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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Mr.. McGraw Will Protest.

Hon. John T. Mcgraw has served
notice upon Senator elect n. B Scott,
of West Virginia, that he will protest
his right to a seat in the Senate.
Senator Faulkner on Wednesday
laid before the Senator the formal pro-
test, in which the allegations are made
that Scott received only As votes out
of total OF 81 members of the West
Virginia Legislature; that two Of the
votes received bv him were those Of
State Senators Getzendan2er and Pier
son, who had forfeited their seats In
the State Senate by the acceptance Of
commissions in the Volunteer Army;
that the president of the Joint conven-
ton, acting under an agreement be-
tween the Democrats of the House and
the Republicans of the Senate, and not
under the law, had refused to count
in any way or to call the names Of one
member Of the House and one member
of the Senate; that the election was
under compromise into which the
Democrats were forced by threats of
the Republicans of the Senate that
they would turn out seven members
of the Democratic party against whom
there was no contest, and this actually
carried into effect in the case Of Sen
ator Kidd. OF the fourth district, and
AT the time of the election Of Nathan
B. Scott to the Senate he was an in
habltant of the District of Columbia
and not of West Virginia.
Mr.. McGraw was in Charleston
Yesterday to get a petition by the ma
jority of the Legislators protesting
against the seating of Scott by the
United States Senate. There are now
4S Democrats in the Legislature, and
McGraw can get all of them to sign
his petition. 1t is predicted that he
can also get the signature of Delegate
Haptonstall, of Fayette, who ls Re-
publican, but voted for Judge Golf.
Last night he declared that he was con-
fdent of unseating Scott on the grounds
that the latter was not elected by the
majority of the members Of the present
legislators declared elected.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Women Should Know 1t.

MANY women suffer untold agony and
misery because the nature of their dis
ease is not correctly understood. They
have been led to believe that womb
trouble or female weakness Of some sort
is responsible for the many ills that be-
set womanklnd.
Neuralgia, nervousness, headache, puff
fv or dark circles under the eyes, rheu-
matsm, dragging pain or dull ache in
the back. weakness or bearing-down SEN
sation, profuse or scanty supply of urine
with strong odor, frequent desire 10 pass
it with scalding or burning sensation.
sediment in it after standing in bottle or
common glass for twenty-four hours, are
signs of kidney and bladder trouble.
The above symptoms are often attri-
buted by the patient herself or by her
physician to female weakness or womb
trouble. Hence. so many fail TO obtain
relief, because they are treating, not the
disease itself, but reflection of the pri-
mary cause, which is kidney trouble.
In fact, women as well as men are
made miserable with kidney and blad-
der trouble and both need the same rem
edy
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is the great
discovery of the eminent kidney and
bladder specialist, and is easy to get at
any drug store for fifty cents or one dol
lar.
To prove its wonderful merits you may
have a sample bottle and book telling all
about it, both sent absolutely free by
mail. Kindly mention Shepherdstown
Register and send your address TO DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Binghsmton, y. Y.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
FARMING UTENSILS.

One nearly new wagon AMI bed thlmb.
skein. 3.iuCh tread with tear Hud side ofak.
for or hurseS has been used les. than
years; pair lB.ioOt shtlNiugs. nearly nsu
BickioTd 4 huffman grain arm 90 goOd con.
dition, new De"Ting mower with ball hear.
ings has cut less than WRcrrs, buckeye cu..
ttN tor with reversible shOy, j.. hOts- lake Id
good condition, 2-hurse Root ,Iuw spfin,.
tooth harrow. new square harrow falling tup
buggy SIN l.. AMI dOublc shovel p.uws llu..
Ter corn planter, l.hurs'; revolving cuit.ug
box Baker wheat fan, sect sowrr. Jyc.un,
corn snrller, grHiu cradle. sells 3.iurh uew
brrech bands and made Ia order set OF ueu
front gears with l,sther aces, sells " pos
gears. good pair check lines, wagon ln.
pillow lines 3 No horse collars. nearly mes.
3 bn4d brides. 2seis fly straps riding - de
new grindstone. moving Soy the. hfIrrsryths
hay knife, new N-cui saw about Nv pound,
new b rbed and plain fencing wire. T. gA1
SACKS ~ GOV chains. I single trees. double
trees aud treble trees. pair sprradefs. {
cham. sets butt tr"crs. pair breast chain,
dung forks, piIchiorks. hatchel suoNes &c
Also 100 bushels OF corn. more OF irss. lot oi
hay. 1909 bundles fprime fodder. lot Of
bacon. lot Ofchlckeus. Allthr abnNe men.
TONED property In Ia good condition and
many of the farming implements are nearly
new, as have been farming bul 2yran.
TERMS-A credit Of 10 months will D.
given on all sums Of $40 aud upwards. Ms
purchaser giving note win approved srcuIl'
ty. Notes To bear interest from date, bot a
discount OF per cent for cash " 90 be- offered
No property To be removed until terms VI
sale are complied with. sale at lDA. ~.
!. FRANK TURNER
&. r.. LAMAR. AuctiOnrer.
}. II. REINHAKT, Clerk.
Jan. ~. lo99-ts.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
JOSEPH MCMURRAN,
Secretary Pro Ten.
Resolution Of Respect.
A. 4. p. NEEL.
President Pro TEN

The Board of Elmwood Cemetery Com
many. at A late meeting, adopted the fol-
lowing preamble and resolution
The Board of Trustees OF kImwood
Cemetery Company realizing their great
loss i'm the death Of Mr. c. I. Butler,
who was so long secretary and treasurer
of the Board. do hereby express their
high appreciation of his services and
their grief at his death; therefore,
ReSolocd. That We Sympathlze most
fully with the family of the deceased in
their bereavement. Mr.. Butler was one
Of the original members Of the Board
and always took an active part in IT'S
work aud. while we feel so deeply his
loss. the community at large will much
more miss his services and friendly adj
vice pertaining to the work of the Trus-
tees.
BY order of the Board.
W. y. LEMEN. Secretary.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Proceedings Of the LegisIature.

After hotly-contested fight OF sew
eral days the Senate yesterday passed
the House bill providing for the tax
alton of express companies doing bus
mess in West Virginia. The express
companies have been paying inslgniRt-
cant taxes in this State, but it is be-
lieved the new law will bring IN
thousands of dollars in taxes. 1t COM
pels express companie, to pay two
cents on every package handled, 2
per cent of their gross receipts, 81
yearly for each agent and S. for char
ter. The bill was bitterly fought by
a powerful lobby, but its friends won.
1t now goes to the Governor for his
signature.
The bill passed by both houses of
the Legislature, providing that all ex-
ecutiens of the death sentence shall
take place in the penitentiary, was
signed by the Governor last Saturday,
and is now law.
The general appropriation bill, now
being considered by both houses, APP
propriates about $1,50O,OO0 to run
the State government for the next two
years. Shepherd College is down for
a little over $4,000, and Storer Col
lege is named for 81 900 for dormi-
tory.
The bill providing for call for
constitutional convention has received
It's quietus for this session. An un-
favorable report was made on it by
the House Judiciary committee and
no action whatever has been taken on
it in the Senate.
The insurance companies got a hard
blow. Both houses have passed the
valued policy bill, compelling in
surance companies to pay the full val
ne of policies in case of total loss by
fire. 1t is said the Governor may veto
the bill, but powerful pressure is be-
ing brought to bear upon him to sign
it.
The bill authorizing the lease Of the
State property at Berkeley Springs to
a hotel syndicate passed both houses.
The bill to remove the capital to
Parkersburg was reported back by the
committee in the Senate without re-
commentator and referred the whole
matter to the Senate to act upon IN It's
own way without prejudice.
The bill making notes due on Sun
day protestable on the following day
was passed in the Senate and now
awaits the signature of the Governor
The committee to visit the State
University reported that they found
the institution in a growing and -four
ishing condition. They reported that
the preparatory department is ne
cessity at present, but they suggest
that the time is coming when this de-
partment should give way to the press
ing necessity for more room and op-
portunity for those seeking more ad-
vanced study.
Col. R. P. Chew and Hon. James
NJ. Mason, of Charlestown, several
fnanciers from New York, one from
Richmond, Va, and another from Co.
Iumbus, Ohio, were in Charleston the
past week endeavoring to arrange for
a consideration Of the Virginia debt
question by the Legislature. Nothing
was accomplished, however, as the
Legislature had almost unanimously
decided early in the session not to have
anything to do with the matter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

HOWEVER thick the investigating
commission may spread whitewash
on Secretary Alger, there is no doubt
that he is accurately measured by the
people of the country. The Secretary
went to Boston with the president last
week. He is probably sorry now that
he went, for whenever he made his
appearance on the street he was greet
ed with derisive remarks and Kisses.
What's the matter with Alger?" was
shouted as the procession passed along
Sumner street. "Yah, yah, yah ! Beef !
Beef! Beef" At the corner of Bea-
con and Charles streets a group of
young militiamen stood, with the in
tention Of giving the Secretary of War
snub when he passed, as was appa-
rent from their conversation. When
Mr.. Ayers carriage was abreast OF
them they shouted in union: Three
cheers for General Miles y 1t stated
that when the parade started Secre-
tary Ayers face was wrsathed in gra-
cious smiles, but he had not been out
long until the smiles "stifened into a
llok of cold impassiveness.
The people might have forgiven the
Secretary's incapacity and his blum
ders, but they won't tolerate his at
tempts to shield his pets by putting
the blame on innocent and better men.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Dancers of The Grip.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is Of its resulting in pneumonia. If
reasonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy taken,
all danger will be avoided. Among
the tens Of thousands who have used
this remedy for la grippe we have yet
to learn of a single case having
resulted in pneumonia, which shows
conclusively that this remedy is GER
tain preventive of that dangerous dis
ease. 1t will cure la grippe in less
time than any other treatment. 1t
is pleasant and safe to take. For sale
at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
West Virginia Items.

It is said that the Ohio River Rail-
road maybe purchased by the Penn
sylvania or the Baltimore g. Ohio Rail-
road Company.
Mrs. George Phillips, of st. George,
Tucker county, died after refusing to
eat or drink for sixteen days. She
had made unsuccessful attempts to
drown herself.
Isaac Smith, aged 10 years, who
resided near New Martinsville, died
last Saturday night He was the old
est man known in the State, The old
mans descendants number 231.
H. Hovermale, aged twenty-five
years, brakeman on the West Virginia
Central Railroad, was killed at Davis
by being squeezed between car and
the pulp mill. He had been railroad
ing but two days. His body was sent
to Berkeley Springs, his former home.
Emma Bowen, aged nineteen years,
daughter of William Bowen, who lives
on Tyler creek, near Charleston, COM
mitted suicide Friday night by throw
ing herself into a well. She was de-
spondent on account Of her lover de-
sorting her and existing in the Sec
ond West Virgins Regiment.
One day last week the body of a
man covered with snow was found ly-
Ing near big cave at Ceredo, Wayne
county. Coroner Weymer was notified
and Immediately sent an undertaken
after the body. The body was placed
in coffin, and when the lid was re-
moved on arrival at Ceredo the coroner
and bystanders were much amazed
to see the supposed corpse moving.
The body had simply been chilled and
warmth had brought back life. He
was a tramp from Tennessee and gave
the name of Freemount Both legs
may have to be amputated.
James II. Hamrick, aged seventy
six, died last week near Parsons. He
was famous because Of his knowledge
of embalming, having, it is claimed,
revived the Egyptian process. His
modest home was visited by scientific
men who wondered at his art of pre-
serving, which be claimed to nave got
ten from the Bible. He guarded his
secret and died leaving 1t untold. In
his house were several mummles pre-
served almost as natural as IN life, the
bodies having been secured from pub
lie institutions ten years ago. They
are in glass cases. A negro's head, Sc
cured in 1890, is exposed on plaque
the beard and flesh being soft and pill
able. About the exterior Of the house
and on trees are preserved birds and
squirrels, while here and there IN the
yard is snake cooled up as if ready
to strike, all properly embalmed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Mid Winter Excursions to Washington
VERY LOW RATES.
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has
made arrangements for a series of pop
ular mid-winter excursions to Washing
ton. at ONE FARE for the ROUND TRIP. al
lowing TEN DAY limit on tickets, includ-
ing date of sale. These excursions will
be run on February DIST, March I'd and
April 18th. 1899 Tickets will be good
going ON regular trains of the above
dates and good to return on regular
trains within TEN DAYS, including date
of sale.
Do not miss these splendid opportuni-
ties to visit the NATIONAL CAPITAL dur
ing the session of Congress. Call on
the agent Of the b. x o. Il. K. for full
information.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
For La Grip.

Thomas Whitfield & Co., 240 Wa
bash-av., corner Jackson-st., one of
Chicago's oldest and most prominent
druggists, recommend Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy for la grippe, as it
not only gives a prompt and complete
relief, but also counteracts any ten
dency of la grippe to result in pneu-
monia. For sale at Reinhars Phar-
macy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Notes From Nearby.

The store of H. A. Lockhart, at
Wheatland, was broken into Monday
night and robbed of about $50 worth
of goods.
A we'll forty feet deep on the prop
erty of Vandel Johnson, at Sharps-
burg, was frozen over during the re-
cent blizzard.
w. F. Alexander has purchased of j.
F. Engle vacant lot on South George
street, Charlestown. containing a quar-
ter of an acre, for 5000.
There is a rumor that the Cumber-
land Valley Railroad will extend its
line southwark from Winchester
through the Valley of Virginia.
Mr.. F. C. Foreman has recently
purchased of Mr.. W. T. Stewart the
farm lying near Tabler's station, in
Berkeley county, occupied by Mr.,
Beard and containing l25 acres, at
$35 per acre.
Rev. J S. Garrison, pastor of the Re-
formed Church at Edinburg, Va, has
been elected president of the new
Massanutten Academy to be establish
ed at Woodstock under the auspices
of the Reformed Church.
The Martinsbug Statesman says:
Rev. B. P. S. Busey will leave to-mor-
row for Orangeville, Illinois, where
he will continue until the latter part
of March. If at that time he likes the
people to whom he goes to preach and
the satisfaction is mutual, he will re-
turn to take his family out and per-
manently settle at that place.
At the village of Lewistown, Fred
erick county, Nd, Mrs. David NJ.
Wacbter, wife Of farmer, wrapped
her sixteen-year-old son in blanket
and shut him up in big trunk, where
she kept him until he was sutiocated.
The boy was deformed and feeble
minded. The woman, who is dement,
ed, simply said in explanation Of the
deed that 1.-The child's Uime had come
to go.
John Sprinks, Earl Morrison, Ed
Ware and Fred Cockrell, all about
eighteen years old, were arrested and
lodged in jail at Charlestown last Fri
day evening on the charge Of assault,
ing with intent to kill Joseph Jefferson,
Baltimore and Ohio freight conduc-
tor. Jetelsons train was snowbound
there, aud as be was going from town
to the depot the boys attacked him
His nose was broken, and he received
several wounds about his face and
head. At the hearing day after
noon Mayor Washington committed
them to Jail to await the action Of the
grand jury.
A special chair has been made fol
Washington county's fat boy, Harvey
Reif, of Maugansville. 1t is made o:
solid oak, all the posts, rungs, etc.
being neatly turned, and put together
in a substantial manner. The seat /:
thirty inches wide and twenty-si1
inches deep, and is made of steel straps
one-half inch wide, interviewer, max
ing a substantial seat, on which cush.
ion has been placed. To further
strengthen the frame OF the chair
heavy wires run diagonally from top
to bottom of the posts. Reift is only
seventeen years old, is six feet one inch
high and weighs four hundred and five
pounds.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
CORPORATE
NOTICE.

An election for Mayor, Recorder and
Five Councilmen will be- held az lhs
Council Room in ShepherdSlown.N.N Va,
on Monday, tbs 18th day OF March l'@
At the same time the question Of H'
cense or no license will be submitted "
the vote Of the people.
BY order Of the Council
b. +. HARRISON. Mayor
f.. r. LiCKLIDER, Recorder
Feb. TO- lS99-te.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
How TO Look Good.

Good looks are more than skin deep,
depending entirely on a healthy con-
ditlon of all the vital organs. If the
liver is inactive you have a bilious
look if your stomach is disordered,
you have dyspeptc look if your
kidneys are affected, you have a
pinched look. Secure good health,
and you Will surely have good looks.
Secure good health, and you will sure
ly have good looks. Electric Bit
ter" is a good Alternative and Tonic.
Acts directly on the stomach, liver
and kidneys, purifes the blood, cures
pimples, blotches and boils, and gives
a good complexion. Every bottle
guaranteed. Sold at Remnants Phar-
macy so cents pei bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
RuckIen's Arnica Salye,

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. and positively cures Piles, or
no pay required. IL is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money re-
funded, price % cents per box. For
sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

1t Is announced that the Norfolk &
Western Railway will add "A thous-
and new coal cars to It's equipment.
They will have a capacity of 100 600
pounds, and will cost about $650,OOO.
They will be built in Roanoke, and
many more men will be employed in
the shops for the next SIX months.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

John Logan, one Of the oldest post
masters in the United States, died a
few days ago at Cross Roads, York
county, Pa. He was appointed post.
master during the administration of
President Van Buren,, in 1887, and
has filled the same Office continuously
up to the time of his death. Deceased
was IS years old.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

IN the House of Representatives on
Tuesday the report of the committee
on judiciary was presented. 1t de-
clares that Representatives Wheeler
of Alabama Robbins, Of Pennsylva-
MA; Colston, of Kentucky, and Camp
bell, of Illinois, vacated their seats as
Representatives and ceased to be mem
bers of this House on the dates they
accepted military Offices, and are not
now members of the Flfty-ftth Con-
gress Of the United States" 1t is just
possible that Mr.. Scott may yet find
trouble, for his election as Senator
hangs on the votes of two members of
the Legislature of West Virginia who
were in precisely the same position
that the Representatives above named
occupied.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in Chicago.

Hisgen Bros, the popular South
Side druggists, corner 69th-st. and
Wentworth-av., say: I'VE sell great
deal of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
and find that it gives the most salts
factory results, especially among chill
dren for severe colds and Group. For
sale at Remnants Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

The bill for the removal Of the cap
ital from Charleston will not become
a law this session, but the agitation
started will not cease until the people
are once more allowed to vote on the
subject. Few persons outside Of the
third district favor Charleston as the
capital city. 1t is well that the pro-
position is not acted upon at this ses-
sion. The subject is one that should be
fully discussed.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

John D. Clews, aged lO2 years, and
Mrs. Sarah II. Jenning, aged 100, were
married at Franklin, Pa, recently.
The bridegroom is a wealthy oil pro-
Queer and a veteran of the Civil and
Mexican wars, while the bride is a
cousin of Abraham Lincoln.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23

THE court of inquiry to investigate
General Miles's statements concerning
the beef furnished the army is getting
some decisive testimony this week.
The army officers who have testified
have almost without exception sworn
that the canned roast beef was unpal-
atable, nauseating, unwholesome stuff,
unfit for food and utterly without nu-
tritive value. 1t is plain to any SEN
sible man that the contractors Palmed
off on the government lot Of stuff
that was good for nothing. The men
who defrauded the officials ought to
be made to disgorge, and the officials
who were such easy victims should be
shown up. Secretary Ayers pur-
pose, however, seems to be to ruin
General Miles for telling the truth
and exposing the fraud.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-23
An Enterprising Druggist.

There are few men more wide awake
and enterprising than at Remnants
Pharmacy, who spare no pains to Sc
cure the best of everything in their
line for their many customers. They
now have the valuable agency for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds. This is the
wonderful remedy that is producing
such Juror all over the country by
its many startling cures. ItabsOlute-
ly cures Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse-
ness and all affections Of the Throat,
Chest and Lungs. Call at above drug
store and get trial bottle free or a
regular size for so cents and $l.O0.
Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.