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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

A romance which had It's start at
Berkeley Springs nearly half a GEN.
tury ago eliminated last Thursday
evening in the marriage of Mrs. Sarah
Bechtol, aged go years, and Matthias
Karn, aged 81 years, superintendent
of the Illinois CeGtral Railroad, with
headquarters at New Orleans, La. The
bride. then l6 years Of age, was seated
on the doorstep OF her fathers home
at Berkeley Springs, when a runaway
horse threw James Bechtol at her feet,
He was carried into her father home
and Mrs. Bechtol nursed him through
his injuries. In two years they were
married. Matthias Karn had been
her lover,and he left Berkeley Springs
broken hearted. He married in the
West, his wife dying at New Orleans
two years ago. Mrs Bechtol's hus.
band was killed at Uniontown, Pa,
nine years ago. Through correspond.
ence which started last January the
marriage, which was solemnized Thurs
day night at McKeesport, was ar
ranged. The bride has five children
and six grandchildren, while the groom
has four children and nine grand
children.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

ApropOs Of the trouble the Shah
is causing at Ostend, story is being
told BY the Belgian Times Of the fret
visit of Nasr-ed-D Din, the father Of the
present monarch, to the King Of the
Belgians at the Chateau de LaekeD.
When he saw the Queen surrounded
by her ladies-in-waiting the Shah said
to the King, Your harem, sire =
The question took the King 20 much
by surprise that be did not for mo-
meDt reply, and the Shah, taking his
silence for consent. looked critically
along the line and alled. mildly but
decidedly "You will have to renew
it."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
HIS MOTHER.

Within her fond, encircling arm
Safe slept her little child
A helpless wight. sweet-breathed and warm.
Her eager look down-beut to scan
That face all lovely innocence,
The features Of the full-Erown man
She seized on with prophetic sense
Foresaw the hero that should be
Clothed in his manhood's majesty,
And seeing. smiled.
Relaxed in ever massive limb
The man, sore wearied. sleeps;
His bearded cheek is rough and grim.
She. lowering near him wistfully.
And gazing long. is fain 10 trace
One line Of childhood'S purity
In that toill-marred. world-hardened face.
Now once again she feels and sees
Her nursing warm upon her knees,
And seeing. wecps.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

George l.. Pendleton, colored law.
yer from Annapolis, Nd, has entered
suit at Hsgerstown against Rev. a.
NJ. Eyers, minister Of the United
Brethren church. 1t is alleged that
Pendleton went TO Mr.. Evers 10 be
treated for a cancer sore on his neck.
He was treated aDj paid for the same
and now not only alleges that no cure
was effected but that the cancer was
made worse and sues for damages, sum
not stated but said to be some 81 600.
Rev. Evers says he told the patient in
the beginning that two applications
would be needful and that Pendleton
never came back after he had re-
ceiyed one. AS for making the sore
worse there is nothing in that.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
u +. SNYDER PUBLISHER.
OF Course
You Are Thinking
OF Your
Spring Suit!
EVERYBODY is.

X1OU are little bit doubtful as to
v the fabric and style, whether you
Il prefer a Fancy Cashmere, a
Il Striped Worsted, 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 pOcketbooll best. Our
range of prices runs like this
$3.50 $500, SIS %, $500, $1,000 $500,
$500 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
Stye, will fit you perfectly, and give
lasting satisfaction. You cannot afford
to overlook these essential points. Bet
ter cal and let us talk your Suit question
over.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

"Br'er johnson" said the elder Of
one Of the colored churches to the re-
Gently appointed pastor, what does
yo' tiuk Of de congregashun?'
well, Br'er Jones, sence 20 asks
me, I mus say dey is er scrubby look
in set"
"Why, what does 20 mean, Br'er
johnson? Dey has mo camp meetin's
and get 'ligion oftener dan mos eny
cOngregashun in de town"
Oats jes' it, Br'er Jones, dat's jes
it. Dey has done were out de seats
of dey pants backslidin' and de knees
er prayin for 70 gibness."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

A Western editor recently received
the following letter "Send me few
copies of the paper which had the
obituary and verse about the death Of
my little child week or two ago, and
publish the enclosed clip g about
my niece's marriage, and ID you
would mention in local colun- if it
don't cost me anything, that l am go
ing to have public sale and will rent
my farm, also that l have a few extra
calves to sell. Send me couple Of
extra copies this week, but as my time
is out you can stop my paper, as
times are too hard to waste money on
a newspaper
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
sI.oo A YEAR.
NEW VOL. 35.---NO. 46.

On September 1, 1899, William
Nagle, of Reading, Pa, offered to wag-
er $50 that Sol Watson, negro who
was employed by Charles A. Shelby
in Reading, could not keep twenty
ive-cent piece in his mouth for a year.
1t was merely a matter of fun and
Nasle WAS somewhat sul l. : hen
Watson accepted the bet, The money
was placed in the hands Of j. II.
Stevenson, of Lebanon, and the con-
dition was that Watson should only
be permitted to take the coin from
his mouth each morning to clean his
teeth. Some months ago Mr.. Shelby
leased the Hotel Whippey in Atlantic
City and Watson accompanied him
there. Nearly every day some one
tried to trap him, but every effort
failed, a simple inquiry causing HIM
to expose the coin between his teeth,
The twenty-five cent piece was almost
perfectly smooth when taken from his
mouth at : o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. when Watson was declared win
ner Of the bet. Watson told bystand-
ers that when the silver was first put
in his mouth it felt very uncomfOrta-
bic, but he soon got used to it, and
whenever II was removed IN the
morning it felt as if part of his
gums was missing.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
Piles or I1emorrhoids.

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 speculum.
No formidable array Of assistants.
No heroic dosing with Opiates.
No gaping wounds, unhealed cuts, or stIic-
lures.
No crushing, cutting or burning.
No blood poisoning or PyaemIa.
No incontincnce of ieces.
No destruction OF the parts.
No lifelong iuvalidlsm.
No starvation for weeks.
No discomfort.
No failure no deaths.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
The Rectum, Its Importance.

The Rectum is one OF the most i'm mp0rtant
organs Of the body.
Through il n large portion OF the waste,
etlete and poisonous matter generated IN
the ~ stem is expelled.
When the functions of this organ are inter-
fered with, these poisonous elements are re-
tanned in the system, poisoning the blood.
clogging the glands. impairing nutrition ana
assimilation and engenGering 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-
mai piles. ulcers, structures and other causes
that Utstruct the canal.
lne majority OF these diseases are readily
cured, without cutting, tying or brulsing.
Thousands Of people are daily dying from
operations, but with my system. invariably
tie treatment is a decided success.
! have cured men 50 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 aboIt five minutes.
| can furnish the best references from the
oldest and best physicians and druggists OF
this city, besides hundreds OF others, VINO
gladly testify as 10 my ability.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
Commissioners Notice.

To the Creditors Of WLlamiHer Snydcr,
Deceased.
You are hereby notified and requested to
present your claims and demands against the
estate of the said Wiilaminer Snyder, dec d.,
for adjudication 10 me at my office In Shep-
herdstown, jefferson County, West Virginia,
on or before the 26th day OF October, 1900,
at which time and place Will receive proof
of debts or demands against the said deced-
entor her estate.
Given under my hand this llth day OF Sep
tember, 1900. -
], :. BRAGONIER,
Commissioner of Accounts OF the County
Court of jefferson County, W. Va.
Sept. IL, l9GO-7w.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
Notice..

This is to give notice that on the 25th
of August, | will discontinue the mill
ing business. and all parties having
wheat in my hands for exchange are
here by requested to call at the mill
before that date, for a settlement Of
their accounts. | will be prepared TO
deliver either the flour, wheat or mar
ket price for same, as they may prefer
All parties knowing themselves in
debted to me are also requested TO cal
and make settlement.
respectfully,
\. S. REYNOLDS.
July 20, 19OO-tf
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

Passenger-Guard, have time to
say good-by to my wife at the bar
rier =?
Guard don't know, sir. How
long have you been married?
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
WOMAN
rs LIKE a DELICATE
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

In good condition she Is sweet and lovablc,
and sings life's song on a joyful harmonious
string. Out Of order or unstrung, there is
dscordance and unhappiness. Just as there
is one keynote 10 all music so there is one key
note to health. A woman might as well try
10 fly without wings as to feel we'll and look
we'll while the organs that make her woman
are weak or diseased. She must be healthy
inside or she can't be healthy outside. There
are thousands of women suffering silently all
over the country. Mistaken modesty urges
their silence. While there is nothing more
admirable than modest woman, health is
OF the first importance. Every other con-
sideration should give way before it. Brad
fields Female Regulator Is q medicine fol
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
Brown Wagons,

with Steel Skeins, all sizes and
fully warranted.
Genuine Oliver Chilled P1ows
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. cambridge & co.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

We ought not to judge of mems
merits by their qualifications, but by
the use they make Of them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

He-If l should try to kiss you,
Miss Maude, would you call for help !?
She-No; you'd have to help your
self.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

Little Willie-Paw, is ma a mi
crobe?
Mr.. Henpeck-Why, no, Willie.
What makes you ask such question:
"Well, the teacher told US that bald
ness was caused by microbe."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

"Guest-"When will L get my
steak? l have been waiting here fl
teen minutes.
Old Waiter-"That is nothing, sir.
l have been waiting here fifteen
years.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
FOR SALE.

AT once, at bargain, the WIND
PUMP, TOWER, TANK, Piping and
Fixtures all complete as it now stands
on the Shepherd College Normal School
grounds, Shepherdstown, w. Va. All
comparatively new, erected less than a
year ago. Inspection invited. Inquire
of EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
August 80, 1900.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20

Charitable Old Lsdy-Poor wo-
man. And are you a widow
Beggar-Worse than a widow, ma
am. Ne husbands Twin an have
to support him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-09-20
B. W. ATHEY,
Contractor and Builder,
Shepherdstown, w. Va.

Offers his services to the people of
Jefferson and adjoining counties. Barn
building and farm work specially.
Estimates furnished free upon apph-
cation-correspondence solicited.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13

serve due to pride, vanity or even hrls-
tocracy OF family. He would talk to a
street laborer in overails as respectfully
as to the President Of the United States.
His charities are unostentatlous-in
deed his payment of education for two
young cOlored men, as recent in
stance, Is known not even to all his rel
atives. He is not rich.
His scrupulous regard for honorable
dealings in his public office is widely
known. A few years ago, in railroad
trip from New York to Washington. he
occupied seat with one of the great
railroad managers. When the conduc-
tor came along Senator Hoar present
ed the regulation ticket to be punched,
TO the surprise of his companion, who
promised to send him pass AT once.
The pass was sent, but returned to the
giver with a note of thanks.
Senator Hoar Is perfectly nhexible
In matters Of principle People who
are moved to temporze, to compromise
or abate in the interest of courtesy are
sometimes impatient of the man who
says: This is right; 1 will advocate.
maintain and enforce it," Such man
10 Hoar Those who say that Senator
Hoar is narrow and partisan are re-
ferred by his friends to the time when,
having a Republican majority behind
him IN committee. he made number
of reports in favor of Democrats, either
sitting members or contestants.
-.
graceful presence. and the voice of
Webster, he would be without a rival
In Congress. Neither his voice nor his
manner of delivery is impressive. The
wit of the man is keen and searching.
II one We're to specify thar quality of
the senior senator which endears him
to the ED members Of his party and
compels the admiration and deep sym
pathy of the young men. he would name
his humOr. His wit is never boisterous
nor comic nor that Of a buffoon. but
delicate and clean, founded on standard
comparisons and lasting beyond the
fleetlng moment.
senator Hoar has a wonderful mem
DRY. He can recall Cicero from mem
DRY by the page. lie is extremely fond
Of history, and hardly n man in the
country is more extensively or more ac-
curately Informed ON the political his
tory Of the country He can give names
aud dates and quotations from stand
ard authors off-hand with wonderful
facility.
senator Hoar has many times been
honOred by universities and associa-
tons of scholars. He has been an over
seer OF Harvard. IS president Of Its
alumni. president OF several antigua
rian historical and geographical socie-
ties. and connected n various ways
with schools and academies. William
and Mary, Amherst. Yale and Harvard
have ali conferred degrees upon him.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13

The folly of cheap and hasty rail-
road construction has been demonstra-
ted In the result OF the hurried and
economical building OF the great Sibe-
rian railroad. The Siberian rallrOad,
let 1t be understood. Is to develop the
trade between China and Russia and to
reduce the time and expense Of travel
ing from London, Paris. Berlin and
Russia to the ports OF the far East. The
general cost Of the road was $3.50, $50.
900 and, while part Of the construction
was by joint stock company, most OF
the shares are IN the Russian Govern.
ments possession and the greater part
OF the money came from the Govern
ment TREASURY, as VIII that needed for
the reconstruction deemed absolutely
necessary. Light rails and wooden
bridges were used In the original con
structlOn and, under the conditions re-
sulting from the haste aud economy OBJ
served, quick and safe travel Is lmpos.
slDle. Twenty miles an hour is the
maximum speed attained aud this at
great risk to the patrons and property
OF the road. The heavy locomotives
necessary to climb the steep grades
have spread the light rails and dis.
turbed the foundations Of the poorly
ballasted tracks until the committee
mas concluded that complete reconstruc.
ton must DO had. II Is estimated that
this VIII cost not less than $50, O0O. 900,
ana the Russian Government will be
asked to make this appropriation. Had
the work been properly done at the out
set the development that the road
would have accomplished would have
been accelerated and not lmpeded.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13

The commerce OF the Great Lakes is
so vast that the lake waterway has be.
come almost as important as the patb
across the Atlantic. In the lake navi.
gatlon season OF 1899, more than eighty
million bushels Of grain. nearly seven
million barrels OF flour, thirteen million
tons Of Iron and billion feet of lumber
passed through the Sault Salnte Marie
Cana, bound toward the East and Ecu.
rope Practically all this traffic, and
an additional amount from Lakes Mich.
igan ana Huron, pass through Lake
Erie. Erie is the shallowest of all the
lakes. aud the fact Is apparent that Its
level is lower than IL was formerly.
The possibility Of its falling stll more,
as result Of the diversion Of some OF
the water Of Lake Michigan through
the great drainage canal from Chicago
to the basin of the Mississippi leads to
an apprehension that sooner or lar
the effect Will be harmful Now pro-
ject has been devised, and a bill intro
duced in Congress to carry IL into eff
feet. TO meet the dlminution Of the wa
ter Of Lake Erie by constructing dam
In the Niagara River near Buffalo, and
raising the level Of Lake Erie by about
three feet Such dam would deepen
the water Of the Detroit and ST. Clair
Rivers, and would render more secure
aud easy the navigation Of this great
waterway along which so important a
part Of the food supply of the nations
Is borne But to raise the level OF Lake
Erie means to Hood lands along its
shores. 1t means to food certain Cana
dian lands, as well as American; and
this would necessltate international ar
rangement and costly compensation.
For this reason. as well as for the rea-
son that great public enterprises always
move slowly. the conversion Of Lake
Erie into a vast mlll-pond will proba-
bly, be deferred for long period.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13

Everybody Knows a Boy Like This.
They were riding on the street car
and the little boys father was very
proud of him. After awhile the 5-year-
old youngster saw something he want
ed to know about.
"Papa"-polnting out Of the window
-"what are those men doing over
therey"
Building a house, my SON"
,"Why?"
Because they are paid to do IT,"
"Who pays them for doing it?"
"rhe man who is putting the house
up"
What does he pay.'em for?"
'For building a house"
'Why?"
"Because-well. because they would
not build the house If he did not pay
them"
what does the man want the house
for?"
ITO live In
Hasn't he got house to live inY'
oh, yes"
What does he want another one
for?7
"Oh. for other people to live inP
What other people"
oh, men and women and little boys
and girls"
why do they want to live IN the
house2"
We'll. they must live somewhere
"Whog"
'The people"
what people"
ANY people"
why"
Johnny. If you don't quit asking fool
. ish questions I'll spank you"
You conld see by Johnny's-e eye that
he wanted to ask why. but he didn't
dare
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13

mated the idea Of using the nlnety-nine-
year lease as a basis for building opera
tons. He invented the process and put
up at least thirty buildings in the bust
ness district of the city. For ten years
the theory which he originated con-
trolled real estate values in the down
town district and led to the erection Of
three-quarters of the skyscra pers in
Chicago. Owlngs started practically
without a dollar, but his dealings in the
business world brought him so prom
lnently before the public as a success
full promoter that he can, as soon as his
affairs In bankruptcy courts are set
tied, secure unlimited capital for a new
start.
1t was he who brought to the West
the Idea of building skyscrapers. Ar
chltects refused, owing to wind pres
sure and to the quicksapd formation
upon which downtown buildings rested,
to be responsible for damages in case
the buildings were wrecked, but Ow-
ings accepted the responsibility and
they were successfully erected.
Owing to unfortunate circumstances.
Owlngs was obliged to fail and, while
others have profted by his business sa-
gaclty and become rich, he IS to-day
acting as clerk in brokers' office. That
his career will end in bankruptcy court
is not thought possible, as he has shown
himself to be fnancier of the first
order and one of the most remarkable
men the West has ever known.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13
HoMEsPuN PHILosoe1~
observations on commonpIac. Tt,,
by the Atchison GIoba ~ NS


eINations on Commonplace THINGS
ny the AtchisOn Globe Man.
Al'er man passes 30, all that ba
mas to look forward to is an ache IN q
new place. ~ acne III a
An Atchison girl regards borsa,,
btu, n neiress because she inherits her
a sooa many people go to heaven
wnom the devil, no doubt, long AGO
classed as salvage. "e'
me great objection to hypocrisy Is
'nat II Is not necessary. No man ever
practlced it successfully.
When man starts to tell you a funny
story you can always get rid NJ him
by saying, 1--WE heard IT,"
You must behave yourself r. 90,
nope 10 avoid worry: no guilty man can.
avoid worry over his misdeeds
Some men insist upon doing absurd
ana foolish things. and then demand
folly "'0V' 'neir
II man gains an hour in getting
uown to work early. book agent drons
!" anu causes MIN to drop back an hour
aud half.
We never expect to break down and
cry IN cemetery unless we some dav
discover stone that reads; .She was
good cook"
Inc women who receive 4 great many
oHers OF marriage, and tell about them.
are not only regarded as liars. but
laughed at as silly.
1t Is doubtful if any one ever had a
real friend, therefore be your own
friend and take care of your interests.
and your reputation.
Nothing very serious will happen to.
girls If mothers will be as strict cen
sors with their daughters as they are
with their husbands.
We wonder when the women find
time to read books. make calls. 20 TO
parties, etc. 1t must take up a great
deal Of their time in refusing offers Of
marriage.
1t is the favorite dream of every girl
that when her marriage notice appears
In the paper, at least ten men viii turn
pales and mutter, Good Cod have.
lost her forever"
1t is good woman's notion that
every woman whose idea of great hap
piness is not to have babies around her
knee at night, saying their prayers.
should be investigated.