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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27

vitiated air filed. with particles Of dust,
poisonous coloring matter and other sub
stances, irritating TO the throat and
lungs. II is no wonder that 80 fnang mill
hands have an obstinate cough or t1at 30
many Of them die Of "luDg trouble"
II is 70 operatives whose work makes
them peculiarly liable 10 lung disease
that DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery comes as a priceless boon. 10 posi-
tiyeiy cures deep seated and obstinate
coughs, bronchial affections, bleeding Of
the lungs, and other diseases which II
neglected lead 20 consumption.
when I commenced taking your meiheines,
eighteen months ago my health was con- picieiy
broken down +" writes Mrs. Cora l. 5unorTlana.
Of Chaneyyilie, Calvert Co, sd. "Ai lines !
could nOt even walk across the room, 'Eitbodt
mains in nv chest The doctor who attended me
said had lung trouble and that would neyef
b well again. At last concluded 70 try ~.
Pierce's medicires. bought a Dottle ot Dol1tI
Medical Discovery took H. and soon cninfaene. =.
take 10Th the 'Coideu Medical Disooycry and
The PavoTfte Prescription which nta. MO A.to
gether have taken eighteen Dotties ~ Co,s1 -,
Medical Discovery twelve oi the tayosItF ~ -
sir,oS; entirely well. and do all my work VIII
eut snv uaiu whatever. and can yAS Tita more
eaSe than could formerly rgik"
You can consult DR.. Pierce By letter
absolutely without charge. He will care
fIlIv consider your condition, and write
Won fully. giving you familiar, fatherly
advice as well as medical direction. Your
letter Will be held as strictly private
and sacredly confidential. Address Dr.
z. v. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
Man and Snake.

H. Rider Haggard tells, in Long
mans, little story which he evidently
considers merely dramatic, but which
is so full of horror for any lover Of
animals that it can only cause condem-
nation Of the brutal instinct Of sport.
"Once, many years ago, was rid
ing in search of small game upon the
veldt in the Transvaal, when a hare
Jumped up before me. Hating the
horse, shot at it from the saddle, and
with the second barrel broke one Of its
hind legs and injured the other.
"Springing from my horse,..without
reloading the gun, ! ran to catch 1t ;
but saw with chagrin that it would
reach the hole for which it was head
ing before I could overtake it.
presently it came to the hole, but
without boiling down, sat quite still
upon the hither side. Thinking that
it was dying, I crept up cautiously
and stretched out my hand to seize 1t.
"The next instant l received one Of
the sharpest shocks I ever experienced
for on the other side Of the hole, with
in four feet Of my face, like some child
Of evil magic, there rose up suddenly
the largest cobra that l have ever seen.
"The reptile, which appeared to me
to be about six feet long, stood upon
his coiled tail, puffed out his horrible
and deadly hood, aickered his tongue
and spat upon me.
There was no reason why he should
not have struck me also, since for the
moment was too paralyzed to move.
Recovering myself, I sPrang backward
and began searching in my pocket for
a cartridge, when the great snake, with
a single swift movement, vanished into
the hole.
Now as the cobra had gone, !
thought I might as well secure the
hare, which ali this time, ,petrifed with
terror, had been crouching BY the hole.
So once again bent forward. 1t
heard me and tried to run away, but
was evidently too weak.
"Then it looked, first back at me
and next at the burrow down which
the snake had vanished ; and seeming
finally to decide that the mercies Of a
cobra are greater than the merci=s Of
man, it uttered a scream and followed
the reptile into the hole.
II stood by and listened. Present
ly from under the earth came The
sound Of rush and scufHe, followed
by another pitiful scream. Then all
was still.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
SI.00 A YEAR.
Made the Dumb TO Speak

A recent special from Geneva,N. Y,
says: Surgeons in this vicinity are
watching with great interest the case
Of Eugene Brace, of Oaks Corners,
who through an operation on the brain
in the City Hotel here last Friday has
regained the power Of speech, recov-
cred his memory and has been relieved
Of paralysis Of the right side
While repairing barn on April
Is Brace was struck on the left side
Of the head by falling timber. He
was slightly stunned, but rallied in
few minutes and resumed his work.
The skull was not fractured, and ex-
cept for a large bump where the TIM
Der struck there We're no immediate
i'll effects from the injury.
Physicians decided, however, that
he had received injuries that would
ultimately prove fatal if they dii lot
receive proper attention. About
three weeks ago Brace found that he
was losing his memory and one day
he forgot his name. soon aiierwari
he lost The power Of speech and grad
ually his whole right side became par
alyzed.
Dr.. Church, Of Oaks Corners, Bra
zee physician, called in Dr. Covert
and DR.. Skinner, Of this city, in con-
sultatcn. The seat of the trouble
was located in the motor tract Of the
left side Of the brain An operation
was deemed necessary.
As there was no fracture, it was
necessary for Dr. Skinner, who per-
formed the operation, assisted by d.
Covert and Or. Church, to cut through
the skull, and as soon as tins was done
the diagnosis made at the consa'a-
ton was proved to be correct
A blood vessel in the brain had
been ruptured by the falling timber.
A little more thana halt-pint otbi'od
c'ot, was removed from the left eide
Of the brain cavity
The effect of the operation was ap-
parent almost as soon as Mr.. Brace
was restored from the influence OF an
aesthetics. He has already regailei
memory and power Of speech and the
use of his entire right side, and ~
making rapid progress toward re-
cOvery.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
l1rst 31irginia university,
HoseAsrowH ". VA,

'ae Summer Quarter begins July /, Fail
quarter October Z, Winter Quarter
E. January Spring Quarter April 1.
SotIy oi s. professors and instructors.
o-"-.agN and new ones 10 be added at
L-~e siS students last year. besides Ill
81, r,,,,--ea,s hy correspondence.
>o"sses; AIS and Sciences, Engineering
e.. 'rcaaalc Arts. Law, aud Agriculture
Hluoos; Music, Commercial. Preparatory.
pa''mentS Drawing and Painting, Mil
-.s PHYSICAL Training, Dom estic
e.. ..7, instruction by Correspondence.
vi ~. fesr Courses: Classical, Scientific,
'1fhlcal Modern Literature, Civil
rs'hsefus. Mechanical Engineering,
Law. Agricultural
rear Courses not leading to degreesl:
Law admitting to practice,
~ ~. ana Mining Engineering, Mechani-
s-. t'-> 'ars-'ng, Electrical Engineering,
'peelal Courses in Land Surveying. Rail
,, Eat."etrlug. Veterinary Surgery,
O...,-.ns Engineering
Ss1uate Slute Courses, leading TO the various
-a>'trS degrees.
'suuction 'rltion hy Correspondence for those
ST. ann. come % the University.
~ '.'i VI .NuSc with separate building and
y,Nlng and Painting thoroughly taught.
~-.k "omen admitted 10 every depart
,.-is ~ OF the University. over 200 in at
S,ste,alssnge The psstvear
V 'n''.>letS cadets .f.a IN numberl receive free
pooe..l1n, uniforms and books.
Iy9in Ty'i1. and and board 5, 20 s. a week.
--o-' % f'r~ 20 cN W'eyt Pi,rf1iG sfn-
~, for catalogue and full informa-
-" n. RAYMOND, Pres. Morqantown, W. Va
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
FRUIT.

Judge not of trees nor tell their worth
By roots deep hidden in the earth.
BY trunk tha, siandeth straight and tall.
BY leaves that quickly fade and fall
Judge not of trees by blossoms fair.
Whose transient sweetness fills the air.
Judge not by buds that burst and blow
Ere melts the winters lingering snow.
The branch may be a lifeless part,
The trunk be rotten at the heart,
The leaves and buds and blossoms sweet
May be but pledges incomplete.
Not thus shall you the virtue know
OF trees. nor mortal men, | trow.
BY none Of these from ,wigs 10 roots.
But. "Ye shall know them by their fruits"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
Come See Them.
Ellen WelShans.
PRIVATE SALE
OF
Valuable Real Estate.

Tie undersigned offer for sale, pri-
..... the valuable Limestone Farm
,. 49,. @, .ue Hlte Farm, near Lee
.ar. Jefferson county, containing a2l
..-.,. g. acres of which is good Timber.
q farm , improved by a good Dwell
.-Hm,.. Barn. Granary, COrncrib and
..- necessary buildings. Nearly all
t.-. wire or plank. Is watered by
a,.--am oi ,prngwaterrunning through
.. farm. /, located three miles from
H..--vsvtllr by turnpike, three miles
.r Shenandoah Junction and four
l-, from Charlestown. Altogether
.., ou" oi the most desirable Grain
, STOCK farms in the county. Land
,l, ,aareUi growing crop of 100 acres
a.T..4r vI. 20 to purchaser. Call on
DANIEL GETZENDANNER,
H- JOHN L. kEARFOTT,
kearneySvIlle, W. Va.
Dec :. '~y--tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27

amount Oi phys
ical exertion
which seems in
in the
manufacture Of
plush, for ex-
ample, those
who cut the pile
have 20 walk
about thirty
miles a day.
And with every
step of that
thirty miles
they breathe in
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
SHEPHERDSTOWN W. VA THURSDAY JULY 81 1899.

have been obliged to remove all my
personal effects here, and have sever
al thousand dollars worth Of property
stored in the house and outbuildings
which belongs to me and my children.
Can I not be permitted to save it?'
But Martindale CURLY told her that
he intended to burn everything under
roof upon theplace Meanwhile some
of the soldiers were plundering the
house of silver spoons, forks, cups, and
whatever they ancied, while others
piled the parlor furniture on the floors
and others poured kerosene on the
piles and floors, which they then set
on fire. They had brought the kero-
sene with them in canteens strapped
to their saddles. Miss Boteler, being
devoted to music, pleaded hard for
her piano, as it belonged to her, hav-
ing been gift from her grandmother,
but she was brutally forbidden to save
it whereupou, although the flames
were roaring in the adjoining rooms
and the roof all on fire, she quietly
went into the house and seated her
self for the last time before the instru-
ment and sang her favorite hymn,
Thy will be done" Then shutting
down the lid and locking it she calm
ly went out upon the lawn, where her
sick sister and the frightened little
children were sitting under the trees,
the only shelter then left for them.
THE COMPLAINT OF MRS. LEE.
Martindale's written order from
Hunter also embraced another Virgin
ia home. He burned it, too. The
story is told by the gifted mistress Of
that household in the following letter,
which was delivered to Hunter.
have been furnished a copy with per-
mission to publish it. This letter will
live in history for its eloqunce and
sublime invective:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
NOTICE TO
Taxpayers.

I..a> books of the late Col. VIM. a.
Morgan Deputy Sheriff. are in our
bands. and N- must urge those who owe
.N-, f. come forward and pay up. The
Auditor f., calling ou the Sheriff, and the
>.a-' is calling 5u us. for money for
>a.e.la county purposes; and we are
"-... p. r.. 900 a.I persons to come for
Na-'a.a pay up taxes due, 50 as to save
Us from DO. unpleasant duty of collect
.E ...E and sale Col. Morgan him
s..'.u.. InduI-rut in such matters,
... 50. under the law are compelled to
'....t r...ct without delay. Please
Deed ..., MOTTO. and come and settle up.
'.. u>"... bee i'm Col Morgan 5 Office
>.r..-t>.pwu each Monday, We'd
.->l.E Friday and saturday from ga.
2. u p 3D.. and from l.3O p. m. to )
pm
II C. GETZENDANNER.
H D GIBSON.
., Adm p, .t VIM \. Morgan, d. 5.
March .1. ,g9-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27

I've learned, said Weary Wa kins
sadly, that the worse cook a woman
is the more likelier they Is to be ,ome
cold yictuals left.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
S. S. S. FOR THE BLOOD

which
dseasend will
failed 1t
Scrofu Contagious Blood
Cancer Ulcers Bo, Insist
S. s.; nothing take its place.
be mailed free address Swift
cihcC Company Atlanta, Georgia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
RAW AS BEEF
FROM ECZEMA!

Not much attention 10 often paid to the
first symptoms Of Eczems, but 1t is not long
before the little redness begins to itch and
burn. This is but the beginning, and will
lead to suffering and torture almost unen-
durable. 1t is common mistake to regard
roughness and redness OF the skin as
merely local irritation ; it is but an indics-
tion Of humor in the blood-of terrible
deep, and can not be reached by local appli-
applied to the surface. The disease itself,
the blood, although all suffering Is produced
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
NEW VOL. 34.--NO. 80.

stated that you deprived forty OfyOur
officers of their command because they
refused to carry out your malignant
mischief. All honor TO their names
for this at least They are men-they
have human hearts and blush for such
a commander
l ask who that does not wish IN
fanny and disgrace attached to him
forever would serve under you ? Your
name will stand on historys page as
the Hunter of weak men and innocent
children; the Hunter to destroy de-
fenseless villages and refined and
beautiful homes-to torture atresh
the agonized hearts Of widows; the
Hunter of Africas poor sons and
daughters, to lure them on to ruin
and death of soul and body the Hun
ter with the relentless heart Of a wild
beast, the face of hend and the form
of a man. Oh, Earth, behold the
monster Can I say God forgive
YOU" No prayer can be offered for
you Were it possible for human lips
to raise your name heavenward, angels
would thrust the foul thing back again
and demons claim their own. The
curses Of thousands, the scoru Of all
manly and upright, and the hatred Of
the true and honorable Will followyou
and yours through all time, and brand
your name infamy
Again I demand why you have
burned my house? Answer as you
must answer before the Searcher Of
all hearts; why have you added this
cruel, wicked deed to your many
crimes
HENRIETTA B. LEE.
have only reviewed the more prom
inent incidents Of Hunters brief
career in the Valley ofVirglnla. The
United States Government could not
stand it, his army could not stand 1t,
as many of his prominent officers yet
living tell how keenly they felt the
stigma of such acts-beyond their
control-brought upon them. Short
ly after the date Of Mrs. Lees letter
he was removed, to the honor Of the
service, and General Sheridan was
his successor-of his career, perhaps,
anon If the people Of Chambersburg
will carefully read this record Of wan
ton destruction of private property,
this "o'er true tail of cruel wrong IN
hicted on the helpless, they will un-
derstand why, when goaded to mad
ness, retribution was inflicted on
the nearest community that could be
reached, and it was their misfortune
to be that community. Contrast Lee
in Pennsylvania in 1863 and Hunter
in Virginia in 1864, and Judge them
both as history will tell.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27

There Is no more trying work thai the
weaver's. Added 20 the confinement the
heat and the impure air, there IS often an
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-07-27
J. G. GIBSON.
Troy Steam Laundry

have taken the agency for the Troy
Steam Laundry, of Hagerstown, and
will call for and deliver work whenever
requested The work is guaranteed TO
be satisfactory in every respect. Laun-
dry or orders left at B. S. Pendleton' S
store will receive prompt attention.
STROTHER PENDLETON.
June s, lS99-tf.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-23
Two Army Corps Drowned.

Washington, Jan. 23.-By a formal or
| der issued from the war department
two army corps, the First and the
Fourth, are discontinued. The follow
ing changes result: The troops in camp
at Macon, eight companies Of the Third
United States volunteer engineers and
the Seventh and Tenth United States
volunteer infantry, and the troops in
camp at Albany, Ga, six companies of
the Third Mississippi volunteer infantry
and the Second Missouri volunteer in
fantry, are constituted separate bri-
gade of the Second army corps, under
the command of Brigadier General w.
]. Mckee. The Second United States
infantry, Third Alabama volunteer in
fantry, Second Arkansas volunteer in
fantry and the Fourth Wisconsin VOL
unteer infantry are constituted sep
arate brigade of the Second army corps,
under the command of Brigadier Cen
eral Royal T. Frank. Brigadier Cen
eral G. M. Randall is relieved from
the command of the Third division,
Second army corps, and assigned to the
command of the Second division, Sec
ond army corps. Until further orders
the Sixteenth United States infantry,
now at Huntsville, Ala. will consti-
tute part of the department of the
gulf
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-23

surrounds the proceedings, 1t Is said
that 1t has been one of the bitterest
conclaves in the history of the church.
as 1t certainly was one of the most I'M
portant, and that it has resulted In an
agreement to present bill to parlia-
ment for revival of the church courts.
1t provides that disputes must first be
brought before the diocesan court, con-
sisting Of the bishop, assisted by theo-
logical and legal adviser. An appeal
therefrom will be possible to the provin-
cial court, consisting Of the archbishop
and six assessors, and as last resort
to five lay judges appointed by the
crown.
Mr.. Joseph H. Choate, the new en-
bassador Of the United States to the
court Of st. James, will be warmly re-
ceived in London. Already the Ameri-
can society is arranging for banquet
In his honor, to give an opportunity to
the American colonists to meet the en-
bassador face to face. There will be
bombardment of requests for after din
ner speeches as soon as he is installed.
Householders here, regarding the Amer
lean ambassador necessarily as a gold
mine, are sending to the embassy nu-
merous offers at twice the rentals they
would have the temerity to ask of Eng
lishmen,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-23
'FIL|PIN0S VERY UGLY.
Rumors of an Insurgcnt Plan to
Attack Manila.
SECRET PHILIPPINE MILITIA
Americans said to Have Prepared 10
Meet Trouble a Week Ago-I"o
Natives Killed by Sentinei
They Attacked.

Hongkong, Jan. 23.-From an appar
entlv trustworthy source it is Learned
that the Americans at Manila maze eV
ery preparation to meet an insurgen
attack upon the city on Sunday, Jan
49, 1t is now reported that the plans
of the Filipinos were changed late or
Saturday, and the contemplated attack
was indefinitely postponed. Though the
excitement is now partly allayed aho
| the troops are not SO vigorously con-
fined to their quarters, there is still fear
Of an uprising of the natives. The IN
surgent leaders admit that they may
not be able to restrain them.
Several incidents occurred in Manila
| between Jan. 10 and 10 showing the IN
tensity of the situation following Agul-
naldo's proclamations. Private Fred
Schmidt Of Company F of the South
Dakota regiment was attacked at an
outpost by two natives, whom ne shot
dead after he had received a severe
knife wound. A native engineer or the
Manila waterworks, seven miles out
of the city, was murdered and robbed
by a band of 20 natives armed with
guns, Private Anderson of the Penn
sylvania troops, while pursuing an es-
Gaping native convict, was attacked
by the latter's friends and wounded
with knife.
Nearest Approach to IiOstilities.
A party of so insurgents advanced
upon the outpost held by the Montana
troops on Jan. 10. The Americans re-
tired, and Brigadier General Otis went
to the scene. After a consultation the
insurgent commander withdrew his men
to their former position, saying that the
lieutenant in command of the advance
ing party had acted without authority.
This is the nearest approach to hos
tilities that has yet occurred.
The Americans have acted with great
forbearance These manifestations by
the insurgents are undoubtedly not
countenanced by Agunaldo, but they
are indicative of the increasing ami
mostly Of the masses against the Amer
leans.
1t is reported that there is a secret in
surgent militia in Manila 5000 strong.
Some Filipino officers who have at
tempted to obtain recruits in Manila
have been arrested. The insurgent
which are now published
outside Manila, but are circulated in
the city, are endeavorins further to in
cite the natives by asserting that the
American soldiers are deserving and by
accusing the Americans of entering IN
to conference with the Filipinos only
for the purpose of delaying matters un-
til the arrival of endorsements from
The United States.
Letters pledging allegiance and pro-
testing against annexation continue to
De received by the Filipino government
It Malolos from the provinces through
,ut the island of Luzon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-23
THE PHILIPPINE COMMISSION.
Members Get Their Final Instruc-
lions From Secretary Nay.

Members Get Their Final sInstruc-
| lions From Secretary Hay.
Washington, Jan. 23.-Secretary Hay
has had what ill probably be the final
conference with the members of the
Philippine commission and gave them
full instructions on every point that is
likely to arise. 1t was stated that Pro-
fessors Schurman and Worcester would
leave Washington Tuesday. and Mr..
DENLY will follow to Manila as soon as
he can terminate his duties with the
war investigating commission.
1t Is learned beyond question that the
commission will have no executive pow
ers 1t will be an advisory council in
the full sense OF the term, although two
Of the members, Admiral Dewey and
General Otis, may carry out policies
laid down by the commission in their
capacity as commanders. There ap-
pears to be a confidence entertained at
the war department that the status quo
can be maintained in the Philippines
until the arrival of the instructions CIV
EN- to General Otis. The war depart
ment has not been advised of any
change in the disposition of General
Miller's troops, which, at last report,
were lying before Iloilo, although 1t is
assumed that he has carried out the
project formerly mentioned by him Of
landing them on Guiamaras island, just
off the harbor of Iloilo.
Secretary Hays son, Adelbert Hay, is
going to the Philippines in company
with the son of Representative Wads-
worth of New York. They will be rated
as clerks to Colonel John H. Page of
the Third infantry in order to warrant
their passage on the transport. This
vessel will leave New York with the
Third infantry Feb. 9.
General Corbin's son is also arrang-
ing for a visit to Manila, though he
will make the passage by one of the
ordinary steamship lines.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-01-23

Washington, Jan. 23.-A commission
representing the city of Glasgow had
brief conference with the president in
the interest of the Glasgow exposition
to be held in 1901. They asked that the
United states exhibits which will be
sent to Paris in 1900 be shipped to Glas-
gov direct without being returned to
this country. An invitation was ex-
tended to the president to be present at
the opening of the exposition. The COM
mission consisted of Mr.. Michael ST.
mons, Mr.. Robert Crawford and Mr..
Thomas Mason. They We're accom-
panied by Mr. T. Murray Smith editor
OF the Glasgow Evening News