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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
Where the Pins Go.

Every individual who lives to grow
up has in all probability asked, at
some time in his life, what becomes Of
all the pins that are manufactured
and lost. An old gentleman in Lon
don has prepared himself to answer
the question. By series Of expert
ments conducted in his back g,rden
be has discovered that they go the
way of all flesh and are resolved into
dust. Hair pins, which be watched
for l54 days, disappeared at the end
OF that time, having been resolved IN
to a ferrous oxide, a brownish rust,
which was blown away by the wind
as it formed bright pins took nearly
eighteen months to disappear; pol
ished steel needles nearly two years
and half; brass pins had but little
endurance steel pins at the end OF
fifteen months had nearly gone, while
their wooden holders were still intact.
Pencils, with which he also expert
mented, suffered little by exposure
the lead was uuharmed and the cedar
almost as good as new, but, then, no
body has ever asked the question
about pencils, and he might have
spared himself his pains
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
Twelve Years Of His Life Lost.


Twelve years ago Charles Burrell
a Chicago boy, was struck on the head
with a brick. Since then he has been
insane and for a number Of years ne
was an inmate Of the Eastern Illinois
Insane Asylum at Kankakee. DR.
w. G. Stearns at the asylum, aided by
the X-ray, operated on Burrell's skull.
Tuesday the cloud, which had go long
obscured the light Of Burrell's mind,
had passed away, and he began life
where he left off twelve years ago.
When but boy young Burrell had
a quarrel with a playmate, who threw
a brick at him. He was dazed oy the
blow, and never recovered from Its ef-
fects until the operation referred TO-
DR.. Stearns put the young man in a
chair. With the X-ray skiagraPh
Of the skull was taken. This showed
thickening of the bone near the tor
Of the skull on the left side. This was
removed in the usual manner, the for
eign matter excised, and the patient
was put TO bed.
He awoke next day entirely rational
and his FIRST words were why did
you hit me?"
Burrell had been treated in Wis
consin asylum and bis case was pro-
nounced incurable. He had been in
the Kaukakee institution since 1896.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

Stamping and Pinking done in the
best way and in the shortest time.
Paint Boxes, Books, Baskets, Waste,
Lunch, Work and Fancy, large and
small Japanese Pocket Stoves TO carry
in your muff or pocket to keep you warm,
Shoulder Shawls, FaSclnatorS, WOrSted
Hose, Fleece Lined Hose, Fleece Lined
Gloves, Cashmere Gloves and Mitts, Cot
ton Hose, Black, Brown, Fancy, Cream
and White for Ladies; Heavy Ribbed
Hose for Boys, 6 to 8, double knees and
heels, good article; Persian Table Covers,
Bureau ScarfS, Stand Covers, Center
Pieces, all ready for use without work /;
Ladies' and Children's Underwear, I'm
ion Suits, Infants WorSted Vests, very
cheap, less than cost; SaXony Wool, Ice
Wool, Stocking Yarn, Black, Blue and
Grey Zephyrs, Towels, Handkerchiets,
Napkins, Red and White; Calico Wrap
pers. Satteen Underskirts, Black Worst
ed Dress Skirts, very nice, at SLIGO. and
plenty Of nice Ornaments to trim Amas
trees, at the store of
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
sI.oo A YEAR.
NEW VOL. 34.---NO. IA.
OUR LITTLE ONES.

They are such tiny feet
They have gone such ittle way meet
The years which are required to break
Their steps to evenneSS and make
Them 60
More sure and SLOW.
They are such little hands
Be kind Things are SO new. and life bu, stands
A step beyOnd the doorway All around
New day has found
Such tempting things TO shine upon. and 50
The hands are tempted hard. you know.
They arc such new, young lives:
Surely their newneSS shriveS
Them we'll Of many SINS They see so much
That being immortal they would touch.
That Il they reach
We must not ehide, but teach.
They are such tcnd. clear eyes
That widen to surprise
Al every turn: they are so often held
To suns or showerS-sho~ers soon disPelled
BY looking in our face:
Love asks for such. much grace
They arc such fair. trail gifts
Uncertain as the nits
OF light that lie along the SKY
They may not be here by -and-by-
Give them not love. bu, mofe-above
And hafder-pauence with the love.
-GEoKGK KlNotk.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
THE LAST FLAG or TRUCE.

Col. R. NJ. Sims, who was one of the
best known and most highly esteemed
citizens of South Carolina, died at his
home in Columbia on Saturday, after
an illness of a fortnight. He was
elected secretary of State on the ticket
with Hampton in 1876 and served
three terms, retiring voluntarily. He
was sixty-two years old. He volun-
teered in the Confederate army as a
private, but became adjutant and IN
spector- general Of Bratton's brigade,
and later adjutant-general of Long
streets corps. He carried the last flag
Of truce at Appomattox.-Greenr'lle
(S c. NeaoS.
The publication of the above item
recalls to our mind an interesting con-
versation we recently had with some of
the veterans of the civil war in Shep-
herd>town concerning this very item.
We think we are safe in making the
assertion that the last flag of truce at
Appomattox was received by Captain
NJ. j. Billmyer, of Shepherdstown, then
in command of Company F, First Vir-
ginia Cavalry. Captain Blllmyer, who
was in charge of squadron from Com
panies F and C, Of the First Virginia
was on the outside Of the lines, on the
road between Appomattox and Lynch
burg, about noon on the 9th of April,
the day of the surrender. His force was
engaged in a skirmish with the ad-
vanced line of General Sheridan, when
Captain Sheridan, the generals broth
er, approached with a flag Of truce.
Captain Blllmyer rode out to meet
Captain Sheridan, who informed him
that it was the request Of General Gus
ter that hrlng cease, as negotiations
were then in progress between General
Lee and General Grant looking to a
surrender of the Confederate forces
This message was received in surprise
and silence, but orders were at once
issued to suspend hostilities and await
events. The soldiers lay at that point
until after midnight, Mr.W. n. Lemen,
of this place, being in charge Of the
pickets. During the night 1t became
known that the surrender had taken
place, and the officers and prlvates
alike realized that the war was over
There was hasty saddling of horses,
and the men began to get out of that
part Of the country singly and in
groups. A large party crossed the
James river and struck for the noun
tains. Captain Billmyer and Lieuten-
ant Lemen journeyed together to Au-
gusta county, and eventually made
their way back home. They haven't
surrendered yet.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

Small Johnny has on his best
clothes, and bis mamma told him not
to play in the diit with them on.
Don't they have any dirt in heaven
to play in?'' be asked.
"No; Of course not, replied his
mother.
Then. what do little boys do up
there?" queried Johnny.
"oh, they play harps and sing and
sit under beautiful trees" was the
reply.
"Well," said the little fellow. i
don't see how they can have trees i
there amt no dirt"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

"Will you have a piece Of the pie.
Mr.. Goodman ?" asked Bobby's moth
er of the minister. Thanks. no, be
replied. "Wlll you, BObby?" she in
ouired. mo. l think not. said Bobby.
The minister looked at Bobby IN sur
prise. Il thought all little boys were
fond of pie" he said. They are,
replied Bobby. Il could eat that
hull pie, but ma said if you didn't take
any I mustn't, and she'd save it for
tomorrow"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
G. w. FERRELL
PRIVATE SALE
Valuable Real Estate.

The undersigned offer for sale, pri-
vately, the valuable Limestone Farm
known as the "Hite Farm, near Lee
town. Jefferson county, containing 81
acres. 80 acres of which is good Ilmber
This farm is improved by good Dwell,
ing House, Barn, Granary, Corncrlo ana
other necessary buildings. Nearly all
fencing is wire or plank. Is watered by
a stream of springwater running through
the farm. Is located three miles from
Kearneysvlle by turnpike, three miles
from Shenandoah Junction and tour
miles from CharlestOwn. Altogether
this is one Of the most desirable GRAIN
or Stock farms III the county. Land
lords share of growing crop of 100 acres
of wheat will 90 to purchaser. Call on
DANIEL GETZENDANNER,
or John p. KEARFOTT,
Kearneysville, w. Va.
Dec. S. lS9S-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
NOTICE.

The undersigned desires to inform the
public that he is prepared to repaint, re-
varnish and put general repairs upon
furniture Of every sort in the most satis-
factory manner. Old furniture maie aS
good as new. Estimates furnlsheG rec,
The public patronage solicited. Terms
reasonable. ,,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

EIae-Melville Gays be thinks pla-
tonic friendship is the thing. and that
he will never marry.
Maud used TO know a fellow
who said that, too.
Elsewhere is he now?
Maud-Upstairs playing horse with
the baby.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

John" said the old man to his son,
1.-The doctor says I've got this here new
thing called 'pendicitis, an durned
eff I kin either spell or pernOunce it !
1 wish you'd fetch me a preacher, a
undertaken an dictionary"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
FIsHERSvILLE, VA,
February Is, 1891

February Is, 1891.
Captain Milton J. Billmyer, Shep-
herdstown, w. Va.-Dear .Sjr-Yours
of the 18th instant is received, and re-
calls to my mind many Of the most
stirring and memorable scenes Of the
late war, which l had the honor to
witness while a private soldier under
your command.
/ have often desired to have an op-
portunity to express to you and the
men of Company F my sincere thanks
for the great kindness and gentlemanly
consideration shown me by yourself
and the noble men of your command
during the fifteen months Of our ardu.
Gus service together. l came to your
command a stranger in the early part
of 1864. You ask me to give you my
recollections of what transpired on that
day-the day of Generals Lees sur
render at Appomattox c. H. My rec
elections are about as follows
We left camp about 6 or o'clock
in the morning. At that time there
WAS some tolerably heavy cannonading
going on about one and a-half or two
miles southwest of us, in the direction
ofGeneral Lee's main army. We trav-
eled west, having the army on our left.
About 9 o'clock we entered large
body of rising woodland. On the top
of this rising woodland we came against
line of Yankees. There were not a
great many that we could see. They
seemed to be dePloyed as a skirmish
line. We charged them; they scam
pered right and left, and we passed on
through the line under slight fire
from them.
At this time (abont 9 o'clock there
was heavy musketry on our left. We
could hear the warcry of the infantry
as they made charge after charge. On
account of the woods we could see
nothing that was going on. After
passing through the Yankee line we
turned our course south and travelled
till we came to the railroad. This was
about 10 o clock. All firing of the army
had ceased. There was perfect still
ness in the direction of the army. Al
the railroad We encountered a SQUAD
of Yankees and opened fire on them
They returned our fire and retreated
down the railroad toward Appomatto1
c. H., shooting back at us as they fel
back. We followed them up for about
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

Old Bagror-Do you think you can
surround my daughter with any de-
gree Of luxury, sir2
Young Cheek-Yes, sir. Every time
I embrace her she says it is heavenly;
and that, / believe, SIR, is even better
than merely luxurious.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

The following letter was written to
Captain Billmyer ABOUT eight years
ago by Private B. NJ. Ellis, who was
present at the scene referred to and
retained "a vivid and correct remem-
brance of the final event, as his inter-
esting letter will show
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
Valuable Farm For Sale.

The farm of the late Robert Lucas
situated four miles from Shepherdstown
and IL miles from Shenandoah Junction
Jefferson county, w. Va, is offered Tor
sale privately. The farm contains lou
acres of excellent limestone land. 2oac
of which is in fine timber, and is IN a
GOOD state of cultivation. The improve
ments are frst-cass. consisting OF com
Portable eight-room brick dwelling
house. a good barn, and necessary out
buildings, Price, $50 per acre. Posses
sion given April l, 1899. For further
information apply to Edward K. and
Vincent NJ. Lucas, on the premises.
Sent. l5. 1S9S-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
is. FLEMING, Notary Public.
No. 90 King Street.

xrrILLtske Acknowledgements OF Deeds
w Power of Attorney, Affidayits. Deposl.
tiops. and attend to ali ibusinessconnectec
- .he ofFfr@
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

The following is list of the officers
and prjvates of Companies F and c.
First Virginia Cavalry, Wickham's S
Brigade, Col. Woodbridge, of the Fourth
Virginia Cavalry. commanding, who
were present at the surrender Of Gen
eral Lees army at Appomattox-ac-
cording to the remembrance of an Off
Ger on duty there
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
COMPANY :.


Captain NJ. J. Billmyer.
rst-Lieutenant J. 7. Billmyer.
Second-Lieutenant W. n. Lemen.
Corporal Vim. Hunter.
Privates J. S. Grove, n. D. Baker
B. F. Smith, j. W. Fryatt, NJ. B. Ellis,
F. Lucas, 7. L. Williamson, R L. Bill
myer, a. W. Randall, a. NJ. Evans.
COMPANY c.
Lieutenant G. Moore.
Privates J. Greenlee, Doc Greenlee,
Scott Harlan and many others belong
ing to the fifth squadron under the
command of Captain N. ]. Billmyer.
These are the soldiers referred TO by
NJ. B. Ellis, who took part in the last
fighting that was done by the Army
of Northern Virginia.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09
Doctors Can't
Cure It!

Contagious blood poison is absolutely
beyond the skill Of the doctors. They
may dose patient for years on their
mercurial and potash remedies, but he
will never be fid Of the disease; on the
other hand, his condition will grow
steadily worse. s. s. S. is the only cure
for this terrible affliction, because it is
the only remedy which goes direct to
the cause Of the disease and forces it
from the system.
was afflicted with Blood Poison, and the
best doctors did me good. thnmCh l took
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09


their treatment fait h
fully. In fact, l seemed
to get worse a IL tn o
while. / took aim ost
every social e d bl o. d
remedy, but they didnot
seem To reach the dis
ease. and had no effect
whatever. / was d is-
heartened. for it seemed
that / would never be
cured. At the advice OF
a friend / then took
S. s. S.. and began toim-
nrnun I nAnffnnaI thu
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

medicine. and It cured me completely. build
ing up my health and increasing my appetite.
Although this was ten years ago. have never
yet had a sign Of the disease to return.
w. r. NEWMAN.
StauntOn, Va.
1t is like self-destruction to continue
to take potash and mercury; besides
totally destroying the digestion, they
dry up the marrow in the bones, pro-
ducing a stiffness and swelling of the
joints, causing the hair to fall out, and
completely wrecking the system.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1899-02-09

was afflicted with Blood Poison, and tho
best DOCTORS did me mo good. thnnCh l took
, 1899-12-27

gladly given. Save only the cost of
the music there will be no expense.
The Very Reverend Dean Cope, who
heartily supports the proposition, has
most kindly placed an excellent room
in the east wing of the cathedral at
our disposal for the first meeting at
least, and for longer If desired.
All lovers Of music, who feel inter
ested in this matter, are urgently in
vited to attend a meeting to be held
next Tuesday evening. Gan. q at s
O'Clock. in the east wing of the cathe.
dral, to consider the %advisability of in
augurating a choral society in Laramie.
1t will, of course, be understood that
the society will not be connected with
any church, but will be absolutely open
to the world. The kind offer of the
dean is simply meant to provide us a
place Of meeting until permanent ar
rangements may be made.
I remain. your obedient servant,
FRANK M. ENGLISH.
, 1899-12-27
MENTIONED.
Hot Chocolate at settele's.

hot chocolate at Settele 3.
Christmas was very quiet in police
court.
The rotary pushed by a 100 and a
1900 engine was sent out to clean out
a cut on the new cutoff line from
Lookout to Medicine Bow.
The Masonic installation will COM
mence promptly at 1880 this evening,
this being necessary on account Of the
number of lodges to install and the
banquet following.
Robert Stevenson had a warrant
sworn out this afternoon in police
court for the arrest Of ]. w. Smith
charging him with assault and battery.
Stevenson was considerably bruised
about the face , one eye being closed,
his jaw swollen and his face bloody.
The Sun is In receipt of a letter from
Rev. Robert Coltman, of La Junta, Col,
which states that he leaves for China
next month on a visit to his children.
There are many here who know and
love Mr.. Coltman and they will wish
him a safe journey to the land of pig
tails and opium.-saratoga Sun.
During the year 1899 there have been
22O marriages in Cheyenne, and it is
believed that before the close Of the
year this number will be swelled to 230.
OF this number, IS per cent. have beer
couples from Colorado who took ad-
vantage of Wyoming's divorce laws,
which permit Divorces to marry again
as o o as they wish after procuring a
, 1899-12-27

Chief Dispatcher Boies returned from
Omaha today.
E. P. Kelley is in from the mines to
spend the holidays.
W. II. Rudkin and wife returned to
Green River yesterday.
]. w. Ernest and ]. D. Payne, jr., re-
turned from Denver today.
Miss Grace S%harpless returned from
Cheyenne yesterday morning.
Miss Hebard returned from Chey-
enne today, where she spent Christmas.
Victor Beaumier came to Laramie
from the grading camp near Piedmont
to spend the holiday time.
]. IT. Jones, the electrician at the
light plant, is on the sick list, having
spent his Christmas suffering from an
attack of grip.
]. T. M. Kingsford and wife, who
came down from Granger, Wyo., to
spend Christmas in Laramie, their for
mer home, returned west yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Tucker spent
Christmas in Cheyenne with Mrs.
fuckers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Glare,
and returned to Laramie Monday night.
, 1899-12-27
TO H PUBLIC.

The Paris commissioners are M
ious to have an exhibit from this Sec
ton Of the state. This Is a splendid
opportunity for u people to bring
the of Wyoming In an on
cial manner before the eyes OF the
world, as an exhibit will go not only
to Paris but to Russia, the Far East,
and back to the St. Louis Centennial
exposition. 1t will cost you nothing
to send samples of ore to Paris, nor
for the installation OF the same in the
United States building.
Parties living along the Union Pa
cifc and in the western part Of the
state should ship to Mr.. Gillette, as
sistant secretary, Cheyenne. Wyoming.
Those residing in northern and central
Wyoming may ship to the undersign-
ed. All exhibitors Of mineral must
send the following particulars: Char
acter Of ore: mine; location; exhibits,
, 1899-12-27

We have some very
choice u steers,
corn fed mutton and
fine veal. Turkeys lao
per pound, apples by
the barrel So to $3.50.
Box apples from 81 to
So a box. Full stock
of all things in season
too numerous to mon
ton, to be found at
George n. Hunts, the
Popular Market, tele-
4B.
, 1899-12-27
A PROPOSED CHORAL SOCIETY.
F. M. English Desires to See a Lara.
mic Organization.
Editor Republican.

Editor Republican.
Sir:-Several ladies and gentlemen,
whose names are well known in Lara
ME, have spoken to me on the subject
of establishing a choral society in this
city.
1t would surely be a delightful and
profitable way Of spending at least one
evening a week; and, in course of time,
would afford the citizens of Laramie
an opportunity Of hearing some Of the
famous compositions familiar to the
cities of the east and Europe.
May l be permitted, then, through
the medium OF your columns to place
the matter most respectfully before the
public in general and lovers Of music
in particular? Any service 1t may be
in my power to render will be most
, 1899-12-27

"The Spanish engineer officers were
among the best 'mapmakers' l yer saw
in my life," said Capt. Stephen O'Con-
nor, who has recently returned from
the Philippines. Their maps Of Luzon
were perfect, and 1 never saw any that
excelled them. Every road, stream
and hamlet appeared on these maps.
and not only this. but the plotting was
exact. l do not know that at any time
in my life I have found maps to excel
these"
, 1899-12-27
GET READY TO SILVER

Probably snow and colder tonight.
Thursday probably cloudy.
A telegram has been sent out from
Chicago saying that we will have Sc
we're cold weather commencing tomor-
row morning, followed by snow.
, 1899-12-27

In accordance with section 8, chapter
70, session laws '99. There will be held
in Laramie at East Side school house,
examinations for teacher certificates OF
first, second and third class, on Deem
Der 2sth and 10Th, 1893.
MRS. c. M. SIMPSON,
County Superintendent.
, 1899-12-27

Gem City Hose company No. 2, will
give a grand uniform ball at North
Star hall Friday evening, Dec. 20. Ad-
mission so cents.
, 1899-12-27

assay and value per ton Of gold, silver,
lead or copper. The secretary will at
tach the necessary printed labels. Fur
Their particulars may be obtained from
Governor Richards, or the secretary.
Immediate action is necessary as all
exhibits must leave this country be-
fore February 1, 1900.
State papers please copy.
J.. H. DODSHON.
Secretary Paris Commissioners,
Douglas, Wyo.
, 1899-12-27

WANTED-A girl for general house
work in small family. Apply at this
office. 114tf
, 1899-12-27

Sh! NUNS the word. Come to the
mum" social given by the E. L. at the
M. E. church Friday evening. q
, 1899-12-27

LOST-Mink tail of OF ladies' cape
Leave at this once and receive reward
q
, 1899-12-27
RING LOST.


Flat gold band; lost on Second street.
Leave at this office. Ct
, 1899-12-27

1.-THE Loss Of Gold is great; the loss
of health is more" Health is lost by
neglecting to keep the blood pure.
Hoods Sarsaparilla puriies, enriches
and vitalizes the blood and thus saves
both gold and health.
, 1899-12-27

Daily Republican only zoo . month
, 1899-12-27

Hoods Pills cure biliousness. sick
headache.
, 1899-12-27

Daily Republican only 500 = month.