young shoots can be
bleached and made extremely tender by
covering with straw or leaves, and l
would suggest that planters give this
mode OF bleaching at least trial, as
it is worthy method.
How to Cut.-Use sharp knife and
cut even with ground. Late cutting is
not advised, as the roots will become
exhausted if the shoots are not allowed
to develop. Remember the leaves are
the lungs of the plant.
Bunching. The sprouts should be Of
good size whe n cut. Arrange in punches
eight inches across butt end. After they
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern in the land who are
not afraid to be generous to the needy and
suffering. The proprietors of DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, have given away over ten mil
lion trial bottles of this great medicine; and
have the satisfaction of knowing it has abb
soIutely cured thousands of hopeless cases.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
diseases of the Throat. Chest and Lungs are
surely cured by it. Call at Vaughan's
Pharmacy, and get free trial bottle. Reg.
ular size SOC. and 81. Every bottle guar
anteed, or price refunded.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
The Fog ReIl.

The fog bell strikes only on occasion,
but all the time and every night the
light flashes out from the lighthouse.
All the time and every night this light
is flashing out from you if you are God g
children. "Let your light SO shine. !"
Do not fash it-let it shine. Just have
it, and then let it shine. You cannot
let it shine unless you have it, and if
you have it you cannot keep it from
shining.-Lyman Abbott, D. D.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
rzRQF{zj3'|A!;|IlR'|6sy
Il sN75ISse8PS PS
ASPARAGUS CULTURE.
Said to BE Well Pleasing to Every
bodv Concerned Therein,

Said to BE Well Pleasing to Every
body Concerned Therein.
Asparagus seems to find favor among
those who cultivate it largely, on ac-
count of its strong market value. An
Illinois correspondent of the Ohio
Farmer says every thrifty market gar
dener will find one of his best invest
ments in an acre or more of it. Some
reasons for this are: "There is no easier
vegetable to grow, and beds, when once
established, if properly tended, yield
more and pay better each season. As a
long distance shipping vegetable it
ranks among the very best. The plain
truth is this-it makes money for the
grower, yields profit for the middle
man, and, most of all, pleases the con-
sumner" This growers methods are as
follows:
Variety and Size to Plant.-We re-
gard the Columbian Mammoth White as
the most satisfactory variety in cultiva-
tion. Not only are the stalks of the
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
A Perennial ReneRt

A cheerful temper is a perennial bene.
fit as well as a very rainbow uf peace
and joy in the home. We feel pity fol
those who can see only i'll in everybody
and everything, evil only everywhere;
believing naturally, too. that the Grace
is degenerating, that all men are dread.
fully wicked" and "going to the Dogs
or to the "bad place." that nothing is
as good or correct. as it fused to be
The unfortunates born to these common
and pessimistio ideas surely deserve our
oommiseration. n.-Churchman.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
How IL Hurts!

Rheumatism, with its sharp twinges
aches and pains. Do you know the causeG
Acid in the blood has accumulated in your
Joints. The cure is found in Hoods Sarsa-
parilla which neutralizes this acid. Thou
sands write that they have been completely
cured of rheumatism by Hoods Sarsa.
parilla.
Hoods Pills cure nausea, sick headache,
bilIousness, indigestion. Price % cents.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
MinisteriaI settIeme ent..

a rule Of parish life is that just IN
proportion to the length of a ministerial
settlement are the chances for its longer
continuance. Within the Limits Of old
age and disability the rule holds good.
The longer settlement the greater the
probability Of its continuance. The
hardest rubs come somewhere about the
second and third years. - Chgistien Reg.
lister.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
MIDDLEToWN. DEL, FEB. is, 1899
The parson and the Barber.

The Rev. Mr.. Moryll was getting shaved.
The BARRIERS hand was shaky and his
breath was laden with the fumes of liquor.
At last the expected happened-the blood
flowed freely from a cut in the parsons
chin. He looked at the barber severely.
"See," said he, what comes from using
whisky"
"Yes, sir" replied the barber, sit makes
the skin very tender. Judge.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
one-tenth or Ten-tenthsa

A cheap religion wins cheap return.
1t is right for man to give a tenth Of
his income directly to the Lords work,
yet a man who thinks he has thereby
done his whole duty is but tenth of q
man and tenth of a Christian. Only
the man who dedicates himself and all
that be has to the service of his Master
will get all that the Master has to give.
Sunday School Times.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Australian Endeavorer..

Australia reports l, 722 Christian En-
deavor societies, with 80, $40 members,
to which must be added unaffiliated SO.
oieties, bringing the total membership
up to $4,000. Of these 3,14S Joined the
church during the year and /, 461 asso-
ciates became active. The Wesleyan
Methodists lead, with 5S5 societies
then come the Baptists, with $50; the
Congregationalists with 1S1; the Pres
byterians and Primitive Methodists,
with 10 each; the Bible Christians,
with SO; the Church Of England, ~.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
ASPARAGUS IN THE FIELD

have been neatly cut and tied place the
butts of the branches in trays of water
one inch deep. taking care to keep the
tops dry. This prepares them for their
Journey to market, and they arrive in
nice condition when they are handled in
this way.
Packing Use light, new, clean
case that will hold about two dozen
bunches. Stencil your name on each
case, for if your asparagus pleases the
purchaser your stock will always be in
great demand and command higher
price than that which is poorly grown
sOr badly packed.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
The Penalty win come.

There are many forms of sin in the
world. Some are more heinous than
others, but all are of the same nature
transgression of the law. Their great
ness cannot be told by the immediate
injury that follows, for often there ap-
pears to be no immediate evil results.
But in process of time the penalty will
come. BE sure your sin will find you
out. "-Christian Instructor.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
PRAYER.

Jesus never taught his disciples how
TO preach, only how to pray. He did
not speak much of what was needed to
preach we'll, but much of praying we'll.
To know how to speak to God is more
than knowing how to speak to men.
Not power with men, but power with
God, is the first thing. Jesus loves to
teach us how to pray. Andrew Murray.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
UnequaI to the Strain.

Whatever men may say, God is no
party to the idea of interminable pun
ishment, and whatever punishment and
whatever natural Immortality may
mean it would be unequal to the strain
Of Gods endless wrath. Universalist
T,aadpr
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
Wnrk Il ind,n.

In addition e IaRiI, Telugu and
Kansrese. tn- Model ypr.s'ian f.ldeasor
constitution is tG oe ~. iu,o Malaga
lam, another lAa1rage !! southern In
din. II i n2w ioo..d n at least ter diff
AsISit l----7tssses - - --a.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
SECRET SOCIETIES.

SECRET SOCIETIES.
Middletown Council, No. 2 Jr. o. o. A. NJ.
Meets every Monday night in McWhorters
Hall at O'Clock.
Union Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. NJ. Meets
first Tuesday of each month in Town Hall.
Good Samaritan Lodge, No. 9, /. y. @. +.
Meets every Thursday night in McWhorters
Hall at o'clock.
Damon Lodge, No. II, K. Of P. Meets every
Wednesday night in McWhorters Hall at
8o'clock.
Major John Jones Post, No. %, g. A. r.
Meets every Friday night in Reynolds Build
ing at 7 o'clock
Welcome ConcIave Heptasophs. Meets
every second and fourth Friday night in X
of P. Hall.
Union Lodge, No. 6, A. o. q. w, meets every
I'd and 4th Tuesday night in McWhorters
Hall.
Middletown transcript., 1899-02-18
How Could He Be2

Rose-Was he on his knees when he pro-
posed?
Mary-No; but was.-Boston Journal.