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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20

Mr.. George w. Briscoe died last
Saturday at the home of his son, H.
L. Briscoe, in Baltimore, aged 50
years. He resided in Harper's Fer
ry during his early life, where he was
inspector of guns in the government
armory. He resigned in 1858 and
went to live on a farm about mile
from Charlestown. There he remained
until the civil war broke out, when he
removed to Richmond, where he Sc
cured a position as inspector Of guns.
He held the position two years and
then gave it up to go back to his farm.
Fifteen years ago Mr.. Briscoe removed
to Culpeper, Va, where he resided on
a farm until last November, since
which time he had made his home
with his son in Baltimore. In 1916
Mr.. Briscoe married Miss Sarah R.
Shirley, of Jefferson county, who died
about seven years ago.
Mrs. Jane McCleary Rochester Mat
thews died at her home in Baltimore
last Friday, aged Il years. She was a
nativeof Berkeley county and daugh-
ter Of the late John McCleary. She
married early in life and since then
has made her home in Maryland.
Mrs. Matthews was Of an amiable and
loyable disposition, and her many win
ming traits of character had endeared
her to a large circle of relations and
friends. Her old home and friends
were dear to her to the last, and now
the sorrowing ones who are left have
the sweet solace that she is at rest in
the home eternal where the one Friend
above all others welcomes her with the
reward won by well-spent life.
Mrs. Mary Jane Mohler, widow Of
S. Clay Mohler, died last week at the
home Of her sister in Pittsburg, at an
advanced age. The remains were
buried in Charlestown. She is sur
vived by the following children Cap
tain Albert Mohler, of Washington, D.
c.; Virgil and Mrs. Knapp, of Pitts
burg; William, Miss Gritf and Miss
Lucy Mohler Of Charlestown.
Mrs. Mary Harrison, venerable
resident of the vicinity Of Hedgesville,
died at the home of her son-in-law,
Shields Payne, recently, at an ad-
vanced age. She was the widow Of
the late Samuel Harrison and was a
Miss Mason before her marriage.
Mr.. Charles Langdon, well-known
and esteemed citizen of this county,
died at his home near Kabletown, Sat-
urdaY, at an advanced age. The de-
ceased is survived by widow and
one son, Mr.. B. F. Langdon.
Mrs. Edward Manuel died last Sun
day at her home near Duffelds, this
ty, aged A years. The deceased is
survived by her husband and seven
children.
Mrs. Kate Powell, wife Of Mr.. Thorn
as Powell, died IN Martinsburg last
week aged 35 years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
M.L.EiChe|berger
ICECREAM!
Have You Sampled Myers ICeCream ?

he desires to inform the public that
he is now prepared to I'll all orders in
any quantity, from a quart to 100 gallons.
His Icecream has gained quite repu-
tatiOn, which he will sustain. A trial
order will convince you Of the superior
quality Of his Cream, which he manu-
features in the latest improved White
Mountain freeZers. Special attention
given to orders left with him on Satur-
day for Sunday. II you once sample
Myers Icecream you will have no other.
All Flayors served in season. Your pa
trOnage is solicited, and you will regret
it if you do not sample Myers Celebrated
Icecream. Largest quantity and finest
quality is the basis on which manu-
facture and sell Icecream.
J. W. MYERS.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
Roofing and SpOuting
Done to Order !.

We are also ambitious enough to want
some Of this worlds goods. We are in
dustrious enough TO labor for them. We
have courage enough to ask your pa
tronage. and we have sufficient ability
10 render good services.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
Be Sure and

Read testimonial elsewhere in this pa
per send - cents postage stamps, aud
get 80 days trial treatment OF the great
est blood purifier on earth. Sold under
positive guarantee TO cure or money re-
funded.
ROBERT Il. WILLS, Manager,
% Elizabeth st, HagerStowu, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20

Andrew Carnegie, the wealthy iron
manufacturer, has Just offered to give
Sl.75O,0O0 for additions TO the Pitts
burg Carnegie Institute. He has also
increased his gift to the Washington
from S25O,O0O to 100000.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
Red Hot From The Gun

Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman
of Newark, Mich, in the Civil War Ii
caused horrible Ulcers that no treatment
helped for 20 years. Then Bucklen S
Arnica Salve cured him. Cures Cuts,
Bruises. Burns. Boils Felons. Corns.
Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure on earth.
% cts box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
$50 Chickens! | Cock and 6 Hens, "Red
quill and Belfast Games
Household and Kitchen Furniture.

Three good Bedsteads, l Washstand, >
small stands, Wardrobe. ! Extension Ia
bic. MAHOGANY TABLES OVER iuO
YEARS OLD, ! large Looking Glass small
one, q Window Shades lot OF Curtain Poles
and Fixtures. lot OF Carpet. lot Of Mating
and Oilcloth, 10 yards OF stair Carpet, lot OF
Pictures, lot OF Chairs, good Chest and Tools.
lot Of old Books, ottoman. 2 good sewing
Machines. Plush sofa, good rs new; l"Farm-
er" No. 10 Cook stove and Utensils, king
Heater. Sheet-iron stoves. / Wood stove,
lot OF stone Jars lot OF Mason = Glass Jars.
lot OF Dishes, Flower Pots, etc. nearly new
Refrigerator, Banquet Lamp. ! Hall Lamp,
l Hanging Lamp, and q number Of other use
ful articles.
TERMS:-A credit Of six months viii be
given on all sums OF $40 and upwards. pur-
ch aser 10 give note with approved security,
negotiable and payable al the Jefferson saw
ings Bank, Shepherdstown w. Va. Notes
10 bear Interest from date. Under so cash.
No property 20 be removed until settled tor.
sale TO begin at I'D "A. m.
MRS. SUSAN @. KNOTT
{. r. LAMAR, Auctloneer.
April ~, ls9J-ts
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
PUBLIC SALE.
10 HEAD OF HOGS
good Brood SOW and = shoats
Farming Utensils, &c.

one Dump Cart. | straw Knife, good
Phaston and Harness single, good Whee j..
barrow, good pleasure and nshiug Boat, /
Fork and lot OF Garden Hoes. RHkcs. etc. lot
OF Chicken CoOps and old Barrels, large Iron
Kettle. good Washing Machine, Tubs,
Washboards 3 Benches, ! two-barrel Copper
Kettle i Tripod, Clothes Wringer, Clothes
Line, / Brass Kettle and Tripod, Churu
Davis swinging 3 Butter Bowls. ! kraut
Tub, lot OF MIX Pans, half bushel Measure,
twenty-foot Ladder. / Ladies' Side saddle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20

People SAY Hoods Narssparilla cures when
all other preparations fail 10 do any good,
and YOU run no risk IN giving 10 "A fair trial.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
Remnants Pharmacy.
NEW TIN SHOP .

We Manufacture Tin and Sheet-Iron
Ware and deal in Hardware, Tinware
and Granitewarc. Stoves, Stove Repairs,
BICYCLE sUNDRIES. Glass and Shoe
makers Supplies, etc
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20

1l2-piecs dinner sets, from 1878
up, at W. P. Licklider's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
The
Old Pulling
Question

keeps bobbing up ever and
anon-"What Tooth Powder
shall use" You will find our
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20
PERFECTION
L OWDER

the most satisfactory for
cleansing the gums. teeth and
mouth antiseptically, without
leaving a diSagreeable sweet
taste afterwards. ljccnts per
can. Screw Cap.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20

African Java coffee only % cents
pound at The Great Bargain Store.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-04-20

Mtul, " lA4S h4''~O'
progressive step to provide suitable
Quarters for our excellent fire appara-
tus, and especially to remove that tow
er. We believe the citizens, of the town
will be liberal in their help if the fire.
men will start the ball rolling.
The trial of the damage suit Of E..
H Reinhart, administrator of the es-
tate of Henry Shepherd, Jr., against
the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Com
panv. begins at Martinsburg today in
the United States District Court.
Judge Melvin Will preside. This suit
is for damages on account Of the death
of Mr.. Shepherd, who was struck and
killed by a B. o. locomotive at Shen-
andoah Junction several years ago.
Among the witnesses and others inter-
ested Who went from Shepherdstown
this morning were Mr.. Reinhart, Mrs.
Shepherd, DR.. Reynolds, Magistrate
ID S. Rentch, William Butler and Mel
win Jones.
The Charlestown SPIRIT says that
after a lengthy discussion by gentle
men representing both the Winches-
ter and Gordon telephone companies,
II was ordered that the town council
grant the same privilege to the Wan
It.. To1a,bons Company that has
been granted to the Gordon Telephone
Company. That no privilege be grant |.
ed any telephone company to run us
lines into the town unless 1t grant Tree
of charge one phone to the councll, l,
room and one to each engine house o,
the town. The same forfeit to be pu'
up by the Winchester Telephone Com ON
pany as has been put up by the Gor;
don Company. Work to be commenced
within thirty days,
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
The Home Coming of the Nevada
Cavalry.

State Of Nevada-Executive Cham
ber-Carson City, Nevada, October 7.
1899.
WADswoRTH DISPATCH: Recent
advices from the War Department at
Washington are to the effect that. on
September %. the First Troop New
ada Cavalry, which has been for the
past year engaged in active service in
the Philippine Islands, sailed from
Manila for San Francisco, which latter
port should be reached on, or before,
the 18th Of the present month.
1t is meet and fitting, that in CRATE
full recognition of their gallant service
in support Of the National honor, the
members of said Troop should. upon
their return to Nevada, receive from
the people of the State a hearty and
generous welcome, and, with that OBJ
ject in view, It has been suggested to
me that a public reception be rendered
the members of the Troop upon their
return to Reno. upon date to be here
after announced, the expenses Of said
reception to be met by public ~subscrip-
tion. In order to carry out the wish Of
the public in this respect, | hereby
designate the Chairman Of the Board
of County Commissioners, County
Clerk and County Recorder, of each
and every county of this State, a com
mittee to solicit and receive subscrip-
tons in their respective counties, in
aid of said reception, all money col
lected by them to be forwarded to
J. VERNON JONES. President OF
the Red Cross Society at Reno. New
ada, not later than October Is. 1899.
The subscription committee above
designated are specially requested to
be prompt in carrying into effect the
request made upon them. and each Of
them.
REINHOLD SADLER, !
Governor of Nevada.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
SADLER,
Governor Of Nevada.


A copy of Mr.. John E. Diehl's latest
book on the Toy Dog has just been
submitted to us for criticism. We
can speak Of the neat little volume
only in terms of highest praise. The
author, who was recognized for years
as an authority on domestic pets of all
kinds. has evidently put his best efforts
on his last production, so that this be-
comes almost invaluable to all who
admire or intend to provide themselves
with a Toy Dog. The book has been
published by the Associated Fanciers
400 North Third ST. Philadelphia. Pa,
who offer to mail 1t to any address on
reseipt Of rs cts, preferably in Postage
Stamps.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
The Author of an His Steps,

The author Of in His Steps," the
famous religious book, of which over
three million copies have now been
sold. has been induced to answer, in
an article sent to The Ladies Home
Journal, the question which unconsci-
ously comes to the mind after reading
his book: "Is this plan practicable in
our present daily life1" Mr.. Sheldon
does not evade the question. but an
swers 1t in a direct and vigorous man
ner and tells exactly what he believes
would be the effect Of his plan upon
the modern business methods and
present-day social life.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
THAT JOYFUL FEELING.

With the exhilarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal clean
illness, which follows the use of Syrup OF
Figs is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old.time
medicines and the cheap substitutes
sometimes offered but never accepted BY
the well informed. Buy the genuine.
Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co, For sale by all Druggists.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
TELL YOUR t

A Beautiful Complexion is an impos-
sibility without good pure blood, the
sort that only exists in connection with
good digestion, a healthy liver and
bowels. Karl's Clover Root Tea acts
directly on the bowels, liver and kid
neys keeping them in perfect health.
Price % cts. and SO cts. for sale by f.
Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
ON lei BOTTLE

OF Shiloh's Consumption Cure is this
guarantee: "All We ask OF you is to
use two-thirds OF the contents Of this
bottle faithfully, then if you can say
you are not benefited return the hottie
to your druggist and lie may refund the
price paid" Prize % cts, so cts and
$l.00. For sale by +. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
DO YOU KNOW

Consumption is p%reventable? Science
has proven that, and also that neglect is
suicidal. The worst cold or cough can
be cured with Shiloh's Cough and Con-
sumption Cure. Sold IN positive guar
antee for over fifty years. For sale by
E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11

1t is reported that work will soon be-
gin on the California Northwestern Rail
ways extension from Asti into the red
wood forests Of M%endocino county.
the continuation Of the road to Eureka
is believed to be part of the company's
ultimate plan.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is a scientific
compound having the endorsement OF
eminent physicians and the medical
press. 1t 'digests what you eat" and
positively cures dyspepsia. M. A. Ket-
ron, Bloomingdale, Tenn says it cured
him of Indigestion Of tell years standing.
Sold by G. W. Kinney & Co.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
Notice!

Ali bills due the Wadsworth Light &
Power Company will be paid at Wells
Fargo & Cos. office after July 18th.
w. L. & P. Co.
Dated July Is. 1899.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
DOES THIS STRIKE YOU?

Muddy complexion, Nauseating
breath come from chronic constipation.
Karl's Glover Root Tea is an absolute
cure and has been sold for fifty years on
an absolute guarantee Price rs cts.
and 80 cts. For sale by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11
O is YOUR | L

Has she lost her beauty? If SO, Con-
stipation, Indigestion, Sick Heaeache
are the principal causes. Karl's Glover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half a
century. Price rs cts. and 90 cts.
Money refunded ii results are not salts
factory. For sale by E. Griswold.
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11

The Santa Fe officials have issued an
order that mileage tickets issued by the
San Joaquin VALLEY Road shall be ac-
cepted on all Santa Fe lines, and ali
Santa Fe mileage tickets on the Valley
Road
Wadsworth semi-weekly dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1899-1904, 1899-10-11

The armor OF the battleship Wis
%consin, now in course of construction at
the Union Iron Works, San Francisco,
is now arriving and the vessel will
shortly be ready for her builders trial
trim
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-08
UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA NEWS
President Harper's Visit-Lieutenant
Hayne No Longer Exploring the
PhiliDnines

BERKELEY, March 7.-Dr William T.
Harper, president of the University of
Chicago, who has accepted an invitation
to deliver the public address at the uni
versity Charter day celebration on March
%, Will arrive in Berkeley Tuesday, March
q. 1t is expected that his visit to the
coast will not extend over seven days.
AS far as can be learned now he intends
to divide his time between California and
Stanford. On Wednesday before Char
ter day he will deliver public address be-
fore the whole student body. On Charter
ton exercises by Founders Rock on the
college campus, he is to be the guest of
honor at university banquet to be
given the same evening in San Fran
cisco. Friday morning the distinguished
visitor will go to Stanford, returning
TO Oakland in time to address a large
noon.
A committee consisting of William T.
Mooney of California and r. A Letter of
Stanford have made the final arrange
ments for the next intercollegiate debate
The contest itself is to come off in Met
night of April %. Both colleges have
agreed upon the following subject for dis
cussion: Resolved, That the retention
of the Philippines is contrary to the prin-
cipleS for which this Government Should
stand" Stanford has chosen the affirm
ative of the question, leaving the mega
tive to California.
The senior class, which graduates next
May, has petitioned the Board of Re
gents to refund IS of the amount which
each member was required to deposit on
entering college for the customary d.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-08
SOLID SIX
MAY YET Be
A-SCHEM|NG
Its Low Ordinance Is
Not Favored.
WAITING FINAL PASSAGE
UPToN'S FIGURES MAY NOT
BE ACCEPTED.
After the Election Some Of the Pres
ent Peculiarities May Be Made
CIear-Doubt of Good
Faith.
WAITING FINAL PASSAGE
UPToN's FIGURES MAY NOT
BE ACCEPTED.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,


Will the Solid Six remain disinteg-
rated when the water rate ordinance
comes up for final passage, or are they
merely playing 'possum' until after the
election 10 help out the only two of their
number who are candidates for re-elec-
ton-Watkinson and Woodward? A COM
parison of the ordinance passed TO print
last night by the Council with the ordi-
nance introduced by Mr.. Earl and the old
ordinance prepared by ex-Councilman
Manuel shows that Earl and Manuel agree
In every particular. In fact, Mr.. Earl, for
reasons best known 10 himself, merely
copied the old Manuel ordinance and
handed il in to the Council. Mr.. Upton
ordinance, which was. passed, is far more
generous 10 the water company than that
of the Manuel-Eart ordnance, Dut the
gentlemen who framed it declare that II
is only Just to the corporation and not
TOO high. -Four years ago, when Manuel
was in the Council, representing the same
element that is now being represented by
the consistent five Councilmen-CuVelhe
IIpton Rowe, GiTard and Prlngle-he pre-
pared his ordinance after muCn research
There was at that time a desire to run
things TO extremes, and the ordinance
would not have paid any dividends on
stock had it been in force. This has been
true although the ordinance was never en-
forced, rate-cutting commencing between
the rival companies soon after It's passage.
Ten daVS must elapSe before the Orul-
pance comes up for final passage. Last
night three members of the six went
TO the other side and sustained Upton
ordinance Earl, Wathnson and Brosna-
han alone voted for the Manuel Earl or
dfnance. which is about one-halt or per-
haps one-third of the schedule favored
bv these three gentlemen last year In
the interval the election will take place,
and after that all members of the Council
will breathe more freely and feel more
comfortable.
Just what part the water monopoly Is
taking in the fixing of rates and IN the
present campaign is not very clear nile
there is q need of high rate to enable II
to float the newly issued bonds and stock,
there is no desire to give the business a
black eye in the money market by raising
a riot on account of dealing" with the
City Council. With the two companies
united. operating expenses will be largely
reduced and it would seem that a lower
rate could therefore be levied. The situa-
tion Just now is ludicrous. The men cred
tied with being tied TO the corporation
have introduced figures considerably lower
than those of the other element In the
Council. and yet the figures of Mr.. Earl
are precisely those Of the predecessors
In the Council Of the five. The ordinance
will come up for final passage In two
weeks and then it will be seen what klnd
of a trick-if trick at all-the soma
Six is trying TO perform.
The San Francisco call., 1899-03-08
SECRET MARRIAGES ARE
IN VOGUE IN ALAMEDA
LUCY o'BRIEN AsToUNDS HER
FRIENDS.
She Was Welded Last November in
a Romantic Manner and Now
Confesses the Fact.

ALAMEDA, March 7.-Alameda is de-
veloping a wealth of clandestine mar
riages. Following close upon the heels Of
the Shane -Homeier romance comes an
other love affair, ending in wedding in
which James Connely of Petaluma and
Miss Lucy O'Brien of this city were the
principal figures.
Connely has been paying court to MISS
O'Br1en for nearly year, but the mother
of the young lady objected to the Peta-
luman as a son-in-law and forbade him to
visit the OBrien home. However, early
last November the couple met in San
Francisco by appointment and were mar
ried by a Justice Of the Peace. The bride
returned to her Alameda home and kept
her secret. a few days ago the husband
secured employment at the Preside in
San Francisco and sent word to his wife
that he was prepared TO provide for her,
and suggested that it was about time that
she should place herself under his pro-
tecting care.
young lady packed a few of her belong
ing3 and Joined her husband. AS soon as
Mrs. O'Brien discovered her daughter s
absence she jumped at the conclusion that
there had been an elopement in the fam
lily and did everything she could to appre-
hend the runaway. Later Mrs O'Brfen re-
ceived letter from the young lady d.
vulging the secret wedding and stating
that she and her husband were living to-
gether happily in San Francisco. Mrs
O'Brten has not yet recovered from the
shock.
This is not the first experience Of the
kind in the O'Brien family. All of the
daughters-thTee in number-have sur
rounded their matrimonial affairs with a
tinge of romance. One elOped to Los An
geles, where she subsequently, died. An
other, who was a teacher in the Alameda
public schools, was secretly married to a
commercial traveller from Oregon. She
continued teaching until she was forced
n m q T-i.lpr
announcement was published. Subse-
quently she joined her husband and is now
aRes IN the se career of the Going ope Iadia
completely and truly romantic.