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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
Famous Trees.

The charter oak is in Hartford, Conn,
and concealed the charter of the colony
for several years from 1857. Wash
ington took command Of the army un-
der an elm tree in Cambridge. The
treaty elm, under which William Penn
signed the famous treaty with the In
dians in l682,was upon the banks Of
the Delaware. 1t died in 1929. The
great linden in Wurtemburg was 800
years old. The city Of Neustadt was
for many years known as the city near
the linden. In l408 poem was writ
ten about it. 1t was propped up by
67 stone pillars; in 1864 these were in
creased to 50; in 1882 to l06. It's
trunk then measured 81 feet. 1t was
wrecked in a gale that year.
There is a walnut tree 1900 years
old in the Baider Valley, near Balak-
lava. 1t belongs to FIVE Tartar fami-
lies. It yields nearly 100000 nuts
which are divided between the owners.
The famous banyan tree is in Cey-
lon on Mount Laviua, seven miles from
Colombo. There are two roads through
the stem. It's shadow at noon COW
ers four acres.
The walnut was originally called the
gaulinut in England because it came
from France (GauD. Wslnuts played
an important part at the siege Of Am
lens, near the sixteenth century when
party of Spanish soldiers, dressed
as French peasants, brought CARLOAD
Of nuts to sell, and as the gate opened
for them to enter the nuts were spilled
upon the ground and sentinels stopped
to pick them up, when the Spanish
soldier, pounced npon them. killed
them and guarded the gates while the
Spanish army entered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
MY COMPANIONS.
BY nAxsKx pAxnRDGK.

Ny companions my oompanions
In the changing summer weather.
How We frolicked meath the forest trees,
And sang and danced together
There was Hope. whose bOnny brows were wrea,he
With clinging eglantine.
And whose smile was sweeter than kiss,
And cheered the heart as wine.
There was JOY the merry. merry child;
Upon the wet;est day,
How he scattered sunbeams from his eyes.
And laughed the clouds away
There was Love. the radiant spirit.
With fairest face of all.
With Heavens echoes in his voice.
And look angelical.
My companions Ny comPanions
In this gusty after-time.
Now that forest flowers have faded.
And the year Is past its prime
Rosy Joy-aIas. how rarely
Conc his footsteps to my door
And Hopes eyes are ever straining
Toward dim and distant shore.
Love has welded sober Patience;
Fis celestial smiles arc less;
And hls looks are grave and tender.
With an anxious tenderness.
Ny familiars! My familiars
They are Sorrow, Care and Pain,
But would | had my childhood's mates
Around me once again.
Shepherdstown. W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
Druggist.
FARM FOR SALE.

A nice farm of 132 acres of good lime
stone land in the neighborhood of Sny-
der's Mills is offered for sale privately.
Seven or eight acres of woodland. Run
ming water through the place. Apply
at REGISTER OFFICE.
Oct. Is, 19OO-4w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

81 dunno how Bills a-goin to vote
in this election, said the campaign
worker; I've hearn tell he's on the
fence"
"He wuz thar" replied the neigh.
Dor, "but one o the canderdates let
fall a dollar on the of side o the
fence, an Bill he got dizzy an, fell
over I"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

haf had men pick my pockets, und
haf had friends borrow my money,
und can't quite figure out why der
pickpocket should be sent TO jail und
der odder party go free. 1t vhas all
der same to me, got noding back.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
&C. j. LINE
W. E Poling-
MARTINSBJRG w. VA
Carpets, Portieres and Rugs.
Special Prices This Week!

If economy object you should buy your Carpets here
Labor has advanced material has advanced and as
suit Carpets have gone up stocks that have to be epe
shed We had supplies bought away in advance and as
fortunate result of these conditions we are enabled sell
you Carpets cheaper than any in this section We want
and visit Carpet Annex and get prices be-
fore buying.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

Fair customer:-Are you sure this
sticky paper will catch files2
Dealer" Yes. indeed, mum. ] sold
half dozen sheets TO boarding house
keeper yesterday. In two hours che
caught enough for huckleberry pie. y
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

Edith (to Ethel, who had just re-
turned from Europ)-oh, Ethel, were
you seasick2 Etbel-Seasickl why.
Edith 1 went into the ststeroom and fat
down on my best hat-apd idn't
care.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
M. L. Harrington,
sHEPHERDsTowN, w. Va.
TROY Steam Laundry

For f1rst-class up-to-date Laundry try
Troy Steam Laundry, Strauther Pendle-
ton, Agent. All orders left at Mr.. PEN
dleton's store will be called for. We
collect on Tuesday and deliver on Fri
day. Respectfully,
STRAUTHER PENDLETON.
June s. lS99-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
At GibSon'S Drug Store
YOU WILL FIND
Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines
and Toilet Articles

LOADED Shells, Ammunition of all
kind-alSo load shells to order.
TOOTH Brushes, Nail Brushes, Hair
Brushes and Clothes Brushes.
USE Florident Tooth Wash, as it is
recommended by all dentists, chemical
ly pure, possessing antiseptic properties,
heals the gums and preserves the teeth,
leaving refreshing taste in the mouth.
Free from acid. Large bottle % cents.
Call for sample.
JUST received a nice line Of station
cry.
TO rid your poultry of lice use DR..
Hess Instant Louise Killer; Insect Pow
der, Moth Balls and Paris Green.
TRUSSES-We sell the American Sill
YER Truss, positively the best. Satisfac-
tion guaranteed.
WE Sell DR.. Hickman's Horse and
Cattle Powder.
KNIVES-Just received nice line Of
Pocket Knives.
observation-disclosures Pre-
Seyiptions filled NTH aecHracy-no
SubStitufion-pHre, honest Medicines
and BY a Registered Druggist only.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
Piles or Hemorrhoids.
The Rectum, Its importance.

The Rectum is one OF the most important
organs of the body.
Through 1t large portion of the waste,
efiete, and poisonous matter generated In
the system Is expelled.
When the functions of this organ are inter-
-fered with, these poisonous elements are re-
tained in the system, poisoning the blood,
clogging the glands, impairing nutrition ana
assimilation and engendering diseases that
not only cause great suffering but destroy
life.
Disturbed digestion, arrangement OF the
nervous system, rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Catarrh, diseases of the heart, liver, Kidneys,
bladders, uterus, all these arise from retained
fecal matter in the rectum, caused by inter-
nal piles, ulcers. structures and other causes
that obstruct the canal.
The majority of these diseases are readily
cured, without cutting, tying or bruising.
Thousands of people are daily dying from
operations, but with my system. invariably
the treatment is a decided success.
have cured men 80 years old, children two
years old.
NV system of treatment causes no deten-
tion from business or pleasure.
The old or Hospital way OF treatment lasts
from one TO four hours, whilst my treatment
consumes about five minutes.
can furnish the best references from the
Oldest and best physicians and druggists of
this city, besides hundreds of others, who
gladly testify as 10 my ability.
DR.. G. n. Whiting,
4Ol n. Eutaw St, Baltimore, Md.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

Better an ounce of to-day than a
pound of tomorrow.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08
w. II. POLLING.
Fall and Winter Hats
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN.

Velvets of the latest shades, long and
short Feathers, Feathers, Roses, Buck
les, Fancy Ornaments, Outings, etc.
French Flannels for Waists in blue,
old rose, green and steel, with polka dot
and other figures.
Moscow Flannel for Skirts and Wrap
pers Dress Goods in all leading shades
for sailor-made suits.
Stylish Neckwear, Stock Collars, Rib
bon Collars, Boys Shirts, Infants Shoes,
Caps and Sacks, Underwear OF every de-
scription may be found in my winter
stock. All are invited to call and see
these beautiful goods.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

what pretty fall bat that is Of
Mrs. Flypp's-"
"Yes. That's her summer hat
turned around with the back to the
front"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

Make but few explanations; the
character that cannot otherwise de-
lend itself is Lot worth vindicating.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-11-08

The Register one year for
dollar; six months for 80
cents; three months for IS
cents. Want TO try II?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

Ger. ard doubtless their many friends
cf chat vicinity and other parts oftho
Hills win be happy to wish Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred n Reder long life Of Joy
and bnppintss Everything at the home
OF the brides parents was arranged
with taste and elegance to suit the oe-
casion The halls were lighted, and
outside the galleries were hung with
large Japanese lanterns. The wedding
march was played bY Miss y. Drew.
and the young cOupIe entered the par
lor led by rev. = Marion Wright. The
bride looked lovely ii q costume of deli
cats hlne. Tls nuptiai knot was tied
by Rev. wright II the presence Of a
number Of wedding guests. After the
marriage ceremony the guests came
eagerly forward ID Offer the young
ooRple their bs wishes and congratu2
lations. The evening Was spent Ia .
very pleasant manner and everyone
was in the best Of spirits. The weddi &
feast was q prominent feature of the
evening. A long table laden with deli.
cacies awaited the wedding guests.
After psrtaking OF the savory dishes,
cakes, meats, ETC., the wedding gifts were
presented. OF which there were many
rich aud elsgant as we'll as useful ones.
--Spearfish ReRister.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06
10. n. nlv Dead.

George Tarbell is in receipt Of letter
from Mrs. L G. Barr, Of Livingston,
Montana, under date Of December oath,
announcing the death of Mr.. d. N. Ely
at that place. Mr.. Ely will be remem-
bered By some Of orr local readers as a
forniei resident Of Custer He WAS ap-
pointed sheriff of Custer county in 1877
by Governor Pennington when the
county was Grst organized. He left here
in the early eighties for Montana, ac-
companied by his family, where they
have reJideG ever since. Following is
an extract taken from Livingston pa.
per ofrecent date:
ID N. Ely was brought down from
Jardine Friday in very precarious
condition. The gentleman had con-
tracted q severe case Of pneumonia and
1t was very doubtful whether he would
be able to hold his own against the dis
ease. He bore up under the trip from
Jardine as well could bO expected and
was taken TO the home of his family in
this city, where the vigilance ofloving
friends and the constant watchfulness
Of Or. Alton it was hoped would pro
dnce change for the better, but these
hopes we're shattered. Just as we 20
to press the news reached the Office
that the soul ofD. N. Ely had passed 10
the great beyond. He went peacefully
to sleep and his eyes never again open
ed 70 light Of this world and his deaf
ears heard not the mourning Of his
grief stricken family. D. N. Ely was
a man. In that word can bis epitaph
best be written. Nothing was ever
said Of him but kind words in life and
nothing that could be said now would
add any lustre to bis memory. He came
out west from Ohio, and settled in the
Black Hills He served there az one or
the first United States Marshals, doing
much to preserve order ia those troub-
lous times. He served with distinction
in the civil war as captain in the Eighth
Ohio cavalry. He was four yearB nm
der sheriff Of this county. he leaves u
wife and two children, Carl and Flossie,
TO mourn his loss. He was member
ofthe United Moderns, Maccabees and
Knights 81 Pythias. In the first two
lodges be was insured for Ss,000.0O.
Burial arrangements have not yet been
made.D
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

The news from the seat of war ia the
Transyaai is very tame Of late, no ini-
portant enasGements kayiug occurred
since the Buller defeat III Tegula river.
The English are constantly making
sorties with small forces where there
are but few 70 contend against and are
making the most Or bloodless victories.
The most prominant ofthese il the raid
Of General French. who with 1000 men
came upon q small force Of Beers who
rettehsed, allowing General French 70
occupy Coleebusx. The English loss
was three men killed and seven wound
ed. II is notknown IL tho Beers lost
any killed, and there were no prisoners
captured. General Methuen position Is
unchanged. When all the troops now
On enc WY from England, together wish
all that have been raised and destined
for the Transaal, General Roberts win
be ia command Of about 100000 msn
The Beers are still shelling Ladysmith
and Kimberly, and the increased casual
ties, together with the sickness which IL
rife among the troops,,is slowly decim
ating the belsaguered forces in both
places. II Is thought by some military
experts tina, II Is not the intention or
desire Of the Boers 10 take either Lady.
smith or Kimberly at this time, as they
prefer 70 wait until the English come
to the relief Of these places, az al their
preparations have been with view OF
meeting them on their line Of march to
these points, as they will then be far
from their base OF supplies and long
line Of communication to guard and
maintain.
Late dispatches from London report a
private row in the war Office on account
Of many complaints having been lodged
against the officers, charging incomps
tency, and lack Of capacity to discharge
the duties Of the Office. There is much
discussion, and II is presumed that some
cha"gss in the cabinet may take place.
The seizure Of two German ships by
the English in Delegoa Bay has resulted
in stirring up much III feeling in Ger
many against the British. tits claimed
that these ships carried nothing contra
band and the seizure was unlawful,
Complaints have been lodged with the
British foreign ofice. ~
A Pretoria dispatch Of the lst says:
Last night Sunday the British in great
force attacked Commandant Schoeman's
command In the CoIesbsrg district and
tried to storm the position. They re.
peated the attack this morning, but
were forced TO retreat, The Boers hold
ing the position. The loss ofthe British
Is not known, but is reported to have
been heavy. The Beers consider it a
great compliment to the Trsnsvaal that
Lord Roberts should have been selected
to the supreme command Of the British
forces.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06
protiucslon 81 Trn,

The total production Of tin in 1898
has been estimated at 76.SOO tons in
1890 it was but $500. The greater part
Of Tin comes from the Malay Peninsuls,
which Is said furnishes eO.6 per cent,
not counting the Datch East Indies,
which glye 19 per cent. Following this
comes Australia with 10 per cent, Corn
wall Gil, and Bolivia 10 per cent. It
may be remarked tiIat forty years aso
Cornwall furnished so per cent of the
total. The most productive region is
that part Of the Malay Peninsula ex-
tending from Burma and Siam to Sum
atra. In the Australian region the chief
center Of production 10 Tasmania. The
principal consuners for 1893 have been
the United States, $4,000; Great Britain,
$4,000; Germany 1880; and France,
$500. the expectation OF tin plate
from Great Britain has been 25l ,769
tons, and that country consumes 100
600 tons. The production of America
for the year Is estimated at S27 600. rhe
total production Of tin plate Is estimated
ii 10000 tons. and the tin required fol-
its manufactura reaches 10000 10 $4,000
tons.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06
Tbs Hni oity Fire.

There was quite q serious blaze oc-
Cured at Hill City on the morning Of
Tuesday, the 2ud, which destroyed q
good portion Of the business part Of the
town. II broke out in the Mcclure
hotel and Was caused by q defective
fiue. The hotel was destroyed, together
with seYen other buildings. The most
important Of these was the grocery store
belonging 10 John Nissen, one Of the
oldest merchants in the place. The
large hall known as the SS building, and
the Chinese laundry were also entirely
consumed. The FIVE other buildings
were of lesser importance, being mostly
cheap frame structures for the most
part unoccnpied. II has been stated
the fire started at the Mcclure hotel,
1t spread to the building on the north
and then jumped across the street dss-
troying six buildings on that side. The
fire was not gotten under contro. until
Ii reached the. Office Of the Hill City
News, where ii was stopped, the Office
building sustaining but slight damage.
Hill City has an estimated population
Of about 400 people. There is no Are
department and the only way Of fight
ing 6rs was by forming bucket bri-
gade and carrying the water from the
nearest wells II was fortunate there
was no wind blowing at the time, else
the confagration must have been much
more serious. AS 1t is. II Is bad enough,
as We are Informed there was no insur-
ance on any Of tho buildings, the total
loss Of which is estimated at 10000 90.
The owners Of the property destroyed
are mostly men of limited means. and
b IL probable that they will not be able
TO rebuild. at least not this year. There
was quite delegation went oyer from
Custer to assist in putting out the fire,
but as there was no facilities fer fighting
Ore, they could do but little.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

Wednesday evening, At the home Of
the brides parents. Mics Maude r. Drew
to Mr.. Alfred K. Reder. The bride is
q daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Albert w.
Drew. and is highly esteemed and loyed
by all who form her acquaintance. Her
many frieuds will bs happy 10 offer
their congratulations. The groom Is q
prominent and highly respected young
man Of good standing and Is son oi
one Of the leading business men o.
epearash, Mr. Odo RsdeE Both the
bride ana groom we're formerly Of Chs
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06
An Appeal That shoula wln.

Wakefield, Neb., Republican; This
paper iS not In the money loaniug bust
ness and frankly admits that It has no
money drawing interest. IT never had.
On the contrary, all IL ever made went
for Improvements. We need more for
the same purpose and need IL badly.
Therefore, all those knowing them
selves indebted to the Wakefield Re.
publican printing plant, be the same
little or much. are courteously and
kindly invited to liquidats. There's no
need to be bashful about II, and you
don't have to say please fnd enclosed"
unless you want to, If there is any
money In the letter you bet we'll 6nd
IL. And you can call us Bill ifyou want
to, or Brother" Bill its all the same to
us and no extra charge. Summer and
winter we have written ten long years
for the Republican, but we are sordid
enough to admit that mighty little writ
ing ha@g given us as much pleasure as
writing receipt for subscription paid
ahead. The near approaching Hrst OF
the year is q good time to get square
with the printer man, and our club rates
are very low for all the best papers.
Call in. anyhow, and get acquainted and
see that rare sight-"a country Jake OF
au editors DO actually has no money
drawing interest and at the hour ofgo-
ing to press, 10 not likely 70 have.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06


lIf q person goes upon the mineral
lands Of the United States and either
establishes settlement or works there
on without complying with the require
ments Of the mining laws, and relies ex-
clIsivsly upon his possession or work,
and second party locates peaceably q
mining claim coyeHtng a portion Of the
same ground, and in al respects com
plies with the requirements Of the min
ing laws. then such second party il en-
titled to the possession Of such mineral
ground 10 The extent Of bis location as
against the prior occupant, who is from
the limo said second party has perfected
his location and complied with the Jaw
trespasser Thin is Substantially the
charge 70 ths irry Ia Horsewill Va. Ruis.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

The sympathy of the Irish for the
Beers is kind Of left handed sympathy
after all. It not rom any special love
for the stolid big footed burgher, but
they hate the English so intensely that
they will do almost anything to get
somebody to help them twist the lions
tail and make ham roar.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

Gov General Wood, is bringing order
out Of chaos in Cuba. He Is very busy,
and Is giving general satisfaction to the
Cuban leaders. The members Of the
Cuban cabinet have ali been sworn in.
Everything Is being swiftly prepared to
give the Island an independent govern.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

The South Dakota Bar Association
held It's annual meeting in Mitchell on
the 2sth and Goth ult Following are
the officers elected for the ensuing year
President, Edwin Van else, Deadwood
vice presidents, G. II, Dillon, Yankton,
snd Thomas Sterling, Redfeld seers.
tary, ], III VOORHEES,, Sioux Falls; treas
urer, Ivan w Goodner, Pierre.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06
j.. Is. MAPLE, bupt.j
County Board Of Health.
Custer City, 8. d., Dec. 14th, 1899.

In pulmonary trouble, the direct ac-
ton Of Ballards Horehound Syrup upon
the throat. chest and lungs, immediate
" arrest the malady, by relieving tbs
distrss., cutting the phlegm and freeing
the vocal and breathing organs. Price
rs and Sd cents. Al. =. Jones a 90.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

The newly elected members Of the
supreme court were sworn in at Pierre
on tine morning OF the 2nd, and Justice
Fuller selected az presiding judge for the
first two years Of the tsrm, to be follow
ed by Justice Honey for the second
period Of two years, and Judge Corson
for the last two years ..
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06
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A beautifully illustrated weekly news
Inagasine. printed On high grade paper
with the finest half tone engravinGs.
Latest fashions from photographs Of
handsome, live models, specially posed,
showing the newest gowns and bon
nets.
Pictures Of the principal current
eyenGa throughout the vest with inter
esting reading matter
Carpenters letters cf travel, illnstrat-
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Athletics and sports. With snap shots
Of events
Portraits OF ths men Of the hour
BY mail. $500 per ryesr From agents
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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1900-01-06

John d, Rockefeller has given two
million dollars to the Chicago univer-
sity. providing that institution would
add like amount to the fund, while
Andrew Carnegie has donated three
hundred thousand to the Peter Cooper
Polytenic institute Of New York, These
men are giving away their money at .
lively rate, and the objects Of their
benevolencs are good and worthy. We
presume that they have come to the
conclusion that they cannot take il with
them, Still whatever may be said ot
them, they must be given due credit for
having done some good in their day
and generation.