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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
At GibSon'S Drug Store
YOU WILL. FIND
Pure Drugs, Patent Medicines
and Toilet Articles

For spring tonic use Beef Wine and
Iron. 90 cents per pint; Sarsaparilla 30
cents per bottle.
TOOTH BRUSHES-We have good
line of Tooth Brushes, Nail Brushes,
Hair Brushes and Clothes Brushes Use
Florident Tooth Wash, recommended
by all dentists, because it possesses anti
septic properties, heals the gums and
leaves refreshing taste in the mouth.
Free from acid. Large bottle 20 cents.
Call for sample.
FISHING TACKLE-Just received a
large order of Fishing Tackle, Lines,
Rods, Reels, Hooks, Nets and Minnow
Scenes.
We are selling Hammocks cheap, also
Paint and Paint Brushes.
To rid your poultry of lice use DR..
Hess Instant Louise Killer; Insect Pow
der. Moth Balls and Paris Green.
TRU SSES-We sell the American Sill
yer Truss, positively the best. Satisfac
tiOn guaranteed.
KNIVES-Just received nice line of
Pocket Knives.
Observation-Disclosures Pre-
ScribtiOnS filled 7OiM accnracy-nO
SH6StitNtiON-bure, honest Medicines
and BY a Registered Druggist only.
Respectfully,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
He Knew Something About Battles.

They were discussing the war, Of
course, and criticising our generals in
that free-and-easy fashion peculiar to
the irresponsible and ignorant.
"Buller's to blame, said the local
plumber. why didn't he 90 slap
at EN- an smash EN- ?"
at was Whites fault, replied the
baker. He should have attacked in
the rear"
"In M opinion, " sagely put in the
tailor, "eyerybody's to blame.
bah What do you fellows know
about war;" demanded the little man
in the corner. "You should leave
such questions to men ike Roberts,
Kitchener and me"
"You r. roared the others.
Certainly" was the calm response.
Roberts and Kitchener are tactieians;
50 am I. Anyhow, I've been married
three times and have been rate-collec-
tor 10 years and I'm still alive
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Why Sentries Go Mad.

Peering into darkness Or semi-dark.
ness while on sentry duty has teu-
dency to oproduce a distortion Of vision
which makes Of every bush an enemy,
and this has in many cases, even so
recently as the Soudan campaigns, so
affected the nerves of men that they
have had a resulting monomania as to
eterually seeing various creeping OBJ
jects.
One man in the Soudan saw every
object Of a vivid crimson for some
months after being on outpos. duty
during an alarm, and he was only
cured with great difficulty. General
Hamley tells Of sentries who, on being
relieved, yet stood stock still, immo-
vable speechless and staring 6xedly
into vacancy. In some cases, after the
man had been removed this sort OF
f1ity would remain for hours.
Even in peace time, there was
case later where a young sentry
wounded the guard by firing at it un-
der the belief that he saw a ghost
and Lord Roberts, in one Of his msgs-
zine articles, relates that even the
most reliable and truthful Of soldlers
on sentry often have the most hntas-
tic stories TO tell, due TO shattered
nerves. Great number Of soldiers in
war time have committed suicide or
accidentally shot themselves,the cause
often being that they immagined they
had let some one creep past them and
has thus betrayed their trust.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
NEW VOL. 35.---NO. %.
Matron Comforts a Bride.

When the matron called upon the
bride of three months she discovered
her in tears.
why, my dear, what is the mat
ter ?' she cried.
81 want to die I want to die"
sobbed the bride.
There, dear, there what is the
matter 2'
"It's-it's Harry" sObbed the girl
wildly.
Has he been abusing you ?"
"No-o-o, but-oh, dear, what shall
DO
What on earth is the matter,
dear"
"He-he-oh. l can't tell you :"
"You must. Has he been staying
out late at nights ,"
"No.o.o.
Has he been drinking p
"No-o-o."
Then what is the matter?'
"He-he doesn't love me any
more
Tell me all about it, dear; l am
sure it is nothing serious. "
But it is, sobbed the bride. ."
know | shall die :"
The matrou drew the sobbing girl
to her side
"Now tell me all, dear" she whs-
pered
"When-when he c.came home last
night be didn't k-k-kiss me :" she
sobbed.
my dear. said the matron, lyon
will get over that. When my hus-
band came home last night he did
kiss me- and I have been wondering
ever since what he has been up to.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Of Course
You Are Thinking
Of Your
Spring Suit!
EVERYBODY is.

X7OU are little bit doubtful as to
v the fabric and style, whether you
prefer a Fancy Cashmere, a
Striped Worsted, a Blue or Black
Serge or Cheviot, or probably the
new Oxford Mixtures. We have them
all, and never made up and tailored in
better style.
How about the price Don't fear !;
we knew this would be an important
factor with you, so we studied and
worked hard to be prepared to meet any
price that fits your pocketbook best. Our
range of prices runs like this:
$50, $500, S.. 80, $500, $1,000, $500.
$1,000 and up. OF course, there will be
many stores Offering Cheaper Suits at
Lower Prices, but, you must bear in
mind our reputation for reliability. Any
suit you buy from us will have certain
style, will fit you perfectly, and give
lasting satisfaction. You cannot afford
to overlook these essential points. Bet
ter call and let us talk your Suit question
over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

In the Forum Of Justice.

Pass, pass, pass! Thou hast had thine hour
To SOW in and reap. Is It thistle for flower:
T is the seed is at fault though Jove's hand stayed
the shower.
Make way for thy comrade with double thy dover.
To begin with the best and their records effaoe,
Had thy sandals been winged Step down from the
race:
One swif,ier than thou ar, would run in thy place
Cease cease, cease! Thou hast had .hy chance.
Must Pallas attend thee to ward of mischance:
Let fall thy vain weapon: thousand advance
To rush on and conquer with thy broken lance.
GRACE DEMO LrrcHFELD. N THE CENTURY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
FOR SALE!

Forty-nine and three-quarters (49D
acres of Land and two-story Frame
House, adjoining the land of David Bill
myer, deceased, and fronting the Shep-
herd pike, about Il miles north Of Shep-
herdstown. Price $40 per acre. For
further particulars apply to
JAS. S. RIGHTSTINE,
Shepherdstown, ". Va.
March 10, l900-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

What is an island ?" asked the
teacher, addressing her interrogation
to the class in geography. can island,
ma'am," replied Johnny BrOadhead,
s.udious lad who had Porto Rico in
mind, "is body Of land entirely sur
rounded by politics.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

Sunday-School teacher during les-
son on the children Of IsraeD- Rob-
ert, tell me why it was the children
Of Israel built a golden calf.
Robert don't know, unless twas
that they didn't have gold enough to
make COW.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

the poor mother stared down at her
in numb, bewildered way, the color
all gone from her face, her figure all
bowed as already upon its helpless
ness lay the burden of her cross.
81 don't want to go away, mamma,
the child continued. It amt as nice
where Jennie is as it is here-weve
so many lambs, you know, and woods
are Just full Of flowers But told
God he needn't mind, and that I'd go
right away, if you'd only love each
other"
Don't listen to her, dear God 2'
walled the mother, falling upon her
knees and catching the child to her
bosom. she Is all I have in the
world '-allmy light, my JOY, my life,
my crown my glory Punish us some
other way, oh, God punish us any
other way, for We deserve it, but let
us keep the one eve lamb Thou gavest
the one white rose-the one great
good we cannot live without. -
Her eyes were strained up at the
window to the blue sky far beyond,
and the child clung to her neck as il
she thought another moment might
drift her away for ever. Neither heard
the smoJhered sob in the passage lea /
ing to the wood shed, nor the steps
coming towards them, through the
silence that eusued for the farmer,
coming back for something he had
forgotten, had heard the larger half OF
the story I have so poorly told to you,
and in a moment the wife he truly
loved despite the coolness between his
life and hers, and the child that was
the idol, were closer in his arms than
one had been for years, and the trio
wept together
"Shall we begin life over, Silly "
the father asked, taking the pet name
be dropped 50 long ago. "Shall we
try to be more patient and more for
giving"
"Yes, AIex-oh, yes, sobbed the
mother
and tenderer, Tilly2"
"Yes, dear; I'll do the best l can
and I. And God help us both
said the man solemnly.
amen r.
1t was the wife voice sounding the
prayer Of two human hearts to the
divinest close and over that kitchen
trinity a subeam flashed then, as if in
blessing, or as type Of the blessed
ness to be in that home hence forth.
"And ! won't have to die, after
all? asked the child, struggling up
from the arms that held her, and sbak-
ing back her curls. Isn't that nice |
The lambs are SO cunning and the
woods so full Of MOSES turning to
her bread and milk with a sigh Of re-
lief that all had ended happily.
And the parents kissed her-kissed
each other-and then turned to the
hard work before them, stronger, hap |
pier and better every way.
Listening at the door Of their dar-
ling's room that night they heard her
saying
81 guess its all right, dear God but |
if they DO quarrel any more, you .
better take ne right along"
And fearing the chIld's prayer may .
be answered, Mr.. and Mrs. Shook are
trying very hard to keep the old
Satan under their feet. Nor for that
reason only. They have learned how
much Of happiness there IS in bearing |
zone anothers burden, in forbearing |
and forgiying, in taking the good that
is given and making the most and
best Of it.
Bad habits are ike weeds-long let .
alone are hard to dig out But the !
strong hand and the patient heart are
g,,ya 70 corouar como time
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Piles or Hemorrhoids.

No detention in Hospital for months or
years.
No stopping OF the bowels for ten TO fifteen
days.
No Ether, Chloroform or other dangerous
anaesthetics.
No delays, treatment concluded in three to
five minutes.
No detention from business or pleasure.
No torturing expanding spectrum.
No formidable array Of assistants.
No heroic dosing with opiateS.
No gaping wounds, uuheaied cuts or stlic-
lures.
No crushing, cutting or burning.
No blood poisoning or Pyaemia.
No iucOntiUeuCe OF feces.
No destruction or the parts.
No lifelong invalidlsm.
No starvation for weeks.
No discomfort.
No failure, no deaths.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

They say Uncle Ned remembers
seeing George Washington. "
NO sah lie used ter remember
dat but he don't since he done jined
the chuch."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

"Some folks" said Uncle Eben,
"doan' pear ter Like no pride in
speakin' de troof ceppin' when it
gwine ter huht somebody's feelin's.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
The Rectum, Its importance

The Rectum Is one OF the most important
organs of the body.
Through II a 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-
taiueu m the system, poisoning the blood.
clOgging the glands. lmpairiug nutrition and
assimilation and engendering diseases that
not only cause great suffering hut destroy
life.
Disturbed digestion, arrangement Of the
nervous system, rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Catarrh, diseases OF the heart. liver, kidneys,
bladdeIs, uterus. all these arise from retained
fecal matter in the rectum, caused by inter-
nal piles, ulcers, structures and other causes
that OUstruCt the canal.
Inc majority Of these diseases are readily
cured, without cutting, tying OF orulslng.
Thousands OF people are daily dying from
operations, but with my system. invariably
the treatment is decided success.
have cured men - years old, children two
years old.
Ny 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 TO my ability.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
FOR SALE.

| offer my large two-story Brick Resi-
dence on the corner of German and Duke
streets, Shepherdstown, for sale private
ly. This property is very desirable. The
room on the corner is large store-reom
Also a Lot half-mile west Of town, on
the Martinsburg road, containing nearly
five acres of land, adjoining the lands Of
William H. Byers, G. 7. Licklider and
Mrs. Hattie Hill. For terms and further
information apply to
WILLIAM WEIS.
March s, 1900-tf.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
FOR SALE!
Steam Engine and Saw Mil !

offer for sale my Engine and saw Mill.
The fire box TO Engine needs some repairing.
$50 would probably put it!in good condition.
The Engine and Boiler, Saw and Mills are In
good working order. The saw is Distant
5l-inch improved inserted tooth saw. TIE
Belt ~ inches almost, good as new. VIII
also sell my Post Boring and Morticing Ma
chine with the Mill. My chief reason for
parting with my Saw Nj II is that my old saw
yer that / had with me Tor many years is
gone and have none now at my command.
Will sell the entire outtt with CutOn and
Rip saws, Cant Hooks. etc. at great bar
gain. and give any reasonable time on good
note If desired. Respectfully,
J. 5. MELVIN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
FOR SALE I!

One 12-Horse- Power Traction Engine
and one 80 4S Separator. Terms reas-
enable. For further information apply
to
J. FRANK WELLER,
Charlestown, W. Va.
Jan. 25, l9Oo-5m.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24

Hoods pills cure liver us: the nonlrrltatng and
only cathartIc to take Win Hood. sarsapariIla.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
Brown Wagons,

Genulne OllNST SIllllSO Ao"o
and Repairs,
Tiger and Farmers Friend Check-Row
Corn Planters,
Spring-Tooth Lever and Float Har-
rows,
New York Champion Hay Rakes, Ii
ger and Granger Hay Rakes,
Mccormick Binders and Mowers,
Brown Cultivators,
Single and Double-Shovel Plows,
White Sewing Machines,
Sickle and Tool Grinders,
Repairs for all kinds of Implements
and Machinery.
Our stock is large and our prices are
low. Call and see us. Respectfully,
A. S. DANDRIDGE & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
UNDERTAKING!

49,. rrf.r, cucd, having purchased
I-, ami Ne,l established Undertak-
iae y'u ,...r.,, Of !. Ferrell X Son, will
o., .... business al the old stand
c'.i.-.r .Ti.-.r.r...n street. next to PreSby-
'a N',g ,sr-.g. where will be found all
i''.Aa .';. -.-a red in well-Stocked Under
..'' y, ,s,. la..>hment. Hoping by strict
'i'.-- 'i...v N business, and with prices
',..r,tt MORN 10 the times, to receive and
y ,.'. ..a ,-a-. Of the public patronage,
ln resPec."..y'
G w. FERRELL,
Successor 10 J. FeTrell 4 Son.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-05-24
II SNYDER PUBLISHER.
np N. NICK. WILSON,
Graduate Dentist
,yrpHERDSTOWN, w. VA.

, ,rrStheticS used for painless
Lo'r'. Lo,,.,r Of teeth. Satisfaction guar
,taei
New-York tribune., 1900-07-11

Benjamin 3. OdelI jr- chairman of the Re
publican State Committee, last night declared
positively that he was not candidate for the
Republican nomination for Governor and would
not be He made the statement 70 half a
dozen newspaper men, and his manner seemed
to indicate that he has taken himself absolutely
out Of the race for the nomination.
Mr.. Odeu when asked about the most avail
able candidates for the Governorship, said that
Lieutenant-GOvernorW Woodruff seemed at pres
ent TO be the most prominent candidate. and
added that Congressman Payne. ex-Mayor
Charles A. Schieren of Brooklyn Justice Wer-
ner and host of others would be considered.
He said that the availability or non-avafability
Of the candidates would be practically settled
within the next week.
Mr.. Odeu was seen yesterday afternoon Just
after d conference with Senator Platt.
T appreciate" said he. che kindness Of the
friends who mention me for the Governorship
nomination. but those who know me also know
that when I refused TO be considered n any
sense a candidate I meant what 7 said. and
nothing could move me. I am not a candidate
and VIII not be. When became chairman Of
the State Committee determined that I would
not hold any other office while in that place,
That takes all my time and thought. I still hold
to that determination"
New-York tribune., 1900-07-11
RAIN SAVED THE ALLIES.
DISASTER NARROWLY AvERTFD AFTER
SEVERE FIGHTING AT TIEN-TSTN.
By The Associated Press.l

tBy The Associated Pressl
London, July 11.-According to a special dis
patch from Che-Foo. the lighting around Tfen-
Tsin on the Sd and 4th was the severest vet ev-
perienced- The British losses alone were thirty
killed or wounded The Chinese had seventy
i've thousand men attacking simultaneously
from the west, north and east and made excel
lent practice with over one hundred guns. The
defenders numbered fourteen thousand. with
scant supplies, and it was only the presence of
the newly arrived japanese and Russian guns
that prevented disaster. One Russian com
pany of infantry. numbering 120 men. had 115
killed or wounded. The German contingent also
suffered heavily.
By the evening Of the 4th the situation was
extremely critical The allies narrowly escaped
total defeat Providenually, when things were
al their worst. d torrentiaI rainfall compelled the
Chinese 10 retire.
On July G, the rain having abated, the Chinese
renewed the attack. opening fire on Tien-Tsin
with two batteries Of 4-inch guns; but the allies
aided by two Of the TerrtbIes 4.7-inch guns.
succeeded in silencng the Chinese artillery after
eight hours of lighting.
At Shanghai it seems now to be the general
belief that the date Of the dispatch Of July 3,
asserting that two legations were still stand
ing. was an error either accidental or inten-
tionaI. The couriers must have left Peking at
least five days earlier, making the real date of
the message June 2S, while the alleged massa-
cres are said 10 have occurred on June 80.
Until this point can be cleared up the greatest
anxiety viii be felt as 10 the fate of the Euro
peans.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-11

rs it true " Mr. Odeu was asked. that you are
to be a United States Senator
L have already refused that place said the
State chairman, "and do not see how my name
can be mentioned in connection with IL now.
Mr. Platt will hold office until 1903 Even II he
wished TO resign he would not be permitted 10
do so. He has no intention OF resigning. AS q
public man I suppose I must expect 10 be the
centre Of more or less picturesque stories. For
reasons unnecessary for me TO state I do not
desire the nomination for Governor"
Who viii be nominated, them"
THAT is a matter that so far has been only
casually discussed Mr Woodruff at present
seems 10 be the most prominent candidate. Then
there are Justice Werner, Congressman Payne
and a host of others The availability or non
availability OF these men, believe, viii be set
tied within a week from now. Charles A.
Schieren has also been talked OF. and he is
strong man. but he has also been prominently
Continued on second page
New-York tribune., 1900-07-11
A KENTUCKY SPLIT.
TWO DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES IN ROCKBoUND
CONGRESS DISTRICT

Lexington. KY. July 10 CspeciaD.-A split occurred
the Democratic Congress Convention Paris
to-day. which viii probably mean the election OF
a Republican to Congress from the historic Ashland
district which IS one or the rockbound Democratic
districts OF the State. II will cost Bryan several
thousand votes and may weaken his chances OF
carrying Kentucky The election OF temporary
chairman IN progress when the split occurred
A contest occurred IN owen County and the anti
Tribe delegation rushed to the platform and voted
for the anti-Trimbe candidate for the temporary
charmanship. The Trimble men likewise rushed 10
the platform and scene OF frenzied excitement
followed. Men pushed and tugged in an endeavor
TO stand about the two candidates for the chair
manship. who were together holding the stage The
presiding officer finally recognized the anti-TrnnbIs
delegation from Owen County and the ant-Trimble
chairman was declared elected.
He adjourned the convention until tonight. and
al a meeting OF this faction at S o'clock John r
Allen. OF Lexington. was declared the nominee The
Trimbie men after the adjournment OF the anti
Trinble portion OF the convention met on ther own
motion and nominated South Trinbie. OF Frankfort
Trimble Goebel man and Speaker OF the last
House o. Representatives. Allen accepted Goebel
the party nominee. but was lukewarm IN his
support
New-York tribune., 1900-07-11
KWANG So ALIVE AGAIN.
RUSSIA. ENGLAND AND JAPAN ASKED
To INTERVENE.
T-opyriEhr, 1900: By The New-York Tr.buneI
by CABLE TO THE TRIBCNE.l

IRY CABLE TO TIE TRIBUNE
London. July II, a m-The Peking mystery
continues. and alienation between fears and
hopes Is stfu the feature OF the Chinese sttua-
ton The Emperor. as well as the Empress.
has reappeared upon the scene. Shanghai
dispatch 10 The Mali states that message
vas received on July . by the viceroy Of Nan
king from the Emperor. addressed 10 the Gov
ernnents OF England, Russia and Japan, asking
them 70 believe that the Boxers were not being
assisted by the Imperial Government against the
Christians. His Majesty impIored aid for his
unhappy country, and expressed regret for the
murder Of the japanese atrache.
Japan is organizing her military enterprise
with great energy. She has, says an Express
telegram from Che-Foo landed a force Of 5000
men al Taku, well equipped with horses, how
tiers and field guns and before the rainy sea
son is far advanced $1,000 japanese troops will
be OF the spot. Japan looks for the occupation
Of Corea as her reward for suppressing the out
break n China.
Severe fighting continues at Tien-Tsin. A
telegram 70 The Times" states that the allied
forces suffer from the absence OF proper water
supply The river is pestiIentiaI.
Nearly three hundred refugees from Tien-Tsin
have arrived at Shanghai in E state OF destItu-
ticn. An Express" telegram says they suffered
terribly OF The way.
. The Times" declares that Americas Chinese
policy Is laid down in the circular from secre-
tary Hay viii meet with general appreciation
and welcome n this country. I y. F.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-11
AMERICAS ATTITUDE PRAISED.
a GREAT ARMY FROM JAPAN.

srxTY-THREE THOUSAND MEN TO BE IN
FIELD BEFORE RAINY SEASON OPENS
1ondon Julv 1.-THE Che-Foo correspondent
Of The Express" telegraphing yesterday CIues-
day). says:
The japanese force is equipped with thirty
six beavv. .rnortars and 120 field guns, and has
pontoon and balloon sections, II is expected
either Marshal Nodzu or Marshal Oyama VIII
take command. The plan OF campaign conten1-
plates operations extending two or three years.
! further force of 1900 men VIII be landed
a. Tax7 q week hence. and an additional 10000
soon afterward Before the rainy season is
well advanced, Japan hopes TO have 6S,Oo
troops in China
These formidable preparations are viewed with
great distrust by Russia. Germany and Fran.