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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-05-04
Crystal Wedding.

Crystal Wedding.
Last Saturday evening Mr.. and
Mrs. H. L. Snyder celebrated the
fifteenth anniversary of their marriage
by holding reception at their home
in this place. From eight to eleven
o'clock the house and the lawn was
thronged, and the host and hostess re-
ceived the congratulations and good
wishes of couple Of hundred Of their
friends. The guests included, besides
the town folks, many persons from
the country, and number from Berke-
ley and Washington counties. 1t was
open house, literally, and every part
of the home was filled, while the
yards, which were prettily Illuminated
with fancy lanterns, contained the
overt overflow consisting prin-
cipally of young folks sentimentally
inclined. The house was tastefally
decorated with plants and flowers,
white and purple lilacs lending their
beauty and fragrance to enrich the
effect. Refreshments were served from
half-past nine to eleven o'clock. Half
a dozen charming girls assisted in re-
ceiying. They were Misses Agnes
Hess, Lalla Reynolds, Lille Marten,
Mary Trussell, Rachel Cookus and
Lorraine Turner, and they were most
agrseably successfully in their efforts
to entertain the guests
Those who were present at the re-
ception pronounced it very eujoya-
be affair indeed. 1t was particularly
pleasant to the host and hostess, who
appreciated fully the many kind ex-
pressions of their friends, many of
whom had come long distances to give
their congratulations. Though there
is a tinge of sadness in seeing the years
flying SO rapidly past, yet if all the
milestones were marked so happily
the compensation would be great.
Mr.. and Mrs. Snyder received
large number of handsome, valuable
and useful presents. There were some
exquisite pieces in cut glass-bowls,
vases, carafes, trays, bonbon dishes,
decanter, bottles, tumblers, loving
cup, etc. Besides the cut glass there
were many other articles Of use and
ornament to delight a housewife, in
GLIDING berry and salad bowls, pitch
ers, goblets, wineglasses. pictures,
statuary, ornaments, peftumery, dish
es, lemonade sets, water bottles, jars
and scores Of handsome and desirable
articles to commemorate the crystal
wedding. The gifts showed gener-
osity and good taste that could not
but be greatly appreciated,
The editor of the Shepherdstown
REGISTER and his good wife on Satur-
day evening celebrated the fifteenth
anniversary of their marriage. Good
luck to you, Brother Snyder, and like
wise to your good better half. May
happiness and prosperity abound with
you always, and the shadows that come
at LIES close prove but the transient
cloud that shall be Lifted to unyeil the
felicity in store for all toilworn editors
and their wives when they cross over
the river to rest under the shade Of the
eternal trees.-CLurlcst0ra Spirit.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-05-04
Out Of Sight
Out of Mind.

In OTHER months qVe forget
the harsh qVinds of Spring.
Bat they haze their use, as
some say, to blogv oat the
bad air accumulated after
Winter storms and Spring
Maqvs. There Is far more
important accumulation Of
badness in the VeirS and ar
teries of humanity, gvhtch
needs Hoods SarsaparAa.
This great Spring Medicine clarifies
the blood " nothing else can. 1t cures
scrofula, kidney disease, liver troubles,
rheumatism and kindred ailments. Thus
it gives perfect health, strength and APP
petite for months to come.
Kidneys -" My kidneys troubled me,
and on advice took Hoods Sarsaparilla
which gave prompt relief, better appetite.
Ny sleep is refreshing 1t cured my wife
also" MICHAEL BOYLE, 3473 Denny Street,
Pittsburg, Pa.
DYSPEPSIA -" Complicated with liver
and kidney trouble, l suffered for years
with dyspepsia, with severe pains. Hood s
SarSaparlla made me strong and hearty"
J. b. EMERroN, Main Street, Auburn, Me.
Hip Disease" Five running sores on
my hip caused me to use crutches. Was
confined TO bed every winter. Hoods Sar-
saparilla saved my life, as it cured me per-
fectly. Am strong and we'll" ANNIE
ROBERT, ~ Fourth ST., Fall River, Mass.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-05-04

You will find sailors for boys and
girls, very cheap, at Pendleton
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-05-04

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets'
candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
nc o5c. IfC. C. c. fail, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-05-04

Charles Bremen, aged q years,
died last Saturday of consumption at
his home in Martinsburg.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
TO SURRENDER THE CAvEL.

On account OF the inhrmities incl
Miss Susan B. Anthony. whose name
has long been identified with the lead
ership OF the equal suffrage movement
in the United States. will formally sur
render the gayel OF the National Won
ans Suffrage Association at the ap-
proaching session OF that body In jan
uary next. Her successor will likely
be Mrs Carrie Chapman-Catt of New
York. Mrs. Chapman-Catt is now IN
the vigorous prime Of life. Her zeal
Gus championship OF the equal suffrage
movement in this country has brought
her into widespread national proml-
nence: and there are few localities in
the United States In which she has no.
spoken on behalf of the equal suffrage
cause. when the national convention
met in Atlanta in 1895 she was the
most conspicuous figure OF that body
next to Miss Anthony. and she made
several effective speeches during the
progress OF the proceedings. Mrs.
Chapman-Catt has enjoyed the benefit
OF most liberal college advantages; and
In this respect she differs from Miss
Anthony, whose educational opportuni-
ties were restricted to those OF the
modest village schools which she at
tended in early girlhood Miss An
thony is indebted to her qualities OF
born leadership rather than TO her ed.
ucationai equipment for her success IN
directing the interests OF the equal suf-
frage cause. Mrs. Chapman-Catt is en-
dowed with exceptionally brilliant
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
JAPANESE wREsTLERs.
Their Physical Dersiopass=, IL the L,<ht
81 some stztIsiI-.

q some Hrztlsilr--
llthCuzz the American Is wiling to
eoncede 70 the Japanese the possession
0. mental activity almost, Il not
quite. eqlzliny that Of the majority q
white race. hs IS apt to form 2 soms-
wazt slighting opinion Of him az
viewed from = physical standpoint
The specimens met with in this coun-
try DO not eonTey favorable in
preston Of their athletic powers
After. however. reading an account Of
the physical measurements ot some o.:
the most prominent japanese yrez-
tls-z. q more respectful attitude re-
garcinE the muscular Development Of
these little men viii probably be taken
The jill shimpo has recently published
a table giving the measurements Of six
Of the foremost japanese fighters
From this table II is gathered that the
most bulky Of these modern glaciaIors
weighs. al the age OF q years. about
300 pounds; height. 81 feet; girth u
chest. 5s Inches; lung capacity, 4,i50
cubic cenumeters; upper arm, u
Inches Another one weighs over $50
pounds: height. feet inches; girth
o. chest. IS inches: lung capacity.
5000 cubic eentimeters; upper arm. is
inches. The smallest OF these fighting
men weighs more than 200 pounds.
measures in height feet inches.
while In lung capacity he exceeds them
all There are few wrestlers or pugi-
! lists in this or any other country who
attain TO these dimensions. and those
who have seen some Of the best e1-
poneuts o, japanese wrestling are
willing to back them when pitted
against the pick Of the European or
American experts. as 1t Is said that
they are as sk!llfuI as they are power
ful.-AedicaI Record.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
Long Range Rine Shooting.

In the current number of the Nine
tcenth Century Mr.. Baillie-Grohman
says British rifle shooting suffers by
The Britons' preference for long range
shooting. He points to the defeat OF
the English team at the recent in
ternational rifle match in Holland. Out
OF eight competing teams Britain was
fourth in the prone position, fourth in
the kneeling position, and bad eighth
in shoulder shooting. thus receiving
the seventh place. in the aggregate.
This is due. he thinks. to the British
neglect OF shoulder shooting and shoot
ing at short ranges, He contends that
the British long distance shooting
borders perilously near upon fancy
work" He advocates the formation OF
rifle clubs on the analogy OF local foot
ball and cricket clubs.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
Magnetic Survey o, United state.

According to Nature. Prof Pritchett
superintendent Of the coast and geo
detic survey. has formed division OF
terrestrial magnetism, to be under the
control of DR.. Bauer In all matters
relating to the relocation OF land
boundaries, where 1t is frequently nee
essary to know the exact amount Of
angular change in the direction of the
magnetic meridian since the first or
original survey. the coast and geodetic
survey is the ultimate authority. The
amount OF money saved to land owners
by such authoritative determinations
will exceed the total amount to be
spent for magnetic work. 1t seems
that the United States stands at the
bottom of the list OF civilized countries
possessing magnetic observatories, but
IL DR.. Pritchett's scheme is carried out
1t will be at the head.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
"P'S AND O'S"
Depended Upon by Handwriting EI.
pcrts In Detecting ForE.rI.-.

When q piece OF disputed or srs-
Dected handwriting Is submitted TO an
expert. his first care is to note its
general appearance. He observes what
seem to be the characteristic habits OF
hand in the writer, the style. shading.
and connection of letters. and other
Rignifcant points The same process
is applied to specimens of the alleged
writer's genuine hand. The next step
ia to break up the writing so that let
ters repeated In both specimens may
be compared in detail when placed side
by side. In this way diyergences or
rcsemblaHcess which might not appear
TO the eye before. are now made per-
fect!y clear. II any Of the letters show
signs OF hesitation or retouching, as
frequently happens In forgeries, they
are photographed through microscopes.
BY thus eniarging, retouches or trac-
ings are brought out. The expert then
summarizes the results. numbering
corresponding parts. and calling atten-
ton to discrepancies or resemblances
as they occur. In exceptional circum
stances. such as court trials. he may
80 before a jury with blackboard and
pencil, and show exactly how forger
wrote certain letter. as well as the
way in which the persons whose writ
Ing was Initiated habltually formed II.
The two letters which cause the down
fall Of the majority OF forgers are their
p's and as, more especially the former.
Every person has special way of
making p" When another tries to
copy 1t he generally falls hopelessly.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01

Probably 10 EuEIlsamal Q: modern
umes has hzf sIch strange career az
thai Of Hugh Cecil L0wther. earl OF
LousdaIs, Who recently Announced hiz
Intention Of taxing care Of the wives
and families Of all the men In the re-
serys corps IL WestmorelsnG and Cum
b@rlan9 counties while thei- husbands
are in active service. Twelve years
ago the noble earl vas chiefly noted
for his attentions 70 various Jurlesque
actfessez, among them Violet Cameron
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01

being prominent At that time he yis-
tied New York, but was ostracised by
soclety because Of his eEcapades. At
that time. also. the dukes financial
affairs were iu a bad way. chiefly, It
should be stated. because Of the reck
less extravaganza Of his brother.
known as the Red Earl" whom he
succeeded IN 1852, Shortly after his
visit to this country the earl turned
over new leaf TO such effect that at
present he IS regarded as model hus-
band. His estates have been managed
with such skin that he IS now one OF
the richest men In England He has
distinguished himself as an arctic ex-
plorer. and he Is probably the most
intimate friend Of both the prince OF
Wales and the German emperor. He
owns nearly 10000 OF land In West
moreland and Cumberland counties.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
Illiterpcy in India,

In India only one male In ten and
one female In 160 are able to read.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
One ENCcntInu.

The Philosopher-"A young man
should begin at the bottom and work
his way up The YOUTH can't
very well do that. am apprenticed
TO well digger. San, Francisco Ex-
nminer.
The Holly chieftain., 1899-12-01
a STRANGE CAREER.
4 SAMPLE OF EECLAHD'S
EOELEhEE.

Tn. Onsr Of III. EsrI Of LoasdsIs TO
CoatEibsts % the Iso-er-Brittsh War
E-s-rr.s Recalls BIs P@tt LIfs-o~Hs
10000 Acres Of Land
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
NINE. CALVES SEDAN CHAIR.

Paris correspondence Of The Pail Mall Gazette
Nine Calve is to open at the opera House IN
the part Of Ophelia in Ambrose Thomass
Hamlet" 1t was in this role that she scored
her first signal success when the opera was pro,
duced at Venice in 1883. Nine. Calve IS fona
of relating an amusing adventure that beieu
her on this occasion 1t was arranged mat she
should be carried from her hotel 10 the sane
Fenice in a sedan chair that had been specially
made for the use of Nine Adena Patti. Inc
opera oversize was recalled thirty-three times
in the course of the perfOrmance-she remained
at the theatre for some little time chatting Win
Ambrose Thomas. At last she proposed 70 re-
turn home and looked round for her maid. va
lfre The maid, however, was nowhere 10 De
seen and at the entrance 10 the theatre II was
found that the sedan chair had also disap-
peared As search beGy made FOR some
other conveyance. N6Efite came nufrylng hp
with the vanished chair and explained what had
happened. After the performance she had gone
out to see that the carriers were ready. She
was no sooner at the stage door than crowd
Of enthusiastic gentlemen in waiting there In
evening dress seized upon her, and. IN tho helef
that she Nine. NalvH in person. litted her
into the sedan chair and proceeded 20 convey u
in triumph to the hotel where their error was
explained TO them by the proprietor who. hur-
rying ont to meet Nine. Calve, found hmseI
face to face with her maid, whose protests had
not been listened to.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
WATERING FLYING ENGINES.
-FOUR THOUSAND GALLONS TAKEN In
WHILE THE TRAIN IS IN MOTION.


WHILE THE TRAIN IS IN MOTION
Among the remarkable features OF modern rair
way travel the one that always attracts a'een-
tjon is the trick Of taking water by the engine
while II Is in motion The American tourist has
bacome accustomed to seeing the narrow trough
twelve to fourteen hundred feet long al various
dead level points along the road and ne KNOWS
that the strip OF water which II contains Is
scooped I'D by the engine as it speeds over the
tracks But people from foreign countries oi'en
ask questions about the water between the
tracks and marvel when they hear the story
about "drinklng' the engine on the ny.
What seems a marvellous mechanical contriV-
ance is an extremely simple thing. pipe win
q SCOOP end is fastened to the tender. IL Is
shaped. with the top end pointing In 10 the
water tank and the bottom cured under the
body Of the tender. BY a series OF levers thiS
end may be dropped until it reaches the Level OF
the ties When the engine reaches the trough
the fireman drops the scoop end, which IL "h
inches high and II inches wide. into the trough
into which il sinks distance OF about SIX inchea
or within an inch OF the bottom. 1t may wabble
slightly without doing any harm, because the
trough is "a inches wide. Dropping the END Is
all that is done. for the motion or the engine
does the rest The water rushes into the pipe
and thence into the tank with a rush and force
which suggests to the uninitiated the use OK
powerful engines.
"The most remarkable thing about the water
taking SCOOP" said a New-York Central Railroad
official lis the fact that the speed OF the tram
must be reduced when the water is taken on. IL
reaches the bends in the pipe with such force
that if the train were allowed to go at its regu-
lar speed the metal would be seriously strained
so we reduce the speed to about thirty miles an
hour and have the best results"
While the engine is passing over the trough AZ
the rate Of thirty miles hour it takes up about
four thousand gallons Of water-about as much
as would be contained in one hundred spirit bar
relS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
THE LARGEST MOOSE KNOWN.

From The Chicago Chronicle.
At the Academy OF Science In Lincoln Park
Professor Woodruff and an assistant are SettIns
I'd what is without doubt the largest moose ever
killed 1t will be on exhibition within montn,
and the public will have chance to see this
giant Of the Northern woods.
This moose was killed in the latter part OF Oc-
tober 1895 by an Alaskan Indian named SHOP
negon and a squaw man. Ripstein. about thirty
five miles back Of Valdies, over the DIG s,a'e,
near tho Conner River II was purchased by G.
F. Pariolat Of this city. and brought TO Chlcago
last November where il sold for SlOoc
The immense size OF this animal can Dc better
Judged when a glance is taken at the Following
measurements: -.
The spread OF the antlers is 13A inches height
OF moose from hoof to top OF antleIs reef
inches: height from hoof to top OF foreshoulder.
q feet inches: length from tip OF nose n mock
of rear leg IL feet: weight when killed NV"
pounds. l., at.
country or any other and the academy is proud
OF it's possession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
AN ATHEIST CHIEF JUSTICE.

From The London Chronicle
Sir Robert Stout the new Chief Justice OF
New Zealand, is singular among the occupants
OF high judicial Office in being an avowed athe-
list He was formerly known the 'BradlauSh
OF tho hntipodes." and he once presided over q
secularist congress In Melbourne. He was born
in the Shetland Islands ffty-fve years ago, emi-
grated to New-Zealand In his nineteenth year.
became a school master. studied law after school
hours and secured the right 10 wear wig and
gown at twenty-seven. At thirty-one he was an
NJ. p, and at thirty-four Attorney General in
the Government of Sir George Grey In 1891 no
became Premier of a coalition Government In
association with Sir Julius VogeL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
BAPTIZED IN A BATHTUB.
From The Atlanta Journal

Miss Helen Pitman, an invalid. who resides
above ScOtt-st, on Wednesday became a mem
Der Of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. after be-
ing baptized in a bathtub The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. Mr. Latimer. At the I'M
pretentious little home of the sick woman the
neighbors gathered to witness the simple SER
vice that marked the conservation Of a life to
the cause Of Christianity. Denied the privilege
OF going to a house Of worship by reason of her
affection, the good woman had asked that the
rites Of baptism be administered to her in her
own home
The family bathtub was brought from tho
rear Of the house and placed IN the room where
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16

.,o .,ck woman lay upon her bed. II was the1
allied with water, and the preacher began the
service. Leaving her bed the SICK woman. IN.
,s,ed walked across the room 70 where ne
stmod The face, though showing the signs OF
snos was lighted UP with sroiles that seemed
to show the consciousness OF doing "nat s sSs
per,ismaI words. and she was gently put be-
meath the water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-07-16
RACIAL PREJUDGCES.

OF course this absence Of any safeguard as
to the stability of the new code "a well as the
lack Of any assurance tina, the present laws will
not be modified in a sense unfavorable to for
eiguers are certain 10 defeat the object which
the japanese have IN view. namely. the intro
duction of foreign capital into the country.
Japan is not rich except in natural products.
and needs a large amount OF capital to exploit
and develop her latent resourcea This capital
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-22
THE WATER SUPPLY.

The complaint of a short water supply,
of which the Mayor makes mention in his
newspaper interviews, is undoubtedly well
founded. But the fact must not be over
looked that the demand for water is now
much greater than il is ordinarily, because
of the presence of a large number of SOL
ders and between 5000 and 5000 head of
stock belonging to the government. 1t is
said that water for this stock flows into
the troughs steadily day and night. Doubt
less a great deal of water is wasted at
could be prevented probably. 1t is rea-
sonable to suppose that a steady flow into
the troughs is unnecessary. To prevent
the waste il would only be necessary to
see that the water was turned off when
the troughs were full, or 10 arrange the
faucets so that the flow would be. only the
amount actually needed. 1t is true that
this suggestion may not be a practical
one, but II is sufficient to cali the atten-
ton of the Mayor to the Importance of
taking steps to prevent a waste of water
at the corrals.
The Mayor is probably right in saying
that the amount of water per capita used
in this city is much greater than in other
cities of the size of this. Fail River uses
only thirty-two gallons per capita daily;
Providence forty-two and Lawrence fifty
seven. The Mayor estimates that more
than 100 gallons per capita are used in
this city daily There is one city of the
class of Savannah, however, which uses
more water than this, and that is Lam
caster. Ia There the consumption of water
amounts to 40 gallons per capita daily,
but there is a great outcry by the tax-pay-
ers against the extravaganza in the use of
water.
In view of the fact that the general use
of water meters in this city is a long
way in the future, it seems to us that the
Mayor could not do wiser thing than to
| act upon the suggestion we have made
several times, namely, take steps to have
the waste checked by filming those who
permit thousands of gallons to run tc
waste daily by leaving open the faucets
and closets on their premises There
would be no great difficulty in getting ev-
idence against them If the means for do
ing so. which we have suggested, were
| adopted.