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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

Vince Burke, colored who Is charged
with shooting Newton Hedges, who
was guarding quarantine house con-
tanning a smallpox patient, at Charles
town, was given preliminary hear
ing before Justice Gallaher and, after
hearing the evidence, Burke was re.
manded to jail to await the grand jury
next November. Burke attempted to
establish an abb.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

The law holds both maker AMI clrcu-
.atCr o.. s. counterfeit, equally guilty
The dealer who sells you a dangerous
couu,ert5., % paWi;;'s Witch Haze.
S4.ye riSNS your life - make a little
larger pr1+t NCu can not trust him.
DeWi;l'S : the only genuine aud oriSI-
nal Witch Haze, Sa,ye, wei known
cure s1v piles and 4i skin diseases. See
that yCug dealer gives YOU Dewitt :
SA.ye. ! L. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
PERSONALS.
Record OF the Coming and Going Of ths
eeople That You x1os.

Record OF the Coming and oolng Of ths
eeosle That Sos kno-.
Nh. C. {. Martin, the local editor
Of the Martinsburg Statesman, and
Mr.. ". W. Downey. one of the rising
young attorneys Of Martiusburg. were
in ShePherdstown Monday and favored
the REGISTER Office with a call.
! Ny. J. Edward Cookus, with his
wife and two children. visited friends
in this place last Saturday. Mr..
COokus. who is an old Shepherdstovn
boy, IS now employed BY the \. & W.
Railway at Winston, y. c.
Mrs. Lee Il. MOler has gone to
Brunswick, Nd, 70 make the acquain-
tancs Of her first granddaughter. We
extend congratulations to Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Moler, Jr.
Prot. 4. c. Kimlsr, principal Of
Shepherd College. IS attending the
annual meeting Of the West Virginia
Educational Association in Parkers-
burg this week.
Rev. Dr.. Wm. H. Nelson, Miss
Reed and Mss Ka;haryne Butler have
gone 70 Atlantic City, where they viii
spend & few weeks.
Mrs. William Phelps and her two
children. Q; Baltimore, are here visit
ing Mrs, Phslps's parents, Mr. and
Ms. Joseph Byers.
Mrs. J. F Lsgse and her children
came Up from Washington last week
and WI. spend the summer here in
their former home.
Mr.. w. Knott. j., one Of the pro-
grsss:7s young Democrats 0; Nole-'s,
was a caller at the REGISTER Office OF
Saturday last.
Mrs. Maggie W:ss,sr, Miss Maggie
Miller and little VIII Miller have
gone TO Brunswick. Nd, to spend a
lew days.
3Lr. and Mrs. Marshall Kerney, Of
P,;tsbur-. Pa, have been here this
week visiting w. and Mrs John c.
Hoffman.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. little have
gone 70 M.d3ls,own. Nd. where they
expect 70 spend the balance OF the
summer.
Mss Tate, Miss Brady, Mr.. Smith
and Mr.. Kip, Q: Annapolis, Nd, are
popular summer guests a: Mrs, Will
:amss.
Miss Ella Lambr:ght IS in Freisy-
lex, Nd, where she viii spend cou-
PIE Q: weeks with relatives and friends.
M. and Ms. Fsndriek, Of MERGERS
burg, Pa, spsn: a couple Of days here
TIL: week with Mrs. Reynolds,
3Lr. and Mrs. Charles Tucker, OF
Missouri, have been here this week
visiting Mrs. John 4. Snyder.
Nr, Hugh Psndleton, Q: McKees-
port, Pa, IS here TO spend a week
with his mother and sisters.
We had pleasant call Tuesday
from our friend Mr.. George ", Duke,
Q: the Uv;,,a ns;ghborhooa.
Mss Clara Greenwood and Miss
Birdie Adams are visiting relatives
and friends in Roanoke, Va.
Mrs. J. ". NoClsary, OF Baltimore,
Is here or a week visit 70 her moth
sr, Mrs Rachel Snyder.
Miss May Hoffman is visiting Miss
Virginia Hess il Martirsburg.
Miss Cora Nundsy is visiting Miss
Maggie Dunn in Martinsburg.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
Speaks From Experience.

The editor of the Charlestown Ad-
rooata, in his last issue, prints the fol-
lowing measuring statement
Those who come to town very often
are much more in danger of taking the
iinjams than the smallpox. We can
speak with the most conscientious con-
fdence in this matter.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

Herbert Staubs,sou ofAaron Staubs,
Of Pipertown, near Harper's Ferry, was
run over BY a car at Melville last
Saturday. The wheels shockingly
mangIed his leg at the thigh and the
injured member viii have to be am
putated.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
Lawn Fete.

lawn Fete.
On Saturday evening, July l4th,
the Daughters of the Confederacy will
hold a lawn fete at the residence OF
MIS-. McClain, "Sudley Place" We
hope the S. @. Y. will note this fact
and that they will attend as body.
We also ask the patronage Of all
friends and visitors in our town and
vicinity. COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
Teachers Institute

The Teachers Institute for Jefferson
County VIII be held az ChAr,e>towC com
meEciuE July 81, 81 ID o'c,ocA. Mr.
[. : Fleming. % ParSsvSbCrg, and Nr>,
| 7 Nsuefee. ot heySer. WI. oe The iu-
S-rUC-l->.
J ALINUT ENGIE,
County Superintendent.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

Reports show that over fifteen hun
dred lives have been saved through the
use Of One Minute Cough Cure. Most
of these were cases of grippe, Group,
asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis
and pneumonia. Its early use prevents
consumption.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

An ol-tank car on the Ohio River
Railroad exploded at Parkersburg
yesterday morning, killing J. Il.
Hamilton, general superintendent
six other railroad employees. Fifty
other persons were injured.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
mof a Good Reninnlna

Cometh good end" When you take Hood &
Sarss parilla 20 purify your blood you are
making a good begin y ling, and the good end
will be health aud happiness. This medicine
cures all humors OF the blood, creates good
appetite, oyercomes that tired feeling and
imparts vigor and vitality TO the whole sys-
tenn. tits Americas Greatest Blood Nsdi,
cine,
Blllonsness Is cured by Hoods pills. 29e.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

Ivy poisoning, poison wounds and all
other accidental injuries may be quick
ly cured BY using DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve. Ii Is also a certain cure for
piles and skin diseases. Take no other.
j. O. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
he Death Record.

Mrs. Georgeanna c. Keyser, widow
Of Charles i. Keyser, died in Wash
ington, D. c., last Thursday morning
at the home Of her son, John ". Key
ser. She had been an invalid for ten
years, the result Of parslytic strokes,
but bore her suffering with patient
resignation. Mrs. Ksyser was for
many years a resident Of Shepherds
town, where she Is well remembered
by our older people. She lived here
during the war, and was known BY
many a weary, hungry soldier for her
deeds Of merry. kini-hearted and
gentle, she took deligbt;n min;s,sE;rg
to the needy ones, and It IS said thai.
the first wounded soldiers VINO were
brough: here from Ant;stau battle
field were cared 70. II her home. Ms
Es7ssC vas the mother Q: fifteen chill
drsr, Of whom the following survive
her John ", George D. and Mss
Louise ?. Ksyser, Q: Washington ;
Charles r, Cumberland, Nd. Weller
B, Darv.l,a, Pa. Mrs. J. {. Nc
Cam, Nswbargh, y. Y; all Q; whom
were present at her funeral eztsg:
Weller B. TIE remains were b-ougb.
70 Shsphsrlstown :o- ;r;srmea:, and
las. Sunday afternoon, after service
in the u. T. Church, Of which she
had been Z member WHEN she lived
here, she was laid 70 rest IN E,mvood
Cemetery. Rev. v. !. Dice conduct
81 the funeral service. Mrs. Ksyss-
was eighty years q age.
Mrs. Hs:;is Lsmsn Fa,k, beloved
wife Q: NJ. DAME. q. Fu.k, died las:
Sunday morning at her home near
Swan Pond, Of consumption, aged
about So years. She had been i. :or
a long time. and death came At las,
as welcome relic: 10 Ter. Her hus-
band and four children survive her.
Ms. Fu,k, who was daughter Q; the
late Wm. 7. Lsmsu, lived most Q: her
life near Shspheyds;own, where from
her childhood she was respected as
most .0yab,s character. She was
member Q: the Presbyterian church
for seventeen years, and her life was
il conformity with the teachings Of
her Master. The little moths-.sss
ones and the bsreayad members Q;
her family have the deep sympathy 0;
our people. The funeral service was
held at her late home Tuesday morn
ing, after which she was laid to rest
in E,mwood Cemetery. Rev. Dr..
Charles Gh:selin conducted the ser
vice.
Mrs. Adele Howell, wife OF Mr..
Samuel Howell, cashier Q: the First
National Bank Of Jefferson, died in
Charlestown Tuesday evening after
short illness. Mrs. Howell was
daughter Of John 5. La Fi,;e, 0; Bal,i-
more, and was in the 5:ty-sixth year
Of hsr age. They have one son-Nr.
D. J. Howell, a civil engineer, Of Alex
audria, Va. She was an estimable
lady and many years member OF the
Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Harriet Jacques, Of Sleepy
Creek, W. Va, who made her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Solomon Lum,
in Sharpsburg, was found dead in bed
last Saturday morning She had died
during the night without struggle.
She was S. years Of age
William Edward, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ". B. Alder, Of Charlsstown,
died on Monday, aged four years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
Two Telephone Companies.

It IS said that the Chesapeake &
Potomac Telephone Compauy-which
operates the Bell system-will turn
its attention 10 this section. This
company operates in Hagerstown and
connects with other systems, having
long-distance wires to all points. It
has a system in Martiusburg also, but
goes no further into West Virginia
from there. 1t is now stated that It
viii enter into active competition with
the Winchester company, building to
Winchester and on southwark, and run
ming lines to ShepherdstOwn, Charles
town, Harpers Ferry, Brunswick and
other points east.
Superintendent Hoover,o the Win
chester Telephone Company, is in
town today, and We understand will
put in a switchboard and start up the
exchange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

For burns, injuries. piles and skin
disease use DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
II is the original. Counterfeits may be
offered Use only DeWitt's. J. G. Glib
SON
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
LITTLE LOCALS.
IRE Thirss 90 Interest shas are Haoosairr Ia
Oar NslseeorScSe ard Elsewhere.


Its said that the regiment to which
the Sislsz boys and Guy Hslfsrstay, Of
this placs. belong has been ordered
from the Philippines to China, where
i; VIII assist in putting down the
Boxers rebellion,
The Shepherd Fire Department and
a great many Of our people attended
the fourth Q: July celebration at Mar
ti-sburg Yesterday, They report q
iay Of very interesting events, con-
Guiding with fine display Q; fire
works.
Ha-ry c. Mysrs, who for the past
three years has been with I. ". VII
Hams, the popular merchant Of Shsa-
an5oaL Junction, resigned his posi-
,:oa Saturday te accept another with
I.v:2 Bios, s Leeiy, The cigar man
u:ae:u-s-s Of tbs: place,
Ms, James 5 Pe.ti: received a
cab,ssra- Tuesday announcing that
Col. Ps::.: h2s been acquitted Of the
charge 70. whicb he had been tried by
/ co1-;-na-;ia, in the Ph;i;gp;nes-that
. Q: -o.gtc.,y turning over a prisoner
70 the native civil authorities. This
seems % have been : case where there
was @1,1 ado A5oa: nothing.
Tie Norfolk & Western Railway
W. --- =, excursion 70 Pen Mar on
THURSDAY, July 18th, the occasion BE-
i-s ;ls Reformed reunion 4: that
place, The -A:s from C1a-,ss:own s
. $40, Shenandoah Junction 500,
and Slsghs-is;ovn S cents. Train
passes this place a; 1910 q. n and
returning leaves Pen. Mar 8. 8 ?. II.
Mrs. :. 7. Grove AID Mrs. !. 5.
Reynolds entertained The mus: club
Tuesday evening. Tie home talent
ana he 7.s.,.-. musicians made u 3
programme O: much interest, AM an
.-v.c-v:. m.-s,ys. entertainment
added much :, ne s-,oy-s2: Q: he
evening. Exquisite piano playing was
;-s feature Q: t1s evenings entertain
@=2;.
The Contra. Restaurant, Geo. Y.
Cross, proprietor. 1as enlarged is
business an HOW serves meals O.
lunches 3, al! hou. 70 Is customers,
Is We, As :c=c.sa@ and other refresh
1=a:s. P.,2g; attention ali good
service : making !; one Of the nos;
popular places II GOWN. I.scrsam
@: various 5a7o-s delivered il any
quantity desired. Open on Sundays.
Sun Brothers circus exhibited in
S1svLsris.ow- as, Thursday. L;
wash. very b. circus and did no,
,---s- NH enthusiasm even among
,As SINAI. bows. There was 10 elephant,
70 ca-e.. 10 lion OF niger, the Trick
mule WASH. very tricky. and the clown
WASH. nearly as funny a. q clown
.-.1: 70 d. There was a fairly good
attendance 0: spectators.
T.. P---s--s as. week published
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
Take DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup for all

Tn r. dangerous attectjons--Severec colds
p'euriSy and grippe-which Fall aud
Winter bring along. l, is the greatest
cure for bronchitis and all throat and
lung affections
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

One Minute COagh Cure IS the only
harmless remedy that produces imme-
date results. Try it. J. q. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
sHEPHERDsToWN MARKETS.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers are IA
nous little pills for liver and bowel
troubles. Never grippe. J. G. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

How Are Your KidaeyHF
Dr. Hobbs sparaEus Pills eEfe al Kidney Ills San
pie free Ado. SssE.ing Remedy 90. Cheaso or n. Z.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. ioc or sc.
II C. c. G. fan TO cure, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
Excursions to Atlantic City

Cape May. Sea Isle City and Ocean City
y J., Ocean City. Nd, and
Rehoboth Beach, Del,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
tnS o.. II n n Z, f.l- tSrnS-ists Round rnoner.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
W.P.LiCkIider

world should be uneom ao during c>
Clothing
the summer ohc YOU you will De cool and comtoaband
:,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05
BLUE AND BLACK SERGE COATS

Black absolutely pure worsted aud fast color
Well tailored Also
doubjebrea~Jed Serge Coats and Vests
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

IA lA- N-1.- G. A-S-- - - - N0
trary to the quarantine regulations.
He was promptly arrested, taken be-
fore & magistrate and fined 425 and
costs. Prosecuting Attorney Forrest
". Brown was also fined for the same
ofense, and it is reported that a we'll
known resident of the county had a
similar experience. It is said that
Mayor Washington viii carry his case
to the circuit court.
Charles ". Adams has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of Antietam
battlefield, a position created by the
last Congress, and which takes the
place of the battlefield commission.
The place is one which Ar. Adams
Will fill with ability, as he is thorough
" acquainted with the details OF the
worry. He will have charge of the I'M
provements al the battlefield and the
appropriations will be expended under
his direction. 1t is hoped that Con-
gress will make large appropriations
for the further Improvement of An
tietam, as Senator McComas, who has
done so much for it in the past, will
continue his interest in the matter,
Eventually it is believed that the en-
tire battlefield will be converted into
great park, which will be a source
of much pleasure to the people Of this
section of the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

Preaching Sunday in the NJ. f.
Church South Shepherdstown 1880
a. n. Epworth League : P. N. Chill
dren service at Marvin Chapel at 8
?. n.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

The Womans Foreign Missionary
Society Of the VI. E. Church South
will meet at the home Of Mr.. G. T.
L;ck,ideg Thursday, July 9Th, at :
o'clock.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-07-05

r. b. ~ IN =
8 E. r.rrr. cot loose
s,,-. -ry house Non
-::-,a-. trough town at
Ga icing caught at
'sa..- Although il turned
q --e.. 5-rgv il drew
--s lie. The horse
g .-.. .u..ss. caused bv
:-.,
+ ra, o,
", s'e : 0'1oi ~
I>a. ....-I :. Osborne
e,-.. ,,AE evening at
5 c.. -' -. s..ol,'. .nS
b C. 11-'-"oFs 10 Dr. l,
e4sl H.. .'s I, :. o. u one
B 7... -'''o -'-e''Val ~
D. D. " vas performed ,
Evening star., 1900-10-18

turn Will promptly transmit 1t to the mayor.
snail De deemed guilty of conduct preiudi-
clal to good order and discipline and on
CONVICTION. be dismissed from the force
Any ruie' IN part or in whole. In conflict with
lnls rule either In spirit or letter, be and
the same Is hereby repealed. And this rule
snail be in force from its passage
Democrats Business Meeting.
A joint business meeting of the working
committee Of the Bryan, Stevenson and
Rlxey Campaign Club and the city demo-
cratic committee was held last night In,
Sarepta Hall. Mr.. o. F. Carter, chairman
OF the city committee, called the meeting
to order and outlined the business before
II. IL was decided to hold mass meeting
invite prominent speakers from out-of- town
points to deliver addresses There was
quite lengthy discussion concerning the
auVisapihty or hiring men to see that voters
are properly registered and transferred
FINALLY II was agreed that the chairman Of
each club should secure as many volun-
teers as possible for the work, with 10
understanding that these would receive re-
munerauon If the funds on hand proved
sufficient. The following were selected:
William Dobie, first ward: Charles CuyaI-
her, second ward; Richard Cox. third ward.
and Frank c. Spinks. jr.. fourth ward. A
resolution was offered and adopted provid-
Ing for business meetings Monday and
thursday evenings Of each week
General Notes.
The case of T. l.. Kirby against the B. f.
Smith Ffreproof Construction Com
pany of Washington, which was n suit
Tor damages in the sum of 81 200 for breach
OF contract, occupied the attention of the
corporation court all day yesterday. and
thls morning about IL o'clock the jury re-
ported a verdict awarding the pIaintin the
sum OF $Zio. Attorneys Downing and k,ch-
arus OF Front Royal represented l..e plain
TN. and the defendant company was rem
resented by Attorneys Armstrong and Mar
bury Of this city.
In the presence Of a few friends NJ tbe
contracting parties Miss Christene Eliza
Deth Schuier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Magnus Schuler, and Mr.. James Wellington
Bales were married In this city YESTERDAY.
Both bride and groom are well known resi-
dents Of Alexandria
Mrs. Margaret Simms, a widely known
ana venerable resident of the third ward,
died at her home. No. go North west
street last night. Deceased had been III
Tor some time of malarial fever She "a
survived by a family
A largely attended meeting OF the Brvan
Stevenson and Rixey Campaign Club NJ
Alexandria county was held last night A.
Baliston. There was music by brass band
and prominent local speakers addressed the
gathering. 49,
The Alexandra Athletic Association re-
serve foot ball team defeated the Orange.
Athletic Club OF Washington at the fair
grounds by the one-sided score or 21 TO o.
The visitors were outciassed
Evening star., 1900-10-18

ease and 1890 to injury, go of the 1880
heing the result Of gunshot. Diarrhoeal dis
eases caused the deaths or 5I2 men per
thousand Of strength. typhoid fever 3.5S'
malarial infections, I23; smallpox, Luz
and pneumonia, 10.
In this year the volunteers also had
higher rate Of admission than in 1898, due
to an increased prevalence OF diarrhoeal ana
malariaI diseases. The death rate from a.
causes was equal to a loss OF 29.S men
per thousand of strength during the year
but only 1l.SO of this was caused by dis
ease Injuries were responsible for 1S.o3 or
the admission rate, of which 1851 resulted
from gunshot. The prominent fatal dis
eases were smallpox, which caused $50
deaths per thousand men, diarrhoeai dis
eases g. 49, typhoid fever, 20; pneumonia,
LA. and nalarial infections, .43
Cases of Insanity.
Tn the army, regulars and volunteers
during the calendar years 1898 and 1899
there were reported the monthly re-
norts of sick and wounded SAT cases OF in
sanity and 2O2 of these cases, or $50 per
cent were committed to the Government
Hospital for the Insane. One hundred ana
thirty-five cases, or 66.7 per cent OF the
commitments. recovered in an average per-
iod Of 80 months. 13 were improved, b dled
and 4s remained undmproved. Nlnety-six
of the 347 cases were reported on the
monthly reports of troops serving IN the
Pacific islands and 80 of these, or 3S.3 per
cent we're sent to the Government Hospital
for the Insane. Seventeen cases, or 5S.l
per cent OF those committed. recovered In
an average period Of 36 months, 2 were i'm
proved, 2 died and II remained not i'm
proved. ...
NJ prolonged campaign are responsible
for the large sick report and the relatively
large death rate among the troops In the
Philippines However. the opinion is preva-
lent among our medical officers that In
time of peace and doing only garrison duty
the sick rate of the army in the Phiiip.
nine Islands would be no higher than II
ordinarily is in the southern United States
The latest reports received from the chieI
surgeon. division Of the Philippines, dated 3.
August Is, 1900, show a percentage OF SAT
sick for the command, which on that date
had a strength of eo.5A: There were sick
In quarters. 1,26l; sick In regimenta! nos,
ndtals. 1119; sick in military hospitals In
departments," 1,241; sick in Manila hos
pitals," sos, making a total sick OF b,l29
Evening star., 1900-10-18
For duplicate Certificate.

Mr.. John J. Lightfoot recently applied to
the District Commissioners for the issuance
to him of q duplicate tax sale certificate
ON 1459 acres, plat 2. Ridge road. in lieu
OF a misiaid or lost certificate of taxes
issued to him and based on tax sale In
1889. The matter was referred by the Com
Ynissioners to their attorney. Mr.. A. B.
Duvall, who has advised them that a duplf-
cate tax sale certificate should not be
issued In this case He states that Mr.
Lightfoot appears to have bought in his
own property at the tax sale Of April H..
ls09, and this. says Mr.. DuvalI. operated as
paymant Of the tar.