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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
The Act Of a Monster.

Elizabeth Weissenberg, l3 years
old, who lived with her parents at
740 Nineteenth street northeast, Wash
ington, D. c., was murdered Sunday
morning by Benjamin II. Smell, 10
years old, special examiner of the Pen
sion Bureau. Smell was infatuated
with his victim. The girl was asleep
when he entered her home, went to
her bedside and cut her throat with
razor.
For about six years the child ha
lived with Smell, his wife and two
children. Her father, permitted Smell
to take care of his daughter in the
hone of having her educated and
trained. Several times within the
past few months Weissenberg suspect
ed that the child was not being pro-
perlv treated, and on three different
occasions brought her home. At
Smells urgent requests, however, she
was twice permitted to return, but
the third time, IN consequence OF ms
daughters disclosures to her mother
she was kept at home.
On that morning Smell went to the
home of the Weissenbergs. HePassed
through the room where the girl was
asleep to the dining-room. There he
saw Mrs. Weissenberg, who ordered
him away. He then started to 80,
passing again through the room where
the child was.
Suddenly he stopped, bent over the
sleeping girl and drew her from the
bed. Twisting one hand in her hair
and throwing back her head, Smell
drew a razor from his pocket and
swent it across her throat. Twice he
slashed her throat, and once he missed,
cutting great piece Of flesh from her
cheek. The head was almost severed
from the body, and both the murderer
and his victim were drenched with
blood.
The murderer WAS captured in an
half hour and is now in jail in Wash
ington, in irons, awaiting the action
of the grand jury.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Church Notes.

Rev. ]. F. Ryan of Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, is spending the month of
August in our town, and while here
will hold services in the Catholic
church as follows: On Sundays at
1890 a. m, and 80 p. m, and on
week days at 80 a. m.
The preaching services in the NJ.
E. Church will be in charge OF Rev
H. c. Mcdaniel on next Sabbath
Preaching at Mt. Wesley at 1880 a.
NJ, at Shepherdstown at s P. m
Epworth League at : P. m.
There will be services in the Pres
byterian Church Sunday, if Provi-
dence permits, at Kearneysville at
1880 a. NJ, and in Shepherdstown at
s P. N.
Divine services will be held in the
Lutheran Church of Shepherdstown
next Sunday morning at 1880 o'clock
Christian Endeavor at els and : p.
N.
NJ. E. Church, South Bethesda 9
a. NJ, Uvilla II a. m, and Shepherds
town s p. m. Junior League $50 p.
m, Epworth League P. m.
There will be service in the Re-
formed Church on Sunday in Sbep'
herdstown at 1880 a. IN, and at
Kearnevsville at 8 P. N.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
How's This ?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned have known F.
J. Cheney for the last - years, and be-
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST ~ TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, O. WALDNG, kINNAN Il MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. TeSti-
monials sent free. Price 15c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Who Will Be Our Next President ?

Politicians are now planning for the
presidential campaign of 1900, but the
war has so overShadowed all other mat
tiers that politics is almost unnoticed.
Many people are of the opinion that the
candidates will be the same as in 1896,
but there may be dark horse y who
will win the race. Popularity has much
to do with candidates. This is also true
with medicine. The most popular rem
edy to-day is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, and it has retained this for many
years. Science never discovered the
equal Of this medicine for stomach, liv-
err and kidney diseases. 1t builds up
solid flesh tissue, imparts vigor and
vitality to all organs, and makes life
worth living. a bottle will make big
change for the better. Try it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
A BIG CROP

Cannot be made without good soil. To
make poor soil good the proper fertilizers
must be used and in the right proper
lions. But all farms dc not need the
same kind of fertiliZers-sOmeh have been
farmed more than others. Each crop
saps part Of the nutrimcnt Of the soil.
To keep the land the same, or to make
poor soil better, that nutriment must be
returned in a cheaper form. The cheap
est and best way is to make the fertilizers
yourself for So to 81 per ton, instead Of
paying $40 to $50 for some fertilizer not
as good nor as lasting. Prepared fertil-
izers are expensive, lose strength, are Of
short benefit and do not Justify their
cost To know what your soil needs 1t
must be Analysed.
For short time Mr. 4. G.. Simpson.
of Harvard, and Mr. J f.. Triplett. Jr.,
of Hampden-S Sidney, graduate chemists,
will be in town. and if you will leave
your name and address at Rcinhart s
Pharmacy they will call and analyze
your soil tell you what it needs and how
to make your own fertilizers for fee
Of q 90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Col. JOHN T. McGRAw is going
ahead with the taking of testimony in
regard to his contest against Senator
Scott of West Virginia. Mr.. McGraw
and his attorneys state that they have
every assurance that the Senate will
try the case fairly and impartially,
and they have every reason to believe
that when the record is fully made up
in the Senate Mr.. Scott will be unseat-
ed by good, clear majority.
Colonel McGraw, in an interview,
said regarding the contest "There
will be no let-up in the contest. l
am satisfied from talks with Senators
and lawyers well posted in such cases
that l am in the right. While l can
receive no direct benefit from the con-
test, yet in the interest of the party
and of good government in the State
I am going to do all l can to prevent
the success of such methods as were
practiced by the Republicans last win
ter at Charleston. l do not think
Mr.. Scott was elected, and do not
think he represents the choice of the
people. In contest cases the United
States Senate is always fair and i'm.
partial, and l am satisfied that the
vote will net even be partisan one.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Troublesome to the Army.

During the civil war, as well as with
our late war with Spain, diarrhoea
was one of the most troublesome dis
eases the army had to contend with
In many instances it became chronic
and the old soldiers still suffer from it
Mr.. David Taylor of Wind Ridge
Greene Co., Pa, is one of these. He
uses Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy and says he never
found anything that would give him
such quick relief. 1t is for sale by
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Try Aliens Foet-Ease,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
At this season your feet feel swollen,
nervous and hot, and get tired easily.
If you have smarting feet or tight shoes,
try Aliens Foot Ease. 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Relieves
corns and bunions of all pain and gives
rest and comfort Try it to-day. Sold
by all druggists, grocers, shoe stores and
general storekeepers everywhere. Price
25c Trial package FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Passengers from points west Of Wash
ington Junction must take trains Of day
preceding to make connection with
Niagara Falls train from Washington
and Baltimore.
Stop overs allowed on return trip at
Buffalo, Rochester. Geneva. Burdette
(Watkins Glen, and Mauch Chunk.
Side Trip to Thousand Islands from
Rochester only So 80 round trip Tickets
good five days, but within return limit
of Niagara Falls ticket.
Special arrangements for dinner and
supper en- route at very reasonable rates.
Call on Ticket Agents, Baltimore X Ohio
r. r., for full particulars.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Never Known Chamberlains Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy TO Fall.

Rev. J. NJ. Yingling, pastor Of the
Bedford Street Methodist church at
Cumberland, Nd, says at affords
me much pleasure to recommend
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. I have used it
and know others who have done so.
I have never known it to fail. Its a
sure cure when taken in time" For
sale by Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
West Virginia Items.

The postofice at Thomas, this State,
was burglarized last week and stamps
worth $500 were stolen.
DR.. Frank W. Gunsaulus, the ia
nous Chicago divine and lecturer, will
deliver an address at the fall convo-
cation of West Virginia University
October |.
Governor Atkinson has appointed
Major A. F. Hutson, Of Piedmont, as
sistant acknowledgement to succeed
Capt. D. 7. E. Casteel, now with the
Twenty-eight United States Volun-
teer Infantry.
Clarence Grace, member of the
United States regulars, who was home
at Springfield, Hampshire county, on
furlough, was killed last Wednes-
day evening by lightning, and Ben
jamin Shannon was so badly stunned
that he may die. The men were fish
ing, and had sought shelter under a
tree, which was struck by lightning.
Word reached Huntington last Sun
day from Upper East Lynne, Wayne
county, of a terrible fight which oc-
Cured among number Of men who
had assembled at country dance last
Saturday night. Mott Watts is re.
ported to have been fatally stabbed
and Howard Thompson was shot twice,
probably fatally. a number of others
were injured.
Mrs. Jonas Hodge, wife of an en-
ployee of the Hamilton furnace, at
Hanging Rock, Saturday gave birth to
twins. Mrs. Hodge is only % years
old, but this is the second set Of twins
she has given birth to within year.
Four children within year is rec
ord certainly big enough for one cou-
pie and is evidence that the wave of
prosperity has struck the village with
vengeance.
The county court OF Hampshire
county has passed an order that al
prisoners confined in the Jail for mis-
demeanors shall work out their fines
on the county roads at the rate Of 81 a
day. The work is to be done on the
roads in the district from which the
prisoners may be committed, under
the direction Of the supervisor. Should
work be done on the streets Of Romney
the town is to pay the county the
amount allowed the jailer for board
of prisoners.
Four masked burglars forced their
way into the lonely farmhouse Of DR..
Joseph Parkinson, near Wellsburg,
some time during last Thursday night,
and after blindfolding, binding and
gagging the inmates, who were all wo-
men, a careful search for valuables
was made. The robbers secured Gov
ernment bonds valued at $4,000,
SIS in money and lot Of silverware
and jewelry, They then locked the
women in an upstairs room and hastily
drove off. There is no clue to their
identity,
Ex-senator Henry G. Davis and
Senator Stephen B. Elkins, of the
Davis Coal and Coke Company, have
leased for Is years the coal mines of
Bryan & Loller, at Everson, on the
Monongahela River Railroad, in Ma
rion county. This property consists
of 400 acres of excellent quality Of
big vein gas coal and will be operated
under the name of Pennois Coal Com
pany. R. C. Huntington will prob
ably be superintendent Messrs. H.
G. Davis & Bro. have recently made
large purchases Of coal in Marion and
MonongaHa counties, and will become
large shippers of gas coal, as they
have heretofore been of soft coal and
coke. They are now operating mine
at Simpson, Taylor county, under the
name of the New York Coal Compa-
ny.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

There is grim irony in the death Of
Robert Hamilton, of Chicago. Hamil-
ton was employed in the construction
Of the Masonic Temple. He slipped
one day and plunged down eight
stories to the street. He lived, al
though badly injured. A short time
afterward he became an inmate of
Cunning Poorhouse. The other day
white riding along the street the wa
gon gave a sudden lurch to one side
in crossing the street-car tracks. The
man who had fallen nearly : hundred
feet and lived fell four feet and broke
his neck.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
A Erinhtful Rlmnder

viii often cause a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will Kill the pain
and promptly heal it, Cures Old sores,
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns,
all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on
earth. Only q cts a box Cure guar
anteed. Sold at Reinhart's Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

lightning last Saturday afternoon
struck the barn of w. w. Tanquary
at Brucetown, Frederick county, Va,
and set it on fire. The building was
completely destroyed, together with
the contents. Loss on the barn is
$500 and on contents $500; fully in
sured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
To the Public.

The undersigned desires toinform the
people Of this section that their Hydrau-
lie Cider Press is now ready FOR business
at Shenandoah Junction. II will be OPP
Grated for the present on Monday, We'd
nesday and Friday Of each week. The
rate will be one and a-half cents per gal
lon. Will run any day in the week Z
necessary to accommodate the trade.
The Hydraulic Press is far superior 10
the ordinary cider mill. as it extracts
every particle Of juice from the apple.
y. T. SNYDER.
o. J. BLACKBOARD.
Shenandoah Junction, w. Va.
August TO- lS99-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
FOR RENT.

The farm, known as "Rockland, " sit
uated on the Winchester pike, three
miles from Shepherdstown and two
miles from kearneysvfile. Possession
given October !, 1899 For further par
ticulars, apply 10
MRS. FRANK W. MUZZEY,
Shepherdstown, JEFF. Co., w. Va,
or on the farm.
August 3. lS99--tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

The following collections of internal
revenue for the district Of West Vir-
gini. is reported by Collector a. B.
White: Lists, 81, 194.68; beer, $751;
O3745 spirits, $lO.075.90 liquors,
$25,891.29; snuff stamps, 1929
tobacco, SIS, $500 special tax, $l5,-
848.17; documentary stamps, $l2.-
296.87; proprietary stamps, $274.90 /;
total, $I45,185.43; collections July,
1898, $144,788.16 gain, $39725.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

The large livery and feed stables
belonging to Walter Campbell, the
proprietor Of the Mansion Inn, Luray,
Va, were burned Monday night at Il
o'clock. Nine fine horses and five
new buggies were burned. The loss
will reach $4,000, with but 81 $50 in
surance. The same stable was burned
in 1891.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

The carpet manufacturers met the
other day and agreed to advancsprices
10 to 20 per cent. This is another
evidence of prosperity.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
snain,s Graafest Need.

Dir. r. p. Olivia, of Barcelona, Spain,
spends his winter at Aiken, ) {. Weak
nerves had caused severe pains IN the
back Of his head. On using Electric
Bitters. Americans greatest Blood and
Nerve Remedy, all pain soon left him.
He saws this grand medicine is what his
country needs All Americans know
that it cures Liver and Kidney trouble.
purifes the blood, tones upthe stomach
Strengthens the nerves, puts vim, vlgor
and new life into every muscle, nerve
and organ of the body. II weak, tired
or ailing you need it. Every bottle
guaranteed. only 80 cents. Sold at
Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

THE Maryland Democrats are not
standing on much of a platform, but
they've got good men for their candi-
dates-and that's best, after all.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

THERE'S something noble about the
Morgan Messenger. It's perfectly
satisfied with the sort Of prosperity
YOU read about.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
TAXPAYERS
TAKE NOTICE.!

On and after this date | and my depu-
ties will be at the Sheriff's to receive
Taxes on Tuesday and Friday Of each
week. The other four days Of each week
We will make house TO house canvass.
and Will expect to get the money or else
will be compelled to levy on property,
as We ABSOLUTELY MUST have it.
EUGENE BAKER, Sheriff.
July %, lS99-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Popular Excursion to Niagara Falls on
Thursday, August II.

A Ten QO) Day Tour to Niagara Falls,
Americas Greatest Natural Wonder, via
b. X O. Royal Blue Line and the Lehigh
Valley Route, through the Lehigh and
Wyoming Nalleys-the Switzerland Of
America. A through train of elegant day
coaches and parlor cars will be run on
above dates, leaving
Washington, d. O.. SO a. m
Baltimore, Md. Camden Station).~ 9.Oj "
Round trip tickets for this excursion
will be placed on sale at the following
stations at the rate annexed
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

WE shouldn't wonder if Mr.. Grant
Pitzer will become a Democrat. He
loves the Republican party so hard
that he is bound to sour on it some Of
these days
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

By the way, can anybody tell who
is in the Presidents cabinet now?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

THERE'LL be no lack of good guber-
material timber on the Democratic
side in West Virginia next year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Mr.. McGRAw many not get there
this year, but maybe he will next
year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Our policy of annexation is not
working as smoothly as was hoped for
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
An EnterprisinQ Firm.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than Reinharts, who
spare no pains to secure the best of every
thing in their line for their many cuSto-
mers. They now have the Agency for
DR.. Kings New Discovery, which sure
ly cures Consumption, Coughs, and
Colds. This is the wonderful remedy
that is now producing so much excite
ment all over the country by its many
startling cures. 1t absolutely cures
Asthma, Bronchitis, Nausea. and all
affections of the Throat, Chest and
Lungs. You can test it before buying,
by calling at the above Drug Store and
get a trial Bottle Free, or regular size
for SOC and Sl.00 Guaranteed TO cure,
or price refunded.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

THE lawyers are getting into such
legal tangIe over the case Of Sam
Johnson, the negro who ill-treated lit
tie Annie Kerfoot, that the people
will have to DO the hanging them
selves.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

GENERAL ALGER is now private
citizen, and he appears to be enjoying
it. If he can be persuaded to tell
what he thinks and what he knows,
the public will get some fun out Of the
affair. too.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

The West Virginia coal mine opera
tors are having a good deal of trouble
with their miners, who are leaving the
State by the hundreds to accept better
prices and terms in the Western
States. The operators have never
hesitated to squeeze the miners when
they had opportunity, and the miners
don't hesitate to turn the tables now
they have a chance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
Our Prices
Are Always Right!

We watch the market, pay cash for
what we buy, and you get the benefit
Our policy is to sell at a living profit
Only. We invite you to call. Respect
fully yours,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10
The Art
of Living
and Living Well is in
JudiciouS Marketing.

Where you buy is Of as much impor-
lance as what you buy and what you
nav for it. when il comes TO food
You want to know the surroundings
of things you eat. We invite your in
spcction.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

THE Filipinos are fighting with Just
as much confidence as they did in the
beginning of the campaign. One
thing is certain, they haven't much
, fear Of the American army. Four
hundred years Of warfare against
Spain seems to have made them real
ly fond of what Bub Bowers calls
"scrapping."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

LILLIAN CLAYTON JEwETT, the
hystercal young woman from Boston
who has been making herself ridicu-
lous and the intelligent part Of the
country weary by her attacks on the
South, has reached the climax Of alb
surdity by going to South Carolina
and bringing back to Boston, against
the wishes and advice of intelligent
colored ministers, the widow and five
children of Baker, the colored post
master of Lake City, S. c., who was
lynched in 1898. What this mis-
guided young fanatic, who is eyi-
IDENTIFY more in need of a guardian
than those people whom she has de-
ported, intends to do with this family,
or what ends she hopes to accomplish,
even the Bostonians themselves are at
loss to know.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Ok Monday at Rennes, France, the
long looked for rehearing of the
charges against Captain Dreyfus, the
French army officer, who was exiled
to Devils Island for five years, was
begun. 1t now looks as if this ap-
parently innocent victim of the con-
spiracy Of the army officials will be
given a chance to yindicato himself
and that Emil lola, the NOVELIST,
whose letter started the agitation
which resulted in the re-0pening Of
the case, Will triumph over those Of
fciaIs who hurled such abuse upon
him and over the court that unjustly
punished him for speaking the truth.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

THE Republican State convention OF
Iowa thoroughly endorsed the admin
istration of President Mckinley. The
indications multiply that Mr.. NcKin-
lev will have little or no opposition
for denomination next year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

Our stock of Genera, Mciahlai
complete and full, Iu every depart.
ment-Dry Goods, Notions GIas.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-08-10

YOU read about.