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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
THE LEGISLATURE.

The West Virginia Legislature was
properly organized at Charleston yes
terday at noon. No force was used,
there was no bloodshed, and the IN
cendiary talk of Attorney-General
Rucker and the threatening lntlma-
tons of Revenue Collector A. B. White
amounted to nothing The Democrats
organized the House, with 81 mem
bers to the Republicans 81, The Re-
publicans organized the Senate, having
Il members to the Democrats 9. The
caucus nominees of each house, named
below. were formally elected.
Senator n. Z. Whitaker, of Wheel
ing, wa. made temporary chairman IN
the Senate. AS the permanent organ
ization was about to be effected, Sen
ator Cornwell, of Hampshire, on be-
half of Senator Campbell, of Jefferson,
who was present on the floor Of the
Senate, presented a protest to h. Z.
Getzendanner's presence IN the body
or his participating in any Of Its de-
Ii erations, alleging that ne had va
Gated his seat by accepting commits
sion in the United States Army, Sen
stor Osenton, of Fayette, introduced
a similar protest on behalf Of Senator
Stephenson, of Clay county, who was
also present. The Republicans argued
that the introduction Of the protest
was out of order, but Senator Whita-
ker ruled that it was proper to have
it spread upon the minutes. The Re-
publicans overruled their preceding
officer by moving that the chair be
not sustained. The motion was car
ried by strict party vote. Senator
Getzeudanner did not vote.
The Democrats scored first blood,
though, for while the chair was over
ruled, yet the protest must be lncor-
porated to complete the record. This
is the opening gun in the battle. The
proceedings were witnessed by a
throng of interested spectators. SEN
ator Campbell has the combined legal
Democratic talent enlisted in behalf
of Senator Stephenson and himself
In the Senate, notice of contest was
served on Mr.. Kidd, Democrat, Of
Gilmer. He was sworn in, though.
Mr.. Hill, Republican, Of Mason
county, the oldest member in point Of
service, called the House to order.
During the swearing in of the mem
bers of the House, and when the names
of Via, Of Monroe, and Brohard, Of
Taylor, both Republicans, were called,
Mr.. Davis, Democrat, Of Harrison, OBJ
iected to the swearing in Of either on
the ground that neither had proper
credentials emitting them to seats
Mr.. Cutwright, Republican, Of Upshur
protested against Ash, of Marion,
major in the national guard. He also
objected to Mr.. Shumate, of Summers
county, taking the oath because he Is
a postmaster. Mr.. Hill declared all
these motions out Of order. Notice
was then served on the Republicans
by the Democrats that the seats Of Via
and Brohard would be contested.
The vote cast for ofaceIs in the House
showed a strict party vote, the Dem
ocrats casting thirty-seven and the
Republicans thirty-four giving the
Democrats a majority of three.
The Governors message, which is
lengthy document of Ga printed
pages, Will be presented today.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

The situation in the Philippine Is
lands is becoming more serious. The
insurgents, or natives, under the lead
ership of Aguinaldo, are inclined to
resist American power, and threaten
to drive the United States forces from
the Philippines by force of arms. The
Americans were about ready to take
possession Of Iloilo, but the insurgents
say that they will resist and burn the
city before they will permit this.
There's trouble on every hand, and
no one can foretsll what the solution
will be.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than Remnants, who
spare no pains to secure the best OF
everything in their line for their many
customers. They now have the val
liable agency for DR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is producing such Juror all over
the country by Its many startlingc cures.
1t absolutely cures Asthma, Bronchitis,
Hoarseness and all affections of the
Throat, Chest, and Lungs. Call at
above drug store and get trial bottle
free or a regular size for 80 cents and
$100 Guaranteed to cure or price
refunded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
SPANS Sunken Ships FIoated.

Perhaps the greatest mechanical feat
of the century has been the raising Of
some of the Spanish warships which
were apparently shot to pieces at Santi-
ago. 1t seemed utterly impossible TO
float them. because Of the terrible dam
age inflicted by our guns, but the task
has been accomplished. Diseases Of
the blood, stomach and liver frequently
wreck the health so that there appears
to be no chance OF recovery. But when
Hostetter's Stomach Btters is taken,
the disordered system is speedily re-
stored to its old-time vigor and tone.
The Bitters will regulate the liver,
bowels, and digestive functions and
purify the blood. You can buy this
remedy in any drug store, and under no
circumstances should you accept any,
thing said to be just as good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

The caucus Of the Democratic mem
bers of the House of Delegates Tues
day night resulted in the choice Of a
set of officers quite different from the
states that had been figured on, ex-
cept as to the speaker. 0. S. Nc
Kinney, of Marion county, as had
been anticipated, was chosen speaker
of the House with little opposition.
Before the caucus met George |. Neal,
of Cabell county, and Col. ]. B. Pey-
ton, candidates for clerk of the House,
after a consultation agreed to not al
low their names to 60 before the eau
Gus. The cause for this action was
the fact that a most powerful and Wig
orous opposition to them had devel-
oped during the day, and in the in
terest of harmony they acted in this
way. W. E. R. Byrne, of Ksnawha
county, doomed up as dark horse and
was chosen clerk. A strong fight was
made on sergeant-at-arms, the nom
inees being ex-senator R. S. Carr, of
Kanawha, ex-Chief of Police Robert
McNichols, Of Wheeling, and Z. H.
Morton, of Webster. Mr.. Morton was
selected. Then followed a spirited
contest on doorkeeper, the nominees
being Marion Cackers, of Boone coun-
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
West. Virginia Items.

Thirty students who failed to pass
their examinations were dropped from
the West Virginia University the first
of the year.
Bishop Peterkin, of West Virginia
Diocese, will shortly publish a work
of great interest and a valuable con-
tribution to State history, it being a
detailed history of the Protestant
Episcopal Church in this State.
Mr.. George Hartman, prominent
real estate owner and stock dealer of
Grant county, died suddenly from pa
ralysis last week. He was sick but
fifteen minutes. He once ran for Con-
gress in this district against Hon. VIM.
L. Wilson, and came near being elected.
VIM. Banks, life prisoner in the
penitentiary at Moundsville, has been
granted a conditional pardon by Gov
ernor Atkinson. He will be released
on his promise not to repeat the ofense
for which he was convicted. Banks
was sent up from Berkeley county IN
1895, for larceny. He had been con-
victed of the same ofense three times
before. In each case the amount stolen
was trifing, but the fourth time, under
the statute, the Judge had to impose
life sentence. The pardon was rec
commended by Judge E. B. Faulkner,
who tried the case.
Governor Atkinson's biennial mes
sage to the Legislature is a very
lengthy document. All the State
institutions are reviewed, but few
changes are recommended in any OF
them. He devotes some space to the
industries Of the State, relating the
marvellous growth in the product of
lumber, timber, coal, oil and farming
Special mention is made of the sue
cessful management of the finances Of
the State and the government OF sf-
fairs generally under the present adj
| mlnlstra ION. The following recon-
mendations are made: That a law
be passed requiring capital and labor
to settle their differences by arbitra-
ton; that the irreducible school fund
be gradually distributed to the schools;
that real normal schools be established,
where only teachers will be taught j;
that a chaplain for the penitentiary
be appointed, to remain In charge reg
ularly that fre-proof building be
constructed for the auditor, treasurer,
State Librarian and State Historical
Society, to keep records and papers
in that law be enacted requiring
buildings where laborers are employed
to be constructed upon the plans of
ffe-proof structures that the age Of
child labor be increased from twelve
to fourteen years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

You are perhaps aware that pneu-
monia always results from cold or
from an attack of la grippe. During
the epidemic Of Ia grippe few years
ago when so many cases resulted in
pneumonia, it was observed that the
attack was never followed by that
disease when Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy was used. 1t counteraets
any tendency Of a cold or Ia grippe to
result in that dangerous disease. 1t
is the best remedy in the world for
bad colds and Ia grippe. Every bot
tie warranted. For sale at Remnant s
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
How TO Look Good.

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition Of all the vital or
gans. II the liver is inactive, you
have a bilious look; if your stomach is
disordered, you have dyspeptic look;
if your kidneys are affected, you have
pinched look. Secure good health
and surely you will have good looks,
Electric Bitter" is good Alternative
and tonic Acts directly on pimples,
blotches and boils, and gives a good
complexion, Every bottle guaranteed
Sold at Remnants Pharmacy. SO
cents per bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
Death of Or. Moses D. hoge.

The venerable and distinguished
Rev. DR.. Moses D. Hoge, who was for
more than fifty years pastor Of the Sec
ond Presbyterian Church in Richmond
Va, died at his home in that place
last Thursday night. He had been in
failing health for the past year, and
his death was not unexpected. He
was in the Slst year of his age. DR.
Hoge was born in Prince Edward
county, Va, in 1918. He became pas
tor of the Second Presbyterian Church
in Richmond in 1914, and sustained
the same pastoral relation to the day
of his death. Invitations to the pres
idency of Hampden-Sidney College
and other literary institutions, to be-
come pastor in Lexington, Va St.
Louis, Brooklyn, NswYork, Nashville,
Philadelphia, New Orleans, Charles
ton and elsewhere never tempted him
from the field of his first labors. Dur
ing the civil war DR.. Hoge was active
in the Confederate camps and hospitals,
and in 1864 ran the blockade and
went to Europe, where he succeeded
in obtaining many thousands Of Bibles
and Testaments for the use Of the SOL
diers. DR.. Hoge has visited Shepherds
town from time to time, his last APP
pearsncs here being in 1894, when he
made a splendid address at the cen
tennial celebration of Winchester Pres
byt.ry. His grandfather, Rev. Moses
Hoge, was pastor ofthe Shepherdstown
Presbyterian Church from 1894 to
1907, going from this place to Hamp-
den-Sidney.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

Our ever partisan neighbor, the
Martinsburg Herald, is Mortified at
Brigham H. Roberts, Democrat, the
Mormon who was elected to Congress
from Utah. We don't favor Mormon
ism, but we suggest to the Herald that
the opponent of Roberts, who we pre-
sumo was Republican, must have
been regarded as pretty tough, else he
would have been elected in place OF
this awful Mormon.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

The question as to who shall be
Senator is not easily solved. If a
Democrat is to gain the prize Col.
John T. McGraw will almost certain
" be the winner, as he Is leading the
Democratic fight and Is recognized as
having the best claim for the nomina-
ton. The only other Democrat who
admits that he wants to be Senator is
General c. c. Watts.
The Republicans are having hot
fight among themselves over the SEN
atorship. n. B. Scott, United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue,
and Governor G. W. Atkinson are the
leaders in the contest. There is bit
ter opposition to Mr.. Scott, however,
and the Charleston Herald, a Repub-
lic.n newspaper, is fighting him fierce
ly. a great deal Of feeling IS being
stirred up between the friends of the
opposing candidates, and neither of
the gentlemen named may get the
nomination. Mr.. Scott is being at
tackled as an opponent of organized
labor. One Republican member of
the Legislature has declared that he
will not go into caucus and will vote
for neither Scott or Atkinson. State
Senator Nelson Whitaker, Of Wheel
ing, is mentioned as dark horse.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
Beginning the Year

With pure, rich, healthy blood, which may
be had by taking Hoods Ssrsaparilla, you
will not nee 10 fear attacks of pneumonia,
bron chit-s. fevers, colds or the grip. few
bottles of this great tonic and blood purifier.
taken now, will be your best protection
aeai' 81 spring humors. bOis eruptions, that
tired feeling and rious Illness, 10 which a
weak and debilitated system is especially
liable in earlv spring. Hoods Sarsapari lila
eradicates nom the blood all scr 'fula taints,
tones and strengthens the stomach, cures
dyspepsia, rheumatism, catarrh and every
ailment caused or promoted by impure or
deplete blood.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
Bucklen's Arnica SaIve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, Tette-. Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns. and all Skin Erup
tons. aud positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price IS cents per box. For
sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.

A frightful accident occurred on the
Lehigh Valley Railroad at West Dun
ellen, \. j., Monday morning, when
an excursion train from Shamokin,
Pa, and an accommodation train came
in collision head on at full speed.
Sixteen persons were killed outright
and thirty injured, some of them fatal
ly. Some Of the victims were pinned
under the smashed cars and engines
and terribly scalded by escaping steam.
The accident was caused by mistake
in orders.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
SIOO Reward 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is
the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a
constitutional disease requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surface" g.
the system ~, + ,hhseTeoy destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have
such faith in its curative powers that
they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address F. J. CHENEY * Co.,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 15c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee
every bottle of ChamberlainS Cough
Remedy to be as represented, and il
not satisfactory after two-thirds o.
the contents have been used, will re.
fund the money to the purchaser
There is no better medicine made fol
la grippe, colds and whooping cough
Price, % and Soc per bottle. Try it
For sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

THE usual attempt will be made to
amend the constitution at this SESSION
of the Legislature We think it needs
revision, but we regard it as very I'M
portant to have the right sort of re-
visers do the work.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
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,
90 Elizabeth St. Hagerstown, Nd.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

If the sensible method Of electing
United States Senators by direct vote
of the people were in vogue, there
would be fine opportunity for good
legislation in West Virginia this year.
A Democratic House and a Repubh-
can Senate would bar partisan meas
ures, and beneficial laws would have
chance of passage.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

It's the Republicans who are having
the trouble over the senatorship in the
West Virginia Legislature now. 1t
shouldn't surprise US if the present bit
ter fight would have the same effect
upon their party that the former con-
tests had upon the Democrats in this
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

ACCORDING to the report of Dr. D.
A. Carmichael, the United States has
annexed with the Sandwich Islands a
choice lot of lepers who will have to
be taken care of. This annexation
policy is fine thing for the annexees,
but our government is getting an ac-
cumulation the usefulness of which we
fail to see.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

HENRY WATTERsoN, who is original
if nothing else, presents the following
Democratic ticket for 1900: For Pres
ident, George Dewey, of Vermont; for
Vice-President, Fitzhugh Lee, Of Vir-
GINA. Platform The Stars and
Stripes forever :"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

THE formation of another great
trust has been announced-the com
bination of all the steel wire mills in
the United States, with capitaliza-
ton of $9O,OOOO00. Just as a start
1.-The price Of Of wire wire sirrd wire nails is
to be advanced two dollars a ton
This is truly the age of trusts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

The report of Col. Waring on the
sanitary condition Of Havana has been
made public. 1t will take but the
small sum of 100000 to properly
clean up that city. Hurry up and
pay the money-the people OF the Uni
ted States can be taxed to pay it
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
A remedy for Nasal Catarrh which is

drying and exciting to the diseased mem.
brane should not be used. What is needed
is that which is cleansing, soothing. pro-
tecting and healing. Such remedy is
Ely's Cream Balm. To test ii trial size
for 10 cents or the large for 50 cents is
mailed by Ely Brothers, So Warren
Street, New York. Druggists keep it.
The Balm when placed into the nostrils
spreads over the membrane and is alb
sorbed. a cold in the head vanishes
nnicl.lr
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

A semi-annual dividend Of three per
cent lout Of the earnings Of the past six
months will be paid to the stockholders
Of the Jefferson Savings Bank on and
after January 5th, inst.
By order Of the Board.
B. F. HARRISON, Cashier.
Jan. 5, IS99-3t.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

OWING to the threatening condition
of affairs in the Philippines, the gun
boats Yorktown, Princeton and Ben
nington have been ordered to Manila
to reinforce Admiral Dewey. Uncle
Sam will have his hands full controll-
ing the heather he has taken under
his wing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

Senator George L. Wellington, Of
Maryland, has come out in opposition
to the peace treaty and the policy OF
expansion. He doesn't want the
Philippines under any consideration.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
Notice to Taxpayers
LAST CALL!

Having a large sum Of money to raise
at once for State and county purposes,
| must positively insist upon immediate
payment of taxes. Otherwise | will be
forced to collect by levy and sale. There
is absolutely no other alternative, so
please come to my rescue, and save me
an unpleasant duty. This is pOsitiveLy
the last call, as must haze money for
State and county purposes.
EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
Ian ID lSQ4-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

OUR Jefferson county members Of
the Legislature are all at their posts
of duty. May they represent US to
the satisfaction of their constituents
and their own glory.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

IT will be too bad if Mr. Scott has
spent his good money to buy the Leg
islature and then doesn't get it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

THE Democrats in West Virginia
appear to be short of political leaders.
The Republicans have too many.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

SOME very unimportant men are
being prominently mentioned just
now. 1t pleases them and doesn't hurt
anyone else.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

Having fed 393 tramps and allowed
SIS to sleep in his barn last year,
Daniel Smith, Berks county (Pa.)
farmer, has posted notices that no
tramp need apply for food or lodging.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
NOTICE.

The undersigned desires N morn 2. !,
public that he is prepared 70 i'la'" -..,
yarnish and put general repairs ". W
furniture Of every sort 20 me m''' .l,y
factory manner Old fufoiiu''s. IN r.,
good as new Estimates Turn '+,-,
The public patronage solicited ~
reasonable. MIN
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

EXPANSION and initiation are some
what alike-and neither is good.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
House and Lot For Sale.

For Sale-House and Lot Of Mrs. Eliz.
sbeth Porter, on River Hill. on northeast
edge Of Shepherdstown. For terms ap-
ply to Forrest w. Brown. Attorney.
Chsrlestown, Jefferson county, w. Va.
June 30, lSo8-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

IT isn't unlikely that the policy Of
expansion can be pushed to that point
where something must burst.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12

In a few weeks we'll know what
sort of a Legislature we have.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-01-12
A r.rv sad event occurred at Oak

land, Nd, last Monday evening.
While a party of young folks were
skating on the YoughiOg heny rlver'
Miss Kiziah Yellowy, aged " years.
and her brother Robert, aged Is years.
broke through the ice where the wa
ter was twelve feet deep. Thomas
smouse, aged l9 years, went to their
rescue, when they pulled him IN and
all three were drowned. They were
all welI-known and popular young
persons of Oakland.